Printronix SLT5R User Manual

User’s Manual

SL/T5R Energy Star RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

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T rademark Acknowledgements

Printronix, IGP, Auto Label Mapping, LinePrinter Plus, PGL, and PrintNet are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

SL/T5R Energy Star and Thermaline are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Code V is a trademark of QMS, Inc.

QMS is a registered trademark of Quality Micro Systems, Inc.

IBM is registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp.

Monarch is a registered trademark of Paxar Corporation.

MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Centronics is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation.

IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.

ANSI is a registered trademark of American National Standards Institute, Inc.

EIA is a registered service mark of Electronic Industries Association.

ZPL, ZPL II, and Zebra are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

TEC is a registered trademark of the Toshiba TEC Corporation.

Intermec is a registered trademark of the Intermec Technologies Corporation.

SATO is a registered trademark of SATO America, Inc.

DPL is a trademark and Datamax is a registered trademark of Datamax Technologies Corporation.

IER is a registered trademark of IER Siège

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

The SL/T5R Energy Star ™ Family of Printers.................................... 11

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

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

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

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

Dynamic Print Control ................................................................... 15

Warnings and Special Information....................................................... 15

Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 15

Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 16

Media Selection............................................................................. 16

Ribbons ......................................................................................... 17

Setting Up the Printer .......................................................................... 17

Unpacking the Printer.................................................................... 17

Installation ..................................................................................... 19

2 Operation ............................................................ 23

Controls and Indicators ........................................................................ 23

Power Switch ................................................................................ 23

Control Panel ................................................................................ 23

Powering On the Printer ................................................................ 27

Operating Modes........................................................................... 27

Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 27

Loading Media and Ribbon.................................................................. 28

Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 29

Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 36

Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 40

Using the Optional Internal Rewinder .................................................. 43

Batch Rewind Mode ...................................................................... 43

Label Peel-Off ............................................................................... 48

Removing the Paper Path ............................................................. 51

Printing Adjustments ............................................................................ 52

Printhead Pressure Adjustment..................................................... 52

Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments ......................................... 53

Positioning the Media Sensors...................................................... 54

Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 59

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Running Auto Calibrate ................................................................. 60

Running Media Profile ................................................................... 62

Running Manual Calibrate............................................................. 66

Cleaning............................................................................................... 68

Exterior Cleaning........................................................................... 68

Interior Cleaning ............................................................................ 68

Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors and

Media Damper............................................................................... 69

3 Configuring The Printer ....................................... 73

Overview.............................................................................................. 73

Setting Printer Configuration Parameters ..................................... 73

Moving within the Configuration Menu .......................................... 73

Selecting a Menu Option............................................................... 74

Changing Printer Settings ............................................................. 75

Saving a Configuration .................................................................. 76

Auto Save Configuration ............................................................... 77

Specifying a Power-Up Configuration ........................................... 78

Modifying a Saved Configuration .................................................. 79

Printing a Configuration................................................................. 81

Loading A Saved Configuration .................................................... 81

Menu Overview.................................................................................... 82

Main Menu ........................................................................................... 84

QUICK SETUP .................................................................................... 95

QUICK SETUP Submenus............................................................ 96

CONFIG. CONTROL ......................................................................... 104

CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus ................................................ 105

MEDIA CONTROL............................................................................. 107

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus .................................................... 108

CALIBRATE CTRL ............................................................................ 127

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus.................................................... 128

PRINTER CONTROL ........................................................................ 135

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus................................................ 137

EMULATIONS ................................................................................... 149

Overview ..................................................................................... 149

COAX SETUP.................................................................................... 153

TWINAX SETUP................................................................................ 156

SPC COAX SETUP ........................................................................... 158

SPC TWINAX SETUP ....................................................................... 159

IPDS SETUP ..................................................................................... 160

TN3270 SETUP ................................................................................. 164

TN5250 SETUP ................................................................................. 166

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PGL SETUP....................................................................................... 168

VGL SETUP....................................................................................... 170

P-SERIES SETUP ............................................................................. 172

P-SER XQ SETUP............................................................................. 174

SERIAL MATRIX SETUP .................................................................. 176

PROPRINTER XL SETUP................................................................. 178

EPSON FX SETUP............................................................................ 180

Emulation Submenus .................................................................. 182

