Printronix AN2RFID Users Manual

SL5000

Smart Label

RFID Printer

Quick Setup Guide

T M and T5000 eT M SR

The Printronix SL5000 e and T5000 e SR

Series of Thermal Printers

This Quick Setup Guide contains a CD-ROM with

the following materials:

• The User’s Manual

• Programmer’s Reference Manuals

• Useful utility programs

The CD-ROM is located in a plastic pocket in the back cover.

Do not discard this guide. If you move or pack the printer in the future, you will need to follow the instructions in this guide.

For technical assistance, contact your

Distributor/VAR/Reseller for service.

For further assistance, contact the Printronix Customer Support Center.

The Customer Support Center offers technical support with:

• Installation

• Configuration and Setup

• Operation and Supplies Loading

• Specifications of Proper Print Media and Ribbons

• Answers to Post-Sales Service Support Questions

Printronix Customer Support Center contact information:

Americas (714) 368-2686 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (31) 24 6489 410 Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4114 Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/servicessupport/default.aspx

Genuine Printronix Supplies:

Americas (800) 733-1900 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (33) 1 46 25 1900 Asia Pacific (65) 6548 4116 or (65) 6548 4182 Web site: http://www.printronix.com/public/supplies/default.aspx

Or visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com

The Printronix SL5000 e and T5000 e SR Series of Thermal Printers

Smart Label RFID Printer Quick Setup Guide

Software License Agreement

CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER AND ALL ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.

Definitions.

“Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine-readable data and program. The term “Software Product” includes the Software resident in the printer and its documentation. The Software Product is licensed (not sold) to you, and Printronix, Inc. either owns or licenses from other vendors who own, all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in the Software Product.

License.

1. Authorized Use. You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software resident in the printer solely for your own customary business or personal purposes.

2. Restrictions.

a. To protect the proprietary rights of Printronix, Inc., you agree to maintain the Software Product and

other proprietary information concerning the typefaces in strict confidence.

b. You agree not to duplicate or copy the Software Product.

c. You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the Software Product

separate from the printer, without the prior written consent of Printronix, Inc.

d. You may not modify or prepare derivative works of the Software Product.

e. You may not transmit the Software Product over a network, by telephone, or electronically using any

means; or reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software.

f. You agree to keep confidential and use your best efforts to prevent and protect the contents of the

Software Product from unauthorized disclosure or use.

3. Transfer. You may transfer the Software Product with the printer, but only if the recipient agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Your license is automatically terminated if you transfer the Software Product and printer.

Limited Software Product Warranty

Printronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with specifications published by Printronix, Inc. Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.

Remedy

Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Printronix, Inc. in connection with the Software is replacement of defective software with a copy of the same version and revision level.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Remedies

1. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE EXCLUDED. Printronix, Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Printronix, Inc. reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in the Software without notice at any time.

2. IN NO EVENT WILL PRINTRONIX, INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF PRINTRONIX, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE ABUSE OR MANIPULATION OF THE SOFTWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

3. Printronix, Inc. will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by delay in furnishing a Software Product or any other performance under this Agreement.

4. Our entire liability and your exclusive remedies for our liability of any kind (including liability for negligence except liability for personal injury caused solely by our negligence) for the Software Product covered by this Agreement and all other performance or nonperformance by us under or related to this Agreement are limited to the remedies specified by this Agreement.

5. California law governs this Agreement.

Termination of License Agreement

This License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated by agreement between you and Printronix, Inc. or by Printronix, Inc. if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not corrected within thirty (30) days after notice. When this License is terminated, you shall return to the place you obtained them, the printer and all copies of the Software and documentation.

U.S. Government Restricted Rights

Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 242.227-7013, subdivision (b) (3) (ii) or subparagraph (c) (1) (ii), as appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c) (2).

Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY USING THIS PRINTER, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Communication Notices

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Printronix is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any change or modification to this product voids the user’s authority to operate it per FCC Part 15 Subpart A Section 15.21 regulations.

CAUTION: This product should be positioned so that personnel in the area for prolonged periods may safely remain at least 23 cm (9 in) from the readers antenna surface in an uncontrolled environment. See FCC OET Bulletin 56 “Hazards of radio frequency and electromagnetic fields” and Bulletin 65 “Human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields.”

This product contains an intentional radiator with the following parameters: Operating Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz Typical RF Power: 25 to 100 milliwatts (SL5x04 MP) or 25 to 205 milliwatts (SL5x04 C1) Maximum RF Power: 1 Watt under abnormal conditions

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement: This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformite aux normes du ministere des Communcations du Canada: Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conform á norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Printronix SL5000e

Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated in any other material in any form or by any means, whether manual, graphic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Printronix.

Trademark Acknowledgements

Alien and Alien Technology are registered trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation.

