Zebra 102-80E-00010 User Manual

P1056468-001 Rev. A

Zebra® 105SLPlus™

User Guide

therein are owned by ZIH Corp. and Zebra’s licensors. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

, ZPL II®, and ZebraLink™ programs; Element Energy Equalizer® Circuit; E3®; and

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subsidiaries. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaini ng the equ ipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express, written permission of Zebra Technologies.

Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All

specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

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manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

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or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Part Number: P1056468-001

Declaration of Conformity

We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

105SLPlus™

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A.

Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC

For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

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Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope ration is sub ject to the followin g 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.

Note • 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 televisi on 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 receive r

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni cia n fo r help.

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Control Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Navigating in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operating Parameters on the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2 • Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Select a Location for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Select a Data Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Select a Print Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Load the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Load the Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

3 • Printer Configuration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Changing Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Remove Media or Liner from the Rewind Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Upper Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Lower Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

4 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Replacing Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Recycling Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Clean the Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Clean the Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Clean the Snap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Clean the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

5 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Printing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Calibration Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Communications Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Miscellaneous Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

PAUSE Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

FEED + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

CANCEL + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Communication Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Sensor Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

6 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 60

Optional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Print Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Media Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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This section provides you with contact information, documen t struc ture and organization, and additional reference documents.

Contents

Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who n eeds to perform routin e maintena nce, upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer.

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 13 This section provides a high-level overview of the

printer and its components.

Printer Setup and Operation on page 37

Printer Configuration and Adjustment on page 81

Routine Maintenance on page 123 This section provides routine cleaning and

Troubleshooting on page 135 This section provides information about errors that

Specifications on page 159 This section provides the features of and

Glossary on page 167 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.

This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.

maintenance procedures.

you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted diagnostic tests are included.

specifications for this printer.

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About This Document

Technical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Web Site: www.zebra.com E-mail Back Technical Library:

E-mail address: emb@zebra.com Subject line: Emaillist

Self Service Knowledge Base: www.zebra.com/knowledgebase Online Case Registration: www.zebra.com/techrequest

Contacts

Which Department

Do You Need?

Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies Corporation

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA

T: +1 847 634 6700 Toll-free +1 866 230 9494 F: +1 847 913 8766

Technical Support

For questions on the operation of Zebra equipment and software, please call your distributor. For additional assistance, contact us.

Please have your model and serial numbers available.

Repair Service Department

For back-to-base service and repair.

Technical Traini ng Department

For Zebra product training courses.

Inquiry Department

For product literature and distributor and dealer information.

Customer Service Department (US)

Internal Sales Department (UK)

For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor or contact us.

Key:

T: Telephone F: Facsimile E: E-mail

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 913 2578

Hardware: ts1@zebra.com Software: ts3@zebra.com

Kiosk printers:

T: +1 866 322 5202 E: kiosksupport@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 821 1797

E: repair@zebra.com To request a repair in the U.S.,

go to www.zebra.com/repair T: +1 847 793 6868

T: +1 847 793 6864 F: +1 847 913 2578

E: ttamerica@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) E: inquiry4@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) E: clientcare@zebra.com

The Americas

Europe, Middle East,

and Africa

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

T: +44 (0) 1628 556039 F: +44 (0) 1628 556003

E: Tseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1772 693069 F: +44 (0) 1772 693046

New requests: ukrma@zebra.com Status updates:

repairupdate@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: Eurtraining@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556037 F: +44 (0) 1628 556005

E: mseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556032 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: cseurope@zebra.com

Asia Pacific

and India

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 120 Robinson Road #06-01 Parakou Building Singapore 068913

T: + 65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

T: + 65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

E: China: GCmarketing@zebra.com

All other areas:

AP ACChannelmarketing@zebra.com

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0836

E: China: order-csr@zebra.com

All other areas:

csasiapacific@zebra.com

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Document Conventions

Table 1 shows the way that certain information is conveyed in this documen t.

Table 1 • Document Conventions

Alternate Color

If you are viewing this guide online, you can click the blue text used for cross-references or hyperlinks to jump directly to other sections in the guide or to web sites on the internet.

LCD Display Examples

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Command Line Examples, File Names, and Directories

Command line examples, file names, and directories appear in Courier New font. For example:

ZTools to get to the Post-Install scripts in the /bin directory.

Type Open the

Zebra<version number>.tar file in the /root directory.

Icons and Advisory Words

The following icons and advisory words are used to draw your attention to certain areas of text.

Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.

Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.

Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn.

Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical

harm to you.

(No icon)

Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical

harm to the hardware.

Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.

Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important

points of the main text.

Example • Provides an example, often a scenario, to better clarify a section of text.

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This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.

Contents

Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Control Panel Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Printer Components

Figure 1 shows the components inside the media compartment of your printer. Depending on

printer model and the installed options, your printer may look slightly different. Familiarize yourself with these components before continuing with the pr inter setup procedure.

Figure 1 • Printer Components

Platen roller

Control panel

Printhead assembly

Printhead-open lever

Ribbon take-up spindle

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Media supply guide

Media supply hanger

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12 13 14

All controls and indicators for the printer are located on the control panel (Figure 2).

Figure 2 • Control Panel

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POWER light On when the printer is on. PAUSE light On when the printer is paused. ERROR light Off Normal operation—no printer errors.

On A printer error exists. Check the display for more

information.

DATA light Off Normal operation. No data being received or

processed.

On The printer is processing data or is printing. No data is

being received.

Blinking The printer is receiving data from or sending status

information to the host computer.

The display shows the printer’s operating status and allows the user to navigate the menu system.

The PLUS (+) button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value, to scroll

through choices, or to change values while entering the printer password. The PREVIOUS button navigates to the previous parameter in the menus.

The MINUS (-) button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value, to scroll

through choices, or to change the cursor position while entering the printer password. The SETUP/EXIT button enters and exits configuration mode.

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The NEXT/SAVE button

• When in Setup Mode, the NEXT/SAVE button navigates to the next parameter in the menus.

• When exiting Setup Mode, the NEXT/SAVE button initiates various options. (See Exit Setup

The CALIBRATE button

• When the printer is paused and in non-continuous mode, the CALIBRATE button initiates a

• If the printer is in continuous mode or is not paused, this button has no effect.

The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation when pressed.

The FEED button forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.

The CANCEL button cancels print jobs when the printer is paused.

Mode on page 19.)

SHORT CAL cal ibration, which sets th e media and web thresholds wi thout adjustin g sensor gain, determines the label length, and feed s the media to the next web.

