Zebra Technologies LP2443 User Manual

Orion™

Thermal Printer

User’s Manual

User’s Manual No. 980176-001					Rev. E

©1999 Zebra Technologies Corporation

FOREWORD

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Orion (LP2443) series printers, manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation. This document and the information contained within is copyrighted by Zebra Technologies Corporation and may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without written approval from Zebra Technologies Corporation. While every effort has been made to keep the information contained within current and accurate as of the date of publication, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to make changes, for the purpose of product improvement, at any time.

TRADEMARKS

Orion is a trademark, LP2443 is a service mark and Eltron is a registered trademark of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Orion LP2443 Thermal Printers

European Council Directive		Compliance to Standards
89/336/EEC	EMC Directive	EN 55022-A, CISPR 22	RF Emissions control
92/31/EE	EMC Directive	EN 500082-1 IEC 801	Immunity to Electro-
			magnetic Disturbances

FCC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

Model: LP2443 conforms to the following specification:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a) Class B digital device

Supplemental Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:

This device complies with Industry Canada ICS-003 class B requirements.

Cet equipement est conforme a l’ICS-003 classe B de la norm Industrielle Canadian

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Send Us Your Product Registration Card Today!

Zebra Technologies Corporation warrants the mechanism, control electronics and power supply, under normal use and service, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the end user. Zebra Technologies Corporation warrants the print head, under normal use and service, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days or 30KM of printing (whichever occurs first) from the date of purchase by the end user. Proof of purchase or product registration is required. If proof of purchase or product registration cannot be established, shipment date to the original buyer (dealer or distributor) will be used to establish the warranty period.

Failure to exercise caution to protect the equipment from electrostatic discharge damage, adverse temperature and humidity conditions or physical abuse may void the warranty. Failure to use only Eltron brand approved media may void the warranty. Zebra Technologies Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment or any parts which are determined to be defective within this warranty period, and which are returned to Zebra Technologies Corporation F.O.B. factory of origin.

The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. Zebra Technologies Corporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION

Before returning any equipment to Zebra for in warranty or out of warranty repair, contact Repair Administration for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Repack the equipment in the original packing material and mark the RMA number clearly on the outside. Ship the equipment, freight prepaid, to the address listed below:

Zebra Eltron Repair Administration, USA

1001 Flynn Road

Camarillo, CA. 93012

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Label Printers:	Card Printers:
Zebra Technologies, Europe	Zebra Technologies, Europe
Eltron House	Zone Indutrielle, Rue d'Amsterdam
Molly Millars Lane	44370 Varades, France
Wokingham RG41 2QZ England	Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]	FAX: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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SHOCK HAZARD WARNING:

The printer and power supply should never be operated in a location where either one can get wet. Personal injury could result.

MEDIA WARNING:

Always use high quality Eltron approved labels, tags and transfer ribbons. If adhesive backed labels are used that DO NOT lay flat on the backing liner, the exposed edges may stick to the label guides and rollers inside the printer, causing the label to peel off from the liner and jam the printer. Eltron approved supplies can be ordered from your ELTRON dealer. For the name of a dealer in your area, call the nearest Eltron office (located on the back of this manual).

RELOADING HINT:

If you should run out of labels while printing, DO NOT turn the power switch OFF (0) while reloading or data loss may result. The printer will automatically resume printing when a new label roll is loaded.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Getting To Know Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Label Dispenser Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Using Fan-Fold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11

Appendix A - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Other Support Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Serial Interface Cable Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Appendix B - Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17

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1 Installation and Operation

This section provides information on the installation and operation of the printer.

The Orion™ is a low cost, desktop direct thermal printer. This family of printers is specifically designed for printing labels, tags or continuous receipts (with or without bar codes) from any DOS™, Windows™or ASCII-based compatible computer.

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Unpacking Your Printer

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