- Zebrafish User Guide TLP 2824-Z

Troubleshooting
Print Quality Problems
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The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of
one to three labels.
• The media may not be threaded under th e media guides. Refer to “Loading the Media” in
the Getting S tart ed cha pt er.
• The printer needs to be calibrated. Refer to “Auto Calibration” in the Getting Started
chapter.
• The correct media sensor may not be activated. Manual calibration selects the media
sensing method for the labels being used (refer to the
^MN command in the ZPL II
Programming Gu ide).
• Verify that th e Label Top (
^LT) command is correctly set for yo ur application (consult th e
ZPL II Programming Guide).
A label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer.
• Is the printer in pause mode? If so, press the feed button.
• If the status LED is on or flash ing, refer to “Wha t the Status Light is Tell ing You” in this
chapter.
• Make sure the data cable is correctly installed.
• A communications problem has occurred. First, make sure that the correct
communications port on the computer is selected. Refer to “Communicating with the
Printer” in the Getting Started chapter.