Manhattan Associates is a registered trademark of Manhattan Associates, Inc.

Printronix, PGL, and PrintNet are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

SL5000e and T5000e are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

Uniform Code Council is a registered trademark of Uniform Code Council, Inc.

Zebra and ZPL are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

1 RFID Smart Label Application

And Reference Notes.............................. 11

Overview............................................................................. 11

What To Expect When Running Your RFID Application..... 13

Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance ................ 13

Overstruck Smart Labels.............................................. 13

Smart Label Characteristics ......................................... 14

Transitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications Using

Printronix Software Migration Tools (SMT) ......................... 15

How Printronix Makes It Easy ...................................... 15

How It Works................................................................ 15

How To Order More Smart Labels...................................... 16

Printronix Professional Services ......................................... 16

What We Can Do ......................................................... 16

Contact Information ...................................................... 16

Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations ............................. 17

Useful Industry Web Links.................................................. 18

Reference Material ....................................................... 18

2 Printer Setup ........................................... 19

Unpacking And Installing The Printer ................................. 19

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

Removing The Internal Packing Material ..................... 20

Installation .................................................................... 21

Controls And Indicators ...................................................... 22

Power Switch ............................................................... 22

Control Panel ............................................................... 22

Loading Media And Ribbon ................................................ 26

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

Loading Ribbon ............................................................ 32

Printing Adjustments ........................................................... 35

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ................................... 35

Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments ........................ 35

Table of Contents

Positioning The Media Sensors ....................................36

Running Auto Calibrate .......................................................37

Configuring The Printer .......................................................38

QUICK SETUP Menu ..........................................................39

QUICK SETUP Menu Items ..........................................40

Saving The Configuration ....................................................50

Run A Barcode Demo Test..................................................50

Cleaning ..............................................................................51

Exterior..........................................................................51

Interior ...........................................................................51

General Cleaning ..........................................................51

Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller,

And Media Sensors.......................................................52

For More Information ...........................................................55

3 Smart Label Development.......................57

Overview..............................................................................57

RFID CONTROL Menu........................................................58

RFID CONTROL Submenus .........................................59

Admin User Menu Items................................................62

RFID PGL Commands.........................................................64

Write Tag ......................................................................64

Read Tag ......................................................................65

EPC Programming Example .........................................66

ASCII Programming Example .......................................67

RFID PPI1 Commands ........................................................68

Get Tag Unique ID ........................................................68

Set Tag Type ................................................................68

Read Tag ......................................................................69

Write Tag ......................................................................70

Host Verification ............................................................71

EPC Programming Example .........................................72

Software Migration Tools (SMT)..........................................73

Tools List.......................................................................73

Selecting The Tools ......................................................75

Error Messages ...................................................................76

Troubleshooting...................................................................77

1 RFID Smart Label

Overview

Application And Reference Notes

This manual covers the following products:

• Printronix SL5000e DK Smart Label Developer's Kit

• Printronix SL5000e MP Multi-protocol RFID printer, supporting

Class 1 and Class 0/0+ RFID tags and labels

• Printronix SL5000e C1 Class 1 RFID printer, supporting

Class 1 RFID tags and labels

• Printronix T5000e SR Smart Ready RFID printer, upgradeable

with either:

• SLMP-Kit Multi-protocol Smart Label Upgrade kit,

supporting Class 1 and Class 0/0+ RFID tags and labels

• SLC1-Kit Class 1 Smart Label Upgrade Kit, supporting

Class 1 RFID tags and labels

Chapter 1 Overview

The Printronix SL5000e DK Smart Label Developer’s Kit contains:

• SL5000e MP multiprotocol RFID printer

• Integrated RFID UHF encoder supporting Class 1 and

Class 0/0+ RFID tags and labels

• Software Migration Tools that permit the seamless encoding of

smart labels

• Media starter kit (100 4 inch x 6 inch standard labels, 50 m

8500 thermal premium wax resin ribbon, and a printhead cleaning pen)

• 1000 Class 1 RFID smart labels

• One 625 m thermal premium wax ribbon

• Network interface card, which includes Printronix’s PrintNet

Enterprise, a remote network printer management software application.

• Programming manuals (CD)

• Smart Label Developer’s Quick Setup Guide (this manual)

• Application and reference notes (this chapter)

• Technical support

The intent of the kit is to provide a complete environment for the printing and encoding of RFID smart labels right out of the box. Printronix has specifically designed this kit to help you fast track your RFID printer application through the use of a suite of Software Migration Tools (SMT).

Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance

What To Expect When Running Your RFID Application

Factors Affecting Smart Label Performance

Smart labels are based on an EEPROM technology that requires some time to be programmed. You may notice this minor pause between labels. This time is necessary to better ensure consistent quality and improved reliability.

