Thermal Printers

When running in tear-off mode, most thermal printers will forward the last printed label to about .25" to .5" to allow the user to cleanly tear off the last label. This typically...

A problem with the thermal printer print head is likely preventing some of the heat elements on the print head from either...

The mechanism where heat is applied to the ribbon pressed upon the label surface is not working properly. Two common situations:...

Verify Printer is Off-Line - Most printers will automatically go off-line if a problem is detected. If the printer is not already in the off-line state, take it off-line. Reference print manuals if needed (see links below for access to manuals and videos for some popular thermal printer band models)...

It is critical to make sure that newly-acquired thermal printerribbon not only matches the label material, but also matches the type of thermal printing.

Something is interfering with the print head's ability to melt the ink and press it on to the label. These straight and even streaks typically

Printronix Auto ID - T8000 w/ ODV2 Verifier - Product Information and User Guides

There can be several causes to a blank label appearing in a print job. The most common problem we see arises from not using the label...

Thermal printers most often operate in either Continuous or Tear-Off modes. A subtle difference between the two can result in reduced wastage of time and material.

Using an Online Data Validator (ODV) reduces the risk of chargebacks and other expenses due to improperly configured or printed barcodes. Follow these instructions for configuring a Printronix T8304 to verify labels and update a LABEL ARCHIVE / TEKLYNX CENTRAL database that the labels were printed and passed Online Data Validator inspection.

When setting up a new label on wide label stock, it is frustrating when the print margin is stuck at 4". When editing the design within the software doesn't work, the problem most likely lies in using the correct printer driver.