Print Quality Problems - Intermec 3440 User Manual

3440 Bar Code Label Printer User's Manual

Print Quality Problems

If your labels are not being printed properly, check the following table to locate the symptom
and correct the problem.
Symptom
Blotches on labels.
Printing is too light or
too dark.
4-6
1233*
Possible Causes
Dirty printhead.
Dirty media path or rollers.
Poor quality label or ribbon
stock.
You have incorrectly set the
sensitivity command.
You have incorrectly set the
darkness adjust control.
Dirty printhead.
Print speed exceeds the
capability of the media.
Poor quality label or ribbon
stock.
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Solution
Clean the printhead. For help, see
"Cleaning the Printhead" in Chapter 3.
Clean the media path. For help, see
"Cleaning the Media Guides and the
Media Path" in Chapter 3.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock
to ensure superior print quality and
product performance.
Change sensitivity setting to match the
type of media you are using (see "Setting
the Media Sensitivity Number" in
Chapter 2 and "Optimizing and
Maintaining Print Quality" in Chapter 7).
You can use PrintSet or the IPL command
set to change the setting. If you set the
sensitivity number correctly, try changing
the dark adjust command.
Adjust the darkness adjust control to
achieve the best print quality. See
"Adjusting the Print Darkness" in
Chapter 7.
Clean the printhead. For help, see
"Cleaning the Printhead" in Chapter 3.
Lower your print speed or use Intermec
recommended media.
Use only Intermec label and ribbon stock
to ensure superior print quality and
product performance.