Zebra Technologies R-140 User Manual

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R-140

User's Guide

R-140

Zebra R-140

User's Guide

Customer order # 48040L Manufacturer part # 48040LB Rev. 1

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 A digital Device, 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 instructions manual, 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.

In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with a Shielded Power Cord and Shielded Communication Cables.

"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.

CE Compliance

If the accompanying printer displays the CE mark, it also meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC, with amendments effective at the time of manufacture.

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.

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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.

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TableofContents

Introduction

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

PrintMechanismCapabilities............................2

RFIDCapabilities..................................2

MediaTransportMechanismCapabilities......................2

SystemRequirements................................2

UnpackingandInspection.............................3

ReportingDamage ...............................3

Storage......................................3

MediaandRibbonRequirements .........................4

PowerCord.....................................4

PrinterAnatomy101................................5

RFIDOverview...................................6

SupportedTags..................................6

Tag-itTags....................................7

I•CodeTags...................................8

CalibratingthePrinter

Purpose.......................................9

TypesofMedia..................................10

Non-ContinuousWebMedia..........................10

Non-ContinuousBlackMarkMedia .....................11

ContinuousMedia...............................11

ChoosingthePrintMode.............................12

LoadingtheMedia.................................13

PositioningtheMediaSensors ..........................14

TransmissiveSensor..............................14

BlackMarkSensor ..............................16

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LoadingtheRibbon................................17

OperatorControls.................................18

POWERSwitch.................................18

FrontPanel...................................18

ConfiguringthePrinter..............................19

ConfiguringtheSoftwareorPrinterDriver....................20

MediaandRibbonCalibration ..........................21

PrintingaTestLabel................................23

EstablishingCommunication

SystemConsiderations ..............................25

Interfaces....................................25

DataSpecifications...............................25

CablingRequirements ..............................26

PrinterBasics

OperatorControls.................................27

POWERSwitch................................27

FrontPanelDisplay..............................28

FrontPanelKeys ...............................29

FrontPanelLights...............................30

RollMediaLoading ...............................31

Tear-OffMode.................................31

Peel-OffMode.................................32

RewindMode(forPrintersWithouttheCutterOption).............34

CutterMode..................................36

RewindMode(forPrintersWiththeCutterOption)..............38

FanfoldMediaLoading..............................40

RemovingtheLabelBackingMaterial......................42

RibbonLoading .................................43

RibbonRemoval .................................45

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Configuration

EnteringtheSetupMode.............................47

ChangingPassword-ProtectedParameters ...................48

LeavingtheSetupMode..............................49

ConfigurationandCalibrationSequence.....................50

RoutineCareandAdjustment

Cleaning......................................69

CleaningtheExterior..............................70

CleaningtheInterior..............................70

CleaningthePrintheadandPlatenRoller...................70

CleaningtheSensors..............................71

CleaningtheSnapPlate............................72

CleaningtheCutterModule..........................74

Lubrication.....................................74

FuseReplacement.................................74

Adjustments....................................76

TogglePositioning...............................76

PrintheadPressureAdjustment ........................77

MediaSensorPositionAdjustment......................77

Troubleshooting

LEDErrorConditionsandWarnings ......................79

PrintQualityProblems..............................82

WrinkledRibbon.................................83

Communications..................................83

RFIDSymptoms..................................85

PrinterDiagnostics ................................87

Power-OnSelfTest..............................87

AdditionalPrinterSelfTests..........................87

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Specifications

MediaHandling..................................93

Options ......................................93

ZebraProgrammingLanguage(ZPLII

BarCodes.....................................94

GeneralSpecifications ..............................95

PrintingSpecifications ..............................96

RibbonSpecification...............................96

MediaSpecifications...............................97

PowerLineCordSpecifications .........................98

).....................94

Appendix

PrinterInterfaceTechnicalInformation......................99

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485SerialDataPort...................99

ParallelDataPort...............................103

ZPLIICommandsforRFID...........................104

^WT–WriteTag...............................104

^RT–ReadTag................................105

^RS–RFIDSetup...............................107

^RI-RFIDGetTagUniqueID........................107

SampleZPLIILabelFormats..........................109

Format1:SimpleTextandaBarcode.....................110

Format2:SavingaLabelFormatAsaGraphicImage............110

Format3:UsingaSerializedDataField...................111

Format4:RFIDSample............................111

Index

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Hello!

Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality thermal demand printer with RFID capability in the industry. Manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, the industry leader in quality, service, and value. For over 30 years, Zebra Technologies Corporation has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support

This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer.

The ZPL IIProgramming Reference Volumes I and II (part # 45540L) show you how to create the perfect label format for your application. These books also explain how, through ZBI extend the power of ZPL II by allowing custom programs to be written that operate within the printer, directly interfacing with, for example, bar code scanners and keyboard display devices. In addition, the books contain information about the enhanced operating system features of your printer. There are three ways to obtain these books: on the accessory CD-ROM (supplied with the printer), on our web site (www.zebra.com), and printed manuals can be ordered from your distributor.



, you can

The ZebraNetâNetworking: PrintServer IIäInstallation and User’s Guide (part # 45537L) explains how you can quickly set up your printer

on an IP network (optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required).

The Zebra R-140 printer, when connected to a host computer, functions as a complete system for printing and encoding “Smart” labels, tickets, and tags. The printer receives instructions from the host computer. Microprocessors continuously monitor these signals along with the inputs received from the control panel and various sensors. The microprocessors interpret this information and control the Zebra R-140 printer’s mechanical drive, printhead, RFID Subsystem, command interpretation, label formatting, and media and ribbon movement.

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Print Mechanism Capabilities

The Zebra R-140 print mechanism has been designed to print information on labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square or rectangular dot thermal printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements, melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal print mode involves using heat-sensitive media instead of an inked ribbon). Print speeds are selected via software control.

RFID Capabilities

Transponders used with the R-140 work on the 13.56 MHZ international frequency for RFID. Currently, smart labels based on chip/antenna inlays using Texas Instruments’ Tag-It RFID transponder chips are fully supported. Transponder data may be read, written and write-verified through RFID enhancements to Zebra’s ZPL II programming language. Encoding and verifying data through ZPL II is as easy as printing a bar code.

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, and Philips Semiconductors’ I•Code

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Media Transport Mechanism Capabilities

The media transport mechanism of the Zebra R-140 printer has been designed to accommodate various types of media including die-cut labels, ticket and tag stock, continuous roll media, fanfold media, and black-mark media.

System Requirements

In addition to the Zebra R-140 printer, you will need the following items to form a complete label preparation system:

Label-, ticket-, tag-, or “Smart” RFID label-stock

Thermal transfer ribbon (if printing in Thermal Transfer mode).

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A device, such as a personal computer (PC), for data entry and output of label formats to the printer.

A data communication cable to connect the controlling device to the Zebra R-140 printer. (Remote installations may require additional cables and communication devices such as modems and/or protocol converters.)

Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.

Check all exterior surfaces.

Raise the media access door and inspect the media compartment.

In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material. Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for instructions.

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 equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty.

Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

Notify your authorized Zebra reseller.

Storage

If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The printer may be stored under the following conditions:

Temperature: -4° to +140° F (-20° to +60° C)

Relative humidity: 5 to 85% non-condensing

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MediaandRibbonRequirements

Sinceprintqualityisaffectedbymediaandribbon,printingspeeds,and printeroperatingmodes,itisveryimportanttoruntestsforyour applications.

HighqualityRFIDLabelsarerecommendedtoensureagainstpremature printheadwear.

Fornon-RFIDapplications,weSTRONGLYRECOMMENDtheuseof ZebraTechnologiesCorporation-brandsuppliesforcontinuoushigh-quality printing.Awiderangeofpaper,polypropylene,polyester,andvinylstock hasbeenspecificallyengineeredtoenhancetheprintingcapabilitiesofthe printerandtoensureagainstprematureprintheadwear.

Continuousrollmedia,fanfoldmedia,orcardstockwithoptional perforationsandregistrationholesmaybeused.

Printheadlifemaybereducedbytheabrasionofexposedpaperfibers whenusingperforatedmedia.

TheribbonMUSTbeaswideasorwiderthanthemediabeingused.If theribbonisnarrowerthanthemedia,areasoftheprintheadwillbe unprotectedandsubjecttoprematurewear.(Whenprintingindirect thermalmode,ribbonisnotusedandshouldnotbeloadedinthe printer.)

PowerCord

WARNING!Forpersonnelandequipmentsafety,alwaysusea

three-prongplugwithaground(earth)connection.

NOTE:Dependingonhowyourprinterwasordered,apowercordmayor

maynotbeincluded.Ifoneisnotincluded,oriftheoneincluded isnotsuitableforyourrequirements,referto“PowerLineCord

Specifications”onpage98.

Thepowercordconnectormustbepluggedintothematingconnectoron therearoftheprinter.

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Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet.

Printer Anatomy 101

Tear-off/

peel-off

bar

Printhead

lever

Platen

roller

Snap

plate

Lower

roller

Spindle

hook

Ribbon take-up

spindle

Ribbon supply

spindle

Dancer

roller

assembly

Media

guide

Rewind

spindle

(optional)

Only on select models

Media

supply

guide

Media

supply

hanger

Figure 1

Depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different.

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RFID Overview

The R140 printer contains special hardware necessary to program RFID tags. To use the RFID capabilities of this printer, you will need the

appropriate RFID media. Currently the Tag-It and I•Code tag types are

supported. This media is collectively known as an RFID tag, and includes the label, backing, and an RFID transponder inlay encased by the label material.

The RFID capabilities of the printer allow you to program, read, and obtain certain information regarding the status of the RFID subsystem. The RFID printers incorporate an antenna to program the RFID tags. RFID tags have coils built into them. When these tags line-up over the antenna, you are able to communicate to the tag to obtain information and program the tag.

Before printing on the label, the RFID commands are executed. This is done through newly added ZPL commands. After the RFID tag is programmed and verified, the printer will format and print the remaining ZPL commands.

