Zebra Technologies RFIDM6EMTT User Manual

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System > Settings > Screen Calibration

DRAFT

Touch each crosshair to calibrate the screen.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

User Menus

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Accepted values: PRINTER—Restores all printer settings 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.

NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or

wireless print server. With a wireless print server, the printer also reassociates with your wireless network.

LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last

permanent save.

Related ZPL command(s):

PRINTER—^JUF

NETWORK

—^JUN

LAST SAVED

—^JUR

Control panel key(s): PRINTER—Hold FEED + PAUSE during printer

power-up to reset the printer parameters to factory values.

NETWORK—Hold CANCEL + PAU S E during

printer power-up to reset the network parameters to factory values.

LAST SAVED: N/A

Printer web page:

PRINTER—View and Modify Printer Settings >

Restore Default Configuration

NETWORK—Print Server Settings > Reset Print

Server

LAST SAVED—View and Modify Printer Settings

> Restore Saved Configuration

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User Menus

System > Settings > Restore Defaults

Restore specific printer, print server, and network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually. This menu item is available through two user menus with different default values for each.

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Related ZPL command(s): ~WC * Control panel key(s): Do one of the following:*

• Hold CANCEL during printer power-up.

(Formerly called a CANCEL self test.

• Hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds when

the printer is in the Ready state.

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label *

Related ZPL command(s): ~WC Control panel key(s): Do one of the following:*

• Hold CANCEL during printer power-up.

(Formerly called a CANCEL self test.

• Hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds when

the printer is in the Ready state.

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label *

* Prints a printer configuration label and a network configuration label.

DRAFT

System > Settings > Print: System Settings

Prints a printer configuration label. The following is a sample label.

User Menus

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Accepted values: • ON

• OFF

SGD command used:

power.energy_star.enable

power.energy_star_timeout

(to set the amount of idle time before Energy Star is invoked)

Important • You must reset the print server to allow changes to the

network settings to take effect.

Related ZPL command(s):

~WR

SGD command used:

device.reset

Printer web page: Print Server Settings > Reset Print Server

Accepted values: • Wired

• WLAN

Related ZPL command(s):

^NC

SGD command used:

ip.primary_network

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User Menus

Connection Menu

System > Energy Saving > Energy Star

When Energy Star mode is enabled, the printer goes into a “sleep” mode after a timeout period, thereby lowering power consumption. Press any button on the control panel to bring the printer back to an active state.

Connection > Networks > Reset Network

This option resets the wired or wireless print server and saves any changes that you made to any network settings.

Connection > Networks > Primary Network

View or modify whether the wired or wireless print server is considered primary. You may select which one is primary.

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SGD command used: internal_wired.ip.port

wlan.ip.port

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

SGD command used: internal_wired.ip.port_alternate

wlan.ip.port_alternate

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

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User Menus

Connection > Networks > IP Port

This printer setting refers to the internal wired print servers port number that the TCP print service is listening on. Normal TCP communications from the host should be directed to this port.

Connection > Networks > IP Alternate Port

This command sets the port number of the alternate TCP port.

Note • Print servers supporting this command will monitor both the

primary port and the alternate port for connections at the same time.

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Related ZPL command(s): ~WL Control panel key(s): Do one of the following:*

• Hold CANCEL during printer power-up.

(Formerly called a CANCEL self test.

• Hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds when

the printer is in the Ready state.

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label *

* Prints a printer configuration label and a network configuration label.

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User Menus

Connection > Networks > Print: Network Info

Prints the settings for any print server or Bluetooth device that is installed. The following is a sample label.

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Accepted values: • ON

• OFF

SGD command used:

weblink.zebra_connector.enable

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Network

Configuration > Cloud Connect Settings

Accepted values: • ALL

• GLEANING ONLY

• RARP

• BOOTP

• DHCP

• DHCP & BOOTP

• PERMANENT

Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

internal_wired.ip.protocol

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

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User Menus

Connection > Networks > Visibility Agent

When the printer is connected to a wired or wireless network, it will attempt to connect to Zebra’s Asset Visibility Service via the Cloud-based Zebra Printer Connector using an encrypted, certificate-authenticated web socket connection. The printer sends Discovery Data and Settings and Alerts Data. Data printed via any label formats is NOT transmitted.