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The control panel includes a display, where you can view the printer’s status or change its operating parameters. In this section, you will l earn ho w to na vi gat e t hrou gh th e me nu syst em and change values for menu items.

After the printer completes the power-up sequence, it moves to the Idle Display (Figure 3).

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Figure 3 • Idle Display

The printer’s current status Information that you set through Idle Display on page 95

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Navigating in the Display

Table 2 shows the options available for navigating through the parameters in the display.

Enter Setup Mode

Scroll through the Parameters

Table 2 • Navigation

At the Idle Display (Figure 3), press SETUP to enter Setup Mode. The printer displays the first parameter.

To scroll through the parameters, press PREVIOUS or NEXT/SAVE.

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Perform an action

Table 2 • Navigation (Continued)

+ indicates that an action can be performed.

Press PLUS (+) to perform the specified action.

Change Parameter Values

- and + indicate that a value can be changed.

Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the accepted values.

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Exit Setup Mode

Table 2 • Navigation (Continued)

1. At the Idle Display (Figure 3), press SETUP to

enter Setup Mode. The printer displays the first parameter.

2. While in Setup Mode, press SETUP/EXIT to exit

the operating parameters. The LCD displays

3. To return to the parameters, plus PREVIOUS.

OR Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the exit options:

• PERMANENT—Stores values in the printer

even when power is turned off.

• TEMPORARY—Saves the changes until

power is turned off.

• CANCEL—This option cancels all changes

made since you entered Setup mode, except for changes made to DARKNESS, TEAR OFF , COMMUNICATION, and LANGUAGE settings, which go into effect as soon as they are made.

• LOAD DEFAULTS—Use this option to restore

all settings other than the network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

• LOAD LAST SAVE—Loads the values from

the last permanent save.

• DEFAULT NET—Use this option to restore all

print server and network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

4. Press NEXT/SAVE to select the displ ayed choice

and exit Setup Mode.

When the configuration and calibration sequence finishes, the printer returns to the Idle Display.

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SAVE CHANGES.

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Changing Password-Protected Parameters

Certain parameters, including the communication parameters, are password-protected by factory default.

Caution • Do not change password-protected parameters unless you have a complete

understanding of the parameters’ functions. If the parameters are set incorrectly, the printer may function unpredictably.

The first time that you attempt to change a password-protected parameter, the printer displays

ENTER PASSWORD. Before you can change the parameter, you must enter the four-digit

numeric password. After you have entered the password correctly, you do not have to enter it again unless you leave Setup mode by pressing SETUP/EXIT or by turning off ( printer.

O) the

To enter a password for a password-protected parameter, complete these steps:

1. At the password prompt, use MINUS (-) to change the selected digit position.

2. When you have selected the digit that you wish to change, use PLUS (+) to increase the

selected digit value. Repeat these two steps for each digit of the password.

3. After entering the password, press SELECT.

The parameter you selected to change is displayed. If the password was entered correctly, you can change the value.

Default Password Value

The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the Zebra Programming Language (ZPL) command pages (ZebraNet wired or wireless print server required).

^KP (Define Password) or using the printer’s web

Disable the Password Protection Feature

You can disable the password protection feature so that it no longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to 0000 via the password-protection feature, send the ZPL comma nd 1 to 9999.

^KP ZPL command. To re-enable the

^KPx, where x can be any number from

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Operating Parameters on the Control Panel

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Print Settings on page 83.

Adjust the Print Darkness

Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

See Print Darkness on page 83 for more information.

Select the Print Speed

Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality.

See Print Speed on page 83 for more information.

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Adjust the Tear-Off Position

If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.

See Tear-Off Position on page 84 for more information.

Select the Print Mode

Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options. See Print Mode on page 84 for more information.

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Set the Media Type

Select the type of media that you are using. See Media Type on page 85 for more information.

Select the Media Sensor

Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media t hat you are using.

See Sensor Type on page 102 for more information.

Select the Print Method

Specify if ribbon is being used. Thermal Transfer media requires ribbon for printing while Direct Thermal media does not.

To determine if you need to use ribbon, see When to Use Ribbon

on page 49.

See Print Method on page 85 for more information.

Adjust the Print Width

Specify the width of the labels being used. See Print Width on page 85 for more information.

Set the Maximum Label Length

Set the maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length plus the interlabel gap. If you set the value to one that is smaller than the la bel length , the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate.

See Maximum Label Length on page 86 for more information.

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Set Supplies Low Warning

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides warnings when the media or ribbon is reaching near the end of the roll.

See Supplies Low Warning on page 89 for more information.

Set Early Warning for Maintenance

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides warnings when the printhead needs to be cleaned.

See Early Warning for Maintenance on page 89 for more information.

Set Printhead Cleaning Interval*

When Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled, set this value to the length of the media or ribbon roll that you are using.

See Printhead Cleaning Interval on page 89 for more information.

* This parameter appears only if Early Warning for Maintenance

is enabled.

Reset Printhead Cleaning Counter for Early Warning*

• If you received the message WARNING CLEAN PRINTHEAD,

clean the printhead, and then press PLUS to select

YES to reset

the Early Warning for Maintenance printhead cleaning counter.

• If you have not cleaned the printhead, press MINUS to select

NO.

* This parameter appears only if Early Warning for Maintenance

is enabled.

Set Printhead Life Expectancy*

When Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled, set this value to the number of inches of media that the printhead is expected to print.

See Printhead Life Expectancy on page 89 for more information.

* This parameter appears only if Early Warning for Maintenance

is enabled.

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Reset New Printhead Counter for Early Warning*

• If you received the message WARNING REPLACE HEAD,

replace the printhead, and then press PLUS (+) to select

YES to

reset the Early Warning for Maintenance printhead replacement counter.

• If you have not replaced the printhead, press MINUS (-) to

NO.

select

* This parameter appears only if Early Warning for Maintenance

is enabled.

View the Non-Resettable Counter

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed.

See Non-Resettable Counter on page 90 for more information.

View User-Controlled Counter 1

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed since this counter was la st reset.

See User-Controlled Counters on page 90 for more information.

View User-Controlled Counter 2

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed since this counter was la st reset.

See User-Controlled Counters on page 90 for more information.

Print Counter Readings

Prints a label that lists the odometer readings for the following:

• the non-resettable counter

• the two user-controlled counters

• the Early Warning for Maintenance counters, which indicate

when the printhead was last cleaned and the printhead life (If the Early Warning for Maintenance feature is disabled, the counters related to it do not print.)

