MPI InfoPrint 6700-M40 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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User’s Manual

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Note!

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Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 275.

Fourth Edition (October 2010)

This edition applies to the InfoPrint 6700-M40 Series Thermal Printer and replaces the following publication:

Visit our home page at: http://www.infoprint.com

You can send comments by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to: InfoPrint Solutions Company, LLC

6300 Diagonal Hwy 002J Boulder, CO 80301-9270 U.S.A.

This product is or contains commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation developed exclusively at private expense. As specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.212 in the case of civilian agencies and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 227.7202 in the case of military agencies, use, duplication and disclosure by agencies of the U.S. Government shall solely be in accordance with the accompanying International Program License Agreement in case of software products and in accordance with the licensing terms specified in the product’s documentation in the case of hardware products.

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Internet

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1 Introduction ......................................................... 11

Requesting Service.............................................................................. 11

The 6700-M40 Thermal Printer............................................................ 11

Standard Features ........................................................................ 12

Optional Features.......................................................................... 13

Thermal Printer Technology ................................................................ 14

The Printing Process ..................................................................... 14

Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 15

Media Selection............................................................................. 15

Ribbons ......................................................................................... 15

Safety And Notices .............................................................................. 16

Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 17

Related Documents ............................................................................. 17

2 Operation ............................................................ 19

Unpacking The Printer ......................................................................... 19

Installation............................................................................................ 20

Power Cord Requirements ............................................................ 22

Setting Up The Printer ......................................................................... 23

Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 24

Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 27

Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 32

Operating Modes ................................................................................. 36

Controls And Indicators ....................................................................... 37

Power Switch ................................................................................ 37

Powering On The Printer............................................................... 37

Control Panel ................................................................................ 38

Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 42

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ........................................................... 43

Media Thickness Adjustment ........................................................ 43

Media Width Adjustment ............................................................... 44

Printhead Alignment ...................................................................... 46

Positioning The Media Sensors ........................................................... 47

Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 49

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Running Auto Calibrate........................................................................ 50

Running Media Profile ......................................................................... 51

Running Manual Calibrate ................................................................... 53

3 Standard Interfaces............................................. 55

Overview.............................................................................................. 55

Auto Switching ..................................................................................... 55

Centronics Parallel Interface................................................................ 56

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals ............................................ 57

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface................................................................ 58

Compatibility Mode........................................................................ 58

Nibble Mode .................................................................................. 58

Byte Mode ..................................................................................... 58

Signals .......................................................................................... 59

RS-232 Serial Interface ....................................................................... 61

4 Configuring The Printer ....................................... 63

Overview.............................................................................................. 63

Setting Printer Configuration Parameters ..................................... 63

Moving Within The Configuration Menu ........................................ 63

Selecting A Menu Option .............................................................. 65

Changing Printer Settings ............................................................. 66

Hidden Menus...................................................................................... 67

Menu Overview.................................................................................... 68

Main Menu ........................................................................................... 69

MEDIA SETUP Menu .......................................................................... 71

MEDIA SETUP Submenus............................................................ 72

SENSOR SETUP Menu....................................................................... 87

SENSOR SETUP Submenus........................................................ 88

EMULATION MENU ............................................................................ 94

Overview ....................................................................................... 94

EMULATION Submenus ............................................................. 100

PRINTER SETUP Menu .................................................................... 109

PRINTER SETUP Submenus ..................................................... 111

INTERFACES Menu .......................................................................... 120

INTERFACES Submenus ........................................................... 123

CONFIGURATION MENU ................................................................. 141

CONFIGURATION Submenus .................................................... 142

DIAGNOSTICS Menu ........................................................................ 144

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus ......................................................... 145

Saving A Configuration ...................................................................... 147

Auto Save Configuration.................................................................... 148

Specifying A Power-Up Configuration ............................................... 150

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Modifying A Saved Configuration ...................................................... 151

Printing A Configuration..................................................................... 153

Loading A Saved Configuration ......................................................... 154

5 Downloading Software ...................................... 155

Loading Flash Memory ...................................................................... 155

Downloading Software With The Firmware Download Utility............. 156

Downloading Software Through The Parallel Port............................. 157

Downloading Software Through The Ethernet................................... 158

Downloading Software Through The Ethernet Using FTP................. 160

Downloading Software Through The USB Port ................................. 162

Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot Or

Corrupt Code ..................................................................................... 163

Using TrueType Fonts ....................................................................... 164

Downloading TrueType Fonts............................................................ 164

InfoPrint Windows Driver............................................................. 165

PGL Emulation (Online) .............................................................. 165

Download Mode .......................................................................... 166

PTR_SETUP ............................................................................... 168

Labeling Applications .................................................................. 168

Select And Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts.................................. 169

.................................................................................................... 169

6 Routine Care And Troubleshooting................... 171

Cleaning............................................................................................. 171

Exterior Cleaning......................................................................... 171

Interior Cleaning .......................................................................... 171

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 171

Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors........ 172

Printer Tests ...................................................................................... 175

Troubleshooting Common Situations................................................. 175

Improving Processing Time......................................................... 175

Data Exchange............................................................................ 176

Controlling Print Quality............................................................... 177

Determining Printhead Wear....................................................... 177

Replacing The Printhead ................................................................... 178

Restore The Printer To Operation ..................................................... 180

Solving Other Printer Problems................................................... 181

Printer Alarms ............................................................................. 187

Fault Messages ........................................................................... 187

Status Messages......................................................................... 210

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A Specifications .................................................... 213

Print Method................................................................................ 213

Media .......................................................................................... 214

Ribbon......................................................................................... 216

Indicators And Switches .............................................................. 217

Memory ....................................................................................... 217

Optional Expanded Memory Cartridge........................................ 217

Media Cutter Option .................................................................... 218

Host Interfaces ............................................................................ 218

Power .......................................................................................... 219

Environmental ............................................................................. 219

Physical Dimensions ................................................................... 220

Acoustic Noise ............................................................................ 220

B Printer Options .................................................. 221

Hardware Options.............................................................................. 221

Interface And RFID Options............................................................... 222

Ethernet Interface Card ............................................................... 222

RFID............................................................................................ 223

Software Options ............................................................................... 235

Installing The QCMC ......................................................................... 237

Saving The Printer’s Configuration To The QCMC............................ 239

Copying The QCMC “Snapshot” Image to a Second Printer ............. 240

Updating The Printer Configuration To The QCMC .................... 242

Loading New Firmware On The Printer....................................... 243

Install The EMC ................................................................................. 244

Using The Standard Peel Without Liner Rewinder ............................ 246

Configure the Printer Menu ......................................................... 246

Load Media ................................................................................. 247

Using The Full Media Rewinder Option ............................................. 249

Configure the Printer Menu ......................................................... 249

Load Media ................................................................................. 249

Rewinder Full Sensor Setup ....................................................... 252

Using The Full Media Rewinder With 3 Inch Diameter Core

Adapters ............................................................................................ 253

Configure The Printer Menu........................................................ 253

Install The Core Adapters And Media Take-Up Core.................. 253

Load Media ................................................................................. 255

Rewinder Full Sensor Setup ....................................................... 257

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Using The Standard Peel With Liner Rewinder Option...................... 258

Configure the Printer Menu ......................................................... 258

Load Media ................................................................................. 259

Removing Label Liner From The Rewinder................................. 263

Ordering Supplies And Accessories .................................................. 264

Genuine InfoPrint Solutions Company Thermal Transfer

Ribbons ....................................................................................... 265

Ribbons 450M ............................................................................. 266

Printheads ................................................................................... 266

Accessories ................................................................................. 266

C ASCII Control Codes......................................... 267

D Glossary............................................................ 269

Notices .............................................................. 275

Product recycling and disposal .......................................................... 277

Trademarks........................................................................................ 277

Communication statements ............................................................... 278

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1 Introduction

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Requesting Service

Follow the actions in the troubleshooting tables in Chapter 5. Most problems

can be easily resolved using these tables. If you are unable to resolve the

problem, you may want to request service from your InfoPrint Solutions

service team.

You may call for service free of charge during the printer's warranty period.

You can obtain service after the warranty period has expired if you sign a

service contract agreement with an authorized service provider. You also can

obtain service on a billable-per-call basis after the warranty period has

expired. Please have your service contract information and printer serial

number available when you call. The four digit machine type is 5403.

Please enter this number when prompted.

NOTE: Technical support is also available from the InfoPrint Solutions

Company Printing Systems Division home page at: http://www.infoprint.com

The 6700-M40 Thermal Printer

The 6700-M40 series consists of a family of high quality, direct thermal and

thermal transfer printers specifically designed for printing labels and tags from

any MS-DOS

The 6700-M40 series is comprised of the products detailed in Table 1.

NOTE: All models are RFID Ready.

Table 1. 6700-M40 Thermal Printer Max Print Speed, Print Density, and

Model

6700-M40 10 203 4.1

6700-M40 10 305 4.1

, Windows®, or ASCII based compatible computer.

Max Print Width

Max Print

Speed (ips)

Printing

Density (dpi)

Max Print

Width (inches)

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Standard Features

• 8MB Flash memory (fixed on controller PCBA)

• 32MB DRAM memory (fixed on controller PCBA)

• Bar Codes: Supports over 30 types of bar codes.

• Download: Fonts, forms, and graphics to printer memory.

• Emulations:

• Printronix IGP

barcodes, graphics, lines, and boxes.

• ZGL Interpreter: Zebra

• TGL Interpreter: TEC

• IGL Interpreter: Intermec

• STGL Interpreter: SATO

• DGL Interpreter: Datamax

• MGL Interpreter: Monarch

• IEGL Interpreter: IER Siège

/PGL®. Provides printer system commands for text,

Interpreters are powerful integration tools that allows the 6700-M40 printer to function in virtually all legacy ZPL, TEC, IPL, SATO, DPL™, MPCL II modification to host data stream.

, and IER® application environments without requiring

• Fanfold media handling

• High Resolution Printhead: 203 dpi or 305 dpi for sharp graphics and

text.

• Media sensing: Horizontal positioning for gap, notch, hole, or black mark

sensing.

• Media capacity: Eight inch diameter roll media on three inch core

(203mm diameter on 76.2mm diameter core)

• Print speeds: Up to 10 ips (both 203 and 305 dpi)

• Printheads: Snap-in, interchangeable 203 dpi and 305 dpi

• Printing: On demand single label and batch label

• Resident Fonts: Letter Gothic Bold (#93779), Courier Bold (#93952),

CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed (#92250), OCR-A (#90993), OCR-B (#91409), CG Triumverate (#92244), CG Triumverate Bold (#92248), and CG Times (#92500).

• Ribbon capacity: 450m on one inch core (4.5 µm ribbon thickness)

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• Standard Interfaces:

• Serial: RS-232

• USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus

• Parallel: Centronics

parallel

-compatible parallel, IEEE® 1284 compliant

• Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Printing

• Ventless System: for operation in environments with airborne particulate

matter without compromising performance.

Optional Features

Ask your authorized representative about the following enhancement options:

• Expanded Memory Cartridge (EMC): The expanded memory cartridge

(EMC) is a user installable option. The EMC can be ordered in any of these configurations as a factory option kit or as a field upgrade kit:

• Expanded Memory - 32MB Expanded Memory Cartridge that

provides additional Flash memory for forms, logos, and fonts (see “Optional Expanded Memory Cartridge” on page 217).

• Asian TrueType

Simplified Chinese, Korean, or Japanese allows PGL or ZGL to print complex Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) characters (see Character Sets and Fonts” on page 235).

• Andalé TrueType

TrueType every language used in the world today, including simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. (see page 235).

Fonts - Separate cartridges containing fonts for

“DBCS

Fonts - Separate cartridges containing Andalé

fonts allowing PGL or ZGL to print characters for virtually

“Andalé Fonts” on

• Quick Change Memory Cartridge (QCMC) - This cartridge option

provides an easy way to copy a printer’s firmware and configuration settings from one printer to another. A “snapshot image” of the source printer is stored on the QCMC and a simple interface is provided to copy that image to a target printer. Once the image has been copied to the target printer, the two printers will be identically configured. The QCMC has its own resident network MAC address that will be used in place of the printer’s LAN/WLAN MAC address when the cartridge is left installed in a printer (see Memory Cartridge (QCMC)” on page 236).

“Quick Change

• Full Media Rewinder: In batch rewind mode, rewinds printed labels into

a removable roll.

• Label Taken Sensor: Detects presence and removal of labels in Peel-Off

mode. Included only with the Standard Peel without Liner Rewinder or Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder options.

• Media Cutter: Automatically cuts printed media when the media exits the

printer.

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• Ethernet Interface Card: Allows you to attach the printer to a LAN (Local

Area Network) rather than attaching it directly to a host computer. The Printer Management Utility (PMU) remote management software is standard with this option.

Ethernet adapters are available as user installable option, mounted inside the printer with the 10/100Base-T (UTP) connection only.

• Ethernet, Wireless: Provides wireless 802.11b/g connectivity without

expensive cabling and reconfigurations required from a wired network. PMU is standard with this option.

• Real Time Clock: A clock chip with internal battery that keeps track of the

year, month, day, hour, minute, and second values. It continues to operate when the printer is off.

• RFID Encoder: The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) encoder

programs smart labels (tags with embedded inlays).

• Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder: In Label Peel-Off mode, peels off

labels one at a time before printing the next label and rewinds the liner into a discardable roll.

• Standard Peel without Liner Rewinder: The Peel-Off mode peels labels

while discarding the dispensed liner in front of the printer.

For more information about printer options, see Appendix B on page 221.

Thermal Printer Technology

Quiet and fast, with excellent print quality, your multifunction thermal printer uses an inline thermal printhead. The thermal printer operates differently from a line matrix or laser printer, because the thermal printer uses a printhead with heating elements and special paper or ribbon.

The Printing Process

The thermal printhead allows two modes of operation:

• Direct Thermal

During

direct

thermal printing, the thermal printhead selectively heats small, rectangular paper, the dyes and developers in the coating react to the heat and develop an image. This mode of printing is generally used for short-term labeling applications.

• Thermal Transfer

During thermal thermal ribbon. The heat reacts with the ribbon and bonds the image to the paper. This method is used especially for abrasive, long-storage applications and for specialized applications, such as in extreme environmental conditions or where tamper-proofing is required.

thermal

transfer

dots. When these contact the coated thermal

printing, the heated thermal dots contact a

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Thermal Consumables

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Media Selection

Since there are two print modes of operation, there are two kinds of thermal media:

• Direct thermal media

• Thermal transfer media

Direct thermal media is paper coated with special chemicals that act as an accelerator, acceptor dye, and binder. During direct thermal mode, the heat from the thermal printhead contacts the paper, causing a chemical reaction which results in a printed image.

Thermal transfer media requires ribbon. A wide range of InfoPrint Solutions Company thermal transfer media is available, such as film or synthetic paper substitutes. Most of these media options can be die-cut for easy label applications. The wide selection of media sizes and face stocks have been tested with InfoPrint Solutions Company ribbons for print quality and usage.

