Zebra 2684 User Manual

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Thermal Printer User’s Manual

User’s Manual No. 980350-001 Rev. A

980350-001 Rev. A

FOREWORD

This manual provides installation and operation information for the LP 2684 and TLP 2684 print ers, manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California.

This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This docu ment and the informationcontainedwithin is copyrightedby Zebra Technologies Corporation and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Zebra. While every effort hasbeen made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it is ac curate with regardto any specification.Zebra reserves the right tomake changes, forthe purpose of product improvement, at any time.

TRADEMARKS

LP 2684 and TLP 2684 are service marks of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CE Compliance

European Council Directive Compliance to Standards

89/336/EEC EMC Directive EN55022-B 1995 RF Emissions control

92/31/EE EMC Directive EN50082-1 1992

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive EN60950 IEC950 Product Safety

Immunity to Electromagnetic

Disturbances

FCC NOTICE:

This equipment hasbeen tested and found to comply withthe limits of a Class A digitaldevice, pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. How ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the userwill be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

This device complies with Industry Canada ICS-003 class A requirements.

Cet equipement est conforme a l’ICS-003 classe A de la norm Industrielle Canadian

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Table of Contents

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The FEED Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The STATUS Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Label Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading Labels Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Loading Transfer Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing Transfer Ribbons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing A Partially Used Transfer Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . 27

Top Of Form Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using AutoSense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning Under the Sensor Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Label Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Where to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Serial Interface Communication Configuration. . . . . . . . . 41

Serial Interface Cable Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Parallel Interface Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Tag Media Sensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the Media Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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General Cautions and Warnings

These pages describe general safety and maintenance warnings and cautions for the printer. They are referenced throughout the manual. The manual may also include other warnings and cautions not displayed here.

Warning - Shock Hazard

The printer should never be operated in a location where it can get wet. Personal injury could result.

Warnung - Stromschlaggefahr - Der Drucker sollte nie an feuchten Standorten in Betrieb genommen werden. Es besteht erhöhte Verletzungs und Unfallgefahr.

Warning - Static Discharge

The discharge of electrostatic energy that accumulates on the surface of the human body or other surfaces can damage or destroy the print head or electronic components used in this device. DO NOT TOUCH the print head or the electronic components under the print head assembly.

Caution - Printer Setup & Handling

1)When installing or modifying the printer setup or configuration, ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF Before

A) Connecting any cables. B) Performing any cleaning or maintenance operations. C) Moving the printer.

2) Damage to the printer interface connector, accessories or enclosure may result from placing the printer on it’s front bezel or backside during unpacking or handling.

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Media Cautions & Tips

1) Always use high quality, approved labels and tags. Approved supplies can be ordered from your dealer.

2) If poor quality, adhesive backed labels are used, that DO NOT lay flat on the backing liner, the exposed edges may stick to the label guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the label to peel off from the liner and jam the printer.

3) DO NOT use non-approved transfer ribbon. Permanent damage to the print head may result if a non-approved ribbon is used. Non-approved ribbons may be wound incorrectly for the printer or contain chemicals that may damage the print head.

4) IMPORTANT - If a transfer ribbon is installed incorrectly by the operator, damage to the print head may result.

5) DO NOT use a ribbon when printing with direct thermal media.

Media Reload Tip

If you should run out of labels or ribbon while printing, DO NOT turn the power switch OFF (0) while reloading or data loss may occur. The printer will automatically resume printing when a new label or ribbon roll is loaded.

Print Mode Control (TLP 2684)

The printer is reconfigured for direct thermal (or thermal transfer) printing with the “O” command for the TLP thermal transfer printer. See the EPL2 programmer's manual for details.

Print Quality Tip

Print density (darkness) is affected by the heat energy (density setting) applied and by the print speed. Changing both Print Speed and Density may be required to achieve the desired results.

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Installation

This section provides information on the installation of the printer and software.

Introduction The printer models are low cost, manufacturing

oriented, thermal printers. The LP can do direct thermal printing. The TLP can do both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. The printers handle large labels, hazardous material labels, small signs, fan-fold media, and shipping and receiving labels while operating the range from office to industrial enviornments.

The printer features sturdy construction, a small footprint, a heavy-duty motor, and sharp 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) reliable printing up to 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide.

