Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides basic instructions to load and operate your print engine. For additional
information, refer to following documentation:
58980-001 R110PA X 3 User CD (contains the
Quick Reference Guide, User Guide,
and Safety Guide)
Contents
Print Engine Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Front Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Load Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configure the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
View or Change Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Quick Reference Guide
Print Engine Exterior View
Print Engine Exterior View
The print engine is available in a right-hand configuration (media moves from left to right,
Figure 1).
Figure 1 • Right-Hand (RH) Print Engine
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1
3
Media Door
1
Front Panel
2
Power Switch
3
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Front Panel
All controls and indicators for the print engine are located on the front panel (Figure 2).
Figure 2 • Front Panel
2 1 31
Buttons
1
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
2
Lights/LEDs
3
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Front Panel
Front Panel Buttons
The front panel buttons are shown in Table 1.
Table 1 • Front Panel Buttons
Button Description/Function
FEED Feeds a blank label.
• If the print engine is idle or paused, the label is fed immediately.
• If the print engine is printing, the label is fed after the current batch finishes
printing.
PAUSE Stops and restarts the printing process or removes error messages and clears the LCD.
If a label is printing, it is completed before the printing process stops. When the print
engine is paused, the PAUSE light is ON.
CANCEL CANCEL functions only in PAUSE mode. Pressing CANCEL 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, CANCEL is ignored.
To clear the print engine’s entire label format memory, press and hold CANCEL until
the DATA light turns off.
CALIBRATE CALIBRATE functions only in PAUSE mode. Press CALIBRATE to recalibrate for
proper media length, to set media type (continuous/non-continuous), and to set print
method (direct thermal/thermal transfer).
BLACK OVALS The two black ovals are used to change parameter values for a parameter being
displayed on the LCD. Common uses include increasing or decreasing a value,
answering yes or no, indicating ON or OFF, and scrolling through choices.
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Front Panel
Table 1 • Front Panel Buttons (Continued)
Button Description/Function
PREVIOUS Scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter.
NEXT Scrolls the LCD to the next parameter.
SETUP/EXIT Enters and exits configuration mode.
Front Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs)
The front panel lights are described in Table 2.
Table 2 • Front Panel Lights
LED OFF Indicates ON Indicates FLASHING Indicates
POWER
(Green)
PAUSE
(Yellow)
DATA
(Green)
MEDIA
(Yellow)
RIBBON
(Yellow)
Print engine is
OFF, or no power
Power switch is ON, and power is
being supplied to print engine.
to print engine.
Normal operation. One of the following:
• Print engine is paused because of
an error condition (printhead,
ribbon, or paper error). Usually
occurs in conjunction with
another LED.
• PAUSE was pressed.
• A pause was requested from the
Applicator Port.
• A pause was received as part of
the label format.
No data being
received or
processed.
Normal operation.
Media properly
loaded.
Normal operation.
Ribbon properly
loaded.
Data is processing or printing is
taking place. No data is being
received.
Out of media. (Print engine is
paused, LCD displays error
message, and PAUSE light is ON).
Ribbon in while print engine is in
direct thermal mode, or no ribbon
loaded while print engine is in
thermal transfer mode. Print engine
is paused, LCD displays error
message, and PAUSE light is ON.
—
—
Print engine is receiving data
from or sending status
information to the host computer.
—
—
ERROR
(Orange)
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No print engine
errors.
— Print engine error exists. Check
the LCD for status.
Media
The print engine can use various types of media (Table 3).
Table 3 • Types of Media
Media Type How It Looks Description
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Media
Non-Continuous Roll
Media
Continuous
Roll Media
Fanfold Media The media is folded in a zigzag pattern.
The media is wound on a core. Individual
labels are separated by a gap, notch, hole,
or black mark, which enables you to see
where one label ends and the next one
begins. When using media that has holes
or notches, position the media sensor
directly over a hole or notch.
The media is wound on a core and is
without gaps, holes, notches, or black
marks. This allows the image to be printed
anywhere on the label.
RFID “Smart” Media
(for use with
RFID-capable print
engines only)
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Each label has a radio frequency
identification (RFID) chip and antenna
inlay embedded between the label and the
liner. The media is made from the same
materials and adhesives as non-RFID
labels. The outline of the transponder
(which varies by manufacturer) can be
seen through the label.
