Zebra Technologies S-300 User Manual

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User’s Guide

For Models S-300 and S-500

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109

Phone Number: (847) 634-6700 Telefax Number: (847) 913-8766

Customer order # 44870L Manufacturer part # 44870LB Rev. 2

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

Zebra House, The Valley Centre Gordon Road, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England

Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872 Telefax Number: +44 (0) 1494 450103

Proprietary Statement

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

Product Improvements

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

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

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

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

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

Liability Disclaimer

Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specifications and Manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Copyrights

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

Centronics IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Zebra®, Stripe®, ZPL®, and ZPL II® are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies

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Warranty Information

1. Printer Warranty

ZEBRA® printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for six (6) months from the date of original shipment by ZEBRA Technologies Corporation. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.

Since printhead wear is part of normal operations, the original printhead and replacement printheads are covered by a limited warranty of six (6) months from the date of original shipment by ZEBRA Technologies. To qualify for this warranty, the printer must be returned to the factory or other authorized service center. Although the user is not required to purchase ZEBRA brand supplies (media and/or ribbons), to the extent it is determined that the use of other supplies (media and/or ribbons) shall have caused any defect in the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, the user shall be responsible for ZEBRA Technologies’ customary charges for labor and materials to repair such defect. To the extent that it is determined that failure to follow the preventive maintenance schedule and procedures listed in the Operator’s Guide shall have caused any defect in the thermal printhead for which a warranty claim is made, this limited warranty shall be void.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES’ SOLE OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TO FURNISH PARTS AND LABOR FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

As a condition of this warranty, the user must: (a) obtain a ZEBRA Return Authorization for the printer, or subassembly(s); (b) ship the printer or subassembly(s), transportation prepaid to the authorized service location; and (c) include with the Product or subassembly(s) a written description of the claimed defect. Unless ZEBRA Technologies authorizes return of the entire Product, the user shall return only the subassembly(s). Products returned shall be packaged in the original packing and shipping container or comparable container. In the event equipment is not so packaged or if shipping damage is evident, it will not be accepted for service under warranty. Surface transportation charges for the return of the printer to the customer shall be paid by ZEBRA Technologies within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Customer shall pay shipping costs, customs clearance, and other related charges outside the designated area. If ZEBRA Technologies determines that the Product returned to it for warranty service or replacement is not defective as herein defined, BUYER shall pay all costs of handling and transportation.

2. Supplies Warranty

ZEBRA supplies are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of either the stated material shelf life or 6 months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first, provided that the BUYER has complied with ZEBRA Technologies’ guidelines on storage, handling, and usage of the labeling supplies in ZEBRA printers. ZEBRA Technologies does not warrant the performance of ZEBRA labeling supplies on non-ZEBRA printers.

Any supplies product shown to the satisfaction of ZEBRA Technologies, within the time provided, to be so defective shall be replaced without charge, or ZEBRA Technologies may issue a credit in such an amount as it deems reasonable.

3. Warranty Exclusions and Conditions

The above warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, oral or written, statutory or otherwise, including any

ZEBRA Technologies shall not be responsible for the specific application to which any Products are applied, including but not limited to compatibility with other equipment.

implied warranty of merchant-ability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Warranty Information

All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to ZEBRA Products are based upon tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty.

ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS, DIMINUTION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER. IN ADDITION, ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES’ LIABILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SHALL NOT, IN ANY EVENT, EXCEED THE INVOICE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CLAIMED DEFECTIVE, NOR SHALL ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR DELAYS IN REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS.

No salesperson, representative or agent of ZEBRA Technologies is authorized to make any guarantee, warranty, or representation in addition to the foregoing warranty.

NO WAIVER, ALTERATION, ADDITION, OR MODIFICATION OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES SHALL BE VALID UNLESS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES.

Zebra Software License Agreement

The enclosed software and documentation are protected by the United States copyright law and international treaty, and therefore you must treat them like a book, with the exception that you may

make copies to protect yourself against loss of the original. Your right to use the enclosed software and documentation as described below is non-exclusive and

non-transferable. Zebra retains ownership in the software and documentation and all other right, title and interest. The enclosed software and documentation may be used by any number of people and may be freely moved from one computer to another as long as there is no possibility of their being used by more than one person on more than one computer at the same time.

