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Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Issues
This section identifies miscellaneous issues with the printer, the possible causes, and the
recommended solutions.
Issue: Settings are Lost or Ignored
Some parameters are set incorrectly.
Possible Cause - 1
Printer settings were changed without saving them.
Resolution
The ZPL ^JU command was not used to save your configuration before turning the printer
off. Cycle the printer OFF and then back ON to verify settings have been saved.
Possible Cause - 2
The label format/form commands or commands sent directly to the printer have syntax
errors or have been used incorrectly.
• A firmware command turned off the ability to change the parameter.
• A firmware command changed the parameter back to default setting.
Resolution
See the ZPL programmer’s guide to verify command usage and syntax. See the About
section for support links. to view the programmer’ guide for your printer model.
Possible Cause - 3
The prefix and delimiter characters set in the printer do not match the ones in the label
format.
Resolution
Verify the ZPL programming settings of the Control, Command and Delimiter settings are
correct for your system software environment. Print a Configuration Report or use display’s
Language Menu (if present) for these three (3) menu items and compare it the commands
in label format/form you are trying to print. See Test Printing with the Configuration Report,
LANGUAGE Menu, and ZPL Configuration.
Possible Cause - 4
The Main Logic board may not be working properly. Firmware is corrupted or the Main
Logic board needs service
Resolution
1 — Reset the printer to factory defaults. See LOAD DEFAULTS or use the Zebra Setup
Utility
and Open Printer Tools > Action > Load printer defaults.
2 — Reload printer firmware. See Updating Printer Firmware.