Zebra Technologies 105SL User Manual

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Zebra® 105SL™

Industrial/Commercial Printer

User Guide

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This copyrighted guide and the label printers described herein are owned by

Zebra Technologies. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of the

guide or the software in the label 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

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Proprietary Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

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

Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Printer Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpack and Inspect the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Report Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Non-Continuous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Continuous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ribbon Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 • Printer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Roll Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tear-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Peel-Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing the Label Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fanfold Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ribbon Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ribbon Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjust and Calibrate Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Positioning the Media (Transmissive) Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Black Mark Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Basic Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ZebraNet

Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5 • Data Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Serial Data Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

RS-232 Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

6 • Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

PCMCIA Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

7 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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A • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

ZPL Programming Language (ZPL II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Font Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its

subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties

operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not

be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed

written permission of Zebra Technologies.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All specifications and

designs are subject to change without notice.

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Devices,

pursuant 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 residential environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the product manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged

to do one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the re ceiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

connected.

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

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Proprietary Statement

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.

Liability Disclaimer

Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and

manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct

any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

Limitation of Liability

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

delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any

damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of

business profits, business interruption, or loss of business information) arisi ng out of t he use

of, the results of use of, or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies has been

advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the abov e limitation or exclusion may

not apply to you.

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Warranty Information

Effective December 30, 2002

All new Zebra products are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defect in material and

workmanship.

Printers and Related Hardware Products

Proof of purchase or shipment date is required to validate the warranty period. The warranty

becomes void if the equipment is modified, improperly installed o r used, damaged by accident or

neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Products returned must be packaged in the original or comparable packing and shipping container.

In the event equipment is not so packaged, or if shi pping d amage is evi dent, it will not be accep ted

for service under warranty . Surface transportation charges fo r return to customers in the c ontinental

United States is paid by Zebra. Otherwise, Zebra pays CPT (carriage paid to) nearest airport;

customer pays customs, duties, taxes, and freight from airport to destination. If Zebra determines

that the product returned for warranty service or replacement is not defe ctive as here in define d, the

customer will pay all handling and transportation costs.

Printers

All printers (excluding printheads) are warranted against defect in material or workmanship for

twelve (12) months from the purchase date.

Printheads

Since printhead wear is part of normal operation, the original printhead is covered by a limited

warranty as indicated below. Warranty period begins on purchase date.

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Printhead Warranty Period

Bar code label and receipt printer

printheads

Plastic card printer printheads 12 months

To qualify for this warranty, the printhead must be returned to the factory or to an authorized

service center. Customers are not required to purchase Genuine Zebra Supplies (media and/or

ribbons) for warranty qualification.

However, if it is determined that the use of inappropriate or inferior supplies has caused any

defect in the printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user is responsible for Zebra’s

labor and material charges required to repair the defect. The warranty becomes void if the

printhead is physically worn or damaged; also if it is de te rmined that failure to follow th e

preventive maintenance schedule listed in the User Guide has caused defect in the thermal

printhead for which a warranty cl aim is made.

Related Hardware Items

Products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of

purchase according to this chart:

Product Warranty Period

Accessories 1 month

6 months

Batteries 3 months

Cables 1 month

Chargers/Power Supplies 1 year

Hardware Keys 1 year

Keyboard Display Units 6 months

Parts 3 months

Pocket Eye

1 year

Software 1 month

ZebraNet

Print Servers 3 years

Defective product must be returned to Zebra for evaluation. In the event of notification of

defect within the warranty period, Zebra wil l replace the defective item provided there had not

been damage resulting from user abuse, modification, improper installation or use, or damage

in shipping or by accident or neglect.

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Supplies Products

Supplies are warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of

six (6) months for media and twelve (12) months for ribbon from the date of shipment by

Zebra. This is provided the user has complied with storage guidelines, handling, and usage of

the supplies in Zebra printers.

Zebra’s sole obligation under these warranties is to furnish parts and labor for the repair or

possible replacement of products found to be defective in material or wor kmanship during the

warranty period. Zebra may in its discretion issue a credit fo r any such defective products in

such amount as it deems reasonable.

Repair Services

Zebra repairs are warranted against defects in ma terial and workmanship for 90 days from the

date of repair by Zebra. This excludes printheads, which are warranted separately. This

warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. This warranty becomes void if the item is

modified, improperly installed or used, or damag ed by accident, neglect, or abuse.

Warranty Information

Warranty Exclusions & Conditions Statement

The warranties given above are the only warrant ies gi ven t o yo u. No o ther warran ties, e xpres s

or implied, are given. Zebra does not make any implied warran ty of merchantability or fitness

for a particular purpose in connection with its sale of products or services. While Zebra’s

desire is to be responsive to your specific needs and questions, Zebra does not assume

responsibility for any specific applic ation to which any Produ cts are applied, includ ing, but not

limited to, compatibility with other equipment. All statements, technical information, or

recommendations relating to Zebra Products are based on tests believed to be reliable, but do

not constitute a guaranty or warranty.

Zebra’s maximum liability for warranty claims is limited to the invoice price of the Product

claimed defective. Zebra does not assume responsibi lity for delays in replacement or repair of

products. Zebra shall not under any circumstances whatso ever be liable to you or any other

party for loss or profits, lost data, di minution of goodwill, or any o ther special or consequential

damages whatsoever with r espect to any warranty c laim made by you. Specifi cally for

software, Zebra is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by abuse or

misapplication of the software or by its use in violation of the U.S. copyright law or

international treaty. No salesperson, representative, or agent of Zebra is authorized to make

any guaranty, warranty, or representation that contradicts the foregoing. Any waiver,

alteration, addition, or modification to the foregoing warranties must be in writing and signed

by an executive officer of Zebra to be valid.

Zebra Technologies

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

Phone +1 847.634.6700 or +1 800.423.0442

Fax + 1 847.913.8766

www.zebra.com

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T o provide feedback on this document, please send your comments to techpu bs@zebra.com, or

write your comments on this page and fax to the following:

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Printer Software

and Firmware

License Agreement

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF

THIS ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES PRINTER SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE LICENSE

AGREEMENT (PSFLA) BEFORE USING THE PRINTER WHICH IS ENCLOSED OR

OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT OPERATE THE PRINTER AND PLEASE

PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER, ENCLOSURES AND ALL P ACKAGING FOR A FULL

REFUND.

Zebra Technologies (ZEBRA) hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use

the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE embedded in the printer and the accompanying documentation

according to the following t erms:

1. The printer enclosed with or otherwise associated with this Agreement has or includes certain

SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE therein which is protected b y c op yrig ht laws an d i nt ernat io nal

and FIRMWARE is licensed, not sold. Such SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE may include,

but is not limited to, SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE that is licensed under one or more of

the following trademarks: ZPL (Zebra Programming Language), Zebralink, Web View, Web

Alert, ZBI (Zebra Basic Interpreter), BAR-ONE, ZTools, Utilities, ZebraNet View for IP,

ZebraNet Alert, PC Management Program, ZebraNet View for Networks and ZebraNet

Connect.

2. GRANT OF LICENSE. This License grants you the following rights:

• SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. You may use, access, display, run, or otherwise interact

with (RUN) the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE in connection with operating the printer

which is enclosed with or oth erwise associated with this PS FLA (PRINTER). The primary

user of the PRINTER may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a portable

computer/printer.

• Storage/Network Use. You may also store or install a copy of the SOFTWARE and

FIRMWARE on a storage device, such as a network server, used only to RUN the

SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE on your other PRINTERS over an internal network;

however, you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate PRINTER on which

the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE is RUN from the storage device. A license for the

SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE may not be shared or used concurrently on different

PRINTERS.

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• Reservation of Rights. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by ZEBRA.

• Accessing Services Using the SOFTWARE and FIRMW AR E. Your use of any service

accessible using the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE is not covered by this PSFLA and

may be governed by separate terms of use, conditions or notices.

3. RESTRICTIONS.

• You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the SOFTWARE and

FIRMWARE.

• Limitations on modification. You may not modify, adapt, translate, or create

derivative works based on this SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE or the accompanying

documentation.

• Limitations of Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not

reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE or the FIRMWARE,

except and only to the extent that such activity is permitted by applicable law

notwithstanding this limitation.

• Rental. You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFTWARE or FIRMWARE.

• Support Services. ZEBRA may provide you with support services related to the

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE (SUPPORT SERVICES), in its discretion. Use of

SUPPORT SERVICES, if any, is governed by the ZEBRA policies and programs

described in the user guide, in online documentation, and/or other ZEBRA provided

materials. Any supplemental SOFTWARE or FIRMWARE code prov ided to you as a

part of SUPPORT SERVICES shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE and is subject to the terms of this PSFLA. With respect to technical

information you provide to ZEBRA as part of the SUPPORT SERVICES, ZEBRA

may use such information for its business pu rposes, includin g for produc t support and

development. ZEBRA will not utilize such technical information in a form that

personally identifies you except to the extent necessary to provide you with supp ort.

• Replacement, Modification and Upgrade of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE.

ZEBRA reserves the right to replace, modify or upgrade the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE at any time by offering you a replacement or modi fied version of the

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE or such upgrade and to charge for such

replacement, modification or upgrade. Any such replacement or modified

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE code or upgrade to the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE offered to you by ZEBRA shall be considered part of the SOFTWARE

and/or FIRMWARE and subject to the terms of this PSFLA (unless this PSFLA is

superseded by a further PSFLA accompanying such replacement or modified version

of or upgrade to the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE). In the event that ZEBRA

offers a replacement or modified version of or any upgrade to the SOFTW ARE and/or

FIRMWARE, (a) your contin ued use of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is

conditioned on your acceptance of such replacement or modified version of or

upgrade to the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE and any accompanying superseding

PSFLA and (b) in the case of the replacement or modified SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE, your use of all prior ve rsi ons of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWA RE

is terminated.

