Printronix SLT5R User Manual

User’s Manual

TM

SL/T5R Energy Star

RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

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Trademark 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

Table of Contents

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

1 Introduction

The SL/T5R Energy Star ™ 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®, Windows®, ASCII, or EBCDIC (with the Coax/ Twinax option) based compatible computer.

The T5R, Smart Ready, and SmartLine series are comprised of the products detailed in Table 1.

NOTE: All 4” models are Smart Ready.

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

	Version	Max Print	Printing	Max Print
		Speed (ips)	Density (dpi)	Width (inches)
	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
	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

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

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Standard Features

•64MB DRAM memory (fixed).

•16MB Flash memory (fixed).

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

•Bar Codes: Supports over 20 types of bar codes.

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

•Emulations:

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

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

•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.

•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®, and IER® application environments without requiring modification to host data stream.

•High Resolution Printhead: For sharp graphics and text.

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

•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).

•Standard Interfaces:

•10/100Base Ethernet

•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.

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

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Optional Features

•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.

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

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

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

•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.

•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.

•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.

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

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

•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.

•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.

•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 Technology

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

The Printing Process

The thermal printhead allows two modes of operation:

•Direct Thermal

During direct thermal printing, the thermal printhead selectively heats small, rectangular 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.

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Dynamic Print Control

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.

Warnings and Special Information

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

WARNING Conditions that could harm you and damage the equipment.

WARNING Achten Sie auf folgendes, um keine Personen in Gefahr zu bringen bzw. das Gerät zu beschädigen.

WARNING Condiciones que pueden causar daños a personas y equipos.

WARNING Conditions à respecter pour éviter tout danger corporel et dommage matériel.

WARNING Condizioni che possono arrecare danni alle persone e alle apparecchiature.

CAUTION Conditions that could damage the printer or related equipment.

IMPORTANT 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 key for ENTER.

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

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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 Load Paper

•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:

•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 page 371), or 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.

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Ribbons

Ribbons

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

Unpacking the Printer

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

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.

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

Frame

183380a

Tape Strips (2)

Media Cover

Foam Pads (2)

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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183381a

Foam

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

Pivoting Deck

	Platen
		183382a
	Foam Pad	Deck Lock
		Lever
		Printhead

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.

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Installation

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 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.

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

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

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

CAUTION 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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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.

Standard Interface Panel

ETHERNET

Ethernet Port

PARALLEL

Parallel Interface

Debug Interface

Serial Interface

DEBUG

RS232

USB Connection

183383a

USB	GPI0

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Installation

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.

Coax/Twinax and RS-422 Panel

ETHERNET

RS-422

PARALLEL

STATUS

DEBUG

RS232

Coax Connection
	Twinax Connection
USB	GPI0
183384a

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

Wireless And GPIO Interface Panel

Wireless

Antenna

183385a

PARALLEL

STATUS

DEBUG

Wireless

Interface

USB	GPI0

GPIO

Connection

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.

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2 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.)

Online Status

Indicator

OFFLINE

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

Job In Process

Indicator

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	Indicator	Description	Function in	Function in	Function in
			Online Mode	Offline Mode	Menu Mode
								2
	Online Status	Indicates when the	Stays lit when the	Off when the printer is	Off.
		printer is online, offline,	printer is online, ready	offline.		Status		Controls
		or when there is a fault	to print, and accept
		condition.	data from the host.
			Flashes during a fault	Flashes during a fault	Flashes during a fault	Displayand		Indicatorsand
			condition.	condition.	condition.
	Liquid Crystal	A backlighted liquid	Displays “ONLINE,” the	Displays “OFFLINE.”	Displays main menu,
	Display (LCD)	crystal display with two	interface type, and		submenu, or option.
		rows of 16 characters	emulation in use.
		each.			During a fault	Indicators
			During a fault condition,	During a fault	condition, displays the
			displays the specific	condition, displays the	specific fault message
			fault message and the	specific fault message	and the corrective
			corrective action.	and the corrective	action.
				action.
	Job In Process	Indicates when the	Flashes when receiving	Flashes when	None
		printer is receiving or	data.	receiving data.
		processing data.
			Stays lit when data has	Stays lit when data has
			been processed and is	been processed and is
			waiting to be printed.	waiting to be printed.
			Off when no data is	Off when no data is
			being received or when	being received or when
			no data remains in the	no data remains in the
			buffer.	buffer.

	Button			Description	Function in	Function in	Function in
					Online Mode	Offline Mode	Menu Mode
				PAUSE Key	Sets printer to Offline	Sets printer to Online	Sets printer to Offline
				Toggles the printer between	Mode.	Mode.	Mode.
				Online and Offline Modes.
				JOB SELECT Key	None	Displays the name	Scrolls left through
						and number of the last	main menus.
						loaded configuration	Decrements option
						and allows you to load	values within
	-			DECREMENT Key in		the factory and/or	submenus.
						pre-stored printer
				Menu Mode
						configurations.
				FEED Key	Advances the media	Advances the media	Scrolls the current
					one label length.	one label length.	menu selection one
							level up.
				UP Key in Menu Mode
				TEST PRINT Key	None	Selects the Printer	Scrolls right through
				Pressing the (ENTER) key		Tests menu and	main menus.
				with a Diagnostic Test displayed		scrolls through the	Increments option
				initiates the test. Pressing		Test Print patterns.	values within
				again terminates the test.		See “Printer Tests” on	submenus.
						page 226.

+INCREMENT Key in Menu Mode

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	Button			Description	Function in	Function in	Function in
					Online Mode	Offline Mode	Menu Mode
				CANCEL Key	None	Clears all data in the	Scrolls the current
				When the CANCEL key is enabled,		printer data buffer	menu selection one
				pressing it will clear all data in the		when enabled.	level down.
				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
				MENU Key	Takes the printer	Selects the Menu	Scrolls between main
					Offline and selects the	Mode.	menu selections.
					Menu Mode.
				ENTER Key	None	None	Selects the current
				Pressing the (ENTER) key in			menu value and
				Menu Mode selects the displayed			displays an asterisk
				option or value. An asterisk then			(*) next to the value.
				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
Keys Panel Control		Indicators and Controls
).(cont

Powering On the Printer

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 page 43).

•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.

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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.

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.

CAUTION 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.

CAUTION 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.

IMPORTANT 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.

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Loading Roll Media

Loading Roll Media

Pivoting

Deck

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Media Cover

Media Hanger

Media

Hanger

Guide

Media Width

Guide

Media Damper

Deck Lock Lever

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

Media Hanger

Guide

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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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