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Zebra® 105SL™

Industrial/Commercial Printer

User Guide

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© 2006 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in th is manual and the software and/or firmware in the label printer described therein are owned by ZIH Corp. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware 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 be subject to civil liabil ity.

This product may contain ZPL

3®

, ZPL II®, and ZebraLink™ programs; Element Energy Equalizer® Circuit;

ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks, and Zebra, the Zebra logo, ZPL, ZPL II, Element

Energy Equalizer Circuit, and E

All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. For additional trademark information, please see “Trademarks” on the product CD.

Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technolog ies”). It is inten ded solely for t he information and use of parties ope rating and maintaining the equipment describ ed he rein . Such proprie tary in formati on may n ot b e used , reprod uced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose withou t the express, written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

Liability Disclaimer Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

Limitation of Liability In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation 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) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion o r limitation of inc idental or consequ ential damage s, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Part Number: 1 1342L-001 Rev. A

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Declaration of Conformity

I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

SL Series

105SL

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

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

For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

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Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

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

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About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Asia Pacific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Panel LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Printer Media Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ship the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recycle the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Select a Site for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide Proper Operating Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connector Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Types of Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Data Cable Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 • Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Media Loading Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Print Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Insert Media into the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Remove Labels from the Rewind Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Load Media in Cutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Adjust Media Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Black Mark Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Transmissive Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Adjust Printhead Balance and Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Adjust Printhead Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Enter Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Print a Network Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Control Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

5 • PC and Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

PCMCIA PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

6 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Clean the Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Clean the Media Compartment and Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Clean the Snap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Clean the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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7 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Troubleshooting Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Calibration Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Communications Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Miscellaneous Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

PAUSE Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

FEED and PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Communications Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Sensor Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

8 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Other Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Additional Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Agency Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Printing Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Media Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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

Contents

Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Who Should Use This Document

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

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 7 This section shows the operational controls and

Printer Setup on page 15 This section provides the tasks that you must

location of major components used when loading media and ribbon. Other features of the printer are discussed.

complete and the issues that you must consider before you load and configure your printer.

Operations on page 29 This section provides the procedures for loading

and calibrating the printer.

Configuration on page 73 This section describes the control panel parameters

that are used to configure the printer for operation.

PC and Memory Cards on page 103 This section describes the optional cards that can

be used with the printer and gives instructions for installation.

Routine Maintenance on page 107 This section provides routine cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

Troubleshooting on page 117 This section provides information about errors that

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

Specifications on page 141 This section provides the features of and

specifications for the printer.

Glossary on page 149 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

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Web Site

The Americas

About This Document

Contacts

You can contact Zebra Technologies Corporation at the following.

http://www.zebra.com

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

http://www.zebra.com/support.

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept.

Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A T: +1 847 793 2600 Toll-f ree +1 800 423 0422 F: +1 847 913 8766

T: +1 847 913 2259 F: +1 847 913 2578

Hardware: hwtsamerica@zebra.com Software: swtsamerica@zebra.com

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

T: +1 866 230 9494 E: VHCustServ@zebra.com

Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Internal Sales Dept.

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre, Gordon Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK

T: +44 (0)1494 472872 F: +44 (0) 1494 450103

T: +44 (0) 1494 768298 F: +44 (0) 1494 768210 Germany: Tsgermany@zebra.com France: Tsfrance@zebra.com Spain/Portugal: Tsspain@zebra.com All other areas: Tseurope@zebra.com

Asia Pacific

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC 16 New Industrial Road #05-03 Hudson TechnoCentre Singapore 536204

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

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838 E: tsasiapacific@zebra.com

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

T: +44 (0) 1494 768316 F: +44 (0) 1494 768244 E: mseurope@zebra.com

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

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0837

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Document Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information.

Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain hot links to other sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide online in .p df format, you can click the cross-reference (blue text) to jump directly to its location.

LCD Display Examples Text from a printer’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) appears in

Bubbledot ICG font.

Command Line Examples Command line examples appear in Courier New font. For example, type

Files and Directories File names and directories appear in Courier New font. For example, the

Icons Used

ZTools to get to the Post-Install scripts in the bin directory.

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

Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.

Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.

Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn.

Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical

harm to you.

Caution • (No icon) Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in

physical harm to the hardware.

Important • Advises you of informatio n that is essential to complete a task.

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

points of the main text.

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

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

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Document Conventions

Illustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration contains information that needs to be labeled and described. A table that contains the labels and descriptions follows the graphic. Figure 1 provides an example.

Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts

SETUP/EXIT

NEXT/SAVE

POWER

TAKE LABEL

ERROR

CHECK RIBBON

PAPE R O UT

FEED

PAUS E

DATA

CANCEL

SETUP/EXIT button

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Introduction

This section shows the operational controls and location of major components used when loading media and ribbon. Other features of the printer are discussed.

Contents

External View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Panel LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Panel Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Printer Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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External View

Figure 2 shows the outside of the printer.

Figure 2 • Exterior of Printer

Front

Control panel

Media door

Electronics cover

Power switch (O = Off, I = On)

AC power connector

Rear

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Control Panel

All controls and indicators for the printer are located on the control panel (Figure 3).

•The control panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the operating status and printer

parameters.

•The control panel buttons are used to cont rol the printer operations and to set parameters.

•The control panel lights (LEDs) show the printer’s operating status or indicate which

control panel buttons are active.

Figure 3 • Location of Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Introduction

Control Panel

NEXT/SAVE

SETUP/EXIT

POWER

TAKELABEL

ERROR

CHECK RIBBON

PAPERO UT

FEED

PAUSE

DATA

CANCEL

LCD

PLUS button

MINUS button

PREVIOUS button

NEXT/SAVE button

SETUP/EXIT button

FEED button

PAUSE button

CANCEL button

Control panel lights

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Control Panel

Control Panel LCD

The control panel LCD functions differently in different printer modes.

•In Operating mode, the LCD displays the printer’s status, sometimes in conjunction with

a control panel light (see Contr ol Pan el Lights on pa ge 11).

•In Pause mode, the printer stops printing temporarily.

•In Setup mode, you can use the control panel LCD to view or modify printer parameters

(see Control Panel Parameters on page 79).

•In Error mode, the LCD may display an alert or error message (see LCD Error Messages

on page 119).

Control Panel Buttons

Table 1 describes the function of each button.

Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons

Button

PAUSE

FEED

CANCEL

NEXT/SAVE

SETUP/EXIT

Appearance

Function

Stops and restarts the printing process or removes error messages and clears the LCD.

• If the printer is idle, it enters Pause mode immediately.

• If the printer is printing, the label is completed before the prin ter pauses. Advances a blank label.

• If the printer is idle or paused, the label is fed immediately.

• If the printer is printing, the label is fed after printing finishes.

CANCEL

functions only in Pause mode. Pressing CANCEL once has these

effects:

• Cancels the label format that is currently printing.

• If no label format is printing, the next one to be printed is canceled.

• If no label formats are waiting to be printed, T o clear the printer’s entire label format memory, press and hold

CANCEL is ignored.

CANCEL.

When the formats are cleared, the DATA light turns off. When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter. Press and

hold to scroll quickly.

• When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the next parameter. Press and hold to scroll quickly.

• When exiting Setup mode, saves any changes you have made in the configuration and calibration sequence.

Enters and exits Setup mode.

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Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons (Continued)

Introduction

Control Panel

Button

MINUS

Appearance

Function

Changes the parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value, to answer “no,” to scroll through choices, or to change the cursor position while entering the password.

PLUS

Changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value, to answer “yes,” to scroll through choices, or to change values while entering the password.

Control Panel Lights

Table 2 describes lights on the control panel that indicate different printer conditions.

Note • If two operating conditions oc cur simultan eously (for example, one tha t causes a light

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

Table 2 • Control Panel Lights

Light Appearance Status Indication

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

On The printer is on.

TAKE LABEL

Off Normal operation. Flashing (Peel mode only.) The label is available. Printing pauses

until the label is removed.

ERROR Off Normal operation—no printer errors.

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

CHECK RIBBON

Off Normal operation—ribbon (if used) is properly loaded. On Printing pauses, the LCD displays a warning 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, or ribbon is loaded incorrectly.

PAPER OUT Off Normal operation—media is properly loaded.

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

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

PAUSE (located above

PAUSE

the button)

Off Normal operation. On The printer stopped all printing operations. Causes include:

PAUSE was pressed

•

• A label format included a pause command

• A printer error was detected.

The LCD gives additional information.

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Control Panel

Table 2 • Control Panel Lights (Continued)

Light Appearance Status Indication

DATA (located above

CANCEL

the button)

Off Normal operation. No data being received or processed. On The printer is processing data or is printing. No data is being

received.

Flashing The printer is receiving data from or sending status

information to the host computer.

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Printer Media Compartment

Figure 4 shows a simplified view of the media compartment of your printer. Depending on

installed options, your printer may look slightly different.

Figure 4 • Media Compartment

4 5

Introduction

Printer Media Compartment

Printhead-open lever

Platen roller

Cutter (optional)

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Media supply hanger

Media supply guide

Outer media guide

Rewind spindle (optional)

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Printer Media Compartment

Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Printer Setup

This section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must consider before you load and configure your printer.

Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recycle the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Select a Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide a Data Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Select a Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Types of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Data Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Review this checklist, and resolve any issues before you set up or use your printer.

 Unpack and Inspect the Printer Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for

 Select a Site Have you selected an appropriate location for the printer? If y ou have no t,

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

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

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

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

damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 17.

see Select a Site for the Printer on page 18.

unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 24. To attach the power cord and connect the printer to a power source, see Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 23.

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

Interface on page 19.

see Types of Media on page 25.

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon Overview on page 27.

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Handling the Printer

This section describes how to handle your printer.

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

When you receive the printer, immediately unpack it and inspect for shipping damage.

• Save all packing materials.

• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

• Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components.

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

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

• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller.

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

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

Printer Setup

Handling the Printer

Store the Printer

If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing materials. You may store the printer under the conditions shown in Table 3.

Temperature Relative Humidity

–40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C) 5% to 85% non-condensing

Ship the Printer

If you must ship the printer:

• Remove any media or ribbon from the printer to avoid damaging the printer.

• Carefully pack the printer into the original container or a suitable alternate container to avoid damage during transit. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra if the original packaging has been lost or destroyed.

Recycle the Printer

Table 3 • Storage Temperature and Humidity

This printer is recyclable. If you must dispose of the printer, do not do so in unsorted municipal waste. Please recycle accordin g to yo ur lo cal standards. For more information, see http://www.zebra.com/environment.

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Select a Site for the Printer

Consider the following when selecting an appropriate location for your printer.

Select a Surface

Select a solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the printer and other equipment (such as a computer), if necessary. The choices include a table, countertop, desk, or cart. For the printer’s weight and dimensions, see General Specifications on page 142.

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

This printer is designed to function in a wide range of environmental and electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. For more information on the required conditions, see

General Specifications on page 142. Table 4 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is

operating.

Table 4 • 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 cushioning material behind or under the printer

because this restricts air flow and could cause the printer to overheat.

Provide a Data Source

If the printer will be located away from the data source, the selected site must provide the appropriate connections to that data source. For more information on the types of communication interfaces and their limitations, see Select a Communication Interface

on page 19.

Provide a Power Source

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

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Select a 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. You may use any available connection to send commands and label formats from a host computer to the printer.

Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications

cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on ( printer.

Note • You must supply all interface cables or wireless cards for your application. Refer to

Data Cable Requirements on page 22 for specific cable re quirements.

Connector Locations

Refer to Figure 5. The printer comes standard with both an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial interface (DB-9 connector) and an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel interface. You may use either of these interface methods to send commands and label formats from a computer to the printer.

Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

I) may damage the

Figure 5 • Cable Connections

Parallel interface connector

DB-9 serial interface connector

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Select a Communication Interface

Types of Connections

The method of connecting the printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer and the host computer. This section provides basic information about common interfaces.

When communicating via the serial data port (RS-232), the baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control should be set to match those of the host computer. See Table 9, Printer Parameters on page 79 to configure these parameters. When communicating via the parallel port, the previously mentioned parameters do not apply.

RS-232 Serial A serial communication method consisting of data and control signals; available as a standard feature on most personal computers and other hosts.

• Advantages: Cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; easy to connect; two-way communication between the computer and the printer; relatively long cable length.

• Disadvantages: Slower than the parallel connection; limited to 50 feet (15.24 m) of c able; may need to change printer parameters to match host computer; need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer if using a standard modem cable.