When dealing with smart labels, it is possible that an occasional RFID tag may need to be written and verified more than once (retry) before being considered acceptable. In this event each retry time will be added to the inter-label pause.

Static electricity can damage the smart labels. Open the media cover of the printer and touch an unpainted metal part of the printer before you handle smart labels. This will discharge any static electricity that may have built up on your hands.

Overstruck Smart Labels

If an RFID tag within a smart label is deemed unacceptable after execution of the defined number of retries, the following actions are performed:

• If Error Handling is set to Overstrike (the default), the

unacceptable smart label will print with a grid or error message over the label. If the Label Retry Count is greater than zero (the default is 10), the next smart label will be tried until the label retry count is exhausted.

• If Error Handling is set to Stop, the printer will stop, give an

error message, and discard the failing label data.

• If Error Handling is set to None, the printer will continue to the

next smart label with the next form and discard the failing label data.

Chapter 1 What To Expect When Running Your RFID Application

Smart Label Characteristics

The smart labels currently supported have the following characteristics:

• UHF 915MHz radio frequency

• EPC Class 1 tags – 64 data bits Read/Write

• 4 x 2, 4 x 4, 4 x 6, 4 x 8 inch label stock with either Alien

Squiggle or M-Tag inlays

• 3 x 3 inch Rafsec #313 Psychedelic

• Number of labels per roll will vary depending on the label length

NOTE: It is highly recommended that additional smart labels are

purchased directly from Printronix to assure the highest

level of performance and reliability. See “How To Order

More Smart Labels” on page 16.

How Printronix Makes It Easy

Transitioning From UCC/GTIN Applications Using Printronix Software Migration Tools (SMT)

It is likely that your software is already set up to create bar codes. You may have also spent a lot of time creating compliance label templates & integrating them into your system. The Smart Label Developer’s Kit Software Migration Tools will allow you to effortlessly transition from printing compliance labels to smart labels.

How Printronix Makes It Easy

If you are printing bar codes now, you can print smart labels — no change to your host data stream or existing compliance templates is required.

How It Works

A set of Software Migration Tools has been created to intercept the bar code data in the host data stream and copy the data to a smart label RFID tag according to a set of rules. Each tool has been designed for a specific end-use application. By simply selecting the desired Software Migration Tool from the printer’s control panel, you automatically enable the printer to create an RFID smart label from your existing software application even if it does not have the functionality to program RFID tags. The tools include:

• GTIN: Copies the Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN)

bar code data for case and pallet labels onto the smart label’s RFID tag.

• EAN-8, EAN13, UPCA, and UCC128: These tools copy the

data from their respective bar code symbologies to a smart label’s RFID tag. This enables the achievement of supply-chain efficiencies with RFID-ready trading partners while at the same time remaining compatible with those who are not.

Chapter 1 How To Order More Smart Labels

• EPC: This tool allows EPC data to be directly encoded into the

smart label’s RFID tag. Simply have your existing software application write the desired EPC number to a Code 3 of 9 barcode. The printer will then write the EPC data to the RFID tag without printing the bar code.

The existing toolset will meet the needs of many RFID early adopters. If you have a requirement for a Software Migration Tool not included in this kit, feel free to contact Printronix.

To select and use the tools, see “Software Migration Tools (SMT)” on page 73.

How To Order More Smart Labels

To order more RFID smart labels, contact Printronix: (800) 733-1900 www.printronix.com

Printronix Professional Services

What We Can Do

Printronix can partner with you on your RFID pilot project to make your existing software applications RFID/smart label capable. We specialize in AutoID Consulting, compliance labeling, third party software integration, and label generation.

Contact Information

Printronix Customer Support Center

(714) 368-2686 Ask for Professional Services Support

Hardware/Infrastructure Considerations

Once your smart labels have been applied to their target container or pallet you will need external readers to track them through your supply chain. Such readers are typically networked devices that are deployed at key points in the warehouse or distribution center to track incoming and outgoing packages. The readers are managed through a server for gathering and filtering all the RFID information. Readers may have multiple antennas to maximize read range and reliability.

The readers you purchase must be compatible with the smart labels programmed by the printer. Specifically, they should be EPC Class 1 compliant. Fixed position readers and their antennas can be purchased from Alien Technology Handheld readers with integrated antennas can be purchased from AWID (www.awid.com).

The data that are gathered by the reader servers must be managed for tracking and archiving purposes. Software applications that perform these tasks are available from companies such as Manhattan Associates

(www.manh.com).

(www.alientechnology.com).