Media Selection

IMPORTANT

NOTE: The term “media” used in this manual refers to all the different kinds

of label or tag stock that can be used in the printer.

Ribbons

InfoPrint Solutions Company offers a wide range of ribbons specifically engineered to enhance printing capabilities and to prevent premature printhead wear. Therefore, you should use a Genuine InfoPrint Solutions Company Thermal Ribbon in your printer.

See “Genuine InfoPrint Solutions Company Thermal Transfer Ribbons” on page 265 for more information.

To avoid print quality problems use only 450M ribbons in the printer.

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Safety And Notices

For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with all information highlighted under special headings:

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious injury.

DANGER

This symbol indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause moderate or minor injury.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT

This symbol indicates a heavy assembly that requires two or more persons to lift or hold.

This symbol indicates a part or assembly that is hot enough to burn you.

This symbol indicates a part or assembly that is sharp enough to cut you.

Attention indicates the possibility of damage to a device, program, system, or data.

Important indicates information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE: A note gives you helpful information and tips about printer operation.

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Manual Conventions

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• Operator panel keys are often shown by their symbol or icon (located on

the control panel directly below the key). Example: Press the ↵ key for ENTER.

• LCD fault messages display the specific fault in uppercase letters.

A corrective action in upper and lowercase letters displays below the fault message.

Example: PAPER OUT

• Key combinations are indicated by the + (plus) symbol.

Load Paper

Example: Press the Up key + Down key at the same time

2 Operation

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Unpacking The Printer

The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. The top lid of the carton has instructions for removing the internal packing material. Keep all packing material in case repacking is required.

ATTENTION

Accessories

Plastic Bag

Avoid touching the electrical connectors to prevent electrostatic discharge damage while setting up the printer. The discharge of accumulated electrostatic energy can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in this device.

Packing Material (4)

Lifting Strap (2)

Printer

Shipping Container

Figure 1. This Illustration Shows an Exploded View of Unpackaging the Printer

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1. Place the shipping container upright on a flat, level surface.

2. Open the box and remove the first layer of packing material along with any lose items.

3. Remove the accessories box and set it aside.

4. Pull the printer out of the shipping container by using the two plastic straps as handles.

5. Remove the bands and plastic bag.

6. Check that all components on the packing list are included.

Installation

The following sections will guide you through the printer installation process.

1. Place the printer on a flat level surface that allows easy access to all sides of the printer.

ATTENTION

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Never operate the printer on its side or upside down.

2. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).

Failure to properly ground the printer may result in electric shock to the operator.

In compliance with international safety standards, this printer has been equipped with a three-pronged power cord. When inserted in a correctly wired power outlet, the ground conductor will ensure that the printer chassis is at ground (earth) potential. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the cable plug. If an extension cord is required, ensure that a three-wire cable with a properly grounded plug is used.

3. Attach the AC power cord to the AC power receptacle in the back of the printer.

4. Attach the AC power cord to a grounded (three prong) electrical outlet of the proper voltage. See

5. Attach Communication Interface:

“Power Cord Requirements” on page 22.

a. Parallel Interface

Attach a suitable parallel printer cable from the computer to the Centronics/IEEE 1284 interface connector at the back of the printer. Snap the bail locks to the Centronics connector to secure the interface cable to the printer.

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Attach a suitable serial printer cable from the computer to the DB-9 RS-232 serial interface connector at the back of the printer. For additional information on serial cable wiring, refer to “Routine Care And Troubleshooting” on page 171.

c. USB

Attach a USB cable with noise suppresion filters on BOTH ends from the computer to the USB connector at the back of the printer.

NOTE: The printer supports simultaneous connection of the parallel, serial,

and USB interfaces using the Auto Switching feature. Auto Switching is described on

page 55.

d. Ethernet Connection

Insert a suitable ethernet cable from your hub or switch to the ethernet connector located in the I/O panel in the rear of your printer.

Ethernet Interface (optional)

Parallel Interface

USB Connection

Serial Interface RS-232

Figure 2. This Illustration Shows the Interface Panel with Ethernet Option

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Wireless Antenna

Wireless Interface

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Figure 3. This Illustration Shows the Wireless Interface Panel

Power Cord Requirements

In compliance with international safety standards, this printer is equipped with a three-pronged electrical plug on the power cord. When this power cord is plugged into a correctly wired power outlet, the ground conductor ensures that the printer chassis is at ground (earth) electrical potential.

Failure to properly ground the printer can result in electrical shock to the operator.

Never use adapter plugs without grounding prong. Never remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If using an extension cord, make sure it is a three-wire cable with a properly grounded plug.

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Setting Up The Printer

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NOTE: This section describes the procedures for loading various types of

ribbon and media. You can also refer to instructions on the printer itself, on a label on the inside of the media cover.

The term “media” in this manual refers to all the different kinds of paper, label, or tag stock material that can be printed on by the printer. Your thermal printer can print on continuous paper, adhesive backed labels, or non-adhesive tags packaged in roll or fanfold form.

IMPORTANT

ATTENTION

IMPORTANT

For best results, use only genuine InfoPrint Solutions Company supplies.

DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or the electronic components under the pivoting deck. The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in this device.

Do not close the pivoting deck without label stock installed between the printhead and the platen, because debris on the platen may damage the printhead.

Avoid touching the electrical connectors while setting up the printer to prevent electrostatic discharge damage. The discharge of accumulated electrostatic energy can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic components used in this printer.

Adhesive backed labels that DO NOT lay flat on the liner can jam the printer. This can cause the label to peel off the liner. The exposed edges can stick to the label guides and rollers inside the printer.

If you run out of labels while printing, do not turn off the printer while reloading labels, because you can lose data.

See “Ordering Supplies And Accessories” on page 264.

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Loading Ribbon

For direct thermal media (no ribbon required), go to page 27.

Media Cover

Flange

Ribbon Take-Up Core

Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

Ribbon Roll

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Deck Lock Lever

Pivoting

Deck

Figure 4. This Illustration Shows the Ribbon Roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle and the

Ribbon Take-Up Core on the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

IMPORTANT

Clean the printhead, platen roller, and media sensor every time you change the ribbon. See

“Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And

Media Sensors” on page 172.

1. Raise the media cover.

2. Install the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle.

NOTE: The first ribbon take-up core comes with the printer. Thereafter, move

the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle to the take-up spindle after the ribbon is used up.

3. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle until it is flush with the flange.

4. Open the pivoting deck and printhead by rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise until the deck and printhead swing upward.

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Core

Printhead

Loading Ribbon

Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Alternate Ribbon Path

Ribbon

Platen (not shown)

Ribbon Guide Roller (2)

Figure 5. This Illustration Shows the Ribbon Routing Path From the Printer’s Side View

5. Thread the end of the ribbon under the ribbon guide rollers, between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead, and between the ribbon take-up and supply spindles.

NOTE: Make sure to thread the ribbon behind the ribbon take-up spindle. NOTE: The alternate ribbon path is for inside ink ribbon.

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Ribbon Take-up Core

Ribbon Take-up Spindle

Ribbon Leader

Deck Lock Lever

Printhead

Pivoting Deck

Figure 6. This Illustration Shows the Routed Ribbon Attached to the Ribbon Take-Up Core

IMPORTANT

Never attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a ribbon take-up core installed.

6. Attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle with tape.

7. Manually rotate the take-up spindle counterclockwise until the ribbon leader has passed the printhead.

8. Rotate the deck lock lever fully clockwise to close the pivoting deck, and attached printhead.

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Loading Roll Media

Media Cover

Media Hanger

Media Hanger Guide

Pivoting Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Figure 7. This Illustration Shows the Pivoting Deck Open and the Media Hanger Guide Slid

Outward to the End of the Media Hanger

IMPORTANT

If you are using direct thermal mode, clean the printhead, platen roller, and lower media sensor every time you change the media. See “Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors” on page 172.

1. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger

(as shown).

2. Remove and dispose of any empty media core.

3. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise.

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Side Wall

Media Roll

Media Hanger Guide

Media Hanger

Figure 8. This Illustration Shows the Media Roll Loaded Onto the Media Hanger

4. Place the media roll onto the media hanger and slide the media roll until it is flush with the printer’s side wall.

NOTE: For information regarding smart labels, refer to the

Reference Manual

RFID Labeling

5. Slide the media hanger guide against the media roll to prevent horizontal travel, but make sure the media roll can rotate freely.

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Platen

(not shown)

Loading Roll Media

Media Sensor

Assembly

Media

Width Guide

Media Damper

Blue Locking

Knob

Media

Alternate

Media Path

Figure 9. This Illustration Shows the Media Routing Path From the Printer’s Side View

6. Thread the media under the media damper, through the media sensor assembly, and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead.

NOTE: If you have the standard peel option, full media rewinder, or Standard

Peel with Liner Rewinder, see

“Using The Standard Peel Without Liner Rewinder” on page 246, “Using The Full Media Rewinder Option” on page 249, or “Using The Standard Peel With Liner Rewinder Option” on page 258 for proper threading instructions.

NOTE: The alternate media path is for inside wound label media.

ATTENTION

If the blue media width guide locking knob is too loose or is removed, the media width guide will fall off the printer.

7. Turn the blue media width guide locking knob counterclockwise just enough to slide the media width guide, and no more.

8. Position the media width guide lightly against the outside edge of the installed media and tighten the blue locking knob by turning it clockwise.

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Media (left edge)

Inside Media Edge Guide

Media Sensor Assembly

Figure 10. This Illustration Shows the Media Sensor Assembly Adjusted Over the Media

9. Check the horizontal position of the media sensor assembly

(see “Positioning The Media Sensors” on page 47).

10. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the inside media edge guide.

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Pivoting Deck

Figure 11. This Illustration Shows the Ribbon and Media Loaded with the Pivoting Deck

Closed

11. Rotate the deck lock lever fully clockwise to close the pivoting deck. This locks the pivoting deck and printhead into print position.

IMPORTANT

Ensure the printhead is down and locked before attempting to advance media or print. Failure to do so will cause the “PRINT HEAD UP Close Print Head” fault message to display.

12. Verify that Print Mode in the printer configuration menu is set for the media type installed (Direct or Transfer). The Print Mode submenu is located in the MEDIA SETUP menu. See page 71 for details.

13. Verify the Gap/Mark Sensor selection matches the type of media installed. See

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

Deck Lock Lever

“MEDIA SETUP Menu” on

• If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto

Calibrate” on page 50.

• If you have already run an Auto Calibrate, complete the following

steps: a. Close the media cover. b. Press the (Feed) key once to verify that the media

advances.

c. Press the (Pause) key to place the printer online.

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Loading Fanfold Media

Media Cover

Fanfold Media

Media Hanger Guide

Bottom Panel Opening

Pivoting Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Media Damper

Figure 12. This Illustration Shows the Loading of Fanfold Media

1. Open the media cover.

2. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger.

3. Place the fanfold media either behind or beneath the printer, depending on the desired fanfold supply location. Insert the first few labels through either the rear or bottom panel opening.

4. Place the media over the media hanger, flush against the back of the printer.

5. Slide the media hanger guide against the outer edge of the fanfold media to prevent horizontal travel.

6. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise until the deck and printhead swing upward.

Media Hanger

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Media Sensor Handle

Locking Knob

Media Damper

Media Width

Media Sensor Assembly

Platen

Guide

Figure 13. This Illustration Shows How to Secure Media Under the Media Damper Using the

Locking Knob and the Media Width Guide

7. Thread the media under the media damper, through the media sensor assembly, and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead. You can also refer to the label inside the media cover for media loading instructions.

ATTENTION

If the media width guide locking knob is too loose or is removed, the media width guide will fall off the printer.

8. Turn the media width guide locking knob counterclockwise just enough to slide the media width guide, and no more.

9. Position the metal guide lightly against the outside edge of the installed media and tighten the locking knob by turning it clockwise.

10. Check the horizontal position of the media sensor assembly (see “Positioning The Media Sensors” on page 47).

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Inside Media

Media (left edge)

Edge Guide

Figure 14. This Illustration Shows Media Alignment Along the Inside Media Edge Guide

11. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the inside media edge guide.

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Pivoting Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Figure 15. This Illustration Shows the Ribbon and Media Loaded with the Pivoting Deck

Closed

12. Close the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise.

IMPORTANT

Ensure the pivoting deck is down and locked before attempting to advance media or print. Failure to do so will cause the “PRINT HEAD UP Close Print Head” fault message to display.

13. Verify that Print Mode submenu is set for the media type installed (direct or transfer). The Print Mode submenu is located in the MEDIA SETUP menu. See

“Main Menu” on page 69 for more information. Also, if thermal

transfer media is installed, see “Loading Ribbon” on page 24.

14. Verify the Gap/Mark Sensor selection matches the type of media installed. See

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

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For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required) or thermal transfer operation (ribbon required):

• If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto

Calibrate” on page 50.

• If you have already run an Auto Calibrate, complete the following

steps: a. Close the media cover. b. Press the (Feed) key once to verify that the media

advances.

c. Press the (Pause) key to place the printer online.

NOTE: When changing to Online mode, if the operator has changed menu

items, but not saved the changes in a configuration, the operator will be prompted to save the changes.

Operating Modes

The current operating mode can be selected through the control panel keys or can result from routine operations such as powering on the printer.

Online: In online mode, the printer can receive and print data sent from the host. Pressing the Pause key toggles the printer between the online and offline modes. The ONLINE status indicator is lit green in online mode.

Offline: In offline mode, you can perform operator functions such as loading media or changing ribbon. Pressing the Pause key toggles the printer from offline to online mode. The ONLINE status indicator is not illuminated in offline mode.

Menu: Pressing the MENU key takes the printer offline and into Menu mode. In this mode, you can navigate through all configuration and status menus and change the printer configuration.

Fault: In fault mode, a fault condition exists that must be cleared before printing can continue. The FAULT status indicator flashes red, the alarm beeps (if configured to do so), and a descriptive fault message displays. The ONLINE status indicator turns off.

The fault must be corrected first and then the message cleared by pressing the Pause key before normal printing can continue.

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Power Switch

The power switch is located on the bottom front panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switch in the | (On) position. When you first power on the printer, a series of initialization messages will appear on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the control panel.

To remove power, place the power switch in the O (Off) position.

Powering On The Printer

When you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. During the self-test, the LCD momentarily displays the DPI resolution (203 or 305 DPI) of the installed printhead. The default power-on state is online. Once the printer has successfully initialized, the ONLINE status indicator light illuminates, and the active LCD indicates ONLINE, the printer model (6700-M40), the printhead installed (203 or 305 dpi), the communication interface, and the emulation selected.

Power Switch

If there is a fault during the self-test, the FAULT (!) status indicator flashes, and a fault message appears on the display. The alarm may also sound, if configured to do so.

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Control Panel

The control panel is located on the front of the printer and includes an LCD, indicators, and control keys (buttons).