DIAGNOSTICS .................................................................................. 225

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus ......................................................... 226

PARALLEL PORT.............................................................................. 229

PARALLEL PORT Submenus ..................................................... 230

SERIAL PORT ................................................................................... 233

SERIAL PORT Submenus .......................................................... 234

C/T PORT .......................................................................................... 241

C/T PORT Submenus ................................................................. 241

USB PORT ........................................................................................ 242

USB Port Submenu ..................................................................... 242

ETHERNET PORT ............................................................................ 243

ETHERNET PORT Submenu...................................................... 243

ETHERNET ADDRESS ..................................................................... 244

ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus ............................................ 245

ETHERNET PARAMS ....................................................................... 246

ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus............................................... 247

WLAN ADDRESS .............................................................................. 249

WLAN ADDRESS Submenus ..................................................... 250

WLAN PARAMS ................................................................................ 251

WLAN PARAMS Submenus........................................................ 253

KERBEROS PARAMS....................................................................... 257

KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus.............................................. 257

WLAN EAP ........................................................................................ 260

WLAN EAP Submenus ............................................................... 260

PRINTER MGMT ............................................................................... 262

PRINTER MGMT Submenus ...................................................... 262

DATE ................................................................................................. 263

Date Submenus .......................................................................... 263

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4 Downloading Software ...................................... 265

Loading Flash Memory ...................................................................... 265

Downloading Software with the Firmware Download Utility............... 266

Downloading Software through the Parallel Port ............................... 267

Downloading Software through the NIC ............................................ 269

Downloading Software through the NIC using FTP ........................... 270

Downloading Software through the USB Port.................................... 272

Downloading Software through the Printronix Windows Driver ......... 273

Downloading Software if Flash Contains Only Boot or

Corrupt Code ..................................................................................... 274

Using TrueType Fonts ....................................................................... 275

Downloading TrueType Fonts............................................................ 275

Printronix Windows Driver........................................................... 276

PGL Emulation (Online) .............................................................. 276

Download Mode .......................................................................... 277

PTX_SETUP ............................................................................... 279

Labeling Applications .................................................................. 279

Filename Extensions Not Shown in Menus ....................................... 279

Select and Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts .................................. 280

5 Interfaces .......................................................... 281

Overview............................................................................................ 281

Auto Switching ................................................................................... 281

Centronics Parallel Interface.............................................................. 282

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals .......................................... 283

IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface.............................................................. 284

Compatibility Mode...................................................................... 284

Nibble Mode ................................................................................ 284

Byte Mode ................................................................................... 284

Signals ........................................................................................ 285

RS-232 and Optional RS-422 Serial Interfaces ................................. 287

RS-232 ........................................................................................ 287

RS-422 ........................................................................................ 288

USB ................................................................................................... 289

Ethernet and Wireless ....................................................................... 289

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6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting...................... 291

Printer Tests ...................................................................................... 291

Troubleshooting Common Situations................................................. 291

Improving Processing Time......................................................... 292

Data Exchange............................................................................ 292

Controlling Print Quality............................................................... 294

Determining Printhead Wear ....................................................... 295

Replacing the Printhead .................................................................... 296

Restore the Printer to Operation........................................................ 298

Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors.......................... 299

Solving other Printer Problems.................................................... 300

Printer Alarms ............................................................................. 308

Fault Messages ........................................................................... 308

A Specifications.................................................... 333

Print Method ................................................................................ 333

Media .......................................................................................... 334

Ribbon ......................................................................................... 336

Indicators and Switches .............................................................. 336

Memory ....................................................................................... 336

Media Cutter Option .................................................................... 337

Host Interfaces ............................................................................ 338

Power .......................................................................................... 338

Environmental ............................................................................. 339

Physical ....................................................................................... 339

Acoustic Specifications ............................................................... 339

Maximum Page Length ............................................................... 340

B Printer Options .................................................. 341

Hardware Options.............................................................................. 341

Interface Options ......................................................................... 342

Supplies and Accessories.................................................................. 343

Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons............................ 344

