Zebra Printer Repair Service Portland

Zebra printer repairs Portland, OR call (503) 575-7080 for a service done quickly, efficiently, and at an affordable rate. We offer speedy service to Portland and all of the surrounding areas such as the zip codes 97229, 97206, 97223, 97219, 97233, 97202, 97230, 97222, 97236, 97217, 97211, 97266, 97267, 97224, 97203, 97213, 97220, 97225, 97212, 97214, 97239, 97215, 97201, 97216, 97218, 97209, 97221, 97232, 97210, 97205, 97231, 97227, 97204, along with many others. Let us perform your Zebra printer repairs in the most time efficient manor possible.

Zebra Printers Portland, OR call (503) 575-7080 and learn more about our risk-free depot services. If your machine is sent in to our risk free depot, we will assess the damage and send you a quote of how much it will cost before we start repairs. If your Zebra printers are found to be beyond repair or too costly to repair, then you will pay nothing but the cost to ship it back, or we can dispose of it for free. We are paid to fix your printer and if we are unable to do that, we don’t think you should be charged for it. Call today to find out more about a depot near you.

1. One of the greatest failures occurring in Zebra thermal barcode printers is due to the printheads not
   being cleaned regularly. A good rule of thumb is to clean the printhead on each of your Zebra thermal
   printers every time you replace a ribbon or roll of paper. It takes only about a minute and this
   action could save you thousands of dollars over the life of the printer. Follow the instructions in
   your User’s Manual as to the type of cleaning solvent to be used for your specific model.
2. If you feel you are burning out printheads too often on your Zebra thermal printer, you may want to
   check your User’s Manual for the recommended heat and darkness settings. An incorrect
   setting often will reduce the printhead life and could cost you thousands of dollars over the life of
   the printer.
3. Dust residing on the Media Sensor can cause major service issues. The Media Sensor is the
   mechanism that insures that the gap between the paper and the printhead remains constant.
   Most people purchase a bottle of “canned air” and simply give the Media Sensor a few quick
   blasts of air, which will usually clear out any dust residue left over from the roll paper. You
   should consider doing this regularly, every time you change the ribbon or a roll of paper. It will
   only take a few seconds and it will ensure more up-time.
4. If you are using a ribbon in your Zebra thermal printer, be sure that it is a good quality ribbon. Lower
   cost ribbons are often not manufactured to the exact wax and/or resin specifications of your
   printer and could cause a wax build-up on the platen. Wax build-up can cause poor print quality
   resulting in barcode reliability issues.
5. If you are using a Zebra thermal printer that does not use a ribbon (typically called a Direct Thermal
   printer vs. a Thermal Transfer printer that does use ribbons) and you are constantly having
   problems with defective printheads, you may want to consider either changing your printer to a
   Thermal Transfer printer or using a better quality paper. A Thermal Transfer printer, due to the
   position of the ribbon between the printhead and the label paper, can greatly extend the life of
   thermal printheads, as paper is not directly rubbing against the printhead itself and causing
   friction.
6. A good rule of thumb, when purchasing new ribbons on Zebra thermal transfer printers, is to purchase
   a ribbon that is slightly wider than the actual labels that you are using. For instance, if the label
   that you are using is 4.1″ in width, then you may want to consider purchasing ribbons that are
   4.33″ in width.
7. Are you wearing out printheads? If so, here is something you may want to check. Be sure that
   you are not using low grade label paper if you are using Direct Thermal printers. Often bargain
   priced rolls of paper really are not a “bargain”. Why? Because low grade paper often is coarser
   and can cause more wear on the printheads. We have seen situations with even as high as
   50% more wear on the printhead. As you may know, printheads in thermal printers are very
   expensive. It may make sense to pay a little more for paper, as it is a fraction of the cost
   compared to replacing printheads more often. Remember, the manufacturers of thermal
   printers consider the printheads as consumables that the end-user is responsible to replace.
   These consumables run into the hundreds of dollars each.
8. Do you have burned-out printhead elements on your thermal printer? Here is how to tell with a
   PAUSE TEST. There may be situations where it looks like information is missing on your labels
   and/or barcodes when they are being printed. There is always a chance that one or more of the
   print elements in your thermal printer printhead may be burned out. Before calling someone for
   Zebra thermal printer repair, you may want to try this simple test that only takes a few moments to see
   if in fact it is your print elements. Keep in mind that some manufacturers considers printheads
   as consumables and they must be replaced from time to time. Typically, this is performed by a
   qualified Zebra printer repair technician. This self test can be used to print test labels when you make
   adjustments to the thermal printer’s mechanical assemblies to determine if any of the printhead
   elements are not working.
9. What are printer and print server alerts? Should you pay attention to them? Alerts give you the
   ability to proactively manage your Zebra thermal printer and print server. If the printer or print server
   has an error, you would be sent an alert notifying you of the situation. The manufacturer Zebra
   uses ZebraNet Bridge that gives you control to monitor your bar code printers from anywhere,
   and documents the alerts to a log file. A soon as ZebraNet Bridge receives an alert, the alert
   appears in the Events tab. If you have not viewed the alert yet in the Events tab, the box in the
   status bar at the bottom of the application shows:

   – New alert
   – Alert type
   – Alert severity by color

   You can configure ZebraNet Bridge to notify you by blinking the application tab in the task bar.
   Remember, ZebraNet Bridge only logs alerts that occur while the application is running. A good
   Zebra repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Zebra
   printhead and will also fully check out your Zebra printer. A steady program that includes Zebra
   printer maintenance will help you keep your printer up and running longer. Check with the
   manufacturer of your thermal printer to see what they offer to manager your thermal printer.

10. Clean the exterior and interior area of your Zebra thermal printer often. To keep your Zebra thermal printer
    running optimally, remember to clean the interior and exterior of the printer. When these areas
    are dirty, the chance of debris getting into the wrong area is increased. To clean the exterior
    surfaces of the printer use a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or
    solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. You
    should inspect the interior area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint from the
    interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. A good Zebra thermal printer
    repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Zebra thermal printer
    printhead and will also fully check out your Zebra thermal printer. A steady program that includes
    Zebra thermal printer maintenance will help you keep your Zebra thermal printer up and running longer.

Here are some of the surrounding cities we service:
97002 Aurora, OR Marion 503
97004 Beavercreek, OR Clackamas 503
97005 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97006 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97007 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97008 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97009 Boring, OR Clackamas 503
97010 Bridal Veil, OR Multnomah 503
97011 Brightwood, OR Clackamas 503
97013 Canby, OR Clackamas 503
97015 Clackamas, OR Clackamas 503
97016 Clatskanie, OR Columbia 503
97017 Colton, OR Clackamas 503
97018 Columbia City, OR Columbia 503
97019 Corbett, OR Multnomah 503
97020 Donald, OR Marion 503
97022 Eagle Creek, OR Clackamas 503
97023 Estacada, OR Clackamas 503
97024 Fairview, OR Multnomah 503
97026 Gervais, OR Marion 503
97027 Gladstone, OR Clackamas 503
97028 Government Camp, OR Clackamas 503
97030 Gresham, OR Multnomah 503
97032 Hubbard, OR Marion 503
97034 Lake Oswego, OR Clackamas 503
97035 Lake Oswego, OR Clackamas 503
97036 Marylhurst, OR Clackamas 503
97038 Molalla, OR Clackamas 503
97042 Mulino, OR Clackamas 503
97045 Oregon City, OR Clackamas 503
97048 Rainier, OR Columbia 503
97049 Rhododendron, OR Clackamas 503
97051 Saint Helens, OR Columbia 503
97053 Warren, OR Columbia 503
97054 Deer Island, OR Columbia 503
97055 Sandy, OR Clackamas 503
97056 Scappoose, OR Columbia 503
97060 Troutdale, OR Multnomah 503
97062 Tualatin, OR Washington 503
97064 Vernonia, OR Columbia 503
97067 Welches, OR Clackamas 503
97068 West Linn, OR Clackamas 503
97070 Wilsonville, OR Clackamas 503
97071 Woodburn, OR Marion 503
97075 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97076 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97077 Beaverton, OR Washington 503
97080 Gresham, OR Multnomah 503
97086 Happy Valley, OR Clackamas 503
97089 Damascus, OR Clackamas 503
97101 Amity, OR Yamhill 503
97102 Arch Cape, OR Clatsop 503
97103 Astoria, OR Clatsop 503
97106 Banks, OR Washington 503
97107 Bay City, OR Tillamook 503
97108 Beaver, OR Tillamook 503
97109 Buxton, OR Washington 503
97110 Cannon Beach, OR Clatsop 503
97111 Carlton, OR Yamhill 503
97112 Cloverdale, OR Tillamook 503
97113 Cornelius, OR Washington 503
97114 Dayton, OR Yamhill 503
97115 Dundee, OR Yamhill 503
97116 Forest Grove, OR Washington 503
97117 Gales Creek, OR Washington 503
97118 Garibaldi, OR Tillamook 503
97119 Gaston, OR Washington 503
97121 Hammond, OR Clatsop 503
97122 Hebo, OR Tillamook 503
97123 Hillsboro, OR Washington 503
97124 Hillsboro, OR Washington 503
97125 Manning, OR Washington 503
97127 Lafayette, OR Yamhill 503
97128 Mcminnville, OR Yamhill 503
97130 Manzanita, OR Tillamook 503
97131 Nehalem, OR Tillamook 503
97132 Newberg, OR Yamhill 503
97133 North Plains, OR Washington 503
97134 Oceanside, OR Tillamook 503
97135 Pacific City, OR Tillamook 503