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4. TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights, ZEBRA may terminate this

PSFLA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this PSFLA. ZEBRA may

terminate this PSFLA by offering you a superseding PSFLA for the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE or any replacement or modified version of or upgrade to the SOFTWARE

and/or FIRMWARE and condi tioning your continued use of the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE or such replacement, modified or upgraded version on your acceptance of

such superseding PSFLA. In addition, ZEBRA may terminate this PSFLA by notifying

you that your continued use of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is prohibited. In the

event that ZEBRA terminates this PSFLA, you must immediately stop using the

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWA RE and destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and/or

FIRMWARE and all of its component parts.

5. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE, the

accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE,

are owned by ZEBRA or its suppliers. All title and intellectual property rights in and to

the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWA RE and/or FIRMWARE is

the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicab le copyright

or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This PSFLA grants you no rights to use

such content. If this SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWA RE contains documentation which is

provided only in electronic form, you may print o ne copy of such electronic

documentation. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE

and/or FIRMWARE.

6. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. All SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE

provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations issued on or after Dec emb er 1,

1995 is provided with the commercial rights and restr ictions described elsewhere herein.

All SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to

solicitations issued prior to December 1, 1995 is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS

as provided for in F AR, 48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR 252.22 7-7013

(OCT 1988), as applicable.

7. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that you will not export or re-export the

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWA RE, any part thereof, or any process or service that is the

direct product of the SOFTWARE an d/or FIRMWARE (the for eg oi ng collectively

referred to as the RESTRICTED COMPONENTS), to any country, person or entity

subject to U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree not to export or re-export any of

the RESTRICTED COMPONENTS (i) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed

or restricted the export of goods or services, which currently include, but are not

necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any

national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the

RESTRICTED COMPONENTS back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity who

you know or have reason to know will utilize the RESTRICTED COMPONENTS in the

design, development or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons; or (iii) to

any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in U.S. export

transactions by any federal agency of the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that

neither the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Export Administration nor any other

U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges.

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8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE

SOFTWARE AND/OR FIRMWARE “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND

HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CO NDITIONS, EITHER

EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY

(IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF

FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, O F LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK

OF NEGLIGENCE OR LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT. ALSO, THERE IS NO

WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR OF

NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR

PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE IS WITH YOU. ZEBRA

DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE OR

FIRMWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

9. EXCLUSION OF ALL DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ZEBRA OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE

LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING,

WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMA GES FOR ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR

PROPERTY, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,

LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAILURE TO

MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE,

FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS

WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF

OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE, WHETHER BASED ON

CONTRACT , TOR T, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY O R OTHERWISE, EVEN IF

ZEBRA OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF

SUCH DAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE

EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

10. LIMITATIONS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

• To the extent that the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE covered by this PSFLA

includes emulation libraries, emulation libraries are offered “as is”. ZEBRA does not

provide any warranty associated with the emulation libraries.

• The emulation library does not work 100% correctly or cover 1 00 % of the

functionality of the printer language being emulated. Modifications may be required

for each target application. If such modification is nec essary , prior to makin g any such

modification, you are required to contact ZEBRA to obtai n express written conse nt to

make such modification.

• If the emulation library is sold separately by an authorized party other than ZEBRA

(RESELLER—A party other than ZEBRA which is authorized by ZEBRA to

distribute the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE with its appl icati on so long as the

SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is used with a ZEBRA printer) or is sold bundled

with a printer to an end-user by a RESELLER, and if claims are made by the

RESELLER that the emulation library performs as a 100% emulation solution,

ZEBRA is not responsible if the emulation library doe s no t w ork a s ad verti s ed by th e

RESELLER. Furthermore, ZEBRA is not liable for any damages directly or indirectly

relating to such emulation library which is sold separately by the RESELLER or

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• The SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE was provided to you at no additional charge and

ZEBRA has included in this PSFLA terms that di sclaim all warranties an d liability fo r

the SOFTWARE and FIRMW ARE. To the full extent allowed by law, YOU HEREBY

RELEASE ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY

ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ALL CLAIMS CONCERNING THE

SOFTWARE AND/OR FIRMWARE OR ITS USE. If you do not wish to accept the

SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE under the terms of this PSFLA, do not use the

PRINTER enclosed with or otherwise a ssoc iated with this PSFLA.

11. GOVERN ING LAW. If you acquired the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE in the United

States of America, the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A. will apply to this contract. If

you acquired this SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE outside of the United States of

America, then local law may apply. If any provision of this PSFLA is held invalid, the

remainder of this PSFLA shall continue in full force and effect.

12. QUESTIONS. Should you have any qu estion s, or if you de sire to contac t ZEBRA for an y

reason, please contact the ZEBRA subsidiary serving your country, or write:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Preface

This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and

additional reference documents.

Contents

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx

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Contacts

You can contact Zebra Technologies at any of the following:

Visit us at: http://www.zebra.com

Our Mailing Addresses:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A

Telephone: +1 847.634.6700

Fax: +1 847.913.8766

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

Zebra House

The Valley Centre, Gordon Road

High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1494 4728 72

Fax: +44 (0)1494 450103

Support

You can contact Zebra support at:

Web Address: www.zebra.com/SS/service_support.htm

Important • The Web address is case-sensitive. The SS must be all caps.

US Phone Number +1 847.913.2259

UK/International Phone Number +44 (0) 1494 768289

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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 gui de online in

blue text) to jump directly to its location.

(

Command Line Examples All command line examples appear in Courier New font.

For example, you would type the followin g to get to the Post-Install scripts in the

directory:

Ztools

Files and Directories All file names and directories appear in Courier New font. For

example, the

Cautions, Important, Note, and Example

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.

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

Preface

Document Conventions

.pdf format, you can click the cross-reference

bin

Electric Shock 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 • 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.

Tools • Tells you what tools you need to complete a given task.

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Introduction

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

Contents

Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operator Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Printer Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Exterior View

The following illustrations show the exterior of the printer.

Figure 1 • Printer Exterior—Front View

Front panel

Media door

Figure 2 • Printer Exterior—Rear View

2 3

Electronics cover

Power switch

AC power cord connection

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Operator Controls

This section discusses the functions of the controls and in di cators on the printer.

Become familiar with each of these functions before operating your 105SL printer.

Power Switch

The power switch, which is located at the back of the printer above the power cord,

should be turned off (O) before connecting or disconnecting any cables. External

influences, such as lightning storms or noise on the power or data cables, may cause

erratic printer behavior. Turning the printer’s power off and then back on may

reestablish proper printer operation.

Front Panel Display

The front panel display (Figure 3) communicates operational status and setup modes

and parameters.

Introduction

Operator Controls

Figure 3 • Front Panel

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Operator Controls

Front Panel Keys

Key Function

Table 1 • Front Panel Keys

Starts and stops the printing process.

• If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur.

• If the printer is printing: printing stops once the current label is complete.

Press to remove error messages from the LCD.

Note • Pause Mode can also be activated via ZPL II (~PP, ^PP).

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

• Printer not printing: one blank l abel immediately feeds.

• Printing: one blank label fee ds after the current batch of lab els is

complete.

Note • Equivalent to the Slew to Home Position (~PH, ^PH) ZPL II

instruction.

When in Pause Mode, this key cancels print jobs.

• Print job in queue: press once for each print jo b t o be deleted.

• Press and hold for several seconds to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s

memory. The DATA light turns off.

Note • The following keys are used when configuring the printer. Specific uses of these keys

are explained in Configuration on page 41.

• Scrolls back to the previous parameter.

•Press and hold to go backward quickly through parameter sets.

• Scrolls forward to the next parame ter. (Saves any changes you have made

in the configuration and calibration sequence.)

• Press and hold to advance quickly through parameter set s .

Enters and exits Setup Mode.

The minus and plus keys change the parameter values. They are used in

different ways depending on the parameter displayed. Common uses are: to

increase/decrease a value; answer “yes” or “no;” indicate “on” or “off;”

scroll through several choices; input the password; or set up the printer for a

firmware download.

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Front Panel Lights

Note • If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example, one that causes a light

to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash), the light flashes.

Light Status Indication

POWER Off The printer is off or power is not applied.

TAKE LABEL Off Normal operation.

ERROR Off Normal operation—no printer errors.

Introduction

Operator Controls

Table 2: Front Panel Lights

On The printer is on.

Flashing (Peel-Off Mode only.) The label is available. Printing is

paused until the label is removed.

Flashing A printer error exists. Check the LCD for more information.

CHECK RIBBON Off Normal operation—ribbon (if used) is properly loaded.

On Printing is paused, the LCD displays a warnin g message, and

the PAUSE light is on.

• If the printer is in Direct Thermal Mode: ribbon is loaded.

• If the printer is in Thermal Transfer Mode: no ribbon is

loaded.

PA PER OUT Off Normal operation—media is properly loaded.

On No media is under the media sensor. Printing is paused, the

LCD shows an error message, and the PAUSE light is on.

PA USE Off Normal operation.

On The printer has stopped all printing operations. Either PAUSE

was pressed, a pause command was included in the label

format, the online verifier detected an error, or a printer error

was detected. Refer to the LCD for more information.

DATA Off Normal operation. No data being received or processed.

On Data processing or printing is taking place. No data is being

received.

Flashing The printer is receiving data from or sending status

information to the host computer. Flashing slows when the

printer cannot accept more data, but returns to normal once

data is again being received.

