Zebra 110Xi4, R110Xi4 User Guide

Xi4/RXi4

Industrial Printer

User Guide

P1009874-004

ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2020 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of those agreements.

For further information regarding legal and proprietary statements, please go to:

SOFTWARE:http://www.zebra.com/linkoslegal COPYRIGHTS:http://www.zebra.com/copyright WARRANTY:http://www.zebra.com/warranty END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: http://www.zebra.com/eula

Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment 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.

Liability Disclaimer

Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Zebra Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation, production, 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.

Publication Date

September 14, 2020

Declaration of Conformity

We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

Xi4 ™ Series 110Xi4 ™ , R110Xi4 ™ , 140Xi4 ™ , 170Xi4 ™ , 220Xi4 ™

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

3 Overlook Point Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (for printers with RFID encoders)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

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

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

Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Select a Data Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Data Cables and Wireless Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Contents

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3 • Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Print Modes and Printer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Media Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Prepare the Media for Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Load Media in Cutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Upper Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Lower Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Toggle Position Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Standard Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Additional Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

5 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Contents

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Clean the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Clean the Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Clean the Snap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Clean the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

6 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Troubleshooting Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Calibration Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Communications Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

RFID Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Miscellaneous Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

CANCEL Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

FEED and PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Communications Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Sensor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

7 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Print Specifications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

110Xi4 and R110Xi4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

110Xi4 and R110Xi4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Contents

Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

110Xi4 and R110Xi4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4 Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

About This Document

This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents.

Contents

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

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

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

About This D ocument

Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine maintenance, 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 Setup on page 17 This section provides the tasks that you must

Operations on page 33 This section provides the procedures for loading

printer and its components.

complete and the issues that you must consider before you load and configure your printer.

and calibrating the printer.

Configuration on page 83 This section describes the control panel parameters

that are used to configure the printer for operation.

Routine Maintenance on page 113 This section provides routine cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

Troubleshooting on page 131 This section provides information about errors that

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

Specifications on page 161 This section provides the features of and

specifications for this printer.

Glossary on page 177 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Document Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information.

Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain hot links to other sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide online in .pdf format, you can click the cross-reference (blue text) to jump directly to its location.

LCD Display Examples Text from a printer’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) appears in

Bubbledot ICG font.

Command Line Examples Command line examples appear in Courier New font. For example, type

Files and Directories File names and directories appear in Courier New font. For example, the

Icons Used

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

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

About This Document

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.

Caution • (No icon) 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.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

About This D ocument

Illustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration contains information that needs

to be labeled and described. A table that contains the labels and descriptions follows the graphic. Figure 1 provides an example.

Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts

SETUP/EXIT button

CALIBRATE button

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Introduction

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

Contents

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

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

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Introduction

Printer Components

Figure 2 shows the standard components inside the media compartment of your printer.

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

Figure 2 • Printer Components

Platen roller

Control panel

Printhead assembly

Printhead-open lever

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

* Determined by printer model. See A, B, or C.

5 6

Media supply guide*

Media supply hanger*

Media spindle*

Used in 110Xi4/R110Xi4 200 dpi and

300 dpi models. Used in 110Xi4/R110Xi4 600 dpi models.

Used in all other Xi4 models.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Control Panel

All controls and indicators for the printer are located on the control panel (Figure 3).

• The control panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the operating status and printer parameters.

• The control panel buttons are used to control the printer operations and to set parameters.

• The control panel lights (LEDs) show the printer’s operating status or indicate which control panel buttons are active.

Figure 3 • Location of Control Panel Buttons and Lights

1 2 3 4

Introduction

12 13 14

Power light On when the printer is on.

PAUSE light On when the printer is paused.

Error light Off Normal operation—no printer errors.

Blinking A printer error exists. Check the LCD 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 quickly The printer is receiving data from or sending status

information to the host computer.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Introduction

LCD The control panel LCD functions differently in different printer modes.

PLUS (+) Changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value, to answer

MINUS (-) Changes the parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value, to answer

SETUP/EXIT

NEXT/SAVE

CALIBRATE

PAUSE

FEED

CANCEL

• In Operating mode, the LCD displays the printer’s status, sometimes in conjunction with a control panel light.

• In Pause mode, the printer stops printing temporarily.

• In Setup mode, you can use the control panel LCD to view or modify printer parameters (see Standard Control Panel Parameters on page 89).

• In Error mode, the LCD may display an alert or error message (see LCD Error

Messages on page 133).

“yes,” to scroll through choices, or to change values while entering the printer password.

When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter. Press and hold to scroll quickly.

“no,” to scroll through choices, or to change the cursor position while entering the printer password.

Enters and exits Setup mode.

• When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the next parameter. Press and hold to scroll quickly.

• When exiting Setup mode, saves any changes that you made in the configuration and calibration sequence.

Calibrates the printer for the following:

• Media length

• Media type (continuous or non-continuous)

• Print method (direct thermal or thermal transfer)

• Sensor values

Starts or stops printer operation, or removes error messages and clears the LCD.