Genuine Printronix Media............................................................ 345

Accessories ................................................................................. 347

C ASCII Control Codes......................................... 349

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D Media Cutter Installation ................................... 351

Prepare the Printer ............................................................................ 351

Installing the Cutter............................................................................ 352

Restore the Printer To Operation ................................................ 353

Removing the Media Cutter ............................................................... 353

E Media Cutter Tray Installation ........................... 355

Assembling the Media Cutter Tray .................................................... 355

Installing the Media Cutter Tray......................................................... 356

F Selecting Supported RFID Tag Types .............. 359

Read this First.................................................................................... 359

Selecting RFID Tag Types................................................................. 359

G PTX_SETUP Commands .................................. 361

Overview............................................................................................ 361

The PTX_SETUP Commands ........................................................... 361

General Commands .................................................................... 362

Thermal Commands.................................................................... 369

H Customer Support ............................................. 371

Printronix Customer Support Center.................................................. 371

Printronix Supplies Department .................................................. 371

Corporate Offices ........................................................................ 372

I Glossary ............................................................ 373

J Communication Notices and Warranties........... 379

Communication Notices..................................................................... 382

Software License Agreement............................................................. 385

Warranty Information ......................................................................... 393

Introduction

The SL/T5R Energy St ar ™ Family of Printers

NOTE: As used in this manual, the terms “T5R” and “printer” refer to all

models within the series. “SL” refers to all SmartLine RFID models.

The SL/T5R Energy Star 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 Twinax option) based compatible computer.

The T5R, Smart Ready, and SmartLine series are comprised of the products detailed in

NOTE: All 4” models are Smart Ready.

Table 1.

Table 1. The T5R, Smart Ready, and SmartLine Series

, Windows®, ASCII, or EBCDIC (with the Coax/

Version

T5204R 10 203 4.1

T5204R DT* 10 203 4.1

SL5204R 10 203 4.1

T5304R 8 300 4.1

T5304R DT* 8 300 4.1

SL5304R 8 300 4.1

T5206R 10 203 6.6

SL5206R 10 203 6.6

T5306R 8 300 6.6

SL5306R 8 300 6.6

T5208R 8 203 8.5

T5308R 6 300 8.5

Max Print

Speed ( ips)

Printing

Density (dpi)

Max Print

Width (inches)

* Direct Thermal only 4 inch models (no ribbon transfer support)

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St andard Fea tures

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64MB DRAM memory (fixed).

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16MB Flash memory (fixed).

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Auto Label Mapping®: For compatibility with programs written for Printronix line matrix printers.

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Bar Codes: Supports over 20 types of bar codes.

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

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Emulations:

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Printronix LinePrinter Plus® (LP+). Provides direct compatibility with Printronix P-Series printers, Epson FX-1050, Proprinter IIIXL, and Serial Matrix Printers.

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Printronix PGL®. Provides printer system commands for text, barcodes, graphics, lines, and boxes.

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Printronix VGL. Emulates the QMS Code V™ Version II programming language to produce on-line forms, bar codes, and alphanumeric text generation in both normal and high resolution.

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ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, MGL, and IEGL Interpreters: ZGL (Zebra®), TGL (TEC®), IGL (Intermec®), STGL (SATO®), DGL (Datamax®), MGL (Monarch®), and IEGL (IER®) interpreters are

powerful integration tools that allow the SL/T5R to function in virtually

all legacy ZPL, TEC, IPL, SATO, DPL™, MPCL II application environments without requiring modification to host data stream.

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High Resolution Printhead: For sharp graphics and text.

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Label Taken Sensor: Detects removal of labels in Tear-Off mode (and in Peel-Off mode when optional rewinder is installed).

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Resident Fonts: Letter Gothic Bold (#93779), Courier Bold (#93952), CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed (#92250), OCR-A (#90993), OCR-B (#91409), CG Triumvirate (#92244), CG Triumvirate Bold (#92248), and CG Times New Roman (#92500).

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Standard Interfaces:

•

10/100Base Ethernet

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Network Interface Port: This interface allows you to attach the printer to a LAN (Local Area Network) rather than attaching it directly to a host computer. The port is visible on the back panel. The ethernet port is a 10/100Base and supports data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps. The PrintNet Enterprise Suite (PNE) remote management software is included with the package. The option is enabled by a security key.

