Zebra Technologies RFID M2HF User Manual

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Zebra

XiIIIPlus™/R110Xi™/R170Xi™

User Guide

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© 2005 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label printer described therein are owned by ZIH Corp. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

This product may contain ZPL

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

ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks, and Zebra, the Zebra logo, ZPL, ZPL II, Element Energy Equalizer Circuit, and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. All rights reserved worldwide.

All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). 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 express, written permission of Zebra Technologies.

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

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

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

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Declaration of Conformity

I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

iii

XiIIIPlus™ Series

110XiIIIPlus, R110Xi, 140XiIIIPlus,

170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, 220XiIIIPlus

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

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

For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

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Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Statement

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

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

undesired operation.

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

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (for printers with RFID encoders)

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

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

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

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

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

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Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exterior View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

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

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recycle the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Select a Site for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide a Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

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

Data Cable Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ribbon Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

When to Use Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

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

Load Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Load Fanfold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Loading Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Create a Ribbon Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Load Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove Used Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjust Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Upper Media Sensor—Inside Half of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Upper Media Sensor—Outside Half of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lower Media Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enter Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Exit Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Default Password Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Print a Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Control Panel LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

RFID LCD Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

5 • Print Modes and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

RFID Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

XML-Enabled Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Print Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tear-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Remove Backing or Labels from Rewind Spindle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

6 • PC and Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

PCMCIA PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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7 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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

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

Clean the Media Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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

Clean the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Ribbon and Label-Available Sensor Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Transmissive (Media) Sensor Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Clean the Snap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Standard Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

RFID-Enabled and RFID-Ready Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Clean the Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

8 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Troubleshooting Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Calibration Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Communications Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

RFID Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Miscellaneous Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

FEED and PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Communications Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

9 • Data Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Parallel Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Parallel Port Interconnections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Serial Data Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Hardware Control Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

RS-232 Interface Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

USB 2.0 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Applicator Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Applicator Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Pinouts for +24-28 V I/O Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

10 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Print Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Agency Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

XiIIIPlus Non-RFID or RFID-Ready without RFID Reader Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

RXi or XiIIIPlus with RFID Reader Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Print Specifications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

110XiIIIPlus and R110Xi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 140XiIIIPlus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

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Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

110XiIIIPlus and R110Xi Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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About This Document

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

Contents

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

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

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

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

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Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine maintenance, upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer.

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 7 This section provides a high-level overview of the

Printer Setup on page 13 This section provides the tasks that you must

Operations on page 29 This section provides the procedures for loading

printer and its components.

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

and calibrating the printer.

Configuration on page 51 This section describes the control panel parameters

that are used to configure the printer for operation.

Print Modes and Options on page 91 This section describes the print modes and other

options available for the printer.

PC and Memory Cards on page 101 This section describes the optional cards that can

be used with the printer and gives instructions for installation.

Routine Maintenance on page 107 This section provides routine cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

Troubleshooting on page 119 This section provides information about errors that

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

Data Ports on page 143 This section describes the standard communication

ports available to connect the printer to your computer or network.

Specifications on page 157 This section provides the features of and

specifications for this printer.

Glossary on page 175 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

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Contacts

Web Site

The Americas

About This Document

Contacts

You can contact Zebra Technologies at the following.

http://www.zebra.com

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

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

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept.

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

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

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

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

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

Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Internal Sales Dept.

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

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

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

Asia Pacific

Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Document Conventions

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

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

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

Bubbledot ICG font.

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

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

Icons Used

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

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

Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.

Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.

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

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

harm to you.

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

physical harm to the hardware.

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

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

points of the main text.

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

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

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Document Conventions

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

Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts

SETUP/EXIT button

CALIBRATE button

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Introduction

This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.

Contents

Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

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

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Introduction

Exterior View

The following illustrations show the exterior of the printer.

Figure 2 • Printer Exterior—Front View

Control panel

Media door

Figure 3 • Printer Exterior—Rear View

2 3

Electronics cover

Power switch

AC power cord connection

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Control Panel

Figure 4 shows the buttons and lights on the control panel. For a description of the control

panel buttons, see Table 1 on page 10, and for a description of the control panel lights, see

Table 2 on page 11.

Figure 4 • Control Panel Buttons and Lights

Introduction

Control Panel

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Introduction

Control Panel

Control Panel Buttons

This table describes the function of the buttons shown in Figure 4.

Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons

Button

LEFT OVAL

RIGHT OVAL

SETUP/EXIT

NEXT/SAVE

PAUSE

FEED

CANCEL

Details

Changes parameter values. Common uses are to increase/decrease a value, answer YES or NO, indicate on or off, scroll through several choices, change digits while entering the printer password, or set up the printer for a firmware download.

Changes parameter values. Common uses are to increase/decrease a value, answer YES or NO, indicate on or off, scroll through several choices, increase a digit while entering the printer password, or set up the printer for a firmware download.

Enters and exits the setup mode.

While in setup mode, scrolls to the previous parameter. Press and hold this button to scroll back quickly through parameter sets.

While in setup mode, scrolls to the next parameter. Press and hold this button to scroll forward quickly through parameter sets. When exiting setup mode, this button scrolls through the save options.

Starts and stops the printing process and allows other buttons to be used. If an error messages is on the LCD, pressing this button after the problem is resolved clears the error and allows printing to resume.

Forces the printer to feed a blank label each time the button is pressed.

• If the printer is not printing, one blank label immediately feeds.

• If the printer is printing, one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is

complete.

In the pause mode, this button cancels print jobs.

• If there are multiple print jobs in the print queue, press CANCEL once for each print

job to be deleted.

• To delete all print jobs, hold

CANCEL for several seconds. The DATA light turns off.

CALIBRATE

This button can be used to calibrate the printer for the following:

• Media length

• Media type (continuous or non-continuous)

• Print mode (direct thermal or thermal transfer)

• Sensor values

For more information on calibration, see Calibrate the Printer on page 43.

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Control Panel Lights

This table details the lights shown in Figure 4 on page 9.

Table 2 • Control Panel Lights

Light Details

POWER Indicates printer power status.

• Off — printer is off.

• On — printer is on.

TAKE LABEL • Off — Normal operation.

• Flashing — (Peel-Off Mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the label is removed.

ERROR Indicates printer operation.

• Off — Normal operation.

• Flashing — printer pauses until the error condition is resolved and the button is pressed.

Introduction

Control Panel

PAU S E

CHECK RIBBON • Off — Normal operation; ribbon (if used) is properly loaded.

• On — No ribbon is detected under the ribbon sensor. Printing is paused, the LCD shows an error message, and the PAUSE light is on.

PAPER OUT Indicates that labels need to be reloaded.

PAU SE • Off — normal operation.

• On — all printing operations have stopped. Either

PAU S E was pressed, a pause

command was included in the label format, the on-line verifier detected an error, or a printer error was detected.

DATA • Off — Normal operation. No data being received or processed.

• On/Blinking — Data processing or printing is taking place. Data is being received.

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Introduction

Printer Components

Figure 5 shows a side view of the printer’s internal components.

Note • Depending on the printer options that you selected, your printer could look slightly

different. For more about printer options, go to www.zebra.com.

