Zebra 223-8KE-00103 User Manual

Zebra

Xi4™

User Guide

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

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All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

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Part Number: P1009874-001

Declaration of Conformity

We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

Xi4™ Series

110Xi4™, 140Xi4™, 170Xi4™, 220Xi4™

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

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

For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

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Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 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.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To ensure compliance, this printer must be used with Shielded Communication Cables.

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ship the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Select a Site for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide Proper Operating Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Select a Data Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Data Cables and Wireless Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connect the Printer to the Computer or Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Install Control Panel Keypad Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3 • Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Print Modes and Printer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Media Paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Prepare the Media for Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Load Media in Cutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Upper Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Lower Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Print a Network Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Standard Control Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Additional Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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5 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Replacing Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Recycling Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Clean the Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Clean the Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Clean the Snap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Clean the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

6 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Troubleshooting Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Calibration Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Communications Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Miscellaneous Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

FEED Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

FEED and PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Communications Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Sensor Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

7 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Optional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Print Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

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Print Specifications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

110Xi4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Media Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

110Xi4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

140Xi4, 170Xi4, and 220Xi4 Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

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

Contents

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

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

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

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

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Who Should Use This Document

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

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 15 This section provides a high-level overview of the

Printer Setup on page 19 This section provides the tasks that you must

Operations on page 35 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 85 This section describes the control panel parameters

that are used to configure the printer for operation.

Routine Maintenance on page 115 This section provides routine cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

Troubleshooting on page 129 This section provides information about errors that

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

Specifications on page 155 This section provides the features of and

specifications for this printer.

Glossary on page 171 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

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About This Document

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

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

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

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

Contacts

Which Department

Do You Need?

Regional Headquarters

Technical Support

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

Please have your model and serial numbers available.

Repair Service Department

For back-to-base service and repair.

Technical Tr aining Department

For Zebra product training courses.

Inquiry Department

For product literature and distributor and dealer information.

Customer Service Department (US) Internal Sales Department (UK)

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

Key:

T: Telephone F: Facsimile E: E-mail

The Americas

Zebra Technologies In ternational, LLC 333 Corporate W oods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3109 U.S.A.

T: +1 847 793 2600 Toll-free +1 800 423 0422 F: +1 847 913 8766

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

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

Kiosk printers:

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

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

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

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

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

E: ttamerica@zebra.com

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

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

Europe, Africa,

Middle East, India

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

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

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

E: Tseurope@zebra.com

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

New requests: ukrma@zebra.com Status updates:

repairupdate@zebra.com

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

E: Eurtraining@zebra.com

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

E: mseurope@zebra.com

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

E: cseurope@zebra.com

Asia Pacific

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

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

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

E: China: GCmarketing@zebra.com

All other areas:

AP ACChannelmarketing@zebra.com

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

E: China: order-csr@zebra.com

All other areas:

csasiapacific@zebra.com

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Document Conventions

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 .p df 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.

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 informatio n that is essential to complete a task.

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

points of the main text.

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

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Document Conventions

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

CALIBRA TE button

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Introduction

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

Contents

Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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Printer Components

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

Depending on printer model and the installed options, your prin ter may look sli ghtly 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

* The media hanger varies by model. The 110Xi4 media hanger is shown.

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Media supply guide

Media supply hanger*

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Control Panel

1 2 3 4

12 13 14

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 cont rol 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

Introduction

Control Panel

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.

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Control Panel

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, so met imes 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 91).

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

Messages on page 131).

“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 posi tion 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 t he 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.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Select a Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide a Data Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Select a Data Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Data Cables and Wireless Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connect the Printer to the Computer or Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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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 y ou have no t,

 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 21.

see Select a Site for the Printer on page 22.

data source (usually a computer)? For more information, see Select a Data

Communication Interface on page 23.

unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 29. To attach the power cord and connect the printer to a power source, see Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 28.

see Types of Media on page 31.

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon Overview on page 33.

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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 Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred

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

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Store the Printer

If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing materials. You may stor e 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 (O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.

• 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

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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 158.