Each tag has memory blocks that are programmed and read through ZPL commands. The ZPL commands allow the user to adjust the number of retries to get a successful execution of the command. If a block can not be programmed within the number of retries, then the formatted label is fed out with the word VOID overlaid.

After the failed tag is fed, an attempt will be made to program the tag again with the corresponding format. The reprogramming of the tag will follow the same series of commands to the tag, and the same number of retries for each block. If this tag fails to program, then this label will be fed out overlaid with a the word VOID. One final attempt will be made to reprogram the tag. If unsuccessful, a third VOID tag will be printed.

After three VOID tags, the customer format will be removed from the print

queue, and will proceed with the next format (if one exists in the buffer).

Supported Tags

The R-140 currently supports two transponder types: Tag-it and I•Code.

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Tag-it Tags

Tag-it labels are high frequency (13.56MHz) devices. Tag-it is a read/write RFID tag with 256 bits of storage capacity for user data. Data is addressed in eight blocks of 32 bits, each block containing four bytes.

Tag-it Blocks

Block # Description Bytes

0 User Data 1 User Data 2 User Data 3 User Data 4 User Data 5 User Data 6 User Data 7 User Data

32 User

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I·Code Tags

I•Code labels are also high frequency (13.56MHz) devices but have 512

bits of storage capacity. Data is addressed in sixteen blocks of 32 bits, each block containing four bytes. The first two blocks of data (block 0 and 1) are used for storage of a unique 64 bit serial number. The next two blocks (blocks 2 and 3) are used for storage of configuration information; block 4 is used for family or application identification and blocks 5 to 15 are free for user application use.

If you are using I•Code tags for your own use, and don’t require universal

special function or family codes, then you can program blocks 3 through 15.

I•Code Blocks

Block # Description Bytes

0 Serial Number (write protected) 1 Serial Number (write protected) 2 Write Protect Block (Caution!) 3 Special Function Block 4 Family Code 5 User Data 6 User Data 7 User Data 8 User Data

9 User Data 10 User Data 11 User Data 12 User Data 13 User Data 14 User Data 15 User Data

8 Optional

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This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application.

Purpose

NOTE: This procedure must be performed when the printer is first

To calibrate the printer, you must do the following (all of the instructions are contained in this chapter):

Calibrating the Printer

To calibrate the printer.

To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label.

installed or when it cannot properly detect the top of the label.

Determine the type of media (labels) being used.

Choose the print method.

Position the media sensors (if necessary).

Configure the printer and software or driver based on the label being used.

Perform a media and ribbon calibration.

Print a test label.

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Types of Media

Non-Continuous Web Media

Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins.

Hole

Label gap (2-4 mm)

Notch

Non-continuous media with a hole or notch

Label gap (2-4 mm)

Non-continuous media with gaps between the labels

(individual labels on a continuous liner)

Figure 2

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Non-Continuous Black Mark Media

Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 3).

Black mark

Non-continuous media for black mark sensing

Figure 3

Continuous Media

Black mark

Continuous media (refer to Figure 4) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label.

Continuous media (no gaps, holes, notches, or black marks)

Figure 4

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Choosing the Print Mode

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

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

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

In rewind mode, the media and backing are rewound onto a core as the labels are printed.

NOTE: Peel-off and Rewind mode may not be suitable for all RFID media

types.

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LoadingtheMedia

Figure5illustratesonemethodofmedialoading.Formoredetailed instructions,aswellasinformationabouthowtoloadthedifferenttypesof mediaandthevariousprintingmodes,refertotheinstructionsthatbeginon

page31.

Figure5

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Positioning the Media Sensors

The correct positioning of the media sensors is important. It can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support!

Transmissive Sensor

The web or gap sensor, better known as the “transmissive sensor,” detects the gap between labels.

The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes between the two.

The upper media sensor must be positioned:

Directly over the hole or notch, or

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

NOTE: If you are using continuous media, position the upper media sensor

over the media so that the printer can detect an out-of-paper condition.

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Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor

Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.)

1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed).

2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the adjustment screw head.

3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (Phillips head).

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

5. Secure the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

Figure 6

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AdjustingtheLowerMediaSensor

Positionthelowermediasensor(refertoFigure7)byslidingitinitsslot untilitispositionedundertheuppermediasensor.

Figure7

BlackMarkSensor

Theblackmarksensorisinafixedpositionandenabledviathefrontpanel (detailsin“ConfiguringthePrinter”onpage19).

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LoadingtheRibbon

Toloadribbon,refertoFigure8.Formoredetailedinformation,referto theinstructionsthatbeginonpage43.

Figure8

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OperatorControls

POWERSwitch

ThePOWERswitchislocatedatthebackoftheprinterabovethepower cordandfuse.Turnontheprinter.

FrontPanel

Thestep-by-stepinstructionsinthis sectiontellyouwhichkeystopress andwhatappearsontheliquidcrystal display(LCD)duringthecalibration procedure.

Foramoredetailedexplanationofthe frontpanelkeysandlights(asshown inFigure9),refertotheinstructions thatbeginonpage28.

Figure9

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ConfiguringthePrinter

Theconfigurationprocedureinthenexttablecontainstheinformationyou needtogetyourprinterupandrunning,butitisnotcomprehensive.Refer topage47formoreinformation.

EntertheconfigurationmodebypressingtheSETUP/EXITkeyatthe “PRINTERREADY”display.

NOTE:YouwillneedtopresstheNEXT/SAVEkeymorethanonceto

advancetosomeofthedisplays.

Toincreasethevalue,answer“yes,”indicate“on,”ormovetothenext selection,usetheRIGHTBLACKOVALkey.

Todecreasethevalue,answer“no,”indicate“off,”orreturntothe previousselection,usetheLEFTBLACKOVALkey.

NOTE:Whenchangingparameters,anasterisk(*)intheupperleft-hand

cornerofthedisplayindicatesthatyouhavechangedthissetting fromwhatiscurrentlystoredinmemory.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

- PRINTER READY Normal printer operation.

DARKNESS

PRINT MODE

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

MAXIMUM LENGTH

SAVE SETTINGS

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to increase or decrease the print darkness setting. (You may need to change this setting when you print your label.)

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select tear-off, peel-off, cutter, or rewind mode.

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select continuous or non-continuous media type. (If you choose continuous media, you must also include a label length instruction in your label format.)

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select transmissive or black mark sensing mode. Unless your media has black marks on the back, leave your printer at the default setting (web).

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select thermal transfer (if you are using ribbon) or direct thermal (no ribbon).

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to set the value that is closest to, but not less than, the length of the label you are using.

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select:

PERMANENT -- saves the changes when the power is turned

off.

Press NEXT/SAVE to accept the selection.

- PRINTER READY

You have exited the configuration mode and are now ready to calibrate the printer.

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

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.

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Media and Ribbon Calibration

NOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure, even if

only one sensor needs to be adjusted.

6. Press the SETUP/EXIT key.

7. Press the NEXT/SAVE key until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays.

8. To start the calibration procedure, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. “LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE” displays.

9. Open the printhead. Remove approximately 8” (203 mm) of labels from the media roll, enough so that only the backing material is threaded between the media sensors when the media is loaded (refer to Figure 10).

Figure 10

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10. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. The front panel display will show “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE.”

11. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the printer frame as possible.

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

13. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. The front panel will show “CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT.”

14. When this part of the calibration process is completed, the display will read “RELOAD ALL CONTINUE.”

15. Open the printhead. Pull the backing material until a label is positioned between the media sensors.

16. Either load the ribbon or return the ribbon to its proper position.

17. Close the printhead. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to perform the next part of the calibration sequence. “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays. The printer is calibrated when the media stops feeding.

18. Press the SETUP/EXIT key to leave the programming mode. Choose “permanent” when SAVE CHANGES displays.

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PrintingaTestLabel

Toprintatestlabel:

19.Turnofftheprinter.

20.PressandholdtheCANCELkey whileturningontheprinter.

Aconfigurationlabel,whichshowsthe printer’scurrentlystoredparameters, willprint(similartotheoneshownin Figure11).

PULSEMODE STARTPRINTSIG

PULSEMODE FEEDMODE

FEEDMODE ENABLED

ENABLED DISABLED

DISABLED

1P1

4096

4096 NONE

NONE

1536

STARTPRINTSIG RESYNCHMODE

RESYNCHMODE RIBBONLOWMODE

RIBBONLOWMODE REPRINTMODE

REPRINTMODE

hfDep:Version1

hfDep:Version1 2000-05-1712:27:15

2000-05-1712:27:15

RFIDVERSION

RFIDVERSION TIMESTAMP

TIMESTAMP

Figure11

Ifyouencounteranyproblemswhileyouareconfiguringorcalibratingthe printerorprintingatestlabel,refertoTroubleshooting,whichstartson

page79.Otherwise,refertoEstablishingCommunicationonpage25toset

upthecommunicationparameters.

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Establishing Communication

System Considerations

Interfaces

The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces are an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port. The optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to 10 BaseT Ethernet networks. In addition, the IBM option is available for those applications that require them.

Data Specifications

Twinax or IBM Coax

When communicating via an asynchronous serial data port (refer to Figure 12), the baud rate, number of data and stop bits, parity, and handshaking are user selectable. Parity only applies to data transmitted by the printer since the parity of received data is ignored.

Printer

Male

Null modem adapter

(if using a standard

modem cable)

50’ maximum

Figure 12

Male

Computer

Female

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Whencommunicatingviatheparallel port(refertoFigure13),the previouslymentionedparametersare notconsidered.Refertopage57to configurethecommunication parametersfortheprinter.The valuesselectedmustbethesameas thoseusedbythehostequipment connectedtotheprinter.

Forserialandparallelpinoutand technicalinformation,refertothe

Appendixonpage99.

ComputerPrinter

36-pin

male

25-pin

female

25-pin

male

10’maximum

CablingRequirements

Datacablesmustbefullyshieldedandfittedwithmetalormetalized connectorshells.Shieldedcablesandconnectorsarerequiredtoprevent radiationandreceptionofelectricalnoise.