Figure 5 • Internal Components

123

Printhead lever

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Ribbon dancer assembly (only on select models)

Media guide

Media dancer roller assembly

Media supply guide

Media supply hanger

Rewind spindle (optional)

Spindle hook

Lower roller

Platen roller

Tear-off bar

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Printer Setup

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

Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recycle the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Select a Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide a Data Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Provide a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

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

Data Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Printer Setup

Before You Begin

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

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

 Select a Site Have you selected an appropriate location for the printer? If you have not,

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

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

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

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

damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 15.

see Select a Site for the Printer on page 16.

unsure, see Power Cord Specifications on page 17. To attach the power cord and connect the printer to a power source, see Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page 17.

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

Interface on page 19.

see Types of Media on page 24.

needed? If you are unsure, see Ribbon Overview on page 26.

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Handling the Printer

This section describes how to handle your printer.

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

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

• Save all packing materials.

• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

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

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

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

• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller.

Important • Zebra Technologies is not responsible for any damage incurred during the

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

Printer Setup

Handling the Printer

Store the Printer

If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing materials. You may store the printer under the following conditions:

Ship the Printer

If you must ship the printer:

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

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

Recycle the Printer

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

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Printer Setup

Select a Site for the Printer

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

Select a Surface

Select a solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the printer and other equipment (such as a computer), if necessary. The choices include a table, countertop, desk, or cart.

Provide Proper Operating Conditions

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

General Specifications on page 161.

Table 3 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is

operating.

Table 3 • Operating Temperature and Humidity

Mode Temperature Relative Humidity

Thermal Transfer 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing

Allow Proper Space

The printer should have enough space around it for you to be able to open the media door. To allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.

Caution • Do not place any padding or cushioning material behind or under the printer

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

Provide a Data Source

If the printer will be located away from the data source, the selected site must provide the appropriate connections to that data source. For more information on the types of communication interfaces, see Select a Communication Interface on page 19.

Provide a Power Source

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

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 17.

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

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

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

1. Turn the printer power switch to the Off (O) position.

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

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

Printer Setup

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference. The third wire in the power cord grounds the connection (Figure 6).

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Printer Setup

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Figure 6 • Power Cord Specifications

AC power plug for your country—This should bear

the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 7).

3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for

your country. IEC 320 connector—This should bear the

certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 7).

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

Figure 7 • International Safety Organization Certifications

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Select a Communication Interface

The way that you connect your printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. You may use any available connection to send commands and label formats from a host computer to the printer.

Caution • Connecting a data communications cable while the power is ON may damage

the printer.

Note • You must supply all interface cables for your application. Refer to Data Cable

Requirements on page 23 for specific cable requirements.

Connector Locations

Refer to Figure 8. The printer comes standard with an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial interface (DB-9 connector), an IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel interface, and a USB 2.0-compatible interface. You may use either of these interface methods to send commands and label formats from a host to the printer.

Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

Figure 8 • Cable Connections

1 2

Parallel interface connector

USB 2.0 connector

DB-9 serial interface connector

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Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

Types of Connections

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

When communicating via the serial data port (RS-232), the baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control should be set to match those of the host computer. See Table 7, Printer Parameters on page 57 to configure these parameters. When communicating via the parallel port, the previously mentioned parameters do not apply.

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

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

• Disadvantages: Slower than the parallel connection; limited to 50 feet (15.24 m) of cable.

Figure 9 • Communicating Using a Serial Data Port

Printer Computer

Male

Null modem adaptor (if using a standard modem cable)

50 ft. (15 m) maximum

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

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

25-pin female connector, connected to computer

9-pin female connector, connected to computer

Maximum cable length = 50 ft. (15 m)

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Select a Communication Interface

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

• Advantages: Fastest of the communication interfaces; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; two-way communication between the host and the printer; easy to connect.

• Disadvantages: Shorter recommended cable length of 6 feet (1.83 m) with a maximum of length 10 ft (3 m); many computers are equipped with only one parallel port, allowing only one IEEE 1284 bidirectional device to be connected at a time.

Figure 10 • Communicating Using a Parallel Port

Printer Computer

36-pin male

10 ft. (3 m) maximum

36-pin male connector, attaching to printer

25-pin male connector, attaching to computer

Maximum cable length = 10 ft. (3 m)

25-pin male

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USB 2.0 Port Communicating using the USB port (see Figure 11) does not require special settings.

• Advantages: Many computers are equipped with more than one USB port, allowing multiple USB devices to be connected at one time; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; two-way communication between the host and the printer; easy to connect.

• Disadvantages: Cable length limited to 16.4 ft. (5 m).

Figure 11 • Communicating Using a USB Port

Printer Computer

“B” male connector, attaching to printer

“B” male connector, detail

“A” male connector, attaching to computer

“A” male connector, detail

Maximum cable length = 16.4 ft. (5 m)

DB-15 Applicator Interface Connector This connection provides communication between the printer and the associated applicator hardware. In some applications, control signal timing may be a critical element in the performance of the printer. See Applicator

Interface Connector on page 151.

Optional Print Servers Ethernet-based print servers also are available to connect your printer to a data source. Both wired and wireless options are available.

• With the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server board installed, a wireless PCMCIA card can be

used to communicate with a network. For more information on this option, see the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server User Guide.

• ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server (10/100 PS). For more information on 10/100 PS, see the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference Guide.

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Data Cable Requirements

Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

• Keep data cables as short as possible.

• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.

• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

Note • Zebra printers comply with FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15 for Class B

Equipment using fully shielded, 6.5 ft. (2 m) data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiation above the Class B limits.

Printer Setup

Select a Communication Interface

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Types of Media

The printer can use various types of media (Table 4). Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.

Table 4 • Types of Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Roll Media

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

Figure 12 • Non-Continuous Web Media

Figure 13 • Black Mark Media

Figure 14 • Tag Stock

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Table 4 • Types of Media (Continued)

Media Type How It Looks Description

Printer Setup

Types of Media

Non-Continuous Fanfold Media

Continuous Roll Media

RFID “Smart” Media (for use only with printers that have an RFID reader/encoder installed)

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

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

Radio frequency identification (RFID) “smart” labels are made from the same materials and adhesives as non-RFID labels. Each label has an RFID transponder, made of a chip and an antenna, embedded between the label and the liner (sometimes called an “inlay”). The shape of the transponder varies by manufacturer and is visible through the label.

All “smart” labels have memory that can be read, and many have memory that can be encoded.

Important • Transponder placement within a

label depends on the transponder type and the printer model. Make sure that you are using the correct “smart” media for your printer.

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Ribbon Overview

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

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

When to Use Ribbon

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

To perform a label scratch test, complete these steps:

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

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

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

Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.

Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 15). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on the outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon scratch test to determine which side is coated.

Figure 15 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

Outside Inside

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Adhesive Test

If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already installed.

To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:

1. Peel a label from its liner.

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

3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.

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

Printer Setup

Ribbon Overview

If ink from the ribbon...