See Print Counter Readings on page 90 for more information.

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Print Font List

This option prints a label that lists the available fonts in the prin ter , including standard printer fonts plus any op tional fo nts. Fon ts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Print Bar Code List

This option prints a label that lists the available bar codes in the printer. Bar codes may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Print Image List

This option prints a label that lists the available images stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Print Format List

This option prints a label that lists the available formats stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Print Configuration Label

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 13

on page 149), which lists the current printer configuration.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

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Print Network Configuration Label

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 14

on page 149), which lists the settings for any print server that is

installed. See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Print All Labels

This option prints labels that list the available fonts, bar codes, images, formats, and the current printer and network configurations.

See Print Information on page 91 for more information.

Initialize Flash Memory

This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory.

1. If prompted for a password, enter the printer password. For

instructions, see Changing Password-Protected Parameters

on page 20.

The display shows

2. Press PLUS (+) to select YES.

INITIALIZE FLASH?

The display shows ARE YOU SURE?.

3. Do you want to continue?

• Press MINUS (-) to select NO to cancel the request and return

INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.

to the

• Press PLUS (+) to select YES and begin initialization.

When initialization is complete, the control panel displays

INITIALIZING COMPLETED.

Note • Initializing memory can take several minutes.

See Initialize Flash Memory on page 91 for more information.

Print a Sensor Profile

Use this menu item to print a sensor profile. See Print a Sensor Profile on page 91 for more information.

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Calibrate the Media and Ribbon Sensors

Use this menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

See Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration on page 94 for more information. For instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors Manually

on page 106.

Set Parallel Communications

Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Parallel Communications on page 103 for more information.

Set Serial Communications

Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Parallel Communications on page 103 for more information.

Set the Baud Rate

Select the baud value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Baud Rate on page 104 for more information.

Set the Data Bits Value

Select the data bits value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Data Bits on page 104 for more information.

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Set the Parity Value

Select the parity value that matches the on e be ing used by the host computer.

See Parity on page 104 for more information.

Set the Host Handshake Protocol Value

Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Host Handshake on page 105 for more information.

Set the Zebra Protocol Value

Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an indicator may be sent from the printer to the host computer signifying that data has been received. Select the protocol that is requested by the host computer.

See Protocol on page 105 for more information.

Set the Network ID

This parameter assigns a unique number to the printer when the printer is operating in an RS422/485 multi-drop network environment (an external RS422/485 adapter is required). This gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. This does not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks. Set a unique network ID number for this printer.

See Network ID on page 105 for more information.

Enable Communication Diagnostics Mode

Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.

See Communication Diagnostics Mode on page 94 for more information.

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Set the Control Character Value

Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Control Character on page 100 for more information.

Set the Format Command Prefix Value

Set the format command prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Command Character on page 101 for more information.

Set the Delimiter Character Value

Set the delimiter character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Delimiter Character on page 101 for more information.

Set the ZPL Mode

Select the ZPL mode that matches what is used in your label formats.

See ZPL Mode on page 101 for more information.

Set the Power-Up Action

Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence. See Power-Up Action on page 92 for more information.

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Set the Head-Close Action

Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead. See Head-Close Action on page 92 for more information.

Set the Backfeed Sequence

This parameter sets when label backfeed occurs after a label is removed in some print modes. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This setting is superseded by ~JS when received as part of a label format.

See Backfeed Sequence on page 87 for more information.

Adjust the Label Top Position

This parameter adjusts the print position vertically on the label. Positive numbers adjust the label top position farther down the label (away from the printhead) by the specified number of dots. Negative numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the printhead).

See Label Top Position on page 87 for more information.

Adjust the Label Left Position

If necessary, shift the print position horizontally on the label. Positive numbers move the left edge of the image toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected, while negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the label.

See Label Left Position on page 87 for more information.

Set the Head Test Cou nt*

The printer periodically performs a test of the printhead functionality. This parameter establishes how many labels are printed between these internal tests.

See Head Test Count on page 87 for more information.

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Set the Reprint Mode

When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed either by issuing certain commands or by pressing the LEFT ARROW on the control panel.

See Reprint Mode on page 88 for more information.

View Sensor Settings

The following parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure and should be changed only by a qualified service technician.

Select Format Conversion Scaling Factor

Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original dots per inch (dpi) value; the second, the dpi to which you would like to scale.

See Format Conversion on page 94 for more information.

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Select the Idle Display

Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.

See Idle Display on page 95 for more information.

Set the Real-Time Clock (RTC) Date

This parameter allows you to set the date to display in the Idle Display.

See RTC Date on page 95 for more information.

Set the Real-Time Clock (RTC) Time

This parameter allows you to set the date to display in the Idle Display.

See RTC Time on page 95 for more information.

Run the Specified ZBI Program*

• To run the ZBI program selected by the previous menu item,

press PLUS (+).

• If you did not replace the ribbon, press MINUS (-) to select

CANCEL, or press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW to move to another parameter.

See Run a ZBI Program on page 95 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer

and no ZBI program is running.

Select the Primary Network Device

This parameter determines which device should be considered primary in the active device selection.

See Primary Network on page 96 for more information.

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View if IP Settings Are Loaded from the Printer or Print Server

This parameter tells whether to use the printer’s or the print server’s LAN/WLAN settings at power-up. The default is to use the printer’s settings.

See Load from External Device on page 96 for more information.

View the Active Print Server*

This menu item displays which print server is being used. Thi s tells which device’s settings such as IP protocol and IP address are being displayed under those menu items.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed in your printer.

Set the IP Resolution Method*

This parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the IP address. If a dynamic option is chosen, this parameter tells the method(s) by which the wired or wireless print server receives the IP address from the server .

See IP Protocol on page 97 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Set the Printer’s IP Address*

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address. Changes are saved only if IP PROT OC OL is set to

PERMANENT.

To allow any saved changes to take effect, use RESET NETWOR K

on page 35 to reset the print server.

See IP Address on page 97 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

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Set the Subnet Mask*

View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask. Changes are saved only if IP PROT OC OL is set to

PERMANENT.

To allow any saved changes to take effect, use RESET NETWOR K

on page 35 to reset the print server.

See Subnet Mask on page 98 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Set the Default Gateway*

View and, if necessary, change the default gateway. Changes are saved only if IP PROT OC OL is set to

PERMANENT.

To allow any saved changes to take effect, use RESET NETWOR K

on page 35 to reset the print server.