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Printer Interior

Figure 4 shows the basic interior components of your printer. Depending on the installed

options, your printer may look slightly different.

Figure 4 • Printer Components

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Printer Setup

The chapter provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues tha t you must consider before

you load and configure your printer.

Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Report Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Select a Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Non-Continuous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Continuous Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ribbon Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Review this checklist, and resolve any issues before you begin setting up your printer. When

you are ready, continue with Configuration on page 41.

 Unpack and Inspect Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for damage? If

you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 9.

 Select a Site Have you selected an appropriate location fo r the prin ter? If you h ave not,

see Select a Site for the Printer on page 10.

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

unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 11. To attach the power cord and connect the

printer to a power source, see Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 11.

 Connect to a Data Source Have you determined how the printer will be connected to

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

Interface on page 13.

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

see Types of Media on page 16.

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

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon on page 18.

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Unpack and Inspect the Printer

• Check all exterior surfaces.

• Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment.

• Save the carton and all packing material in case the printer needs to be shipped. Contact

your authorized Zebra reseller for instructions.

• 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

Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 11.

Electric Shock Caution • For personnel and equipment safe ty, 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.

Report Damage

If you discover shipping damage:

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

Printer Setup

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Storage

Important • Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred

during the shipment of the equipmen t and will not repair this damage under warranty

• Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

• Notify your local Zebra reseller.

If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original

packing materials. The printer may be stored under the following conditions:

• Temperature: –40°F to 140°F (–40°C t o 60 °C)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 85%, non-condensing

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Select a Site for the Printer

Consider the following when se lecting an appropriate loc ation 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.

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

Because the printer was designed and is fabricated as an industrial-type unit, it functions

satisfactorily in a location that conforms to specified environmental and electrical conditions,

including a warehouse or factory floor. For more information on the required conditions, see

General Specifications on page 93.

Ta b l e 3 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is

operating.

Table 3 • Operating Temperature and Humidity

Mode Temperature Relative Humidity

Thermal Transfer 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Allow Proper Space

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

allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.

Caution • Do not place any padding or cus hioning material behind o r 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, the selected site must provide the

appropriate connections to that data source. For more information on the types of

communication interfaces, see Select a Communication Interface on page 13.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Electric Shock Caution • For personnel and equipment safe ty, 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. Turn the printer power switch (located on the rear of the printer) to the Off (O) position.

2. Plug the power cord into the mating connector on the rear of the printer.

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power source.

Power Cord Specifications

Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. The

power cord used must meet your local electrical requirements. If a power cord is not included

or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, refer to the following guidelines.

Printer Setup

Your power cord must meed these standards:

• The overall length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3.0 m).

• It must be rated for at least 5A, 250 VAC.

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected t o ensure safety and re duce electromagnetic

interference. The ground connection is handled by t he third wire (earth) in th e power co rd

as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5 • Power Cord Specifications

1 2 3 4

AC power plug for your country

3-conductor HAR cable

IEC 320 connector

Neutral earth live in contact view

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

• The AC power plug and IEC 320 connecto r must bear the certificatio n mark of at least one

of the known international safety organizations shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6 • International Safety Organization Marks

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Select a Communication Interface

The way that you connect your pri nter to a data source depend s on th e communic ation op tions

installed in the printer.

Optional Print Servers:

• ZebraNet Wireless Print Server. This option is available for 105SL printers with serial

number greater than 6400356. For more information on this op tion, see the ZebraNet

Wireless Print Server User Guide (Zebra part number 13422L-001).

• ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (10/100 PS). For more information on 10/100 PS, see the

ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Ref erence Guide (Zebra part number

47619L-001).

• ZebraNet PrintServer II (PSII). For more information on PSII, see the PrintServer II User

and Reference Guide (Zebra part number 45537L).

Standard interfaces: the RS-232 DB-9 serial data port and the IEEE 1284 compliant

bidirectional parallel port. For further information, see Data Ports on page 59.

Serial Port Depending on the date of manufacture, your Zebra 1 05SL printer may be

equipped with either a DB-25 serial connector or a DB-9 serial connector.

Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

Note • If you have the DB-9 serial interface connector, RS-422 and RS-485 serial data ports

are available through an adapter. Contact your Zebra distributor for details.

Communicating using a serial data port (see Figure 7 for a DB-25 serial interface connector

and Figure 8 for a DB-9 serial interface connector) requires choosin g the baud rate, number of

data bits, stop bits, parity, and handshake (default settings are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,

no parity, and

parity of received data is ignored. See Serial Data Port on page 60 to confi gure the

communication parameters. The values selected must be the same as those used by the host

equipment connected to the printer .

XON/XOFF). Parity only applies to data transmitted by the printer since the

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Select a Communication Interface

Figure 7 • DB-25 Serial Interface

Figure 8 • DB-9 Serial Interface

Printer

Computer

Male

Null modem adaptor

(if using a standard

modem cable)

50 ft. (15.2 m) maximum

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Select a Communication Interface

Parallel Port Communicating using the parallel port (Figure 9) does not require special

settings. The serial settings do not affect the parallel port. Refer to Parallel Data Port

on page 64

for further information.

Figure 9 • Communicating Using a Parallel Port

Printer

36-pin male

Computer

25-pin female

25-pin male

Cable Requirements

Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells.

Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical

noise.

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.

Note • Zebra printers comply with FCC Rules and R egulations, Part 15 for Class B Equipment

using fully shielded, 6.5 ft (2 m) data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiation

above the Class B limits.

Note • RS-422 and RS-485 applications should use twisted shielded pairs as recommend ed in

the TIA/EIA-485 Specification.

10 ft. (3 mm) maximum

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Printer Setup

Types of Media

Your prin ter is capable of using various forms of media. These include roll and fanfold media

(Figure 10) that may be labels or card stock and that may have optional perforations, black

marks, or registration holes. The following sections co nt ain descriptions of the various types

of media approved for use in your printer.

Figure 10 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Selecting Media

We strongly recommend the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high -qu ali ty prin ting.

A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically

engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature

printhead wear.

Roll Media

(non-continuous shown)

Fanfold Media

Important • Certain printing con ditio ns may require that yo u adju st printi ng parameters, suc h

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

• printing at high speeds

• cutting or peeling the media

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

Because print quality is affected by these and other factors, it is important that you run tests

to determine the best combination of printer settings and media for your application. A poor

match may limit print quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the

desired print mode.

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Non-Continuous Media

Non-continuous web media refers to individual labels that are separat ed by a gap, notch, or

hole (Figure 11). When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next

one begins.

Printer Setup

Types of Media

Figure 11 • Non-Continuous Web Media

213

Important • When using media that has holes or notches, position the sensor directly over a

hole or notch.

Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back, which indi cate the

start and end of each label. Figure 12 shows a sample of non-continuous black mark media.

Continuous Media

Continuous media (Figure 13) is one uninterrupted roll of materi al without gaps, holes,

notches, or black marks. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. The

individual labels can be cut apart or stored in a roll for later use.

Hole

Label Gap

Notch

Figure 12 • Non-Continuous Black Mark Media

Figure 13 • Continuous Media

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Printer Setup

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. The media determines whether you need to use

ribbon and how wide the ribbon must be.

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 scratc h test.

To perform a label 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...

Does not appear on the media The media is thermal transfer. A ribbon is

Appears on the media The media is direct thermal. No ribbon is required

required with this type of media.

for this type of media, though ribbon may be used

to help protect the printhead from abrasion with the

media.

Ribbon Width

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.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (see Figure 14). If you are

unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon

scratch test to determine which side is coated.

Figure 14 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

Outside Inside

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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 backing.

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 outer surface.

Did not adhere to

the label

Printer Setup

Ribbon

The ribbon is likely coated on th e inner surface.

a. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the inner

surface of the roll of ribbon.

b. Peel the label off of the ribbon.

c. Observe the results again. The ink from the ribbon

should have adhered to the label. If the ink did not stick

either time, repeat the adhesive test with a stickier

adhesive, or perform the ribbon scratch test.

Ribbon Scratch Test

If you do not have labels available, perf orm the ribbon scratch test. This method works best if

the ribbon is not installed.

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.

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Ribbon

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 likely coated on th e inner surface.

a. F lip the ribbon over on the paper so the inner si de of the

ribbon comes in contact with the paper.

b. Scratch the outer surface of the unrolled ribbon with

your fingernail.

c. Lift the ribbon from the paper.

d. Observe the results again. The ribbon should have left a

mark on the paper. If not, repeat the test, starting with

the first side again. You may need to scratch the surface

of the ribbon harder.

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Printer Operation

If you have completed the tasks and resolved the issues in the checklist in Before You Begin

on page 8, follow the instruction in this chapter to load and calibrate your printer and to print

configuration labels.

Contents

Roll Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Peel-Only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Removing the Label Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fanfold Media Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Ribbon Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ribbon Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjust and Calibrate Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Positioning the Media (Transmissive) Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Black Mark Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Roll Media Loading

The different print modes affect the way that media is loaded in the printer.

• Te ar -O ff mode: Labels are produced in strips.

• Peel-Off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed.

• Rewind mode: Labels are rewound internally.

• Cutter mode: Labels are printed and individually cut.

Note • A calibration must be performed with all loading modes during the following

circumstances if the printer is set to Feed or No Motion at po wer up or head close:

• When media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer.

• When media or ribbon is changed to a diff erent type.

Tear-Off Mode

Refer to Figure 15.

To load media in Tear-Off mode, complete these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

3. Load media as shown.

4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but do not restrict, the

edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

Figure 15 • Tear-Off Mode Loading

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Peel-Off Mode

Refer to Figure 16. The following instructions pertain to printers with the Rewind option only.