LCD (Liquid

Crystal Display)

Online Indicator

Pause Key

Up Key

Menu Key

Fault Indicator

Feed Key

Enter Key

Cancel Key

NOTE: Press the Down and

↵ (Enter) keys at the

same time to lock or unlock the

Left Key

Figure 16. This Illustration Shows the Control Panel

Down Key

Right Key

↵ key.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

A backlighted LCD that will display up to four rows of 16 characters each or eight rows of 21 characters each.

Pause Key

The Pause key toggles the printer between Online and Offline Modes. The key performs the following in Online, Offline, Fault, and Menu modes:

• Online Mode – sets the printer to Offline Mode.

• Offline Mode – sets the printer to Online Mode.

• Fault Mode – causes the printer to recheck the faults; if the faults have

been cleared, the printer toggles to the Offline mode.

• Menu Mode – sets the printer to Menu Mode.

NOTE: When changing to Online mode, if the operator has changed menu

items, but not saved the changes in a configuration, the operator will be prompted to save the changes.

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Feed Key

The Feed Key advances the media one label length in Online and Offline Mode. If there is data in the printer, the printer will print the data before ejecting the label. This key is inactive in all other modes.

Menu Key

In Online, Offline, or Fault modes, the Menu key causes the printer to enter the Menu mode and the top level menu icons to display. In Menu mode, the Menu key will move to the first Icon position in the top level Icon menu. This key is inactive in all other modes.

Cancel Key

If enabled, the Cancel key clears all data in the printer data buffer in Offline mode. In Menu mode, this key moves up to the previous higher level menu.

↵ Enter Key

• In Menu mode (at the icon menu level): pressing the Enter key will move

down into the menu tree for the highlighted icon.

• Within a menu tree: if the highlighted menu contains submenus instead of

a selectable parameter, pressing the Enter key will move down into the submenus of that menu. If the highlighted menu is a display only menu then pressing the Enter key performs no function. If the highlighted menu has selectable parameters, pressing the unlocked Enter key will select the displayed parameter. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected parameter.

If the highlighted menu is an executable menu, pressing the unlocked Enter key will cause the function associated with the executable menu to run. If the Enter key is locked, pressing the Enter key for highlighted menus that are executable or contain selectable parameters will cause a momentary display of THE

NOTE: Press the Down and ↵ key at the same time to lock/unlock the ↵ key.

For special Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Enter key will move down into a special multiple segment setting menu. Exit this menu by pressing Enter again to save the changes or Cancel to exit without saving the changes. This key is inactive in all other modes.

↵ KEY IS LOCKED message.

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Up Key

In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will move to the next row of icons. If on the bottom row it will move up the top row of icons. If at the top of the menu tree, pressing the Up key will go to the bottom of the menu tree. Within each menu, this key will scroll to the previous submenu in the menu tree.

If in special multiple segment setting menus for Network Address menus or string menus, pressing the Up key will increment the segment or character value. If at the top of the segment or character value range, pressing the Up key will go to the bottom of that value range.

In Offline mode, the Up key takes you to the Load Config. menu. See “Loading A Saved Configuration” Method 1 on page 154.

This key is inactive in all other states. This key is typematic and if held down will start to accelerate.

Down Key

In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will move to the next row of icons. If on the top row it will move to the bottom row of icons. If at the bottom of the menu tree, pressing the Down key will go to the top of the menu tree. Within each menu, this key will scroll to the next submenu in the menu tree.

If in special multiple segment setting menus for Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Down key will decrement the segment or character value. If at the bottom of the segment or character value range, pressing the Down key will go to the top of that value range.

This key is inactive in all other states. This key is typematic and if held down will start to accelerate.

Right Key

In Offline mode, this key adjusts the display brightness of the LCD. In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will advance from one menu icon to the next menu icon. If at the end of one row of icons it will move to the beginning of the other row of icons.

Within a menu tree, if the highlighted menu has a selectable parameter, pressing the Right key causes the parameter to increment or display the next parameter on the list. If at the top of the parameter range, pressing the Right key will move to the bottom of the parameter range.

If in special multiple segment setting menus for Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Right key will move to the next segment or character without losing changes made to the current segment or character. If at the end of the segments or characters, pressing the Right key will go to the beginning of the segments or characters. None of the changes to the segments or characters will take affect until the Enter Key is pressed.

This key is inactive in all other states. This key is typematic and if held down will start to accelerate.

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Left Key

In Offline mode, this key adjusts the display brightness of the LCD. In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will advance from one menu icon to the previous menu icon. If at the beginning of one row of icons it will move to the end of the other row of icons.

Within a menu tree, if the highlighted menu has a selectable parameter, pressing the Left key causes the parameter to decrement or display the previous parameter on the list. If at the bottom of the parameter range, pressing the Left key will move to the top of the parameter range.

If in special multiple segment setting menus for Network Address menus or String menus, pressing the Left key will move to the previous segment or character without losing changes made to the current segment or character. If at the begining of the segments or characters, pressing the Left key will go to the end of the segments or characters. None of the changes to the segments or characters will take affect until the Enter Key is pressed.

This key is inactive in all other states. This key is typematic and if held down will start to accelerate.

Combination Keys

• Menu Unlock Combo Key

A combination key whose default setting is the Enter and Down keys pressed simultaneously. In Menu mode, this key toggles locking and unlocking of the Enter key. This key is inactive in all other modes. When the Enter key is locked it prevents the operator from modifying the menu settings. The default is the Enter and Down keys.

NOTE: To change the default menu lock/unlock combo keys to a different

key or combination, select PRINTER SETUP Admin User must be enabled for the Set Lock Key option to display.



Set Lock Key.

• Soft Reset Combo Key

A combination key that causes the printer to perform a soft reset by pressing the Left and Right keys simultaneously in Offline and Menu modes. This combo key is inactive in all other modes.

• Download Combo Key

A combination key that places the printer in download mode.

Online Indicator

Indicates when the printer is online or offline. The online indicator stays lit when the printer is online, ready to print and blinks while accepting data from the host.

(!) Fault Indicator

Flashes during a fault condition.

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Media Handling Modes

Before you load media, you must decide which media handling mode to use:

• Tear-Off Strip (factory default). Printer prints on the media and sends it

out the front until the print buffer is empty, then positions the last label over the tear bar for removal.

• Continuous. Prints on the media and sends it out the front of the printer.

• Peel-Off. Prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without assistance.

The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing). Supported only when Standard Peel or Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder option is installed. When either option is installed with liner attached, a “Remove Label” message will display to remind you to remove the label before the next one can be printed.

NOTE: This mode is only supported when the Standard Peel without Liner

Rewinder option or Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder option is installed.

NOTE: If the Peel-Off option is not installed, the error message “OPTION

NOT INSTALLED” displays. Requires the Standard Peel with or without Liner Rewinder options to be installed.

• Cut. When the optional media cutter is installed, it automatically cuts

media after each label is printed or after a specified number of labels have been printed when a software cut command has been issued. It cuts continuous roll paper, labels, or tag stock.

NOTE: The Cut option is not allowed if the cutter is not installed. The error

message “OPTION NOT INSTALLED” displays.

• Rewind. In rewind mode the printer unwinds the media from the media

supply roll or fanfold label stack, prints the labels, and rewinds the printed media and its carrier web onto the optional rewind spindle. For the optional Rewinder, use “Rewind” for Batch Rewind mode (see Full Media Rewinder Option” on page 249).

NOTE: “OPTION NOT INSTALLED” displays if the Full Media Rewinder

option is not installed.

Once you have decided on the mode, configure the printer. See Chapter 4 for more information.

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Media Thickness Adjustment

Printhead

Pressure Switch

(blue)

Media Thickness Adjustment

Indicator Window

Metal Tab

Printhead Balance

Adjustment Dial

Figure 17. This Illustration Shows the Printhead Pressure Switch, Printhead Balance

Adjustment Dial, and the Indicator Window

This procedure adjusts the printhead pressure to accomodate media of different thicknesses. This will minimize printhead wear and optimize print quality. The printhead pressure switch has two positions, high and normal.

Follow this procedure to adjust the media thickness:

1. Rotate the printhead balance adjustment dial until “A” appears in the indicator window (see Detail A above).

NOTE: The dial must be set to “A”. If you have the dial set to a numerical

value, you cannot slide the printhead pressure switch.

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2. Slide the printhead pressure switch to NORMAL or HIGH depending on the media thickness (see pressure switch completely to either side of the metal tab.

Table 2. Media Thickness Adjustment

Media Setting Inches Millimeters

Thin paper, normal label, etc. NORMAL 0.003 to 0.008 0.076 to 0.200

Thick paper, tag stock, etc. HIGH 0.008 to 0.010 0.200 to 0.254

3. Adjust the media width by rotating the printhead balance adjustment dial to the appropriate setting (see position.

Table 2). Make sure to slide the blue printhead

page 45). Do not leave the dial in the “A”

Media Width Adjustment

Printhead Balance

Adjustment Dial

Indicator Window

Figure 18. This Illustration Shows the Printhead Balance Adjustment Dial and the Indicator

Window

Media width adjustment allows you to vary printhead pressure along the platen from one end to the other. If the printhead pressure is out of balance, the printed image will be darker on one side of the label than the other and the media will travel in the direction with the least resistance.

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Balance Dial Setting

Media Width Adjustment

The printhead balance adjustment dial is scaled in numerals to help you balance adjustment based on the width of the media. The balance shown in the indicator window is the active setting.

1. Determine the correct value based on the media width (see Table 3).

Table 3. Printhead Balance Adjustment Ranges

A 1 to 2 2 to 4 4 to 5

Paper Width N/A (Used to adjust

the printhead pressure switch only. See

page 43)

2. Rotate the printhead balance adjustment dial until the correct value appears in the indicator window (see Detail B above).

1.00 to 2.16 inches (25mm to 55mm)

2.16 to 3.15 inches (55mm to 80mm)

3.15 to 5.15 inches (80mm to 131mm)

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Printhead Alignment

Align the printhead under the following conditions: to improve the print quality when running difficult media with major differences in thickness, when adjusting for media thickness (with the printhead pressure switch) did not yield adequate print quality, or when you replace the printhead.

The printhead must be parallel with the platen for consistent image printing across the label. If the printhead is misaligned, labels will print with uneven ink distribution (i.e. splotches and fading ink). When you align the printhead, you are moving the printhead forward and backward in relation to the platen.

Printhead Alignment Dial

Pivoting Deck

Deck Lock Lever

Tool Clip

Printhead Alignment Tool

Figure 19. This Illustration Shows How to Use the Printhead Alignment Tool to Adjust the

Printhead Alignment Dial

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2. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise.

3. Remove the printhead alignment tool (yellow screwdriver) from the tool clip.

4. Use the printhead alignment tool to turn the printhead alignment dial. Turn the printhead alignment dial UP for THICKER stocks and DOWN for THINNER stocks.

5. Close the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise.

6. Run a print test, such as the checkerboard or gray scale. See “Printer Tests” on page 145.

7. If necessary repeat steps 4 to 6 until the desired alignment is achieved.

8. Lower the media cover.

Positioning The Media Sensors

Printhead Alignment

Position the media

sensors in either of

the grey shaded

areas.

Your printer is equipped with a media sensor assembly that detects the top-of-form position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks). These sensors also detect when a Paper Out condition exists.

See page 215 for media and label length indicators. The media sensors should not be placed in the path of media features that

could cause false gap detection or paper out faults. Such features are dark pre-printing, rounded die-cut label corners, vertical gaps associated with side-by-side labels, and extraneous cut-outs, as shown below.

Dark Pre-printing

Extraneous Cut-out

Vertical Gap and Rounded Die-cut Label Corners

Figure 20. This Illustration Shows A Label with Dark Pre-Printing, Cut-Outs, Vertical Gaps,

and Rounded Die-Cut Label Corners

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Media Sensor

Assembly

Media

Figure 21. This Illustration Shows How to Use the Media Sensor Handle to Slide the Media

Mark Sensor Indicator

(both sides)

Sensor Assembly

Gap Sensor Indicator (both sides)

Media Sensor Handle

Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks or Inboard Notches

1. Use the media sensor handle to horizontally position the media sensor assembly so that the sensor indicators (embossed on both sides) are aligned with the reference marks on the media.

2. Select Mark in the Gap/Mark Sensor submenu under the SENSOR SETUP menu. See

NOTE: If using media with shallow notches, i.e. notches that are cut short

where the media sensor cannot be adjusted to detect the notch, be sure to select Mark in the Gap/Mark Sensor submenu under SENSOR SETUP menu. For Mark sensing, the ribbon must be loaded, see

3. Perform an Auto Calibrate. See “Running Auto Calibrate” on page 50.

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

“Loading Ribbon” on page 24.

Sensing Media with No Label Length Indicators

1. When using media without label length indicators (no gaps, notches, holes, or marks) or when you want to ignore all existing length indicators, place the media sensor in the center of the media so it can detect when a Paper Out condition exists.

2. Select Disable in the Gap/Mark Sensor submenu under SENSOR SETUP. See

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

3. Perform an Auto Calibrate. See “Running Auto Calibrate” on page 50.

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Sensing Media with Gapped Liner

1. Use the media sensor handle to horizontally position the media sensor assembly so that the sensor indicators (embossed on both sides) are aligned with the reference marks on the media.

2. Select Gap in the Gap/Mark Sensor submenu under the SENSOR SETUP menu. See

3. Perform an Auto Calibrate. See “Running Auto Calibrate” on page 50.

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

Sensing Different Media Types

The printer’s media sensors can detect the different types of label length indicators on a large variety of media types. This is accomplished by selecting the correct sensor option: Gap, Mark, or Disable under Gap/Mark Sensor in the SENSOR SETUP menu. media types and label length indicators used on them.

1. Press to place the printer in Menu mode.

2. Press the Down + ↵ (Enter) keys together until “THE ↵ KEY IS UNLOCKED” displays.

. .

Figure 32 on page 215 illustrates the different

3. Press the Right key until SENSOR SETUP displays.

4. Press ↵ to enter the SENSOR SETUP.

5. Press the Down key until Gap*/Mark Sensor/Disable (the currently enabled) option displays.

6. Press Left or Right keys until the option that matches the type of label length indicators on the installed media displays:

• Mark. Select when using media that has horizontal black marks

located on the underside of the label liner or tag stock or narrow width inboard notches.

• Gap.

Select when using media with a liner space between die-cut labels or when using tag stock with holes or wide inboard notches as label length indicators on white background media.

• Disable. Select when using media with no label length indicators

(no gaps, notches, holes, or black marks) or when you want the printer to ignore all existing label length indicators on the installed media.

NOTE: When you select Disable, the length of each label is based on the

Label Length value entered in the MEDIA SETUP menu or the value sent via host software.

7. Press ↵ to enable the displayed option. An asterisk (*) appears next to

the selection.