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Ribbon
Ribbon
Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax or wax resin, which is transferred to
the media during the thermal transfer process.
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 with your fingernail.
2. Did a black mark appear on the media?
If a black mark... Then the media is...
Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.
Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required, though
ribbon may be used to help protect the printhead
from abrasion with the media.
Coated Side of Ribbon
Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 3). This print
engine can only use ribbon that is coated on the outside.
Figure 3 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside
To determine which side of a ribbon is coated, 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...
Outside Inside
Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.
Did not adhere to
the label
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The ribbon is coated on the inner surface. To verify this,
repeat the test on the inner surface of the roll of ribbon.
Load Media
Figure 4 identifies the media-handling components of a right-hand print engine. A left-hand
unit contains a mirror image of these components. Figure 5 on page 8 shows both print engines
with media loaded.
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Load Media
Figure 4 • Components for Media Loading
12
11
10
Printhead latch
1
Printhead assembly
2
Peel bar
3
Media liner roller
4
Printhead locking pin
5
Media guide
6
897
1
2
3
5
6
Pinch roller assembly
7
Pinch roller release button
8
Peel roller assembly
9
Peel roller latch
10
Lower guide post
11
Upper guide post
12
4
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Load Media
Figure 5 • Loaded Media
To load media, complete these steps:
1. Load media on the media supply reel of the applicator (refer to the applicator’s user
guide).
2. Open the media door.
3. See Figure 6. Press the release button on the pinch roller assembly, and allow the assembly
to pivot up.
Figure 6 • Opening the Pinch Roller
1
2
Pinch roller assembly
1
Pinch roller release button
2
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4. See Figure 7. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.
Figure 7 • Sliding the Outer Media Guide
1
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Outer media guide
1
5. See Figure 8. Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch from the
locking pin.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
Figure 8 • Opening the Printhead Assembly
1
2
Printhead latch
1
Locking pin
2
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6. See Figure 9. Thread the media under the upper guide post, below the pinch roller
assembly, and under the printhead assembly.
7. See Figure 9. Extend approximately 30 in. (75 cm) of media past the peel bar. Remove and
discard the labels from this exposed media.
1 2
Figure 9 • Threading the Media
3
4
Upper guide post
1
Pinch roller assembly
2
Printhead assembly
3
Label
4
Liner
5
5
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Load Media
8. See Figure 10. Position the media so that it is aligned with and just touching the inner
media guide.
9. See Figure 10. Position the outer media guide so that it just touches the outer edge of the
media.
Figure 10 • Adjusting the Outer Media Guide
1
2
3
Inner media guide
1
Outer media guide
2
Media
3
10. See Figure 6 on page 8. Press down on the pinch roller assembly until it locks closed.
11. See Figure 8 on page 9. Close the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead latch until
it latches onto the locking pin.
12. See Figure 11. Raise the peel roller latch so that the peel roller assembly pivots downward.
Figure 11 • Releasing the Peel Roller Assembly
1
2
Peel roller latch
1
Peel roller assembly
2
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Load Media
13. See Figure 12. Thread the media liner around the peel bar, under the media liner roller,
and through the peel roller assembly.
Note • If the applicator has an air tube, route the media liner between the air tube and the
peel bar. Do not thread the media liner over the air tube.
Figure 12 • Threading the Liner
1 2
Peel bar
1
Media liner roller
2
Peel roller assembly
3
14. See Figure 13. Rotate the peel roller assembly up until it locks into the closed position.
3
Figure 13 • Closed Peel Roller Assembly
15. See Figure 12. Thread the media liner under the lower guide post and around the take-up
spindle of the applicator (refer to the applicator’s user guide).
16. Close the media door.
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Load Ribbon
Use ribbon with thermal transfer media (see Ribbon on page 6). The ribbon must be coated on
the outside and wider than the media. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the
printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.
Figure 14 identifies the ribbon system components inside the media compartment of a
right-hand print engine. Figure 15 on page 13 shows the print engine with ribbon loaded.
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Load Ribbon
Figure 14 • Components for Ribbon Loading
1 2
3
4
9
5
7
Locking pin
Ribbon sensor
Ribbon sensor reflector
Lower dancer assembly
Ribbon supply spindle
1
Ribbon take-up spindle
2
Upper dancer assembly
3
Printhead latch
4
Printhead assembly
5
8 6
6
7
8
9
Figure 15 • Loaded Ribbon
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Load Ribbon
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. See Figure 16. Place a full ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle so the ribbon rotates
as shown, and then push the roll toward the print engine frame until it is fully seated.