To load media in Peel-Off mode, complete these steps:

1. Remove the rewind plate from the front of the printer (if installed). Store it upside-down

on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel.

2. Open the printhead.

3. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

4. Load media as shown.

5. When loading media, allow approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of media to extend past the

tear-off bar. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader.

6. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you a re usin g a core, slide it onto th e rewind

spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.

7. Wind the label liner around either the 3 in. (76.2 mm) core or the rewind spindle and

reinstall the hook.

8. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but do not restrict, the

edge of the roll.

Printer Operation

Roll Media Loading

Note • Before closing the printhead, make sure that:

• the media is positioned against the inside guides.

• the media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind

spindle/core.

9. Close the printhead.

10. To remove the label liner from the rewind spindle, refer to Removi ng the Label Liner

on page 28.

Figure 16 • Peel-Off Mode Loading

Label

Label Liner

Rewind

Plate

Printhead Lever

Open

Closed

Tear-off

Bar

Hook

Media Guide

Guide

Plate

Rewind Spindle

Media

Supply

Guide

Media

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Roll Media Loading

Rewind Mode

Refer to Figure 17. The following instructions pertain to printers with the Rewind option only.

To load media in Rewind mode, complete these steps:

1. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside

the media compartment.

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

3. Insert the hook plate lip a short distance (0.5 in. or 13 mm) into the lower opening in the

side plate.

4. Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the corresponding opening in the side plate.

Slide in the rewind plate so that it stops against the printer’s main frame.

5. Open the printhead.

6. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

7. Load media as shown.

8. When loading media, allow approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of media to extend past the

printhead. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader.

9. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you a re usin g a core, slide it onto th e rewind

spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.

10. Wind the label liner around either the 3 in. (76.2 mm) core or the rewind spindle and

reinstall the hook.

11. Slid e in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but do not restrict, the

edge of the roll.

12. Close the printhead.

Note • Before closing the printhead, make sure:

• The media is positioned against the inside guides.

• The media is taut and parallel with itself and th e pa thwa y when woun d onto the rewin d

spindle or core.

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Figure 17 • Rewind Mode Loading

Printer Operation

Roll Media Loading

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Roll Media Loading

Cutter Mode

Refer to Figure 18. The following instructions pertain to printers with the cutter option only.

Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

To load media in Cutter mode, complete these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

3. Load media as shown.

4. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but do not restrict, the

edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

6. The printer automatically feeds out and cuts one label when the printer is turned on.

Figure 18 • Cutter Mode Loading

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Peel-Only Mode

Refer to Figure 19. The following instructions pertain to printers with the peel option only.

To load media in Peel-Only mode (with or without Rewind option), complete these steps:

1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.

2. Slide out the media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

3. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger and orient the media properly.

4. Slide in the media supply guide so that it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the

roll.

5. Feed the media under the inner media guide in the print mec hanism.

6. Pull approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of media through the front of the printer.

7. Ensure that the media is against the inner media guide. Slide in the outer media guide so

that it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the media.

8. Close the printhead assembly.

Printer Operation

Roll Media Loading

9. If your printer has a Peel with a Rewind option, remove the rewind plate and store it

upside-down on the mounting screw on the inside of the front panel.

10. Remove the hook from the peel spindle shaft.

11. Remove several l ab e ls from the media liner and then wind the liner once or twice around

the media take-up spindle.

12. Reinstall the hook on the peel spindle shaft.

Figure 19 • Peel-Only Mode Loading

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Removing the Label Liner

Because the rewind spindle holds the liner from a standard-size media roll, perform this

procedure whenever you change the media. You do not need to turn off the printer to perform

this procedure.

To remove the liner from the rewind spindle, follow these steps:

1. Unwind approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of liner from the rewind spindle. Cut it off at the

spindle.

2. Pull out the hook. Slide the liner off of the rewind spindle and discard.

3. Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall the hook. Continue

winding to remove any slack in the media.

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Fanfold Media Loading

Fanfold media feeds through the bottom (Figure 20) or the rear access slot (Figure 21) of the

printer.

Note • A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in

the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used.

To load fanfold media, complete these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible.

3. Load media as shown. If the printer is in Cutter Mode, route the media through the cutter.

4. Slide in the media guide so it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

Printer Operation

Fanfold Media Loading

Figure 20 • Fanfold Media Loading—

Bottom Supply

Figure 21 • Fanfold Media Loading—

Rear Supply

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Ribbon Loading

To load ribbon, follow the procedure below.

Note • Always use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth line r of the ribbon

protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion . (For direct

thermal print mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.)

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle (Figure 22).

2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.

Note • Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle

and that the ribbon is aligned squarely wi th its core. If th is is not done, the ri bbon may no t

cover the printhead entirely on the in side, exposing print e lements to potentially damaging

contact with the media

Figure 22 • Ribbon Supply Spindle

3. To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader for your ribbon roll if one is

not present.

4. Tear off a strip of media (labels and liner) abo ut 6–12 in. (150–305 mm) long from the

roll. Peel off a label from this strip. Apply half of this label to the end of the strip and the

other half to the end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon leader (Figure 23).

Figure 23 • Ribbon Leader

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Ribbon Loading

5. Open the printhead and thread the leader and attached ribbon through the print

mechanism, under the upper roller, and past the platen roller (Figure 24).

Figure 24 • Ribbon Loading

6. Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take-up spindle, ensure the ribbon hook is

placed correctly. The ribbon hook fits snugly in the notch (Figure 25).

Figure 25 • Ribbon Hook Placement

7. Place the ribbon with le ader around the ribbon take-up spindle and wind counterclockwise

for several turns (Figure 24).

8. Close the printhead.

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Ribbon Removal

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1. If the ribbon has not run out, cut or break it as close to the ribbon take-up spindle as

possible.

2. Refer to Figure 26. Push the hook either forward or backward wi th your thumb until it

slips out of the groove (1). Slide the hook to the side (2), then rota te it back and forth

several times to loosen it (3).

Figure 26 • Ribbon Removal

3. Remove the loosened hook from the spindle (4).

4. Lightly tap the top of the used ribbon to loosen it; grasp the used ribbon and remove it

from the ribbon take-up spindle.

5. Remove the core from the ribbon supply spindle.

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Print a Configuration Label

When you have loaded the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a printer configuration label

to use as a record of your printer settings. Keep the label for baselin e i nfo rmation on your

printer when troubleshooting printin g pr oblems.

To print a configuration label, complete these steps:

1. Turn off the printer (O).

2. Press and hold CANCEL while turning on the printer.

A configuration label prints showing the printer’s currently stored parameters (similar to

the one shown in Figure 27).

Figure 27 • Configuration Label

Printer Operation

Print a Configuration Label

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Print a Network Configuration Label

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

hooked to the network. A network con figuration label lists the settings for the ZebraNet wired

print server and the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server (if installed).

Important • To operate the Wireless Print Server, your 105SL printer must:

• have a serial number greater than 6400356

• have the wireless PCMCIA board installed

• be running firmware version V60.13.X or higher

To print a network configuration label, complete these steps:

1. From the front panel, press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Scroll through the parameters until you reach

3. Confirm printing.

A network configuration label prints (Figure 28).

Figure 28 • Network Configuration Label

LIST NETWORK

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Calibrate the Printer

There are five different ways that the printer ca n be calibrated. You may calibrate the printer as

needed.

• Auto-calibration occurs when the printer feeds media after the printhead is closed and

when the printer is first turned on (see MEDIA POWER UP on page 53 and HEAD

CLOSE on page 54 for options). The printer automatically sets the value it detects for the

spaces between labels. This type of calibration also happens as part of both the sensor

profile and media and ribbon sensor calibration procedures.

• Long Calibration, which you select by pressing PA U S E then CALIBRATE, calibrates

the printer for media length, media type (continuous or non-continuous), and print mode

(thermal or direct thermal transfer) and updates the sensor values. This calibration is the

same as what is performed when Calibration is selected for the

HEAD CLOSE

HEAD CLOSE on page 54.

• Short Calibration, which is a selection for the

parameters, uses current sensor values rather than detecting the spaces between labels and

resetting the sensors. This calibration sequence may use fewer labels than the long

calibration sequence, but it is less reliabl e because the values th at are st ored in the sensors

could be incorrect. For more information, see MEDIA POWER UP on page 53 or HEAD

CLOSE on page 54.

• Sensor Profile Calibration, which you select through the front panel, auto-calibrates the

printer and prints a media sensor profile. See SENSOR PROFILE on p a ge 49 for

instructions.

• Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration, which you select through the front

panel, resets the sensitivity of the sensors to detect correctly the me dia and ribbon that you

are using. See Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration on page 36 for instructions. 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.

Printer Operation

Calibrate the Printer

MEDIA POWER UP

parameters. For more information, see MEDIA POWER UP on page 53 or

MEDIA POWER UP

and

HEAD CLOSE

and

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Printer Operation

Adjust and Calibrate Sensors

This section describes how to adjust and calibrate sensors.

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration

Media and ribbon sensor calibration is one of the most common adjustment s to the printer

settings. This procedure is performed through the front panel.

Indications that the sensitivity may need to be reset are:

•The CHECK RIBBON light is on even though the ribbon is properly installed.

• Non-continuous labels are being treated as continuous labels.

Note • Before you begin the calibration procedure, make sure that the maximum length is set

to a value 1 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the length of the labels that you are using. If the

maximum length is set to a lower value, the calibration process assumes that co ntinuous media

is in the printer.