8. Run Auto Calibrate (see to page 50).

9. Press Pause until OFFLINE appears on the LCD.

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Running Auto Calibrate

You can initiate Run Auto-Cal (Auto Calibrate) via the the SENSOR SETUP menu.

NOTE: Verify that the Gap/Mark Sensor option (Gap, Mark, or Disable)

matches the installed media. See page 49.

Check that the media sensors are horizontally positioned to permit sensing of the label length indicators. See Sensors” on page 47.

If Use Label Length is enabled in the SENSOR SETUP menu, make sure the Label Length value entered in the MEDIA SETUP menu matches the physical length of the installed media. Entering the correct length forces the printer to advance media far enough during calibrate for long labels (so actual gaps and marks can be detected).

If you try to do an Auto Calibrate when Peel-Off Media Handling is enabled, the LCD will display “CANNOT CALIBRATE/Disable PeelOff.” Before you can do an Auto Calibrate, you must select another media handling mode or enable the Cal in Peel mode option under the SENSOR SETUP menu. Cal in Peel Mode displays only if Admin User is Enabled under the PRINTER SETUP menu.

1. Press to place the printer in Menu mode.

2. Press Down + ↵ (Enter) keys together until “THE ↵ KEY IS UNLOCKED”

displays.

3. Press the Right key until SENSOR SETUP displays.

. .

“Sensing Different Media Types” on

“Positioning The Media

4. Press ↵ to enter the SENSOR SETUP menu.

5. Press Down key until Run Auto-Cal displays.

6. Press ↵ to select the option. Media advances until it can accurately detect

the label length indicators and then stops at the Top-of-Form position. The Sensed Distance value will then display for one second.

7. Auto Calibrate is successful when the Sensed Distance value correctly matches that of the installed media:

• Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap: The Sensed Distance value is the physical

length of one label plus the length of one gap, notch, or hole.

• Gap/Mark Sensor = Mark: The Sensed Distance value is the

physical distance from the trailing edge of one black mark to the trailing edge of the next.

• Gap/Mark Sensor = Disable: Not applicable. If Gap/Mark Sensor is

set to Disable, the Sensed Distance value will not be updated. If “GAP NOT DETECTED” displays, run auto calibrate again. If auto calibrate continues to end with an incorrect Sensed Distance value

displayed or a fault message displayed, run Manual Calibrate as described on

page 53 or see Table 15 on page 188.

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NOTE: The amount of media sampled during Auto Calibrate is based on the

length of a label and transitions detected, without error, between a label and its label length indicators.

8. Press the (Pause) key until OFFLINE displays.

9. Press the (Feed) key several times. Each time you press Feed, the media advances one label length and stops.

NOTE: After a form feed, the position of the leading edge of the next label

depends on the type of Media Handling mode selected under the MEDIA SETUP menu. Tear-Off Strip Media Handling will position the label edge at the tear bar, while Continuous will position the label edge under the printhead.

10. Press the (Pause) key until ONLINE displays.

NOTE: When changing to Online mode, if the operator has changed menu

items, but not saved the changes in a configuration, the operator will be prompted to save the changes.

11. Once the correct Top-Of-Form (TOF) sensing is confirmed, you will need to save it to the desired configuration menu before powering off the printer. See

“Saving A Configuration” on page 147.

Running Media Profile

The Media Profile printout shows the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Threshold values, illustrates if and when each label length indicator is detected, and shows the difference between the label length indicators and the label. The profile printout (see you set the thresholds for difficult media. This includes pre-printed labels and labels with poor gap/media dynamic range.

Once Media Profile is initiated, the printer will continue to advance media and print the profile in landscape orientation until you press

NOTE: Verify the SENSOR SETUP menu Gap/Mark Sensor option (Gap,

Mark, or Disable) matches the installed media. See Different Media Types” on page 49.

You will need a minimum installed label width of two inches to support the Profile printout.

Ensure the media sensors are horizontally positioned to permit sensing of the label length indicators. See Sensors” on page 47.

Ensure the Print Mode option selected in the MEDIA SETUP menu matches the media installed. Select Direct for heat sensitive media (no ribbon required) or Transfer for thermal transfer media (ribbon required).

1. Press to place the printer in Menu mode.

2. Press the Down + ↵ (Enter) keys together until “THE ↵ KEY IS UNLOCKED” displays.

. .

Figure 22 on page 52) helps

↵ to stop printing.

“Sensing

“Positioning The Media

3. Press the Right key until SENSOR SETUP displays.

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4. Press ↵ to enter the SENSOR SETUP menu.

5. Press the Down key until Run Profile displays and then press ↵. (The printer will continue to print the profile until you press ↵.)

The printer will advance media and continue to print a dynamic profile image depicting the relationship of the label and any label length indicators detected.

6. Press ↵. The printer will stop printing.

7. Press the Pause key until OFFLINE displays.

NOTE: The Gap/Mark and Paper Out Threshold values shown on the Profile

printout represent the last values determined from a successful Auto or Manual Calibrate or the factory default values if no Auto or Manual Calibrate was performed.

 Label Feed Direction

Paper Out(167)

Gap (109)

Figure 22. This Illustration Shows a Media Profile Printout

255

191

127

063

000

In Figure 22, the tent shapped pulse immediately following the liner gap shows that the gap was easily detected. A very low amplitude pulse may be due to a dirty sensor or low contrast media where there is very little opacity difference between the label and the liner gap.

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Manual Calibrate should be performed only when the values derived from Auto Calibrate fail to improve the media sensors’ ability to sense label length indicators on the installed media. You must first enable Admin User in the PRINTER SETUP menu before accessing or initializing Run Manual Cal (manual calibrate) in the SENSOR SETUP menu.

NOTE: Verify the Gap/Mark Sensor option (Gap, Mark, or Disable) matches

the installed media. See Ensure the media sensors are horizontally positioned to permit

sensing of the label length indicators. See Sensors” on page 47.

If you try to do a Manual Calibrate when Peel-Off Media Handling is enabled, the LCD will display, CANNOT CALIBRATE/Disable Peel-Off. Before you can do a Manual Calibrate, you must select another media handling mode or enable the Cal in Peel Mode option under the SENSOR SETUP menu. Cal in Peel Mode displays only if Admin User is enabled under the PRINTER SETUP menu.

1. Press to place the printer in Menu mode.

2. Press the Down + ↵ (Enter) keys together until “THE ↵ KEY IS

UNLOCKED” displays.

3. Press the Right key until PRINTER SETUP displays.

. .

“Sensing Different Media Types” on page 49.

“Positioning The Media

4. Press ↵ to Enter the PRINTER SETUP menu.

5. Press Up key until Admin User displays, then press the Right key until until Enable displays.

6. Press ↵ to select Enable. An asterisk (*) appears next to Enable.

7. Press to go back to the Main menu.

. .

8. Press the Right key until SENSOR SETUP displays.

9. Press ↵ to Enter the SENSOR SETUP menu.

10. Press Down key until Run Manual Cal displays, then press the ↵.

11. Follow the instructions displayed on the LCD. Example: “REMOVE MEDIA/Press Enter” indicates that you must open the pivoting deck and remove the ribbon and media from under the printhead, close and lock the pivoting deck, and press the

↵ key.

NOTE: When requested to load an item make sure to place the item in a

position where the media sensor can detect the item. For example, when requested to “LOAD MARK” place the Mark (Black TOF Line) at the media sensor.

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12. During the last step of Run Manual Cal, the printer advances the media and attempts to detect the label length indicators and stop at the Top-of-Form position. The Sensed Distance value will then display for one second. The calibrate is successful when the Sensed Distance value correctly matches that of the installed media. If “CALIBRATION FAIL/See Manual” displays, run a manual calibrate again.

NOTE: The amount of media sampled during manual calibration is based on

the length of a label and the transitions detected without error, between a label and its label length indicators.

13. Press the (Pause) key until OFFLINE displays.

14. Press the (Feed) key several times. Each time you presss the media advances one label length and stops.

NOTE: After a form feed, the position of the leading edge of the next label

depends on the type of Media Handling mode selected under the MEDIA SETUP menu. Tear-Off Strip Media Handling positions the label edge at the tear bar, while Continuous positions the label edge under the printhead.

15. Once the correct values are confirmed, save them to the desired configuration menu before powering off the printer. See Configuration” on page 147.

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Overview

This chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line from the host computer plugs into the printer. The interface processes all communications signals and data to and from the host computer. Plus, with the Auto Switching feature, you can configure the printer to accept several interfaces at the same time.

In addition to descriptions for the multi-line interfaces, this chapter also provides instructions for configuration of terminating resistors for the parallel and serial interfaces.

Auto Switching

This feature gives the printer the ability to handle multiple data streams sequentially. With Auto Switching, the printer can service hosts attached to the serial, parallel, USB, or Ethernet as if they were the only interface connected.

For example, if the host computer sends one print job to the RS-232 serial port and a separate print job to the IEEE 1284 parallel port, the printer's Auto Switching will handle both jobs, in the order they were received, without the user having to reconfigure the selected interface between jobs.

Standard Host Interfaces

• Centronics parallel

• IEEE 1284 parallel bidirectional port

• RS-232 Serial Port

• USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus

Optional Host Interfaces

• Ethernet 10/100Base-T

• Wireless Ethernet

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Table 4. Centronics Interface Connector Pin Assignments

Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous

Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin

DATA LINE 1

Return

DATA LINE 2

Return

DATA LINE 3

Return

DATA LINE 4

Return

DATA LINE 5

Return

DATA LINE 6

Return

DATA LINE 7

Return

DATA LINE 8

Return

DATA STROBE

Return

PAPER INSTRUCTION

Return

PRIME

Return

2 20

3 21

4 22

5 23

6 24

7 25

8 26

9 27

1 19

15 29

31 30

ACKNOWLEDGE

Return

ONLINE

Return

FAULT

Return

PAPER EMPTY

Return

BUSY

Return

10 28

13 28

32 29

12 28

11 29

CHASSIS GROUND 17

GROUND 30

Spares 14

No Connection 34,35,

+5 Volts 18

NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer

must not exceed 15 feet (5 meters).

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Centronics Parallel Interface Signals

Table 5. Centronix Parallel Interface Signals

Signals Purpose

Data Lines 1 through 8 Provide eight standard or inverted levels from

the host that specify character data, plot data, or a control code. Data Line 8 allows access to the extended ASCII character set. You may enable or disable this line via the Data Bit 8 parameter on the Centronics Parallel submenu.

Data Strobe Carries a low true, 100 ns minimum pulse from

the host that clocks data into the printer.

Acknowledge A low true pulse from the printer indicating the

character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer.

Online A high true level from the printer to indicate the

printer is ready for data transfer and the Pause key on the control panel has been activated. When the printer is in online mode, it may accept data from the host.

Paper Empty (PE) A high true level from the printer to indicate the

printer is in a paper empty or paper jam fault.

Busy A high true level from the printer to indicate the

printer cannot receive data.

Prime A high true level from the host to indicate the

printer should perform a warm start (printer is reset to the power-up configuration values).

Paper Instruction (PI) Carries a VFU signal from the host with the

same timing and polarity as the data line.

Fault A low true level from the printer indicates a

printer fault.

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IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface

The IEEE 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the host.

Compatibility Mode

This mode provides compatibility with Centronics-like host I/O (see Table 4). Data is transferred from the host to the printer in 8-bit bytes over the data lines.

Compatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication.

Nibble Mode

Eight bits equals one byte. When a byte of data is sent to the printer, the eight bits are sent over eight data lines.

Some devices cannot send data over their eight data lines. To bypass this, the IEEE 1284 permits data to be sent as half a byte over four status lines. (Half a byte equals one nibble.) Two sequential four-bit nibbles are sent over the lines.

Data is transferred from printer to host in four-bit nibbles over the status lines, and the host controls the transmission.

Byte Mode

The printer and host send data to each other along eight data lines (one bit per line).

If bidirectional communication is supported by the printer and the host, the host will take control of the data transfer.

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Table 6 lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the IEEE 1284 interface. Descriptions of the signals follow.

Table 6. IEEE 1284 Signals

Type of Mode

Pin Source of Data

Compatible Nibble Byte

1 Host nStrobe HostClk Host/Clk

2 Host/Printer Data 1 (LSB)

3 Host/Printer Data 2

4 Host/Printer Data 3

5 Host/Printer Data 4

Signals

6 Host/Printer Data 5

7 Host/Printer Data 6

8 Host/Printer Data 7

9 Host/Printer Data 8 (MSB)

10 Printer nAck PtrClk PtrClk

11 Printer Busy PtrBusy PtrBusy

12 Printer PError AckDataReq AckDataReq

13 Printer Select Xflag Xflag

14 Host nAutoFd Host Busy HostAck

15 Not Defined

16 Logic Grid

17 Chassis Grid

18 Printer Peripheral Logic High

19 Signal Ground (nStrobe)

20 Signal Ground (Data 1)

21 Signal Ground (Data 2)

22 Signal Ground (Data 3)

23 Signal Ground (Data 4)

24 Signal Ground (Data 5)

25 Signal Ground (Data 6)

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Table 6. IEEE 1284 Signals (continued)

Type of Mode

Pin Source of Data

Compatible Nibble Byte

26 Signal Ground (Data 7)

27 Signal Ground (Data 8)

28 Signal Ground (PError, Select, nAck)

29 Signal Ground (Busy, nFault)

30 Signal Ground (nAutoFd, nSelectIn, nInit)

31 Host nInit

32 Printer NFault nDataAvail aDataAvail

33 Not Defined

34 Not Defined

35 Not Defined

36 Host nSelectIn 1284 Active 1284 Active

NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer

should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters).

Host Clock / nWrite. Driven by the host. Data is transferred from the host to the printer. When the printer sends data, two types are available. If it is Nibble Mode, the signal is set high. If it is Byte Mode, the signal is set low.

Data 1 through Data 8. These pins are host-driven in Compatibility Mode and bidirectional in Byte Mode. They are not used in Nibble Mode. Data 1 is the least significant bit; Data 8 is the most significant bit.

Printer Clock / Peripheral Clock / Interrupt. Driven by the printer. A signal from the printer indicating the character or function code has been received and the printer is ready for the next data transfer.

Printer Busy / Peripheral Acknowledge / nWait. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer cannot receive data. (Data bits 4 and 8 in Nibble Mode.)

Acknowledge Data Request / nAcknowledge Reverse. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer is in a fault condition. (Data bits 3 and 7 in Nibble Mode.)

Xflag. Driven by the printer. A high true level indicating the printer is ready for data transfer and the printer is online. (Data bits 2 and 6 in Nibble Mode.)

Host Busy / Host Acknowledge / NDStrobe. Driven by the host. Activates auto-line feed mode.

Peripheral Logic High. Driven by the printer. When the line is high, the printer indicates all of its signals are in a valid state. When the line is low, the printer indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state.

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return to Compatibility Mode idle phase. nData Available / nPeripheral Request. Driven by the printer. Indicates the

printer has encountered an error. (Data bits 1 and 5 in Nibble Mode.)