Figure 16 • Placing Ribbon on the Ribbon Supply Spindle
1
Ribbon supply spindle with media
1
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Load Ribbon
2. See Figure 17. On the lower dancer assembly, squeeze the opening tabs to pivot open the
dancer arm.
3. See Figure 17. Carefully thread the ribbon through the lower dancer assembly, and then
slowly release the dancer arm.
Figure 17 • Opening a Dancer Assembly
1 2
Opening tabs
1
Ribbon
2
4. See Figure 18. Thread the ribbon between the ribbon sensor and the ribbon sensor
reflector.
Figure 18 • Ribbon Sensor
1
Ribbon sensor reflector
1
Ribbon sensor
2
2
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5. See Figure 19. Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch from the
locking pin.
Figure 19 • Opening the Printhead Assembly
1
2
Printhead latch
1
Locking pin
2
6. See Figure 20. Thread the ribbon under the printhead assembly and then up toward the
upper dancer assembly.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
Figure 20 • Threading Ribbon under the Printhead Assembly
1
Printhead assembly
1
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Load Ribbon
7. See Figure 17 on page 15. On the upper dancer assembly, squeeze the opening tabs to
pivot open the dancer arm.
8. See Figure 17 on page 15. Carefully thread the ribbon through the upper dancer assembly,
and then slowly release the dancer arm.
9. See Figure 21. Install an empty ribbon core onto the ribbon take-up spindle, and push the
core toward the print engine frame until it is fully seated.
10. See Figure 21. Attach the end of the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with adhesive tape or
a label, and wind for several turns in the direction shown. Ensure that the ribbon winds
evenly on the spindle.
Figure 21 • Loading Ribbon on the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle
1
Ribbon take-up spindle with empty ribbon core
1
11. See Figure 19 on page 16. Close the printhead assembly by pivoting the printhead latch
onto the locking pin.
12. Close the media door.
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Remove Used Ribbon
Remove Used Ribbon
To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Open the media door.
2. Did the ribbon run out?
If... Then...
Ye s a. Remove the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle. Save the core
b. Remove the used ribbon and core from the ribbon take-up spindle.
c. Install new ribbon following the instructions in Load Ribbon
to use on the ribbon take-up spindle when you load ribbon.
on page 13.
No
a. Cut the ribbon near the ribbon take-up spindle.
b. Remove the used ribbon and core from the ribbon take-up spindle.
c. Locate an empty ribbon core. If necessary, remove and discard the
used ribbon from the core removed in the previous step.
d. See Figure 21 on page 17. Install the empty ribbon core onto the
ribbon take-up spindle, and push the core toward the print engine
frame until it is fully seated.
e. Thread the remaining ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle following
the instructions in Load Ribbon on page 13.
f. See Figure 21 on page 17. Attach the end of the ribbon to the empty
ribbon core with adhesive tape or a label, and wind for several turns
in the direction shown. Ensure that the ribbon winds evenly on the
spindle.
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Print a Configuration Label
When you have loaded the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a configuration label as a
record of your print engine’s current settings. Keep the label to use when troubleshooting
printing problems.
To print a configuration label, complete these steps:
1. Turn Off (O) the print engine.
2. Press and hold CANCEL, and then turn On (I) the print engine. Hold CANCEL until the
first front panel light turns off.
A configuration label prints (Figure 22).
Figure 22 • Configuration Label
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Print a Configuration Label
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Print a Network Configuration Label
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 front panel, press SETUP/EXIT.
2. Use the left or right oval to scroll through the parameters until you reach
LIST NETWORK.
3. Press the right oval to confirm printing.
A network configuration label prints (Figure 23).
Figure 23 • Network Configuration Label
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Configure the Print Engine
After you have installed the media and ribbon, you may set print engine parameters for your
application using the front panel.
Important • Certain printing conditions may require you to 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 print quality is affected by these and other factors, run tests to determine the best
combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor match may limit print
quality or print rate, or the print engine may not function properly in the desired print mode.
