Printronix SL5000r User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

™

SL5000r and T5000

RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

NOTICE

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 in a plastic pocket in the back cover.

Save this guide. If you move or pack the printer in the future, you will need to follow the instructions in this 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.

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.

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

Printronix SL5000

and T5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS 210.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of –18 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than –18 dBi dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

CE Notice (European Union)

Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Printronix system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Printronix system meets the following technical standards:

• EN 300 220-1 (2000), Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters; Short Range Devices;

Radio equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW.

• EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information

Technology Equipment.”

• EN 50082-1: 1992 — “Electromagnetic compatibility—Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential,

commercial, and light industry.”

• EN 60950 — “Safety of Information Technology Equipment.”

This printer is a Class B product for use in a typical Class B domestic environment.

CE Symbol

Declaration Of Conformity

Manufacturer: Printronix, Inc.

declares that the product:

Product Type: Information Technology Equipment, Printer

Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial

Model Numbers: T5204r, T5304r, SL5204r, SL5304r, 5504-R40 with optional suffixes

Configuration: serial, parallel, coax, twinax, external LAN, Ethernet, Wireless Ethernet, RFID

conforms to the following standards:

Safety: EN 60950-1: 2001, First Edition

EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1

and complies with: The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

14600 Myford Rd. Irvine, CA 92623 U.S.A.

ETSI EN 301 489-3 ETSI EN300 220 V1.3.1 Sec. 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.7, 8.9 EN 55022: 1998 +A1 Class B EN 55024: 1998

EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-5 EN 61000-4-6 EN 61000-4-8

EN 61000-4-11 EN 61000-3-2: 2000 EN 61000-3-3: 1995 +A1

Taiwan

Lithium Battery Warning

The controller board contains a lithium battery sealed inside the real-time clock chip. Do not disassemble the chip to replace the battery. Do not dispose of the chip by incineration. Failure to comply may cause the battery to explode. Contact your local waste agency for the correct disposal procedure.

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

Printronix and PGL are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

SL5000r and T5000r are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

Unpacking And Installing The Printer ................................. 11

Unpacking The Printer ................................................. 11

Removing The Internal Packing Material ..................... 12

Installation .................................................................... 13

Controls And Indicators ...................................................... 14

Power Switch ............................................................... 14

Control Panel ............................................................... 14

Loading Media And Ribbon ................................................ 18

Loading Roll Media ...................................................... 19

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

Printing Adjustments ........................................................... 27

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ................................... 27

Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments ........................ 27

Positioning The Media Sensors ................................... 28

Calibrating The Printer ........................................................ 30

Running Auto Calibrate ................................................ 30

Making A Media Profile Printout ................................... 32

Changing The Active IGP Emulation .................................. 37

Configuring The Printer....................................................... 37

QUICK SETUP Menu ......................................................... 38

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

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

Auto Save Configuration ..................................................... 50

Selecting The Power-Up Configuration .............................. 51

Loading A Saved Configuration .......................................... 51

Printing A Configuration...................................................... 52

Run A Barcode Demo Test ................................................. 53

Table of Contents

Cleaning ..............................................................................54

Exterior..........................................................................54

Interior ...........................................................................54

General Cleaning ..........................................................54

Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller,

And Media Sensors.......................................................54

Repacking The Printer .........................................................58

Contact Information .............................................................60

Printronix Customer Support Center .............................60

Printronix Supplies Department ....................................60

Corporate Offices ..........................................................61

For More Information ...........................................................61

Unpacking And Installing The Printer

CAUTION

NOTE: This

Quick Setup Guide

T5000r printers.

The SL5000r is a smart label printer: it is equipped with an RFID encoder and has the “RFID Smart” logo near the control panel.

The 4 and 6 inch T5000r printers do not come equipped with RFID encoders, but are field upgradable to SL5000r printers.

The 8 inch T5000r printer is currently not RFID compatible.

covers both the SL5000r and

Unpacking The Printer

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

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.

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.)

NOTE: Save the foam pads for repacking the printer.

Tape Strip (2)

Foam Pad

Foam Pad (2)

Foam Pad

Open

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.

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

Controls And Indicators

Control Panel Keys

Function in

Menu Mode

Function in

Offline Mode

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

Scrolls left through main

menus.

number of the last loaded

Decrements option values

within submenus.

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

(ENTER) key with a

↵ again

INCREMENT Key in

Diagnostic Test

displayed initiates the

test. Pressing

Menu mode

terminates the test.

↵

TEST PRINT Key

Pressing the

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 in

ENTER Key

Pressing the

Menu mode selects the

↵ (ENTER) keys

(DOWN) and

at the same time to unlock 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

ENTER key.

for one second. Press the ↓

Loading Media And Ribbon

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Printronix recommends using the supplied roll of 100 labels to set up and verify printer operation. If you have an SL5000r, 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.

Pivoting

Deck

Loading Roll Media

Media Hanger

Media Hanger Guide

IMPORTANT

Deck Lock Lever

If you are using direct thermal mode, clean the printhead, platen roller, and upper and lower media sensors every time you change the media. See “Cleaning” on page 54.

1. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it up into the horizontal position (as shown).

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

Loading Media And Ribbon

Media Roll

Media Hanger

Media Hanger Guide

Media Width Guide

Media Damper

3. Slide the media width guide close to the outside end of the media damper.

4. Slide the supplied media roll onto and towards the back of the media hanger.

5. Place the media hanger guide under the media hanger and against the lower part of the label core at a 45 degree angle (as shown). This position provides the required tension for a new label roll and the desired drag for a partial label roll.

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