To opt out of this feature, disable this setting. For more information, see the “Opting Out of the Asset Visibility Agent” application note at

http://www.zebra.com.

Connection > Wired > Wired IP Protocol

This parameter indicates if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the wired print server’s IP address. When a dynamic option is chosen, this parameter tells the method(s) by which this print server receives the IP address from the server.

Important • You must reset the print server to allow changes to the network

settings to take effect. See Connection > Networks > Reset Network

on page 64.

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Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

internal_wired.ip.addr

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

internal_wired.ip.netmask

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

internal_wired.ip.gateway

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

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User Menus

Connection > Wired > Wired IP Address

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s wired IP address.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > Wired > Wired IP Protocol

on page 67 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

Connection > Wired > Wired Subnet

View and, if necessary, change the wired subnet mask.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > Wired > Wired IP Protocol

on page 67 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

PERMANENT, and then reset the print server (see Connection >

Connection > Wired > Wired Gateway

View and, if necessary, change the default wired gateway.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > Wired > Wired IP Protocol

on page 67 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

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SGD command used: internal_wired.mac_addr Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

Accepted values: • ALL

• GLEANING ONLY

• RARP

• BOOTP

• DHCP

• DHCP & BOOTP

• PERMANENT

Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

wlan.ip.protocol

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

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User Menus

Connection > Wired > Wired Mac Address

View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wired print server. This value cannot be modified.

Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Protocol

This parameter indicates if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the wireless print server’s IP address. When a dynamic option is chosen, this parameter tells the method(s) by which this print server receives the IP address from the server.

Important • You must reset the print server to allow changes to the network

settings to take effect. See Connection > Networks > Reset Network

on page 64.

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Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

ip.addr, wlan.ip.addr

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

wlan.ip.netmask

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field Related ZPL command(s):

^ND

SGD command used:

wlan.ip.gateway

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

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User Menus

Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Address

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s wireless IP address.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Protocol

on page 69 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Subnet

View and, if necessary, change the wireless subnet mask.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Protocol

on page 69 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

PERMANENT, and then reset the print server (see Connection >

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Gateway

View and, if necessary, change the default wireless gateway.

To save changes to this setting, set Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Protocol

on page 69 to

Networks > Reset Network on page 64).

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SGD command used: wlan.mac_addr Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

Accepted values: 32-character alphanumeric string (default 125) SGD command used:

wlan.essid

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

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User Menus

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Mac Address

View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless print server. This value cannot be modified.

Connection > WLAN > ESSID

The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier for your wireless network. This setting, which cannot be modified from the control panel, gives the ESSID for the current wireless configuration.

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Related ZPL command(s): ^WX SGD command used:

wlan.security

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Encryption Setup

Accepted values: ??? SGD command used:

???

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

DRAFT

User Menus

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Security

Select the security type being used on your WLAN.

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Band

???

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SGD command used: wlan.country_code

Accepted values: • ON—Enables the Bluetooth radio.

• OFF—Disables the Bluetooth radio.

SGD command used:

bluetooth.enable

Accepted values: • ON—Enables Bluetooth discoverable mode.

• OFF—Disables Bluetooth discoverable mode.

SGD command used:

bluetooth.discoverable

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User Menus

Connection > WLAN > WLAN Country Code

The country code defines the regulatory country for which the wireless radio is currently configured.

Important • The list of country codes is specific to each printer and

depends on the printer model and its wireless radio configuration. The list is subject to change, addition, or deletion with any firmware update, at any time, without notice.

To determine the country codes available on your printer, issue the

! U1 getvar "wlan" command to return all commands related to

WLAN settings. Locate the results and view the country codes available for your printer.

Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth

Select if the printer is “Discoverable” for Bluetooth device pairing.

wlan.country.code command in the

Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Discovery

Select if the printer is “Discoverable” for Bluetooth device pairing.

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Accepted values: 17-character text string SGD command used:

bluetooth.friendly_name

Accepted values: 1, 2, 3, 4 SGD command used:

bluetooth.minimum_security_mode

SGD command used: bluetooth.version

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User Menus

Connection > Bluetooth > Friendly Name

This command sets the friendly name, which is used during service discovery. For changes to take effect, you must power cycle the printer or issue the

device.reset command (see Connection > Networks > Reset Network

on page 64).