97136 Rockaway Beach, OR Tillamook 503
97137 Saint Paul, OR Marion 503
97138 Seaside, OR Clatsop 503
97140 Sherwood, OR Washington 503
97141 Tillamook, OR Tillamook 503
97143 Netarts, OR Tillamook 503
97144 Timber, OR Washington 503
97145 Tolovana Park, OR Clatsop 503
97146 Warrenton, OR Clatsop 503
97147 Wheeler, OR Tillamook 503
97148 Yamhill, OR Yamhill 503
97149 Neskowin, OR Tillamook 503
97201 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97202 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97203 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97204 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97205 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97206 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97207 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97208 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97209 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97210 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97211 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97212 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97213 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97214 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97215 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97216 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97217 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97218 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97219 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97220 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97221 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97222 Portland, OR Clackamas 503
97223 Portland, OR Washington 503
97224 Portland, OR Washington 503
97225 Portland, OR Washington 503
97227 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97228 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97229 Portland, OR Washington 503
97230 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97231 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97232 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97233 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97236 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97238 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97239 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97240 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97242 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97256 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97258 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97266 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97267 Portland, OR Clackamas 503
97268 Portland, OR Clackamas 503
97269 Portland, OR Clackamas 503
97280 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97281 Portland, OR Washington 503
97282 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97283 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97286 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97290 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97291 Portland, OR Washington 503
97292 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97293 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97294 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97296 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97298 Portland, OR Washington 503
97299 Portland, OR Multnomah 503
97301 Salem, OR Marion 503
97302 Salem, OR Marion 503
97303 Salem, OR Marion 503
97304 Salem, OR Polk 503
97305 Salem, OR Marion 503
97306 Salem, OR Marion 503
97307 Keizer, OR Marion 503
97308 Salem, OR Marion 503
97309 Salem, OR Marion 503
97310 Salem, OR Marion 503
97311 Salem, OR Marion 503
97312 Salem, OR Marion 503
97314 Salem, OR Marion 503
97317 Salem, OR Marion 503
97325 Aumsville, OR Marion 503
97338 Dallas, OR Polk 503
97342 Detroit, OR Marion 503
97344 Falls City, OR Polk 503
97346 Gates, OR Marion 503
97347 Grand Ronde, OR Polk 503
97350 Idanha, OR Marion 503
97351 Independence, OR Polk 503
97358 Lyons, OR Linn 503
97360 Mill City, OR Linn 503
97361 Monmouth, OR Polk 503
97362 Mount Angel, OR Marion 503
97371 Rickreall, OR Polk 503
97373 Saint Benedict, OR Marion 503
97374 Scio, OR Linn 503
97375 Scotts Mills, OR Marion 503
97378 Sheridan, OR Yamhill 503
97381 Silverton, OR Marion 503
97383 Stayton, OR Marion 503
97384 Mehama, OR Marion 503
97385 Sublimity, OR Marion 503
97392 Turner, OR Marion 503
97396 Willamina, OR Yamhill 503