See Default Gateway on page 98 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

View the MAC Address*

View the Media Acc ess Control (MAC) address of the print server that is installed in the printer (wired or wireless).

See MAC Address on page 98 for more information.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed in your printer.

View the ESSID Value*

The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier for your wireless network. This setting, which cannot be modified from the control panel, gives the ESSID for the current wireless configuration.

See ESSID on page 99 for more information.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wir eless print server is instal led in your printer.

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Reset the Network Settings*

This option resets the wired or wireless print server. Y ou must reset the print server to allow any changes to the network se ttings to take effect.

See Reset Network on page 99 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Specify the Password Level

This parameter allows you to select whether certain factoryselected menu items or all menu items are password protected.

See Password Level on page 95 for more information.

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Select the Display Language

If necessary, change the language that the printer displays. See Language on page 100 for more information.

Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in

the actual languages to make it easier for you to find one that you are able to read.

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Operation

This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.

Contents

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

To Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Select a Location for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Select a Data Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Load the Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Handling the Printer

This section describes how to handle your printer.

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Important • Zebra Technologies is not responsible for any damage incurred during the

shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty.

When you receive the printer, do the following:

1. Immediately unpack the printer.

2. Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

3. Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components.

4. If you discover shipping damage during inspection, do the following:

• Immediately notify the shipping company, and file a damage report.

• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller.

To Store the Printer

If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing materials. You may store the printer under the following conditions:

• Temperature: –40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

To Ship the Printer

Save all packing materials in case you need to ship the printer in the future.

To ship the printer, do the following:

1. Turn off (O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.

2. Remove any media, ribbon, or loose objects from the printer interior.

3. Close the printhead.

4. Carefully pack the printer into the original container or a suitable alternate container to

avoid damage during transit. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra if the original packaging has been lost or destroyed.

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Select a Location for the Printer

Select a location for the printer that meets these conditions:

• Surface: The surface where the printer will be located must be solid, level, and of

sufficient size and strength to hold the printer.

• Space: The area where the printer will be located must include enough space for

ventilation and for accessing the printer components and connectors. To allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.

Caution • Do not place any padding or cushioning material behind or under the printer

because this restricts air flow and could cause the printer to overheat.

• Power: The printer should be within a short distance of an appropriate power outlet that is

easily accessible.

• Data communication interfaces: The printer must be within range of your WLAN radio

(if applicable) or within an acceptable range fo r other connectors to reach your data source (usually a computer). For more information on maximum cable lengths and configuration, see Table 4 on page 41.

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Select a Location for the Printer

• Operating conditions: Your printer is designed to function in a wide range of

environmental and electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. Table 3 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is operating.

Table 3 • Operating Temperature and Humidity

Mode Temperature Relative Humidity

Thermal Transfer 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

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Select a Data Communication Interface

You may connect your printer to a computer using one or more of the available connections. The standard connections are shown in Figure 4. A ZebraNet wired or wireless print server option or a parallel port may also be present on your printer.

Figure 4 • Communication Interfaces

Serial port Internal wired Ethernet print server

USB port Parallel port

Table 4 on page 41 provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you

can use to connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through any data communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (L AN ).

Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications

cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on ( printer.

I) may damage the

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Table 4 • Data Communication Interfaces

Printer Setup and Operation

Interface

Standard or Option

Description

RS-232 Serial Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).

• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host

computer.

• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer

if using a standard modem cable.

Connections and Configuration The baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control must match those of the host computer.

USB Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host

computer.

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary.

8-bit Parallel data interface

Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).

• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host

computer.

• A wired or wireless print server (if installed) takes up this port

on the printer.

Wired Ethernet print server

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary.

Option Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.

• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web

pages.

• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.

• A parallel connection or a wireless print server (if installed)

takes up this port on the printer.

Caution • Be careful not to plug a USB cable into a wired

Ethernet print server connector on the printer because doing so will damage the Ethernet connector.

Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for configuration

instructions. A copy of this manual is ava ilable at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with

your printer.

Note • To use this connection, you may need to remove a

factory-installed plug that is designed to keep someone from accidentally plugging a USB connector into this port.

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Table 4 • Data Communication Interfaces (Continued)

Interface

Standard or Option

Description

Wireless print server Option Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the printer from any computer on your Wireless

Local Area Network (WLAN).

• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web

pages.

• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN.

• A parallel connection or a wired print server (if install ed) takes

up this port on the printer.

Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wired and Wirel ess Print Servers User Guide for configuration instructions. A copy of this

manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Data Cables

You must supply all data cables for your application. Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data cables must be fully shielded and

fitted with metal or metallized connector shel ls. Unshie lde d data cables may increase ra dia ted emissions above the regulated limits.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

• Keep data cables as short as possible.

• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.

• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

115 V AC

230 V AC

The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 44.

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps:

1. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of

the printer.

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2. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.

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3. Turn on (I) the printer.

The printer boots up and performs a self-test.

Power Cord Specifications

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific, three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, see Figure 5 and refer to the following guidelines:

• The overall cord length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3 m).

• The cord must be rated for a minimum of 10 A, 250 V.

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagne tic

interference.

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Figure 5 • Power Cord Specifications

AC power plug for your country—This should bear the certification

mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 6). 3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for your country.

IEC 320 connector—This should bear the certification mark of at

least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 6). Length ≤ 9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp minimum, 250 VAC.

Figure 6 • International Safety Organization Certification Symbols

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Printer Setup

Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover

A protective cover for the control panel keypad is provided with your printer (Figure 7). Install this optional cover if your printer will operate in a moist or dirty environment. This will help to protect the keypad from damage.

Figure 7 • Control Panel Keypad Cover

To install the control panel keypad cover, complete these steps:

1. Remove the paper backing from the control panel keypad cover to expose the adhesive.

2. Carefully align the cover over the keypad. Press to make the cover adhere to the printer.

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Types of Media

Important • Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous

high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance t he p rint ing c apabi lities of the pri nter an d to pre vent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.

Your printer can use various types of media:

• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner. Standard media can come on rolls or in a fanfold stack (Table 5).

• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from a heavy paper. Tag stock does not have adhesive or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags. Tag stock can come on rolls or in a fanfold stack (Table 5).

Table 5 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Printer Setup and Operation

Types of Media

Non-Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core. Individual labels or tags are separated by one or more of the following methods:

• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notc hes.

• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the

back side of the media to indicate label separations.

• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or

tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may also have black marks or other separations between labels or tags.