If you do not set a friendly name, it will default to the printer serial number.

Connection > Bluetooth > Minimum Security Mode

This printer setting parameter sets the Bluetooth Minimum Security mode. Minimum Security Mode provides for different levels of security, depending on the

printer radio version and printer firmware. See the Zebra Programming Guide at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals for more information.

Connection > Bluetooth > Specification Version

This parameter displays the Bluetooth library version number.

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SGD command used: bluetooth.address SGD command used: bluetooth.bluetooth_pin (to set the PIN)

bluetooth.authentication (to enable

authentication)

Accepted values: • ON—Enables Bluetooth bonding.

• OFF—Disables Bluetooth bonding.

SGD command used:

bluetooth.???

DRAFT

Connection > Bluetooth > MAC Address

This parameter displays the Bluetooth device address.

Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Auth. PIN

Set the PIN used when Bluetooth authentication is enabled.

User Menus

Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Bonding

???

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Accepted values: 0.0 to 30.0 Related ZPL command(s): ^MD, ~SD SGD command used:

print.tone

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Darkness

Accepted values: ZT610 203 dpi = 2 to 14 ips

ZT610 300 dpi =

2 to 12 ips

ZT610 600 dpi = 1 to

6 ips

ZT620 203 dpi = 2 to 12 ips

ZT620 300 dpi =

2 to 8 ips

Related ZPL command(s):

^PR

SGD command used:

media.speed

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Print Speed

Accepted values: • THERMAL TRANS—Uses ribbon and thermal

transfer media.

• DIRECT THERMAL—Uses direct thermal

media and no ribbon.

Related ZPL command(s):

^MT

SGD command used:

ezpl.print_method

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Print Method

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User Menus

Print Menu

Print > Print Quality > Darkness

Set the print darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, barcodes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

Print > Print Quality > Print Speed

Select the speed, in inches per second (ips), for printing a label. Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality.

Print > Print Quality > Print Type

Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing.

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Accepted values: • CONTINUOUS

• GAP/NOTCH

• MARK

If you select

CONTINUOUS, you must include a

label length in your label format (

^LL if you are

using ZPL). If you select

GAP/NOTCH or MARK for

various noncontinuous media, the printer feeds media to calculate the label length.

Related ZPL command(s): ^MN SGD command used:

ezpl.media_type

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Media Type

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Print > Print Quality > Label Type

Select the type of media that you are using.

Print > Print Quality > Label Length

View the calibrated label length in dots. This value cannot be modified.

User Menus

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Accepted values:

Note • Setting the width too narrow can

result in portions of a label format not being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting memory and can cause the printer to print off of the label and onto 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.

ZT610 203 dpi = 0002 to 832

ZT610 300 dpi = 0002 to 1248

ZT610 600 dpi = 0002 to 2496

ZT620 203 dpi = 0002 to 1344

ZT620 300 dpi = 0002 to 1984

Related ZPL command(s): ^PW SGD command used:

ezpl.print_width

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Print Width

Accepted values: • Tear Off

• Peel-off

• Rewind

• Cutter

• Delayed Cut

• Linerless Peel

• Linerless Rewind

• Linerless Tear

• Applicator

• Linerless Cut

• Linerless Delayed Cut

Related ZPL command(s):

^MM

SGD command used:

media.printmode

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Print Mode

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User Menus

Print > Print Quality > Label Width (Dots)

Specify the width of the labels being used, in dots. The default value is the maximum width for the printer, based on the printhead’s DPI value.

Print > Label Position > Collection Method

Select a collection method that is compatible with the options available on your printer.

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Accepted values: –120 to +120 Related ZPL command(s): ~TA SGD command used: ezpl.tear_off Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Tear Off

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User Menus

Print > Label Position > Tear Line Offset

If necessary, shift the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.

• Lower numbers move the media into the printer by the specified number of dots

(the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label just printed).

• Higher numbers move the media out of the printer (the tear line moves closer to

the leading edge of the next label).

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Accepted values: –9999 to 9999 Related ZPL command(s): ^LS SGD command used:

zpl.left_position

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Advanced Setup > Left Position

Accepted values: –120 to +120 Related ZPL command(s): ^LT Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup

> Label Top

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User Menus

Print > Label Position > Label Offset

If necessary, shift the position of the image horizontally or vertically on the label.

