New ribbon loaded;screen displays check ribbon or broken ribbon

When the unit shows No TFR Ribbon in the screen this usually means the spool has come to an end and its time to install a new ribbon set. If you know there is ribbon installed and you are still getting this message it means the sensor has been misaligned and is not reading correctly or the transfer film is jammed or broken. First check the ribbon is neatly wound up on the spool and is not torn then reinstall and check again. If it still shows no tfr you need to have the unit serviced. Never force the cartridges at any time while installing or fixing a jammed spool as this will sometimes move the settings on the sensors.

check first any broken ribbon wire going to lcd panel or broken screen display. if those are good, the cause of white screen would be bad lcd controller board.

tried to check first weather the connectors going to the display panel get loose or flex ribbon get broken. if those are ok, then the problem is the lcd board controller.

The printwheel may not snapped in properly and going to it's home position. . Keep trying..it will spin to its home position when installed properly, providing its not broken or bent. The other problem may be the ribbon may have a bind in it or be out of ribbon. There is a wheel or hole on the ribbon to mover to tightened it up. try that
Squipps

It is the flexi/ribbon cable that runs from the camera body to the screen that is at fault. It has got broken tracks.
It might work occasionally when the tracks are touching but after a while it will only get worse. A new ribbon cable is needed, which should be a straight forward job for a repair shop or if you can get the cable yourself, an electronics wizz kid !

Ok this has happened to me, i havent done this yet but all solutions seem to point towards a broken display/ribbon cable... ive had a look inside mine and the cable seems fine however it could be the conection between the ribbon and screen, this will require a new screen....ill have a look on ebay and post what i can find.

It could mean that the ribbon sensor on the printer is broken. Sounds like you need to send back to zebra for repair. This is free if printer is still under warranty. check out zebra's website for info on how to return printers for service.

Replying to the first post:
If you have broken the ribbon cable, which is highly likely if you have broken the hinge, then the DS will not work. It does not turn on unless there is a connection to both screens. You will need to buy a new ribbon cable for it:
A useful site I found is: www.consoleparts4u.co.uk

Once you replace this then it should work for you.

Repling to th second post:

I would recommend buying a new case for it at least because the ribbon cable will break if left broken due to the strain on it.

The more expensive but easier option is to buy a new one.

Hope this helps,

Mowcius

Hi I have a problem with my bottom screen as well. I was replacing the case as the hinge was broken. When i was putting it back together i noticed a slight tear in the ribbon cable which is attached to the board and the bottom screen.
When I turned it on I found I had poor colour and contrast in the bottom screen however the top screen was fine.
Where this ribbon cable is attached to the board there is two small cables attached to the board beneath it, maybe one of these has come away and needs repositioning or your bottom screen needs replacing.Try this site for diy tipshttp://site.powergamingparts.com
Cheers Chris