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 158. 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 105°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing. Direct Thermal 32° to 105°F (0° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Allow Proper Space

The printer should have enough space ar ound 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 23.

Provide a Power Source

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

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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 • Charact eristics of the Data Communication Interfaces

Standard or

Interface

RS-232 Serial Standard • Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).

Optional on Printer

Characteristics

• 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.

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IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel

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

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

• An Ethernet print server (if installed) takes up or covers this port on the printer.

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host computer.

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

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host computer.

Twinax/Coax Optional • Acts as an EBCDIC to ASCII converter.

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

AS/400® environment.

IBM

Internal wired Ethernet print server

Optional • 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.

• Computer must be equipped with an Ethernet board.

• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.

Wireless Ethernet print server

Optional • 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.

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables and Wireless Cards

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

Data Cables Ethernet cables do not require sh ielding, but all o ther data cabl es 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.

Connect the Printer to the Computer or Network

Table 4 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.

I) may damage the

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Table 4 • Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Network

Interface Connection and Configuration

RS-232 Serial 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 91 to view or change these

parameters.

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IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel

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

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 4 • Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Network (Continued)

Interface Connection and Configuration

USB 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.

Twinax/Coax No additional configuration is necessary. To purchase this option, contact

your authorized Zebra reseller.

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 4 • Connecting the Printer to a Computer or Network (Continued)

Interface Connection and Configuration

Printer Setup

Internal wired Ethernet print server

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

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.

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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 29.

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.

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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 t o ensure safety and redu ce electromagnetic

interference.

Figure 4 • Power Cord Specifications

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

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

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Install 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.

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Types of Media

Important •

Your printer can use various types of media:

• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks ind iv id ual 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 la bels are made from the same materi als and adhesives as non-RFID labels. Each label has an R FID transponde r (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.

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Types of Media

Table 5 describes roll and fanfold media. Roll media is loaded into the printer while fanfold

media may be located inside or outside of the printer.

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Types of Media

Table 5 • 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, hol es, 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 , o r

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

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Ribbon Overview

Outside Inside

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

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

When to Use Ribbon

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

To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:

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

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

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Ribbon Overview

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

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

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the co ated si de on the i nside or outsi de ( Figure 7). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on t he outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon scratch t est to determine which side is coated.

Figure 7 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

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Ribbon Overview

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.

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Operations

This section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating th e pri nt er.

Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issues in Printer Setup on page 19 before

operating the printer.

Contents

Print Modes and Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Media Paths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Prepare the Media for Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Load Media in Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Calibrate the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Upper Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Lower Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Printhead Pressure Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Print Modes and Printer Options

The printer can use different print modes and options for label removal (Table 6). Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer optio ns avail able. For more information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 31. To select a print mode, see

Select Print Mode on page 93.

Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements

Table 6 • 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 op tion 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.

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Media Paths

Table 7 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 7 • Media Path s for Print Modes with Various Printer Options

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Print Modes and Printer Options

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

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Print Modes and Printer Options

Table 7 • 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

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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.

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Prepare the Media for Loading

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

Ta g Stock Labels

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Prepare the Media for Loading

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

3. Insert the media into the printer.

110Xi4 Other Xi4 Models

b. Place the roll of media on the media supply

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

c. Slide in the media supply guide unt il it touches

the edge of the roll.

b. Place the roll of media on the media supply

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

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.

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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.

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Prepare the Media for Loading

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

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

Rear feed (shown using the media supply hanger)

Bottom feed (shown without using the media supply hanger)

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3. Do you wish to use the media supply hanger?

If… Then…

No Continue with the media loading procedure for the desired print mode. Yes

a. Slide out and flip down the media supply guide. b. Drape the media over the media supply hanger.

4. Flip up the media supply guide, and then slide it in u ntil it touche s the edge

of the media.

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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 93 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 39 for

instructions.

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

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Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

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

outer media guide (

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1).

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Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

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

6. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread th e media unde r 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 the them, the media obstructs the ribbon sensor and causes a false

RIBBON OUT error.