Important • This procedure must be foll owed exactly as presented. All of the steps must be

performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press the left oval at

any step in this procedure to cancel the procedure.

To adjust the sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT/SAVE until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays.

3. Press the (+) key to start the calibration sequence. “LOAD BACKING CANCEL

CONTINUE” displays.

4. Open the printhead. Remove approximately 8 in. (200 mm) of labels from the media roll,

enough so that only the liner is threaded between the media sensors when the media is

loaded (Figure 29).

Figure 29 • Media and Ribbon Calibration

5. Press the (+) key. The LCD shows “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CO NTINUE.”

6. Slide the ribbon as far from the printer frame as possible.

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7. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position.

8. Press the (+) key. The LCD shows “CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT.”

9. When this part of the calibration process is completed, the LCD reads “RELOAD ALL

CONTINUE.”

10. Open the printhead. Pull the liner until a label is positioned between the media sensors.

11. Return the ribbon to its proper position.

12. Close the p rinthea d. Press the (+) key to pe rform the ne xt part of the cal ibratio n sequen ce.

“MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays. The printer is calibrated when the

media stops feeding.

13. Press SETUP/EXIT to leave Setup Mode. Choo se “permanent” when SAVE CHANGES

displays.

14. Press NEXT/SAVE to save the changes.

The printer does a calibration equivalent to pressing

CALIBRATE; during th is p rocess,

the printer determines the label le ngth. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a

sensor profile.

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Printer Operation

Adjust and Calibrate Sensors

Positioning the Media (Transmissive) Sensors

The correct positioning of the media sensors i s important—it ca n make the dif fere nce between

a perfect label and a call to Technical Support!

The web or gap sensor, also known as the “transmissive sensor,” detects the gap between

labels. The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sections: a light source (the lower

media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes between the two.

The upper media sensor must be positioned:

• Directly over the hole or notch, or

• Anywhere along the width of the media if there is a gap between labels.

Note • If you are using continuous media, position the upper media sensor over the media

with the lower media sensor directly below it so that the printer can detect an out-of-paper

condition.

To adjust the upper and lower media sensors, complete these steps:

1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed). Refer to page 32 for instructions.

2. Locate the upper media sensor (Figure 30). The upper media sensor “eye” is directly

below the adjustment screw head.

3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (use a Phillips-head

screwdriver).

4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired

position.

5. Tighten the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

Figure 30 • Upper Media Sensor Adjustment

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6. Position the lower media senso r (Figure 31) by sliding it in its slot until the lower media

sensor (light source) is positioned directly below the upper media sensor.

Black Mark Sensor

Printer Operation

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

Figure 31 • Lower Media Sensor Adjustment

The optional black mark sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the fr ont panel (refer to

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays on page 46 for details).

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation

software, which may override any settings you have made manually through the front panel.

Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information.

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Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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T o provide feedback on this document, please send your comments to techpu bs@zebra.com, or

write your comments on this page and fax to the following:

Fax: 1.847.821.1795 Attention: TechPubs — CTC

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Configuration

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power -On Sel f Test (POST) is complete, the

LCD shows

on page 85.) Using the front panel display and the keys directly bel ow it, set the pri nter parameters

for your application.

PRINTER READY. (If the printer fails its POST, refer to Power-On Self Test

Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Basic Printer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ZebraNet

Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Configuration

Overview

After you have installed media and ribbon and printed a configurat io n label, you can change

the printer’s settings using the front panel controls. For an overview of the f ront panel,

including descriptions of the buttons and lights, see Operator Controls on page 3. If you need

to restore the printer to its factory default settings, see FEED and PAUSE Self Test on page 89.

Many printer settings may be controlled by your printer ’s driver or label prepa ration software.

Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information.

Note • Printers that are operating on an IP network can be quick ly configured i n the following

ways:

• with the ZebraLink

the ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II Installation and User Gu ide.

• with the SetWLAN configuration utility (ZebraNet Wireless Print Server required). For

information, see the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide.

Enter Setup Mode

We b Vi ew ( Ze b ra Ne t®PrintServer II required). For information, see

To enter Setup Mode, press SETUP/EXIT. Press either NEXT/SAVE or PREVIOUS to

scroll to the parameter you wish to set.

Note • You may also press and hold NEXT/SAVE and PREVIOUS to ad vance quickly

through the configuration parameters.

Parameters in this section are shown in the order displayed when pressing NEXT/SAVE. Throughout this process, press NEXT/SAVE to co ntinue to the next parameter, or press PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle.

An asterisk (*) in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD indicates that the value displayed is

different from the currently stored value.

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Exit Setup Mode

To leave Setup Mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

The LCD displays

2. Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) to display the save options (Tab l e 4 ).

Table 4 • Save Options When Leaving Setup Mode

LCD Display Description

SAVE CHANGES

Configuration

Overview

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

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

Permanently saves the changes. Values are stored in the printer even when

power is turned off.

Saves the changes until you change them again or until power is turned off.

Cancels all changes from the time you pressed SETUP/EXIT except the

darkness and tear-off settings (if they were changed).

Sets all parameters other than the network settings back to the factory defaults.

Note • Loading factory defaults causes the printer to auto-calibrate.

Loads values from the last permanent save.

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

When the configuration and calibration sequence is done,

PRINTER READY

displays.

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Password-Protected Parameters

Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default, including the communication

parameters.

Note • If the parameters are set incorrectly, the printer may function unpredictably.

The first attempt to change a password-protected parameter (pressing the plus (+) or minus (–)

key) requires you to enter a four-digit password at the

key changes the selected digit position; the (+) key increases the selected digit value. After

entering the password, press

If the password was entered correctly, you can now change the value.

The first time that you attempt to change a password-protected parameter, the printer displays

ENTER PASSWORD

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:

NEXT/SAVE. The parameter you wish to change is displayed.

. Before you can change the parameter, you must enter the four-digit

ENTER PASSWORD

display. The (–)

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

1. At the password prompt, use the (–) key to change the selected digit position.

2. When you have selected the digit that you wish to change, use the (+) key to increase the

selected digit value. Repeat these two steps for each digit of the password.

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 ^KP (Define

Password) ZPL II instruction or through ZebraLink

Wireless Print Server required).

Disable the Password Protection Feature

You can disable th e password protection feature so that it no longer prompt s yo u for a

password by setting the password to 0000 via the ^KPØ ZPL/ZPL II command. To reenable the password-protection feature, send the ZPL/ZPL II command ^KPx, where x can be any

number from 1 to 9999.

™

We b Vi ew ( Ze br a Ne t®PrintServer II or

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Basic Printer Configuration

The configuration procedure in Tab l e 5 shows the basic parameters that might need to be

altered to get your printer up and running. Refer to Configuration and Calibration LCD

Displays on page 46 for more information on these and the other front panel parameters.

• Enter Setup Mode by pressing SETUP/EXIT at the “PRINTER READY” display.

Note • Yo u need to press NEXT/SAVE more than once to advance to or skip some of th e

displays.

• To increase the value, answer “yes,” indicate “on,” or move to the next selection, use the

(+) key.

• To decrease the value, answer “no,” indicate “off,” or return to the previous selection, use

the (–) key.

Note • When changing parameters, an asteri sk (*) in the upper left-hand corner of the

LCD indicates that you have changed this setting from the one that is stored currently in

memory.

Table 5 • Basic Printer Configuration Sequence

Configuration

Basic Printer Configuration

Parameter Action/Explanation

DARKNESS

PRINT MODE

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

MAXIMUM LENGTH

SAVE CHANGES

PRINTER READY

Press the (+) or (–) keys to increase or decrease the print darkness setting. (You

may need to change this setting when you print your label.)

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select Tear-Off, Peel-Off, Cutter, or Rewind Mode.

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select continuous or non- co ntinuous media type. (If

you choose continuous media, you must also include a label length instruction in

your label format.)

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select transmissive or black mark sensing mode.

Unless your media has black marks on the back, leave your printer at the default

setting (web).

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select thermal transfer (if you are using ribbon) or

direct thermal (no ribbon).

Press the (+) or (–) keys to set the value that is closest to, but not less than, the

length of the label you are using.

Press the (+) or (–) keys to select:

PERMANENT—keeps changes saved to memory after the power is turned off.

Press NEXT/SAVE to accept the selection.

You have exited Setup Mo de and are ready to calibrate the printer.

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Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Use the LCD display on the front panel to adju st printer settings. Ta b l e 6 shows parameters in

the order in which they are displayed when you press

mode. Throughout this process, press

PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Table 7 on page 57 shows

press

the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless print server is installed in the

printer.

Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

NEXT/SAVE to continue to the next parameter, or

NEXT/SAVE after entering setup

DARKNESS

TEAR OFF

Adjusting Print Darkness: Press the (+) key to increase darkness; press the (–) key to

decrease darkness.

Default: +10

Range: 0 to +30

Darkness settings are dependent on a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media,

and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-

quality printing.

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 88 can also be used to determine the best darkness setting.

Since 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.

Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality.

Darkness set too high may cause ink smearing and/or it may burn through the ribbon.

Adjusting the Tear-Off Position: Press the (+) key to increase the value; press the (–)

key to decrease the value. Each press of the key adjusts the tear-off position by four dot

rows.

Default: +0

Range: –120 to +120

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

The label and liner can be torn off or cut between labels.

PRINT MODE

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Selecting Print Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Tea r - O f f

Selections: Tear-Off, Peel-Off, Cutter, Rewind

Print Mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish to use.

Select a Print Mode that your hardware configuration support s since some selections

displayed are for optional printer features.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 2 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

Setting Media Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Non-Continuous

Selections: Continuous, non-continuous

This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. Selecting con ti nu ou s

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 detections of the inter-label gap, webbing, or

alignment notch or hole).