The printer can print letter (8.5”x 11”) and A4 (210mm x 297mm) sizes. It can print forms up to 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide and 22 inches (558.8 mm) long or two times A4 (210mm x 594mm) size with optional memory added.

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Installation

Unpacking Your

Printer

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Installation

Part No. : 120XXX-XXX

Serial No. : XXXXXXXX

Input Power: 115VAC 6.3A 50/60Hz

Installation The following steps will guide you through the

installation of the printer and software.

Step ➊ Attach Power

Power OFF

Attach Power Cord

Check Voltage

O = Off

Plug Power Cord

Into AC Outlet

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See Warnings - Page vi

PartNo.: 120XXX-XXX

SerialNo.: XXXXXXXX

InputPower:115VAC 6.3A 50/60Hz

Installation

Parallel interface

Serial interface

Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable

For additional information on serial cable wir ing, refer to Appendix A.

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Step ➌ Apply Power

Installation

I = On

Green

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If the indicator fails to light, refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting.

Installation

Step  Install Software

Start your computer and follow the installation instructions on the compact disk (CD).

Refer to Section 2 - Operation, for information on loading labels and using your printer.

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Operation

This section provides information on the operation of the printers, identifying parts, how to use the Feed button, understanding the Status indicator, preparing a media roll, loading media, performing the AutoSense procedure, cleaning the printer, and using the optional label dispenser (if present).

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Operation

Your Printer

Cover Release Buttons

Cutting Edge

FEED Button

STATUS Indicator

Upper Media Stand

(Loading Position)

Lower Media Stand

(Printing Position)

Media Roll Retainers

Media Roll Holder

Carriage Lock/Release Lever

Transmissive (Gap) Sensor

Adjustment Gear

Transmissive (Gap) Sensor

;

Position Indicator

Ribbon Sensor

Platen Roller

Label-Taken Sensor

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Operation

Batch/Dispense Select Switch

Serial Interface

Parallel Interface

Power Cord Receptacle

On/Off Switch

Fan-Fold Media Entry

Ribbon Take-up Spindle

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Ribbon Supply Spindle

Reflective (Black Mark) Sensor

Media Guides

Dispenser Bar

;

Label Liner Exit

Release for Sensor Bracket

Releases for Front Bezel

Media Guide Adjustment Knob

Operation

The FEED Control The FEED button controls specific printer

functions: feeding media (labels, tags or continuous media), loading media, pausing printing, and initiating AutoSense (Dump Mode).

Use the FEED control button in normal opera tion by tapping or holding the button.

•

Tapping the FEED Button with media loaded performs a "Form Feed." The media advances to the top of the next label.

•

While Printing, Tapping the FEED Button pauses batch printing (at the next label gap) with indicator green flashing red. Pressing the FEED Button again resumes printing with the next label in the batch process.

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Operation

Holding the FEED button down performs a

•

continuous Form Feed. After releasing the button, the printer feeds the media until the next top of form is reached.

Holding the FEED button without media

•

loaded performs a continuous Line Feed un til you release the button or the printer de tects media. Use this "Power Media Loading" when reloading media.

Holding the FEED button down while pow

•

ering up the printer with media loaded makes the printer enter AutoSense mode. See Auto Sense on page 29 for important details.

Always run the AutoSense procedure when loading a new batch or new type of media. Media from the same manufacturing lot and having identical dimensions do not require the AutoSense procedure to be run every time new media is loaded.

The Form Feed length is set by printer programming Q command in EPL2 programming language or by the AutoSense feature, an automatic label and gap length sensing operation. See AutoSense, page 29.

Continuous media with no label gaps, containing black marks or notch holes, require programming to set the form length and feed distance.

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Operation

The STATUS

Indicator

The STATUS indicator lights and blinks in vari ous colors. When the printer power is first switched ON (1), the STATUS indicator will glow GREEN, indicating that the printer is ready for operation.

Indicator Color Meaning

GREEN

GREEN with RED

Blinking Twice

AMBER

RED

Flashing

DARK

1) Power ON, ready for use.

2) Printing, operation normal. Printer PAUSED

(during a batch print operation)

1) Command Error condition

2) Command Syntax Error

1) Media Out (printing)

2) Ribbon Out (printing)

3) Power-up failure Print Carriage Open

Power OFF.

