Printronix T5000R User Manual

Online Data Validator User’s Manual

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SL5000r and T5000

RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

SL5000r and T5000 RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

Online Data Validator User’s Manual

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Communication Notices

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

Printronix SL5000

and T5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS 210. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of

–18 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than –18 dBi dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

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

CE Notice (European Union)

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

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

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

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

Technology Equipment.”

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

commercial, and light industry.”

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

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

CE Symbol

Taiwan

Lithium B att e ry Warning

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

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Trademark Acknowledgements

Printronix, LinePrinter Plus, IGP, and PGL are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc. Code V is a trademark of Quality Micro Systems, Inc. IPDS is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SL5000r and T5000r are trademarks of Printronix, Inc.

1 Installation Instructions............................11

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

Safety Notices .....................................................................14

Installation and Removal .....................................................15

Prepare The Printer.......................................................15

Install The Ferrite ..........................................................16

Install The Brackets.......................................................22

Attach The Grounding Wire And Power/Data Cable.....24

Restore The Printer To Operation .......................................25

Enable The Validator...........................................................26

Adjust The Scanning Beam .................................................27

Continuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip........... ....... .... 27

Peel-Off Media Handling Mode.....................................28

Cut Media Handling Mode.............................................29

Shifting The Scanning Beam...............................................33

Calibration ...........................................................................34

Bar Code Validation Demo Page..................................36

2 Operation ................................................ 39

Basic Validator Setup ..........................................................39

VALIDATOR Menu........................................................41

Configuring The Validator......... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ...........44

Enabling And Disabling The Validator...........................44

Validator Reporting .......................................................45

Validator Statistics.........................................................49

Defining Validator Options ............................................50

Advanced Validator Options..........................................55

General Process For Barcode Analysis........................73

Table of Contents

Operation.............................................................................74

Print Speed Limits.........................................................74

On-Demand Printing ....................................... ....... ...... .77

Bar Code Failures........... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .78

Bad Bar Code Error Detection ......................................78

Missing Bar Code Error Detection.................................78

Error Action...................................................................79

Error Messages.............................................................86

Troubleshooting...................................................................92

Maintenance........................................................................94

A Contact Information.................................95

Printronix Customer Support Center.............................95

Printronix Supplies Department ....................................96

Corporate Offices..........................................................96

1 Installation

Overview

Instructions

The online data validator (validator) is an external bar code scanning device attached above the paper exit of the printer. When activated, it scans the printed output looking for bar codes. When it finds a bar code, it determines what type of bar code it is and monitors the bar code quality as it passes through the scan area.

After the entire bar code has passed under the scanning beam, the validator grades the bar code and sends a report to the printer. How the printer responds is determined by the validator settings, explained in “Configuring The Validator” on page 44.

Operational Parameters

The design parameters of the validator are as follows:

• The validator can track the performance of up to four horizontal

bar codes at one time.

• The validator requires a minimum distance of 1/2 inch or 20

times the minimum element width (x-dimension), whichever is greater, between bar codes.

• The validator recognizes the following linear, picket fence bar

codes: Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and UPC/EAN.

Chapter 1 Overview

• The validator can also evaluate PDF 417 bar codes. For PDF

417 Limited, the validator works best with security level 5 or higher, using the current default printer settings for Defects Percentage, Percent Decode, and Decodeability. For lower security levels, lower the Defects Percentage to 5% to enable checking for bar code damage.

• Stacked, 2D, and vertical (ladder) bar codes are not supported.

• Bar codes must have a minimum x-dimension of 10 mil

(0.010 inch) to be recognized by the full width of the scanning beam. The validator can recognize bar x-dimension as narrow as 6.6 mil (0.0066 inch) for 300 dpi printers, and 10 mil (0.010 inch) for 203 dpi printers. The validator cannot recognize x-dimensions smaller than 6.6 mil (0.0066 inch) or larger than 40 mil (0.040 inch).

Refer to Table 1 for the minimum x-dimension requirements for each printer size of a 300 dpi printer.

Table 1: Minimum X-Dimension and Beam Width for

a 300 dpi Printer

Printer Size Beam Width

4 inch 4.5 inches 6.6 mil 6 inch 6.5 inches 10 mil 8 inch 8.5 inches 13 mil

X-Dimension

Minimum

Tools And Materials You W ill Need

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SL5000r/T5000r User’s Manual

• Static wrist strap*

• 2.5 mm hex key*

Parts List

• 3 mm hex key

• Validator/ Upper bracket

• Lower bracket

• Grounding wire

• Overlays

• Bar code calibration card

• Ferrite*

• Cable assembly*

• Wire saddle*

• Grommet*

* Only for a field installation

Chapter 1 Safety Notices

Safety Noti ces

The validator is a Class 2 laser product. The following notices apply at all times when the printer is powered on and the validator is active:

WARNING

Note: This is the laser exit window.

Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam.

Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Figure 1. Safety Warnings

Installa tion and Removal

This section describes how to install the validator. To remove the validator, reverse the steps of this procedure.

Prepare The Printer

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

Prepare The Printer

WARNING

Always unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet before doing any installation procedure. Failure to remove power could result in injury to you and damage the equipment. You will be instructed when to apply power.

2. Unplug the printer power cord from the printer or the AC power source.

Factory Installation

If your printer has a factory installed validator, the ferrite, cable, wire saddle, and grommet have already been installed. Go to “Install The Brackets” on page 22.

Field Installation

If you are doing a field installation, you must install the ferrite, cable, wire saddle, and grommet. Go to “Install The Ferrite” on page 16.

Chapter 1 Installation and Removal

Install The Ferrite

1. Loosen the two captive screws securing the top of the frame side cover. (Figure 2.)

2. Tilt the frame side cover back from the top and lift it until the tabs along the lower edge disengage from the slots in the printer frame.

Captive Screw (2)

Frame Side Cover

Figure 2. Removing the Frame Side Cover

Install The Ferrite

RJ-11 Connector

(to validator)

Figure 3. Wrapping the Power/Data Cable Around the Ferrite

Power/Data Cable

Second Wrap

20.0 ± 0.5 inches

Power/Data Cable

First Wrap

Ferrite

Wide P10 Connect or

(to controller board)

3. Using the RJ-11 connector end of the power/data cable, insert the cable through the ferrite. (Figure 3.)

4. Wrap the power/data cable around the ferrite twice.

5. Adjust the position of the ferrite so that the length from the ferrite to the RJ-11 connector is 20 ± 0.5 in

ches.

Chapter 1 Installation and Removal

Wire Saddle

Frame Boss

Figure 4. Inserting the Wire Saddle Into the Frame Boss

6. Insert the wire saddle into the frame boss. (Figure 4.)

Install The Ferrite

Ferrite

Wire Saddle

RJ-11 Connector

(to validator)

Frame

Opening

Figure 5. Inserting the Power/Data Cable Through the Hole in the Frame Wall

7. Raise the media cover and remove the solid grommet from the frame opening.

8. On the electronics side of the printer, push the RJ-11 connector end of the power/data cable through the frame opening. (Figure 5.)

9. Route the power/data cable through the wire saddle.

Chapter 1 Installation and Removal

Split

Grommet

RJ-11

Connector

Power/Data Cable

(approximately

17 inches exposed)

Inserted Split

Grommet

(media side)

Figure 6. Adding the Grommet to the Power/Data Cable

10. On the media side of the printer, slide the split grommet onto the power/data cable and insert it into the frame opening. (Figure 6.)

11. Inspect the power/data cable to ensure approximately 17 inches of cable is exposed from the grommet to connect it to the validator.

NOTE: You will plug the power/data cable into the validator later.

J10

Power/Data Cable

Install The Ferrite

Wire Saddle

Ferrite

Upper DC Motor

Figure 7. Position the Ferrite

12. On the electronics side of the printer, position the ferrite on top of the upper DC motor. (Figure 7.)

13. Route the power/data cable through the wire saddle as shown in Figure 7.

14. Plug the wide P10 connector end of the power/data cable into the J10 receptacle on the controller board.

Chapter 1 Installation and Removal

Install The Brackets

Lower

Bracket

M4x10mm Screw (3)

Figure 8. Installing the Lower Bracket

1. Using three of the four M4x10mm screws, install the lower bracket as shown in Figure 8.

NOTE: You will use the fourth screw later in this procedure.

Install The Brackets

4 in.

6 in. 8 in.

Printer

Validator

(Rear View)

Validator

(Front View)

Hash

Marks

Alignment

Screw

Lower

Bracket

Upper

Bracket

Inside Adjustment Screw

Outside Adjustment Screw

Figure 9. Installing the Validator/Upper Bracket Unit onto the Lower Bracket

2. Face the front of the printer while installing the validator/upper bracket unit.

3. Loosen the outside adjustment screw and remove the inside adjustment screw on the bottom of the validator.

4. Slide the validator/upper bracket unit onto the lower bracket and align the hash marks with the alignment screw accordingly.

NOTE: Refer to Figure 9, Detail A for location of the validator hash

mark for each printer model size. The printer model size is also inscribed on the lower bracket.

5. When the unit is positioned correctly, tighten the outside adjustment screw on the validator to lock the unit into place.

Chapter 1 Installation and Removal

Attach The Grounding Wire And Power/Dat a Cable

Power/Data Cable

(Long Connector)

Upper Bracket Screw (3)

Cable Channel

Bracket Tab

Validator

(Front View)

Figure 10. Attaching the Grounding Wire and Power/Data Cable

1. Attach one end of the grounding wire to the validator using the

Grounding

Wire

Bracket Moun ting Screw

Grounding Wire

Slack Inside Adjustment Screw

inside adjustment screw as shown in Figure 10.