Setting the Sensor Type: Press the (+) or (–) key to display ot h er choices.

Default: Web

Selections: Web , m a rk

This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web (gap/space

between labels, notch, or hole) to in dicate 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 on the back, leave your printer at the default (web).

Selecting Print Method: Press the (+) key for the next value; press the (–) key for the

previous value.

Default: Thermal transfer

Selections: Thermal transfer, direct thermal

The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing you wish to use:

direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (using thermal transfer media and

ribbon).

Note • Selecting direct thermal when us ing thermal transfer media and ribbon creates a

warning condition, but printing continues.

PRINT WIDTH

MAXIMUM LENGTH

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Setting Print Width: Press the (+) key to inc rease the value, press th e (–) key to toggle

to a different digit. To change the unit of measuremen t, press the (–) key until the unit

of measurement is active, then press the (+) key to toggle to a different unit of measure

(inches, mm, or dots).

Default; Range:The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on which

printer you have. Refer to Printing Specifications on page 94 for further information

about the ranges available for your model.

Print width determines the printable area across the width of the label.

Setting Maximum Length: Press the (–) key to decrease the value, press the (+) key to

increase the value.

Default; Range:The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on your

printer’s configuration. Values are adjustable in 1 in. (25.4 mm) increments.

Maximum length is used in conjunction with the calibrati on procedure. The value of

this setting determines the maximum label length used during the media portion of the

calibration process. Only a few labels are needed to set media sensors. Always set the

value that is closest to, but not lower than, the length of the label you are using. For

example, if the length of the label is 14.5 in. (368 mm), set the parameter for 15.0 in.

(381 mm).

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Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

LIST FONTS

LIST BAR CODES

LIST IMAGES

LIST FORMATS

LIST SETUP

LIST NETWORK

List Fonts: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all available fonts.

This selection is used to print a label listing all fonts available in the printer, including

standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fon ts may b e stored in RAM, Flash

memory, font EPROMs, or font cards.

List Bar Codes: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all available bar codes.

This selection is used to print a label listing all bar codes available in the printer.

List Images: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all available images.

This selection is used to print a label listing all images stored in the printer’s RAM,

Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Formats: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all available formats.

This selection is used to print a label listing all formats stored in the printer’s RAM,

Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Setup: Press the (+) key to print a label listing the current printer configuration.

This selection is used to print a label that lists the current printer configuration

information. (Same as CANCEL Key Self Test.)

List Network Settings: Press the (+) key to print a label that lists the current network

configuration. (Same label as shown in CANCEL Self Test on page 86.)

This selection is used to print a network configuration lab el, wh ich list s the setti ngs for

the wired ZebraNet PrintServer II (PSII) and the ZebraNet W ireless Print Server (if

installed).

LIST ALL

FORMAT CARD AB

List All: Press the (+) key to print a label listing all available fonts, bar codes, images,

formats, and the current printer and network configurations.

This selection is used to print a label that lists the five previous selections, as descr ibed.

Initialize Memory Card

Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously

stored information from the optional memory card.

1. Press SE LECT to select the parameter.

2. Enter the password, then press SELECT.

3. Press the PLUS (+) to select B memory (PCMCIA card) or press MINUS (–) to

4. Press MI NUS (–) to select

5. Press SELECT to continue with the next prompt.

If your printer is set to require a p assword, you a re prompted t o enter the p assword.

select the A memory (internal compact flash).

The front panel LCD asks

INITIALIZE CARD

The

Press PLUS (+) to select

FORMATTING CARD

memory card, initialization may take up to three minutes to complet e. Wh en

formatting is complete,

ARE YOU SURE?

and cancel the request.

prompt is displayed.

YES

and begin initialization.

displays. Depending on the amount of memory in the

FORMAT CARD

displays.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

INIT FLASH MEM

Initialize Flash Memory

Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously

stored information from the FLASH memory. Press PLUS (+) to bypass this

function.

1. Press SE LECT to select the parameter.

If your printer is set to require a p assword, you a re prompted t o enter the p assword.

2. Enter the password, then press SELECT.

3. Press PL US (+) to select YES.

The display asks

4. Press PL US (+) to select

INITIALIZE FLASH?

The front panel LCD asks

5. Press MI NUS (–) to select

YES

ARE YOU SURE?

and cancel the request. The

INITIALIZE FLASH

prompt is displayed.

YES

Press PLUS (+) to select

and begin initialization. Depending on the amount

of free FLASH memory, initialization may take up to one minute to complete.

6. Press SETUP/EXIT followed by SELECT. If initialization is still in process,

the front panel display flashes back and forth bet ween the phrases

CHECKING E: MEMORY

and

PRINTER IDLE

When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits the configuration

mode and the front panel displays

7. Press SELECT to continue with the next prompt.

PRINTER READY

SENSOR PROFILE

Sensor Profile: Press the (+) key to initiate this standard calibration procedure and

print a media sensor profile.

See Figure 32. The media sensor profile may be used to troubleshoot registration

problems that may be caused when the media sensor detects preprinted areas on the

media or experiences difficulty in determining web location. If the sensitivity of the

media and/or ribbon sensors must be adjusted, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors

on page 50 to adjust th e media and ribbon sensor sensitivity.

Figure 32 • Media Sensor Profile

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors

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

Note • Before you begin this procedure, make sure that the maximum length is set to a

value equal to or greater than the length of the labels you ar e using. If the maximum

length is set to a lower value, the calibration process assumes that continuous media is

in the printer. See MAXIMUM LENGTH on page 45 for more information.

Important • This procedure must be followed exactly as presented. All of the steps

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

the minus key at any step in this procedure to cancel the procedure.

1. Press th e plus key to start the calibration procedure.

LOAD BACKING

The

2. Open the printhead.

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

prompt displays.

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

4. Leave the printhead open.

5. Press the plus key to continue.

REMOVE RIBBON

The

6. Remove the ribbon.

7. Close the printhead.

8. Press the plus key to continue.

The message

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT

prompt displays.

displays.

The printer adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals that it receives from the media and

ribbon sensors. On the sensor profile, this essentially corresponds to moving the

peak of the graph up or down to optimize the readings for your application.

When calibration is complete,

9. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is po si ti oned under the

RELOAD ALL

displays.

media sensor.

10. Reload the ribbon.

11. Close the printhead.

12. Press the plus key to continue.

The printer does a calibration equivalent to pressing

CALIBRATE; during this

process, the printer determines the label length. To see the new readings on the new

scale, print a sensor profile.

PARALLEL COMM

Setting Parallel Communications: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: BIDIRECTIONAL

Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONAL

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

Note • Unidirectional will not support ZebraNet two-way communications.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

SERIAL COMM

BAUD

DATA BITS

PARITY

Setting Serial Communications: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: RS-232

Selections: RS-232, RS-422/485, RS-485 multidrop

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

Setting Baud: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: 9600

Selections:110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400,

57600, 115200

The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of the host computer for

accurate communications to take place. Select the value that matches the one being

used by the host computer.

Setting Data Bits: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: 7bits

Selections: 7bits, 8 bits

The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host computer for accurate

communications to take place. Set the data bits to match the setting being used by the

host computer

Note • This setting must be set to 8 data bits to use Code Page 850.

Setting Parity: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Even

Selections: Even, odd, none

The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate

communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the

host computer.

STOP BITS

HOST HANDSHAKE

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Note • Depending on the model you have, this menu item may not be available.

Setting Stop Bits: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: 1 stop bit

Selections: 1 stop bit, 2 stop bits

The stop bits of the printer must match the stop bits of the host computer for accurate

communications to take place. Select the stop bits that match the one being use d by th e

host computer.

Setting Host Handshake: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: XON/XOFF

Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, RTS/CTS

The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host

computer for communications to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches

the one being used by the host computer.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

PROTOCOL

NETWORK ID

COMMUNICATIONS

Setting Protocol: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: None

Selections: None, Zebra, ACK/NACK

Protocol is a type of error-checking system. Depending on the selection, an indicator

may be sent from the printer to the host computer signifying that data has been

received. Select the protocol that is requested by the host computer. Further details on

protocol can be found in the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I.

Note • Zebra is the same as ACK/NACK, except that Zebra response messages are in

packets.

If Zebra is selected, the printer must use either DTR/DSR or RTS/CTS host handshake

protocol. Protocol error works in Serial Mo de only.

Setting Network ID: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit posit i on; press the (+)

key to increase the valu e of the digit.

Default: 000

Range: 000–999

Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-485

network. This gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. If the

printer is used in a network, you must select a network ID number. This does not affect

TCP/IP or IPX networks.

Setting Communications Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Normal mode

Selections: Normal mode, diagnostics

The Communication Diagnostics Mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the

interconnection between the printer and the host computer. When “diagnostics” is

selected, all data sent from the host computer to the pri nt er is pr in ted as straig ht ASCII

hex characters. The printer prints all characters received, including control codes, such

as CR (carriage return). A sample printout is shown in FEED and PAUSE Self Test

on page 89.

NOTES on diagnostic printouts:

• FE indicates a framing error.

• OE indicates an overrun error.

• PE indicates a parity error.

• NE indicates noise.

For any errors, check that your communication parameters are correct. Set the print

width equal to or less than the label width used for the test. See PRINT WIDTH

on page 47 for more information.

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Parameter Action/Explanation

Configuration

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CONTROL PREFIX

FORMAT PREFIX

DELIMITER CHAR

Control Prefix Character: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position; press

the (+) key to increase the value of the digit.

Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character.