• If the printer is idle, it enters Pause mode immediately.

• If the printer is printing, the label is completed before the printer pauses.

Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.

• If the printer is idle or paused, the label is fed immediately.

• If the printer is printing, the label is fed after printing finishes.

Cancels print jobs when the printer is paused.

Pressing

CANCEL once has these effects:

• Cancels the label format that is currently printing.

• If no label format is printing, the next one to be printed is canceled.

• If no label formats are waiting to be printed,

Pressing and holding

CANCEL clears the printer’s entire label format memory,.

CANCEL is ignored.

When the formats are cleared, the DATA light turns off.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Printer Setup

This section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must consider before you load and configure your printer.

Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Select a Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide a Data Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Select a Data Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Data Cables and Wireless Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Review this checklist, and resolve any issues before you set up or use your printer.

 Unpack and Inspect the Printer Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for

 Select a Site Have you selected an appropriate location for the printer? If you have not,

 Connect to a Data Source Have you determined how the printer will connect to a

 Attach a Power Cord Do you have the correct power cord for your printer? If you are

 Select Media Do you have the correct media for your application? If you are unsure,

 Select Ribbon Do you need to use ribbon, and is the appropriate ribbon available, if

damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 19.

see Select a Site for the Printer on page 20.

data source (usually a computer)? For more information, see Select a Data Communication Interface on page 21.

unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 27. To attach the power cord and connect the printer to a power source, see Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 26.

see Types of Media on page 29.

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon Overview on page 31.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Handling the Printer

This section describes how to handle your printer.

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

When you receive the printer, immediately unpack it and inspect for shipping damage.

• Save all packing materials.

• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

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

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

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

• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller

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

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

Printer Setup

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 conditions shown in Table 1.

Temperature Relative Humidity

–40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C) 5% to 85% non-condensing

Ship the Printer

If you must ship the printer:

• Turn off (

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

• Close the printhead.

• 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.

Table 1 • Storage Temperature and Humidity

O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Select a Site for the Printer

Consider the following when selecting an appropriate location for your printer.

Select a Surface

Select a solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the printer and other equipment (such as a computer), if necessary. The choices include a table, countertop, desk, or cart. For the printer’s weight and dimensions, see General Specifications on page 164.

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

This printer is designed to function in a wide range of environmental and electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. For more information on the required conditions, see

General Specifications on page 164.

Table 2 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is

operating.

Table 2 • 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) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Allow Proper Space

The printer should have enough space around it for you to be able to open the media door. 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.

Provide a Data Source

If the printer will be located away from the data source (such as a computer), the selected site must provide the appropriate connections to that data source. For more information on the types of communication interfaces and their limitations, see Select a Data Communication Interface on page 21.

Provide a Power Source

Place the printer within a short distance of a power outlet that is easily accessible.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 3 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 (LAN).

Table 3 also shows how to connect the different types of data cables to your printer and

computer. The connectors on the back of your computer may be in different locations than on the sample computer shown in this section.

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.

Table 3 • Data Communication Interfaces

Printer Setup

I) may damage the

Interface

Standard or Optional

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. See Standard Control

Panel Parameters on page 89 to view or change these parameters.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Table 3 • Data Communication Interfaces (Continued)

Interface

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel

Standard or Optional

Description

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.

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary. An Ethernet print server (if installed) takes up or covers this port on the printer.

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.

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

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 3 • Data Communication Interfaces (Continued)

Printer Setup

Interface

Standard or Optional

Description

Twinax/Coax Optional Limitations and Requirements

• Acts as an EBCDIC to ASCII converter.

• Allows for the ability to communicate with the printer in an

IBM

AS/400® environment.

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary. To purchase this option, contact your authorized Zebra reseller.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Table 3 • Data Communication Interfaces (Continued)

Interface

Internal wired Ethernet print server

Standard or Optional

Description

Standard 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 when in ZPL mode.

• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.

Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference 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.

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.

Wireless Ethernet print server

Optional 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 when in ZPL mode.

• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN.

Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wireless 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.

Note • This connection covers or takes up the parallel port.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Data Cables and Wireless Cards

You must supply all data cables or wireless cards for your application.

Data Cables Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Unshielded data cables may increase radiated 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.

Wireless Cards For supported wireless cards, refer to the ZebraNet Wireless User Guide. A copy of the manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Printer Setup

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

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 27.

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. Toggle the printer power switch to the off (O) position.

2. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector (1) on the rear of the printer.

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet near the printer.

4. Turn on (I) the printer.

The control panel LCD and lights activate, indicating that the printer is booting up.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

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 4 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 at least 10 A, 250 V.

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference.

Figure 4 • Power Cord Specifications

Printer Setup

AC power plug for your country—This should bear

the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 5).

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 5).

Length  9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp, 250 VAC.

Figure 5 • International Safety Organization Certifications

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Install the Control Panel Keypad Cover

A protective cover for the control panel keypad is provided with your printer (Figure 6). 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 6 • 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.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

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 the printing capabilities of the printer and to prevent 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.