Refer to Appendix A for additional information on troubleshooting error conditions.

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Operation

The Label Sensor When using the transmissive (gap) sensor for

top of form (label) sensing, verify that the sen

label gap point or

Sensor

Position

sor is positioned at minimum centered over a tag hole. See Top of Form Sensing, page 28, for more details on sensor operation.

Adjustment

Wheel

Sensor

Position

Marker

Turn the sensor’s adjustment wheel towards the rear of the printer to move it into the middle. Turn it towards the front of the printer to move it out to the media edge. Do not position the sen sor at the edge of media.

Center the transmissive (gap) sensor for most labels and always center it for continuous media.

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Operation

Loading Labels

or Tags

Step

Open Cover

Your printer can print on adhesive backed la bels, non-adhesive tags or continuous media (typically paper). The printer is capable of using media on a roll or fan fold media.

Open Printer Mechanisms

Open Print Head

Release Lever

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Open Guides

Turn the adjustment

wheel towards

the front of the printer.

Open the guides

until they are wider

than the media.

Operation

Open Printer Mechanisms (continued).

Step

Remove the outside

length of media

For more infor

mation on media preparation, refer to the cleaning procedures later in this chapter.

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Prepare Media.

Operation

Prepare Media (continued).

Insert

Center

Optional

Lock

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Operation

Step

Load From

Upper Holder

Guide Leader

Under Brackets

Thread the Media

Exit From

Front of Printer

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Operation

Printing Position

Thread the Media (Continued)

Seat Media in

Step

Close Guides

Guides Must Match

Media Width

Close Printer Mechanisms

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Lower Print

Head

Operation

Close Printer Mechanisms (Continued)

Push Lever

Back to Lock

Turn on the printer power. Tap the FEED con trol until the indicator glows GREEN.

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Operation

Step

Set Label Parameters

You may need to perform the following actions:

Use the AutoSense procedure for first time

•

use of new media to set the transmissive (gap) sensor.

Use the AutoSense procedure for detection

•

of label and gap lengths. Use EPL2 programming Q command to set

•

form length (and gap) as well as media detec tion and control method for sensing label gap, black mark or continuous (unmarked) media.

Windows Users!

Use Settings / Printers on the Start Menu of Windows 95 or Windows NT versions 3.51 &

4.0 to select the label size that matches the labels loaded in the printer.

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Operation

Loading Transfer

Ribbons

Step ➊ Install take-up core.

Push Onto

Left Front Spindle

If your printer has ribbon spindles attached to the print carriage, you can load transfer ribbons. Transfer ribbons are used when printing on thermal transfer media such as adhesive labels or non-adhesive tags.

Place Notches on

Long Spokes of

Right Front Spindle

Notch

Long Spoke

The front spindles pull the ribbon across the print head and take up the used ribbon.

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Operation

Step

Pull Adhesive

Strip Free

Stick Adhesive Strip

Onto Ribbon Leader

Prepare ribbon.

Thermal transfer ribbons are available in gen eral purpose wax (blue leader), general purpose wax-resin (silver leader) and polyester resin (gold leader).

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Operation

Step

Push Onto

Left Rear Spindle

Place Notches On

Long Spokes of

Right Rear Spindle.

Install ribbon.

The ribbon feeds from the top of the roll toward the back of the printer.

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Notch

The rear supply spindles provide back-tension to avoid wrinkles.

Operation

Step

Wrap Ribbon Around

Print Carriage and

Ribbon Tracking Bar

Thread ribbon

Caution: The ribbon follows a different path from the labels. The ribbon threads above the brackets that hold the media guides and transmissive (gap) sensor.

Attach Adhesive Strip

to Ribbon Take-Up

Core (Or Use Tape)

Tracking Bar

The tracking bar automatically equalizes ten sion across the ribbon's width.

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Operation

Step

Roll the Ribbon

Take-Up Core to

Remove Slack

Tighten ribbon.

Thumb Wheel

After you load media, hold the ribbonsnug with the thumb wheel and close the print head. See label and tag (media) loading, page 14.

Press the FEED button (printer power must be on) to remove slack and properly seat the ribbon. Repeat until the slack is removed.