Figure 6 • Connecting the Printer through the Serial Data Port

9-Pin Female Connector

and Standard Modem Cable

Printer Computer Printer Computer

Null-modem adaptor (if using a standard modem cable)

9-pin male connector, connected to printer or null-modem adaptor

9-pin female connector, connected to computer

25-pin female connector, connected to computer

Maximum cable length = 50 ft. (15 m)

25-Pin Female Connector

and Null Modem Cable

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Select a Communication Interface

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communication method available on most personal computers and other hosts.

• Advantages: Faster than the serial connection; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; easy to connect; two-way communication between the computer and the printer; no printer parameter ch anges re quired to match the host computer.

• Disadvantages: Recommended cable length of only 6 feet (1.83 m) with a maximum length of 10 ft (3 m); many computers are equipped with only one parallel port, allowing only one IEEE 1284 bidirectional device to be connected at a time; an Ethernet print server takes up or covers this port on the printer.

Figure 7 • Connecting the Printer through the Parallel Port

Printer Computer

36-pin male connector, attaching to printer

25-pin male connector, attaching t o computer

Maximum cable length = 10 ft. (3 m)

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Select a Communication Interface

Optional Ethernet Print Servers Ethernet-based print servers also are available to connect your printer to a data source. Both wired and wireless options are available. Manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Note • The parallel connection on your printer is not operational when one of these print

servers is installed. Wireless and external wired print serv ers plug directly into the printer’s parallel port. Internal print servers include a mounting bracket that covers the parallel port.

• With the ZebraNet Wireless or Wireless Plus Print Server board installed, a wireless PCMCIA, CardBus, or Compact Flash For more information on this option, see the ZebraNet Wireless and Wireless Plus Print Server User Guide.

• With the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (10/100 PS), the printer can communicate with a 10BaseT or 100BaseT network. For more information on 10/100 PS, see the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference Guide.

• With the ZebraNet Print Server II (PSII), the printer can communicate with a 10BaseT network. For more information on PSII, see the PrintServer II User and Reference Guid e.

Data 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.

card can be used to communicate with a network.

Note • Zebra printers comply with FCC Rules and Regulations, 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.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 24.

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps:

1. Toggle the printer power switch to the off (O) position.

2. See Figure 8. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector on the rear of the printer.

Figure 8 • Power Connection

Printer Setup

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power switch

AC power connector

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet near the printer.

4. Turn on (I) the printer.

The front panel LCD and lights activate, indicating that the printer is booting up.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific, three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, refer to the following guidelines:

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

• The cord must be rated for at least 10 A, 250 V.

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to e nsure safety and redu ce electromagnetic interference. The third wire in the power cord grounds the connection (Figure 9).

Figure 9 • Power Cord Specifications

AC power plug for your country—This should bear

the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 10).

3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for

your country. IEC 320 connector—This should bear the

certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 10).

Length ≤ 9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp, 250 VAC.

Figure 10 • International Safety Organization Certifications

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Types of Media

The printer can use various types of media (Table 5). Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to prevent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.

Table 5 • Types of Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Printer Setup

Types of Media

Non-Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core. Labels have adhesive backing that sticks them to a liner, and they are separated by gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. Tags are separated by perforations.

Figure 11 • Non-Continuous Web Media

Figure 12 • Black Mark Media

Figure 13 • Tag Stock

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Types of Media

Table 5 • Types of Media (Continued)

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Fanfold Media

Continuous Roll Media

Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label divisions as noncontinuous roll media. The division s would fall on or near the folds.

Continuous media is wound on a core and is without gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. With continuous media, use the transmissive sensor so the printer can detect when the media runs out.

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Ribbon Overview

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

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

When to Use Ribbon

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

To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:

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

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

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Ribbon Overview

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

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

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 14). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on the outside. 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 liner.

2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.

3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.

4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?

If ink from the ribbon... Then...

Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outer surface. Did not adhere to the label The ribbon is coated on the inner surface and cannot be

used in this printer. To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

Ribbon Scratch Test

Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.

To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:

1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.

2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the

ribbon in contact with the paper.

3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.

4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.

5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?

If the ribbon... Then...

Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outer surface. Did not leave a mark on the

paper

The ribbon is coated on the inner surface and cannot be used in this printer. To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

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Operations

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

Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issues in Printer Setup on page 15 before

operating the printer.

Contents

Media Loading Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Insert Media into the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove Media Liner from the Rewind or Peel Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Load Media in Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Remove Labels from the Rewind Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Load Media in Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Adjust Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Black Mark Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Transmissive Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Adjust Printhead Balance and Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Adjust Printhead Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Printhead Pressure Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Calibrate the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Media Loading Overview

The printer can print on roll or fanfold media and use different print modes for label removal.

Print Modes

The methods for loading media for each print mode follow in this section. Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available (Table 6). For more information on the types of media, see Types of Media on page 25.

Mode When to Use Printer Action

Table 6 • Print Modes

Tear-Off (default) Use for most applications. See

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode on page 34.

Peel-Off Use only if printer has the Peel-

Off or Rewind option. See Load

Media in Peel-Off Mode on page 38.

Cutter Use only if printer has a cutter

option. See Load Media in Cutter

Mode on page 57.

Rewind Use only if printer has the

Rewind option. See Load Media

in Rewind Mode on page 49.

Each label or strip of labels can be torn off after printing.

The media liner is peeled away from the label during printing. When the printed label is removed, the next label prints.

The printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed.

The media and/or media liner are rewound onto a core as they are printed.

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Insert Media into the Printer

This section shows how to insert roll or fanfold media in to the printer. Fanfold medi a is loaded the same way as roll media.

Roll Media

To insert roll media, complete these steps:

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

Labels Tag Stock

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2. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it goes.

3. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger. Push the roll as far back as it will go.

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Fanfold Media

4. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches the edge of the roll.

To load fanfold media, complete these steps:

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

Using the media supply hanger is optional.

Figure 15 • Rear Feed Using Media Supply Hanger

Figure 16 • Bottom Feed Without Using Media Supply Hanger

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Media Loading Overview

2. Do you wish to use the media supply guide?

If… Then…

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

a. Pull the media supply guide out as far as it goes.

b. Drape the media over the media supply hanger.

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c. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches, but does not restrict, the

edge of the media.