• 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.

• Radio frequency identification (RFID) “smart” media—RFID media can be used in a printer that is equipped with an RFID reader/encoder. RFID labels are made from the same materials and adhesives as non-RFID labels. Each label has an RFID transponder (sometimes called an “inlay”), made of a chip and an antenna, embedded between the label and the liner. The shape of the transponder varies by manufacturer and is visible through the label. All “smart” labels have memory that can be read, and many have memory that can be encoded.

Printer Setup

Table 4 describes roll and fanfold media. Roll media is loaded into the printer while fanfold

media may be located inside or outside of the printer.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Table 4 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Roll Media

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

• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches.

• 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.

Non-Continuous Fanfold 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.

Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core.

Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches, or 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.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Ribbon Overview

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?

Printer Setup

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

Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.

Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 7). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on the outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon scratch test to determine which side is coated.

Figure 7 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

Outside Inside

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Printer Setup

Adhesive Test

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.

To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:

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 outer surface.

Did not leave a mark on the paper

The ribbon is coated on the inner surface and cannot be used in this printer. To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

This section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer.

Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issues in Printer Setup on page 17 before

operating the printer.

Contents

Print Modes and Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Media Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Prepare the Media for Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Load Media in Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Upper Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Lower Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Print Modes and Printer Options

The printer can use different print modes and options for label removal (Table 5). Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available. For more information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 29. To select a print mode, see Select Print Mode on page 90.

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements

Table 5 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Tear-Off (default setting)

Peel-Off Use only if the printer has the Peel-Off or

Cutter Use if the printer has a cutter option when

Delayed Cut Use if the printer has a cutter option when

Applicator Use only if the printer is used with a

Rewind Use if the printer has the Rewind option and

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

Rewind option.

you want the labels to be cut apart.

you want the printer to cut the labels apart at a signal.

machine that applies labels.

you want the labels to rewind onto a core.

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

The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then pauses until the label is removed. The backing is wound on the rewind spindle, but the rewind plate is not used.

The printer prints a label and then cuts it free.

The printer prints a label, pauses, and cuts the label when it receives the ~JK (delayed cut) ZPL command.

The printer prints a label when it receives a signal from the applicator.

The printer prints without pausing between labels. The media is wound onto a core after printing. The rewind plate is used.

If your printer has a cutter, the media is threaded through the cutter, but the labels are not cut.

RFID Use when printing multiple RFID labels in

Tear-Off mode to improve throughput time.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

The printer does not backfeed between labels. When the last label prints, the printer waits 1 second for another label format before feeding the last printed label to the tear-off position.

Media Paths

Table 6 shows the media paths for print mode and printer option combinations using roll

media. Fanfold media uses the same print modes and printer options as roll media. RFID printers can use all of these printer options and have the same media paths.

Table 6 • Media Paths for Print Modes with Various Printer Options

Operations

Print Mode Printer Option

Tear-Off Printers with any

printer options can use Tear-Off mode

Peel-Off or Applicator

Rewind (shown) or Peel (not shown)

Media Path

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

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Table 6 • Media Paths for Print Modes with Various Printer Options (Continued)

Print Mode Printer Option

Cutter Cutter

Rewind Rewind (without

Cutter option)

Media Path

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Prepare the Media for Loading

You can use roll media or fanfold media in your printer. Roll media hangs on and is loaded from the media supply hanger. Fanfold media is stored away from or in the bottom of the printer and can drape across the media supply hanger.

Roll Media

To place roll media on the media supply hanger, complete these steps:

1. Raise the media door.

Operations

2. Remove and discard any tags or labels that are dirty or that are held by adhesives or tape.

Tag Stock Labels

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

3. Follow the instructions for your printer model to insert media into the printer.

110Xi4/R110Xi4 600 dpi

a. Place the roll of media on the media supply spindle. Push the roll back as far as it will

go.

110Xi4/R110Xi4 200 dpi and 300 dpi Other Xi4 Models

a. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it goes. a. Slide out and flip down the media supply guide.

b. Place the roll of media on the media supply

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

b. Place the roll of media on the media supply

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

110Xi4/R110Xi4 200 dpi and 300 dpi Other Xi4 Models

Operations

c. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches

the edge of the roll.

c. Flip up the media supply guide.

d. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches

the edge of the roll.

4. Continue with the media loading procedure for the desired print mode.

• Load Media in Tear-Off Mode on page 42

• Load Media in Peel-Off Mode on page 46

• Load Media in Cutter Mode on page 53

• Load Media in Rewind Mode on page 58

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Fanfold Media

You can store fanfold media behind the printer (rear feed) or under the printer (bottom feed). Using the media supply hanger is optional.

To load fanfold media, complete these steps:

1. Raise the media door.

2. Thread the fanfold media through the bottom access slot (1) or the rear access slot (2).

If using... Then use this access slot...

Bottom feed

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

If using... Then use this access slot...

Rear feed (shown using a media supply hanger)

a. Slide out and, if applicable, flip down the media supply

guide.