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Table 5 • Roll and Fanfold Media (Continued)

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Fanfold Media

Continuous Roll Media

Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label separations as non-continuous roll media. The separations would fall on or near the folds.

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core. Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches , o r

black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Sometimes a cutter is used to cut apart individual labels.

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Ribbon Overview

Outside Inside

Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and how wide the ribbon must be.

When ribbon is used, it must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.

When to Use Ribbon

Thermal Transfer media requires ribbon for printing while Direct Thermal media does not. To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, perform a media scratch test.

To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:

1. Scratch the print surface of the media rapidly with your fingernail.

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

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Ribbon Overview

If a black mark... Then the media is...

Does not appear on the media Thermal tr ansfer. A ribbon is required. Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the co ated si de on the i nside or outsi de ( Figure 8). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on t he outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon scratch t est to determine which side is coated.

Figure 8 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

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Ribbon Overview

Adhesive Test

To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:

If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already installed.

1. Peel a label from its liner.

2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.

3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.

4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?

If ink from the ribbon... Then...

Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be

used in this printer.

Did not adhere to the label The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot

be used in this printer. To verify this, repeat the test on the other

surface of the roll of ribbon.

Ribbon Scratch Test

Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.

To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:

1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.

2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the

ribbon in contact with the paper.

3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.

4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.

5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?

If the ribbon... Then...

Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be

used in this printer.

Did not leave a mark on the paper

The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in this printer.

To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

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Select a Print Mode

fanfold media in Tear-Off mode (bottom feed)

fanfold media in Tear-Off mode (rear feed)

roll media in Tear-Off mode

Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available (Table 6).

Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Print Mode

Tear-Off (default setting)

Use for most applications. This mode can be used with any printer options and most media types.

The printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels any time after they print.

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Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Peel-Off Use when the printer has the Rewind option

if you want to remove the labels from the liner one label at a time.

Red solid lines = media, Blue dotted lines = backing only

Rewind Use when the p rinter has the Rewi nd option

if you want to save the labels without separating them or removing them from their backing.

The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then pauses until the label is removed. The liner winds onto the rewind spindle.

The printer prints without pausing between labels. The media is wound onto the rewind spindle after printing.

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Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Print Mode

Cutter Use when the printer has a cutter option if

you want the labels to be cut apart.

The printer prints a label and then cuts it free.

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Load the Ribbon

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

Use the instructions in this section to lo ad ri bbon (if u sed) i n your printer. Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon in the printer. To determine if ribbon must be used with a particul ar media, see When to Use Ribbon

on page 49.

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,

hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume printing.

Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.

Ribbon must be coated on the outside. See Coated Side of Ribbon on page 49 for more information.

1. Raise the media door.

2. Align the arrow (1) on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch (2) in the ribbon

take-up spindle.

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4. Position the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

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5. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. Push the roll back as far as it will go.

6. A ribbon leader makes ribbon loa ding an d unloa ding ea sier. Does your roll of ribbon have

paper or something else attached to the end to serve as a ribbon leader?

If… Then…

Yes Continue with the next step. No

a. Tear off a strip of media (labels and liner) about 6–12 in. (150–305 mm)

long from the roll.

b. Peel a label from the media strip. c. Use this label (1) to attach the end of the ribbon (2) to the media strip (3).

The media strip acts as a leader.

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Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) to the open posi tio n.

Thread the ribbon over the media dancer assembly (1) and under the ribbon guide roller

2).

(

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9. Push the ribbon leader forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), over the

snap plate (2), and then over the platen roller (3).

10. Bring the ribbon leader over the upper ribbon roller (1) and then toward the ribbon take-up

spindle (

11. Wind the ribbon leader and attached ribbon counterclockwise around the ribbon take-up

spindle.

2).

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12. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the ribbon and remove any

slack.

13. Is media already loaded?

If… Then…

No a. Continue with Load the Media on page 59. Yes

a. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open

2) until it locks into place.

lever (

b. Close the media door.

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Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever (1).

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Loosen the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is located on the bo ttom of the

outer media guide (

1).

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3. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out.

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4. Insert media into the printer. Follow the instructions for roll or fanfold media, as

appropriate.

Roll Media

a. Remove and discard any tags or labels that are

dirty or that are held by adhesives or tape.

Fanfold Media

a. Thread the fanfold media through the bottom

or rear slot.

Bottom Feed

b. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it

goes.

Rear Feed

b. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it

goes.

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Roll Media (Continued)

c. Place the roll of media on the media supply

hanger. Push the roll back as far as it will go.

d. Slide in the media supply guide until it

touches the edge of the roll.

Fanfold Media (Continued)

c. Drape the media over the media supply

hanger.

d. Slide in the media supply guide until it

touches the edge of the media.

5. Thread the media under the media dancer assembly roller (1), the media guide roller (2),

and then the upper media sensor (

Important • Make sure that you thread the media under these components. If you thread

3).

the media over them, the media obstructs the ribbon sensor and causes a false

RIBBON OUT error.

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6. Push the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the

snap plate (

2), and then over the platen roller (3).

7. In which print mode will your printer be operating? (For more information on print

modes, see Select a Print Mode on page 51.)

If using… Then…

Tear-Off mode Continue with Final Steps for

Tear-Off Mode on page 65.

Peel-Off mode Continue with Final Steps for Peel-

Off Mode on page 67.

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If using… Then…

Rewind mode Continue with Final Steps for

Rewind Mode on page 72.

Cutter mode Continue with Final Steps fo r Cutter

Mode on page 77.

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Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode 7.

8. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

9. Tighten the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is located on the bottom of the

outer media guide (

1).

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10. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotat e the printhead-open lev er (2) until it

locks into place.

11. Close the media door.

12. Set the printer to Tear-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 84).

13. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 149 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

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Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode 7.

8. Remove the rewind plate (if installed ) from the front of the printer. Store it on the two

mounting screws on the inside of the printer base.

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9. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media out of the printer. Remove and discard

the labels from this exposed media.

10. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.

11. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide

plate.

Note • A core is not required.

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12. Wind the media liner counterclockwise around the rewind spindle.

a. Reinstall the hook. Insert the short end of the hook into the hole in the center of the

adjusting nut (

2).

plate (

1). Insert the long end of the hook into the small hole on the guide

b. Rotate the spind le co un tercl ock wise several turns to wind the media liner over the

hook and remove any slack.

13. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

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14. Tighten the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is located on the bottom of the

outer media guide (

15. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotat e the printhead-open lev er (2) until it

1).

locks into place.

The backing winds on the rewind spindle or core.