Then...

Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.

Did not adhere to the label

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

Ribbon Scratch Test

Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.

To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:

1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.

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

ribbon in contact with the paper.

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

4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.

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

If the ribbon... Then...

Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.

Did not leave a mark on the paper

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

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Ribbon Overview

Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Operations

This section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer.

Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issues in Printer Setup on page 13 before

operating the printer.

Contents

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

Load Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Load Fanfold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Loading Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Create a Ribbon Leader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Calibrate the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjust Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Upper Media Sensor—Inside Half of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Upper Media Sensor—Outside Half of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Lower Media Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Loading Media

This section gives you a series of instructions to load labels for a standard printer in Tear-Off mode (Figure 16). To choose different printing modes, see Print Modes and Options

on page 91.

You can use roll or fanfold media with your printer. For more information about the types of media, see Types of Media on page 24.

• To load roll media, see Load Roll Media on page 31.

• To load fanfold media, see Load Fanfold Media on page 34.

Caution • Be sure the printer is Off (O) if you have connected the power cable.

Figure 16 • Printer Loaded in Tear-Off Mode

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Load Roll Media

Roll media feeds through the printer from the media hanger or media supply spindle. Figure 17 identifies the components of the printer with which you need to be familiar to load roll media in Tear-Off mode.

Figure 17 • Interior Components for Media Loading (Tear-Off Mode)

Operations

Loading Media

Printhead lever

Media guide

Media guide roller

Media guide on media hanger

Media hanger

To load roll media, complete these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. See Figure 18. Slide the media guide away from the printer frame. You may need to

loosen the media guide thumb screw.

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Loading Media

Figure 18 • Adjusting the Media Guide

Media guide

Location of media guide thumb screw

Media guide on media hanger

Media hanger

3. Place the roll of media on the media hanger.

4. Push the media core toward the printer frame. Make sure that the labels are aligned with

the media core.

5. Adjust the media guide on the media hanger so it just touches but does not restrict the

media.

6. See Figure 19. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the upper media

sensor assembly.

Important • Be sure to thread the media under the upper media sensor assembly and the

ribbon guide roller. If you thread the media over these, the media blocks the ribbon sensor.

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Operations

Loading Media

Figure 19 • Threading Media

1 2

3 4

Ribbon guide roller

Upper media sensor assembly

Media guide roller

Media guide

Media

7. Pull the media through under the printhead.

8. Adjust the media guide so that it just touches but does not restrict the media. The labels

should lie flat.

9. Which type of media are you using?

If you are... Then...

Using direct thermal media Close the printhead, and then go to Calibrate the

Printer on page 43.

Using thermal transfer media Go to Loading Ribbon on page 36.

Not sure Go to When to Use Ribbon on page 26.

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Loading Media

Load Fanfold Media

Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer. The media hanger and media supply spindle are not used with fanfold media.

To load fanfold labels, complete these steps:

1. Slide the printhead lever to the Open position.

2. See Figure 18 on page 32. Slide the media guide away from the printer frame. You may

need to loosen the media guide screw.

3. How do you want to feed the fanfold labels?

• From the bottom slot in the printer body.

Figure 20 shows the printer with fanfold labels loaded through the bottom slot.

Figure 20 • Fanfold Media—Bottom Loading

Printhead lever (shown in the Open

position) Media guide

Fanfold labels

• From the rear slot in the printer body.

Figure 21 shows the printer with fanfold labels loaded through the rear slot.

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Figure 21 • Fanfold Media—Rear Loading

Operations

Loading Media

Printhead lever (shown in the Open position)

Media guide

Fanfold labels

4. See Figure 19 on page 33. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the

upper media sensor assembly.

Important • Be sure to thread the media under the upper media sensor assembly and the

ribbon guide roller. If you thread the media over these, the media blocks the ribbon sensor.

5. Pull the media through under the printhead.

6. Adjust the media guide so that it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the media.

The labels should lie flat.

7. Which type of media are you using?

If you are... Then...

Using direct thermal media

Using thermal transfer

Close the printhead, and then go to Calibrate the Printer

on page 43.

Go to Loading Ribbon on page 36.

media

Not sure Go to When to Use Ribbon on page 26.

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Loading Ribbon

Before you load ribbon, make sure that the media that you are using needs ribbon. Only thermal transfer media requires ribbon. Ribbon is not required with direct thermal media, though it may be used to protect the printhead from abrasion. For more information, see When

to Use Ribbon on page 26.

Caution • Use ribbon that is wider than the thermal transfer media. If the printhead is not

protected by the ribbon, the resulting abrasion from the media may cause premature printhead wear.

Figure 22 shows the printer components that are mentioned in the ribbon loading procedure

and shows the path that the ribbon follows through the printer.

Figure 22 • Ribbon Path

Top roller

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon supply spindle

Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller (only on some models)

Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller (only on some models)

Ribbon guide roller

Platen roller (not shown)

Printhead lever (shown in the Closed position)

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Create a Ribbon Leader

A ribbon leader makes it easier to load and unload ribbon. Make a leader for your ribbon roll if it does not already have one.

To make a ribbon leader, complete these steps:

1. Unroll the ribbon about 6 in. (15 cm).

2. Tear off a strip of labels and backing about 6 in. (15 cm) long from the label roll.

3. Peel a label from the backing.

4. Overlap the ribbon and the backing with the ribbon on top, and use the label to tape them

together. This serves as a ribbon leader (Figure 23).

Figure 23 • Ribbon Leader

Operations

Loading Ribbon

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Loading Ribbon

Load Ribbon

To load the ribbon, complete these steps:

1. See Figure 24. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.

Figure 24 • Ribbon Supply Spindle Segments

2. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle, and push the core as far back as it

can go.

3. If the printhead is closed, open it using the printhead lever.

4. Does your printer contain a ribbon dancer assembly?

If... Then...

No See Figure 25. Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller.

Figure 25 • Loading Ribbon, No Dancer Assembly

Ribbon guide roller

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If... Then...

Operations

Loading Ribbon

Ye s

a. See Figure 26. Thread the ribbon under the upper roller of the ribbon

dancer assembly and then over the lower roller.

b. Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller.

Figure 26 • Loading Ribbon through the Dancer Assembly

Ribbon guide roller

Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller

Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller

5. See Figure 27. Thread the ribbon under the printhead and past the platen roller.

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Figure 27 • Threading Ribbon Under the Printhead

Ribbon leader

Top roller

Printhead

Platen roller

6. Pull the ribbon leader over the printhead and above the top roller.

7. See Figure 28. Bring the ribbon under the ribbon take-up spindle, and wrap it around the

spindle counter-clockwise.

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Loading Ribbon

Figure 28 • Winding Ribbon around the Ribbon Take-up Spindle

1 2

Ribbon leader

Ribbon take-up spindle

8. Turn the ribbon take-up spindle counterclockwise until the ribbon stays on it, as shown.

9. Close the printhead.

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Loading Ribbon

Remove Used Ribbon

When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up spindle (Figure 29).