Horizontal

• Negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the

label by the number of dots selected.

• Positive numbers move the edge of the image toward the right edge of the label.

Ve rt ic a l

• Lower numbers move the image higher on the label (toward the printhead).

• Higher numbers move the image farther down on the label (away from the

printhead) by the specified number of dots.

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Related ZPL command(s): ~JC SGD command used:

ezpl.manual_calibration

Control panel key(s): Hold

PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds to

initiate calibration.

Printer web page: The calibration procedure cannot be initiated

through the web pages. See the following web page for settings that are set during sensor calibration:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Important • Do not change these settings

unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Accepted values: 0 to 255 SGD command used:

ezpl.label_sensor

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Accepted values: • TRANSMISSIVE

• REFLECTIVE

Related ZPL command(s):

^JS

SGD command used:

device.sensor_select

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup

DRAFT

User Menus

Print > Sensors > Manual Calibration

Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

Print > Sensors > Label Sensor

Set the sensitivity of the label sensor.

Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change these

settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Print > Sensors > Sensor Type

Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you are using. The reflective sensor typically is used only for black mark media. The transmissive sensor typically is used for other media types.

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Accepted values: • TRANSMISSIVE

• REFLECTIVE

Related ZPL command(s):

~JG

Control panel key(s): Hold

FEED + CANCEL during printer power-up.

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label

SGD command used: usb.host.keyboard_input

(must be set to ON)

usb.host.template_list

usb.host.fn_field_list

usb.host.fn_field_data

usb.host.fn_last_field

usb.host.template_print_amount

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User Menus

Print > Sensors > Print: Sensor Profile

Shows the sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret the

results, see Sensor Profil e on page 122.

Print > Print Station

Use this menu item to fill in variable fields in a label format and print the label using a Human Input Device (HID), such as a USB keyboard, scale, or barcode scanner. A suitable label format must be stored on the E: drive of the printer to use this option.

When you plug an HID into one of the printer’s USB host ports, use this user menu to select a form on the printer’s E: drive. After you have been prompted to fill in each variable to print.

For more information about using the

to this feature, see the Zebra Programming Guide at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals for more information.

* This menu item can be used only if a USB Flash drive with a suitable label format is inserted

into a USB host port on the printer.

^FN field on the form, you can specify the desired quantity of labels

^FN command or the SGD commands related

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Accepted values: Off

1 = End Print signal normally high, and low only

when the printer is moving the label forward.

2 = End Print signal normally low, and high only

when the printer is moving the label forward.

3 = End Print signal normally high, and low for

20 ms when a label has been printed and positioned.

4 = End Print signal normally low, and high for

20 ms when a label has been printed and positioned.

Related ZPL command(s): ^JJ SGD command used:

device.applicator.end_print

Accepted values: • Pulse—Start Print signal must be deasserted

before it can be asserted for the next label.

• Level—Start Print signal does not need to be

deasserted to print the next label. As long as the Start Print signal is low and a label is formatted, a label prints.

Related ZPL command(s):

^JJ

SGD command used:

device.applicator.start_print

Accepted values: • ENABLED

• DISABLED

SGD command used:

device.applicator.error_on_pause

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced

Setup > Error on Pause

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User Menus

Print > Applicator > Applicator Port Mode

Controls the way in which the applicator port’s “End Print” signal functions.

Print > Applicator > Start Print Mode

Determines if the applicator port’s “Start Print” signal is in level mode or pulse mode.

Print > Applicator > Error on Pause

Determines how applicator port errors are treated by the printer. Enabling this feature also causes the “Service Required” pin to be asserted.

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Related ZPL command(s): ^JJ and ~PR SGD command used: device.applicator.reprint

Related ZPL command(s): ^HL or ~HL SGD command used: rfid.error.response

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User Menus

Print > Applicator > Applicator Reprint

Specifies if a high or low value is required for an applicator to reprint a label.

Enables or disables the ~PR command, which when enabled reprints the last printed label. It also enables the Reprint button on the Home screen.

RFID Menu

RFID > RFID Status

Display the status of the RFID subsystem of the printer.

