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• Fix Citizen Faded Print, Streaky Lines & Ribbon Tension
  Citizen Systems • Print Quality Issues

  Are your Citizen labels printing faded, streaky, or wrinkled? Learn how to adjust print head heat (print speed), clean the thermal head, and set ribbon tension.

• Zebra Thermal Transfer vs Direct Thermal & Smudging Fix
  Zebra Technologies • Print Quality Issues

  Understand the difference between Zebra Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing. Fix print smudging, fading labels, and printing too dark.

• Zebra Printer Faded Print & Darkness Setting Too Light Fix
  Zebra Technologies • Print Quality Issues

  Is your Zebra thermal printer producing faded, light, or unreadable barcodes? Learn how to adjust print darkness, speed, and clean the printhead.