Zebra Technologies 110PAX4, R110PAX4 User Manual

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110PAX4™/R110PAX4™

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (for printers with radios or RFID encoders) This equipment

complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Part Number: 57512L-004

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Declaration of Incorporation

DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Declares that the following Information Technology Equipment

Zebra PAX4 Series

complies with the following applicable directives and standards for the

ITE: Heavy Industry environment

Applicable Directives and Supporting Standards:

89/336/EEC EMC Directive, EN55022:1998 Class A, EN61000-6-2,

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 W/Amendment 12

73/23/EEC LVD Directive, EN60950-1:03, CB Scheme

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A, ICES-003

Manufactured By: Zebra Technologies Corporation

The equipment specified conforms to all Directives and Standards listed above effective as of the date below.

________________________ January 4, 2005

Charles A. Derrow Manager, Compliance Eng Zebra Technologies Corporation

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA

NOM 019-SCFI-1998

C-TICK, VCCI

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA

________________________ January 27, 2005

Rod Rodericks Managing Director Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF, UK

Effective Date: 1 Jan 2005

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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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Digital Devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the product manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (for print engines with RFID encoders)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Print Engine Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power On/Off Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2 • Print Engine Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Handling the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Store the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ship the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Recycle the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Print Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dimensions and Clearance Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Install the Print Engine in an Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Select a Data Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Data Cables and Wireless Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

3 • Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Load Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Calibrate the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adjust Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ribbon Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Reflective Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Transmissive Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Print a Network Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Control Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

How to View or Modify Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Additional Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Clean the Exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Clean the Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Toggle Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Power Fuse Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

6 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Memory Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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Communications Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

RFID Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Miscellaneous Print Engine Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Print Engine Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

PAUSE Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

FEED and PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Communications Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Sensor Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

7 • Data Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Parallel Cabling Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Parallel Port Interconnections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Serial Data Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Hardware Control Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

RS-232 Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Applicator Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Applicator Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Pinouts for +24-28 V I/O Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Fuse and Jumper Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

8 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Environmental Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Other Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Additional Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Agency Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

110PAX4 Non-RFID or RFID-Ready without RFID Reader Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

R110PAX4 or 110PAX4 with RFID Reader Installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Media Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Printing Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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About This Document

This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents.

Contents

Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to operate or troubleshoot problems with the print engine.

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 15 This chapter shows the operational controls and

Print Engine Setup on page 21 This section provides the tasks that you must

Operations on page 39 If you have completed the tasks and resolved the

Configuration on page 57 This section describes the control panel parameters

Routine Maintenance on page 89 This chapter provides routine cleaning and

Troubleshooting on page 101 This section provides information about errors that

Data Ports on page 131 This section describes the standard communication

Specifications on page 147 This chapter provides routine cleaning and

location of major components used when loading media and ribbon.

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

issues in Print Engine Setup on page 21, follow the instructions in this chapter to load and calibrate your print engine.

that are used to configure the print engine for operation.

maintenance procedures.

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

ports available to connect the print engine to your computer or network.

maintenance procedures.

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Contacts

About This Document

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

Web Site: www.zebra.com E-mail Back Technical Library:

E-mail address: emb@zebra.com Subject line: Emaillist

Self Service Knowledge Base: www.zebra.com/knowledgebase Online Case Registration: www.zebra.com/techrequest

Contacts

Which Department

Do You Need?

Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies Corporation

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA

T: +1 847 634 6700 Toll-free +1 866 230 9494 F: +1 847 913 8766

Technical Support

For questions on the operation of Zebra equipment and software, please call your distributor. For additional assistance, contact us.

Please have your model and serial numbers available.

Repair Service Department

For back-to-base service and repair.

Technical Training Department

For Zebra product training courses.

Inquiry Department

For product literature and distributor and dealer information.

Customer Service Department (US)

Internal Sales Department (UK)

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

Key:

T: Telephone F: Facsimile E: E-mail

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 913 2578

Hardware: ts1@zebra.com Software: ts3@zebra.com

Kiosk printers:

T: +1 866 322 5202 E: kiosksupport@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 821 1797

E: repair@zebra.com

To request a repair in the U.S., go to www.zebra.com/repair

T: +1 847 793 6868 T: +1 847 793 6864 F: +1 847 913 2578

E: ttamerica@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)

E: inquiry4@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)

E: clientcare@zebra.com

The Americas

Europe, Middle East,

and Africa

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

T: +44 (0) 1628 556039 F: +44 (0) 1628 556003

E: Tseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1772 693069 F: +44 (0) 1772 693046

New requests: ukrma@zebra.com Status updates:

repairupdate@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: Eurtraining@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556037 F: +44 (0) 1628 556005

E: mseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556032 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: cseurope@zebra.com

Asia Pacific

and India

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 120 Robinson Road #06-01 Parakou Building Singapore 068913

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

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

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

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

E: China: GCmarketing@zebra.com

All other areas:

APACChannelmarketing@zebra.com

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0836

E: China: order-csr@zebra.com

All other areas:

csasiapacific@zebra.com

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About This Document

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 .pdf format, you can click the cross-reference (blue text) to jump directly to its location.

LCD Display Examples Text from a print engine’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) appears

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 information 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.

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Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Lights/LEDs

About This Document

Document Conventions

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Document Conventions

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Introduction

This chapter shows the operational controls and location of major components used when loading media and ribbon.

Contents

Print Engine Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Print Engine Exterior View

Print engines are available in a right-hand configuration (media moves from left to right,

Figure 1) and a left-hand configuration (media moves from right to left, Figure 2).

Figure 1 • Right-Hand (RH) Print Engine

Figure 2 • Left-Hand (LH) Print Engine

Power on/off switch

Control panel

Media door

Electronics cover

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Control Panel

2 1 31

All controls and indicators for the print engine are located on the control panel (Figure 3). The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows print engine operating status and feature parameters. The buttons are used to control the print engine operations and change parameters. The lights (LEDs) indicate the print engine’s status.

Figure 3 • Control Panel (Right-Hand)

Introduction

Control Panel

Buttons

LCD

Lights/LEDs

Control Panel Buttons

The control panel buttons are described in Table 1.

Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons

Button

LEFT and RIGHT OVAL

PREVIOUS Scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter. NEXT Scrolls the LCD to the next parameter. SETUP/EXIT Enters and exits configuration mode. PAUSE Stops and restarts the printing process or removes error messages and clears the LCD.

Description/Function

The left and right ovals are used to change parameter values for a parameter being displayed on the LCD. Common uses include increasing or decreasing a value, answering yes or no, indicating ON or OFF, and scrolling through choices.

If a label is printing, it is completed before the printing process stops. When the print engine is paused, the PAUSE light is ON.

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Control Panel

Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons (Continued)

Button

CANCEL

Description/Function

CANCEL functions only in Pause mode. Pressing CANCEL has these effects:

• Cancels the label format that is currently printing.

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

• If no label formats are waiting to be printed,

To clear the print engine’s entire label format memory, press and hold the DATA light turns off.

FEED Feeds a blank label.

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

• If the print engine is printing, the label is fed after the current batch prints.