The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 7E (tilde—displayed as a black square)

Range: 00–FF

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II

control instruction.

Format Prefix Character: Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position; press

the (+) key to increase the value of the digit.

Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character.

The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 5E (caret)

Range: 00–FF

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II

format instruction.

Delimiter Character: Press the (–) key to move to the next dig it position; p ress the (+)

key to increase the valu e of the digit.

Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character.

The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 2C (comma)

Range: 00–FF

The delimiter character is a 2-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in

ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for

more information.

ZPL MODE

MEDIA POWER UP

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Selecting ZPL Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: ZPL II

Selections: ZPL II, ZPL

The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this front panel

instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The printer accepts label formats

written in either ZPL or ZPL II. This eliminates the need to rewrite any ZPL formats

you already have. Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume II for mor e

information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II.

Media Power-Up: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Calibration

Selections: Feed, calibration, length, and no motion

This parameter establishes the action of the media when the printer is turned on.

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

HEAD CLOSE

BACKFEED

Head Close: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Calibration

Selections: Feed, calibration, length, no motion

Determines the action of the media after the printhead has been opene d and then closed .

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

Backfeed Sequence: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: Default (90%)

Selections:Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,

60%, 70%, 80%, off

This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is

removed or cut in Peel-Off, Cutter, and Applicator modes. It has no effect in Rewind or

T ear -Off modes. This parame ter setting can be supersede d by the ~JS instruct ion when

received as part of a label format (refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I).

Note • The difference between the value entered and 100% establishes how much

backfeed occurs before the next label is printed. For example, a value of 40 means that

40% of the backfeed takes place after the label is removed or cut. The remaining 60%

takes place before the next label is printed. A value of “before” means that all backfeed

takes place before the next label is printed.

LABEL TOP

LEFT POSITION

Adjusting Label Top Position: Press the (+) key to increase the value; press the (–)

key to decrease the value. The displayed value represents dots.

Default: +0

Range: –120 to +120 dot rows

The label top position adjusts the print positio n vertically on the labe l. Positive numbers

adjust the label top position further down the label (away from the printhead), negative

numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the printhead).

Adjusting Left Position

This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label the format begins to

print by adjusting horizontal positioning on the label. Positive numbers adjust the

printing to the left by the number of do ts selected; negative numbers shif t printing to

the right.

Default: 0000

Range: –9999 to +9999

1. Press SELECT to sele ct the parameter.

2. Press MI NUS (–) to move to the next position.

3. Press PL US (+) to change between +/– or to increase the value of the digit . The

displayed value represents dots. For a negative value, enter the value before

changing to the minus sign.

4. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 10 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Configuration

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HEAD RESISTOR

Note • Depending on the printer model you have, this men u item may not be available.

For printers with model numbers 10500-2XXX-X XXX and 10500-3XXX-XXXX, the

head resistor value is set automatically.

Setting the Head Resistor Value: This value has been preset at the factory to match

the resistance value of the printhead. It does not need to be changed unless the

printhead is replaced.

Caution • This parameter should be change d only by a qualified ser vice technician .

1. Before replacing the printhead, look for the label that shows the resistance value

(ohm value) of the new printhead and note it for the setting (Figure 33).

Figure 33 • Head Resistance Value

2. From the front panel, access the HEAD RESISTOR parameter.

3. Press the (–) key to move to the next digit position; press the (+) key to increase the

value of the digit.

Caution • Do not set the value higher than that shown on the printhead. Setting a

higher value may damage the printhead.

Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with your printer.

Default Value: 0500

Range: 0500 to 1175

WEB S.

MEDIA S.

RIBBON S.

MARK S.

MARK MED S.

Press NEXT/SAVE repeatedly to skip these parameters.

Caution • These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure.

They should be changed only by a qualified service technician. Refer to the

maintenance manual for more information on these parameters.

RIBBON LED

MARK LED

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Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 11 of 11)

Parameter Action/Explanation

LCD ADJUST

FORMAT CONVERT

LANGUAGE

LCD Display Adjustment: Press the (–) key to decrease the value (reduce brightness);

press the (+) key to increase the value (increase brightness).

Range: 00 to 19

This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your LCD if it is difficult to read.

Format Convert: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: None Selections:None, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 → 600

Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original dots per inch (dpi)

value; the second, the dpi to which you would like to scale.

Selecting the Display Language

This parameter allows you to change the language used on the front panel display.

Default: English

Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese,

Swedish, Danish, Spanish2, Dutch, Finnish, Japan

1. Press SELECT to sele ct the parameter.

2. Press PL US (+) or MINUS (–) to display other choices.

3. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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ZebraNet®Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays

The menu options shown in Tab l e 7 display only if you have the ZebraNet PrintServer II,

10/100 PrintServer, or Wireless Print Server installed.

Important • The Wireless Print Server is not available for 105SL printers with serial numbers

less than 6400357.

Table 7 • Print Server LCD Displays

LCD Explanation

IP PROTOCOL

IP ADDRESS

SUBNET MASK

IP Protocol

Allows either the user (permanent) or the server (dynam ic) to select the IP address. If

a dynamic option is chosen, this selection determines the method(s) by which the

print server (wired or wireless) receives the IP address from the server. For more

information, see the ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II Installation and Users

Guide.

• Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.

Default: ALL

Selections: ALL, GLEANING ONLY, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, DHCP AND

BOOTP, PERMANENT

IP Address

This parameter allows you to select the IP address if PERMANENT was chosen in

IP PROTOCOL. (If a dynamic option was chosen, the user cannot select the address.)

1. P res s the (–) key to move to the next digit position.

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

Subnet Mask

This parameter selects the part of the IP address that is considered to be part of the

local network. It can be reached without going through the default gateway.

1. P res s the (–) key to move to the next digit position.

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

Configuration

DEFAULT GATEWAY

Default Gateway

This parameter allows you to select the IP address that the network traffic is routed

through if the destination address is not part of the local network.

1. P res s the (–) key to move to the next digit position.

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

MAC ADDRESS

MAC Address

This parameter cannot be changed through the front panel.

1 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to

address 192.168.254.254.

2 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

3 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

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Table 7 • Print Server LCD Displays (Continued)

LCD Explanation

ESSID

This parameter cannot be changed through the front panel.

AUTH. TYPE

Authentication Type Default: OPEN

Selections: OPEN, SHARED

LEAP MODE

An encryption method that is availab le with some wireless cards. Set the LEAP user

name and password through the printer web pages.

Accepted Values: ON, OFF

Default Value: OFF

ENCRYPTION

MODE

Encryption Mode Default: OFF

Selections: OFF, 40-BIT, 128-BIT

ENCRYPTION

INDEX

Encryption Index Default: 1

Selections: 1, 2, 3, 4

RESET NETWORK

Reset Network

This option resets the wireless card and the prin t server when the wireless option is

running. Selecting this option has no effect when the wireless option is not running,

when there is no card inserted, or when the wireless password is anything other than

the default (zero).

1. Press the (+) key to select

The LCD prompts

ARE YOU SURE?

• Press the (–) key to select

• Press the (+) key to select

1 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to

address 192.168.254.254.

2 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

3 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

YES

to cancel the request.

YES

and reset the network.

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Data Ports

This chapter describes the standard communication ports on the printer.

Contents

Serial Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

RS-232 Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Serial Data Port

The connection for this standard interface is made through the female DB-9 connector on the

rear panel. A DB-9 to DB-25 interface module is required for all R S-232 con necti on s thro ug h

a DB-25 cable (see page 62 for details).

For all RS-232 input and output signals, the printer follo ws both the Electronics Industries

Association’s (EIA) RS-232 specifications and the Consultative Committee for International

Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.24 standard signal level specifications.

Ta b l e 8 shows the pin configuration and function of the rear panel seria l data conne ctor on the

printer.

Pin No. Name Description

1 — Not connected

2 RXD Receive data—data input to printer

3 TXD Transmit data—data ou tp ut fro m printe r

4 DTR Data terminal ready—output from printer

Table 8 • Serial Port Pin Configuration

5 SG Signal ground

6 DSR Data set ready—input to printer

7 RTS Request to send—output fr om printer

8 CTS Clear to send—input to printer

9 +5 V DC +5 VDC at 750 mA

The maximum current draw may be limited by option

configuration.

Note • An interface module is required for RS-422/RS-485 interface support (see page 63).

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The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).

Figure 34 illustrates the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector.

Figure 34 • RS-232 Connections

Data Ports

Serial Data Port

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Serial Data Port

RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable

To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 connector, an interface adapter is

required (part number 3138). A generic DB-25 adapter may also be used, however, the +5

VDC signal source would not be passed through. Figure 36 illustrates the connections required

for the DB-9 to DB-25 interface.

Note • The cable used to connect the printer to a computer must be a null modem (crossover)

cable. If you want to connect the printer to any other DTE devices, you must also use a null

modem cable.

Figure 36 • DB-9 to DB-25 Connections

Male DB-9 Adapter

Connector

(plugs into printer)

RXD

TXD

DTR

DSR

RTS

CTS

+5 VDC

SIGNAL

NOTE: Pin 1 of DB-9 connector is unused and unterminated.

Female DB-25 Adapter

Connector

(plugs into cable)

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

+5 VDC SIGNAL

DTR

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Note • A jumper on the computer’s main logic board needs to be installed on JP1, Pins 2 and

3, for the RS-422/RS-485 interface adapter to function properly.

To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or an

RS-485 interface, an interface adapter is required (part number 33130). Figure 37 illustrates

the required cable wiring for interconnecting to the interface adapter’s DB-25 female

connector.