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Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

Tear-Off is the default mode. Figure 17 shows roll media loaded in Tear-Off mode.

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Figure 17 • Tear-Off Mode

Printed label

Printhead-open lever

Outer media guide

Media supply hanger

Media supply guide

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

1. Set the printer to Tear-Off mode. See Select Print Mode on page 80 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Inse rt Med ia in to the Printer on page 31 for instructions.

3. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counterclockwise.

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

outer media guide (

1).

5. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.

6. Thread the media under the lower roller (1) and the upper media sensor assembly (2).

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7. Push the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the

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

8. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

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

outer media guide (

1).

10. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotat e the printhead-open lever clockwise

until it locks into place (

2).

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

Refer to Figure 18. This section applies only if the Rewind option or the Peel option is installed.

Rewind option

operating in

Peel-Off mode

Figure 18 • Peel-Off Mode

1 2 3 4 5

Peel option

operating in

Peel-Off mode

1 2 3 4 5

Printed label

Printhead-open lever

Outer media guide

Media supply hanger

Media supply guide

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Rewind spindle

Rewind plate

Media liner

Peel spindle

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

1. Prepare the printer for Peel-Off mode.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

If the printer has the…

Then…

Rewind option a. If the rewind plate is installed, remove it from the print

mechanism.

b. Hang the rewind plate upside-down on the two mounting

screws on the inside of the front panel. Secure the rewind plate to the front panel with two thumb nuts.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

If the printer has the…

Peel option

Then…

a. Remove the two thumb nuts that secure the front cover

bracket to the mounting screws on the inside of the front panel.

b. Remove the front cover bracket from the printer and store it.

2. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode. See Select Print Mode on page 80 for instructions.

3. Insert media into the printer. See Inse rt Med ia in to the Printer on page 31 for instructions.

4. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead open lever counterclockwise.

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5. Loosen the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

6. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.

7. Thread the media past the inner media guide (1). Continue under the lower roller (2) and

the upper media sensor (3). Ensure that the media touches the inner media guide.

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8. Thread the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), un de r the snap

plate (2), over the platen roller (3), and out the front of the printer (4).

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

the labels from this exposed media.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

10. Wind the media liner around the rewind or peel spindle as instructed.

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If the printer has the…

Rewind option

Then…

Note • You may opt to install a core on the rewind spindle

for the used media liner. However, a core is not required and typically is not used for peel-off mode.

a. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.

b. Wind the media liner counterclockwise around the rewind

spindle.

c. Reinstall the hook. Insert the short end of the hook into the

hole in the center of the adjusting nut ( of the hook into the small hole on the guide plate (

1). Insert the long end

2).

d. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the

media liner over the hook and remove any slack.

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Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

If the printer has the…

Then…

Peel option a. Remove the hook from the peel spindle.

b. Wind the media liner counterclockwise around the peel

spindle.

c. Reinstall the hook. The short end of the hook fits into the

notch on the peel spindle. The long end of the hook fits into the groove on the opposite side of the notch.

d. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the

media liner over the hook and remove any slack.

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11. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t

just touches the edge of the media.

12. Tighten the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

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13. Push the printhead assembly down (1), and then rotate the printhea d-open lever clockwise

until it locks into place (

2).

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Remove Media Liner from the Rewind or Peel Spindle

Rewind mode and Peel-Off mode each use spindles to wind used media liner. Remove the media liner from the spindle each time that you change labels.

Important • It is not necessary to turn off the power to remove media liner from the spindles.

If power is turned off, all label formats and images, as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory, are lost. When power is turned back on, these items must be reloaded.

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

1. Has the media run out?

If... Then...

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

clockwise.

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Rewind

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

Rewind

Peel

Yes Continue with the next step.

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2. Pull out the spindle hook.

Rewind Peel

3. Slide the media liner off of the spindle and discard.

Rewind

Peel

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

Refer to Figure 19. This section applies only if the Rewind option is installed. Use a 3-inch core on the rewind spindle to wind printed labels.

Note • Before closing the printhead, make sure that:

• The media is positioned against the inside guides.

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

spindle or core.

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 19 • Rewind Mode

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

Printed label

Printhead-open lever

Outer media guide

Media supply hanger

Media supply guide

Rewind spindle

Rewind plate

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

To load media in Rewind mode, complete these steps:

1. Is the rewind plate installed as shown in Figure 19?

If… Then…

Yes Continue with the next step No

a. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print

mechanism inside the media compartment.

b. Invert the rewind plate so that the top lip (1) and the adjustable hook

2) point down.

plate (

c. Engage the top lip and the adjustable hook plate into the two mounting

slots on the side plate of the print mechanism. Slide in the rewind plate as far as it will go.

2. Set the printer to Rewind mode. See Select Print Mode on page 80 for instructions.

3. Insert media into the printer. See Inse rt Med ia in to the Printer on page 31 for instructions.

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4. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counterclockwise.

5. Loosen the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

6. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.

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7. Thread the media past the inner media guide (1). Continue under the lower roller (2) and

the upper media sensor (3). Ensure that the media touches the inner media guide.

8. Thread the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the

snap plate (2), over the platen roller (3), and out the front of the printer (4).

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

the labels from this exposed media.

10. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. Store the hook in the bottom of the printer.

11. Slide an empty 3-in. (76.2-mm) core onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the

guide plate.

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12. Rotate the rewind spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the media liner around

the core and remove any slack.

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

just touches the edge of the media.

14. Tighten the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

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

until it locks into place (

2).

Remove Labels from the Rewind Spindle

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Load Media in Rewind Mode

Rewind mode uses a core to wind printed labels. Remove the core with the printed labels every time you change labels for the Rewind option to work correctly.

Important • It is not necessary to turn off the power to remove printed labels. If power is

turned off, all label formats and images, as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory, are lost. When power is turned back on, these items must be reloaded.

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

1. Have the labels run out?

If... Then...

Yes Slide the core from the rewind spindle.

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If... Then...

No a. Rotate the rewind spindle clockwise to create slack in the media.

b. Cut or tear the media between labels.

2. Slide the core from the rewind spindle.

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

Refer to Figure 20. The following instructions pertain to printers with the cutter option only.