CALIBRA TE

CALIBRATE functions only in Pause mode. Press CALIBRATE to recalibrate for

proper media length, to set media type (continuous/non-continuous), and to set print method (direct thermal/thermal transfer).

Control Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs)

The control panel lights are described in Table 2.

Table 2 • Control Panel Lights

CANCEL is ignored.

CANCEL until

LED OFF Indicates ON Indicates FLASHING Indicates

POWER

(Green)

The print engine is OFF, or no power

Power switch is ON, and power is being supplied to the print engine.

—

to print engine.

PAUSE

(Yellow)

Normal operation. One of the following:

• The print engine is paused because

—

of an error condition (printhead, ribbon, or paper error). Usually occurs in conjunction with another LED.

• PAUSE was pressed.

• A pause was requested from the Applicator Port.

• A pause was received as part of the label format.

DATA

(Green)

MEDIA

(Yellow)

No data being received or processed.

Normal operation. Media properly loaded.

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

Out of media (print engine is paused, LCD displays error message, and PAUSE light is ON).

The print engine is receiving data from or sending status information to the host computer.

—

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Table 2 • Control Panel Lights (Continued)

Introduction

Control Panel

LED

RIBBON

(Yellow)

ERROR

(Orange)

OFF Indicates ON Indicates FLASHING Indicates

Normal operation. Ribbon properly loaded.

Ribbon in while print engine is in direct thermal mode, or no ribbon loaded while the print engine is in

—

thermal transfer mode. The print engine is paused, LCD displays error message, and PAUSE light is ON.

No print engine errors.

— A print engine error exists. Check

the LCD for status.

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Introduction

Power On/Off Switch

The print engine power switch is located above the control panel, as shown in Figure 4. When this switch is placed in the ON (

automatically performs a Power-On Self Test (POST). For more information, see Power-On

Self Test on page 119.

I) position, the POWER light turns on, and the print engine

Figure 4 • Power Switch Location (Right-Hand)

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Print Engine Setup

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

Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Handling the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Store the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ship the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Print Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Dimensions and Clearance Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Install the Print Engine in an Applicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Select a Data Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Data Cables and Wireless Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Print Engine Setup

Before You Begin

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

 Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine Have you unpacked the print engine and

 Install the Print Engine Have you considered what factors will affect how the

 Connect to a Data Source Have you determined how the print engine will connect to

 Attach a Power Cord Do you have the correct power cord for your print engine? If

inspected it for damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine

on page 23.

print engine is installed into an applicator? Is the print engine mounted in an applicator?

For information, see Print Engine Installation on page 25.

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

Communication Interface on page 31.

you are unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 34. To attach the power cord and connect the print engine to a power source, see Connect the Print Engine to a Power

Source on page 33.

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

see Types of Media on page 35.

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

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon Overview on page 37.

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Handling the Print Engine

This section describes how to handle your print engine.

Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine

When you receive the print engine, 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 is not responsible for any damage incurred during the

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

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Handling the Print Engine

Store the Print Engine

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

Temperature Relative Humidity

–40°F to 160°F (–40° to 71°C) 5% to 95% non-condensing

Ship the Print Engine

If you must ship the print engine:

• Turn off (O) the print engine, and disconnect all cables.

• Remove any media, ribbon, or loose objects from the print engine interior.

• Close the printhead.

• Carefully pack the print engine 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.

Table 3 • Storage Temperature and Humidity

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Recycle the Print Engine

This print engine is recyclable. If you must dispose of the print engine, do not do so in unsorted municipal waste. Please recycle according to your local standards. For more information, see http://www.zebra.com/environment.

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Print Engine Installation

This section provides basic information for mounting the print engine into an applicator. The illustrations in this section show the print engine from different angles and include dimensions and clearance needs.

Requirements

Stability When the print engine is mounted, the complete assembly must be physically

stable. When the print engine is loaded with ribbon and media, the equipment must not become physically unstable.

Ventilation and Temperature Provide ventilation for the print engine mounting enclosure

to remove heat and ensure uninterrupted, trouble-free operation of the print engine. Ambient air temperature surrounding the print engine must not exceed the following:

• Temperature: 32° to 105°F (0° to 41°C)

• Relative humidity: 20% to 95% non-condensing

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Print Engine Installation

Power Requirements Consider the current rating of the print engine during installation.

When power is applied to the print engine and the enclosing equipment, an overload condition must not be created.

Grounding Requirements Maintain reliable grounding of the print engine. Pay particular

attention to the AC power supply connections so that earth ground is maintained through the AC power input connector.

Clearance for Cables and Connectors Allow ample space at the rear of the print engine

for electronic connectors and dressing of the following cables: IEC power cord, serial and/or parallel host communication cable, optional host communication cable (Ethernet), and the discrete signal (applicator) interface cable.

Power Cord Requirements The IEC power cord does not have a strain relief on the print

engine. If the operating characteristics of the applicator include vibration or strain on the power cord, provide an appropriate clamping mechanism to avoid unintentional disconnection of the power cord from the print engine.

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5 mounting screws

- 0.218 in. (5.5 mm) through

- counterbore 0.350 in. x 0.197 in. (8.9 x 5 mm) deep

- socket head cap screw (M5 or 10-3)

Print Engine Installation

Dimensions and Clearance Needs

Figure 5 • Front View of Right-Hand Print Engine

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Figure 6 • Right Side View of Right-Hand Print Engine

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Figure 7 • Rear View of Right-Hand Print Engine

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Figure 8 • Top View of Right-Hand Print Engine

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Install the Print Engine in an Applicator

This section provides the basic instructions for installing the print engine into an applicator.

Caution • If the print engine is installed improperly, it could fall out of the applicator and

cause injury. The center mounting bolt and four mounting screws must be installed and secured. See Figure 9 for the location of the bolt and screws.

To install the print engine into an applicator, complete these steps:

1. See Figure 9. Install the center mounting bolt into the center hole on the applicator.

2. Carefully place the keyhole on the center mounting bolt.

Note • The keyhole and the center mounting bolt are designed to support the print engine

and assist in installing and removing the four mounting screws.

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Print Engine Installation

3. Install the four corner mounting screws to secure the print engine to the applicator.

Figure 9 • Front View of Print Engine in Applicator

Mounting screws (four total)

Keyhole

Center mounting bolt (shown inside hole on applicator)

Applicator

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 4 provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you can use to

connect your print engine to a computer. You may send label formats to the print engine through any data communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your print engine and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).

Table 4 also shows how to connect the different types of data cables to your print engine and

computer. The connectors on the back of your computer may be in different locations than on the sample computer shown in this section.

Caution • Ensure that the print engine power is off (O) before connecting data

communications cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on ( may damage the print engine.

Table 4 • Data Communication Interfaces

Print Engine Setup

Select a Data Communication Interface

Interface

Standard or Optional

Description

RS-232 Serial Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).

• You may need to change print engine parameters to match the host computer.

• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the print engine if using a standard modem cable.

IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel

Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).

• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).

• No print engine parameter changes required to match the host computer.

Internal wired Ethernet print server

Optional Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the print engine from any computer on your LAN.