1284 Active / nAStrobe. Driven by the host. A peripheral device is selected. Host Logic High. Driven by the host. When set to high, the host indicates all

of its signals are in a valid state. When set to low, the host indicates its power is off or its signals are in an invalid state.

nInit. Resets init interface from the host.

RS-232 Serial Interface

Signals

NOTE: The RS-232 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with

the Electronic Industry Association Specification EIA

-232-E.

The RS-232 serial interface enables the printer to operate with bit serial devices that are compatible with an RS-232 controller. The input serial data transfer rate (in baud) is selectable from the printer's control panel. Baud rates of 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 are available.

The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 50 feet (15 meters) for RS-232

Table 7. RS-232 Serial Interface Connector (9 Pin) Assignments

Input Signals Output Signals Miscellaneous

Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin

Receive Data (RXD) 2 Transmit Status & Control

Data (TXD)

Clear To Send (CTS) 8 Request To Send (RTS) 7

Data Set Ready (DSR) 6 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 4

Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 1

3 Chassis/Signal Ground 5

Received Data (RXD). Serial data stream to the printer. Transmitted Data (TXD). Serial data stream from the printer for transmitting

status and control information to the host. Subject to protocol selection. Request To Send (RTS). Control signal from the printer. Subject to

configuration. Clear To Send (CTS). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is ready

to receive data/status signals from the printer. Data Set Ready (DSR). Status signal to the printer indicating the host is in a

ready condition.

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Data Carrier Detect (DCD). Status signal to the printer. The ON condition is required for the printer to receive data.

Data Terminal Ready (DTR). Control signal from the printer. Subject to configuration.

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Overview

This chapter provides information about:

• Setting, saving, modifying, and printing configurations

• Configuration menus

Setting Printer Configuration Parameters

Configuration parameters are set from the control panel or are retrieved from the printer’s memory. The parameters define how the printer will respond to command and interface signals from the host computer.

The configuration menu structure consists of main menus and the options applicable to each menu.

NOTE: Some configurations refer to printer options that may not be present

in your printer. If you select an option or feature that is not present, no action will be performed by the printer or an “OPTION NOT INSTALLED” message will display on the LCD.

Moving Within The Configuration Menu

You can navigate through the configuration menus using the appropriate navigation keys, as shown in page 37 for more details on the function of the operator panel keys.)

You can select different options and save them as the power on default; however, you can only save them to configuration menus 1-8. The factory configuration menu can be altered, but not saved.

When the printer is online, the first line of the LCD displays “ONLINE” and the second line lists the active interface port and emulation type.

To configure the printer:

1. Press the key to enter the printer menu system. Eight menu icons display on the LCD. The MEDIA SETUP icon is selected (highlighted).

2. You can move through configuration main menus in two ways:

. .

• Press the right key to move right or the left key to move left.

• Press the down key to move down or the up key to move up between

menu icons displayed within each column.

Figure 16. (See “Controls And Indicators” on

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NOTE: In menus with numeric ranges of more than 50 numbers, hold down

Step Press LCD Notes

1 OFFLINE

the right or left key for more than 2 seconds to move through the range in increments of 5. To move in increments of 1 again, release your hold on the right or left key.

Table 8: Keys for Menu Navigation

3 MEDIA SETUP Enters the printer

5 DOWN Key UNTIL Print Mode:

6 LEFT Key or

DOWN Key+ ↵ THE ↵ KEY IS

UNLOCKED

. . .

↵

RIGHT Key

↵

MEDIA SETUP

Print Intensity:

Transfer*

Print Mode:

Print Mode

Direct*

MEDIA SETUP

Print Intensity:

Direct

Unlocks the ENTER key to allow you to make configuration changes.

menus.

Enters the MEDIA SETUP Menu.

-3*

Print Mode is selected.

Cycles through the choices.

Selects the Direct transfer mode.

In Menu mode, this key moves up to the previous higher level menu.

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Selecting A Menu Option

To select an option, you need to press the ↵ key. By default, however, the

↵ key is “locked” when the printer is turned on to prevent accidental changes

to the configuration menu. If you press the ↵ key when the key is locked, the message “The the value will not be selected.

To unlock the ↵ key, press the Down + ↵ (Enter) keys simultaneously (if the combination keys have not been otherwise reconfigured). This toggles the ENTER/LOCK function.

• If this function is performed while the ↵ key is locked, the message

“The ↵ KEY IS UNLOCKED” displays for one second, and the ↵ key will be unlocked.

• If this function is performed while the ↵ key is unlocked, the message

“The locked.

When you press the ↵ key (with the ↵ key unlocked), you select the value or option that displays. An asterisk displays after the value you selected, and the configuration is changed immediately.

↵ KEY IS LOCKED” displays on the LCD for one second and

↵ KEY IS LOCKED” displays for one second, and the ↵ key will be

IMPORTANT

This change takes effect for all subsequent data and operations for the printer as soon as the The configuration change(s) stay in effect only while the printer is powered on. When the power is turned off, all current configurations will be lost unless changes made to it are saved via the CONFIGURATION menu. To save configuration information permanently or to select it as the power-up default, see

When you make a menu change and attempt to go Online without saving the changes to a configuration, you will be prompted to save the changes (provided that Auto Save is set to Enable in the CONFIGURATION MENU). For more information on Auto Save Configuration, see

↵ key is pressed and the asterisk (*) is displayed.

“Saving A Configuration” on page 147.

page 148.

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Changing Printer Settings

You can change (or “configure”) printer settings, such as print speed or emulations, through the control panel as follows:

1. Press the key to enter the Menu configuration. MEDIA SETUP is selected.

2. Press the ↵ key to enter the MEDIA SETUP menu. Print Intensity is selected.

3. Press the Down key to cycle through these options:

• Print Intensity

• Print Speed

• Print Mode

• Media Handling

• Tea r Off A dj us t

• Label Length

. . .

IMPORTANT

• Label Width

• Ver Image Shift

• Hor Image Shift

• Orientation

• Units

4. When the desired submenu is selected, press the Left or Right keys to scroll through the values or options.

5. Press the ↵ key to select a value. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected value or option.

6. If there are more submenu values or options you want to change, use the

. .

,Up, Down, Left, and Right keys to access the value and the ↵ key to

select it. At any time, you may press the key to return to the Main menu.

7. At any time, you may press the Pause key twice to exit the Configuration menu and place the printer online. Once you have finished selecting all your options, save your configuration.

If you do not save your configuration, all your new values will be lost when you power off the printer. See page 147 and “Auto Save Configuration” on page 148.

. . .

“Saving A Configuration” on

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By default, menu items for advanced users are hidden (they do not appear in the menu structure). To display these hidden menus:

1. Press to enter Menu mode.

2. Press the Down and ↵ keys at the same time until THE ↵ KEY IS

3. Press the Right key until PRINTER SETUP displays.

4. Press ↵ to enter the PRINTER SETUP menu.

5. Press the Up key until Admin User displays.

6. Press the Right key until Enable displays.

7. Press ↵ to select it. An asterisk (*) displays after Enable. The hidden

8. If there are more submenu values or options you want to change, use the

9. At any time, you may press the Pause key twice to exit the Configuration

Changing Printer Settings

UNLOCKED displays.

menus will now appear.

. .

,Up, Down, Left, and Right keys to access the value and the ↵ key to

select it. At any time, you may press the key to return to the Main

. . .

menu.

menu and place the printer online. Once you have finished selecting all your options, save your configuration.

IMPORTANT

If you do not save your configuration, all your new values will be lost when you power off the printer. See

“Saving A Configuration” on

page 147 and “Auto Save Configuration” on page 148.

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Menu Overview

MEDIA SETUP

Control various parameters related to print quality, media, and ribbon.

INTERFACES

Set host interfaces.

SENSOR SETUP

Select the correct media sensing for the media type installed and perform media sensor calibration.

RFID

Setup and status reporting for RFID encoder if installed.

EMULATION

Select the desired Active IGP emulation, other emulations, and various printer operating parameters.

CONFIGURATION

Name, store, and retrieve up to eight custom printer configurations.

Press to select the next main menu.

. .

Press the Up or Down keys to move within each main menu.

Set the menus needed to configure the printer.

PRINTER SETUP

DIAGNOSTICS

Select various printer tests, monitor and record printer performance.

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Print Intensity Print Speed Print Mode Media Handling

Adv Continuous

Tear Off Adjust Label Length Label Width Ver Image Shift Hor Image Shift Orientation

Auto Map Select Auto Label Width Num Auto Labels Slew Speed Ctrl Slew Speed Print Direction Label Wait Time Label Missing Clip Page Fault Reprint Ribbon Low

Units

Set Label Length TOF Detect Fault Ticket Save Mode TOF Adjust Mode TOF Adjust

NOTES:

Italicized items are available only Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

This menu appears only if the RFID option is installed and no user defined CST is loaded.

This menu appears only if a CST (Character Sequence Table) file is loaded.

This menu appears only if an EMC (Expanded Memory Cartridge) is installed.

This menu appears when Slew Speed Ctrl is set to Manual (in the MEDIA SETUP

menu).

This menu appears only if the real time clock option is installed.

Updates the set parameters only if the real time clock option is installed.

SENSOR

SETUP

(page 87)

Gap/Mark Sensor Run Auto-Cal Run Profile

Sensed Distance Gap/Mark Thresh Paper Out Thresh Run Manual Cal

Pwr up Action Head Auto-Cal

Online Auto-Cal Gap Windowing Gap Length Cal in Peel Mode Min Calib Delta Use Label Length Threshhold Range Mark TOF Detect

Select

Emulation Setup

xxx Diagnostics

EMULATION

(page 94)

PRINTER

SETUP

(page 109)

5, 6

1 2

SMT: Status PAA: Status Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control

Display Language

Alarm Power-up State PTX Setup Parse Ptx Setup SFCC Cancel Key Ret. Status Port Compatibility Del Char frm Fls Ld char from Fls Save Char to Fls Del Char frm RAM Ld Char at PwrUp Del Set frm Fls Ld Set from Fls Save Set to Fls Del Set from RAM Ld Set at PwrUp Main FFS EMC FFS Optimize&Reboot

Print File List

Auto Locking Set Lock Key Max Font Buffer Max Cache Memory Max Cached Char Standard Chars. Bold Chars. Extra Bold Char. OCR-A Chars. OCR-B Chars. Tall Characters Batch Counter Date

Disp. Intensity

Bot Line Display

Admin User

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INTERFACE

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Host Interface

ETHERNET PORT

ETHERNET SETTING WLAN SETTING

Parallel Port CENTRONICS IEEE 1284 USB Port

Serial Port

Printer Mgmt

RFID

Refer to the

Labeling Reference

Manual.

RFID

CONFIGURATION

(page 141)

Save Config. Load Config. Print Config. Delete Config.

Power-Up Config. Protect Configs. Name Config 1 Name Config 2 Name Config 3 Name Config 4 Name Config 5 Name Config 6 Name Config 7 Name Config 8 Reset Cfg Names Auto Save

DIAGNOSTICS

(page 144)

Printer Tests

Test Count

Software Build Feature File

Hex Dump Mode Print Error Log Clear Error Log

FLASH Installed EMC FLASH Installed

DRAM Installed

Ptr On Time

Printer Usage PrintHead Usage

Head On Time Reset Head Data Head Resolution Head Voltage

NOTES:

Italicized items are available only when you enable Admin User in the PRINTER SETUP menu.

This menu only appears if Feature File is loaded.

This menu only appears only if the EMC is installed.

This menu only appears only if the ethernet is installed.

This menu only appears only if the wireless ethernet is installed.

This menu only appears if Host Interface is set to Auto Switching.

This menu only appears if Host Interface is set to Centronics.

This menu only appears if Host Interface is set to IEEE 1284.

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Print Intensity Print Speed Print Mode

-15 to 15

Label Length

6 inches*

0.1 to 99.0 inches

Auto Label

Width

4.1 inches*

00.1 to 4.1 inches

Label Missing

Fault Disable* Fault Enable

4 ips* 1 ips to 10 ips

Label Width

4.1 inches *

0.1 to 4.1 inches

2 labels* 1 to 40 labels

Clip Page

Enable* Disable

Num Auto

Labels

Transfer* Direct

Fault Reprint

Disable* Enable

Ver Image

0.00 inches

-1.00 to X

Slew Speed

Automatic* Manual

Shift

Ctrl

Media

Handling

Tear-Off Strip* Peel-Off Cut Rewind Continuous

Hor Image

Shift

0.00 inches*

-1.00 to 1.00

Slew Speed

4 ips* 1 to 10 ips

Ribbon Low

Disable* Enable

Standard* Tear-Off Tear Strip Full Cut Strip

Adv

Continuous

Orientation

Portrait* Landscape Inv. Portrait Inv. Landscape

Print Direction

Head First* Foot First

Units

In Inches* In Millimeters

0.00*

-1.00 to 0.20

Tear Off

Adjust

Auto Map

Select

Disable* Enable

Label Wait

Time

0.1 seconds*

00.1 to 60.0 seconds

Set Label

Length

Manual* Automatic

TOF Detect

Fault

3 Labels* 9 Labels

Ticket Save

Mode

Disable* Enable

TOF Adjust

Mode

Disable* Enable

TOF Adjust

0.40 inches*

0.00 to 0.40 inches

1 Label

Notes:

* = Factory Default Italicized items are available when Admin User is set to Enable in the PRINTER SETUP menu.

You can change the unit value from inches to millimeters under Units (in MEDIA SETUP) when Admin User is set to

Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

Based on the current value setting for Label Length (in the MEDIA SETUP menu) up to a maximum of 12.80 inches.

Maximum value depends on the amount of DRAM available for page memory, label length, and label width

(see Appendix A, “Specifications”).

In increments of 0.01 inch.

This menu appears when Slew Speed Ctrl is set to Manual (in the MEDIA SETUP menu).

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MEDIA SETUP Submenus

Print Intensity

This option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type of media and ribbon installed.

Large numbers imply more heat (thermal energy) to be applied for each dot. This has a significant effect on print quality. The print intensity and speed must match the media and ribbon type to obtain the best possible print quality and barcode grades.

The range is -15 to 15. The factory default is 0.

Print Speed

This option specifies the speed in inches per second (ips) at which the media passes through the printer while printing.

The range is 1 to 10 ips (in increments of 1 ips). The factory default is 4 ips.

Print Mode

This option specifies the type of printing to be done.

• Transfer (factory default). Indicates Thermal Transfer printing (ribbon

installed).

• Direct. Indicates Direct Thermal printing (no ribbon) and requires special

heat sensitive media.

Media Handling

This option specifies how the printer will handle the media (labels or tag stock).

• Tear-Off Strip (factory default). Printer prints on the media and sends it

out the front until the print buffer is empty, then positions the last label (cross perforation following) over the tear bar for removal.

• Peel-Off. Prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without assistance.