, and IER

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Parallel: Centronics®-compatible parallel, IEEE® 1284 compliant parallel

Optional Features

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Serial: RS-232

•

USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus

NOTE: The interface cable needed to connect the printer to the host device is

supplied by the user.

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Tear-Off Mode: Positions the label at the tear-off position and detects its removal before printing the next label.

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Tear-Off Strip Mode: Prints a specified number of labels and positions the last label at the tear-off position.

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Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Printing: On all printers (except DT models, which print only in direct thermal mode).

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Ventless System: For operation in environments with airborne particulate matter without compromising performance.

Optional Features

Ask your authorized representative about the following enhancement options:

•

Coax/Twinax Host Interface: Provides connection to a host computer system using a coaxial or twinaxial interface.

•

Fonts: A selection of purchasable fonts can be loaded from the host computer into printer memory.

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GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output): Enables a T5R printer to interface with an external device such as a label applicator system. GPIO is available as a factory option or field installable kit that also includes a mating connector for field interface, installation instructions, and operation manual.

•

Internal Label 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. In batch rewind mode, rewinds printed labels into a removable roll.

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IPDS: Available for coax/twinax, a NIC, or a combination of both. The printer may be ordered with this option installed and the required hardware to support it, or it can be field installed by an authorized service representative at a later date. The printer must have a coax/twinax interface or NIC, and 300 dpi printhead installed to support this field installed option.

NOTE: RFID is not supported in IPDS applications.

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Media Cutter: Automatically cuts printed media when the media exits the printer. Available for 4, 6, and 8 inch printers.

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Media Cutter Tray: Used with the media cutter option to catch and collect the cut media in a bin.

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NIC, Wireless: This card provides wireless 802.11b/g connectivity without expensive cabling and reconfigurations required from a wired network. PNE is standard with this option.

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Online Barcode Validator: Analyzes each bar code to ensure it meets stringent scanning standards. This inspection validates the symbology specifications of both linear and PDF417 bar code images. Bad bar code labels are cancelled and good replacement labels are printed automatically.

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RFID MP2 Encoder: The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) UHF encoder reads and writes information to smart labels (with embedded RFID tags) with a pitch typically two to six inches. These labels are used on shipping cartons and pallets.

NOTE: The RFID encoder is standard on the SL5R, and optional for the T5R.

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RS-422: Serial interface option.

•

TN5250/TN3270: Enables your printer to communicate with an IBM host through a network interface using the 5250/3270 datastream. This feature allows you to use an application generated for the coax/twinax emulation to be printed through the network interface.

NOTE: RFID is not supported by TN5250/3270 applications.

For more information about printer options, see Appendix B.

Thermal Printer T echnology

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:

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Direct Thermal

During direct thermal printing, the thermal printhead selectively heats small, rectangular thermal dots. When these contact the coated thermal

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 transfer printing, the heated thermal dots contact a

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.

NOTE: Thermal transfer is not supported on 4 inch DT model printers.

Dynamic Print Control

Dynamic print control is a unique feature of your thermal printer that provides excellent print quality by preventing unevenness of print density.

Print quality largely depends on how the thermal paper or the thermal ribbon and thermal transfer paper responds to the heat of the thermal printhead. During printing, the thermal printhead must reach a set temperature in the shortest possible time. Then it must cool down to the original temperature in the shortest possible time after printing. Thus print quality is dependent on the precise control of the energy supplied to the thermal dots.

The dynamic print control is a method for predicting the quantity of heat required to print dots based on the results of the previous printing. This prevents unevenness of print density and results in the printing of narrowladder bar codes or vertical grid lines that are straight from the microscopic viewpoint.

W arnings and Special Information

Dynamic Print Control

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

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Conditions that could harm you and damage the equipment. Achten Sie auf folgendes, um keine Personen in Gefahr zu bringen bzw.

das Gerät zu beschädigen. Condiciones que pueden causar daños a personas y equipos. Conditions à respecter pour éviter tout danger corporel et dommage

matériel. Condizioni che possono arrecare danni alle persone e alle

apparecchiature. Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment. Information vital to proper operation of the printer.