• Can communicate with the printer through the print engine’s web pages when in ZPL mode.

• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.

Wireless Ethernet print server

Optional Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the print engine from any computer on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).

• Can communicate with the printer through the print engine’s web pages when in ZPL mode.

• The print engine must be configured to use your WLAN.

Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wireless User Guide for

configuration instructions. A copy of this manual is available at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with

your print engine.

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables and Wireless Cards

You must supply all data cables or removeable radio cards for your application. (Some wireless print servers come with an integrated radio card.)

Data Cables Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data cables must be fully

shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Unshielded data cables may increase radiated emissions above the regulated limits.

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.

Wireless Cards For supported wireless cards, refer to the ZebraNet Wireless User Guide. A

copy of the manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your print engine.

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Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source

Left-Hand Right-Hand

Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source

The power supply in the print engine automatically detects the applied line voltage and works in the 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz range.

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 print engine. If a power cable was not included

with your print engine, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 34.

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 print engine to a power source, complete these steps:

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

2. Plug the power cord into the AC power connector (1) on the rear of the print engine.

Print Engine Setup

AC power connector

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

4. Turn on (I) the print engine.

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

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Connect the Print Engine 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 print engine was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, see Figure 10 and refer to the following guidelines:

• The overall cord length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3 m).

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

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagnetic

interference.

Figure 10 • 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 11).

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 11).

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

Figure 11 • International Safety Organization Certifications

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Types of Media

Important • 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 print engine and to prevent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to

http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.

Your print engine can use various types of media:

• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual

labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner.

• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from a heavy paper. Tag stock does not have adhesive

or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags.

• Radio frequency identification (RFID) “smart” media—RFID

media can be used in a printer that is equipped with an RFID reader/encoder. RFID labels are made from the same materials and adhesives as non-RFID labels. Each label has an RFID transponder (sometimes called an “inlay”), made of a chip and an antenna, embedded between the label and the liner. The shape of the transponder varies by manufacturer and is visible through the label. All “smart” labels have memory that can be read, and many have memory that can be encoded.

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Types of Media

Important • Transponder placement within a label depends on the transponder type and

the printer model. Make sure that you are using the correct “smart” media for your printer. For more information, refer to the RFID Programming Guide. A copy is available at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your print engine.

Table 5 describes roll and fanfold media. Roll media is loaded into the printer while fanfold

media may be located inside or outside of the printer.

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Types of Media

Table 5 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core. Individual labels are separated by one or more of the following methods:

• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches.

• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the back

side of the media to indicate label separations.

• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or

tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may also have black marks or other separations between labels or tags.

Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a 3-in. (76-mm) core.

Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches, or black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Sometimes a cutter is used to cut apart individual labels.

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Ribbon Overview

Outside Inside

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?

Print Engine Setup

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 12). This print engine 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 12 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or 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 outside and can be used in

this printer.

Did not adhere to the label The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in

this print engine. 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 print engine. To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

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Operations

If you have completed the tasks and resolved the issues in Print Engine Setup on page 21,

follow the instructions in this chapter to load and calibrate your print engine.

Contents

Load Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Calibrate the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Adjust Ribbon and Media Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ribbon Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Reflective Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Transmissive Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Important • If the print engine power is Off (O), rollers in the print engine can turn if you pull

on the media. This could cause loaded ribbon to become slack and possibly wrap around the auxiliary roller. If you load or unload media with the power off, inspect the auxiliary roller to make sure that no ribbon is wrapped around it before turning On (

I) the power.

Figure 13 identifies the media-handling components. Figure 14 on page 41 shows the print

engine with media loaded.

Figure 13 • Components for Media Loading

Auxiliary roller

Printhead latch

Printhead assembly

Peel bar

Media liner roller

Printhead locking pin

Outer media guide

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Pinch roller assembly

Peel roller assembly

Peel roller latch

Lower guide post

Upper guide post

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Figure 14 • Loaded Media

Left-Hand Right-Hand

Operations

Load Media

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging

necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume printing.

To load media, complete these steps:

1. Load media on the media supply reel of the applicator (refer to the applicator’s user

guide).

2. Open the media door.

3. Press the release button (1) on the pinch roller assembly (2), and allow the assembly to

pivot up.

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4. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out.

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch (1) from the locking pin (

2).

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6. Thread the media under the upper guide post (1), below the pinch roller assembly (2), and

under the printhead assembly (

7. Extend approximately 30 in. (75 cm) of media past the peel bar (1). Remove and discard

the labels (

2) from this exposed media.

3).

8. Position the media (1) so that it is aligned with and just touching the inner media

2).

guide (

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9. Position the outer media guide (1) so that it just touches the outer edge of the media (2).

10. Press down on the pinch roller assembly (1) until it locks closed.

11. Close the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead latch (1) until it latches onto the

locking pin (

12. Raise the peel roller latch (1) so that the peel roller assembly (2) pivots down.

2).

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13. Thread the media liner around the peel bar (1), under the media liner roller (2), and

through the peel roller assembly (

3).

Note • If the applicator has an air tube, route the media liner between the air tube and the

peel bar. Do not thread the media liner over the air tube.

14. Rotate the peel roller assembly (1) up until it locks into the closed position.

15. Thread the media liner around the take-up spindle of the applicator (refer to the

applicator’s user guide).

16. Close the media door.

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10 8

Load Ribbon

Use ribbon with thermal transfer media. The ribbon must be coated on the outside and wider than the media. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.

Figure 15 identifies the ribbon system components inside the media compartment of a

right-hand print engine. A left-hand unit contains a mirror image of these components.

Figure 16 on page 47 shows the print engine with ribbon loaded.

Figure 15 • Components for Ribbon Loading

Ribbon supply spindle

Ribbon take-up spindle

Upper dancer assembly

Idler roller

Auxiliary roller

Printhead latch

Printhead assembly

Locking pin

Ribbon sensor

Ribbon sensor reflector

Lower dancer assembly

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Figure 16 • Loaded Ribbon

Left-Hand Right-Hand

Operations

Load Ribbon

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Place a full ribbon roll (1) onto the ribbon supply spindle (2) so that the ribbon rotates as

shown, and then push the roll toward the print engine frame until it is fully seated.

Left-Hand Right-Hand

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2. On the lower dancer assembly, squeeze the opening tabs (1) to pivot open the dancer

arm (

2).

3. Carefully thread the ribbon (1) through the lower dancer assembly, and then slowly

release the dancer arm (

2).

4. Thread the ribbon between the ribbon sensor (1) and the ribbon sensor reflector (2).

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Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch (1) from the locking pin (

2).

Operations

Load Ribbon

Thread the ribbon under the printhead assembly (1) and then up toward the auxiliary

2).

roller (

7. Thread the ribbon over the auxiliary roller (1), around the idler roller (2), and then up

toward the upper dancer assembly.

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8. On the upper dancer assembly, squeeze the opening tabs (1) to pivot open the dancer

arm (

2).

9. Carefully thread the ribbon (1) through the upper dancer assembly, and then slowly

release the dancer arm (

2).