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 20 • Cutter Mode

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

Printed label

Printhead-open lever

Outer media guide

Media supply hanger

Media supply guide

Cutter

To load media in Cutter mode, complete these steps:

1. Set the printer to Cutter mode. See Select Print Mode on page 80 for instructions.

2. Insert media into the printer. See Inse rt Med ia in to the Printer on page 31 for instructions.

3. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counterclockwise.

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4. Loosen the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

5. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.

6. Thread the media past the inner media guide (1). Continue under the lower roller (2) and

the upper media sensor (3). Ensure that the media touches the inner media guide.

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Load Media in Cutter Mode

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

Thread the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the snap plate (

2), and through the cutter assembly (3). (An optional cutter catch tray (4) is

shown in this illustration.)

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Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Slide in the outer media guide (2) until i t just touches the edge of the media.

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9. Tighten the thumb screw on the bottom of the outer media guide (not visible from this

angle).

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

until it locks into place (

2).

The printer automatically feeds and cuts one label after the printhead is closed.

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Load Ribbon

Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. Ribbon must be coated on the outside (see Coated Side of Ribbon on page 27 to determine which side of a ribbon is coated). For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.

Figure 21 • Ribbon Path

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Load Ribbon

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.

2. Orient the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

3. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle and push it all the way back.

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4. A ribbon leader makes ribbon loa ding an d unloa ding ea sier. Does your roll of ribbon have

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

If… Then…

Yes Continue with the next step. No

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

long from the roll.

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

The media strip acts as a leader.

23 1

5. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clockwise.

6. Thread the ribbon leader and attached ribbon over the lower roller (1) and under the upper

2).

roller (

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

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

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

spindle (

2).

9. Remove the hook from the ribbon take-up spindle.

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10. Wind the ribbon leader and the attached ribbon counterclockwise around the ribbon

take-up spindle.

11. Reinstall the hook. The short end of the hook fits into the notch on the ribbon take-up

spindle. The long end of the hook fits into the groov e on the opposite side of the notch.

12. Rotate the spindle counterclockwise several turns to wind the ribbon over the hook and

remove any slack.

13. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotat e the printhead-open lever clockwise

until it locks into place (

2).

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Remove Used Ribbon

Remove used ribbon from the ribbon take-up spindle each time you change the roll of ribbon.

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

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

2. Push the hook until it slips out of the g roove i n the ribbon take -up spindl e. Move t he hook

back and forth to loosen the ribbon.

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3. Remove the loosened hook from the ribbon take-up spindle.

4. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle and discard.

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Adjust Media Sensors

This section describes how to adjust the media sensors.

Black Mark Sensor

The optional black mark sensor is in a fixed position and is enabled via the control panel (see

Set the Sensor Type on page 81 for details).

Transmissive Sensor

The transmissive sensor, which is used to detect web media, consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The me dia passes between the two.

Adjust these sensors only when the printer cannot detect the top of the label. The con trol panel LCD displays the printer.

ERROR CONDITION PAPER OUT, even though there are label s loaded in

Upper Media Sensor

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 media and ribbon.

2. Locate the upper media sensor (1). The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the

adjustment screw head.

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3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment

screw (

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

1).

position (for non-continuous media with a notch or hole in the media, the sensor must be directly above the notch or hole).

5. Tighten the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

Lower Media Sensor

To adjust the lower media sensor, complete these steps:

1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly (1) under the rear roller. The sensor is a spring

clip holding a circuit board.

2. Slide the lower media sensor in its slot until the lower media sensor (light source) is

positioned directly below the upper media sensor.

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Adjust Printhead Balance and Pressure

Printhead toggle position (balance) and printhead pressure affect print quality. If the pressure is too light or uneven, the labels and ribbon may slip.

Important • Print quality depends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the toggle position

and pressure. Make sure that your labels and ribbon are right for your application.

Adjust Printhead Balance

You may need to adjust the printhead balance by moving the toggle if printing is too light on one side of the labels.

To position the toggle, complete these steps:

1. Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the PA US E Self Test

on page 133.

2. While printing labels, use the control panel to lower the darkness setting until the labels

are printing gray instead of black. See Adjust Print Darkness on page 79 for instructions.

3. Loosen the locking nut at the top of the toggle assembly.

4. Position the toggle over the center of the labels by sliding it to the left or right.

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5. Tighten the locking nut.

6. Print additional labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by again running the PAUSE Self Test

on page 133.

7. Do both sides of the label print at the same level of gray?

If… Then…

Yes The toggle is positioned co rrectly. Increase the darkness setting to the optimum

level for the media being used.

a. Loosen the locking nut at the top of the toggle assembly. b. Slide the toggle slightly toward the side of the label that printed lighter. c. Print additional labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by again running the

PAU SE Self Test on page 133.

d. Tighten the locking nut. e. Repeat this step until both sides of the label print at the same level of gray. f. Increase the darkness setting to the optimum level for the media being

used.

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Printhead Pressure Adjustment

You may need to increase the printhead pressure if you are usi ng th ick media or if the ribbon slips during printing. To maximize printhead life, use the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality without allowing the ribbo n or media to slip.

To change printhead pressure, complete these steps:

1. Loosen the upper knurled nut on the toggle assembly.

2. Adjust spring pressure by moving the lower knurled adjusting nut.

• To increase printhead pressure, move the lower knurled nut downward.

• To decrease printhead pressure, move the lower knurled nut upward.

3. To lock the toggle pressure, tighten the upper knurled nut against the lower knurled nut.

4. Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the PA US E Self Test

on page 133.

5. Verify that the labels printed correctly and that the ribbon is not slipping. Readjust the

spring pressure if necessary.

6. If necessary , use th e cont rol pan el to adjust the darkness setting. See Adjust Print

Darkness on page 79 for instructions.

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Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the printer when it is first put into service. Calib ra tio n al lows the pr int er to esta bl ish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the printer at other times as needed. Table 7 shows the different methods for calibration.

Table 7 • Types of Calibration

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Operations

Auto-calibration The printer automatically sets the

value it detects for the spaces between labels.

Long (Standard) Calibration The printer does the following:

• feeds media and ribbon

• sets the values it detects for media length, media type (continuous or non-continuous), and print mode (thermal transfer or direct thermal)

• updates the sensor values

Occurs at the following times:

• When the printer is first turned on if CALIBRATION is selected for MEDIA POWER UP (see Select Media

Power-Up Option on page 92)

• When the printer feeds media after the printhead is closed if CALIBRATION is selected for HEAD CLOSE (see Select

Head Close Option on page 93).