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16. Close the media door.

17. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 84).

18. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 149 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

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Load the Media

Final Steps for Rewind Mode 7.

8. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location inside the printer.

9. Position the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down.

Upper slot

Lower slot

Rewind plate

Lip

Adjustable hook plate

10. Insert the hook plate lip 1/2 in. (13 mm) into the lower slot in the side plate.

11. Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the matching upper slot in the side plate.

12. Slide in the rewind plate until it stops against the printer’s main frame.

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13. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media out of the printer. Remove and discard

the labels from this exposed media.

14. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.

15. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide

plate.

Note • A core is not required.

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16. Wind the media liner counterclockwise around the rewind spindle.

a. Reinstall the hook. Insert the short end of the hook into the hole in the center of the

adjusting nut (

2).

plate (

1). Insert the long end of the hook into the small hole on the guide

b. Rotate the spind le co un tercl ock wise several turns to wind the media liner over the

hook and remove any slack.

17. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

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18. Tighten the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is located on the bottom of the

outer media guide (

19. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotat e the printhead-open lev er (2) until it

1).

locks into place.

The media winds on the rewind spindle or core.

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20. Close the media door.

21. Set the printer to Rewind mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 84).

22. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 149 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

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Final Steps for Cutter Mode 7.

Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

Thread the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the snap plate (

2), and through the cutter assembly (3).

Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

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10. Tighten the thumb screw (not visible from this angle) that is located on the bottom of the

outer media guide (

11. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the prin thead-open lever (2) unt il it

1).

locks into place.

The media winds on the rewind spindle or core.

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12. Close the media door.

13. Set the printer to Cutter mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 84).

14. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 149 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Load the Media

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Printer Configuration

and Adjustment

This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.

Contents

Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Language Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Remove Media or Liner from the Rewind Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Upper Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Lower Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Printhead Pressure Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Changing Printer Settings

This section presents the printe r settings that you can change and identifies the tools for changing them. These tools include the following:

• ZPL and Set/Get/Do (SGD) commands (See the Zebra information.)

• T he printer’s control panel display (See Control Panel Display on page 17 for more information.)

• T he printer’s web pages when the printer has an active wired or wireless print server connection (See the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for more information.)

Copies of the referenced manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

This section contains the following subsections:

• Print Settings on page 83

• Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools on page 89

Programming Guide for more

• Network Settings on page 96

• Language Settings on page 100

• Port Settings on page 103

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Print Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Print Darkness

Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provid es good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

If desired, use the FEED Self Test on page 151 to determine the best darkness setting.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

0.0 – 30.0

^MD, ~SD print.tone

Control panel menu item: DARKNESS on page 21

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Darkness

Print Speed Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speed s

typically yield better print quality.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

• 203 dpi: 2–12 ips

• 300 dpi: 2–9 ips

^PR media.speed

Control panel menu item: PRINT SPEED on page 21

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Print Speed

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Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 000

Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Tear-Off Position

If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.

• Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of

the next label).

• Lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label

just printed).

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

–120 to 120 ~TA

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: TEAR OFF on page 21

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Tear Off

Print Mode Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options.

Accepted values:

• TEAR OFF—The printer prints label formats as it

receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels any time after they print.

• PEEL—The printer peels the label from the liner

during printing and then pauses until the label is removed. The liner winds onto the rewind spindle.

• REWIND—The printer prints without pausing

between labels. The media is wound onto the rewind spindle after printing.

• CUTTER—The printer prints a label and then cuts it

free.

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item: PRINT MODE on page 21

Printer web page:

^MM media.printmode

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Print Mode

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Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.

• If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format (^LL

if you are using ZPL).

• If you select NON-CONTINUOUS for various non-continuous media, the printer feeds

media to calculate the label length.

See Types of Media on page 47 for more information.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

• CONTINUOUS

• NON-CONTINUOUS

^MN none

Control panel menu item: MEDIA TYPE on page 22

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Media Type

Print Method Specify if ribbon is being used. Thermal Transfer media requires ribbon for printing while

Direct Thermal media does not. To determine if you need to use ribbon, see When to Use Ribbon on page 49.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

• THERMAL TRANS

• DIRECT THERMAL

^MT none

Control panel menu item: PRINT METHOD on page 22

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Print Method

Print Width Specify the width of the labels being used.

Note • Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of a label format not being

printed on the media. Setting the width too wide waste s formatti ng memory and can cause the printer to print off of the label and onto the platen roller. This setting can affect the horizontal position of the label format if the image was inverted using the ^POI ZPL II command.

Accepted values:

minimum: 2 dots maximum:

• 203 dpi: 832 dots

• 300 dpi: 1248 dots

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

^PW none

Control panel menu item: PRINT WIDTH on page 22

Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Print Width

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set the maximum label length to approximately this value

Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Maximum Label Length

Set the maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length plus the inte rl ab el gap . If you set the value to one that is smaller t ha n the label length, the printer assumes tha t continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate.

For example, if the label length is 6.0 inches (152 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for at least 7.0 inches (178 mm).

Related ZPL command(s): ^ML

Control panel menu item:

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Accepted values:

SGD command used:

Printer web page:

0 to the maximum label length supported by the printer

none

MAXIMUM LENGTH on page 22

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Maximum Length

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Changing Printer Settings

Backfeed Sequence

Label Top Position

This parameter sets when label backfeed occurs after a label is removed in some print modes. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This setting is superseded by

~JS when received

as part of a label format.

Accepted values:

• AFTER (backfeed occurs immediately after the last

label is completed)

• OFF (no backfeed)

• BEFORE (backfeed occurs before the forward motion

of the first label)

• DEFAULT

Related ZPL command(s): ~JS

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: BACKFEED on page 30

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced Setup >

Backfeed

This parameter adjusts the print positio n vertically on the label. Positive n umb ers ad ju st the label top position farther down the lab el (a way from t he prin th ead ) by t he spec ified n umber of dots. Negative numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the printhead).

Accepted values:

–120 to 120

Related ZPL command(s): ^LT

Label Left Position

Head Test Count

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: LABEL TOP on page 30

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Label Top

If necessary , shift the print position horizontally on t he label. Positive numbe rs move the left edge of the image toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected, while negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the label.

Accepted values:

–9999 to 9999

Related ZPL command(s): ^LS

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: LEFT POSITION on page 30

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced Setup >

Left Position

The printer periodically performs a test of the printhead functionality. This parameter establishes how many labels are printed between these internal tests.