NOTE: Information and helpful tips about printer operation.

Manual Conventions

•

Operator panel keys are printed in uppercase letters. Example: Press the PAUSE key and then press ENTER.

•

Operator panel keys are often shown by their symbol or icon (located on the control panel directly below the key).

Example: Press the

•

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) messages are printed in uppercase letters inside quotation marks ( “ ” ).

↵

key for ENTER.

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Example: When “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD, you may release the

PAUSE key.

•

LCD fault messages display the specific fault in uppercase letters on the top line. A corrective action in upper and lowercase letters displays on the bottom line.

Example: PAPER OUT

•

Key combinations are indicated by the + (plus) symbol. Example: Press ↑ + ↓ means Press the Up ↑ key and the Down ↓ key at

the same time.

Thermal Consumables

Media Selection

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

Load Paper

•

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 and causes a chemical reaction.

Thermal transfer media requires ribbon. A wide range of Printronix 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 Printronix ribbons for print quality and usage. Consult your Genuine Printronix Supplies Catalog, call the Printronix Customer Support Center (see access the Printronix web page at www.printronix.com.

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

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

See “Genuine Printronix Media” on page 345 for more information.

page 371), or

Ribbons

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Tape Strips (2)

Foam Pads (2)

Media Cover

Frame

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

See “Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer Ribbons” on page 344 for more information.

Setting Up the Printer

Unpa cking t he Prin ter

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.

Ribbons

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 you may damage the printer interface connector.

1. Remove the tape strips from the media cover. Lift open the media cover.

2. Remove the tape securing the foam pad to the inside of the media cover.

3. Remove the foam pad between the front door and the frame.

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Foam Pad

Deck Lock Lever

Pivoting Deck

Platen

Printhead

Setting Up the Printer

4. Remove the foam pad between the pivoting deck and the frame.

5. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck lock lever fully clockwise.

6. Remove the foam pad from between the printhead and the platen (rubber roller).

7. Close the pivoting deck and media cover.

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.

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

Never operate the printer while it is resting on its side or upside down.

2. Check that 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. 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 prope rly 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 rear of the printer.

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

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STATUS

DEBUG

PARA

LLEL

ETHERNET

RS232

USB

Parallel Interface

Serial Interface

Debug Interface

Standard Interface Panel

USB Connection

Ethernet Port

Setting Up the Printer

5. Attach Interface:

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.

b. Serial Interface

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

“Diagnostics and

Troubleshooting” on page 291.

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

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

page 281.

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STATUS

DEBUG

PARA

LLEL

ETHERNET

RS232

USB

RS-422

Coax Connection

Coax/Twinax and RS-422 Panel

Twinax Connection

If your printer is equipped with the optional Coax/Twinax, and/or optional RS-422, the rear I/O panel will appear as illustrated below.

NOTE: Autoswitching does not support simultaneous switching between

coax and twinax interfaces. However, autoswitching supports all interfaces including coax or twinax. Auto Switching is described on page 281.

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STATUS

DEBUG

PARA

LLEL

RS232

USB

Wireless And GPIO Interface Panel

Wireless Antenna

Wireless Interface

GPIO Connection

Setting Up the Printer

If your printer is equipped with the optional Wireless and Optional GPIO it will appear as illustrated below.

c. Coax Connection

Attach a suitable coaxial cable from the computer to the coax connector located in the I/O plate in the back of the printer.

d. Twinax Connection

Attach a suitable twinax cable from the computer to the twinax connector located in the I/O plate in the back of the printer.

e. NIC Connection

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

OFFLINE

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Online Status Indicator

Job In Process Indicator

Operation

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 will appear 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. (Also refer to Chapter

3.)

Indicator Description

Function in

Online Mode

Function in

Offline Mode

Function in

Menu Mode

Online Status Indicates when the

printer is online, offline,

or when there is a fault

condition.

Stays lit when the

printer is online, ready

to print, and accept

data from the host.

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Off when the printer is

offline.

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Off.

Flashes during a fault

condition.