Tominimizeelectricalnoisepickupinthecable:

Keepdatacablesasshortaspossible.

Donotbundlethedatacablestightlywiththepowercords.

Donottiethedatacablestopowerwireconduits.

NOTES:ZebraprinterscomplywithFCC“RulesandRegulations”,

Part15,forClassBEquipment,usingfullyshieldeddata cables.Useofunshieldedcablesmayincreaseradiated emissionsabovetheClassBlimits.

RS-422andRS-485applicationsshouldusetwistedshielded

pairsasrecommendedintheAppendixoftheTA/EA.-485 Specification.

Figure13

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Operator Controls

This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the printer. The operator should become familiar with each of these functions.

POWER Switch

This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord and fuse. The POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

External influences, such as lightning storms or noise on the power or data cables, may cause erratic printer behavior. Turning the printer’s power off and back on may re-establish proper printer operation.

Printer Basics

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Front Panel Display

The front panel display communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters.

Figure 14

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FrontPanelKeys

Key Function

Startsandstopstheprintingprocess.

•Iftheprinterisnotprinting:noprintingcanoccur.

•Iftheprinterisprinting:printingstopsoncethecurrentlabeliscomplete. Presstoremoveerrormessagesfromthedisplay. NOTE:PausemodecanalsobeactivatedviaZPLII(~PP,^PP).

Forcestheprintertofeedoneblanklabeleachtimethekeyispressed.

•Printernotprinting:oneblanklabelimmediatelyfeeds.

•Printing:oneblanklabelfeedsafterthecurrentbatchoflabelsiscomplete. NOTE:EquivalenttotheSlewtoHomePosition(~PH,^PH)ZPLIIinstruction.

Wheninthepausemode,thiskeywillcancelprintjobs.

•Printjobinqueue:pressonceforeachprintjobtobedeleted.

•Pressandholdforseveralsecondstocancelallprintjobsintheprinter’s memory.TheDATAlightwillturnoff.

WheninPausemode,thiskeywillcalibratetheprinterfor:

•Medialength.

•Mediatype(continuousornon-continuous).

•Printmode(directthermalorthermaltransfer).

•Sensorvalues.

NOTE:Thekeysbelowareusedonlywhenconfiguringtheprinter.Specificusesofthesekeys

areexplainedinConfiguration,startingonpage47.

•Scrollsbacktothepreviousparameter.

•Pressandholdtoquicklygobackwardthroughparametersets.

•Scrollsforwardtothenextparameter.(Savesanychangesyou’vemadeinthe configurationandcalibrationsequence.)

•Pressandholdtoquicklyadvancethroughparametersets.

Entersandexitstheconfigurationmode.

Thesekeyschangetheparametervalues.Theyareusedindifferentways dependingontheparameterdisplayed.Commonusesare:toincrease/decrease avalue,answer“yes”or“no,”indicate“on”or“off,”scrollthroughseveral choices,inputthepassword,orsetuptheprinterforafirmwaredownload.

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Front Panel Lights

NOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example,

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

Light Status Indication

POWER

TAKE LABEL

ERROR

CHECK

RIBBON

PAPER OUT

PAUSE

DATA

Off The printer is off or power is not applied.

On The printer is on.

Off Normal operation.

Flashing

Off Normal operation — no printer errors.

Flashing

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

Off Normal operation — media is properly loaded.

Off Normal operation.

Off Normal operation. No data being received or processed.

Flashing

(Peel-off mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the label is removed.

A printer error exists. Check the display screen for more information.

Printing is paused, the front panel displays a warning message, and the PAUSE light is on.

• If the printer is in direct thermal mode: Ribbon is loaded.

• If the printer is in thermal transfer mode: No ribbon is loaded.

No media is under the media sensor. Printing is paused, the display shows an error message, and the PAUSE light is on.

The printer has stopped all printing operations. Either the PAUSE key was pressed, a pause command was included in the label format, the on-line verifier detected an error, or a printer error was detected. Refer to the display screen for more information.

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

The printer is receiving data from or sending status information to the host computer. Flashing slows when the printer cannot accept more data, but returns to normal once data is again being received.

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Roll Media Loading

NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used)

are first installed in the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used.

Tear-Off Mode

Refer to Figure 15.

1. Open the printhead.

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

3. Load media as shown.

4. Flip up the media supply guide. Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch, but not restrict, the edge of the roll.

5. Close the printhead.

Figure 15

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Peel-OffMode

NOTE:Rewindoptionrequired.

NOTE:ThePeel-OffModemaynotbesuitableforsomeRFIDmedia

RefertoFigure16.

1.Removetherewindplatefromthefrontoftheprinter(ifinstalled). Storeitonthetwomountingscrewsontheinsideofthefrontpanel.

2.Opentheprinthead.

3.Slidethemediaguideandmediasupplyguideasfarfromtheprinter frameaspossible.Flipdownthemediasupplyguide.

4.Loadmediaasshown.

5.Whenloadingmedia,allowapproximately36”(914mm)ofmediato extendpastthetear-off/peel-offbar.Removealllabelsfromthis portiontocreatealeader.

6.Removethehookfromtherewindspindle.Ifyouareusingacore, slideitontotherewindspindleuntilitisflushagainsttheguideplate.

types.Theusershouldtestforeachapplication

7.Windthelabelbackingaroundeitherthe3”(76mm)coreortherewind spindleandreinstallthehook.

8.Flipupthemediasupplyguide.Slideinthemediaguideandmedia supplyguidesotheyjusttouch,butnotrestrict,theedgeoftheroll.

Beforeclosingtheprinthead,makesure:

Themediaispositionedagainsttheinsideguides.

Themediaistautandparallelwithitselfandthepathwaywhenwound ontotherewindspindle/core.

9.Closetheprinthead.

10.Todiscardthelabelbackingfromtherewindspindle,referto

“RemovingtheLabelBackingMaterial”onpage42.

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Figure 16

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RewindMode(forPrintersWithouttheCutterOption)

NOTE:Rewindoptionrequired.

NOTE:RewindmodemaynotbesuitableforRFIDapplications.

RefertoFigure17.

1.Removetherewindplatefromitsstoragelocationinfrontoftheprint mechanisminsidethemediacompartment.

2.Inverttherewindplatesothatthelipontheattachedhookplatepoints down.

3.Insertthehookplatelipashortdistance(½"/13mm)intothelower openinginthesideplate.

4.Aligntheupperendoftherewindplatewiththecorrespondingopening inthesideplate.Slideintherewindplatesothatitstopsagainstthe printer’smainframe.

5.Opentheprinthead.

6.Slidethemediaguideandmediasupplyguideasfarfromtheprinter frameaspossible.Flipdownthemediasupplyguide.

7.Loadmediaasshown.

8.Whenloadingmedia,allowapproximately36”(914mm)ofmediato extendpasttheprinthead.Removealllabelsfromthisportiontocreate aleader.

9.Removethehookfromtherewindspindle.Ifyouareusingacore, slideitontotherewindspindleuntilitisflushagainsttheguideplate.

10.Windthelabelbackingaroundeitherthe3”(76mm)coreortherewind spindleandreinstallthehook.

11.Flipupthemediasupplyguide.Slideinthemediaguideandmedia supplyguidesotheyjusttouch,butnotrestrict,theedgeoftheroll.

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Before closing the printhead, make sure:

The media is positioned against the inside guides.

The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core.

12. Close the printhead.

Figure 17

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CutterMode

NOTE:Cutteroptionrequired.

RefertoFigure18.

1.Opentheprinthead.

2.Slidethemediaguideandmediasupplyguideasfarfromtheprinter

3.Loadmediaasshown.

4.Flipupthemediasupplyguide.Slideinthemediaguideandmedia

5.Closetheprinthead.

6.Theprinterwillautomaticallyfeedoutandcutonelabelwhenthe

frameaspossible.Flipdownthemediasupplyguide.

supplyguidesotheyjusttouch,butnotrestrict,theedgeoftheroll.

printeristurnedon.

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Figure 18

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RewindMode(forPrintersWiththeCutterOption)

NOTE:Cutterandrewindoptionsrequired.

NOTE:RewindmodemaynotbesuitableforRFIDapplications.

RefertoFigure19.

1.Removetherewindplatefromitsstoragelocationinfrontoftheprint mechanisminsidethemediacompartment.

2.Inverttherewindplatesothatthelipontheattachedhookplatepoints down.

3.Insertthehookplatelipashortdistance(½"/13mm)intothelower openinginthesideplate.Slideintherewindplatesothatitstops againsttheprinter’smainframe.

4.Insertthetwosmalltabsontherewindplateintothecorresponding slotsinthecuttersupportbracket.(Therewindplateshouldspringinto theproperposition.)

5.Opentheprinthead.

6.Slidethemediaguideandmediasupplyguideasfarfromtheprinter frameaspossible.Flipdownthemediasupplyguide.

7.Loadmediaasshown.

8.Whenloadingmedia,allowapproximately36”(914mm)ofmediato extendpasttheprinthead.Removealllabelsfromthisportiontocreate aleader.

9.Removethehookfromtherewindspindle.Ifyouareusingacore, slideitontotherewindspindleuntilitisflushagainsttheguideplate.

10.Windthelabelbackingaroundeitherthe3”(76mm)coreortherewind spindleandreinstallthehook.

11.Flipupthemediasupplyguide.Slideinthemediaguideandmedia supplyguidesotheyjusttouch,butnotrestrict,theedgeoftheroll.

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Before closing the printhead, make sure:

The media is positioned against the inside guides.

The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core.

12. Close the printhead.

Figure 19

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FanfoldMediaLoading

NOTE:Acalibrationmustbeperformedwhenmediaandribbon(ifused)

arefirstinstalledintheprinter,orwhenadifferenttypeofmedia orribbonisbeingused.

Fanfoldmediafeedsthrougheitherthebottomorrearaccessslotfrom outsidetheprinter.

RefertoFigures20and21.

1.Opentheprinthead.