• As part of both the sensor profile and media and ribbon sensor calibration procedures.

To perform a long calibration, do one of the following:

• Press

PAUSE on the control

panel to pause the printer, and then press

CALIBRA TE.

• Select CALIBRATION for the MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE parameter (see Select

Media Power-Up Option on page 92 or Select Head Close Option on page 93).

Short Calibration The printer calibrates using the

current sensor values rather than detecting the spaces between labels and resetting the sensors. This calibration sequence uses fewer labels than the long

Select SHORT CAL for the MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE parameter (see Select

Media Power-Up Option on page 92 or Select Head Close

Option on page 93).

calibration sequence, but it is less reliable because the values that are stored in the sensors could be incorrect.

Sensor Profile Calibration The printer auto-calibrates and

prints a media sensor profile. See

Sensor Profile on page 140.

Select the SENSOR PROFILE

option on the control panel. See

Print Sensor Profile on page 87

for instructions.

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Table 7 • Types of Calibration (Continued)

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration

This calibration is one of the most common adjustments made to printer settings. The printer rese ts the sensitivity of the sensors specifically for the media and ribbon that you are using. If you change the type of ribbon and/or media, you might need to reset the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. When the sensors are at their new sensitivity, the printer performs an auto-calibration.

Select the MEDIA AND RIBBON

CALIBRATE option on the

control panel. See Calibrate

Media and Ribbon Sensor

Sensitivity on page 88 for

instructions.

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Configuration

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

Contents

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Print Server LCD Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-O n Self T est (PO ST) is complete, the control panel displays application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see FEED and PAUSE Self Test on page 138.

Important • Certain printing conditions may require that you adjust printing parameters,

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

• printing at high speeds

• peeling the media

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

Because these and other factors affect print quality, run tests to determine the best combination of printer settings and media for your applic ation. A po or match may li mit print quality or print rate, or the printer may not function properly in the desired print mode.

Note • If the printer is operating on an IP network, you can change the printer’s parameters

in these additional ways:

• with ZebraLink™ WebView (ZebraNet 10/100 PrintServer, PSII, or Wireless Print Server required). For information, see the appropriate print server user guide.

• with the SetWLAN configuration utility or the ZebraNet Bridge Wireless Setup Wizard (ZebraNet Wireless Print Server required). For information, see the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide.

PRINTER READY. You may now set printer parameters for your

Enter Setup Mode

To enter Setup Mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT/SAVE or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters.

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Exit Setup Mode

To leave Setup mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

The LCD displays

2. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to display the save options (Table 8).

LCD Description

SAVE CHANGES.

Table 8 • Save Options When Leaving Setup Mode

Configuration

Setup Mode

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

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

When the configuration and calibration sequence is done,

Stores values in the printer even when power is turned off. Saves the changes until power is turned off. Cancels all changes made since you entered Setup mode,

except for changes made to the darkness and tear-off settings, which go into effect as soon as they are made.

Restores all parameters other than the network settings b ack to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

Note • Loading factory defaults causes the printer to

auto-calibrate.

Loads values from the last permanent sav e. Restores the wired and wireless network settings back to

factory defaults.

PRINTER READY displays.

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Change Password-Protected Parameters

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

Caution • Do not change password-protected parameters unless you have a complete

understanding of the parameters’ functions. If the parameters are set incorrectly, the printer may function unpredictably.

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

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

numeric password. After you have entered the password correctly, you do not have to enter it again unless you leave Setup mode by pressing

To enter a password for a password-protected parameter, complete these steps:

1. At the password prompt, use MINUS (-) to change the selected digit position.

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

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

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

3. After entering the password, press NEXT.

The parameter you selected to change is displayed. If the password was entered correctly, you can change the value.

Default Password Value

The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the Zebra Programming Language (ZPL) command pages (ZebraNet

PrintServer II, 10/100 Print Server, or Wireless Print Server required).

^KP (Define Password) or using the printer’s web

Disable the Password Protection Feature

You can disable the p assw ord protection feature so that it no longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to 0000 via the password-protection feature, send the ZPL comma nd 1 to 9999.

^KP ZPL command. To re-enable the

^KPx, where x can be any number from

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Print a Configuration Label

A configuration label lists the printer settings that are stored in configuration memory. After you load the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a configuration label as a record of your printer’s current settings. Keep the label to use when troubleshooting printing problems.

To print a configuration label, complete these steps:

1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters until you reach

LIST SETUP.

3. Press PLUS (+) to confirm printing.

A configuration label prints (Figure 22).

Figure 22 • Configuration Label

Configuration

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 connected to the network.

To print a network configuration label, complete these steps:

1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT.

2. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters until you reach

LIST NETWORK.

3. Press the PLUS (+) to confirm printing.

A network configuration label prints (Figure 23). An asterisk designates whether the wired or wireless print server is active. If n o wireless print server is installed, the wireless portion of the label does not print.

Figure 23 • Network Configuration Label (With a Wireless Print Server Installed)

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Control Panel Parameters

Use the LCD on the control panel to adjust printer settings. Table 9 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press

Table 10 on page 98 shows the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless

print server is installed in the printer.

Note • Your label preparation software or the printer driver may override adjustments made

through the control panel. Refer to the software or driver documentation for more information.

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

NEXT/SAVE afte r en terin g Se tup mode.

While viewing parameters, press

PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. When a parameter is changed, an

asterisk (*) appears in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different from the one currently active in the printer.

Parameter Action/Explanation

DARKNESS +10.0

- +

NEXT/SAVE to continue to the next parameter, or press

Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 1 of 19)

Adjust Print Darkness

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

Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides

good print quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may smear, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

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 134 can be used to determine the best darkness setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUS E Self

Test on page 133. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,

you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.

Default: +10 Range: 0 to 30

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) to increase darkness.

2. Press

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 2 of 19)

Parameter

TEAR OFF +000

- +

Action/Explanation

Adjust the Te ar-Off Position

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

See Figure 24. Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of the next label), and lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label just printed).

Figure 24 • Tear-Off Position Adjustment

Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 00

PRINT MODE

-TEAR-OFF +

Default: +0 Range: –120 to +120

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) to increase the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off

position by four dot rows.

