Desktop Cutter Option Setup and Issues
Article ID: 35435490
Topic or Information Cutter Option Details and information Applies To GX-Series Printers LP/TLP2844Z Printers Details The cutter option is used to automatically cut labels after printing. The cutter option should not be used to cut through adhesive. This document will discuss Setting up a printer equipped with the cutter option Symptoms addressed by this solution include:
Enabling the Cutter The cutter must be enabled through your software application or driver. Look for the Print Mode or similar setting that is associated with cutter configuration. That may also include a value for number of labels to print before cutting. This must not be set to zero (0). If you are using the ZebraDesigner Driver we have details on using the configuration settings feature Read More>> Printing a configuration label or requesting status from the printer can identify the current Print Mode Setting to assure the printer is properly configured for Cutter Mode. Viewing the printer configuration Read More>> Loading Assure the printer is properly loaded with the labels exiting the front of the cutter. They should be going through the cutter to allow for proper cutting. Printer Loading Read More>> Cutter Jamming The cutter option is designed to cut through labels with no adhesive or through the part of a label where the blades would not have to pass through adhesive material. If the cutter repeatedly cuts through adhesive material the adhesive will build up on the blades and eventually jamming will occur or failure to cut properly. The printer will need to be serviced and have the cutter replaced |

+ Product Codes
- G-Series GX Desktop Printers
- GX420Rx Desktop Printer
- GX420d Desktop Printer
- GX420t Desktop Printer
- GX430d Desktop Printer
- GX430t Desktop Printer