2.Slidethemediaguideasfarfromtheprinterframeaspossible.

3.Loadmediaasshown.Ifincuttermode,routemediathroughthe cutter.

4.Slideinthemediaguidesoitjusttouches,butnotrestricts,theedgeof theroll.

5.Closetheprinthead.

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Figure 20

Figure 21

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Removing the Label Backing Material

Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll, we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media.

To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle, follow these steps (you don’t need to turn off the printer for this procedure).

1. Unwind approximately 36” (914 mm) of backing from the rewind spindle. Cut it off at the spindle.

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

3. Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall the hook. Continue winding to remove any slack in the media.

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RibbonLoading

Toloadribbon,refertoFigure22andfollowtheprocedurebelow.

NOTE:Useribbonthatisatleastaswideasthemedia.Thesmooth

backingoftheribbonprotectstheprintheadfromwearand prematurefailureduetoexcessiveabrasion.(Fordirectthermal

printmode,ribbonisnotusedandshouldnotbeloadedinthe printer.)

1.Alignthesegmentsoftheribbonsupplyspindle.

2.Placetheribbonrollontheribbonsupplyspindle.

NOTE:Makesurethatthecoreispushedupagainst

thestopontheribbonsupplyspindleand thattheribbonisalignedsquarelywithitscore.Ifthisisnotdone, theribbonmaynotcovertheprintheadentirelyontheinside, exposingprintelementstopotentiallydamagingcontactwiththe media.

3.Opentheprinthead.

4.(Optional)Tomakeribbonloadingand unloadingeasier,makealeaderforyour ribbonrollifitdoesn’talreadyhaveone.

5.Tearoffastripofmedia(labelsand backing)about6-12”(152-305mm)long fromtheroll.Peeloffalabelfromthis strip.Applyhalfofthislabeltotheend ofthestripandtheotherhalftotheend oftheribbon.Thisactsasaribbon leader.

Ribbon

Label

Stripofmedia

6-12”long

6.Threadtheribbon(withleader,ifused)asshownwithoutcreasingor wrinklingit.

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7. Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take-up spindle, ensure that the arrow on the knob aligns with the indented notch (see Figure 23 inset).

8. Place the ribbon (with leader, if used) around the ribbon take-up spindle and wind counterclockwise for several turns.

9. Close the printhead.

Figure 22

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RibbonRemoval

1.Breaktheribbonasclosetotheribbontake-upspindleaspossible.

2.RefertoFigure23.Whileholdingtheribbontake-upspindle,turnthe knob(1)clockwiseuntilitstops.Thiswillcausetheribbonreleasebars topivotdown(2),easingthespindle’s“grip”onthewoundribbon.

3.Slidetheribbonoffoftheribbontake-upspindle.Oncethespent ribbonhasbeenremoved,ensurethatthearrowontheknobalignswith theindentednotchintheribbontake-upspindle(seeFigure23inset).

4.Removetheemptycorefromtheribbonsupplyspindle.

5.Followtheribbonloadingprocedureonpage43toloadthenewribbon.

Figure23

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Configuration

Afteryouhaveinstalledthemediaandribbonandthepower-onselftest (POST)iscomplete,thefrontpaneldisplaywillshow“PRINTERREADY.” (IftheprinterfailsitsPOST,refertopage87.)Youmaynowsetprinter parametersforyourapplicationusingthefrontpaneldisplayandthefivekeys directlybelowit.

NOTE:PrintersthatareoperatingonanIPnetworkcanbequickly

configuredviaZebraNet PrintServerIIrequired).Forinformation,refertoZebraNet Networking:PrintServerIIInstallationandUser’sGuide.

Ifitbecomesnecessarytorestoretheinitialprinterdefaults,see“FEED

KeyandPAUSEKeySelfTest”onpage91.

NOTE:Unlessotherwisenoted,allparametersarelistedintheorderthey

aredisplayed,startingwith“DARKNESS.”

EnteringtheSetupMode

Toentertheprogrammingmode,presstheSETUP/EXITkey.Presseither theNEXT/SAVEkeyorPREVIOUSkeytoscrolltotheparameteryou wishtoset.

NOTE:YoumayalsopressandholdtheNEXT/SAVEandPREVIOUS

keystoquicklyadvancethroughtheconfigurationparameters.

Parametersinthissectionareshownintheorderdisplayedwhenpressing theNEXT/SAVEkey.Throughoutthisprocess,presstheNEXT/SAVE keytocontinuetothenextparameter,orpressthePREVIOUSkeytoreturn tothepreviousparameterinthecycle.



WebView(optionalZebraNet

Anasterisk(*)intheupperleft-handcornerofthedisplayindicatesthatthe valuedisplayedisdifferentthanthecurrentlystoredvalue.

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Changing Password-Protected Parameters

Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default.

CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameters unless

you are sure you know what you are doing! If they are set incorrectly, these parameters could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way.

The first attempt to change one of these parameters (pressing one of the BLACK OVAL keys) will require you to enter a four-digit password. This is done via the “ENTER PASSWORD” display. The LEFT BLACK OVAL key changes the selected digit position. The RIGHT BLACK OVAL key increases the selected digit value. After entering the password, press the NEXT/SAVE key. The parameter you wish to change will be displayed. If the password was entered correctly, you can now change the value.

The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction or through ZebraNet WebView (optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required).

NOTE: Once the password has been entered correctly, it will not have to

be entered again unless you leave and re-enter the programming mode using the SETUP/EXIT key.

NOTE: You can disable the password protection feature so that it no

longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to ØØØØ via the ^KPØ ZPL/ZPL II command. To re-enable the password-protection feature, send the ZPL/ZPL II command ^KPx, where “x” can be any number, one to four digits in length, except Ø.

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Leaving the Setup Mode

You can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The “SAVE CHANGES” display will appear. There are five choices, described below. Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT BLACK OVAL key displays other choices and pressing the NEXT/SAVE key selects the displayed choice.

PERMANENT - Permanently saves the changes. Values are stored in the printer even when power is turned off.

TEMPORARY - Saves the changes until changed again or until power is turned off.

CANCEL - Cancels all changes since pressing the SETUP/EXIT key except the darkness and tear-off settings (if they were changed).

LOAD DEFAULTS - Loads factory defaults. The factory defaults are shown on the following pages.

NOTE: Loading factory defaults will require printer calibration.

LOAD LAST SAVE - Loads values from the last permanent save.

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ConfigurationandCalibrationSequence

Press DisplayShows Action/Explanation

---- PRINTERREADY Normalprinteroperation.

SettingPrintParameters

AdjustingPrintDarknessPresstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeyto

increasedarkness.PresstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeytodecrease darkness.

Default:+10 Range:0to+30

Darknesssettingsaredependentuponavarietyoffactors includingribbontype,media,andtheconditionoftheprinthead. Youmayadjustthedarknessforconsistenthigh-qualityprinting.

Ifprintingistoolight,oriftherearevoidsinprintedareas,you

DARKNESS

TEAROFF

PRINTMODE

shouldincreasethedarkness.Ifprintingistoodark,orifthereis spreadingorbleedingofprintedareas,youshoulddecreasethe darkness.

TheFEEDkeyselftestonpage90canalsobeusedtodetermine thebestdarknesssetting.Sincethedarknesssettingtakeseffect immediately,youcanseetheresultsonlabelsthatarecurrently printing.

CAUTION:Setthedarknesstothelowestsettingthatprovides

goodprintquality.Darknesssettoohighmaycause inksmearingand/oritmayburnthroughtheribbon.

Darknesssettingsalsomaybechangedbythedriverorsoftware settings.

AdjustingtheTear-OffPositionPresstheRIGHTBLACKOVAL keytoincreasethevalue,presstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeyto decreasethevalue.Eachpressofthekeyadjuststhetear-off positionbyfourdotrows.

Default:+0 Range:-120to+120

Thisparameterestablishesthepositionofthemediaoverthe tear-off/peel-offbarafterprinting.Thelabelandbackingcanbe tornofforcutbetweenlabels.

SelectingPrintModePresstheRIGHTorLEFTBLACKOVALkey todisplayotherchoices.

Default:Tear-off Selections:Tear-off,peel-off,cutter,rewind,applicator*

Printmodesettingstelltheprinterthemethodofmediadelivery thatyouwishtouse.Besuretoselectaprintmodethatyour hardwareconfigurationsupportssincesomeselectionsdisplayed areforoptionalprinterfeatures.

*Optionrequired

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Media Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key

to display other choices.

Default: Continuous Selections: Continuous, non-continuous

MEDIA TYPE

SENSOR TYPE

PRINT METHOD

This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).

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

Setting the Sensor Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: Web Selections: Web, mark

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

Selecting Print Method Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key for the next value; press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key for the previous value.

Default: Thermal transfer Selections: Thermal transfer, direct thermal

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

NOTE: Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer

media and ribbon creates a warning condition, but printing will continue.

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Press DisplayShows Action/Explanation

SettingPrintWidthPresstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeyto

increasethevalue,presstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeytodecrease thevalue.Tochangetheunitofmeasurement,presstheLEFT BLACKOVALkeyuntiltheunitofmeasurementisactive,then presstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeytotoggletoadifferentunitof

PRINTWIDTH

MAXIMUM LENGTH

measure(inches,mm,ordots). Default:,Range:Thedefaultandrangeofacceptablevaluesvary

dependingonwhatprinteryouhave.Referto“Printing

Specifications”onpage96forfurtherinformationaboutthe

rangesavailableforyourmodel. Printwidthdeterminestheprintableareaacrossthewidthofthe

label.

SettingMaximumLengthPresstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeyto decreasethevalue,presstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeyto increasethevalue.

Default:,Range:Thedefaultandrangeofacceptablevaluesvary dependingonyourprinter’sconfiguration.Valuesareadjustable in1”(25.4mm)increments.