The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing). Supported only when Standard Peel or Peel with Liner Rewinder option is installed. When either option is installed, a “Remove Label” message will display to remind you to remove the label before the next one can be printed.

NOTE: If the Peel-Off option is not installed, the error message “OPTION

NOT INSTALLED” displays. Requires the Standard Peel without Liner Rewinder or Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder option. Not allowed if the options are not installed.

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• Cut. When the optional media cutter is installed, it automatically cuts

media after each label is printed or after a specified number of labels have been printed when a software cut command has been issued. It cuts continuous roll paper, labels, or tag stock.

NOTE: The Cut option is not allowed if the cutter is not installed. The error

message “OPTION NOT INSTALLED” displays.

• Rewind. In rewind mode the printer unwinds the media from the media

supply spindle or fanfold label stack, prints the labels, and rewinds the printed media and its carrier web onto the optional rewind spindle.

NOTE: The Batch Label Rewinder option is not allowed if the rewinder is not

installed. The error message “OPTION NOT INSTALLED” displays.

• Continuous. Printer prints on the media until the print buffer is empty and

then stops at the next top of form.

Adv Continuous

Allows selection of special media modes when Continuous Media Handling mode (see

page 72) is selected.

• Standard (factory default). Labels are printed and sent out the front. The

cross perforation following the last printed label is not aligned at the tear bar. No auto feeding of a blank label should exist between print jobs, but you may need to press the Feed key to move approximately .80 inches of the last printed label from under the printhead. If performed, this feed causes a blank label at the beginning of the next print job.

• Tear-Off. Same as Standard, but the cross perforation following the last

printed label is aligned at the tear bar. No blank label is needed to remove the last printed label. No blank label should exist between print jobs. A no print zone, .80 inches long, exists from the leading edge of each printed label. This option supports label lengths 2.50 inches or longer.

• Tear Strip Full. Same as Standard, but the cross perforation following

the last printed label is automatically aligned at the tear bar once the print buffer is empty for a period of Label Wait Time. (Media does not get aligned at tear bar until Tear-Strip Time expires.) When printable data is again detected, a blank label is automatically fed, resulting in one blank label between each print job. This option supports label lengths 2.50 inches or longer. Shorter label lengths cause two or more blank labels to be automatically fed at the beginning of each print job.

• Cut Strip. Same as Standard, but the cross perforation following the last

printed label is automatically aligned to the cut position once the print buffer is empty for a period of Label Wait Time. (Media does not get aligned at the cut position until Label Wait Time expires.) When printable data is again detected, a blank label is automatically fed, resulting in one blank label between each print job. This option supports label lengths

2.50 inches or longer. Shorter label lengths cause two or more blank labels to be automatically fed at the beginning of each print job.

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Tear Off Adjust

This option represents the distance to advance (+ shift) or pull back (– shift) the stop position of a label when Tear-Off Strip, Peel-Off, or Cut media handling option is enabled. The allowable range is -1.00 inches to + 0.2 inches, in .01 inch increments.

The factory default is 0.00 inches.

Label Length

This option specifies the user-selected Label Length in inches or millimeters. In most applications, the user-selected Label Length will match the physical label length. Physical label length is the actual label length of the media installed.

When setting label length, consider the following: Label Length can also be manually entered via the control panel MEDIA

SETUP menu or sent via host computer using the appropriate software command.

A Host Forms Length (Label Length) value sent from the host computer will override and change the manually entered Label Length value in the MEDIA SETUP menu.

• Physical Label Length is the actual measurable length of the label. The

following list of different media types explains how the physical label lengths are determined:

• Die-cut labels – measurable length of the removable label (leading

edge to trailing edge). This does not include the liner material or gap.

• Tag Stock with notches or holes – measurable length from the trailing

edge of one notch or hole to the leading edge of the next notch or hole.

• Tag Stock with black marks on underside – measurable length from

the trailing edge of one black mark to the trailing edge of the next black mark.

NOTE: The printer can be configured to detect the leading edge of the black

mark using the Mark TOF Detect option in the SENSOR SETUP menu.

• Continuous media (no label length indicators) – measurable length

should be within SETUP menu, or the value sent via host software command.

+ 1-2% the Label Length value entered in the MEDIA

• Logical Label Length (Host Forms Length) is the length that a user or

programmer bases his printable image on. In most cases this length should be slightly less than the Physical Label Length. This allows the entire image to be printed within the boundaries of the label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks).

When the Logical Label Length is greater than the Physical Label Length and Clip Page = Enable (in the MEDIA SETUP menu), the printer will clip the bottom portion of the image that exceeds the Physical Label length. In this case, the printable data that was not printed will be lost.

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When the Logical Label Length is greater than the Physical Label Length and Clip Page = Disable, the printer will continue to print the image onto the next physical label and ignore the gap or mark based on the label length value set in the MEDIA SETUP menu.

When the Logical Label Length is less than the Physical Label Length, the printer will print the entire image and leave blank the remaining length of the physical label as it advances to the Top-of-Form of the next label. This is true regardless of the Clip Page setting.

The allowable Label Length range is 00.1 to 99.0 inches (2.5 - 2514.6mm). The factory default is 6 inches. Maximum Label Length range is dependent on the Label Width value selected, printhead installed (203 or 305 DPI).

NOTE: See “Set Label Length” on page 85.

Label Width

This option specifies the physical width of the image to be printed. The value can be specified in inches or millimeters depending on the setting of the Units submenu under the MEDIA SETUP menu. The allowable range in inches is

0.1 to 4.1 inches. The allowable range in millimeters is 2.5 to 104 mm.

Ver Image Shift

This option specifies the amount to shift an image vertically up (-) toward the leading edge or down (+) toward the trailing edge for precise positioning on the label. The actual height of the image is not affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 inches to the current Label Length value setting, up to a maximum of 12.80 inches, in .01 inch increments.

The factory default value is 0.00 inches.

Hor Image Shift

This option specifies the amount to shift an image horizontally outboard (-) or inboard (+) for precise positioning on the label. The actual width of the image is not affected by this parameter. The allowable range is -1.00 to +1.00 inches in .01 inch increments.

The factory default value is 0.00 inches.

4 inches

FEED

6 inches

(+) A (-)

Leading Edge

Figure 23. This Illustration Shows the Direction of an Image Being Shifted Horizontally

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Orientation

This menu item selects the image orientation to be used when printing the label.

• Portrait. Portrait refers to vertical page orientation, where the height of a

page is greater than its width. The top edge of the image is parallel to the leading edge of the media. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.

NOTE: Portrait orientation applies to the PGL emulation. This is regarded as

Inverse Portrait using ZGL.

FEED

4 inches

the media.

6 inches

leading edge of parallel to the the image is The top edge of

Leading Edge

Figure 24. This Illustration Demonstrates Portrait Image Orientation or Vertical Page

Orientation

• Landscape. Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width

of a page is greater than its height. The top edge of the image is the left edge of the media. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.

NOTE: Landscape orientation applies to the PGL emulation. This is regarded

as Inverse Landscape using ZGL.

4 inches

FEED

6 inches

The top edge of

the image is

parallel to the left

edge of the media.

Leading Edge

Figure 25. This Illustration Demonstrates Landscape Image Orientation or Horizontal Page

Orientation

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• Inv. Portrait. Inverse Portrait refers to vertical page orientation, where the

height of a page is greater than its width. The top edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the media. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.

NOTE: Inverse Portrait orientation applies to the PGL emulation. This is

regarded as Portrait using ZGL.

Trailing Edge

4 inches

FEED

Figure 26. This Illustration Demonstrates Inverse Portrait Image Orientation or Vertical

Page Orientation

The top edge of the image is parallel to the trailing edge of the media.

Leading Edge

6 inches

• Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation,

where the width of a page is greater than its height. The top edge of the image is the right edge of the media (the left edge of the image is the trailing edge of the media). The factory default is Portrait. The following illustration is an example, with the operator viewing the front of the printer.

NOTE: Inverse Landscape orientation applies to the PGL emulation. This is

regarded as Landscape using ZGL.

4 inches

The top edge of

the image is

parallel to the right

FEED

edge of the media.

6 inches

Leading Edge

Figure 27. This Illustration Demonstrates Inverse Landscape Image Orientation or

Horizontal Page Orientation

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Auto Map Select

This option specifies the maximum print width to be used by the application. The IGP/Auto Label Mapping programs written for Printronix P5000 and P7000 and InfoPrint 6400 and 6500 line matrix printers using the Printronix PGL graphics language. It allows the printer to print two-up (or other multi-up) labels. Instead of printing multiple labels across the printer, it prints the leftmost label and the rightmost label, so the printout will be twice as long but half as wide.

When enabled, the printer will automatically reposition the horizontally adjacent labels to a vertically adjacent position, or a combination of horizontal and vertical positions based on the values selected under the Auto Label Width and Num Auto Labels menu items.

When disabled, excess data in any program sent to the printer with horizontally adjacent labels that exceed the physical page width of the printer will be clipped or wrapped depending upon the setting of the Autowrap menu option.

The options are Disable (the factory default) and Enable.

Examples

All of the examples below assume that the logical form length is set to the label length.

Example 1: Simple Case

Problem: A file has been constructed with two horizontally adjacent 4” labels

for a printer with a physical width of 8”. The user now wants to use this file with a printer that has a 4” physical width.

feature allows backward compatibility of

Solution: The user sets Auto Label Width to 4” (the width of the label), configures the Num Auto Labels to 2, and enables the Auto Label Mapping feature.

Printer Operation: The printer will print the first (leftmost) 4” label first. Once the first label has been completed, the printer will print the second 4” label. These labels will appear vertically adjacent on the form.

Thermal Printer Output

Line-Matrix Printer Output

Label 1

Label 1 Label 2

Label 2

Wide Web Width Narrow

Web

Width

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Example 2: Uneven Number Case

Problem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 2”

labels. The user now desires to use this file with a printer that has a 4” physical width.

Solution #1: The user sets

Auto Label Width

to 4” (the width of two labels), configures the Num Auto Labels to 2, and enables the Auto Label Mapping feature.

Printer Operation for Solution #1: The printer will print the first two labels at the same time. These first two labels will be horizontally adjacent. Once these labels have been completed, the printer will print the remaining 2” labels along with a blank 2” label.

File Contents:

Label

Label2Label

Print Output:

Label

Blank Label

Solution #2: The user sets

Auto Label Width

to 2”, configures the Num Auto Labels to 3, and enables the Auto Label Mapping feature.

Printer Operation for Solution #2: The printer will print the first 2” label by itself, the second 2” label by itself, and finally, the last 2” label by itself.

Label

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Example 3: Past Maximum File Width

Problem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 4”

labels. The user now desires to use this file with a printer that has a 8” physical width. The user should have used a solution similar to one of the solutions in the section above, but the user erroneously enters an

Width

of 12” and a

Num Auto Labels

Auto Label

of 3.

Printer Operation: to 2. The printer will automatically reduce the

Example 4: Blank Label Case

Problem: A file exists with two horizontally adjacent 4” labels. The user now

wants to use this file with a printer that has a 4” physical width. The user decides to set the that these values are not optimum.

Printer Operation: The maximum selected value of 3 is legal. After the file is sent, the printer will begin by printing the first 4” width label. Once that label is complete, it will print the second 4” width label. Finally, once both of those labels have been printed, the printer will print a blank 4” label.

File Contents:

Maximum Num Auto Labels = (20”/12”) = 1.67

Num Auto Labels

Num Labels

to 3 and the

Label Width

Num Auto Labels = (20”/4”) = 5

Print Output:

Label

rounded up

to 2.

to 4” despite the fact

. The

Label

Blank Label

Auto Label Width

The width of a single label to be printed or the maximum width of the media that will be used for the print file. The value is selectable from 00.1 inch through the maximum print width of the printer.

NOTE: The maximum Auto Label Width value will be limited to the current

MEDIA CONTROL/Label Width value selected in the configuration menu.

The default value depends on model width and size of DRAM installed.

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Num Auto Labels

The desired number of labels to be printed vertically adjacent on the form. The value is selectable with a range of 1 through 40 labels.

The factory default is 2.

Slew Speed Ctrl

The speed at which the printer moves media without actually printing on it.

• Automatic (factory default). Always the same as the print speed.

• Manual. Allows you to set the slew speed. The maximum speed depends

on your printer model (see

Print Direction

This option determines the basic print image orientation. NOTE: Print Direction will not change the orientation of any print test patterns

in the DIAGNOSTIC menu.

Print Direction has two options:

Table 17 on page 213).

• Head First

• Foot First

For example, with Portrait orientation, when you select Head First, the top-ofform will come out of the printer first. Conversely, when you select Foot First, the bottom-of-form will come out first.

FEED

Head First

Figure 28. This Illustration Shows Both Head First and Foot First Print Direction

Foot First

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Print Direction and Orientation are two independent options that can be combined to produce the following results depending on the Active IGP Emulation:

Table 9. Results of Using the Head First Print Direction with Different

Orientation Options

Print Direction

Option

Head First Portrait Portrait

Head First Landscape Landscape

Head First Inv. Portrait Inv. Portrait

Head First Inv. Landscape Inv. Landscape

Orientation Option

Result in Active IGP Emulations

(PGL)

Table 10. Results of Using the Foot First Print Direction with Different

Orientation Options

Print Direction

Option

Foot First Portrait Portrait

Foot First Landscape Inv. Landscape

Foot First Inv. Portrait Inv. Portrait

Foot First Inv. Landscape Landscape

Orientation Option Result in Active ZGL Emulation

The factory default is Head First when PGL is enabled. The factory default is Foot First when ZGL is enabled.

Label Wait Time

When Media Handling is set to Tear-Off Strip or when Media Handling is set to Continuous and Continuous Mode is set to Tear Strip Full, Label Wait Time specifies the number of seconds after the buffer is empty that the printer will wait before it advances media to the tear bar position.

When Media Handling is set to Peel-Off, Label Wait Time specifies the number of seconds the printer will wait after a label is removed from the peel bar before starting to print the next label.

The range is 0.1 to 60.0 seconds, and the factory default is 0.1 second.

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Label Missing

If enabled, causes the Label Taken Sensor to first check for the presence of a printed label at the tear bar for Peel Off and Tear Off Media Media Handling Modes only.

• Fault Disable (factory default). The printer does not generate a fault

condition if a missing label is encountered. The printer will continue printing the next label.

• Fault Enable. The printer generates a fault condition if a missing label is

encountered.

Clip Page

This option determines how the printer handles images that are too large for one physical page length when using gap or black mark media.

• Enable (factory default). When the user-selected page length is greater

than the physical page length, the printer clips the excess data to fit the physical page. The excess data is lost. The media sensor constantly looks for the gap, notch, hole, or black mark and when detected, uses it as the Top-of-Form position for the next label and clips any remaining data from the label being printed.

• Disable. When the user-selected page length (logical length) is greater

than the physical page length dictated by the gap, notch, hole, or black mark on media, the printer continues to print the remaining excess data onto the next physical page.