2. Press

MINUS (-) to decrease the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off

position by four dot rows.

Select Print Mode

Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish to use. Make sure that your printer can support the selected option.

Default: TEAR-OFF Selections: TEAR-OFF, PEEL-OFF, CUTTER, REWIND

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 3 of 19)

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

MEDIA TYPE

-NON-CONTINUOUS +

SENSOR TYPE

-WEB +

Action/Explanation

Set Media Type

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

Types of Media on page 25 for more information). Selecting continuous

media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (

^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).

When non-continuous media is selected, the printer feeds media to calculate label length (the distance between two recognized registration points of the inter-label gap, webbing, or alignment notch or hole).

Default: NON-CONTINUOUS Selections: CONTINUOUS, NON-CONTINUOUS

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Set the Sensor Type

Note • The black mark sensor is a purchasable option.

This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web (gap/space between labels, notch, or hole) to indicate the separations between labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the back. If your media does not have black marks for registration on the back, leave your printer at the default (WEB).

Default: WEB Selections: WEB, MARK

PRINT METHOD

-THERMAL-TRANS. +

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Select Print Method

The print method parameter tells the printer the me thod of printin g that you wish to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (using thermal transfer media and ribbon).

Default: THERMAL TRANSFER Selections: THERMAL TRANSFER, DIRECT THERMAL

Note • Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media

and ribbon creates an error condition, but printing continues.

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 4 of 19)

Parameter

PRINT WIDTH

- MM +

Action/Explanation

Set Print Width

Determines the printable area across the width of the label given the resolution of the printer.

Note • Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of the

label not being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting memory and can cause printing off the label and on the platen roller . This setting can af fect the horizont al position of the label format if the image was inverted using the ^POI ZPL II command.

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move the cursor.

2. Press

To change the unit of measurement:

PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

1. Press MINUS (-) until the unit of measurement is active.

2. Press

PLUS (+) to toggle to a different unit of measure (mm, inches,

or dots).

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 5 of 19)

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

MAXIMUM LENGTH

-39.0 IN 988 MM

Action/Explanation

Set Maximum Label Length

This parameter is used during the media portion of the calibration process. Always set maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in.

(25.4 mm) greater than the actual label leng th (Figure 25). If the value is set to a smaller value than the label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrat e.

For example, if the label length is 5.0 inches (126 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for 6.0 inches (152 mm). If the label length is 7.5 inches (190 mm), set the parameter for 9.0 inches (229 mm).

Figure 25 • Label Length

}

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set maximum label length to approximately

this value

Default: 39.0 inches (988 mm). Range: Values are adjustable in one-inch (25.4 mm) increments.

To change the value shown:

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

2. Press

MINUS (-) to decrease the value.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 6 of 19)

Parameter

LIST FONTS PRINT

LIST BAR CODES PRINT

LIST IMAGES PRINT

Action/Explanation

List Fonts

This option prints a label that lists the available fonts in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional font s. Fonts may be stored in RAM, Flash memory, optional PCMCIA font cards, or CompactFlash

To print a list of the available fonts:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Bar Codes

This option prints a label that lists the available bar codes in t he printer. Bar codes may be stored in RAM, Flash memory, optional PCMCIA cards, or Compact Flash cards.

To print a list of the available bar codes:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Images

This option prints a label that lists the available images stored in the printer’ s RAM, Fl ash memory, optional memory card, PCMCIA cards, or Compact Flash cards.

To print a list of the available images:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

cards.

LIST FORMATS PRINT

LIST SETUP PRINT

LIST NETWORK PRINT

List Formats

This option prints a label that lists the available formats stored in the printer’ s RAM , Flash memo ry, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.

To print a list of the available formats:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Setup

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 22 on page 77), which lists the current printer configuration.

To print a configuration label:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

List Network Settings

This option prints a network configuration label (see Figure 23

on page 78), which lists the settings for any print server that is installed.

To print a network configuration label:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 7 of 19)

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

LIST ALL PRINT

FORMAT CARD: A: B:

Action/Explanation

List All

This option prints labels that list the available fonts, bar codes, images, formats, and the current printer and network configurations.

To print labels for all settings:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select PRINT.

Format Memory Card

This option erases all previously stored information from the optional PCMCIA card or Compact Flash card.

Caution • This option completely erases the selected card.

To format a memory card:

1. Press MINUS (-) to select A: or PLUS (+) to select B:.

If your printer is set to require a password, you are prompted to enter the password.

2. Enter the password. For instructions, see Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 76.

3. Press the appropriate button again to select the desired card. The display shows ARE YOU SURE?.

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press

MINUS (-) to select NO to cancel the request and return to

FORMAT CARD prompt.

• Press

PLUS (+) to select YES and begin initialization.

When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits Setup mode, and the control panel displays

PRINTER READY. If you exit

Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the control panel display flashes between the phrases

CHECKING B: MEMORY and

PRINTER IDLE.

Note • Depending on the amount of memory in the memory card,

initialization may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 8 of 19)

Parameter

INIT FLASH MEM. YES

Action/Explanation

Initialize Flash Memory

This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory.

Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory.

To initialize Flash memory:

1. Press PLUS (+) to select YES. If your printer is set to require a password, you are prompted to enter

the password.

2. Enter the password. For instructions, see Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 76.

The display shows INITIALIZE FLASH?

3. Press PLUS (+) to select YES. The display shows

ARE YOU SURE?.

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press

MINUS (-) to select NO to cancel the request and return to the

INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.

• Press

PLUS (+) to select YES and begin initialization.

When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits Setup mode, and the control panel displays

PRINTER READY. If you exit

Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the control panel display flashes between the phrases

CHECKING E: MEMORY and

PRINTER IDLE.

Note • Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,

initialization may take up to 1 minute to complete.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 9 of 19)

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

SENSOR PROFILE PRINT

Action/Explanation

Print Sensor Profile

A sensor profile shows sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. This label (which will extend across several actual labels or tags) can be used to troubleshoot printing problems. To interpret the results of the sensor profile, see Sensor Pro fil e on page 140.

Figure 26 • Sensor Profile

To print a sensor profile:

1. Press PLUS (+) to start this standard calibration procedure and print a media sensor profile.

2. If the sensitivity of the sensors must be adjust ed, perform Calibrate

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 88.

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Parameter

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

Action/Explanation

Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity

Use this procedure to adjust sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors.