Maximumlengthisusedinconjunctionwiththecalibration procedure.Thevalueofthissettingdeterminesthemaximum labellengththatwillbeusedduringthemediaportionofthe calibrationprocess.Onlyafewlabelsarerequiredtosetmedia sensors.Alwayssetthevaluethatisclosestto,butnotlower than,thelengthofthelabelyouareusing.Forexample,ifthe lengthofthelabelis14.5inches(368mm),settheparameterfor

15.0inches(381mm).

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Listing Printer Information

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

List Fonts Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label

listing all of the available fonts.

LIST FONTS

LIST BAR CODES

LIST IMAGES

LIST FORMATS

LIST SETUP

LIST ALL

This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the fonts currently available in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM, FLASH memory, font EPROMs, or font cards.

List Bar Codes Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing all of the available bar codes.

This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the bar codes currently available in the printer.

List Images Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing all of the available images.

This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the images currently stored in the printer’s RAM, FLASH memory, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Formats Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing all of the available formats.

This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the formats currently stored in the printer’s RAM, FLASH memory, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.

List Setup Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing the current printer configuration.

This selection is used to print a label that lists the current printer configuration information. (Same as CANCEL key self test.)

List All Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing all of the available fonts, bar codes, images, formats, and the current printer configuration.

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

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Initialize Memory Card CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to

erase all previously stored information from the optional memory card. Press the NEXT//SAVE key to bypass this function.

1. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to select “YES.”

If your printer is set to require a password, you will now be prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and then press the NEXT/SAVE key.

2. The display will ask “INITIALIZE CARD?”. Press the RIGHT

BLACK OVAL key “YES.”

3. The front panel LCD will ask “ARE YOU SURE?”.

INITIALIZE CARD

INIT FLASH MEM

4. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key “YES” to begin initialization.

Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key “NO” to cancel the request and return to the “INITIALIZE CARD” prompt.

5. Press the SETUP/EXIT key followed by the NEXT/SAVE key. If initialization is still in process, the front panel display will flash back and forth between the two phrases “CHECKING B: MEMORY” and “PRINTER IDLE.”

When initialization is complete, the printer will automatically exit the configuration mode and the front panel will display “PRINTER READY.”

NOTE: Depending on the amount of memory in the memory

card, initialization may take up to five minutes to complete.

Initialize Flash Memory CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to

erase all previously stored information from the FLASH memory. Press the NEXT//SAVE key to bypass this function.

1. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to select “YES.”

If your printer is set to require a password, you will now be prompted to enter the password. Enter the password and then press the NEXT/SAVE key.

2. The display will ask “INITIALIZE FLASH?”. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key “YES.”

3. The front panel LCD will ask “ARE YOU SURE?”.

4. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key “YES” to begin initialization.

Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key “NO” to cancel the request and return to the “INITIALIZE FLASH” prompt.

When initialization is complete, the printer will automatically exit the configuration mode and the front panel will display “PRINTER READY.”

NOTE: Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,

initialization may take up to one minute to complete.

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MediaandRibbonSensorCalibration NOTE:Beforeyoubeginthisprocedure,makesurethatthemaximumlengthissettoavalue

equaltoorgreaterthanthelengthofthelabelsyouareusing.Ifthemaximumlengthissettoa lowervalue,thecalibrationprocesswillassumethatcontinuousmediaisintheprinter.See

page52formoreinformation.

Therearetwodifferenttypesofcalibrationthatcanbeperformedbytheprinter:

1)StandardCalibration.PressingtheCALIBRATEkeyontheprinter’sfrontpanelcausesthe printertofeedmediaandribbonandsetthevaluesitdetectsformedia,mediabackingmaterial (thespacesbetweenlabels),mediaout,andribbonornoribbon(whichdeterminestheprint mode—thermaltransferordirectthermal).Thistypeofcalibrationalsooccursaspartofthe sensorprofileandmediaandribboncalibrationprocedures.

2)MediaandRibbonSensorSensitivityCalibration.Performingthemediaandribbon calibrationprocedurefirstresetsthesensitivityofthesensorstobetterdetectthemediaand ribbonyouareusing.Withthesensorsattheirnewsensitivity,theprinterthenperformsthe standardcalibrationdescribedabove.Changingthetypeofribbonand/ormediamayrequire resettingthesensitivityofthemediaandribbonsensors.Indicationsthatthesensitivitymay needtoberesetwouldbeaCHECKRIBBONlightonwiththeribbonproperlyinstalledor non-continuousmediabeingtreatedascontinuousmedia.

Press DisplayShows Action/Explanation

SensorProfilePressNEXT/SAVEtoskipthisstandardcalibration

procedureandcontinuewiththemediaandribboncalibration parameterwhichfollows.PresstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeyto initiatethisstandardcalibrationprocedureandprintamedia sensorprofile.

SENSORPROFILE

SeeFigure24.Themediasensorprofilemaybeusedto troubleshootregistrationproblemsthatmaybecausedwhenthe mediasensordetectspreprintedareasonthemediaor experiencesdifficultyindeterminingweblocation.Ifthe sensitivityofthemediaand/orribbonsensorsMUSTbeadjusted, usethemediaandribbonsensorsensitivityprocedure.

Figure24

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Press NEXT/SAVE to skip

the calibration procedure and continue with the host port selection parameters that follow. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

Media and Ribbon Calibration Procedure

LOAD BACKING

REMOVE RIBBON

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT

---- RELOAD ALL

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

key to start the calibration procedure. This procedure is used to adjust the sensitivity of the media and

ribbon sensors. NOTE: The procedure must be followed exactly as presented.

All steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment.

Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to cancel the operation, or do the following:

1) Open the printhead.

2) Remove approximately 8” (203 mm) of labels from the media roll, enough so that only the backing material is threaded between the media sensors when the media is loaded.

Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to cancel the operation or do the following:

1) Remove the ribbon (sliding it as far to the right as possible will have the same effect as removing it).

2) Close the printhead.

The printer automatically adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals it receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on the specific media and ribbon combination you are using. On the sensor profile, this essentially corresponds to moving the graph up or down to optimize the readings for your application.

When “RELOAD ALL” is displayed:

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

2) Move the ribbon back to its proper position.

3) Close the printhead.

Now that the scale has changed, the printer performs a calibration equivalent to pressing the CALIBRATE key. During this process, the printer checks the readings for the media and ribbon based on the new scale you have established, determines the label length, and determines whether you are in direct thermal or thermal transfer print mode. The process is now complete! To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor profile.

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Setting Communication Parameters

Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the host. These parameters make sure that the printer and host are “speaking the same language.” All communications parameters are password protected.

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Parallel Communications Press the RIGHT or LEFT

BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. PARALLEL COMM

SERIAL COMM

BAUD

DATA BITS

Default: Parallel

Selections: Parallel, twinax/coax

Select the communications port that matches the one being used

by the host computer.

Setting Serial Communications Press the RIGHT or LEFT

BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: RS232

Selections: RS232, RS422/485, RS485 multidrop

Select the communications port that matches the one being used

by the host computer.

Setting Baud Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices.

Default: 9600

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

28800, 38400, 57600

The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of

the host for accurate communications to take place. Select the

value that matches the one being used by the host.

Setting Data Bits Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key

to display other choices.

Default: 7-bits

Selections: 7-bits, 8-bits

The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host

for accurate communications to take place. Set the data bits to

match the setting being used by the host.

NOTE: Must be set to 8 data bits to use Code Page 850.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting Parity Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices. Default: Even

PARITY

STOP BITS

HOST HANDSHAKE

PROTOCOL

Selections: Even, odd, none The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host for

accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host.

Setting Stop Bits Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: 1 stop bit Selections: 1 stop bit, 2 stop bits

The stop bits of the printer must match the stop bits of the host for accurate communications to take place. Select the stop bits that match the one being used by the host.

Setting Host Handshake Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

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

The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host for communications to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host.

Setting Protocol Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: None Selections: None, Zebra, ACK/NACK

Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an indicator may be sent from the printer to the host signifying that data has been received. Select the protocol that is requested by the host. Further details on protocol can be found in the ZPL II Programming Reference Volumes I and II.

NOTE: Zebra is the same as ACK/NACK except that with Zebra

the response messages are sequenced.

NOTE: If Zebra is selected, printer must use “DTR/DSR” host

handshake protocol.

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Press DisplayShows Action/Explanation

SettingNetworkID PresstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeyto

movetothenextdigitposition,presstheRIGHTBLACKOVAL

keytoincreasethevalueofthedigit.

Default:000

NETWORKID

COMMUNICATIONS

Range:000-999

NetworkIDisusedtoassignauniquenumbertoaprinterusedin

anRS-422/RS-485network.Thisgivesthehostthemeansto

addressaspecificprinter.Iftheprinterisusedinanetwork,you

mustselectanetworkIDnumber.ThisdoesnotaffectTCP/IPor

IPXnetworks.

SettingCommunicationsMode PresstheRIGHTorLEFT

BLACKOVALkeytodisplayotherchoices.

Default:Normalmode

Selections:Normalmode,diagnostics

Thecommunicationdiagnosticsmodeisatroubleshootingtool

forcheckingtheinterconnectionbetweentheprinterandthe

host.When“diagnostics”isselected,alldatasentfromthehost

totheprinterwillbeprintedasstraightASCIIhexcharacters.The

printerprintsallcharactersreceivedincludingcontrolcodes,like

CR(carriagereturn).AsampleprintoutisshowninFigure34on

page91.

NOTESondiagnosticprintouts:

•AnFEindicatesaframingerror.

•AnOEindicatesanoverrunerror.

•APEindicatesaparityerror.

•AnNEindicatesnoise.

Foranyerrors,checkthatyourcommunicationparametersare

correct.Settheprintwidthequaltoorlessthanthelabelwidth

usedforthetest.Seepage52formoreinformation.

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Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters

Prefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer. The printer uses the last prefix and delimiter characters sent to it, whether from a ZPL II instruction or from the front panel.

NOTE: DO NOT use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter character. The

printer needs to see different characters to function properly.

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Control Prefix Character Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

CONTROL PREFIX

FORMAT PREFIX

DELIMITER CHAR

Default: 7E (tilde - displayed as a black square) Range: 00-FF

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.