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SGD command used: rfid.tag.test.content and

rfid.tag.test.execute

Related ZPL command(s): ^HR SGD command used:

rfid.tag.calibrate

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User Menus

RFID > RFID Test

During the RFID test, the printer attempts to read and write to a transponder. No printer movement occurs with this test.

To test an RFID label:

1. Position the RFID label with its transponder over the RFID antenna array.

2. Touch Start.

The results of the test are shown on the display.

RFID > RFID Calibrate

Initiate tag calibration for RFID media. (Not the same as media and ribbon calibration.) During the process, the printer moves the media, calibrates the RFID tag position, and determines the optimal settings for the RFID media being used. These settings include the programming position, the antenna element to use, and

the read/write power level to use. See the RFID Programming Guide 3 for more

information.

Important • Before running this command, load the printer with RFID

media, calibrate your printer, close the printhead, and feed at least one label to make sure that tag calibration will begin from the correct position.

Leave all transponders before and after the tag that is being calibrated. This allows the printer to determine RFID settings which do not encode the adjacent tag. Allow a portion of media to extend out the front of the printer to allow for backfeed during the tag calibration procedure.

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Accepted values: 0 to 30 Related ZPL command(s): ^RW SGD command used:

rfid.reader_1.power.read

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > RFID Setup >

RFID READ PWR

Accepted values: 0 to 30 Related ZPL command(s): ^RW SGD command used:

rfid.reader_1.power.write

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > RFID Setup >

RFID WRITE PWR

Accepted values:

A1, A2, A3, A4 B1, B2, B3, B4 C1, C2, C3, C4 D1, D2, D3, D4 E1, E2, E3, E4

Related ZPL command(s):

^RW

SGD command used:

rfid.reader_1.antenna_port

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > RFID Setup >

RFID ANTENNA

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User Menus

RFID > Read Power

If the desired read power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be specified.

RFID > Write Power

If the desired write power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be specified.

RFID > RFID Antenna

If the desired antenna is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be specified.

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RFID > RFID Valid Count

Related ZPL command(s): ~RO SGD command used:

odometer.rfid.valid_resettable

Related ZPL command(s): ~RO SGD command used:

odometer.rfid.void_resettable

DRAFT

Resets the RFID valid label counter to zero.

RFID > RFID Void Count

Resets the RFID void label counter to zero.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

User Menus

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Accepted values: F0 to Fxxx (where xxx is the label length in

millimeters or

999, whichever is less)—The

printer feeds the label forward for the specified distance and then begins programming.

B0 to B30—The printer backfeeds the label for the

specified distance and then begins programming. To account for the backfeed, allow empty media liner to extend out of the front of the printer when using a backward programming position.

Related ZPL command(s):

^RS

SGD command used:

rfid.position.program

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > RFID Setup >

PROGRAM POSITION

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User Menus

RFID > RFID Program Position

If the desired programming position (read/write position) is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be specified.

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Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Related ZPL command(s): ^RF SGD command used:

rfid.tag.read.content

rfid.tag.read.execute

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User Menus

RFID > Read RFID Data

Read and return the specified tag data from the RFID tag located over the RFID antenna. No printer movement occurs while tag data is being read. The printhead can be open or closed.

To read and display the information stored on an RFID tag:

1. Position the RFID label with its transponder over the RFID antenna.

2. Touch Read RFID Data.

The results of the test are shown on the display.

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SGD command used: usb.host.write_list

SGD command used: usb.host.read_list

Related ZPL command(s): ^HH—Returns the printer configuration

information returned to the host computer.

Printer web page: Printer Home Page > View Printer Configuration

(to view printer configuration information on your web browser)

View and Modify Printer Settings > Print Listings

on Label (to print the configuration information on labels)

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User Menus

Storage Menu

Storage > USB > Copy: Files to USB

Select files from the printer to store on a USB Flash drive.

To copy files from the printer to a USB Flash drive:

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port.

The printer lists available files.

2. Touch the box next to the desired files. Select All is also available.

3. Touch the check mark to copy the selected files.

Storage > USB > Copy: Files to Printer

Select files to copy to the printer from a USB Flash drive.

To copy files to the printer from a USB Flash drive:

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port.

The printer lists available files.