10. Place an empty ribbon core (1) onto the ribbon take-up spindle (2). Push the core toward

the print engine frame until it is fully seated.

Left-Hand Right-Hand

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11. Attach the end of the ribbon to the empty ribbon core with adhesive tape or a label, and

wind for several turns in the direction shown. Ensure that the ribbon winds evenly on the spindle.

Left-Hand Right-Hand

12. Close the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead latch (1) until it latches onto the

locking pin (

2).

13. Close the media door.

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Remove Used Ribbon

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Open the media door.

2. Examine the ribbon. Did the ribbon run out?

If... Then...

Yes a. Remove the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle. Save the core

No a. Cut the ribbon near the ribbon take-up spindle.

to use on the ribbon take-up spindle when you load ribbon.

b. Remove the used ribbon and core from the ribbon take-up spindle.

c. Install new ribbon following the instructions in Load Ribbon

on page 46.

b. Remove the used ribbon and core from the ribbon take-up spindle. c. Locate an empty ribbon core. If necessary, remove and discard the

used ribbon from the core removed in the previous step.

d. Place the empty ribbon core onto the ribbon take-up spindle, and push

the core toward the print engine frame until it is fully seated.

e. Thread the remaining ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle following

the instructions in Load Ribbon on page 46.

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Calibrate the Print Engine

Calibrate the print engine when it is first put into service. Calibration allows the print engine to establish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the print engine at other times as needed. Tab le 6 shows the different methods for calibration.

Table 6 • Types of Calibration

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Operations

Auto-calibration The print engine automatically

sets the value it detects for the spaces between labels.

Long (Standard) Calibration The print engine 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 print engine is first turned on if CALIBRATION is selected for MEDIA POWER

UP (see Select Media

Power-Up Option on page 81)

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

Select Head Close Option

on page 82).

• 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 print engine, and then press

CALIBRATE.

• Select CALIBRATION for the MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD

CLOSE parameter (see Select

Media Power-Up Option on page 81 or Select Head Close Option on page 82).

Short Calibration The print engine 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 81 or Select Head Close Option on page 82).

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

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Table 6 • Types of Calibration (Continued)

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Sensor Profile Calibration The print engine auto-calibrates

and prints a media sensor profile.

See Sensor Profile on page 130.

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibratio n

This calibration is one of the most common adjustments made to print engine settings. The print engine resets 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 print engine performs an auto-calibration.

Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control panel. See

Print Sensor Profile on page 76

for instructions.

Select the MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE option on the

control panel. See Calibrate

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77 for

instructions.

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Adjust Ribbon and Media Sensors

This section describes how to adjust the sensors.

Ribbon Sensor

The ribbon sensor (Figure 17) is mounted in a fixed position, and no adjustment is required.

Figure 17 • Ribbon Sensor Location

Operations

Adjust Ribbon and Media Sensors

Reflective Media Sensor

Some types of media have black marks printed on the underside of the media liner, which act as “start of label” indicators. The reflective media sensor senses these black marks. The

position of this sensor is not adjustable. If you use this type of media, refer to Media

Specifications on page 153 for information about black mark requirements.

Transmissive Media Sensor

The transmissive media sensor finds “start of label” indicators, such as notches or holes in the media or interlabel gaps. This sensor consists of a light source (positioned below the media) and a light sensor (positioned above the media).

To position the sensor, complete these steps:

1. Refer to Figure 18. Turn the adjustment knob on the media guide shelf assembly to move

the media sensor.

Ribbon sensor reflector

Ribbon sensor

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2. How does the current media indicate the start of labels?

If the media... Then...

Has notches or holes

Align the sensor with the notch or hole in the media.

between labels Uses interlabel gaps Position the sensor approximately at the center of the media

width.

Figure 18 • Media Sensor Adjustment (Right-Hand Unit Shown)

Sensor position indicator

Pinch roller assembly

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Configuration

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

Contents

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Enter and Use Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Change Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Control Panel Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

How to View or Modify Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Additional Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Standard Print Engine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the control panel displays your application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes

necessary to restore the initial print engine defaults, see FEED and PAUSE Self Test

on page 126.

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 print engine settings and media for your application. A poor match may limit print quality or print rate, or the print engine may not function properly in the desired print mode.

PRINTER READY. You may now set print engine parameters for

Note • If the print engine is operating on an IP network and you have a ZebraNet wired or

wireless print server, you can change the print engine’s parameters in these additional ways:

• with ZebraLink™ WebView. For information, see the appropriate print server user guide.

• with ZebraNet Bridge. For information, see the ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise Printer Management User Guide.

Enter and Use Setup Mode

Use the LCD on the control panel to view and adjust print engine settings through Setup mode. 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 print engine.

Press this key... To do the following...

SETUP/EXIT SELECT select or deselect a parameter. PLUS (+) continue to the next parameter. MINUS (-) return to the previous parameter in the cycle.

enter or exit Setup mode.

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Exit Setup Mode

When you exit setup mode, you have several options for saving, changing, or not changing parameters.

To leave Setup mode, complete these steps:

1. While in Setup mode, press SETUP/EXIT.

The LCD displays

2. Press the left or right oval to display the save options:

LCD Description

SAVE CHANGES.

Configuration

Setup Mode

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

3. Press NEXT to select the displayed choice.

When the configuration and calibration sequence is done,

Stores values in the print engine 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 back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

Note • On non-RFID printers, loading factory defaults

causes the print engine to auto-calibrate.

Loads values from the last permanent save.

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 print engine may function unpredictably.

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

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

1. At the password prompt, use the left oval to change the selected digit position.

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

SETUP/EXIT or by turning off (O)

2. When you have selected the digit that you wish to change, use the right oval to increase

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

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 web pages (ZebraNet

wired or wireless print server required).

^KP (Define Password) or using the print engine’s

Disable the Password Protection Feature

You can disable the password 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 command 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 print engine 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 print engine’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 the right oval to confirm printing.

A configuration label prints (Figure 19).

Figure 19 • Sample 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 print engine 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 right oval to confirm printing.

A network configuration label prints (Figure 20). An asterisk designates whether the wired or wireless print server is active. If no wireless print server is installed, the wireless portion of the label does not print.

Figure 20 • Sample Network Configuration Label

(with a Wireless Print Server installed)

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Control Panel Parameters

Use the LCD on the control panel to view and adjust print engine settings.

How to View or Modify Parameters

While viewing parameters, press NEXT to continue to the next parameter, or 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 print engine.

Note • Your label preparation software or the print engine driver may override adjustments

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

Additional Parameters

Additional parameters appear in the following situations:

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

• When a wired print server is installed in the print engine. For more information, see the

appropriate manual: the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference Guide or the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide.

• When a wireless print server is installed in the print engine. For more information, see the

ZebraNet Wireless User Guide

• When a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader is installed. See the RFID Programming Guide for more information.

Copies of these manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your print engine.

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DARKNESS +04.0

- +

PRINT SPEED 2 IPS +

SLEW SPEED 6 IPS +

Control Panel Parameters

Standard Print Engine Parameters

Parameter Action/Explanation

Table 7 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press NEXT after

entering Setup mode.

