Zebra 90XIIII, 96XIIII, 170XIIII, 220XIIII, 140XIIII User Manual

Zebra XiIII-Series Printer

Safety and Quick

Reference Guide

GB

Contents

Specifications ...............................................75

Electrical ...............................................75

Environmental Range ........................................75

Fuses .................................................75

Warnings .................................................76

Installation ..............................................76

Use of Shielded Data Cables .....................................76

Setting Printhead Resistance Value .................................76

Ribbons and Printhead Wear .....................................76

Repacking ..............................................76

AC Power Considerations .........................................77

Power Line Cord ...........................................77

Fuse Replacement ..........................................78

Media and Ribbon Loading ........................................79

Media Loading ............................................79

Ribbon Loading ...........................................82

Removing Used Ribbon ........................................83

Operator Controls .............................................83

Front Panel Keys ...........................................84

Front Panel Lights ..........................................84

Calibration ................................................86

Configuration ...............................................87

Adjustments ................................................89

Toggle Positioning ..........................................89

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ...................................89

Media Sensor Position Adjustments .................................89

Introduction

This Zebra XiIII-Series Printer Safety and Quick Reference Guide
contains basic information on how to install and operate the printer
as well as some simple adjustments that can be performed by the
operator. It is not comprehensive.

Additional information covering the Zebra XiIII-Series printers is
available from your distributor:

•

User’s guide

•

ZPL II Programming Guide

•

Maintenance manual

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Specifications

Electrical

90–264 VAC; 48–62 Hz

Initial Power Consumption

(printing 100% black at 6 ips)

90XiIII 96XiIII 140XiIII 170XiIII 220XiIII

Maximum 200W 200W 300W 350W 450W

Standby 25W 25W 25W 25W 25W

Environmental Range

Operating: 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)

20% to 85% non-condensing relative humidity

Storage: −4°F (−20°C) to + 140°F (60°C)

5% to 85% non-condensing relative humidity

Fuses

F5A, 250V,5x20mmIECstyle as supplied with
printer or purchased from Zebra Technologies
Corporation

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Warnings

Installation

CAUTION: To ensure that the XiIII-Series printer

has proper cooling, do not place any padding or
cushioning material under the unit or next to the
back of the unit.

Use of Shielded Data Cables

CAUTION: Zebra printers comply with

international regulations governing radiated
emissions when using fully shielded data cables.
Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with
metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded data
cables and connectors are required to prevent
radiation and reception of electrical noise. Use of
unshielded data cables may increase radiated
emissions above the regulated limits.

Setting Printhead Resistance
Value

CAUTION: Do Not Change This Setting —Itis

for technician use only after a printhead
replacement. When configuring the printer, press
NEXT to move past this parameter.

Ribbons and Printhead Wear

CAUTION: For thermal transfer print mode, load

ribbon before performing CALIBRATION. Do
not load ribbon if the printer is to be used in the
direct thermal mode. Ribbons used in the
XiIII-Series printers must be as wide as or wider
than the media. Zebra ribbons provide an
extremely smooth backing surface that protects
the printhead from abrasion by the media. If the
ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the
printhead will be unprotected and subject to
premature wear.

Repacking

CAUTION: If shipment of your XiIII-Series

printer is necessary, carefully pack the printer in a
suitable container to avoid damage during transit.
Remove any ribbon and paper rolls from the
supply spools, otherwise DAMAGE to the printer
could result. Whenever possible, use the original
container and packaging materials from the
factory. If using a different container, enclose the
unit in a protective, dust-proof bag and ensure that
the unit floats in an outer carton of
shock-absorbing material. Do not package the
printer in a rigid container without utilizing shock
mounts or shock-absorbing packing material. A
rigid container will allow shock on the outside to
be transmitted undamped to the unit, which may
cause damage. A Return Materials Authorization
(RMA) number is required for all equipment being
returned. Contact Zebra Technologies
Corporation’s Technical Support Department to
obtain an RMA number. Equipment returned for
service without prior authorization may be
refused.

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Power Line Cord

Depending on how the XiIII-Series printer was
ordered, a power line cord may or may not be
included.

If a power line cord is not supplied, you will need
to obtain one with the following specifications.
Refer to Figure 1.

AC Power Considerations

AC POWER

PLUG FOR

3 CONDUCTOR

<HAR> CABLE

YOUR COUNTRY

1. The overall length must be less than 3.8 meters
(12.5 ft.).

2. It must be rated for at least 5A, 250V.

3. The chassis ground (EARTH) MUST be con-
nected to assure safety and reduce electromag­netic interference. The ground connection is
handled by the third wire (EARTH) in the
power line cord.

+

R

IEC 320

CONNECTOR

NEUTRAL

EARTH

Figure 1

4. The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector
must bear the certification mark of at least one
of the known international safety organizations
shown in Figure 2.

CONTACT

VIEW

LIVE

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Figure 2

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Fuse Replacement

The XiIII-Series printer uses a metric-style fuse
(5 x 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250V. The AC
Power Entry Module comes with two approved
fuses in the Fuse Holder: one is “In-Circuit” and
the second is provided as a “spare” (refer to
Figure 4). The end caps of the fuse must bear the
certification mark of a known international safety
organization (refer to Figure 2). To replace a
faulty fuse, use the following procedure.

Turn the AC power switch OFF and

remove the power cord before
performing this procedure.

FUSE

HOLDER

AC POW ER

ENTRY

MODULE

1. Using a small blade screwdriver or similar tool,
remove the Fuse Holder which is part of the
AC Power Entry Module at the rear of the
printer. Refer to Figure 3.

2. Remove the faulty fuse and install a new fuse
in the “In-Circuit” position shown in Figure 4.
If you use the Spare Fuse, be sure to order a
new replacement fuse. Fuses can be ordered
from your Zebra distributor.

3. Snap the Fuse Holder back into the AC Power
Entry Module.

4. Reconnect the Power Line Cord and turn
printer ON.

Note: If AC power is not restored, an internal

component failure may have occurred. The
printer will require servicing.

SPARE

FUSE

SMALL BLADE

SCREWDRIVER

Figure 3

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FUSE

HOLDER

IN-CIRCUIT

Figure 4

FUSE