Operations

b. Drape the media over the media supply hanger or media

spindle.

3. If applicable, flip up the media supply guide. Slide in the

media supply guide until it touches the edge of the media.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

Follow these instructions to operate the printer in Tear-Off mode.

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.

1. Set the printer to Tear-Off mode. See Select Print Mode on page 90 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 37 for

instructions.

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

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

outer media guide (

1).

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

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

6. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread the media under the media

dancer assembly roller. For all printers, thread the media under the media guide roller ( 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.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

snap plate (

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

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

just touches the edge of the media.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

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

outer media guide (

1).

10. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2)

clockwise until it locks into place.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

Peel-Off mode (Figure 8) advances one label at a time. The printer does not print another label until the first label is removed. The backing is wound on the rewind spindle, but the rewind plate is not used.

TAKE LABEL light flashes until the label is removed. The

Figure 8 • Media Loaded in Peel-Off Mode

Printhead-open lever

Media guide

Media guide roller

Media supply guide

Media

Media supply hanger

Guide plate

Spindle hook

Rewind spindle

Label backing

Rewind plate (removed)*

Tear-off bar

Printed label

* In new printers, remove the protective plastic covering from the rewind plate

before using.

2 3

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

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

To set up the printer in Peel-Off mode, complete these steps:

1. 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.

Operations

2. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode. See Select Print Mode on page 90 for instructions.

3. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 37 for

instructions.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

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

outer media guide (

1).

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

7. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread the media under the media

dancer assembly roller. For all printers, thread the media under the media guide roller ( 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.

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

snap plate (

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

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

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 ( plate (

2).

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

Operations

b. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise 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 it

just touches the edge of the media.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

outer media guide (

1).

15. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2)

clockwise until it locks into place.

The backing winds on the rewind spindle or core.

16. For instructions for removing the backing from the rewind spindle, see Remove Media

Liner from the Rewind Spindle on page 65.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Load Media in Cutter Mode

A cutter is a rotating knife with a self-sharpening blade that is attached to the front of the printer. The cutter is used to cut individual labels as they are printed.

Figure 9 shows the printer loaded with labels in Cutter mode.

Figure 9 • Media Loaded in Cutter Mode

Operations

Printhead-open lever

Media guide

Media guide roller

Media supply guide

Media

Cutter

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

To set up the printer in Cutter mode, complete these steps:

1. Set the printer to Cutter mode. See Select Print Mode on page 90 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 37 for

instructions.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

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

outer media guide (

1).

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

6. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread the media under the media

dancer assembly roller. For all printers, thread the media under the media guide roller ( 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.

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).

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

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).

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

10. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2)

clockwise until it locks into place.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Load Media in Rewind Mode

Rewind mode (Figure 10) allows the media to be wound on a core after printing. This section shows how to load media for Rewind mode in printers that do not have a Cutter option.

Figure 10 • Media Loaded in Rewind Mode

Printhead-open lever

Media guide

Media guide roller

Media supply guide

Labels

Guide plate

Spindle hook

Rewind spindle

Rewind plate (for Rewind mode only)*

Printed labels

* In new printers, remove the protective plastic covering from the rewind

plate before using.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

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

To set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these steps:

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

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

Operations

Upper slot

Lower slot

Rewind plate

Lip

Adjustable hook plate

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

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

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

6. Set the printer to Rewind mode. See Select Print Mode on page 90 for instructions.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

7. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 37 for

instructions.

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

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

outer media guide (

1).

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

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

11. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread the media under the media

dancer assembly roller. For all printers, thread the media under the media guide roller ( 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.

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

snap plate (

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

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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.

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

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

adjusting nut (

1). Insert the long end of the hook into the small hole on the guide plate (2).

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

18. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the media liner over the hook

and remove any slack.

19. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until it

just touches the edge of the media.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

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

outer media guide (

1).

21. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2)

clockwise until it locks into place.

The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle

Rewind mode uses the rewind spindle to wind media, while Peel-Off mode uses the rewind spindle to wind used liner. Remove the media or the liner from the rewind spindle each time that you change media.

Important • It is not necessary to turn off the power to remove media or liner from the

rewind spindle. If power is turned off, all label formats and images, as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory, are lost. When power is turned back on, these items must be reloaded.

To remove media or liner from the rewind spindle, complete these steps:

1. Has the media run out?

If... Then...

No a. Create slack in the media or liner by rotating the rewind spindle

slightly clockwise.

Operations

b. Cut or tear the media or liner at the rewind spindle.

Yes Continue with the next step.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

2. Pull out the spindle hook.

3. Slide the media or liner off of the rewind spindle.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Load Ribbon

Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon for use with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon in the printer. The ribbon path is slightly different for printers with ribbon dancers (Figure 11).

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

Ribbon must be coated on the outside.

Without Ribbon Dancer With Ribbon Dancer

Figure 11 • Ribbon Path

Operations

Caution •

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

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

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

take-up spindle.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

2. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.