2. Touch the box next to the desired files. Select All is also available.

3. Touch the check mark to copy the selected files.

Storage > USB > Copy: Configuration to USB

Use this function to copy the printer’s configuration information to a USB mass storage device, such as a USB Flash drive, that is plugged into one of the printer’s USB host ports. This makes the information accessible without having to print physical labels.

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SGD command used: usb.host.read_list

Accepted values: • FORMATS—Prints the available formats stored

in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

• IMAGES—Prints the available images stored in

the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

• FONTS—Prints the available fonts in the

printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

• BARCODES—Prints the available barcodes in

the printer. Barcodes may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

• ALL—Prints the previous labels plus the

printer configuration label and the network configuration label.

Related ZPL command(s):

^WD

Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Print Listings on Label

DRAFT

Storage > USB > Print: From USB

Select files to print from a USB Flash drive.

To print files from a USB Flash drive:

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port.

The printer lists available files.

2. Touch the box next to the desired files. Select All is also available.

3. Touch the check mark to print the selected files.

Storage > Print Asset Lists

Print the specified information on one or more labels.

User Menus

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Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors

Use the procedure in this section to calibrate the printer, which adjusts the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

To perform sensor calibration, complete these steps:

1. Touch Print > Sensors > Manual Calibration.

2. Touch Start Calibration.

3. Follow the steps in the calibration procedure.

Important • Follow the calibration procedure exactly as presented. You may press and

CANCEL at any step in the procedure to cancel the calibration process.

hold

4. When calibration is complete, press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

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You may need to adjust printhead pressure if printing is too light on one side, if you use thick media, or if the media drifts from side to side during printing. Use the lowest printhead pressure necessary to produce good print quality.

See Figure 2. The printhead pressure adjustment dials have setting marks from 1 to 4.

Figure 2 • Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Adjust the Printhead Pressure

Inside dial

Outside dial

See Tab le 3. Begin with the following pressure settings, based on your printer and media width, and make adjustments as necessary.

Table 3 • Pressure Setting Starting Points

Printer Media Width

ZT411 1 in. (25 mm) 4 1

2 in. (51 mm) 3 1

3 in. (76 mm) 2.5 1.5

≥ 3.5 in. (89 mm) 2 2

ZT421 2 in. (51 mm) 4 1

3 in. (76 mm) 3.5 1

4 in. (102 mm) 3 2

≥ 5 in. (127 mm) 2.5 2.5

Inside Dial Setting Outside Dial Setting

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Adjust the Printhead Pressure

If necessary, adjust the printhead pressure adjustment dials as follows:

If the media... Then...

Requires higher pressure to print well

Prints too lightly on the left side of the label.

Increase both dials one position.

Increase the inside dial setting one position.

Prints too lightly on the right side of the label.

Increase the outside dial setting one position.

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Adjust the Printhead Pressure

If the media... Then...

Shifts left while printing Increase the outside dial setting one position.

Decrease the inside dial setting one position.

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Adjust the Printhead Pressure

If the media... Then...

Shifts right while printing Increase the inside dial setting one position.

Decrease the outside dial setting one position.

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This section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Contents

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Clean and Lubricate the Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Routine preventive maintenance is a crucial part of normal printer operation. By taking good care of your printer, you can minimize the potential problems that you might have with it and help to achieve and to maintain your standards for print quality.

Over time, the movement of media or ribbon across the printhead wears through the protective ceramic coating, exposing and eventually damaging the print elements (dots). To avoid abrasion:

• Clean the printhead frequently.

• Minimize printhead pressure and burn temperature (darkness) settings by optimizing the balance between the two.

• When using Thermal Transfer mode, ensure that the ribbon is as wide or wider than the media to prevent exposing the printhead elements to the more abrasive label material.

Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this

printer.

Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 4 shows the recommended cleaning schedule. These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.

Table 4 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent* Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of

Platen roller Solvent*

Media sensors Air blow

Ribbon sensor Air blow

Media path Solvent*

Ribbon path Solvent*

Pinch roller (part of Peel-Off option) Solvent*

Cutter module

Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month.

Take-label sensor Air blow Once every six months.

* Zebra recommends using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (p/n 47362 or p/n 105950-035 - multipack). In place of this kit,

you may use a clean swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol.

For 600 dpi printers, use Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized reseller or distributor for more information.