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Operation

Replacing Transfer

Ribbons

Step

If the supply of ribbon runs out before finishing a print job, the indicator lights red and the printer waits for you to add more ribbon.

Keep the power on as you change ribbon.

Pull the ribbon off of the empty supply roll; then, remove the full take-up roll.

Move the empty ribbon core from the supply spindles to the take-up spindles.

Load a new ribbon roll (refer to the previous procedure if necessary).

Close the print head carriage and press the Feed button to restart printing. The printer continues with the print job.

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Operation

Removing A

Partially Used

Transfer Ribbon

Step

Remove Old Ribbon

If you must change a ribbon, you can remove a partially used transfer ribbon by following the steps below.

You can reload the unused portion remaining on the supply roll using the normal ribbon load ing procedure.

Open the print carriage to release ribbon ten sion. Use scissors to cut the transfer ribbon just below the take-up roll.

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Step

Remove the supply roll and tape the end to

prevent it from unwrapping.

Remove the take-up roll.

Discard used ribbon off the take-up core. Save the empty take-up core for when you load ribbon again.

Operation

Top Of Form

Sensing

To accommodate different media and media dimensions, your printer is equipped with sen sors capable of detecting the top of form for la bels or tags. Two methods are used by the printer for top of form sensing: gap sensing and black mark sensing.

Gap Sensing The gap sensing feature depends on the ability

of the movable transmissive (gap) sensor to “see through” the label liner between labels. Label and label backing liner opacity vary due to manufacturing differences in label stock. The sensor may have difficulty distinguishing the difference between labels and the liner and may require the user to AutoSense the media. Gap sensing is standard on all printers andthe sensitivity is set with the AutoSense feature.

Black Mark

Sensing

The black mark sensing is acomplished by the printer’s fixed position, reflective (black mark) sensor. The sensor is in the middle of the media path. The black mark sensor is used with special media that have a black mark printed on the back of the label liner or tag between each label or tag. Black mark sensing is standard on all printers.

Continuous Media If the media is continuous (fax or plain paper)

with no marks notches or gaps, then the top of form and form length must be set by program ming. The transmissive sensor senses media out. For proper operation, the printer needs to measure the length of the form.

See the Q command in the EPL2 programming manual for setting the form length of continuous media with no label gaps, black line marks or notch holes.

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Operation

Using AutoSense The AutoSense feature sets sensitivity of the

transmissive sensor and measures and stores the form (label) and gap lengths.

Perform this procedure when loading a new roll. You cannot perform this procedure if using the printer's label dispenser option.

Power OFF

Hold Feed Button

Power ON

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Operation

Using AutoSense (cont.)

When Indicator

Flashes, Release

Feed Button

Printer Advances

Media and Prints

Status Summary

Note: Printer is in

diagnostic dump

mode

Tap Feed Button

To Begin Normal

Operation

Note: Printer prints

"out of DUMP"

If the indicator light turns AMBER or RED, see the troubleshooting steps.

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Operation

Cleaning Your

Printer

You have easy access to all of the printer’s me dia path areas toallow for cleaning and clearing of media jams. You can clean the sensor areas, print head, platen roller and areas adjacent to the media path surfaces.

Warning -Shock Hazard - See page vi. Always turn the printer off before cleaning.

Warnung - Elektrische Gefahr - Zuerst abschalten dur Drucker. Säubern Sie jetzt den Drucker.

Use a brush or vacuum to clean the media path (except the print head).

Warning - Static Discharge - See page vi. Never touch the print head. Always clean the print head with a cleaning pen (to protect the print head from static discharge and fibers).

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If a label has become jammed in the printer, remove the label and any adhesive residue, immediately. Adhesive may spread through out the printer’s media path if not completely removed. Many adhesives are permanent and have short “set” times.

Operation

Cleaning the

Print Head

Step

Press the Cleaning

Pen Firmly Against

the Print Head

Periodic cleaning improves print performance. Whenever new labels are loaded, the print head should be cleaned with a cleaning pen.

Open the print head carriage.

Wipe the pen across the print head.

Step

Keep Cleaning Pen

Away From the

Step

Platen

Let the print head dry for one minute

Close and lock the print carriage.