3. Orient the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

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

5. A ribbon leader makes ribbon loading and unloading easier. 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.

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.

23 1

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

6. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clockwise.

7. Does your printer contain a ribbon dancer assembly? (See Figure 11 on page 67 for the

ribbon dancer location.)

If... Then...

No Thread the ribbon over the media dancer assembly (1) and under the

ribbon guide roller (

2).

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

If... Then...

Yes

a. Thread the ribbon through the ribbon dancer. The ribbon must go

under the upper roller (

b. Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller (3).

1) and then over the lower roller (2).

8. 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).

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

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

spindle (

2).

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

spindle.

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

slack.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

12. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printhead-open lever (2)

clockwise until it locks into place.

Remove Used Ribbon

Remove used ribbon from the ribbon take-up spindle each time you change the roll of ribbon.

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Has the ribbon run out?

If the ribbon... Then

Ran out Continue with the next step.

Did not run out Cut or break the ribbon before the ribbon take-up spindle.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwise until it

stops.

The ribbon release bars pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the used ribbon.

3. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle and discard.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the printer when it is first put into service. Calibration allows the printer to establish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the printer at other times as needed. Table 7 shows the different methods for calibration.

Table 7 • Types of Calibration

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Auto-calibration The printer automatically sets the

value it detects for the spaces between labels.

Long Calibration The printer does the following:

• feeds media and ribbon

• sets the values it detects for media length, media type (continuous or non-continuous), and print mode (thermal transfer or direct thermal)

• updates the sensor values

Occurs at the following times:

• When the printer is first turned on if CALIBRATION is selected for

MEDIA POWER UP (see Select

Media Power-Up Option

on page 103).

• When the printer feeds media after the printhead is closed if CALIBRATION is selected for

HEAD CLOSE (see Select Head

Close Option on page 104).

• As part of both the sensor profile and media and ribbon sensor calibration procedures.

To perform a long calibration, do one of the following:

• Press

• Select CALIBRATION for the

PAUSE on the control panel

to pause the printer, and then press

CALIBRATE.

MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE parameter (see Select

Media Power-Up Option

on page 103 or Select Head Close

Option on page 104).

Short Calibration The printer calibrates using the

current sensor values rather than detecting the spaces between labels and resetting the sensors. This calibration sequence uses fewer labels than the long calibration sequence, but it is less reliable because the values that are stored in the sensors could be incorrect.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Select SHORT CAL for the

MEDIA

POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE

parameter (see Select Media Power-Up Option on page 103 or Select Head Close Option

on page 104.

Table 7 • Types of Calibration (Continued)

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Operations

Sensor Profile Calibration

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration

The printer auto-calibrates and prints a media sensor profile.

One of the most common adjustments to printer settings. The printer resets the sensitivity of the sensors to detect correctly the media and ribbon that you are using. If you change the type of ribbon and/or media, you might need to reset the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. When the sensors are at their new sensitivity, the printer performs an auto-calibration.

Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control panel. See Print Sensor Profile on page 98 for instructions.

Select the

CALIBRATE

MEDIA AND RIBBON

option on the control panel. See Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 99 for instructions.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

The transmissive media sensor assembly consists of two parts: a light source and a light sensor. The lower media sensor is the light source, and the upper media sensor is the light sensor. The media passes between the two parts.

Adjust these sensors only when the printer cannot detect the top of the labels. In this situation, the control panel LCD displays labels loaded in the printer. For non-continuous media with a notch or hole in the media, the sensor must be directly above the notch or hole.

Upper Media Sensor

For the 220Xi4 The upper media sensor can be positioned along the inner portion of the

media (the side closest to the back frame of the printer).

For all other Xi4 models The upper media sensor can be positioned along the inner portion of the media (the side closest to the back frame of the printer) or the outer portion of the media (the side farthest from the back frame of the printer). Moving the media sensor to the outer portion of the media should be performed only by a qualified service technician.

ERROR CONDITION PAPER OUT, even though there are

To reposition the upper media sensor along the inside portion of the media, complete these steps:

1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used).

2. Locate the upper media sensor adjustment screw (1). The upper media sensor eye is

directly below the adjustment screw head.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Operations

YY ZZ XX

YY ZZ

3. Using a thin, flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

4. Slide the upper media sensor along the slot to the desired position.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

YY ZZ

Operations

5. Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the upper media sensor in its new position.

6. Adjust the lower media sensor to match the new position of the upper media sensor. See

Lower Media Sensor on page 79.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Lower Media Sensor

After you adjust the upper media sensor, adjust the lower media sensor to match its new position.

To adjust the lower media sensor, complete these steps:

1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly under the rear roller. The sensor is a spring clip

holding a circuit board.

Operations

2. Slide the lower sensor until it is under the upper media sensor. Use the light that shines

from the lower sensor to help align it with the upper sensor. Gently pull the wires as needed (wires should have a little slack).

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Print quality depends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the toggle pressure and position. Make sure that your labels and ribbon are acceptable for your application. If they are, check the toggle position and then the printhead pressure.