If cutting continuous, pressure-sensitive media

If cutting tag stock or label liner material

Solvent* After every roll of media (or more often,

Solvent* and air blow

media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).

Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of ribbon.

depending upon your application and media).

After every two or three rolls of media.

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Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors

Over time, dust, grime, and other debris may build up on the outside and inside of your printer, particularly in a harsh operating environment.

Printer Exterior

You may clean the exterior surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of a mild detergent, if necessary. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this

printer.

Media Compartment and Sensors

To clean the sensors, complete these steps:

1. Brush, air blow, or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the media and

ribbon paths.

2. Brush, air blow, or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the sensors.

Take-label sensor

Ribbon sensor

Media sensor

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Remove Used Ribbon

At minimum, remove used ribbon from the ribbon take-up spindle each time you change the roll of ribbon. With ribbon that is half or less the width of the printhead, remove used ribbon each time you load a new roll of media. This ensures that uneven pressure on the ribbon take-up spindle does not interfere with the ribbon release bars on the spindle.

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Has the ribbon run out?

If the ribbon... Then

Ran out Continue with the next step.

Did not run out Cut or break the ribbon before the ribbon take-up spindle.

Caution • Do not cut the ribbon directly on the ribbon

take-up spindle. Doing so may damage the spindle.

2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob to the left until it

stops.

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

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3. After the ribbon release bars have pivoted down, if possible, turn the ribbon take-up

spindle one full to the right to help loosen the ribbon on the spindle.

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

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Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may indicate a dirty printhead. For the recommended cleaning schedule, see Table 4 on pa ge 98 .

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

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

Note • For printers with a peel assembly, keep the peel assembly closed while cleaning the

platen roller to reduce the risk of bending the tear-off/peel-off bar.

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

to cool.

Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity

by touching the metal printer frame or by using an antistatic wriststrap and mat.

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

1. Raise the media door.

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

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever.

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Remove the ribbon (if used) and the media.

4. Using the swab from a Zebra Preventive Maintenance Kit, wipe along the brown strip on

the printhead assembly from end to end. In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

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5. While manually rotating the platen roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab. Allow the

solvent to evaporate.

6. Reload the ribbon (if used) and the media. For instructions, see Load the Ribbon

on page 43 or Load the Media on page 17.

7. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.

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8. Close the media door.

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The printer is ready to operate.

9. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.

Note • If performing this procedure does not improve print quality, try cleaning the

printhead with Save-A-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes

contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra reseller for more information.

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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Clean the Peel Assembly

The peel assembly, which is part of the Peel-Off and Liner Take-Up options, consists of several spring-loaded rollers to ensure the proper roller pressure. Clean the pinch roller and tear-off/peel-off bar if adhesive buildup begins to affect peel performance.

Caution • Do not use your left hand to assist in closing the Peel assembly. The top edge of

the Peel roller/assembly could pinch your fingers.

If adhesive buildup affects peel-off performance, complete these steps:

1. Raise the media door.

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

printhead to cool.

Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever.

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3. Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever to open the peel assembly.

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4. Remove any media liner to expose the pinch roller.

5. While manually rotating the pinch roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab from the

Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

6. Use the swab to remove excess adhesive from the tear-off/peel-off bar. Allow the solvent

to evaporate.

Important • Apply minimum force when cleaning the tear-off/peel-off bar. Excessive

force can cause the tear-off/peel-off bar to bend, which could have a negative effect on peel performance.

7. Reload the media liner through the peel mechanism. For instructions, see Final Steps for

Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up) on page 25.

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Caution • Use the peel release lever and your right hand to close the peel assembly.

Do not use your left hand to assist in closing. The top edge of the peel roller/assembly could pinch your fingers.

Close the peel assembly using the peel-off mechanism release lever.

Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.

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The printer is ready to operate.

11. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.

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Clean and Lubricate the Cutter Module

If the cutter is not cutting the labels cleanly or if it jams with labels, clean the cutter blades. After cleaning the blades, apply lubrication to them to help extend the life of your cutter module.

To clean the cutter module, complete these steps:

Caution • Turn off (O) the printer and disconnect it from the power source before

performing the following procedure.

Turn off (O) the printer and disconnect the AC power cord.