Figure 37 • DB-25 Adapter Connections

Data Ports

Serial Data Port

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Parallel Data Port

A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the print er for connection to the

data source. Under normal circumstances, data sent from the printer to the host computer in

response to a “Printer Status Request” command is sent through the RS-232 serial port.

However, if the host computer has a properly configured IEEE-1284 parallel port that is

recognized by the printer, status information is returned through the parallel port. Port

selection for status information is determined each time the printer is turned on.

Ta b le 9 shows the pin configuration and funct ion of a standard computer-to-printer parallel

cable.

36-pin Connector Description

Table 9 • Parallel Port Pin Configuration

1 nStrobe/HostClk

2–9 Data Bits 1–8

10 nACK/PtrClk

11 Busy/PtrBusy

12 PError/ACKDataReq

13 Select/Xflag

14 nAutoFd/HostBusy

15 Not used

16 & 17 Ground

18 +5 V @ 750 mA

19–30 Ground

31 ninit

32 nFault/NDataAvail

33 & 34 Not used

35 +5 V through a 1.8K Ω Resistor

36 NSelectin/1284 active

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Memory Cards

This chapter describes the optional ca rds that can be us ed with the printer and g ives instructions for

installation.

Contents

PCMCIA Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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PCMCIA Memory Card

A T ype 1- or Type II-compliant PCMCIA memory card holds extra memory or font options for

the printer. The card is hot-swappable (it can be installed while the printer is on).

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when

handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To install the PCMCIA card, complete these steps:

1. Remove the PCMCIA card shield from the rear of the printer (Figure 38).

Figure 38 • PCMCIA Card Installation

1 2 3 4

PCMCIA card shield

PCMCIA card

Notch

Card-eject button

2. Insert the PCMCIA card, with the notch up, into the card slot as shown. Insert it far

enough to make the eject button pop out.

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3. Reinstall the PCMCIA card shield over the PCMCIA card and card slot.

Note • The PCMCIA card may take a few minutes to initialize. The PA U S E light

flashes while the card initializes. If the card is already initialized, the PAU S E light

flashes only once or twice after the card is installed.

The printer is ready to operate with the additional memory or font option. To be sure that

the card has successfully initialized, print a configuration label as instructed in Print a

Configuration Label on page 33 and review it to see whether the new memory card

information is listed.

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CompactFlash Card

A CompactFlash card is a nonvolatile memory card that stores data even when the power to

the printer is turned off. A Type I-compliant CompactFlash card holds extra memory or

optional fonts for your printer.

Caution • This procedure should only be performed by qualified service technicians.

Electrostatic Discharge Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when

handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To install a CompactFlash card, complete these steps:

1. Turn the AC power Off (O).

2. Disconnect the AC power cord from the printer.

3. Remove the two screws near the bottom of the electronics cover (Figure 39).

Figure 39 • Printer Exterior

Electronics cover

Screws

Channel

Lip of cover

4. Lift the electroni cs cover at the rear top corner . Pull the corner forward and up, then lift the

cover up and away from the printer.

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5. Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot on the upper portion of the option board.

Insert the card with the back (unlabeled) side of the card facing out. The card can be

inserted only one way and should snap into place.

Figure 40 shows where to insert the CompactFlash card.

Figure 40 • Compact Flash Card Insertion

1 2 3

Option board

Card slot

Compact flash card

6. Reinstall the electronics cover by lowering the cover so the lip of the cover goes into the

channel on the top of the printer.

7. Secure the cover by reinstalling the two screws near the bottom of the cover.

8. Reconnect the printer AC power cord.

9. Press and hold CANCEL while turning the printer On (I).

The printer prints a configuration label.

10. Check for the presence of additional memory or optional fonts by looking at the

information on the configuration label.

Note • The CompactFlash card may take a few minutes to initialize. If the process is not

successfully completed within 10 min utes, contact Technical Support at

http://www.zebra.com/SS/service_support.htm for assistance.

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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write your comments on this page and fax to the following:

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Routine Maintenance

Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer. This

section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Contents

Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Cleaning the Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Toggle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Media Sensor Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Cleaning Schedule

The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Ta b l e 1 0 . Specific cleaning procedures are

provided on the following pages .

Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent*†

Platen roller Solvent*

Transmissive sensor Air blow

Black mark sensor Air blow

Media path Solvent*

Ribbon sensor Air blow

Table 10 • Recommended Printer Cleaning Schedule

Direct Thermal Print Mode:

After every roll of media (500 ft. or 50 m of

media).

Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every

roll (1500 ft. or 450m) of ribbon.

Label available

sensors

Tear-off bar Solvent*

Cutter S olvent*

* Use Zebra’s Preventative Maintenance kit, part number 47362, or a solution of

90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% d eionized water.

† You may also use Zeb ra’s Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material

removes contamination buildup without damaging th e p rinthead. Call your authorized Zebra

reseller or distributor for more information.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technologies is not responsible

for any other fluids used on this printer.

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or

abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary , a mi ld d etergent solution or desktop cleane r

may be used sparingly.

Air blow

Monthly

As neededSnap plate S olvent*

Caution • Do not use harsh or abras ive cleaning agents or solvents.

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Cleaning the Interior

Inspect this area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint from the interior of

the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner.

Printhead and Platen Roller

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may indicate a dirty

printhead. For best results, perform the following clea ning procedu re after every roll of ribbon.

Note • You do not need to turn off the printer before cleaning the printhead. If power is turned

off, all label formats and i mages, as wel l as any temporaril y saved pa rameter se ttings stored in

the printer’s internal memory, are lost. When power is turned back on, you need to reload these

items.

If print quality does not improve after you perform this procedure, clean the printhead with

Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination

buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zeb ra reseller or distributor for

more information.

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning Schedule

Caution • The printhead is hot and can 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.

To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:

1. Refer to Figure 41. Open the printhead.

Figure 41 • Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning

2. Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded).

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Cleaning Schedule

3. Moisten an ap plicator tip with a solv ent containing 90% isoprop yl alcohol, and wipe al ong

the print elements from end to end. (The print elements are on the brown strip just behind

the chrome strip on the printhead.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.

4. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and an applicator.

5. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers.

6. Reload the media and the ribbon (if required).

7. Close the printhead.

Sensors

The media, ribbon, and label available sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure

proper operation of the printer. Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off of

these sensors.

Snap Plate

Clean the snap plate to remove label adhesive or a label that has adhered to the underside of

the snap plate.

1. Refer to Figure 42. Insert a small-blade screwdriver or similar tool into the loop on the left

side of the snap plate. Lift the snap plate.

Caution • Do not bend, twist, or otherwise deform the loops. If the snap plate is

damaged in any way, a new plate may be required for proper ribbon sensing.

Figure 42 • Snap Plate Removal and Cleaning

2. Repeat step 1 on the right side of the snap plate.

3. Remove the snap plate from the printer.

4. Clean the snap plate with cleaning solvent and a soft cloth.

5. Refer to Figure 43. To reinstall the snap plat e, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap

plate into the two slots of the media pathway.

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6. Slide the snap plate toward you.

7. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place.

Cutter Module

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning Schedule

Figure 43 • Snap Plate Reinstallation

(For printers equipped with the optional cutter.)

If labels are not being cut properly or if the cutter jams with labels, turn off the printer power

(O) and unplug the printer. Then, clean the stationary cu tter blade with cleaning so lv ent. This

removes label adhesive and/or paper debris. If further cutter cleaning is necessary, or if the

cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service technician.

Note • Turning of f th e prin ter results in the loss of label formats, images, and an y te mp orari ly

saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory. Perform this procedure after

your printing job is complete.

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Lubrication

Caution • No lubricating agents other than Zebra-supplied, silicon-only lubricants should

be used on the spindle felt clutches of this p rinter. Other commercially available lubricants

damage the finish and mechanical parts.

Fuse Replacement

The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250V. The end caps of the

fuse must bear the certification mark of a known international safety organization (see

Figure 6 on page 12).

Depending on the model you have, the fuse may not be user-replaceable (see Figure 44) and

may need to be replaced by a qualified service technician. Refer to the Maintenance Manual

(part number 32056L) for details.

Figure 44 • Fuse Replacement

Note • Models with a user-replaceable fuse have a warn in g lab el nex t to th e fuse for easy

identification.

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Zebra Technologies 105SL User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Proprietary Statement

Warranty Information

Preface

Contacts

Support

Document Conventions

Related Documents

Introduction

Exterior View

Operator Controls

Power Switch

Front Panel Display

Front Panel Keys

Front Panel Lights

Printer Interior

Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Report Damage

Storage

Select a Site for the Printer

Select a Surface

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

Allow Proper Space

Provide a Data Source

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Select a Communication Interface

Cable Requirements

Types of Media

Selecting Media

Non-Continuous Media

Continuous Media

Ribbon

When to Use Ribbon

Ribbon Width

Coated Side of Ribbon

Printer Operation

Roll Media Loading

Tear-Off Mode

Peel-Off Mode

Rewind Mode

Cutter Mode

Peel-Only Mode

Removing the Label Liner

Fanfold Media Loading

Ribbon Loading

Ribbon Removal

Print a Configuration Label

Print a Network Configuration Label

Calibrate the Printer

Adjust and Calibrate Sensors

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration

Positioning the Media (Transmissive) Sensors

Black Mark Sensor

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

Configuration

Overview

Enter Setup Mode

Exit Setup Mode

Password-Protected Parameters

Default Password Value

Disable the Password Protection Feature

Basic Printer Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Data Ports

Serial Data Port

RS-232 Interface Connections

RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable

RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections

Parallel Data Port

Memory Cards

PCMCIA Memory Card

CompactFlash Card

Routine Maintenance