Accepted values:

0000 (disables the test) to 9999

Related ZPL command(s): ^JT

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: HEAD TEST COUNT on page 30

Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced Setup >

Head Test Count

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Reprint Mode

When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed by pressin g and holdin g PAUSE + CANCEL on the printer’s control panel.

Accepted values:

• ON

• OFF

Related ZPL command(s): ^JZ

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: REPRINT MODE on page 31

Printer web page: N/A

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Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Supplies Low Warning

Early Warning for Maintenance

Printhead Cleaning Interval

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides warnings when the media or ribbon is reaching near the end of the roll.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

MEDIA DISABLED, MEDIA ENABLED ^JH none

Control panel menu item: SUPPLIES WARNING on page 23

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Early Warning (Media)

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides wa rnings when the p rinthead nee ds to be cleaned.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

MAINT. OFF, MAINT. ON ^JH none

Control panel menu item: EARLY WARNING MAINTENANCE on page 23

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Early Warning (Maintenance)

When Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled, set this value to the length of the media or ribbon roll that you are using.

When the printhead reaches the set length,

WARNING CLEAN PRINTHEAD appears on

the control panel display. If the alert function is enabled, the printer generates an alert.

Printhead Life Expectancy

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

0 M/0 FT to 450M/1476 FT in 50 M increments ^JH none

Control panel menu item: HEAD CLEANING on page 23

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Head Cleaning

When Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled, set this value to the number of inches of media that the printhead is expected to print.

When the printhead reaches the set length,

WARNING REPLACE HEAD appears on the

control panel display. If the alert function is enabled, the printer generates an alert.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

0 M/0 FT to 450M/1476 FT in 50 M increments ^JH none

Control panel menu item: HEAD LIFE on page 23

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Head Life

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Non-Resettable Counter

User-Controlled Counters

Print Counter Readings

The non-resettable counter gives the total length of media that the printer has printed. You can use firmware commands to change the unit of measure for this counter.

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

^MA (for changing unit of measure) none

Control panel menu item: NONRESET CNTR on page 24

Printer web page:

none

Two user-controlled counters give the tot al len gt h of media that the printe r has prin ted since the last time the counter was reset. You can use firmware commands to change the unit of measure and reset the counters.

Related ZPL command(s):

^MA (for changing unit of measure) ~RO (for resetting counters)

SGD command used:

odometer.media_marker_count1 odometer.media_marker_count2

Control panel menu item: RESET CNTR1 on page 24

RESET CNTR2 on page 24

Printer web page:

none

Prints a label that lists the odometer readings for the following:

• the non-resettable counter

• the two user-controlled counters

• the Early Warning for Maintenance counters, which indicate when the printhead

was last cleaned and the printhead life (If the Early Warning for Maintenance feature is disabled, the counters related to it do not print.)

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

Printer web page:

~HQ none

PRINT METERS on page 24

none

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Print Information

Print the specified information on one or more labels.

• FONTS—Prints the available fonts in the printer, including standard printer fonts

plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

• BAR CODES—Prints the available bar codes in the printer. Bar codes may be stored

in RAM or Flash memory.

• IMAGES—Prints the available images stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory,

or optional memory card.

• FORMATS—Prints the available formats stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash

memory, or optional memory card.

• SETUP—Prints the printer configuration label.

• NETWORK—Prints the settings for any print server that is installed.

• ALL—Prints the previous six labels.

Related ZPL command(s):

Printer configuration: ~WC Network: ~WL Others: ^WD

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item:

LIST FONTS on page 25 LIST BAR CODES on page 25 LIST IMAGES on page 25 LIST FORMATS on page 25 LIST SETUP on page 25 LIST NETWORK on page 26 LIST ALL on page 26

Print a Sensor Profile

Initialize Flash Memory

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label

Shows the sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret the results of the sensor profile, see Sensor Profile on page 156.

Related ZPL command(s):

~JG

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item:

Printer web page:

SENSOR PROFILE on page 26

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label

This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory.

Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory.

Related ZPL command(s):

^JB

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item:

Printer web page:

INIT FLASH MEM. on page 26

View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced

Setup > Format Memory

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Power-Up Action Set the Power-Up Action

Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.

• CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the lab el length, an d

feeds the media to the next web.

• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.

• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the

media to the next web.

• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure

that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.

• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,

determines the label length, and fee ds the media to the next web.

Head-Close Action

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

• CALIBRATE

• FEED

• LENGTH

• NO MOTION

• SHORT CAL

^MF none

Control panel menu item: MEDIA POWER UP on page 29

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Set the Head-Close Action

Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.

• CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the lab el length, an d

feeds the media to the next web.

• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.

• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the

media to the next web.

• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure

that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.

• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,

determines the label length, and fee ds the media to the next web.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

• CALIBRATE

• FEED

• LENGTH

• NO MOTION

• SHORT CAL

^MF none

Control panel menu item: HEAD CLOSE on page 30

Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Load Defaults Load Printer or Print Server Defaults

• F ACT ORY—Restores all printer settings other than the network settings back to the

factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

• NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or wireless print server. With a

wireless print server, the printer will also reassociate with your wireless network.

• LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last permanent save.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

Control panel key(s):

Printer web page:

• FACTORY

• NETWORK

• LAST SAVED

Factory: ^JUF Network: ^JUN Last saved: ^JUR

none Available as options when exiting Setup Mode. See

Exit Setup Mode on page 19.

Factory: Hold FEED + PAUSE during printer power-up to reset the printer paramete rs to fa cto r y values.

Network: Hold CANCEL + PAUSE during printer power-up to reset the network parameters to factor y values.

Last saved: N/A

Factory: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Restore Default Configuration

Network: Print Server Settings > Reset Print

Server

Last saved: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Restore Saved Configuration

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration

Communication Diagnostics Mode

Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. For complete instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrate the

Ribbon and Media Sensors Manually on page 106.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

Control panel key(s):

N/A ~JC none

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE on page 27

Hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds to initiate calibration.

Printer web page:

The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages. See the following web page for settings that are set during sensor calibration:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Important •

Do not change these settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra T echnical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.

For more information, see Communication Diagnostics Test on page 155.

Format Conversion

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

• DISABLED

• ENABLED

~JD to enable, ~JE to disable none

COMMUNICATIONS on page 28

Printer web page: N/A

Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original dots per inch (dpi) value; the second, the dpi to which you would like to scale.

