Zebra Technologies 160S - Manual (Page 78)

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ACTION
Truncated print, no print, or
FEED button operates incor-
rectly while using non-
continuous media.
Media or ribbon improperly
loaded.
See Media Loading and Ribbon Load-
ing instructions in “Installation.”
Long tracks of missing print on
several labels.
Wrinkled ribbon. See Wrinkled Ribbon in this table.
Print element damaged. Call a service technician.
In Peel-Off Mode, skewed or
stuck labels.
Glue material from back of la-
bels causing media movement
problems.
Refer to “Preventive Maintenance” and
perform maintenance and cleaning of
the printer.
Media and backing not prop-
erly aligned in printer.
Refer to “Installation.”
Wrinkled ribbon. Ribbon fed through machine
incorrectly.
See Ribbon Loading in “Installation.”
Incorrect Darkness setting. Set to the lowest value needed for good
print quality.
Incorrect printhead
position or pressure.
Adjust toggle pressure and/or position.
Media not feeding properly; it
is walking from side to side.
Make sure the media is snug by adjust-
ing the media guides.
Continuing symptoms. Call a service technician.
Continued wrinkled ribbon. Strip plate needs adjusting. Call a service technician.
Misregistration and misprint of
1 to 3 labels.
Media was pulled when motor
was not moving.
Enter Calibrate Mode and recalibrate.
Incorrect Media Sensor posi-
tion.
See the media sensor position adjust-
ments in “Adjustments.”
Media or ribbon improperly
loaded.
See Media and Ribbon Loading in “In-
stallation.”
Incorrect Media Sensor
position or sensitivity.
See “Configuration and Calibration.”
Changes in parameter settings
did not take effect.
Parameters are set or saved in-
correctly.
Reload the factory defaults. Refer to
“Operation” and calibrate the printer.
Then, cycle the power ON/OFF Switch.
If problem continues, there
may be a problem on the main
logic board.
Call a service technician.
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