If necessary, use a lint-free cloth very lightly moistened with water to clean the platen. Avoid using alcohol on the platen. Let the platen dry for several minutes before loading labels.

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Operation

Cleaning Under

the Sensor Bracket

Step

To Open the

Bracket, Slide the

Lock to the Left

Lift Up the Bracket

The transmissive (gap) sensor guide bar bracket can pivot up for easy cleaning.

Open the print head carriage.

Transmissive (Gap)

Sensor Bracket

Slide Lock

Step

Clean the metal part of the bracket, only. The

sensor is recessed to protect it from labels and adhesive.

Clean the clear sensor window below the sensor bracket. Avoid abrasivecleansers. Only usewa ter on a lint free, clean, damp cloth very moistened. Let dry. Verify that the window is clear of streaks and clouding.

Swing the sensor bracket down to close. The

slide lock will automatically lock when in posi tion.

Close and lock the print carriage.

lightly

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Operation

Preparing Media,

Paper, and Labels

Before Loading

Label Rolls

Find the tape and

pull off both labels

held by the tape

Tag Stock Rolls

During shipment, the outside length of media may become dirty when handled or dusty when stored. A preparation before loading media makes sure both the print head and platen stay cleaner for more time.

Find the tape

and detach the

bottom tag

You must avoid dragging adhesive or dirty media between the print head and platen. Such an occurance damages the print head and is not covered under your warranty.

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Operation

Using the Label

Dispenser

Step

Switch to

Peel Mode

Printers with the label dispenser function (indi cated by a T after the model number) can dis pense a single label that is already peeled away from the liner. Before performing these steps, load a media roll (refer to page 14 if necessary).

Set up the printer.

MOVIE

PEEL

Step

Lift Print Head and

Dispenser Bar

BATCH

Open printer mechanisms.

Press Here to Release

Dispenser Bar

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Operation

Step

Push Liner

Through Slot

Remove a few labels and thread the liner.

Step

Pull Liner Tight

Remove slack from the liner.

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Operation

Step

Lower Dispenser Bar

and Close Print Head

Close printer mechanisms.

Keep liner tight against the dispenser bar. Adjust the media guides (refer to page 18).

Step

After Printing, Take

Label

Send your print job. You must remove each printed label before the next label prints.

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Operation

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Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

This section addresses the most common issues you may face with operation and configuration of the printer.

Where to Start Your first troubleshooting reference source is

the Common Problems Troubleshooting table on the following page.

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Troubleshooting

Common Printing Problems Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Solution or Reason

STATUS indicator does not light GREEN when power switch is turned to the ON (1) position.

1. Check power connections from the printer to the outlet.

2. Check that media and ribbon are loaded.

With the STATUS indicator light GREEN, the printer appears to be working, but nothing is printed.

Printing is faded or poor quality.

Printing stops and the STATUS indicator lights RED.

1. Verify that the labels are the correct type.

2. Check the roll and verify that the print surface faces up for (direct thermal) printing.

3. Check that the transfer ribbon is correctly routed and has the ink side out (TLP only).

1. Clean the print head with cleaning pen.

2. Adjust print speed/darkness in software or with programming.

3. Check the roll and verify that the media print surface is facing up.

4. Verify that the correct combination thermal transfer ribbon and media are in use.

1. Possible problem sensing labels with transmissive (gap) sensor. Perform AutoSense adjustment. Align the transmissive (gap) sensor position, see page 13.

2. Possible problem with label media. a) Gap between the bottom of a label and the top of the next label should be at least 1/16". b) For tags, see Tag Media Sensing, page 43. c) Use only approved labels and tags.

3. Possible label jam.

4. Check that the media is correctly routed.

5. Possible software/programming problem. a) Check the printer memory configuration. b) Refer to the EPL2 Programming manual for the correct data syntax.

6. Transmissive sensor is dirty. Clean media path.

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Problem Solution or Reason

1. Check for Out-of-Media condition or missing labels in the middle of a roll.

2. Check for Out-of-Ribbon condition or dam age or previous use of ribbon in middle of the roll.

3. Check that the ribbon and label media are correctly routed.

Status Indicator is RED

4. When direct thermal printing, verify that the programmed mode (or printer driver) is set for direct thermal printing. See the programmer’s manual for details.