Machine readable files representing graphics or fonts which you have created independently may be converted to ZPL format files using the enclosed software and such files may be used, copied onto

diskettes or font cards, given away, or sold without paying license fees to Zebra. Pictorial or graphic images and machine readable files representing them may be protected by United

States copyright law and international treaty provisions which prohibits you from transcribing or scanning such images or using copying, or converting such files without permission of the copyright owner. You may not use this software in violation of U.S. copyright law or international treaty. By

using this software, you agree to be bound by these terms. Zebra Technologies Corporation (“ Zebra” ) warrants the enclosed diskette to be free of defects in

material and workmanship for a period of 60 days from the date of purchase. In the event of notification within the warranty period of defects in material and workmanship, Zebra will replace the defective diskette or documentation. Zebra specifically disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. IN NO EVENT WILL ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE OR BY ITS USE IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW OR INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

Table of Contents

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Zebra Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

1 Gettin g St arted

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Reporting Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Storage and Res hipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Printer Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Voltage Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

AC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cutter Module Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Media and Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tear-Off Mo de Medi a Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Roll Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Fa nfold Med ia Lo ading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cutter Mode Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

External Rewind Mode Me dia L oading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Peel-Off Mode Media Loadin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Removing the Label Backing M aterial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Media Senso r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Non-Continuou s Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Continuous Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ribbon Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the Rib bon Suppl y Spi ndle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ribbon Supply Spindle : Normal Positi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ribbon Supply Spindle : Low-Te nsio n Positio n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loading the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ribbon Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Initial Printer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuration and Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Option Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Media Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjust the Print Darkness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Adjust the Media Rest Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjust the Positi on of the Top of the Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 Operatio n

Operating Your Zebra Stripe Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printer Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cutter Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

External Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AC Power ON/OFF Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front Panel Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Front Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printer Status Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sample ZPL II Label Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Format 1: Simple Text and a Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Format 2: Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Format 3: Using a Serialized Data Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Routin e Care and Adjustmen t

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning the Cutter Modu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

AC Power Fuse Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Mechanical Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Print Quality Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Toggle Pressure Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Media Sensor Positio n Adjus tment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Printer Diagnosti cs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Additional Printer Self Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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CANCEL Key Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

PAUSE Key Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

FE ED Ke y Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

MODE Key Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FEED Key and PAUSE Ke y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Extended Printer Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5 Specifica tio ns

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Printing Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Media Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Operator Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Standard Printer Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Standard Printer Font Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Optional Print e r Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Optional Printer Font Exam ples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

6 Support Services

How to Reach Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Technical Support Service via Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Technical Support via Mail or Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Product Service and Support Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Select The Program That Fits Your Busines s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Extended Factory Service Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Third Party Support And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Zebra Sol ution Cente r an d Nat io nal Sales and S er vic e

Center Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Wang Custom e r Se rvi ces Div isi on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Zebra Factory Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

User Self Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

International Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Zebra Training Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Operations and Maintenance Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Bar Codes at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Appendix

Adjusting the Print he ad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Printer Interface Technical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Signal Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Hardware Control Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

RS-232 Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Interconnect T o DTE Dev i ces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Interconnect To DCE Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Parallel Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parallel Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Glossary

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Index

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1 Getting Started

Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal demand printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value–Zebra Technologies Corporation. For over 25 years, Zebra has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support.

This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer on a daily basis. To create label formats, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part # 46469L–if you did not order one with your printer, it is available free by sending in the postcard at the front of this manual).

There is also a two-volume maintenance manual for this printer. Maintenance (part # 44868L) contains the information you may need in order to maintain your printer, and (part # 44869L) contains information necessary for repairing the circuit boards at the component level. You may order both volumes by specifying part # 44452L.

Volume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics

Unpacking

Save the carton and all packing materials in case shipping is ever required. Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.

Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

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Raise the Media Access Door and inspect the Media Compartment for

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damage to components.

Volume 1: General

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage.

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Retain all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

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File a damage report with the shipping company and notify your local

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distributor and Zebra Technologies Corporation of the damage. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ultimate monetary compensation.

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Storage and Reshipping

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

Temperature: -40° to 140° F (-20 to 60° C)

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Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing

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To ship the Zebra Stripe Printer, carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, use the original container from the factory. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra Technologies Corporation, if the original one is lost or destroyed.

If you use a different container, package the printer carefully to avoid damage.

CAUTION: When packaging the printer in a rigid container, use shock mounts or shock-absorbing packing material. A rigid container will allow shock on the outside to be transmitted undamped to the printer which may cause damage. Also, before packing, remove all ribbon and media from

the supply and take-up spindles to prevent damage to the printer.