Raise the media door.

3. Remove media that is loaded through the cutter module.

4. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew and lock washer on the cutter shield.

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Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

Remove the cutter shield.

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If necessary, rotate the cutter motor thumbscrew to fully expose the V-shaped cutter

1).

blade (

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7. Using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362), wipe along the

upper cutting surface and the cutter blade. In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

8. When the solvent has evaporated, soak a clean swab in a general-purpose, higher-viscosity

silicone or PTFE oil lubricant.

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9. Apply an even layer along all exposed surfaces of both cutter blades. Remove any excess

oil so that none of it comes in contact with the printhead or platen roller.

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10.

Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. For operator safety, replace the cutter shield.

Replace the cutter shield (1) and secure it with the thumbscrew and lock washer that you removed earlier (

2).

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11. Close the media door.

12. Plug the printer into its power source, and then turn on (I) the printer.

The cutter blade returns to its operating position.

13. If the cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service

technician.

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Replacing Printer Components

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Some printer components, such as the printhead and platen roller, may wear out over time and can be replaced easily. Regular cleaning may extend the life of some of these components. See

Table4 onpage98 for the recommended cleaning intervals.

Ordering Replacement Parts

Zebra™ printers are designed to work only with genuine Zebra printheads, thus maximizing safety and print quality. Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for part ordering information.

Recycling Printer Components

The majority of this printer’s components are recyclable. The printer’s main logic board may include a battery that you should dispose of properly.

Do not dispose of any printer components in unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of the battery according to your local regulations, and recycle the other printer components according to your local standards. For more information, see

http://www.zebra.com/environment.

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Storing 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:

• Temperature: –40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C)

• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

Lubrication

No lubrication is needed for this printer.

Caution • Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and the

mechanical parts if used on this printer.

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Diagnostics and

Troubleshooting

This section provides diagnostic tests and other information that may help you to optimize printing or to troubleshoot issues with your printer.

Go to www.zebra.com/zt600-info for access to videos and additional online information designed to assist you.

Contents

Judging Barcode Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Configuration Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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

Sensor Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Communication Diagnostics Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Load Defaults or Last Saved Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Alert and Error States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Alerts and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Indicator Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Printing or Print Quality Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Ribbon Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

RFID Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Communications Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Miscellaneous Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Service the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Judging Barcode Quality

Figure 3 shows how printer settings such as darkness and print speed can affect the quality of

barcodes. Set the print darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. The Print

Quality Assistant in Run the Print Wizard and Print a Test Label on page 49 can help you

determine the best settings.

Figure 3 • Barcode Darkness Comparison

Too Dark Labels that are too dark are fairly obvious. They may be readable but not

“in-spec.”

• The normal barcode bars increase in size.

• The openings in small alphanumeric characters may fill in with ink.

• Rotated barcode bars and spaces run together.

Slightly Dark Slightly dark labels are not as obvious.

• The normal barcode will be “in-spec.”

• Small character alpha numerics will be bold and could be slightly filled in.

• The rotated barcode spaces are small when compared to the “in-spec” code, possibly making the code unreadable.

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“In-Spec” The “in-spec” barcode can only be confirmed by a verifier, but it should exhibit some visible characteristics.

• The normal barcode will have complete, even bars and clear, distinct spaces.

• The rotated barcode will have complete, even bars and clear, distinct spaces. Although it may not look as good as a slightly dark barcode, the barcode will be “in-spec.”

• In both normal and rotated styles, small alphanumeric characters look complete.

Slightly Light Slightly light labels are, in some cases, preferred to slightly dark ones for “in-spec” barcodes.

• Both normal and rotated barcodes will be in spec, but small alphanumeric characters may not be complete.

Too Light Labels that are too light are obvious.

• Both normal and rotated barcodes have incomplete bars and spaces.

• Small alphanumeric characters are unreadable.

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Printer Configuration Label Network Configuration Label

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Configuration Labels

Some of the most commonly used diagnostic items are the printer configuration label and the network configuration label. Sample labels are shown in Figure 4. Analyzing the information on these labels can help you to troubleshoot potential issues.

To print a printer configuration label, touch Menu > Settings > Print: System Settings.

To print a network configuration label, touch Menu > Networks > Print: Network Info.

Figure 4 • Sample Labels

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