5. Transmissive sensor is dirty. Clean media path.

6. Verify that the print head carriage is closed and latched.

Troubleshooting

Cutter option cuts labels instead of between labels.

1. Check that form length is set properly through programming.

2. Check that peel switch is in the "batch" position (towards outside of printer).

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Troubleshooting

Serial Interface

Communication

Configuration

Serial Interface

Cable Wiring

The printer’s serial port is configured with the Y command for the printer. See the EPL2 pro grammer's manual for details.

The printer’s serial port default configuration is:

9600 baud 8 bit data 1 stop bit No parity

The figure below displays the cable wiring re quired to use the printer’s serial interface

DB-9 Pin #

N/C RxD TxD DTR

GND

DSR RTS CTS

DB-9 Pin #

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99

PrinterHost

+5 Volts*

TxD RxD N/C

GND

RDY

N/C

RDY

N/C

Female DB-9 to Male DB-9

DB-25

Pin #

N/C RxD TxD

DTR

GND

DSR RTS CTS

Female DB-25 to Male DB-9

*+5 volts at 150 mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)

DB-9

Pin #

18 23 32 420 57 66 74 85 922

PrinterHost

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+5 Volts*

TxD RxD N/C

GND

RDY

N/C

RDY

N/C

Troubleshooting

(Cable)

Parallel Interface

Cable Wiring

The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printer's Centronics parallel interface.

HOST

STROBE

DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7

ACK/

BUSY

PAPER ERR.

READY

INIT

ERROR/

N/A N/A

N/A SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND

DB-25

Pin No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Centronics

Pin No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

PRINTER

STROBE

DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7

ACK/

BUSY

PAPER ERR.

READY

INIT

ERROR/

N/A N/A

+5V SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND SIG. GND

FemaleDB-25toMaleCentronics

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+5 volts at 300 mA for external device (e.g. KDU or scanner)

Troubleshooting

Tag Media Sensing The printeruses a moveable sensor to detect in

dex holes/notches in tag stock. The sensor can move from a center tag notch to a notch on the out side edge of tag stock as wide as 8.5 inches (216mm) wide.

Direction

Left Side Edge of Tag Stock Media

The dimensions show the acceptable position range of the “Notch” (hole) on tag stock for the printer and the gap sensor’s adjustmentrange.

Tag

Tear-away

Dimension Min. Max. Nominal

Maximum Media Width

With Roll Holders - 8.5” (216mm) Without Roll Holders - 8.75” (222mm)

.236”

(6mm)

.079”

(2mm)

Sensor Adjustment Range (Left Side):

From Center of Media to 4.3”(109mm)

.250”

(6.35mm)

—

.512”

(13mm)

——

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.512”

(13mm)

.118”

(3mm)

Appendix B

Using the Media Cutter

Printers with the cutter option have a bezel with a motorized blade. Printers with cutters can dispense a single form that is automatically cut from the media roll.

Guidelines Use the cutter to cut through continuous paper

from rolls and liner between labels.

You can switch cutting on and off by using the OC command. You can set form length and gap distances by using the Q command. Refer to the EPL2 programmer’s manual for complete programming information.

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Keep the cutter dry. Never use any solutions or solvents to clean the blade. If there is a jam, fol low the steps for Clearing the Cutter.

Using the Media Cutter

Specifications Cutter warranty 90 days

Blade life 500,000 cuts

Media types Direct thermal paper

Paper label liner Tag stock

MaximumThickness 0.0075 in. (0.191mm)

Density 150 g/m

Width 4.00 - 8.75 in.

(101.6 - 222.25 mm)

Minimum length using cutter 1.25 in. (31.8 mm)

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Using the Media Cutter

Clearing the

Cutter

Step

Power OFF

If the media is crooked, a jam can occur. The only tool required to clear a jam is a pair of small tweezers.

Prepare the printer.

Detach

Cables

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Step

Use Tweezers

Clear the jam.

If the jam is inside the cutter, detach the cutter assembly from the printer. Press both bezel releases and pull the cutter up and forward.

If you cannot remove the jammed media, call for service.

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Using the Media Cutter

Step

Snap Bezel Back

In Place

Step

Power ON

Replace the cutter.

Check the cutter. Connect the power cord and interface cable.

Check Operation

and Proper Function

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