The ‘Ribbon End’ error on this model printer may be caused by a pinched timing sensor wire in the Left Ribbon Frame Assembly. Check the obvious, first. Be sure the ribbon cores are securely on the ribbon spindles and they do not slip as the ribbon comes off the ribbon supply. Be sure the ribbon take up tension and […]
Archive | December, 2010
‘Out of Ribbon’ Error on xi Series Zebra Printers
There are a few causes of a false out of ribbon error: Dirty or defective sensor Opague ribbon in use LED intensity too great Resolving the Out of Ribbon Error Check the ribbon sensor located on the left side just behind the printhead (printhead open). Assure the eyes are clean. Install the upper media guide […]
Calibrating the TLP 2746 Barcode Printer
To calibrate this printer is easy. Turn on the printer while holding down the ‘Pause’. Continue holding the ‘Pause’ button until the printer starts its calibration. It will print a test pattern and system information. The calibration is complete. Press the ‘Feed’ button to return to normal operation. The 2746 and the 2746e were versatile and […]
Zebra Printer Repair
Zebra Printer Repair Call Thunderbird Technical Services for your Zebra printer repair. We are factory trained in the following: Zebra Performance Printers (Z-220xiIII, Z-220xi4, Z-170xiIII, Z-170xi4, Z-140xiIII, Z-140xi4, Z-110xiIII, Z-110xi4) Zebra Industrial Printers (Stripe, S4M, ZM400, ZM600, Z4M Plus, Z6M Plus, Z-105sl, Z-4000, Z-6000, TLP2746e) Zebra Print Engines (PAX172, PAX173, 170PAX2, 170PAX3, 110PAX3, 170PAX4, 110PAX4) Our […]
EasyLabel – Cannot Find Graphics, Database, Paragraph
If EasyLabel will not load fixed graphics, find database object, or text files, be sure that the path of the object is correct in the format. If EasyLabel still cannot find objects when the label format is loading be sure the default search path (in program settings) is set to ‘NO’. EasyLabel sets the default […]
Datamax H-Class Printer Skips Labels
The Datamax H-Class Printer is the next generation of Industrial Printers evolving from the I-Class Printer. However, this printer may start experiencing label skipping when using a long length (more than 8″), high gloss media. The reason this occurs is two-fold. First, the nature of the high gloss, being of very smooth surface, causes the […]
Datamax Printer Repair Services
Datamax Printer RepairCall Thunderbird Technical Services for your Datamax printer repair. We are factory trained in the following: Datamax H-Class Printers (H-4212, H-4310, H-4408, H-4606, H-6210, H-6308, H-4212X, H-4310X, H-4606X, H-6212X, H-6310X, H-8308X)Datamax M-Class Printers (M-4206, M-4210, M-4308)Datamax I-Class Printers (I-4206, I-4208, I-4212, I-4308, I-4406, I-4604)Datamax W-Class Printers (W-6208, W-6308)Prodigy-Allegro Series Printers (Prodigy, Prodigy Plus, […]
Datamax I-Class and W-Class Head Latch Issues
For those of you who own the Datamax I-Class or W-Class Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer, you may be experiencing difficulties trying to close the printhead. Many time you will experience ‘Printhead Open’, and, of course, you’ll have to try several times to close the printhead to correct the error. This problem is caused by closing […]
Datamax Printer Repair Services / Maintenance
Datamax Printer Repair Call Thunderbird Technical Services for your Datamax printer repair. We are factory trained in the following: Datamax H-Class Printers (H-4212, H-4310, H-4408, H-4606, H-6210, H-6308, H-4212X, H-4310X, H-4606X, H-6212X, H-6310X, H-8308X) Datamax M-Class Printers (M-4206, M-4210, M-4308) Datamax I-Class Printers (I-4206, I-4208, I-4212, I-4308, I-4406, I-4604) Datamax W-Class Printers (W-6208, W-6308) Prodigy-Allegro […]
Thunderbird Technical Services Repairs TSC Printers
Thunderbird Technical Services announced today it will provide repair services for TSC (Taiwan Semi-Conductor) Printers. These printers are as robust as the Zebra Performance Printers. Their flexibilty, durability and cost will make them a competitive contender in the Thermal Barcode Printer market in the near future. We are impressed with their design. Since 2000, Thunderbird Technical Services has provided on-site […]