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

A backlighted liquid

crystal display with two

rows of 16 characters

each.

Displays “ONLINE,” the

interface type, and

emulation in use.

During a fault condition,

displays the specific

fault message and the

corrective action.

Displays “OFFLINE.”

During a fault

condition, displays the

specific fault message

and the corrective

action.

Displays main menu,

submenu, or option.

During a fault

condition, displays the

specific fault message

and the corrective

action.

Job In Process Indicates when the

printer is receiving or

processing data.

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.

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.

None

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Sta tus and Display Indicators

Button Description

Function in

Online Mode

Function in

Offline Mode

Function in

Menu Mode

PAUSE Key

Toggles the printer between

Online and Offline Modes.

Sets printer to Offline

Mode.

Sets printer to Online

Mode.

Sets printer to Offline

Mode.

JOB SELECT Key None Displays the name

and number of the last

loaded configuration

and allows you to load

the factory and/or

pre-stored printer

configurations.

Scrolls left through

main menus.

Decrements option

values within

submenus.

DECREMENT Key in

Menu Mode

FEED Key

UP Key in Menu Mode

Advances the media

one label length.

Advances the media

one label length.

Scrolls the current

menu selection one

level up.

TEST PRINT Key

Pressing the ↵ (ENTER) key

with a Diagnostic Test displayed

initiates the test. Pressing ↵

again terminates the test.

None Selects the Printer

Tests menu and

scrolls through the

Test Print patterns.

See “Printer Tests” on

page 226.

Scrolls right through

main menus.

Increments option

values within

submenus.

INCREMENT Key in

Menu Mode

Control Panel

Control Panel Keys

Button Description

Function in

Online Mode

Function in

Offline Mode

Function in

Menu Mode

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 factory default = Disable.

However, when the Coax/Twinax

Interface option is installed, the

factory default = Enable.

DOWN Key in Menu Mode

None Clears all data in the

printer data buffer

when enabled.

Scrolls the current

menu selection one

level down.

MENU Key Takes the printer

Offline and selects the

Menu Mode.

Selects the Menu

Mode.

Scrolls between main

menu selections.

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.

None None Selects the current

menu value and

displays an asterisk

(*) next to the value.

Chapter 2

Controls and Indicators

Control Panel Keys (co nt.)

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 300 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 LCD indicates the communication interface selected and the emulation selected.

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

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 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 ONLINE status indicator flashes, the alarm beeps (if configured to do so), and a descriptive fault message displays.

Before normal printing can continue, the fault must be corrected, the message cleared by pressing the PAUSE key, and the printer placed online.

Media Handling Modes

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

•

Continuous. Prints on the media and sends it out the front of the printer. When the optional internal rewinder is installed, use “Continuous” for Batch Rewind mode (see

•

Tear-Off Strip. 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.

•

Tear-Off. After each label is printed, the printer positions the label over the tear bar and waits for you to tear off the label before printing the next label (on-demand printing). A “Remove Label” message will display to remind you to remove the label before the next one can be printed.

page 43).

Chapter 2

Loading Media and Ribbon

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Peel-Off. When the optional internal rewinder is installed, the printer prints and peels die-cut labels from the liner without user assistance. The label liner is wound on the rewinder. The printer waits for you to take away the label before printing the next one (on-demand printing). A “Remove Label” message will display to remind you to remove the label before the next one can be printed. For Label Peel-off information, see page 48.

•

Cut. When the optional media cutter is installed, the printer automatically cuts media after each label is printed or can cut the media after a specified number of labels have been printed using a software cut command.

Once you have decided on the mode, configure the printer. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Loading Media and Ribbon

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

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

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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.

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

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.

Loading Roll Media

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Media Hanger

Media Hanger Guide

Media Width Guide

Deck Lock Lever

Pivoting Deck

Media Cover

Media Damper

Loading Roll Media

1. Open the media cover.

2. Slide the blue media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it up horizontally.

3. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck lock lever fully clockwise.

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

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Media Roll

Media Hanger Guide

Media Hanger

Loading Media and Ribbon

5. Slide a roll of media onto and towards the back of the media hanger. The media feeds from the top of the roll and towards the front of the printer.

6. 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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