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Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

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.

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Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

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

outer media guide (

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

1).

clockwise until it locks into place.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

2 4

9 8

2 3

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.

Figure 8 • Media Loaded in Peel-Off Mode

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

TAKE LABEL light flashes until the label is removed. The

Printhead-open lever

Media guide

Media guide roller

Media supply guide

Media

Media supply hanger

Guide plate

Spindle hook

Rewind spindle

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

Label backing

Rewind plate (removed)*

Tear-off bar

Printed label

before using.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

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

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

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.

2. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode. See Select Print Mode on page 93 for instructions.

3. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 39 for

instructions.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

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 bo ttom of the

outer media guide (

1).

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

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

7. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread th e media unde r 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 the 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).

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

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

the labels from this exposed media.

10. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.

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

plate.

Note • A core is not required.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

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

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

adjusting nut (

2).

plate (

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

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

hook and remove any slack.

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

just touches the edge of the media.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

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

outer media guide (

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

1).

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 66.

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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 Cutt er mode.

Figure 9 • Media Loaded in Cutter Mode

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 93 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 39 for

instructions.

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

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 bo ttom of the

outer media guide (

1).

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

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

6. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1), thread th e media unde r 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 the 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).

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

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).

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

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

clockwise until it locks into place.

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

2 4

8 7

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

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Load Media 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.

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

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

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

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.

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 93 for instructions.

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

7. Insert media into the printer. See Prepare the Media for Loading on page 39 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 bo ttom of the

outer media guide (

1).

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

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

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

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

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 o n the guide p late ( 2).

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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.

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

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

outer media guide (

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

1).

clockwise until it locks into place.

The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core.

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind Spindle

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

Rewind mode uses the rewind spindle to wind media, while Peel-Off mode uses th e 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.

1. Has the media run out?

If... Then...

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

slightly clockwise.

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

Yes Continue with the next step.

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2. Pull out the spindle hook.

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

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

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Load Ribbon

Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon for use with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load rib bo n in th e 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.

Figure 11 • Ribbon Path

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.

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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 loa ding an d unloa ding ea sier. Does your roll of ribbon have

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

If… Then…

Yes Continue with the next step. No

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

long from the roll.

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

The media strip acts as a leader.

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Load Ribbon

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 68 for the

ribbon dancer location.)

If... Then...

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

ribbon guide roller (

2).

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If... Then...

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Yes

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

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).

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

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

spindle (

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

2).

spindle.

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

slack.

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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.

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2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release kn ob 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.

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Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the printer when it is first put into service. Calib ra tio n al lows the pr int er to esta bl ish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the printer at other times as needed. Table 8 shows the different methods for calibration.

Table 8 • Types of Calibration

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

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Calibrate the Printer

Auto-calibration The printer automatically sets the

value it detects for the spaces between labels.

Long (Standard) Calibration

The printer does the following:

• feeds media and ribbon

• sets the values it detects for medi a 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 105).

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

HEAD CLOSE (see Select Head

Close Option on page 106).

• 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 105 or Select Head Close Option on page 106).

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.

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Select SHORT CAL for the

POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE

parameter (see Select Media

Power-Up Option on page 105 or Select Head Close Option

on page 106.

MEDIA

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Calibrate the Printer

Table 8 • Types of Calibration (Continued)

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

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 100 for

instructions. Select the

CALIBRATE

MEDIA AND RIBBON

option on the control panel. See Calibrate Media and

Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 101

for instructions.

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Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

YY ZZ

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 ca nnot detec t the top o f the la be ls. In this sit uatio n, 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

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Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

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.

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Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

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.

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Adjust Transmissive Media Sensors

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 80.

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Lower Media Sensor

After you adjust the upper media sensor, adjust the lo wer 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.

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).

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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 to o light on on e side or if thick l abels 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.

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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.

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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 PAUS E Self Test

on page 148.