Grommet

2. Attach the other end of the grounding wire to the lower bracket using the fourth bracket mounting screw as shown in Figure 10.

3. Push any excess grounding wire slack through the grommet.

Attach The Grounding Wire And Power/Data Cable

4. Loosen the three upper bracket screws and route the power/data cable through the cable channel in the upper bracket, as shown in Figure 10.

5. Plug the RJ-11 connector end of the power/data cable into the validator.

6. Route the power/data cable behind the bracket tab as shown in Figure 10.

NOTE: If necessary, loosen the bracket mounting screws enough

to slip the power/data cable behind the bracket tab, then retighten the bracket mounting screws.

7. Pull the cable to minimize the slack behind the lower bracket. Push any excess slack through the grommet.

8. Tighten the three upper bracket screws.

Restore The Printer To Operation

1. Lower the media cover.

2. Engage the tabs on the bottom of the frame side cover in the slots in the printer frame.

3. Rotate the cover into position.

4. Tighten the two captive screws. (Figure 2.)

5. Plug the AC power cord into the printer and the power source.

6. Set the printer power switch to | (On).

Chapter 1 Enable The Validator

Enable The V a lidator

NOTE: If you make any changes to the default configuration menu

items, you will be prompted to save the configuration. See “Auto Save Configuration” in the

Software can automatically detect an installed validator when the printer is powered up. If the printer is powered up with Power-Up Config. set to Factory, the VALIDATOR menu will be available and Validator Funct. is set to Enable in the QUICK SETUP and VALIDATOR menus.

If Power-Up Config. is not set to Factory, the VALIDATOR menu appears, but Validator Funct. is set to Disable. Enable Validator Funct. by completing the following steps. (This is a one-time setting once you save the configuration.)

1. Press to take the printer offline and place the printer in Menu mode.

Quick Setup Guide

2. If necessary, press ↓ and

↵ at the same time to unlock the

↵ key. (This key combination can be changed by the user. Use

the customer’s key combination if necessary.)

3. If necessary, press until VALIDATOR displays.

4. Press ↓ until Validator Funct. displays.

5. Press + or – until the Enable displays.

6. Press

7. Press ↓ and

8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online.

↵ to enable the validator. An asterisk (*) should appear

after Enable. Once enabled, the printer will command the validator to begin scanning and reporting errors, and the counters will be incremented.

↵ at the same time to lock the ↵ key, then press

PAUSE to take the printer offline.

Adjust The Scanning Beam

NOTE: Make sure the printer is on and the scanning beam is on. If

the beam is off, press the RESET button for less than 2 seconds to turn on the beam.

Continuous, Tear- Off, and Tear-Off Strip

When the validator is first installed, the scanning beam may need to be aligned with the two notches on the sides of the tear bar, as shown in Detail A of Figure 11. When the scanning beam is properly aligned it will line up with the two notches.

Scanning Beam

Continuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip

Notch in Tear Bar

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Figure 11. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Continuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip

Media Handling Modes Only

Chapter 1 Adjust The Scanning Beam

Peel-Off Media Handling Mode

If your printer is configured for Peel-Off Media Handling mode (use of optional internal rewinder), you may need to align the beam further behind the notches (0.20 to 0.30 inches [5.08 mm to

7.62 mm] from the front edge of the tear bar) so that the peeled

label remains on the tear bar and the trailing edge of the last bar code can still pass completely under the scanning beam. See Figure 12.

Aligning the scanning beam to any position other than the notches on the tear bar should only be done if the last printed bar code image does not clear the beam when the label is at the peel-off position after printing. In addition, the distance the beam moves back from the tear bar edge must correspond to a distance from the leading edge of the label that does not have bar code printing. For example, aligning the beam 0.20 inches from the front edge of the tear bar requires that 0.20 inches of the leading edge of the label must not have bar code images.

0.30 inches (7.62 mm)

Figure 12. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Peel-Off Media Handling Mode Only

Cut Media Handling Mode

If your printer has a cutter installed and is configured for Cut Media Handling Mode, align the beam with the notches at each side of the opening on the hinged upper lid, as shown in Detail A of Figure 13.

Scanning Beam

Notch in Tear Bar/

Figure 13. Aligning the Scanning Beam: Cutter Installed

Cutter

Chapter 1 Adjust The Scanning Beam

Top Left Screw

Bottom Right Screw

Bottom Left Screw

Figure 14. Scanning Beam Adjustment Screws

Figure 14 shows the screws used to adjust the parallelism and position of the scanning beam. The positions of the screws assume that you are in front of the validator unit and facing the printer. The following instructions and illustrations show how to adjust the validator according to how the beam appears.

1. Power the printer on and make sure the scanning beam is on. If the beam is off, press the RESET button for less than 2 seconds to turn on the scanning beam.

2. Use the Allen key provided to adjust the screws.

NOTE: You may have to loosen all three screws and allow the

rubber spacers to expand (relax) before making any adjustments.

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