To enter Setup Mode, complete these steps:
1. On the front panel, press SETUP/EXIT.
2. Press either NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters.
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Configure the Print Engine
To leave Setup Mode, complete these steps:
1. Press SETUP/EXIT.
The LCD displays
2. Press the left or right oval to display the save options (Table 4).
LCD Description
PERMANENT
TEMPORARY
CANCEL
LOAD DEFAULTS
LOAD LAST SAVE
DEFAULT NET
SAVE CHANGES.
Table 4 • Save Options When Leaving Setup Mode
Stores values in the print engine even when power is turned
off.
Saves the changes until power is turned off.
Cancels all changes from the time you pressed SETUP/EXIT
except for any made to the darkness and tear-off settings.
Restores all parameters other than the network settings back
to the factory defaults.
Note • Loading factory defaults causes the print engine to
auto-calibrate.
Loads values from the last permanent save.
Restores the wired network settings back to factory defaults.
3. Press NEXT to select the displayed choice.
When the configuration and calibration sequence is done, PRINTER READY displays.
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Configure the Print Engine
View or Change Parameters
Tabl e 5 shows a subset of the print engine parameters in the order in which they are displayed
when you press
continue to the next parameter, or press
cycle. When a parameter is changed, an asterisk (*) is shown in the upper left corner of the
display to indicate that the value is different from the one currently active in the print engine.
Parameter Action/Explanation
NEXT after entering setup mode. Throughout this process, press NEXT to
Table 5 • Print Engine Parameters
PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the
DARKNESS
- 4.0 +
PRINT SPEED
2 IPS
SLEW SPEED
6 IPS
Adjusting Print Darkness
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. Darkness settings also may be
changed by the driver or software settings.
Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print
quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may smear, the ribbon may
burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
• Press the right oval to increase darkness.
• Press the left oval to decrease darkness.
Default: +4.0
Range: 00.0 to +30.0
Adjusting Print Speed
• Press the right oval to increase value.
• Press the left oval to decrease value.
Default: 2 IPS
Range: 2 to 12 IPS for 203 dpi, 2 to 8 IPS for 300 dpi
Adjusting Slew Speed
• Press the right oval to increase value.
• Press the left oval to decrease value.
Default: 6 IPS
Range: 1 to 12 IPS
BACKFEED SPEED
2 IPS
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Adjusting Backfeed Speed
• Press the right oval to increase value.
• Press the left oval to decrease value.
Default: 2 IPS
Range: 1 to 12 IPS
Table 5 • Print Engine Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Action/Explanation
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TEAR OFF +000
- +
PRINT MODE
TEAR-OFF
MEDIA TYPE
NON-CONTINUOUS
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position
Establishes the position of the media over the tear-off/peel-off bar after
printing. Positive numbers move the media out and negative numbers
move the media in.
Each press of an oval adjusts the tear-off position by four dot rows.
• Press the right oval to increase value.
• Press the left oval to decrease value.
Default: +0
Range: –120 to +120
Selecting Print Mode
Print mode settings tell the print engine the method of media delivery that
you wish to use.
• Press either oval to display choices.
Default: TEAR-OFF
Selections: TEAR-OFF, REWIND, APPLICATOR
Setting Media Type
Tells the print engine the type of media that you are using. When you
select non-continuous media, the print engine feeds media to calculate
label length (the distance between two recognized registration points of the
interlabel gap or alignment notch or hole). When you select continuous
media, you must include a label length instruction in your label format
^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).
(
• Press either oval to display choices.
Default: NON-CONTINUOUS
Selections: CONTINUOUS, NON-CONTINUOUS
SENSOR TYPE
WEB
PRINT METHOD
THERMAL-TRANS.
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Setting the Sensor Type
Tells the print engine whether you are using media web media (label
separations indicated by a gap, notch, or hole) or media with black
registration marks printed on the back.
• Press either oval to display other choices.
Default: WEB
Selections: WEB, MARK
Selecting Print Method
Tells the print engine the method of printing to use: thermal transfer
(ribbon required) or direct thermal (no ribbon).
• Press either oval to display choices.
Default: Thermal transfer
Selections: Thermal transfer, direct thermal
Note • Selecting direct thermal when using ribbon creates a print engine
error condition, but printing continues.
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Table 5 • Print Engine Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Action/Explanation
PRINT WIDTH
104 0/8 MM
MAXIMUM LENGTH
-39.0 IN 988 MM+
Setting Print Width
Determines the printable area across the width of the label given the
resolution of the print engine.