Accepted values:

• NONE

• 150 → 300

• 150 → 600

• 200 → 600

• 300 → 600

Related ZPL command(s): none

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: FORMAT CONVERT on page 31

Printer web page: none

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Idle Display Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.

Accepted values:

• FIRMWARE (FW) VERSION

• MM/DD/YY 24 HR

• M/DD/YY 12 HR

• DD/MM/YY 24 HR

• DD/MM/YY 12 HR

Related ZPL command(s): none

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: IDLE DISPLAY on page 32

Printer web page: N/A

RTC Date This parameter allows you to set the date to display in the Idle Display.

Related ZPL command(s): ^ST

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: RTC DATE on page 32

Printer web page: none

RTC Time This parameter allows you to set the time to display in the Idle Display.

Related ZPL command(s): ^ST

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: RTC TIME on page 32

Printer web page: none

Password Level This parameter allows you to select whether certain factory-selected menu items or all

menu items are password protected.

Accepted values:

• SELECTED ITEMS

• ALL ITEMS

Related ZPL command(s): none

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: PASSWORD LEVEL on page 35

Printer web page: none

Run a ZBI Program

If you have ZBI 2.0 installed, you may choose to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

Printer web page:

N/A

^JI, ~JI zbi.control.run

Run the Specified ZBI Program* on page 32

Directory Listing

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Changing Printer Settings

Network Settings

Table 9 • Network Settings

Primary Network Select the Primary Network Device

This parameter determines which device should be considered primary in the active device selection.

Load from External Device

Active Print Server

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

• WIRED

• WIRELESS

^NC

SGD command used: ip.primary_network

Control panel menu item: PRIMARY NETWORK on page 32

Printer web page: none

View if IP Settings Are Loaded from the Printer or Print Server

This parameter tells whether to use the printer’s or the print server’s LAN/WLAN settings at power-up. The default is to use the printer’s settings.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

• YES

• NO

^NP

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: LOAD FROM EXT? on page 33

Printer web page: none

View the Active Print Server

This menu item displays which print server is being used. This tells which device’s settings such as IP protocol and IP address are being displayed under tho se menu items.

Accepted values:

• WIRELESS indicates that the wireless print server is active.

• INTERNAL WIRED indicates that the internal wired print server is active.

• EXTERNAL WIRED indicates that an external wired print server is active.

• NONE indicates that one of the network options is installed but is not active. When NONE is shown for this menu item, the device-specific items such as IP protocol and IP address will not display.

Related ZPL command(s): none

SGD command used: none

Control panel menu item: ACTIVE PRINTSRVR on page 33

Printer web page: none

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Table 9 • Network Settings (Continued)

IP Protocol Set the IP Resolution Method

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

• ALL

• GLEANING ONLY

• RARP

• BOOTP

• DHCP

• DHCP & BOOTP

• PERMANENT

^ND

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.protocol

Wireless: wlan.ip.protocol

Control panel menu item: IP PROTOCOL on page 33

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

IP Address View or Set the Printer’s IP Address

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address. Changes to this setting are saved only if IP PROTOCOL is set to PERMANENT. To

allow any saved changes to take effect, reset the print server (see Reset Network

on page 99).

external_wired.ip.protocol

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings > IP Protocol

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

000 to 255 for each field ^ND

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.addr

external_wired.ip.addr

Wireless: ip.addr, wlan.ip.addr

Control panel menu item: IP ADDRESS on page 33

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings > IP Address

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 9 • Network Settings (Continued)

Subnet Mask View or Set the Subnet Mask

View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask. This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on yo ur

printer. To save changes to this setting, set reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 99).

IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.netmask

Control panel menu item: SUBNET MASK on page 34

Printer web page:

Default Gateway View or Set the Default Gateway

View and, if necessary, change the default gateway. This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on yo ur

printer. To save changes to this setting, set reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 99).

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.gateway

000 to 255 for each field

^ND

external_wired.ip.netmask

Wireless: wlan.ip.netmask

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings > Subnet Mask

IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then

000 to 255 for each field

^ND

external_wired.ip.gateway

Wireless: wlan.ip.gateway

Control panel menu item: DEFAULT GATEWAY on page 34

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings > Default Gateway

MAC Address View the MAC Address

V iew the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server that i s installed in the printer (wired or wireless).

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

N/A none

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.mac_addr

external_wired.mac_addr

Wireless: wlan.mac_addr

Control panel menu item: MAC ADDRESS on page 34

Printer web page: none

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Table 9 • Network Settings (Continued)

ESSID View the ESSID Value

The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier for your wireless network. This setting, which cannot be modified from the control pa nel, gives the ESSID for the current wireless configuration.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

32-character alphanumeric string (default 125) none

SGD command used: wlan.essid

Control panel menu item: ESSID on page 34

Printer web page: none

Reset Network This option resets the wired or wireless print server. You must reset the print serv er to

allow any changes to the network settings to take effect.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

SGD command used:

N/A

~WR device.reset

Control panel menu item: RESET NETWORK on page 35

Printer web page:

Print Server Settings >

Factory Print Server Settings

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Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Language Settings

Table 10 • Language Settings

Language If necessary, change the language that the printer displays.

This change affects the words shown on the following:

• status and error messages

• the printer parameters

• the printer configuration label, the network configurat ion label, and ot her labels that you

can select to print through the user menus (This does not apply to Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Labels for those languages print in English.)

Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in the actual languages to

make it easier for you to find one that you are able to read.

Control Character

Accepted values:

ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, JAP ANESE, KOREAN, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE, TRADITIONAL CHINESE, RUSSIAN, POLISH, CZECH, ROMANIAN

Related ZPL command(s): ^KL

SGD command used:

Control panel menu item:

Printer web page:

none

LANGUAGE on page 36

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Language

Set the Control Prefix Character Value

The printer looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.

Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.

Accepted values: 00 to FF

Related ZPL command(s): ^CT or ~CT

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: CONTROL PREFIX on page 29

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control

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Zebra 102-80E-00010 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Document Conventions

Introduction

Printer Components

Control Panel

Control Panel Display

Navigating in the Display

Changing Password-Protected Parameters

Default Password Value

Disable the Password Protection Feature

Operating Parameters on the Control Panel

Handling the Printer

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

To Store the Printer

To Ship the Printer

Select a Location for the Printer

Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover

Types of Media

Ribbon Overview

When to Use Ribbon

Coated Side of Ribbon

Select a Print Mode

Load the Ribbon

Load the Media

Changing Printer Settings

Print Settings

Maintenance and Diagnostic Tools

Network Settings

Language Settings