Print is Very Light Troubleshooter

A dirty printhead can cause faded or light printing. Try cleaning your printhead with a Q-Tip as shown above and reprint your labels. Did this solve your issue?

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We're glad you were able to solve the issues with your Zebra printer. If you need labels, ribbon, or further support - don't hesitate to contact us!

To enter the Setup Mode, press the SETUP/EXIT key.
The DARKNESS setting will be displayed.
Press the SELECT key to toggle the functionality of the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) keys.
Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) keys to increase or decrease the value.
Press the SELECT key to toggle the functionality of the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) keys.

Improper darkness settings on your Zebra printer can also cause your labels to print lightly. Follow the steps above to access the Darkness setting on your Zebra printer. Did adjusting the darkness setting solve your issue?

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We're glad you were able to solve the issues with your Zebra printer. If you need labels, ribbon, or further support - don't hesitate to contact us!

Looks like you'll need some professional help

If you've reached this point, you'll need an authorized repair provider to help if your printer is out of warranty.

Would you like to get a fast, no-obligation quote for repairing your Zebra printer?

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Great! Fill out the form below to get a quote on printhead replacements and we'll get back to you ASAP.

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