Memphis's Thermal Printer Repair Specialists — Serving Your Facility

Problem: Zebra ZT510 thermal printer presented with a faulty drive belt, one of two belt assemblies in the unit.

Solution: Replaced the failed drive belt (part P1083347-017) on the Zebra ZT510 and tested the printer to confirm proper operation.

Problem: A Zebra 105SL Plus thermal printer in Southaven, MS required a printhead replacement, platen roller replacement, and PM20 preventive maintenance kit.

Solution: Technician installed a P1053360-019 300 DPI printhead, platen roller, and PM20 kit. Printer was thoroughly cleaned and tested after all components were seated.

Problem: Zebra ZT410 in Arlington, TN was not feeding labels and producing a loud grinding noise during operation.

Solution: Technician replaced the drive motor, printhead, platen roller, and belt. Printer continued to drag and emit excessive noise. Systematic component swapping from a spare unit — including gears, spindles, ribbon reel, rotor, and drive shafts — failed to isolate the fault. An out-of-tolerance chassis or

Problem: Zebra ZT510 thermal printer producing blank spaces during print jobs.

Solution: Inspected ZT510, adjusted print pressure settings, and evaluated all mechanical components. Diagnosed a failed 300 DPI printhead (P1083347-006) as the root cause. Replaced the printhead and tested the unit to confirm proper output.

Problem: A Zebra 105SL (model 10500-2001-0030) in Germantown, TN was due for scheduled preventive maintenance.

Solution: Technician performed a PM14-level preventive maintenance service on the Zebra 105SL, including full interior cleaning. Unit was tested and confirmed operational following service.

Problem: Zebra 140Xi3 industrial thermal printer in Arlington, TN was due for a scheduled preventive maintenance visit (3 of 5 in service cycle).

Solution: Technician performed scheduled PM on the Zebra 140Xi3, cleaned internal components, and tested the unit. No mechanical or print-quality issues were found.

Problem: Zebra 140Xi3 industrial thermal printer was due for scheduled preventative maintenance as part of a multi-unit PM rotation at this Oakland, TN facility.

Solution: Technician performed full preventative maintenance on the Zebra 140Xi3. No mechanical or print-quality issues were found during the service visit.

Problem: Zebra ZT410 industrial thermal printer in Hernando, MS would not print internal settings pages or jobs sent from the PLC machine.

Solution: Technician verified the data light was flashing, confirming data was being received. Performed a full power drain, then booted into test mode by holding the pause button — boot-up test labels printed normally. Reconnected the network cable, confirmed settings label and PLC-originated labels printed

Problem: Zebra ZT510 industrial thermal printer was due for its third scheduled quarterly preventive maintenance visit.

Solution: Technician performed quarterly PM service on the Zebra ZT510, cleaning internal components and running functional tests. No parts were required; unit passed all checks.

Problem: Zebra ZT410 thermal printer in Arlington, TN reported multiple issues; one of three units flagged for service.

Solution: Unit was closed without inspection after initial assessment determined no service was required at that time.

Problem: Zebra 140Xi3 reported intermittent screen lock-up during extended operation. A prior visit had also identified degraded print quality requiring printhead replacement.

Solution: Technician replaced the 203 DPI printhead (G48000M) and tested the unit. The lock-up could not be reproduced during diagnosis; based on the described behavior and its intermittent nature under prolonged use, the fault was attributed to one or more of the following: Control Panel Membrane (G22492M),

Problem: Zebra ZT410 thermal printer submitted for scheduled preventive maintenance. Inspection revealed multiple burnt diodes on the printhead, degrading print quality.

Solution: Cleaned printhead and all sensors. Confirmed burnt diodes on the printhead and replaced it with a 203 dpi printhead (P1058930-009). Verified print quality after replacement.