Contact Information

Chapter 1 Useful Industry Web Links

Useful Industry Web Links

Reference Material

EPCglobal, Inc.

www.epcglobalinc.org

Auto-ID Labs

www.autoidlabs.org

Uniform Code Council, Inc.

www.uc-council.org

RFID Journal

www.rfidjournal.com

Alien Technology Corporation

www.alientechnology.com

Applied Wireless Identifications Group, Inc.

www.awid.com

2 Printer Setup

Unpacking And Installing The Printer

Unpacking The Printer

The printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. Keep all packing material in case shipping is required.

CAUTION

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.

Do not place the printer on its backside during unpacking or handling, because damage to the printer interface connector may occur.

Chapter 2 Unpacking And Installing The Printer

Removing The Internal Packing Material

Remove the tape strips and foam pads from the printer as indicated below. (The top lid of the shipping carton also displays these instructions.)

Tape Strips (2)

Foam Pads (2)

Foam Pad

Unlock

Installation

AC Power

Receptacle

Power Switch

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

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Never operate the printer on its side or upside down.

2. Make sure the printer power switch is in the Off (O) position.

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. 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.

Verify the required voltage on the printer’s model number label on the back of the printer.

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

Chapter 2 Controls And Indicators

Controls And Indicators

Power Switch

The power switch is located on the bottom back 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 appears on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel.

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

Control Panel

The control panel is located on the front of the printer and includes an LCD, indicators, and control keys (buttons). These are described in the following tables.

Online Status

Indicator

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

Job In Process

Indicator

Status And Display Indicators

Function in

Menu Mode

Control Panel

Function in

Offline Mode

Function in

Online Mode

Off.

Off when the printer is

Stays lit when the

offline.

printer is online, ready

to print, and accept

printer is online,

offline, or when

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Displays “OFFLINE”

and a main menu,

submenu, or option.

During a fault condition,

displays the specific

fault message and the

corrective action.

None

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Displays “OFFLINE.”

data from the host.

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Displays “ONLINE,” the

interface type, and

there is a fault

condition.

A backlighted

liquid crystal

During a fault condition,

displays the specific

fault message and the

corrective action.

Flashes when receiving

data.

Stays lit when data has

been processed and is

waiting to be printed.

Off when no data is

being received or when

no data remains in the

buffer.

emulation in use.

During a fault condition,

displays the specific

fault message and the

corrective action.

Flashes when receiving

data.

Stays lit when data has

been processed and is

waiting to be printed.

Off when no data is

being received or when

no data remains in the

buffer.

display with two

rows of 16

characters each.

Indicates when the

printer is receiving

or processing

data.

Indicator Description

Online Status Indicates when the

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

Job In

Process

Chapter 2 Controls And Indicators

Control Panel Keys

Function in

Menu Mode

Scrolls left through main

menus.

Decrements option values

within submenus.

Function in

Offline Mode

Sets printer to Online mode. Sets printer to Offline mode.

number of the last loaded

configuration and allows

you to load the factory and/

or pre-stored printer

configurations.

Scrolls the current menu

selection one level up.

Advances the media one

label length.

Scrolls right through main

menus.

Increments option values

Print patterns.

within submenus.

Function in

Online Mode

Sets printer to

Offline mode.

PAUSE Key

Toggles the printer

between Online and

Offline modes.

JOB SELECT Key None Displays the name and

Button Description

DECREMENT Key in

Menu mode

–

Advances the

media one label

length.

FEED Key

UP Key in Menu mode

None Scrolls through the Test

TEST PRINT Key

Pressing the ↵

(ENTER) key with a

Diagnostic Test

displayed initiates the

test. Pressing ↵ again

INCREMENT Key in

Menu mode

terminates the test.

Function in

Menu Mode

Function in

Offline Mode

Function in

Online Mode

Control Panel Keys (cont.)

Scrolls the current

menu selection one

level down.

in the printer

data buffer

when enabled.

Scrolls between main

Selects the

menu selections.

Menu mode.

menu value and

displays an asterisk

Control Panel

(*) next to the value.

None Clears all data

CANCEL Key

When the CANCEL key is

enabled, pressing it will clear all

data in the printer buffer and

prevent printing of that data.

Note: The default = Disable.

However, when the Coax/

Twinax Interface option is

installed, the default = Enable.

DOWN Key in Menu mode

Button Description

selects the Menu mode.

MENU Key Takes the printer Offline and

None None Selects the current

ENTER Key

Pressing the ↵ (ENTER) key in

Menu mode selects the



displayed option or value. An

asterisk then appears next to

the option or value indicating it

has been selected.

Note: If the ENTER key is

locked, “ENTER SWITCH

LOCKED” displays on the LCD

for one second. Press the

(DOWN) and ↵ (ENTER) keys

at the same time to unlock the

ENTER key.

Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon

Loading Media And Ribbon

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Printronix recommends using the supplied starter roll of 100 labels to set up and verify printer operation. This will avoid expending the more expensive smart labels for this task.

DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or the electronic components under the printhead assembly.

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.

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