Figure 29 • Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

1 2

Used ribbon

Ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon release bars

Notch in ribbon take-up spindle

Arrow on ribbon take-up spindle

Ribbon release knob

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Open the printhead.

2. Has the ribbon run out?

If the ribbon... Then

Ran out Continue with the next step.

Did not run out Tear or cut the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle

as possible.

Caution • Do not cut through the ribbon that is on the

take-up spindle because you may damage the spindle. Use the ribbon release knob to slide the ribbon off of the spindle.

3. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwise until it

stops.

The ribbon release bars pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the used ribbon.

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

5. Align the arrow on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch in the ribbon take-up

spindle.

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Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the printer when it is first put into service. Calibration allows the printer to establish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the printer at other times as needed. Table 5 shows the different methods for calibration.

Table 5 • Types of Calibration

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Operations

Calibrate the Printer

Auto-calibration The printer automatically sets the

value it detects for the spaces between labels.

Long (Standard) Calibration

The printer does the following:

• feeds media and ribbon

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

• updates the sensor values

Occurs at the following times:

• When the printer is first turned on if CALIBRATION is selected for

MEDIA POWER UP (see Select

Media Power-Up Option on page 75)

• When the printer feeds media after the printhead is closed if CALIBRATION is selected for

HEAD CLOSE (see Select Head

Close Option on page 75).

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

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

• Press

• Select CALIBRATION for the

PAUSE on the control panel

to pause the printer, and then press

CALIBRATE.

MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE parameter (see Select

Media Power-Up Option on page 75 or Select Head Close Option on page 75).

Short Calibration The printer calibrates using the

current sensor values rather than detecting the spaces between labels and resetting the sensors. This calibration sequence uses fewer labels than the long calibration sequence, but it is less reliable because the values that are stored in the sensors could be incorrect.

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POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE

parameter (see Select Media

Power-Up Option on page 75 or Select Head Close Option on page 75.

MEDIA

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Table 5 • Types of Calibration (Continued)

Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs

Sensor Profile Calibration

Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration

The printer auto-calibrates and prints a media sensor profile.

One of the most common adjustments to printer settings. The printer resets the sensitivity of the sensors to detect correctly the media and ribbon that you are using. If you change the type of ribbon and/or media, you might need to reset the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors. When the sensors are at their new sensitivity, the printer performs an auto-calibration.

Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control panel. See Print

Sensor Profile on page 69 for

instructions.

Select the

CALIBRATE

MEDIA AND RIBBON

option on the control panel. See Calibrate Media and

Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 70

for instructions.

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Adjust Media Sensors

The transmissive sensor 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.

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

Note • For most models of XiIIIPlus, the upper media sensor can be positioned along the

inside half of the media (the side closest to the back of the printer) or the outside half of the media (the side farthest from the back of the printer). However, for the 220XiIIIPlus, you cannot move the sensors to the outside half of the media.

Upper Media Sensor—Inside Half of Media

To adjust the upper media sensor for the inside half of the media, complete these steps:

ERROR CONDITION PAPER OUT, even though there are labels loaded in

Operations

Adjust Media Sensors

1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used).

2. See Figure 30. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor eye is directly

below the adjustment screw head.

Figure 30 • Upper Media Sensor Location

Upper media sensor adjustment screw

Upper media sensor

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

screw.

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Adjust Media Sensors

Upper Media Sensor—Outside Half of Media

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

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

5. Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the upper media sensor.

To adjust the upper media sensor for the outside half of the media, complete these steps (all models except the 220XiIIIPlus):

1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used).

2. See Figure 30. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor eye is directly

below the adjustment screw head.

3. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the upper media sensor adjustment screw.

4. Lift the upper media sensor assembly from the slot, and move it and the wire cover to the

outside slot. Carefully pull the wires through the cable tie. You may need to set aside the sensor wire cover if the adjustment is too far to the outside.

5. Replace and slightly tighten the adjustment screw.

6. Slide the upper media sensor along the slot to the desired position (for non-continuous

media with a notch or hole in the media, the sensor must be directly above the notch or hole).

7. Tighten the adjustment screw.

8. Make sure that the wires are routed back into the groove of the media sensor bracket.

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Lower Media Sensor

To adjust the lower media sensor, complete these steps:

1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly under the rear roller (Figure 31). The sensor is a

spring clip holding a circuit board.

Figure 31 • Lower Media Sensor Location

Operations

Adjust Media Sensors

Lower media sensor

2. Slide the lower sensor until it is under the upper media sensor. Gently pull wires out as

needed (wires should have a little slack).

3. If you move the sensor inward and a large loop of wire develops, remove the electronics

cover from the side of the printer, and gently pull the wires through. Clamp the wires so that they do not touch any drive belts.

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Operations

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Printhead pressure is one factor that affects print quality. If the toggle pressure is too light or uneven, the labels and ribbon may slip.

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

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

• Direct thermal media does not need ribbon.

• Thermal transfer media needs ribbon.

Toggle Position Adjustment

You may need to adjust the toggles if printing is too light on one side or if thick labels are used.To

position the toggles, complete these steps:

1. Loosen the locking nuts at the top of the toggle assemblies (Figure 33).

Figure 32 • Adjusting Toggle Assembly Positions

Locking nuts

2. Slide the toggles until they provide even pressure on the media. For extremely narrow

media, position one toggle over the center of the labels, and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.

3. Tighten the locking nuts.

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Printhead Pressure Adjustment

If positioning the toggles properly does not solve the problem, adjust printhead pressure. Maximize printhead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality.

Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-

sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

To adjust printhead pressure, complete these steps:

1. Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the PAU S E Se lf Te st

on page 137.

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

labels are printing gray instead of black.

3. Loosen the upper knurled nuts on the toggle assemblies (Figure 33).

Operations

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Figure 33 • Adjusting Printhead Pressure

Upper knurled nuts

Lower knurled nuts

4. Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media types, increase or

decrease pressure using the lower knurled nuts until the left and right edges of the printed area are equally dark.

5. Increase the darkness level using the control panel controls until the printing is clear.

6. Tighten the upper knurled nuts.

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Operations

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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Configuration

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

Contents

Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Changing Password-Protected Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Print a Configuration Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Control Panel LCD Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

RFID LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Setup Mode

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the control panel displays application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see PA U S E S e lf Te s t on page 137 and FEED

Self Test on page 138.

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

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

• printing at high speeds

• peeling the media

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

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

PRINTER READY. You may now set printer parameters for your

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

in these additional ways:

• with ZebraLink™ WebView (ZebraNet Server required). For information, see the appropriate print server user guide.

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

Enter Setup Mode

To enter Setup Mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

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

10/100 PrintServer or ZebraNet Wireless Print

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Exit Setup Mode

To leave Setup mode, complete these steps:

1. Press SETUP/EXIT.

The LCD displays

2. Press the left or right oval to display the save options (Tab le 6).

LCD Description

SAVE CHANGES.