2. While printing labels, use the control panel contro ls to lower the darkness set ting unt il the

labels are printing gray instead of black.

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

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4. Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media types, inc rease 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.

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

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Configuration

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

Contents

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Standard Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Additional Control Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-O n Self T est (PO ST) 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 152.

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 applic ation. A po or match may li mit 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.

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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

Setup Mode

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

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

When the configuration and calibration sequ ence 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 b ack 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 sav e. Restores the wired and wireless network settings back to

factory defaults.

PRINTER READY displays.

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

^KP ZPL command. To re-enable the

^KPx, where x can be any number from

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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

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Print a Configuration Label

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asterisk

indicating the

active print

server

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 n o 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)

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Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 9 shows par amet ers in the order in which they are displayed when you press

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

Additional Contr ol Pan el Para me ters on page 113.

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 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 22)

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Standard Control Panel Parameters

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Adjust Print Darkness

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

Important • Set the darkness to th e 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 149 can be used to determine the best darkness setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUSE Self

Test on page 148. 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 159 for values by model)

To change the value shown:

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

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

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Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 00

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 9 • 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

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.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 22)

Configuration

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

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 36.

Default Value (non-RFID printers): TEAR-OFF Selections (non-RFID printers): TEAR-OFF, PEEL-OFF, CUTTER,

DELAYED CUT, APPLICATOR, REWIND

Default Value (RFID printers): RFID MODE Selections (RFID printers): TEAR-OFF, PEEL-OFF, CUTTER,

DELAYED CUT, RFID MODE, REWIND

Note • RFID MODE appears only on printers that have an RFID

reader installed and the correct firmware loaded in the printer. The 110Xi4 is RFID-ready, but it does not come with an RFID reader installed. For more information about purchasing the RFID option for these printers, contact your authorized Zebra reseller.

To change the value shown:

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

Set Media Type

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

Types of Media on page 31 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.

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Table 10 • Print Width Ranges and Maximum Values

Printhead Resolution

Printer

110Xi4 140Xi4, 170Xi4, 220Xi4

200 dpi

Default Value: 832 Range: 2 to 832 dots

Default Value: 1344 Range: 2 to 1344 dots

300 dpi

Default Value: 1248 Range: 2 to 1248 dots

Default Value: 1984 Range: 2 to 1984 dots

600 dpi

Default Value: 2496 Range: 2 to 2496 dots

N/A

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 22)

Language/Parameter

Action/Explanation

Select Print Method

The print method parameter tells the printer the me thod of printin g 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.

Set Print Width

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

Table 10 shows t he ranges and default values for print width, which are

based on the printer model and the printhead resolution.

To change the value shown:

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

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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.

Standard Control Panel Parameters

}

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set maximum label length to approximately this value

Table 9 • 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 leng th (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 calibrat e.

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

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.

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides a warning when the

Set Supplies Low Warning

media or ribbon level is low.

Default: DISABLED Selections: ENABLED, DISABLED

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Table 9 • 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 instruct ions in

Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 88.)

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 en ter 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: 100 M/328 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.

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Table 9 • 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,

HEAD

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

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 PLUS (+) to select YES.

• If you did not replace the printhead, press

MINUS (-) to select NO.

View Non-Resettable Counter

This parameter displays the total length of media that the printer has printed. You can use ZPL commands to change the unit of measure for this counter. For the commands, refer to the ZPL Programming Guide.

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 ZPL commands to change the unit of measure and reset this counter. For the commands, refer to the ZPL Programming Guide.

View User-Controlled Counter 2

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Table 9 • 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 font s. 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 t he 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 RA M, Fl ash 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 RA M, Fl ash 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 89), which lists the current printer configuration.

To print a configuration label:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

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Table 9 • 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 90), 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 88. The display shows INITIALIZE FLASH?

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

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.

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Table 9 • 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 Pro fil e on page 154.

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 101.

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Zebra 223-8KE-00103 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Document Conventions

Introduction

Printer Components

Control Panel

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 the Computer or Network

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Install 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