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 1 of 25)

Adjust Print Darkness

Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media type, and the condition 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 122 can be used to determine the best darkness setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUS E Self

Test on page 121. 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: +04.0 Range: 00.0 to +30.0

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase darkness.

2. Press the left oval to decrease darkness.

Adjust Print Speed

Adjusts the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality. Print speed changes take effect upon exiting Setup mode.

Range: 2 to 12 IPS for 203 dpi, 2 to 8 IPS for 300 dpi

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

Adjust Slew Speed

Adjusts the speed for feeding a blank label (given in inches per second).

Default: 6 IPS Range: 1 to 12 IPS

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 2 of 25)

BACKFEED SPEED 2 IPS +

TEAR OFF +000

- +

Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 00

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Adjust Backfeed Speed

If backfeed is on, adjusts the speed at which the label backs up before printing (given in inches per second).

Default: 2 IPS Range: 1 to 12 IPS

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

Adjust the Tear-Off Position

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

See Figure 21. 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 21 • Tear-Off Position Adjustment

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Default: +0 Range: –120 to +120

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off position by four dot rows.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value. Each press adjusts the tear-off position by four dot rows.

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Configuration

PRINT MODE

-APPLICATOR +

MEDIA TYPE

-NON-CONTINUOUS +

PRINT METHOD

-THERMAL-TRANS. +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 3 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Select Print Mode

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

Default: APPLICATOR Selections: TEAR-OFF, REWIND, APPLICATOR

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Media Type

This parameter tells the print engine the type of media that you are using

(see Types of Media on page 35 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 print engine 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 the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

Select Print Method

The print method parameter tells the print engine the method of printing 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 the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 4 of 25)

PRINT WIDTH

- 168 0/8 MM +

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Print Width

Determines the printable area across the width of the label given the resolution of the print engine.

Default: 168 0/8 MM for 203 dpi print engines; 168 0/12 MM for 300 dpi

print engines

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

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

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

To change the unit of measurement:

1. Press the left oval until the unit of measurement is active.

2. Press the right oval to toggle to a different unit of measure (mm, inches, or dots).

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Configuration

MAXIMUM LENGTH

39.0IN 988MM

}

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set maximum label length to approximately this value

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 5 of 25)

Parameter

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 length (Figure 22). If the value is set to a smaller value than the label length, the print engine assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the print engine cannot calibrate.

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 22 • Label Length

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

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 6 of 25)

EARLY WARNING MEDIA DISABLED

LABELS PER ROLL

- 0900 +

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning for Media

When this parameter is enabled, the print engine provides warnings when labels are running low.

Note • Update the number of labels per roll when beginning use of

the Early Warning System. The print engine does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on.

Default: MEDIA DISABLED Selections: MEDIA DISABLED, MEDIA ENABLED

To change the Early Warning settings:

1. When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING MEDIA, press the left or right oval to toggle between prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions in

Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 60.)

2. If you enable the Early Warning System, do the following:

a. Exit Setup mode and save changes to enable additional parameters. b. Enter Setup mode again. The media and ribbon parameters

LABELS PER ROLL, MEDIA REPLACED, RIBBON

(

LENGTH

c. Adjust the settings as necessary (descriptions of each of these

parameters follows).

, and RIBBON REPLACED) appear.

ENABLED and DISABLED. (If you are

Set Number of Labels Per Roll for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Media is enabled. This value should correspond to the number of labels per roll of the media that you are using.

Default: 0900 Range: 100 to 9999

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit. Based on the number entered, when the print engine detects that less

than 15% of the labels remain, the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the print engine generates an alert. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a media warning is received, the LCD prompts with

3. If you replaced the media, press the right oval to select the warning and reset the label counter. If you did not replace the media, press the left oval to select

WARNING MEDIA LOW appears on

MEDIA REPLACED?.

YES to clear

NO.

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MEDIA REPLACED? NO YES

RIBBON LENGTH

- 450M 1476 FT +

RIBBON REPLACED? NO YES

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 7 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Reset Media Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Media is enabled.

To reset the media counter:

1. Did you replace the media?

a. If you replaced the media, press the right oval to select YES. b. If you did not replace the media, press the left oval to select NO.

Set Ribbon Length for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Media is enabled and the print engine is set for Thermal Transfer operation.

Default: 450 M/1476 FT Range: 100 M/328 FT to 450 M/1476 FT in 50 M increments

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to set the value to match the length of the ribbon that you are using.

Based on the number entered, when the print engine detects that less than 15% of the ribbon remains,

WARNING RIBBON LOW appears

on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the print engine generates an alert. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a ribbon warning is received, the LCD prompts with

RIBBON REPLACED?.

Reset Ribbon Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Media is enabled and the print engine is set for Thermal Transfer operation.

To reset the ribbon counter:

1. Did you replace the ribbon?

a. If you replaced the ribbon, press the right oval to select YES. b. If you did not replace the ribbon, press the left oval to select NO.

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EARLY WARNING MAINT. OFF

HEAD CLEANING

- 450M 1476 FT +

HEAD CLEANED? NO YES

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning for Maintenance

When this parameter is enabled, the print engine provides warnings when the printhead needs to be cleaned.

Note • If necessary, update the number of labels per roll when

beginning use of the Early Warning System for Maintenance. The print engine does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on.

Default: MAINT. OFF Selections: MAINT. OFF, MAINTENANCE ON

To change the Early Warning settings:

1. When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING MAINTENANCE, press the left or right oval to toggle between prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions in

Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 60.)

2. Exit Setup mode and save changes to enable additional parameters related to the early warning system.

3. Enter Setup mode again and go to the following parameters to enter the printhead cleaning interval and the printhead life.

Set Printhead Cleaning Interval for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled. This value should correspond to the length of the media or ribbon roll that you are using.

Default: 450 M/1476 FT Range: 100 M/328 FT to 450 M/1476 FT in 50 M increments

OFF and ON. (If you are

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To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to set the printhead cleaning interval to the desired number of inches of media or ribbon.

When the printhead reaches the set length,

PRINTHEAD

print engine generates an alert. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a printhead cleaning warning is received, the LCD prompts

HEAD CLEANED?.

with

Reset Printhead Cleaning Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled.

To reset the printhead cleaning counter:

1. Did you clean the printhead?

a. If you cleaned the printhead, press the right oval to select YES. b. If you did not clean the printhead, press the left oval to select NO.

appears on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the

WARNING CLEAN

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Configuration

HEAD LIFE

- 1000000 IN +

NEW PRINTHEAD? NO YES

LIST FONTS PRINT

LIST BAR CODES PRINT

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 9 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Printhead Life for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled. Set this value to the number of inches of media that the printhead is expected to print.

Default: 1,000,000 inches Range: 100 to 1,000,000 inches

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit. When the printhead reaches the set length,

HEAD

appears on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the print engine generates an alert. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a printhead life warning is received, the LCD prompts with

WARNING REPLACE

NEW PRINTHEAD?.

3. If you replaced the printhead, press the right oval to select the warning and reset the printhead life counter. If you did not replace the printhead, press the left oval to select

Reset Printhead Life Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled.