Toggle Position Adjustment

You may need to adjust the toggles if printing is too light on one side or if thick labels are used. If the toggle pressure is too light or uneven, the labels and ribbon may slip.

To position the toggles, complete these steps:

1. Loosen the locking nuts (1) at the top of the toggle assemblies.

2. Slide the toggles until they provide even pressure on the media. For extremely narrow

media, position one toggle over the center of the labels, and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.

3. Tighten the locking nuts.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

If positioning the toggles properly does not solve a print quality problem, try adjusting the printhead pressure. Maximize printhead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality.

Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To adjust printhead pressure, complete these steps:

1. Print some labels at 2.4 in.(61 mm) per second by running the PAUSE Self Test

on page 153.

2. While printing labels, use the control panel controls to lower the darkness setting until the

labels are printing gray instead of black.

3. Loosen the upper knurled nuts on the toggle assemblies (1).

Operations

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Operations

4. Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media types, increase or

decrease pressure using the lower knurled nuts (

1) until the left and right edges of the

printed area are equally dark.

5. Using the control panel, increase the darkness to the desired level.

6. Tighten the upper knurled nuts.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Configuration

This section describes the control panel parameters that are used to configure the printer for operation.

Contents

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Standard Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Additional Control Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the control panel displays application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see FEED and PAUSE Self Test on page 157.

Important • Certain printing conditions may require that you adjust printing parameters,

such as print speed, darkness, or print mode. These conditions include (but are not limited to):

• printing at high speeds

• peeling the media

• the use of extremely thin, small, synthetic, or coated labels

Because these and other factors affect print quality, run tests to determine the best combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor match may limit print quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the desired print mode.

Note • If the printer is operating on an IP network and you have a ZebraNet 10/100 Print

Server or Wireless Plus Print Server, you can change the printer’s parameters in these additional ways:

• with ZebraLink™ WebView. For information, see the appropriate print server user guide.

• with ZebraNet Bridge. For information, see the ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise Printer Management User Guide.

PRINTER READY. You may now set printer parameters for your

Enter and Use Setup Mode

Use the LCD on the control panel to view and adjust printer settings through Setup mode. When a parameter is changed, an asterisk (*) appears in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different from the one currently active in the printer.

Press this key... To do the following...

SETUP/EXIT

SELECT select or deselect a parameter.

PLUS (+) continue to the next parameter.

MINUS (-) return to the previous parameter in the cycle.

enter or exit Setup mode.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Exit Setup Mode

When you exit setup mode, you have several options for saving, changing, or not changing parameters.

To leave Setup mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

The LCD displays

2. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to display the save options:

LCD Description

SAVE CHANGES.

Configuration

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

3. Press NEXT/SAVE to select the displayed choice.

When the configuration and calibration sequence is done,

Stores values in the printer even when power is turned off.

Saves the changes until power is turned off.

Cancels all changes made since you entered Setup mode, except for changes made to the darkness and tear-off settings, which go into effect as soon as they are made.

Restores all parameters 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.

Note • On non-RFID printers, loading factory defaults

causes the printer to auto-calibrate.

Loads values from the last permanent save.

Restores the wired and wireless network settings back to factory defaults.

PRINTER READY displays.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Change 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

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.

SETUP/EXIT or by turning off (O) the printer.

3. After entering the password, press NEXT/SAVE.

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

10/100 Print Server or Wireless Plus 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 command 1 to 9999.

^KP ZPL command. To re-enable the

^KPx, where x can be any number from

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Print a Configuration Label

A configuration label lists the printer settings that are stored in configuration memory. After you load the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a configuration label as a record of your printer’s current settings. Keep the label to use when troubleshooting printing problems.

To print a configuration label, complete these steps:

1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT/SAVE or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters until you reach

LIST SETUP.

3. Press PLUS (+) to confirm printing.

A configuration label prints (Figure 12).

Figure 12 • Sample Configuration Label

Xi4 RXi4

Configuration

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Print a Network Configuration Label

If you are using a print server, you can print a network configuration label after the printer is connected to the network.

To print a network configuration label, complete these steps:

1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT/SAVE or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters until you reach

LIST NETWORK.

3. Press PLUS (+) to confirm printing.

A network configuration label prints (Figure 13). An asterisk designates whether the wired or wireless print server is active. If no wireless print server is installed, the wireless portion of the label does not print.

Figure 13 • Network Configuration Label (with a Wireless Print Server installed)

asterisk

indicating the

active print

server

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 8 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press

NEXT/SAVE after entering Setup mode. For parameters that do not appear in this table, see

Additional Control Panel Parameters on page 111.

Note • Your label preparation software or the printer driver may override adjustments made

through the control panel. Refer to the software or driver documentation for more information.

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Adjust Print Darkness

Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media type, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.

Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides

good print quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may smear, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of printed areas, decrease the darkness.

The FEED Self Test on page 154 can be used to determine the best darkness setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUSE Self

Test on page 153. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,

you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.

