Zebra Technologies DA402 User Manual

DA402

Stripe Series Direct Thermal Printer

User s

Guide

Customer order # 52005L

Manufacturer part # 52005LB

Rev. 2

Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Product Improvements

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

FCC Compliance Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected.

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

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.

“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Liability Disclaimer

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

No Liability for Consequential Damage

In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Copyrights

This copyrighted manual and the label printer described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

Stripe Series

DA T

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

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

402 and 402

manufactured by:

for Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Contents

Introduction

Hello! ..................................1

What’s in the Box ............................1

Unpacking and Inspection ........................2

Reporting Damage ..........................2

DC Power Supply ............................3

Printer Overview (illustration) .....................4

GettingReadytoPrint

LoadingtheMedia............................5

Tear-OffMode............................5

Peel-OffMode............................9

CutterMode.............................14

FanfoldMedia...........................17

AutoCalibration............................18

OperatorControls...........................19

PowerSwitch............................19

FeedButton.............................19

StatusLED.............................19

PrintingaTestLabel..........................20

HookingUpthePrinterandComputer.................20

Serial(RS-232)InterfaceRequirements..............20

ParallelInterfaceRequirements..................21

SerialandParallelCablingRequirements.............21

CommunicatingwiththePrinter....................22

ViatheSerialPort.........................22

ViatheParallelPort.........................22

UsingZPLII..............................23

AdjustingthePrintWidth.......................23

AdjustingthePrintDarkness......................23

AdjustingthePrintSpeed.......................23

Troubleshooting

WhattheStatusLEDisTellingYou..................25

PrintQualityProblems.........................26

ManualCalibration...........................28

TroubleshootingTests.........................29

PrintingaConfigurationLabel...................29

Recalibration............................29

ResettingtheFactoryDefaultValues................30

CommunicationsDiagnostics....................30

FeedButtonModes...........................31

Maintenance

Cleaning................................33

Lubrication...............................33

PartsList................................35

ReplacingthePrinthead........................36

RemovingthePrinthead......................36

InstallingthePrinthead.......................38

Specifications

Printing.................................41

Label/Tag................................42

Font/BarCode.............................43

Physical/Environmental/Electrical...................43

AgencyApprovals...........................44

Options.................................44

Serial(RS-232)ConnectorTechnicalInformation..........45

InterconnectingtoDTEDevices..................45

InterconnectingtoDCEDevices..................45

ParallelInterfaceTechnicalInformation................48

Index

Introduction

Hello!

Thank you for choosing the ZebraDA402Printer. This rugged little printer is certain to become a productive and efficient addition to your workplace!

This user’s guide provides the information you will need to operate and maintain the printer.

To create and print label formats, take a look at the ZPL II Programming Guide. If one was not ordered with your printer, simply call your

distributororvisitourwebsiteatwww.zebra.com.

NOTE: Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation software. Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information.

What’s in the Box

Printer

Power

Supply

Quick

Product

Support Services

Brochure

Reference

Guide

User’s

Guide

CD-Rom

Registration

Card

Sample

Roll of Media

Test

Label

Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:

Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

Raisethetopcover(referto“LoadingtheMedia”onpage5)andinspect the media compartment for damage.

In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage:

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

Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.

Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

Notify your authorized reseller.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT!

DC Power Supply

Refer to Figure 1.

1. The DC power supply has a barrel connector on one end that must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer.

2. Insert the separate AC power cord into the power supply.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet.

Plug

Varies by

Country

Power

Switch

Power

Supply

Receptacle

Barrel

Connector

Figure 1

Power

Cord

Power

Supply

Printer Overview

Tear Bar

Printhead

Release

Lever

Feed

Button

Status

LED

Release

Lever

Lock-down Screw

Media Guide Adjuster

Media

Hangers

Peel-Off Option

Platen Roller

Media Guides

Cutter Option

Peel

Bar

Peel Roller Cutter Unit

Figure 2

Getting Ready to Print

Loading the Media

You can operate this printer in three different modes: tear-off, peel-off, or with a cutter.

Tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed.

In peel-off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed.

In cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed.

Tear-Off Mode

1. Unlatch the top cover by pulling the two green release levers toward you (refer to Figure 3). Then, lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.

Release

Lever

Release

Lever

Figure 3

2. Separate and hold open the media hangers (refer to Figure 4).

3. Place the media roll onto the media hangers, ensuring that it is tightly wound(refertoFigure5).

NOTE:RefertoFigure6.Ifyouareusinglabels,makesurethe media unwinds from the top of the roll. Tags unwind from the bottom of the roll.

Media

Hanger

Media

Hanger

Figure 4

Labels

Figure 5