How to Adjust the Print Head Power on a ZXP Series 3

If your Zebra ZXP Series 3 printer has problems printing properly, such as breaking ribbons or printing images too dark or light, you may need to adjust the print head power.

How to Adjust Print Head Power

  1. Go to your computer's Devices and Printers folder.
  2. Right-click on the Zebra ZXP Series 3 printer.
  3. Choose Printing Preferences from the menu that pops up.
  4. Click on the Image Control tab.ZXP3 Printhead 1
  5. Reduce or increase the intensity of the Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan heat settings using the slider bars. Please note – you need to adjust all three bars to the same amount.ZXP3 Printhead 2
  6. Click Apply, then OK to save these settings.