Table 6 • Save Options When Leaving Setup Mode

Configuration

Setup Mode

PERMANENT

TEMPORARY

CANCEL

LOAD DEFAULTS

LOAD LAST SAVE

DEFAULT NET

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

When the configuration and calibration sequence is done,

Stores values in the printer even when power is turned off.

Saves the changes until power is turned off.

Cancels all changes made since you entered Setup mode, except for changes made to the darkness and tear-off settings, which go into effect as soon as they are made.

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

Note • Loading factory defaults causes the printer to

auto-calibrate.

Loads values from the last permanent save.

Restores the wired and wireless network settings back to factory defaults.

PRINTER READY displays.

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Changing Password-Protected Parameters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

printer

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

3. After entering the password, press NEXT.

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

Default Password Value

The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction or through ZebraLink 10/100 Print Server, or Wireless Print Server required).

Disable the Password Protection Feature

You can disable the password protection feature so that it no longer prompts you for a password by setting the password to 0000 via the password-protection feature, send the ZPL/ZPL II command number from 1 to 9999.

^KP ZPL/ZPL II command. To re-enable the

™

WebVi e w ( Z eb r aN e t®PrintServer II,

^KPx, where x can be any

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Print a Configuration Label

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

To print a configuration label, complete these steps:

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

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

LIST SETUP.

3. Press the right oval to confirm printing.

A configuration label prints (Figure 34).

Figure 34 • Configuration Label

Configuration

Print a Configuration Label

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Print a Network Configuration Label

If you are using a print server, you can print a network configuration label after the printer is connected to the network.

To print a network configuration label, complete these steps:

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

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

LIST NETWORK.

3. Press the right oval to confirm printing.

A network configuration label prints (Figure 35). An asterisk designates whether the wired or wireless print server is active. If no wireless print server is installed, the wireless portion of the label does not print.

Figure 35 • Network Configuration Label (With a Wireless Print Server Installed)

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Control Panel LCD Displays

Use the LCD display on the control panel to adjust printer settings. Tab le 7 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press mode. Table 8 on page 83 shows the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless print server is installed in the printer.

Configuration

Control Panel LCD Displays

NEXT/SAVE after entering Setup

While viewing parameters, press

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

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

Parameter Action/Explanation

DARKNESS +04.0

- +

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

Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 26)

Adjust Print Darkness

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

Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides

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

If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of printed areas, decrease the darkness.

The FEED Self Test on page 138 can be used to determine the best darkness setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PA US E S el f

Tes t on page 137. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,

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

Default: +04.0

Range: 00.0 to +30.0

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase darkness.

2. Press the left oval to decrease darkness.

PRINT SPEED 2 IPS +

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

Default: 2 IPS

Range: 2 to 12 IPS (depends on specific printer)

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

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Control Panel LCD Displays

Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 2 of 26)

Parameter

TEAR OFF +000

- +

Action/Explanation

Adjust the Tear-Off Position

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

See Figure 36. Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of the next label), and lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label just printed).

Figure 36 • Tear-Off Position Adjustment

Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 00

PRINT MODE

-TEAR-OFF +

Default: +0

Range: –120 to +120

To change the value shown:

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

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

Select Print Mode

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

Default: TEAR-OFF

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

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 26)

Configuration

Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

MEDIA TYPE

-NON-CONTINUOUS +

SENSOR TYPE

-WEB +

Action/Explanation

Set Media Type

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

Types of Media on page 24 for more information). Selecting continuous

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

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

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

Default: NON-CONTINUOUS

Selections: CONTINUOUS, NON-CONTINUOUS

To change the value shown:

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

Set the Sensor Type

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

Default: WEB

Selections: WEB, MARK

PRINT METHOD

-THERMAL-TRANS. +

To change the value shown:

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

Select Print Method

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

Default: THERMAL TRANSFER

Selections: THERMAL TRANSFER, DIRECT THERMAL

Note • Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media

and ribbon creates an error condition, but printing continues.

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 26)

Parameter

PRINT WIDTH

- 104 0/8 MM +

Action/Explanation

Set Print Width

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

Default: depends on specific printer

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

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

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

To change the unit of measurement:

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 26)

Configuration

Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

MAXIMUM LENGTH

-39.0 IN 988 MM

Action/Explanation

Set Maximum Label Length

This parameter is used during the media portion of the calibration process.

Always set maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length (Figure 37). If the value is set to a smaller value than the label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate.

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

Figure 37 • Label Length

}

Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set maximum label length to approximately

this value

Default: 39.0 inches (988 mm).

Range: Values are adjustable in one-inch (25.4 mm) increments.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 26)

Parameter

EARLY WARNING MEDIA DISABLED

Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning System

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

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

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

Default: MEDIA DISABLED

Selections: MEDIA DISABLED, MEDIA ENABLED

To change the Early Warning settings:

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

Changing Password-Protected Parameters on page 54.)

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

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

LABELS PER ROLL, MEDIA REPLACED, RIBBON

(

LENGTH

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

parameters follows).

, and RIBBON REPLACED) appear.

ENABLED and DISABLED. (If you are

LABELS PER ROLL

- 0900 +

Set Number of Labels Per Roll for Early Warning

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

Default: 0900

Range: 100 to 9999

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

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

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

WARNING MEDIA LOW appears on the

MEDIA REPLACED?.

YES to clear

NO.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 26)

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Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

MEDIA REPLACED? NO YES

RIBBON LENGTH

- 450M 1476 FT +

Action/Explanation

Reset Media Counter for Early Warning

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

To reset the media counter:

1. Did you replace the media?

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

Set Ribbon Length for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning is enabled for media and the printer is set for Thermal Transfer operation.

Default: 450 M/1476 FT

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

To change the value shown:

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

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

WARNING RIBBON LOW appears on the

LCD. If the alert function is enabled, an alert is also sent. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a ribbon warning is received, the LCD prompts with

RIBBON REPLACED?.

RIBBON REPLACED? NO YES

Reset Ribbon Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning is enabled for media and the printer is set for Thermal Transfer operation.

To reset the ribbon counter:

1. Did you replace the ribbon?

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 8 of 26)

Parameter

EARLY WARNING MAINT. OFF

HEAD CLEANING

- 450M 1476 FT +

Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning for Maintenance

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

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

the Early Warning System. Also, the printer does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on.

Default: MAINT. OFF

Selections: MAINT. OFF, MAINTENANCE ON

To change the Early Warning settings:

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

Changing Password-Protected Parameters on page 54.)

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

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

Set Printhead Cleaning Interval for Early Warning

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

Default: 450 M/1476 FT

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

OFF and ON. (If you are

HEAD CLEANED? NO YES

To change the value shown:

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

When the printhead reaches the set length,

PRINTHEAD

alert is also sent. When the printhead is opened and then closed after a printhead cleaning warning is received, the LCD prompts with

CLEANED?

Reset Printhead Cleaning Counter for Early Warning

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

To reset the printhead cleaning counter:

1. Did you clean the printhead?

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

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

WARNING CLEAN

HEAD

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 26)

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Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

HEAD LIFE

- 1000000 IN +

NEW PRINTHEAD? NO YES

Action/Explanation

Set Printhead Life for Early Warning

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

Default: 1,000,000 inches

Range: 100 to 1,000,000 inches

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

HEAD

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

PRINTHEAD?