To change value shown:
1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
To change the unit of measurement:
1. Press the left oval until the unit of measurement is active.
2. Press the right oval to toggle to a different unit of measure (mm,
inches, or dots).
Default: 104 mm
NOTE: Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of the label not
being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting
memory and can cause printing off 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.
Setting Maximum Label Length
The maximum label length is used during the calibration process.
Interlabel gap is considered part of the label length.
Always set a value that is at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) longer than the length of
the label you are using. For example, if the label length is 5 in. (126 mm)
including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for 6.0 in. (152 mm). If the
value is set to a smaller value than the label length, the print engine
assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the print engine cannot
calibrate.
• To increase the value, press the right oval.
• To decrease the value, press the left oval.
Default: 39.0 in. (988 mm).
Range: Values are adjustable in 1 in. (25.4 mm) increments.
RFID TEST
QUICK SLOW
In both versions of this test, the printer attempts to read and write to a
transponder. In the slow test, the printer also checks the reader version
number. If the printer fails the test, the front panel displays an error
message.
RFID Test
1. Place an RFID label over the reader (no movement occurs with the
test).
2. Press SELECT to select the parameter.
3. Press MINUS (–) to select QUICK.
OR
PLUS (+) to select SLOW.
Press
4. If necessary, press PLUS (+) to select CONTINUE.
5. Press SELECT to deselect the parameter.
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Table 5 • Print Engine Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Action/Explanation
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RFID ERR STATUS
LIST FONTS
PRINT
LIST BAR CODES
PRINT
LIST IMAGES
PRINT
LIST FORMATS
PRINT
LIST SETUP
PRINT
RFID Error Status
If an error condition exists, a message may be displayed here.
List Fonts
• Press the right oval to print a label that lists the standard fonts and any
optional fonts in stored in the print engine’s RAM, Flash memory, font
EPROMs, or optional PCMCIA font cards.
List Bar Codes
• Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available bar codes in
the print engine. Bar codes may be stored in RAM, Flash memory, or
optional PCMCIA cards.
List Images
• Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available images stored
in the print engine’s RAM, Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional
memory card.
List Formats
• Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available formats stored
in the print engine’s RAM, Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional
memory card.
List Setup
• Press the right oval to print a configuration label, which lists the current
print engine configuration.
LIST NETWORK
PRINT
LIST ALL
PRINT
LANGUAGE
List Network Settings
• Press the right oval to print a network configuration label, which lists
the settings for any installed print servers.
List All
• Press the right oval to print labels that list the available fonts, bar codes,
images, formats, and the current print engine and network
configurations.
Selecting the Display Language
This parameter allows you to change the language displayed on the front
panel LCD.
• Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: ENGLISH
Selections: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN,
NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2,
DUTCH, FINNISH, CUSTOM
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Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning Schedule
The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Ta ble 6 . See the following pages for specific
procedures.
Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage
caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Table 6 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead Solvent* Perform these procedures at the following times:
Platen roller Solvent*
Transmissive media sensor Air blow
Reflective media sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
•When
• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of
• Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll
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labels or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.
(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Door-open sensors Air blow Monthly
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*
* Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and
10% deionized water.
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Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
Clean the printhead and platen roller according to the schedule in Table 6 on page 26. Clean
the printhead more often if you see inconsistent print quality, such as voids or light print. Clean
the platen roller if you see media movement problems.
To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when
handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.
1. Turn Off (O) the print engine.
2. See Figure 24. Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch from the
locking pin.
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Cleaning Schedule
Figure 24 • Opening the Printhead Assembly
Printhead latch
1
Locking pin
2
3. Remove the media and ribbon from the print engine.
1
2
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4. See Figure 25. Using Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a
solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water on a cotton swab, wipe the
print elements from end to end. Allow the solvent to evaporate.
Figure 25 • Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning
1 2
3
Printhead elements (gray strip)
1
Cotton swab
2
Platen Roller
3
5. Use a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol to clean the platen roller and other rollers.
Rotate the rollers while cleaning.
6. Reload the ribbon and media (if used).
7. Turn On (I) the print engine.
Note • If print quality does not improve after you perform this procedure, clean the printhead
with Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. Call your authorized Zebra distributor for more
information.
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