Avery Weigh-Tronix ZG110 User Instructions
Model ZG110
Impact Printer
User Instructions
AWT 35-500728 Issue AA July 2011
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information and Warnings ........................................................................................ 5
About this Manual ..............................................................................................................5
Special Messages .............................................................................................................. 5
Electrical Installation ..........................................................................................................6
Pluggable Equipment ......................................................................................................... 6
Wet Conditions ................................................................................................................... 6
Routine Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 6
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 6
Power Supply Details ......................................................................................................... 6
Alternative Power Supply Arrangements ..................................................................... 7
Printer Firmware Revisions ................................................................................................ 7
Copyright Notice and Disclaimer ........................................................................................ 7
EMC Caution ...................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................... 8
Connections and EMC Precautions ................................................................................... 8
Printer View (backside) ............................................................................................... 8
Connector Details ........................................................................................................ 8
PSU Jack Socket Detail .............................................................................................. 9
Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................ 9
Application Program .................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 3 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................... 11
Idle Mode ......................................................................................................................... 11
Paper Feed Button ........................................................................................................... 11
LED Indications ................................................................................................................11
Alternative LED Pattern Set ...................................................................................... 11
Printing Method ................................................................................................................12
Dot Addressable Graphics ............................................................................................... 12
Data Buffer ....................................................................................................................... 13
Serial Interface (standard RS-232 version) ...................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Control Code Tables .............................................................................................................. 14
Codes Received by the ZG110 ........................................................................................ 14
Chapter 5 Paper and Ribbons ................................................................................................................ 16
Loading Paper ..................................................................................................................16
Paper Low Sensor ........................................................................................................... 16
Removing Paper or Clearing a Jam ................................................................................. 16
Changing the Ink Ribbon Cartridge .................................................................................. 17
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1 General Information and Warnings
1.1 About this Manual
This manual consists of user instructions to be used as a guide for printer installation
and operation. Be sure to read all instructions before making any connections.
The manual is divided into chapters by the chapter number and the large text at the top
of a page. Subsections are labeled as shown by the 1 and 1.1 headings shown above.
The manual name and page numbers appear at the bottom of the pages.
1.2 Special Messages
Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below. The
signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative
level of hazard.
ELECTRICAL WARNING!
THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL WARNING SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS MEAN THAT FAILURE TO FOLLOW SPECIFIC PRACTICES OR PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN ELECTROCUTION, ARC BURNS, EXPLOSIONS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION!
This is a Caution symbol.
Cautions give information about procedures that, if not observed, could result
in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of data.
NOTE: This is a Note symbol. Notes give additional and important information, hints
and tips that help you to use your product.
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1.3 Electrical Installation
CAUTION: The power cable must be connected to an earth-grounded electrical
outlet. The electrical supply must have a circuit breaker with an appropriate
rating to protect from over-current conditions.
IF IN DOUBT SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1.4 Pluggable Equipment
Pluggable equipment must be installed near an easily accessible socket outlet.
1.5 Wet Conditions
The Model ZG110 printer is not a washdown unit. Do not install near water!
1.6 Routine Maintenance
Always turn off the ZG110 and isolate from the power supply before starting any routine
maintenance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Make sure that it is placed securely on a flat and level surface.
1.7 Installation
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE.
1.8 Power Supply Details
The ZG110 is directly powered through the power jack at the rear of the printer.
AC Operation
An optional universal power supply may be purchased, part number AWT05-505594.
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