Format Prefix Character Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

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

The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction.

Delimiter Character Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

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

The delimiter character is a 2-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. Refer to the ZPL II Programming Reference Volumes I and II for more information.

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Selecting ZPL Mode

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Selecting ZPL Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL

key to display other choices.

Default: ZPL II

Selections: ZPL II, ZPL

ZPL MODE

Power-Up and Head Close Parameters

MEDIA POWER UP

HEAD CLOSE

The printer will remain in the selected mode until it is changed by

this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The

printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II. This

eliminates the need to rewrite any ZPL formats you already have.

Refer to the ZPL II Programming Reference Volumes I and II for

more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II .

Media Power-Up Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key

to display other choices.

Default: Feed

Selections: Feed, calibration, length, and no motion

This parameter establishes the action of the media when the

printer is turned on.

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media and ribbon sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

Head Close Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices.

Default: Feed

Selections: Feed, calibration, length, no motion

Determines the action of the media after the printhead has been

opened and then closed.

• Calibration: Recalibrates the media and ribbon sensors.

• Feed: Feeds the label to the first web.

• Length: Determines the length of the label.

• No Motion: Media does not move.

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Label Positioning Parameters

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Backfeed Sequence Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL

key to display other choices. Default: Default (90%)

BACKFEED

LABEL TOP

LEFT POSITION

Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,

This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in the peel-off, cutter, and applicator modes. It has no effect in rewind or tear-off modes. This parameter setting can be superseded by the ~JS instruction when received as part of a label format (refer to the ZPL II Programming Reference Volumes I and II).

NOTE: The difference between the value entered and 100%

Adjusting Label Top Position Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key

to increase the value, press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value. The displayed value represents dots.

Default: +0 Range: -120 to +120 dot rows

The label top position adjusts the print position vertically on the label. Positive numbers adjust the label top position further down the label (away from the printhead), negative numbers adjust the position up the label (toward the printhead).

Adjusting Left Position Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to change between + and - and to increase the value of the digit. The displayed value represents dots.

Default: 0000 Range: -9999 to +9999 NOTE: For a negative value, enter the value before changing to

This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label the format will begin to print by adjusting horizontal positioning on the label. Positive numbers adjust the printing to the left by the number of dots selected, negative numbers shift printing to the right.

60%, 70%, 80%, off

establishes how much backfeed occurs before the next label is printed. For example, a value of 40 means that 40% of the backfeed takes place after the label is removed or cut. The remaining 60% takes place before the next label is printed. A value of “before” means that all backfeed will take place before the next label is printed.

the minus sign.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting the Head Test Count Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL

key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK

OVAL key to change the value of the digit.

HEAD TEST COUNT

HEAD RESISTOR

VERIFIER PORT

Default: 0000 (disables the test)

Range: 0000 to 9999

The printer periodically performs a test of the printhead

functionality, called a “printhead test” or “head test.” This

parameter establishes how many labels are printed between

these internal tests.

Setting the Head Resistor Value Press the LEFT BLACK

OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT

BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

CAUTION: This parameter should only be changed by qualified

personnel!

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

your printer.

Default Value: 0500

Range: 0500 to 1175

This value has been pre-set at the factory to match the resistance

value of the printhead. It will not need to be changed unless the

printhead is replaced.

CAUTION: DO NOT set the value higher than that shown on the

printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead!

Before replacing a printhead, look on the bottom of the printhead

element for the label that shows the resistance value (ohm value).

Setting the Verifier Port Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK

OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: Off

Selections: Off, 1 VER-RPRNT, 2 VER-THRUPUT

The auxiliary port is used to determine how the printer will react

to the Zebra on-line verifier. There are currently three operating

conditions for this port:

• Off: The verifier port is off.

• 1 VER-RPRNT ERR: Label reprinted if verifier detects an error.

If a bar code is near the upper edge of the label, the label will be

fed out far enough to be verified and then backfed to allow the

next label to be printed and verified.

• 2 VER-THRUPUT: Allows greatest throughput but may not

indicate a verification error immediately upon detection. May

print from one to three labels before an error is recognized and

printing stops.

For more information on the operation of the optional verifier,

refer to the documentation provided with that option.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Setting the Applicator Port Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK

OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: Off Selections: Off, mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, mode 4

Determines the action of the verifier port.

• Off: The applicator port is off.

APPLICATOR PORT

WEB S.

MEDIA S.

RIBBON S.

• Mode 1: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low while the printer is moving the label forward.

• Mode 2: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high while the printer 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.

MARK S.

MARK MED S.

MEDIA LED

RIBBON LED

MARK LED

These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure. They should only be changed by a qualified service technician. Refer to the maintenance manual for more information on these parameters.

Press the NEXT/SAVE key repeatedly to skip these parameters.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

LCD Display Adjustment Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the RIGHT BLACK

LCD ADJUST

FORMAT CONVERT

IDLE DISPLAY*

RTC DATE*

RTC TIME*

OVAL key to increase the value (increase brightness).

Range: 00 to 19

This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your

display if your display is difficult to read.

Format Convert Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices.

Default: None

Selections: None, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 → 600

Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original

dots per inch (d.p.i.) value; the second, the d.p.i. to which you

would like to scale.

Idle Display Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices.

Default: Firmware version

Selections: mm/dd/yy (24 hour), mm/dd/yy (12 hour),

dd/mm/yy (24 hour), dd/mm/yy (12 hour)

This parameter selects the LCD display options for the real time

clock (if installed).

NOTE: If the default value is not selected, pressing either BLACK

OVAL key will briefly display the firmware version of the printer.

RTC Date Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the

next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase

the value of the digit.

This parameter allows you to set the date following the

convention selected in “IDLE DISPLAY.”

RTC Time Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the

next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase

the value of the digit.

This parameter allows you to set the time following the

convention selected in “IDLE DISPLAY.”

* Option required

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

IP Resolution Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to

display other choices. Default: Dynamic

IP RESOLUTION*

IP PROTOCOLS*

IP ADDRESS*

SUBNET MASK*

DEFAULT GATEWAY*

Selections: Dynamic, permanent Depending on the selection, allows either the user (”permanent”)

or the server (”dynamic”) to select the IP address. For more information, refer to ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II Installation and User’s Guide.

IP Protocols Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: All Selections: All, gleaning only, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP,

DHCP/BOOTP

If “dynamic” was chosen in the previous parameter, this selection determines the method(s) by which the PrinterServer will receive the IP address from the server. For more information, refer to

ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II Installation and User’s Guide.

IP Address Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

This parameter allows you to select the IP address if “permanent” was chosen in “IP RESOLUTION.” (If “dynamic” was chosen, the user cannot select the address.) For more information, refer to

ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II Installation and User’s Guide.

Subnet Mask Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: Permanent (user must set) Selections: Dynamic (user may set, but server can assign),

permanent

This parameter selects the part of the IP address that is considered to be part of the local network It can be reached without going through the default gateway.

Default Gateway Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value of the digit.

This parameter allows you to select the IP address that the network traffic is routed through if the destination address is not part of the local network.

* Option required

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

Selecting the Display Language Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK

OVAL key to display other choices. Default: English

LANGUAGE

Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,

Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Custom

This parameter allows you to change the language used on the front panel display.

RFID Test Press the left oval key to select the QUICK test or the right oval key to select the SLOW test.

NOTE: RFID media must be loaded and the appropriate tag type selected (or choose Autodetect) in order to run this test. Only the Texas Instruments’ Tag-It



and Philips I•Code

supported.



RFID tags are

RFID TEST

QUICK - Perfoms the RFID Test and displays either a PASSED! or FAILED! result for the entire test. The user is then prompted to CONTINUE.

SLOW - Performs the same RFID Test but displays the status of

each function tested. There is a one second pause between the displaying of the result of the current functions test and the beginning of the next function test. If a particular functions passes, the user will see an OK! for that function. If a particular fuction fails, the user will see a FAILED! for that function and then is prompted to CONTINUE.

Selecting the RFID Tag Type Press the right or left oval key to display other choices.



and Philips

RFID TAG TYPE

NOTE: Only the Texas Instruments’ Tag-It

Semiconductors’ I•Code



RFID tags are supported.

Default: None Choices: Autodetect, None, Tag-It, ICODE This parameter allows you to change the type of RFID tag being

used. If the user is unsure of the type of tag being used, select Autodetect.

RFID ERR STATUS Displays the last RFID error status message received.

You have now completed the entire configuration and calibration sequence. You may either press the NEXT/SAVE key or the SETUP/EXIT key.

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Press Display Shows Action/Explanation

You are now back at the first parameter in the configuration sequence.

DARKNESS

SAVE SETTINGS

PRINTER READY

NOTE: If you pressed the NEXT/SAVE key but are through

programming the printer configuration, you may press the SETUP/EXIT key and continue with the “SAVE SETTINGS” function.

Save Settings Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.

Default: Permanent Selections: Permanent, temporary, cancel, load defaults,

load last save.

This display appears when you attempt to exit the configuration mode.

• Permanent: Permanently saves the changes, even when printer power is turned off.

• Temporary: Saves the changes until changed again or until power is turned off.

• Cancel: Cancels all changes since you entered the configuration mode except for darkness and tear-off position (if they were changed).

• Load defaults: Loads factory defaults. NOTE: Loading factory defaults will require calibration.

• Load last save: Loads the values from the last permanent save.

Press the NEXT/SAVE key to activate the displayed choice. You have exited the configuration and calibration sequence and

are now ready for normal printer operation

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Routine Care and Adjustment

Cleaning

The following table provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages.

Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent*

Platen roller Solvent*

Transmissive sensor Air blow

Black mark sensor Air blow

Media path Solvent*

Ribbon sensor Air blow

Label available sensors Air blow Monthly

Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent*

Cutter Solvent*

* Zebra recommends using a solvent containing 90% isopropyl alcohol.

Direct thermal print mode: After every roll of media (or 500’/152 m of fanfold media).

Thermal transfer print mode: After every roll of ribbon.

As neededSnap plate Solvent*

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra

Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being used on this printer.