The media sensor looks for the gap, notch, hole, or black mark only after the media has advanced the distance specified by the Label Length value in the MEDIA SETUP menu or by the Host Forms Length value sent via the software. Any gaps, notches, holes, or black marks that exist prior to reaching the Label Length or Host Forms Length value are ignored.

When Clip Page is set to Disable, Mark and Gap media sensing reliability can be improved and the sensor problems described below can be fixed:

• The image starts to print at an erroneous distance from the top-of-

form, especially towards the end of a roll where the media is severely curled or scalloped.

• The image is incorrectly positioned as a result of the media sensor

triggering off of a dark, pre-printed image on the label or multiple gaps within the label.

• The printer starts to print one label and then another all on the same

physical label, especially at the end of a roll where the media is severely curled.

• An occasional blank label appears within a print job (in between

printed labels).

When Clip Page is set to Disable, the printer ignores any pre-printed dark marks or multiple gaps on a label that could mistakenly be detected as the next top-of-form position based on the specified Label Length value. The Label Length option is in the MEDIA SETUP menu.

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NOTE: When Clip Page = Disable, the correct Label Length value must be

entered. If the value is too long, the printer will ignore the actual gap or mark it needs to detect. When using Gap sensing, the Label Length value is equal to the physical length of a die cut or removable label. When using Mark sensing, the Label Length value is the physical distance from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.

Fault Reprint

This option determines how the printer handles data that was printing when an error occurred.

• Disable (factory default). The printer will not reprint the label that was

printing when the error condition occurred.

• Enable. The printer reprints the label that was printing when the error

condition occurred.

NOTE: When Fault Reprint is set to Enable and a RIBBON OUT condition

occurs, some labels may not reprint. This depends on the label length, print speed selected, and the additional time it takes to detect this condition. Be sure to verify that all labels were reprinted after a RIBBON OUT condition by using the Ribbon Low indicator as described on

page 84.

Ribbon Low

When enabled, and the ribbon remaining on the supply spindle is less than 1/8 full, the Attention indicator will flash, and "Ribbon Low" displays on the last line of the LCD. A Ribbon Low warning will not prevent printing.

The options are Disable (factory default) and Enable. Ribbon Low displays if Admin User is set to Enable in the PRINTER SETUP

menu.

Units

This item selects either millimeters or inches as the unit of measure. The options are In Inches (factory default) and In Millimeters.

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Set Label Length

This feature selects whether the Sensed Distance value derived from an Auto or Manual Calibrate will be used to set the Label Length value in the MEDIA SETUP menu.

• Manual (factory default). The Sensed Distance value derived from an

Auto or Manual Calibrate will not override or change the Label Length value.

• Automatic. When an Auto or Manual Calibrate is performed, the Sensed

Distance value derived from either calibrate will override and change the Label Length value. If no Auto or Manual Calibrate is performed, the current Label Length value will be used.

NOTE: When Set Label Length = Automatic and Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap,

the printer will subtract the Gap Length value (in the SENSOR SETUP menu) from the Sensed Distance value obtained when the Auto or Manual Calibrate was performed.

If you set the label length to Automatic, the Enable setting for Use Label Length under the Sensor Setup menu will be ignored.

TOF Detect Fault

Allows selection of three different TOF (Top-of-Form) detection faults. NOTE: The correct Label Length value, equal to the physical length of the

installed label, must be entered MEDIA SETUP menu.

• 3 Labels (factory default). The printer displays a Gap Not Detected fault

and stops printing when media has advanced a distance equal to three or more times the Label Length value set in menu.

• 9 Labels

• 1 Label

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Ticket Save Mode

This option determines the action of the media for Continuous (std), Tear-Off, Tear-Off Strip and Cut Media Handling Modes after the printer is first powered up or after the printhead has been opened and then closed. When enabled, this option eliminates wasting label(s) or ticket stock when the printer advances media to search for the next TOF position.

• Enable. The printer will assume that media is at the TOF position after

cycling power or after the printhead is opened and then closed. When a print job is sent it is printed without advancing media to search for the next TOF position.

NOTE: The user must ensure that media is at the correct TOF position (cross

perforation, liner gap, notch or mark at the tear bar edge) before cycling power or before closing and locking the pivoting deck. In addition, media must be calibrated and the correct Media Handling Mode, Label Length and Gap/Mark Sensor selected and saved as the Power-Up Config. Option applies to 3.75 inch or longer label lengths only.

• Disable (factory default). The printer assumes that the media is not at the

correct TOF position after cycling power or after the printhead is opened and then closed and advances media until the next gap, notch or mark is detected by the Media Sensor(s). When print data is sent, printing begins only after the next TOF is detected, resulting in one or more blank labels being advanced.

NOTE: When set to Enable, Online Auto-Cal and Head-Auto-Cal will

automatically be set to Disable. The printer will not reset any settings to Enable when Ticket Save Mode is later disabled.

TOF Adjust Mode

• Disable (factory default). This option disables the “TOF Adjust” distance

set using the TOF Adjust menu (see TOF Adjust below).

• Enable. This option enables the “TOF Adjust” distance set using the TOF

Adjust menu (see TOF Adjust below).

TOF Adjust

This opton sets the distance from the Top Of Form (TOF) that is left blank (unprinted) after a label has been removed in Tear-Off Strip. Normally printing is done starting at TOF, but when this mode is enabled the start position for printing can be adjusted from 0.00 to 0.40 inches from TOF (in increments of

0.01 inch). This adjustment can be helpful if a die cut label sticks to the platen by means of jagged edges created during removal of a poorly die cut label when using the tear bar. By controlling how much blank space there is from TOF, you can control how much the media is called back after it is torn off.

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SENSOR

SETUP

(from page 69)

Gap/Mark

Sensor

Gap* Disable Mark

Paper Out

Thresh

000 to 255

Gap Length

0.12 inches*

0.05 to 1.00 inches

Notes:

* = Factory Default Italicized items are available only when you enable Admin User (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

The value depends on the sensor settings and calibration results.

If Gap/Mark Sensor (in the SENSOR SETUP menu) is set for Gap or Disable sensing, the factory default is 190.

If Gap/Mark Sensor is set for Mark, the factory default is 150.

You can change the unit value to millimeters. Set Units submenu to “In Millimeters” (in the MEDIA SETUP menu).

The value range varies depending on calibration results.

This option applies only when Gap/Mark Sensor is set to Mark.

Run Auto-Cal Run Profile

Run Manual

Cal

Cal in Peel

Mode

Disable*

Enable

Pwr Up

Action

Auto-Cal* Seek TOF Disable

Min Calib

20* 012 to 050

Sensed

Distance

0.00 inches*

0.01 inches to xx inches

Auto-Cal

Enable* Disable

Delta

Head

Use Label

Disable* Enable

Length

Online

Auto-Cal

Disable* Enable

50%* 5% to 95%

Gap/Mark

Thresh

000 to 255

Threshold

Range

Gap

Windowing

Disable* Enable

Mark TOF

Mark Trail Edge* Mark Lead Edge

Detect

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Gap/Mark Sensor

The available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of-Form position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks).

• Gap (factory default). Select

between die-cut labels or when using tag stock with holes as label length indicators on white background media. The Top-of-Form position is the leading edge of the die cut label (trailing edge of the gap, notch, or hole).

when using media with a liner space

• Disable. Select when using media with no label length indicators

(no gaps, notches, holes, or black marks), or when you want the printer to ignore all existing label length indicators on the installed media.

NOTE: When you select Disable, the length of each label is based on the

Label Length value entered in the MEDIA SETUP menu or the value sent via host software.

• Mark. Select when using media that has horizontal black marks or

inbound notches located on the underside of the label liner or tag stock. The Top-of-Form position is the trailing edge of the black mark. The Top-of-Form depends on the Mark TOF Detect menu.

Run Auto-Cal (Auto-Calibrate)

This feature is used to set the sensitivity and reliability of the Media Sensor in detecting gaps, notches, holes, or black marks on the installed media, as well as a paper out condition.

Press the ↵ key with “Run Auto-Cal” displayed. The printer will then advance media the distance needed to accurately detect the label length indicators, then stop at the Top-of-Form position and momentarily display the Sensed Distance. The process takes a few seconds to complete. The end result will be a change to the Gap/Mark Threshold, Paper Out Threshold, and Sensed Distance values that the printer will use. The changes in values take effect immediately within the current configuration menu.

Run Auto-Cal is completed successfully when the Sensed Distance displayed correctly matches that of the installed media. When Gap is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the trailing edge of one gap to the trailing edge of the next gap (one label + one gap). When Mark is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the trailing edge of one black mark to the trailing edge of the next black mark.

Run Auto-Cal supports label lengths up to 35 inches for Gap or Mark sensing when Use Label Length is set to Disable.

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Run Profile

This feature provides a graphical printout showing the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Threshold. The profile printout assists you in setting the thresholds for difficult media. This includes preprinted labels, and labels with poor gap/media dynamic range.

When selected, the printer will advance media and print the media profile along the length of each label. The printer will continue to print the profile until you press ↵.

Sensed Distance

This value (in inches) represents the distance that was sensed between the TOF of one label to the TOF of the next label. With gapped media installed, the distance equals the physical label length plus one gap, notch, or hole (trailing edge of one gap, notch, or hole to the trailing edge of the next gap, notch, or hole). With black mark media installed, the distance equals the trailing edge of one black mark to the trailing edge of the next. This value is automatically determined only after successful completion of Auto or Manual Calibrate and cannot be changed manually.

The factory default is 0.00 inches.

Gap/Mark Thresh

This menu item sets a value that, when exceeded by the output of the media sensor, is recognized by the printer as a gap (or black mark). When Auto or Manual Paper Calibrate is performed, the value displayed is equal to the gap/mark threshold value set by this procedure. If running the procedure does not provide a reliable Top-Of-Form detection, e.g., when using unusual media, the Gap/Mark Thresh value can be manually set to the desired value.

The range is 000 to 255. The factory default value depends on the calibration results.

NOTE: If Gap/Mark Sensor (in SENSOR SETUP menu) is set for Gap

sensing, the factory default is 140. If Gap/Mark Sensor is set for Mark, the factory default is 75.

Paper Out Thresh

This menu item selects a value that, when exceeded by the output of the media sensor, is recognized by the printer as a paper out condition. When Auto or Manual Calibrate is performed, the value displayed is equal to the paper out threshold value set by this procedure. If running the procedure does not provide a reliable paper out detection, e.g., when using non-standard media, the Paper Out Thresh value can be manually set to the desired value.

The range is 000 to 255. The factory default value depends on the calibration results.

NOTE: If Gap/Mark Sensor (in SENSOR SETUP menu) is set for Gap or

Disable sensing, the factory default is 190. If Gap/Mark Sensor is set for Mark, the factory default is 150.

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Run Manual Cal

Run Manual Cal is another method of improving the printer’s media sensing and is only used when Auto Calibrate has failed or the Gap/Mark Threshold or Paper Out Threshold values derived from Auto Calibrate do not improve the media sensors’ gap or mark sensing capability.

To initiate Run Manual Cal, press ↵ when “Run Manual Cal” displays under the SENSOR SETUP menu. You will then be prompted for the remaining steps.

Example: “REMOVE MEDIA/Press Enter”

NOTE: When requested to load an item make sure to place the item in a

position where the media sensor can detect the item. For example, when requested to “LOAD MARK” place the Mark (Black TOF Line) at the media sensor.

During the last stage of Run Manual Cal, the printer uses the statically derived values, advances media, stops at the Top-of-Form position, and momentarily displays the Sensed Distance. This process takes longer than Auto Calibrate, and the end result is a change to the Gap/Mark Threshold, Paper Out Threshold, and Sensed Distance values that the printer will use. These value changes take effect immediately within the current configuration menu.

Run Manual Cal is completed successfully when the displayed Sensed Distance correctly matches that of the installed media. When Gap is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the trailing edge of one gap to the trailing edge of the next gap (or one label + one gap). When Mark is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.

Run Auto-Cal supports label lengths up to 35 inches for Gap or Mark sensing when Use Label Length is set to Disable.

Pwr Up Action

• Auto-Cal (factory default). When the printer is first powered on, it will

complete its initialization and self-tests and then perform an Auto Calibrate. Once the Auto Calibrate is complete, the printer will momentarily display the Sensed Distance determined by the Auto Calibrate.

NOTE: If the printer is in Peel mode a calibration will not be done unless “Cal

in Peel Mode” is set to enable.

• Seek TOF. Moves the media to TOF at power up provided that the user

has already calibrated media using gap/mark sensor. A seek to TOF will not be done if Gap/Mark Sensor is set to Disable or Ticket Save Mode is set to Enable.

• Disable. No movement at power up.

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Head Auto-Cal

This option selects whether the printer does a media calibration after a Printhead Open fault.

• Enable (factory default). Performs media calibration each time the

Printhead Open fault condition is cleared.

• Disable. No media calibration after Printhead Open fault.

NOTE: A calibration will not be done if there is print data pending (data in

buffer) when the head open fault is cleared, and Head Auto-Cal is enabled. If the printer is in Peel mode, the calibration will not be done unless “Cal in Peel Mode” is set to enable.

Online Auto-Cal

The options for Online Auto-Cal are:

• Disable (factory default).

• Enable. Whenever the printer is brought online, it automatically performs

an Run Auto-Cal (see the Run Auto- Cal is complete, the printer momentarily displays the Sensed Distance determined by the Auto Calibrate and then resumes printing any pending jobs.

NOTE: A calibration will not be done when there is data in the buffer and

when Error Recover (in MEDIA SETUP menu) is enabled (see page 71). If the printer is in Peel mode, the calibration will not be done unless “Cal in Peel Mode” is set to enable.

“Run Auto-Cal (Auto-Calibrate)” on page 88). Once

Gap Windowing

This feature compensates for any early falling edges or spurious peaks and troughs that may appear within the gap length in media. These edges or peaks and troughs can cause unreliable detection of the leading edge of the next label (top-of-form). Use Gap Windowing to resolve the following problems:

• Loss of one or more complete (serialized) labels.

• Start of an image printed in the middle of a gap, especially with fanfold,

perforated media.

• Top part of an image lost when printing in head-first orientation.

The options for Gap Windowing are Disable and Enable:

• Disable (factory default). When the leading edge of a gap is detected, the

printer continuously looks for the leading edge of the next label and uses it as the TOF position. Perforations or unusual media discrepancies within the gap can cause inaccurate TOF detection.

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• Enable. When the leading edge of a gap is detected, the printer ignores

the first 90% of the gap length value specified in the Gap Length menu option. The result is that cross perforations or unusual media discrepancies within the gap are filtered out, allowing the printer to reliably detect the actual leading edge of the next label and use it as the TOF position.

NOTE: If Gap Windowing is enabled, the Gap Length menu must be set

correctly.