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

Reset Printhead Life Counter for Early Warning

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

WARNING REPLACE

NEW

YES to clear

NO.

LIST FONTS PRINT

LIST BAR CODES PRINT

To reset the printhead life counter:

1. Did you replace the printhead?

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

NO.

List Fonts

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

To print a list of the available fonts:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Bar Codes

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

To print a list of the available bar codes:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 10 of 26)

Parameter

LIST IMAGES PRINT

LIST FORMATS PRINT

LIST SETUP PRINT

LIST NETWORK PRINT

Action/Explanation

List Images

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

To print a list of the available images:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Formats

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

To print a list of the available formats:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Setup

This option prints a configuration label (see Figure 34 on page 55), which lists the current printer configuration.

To print a configuration label:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List Network Settings

This option prints a network configuration label (see Figure 35

on page 56), which lists the settings for any print server that is installed.

LIST ALL PRINT

To print a network configuration label:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

List All

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

To print labels for all settings:

1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.

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Configuration

Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

FORMAT CARD: A: B:

Action/Explanation

Format Memory Card

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

Caution • This option completely erases the selected card.

To format a memory card:

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

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

2. Enter the password. For instructions, see Changing Password-

Protected Parameters on page 54.

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

The display shows

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press the left oval to select

ARE YOU SURE?.

NO to cancel the request and return to

FORMAT CARD prompt.

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

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

PRINTER READY. If you exit

CHECKING B: MEMORY and

PRINTER IDLE.

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

initialization may take up to 5 minutes to complete.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 12 of 26)

Parameter

INIT FLASH MEM. YES

Action/Explanation

Initialize Flash Memory

This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory.

Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory.

To initialize Flash memory:

1. Press the right oval to select YES.

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

2. Enter the password. For instructions, see Changing Password-

Protected Parameters on page 54.

The display shows

3. Press the right oval to select YES.

The display shows

4. Do you wish to continue?

• Press the left oval to select

INITIALIZE FLASH?

ARE YOU SURE?.

NO to cancel the request and return to the

INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.

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

YES and begin initialization.

PRINTER READY. If you exit

CHECKING E: MEMORY and

PRINTER IDLE.

Note • Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory,

initialization may take up to 1 minute to complete.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 13 of 26)

Configuration

Control Panel LCD Displays

Parameter

SENSOR PROFILE PRINT

Action/Explanation

Print Sensor Profile

The sensor profile may be used to troubleshoot registration problems that may be caused when the media sensor detects preprinted areas on the media or if it experiences difficulty in determining web location.

Figure 38 shows a sensor profile. If the sensitivity of the media and/or

ribbon sensors must be adjusted, use Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor

Sensitivity on page 70 to adjust sensor sensitivity.

Figure 38 • Sensor Profile

To print a sensor profile:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 14 of 26)

Parameter

MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE

Action/Explanation

Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity

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

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

steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press the left oval at any step in this procedure to cancel the process.

To perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration:

1. Press the right oval to start the calibration procedure.

LOAD BACKING prompt displays.

The

2. Open the printhead.

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

4. Leave the printhead open.

5. Press the right oval to continue.

REMOVE RIBBON prompt displays.

The

6. Remove the ribbon (if used).

7. Close the printhead.

8. Press the right oval to continue. The message

CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT displays.

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

When calibration is complete,

RELOAD ALL displays.

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

10. Reload the ribbon (if used).

11. Close the printhead.

12. Press the right oval to continue. The printer performs an auto-calibration. During this process, the

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 15 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

PARALLEL COMM.

-BIDIRECTIONAL +

SERIAL COMM

-RS232 +

BAUD

-9600 +

Action/Explanation

Set Parallel Communications

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

Default: BIDIRECTIONAL

Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONAL

To change the value shown:

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

Set Serial Communications

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

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

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

Default: RS232

Selections: RS232, RS422/485, RS485 MULTIDROP

To change the value shown:

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

Set Baud

The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Default: 9600

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

38400, 57600, 115200

To change the value shown:

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

Set Data Bits

DATA BITS

- 8 BITS

The data bits of the printer must match the data bits of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Set the data bits to match the setting being used by the host computer.

Note • Code Page 850 requires the data bits to be set to 8 bits. See

the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information.

Default: 8BITS

Selections: 7BITS, 8BITS

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 16 of 26)

Parameter

PARITY

- NONE +

HOST HANDSHAKE

- XON/XOFF +

PROTOCOL

- NONE +

Action/Explanation

Set Parity

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

Default: NONE

Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE

To change the value shown:

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

Set Host Handshake

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

Default: XON/XOFF

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

To change the value shown:

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

Set Protocol

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

Default: NONE

Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK

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

response messages are sequenced. If must use

DTR/DSR for host handshake protocol.

ZEBRA is selected, the printer

To change the value shown:

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

NETWORK ID

- 000 +

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Set Network ID

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

Default: 000

Range: 000 to 999

To change the value shown:

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 17 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

COMMUNICATIONS

- NORMAL MODE +

Action/Explanation

Set Communications Mode

The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the printer and the host computer.

DIAGNOSTICS is selected, all data sent from the host computer to

When the printer prints as straight ASCII characters, with the hex value below the ASCII text. The printer prints all characters received, including control codes, like CR (carriage return). A sample printout is shown in

Communications Diagnostics Test on page 142.

Notes on diagnostic printouts are defined as follows:

• FE indicates a framing error.

• OE indicates an overrun error.

• PE indicates a parity error.

• NE indicates noise.

Default: NORMAL MODE

Selections: NORMAL MODE, DIAGNOSTICS

To change the value shown:

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

2. For any errors, check that your communication parameters are correct.

3. Set the print width equal to or less than the label width used for the test. See Set Print Width on page 60 for more information.

CONTROL PREFIX

- < >7EH +

Set Control Prefix Character

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

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

delimiter character. The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 7E (tilde—displayed as a black square)

Range: 00 to FF

To change the value shown:

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 18 of 26)

Parameter

FORMAT PREFIX

- <^>5EH +

DELIMITER CHAR

- <,>2CH +

Action/Explanation

Set Format Prefix Character

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

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

delimiter character. The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 5E (caret)

Range: 00 to FF

To change the value shown:

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

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

Set Delimiter Character

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

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

delimiter character. The printer must see different characters to work properly.

Default: 2C (comma)

Range: 00 to FF

ZPL MODE

- ZPL II +

To change the value shown:

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

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

Select ZPL Mode

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

Default: ZPL II

Selections: ZPL II, ZPL

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 19 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

MEDIA POWER UP

- CALIBRATION +

HEAD CLOSE

- CALIBRATION +

Action/Explanation

Select Media Power-Up Option

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

Default: CALIBRATION

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

MOTION

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

• Calibration—determines the length of the label and adjusts the sensor settings.

• Length—In continuous mode, feeds the last stored label length. In noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 61).