NO.

YES to clear

To reset the printhead life counter:

1. Did you replace the printhead?

a. If you replaced the printhead, press the right oval to select YES. b. If you did not replace the printhead, press the left oval to select

NO.

List Fonts

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

To print a list of the available fonts:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Bar Codes

This option prints a label that lists the available bar codes in the print engine. 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 the right oval to select PRINT.

cards.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 10 of 25)

LIST IMAGES PRINT

LIST FORMATS PRINT

LIST SETUP PRINT

LIST NETWORK PRINT

LIST ALL PRINT

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

List Images

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

To print a list of the available images:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Formats

This option prints a label that lists the available formats stored in the print engine’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

To print a list of the available formats:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Setup

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 19 on page 61), which lists the current print engine configuration.

To print a configuration label:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Network Settings

This option prints a network configuration label (see Figure 20

on page 62), which lists the settings for any print server that is installed.

To print a network configuration label:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List All

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

To print labels for all settings:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

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Configuration

FORMAT CARD: A: B:

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 11 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

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 the left oval to select A: or the right oval to select B:.

If your print engine 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 60.

3. Press the appropriate button again to select the desired card.

The display shows

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press the left oval to select

ARE YOU SURE?.

NO to cancel the request and return to

FORMAT CARD prompt.

• Press the right oval to select YES and begin initialization.

When initialization is complete, the print engine automatically exits Setup mode, and the control panel displays you exit Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the control panel display flashes between the phrases and

PRINTER IDLE.

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

initialization may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

PRINTER READY. If

CHECKING B: MEMORY

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INIT FLASH MEM. YES

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

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 the right oval to select YES.

2. Enter the password. For instructions, see Change Password-Protected

Parameters on page 60.

The display shows

3. Press the right oval to select YES.

The display shows

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press the left oval to select

INITIALIZE FLASH?

ARE YOU SURE?.

NO to cancel the request and return to the

INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.

• Press the right oval to select When initialization is complete, the print engine automatically exits Setup mode, and the control panel displays you exit Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the control panel display flashes between the phrases and

PRINTER IDLE.

Note • Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,

initialization may take up to 1 minute to complete.

YES and begin initialization.

PRINTER READY. If

CHECKING E: MEMORY

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Configuration

SENSOR PROFILE PRINT

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 13 of 25)

Parameter

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 130.

Figure 23 • Sensor Profile

To print a sensor profile:

1. Press the right oval to start this standard calibration procedure and print a media sensor profile.

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

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 77.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 14 of 25)

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

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 the left oval at any step in this procedure to cancel the process.

To perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration:

1. Press the right oval 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 print engine so that only the backing is between the media sensors.

4. Leave the printhead open.

5. Press the right oval

REMOVE RIBBON prompt displays.

The

PLUS (+) to continue.

6. Remove the ribbon (if used).

7. Close the printhead.

8. Press the right oval to continue. The message

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT displays.

The print engine 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 the right oval to continue. The print engine performs an auto-calibration. During this process, the

print engine checks the readings for the media and ribbon based on the new scale established, determines the label length, and determines the print mode. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor profile.

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Configuration

PARALLEL COMM.

-BIDIRECTIONAL +

SERIAL COMM

-RS232 +

BAUD

-9600 +

DATA BITS

- 8 BITS

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 15 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Parallel Communications

Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default: BIDIRECTIONAL Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, UNIDIRECTIONAL

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Serial Communications

Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer. This setting applies only when the serial port is used.

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

print engine 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 the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Baud

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The baud setting of the print engine 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, 115200

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To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Data Bits

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The data bits of the print engine 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 the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 16 of 25)

PARITY

- NONE +

HOST HANDSHAKE

- XON/XOFF +

PROTOCOL

- NONE +

NETWORK ID

- 000 +

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Parity

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The parity of the print engine 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 the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Host Handshake

This setting applies only when the serial port is used. The handshake protocol of the print engine 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 the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Protocol

Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an indicator may be sent from the print engine 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 print engine must use

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Network ID

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

Default: 000 Range: 000 to 999

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

DTR/DSR for host handshake protocol.

ZEBRA is selected, the

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COMMUNICATIONS

- NORMAL MODE +

CONTROL PREFIX

- < >7EH +

FORMAT PREFIX

- <^>5EH +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 17 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Communications Mode

The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the print engine and the host

computer. For more information, see Communications Diagnostics Test

on page 129.

Default: NORMAL MODE Selections: NORMAL MODE, DIAGNOSTICS

To select communication diagnostics mode:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

Set Control Prefix Character

The print engine 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 print engine 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 the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

Set Format Prefix Character

The format prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The “H” that is displayed indicates Hexadecimal and is not part of the value. The print engine looks for this hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction. See

the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information.

Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and

delimiter character. The print engine must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 5E (caret) Range: 00 to FF

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 18 of 25)

DELIMITER CHAR

- <,>2CH +

ZPL MODE

- ZPL II +

MEDIA POWER UP

- CALIBRATION+

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

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 for more information.

Note • Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and

delimiter character. The print engine must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 2C (comma) Range: 00 to FF

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

Select ZPL Mode

The print engine remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this parameter or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The print engine accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II, eliminating the need to

rewrite 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

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

Select Media Power-Up Option

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

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 length. In

noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length

setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 68).

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

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

FEED to

cause the print engine to resynch to the start of the next label.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

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Configuration

HEAD CLOSE

- CALIBRATION+

BACKFEED

- BEFORE +

LABEL TOP +000

- +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 19 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Select Head Close Option

This parameter sets the action of the media when you close the printhead.

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 length. In

noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length

setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 68).

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

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

FEED to

cause the print engine to resynch to the start of the next label.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Select Backfeed Sequence

This parameter establishes when label backfeed occurs after a label is removed in applicator mode. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This setting is superseded by

~JS when received as part of a label format. See the ZPL

II Programming Guide for more information.

Default: BEFORE for non-RFID print engine, AFTER for print engine

with RFID reader installed

Selections: DEFAULT, AFTER, BEFORE, OFF

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To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Adjust Label Top Position

This parameter adjusts the print position vertically on the label. Positive numbers adjust the label top position farther down the label (away from the printhead); negative numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the printhead). The displayed value represents dots.

Default: +000 Range: –120 to +120 dots

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 20 of 25)

LEFT POSITION

- ±0000 +

HEAD RESISTOR

- 0500 OHMS +

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Adjust Left Position

This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label the format begins to print by adjusting horizontal positioning on the label. Positive numbers adjust the printing away from the main frame by the number of dots selected; negative numbers shift printing toward the main frame. The displayed value represents dots.

Default: 0000 Range: –9999 to +9999 dots

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

2. Press the right oval to change between +/- and to increase the value of the digit.

3. For a negative value, enter the value before changing to the minus sign.

Set the Printhead Resistor Value

Caution • This parameter should be changed only by qualified service

personnel. Do not set the value higher than that shown on the printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead.

This value is preset at the factory to match the resistance value of the printhead. It does not need to be changed unless the printhead or the main logic board is replaced.

Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with your

print engine.

Default Value: 0500 Range: 0500 to 2000

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To set the printhead resistor value:

1. Before replacing the printhead, look for the label that shows the resistance value (

 value) of the new printhead. Make note of this

setting before installing the new printhead.

2. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

3. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.

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Configuration

APPLICATOR PORT

- OFF +

ERROR ON PAUSE

- ENABLED +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 21 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Applicator Port Mode

Determines the action of the applicator port.

Note • Set this value as suggested by the applicator manufacturer.

Default: OFF Selections: OFF, MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4

• OFF: The applicator port is off.

• MODE 1: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low while the

print engine is moving the label forward.

• MODE 2: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high while the

print engine is moving the label forward.

• MODE 3: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low for 20 milliseconds

when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during continuous printing modes.

• MODE 4: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high for 20 milliseconds

when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during continuous printing modes.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Applicator Error Signal When Print Engine Pauses

When this option is enabled and the print engine is paused, the print engine sets the applicator error state.

Default: ENABLED Selections: ENABLED, DISABLED

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

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Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 22 of 25)

START PRINT SIG

- PULSE MODE +

RESYNCH MODE

- FEED MODE +

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Select Start Print Si gna l

This parameter determines how the print engine reacts to the Start Print Signal input on pin 3 of the applicator interface connector at the rear of the print engine.

Caution • Start Print Signal is set by the applicator manufacturer and

should not be changed unless the factory defaults have been reloaded. Please make a note of it. While other choices are valid, the print engine must be returned to its designated setting for it to work properly.

Default: PULSE MODE Selections: PULSE MODE, LEVEL MODE

• PULSE MODE—Labels print when the signal transitions from

HIGH to LOW.

• LEVEL MODE—Labels print as long as the signal is asserted LOW.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

Select Resynch Mode

This parameter determines how the print engine reacts if the label synchronization is lost and the label top is not where expected.

Default: FEED MODE Selections: FEED MODE, ERROR MODE

• FEED MODE—If the label top is not where expected, the print engine

feeds a blank label to find the label top position.

• ERROR MODE—If the label top is not where expected, the

print engine stops, enters Pause mode, displays the message

Condition Feed Label

, flashes the ERROR light, and asserts the

Error

Service Required signal (pin 10 on the Applicator Interface Connector).

To resynch the media to the top of the label in Error mode, press

PAUSE to exit Pause mode. The ERROR light stops flashing, and the

Service Required signal is deactivated. The action of the print engine is determined by the

Head Close configuration selection (see Select

Head Close Option on page 82).

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To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

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Configuration

RIBBON LOW MODE

- 25M +

RIB LOW OUTPUT

- ACTIVE HIGH +

REPRINT MODE

- DISABLED +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 23 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set Ribbon Low Mode

When the Ribbon Low feature is off, the output signal (Pin 9) does not function, the LOW RIBBON warning is not displayed, and the print engine continues to print until it runs out of ribbon.

When the Ribbon Low feature is set to any of the lengths, output signal (Pin 9) on the applicator port is functional. When the amount of ribbon on the supply spindle reaches the specific length, the output signal asserts to provide a

LOW OUTPUT

For print engines without this parameter, the signal asserts HIGH.

Default: 25M Selections: OFF, 25M, 50M, 75M, 100M

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Ribbon Low Output

When the Ribbon Low feature is on, this parameter determines if the output signal on Pin 9 is HIGH or LOW.

Default: ACTIVE HIGH Selections: ACTIVE HIGH, ACTIVE LOW

RIBBON LOW warning. For print engines with the RIBBON

parameter, set the output signal to assert HIGH or LOW.

Note • This parameter is not available on older 110PAX4 firmware

and will be added to a future release of the R110PAX4. Check for the latest firmware at http://www.zebra.com/firmware.

Set Reprint Mode

When the Reprint feature is enabled, the reprint input signal (Pin 6) on the applicator port is functional. When the input signal is asserted, the last label printed is printed again. (This includes non-printing labels.) When the Reprint feature is disabled, the reprint input signal is ignored.

Note • The ^SP ZPL command is ignored when the Reprint feature

is enabled. When the Reprint feature is disabled, the can be used. In addition, when a received label format is canceled prior to printing, the reprint function for the previous label is also

canceled. Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide for additional

information.

Default: DISABLED Range: ENABLED, DISABLED

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.

^SP command

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WEB S. 073

- +

MEDIA S. 075

- +

RIBBON S. 071

- +

MARK S. 000

- +

MARK MED S. 000

- +

MEDIA LED 082

- +

RIBBON LED 008

- +

MARK LED 005

- +

LCD ADJUST +10

- +

FORMAT CONVERT

- NONE +

RTS TAKEUP ARM XXX

Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Parameter

Action/Explanation

These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure and should be changed only by a qualified service technician. Refer to the

ZPL II Programming Guide for information on these parameters.

To skip these parameters:

1. Press NEXT/SAVE repeatedly.

Adjust LCD Display

This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your LCD if it is difficult to read.

Default: 10 Range: 00 to 19

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value (increase brightness).

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value (reduce brightness).

Select Format Convert

Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original dots per inch (dpi) value; the second, the dpi to which you would like to scale.

Default: NONE Selections:

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set RTS Take-Up Dancer Arm Calibration Value

This parameter is used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the voltage supplied to the Ribbon Tensioning System Take-Up Dancer Arm. Refer to the

Maintenance Manual for information.

NONE, 150 300, 150 600, 200 600, 300 600

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Configuration

RTS SUPPLY ARM XXX

IDLE DISPLAY

- FW VERSION +

RTC DATE

- 01/31/01 +

RTC TIME

- 14:55 +

LANGUAGE

- ENGLISH +

Control Panel Parameters

Table 7 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 25 of 25)

Parameter

Action/Explanation

Set RTS Supply Dancer Arm Calibration Value

This parameter is used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the voltage supplied to the Ribbon Tensioning System Supply Dancer Arm. Refer to the

Maintenance Manual for information.

Select Idle Display

This parameter selects the LCD options for the real-time clock.

Note • If the default value is not selected, pressing the left or right

oval briefly displays the firmware version of the print engine.

Default: FIRMWARE VERSION Selections: MM/DD/YY (24 HOUR), MM/DD/YY (12 HOUR),

DD/MM/YY (24 HOUR), DD/MM/YY (12 HOUR), FW VERSION

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

Set Real-Time Clock (RTC) Date

This parameter allows you to set the date following the convention selected

IDLE DISPLAY.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to change the value of the digit.

Set RTC Time

This parameter allows you to set the time following the convention selected

IDLE DISPLAY.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.

2. Press the right oval to change the value of the digit.

Select the Display Language

This parameter changes the language displayed on the LCD.

Default: ENGLISH Selections: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN,

NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, JAPAN

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.

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Routine Maintenance

This chapter provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Contents

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Cleaning Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Clean the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Clean the Media Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Toggle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Power Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Lubrication

Caution • This print engine does not require lubrication. Applying lubricants may damage

your print engine’s finish and decrease the performance of its electromechanical parts.

Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning your print engine regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the print engine. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 8. See the following pages for specific procedures.

Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage

caused by any other fluids being used on this print engine.

Table 8 • Recommended Print Engine Cleaning Schedule

Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent* Perform these procedures at the following times:

Platen roller Solvent*

Transmissive media sensor Air blow

Reflective media sensor Air blow

Media path Solvent*

Ribbon sensor Air blow

Door-open sensors Air blow Monthly and as needed

Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*

Clear plastic antenna cover (RFID print engines)

* Use Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water.

Air blow

•When

• Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of labels

• Thermal Tr ansfer Print Mode: After every roll

CLEAN HEAD NOW appears.

or 500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels.

(1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon.

Clean the Exterior

Clean the outside surfaces of the print engine with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed.

Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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Clean the Media Compartment

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the print engine using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. This area should be inspected every time a new ribbon is loaded.

Clean the Sensors

To ensure proper operation of the print engine, all sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis. The sensors are shown in the following:

• See Figure 24 for the media sensors.

• See Figure 25 on page 92 for the door-open sensor.

• See Figure 26 on page 92 for the ribbon sensor.

Figure 24 • Media Sensor Locations (Right-Hand Unit Shown)

Routine Maintenance

Clean the Media Compartme n t

Upper transmissive media sensor

Reflective media sensor

Lower transmissive media sensor

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Clean the Sensors

Figure 25 • Door-Open Sensor Location (Right-Hand Unit Shown)

Door-open sensor

Figure 26 • Ribbon Sensor Location (Right-Hand Unit Shown)

Ribbon sensor reflector

Ribbon sensor

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Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

Clean the printhead and platen roller according to the schedule in Table 8 on page 90. Clean the printhead more often if you see inconsistent print quality, such as voids or light print. Clean the platen roller if you see media movement problems.

To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:

Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

1. Turn Off (O) the print engine.

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by unlatching the printhead latch (1) from the locking pin (

2).

Routine Maintenance

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

3. Remove the media and ribbon from the print engine.

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1 2

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

4. Using Preventative Maintenance kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol and 10% deionized water on a cotton swab, wipe the print elements from end to end. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

Printhead elements (gray strip)

Cotton swab

Platen Roller

5. Use a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol to clean the platen roller and other rollers. Rotate the rollers while cleaning.

6. Reload the ribbon and media (if used).

7. Turn On (

Note • If print quality does not improve after you perform this procedure, clean the printhead

I) the print engine.

with Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. Call your authorized Zebra distributor for more

information.

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Toggle Positioning

Proper toggle positioning is important for proper print quality. The toggle should be positioned approximately midway across the width of the media.

Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To adjust the toggle, complete these steps:

1. Print some labels at 2.4 in.(61 mm) per second by running the PAUSE Self Test (see

PAU SE Self Test on page 121).

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 64).

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Routine Maintenance

Toggle Positioning

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

Position the toggle over the center of the labels.

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Toggle Positioning

5. Tighten the locking nut.

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

Test. (Press and hold

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

If… Then…

PAUSE while turning on (I) the printer.)

Yes The toggles are positioned correctly. Increase the darkness setting to the

optimum level for the media being used.

No a. Readjust the position of the toggle or toggles toward the side that printed

lighter.

b. Print additional labels at 2.4 in.(61 mm) per second by again running the

PAUSE Self Test. (Press and hold

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

PAUSE while turning on (I) the printer.)

used.

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Printhead Pressure Adjustment

7/16 inch (11 mm)

Before adjusting the printhead pressure, check that the toggles are positioned correctly. See

Toggle Positioning on page 95.

Printhead life and drive system life (belts and bearings) can be maximized by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality without allowing the ribbon or media to slip.You may need to adjust the printhead pressure in the following instances:

• if there is noticeable bleed or swelling in the printed image (too much pressure)

• if there are voids (too little pressure)

• if the darkness setting (burn duration) is set properly, but printing is too light (too little pressure)

• if the ribbon slips (too little pressure)

Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

Routine Maintenance

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

To adjust printhead pressure, complete these steps:

1. As needed throughout this procedure, refer to the PAUSE Self Test on page 121 to print

test labels.

2. Refer to Adjust Print Darkness on page 64 to set the darkness value (burn duration)

appropriately for your media and ribbon.

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

As a starting point for adjustment, set the position of the adjusting nut (1) and the locking nut ( (11 mm) from the yoke (

2) so that when the locking nut is tightened, it is approximately 7/16 in.

3).

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4. Loosen the locking nut on the toggle assembly.

5. Move the adjusting nut until the print quality is acceptable. Use the lowest pressure that

provides the desired print quality.

• To increase printhead pressure, move the adjusting nut downward.

• To decrease printhead pressure, move the adjusting nut upward.

6. To lock the toggle pressure, tighten the locking nut against the adjusting nut.

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Power Fuse Replacement

The print engine uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated for 5 Amps at 250 Volts that bears the certification mark of a known international safety organization (see Figure 11

on page 34). The power entry module comes with two approved fuses in the fuse holder: one is

in-circuit, and the other is a spare.

Caution • Turn Off (O) the print engine and disconnect it from the power source before

performing the following maintenance.

To replace a fuse, complete these steps:

1. Turn Off (O) the print engine and unplug the power cord from the back of the print engine.

2. Using a small-blade screwdriver, remove the fuse holder from the power entry module at

the rear of the print engine.

Routine Maintenance

Power Fuse Replacement

3. Carefully remove the fuse from the in-circuit location.

4. To remove the spare fuse, gently push the point of a pencil or the end of a paperclip

through one of the two holes in the fuse holder. Repeat through the other hole.

5. Insert the spare fuse in the in-circuit location.

6. Place a new fuse in the spare fuse location.

7. Reinstall the fuse holder into the power entry module at the rear of the print engine.

8. Reconnect the power cord, and then turn On (I) the print engine.

The print engine should be ready for operation and the POWER light should be on. If power is not restored, an internal component failure may have occurred, and the print engine may require servicing.

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Routine Maintenance

Power Fuse Replacement

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Zebra Technologies 110PAX4, R110PAX4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Document Conventions

Introduction

Print Engine Exterior View

Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons

Control Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs)

Power On/Off Switch

Print Engine Setup

Before You Begin

Handling the Print Engine

Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine

Store the Print Engine

Ship the Print Engine

Recycle the Print Engine

Print Engine Installation

Requirements

Dimensions and Clearance Needs

Install the Print Engine in an Applicator

Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables and Wireless Cards

Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Types of Media

Ribbon Overview

When to Use Ribbon

Coated Side of Ribbon

Operations

Load Media

Load Ribbon

Remove Used Ribbon

Calibrate the Print Engine

Adjust Ribbon and Media Sensors

Ribbon Sensor

Reflective Media Sensor

Transmissive Media Sensor

Configuration

Setup Mode

Enter and Use 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

How to View or Modify Parameters

Additional Parameters

Routine Maintenance

Lubrication

Cleaning Schedule

Clean the Exterior

Clean the Media Compartment

Clean the Sensors

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

Toggle Positioning

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

Power Fuse Replacement