Zebra 110Xi III Plus Printhead

Zebra 110Xi III Plus printhead problem? Whether you’re using 203, 300 or 600 DPI printhead’s, BCTP has it covered!

What is a printhead? There are a few different types of printheads such as the type in jet printers that spray the characters onto the label and laser printers with printheads that use lasers to produce an image. In the case of the Zebra 110Xi III+ printer the printheads use heat to produce an image. As you’d expect, a jet printer has a nozzle that sprays ink on the paper to transfer the ink. However, with a thermal barcode printer the printhead heats portions of a strip of glass that melts either the wax ribbon (thermal transfer) or the heat is applied directly to the label (direct thermal) to produce an image.

Over time usage will wear on the glass filament. Speed and temperature settings can help extend the life of the printhead but is still expected to wear out, eventually. What do I look for when checking the status of the printhead? It’s real easy to identify a faulty printhead! First, check the print quality of the printer. Is it a complete image or is any data missing? Is there a perfect line straight through the entire print? Take a closer look at the printhead by opening the head release lever all the way open. The printhead will now be facing towards the front of the printer. Clean the glass well with alcohol and a clean towel. Almost always, if your printer is producing a line straight through the print you will be able to see it on the printhead. It appears as a white or milky spot on the glass and usually appears on the edges of the label being printed. Once these spots appear it is due to the pixel being burned out and must be replaced.

Can my Zebra 110Xi III+ be converted from a 203 DPI to a 300 DPI? Yes, it can! It’s not quite as simple as swapping the printhead out for a new one but it can be done by one of our trained professionals at BCTP! Give us a call today for a free quote on all your Zebra printhead needs today!

Zebra 110Xi III Plus Printhead

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