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CleaningtheExterior

Theexteriorsurfacesoftheprintermaybecleanedwithalint-freecloth. Donotuseharshorabrasivecleaningagentsorsolvents.Ifnecessary,a milddetergentsolutionordesktopcleanermaybeusedsparingly.

CleaningtheInterior

Inspectthisareaaftereveryfourrollsofmedia.Removeanydirtandlint fromtheinterioroftheprinterusingasoftbristlebrushand/orvacuum cleaner.

CleaningthePrintheadandPlatenRoller

Inconsistentprintquality,suchasvoidsinthebarcodeorgraphics,may indicateadirtyprinthead.Forbestresults,performthefollowingcleaning procedureaftereveryrollofribbon.

NOTE:Youdonotneedtoturnofftheprinterbeforecleaningthe

printhead.Ifpoweristurnedoff,alllabelformatsandimages,as wellasanytemporarilysavedparametersettingsstoredinthe printer’sinternalmemory,willbelost.Whenpoweristurnedback on,youwillneedtoreloadtheseitems.

Tocleantheprinthead,refertoFigure25andfollowthesesteps:

1.Opentheprinthead.

2.Removethemediaandribbon(ifloaded).

3.MoistenanapplicatortipwithZebra-recommendedsolventandwipe alongtheprintelementsfromendtoend.(Theprintelementsareon thebrownstripjustbehindthechromestripontheprinthead.)Allowa fewsecondsforthesolventtoevaporate.

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4.Rotatetheplatenrollerandcleanthoroughlywithsolventandan applicator.

5.Brush/vacuumanyaccumulatedpaperlintanddustawayfromthe rollers.

6.Reloadribbonand/ormedia,andcloseandtheprinthead.

Figure25

CleaningtheSensors

Themedia,ribbon,andlabelavailablesensorsshouldbecleanedona regularbasistoensureproperoperationoftheprinter.Tolocatethese sensors,refertoFigure25,Figure6onpage15,andFigure7onpage16. Brush/vacuumanyaccumulatedpaperlintanddustoffofthesesensors.

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CleaningtheSnapPlate

Cleanthesnapplatetoremovelabeladhesiveoralabelthathasadheredto theundersideofthesnapplate.

RefertoFigure26.

1.Carefullypushthetabsonthesnapplatetowardstherearoftheprinter andgentlyliftuponthesnapplate.

CAUTION:Usecaretonotbend,twist,orotherwisedeformthe

tabs!

2.Removethesnapplatefromtheprinter.

3.Cleanthesnapplatewithcleaningsolventandasoftcloth.

RefertoFigure27.

4.Toreinstallthesnapplate,insertthethebottomofthesnapplate(with thenotches)intothetwoslotsofthemediapathway.

5.Pressdownontherightandleftendofthesnapplate(nearthetabs) andlockintoplace.

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Figure 26

Figure 27

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CleaningtheCutterModule

(Forprintersequippedwiththeoptionalcutter.)

Iflabelsarenotbeingcutproperlyorifthecutterjamswithlabels,turnoff theprinterpowerandunplugtheprinter.Then,cleanthestationarycutter bladewithcleaningsolvent.Thiswillremovelabeladhesiveand/orpaper debris.Iffurthercuttercleaningisnecessary,orifthecuttercontinuesto performunsatisfactorily,contactanauthorizedservicetechnician.

Lubrication

CAUTION!Nolubricatingagentsofanykindshouldbeusedon

thisprinter!Somecommerciallyavailablelubricants willdamagethefinishandthemechanicalpartsif used.

FuseReplacement

Theprinterusesametric-stylefuse(5X20mmIEC)ratedatF5A,250V. Theendcapsofthefusemustbearthecertificationmarkofaknown internationalsafetyorganization(seeFigure36onpage98).Theprinter comeswithtwoapprovedfuses:oneinthecircuitandoneinthe“spare fuse”holder.

1.Turnofftheprinterpowerandunplugthepowercordfromthebackof theprinter.SeeFigure28.

2.Usingasmall-bladescrewdriverorsimilartool,removethefuseholder fromtheprinter.

3.Removethefaultyfuseandinstallanewfuseofthecorrecttype.Refer toFigure29.Thefusethatgoesintotheprinterfirstistheonethatis “in-circuit.”Ifyouusethesparefuse,besuretoorderareplacement fuse(fusescanbeorderedfromyourZebradistributor).

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4. Snap the fuse holder back into position.

5. Reconnect the power cord.

If the new fuse fails right away, the printer has an internal component failure and must be repaired.

Small blade screwdriver

Spare

fuse

Fuse

holder

Fuse

holder

AC power

entry

module

Figure 28

In-circuit

fuse

Figure 29

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Adjustments

Toggle Positioning

Both toggles should be positioned so that they provide even pressure on the media. The toggles are positioned by sliding them to the desired location. On media too narrow to accommodate both toggles, position one toggle over the center of the media and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.

NOTE: Make sure that the toggle pressure is even across the width of the

media. Otherwise, the media and/or ribbon may “drift.”

Figure 30

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PrintheadPressureAdjustment

Thisadjustmentmaybenecessaryifprintingistoolightononesideorif thickmediaisused.RefertoFigure30.

1.Performthetogglepositioningprocedure.Iftheproblemissolved,you maystophere;otherwise,continuewiththerestofthisprocedure.

2.Printsomelabelsat2.4"/61mmpersecondbyrunningthePAUSEkey selftest(seepage89).

3.Whileprintinglabels,lowerthedarknesssettinguntilagraylevelof printingisseen.

4.Loosentheknurled(upper)lockingnutsatthetopofthetoggle assembly/assemblies.

5.Increaseordecreasespringpressureusingtheknurled(lower)adjusting nutsontheshaftsofthetoggle(s)untiltheleftandrightedgesof printedareaareequallydark.

NOTE:Printheadlifecanbemaximizedbyusingthelowestpressurethat

producesthedesiredprintquality.

6.Increasedarknesstotheoptimumlevelforthemediabeingused.

7.Retightenlockingnuts.

MediaSensorPositionAdjustment

See“PositioningtheMediaSensors”onpage14.

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Troubleshooting

LEDErrorConditionsandWarnings

ErrorConditionRibbonOut

Problem Solution

Inthermaltransfermode,theribbonis notloadedorloadedincorrectly.

Inthermaltransfermode,theribbon sensorisnotsensingcorrectlyloaded ribbon.

Indirectthermalmode,whenribbonis notused:

ErrorConditionPaperOut

Problem Solution

Themediaisnotloadedorloaded incorrectly.

Themediasensorisnotadjusted properly.

Theprinterissetfornon-continuous media,butcontinuousmediaisloaded.

Theincorrectmediasensorisbeing used.

Loadtheribboncorrectly.See“RibbonLoading”on

page43.

Performthemediaandribbonsensorcalibration(see

page21).

Puttheprinterindirectthermalmodeviathefront panelandremoveribbon(ifloaded).

Ensurethattheprinterdriverorsoftwaresettingsare correctlyset(ifapplicable).

Reloadthemedia.Referto“RollMediaLoading”on

page31.

Checkthepositionoftheupperandlowermedia sensors.See“PositioningtheMediaSensors”on

page14.

Eitherloadthecorrectmediaorsettheprinterforthe correctmediatypeviathefrontpanel.

Ensurethattheprinterdriverorsoftwaresettingsare correctlyset(ifapplicable).

Calibratetheprinter(seepage21).

Viathefrontpanel,checkthesensortypetoensure thatthecorrectoneisusedforthemedialoaded.See

page20.Calibratetheprinter(seepage21).

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ErrorConditionHeadOpen

Problem Solution

Theprintheadisnotfullyclosed. Closetheprinthead.

ErrorConditionHeadElementBad

Problem Solution

Ifthefailedelementsimpactyourprintingapplication, Oneormoreoftheprintheadelements havefailedtheprintheadelementtest.

replacetheprinthead.Tooverridethiserror,disable

theheadtestcountfeatureonthefrontpanelby

defaultingthevalueto“0000.”Seepage63.

WarningRibbonIn

Problem Solution

Removetheribbonandsettheprintertodirectthermal

Theribbonisloaded.

mode.

Ensurethattheprinterdriverand/orsoftwaresettings

arecorrectlyset(ifapplicable).

WarningHeadTooHot

Problem Solution

Theprintheadisovertemperature.

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Allowtheprintertocool.Printingautomatically

resumeswhentheprintheadelementscooltoan

acceptableoperatingtemperature.

WarningHeadCold

Problem Solution

Theprintheadisundertemperature.

WarningCutterJammed

Problem Solution

Cutterbladeisinthemediapath.

OutofMemory*

Problem Solution

*Thereisnotenoughmemoryto performthefunctionshownonthe secondlineoftheerrormessage.

Continueprintingwhiletheprintheadreachesthe correctoperatingtemperature.Iftheerrorremains, theenvironmentmaybetoocoldforproperprinting. Relocatetheprintertoawarmerarea.

Turnofftheprinterpowerandunplugtheprinter. Inspectthecuttermodulefordebrisandcleanas neededfollowingthecleaninginstructionsonpage74.

InsufficientDRAMforthelabellength,downloaded fonts/graphics,andimages.

Ensurethatthedevice,suchasFLASHmemoryor PCMCIAcard,isinstalledandnotwriteprotectedor full.

Ensurethatthedataisnotdirectedtoadevicethatis notinstalledoravailable.

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PrintQualityProblems

GeneralPrintQualityIssues

Problem Solution

Youareusinganincorrectmediaand ribboncombinationforyourapplication.

Theprinterissetattheincorrectprint speed.

Theprinterissetattheincorrect darknesslevel.

Theprintheadisdirty.

Thereislightprinting(ornoprinting)on theleftorrightsideofthelabelorthe printedimageisnotsharp.

Graylinesonblanklabelswithnoconsistentpattern

Problem Solution

Theprintheadisdirty.

ConsultyourauthorizedZebrareseller/distributorfor informationandadvice.