Default Value: +4.0

Range: 0 to +30.0

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) to increase darkness.

2. Press MINUS (-) to decrease darkness.

Adjust Print Speed

Adjusts the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality. Print speed changes take effect upon exiting Setup mode.

Default Value: 2 IPS

Range: Varies by printer type (see Print Specifications by Model

on page 165 for values by model)

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) to increase the value.

2. Press MINUS (-) to decrease the value.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 2 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Adjust the Tear-Off Position

This parameter establishes the position of the media over the tear-off/peel-off bar after printing.

See Figure 14. Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of the next label), and lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label just printed).

Figure 14 • Tear-Off Position Adjustment

Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 00

Default Value: 0

Range: -120 to +120

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) to increase the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off

position by four dot rows.

2. Press MINUS (-) to decrease the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off

position by four dot rows.

Select Print Mode

This parameter tells the printer how printed labels will be removed. Make sure that you select a print mode that is compatible with your printer and printer options. For information about how the print modes work with different printer options, see Print Modes and Printer Options on page 34.

Default Value (non-RFID printers): TEAR-OFF

Default Value (RFID printers): RFID MODE

Selections: TEAR-OFF, PEEL-OFF, CUTTER, DELAYED CUT, RFID

MODE, REWIND

Note • RFID MODE should only be used with RFID media on

RFID printers.

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Media Type

This parameter tells the printer the type of media that you are using (see

Types of Media on page 29 for more information). Selecting continuous

media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (

^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).

When non-continuous media is selected, the printer feeds media to calculate label length (the distance between two recognized registration points of the inter-label gap, webbing, or alignment notch or hole).

Default Value: NON-CONTINUOUS

Selections: NON-CONTINUOUS, CONTINUOUS

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

Set Sensor Type

This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web (gap/space between labels, notch, or hole) to indicate the separations between labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the back. If your media does not have black marks for registration on the back, leave your printer at the default (WEB).

Default Value: WEB

Selections: WEB, MARK

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Select Print Method

The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing that you want to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (using thermal transfer media and ribbon).

Default Value: THERMAL-TRANS.

Selections: THERMAL-TRANS., DIRECT THERMAL

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Print Width

This parameter specifies the printable area across the width of the label.

Table 9 shows the ranges and default values for print width, which are

based on the printer model and the printhead resolution.

Table 9 • Print Width Ranges and Maximum Values

Printhead Resolution

200 dpi

300 dpi

600 dpi

110Xi4/R110Xi4 140Xi4, 170Xi4, 220Xi4

Default Value: 832

Range: 2 to 832 dots

Default Value: 1248

Range: 2 to 1248 dots

Default Value: 2496

Printer

Default Value: 1344

Range: 2 to 1344 dots

Default Value: 1984

Range: 2 to 1984 dots

N/A

Range: 2 to 2496 dots

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 wastes formatting memory and can cause printing off of the label and on 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.

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to change the value shown.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Maximum Label Length

This parameter is used during the media portion of the calibration process.

Always set maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length (Figure 15). If the value is set to a smaller value than the label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate.

For example, if the label length is 5.0 inches (126 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for 6.0 inches (152 mm). If the label length is 7.5 inches (190 mm), set the parameter for 9.0 inches (229 mm).

Figure 15 • Label Length

}

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set maximum label length to approximately this value

Default Value: 39.0 inches (988 mm)

Selections: Values are adjustable in one-inch (25.4 mm) increments

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to change the value shown.

Set Supplies Low Warning

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides a warning when the media or ribbon level is low.

Default Value: DISABLED

Selections: ENABLED, DISABLED

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning for Maintenance

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

Default Value: MAINT. OFF

Selections: MAINT. OFF, MAINTENANCE ON

To change the Early Warning settings:

1. When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING MAINTENANCE, press

PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between OFF and ON. (If you are

prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions in

Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 86.)

2. Exit Setup mode and save changes to enable additional parameters

related to the early warning system.

3. Enter Setup mode again and go to the following parameters to enter the

printhead cleaning interval and the printhead life.

Set Printhead Cleaning Interval for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled. This value should correspond to the length of the media or ribbon roll that you are using.

Default Value: 450 M/1476 FT

Selections: 0 M/0 FT to 450 M/1476 FT in 50 M increments

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to set the printhead cleaning interval to

the desired number of inches of media or ribbon. When the printhead reaches the set length,

PRINTHEAD

appears on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the

WARNING CLEAN

printer generates an alert.

Reset Printhead Cleaning Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled.

To reset the printhead cleaning counter:

1. Did you clean the printhead?

• If you cleaned the printhead, press

• If you did not clean the printhead, press

PLUS (+) to select YES.

MINUS (-) to select NO.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Printhead Life for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled. Set this value to the number of inches of media that the printhead is expected to print.

Default Value: 1,000,000 inches

Range: 100 to 1,000,000 inches

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move the cursor.

2. Press PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

When the printhead reaches the set length,

appears on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the printer

HEAD

WARNING REPLACE

generates an alert.

