Zebra 2746e barcode printer problem

This is a discontinued printer which is no longer supported by Zebra Technologies. You may however have an outdated driver, or ,as I'm seeing on the Zebra site, you may need what's called an OPOS driver for the Microsoft ".Net" framework.

Here are links to the latest driver and setup software for your printer:

Driver: http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/forms/en/download_file_pages/license_only.html?siteid=100&redirectURL=/id/zebra/na/en/index/drivers_downloads/drivers/results.html&passfile=/id/products/global/en/drivers/barcode/zd_driver_v2_6_42_03.DriverFile.File.tmp/ZD_2.6.42.03_Certified.exe®URL=https://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/forms/en/download_file_pages/download_file.html&dvar1=Drivers&dvar2=Zebra%20Designer%20Driver%20(32%20bit/64%20bit,%20Windows%20Certified)&dvar3=5760&cacheKill=1299531042470

OPOS Driver : ( Try this last)http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/index/drivers_downloads/utilities/other_utilities/opos_printer_driver.html

the language from your printers is EPL and the zebra S4m come from factory with ZPL language program, you need to install diferent firmware to the printer,

"...This firmware release includes all features of the previous V4.49 release. It is for use with

the following EPL printer models:
• TLP 2746e..."
Special Firmware Version Size E53.17.3 3 MB
http://www.zebra.com/id/products/global/en/firmware/barcode/e53_17_3.NotesFile1.File.tmp/14328L-006.pdf
download the firmware, go to the driver and "send file" and send the file *.zpl to the printer.

chech if the tipe of label is correct from the driver (length and with)

check if the uper sensor and the down sensor match on same vertical position. check if ribbon is setup on wrong spot (shouldn't touch before the printhead.

The 2746 is now obsolete and Zebra will not supply any more parts, try looking for a second hand 2746 on ebay and take the sensor out of it.

You need to calibrate. Hold down the feed key while powering the printer on, then let go. The printer will calibrate, print a config label, then fo into dump mode. Press the fee key again to go out of dump. Of your issue persists, there could be a problem with yoru media, or with the commands that you are sending to the printer.

Here is the link to the manual you need.

https://support.zebra.com/cpws/docs/eltron/2746e/2746een.pdf

you can adjust this in the template file for your price tags. how did you create your basic price tag label? in the zebra label creator? if so, make the adjustment there. if you have a .ejf file for your price tag label, you should be able to open it in notepad and add the height in pixel dots with the "q" or "Q" command from the EPL programming handbook. This can be a little tricky, but with some trial and error, you can get it.

EPL2 programming guide:

http://www.zebra.com/id/zebra/na/en/documentlibrary/manuals/en/epl2_manual__en_.DownloadFile.File.tmp/14245L-001rA_EPL_PG.pdf?dvar1=Manual&dvar2=EPL2%20Programmers%20Manual%20(en)&dvar3=2746e

Check media settings in the printer driver. Check version of printer driver. Zebra printersuse an internal printer driver with their Zebra Designer software (Zdesigner driver) or a ZUD (Zebra Universal Driver) for other windows applications. These drivers can be downloaded directly from the zebra website.

Alternatively you can download the seagull scientific driver and use that instead. (used with bartender program)

Label skipping occurs if the media dimensions are not specified correctly. The important ones are label height, and media setting for type of media.

Perform a media calibration before you go changing settings. Power on printer, Hold top and bottom buttons in on control panel for 5 seconds, release bottom button only then when printer starts feeding labels release top button. When printer finishes press feed button.

That using these symbols. Select a better code 128A or B.