Important • Follow this procedure exactly as presented. All of the

steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press

MINUS (-) at any step in this procedure

to cancel the process.

To perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration:

1. Press PLUS (+) to start the calibration procedure.

LOAD BACKING prompt displays.

The

2. Open the printhead.

3. Remove approximately 8 in. (203 mm) of labels from the backing, and pull the media into the printer so that only the backing is between the media sensors.

4. Leave the printhead open.

5. Press

PLUS (+) to continue.

REMOVE RIBBON prompt displays.

The

6. Remove the ribbon (if used).

7. Close the printhead.

8. Press

PLUS (+) to continue.

The message

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT displays.

The printer adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals that it receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on the specific media and ribbon combination being used. 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,

RELOAD ALL displays.

9. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is positioned under the media sensor.

10. Reload the ribbon (if used).

11. Close the printhead.

12. Press

PLUS (+) to continue.

The printer performs an auto-calibration. During this process, the printer checks the readings for the media and ribbon based on the new scale established, determines the labe l len gt h, an d determines the print mode. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor profile.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 11 of 19)

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

PARALLEL COMM.

-BIDIRECTIONAL +

SERIAL COMM

-RS232 +

BAUD

-9600 +

Action/Explanation

Set Parallel Communications

Select the communications port that match es the one being u sed by the host computer.

Default: BIDIRECTIONAL Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONAL

To change the value shown:

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

Set Serial Communications

Select the communications port that match es the one being u sed by the host computer. This setting applies only when the serial port is used.

Important • Do not change this parameter from the default. The

printer supports only RS-232. This parameter will be eliminated in a future version of the firmware.

Default: RS232 Selections: RS232, RS422/485, RS485 MULTIDROP

To change the value shown:

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

Set Baud

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. 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.

Default: 9600 Selections: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800,

38400, 57600, 1 15 20 0

To change the value shown:

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

Set Data Bits

DATA BITS

- 8 BITS

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. 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 • Code Page 850 requires the data bits to be set to 8 bits. See

the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information.

Default: 8BITS Selections: 7BITS, 8BITS

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

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Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 12 of 19)

Parameter

PARITY

- NONE +

HOST HANDSHAKE

- XON/XOFF +

Action/Explanation

Set Parity

This setting applies only when the se rial port is used. 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.

Default: NONE Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE

To change the value shown:

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

Set Host Handshake

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host computer for communication to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default: XON/XOFF Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, RTS/CTS

To change the value shown:

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

PROTOCOL

- NONE +

NETWORK ID

- 000 +

Set Protocol

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 Guid e.

Default: NONE Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK

Note • ZEBRA is the same as ACK_NAK, except that ZEBRA

response messages are sequenced. If must use

To change the value shown:

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

Set Network ID

Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer. This gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. This does not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks.

Default: 000 Range: 000 to 999

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move to the next digit position.

2. Press

DTR/DSR for host handshake protocol.

PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

ZEBRA is selected, the printer

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Parameter

COMMUNICATIONS

- NORMAL MODE +

CONTROL PREFIX

- < >7EH +

Action/Explanation

Set Communications Mode

The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the printer and the host computer. For more information, see Communications Diagnostics Test on page 139.

Default: NORMAL MODE Selections: NORMAL MODE, DIAGNOSTICS

To select communication diagnostics mode:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Set Control Prefix Character

The printer looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction. The “H” that is displayed indicates Hexadecimal and is not part of the value.

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 to FF

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move to the next digit position.

2. Press

PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

FORMAT PREFIX

- <^>5EH +

Set Format Prefix Character

The format prefix is a two-digit hex value used a s a parameter place marke r in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The “H” that is displayed indicates Hexadecimal and is not part of the value. The printer looks for this hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction. See the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for more information.

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 to FF

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move to the next digit position.

2. Press

PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

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Parameter

DELIMITER CHAR

- <,>2CH +

ZPL MODE

- ZPL II +

Action/Explanation

Set Delimiter Character

The delimiter character is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. See the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for more information.

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 to FF

To change the value shown:

1. Press MINUS (-) to move to the next digit position.

2. Press

PLUS (+) to increase the value of the digit.

Select ZPL Mode

The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this parameter or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II, eliminating th e need to rewrit e any ZPL formats that already exist. See the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II.

Default: ZPL II Selections: ZPL II, ZPL

MEDIA POWER UP

- CALIBRATION +

To change the value shown:

1. Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to toggle between the options.

Select Media Power-Up Option

This parameter sets the action of the media when you turn on the printer.

Default: CALIBRATION Selections: FEED, CALIBRATION, LENGTH, SHORT CAL, and NO

MOTION

• Feed—feeds the labels to the first registration point.

• Calibration—determines the length of the label and adjusts the

sensor settings.

• Length—In continuous mode, feeds the last stored label lengt h. In

noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 83).

• Short Cal—calibrates label length using the current sensor settings.

• No Motion—the media does not move. You must press

FEED to

cause the printer to resynch to the start of the next label.

To change the value shown:

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

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Web Site

The Americas

Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Document Conventions

Introduction

External View

Control Panel

Control Panel LCD

Control Panel Buttons

Control Panel Lights

Printer Media Compartment

Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Handling the Printer

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Store the Printer

Ship the Printer

Recycle the Printer

Select a Site for the Printer

Select a Surface

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

Allow Proper Space

Provide a Data Source

Provide a Power Source

Select a Communication Interface

Connector Locations

Types of Connections

Data Cable Requirements

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Types of Media

Ribbon Overview

When to Use Ribbon

Coated Side of Ribbon

Operations

Media Loading Overview

Print Modes

Insert Media into the Printer

Load Media in Tear-Off Mode

Load Media in Peel-Off Mode

Load Media in Rewind Mode

Remove Labels from the Rewind Spindle

Load Media in Cutter Mode

Load Ribbon

Remove Used Ribbon

Adjust Media Sensors

Black Mark Sensor

Transmissive Sensor

Adjust Printhead Balance and Pressure

Adjust Printhead Balance

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

Calibrate the Printer

Configuration

Setup Mode

Enter Setup Mode

Exit Setup Mode

Change Password-Protected Parameters

Default Password Value

Disable the Password Protection Feature

Print a Configuration Label

Print a Network Configuration Label

Control Panel Parameters