Reset Printhead Life Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled.

To reset the printhead life counter:

1. Did you replace the printhead?

• If you replaced the printhead, press

• If you did not replace the printhead, press

PLUS (+) to select YES.

MINUS (-) to select NO.

View Non-Resettable Counter

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed. You can use firmware commands to change the unit of measure and reset this counter. Refer to the Programming Guide for the printer language being used.

View User-Controlled Counter 1

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed since this parameter was last reset. You can use firmware commands to change the unit of measure and reset this counter. Refer to the Programming Guide for the printer language being used.

View User-Controlled Counter 2

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 8 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

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.

To print a list of the odometer readings:

1. Press PLUS (+) to print the odometer readings.

List Fonts

This option prints a label that lists the available fonts in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

To print a list of the available fonts:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Bar Codes

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

To print a list of the available bar codes:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Images

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

To print a list of the available images:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Formats

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

To print a list of the available formats:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Setup

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 12 on page 87), which lists the current printer configuration.

To print a configuration label:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

List Network Settings

This option prints a network configuration label (see Figure 13

on page 88), which lists the settings for any print server that is installed.

To print a network configuration label:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List All

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

To print labels for all settings:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

Initialize Flash Memory

This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory.

Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory.

To initialize Flash memory:

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

instructions, see Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 86.

The display shows

2. Press PLUS (+) to select YES.

The display shows

3. Do you want to continue?

• Press

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

INITIALIZE FLASH?

ARE YOU SURE?.

INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.

• Press

PLUS (+) to select YES and begin initialization.

When initialization is complete, the control panel displays

INITIALIZING COMPLETED.

Note • Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,

initialization may take up to 1 minute to complete.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 10 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Print Sensor Profile

A sensor profile shows sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. This label (which will extend across several actual labels or tags) can be used to troubleshoot printing problems. To interpret the results of the sensor profile, see Sensor Profile on page 159.

To print a sensor profile:

1. Press PLUS (+) to start this standard calibration procedure and print a

media sensor profile.

2. If the sensitivity of the sensors must be adjusted, perform Calibrate

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 99.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 11 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity

Use this procedure to adjust sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors.

Important • Follow this procedure exactly as presented. All of the

steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press

MINUS (-) at any step in this procedure

to cancel the process.

To perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration:

1. Press PLUS (+) to start the calibration procedure.

LOAD BACKING prompt displays.

The

2. Open the printhead.

3. Remove approximately 8 in. (203 mm) of labels from the backing, and

pull the media into the printer so that only the backing is between the media sensors.

4. Leave the printhead open.

5. Press PLUS (+) to continue.

REMOVE RIBBON prompt displays.

The

6. Remove the ribbon (if used).

7. Close the printhead.

8. Press PLUS (+) to continue.

The message

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT displays.

The printer adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals that it receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on the specific media and ribbon combination being used. On the sensor profile, this essentially corresponds to moving the peak of the graph up or down to optimize the readings for your application.

When calibration is complete,

9. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is

RELOAD ALL displays.

positioned under the media sensor.

10. Reload the ribbon (if used).

11. Close the printhead.

12. Press PLUS (+) to continue.

The printer performs an auto-calibration. During this process, the printer checks the readings for the media and ribbon based on the new scale established, determines the label length, and determines the print mode. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor profile.

Set Parallel Communications

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

Default Value: BIDIRECTIONAL

Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONAL

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

9/14/20 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide P1009874-004

100

Configuration

Table 8 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 12 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Serial Communications

Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer. This setting applies only when the serial port is used.

Note • Select RS232 if you are using an external adapter to enable

RS422/485 operation.

Default Value: RS232

Selections: RS232, RS422/485, RS485 MULTIDROP

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

Set Baud

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default Value: 9600

Selections: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800,

38400, 57600, 115200

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

Set Data Bits

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Set the data bits to match the setting being used by the host computer.

Default Value: 8 BITS

Selections: 7 BITS, 8 BITS

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Set Parity

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default Value: NONE

Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to scroll through the options.

P1009874-004 Xi4™/RXi4™ User Guide 9/14/20

Zebra 110Xi4, R110Xi4 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Document Conventions

Introduction

Printer Components

Control Panel

Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Handling the Printer

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Store the Printer

Ship the Printer

Select a Site for the Printer

Select a Surface

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

Allow Proper Space

Provide a Data Source

Provide a Power Source

Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables and Wireless Cards

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

Operations

Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements

Media Paths

Prepare the Media for Loading

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

Load Media in Cutter Mode

Load Media in Rewind Mode

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle

Load Ribbon

Remove Used Ribbon

Calibrate the Printer

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

Upper Media Sensor

Lower Media Sensor

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Toggle Position Adjustment

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

Configuration

Setup Mode

Enter and Use Setup Mode

Exit Setup Mode

Change Password-Protected Parameters

Default Password Value

Disable the Password Protection Feature

Print a Configuration Label

Print a Network Configuration Label

Standard Control Panel Parameters