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

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

FEED to

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

To change the value shown:

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

Select Head Close Option

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

Default: CALIBRATION

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

MOTION

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

• Calibration—determines the length of the label and adjusts the sensor settings.

• Length—In continuous mode, feeds the last stored label length. In noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 61).

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

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

FEED to

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

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 20 of 26)

Parameter

BACKFEED

- DEFAULT +

LABEL TOP +000

- +

Action/Explanation

Select Backfeed Sequence

This parameter sets when label backfeed occurs after a label is removed in some print modes. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This setting is superseded by

~JS when received as part of a label format (see ZPL II

Programming Guide Volume I).

Default: DEFAULT (90%)

Selections: DEFAULT, AFTER, BEFORE, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%,

60%, 70%, 80%, OFF

To change the value shown:

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

Adjust Label Top Position

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

Default: +000

Range: –120 to +120 dots

To change the value shown:

1. Press the right oval to increase the value.

2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.

LEFT POSITION

- ±0000 +

Adjust Left Position

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

Default: 0000

Range: –9999 to +9999 dots

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 21 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

HEAD TEST COUNT 0000 +

Action/Explanation

Set the Head Test Count

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.

Note • This parameter will only appear if the Head Test Count

option is installed. For 110XiIIIPlus printers, look at the configuration label to see if the option is installed.

If the Head Test Option is

installed, HEAD TEST COUNT

will be listed.

Default: 0000 (disables the test)

Range: 0000 to 9999

To set the number of labels to print between head tests:

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 22 of 26)

Parameter

HEAD RESISTOR

- 0500 OHMS +

VERIFIER PORT

OFF

Action/Explanation

Set the Printhead Resistor Value

Caution • This parameter should be changed only by qualified service

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

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

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

Default Value: 0500

Range: 0488 to 2000

To set the printhead resistor value:

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

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

setting before installing the new printhead.

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

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

Set the Verifier Port

The auxiliary port is used to determine how the printer reacts to the Zebra on-line verifier. For more information on the operation of the optional verifier, refer to the documentation provided with that option.

Default: OFF

Selections: OFF, VER-RPRNT ERR, VER-THRUPUT

• OFF: The verifier port is off.

• VER-RPRNT ERR: Label reprinted if verifier detects an error. If a bar code is near the upper edge of the label, the label is fed out far enough to be verified and then backfed to allow the next label to be printed and verified.

• 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.

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 23 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

APPLICATOR PORT

- OFF +

Action/Explanation

Set Applicator Port Mode

Determines the action of the applicator port.

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

Default: OFF

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

• OFF: The applicator port is off.

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

To change the value shown:

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

START PRINT SIG

- PULSE MODE +

Select Start Print Signal

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

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

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

Default: PULSE MODE

Selections: PULSE MODE, LEVEL MODE

• PULSE MODE—Labels print when the signal transitions from HIGH to LOW.

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

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 24 of 26)

Parameter

RESYNCH MODE

- FEED MODE +

WEB S. 073

- +

Action/Explanation

Select Resynch Mode

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

Default: FEED MODE

Selections: FEED MODE, ERROR MODE

• FEED MODE—If the label top is not where expected, the printer feeds a blank label to find the label top position.

• ERROR MODE—If the label top is not where expected, the printer stops, enters Pause mode, displays the message

Feed Label

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

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

PAU S E to exit Pause mode. The ERROR light stops flashing, and the

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

Head Close Option on page 75).

To change the value shown:

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

These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure and should be changed only by a qualified service technician. Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide for information on these parameters.

, flashes the ERROR light, and asserts the Service

Head Close configuration selection (see Select

Error Condition

MEDIA S. 075

- +

RIBBON S. 071

- +

MARK S. 000

- +

MARK MED S. 000

- +

MEDIA LED 082

- +

RIBBON LED 008

- +

MARK LED 005

- +

To skip these parameters:

1. Press NEXT/SAVE repeatedly.

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 25 of 26)

Configuration

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Parameter

LCD ADJUST +10

- +

FORMAT CONVERT

- NONE +

IDLE DISPLAY

- FW VERSION +

Action/Explanation

Adjust LCD Display

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

Default: 10

Range: 00 to 19

To change the value shown:

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

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

Select Format Convert

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

Default: NONE

Selections:

To change the value shown:

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

Select Idle Display

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

NONE, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 → 600

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

oval briefly displays the firmware version of the printer.

RTC DATE

- 01/31/01 +

RTC TIME

- 14:55 +

Default: FIRMWARE VERSION

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

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

To change the value shown:

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

Set RTC Date

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

IDLE DISPLAY.

To change the value shown:

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

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

Set RTC Time

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

IDLE DISPLAY.

To change the value shown:

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

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

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Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 26 of 26)

Parameter

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Action/Explanation

Select the Display Language

This parameter changes the language displayed on the LCD.

Default: ENGLISH

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

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

To change the value shown:

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

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The menu options shown in Table 8 display only if you have a print server installed.

Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 1 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Load LAN Source

LOAD LAN FROM? PRINTER

This parameter, which serves the same function as the ^NP ZPL command, specifies whether to use the printer’s or the print server’s IP settings at bootup.

Default: PRINTER

Selections: PRINTER, PRINTSERVER

To change the value shown:

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

Configuration

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WIRED PS CHECK? NO

IP PROTOCOL ALL

Check for Wired PrintServer

This parameter, which serves the same function as the ^NB ZPL command, tells the printer whether to search for a wired print server at bootup.

Default: NO

Selections: YES, NO

To change the value shown:

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

Specify IP Protocol

Allows either the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) to select the IP address. If a dynamic option is chosen, this selection determines the method(s) by which the print server (wired or wireless) receives the IP address from the server.

Default: ALL

Selections: ALL, GLEANING ONLY, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP,

DHCP AND BOOTP, PERMANENT

Note • Use of GLEANING ONLY is not recommended when the

Wireless Print Server is installed.

To change the value shown:

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

1 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

2 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192.168.254.254.

3 If a wireless password is set, you must enter the wireless password (not the printer password) to access this parameter.

4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

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Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 2 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Specify IP Address

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

This parameter allows you to select the IP address if PERMANENT was chosen in IP PROTOCOL. (If a dynamic option was chosen, the user cannot select the address.)

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000

DEFAULT GATEWAY

000.000.000.000

MAC ADDRESS 000000000000

ESSID 125

AUTH. TYPE OPEN

Specify Subnet Mask

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.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

Specify Default Gateway

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.

To change the value shown:

1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.

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

View MAC Address

1,3

Displays the MAC address of the wireless card. This parameter cannot be changed through the control panel.

View ESSID

1,3

This parameter cannot be changed through the control panel. Use the ^WS ZPL command to change the value. For more information, see the Wireless Print Server User Guide.

Select Authentication Type

1,3

If encryption is on, specify whether to use open or shared authentication.

Default: OPEN

Selections: OPEN, SHARED

To change the value shown:

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

1 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

2 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192.168.254.254.

