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Troubleshooting
Print Quality Problems
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79695L-001 Rev. A ZM400/ZM600 User Guide 3/27/07
Wrinkled ribbon Ribbon fed through the
machine incorrectly.
See Load Ribbon on page 47.
Incorrect burn temperature. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for
good print quality. See Adjust Print Darkness
on page 62.
Incorrect or uneven printhead
pressure.
Set the printhead pressure to the minimum
needed for good print quality. See Adjust
Printhead Pressure on page 53.
Media not feeding properly;
“walking” from side to side.
Make sure that media is snug by adjusting the
media guide, or call a service technician.
The strip plate needs adjusting. Call a service technician.
The printhead needs vertical
adjustment.
Call a service technician.
The printhead is improperly
balanced.
Call a service technician.
The printhead and platen roller
need to be realigned.
Call a service technician.
Printing too light or
too dark over the
entire label
The media or ribbon is not
designed for high-speed
operation.
Replace supplies with those recommended for
high-speed operation.
You are using an incorrect
combination of media and
ribbon for your application.
1. Switch to a different type of media or ribbon
to try to find a compatible combination.
2. If necessary, consult your authorized Zebra
reseller or distributor for information and
advice.
You are using ribbon with
direct thermal media.
Direct thermal media does not require ribbon. To
check if you are using direct thermal media,
perform the label scratch test in When to Use
Ribbon on page 27.
Incorrect or uneven printhead
pressure.
Set the pressure to the minimum needed. See
Adjust Printhead Pressure on page 53.
Smudge marks on
labels
The media or ribbon is not
designed for high-speed
operation.
Replace supplies with those recommended for
high-speed operation.
Misregistration/skips
labels
The printer is not calibrated. Recalibrate the printer.
Improper label format. Use correct label format.
Misregistration and
misprint of one to
three labels
The platen roller is dirty. See Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
on page 90.
Media does not meet
specifications.
Use media that meets specifications.
Table 16 • Print Quality Problems (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution
- ZM400/ZM600 1
- User Guide 1
- Declaration of Conformity 3
- Compliance Information 4
- Contents 5
- Who Should Use This Document 10
- Contacts 11
- Document Conventions 12
- FEED button 13
- CANCEL button 13
- About This Document 14
- Introduction 15
- External View 16
- Printer Media Compartment 17
- Control Panel 18
- Control Panel Buttons 19
- Control Panel Lights 20
- Printer Language Modes 21
- Printer Setup 23
- Before You Begin 24
- Handling the Printer 25
- Select a Site for the Printer 26
- Interface 27
- Standard or 27
- Optional on 27
- Characteristics 27
- I) may damage the 28
- O) position 31
- Power Cord Specifications 32
- Types of Media 33
- Ribbon Overview 35
- Ribbon Scratch Test 36
- Operations 37
- Media Paths 39
- Media Path 40
- Load Media 41
- Rear Feed 42
- Bottom Feed 42
- Roll Media (Continued) 43
- Fanfold Media (Continued) 43
- PAUSE to enable printing 44
- Close the printhead assembly 54
- Load Ribbon 55
- Ribbon Coated Outside 57
- (black ribbon spindle) 57
- Ribbon Coated Inside 57
- (gray ribbon spindle) 57
- Remove Used Ribbon 59
- Calibrate the Printer 60
- Adjust Printhead Pressure 61
- Inside Dial Outside Dial 62
- Configuration 63
- Setup Mode 64
- Exit Setup Mode 65
- Default Password Value 66
- Print a Configuration Label 67
- LIST NETWORK 68
- Control Panel Parameters 69
- Standard Printer Parameters 70
- To change the value shown: 71
- Parameter 71
- ZM400 ZM600 74
- Action/Explanation 75
- WARNING REPLACE 77
- To format a memory card: 80
- To initialize Flash memory: 81
- To print a sensor profile: 81
- LOAD BACKING prompt displays 82
- RELOAD ALL displays 82
- To skip these parameters: 90
- IDLE DISPLAY 92
- Replacing Printer Components 96
- Lubrication 96
- Clean the Exterior 97
- Routine Maintenance 100
- Cleaning Procedures 100
- Clean the Cutter Module 102
- I) the printer 103
- Troubleshooting 107
- Troubleshooting Checklists 108
- LCD Error Messages 109
- O) the printer 110
- HEAD COLD 111
- HEAD TOO HOT 111
- DEFRAGMENTING 112
- ERROR CONDITION 112
- CUTTER JAM 112
- OUT OF MEMORY 112
- (function) 112
- Print Quality Problems 113
- Note • A vertical drift of 115
- Calibration Problems 116
- Communications Problems 117
- Ribbon Problems 118
- LANGUAGE 119
- SAVE CHANGES in the 119
- Printer Diagnostics 121
- CANCEL Self Test 122
- PAUSE Self Test 123
- FEED Self Test 124
- Print Quality Description 126
- FEED and PAUSE Self Test 127
- Sensor Profile 129
- Specifications 131
- General Specifications 132
- Agency Approvals 133
- Printing Specifications 134
- Media Specifications 136
- Ribbon Specifications 137
- Printer Options 138
- Cutter Jam message, 104 140
- HEAD COLD message 140
- HEAD ELEMENT BAD message, 102 140
- HEAD TOO HOT message, 103 140
- INVALID HEAD message, 101 141
- OUT OF MEMORY message, 104 141
- PAPER OUT message, 102 142
- RIBBON IN message, 102 143
- RIBBON OUT message, 101 143
- THERMISTOR FAULT message 144
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