Gap Length

Gap Length is the actual length (height) of a label gap measured in .01 inch increments. The range is 0.05 to 1.00 inches.

The factory default is 0.12 inches. NOTE: If Gap Windowing is set to Enable, you must enter the correct Gap

Length. If the Gap Length is too long, the image will shift down from the leading edge (TOF) of the label.

Cal in Peel Mode

This option allows you to perform a calibration (Run Auto-Cal or Pwr Up Auto-Cal) in Peel-Off Media Handling mode.

• Disable (factory default). The printer will not permit calibration and a

“CANNOT CALIBRATE/Disable Peel-Off” message will briefly display. Additionally, if “Pwr Up Auto-Cal” or “Head Auto-Cal” is enabled, the printer will not perform calibration at power up or when the printhead is closed.

• Enable. Run Auto-Cal can be performed from the front panel, and if the

Pwr Up Auto-Cal option is enabled, calibration will be performed at power up.

NOTE: Calibration in Peel-Off mode does not stop and wait for you to remove

peeled labels. Therefore, be prepared to remove the labels as they are automatically peeled.

Min Calib Delta

Minimum Calibrate Delta changes the minimum threshold value the sensor(s) require to detect the difference between the label and a gap, notch, hole or black mark. This allows bolder gaps (such as notches or holes) to be used as the TOF while intermediate gaps (liner) can be ignored. Increasing the Min Calib Delta makes the sensor(s) less sensitive to intermediate gaps and noise. Decreasing the Min Calib Delta makes the sensor(s) more sensitive for detecting gaps on low contrast media, where there is very little difference between the label and the gap (liner).

The range is 012 - 050. The factory default is 20.

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Use Label Length

Determines whether or not the Label Length value set in the MEDIA SETUP menu is used during Run Auto-Cal.

• Disable (factory default). Run Auto-Cal relies exclusively in its ability to

detect varying transitions between labels and gaps, notches, holes, or black marks while advancing media during the calibrate process to determine Sensed Distance. The amount of media advanced is based on the number of transitions detected.

NOTE: Although the “Use Label Length” keeps its value (enable/disable) at

all times, it will always be disabled when “Set Label Length” is set to “Automatic”. The correct setting will take effect when “Set Label Length” is set to manual. Based on the setting on the “Set Label Length” menu in the Media Setup menu, the “Use Label Length” menu will be ignored (disabled).

• Enable. The Label Length value set in the MEDIA SETUP menu is used

in the calibrate algorithm. This causes the Run Auto-Cal process to advance media the minimum distance required to detect the true gap, notch, hole, or black mark used for TOF (Top-of-Form) sensing. This resolves problems where the sensor(s) may mistake high noise levels or preprinted images within the label as the gap, notch, hole, or black mark that could result in a sensed distance value much shorter than the actual label length. Example: A 0.2 inch calibrated Sensed Distance with a 3.0 inch long label installed.

NOTE: Setting the Label Length value less than half the actual length of the

label in use will result in erroneous Sensed Distance values when Run Auto-Cal is performed.

Threshold Range

This option allows the user to select the optimal threshold range for the label stock in use. The printer defaults to using a threshold range of 50% of the positive going pulse (see Media Profile) that represents each gap, notch or mark detected after doing an Auto or Manual Calibrate. The printer then detects anything within the label with that threshold range as TOF. While this range is ideal for most medias, some labels with a preprinted image, liner gap or inlay can confuse the media sensor(s) causing a false TOF detection. In most cases this can be resolved by selecting a higher threshold range so the printer will only trigger on the true TOF (gap, notch or mark) position.

The range is: 5% to 95% in 5% increments The factory default is 50%. NOTE: Set the label length value in the Media Setup menu to the actual

length of the installed labels. A new threshold range will not take affect until an Auto or Manual Calibrate is successfully performed. A Media Profile should be run after a Calibrate to visually verify that the new range is the best possible selection.

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Mark TOF Detect

Allows the user to select which edge of the black line is used for TOF (Top Of Form). The leading edge refers to the first edge seen by the media sensor as the media feeds out of the printer or the start of the black line.

• Mark Trail Edge (factory default). Trailing edge or end of black line

denotes TOF.

• Mark Lead Edge. Leading edge or start of black line denotes TOF.

NOTE: This option applies only when Gap/Mark Sensor is set to Mark.

EMULATION MENU

Overview

This section covers the following emulations:

• PGL (page 96)

IMPORTANT

• ZGL Config. (Refer to the

• TGL Config. (Refer to the

• IGL Config. (Refer to the

• STGL Config. (Refer to the

• DGL Config. (Refer to the

• MGL Config. (Refer to the

• IEGL Config. (Refer to the

You can select emulation default parameters directly from the control panel, or by control codes as explained in the appropriate Programmer's Reference Manual.

BEFORE you reconfigure an emulation, print a configuration sheet to see all current settings.

ZGL Programmer’s Reference Manual. TGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.

IGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.)

STGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.)

DGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.)

MGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

IEGL Programmer’s Reference Manual.

) )

)

PGL

The PGL emulation is the software based Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) for the Printronix thermal printer family. It is based upon, and compatible with, the IGP-100/200/400 board. It includes the following features:

On-Line Form and Label Generation makes it easy to create forms or labels with a “preprinted” look for each application. PGL programs control all graphic functions, dramatically reducing host computer programming and processing time.

Graphic capabilities include boxes, vertical and horizontal lines with userselectable thickness, logos, and special alphanumeric print features. Forms and graphic designs can be duplicated horizontally and vertically.

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when the form is created), be overlayed onto the form (positioned in a specific location after the form is created), or may be dynamically merged with the form.

Selectable Bar Codes provide you with the appropriate bar code for your application using standard wide-to-narrow ratios. A wide selection of bar codes are available: Australian 4-State, Codabar, Code 39, Code 128 Subset A, B, and C, Data Matrix, EAN 8, EAN 13, FIM, Interleaved 2 of 5, German I 2/5, Intelligent Mail, ITF 14, Matrix, Maxicode, MSI A through D, PDF-417, Planet, Plessey, POSTNET, PostBar, Royal Mail, UCC/EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPCSHIP, and UPS 11. UPC and EAN bar codes can also specify add-on data. Refer to the IGP

/PGL® Programmer’s Reference

Manual for more information. Expanded and Compressed Character Print attract attention where

needed. Alphanumeric height and width are controlled independently for a wide range of character sizes up to 113 times the standard character size (up to 11.3 inches wide and tall). Compressed print sizes of 12, 13, 15, and 17 characters per inch (cpi) are available.

Logos are created using alphanumeric commands and add many print and shading features for a “customized” appearance to forms, reports, and labels.

Rotated Alphanumerics permit new concepts in form design. Normal, expanded, and compressed character strings can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, or they can be printed upside down.

Reversed Print permits highlighting and contrasting by printing white characters on a dark background.

Automatic Increment/Decrement Capability allows batch form processing. You can identify individual numeric and bar code data fields, which includes automatic increment or decrement functions.

Scaling Capability permits graphic elements, such as corners or boxes, to retain their physical shapes and sizes when printed in a horizontal and vertical density other than the base density of 60 x 72 dpi.

Multinational Character Sets provide 32 international character sets, each 96 characters in length. This feature also allows you to create your own character sets using characters defined and stored in memory.

Extended Character Sets provide the user additional character sets besides the 32 international character sets. Use the ~ISET command to select different character sets including UTF-8 as well as alternate character sets by entering a two-byte string enclosed within single quotes.

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EMULATION

(from page 69)

Select Emulation

xxx

Diagnostics

PGL* ZGL TGL IGL STGL DGL MGL

PGL

Diagnostics

On* Debug Fault

xxx

Diagnostics

Disable* Print Debug Port

Off Host

See page 97 or refer to the PGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

IGL

Setup

STGL

Setup

DGL

Setup

PGL

Setup

ZGL

Setup

Refer to the ZGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

IEGL

Setup

TGL

Setup

Refer to the TGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

MGL

Setup

Refer to the IGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

Refer to the STGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

Refer to the DGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

Refer to the IEGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

Refer to the MGL Programmer’s Reference Manual

Notes:

* = Factory Default Italicized items are available only when you enable Admin User (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

This menu appears only if PGL is selected in the Select submenu.

xxx is set to the active emulation (PGL, ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, or MGL).

xxx is set to the active emulation (ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, or MGL).

This menu appears only if the emulation is selected in the Select submenu.

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SETUP

(from page 94)

PGL Setup

Character

Group

See page 99

Autowrap

Disable* Enable

Var Form

Type

Add Nothing* Add;0 Add;X

0) ASCII*

1) German

2) Swedish

3) Danish

4) Norwegian

5) Finnish

6) English

7) Dutch

8) French

Disable* Enable

Standard

Sets

Auto

Uppercase

Optimized

Ratio

9) Spanish

10) Italian

11) Turkish

12) CP 437

13) CP 850 14-15) Reserved 16-23) Dwn Overlay 24-31) User Def.

Slash 0

Disable* Enable

PI Slew

Range

16* 15

Select LPI

6* 1 to 1000

Select SFCC

126* 1 - 255

CR Edit

Disable* Enable

Define CR

Code

CR = CR* CR = CR + LF

Host Form

Length

Enable* Var. Length Var Dynamic Len Disable

Skip

Cmd Prefix

Enable* Disable

Define LF

LF = LF* LF = CR + LF

Var Form

Adjust

00.0 inches*

00.1 inches to

03.0 inches

Ignore Text

Disable* Enable

Code

Power on

IGP/PGL

Enable* Disable

Do FF

at TOF

Enable* Disable

Ext Execute

Copy

Disable* Enable

IGP100

Compatbl.

Disable* Enable

AI 00 Spaces

Disable* Enable

Expanded

Scalable* Block Alt Block 1

Font

Select SO

Char

14* 0 to 255

Normal* Block

Scalable

Size

Ignore

Mode

Disable* Enable

Disable* Auto Reject

Forms

Handling

0* 0 to 255

Select Char

LP+ Menu* PGL Menu

Auto TOF

Notes:

* = Factory Default Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to

Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

PGL

Normal

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PGL SETUP

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from page 97)

UPC

Descenders

Always* Never Only With PDF

Vertical

Adjust

0 Dots*

-20 to 20 dots

I-2/5

Selection

Leading Zero* Trailing Space X2 DPD Modulo 7 CD

Boundary

Check

Enable* Disable

C39

Compatbl.

Disable* Enable

Repeat Form

Opt

Enable* Disable

User-Def

Ratio

Enable*

Disable* Enable

Notes:

* = Factory Default Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to

Enable (in the PRINTER SETUP menu).

Disable

Preparser

Lead

PDF Dist

0.10 Inches*

0.01 inches to

0.10 inches

Storage

Select

DISK = EMC* DISK = PCB FLASH

Trunc

Dyn Data

Disable* Enable

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Group

(from page 97)

Standard

Sets*

0) ASCII*

1) German

2) Swedish

3) Danish

4) Norwegian

5) Finnish

6) English

7) Dutch

8) French

9) Spanish

10) Italian

11) Turkish

12) CP 437

13) CP 850 14-15) Reserved 16-23) Dwn Overlay 24-31) User Def.

Hebrew Sets

Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets

ASMO 449* ASMO 449+ ASMO 708 ASMO 708+ MS DOS CP710 MS DOS CP720 Sakr CP714 Aptec CP715 CP 786 IBM CP864 IBM CP1046 Arabic Lam One Arabic Lam Two Win. CP 1256 Farsi 1 Farsi 2 1098 Farsi 1285

Turkish Sets

Code Page 866* Cyrillic CP 437 Cyrillic 113 Cyrillic 8859-5 ISO 915 Code Page 855 Cyrillic 7 Bit Ukrainian Bulgarian Win. CP 1251 Latvian 866 CP 1048

UTF-8

European

Sets

Latin 2 8859-2* Code Page 852 Mazovia Kamenicky Roman 8 PC-437 Slavic Slavic 1250 Code Page 865 Code Page 860 Latin 1 8859-1 Latin 5 8859-9 Latin 9 8859-15 Polish POL1 Win. CP 1250 Win. CP 1252 Win. CP 1257 CP 858 EURO Lith. CP 773 Serbo Croatic 1 Serbo Croatic 2 CP 774 CP 775 ISO 8859-4

Greek Sets

DEC 256 Greek* ELOT 928 Greek Greek 3 ABY Greek ABG Greek ELOT 927 Greek Greek 851 Greek 437 Greek 8859-7 Win. CP 1253 Greek 813 EURO Greek 869 EURO

Hebrew Old* Hebrew New Hebrew DEC Latin-1 Hebrew Win. CP 1255

Data Gen. Turk.* DEC Turkish IBM Turkish Siemens Turkish PTT Turkish IBC Turkish Bull Turkish AS400 Turkish Unisys Turkish NCR Turkish PST Turkish UNIS-1 Turkish Code Page 853 INFO Turkish Win. CP 1254 Code Page 857 Azeri

Notes:

* = Factory Default.

UTF-8 can be used with any font to access all of the characters available in that font. For a font with the full Unicode set, the Andalé font is available for purchase, see page 235.

To access the desired basic character set, use the Left and Right keys. To select the set, press the ↵ key. After you have selected the basic set, access the subset selection menu by pressing the Down key. Once in the subset menu, access the desired subset by pressing the Left and Right keys and select it by pressing the ↵ key.

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EMULATION Submenus

Select

This function allows you to activate any resident emulation listed in the menu. The factory default is PGL.

There are two methods for selecting the desired emulation:

• Select the emulation under the Select menu option and save it as

Power-up Config.

• Send a host command to switch the emulation automatically (see the

appropriate Programmer’s Reference Manual for details).

xxx Diagnostics

NOTE: xxx is set to the active emulation (PGL, ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL,

MGL, or IEGL).

• PGL Diagnostics. This item sets the error reporting capability of the

printer for PGL forms as follows:

• On (factory default). Full error checking reported. Any element that

falls off the current page is reported as an error.

• Debug. Puts the printer in debug mode whenever a form is defined in

CREATE mode. Each line of the CREATE form will be printed along with an error if one has occurred.

• Fault. Allows you to halt the printer if a PGL error occurs. If you select

this option, the PGL error prints on the paper, the message “IGP/PGL Error” displays on the front panel, and the printer goes offline. You must clear the error before the printer can resume normal operation.

• Off. There is no error checking. Graphic elements such as alpha, line,

barcodes, etc. will be clipped if they are beyond the page boundaries.

• Host. Returns error messages to the host computer.

• xxx Diagnostics

NOTE: xxx is set to the active emulation (ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, MGL,

or IEGL).

• Disable. Prints the best results and will not log errors.

• Print. Prints the labels with best results and prints the errors on a

separate label.

• Debug Port. Prints the label and sends the errors to the Debug port.

Emulation Setup

Options for setting up the emulations. The options are PGL Setup, ZGL Setup, TGL Setup, STGL Setup, IGL Setup, DGL Setup, MGL Setup and IEGL Setup. Refer to the appropriate

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