3 If a wireless password is set, you must enter the wireless password (not the printer password) to access this parameter.

4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

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Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 3 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Enable LEAP Mode

LEAP MODE OFF

LEAP is an encryption method that is available with some wireless cards. Set the LEAP user name and password through the printer web pages.

Default: OFF

Selections: ON, OFF

To change the value shown:

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

3,4

Configuration

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ENCRYPTION MODE OFF

ENCRYPT. INDEX 1

Select Encryption Mode

1,3

Select whether to use 40-bit encryption, 128-bit encryption, or no encryption.

Important • If using encryption, use the ^WE ZPL command to set

the value for the active encryption key. Failure to do so can disable the wireless system. For more information, see the Wireless Print Server User Guide.

Default: OFF

Selections: OFF, 40-BIT, 128-BIT

To change the value shown:

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

Select Encryption Index

1,3

Use this parameter to tell the printer which encryption key to use.

Important • Use the ^WE ZPL command to set the value for the

active encryption key. Failure to do so can disable the wireless system. For more information, see the Wireless Print Server User Guide.

Default: 1

Selections: 1, 2, 3, 4

To change the value shown:

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

1 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

2 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192.168.254.254.

3 If a wireless password is set, you must enter the wireless password (not the printer password) to access this parameter.

4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

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Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 4 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

2,3

RESET NETWORK YES

Reset Network

This option resets the wireless card and the print server when the wireless option is running. Selecting this option has no effect when the wireless option is not running, when there is no card inserted, or when the wireless password is anything other than the default (zero).

1. Press the right oval to select

The LCD prompts

ARE YOU SURE?.

• Press the left oval to select

YES.

NO and cancel the request.

• Press the right oval to select YES and reset the network.

1 Appears only when the ZebraNet Wireless Print Server is installed.

2 These parameters appear after the system recognizes the existence of a ZebraNet print server (wired or wireless). After the

print server is recognized, all zeroes (000.000.000.000) will display until the printer obtains an IP address or defaults to address 192.168.254.254.

3 If a wireless password is set, you must enter the wireless password (not the printer password) to access this parameter.

4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the

card supports LEAP.

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RFID LCD Displays

This section shows the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) control panel parameters. The parameters shown in Table 9 display only if you have an RFID reader installed.

Configuration

Front Panel LCD Displays

When you enter Setup mode, press scroll through all of the other parameters.

Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 1 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Perform RFID Test

RFID TEST QUICK SLOW

In both versions of this test, the printer attempts to read and write to a transponder. In the slow test, the printer also checks the reader version number. If the printer fails the test, the control panel displays an error message. No label movement occurs with this test.

To perform the RFID test:

1. See Figure 39. Position an RFID label so that the transponder is over

the RFID antenna.

PREVIOUS to access these parameters without having to

Figure 39 • Label Position for RFID Test

RFID antenna location

2. Press the left oval to select

OR Press the right oval to select

3. If necessary, press the right oval to select

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QUICK.

SLOW.

CONTINUE.

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Configuration

Front Panel LCD Displays

Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 2 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Calibrate RFID Tag

RFID TAG CALIB RESTORE RUN

• RESTORE—Selecting this option resets the RFID programming position to the label length minus 1 mm (0.04 in.).

• RUN—If the media being used does not conform to transponder placement requirements for your printer, use the printer determine the optimum programming position for the non-standard labels. The printer feeds an RFID label one dot-row at a time while taking readings (via the READ TAG command and the WRITE TAG commands) to profile the RFID transponder. Based on the results, the printer determines the optimum programming position for the media and saves the position to nonvolatile memory (the value is saved even if the power is turned off). The calibrated value is used as the programming position for the specifies a different value.

Tag calibration takes into account the print mode, backfeed mode, and tear off position. The calibration and returns a results table to the host. An auto-calibration occurs after the tag calibration to realign the media to its proper rest position and to update the media tracking values in the printer.

Important • Do not perform transponder calibration for RFID

media that meets the transponder placement specifications for your printer. Doing so will slow the printer’s throughput unnecessarily. RFID tag calibration is necessary only if the transponder is not in the ideal location for programming at the printer’s default position.

Note • When you select RESTORE, no label movement or

changes to the control panel occur.

RUN option to have the

^RS command unless the command

^HR ZPL command performs the same

To restore the programming position to the default:

1. Press the left oval to select RESTORE.

To calibrate an RFID tag:

1. Load the printer with RFID media.

2. Close the printhead.

3. Press the right oval to select

RUN.

View or Change RFID Read Power

RFID READ PWR HI

This parameter displays the current value for RFID read power.

Default: HI

Selections: HI, MED, LOW

To change the value shown:

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

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Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 3 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

View or Change RFID Write Power

RFID WRITE PWR HI

This parameter displays the current value for RFID write power.

Default: HI

Selections: HI, MED, LOW

To change the value shown:

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

RFID Error Status

RFID ERR STATUS

During an error condition, an error message shows on the second line of the display. Refer to the RFID Programming Guide for more information about the error messages. This field cannot be modified.

Specify RFID Tag Type

RFID TAG TYPE

Select the RFID tag type that you are using. If the tag type is not listed, you may not be able to use the labels with your printer.

Selections:

• CLASS 1 64-BIT

• CLASS 1 96-BIT

• ISO18000

• NONE

•CLASS 0

•CLASS 0+

•GEN2

Configuration

Front Panel LCD Displays

To change the value shown:

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

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Configuration

Front Panel LCD Displays

Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 4 of 4)

Parameter Action/Explanation

Read and Display RFID Tag Data

RFID TAG DATA

When this option is selected, the reader attempts to read a tag over the RFID antenna, even if the printhead is open. Results are displayed in hexadecimal format. The printer rereads the tag every 2 seconds, so if the tag changes, data is displayed for the current tag over the antenna.

To read RFID tag data:

1. Place an RFID label over the antenna (no movement occurs with the

test).

• If no tag data can be read, the text

line of the LCD display.

• If a tag is present, the data for that tag appears on the bottom line of

the display in hexadecimal format. If there is more data than can fit on the bottom line (such as for 96-bit tags), the bottom line will cycle from the first 8 bytes (most significant) to the next 4 bytes (least significant) approximately every 2 seconds. Whatever hexadecimal data that can fit on two screens is displayed and cycled through.

For example, if the tag contains the data

0x112233445566778899001122, when this option is selected,

the bottom line of the display shows: seconds followed by through these indefinitely.

NO DATA appears on the bottom

1122334455667788 for 2

99001122 for 2 seconds. The printer cycles

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Zebra Technologies RFID M2HF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Contents

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Document Conventions

Introduction

Exterior View

Control Panel

Printer Components

Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Handling the Printer

Select a Site for the Printer

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Select a Communication Interface

Types of Media

Ribbon Overview

Operations

Loading Media

Loading Ribbon

Calibrate the Printer

Adjust Media Sensors

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

Configuration

Setup Mode

Changing Password-Protected Parameters

Print a Configuration Label

Print a Network Configuration Label

Control Panel LCD Displays