Foroptimalprintquality,settheprintspeedtothe lowestpossiblesettingviaZPLII,thedriver,orthe software.

Foroptimalprintquality,setthedarknesstothelowest possiblesettingviathefrontpanel,thedriver,orthe software.

Cleantheprintheadaccordingtotheinstructionson

page70.

Thetogglepressureneedstobeadjusted.Followthe printheadpressureadjustmentinstructionson

page77.

Cleantheprintheadaccordingtotheinstructionson

page70.

Light,consistentverticallinesrunningthroughallofthelabels

Problem Solution

Theprintheadorplatenrollerisdirty.

Cleantheprinthead,platenroller,orbothaccordingto theinstructionsonpage70.

Intermittentcreasesontheleftandrightedgesofthelabels

Problem Solution

Thereistoomuchtogglepressureon theprinthead.

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Reducethetogglepressure.Refertotheprinthead pressureadjustmentonpage77.

WrinkledRibbon

Problem Solution

Theribbonisnotloadedcorrectly.

Thedarknesssettingisincorrect.

Incorrectprintheadpressureorbalance.

Themediaisnotfeedingcorrectly.Itis “walking”fromsidetoside.

Loadtheribboncorrectly.See“RibbonLoading”on

page43.

Setthedarknesstothelowestpossiblesettingfor goodprintquality.See“Darkness”onpage50.

Setthepressuretotheminimumrequiredforgood

printquality.See“PrintheadPressureAdjustment”on

page77.

Makesurethatthemediaguideandmediasupply guidetouchtheedgeofthemedia.

Communications

Alabelformatwassenttotheprinterbutnotrecognized.The DATAlightdoesnotflash.

Problem Solution

Checktheprinterdriverorsoftwarecommunications settings(ifapplicable).

Checktheprinterhostportsettingviathefrontpanel (seepage57).Selecttheportthatmatchestheone beingusedbythehost.

Thecommunicationparametersare incorrect.

Areyouusingthecorrectcommunicationcable?See

page26fortherequirements.

Viathefrontpanel,checktheprotocolsetting.It shouldbesetto“none.”Seepage58.

Ensurethatthecorrectdriverisbeingused,if applicable.

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Alabelformatwassenttotheprinter.Severallabelsprint,thenthe printerskips,misplaces,misses,ordistortstheimageonthelabel.

Problem Solution

ThehostissettoEPPparallel communications.

Theserialcommunicationsettingsare incorrect.

Changethesettingsonthecomputerhosttostandard parallelcommunications.

Ensurethattheflowcontrolsettingsmatch.

Checkthecommunicationcablelength.Seepage26 forrequirements.

Checktheprinterdriverorsoftwarecommunications settings(ifapplicable).

Alabelformatwassenttotheprinterbutnotrecognized.The DATAlightflashesbutnoprintingoccurs.

Problem Solution

Theprefixanddelimetercharactersset intheprinterdonotmatchtheonesin thelabelformat.

Incorrectdataisbeingsenttothe printer.

Verifytheprefixanddelimetercharacters.See

page60.

EnsurethatZPLisbeingused.

Checkthecommunicationsettingsonthecomputer. Ensurethattheymatchtheprintersettings.

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RFID Symptoms

Problem Diagnosis Solution

RFID tags not programming (general).

RFID VOID label is printed.

Bad RFID Labels - No VOID

NO TAG Error Message

Printer not set-up properly

Check if supported RFID media is loaded properly.

Verify tag type is properly selected in ZPLII and/or through front panel.

ZPL II is attempting to write to a non-existent block.

Verify voided tag on external reader.

Error Message appears on Front Panel

Verify ZPL II for RFID commands.

Read/Program labels externally.

Tag is out of reach of the antenna or too close.

Wrong type of tag was selected.

Block is write protected

Print a Configuration label (Cancel Key Self Test) to verify RFID version.

Run an RFID Self Test (through the Front Panel). Make note of Error Messages and refer to that symptom in this table.

Reload media.

Use RFID media with supported tag type.

Edit ZPLII to select proper tag type or set through control panel.

Edit ZPL II to increase retries.

Some tag’s (e.g. Tag-It) blocks are identified as0-7. IfZPLII attempts to write to block “8”, it will fail. Check the ZPL II commands and make the appropriate corrections.

Discard bad tag (media problem)

Refer to that symptom in this table.

Add proper RFID commands to ZPL II.

Bad tag if it fails external verify.

Call service technician if it passes external verify.

Verify tag alignment

Verify tag type is properly selected in ZPLII and/or through front panel.

Verify that the label has a transponder in it.

Ensure that the tag is not write protected .

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Problem Diagnosis Solution

NO TAG Error Message (Continued)

PK TIMEOUT Error Message

Other Error Messages

Confirm that the tags meet

Tags have metal/aluminum in them.

ZPL II giving insufficient amount of retries.

Tag is bad. Load new tags.

An attempt was made to communicate to the internal hardware, but timed out.

Problem not correctable by User.

requirements (i.e. no metal/ aluminum in them)

Reload with proper tags.

Increase the number of retries in the ZPL II commands.

Retry printing label.

Cycle power and try printing label again.

Verify internal cabling connections

Call service technician.

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PrinterDiagnostics

Power-OnSelfTest

Apower-onselftest(POST)isperformedautomaticallyeachtimethe printeristurnedon.Duringthistestsequence,thefrontpanellightsand liquidcrystaldisplaymonitortheprogressofthePOST.Iftheprinterfails anyofthesetests,theword“FAILED”willbeaddedtothedisplay.Ifthis occurs,notifyanauthorizedZebrareseller.

AdditionalPrinterSelfTests

Theseselftestsproducesampleprintoutsandprovidespecificinformation thathelpdeterminetheoperatingconditionsfortheprinter.

Eachselftestisenabledbypressingaspecificfrontpanelkeyor combinationofkeyswhileturningthePOWERswitchon.Keepthekey(s) depresseduntiltheDATAlightturnsoff.Whenthepower-onselftestis complete,theselectedselfteststartsautomatically.

NOTES:Whenperformingselftests,avoidsendingalabelformattothe

printer.Inthecaseofaremotehost,disconnectalldatainterface cablesfromtheprinter.

Whencancelingaselftestpriortoitsactualcompletion,always

turntheprinterpoweroffandthenbackontoresettheprinter.

Whenperformingtheseselftestswhileinthepeel-offmode,

youmustremovethelabelsastheybecomeavailable.

Ifyourmediaisnotwideenoughorlongenough,unexpected and/orundesiredresultsmayoccur.Makesurethatyourprint widthissetcorrectlyforthemediayouareusingbeforeyou runanyselftests,otherwisethetestmayprintoutontheplaten roller.Seepage52forinformationonsettingtheprintwidth.

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CANCELKeySelfTest

Thisselftestprintsalistingofthe configurationparameterscurrently storedintheprinter’smemory.See Figure31(dependingontheoptions ordered,yourlabelmaylook different).

1.Turntheprinteroff.

2.PressandholdtheCANCELkey whileturningonthepower.

Theconfigurationmaybechanged eithertemporarily(forspecificlabel formatsorribbonandlabelstock)or permanently(bysavingthenew parametersinmemory).Savingnew parametersoccurswhenevera calibrationprocedureisperformed. Refertopage19forfurther informationabouttheconfiguration procedure.

PULSEMODE STARTPRINTSIG

PULSEMODE FEEDMODE

FEEDMODE ENABLED

ENABLED DISABLED

DISABLED

1P1

4096

NONE

NONE 1536

1536

STARTPRINTSIG RESYNCHMODE

RESYNCHMODE RIBBONLOWMODE

RIBBONLOWMODE REPRINTMODE

REPRINTMODE

hfDep:Version1

hfDep:Version1 2000-05-1712:27:15

2000-05-1712:27:15

RFIDVERSION

RFIDVERSION TIMESTAMP

TIMESTAMP

Figure31

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PAUSE Key Self Test

This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See the sample printout in Figure 32.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Press and hold the PAUSE key while turning on the power.

The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second per second, then automatically pauses the printer. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed, an additional 15 labels print.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key alters the self test. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 15 labels at 6"/152 mm per second.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test again. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at 2.4”/61 mm per second.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test a third time. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at 6”/152 mm per second.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test a fourth time. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 15 labels at the printer’s maximum speed.

To exit this self test at any time, press and hold the CANCEL key.

Figure 32

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FEEDKeySelfTest

SeeFigure33.

1.Turnofftheprinter.

2.Pressandholdthe FEEDkeywhile turningonthepower.

TheFEEDkeyselftest printsoutatvarious darknesssettingsabove andbelowthatofthe darknessvalueshownon theconfigurationlabel. Lookattheselabelsand determinewhichonehas thebestdarknesssetting foryourapplication.This valuecanbeenteredinto theprinterbysettingthe darknessduringthe configurationprocedure. Refertopage50formore information.

Figure33

Thevalueprintedonthatlabelisaddedto(plus)orsubtractedfrom(minus) thedarknessvaluespecifiedontheconfigurationlabel.Theresulting numericvalue(0to30)isthebestdarknessvalueforthatspecific media/ribboncombination.

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FEEDKeyandPAUSEKeySelfTest

1.Turnofftheprinter.

2.PressandholdtheFEEDandPAUSEkeyswhileturningonthepower.

Performingthisselftesttemporarilyresetstheprinterconfigurationtothe factorydefaultvalues.Thesevalueswillbeactiveonlyuntilpoweris turnedoffunlessyousavethempermanentlyinmemory.

CommunicationsDiagnosticsTest

Thistestiscontrolledfromthefrontpaneldisplay.Refertopage59.A typicalprintoutfromthistestisshowninFigure34.Turnoffthepowerto exitthisselftest.

NOTE:Thislabelwillbeinvertedwhenprinted.

Figure34

AdditionalPrinterDiagnostics

Additionaldiagnostictestsareavailableforthisprinter,howevertheyare beyondthescopeofthisuser’sguide.Refertothemaintenancemanualfor informationabouttheseadditionaltests.

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