Site Requirements

CAUTION: To insure that the printer has proper ventilation and cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning material under the unit, because this restricts air flow.

The Zebra Stripe Printer may be installed on any solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the physical dimensions and weight of the unit. The area enclosure in which the printer will operate must meet the environmental conditions specified. Electrical power must be available and in close proximity to the printer.

Since the Zebra Stripe Printer was designed and is fabricated as an industrial-type unit, it will function satisfactorily in areas such as warehouses, factory floors, and office environments that conform to specified environmental and electrical conditions.

Printer Power Up

WARNING!! Check the AC voltage requirements for the printer before connecting it to a source of electrical power.

Follow the instructions in this section to connect this printer to a source of electrical power and a data communication cable.

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Voltage Selection

The Stripe is available from the factory preset for either 100-120 VAC electrical power or 220-240 VAC electrical power. Refer to the product label on the back of the

printer and make sure that the unit is properly configured for your power requirements.

AC Power Cable

The AC Power Cable has a three-prong female connector on one end. See Figure 2. This connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the left side of the printer. See Figure 1.

The electrical connection at the other end of the AC Power Cable will be one of the following:

US Standard 110 VAC three-prong plug

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Great Britain Standard 220 VAC three-prong plug

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European Standard 220 VAC three-prong plug

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WARNING!! For personnel and equipment safety, always use a three-prong plug with an earth ground connection.

Insure that the AC Power ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF (0) position before connecting the AC Power Cable to a nearby electrical outlet.

Figure 1 Cable Connections

Figure 2 AC Power Cable

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Communications

The Stripe comes with either an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface or a factory-installed parallel interface. In both cases, you must supply the required interface cable for your application. See the Appendix for specific cable requirements.

CAUTION: Zebra printers comply with FCC “Rules and Regulations”, Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class A limits.

Cutter Module Interface

The Cutter Module connects to the printer via a standard 8-pin connector. The cable on the front of the printer plugs into the connector on the bottom of the Cutter

Module once the Cutter Module has been installed.

(For Stripes with the Factory-Installed Cutter Option)

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HEAD OPEN

LEVER

PRINTHEAD

SHOWN

OPEN

MEDIA SENSOR ASSEMBLY

RIBBON RELEASE

BUTTON

PRINTHEAD

ASSEMBLY

MEDIA GUIDE

RIBBON SUPPLY

MEDIA

SUPPLY

GUIDE

MEDIA

SUPPLY

MEDIA

SUPPLY

HANGER

Figure 3 Roll Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode

Media and Ribbon

Loading Media

NOTE: A Media Calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is installed. See page 14.

Media widths and thicknesses vary between applications. To maintain print quality from one application to another, refer to the Print Quality Adjustments section starting on page 33.

To load media, see Figures 3 through 6 and follow the loading procedure for your application.This section details the media and ribbon loading instructions for the printer. For detailed descriptions of the operating modes, see Chapter 2.

Tear-Off Mode Media Loading

Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the method of loading media for operation in Tear-Off Mode. First, move the Head Open Lever counterclockwise to the OPEN position and raise the

Printhead. Slide the Media Guide and the Media Supply Guide as far out from the printer frame as possible.

Roll Media Loading

Place the media roll on the Media Supply Hanger, and thread the media through the Printhead Assembly as shown in Figure 3. Adjust the Media Supply Guide and the Media Guide against the outer edge of the media. These guides must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. CLOSE the Head Open Lever, and see page 10 to adjust the Media Sensor position.

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Fanfold Media Loading

Fanfold media, from outside the printer, feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot.

To load fanfold media, thread the media through the Printhead Assembly as shown in Figure 4. Adjust the Media Supply Guide and the Media Guide against the outer edge of the media. These Guides must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. CLOSE the Head Open Lever, and see page 10 to adjust the Media Sensor position.

Cutter Mode Media Loading

Figure 5 illustrates a Stripe printer equipped with the Cutter Option. To ensure proper media loading, follow the directions for the Tear-Off Mode with the

exception that the end of the media must be positioned on top of the Platen Roller. See Figure 5.

With the end of the media positioned directly on top of the platen roller, CLOSE the Head Open Lever. The printer will automatically feed out and cut one label when the printer is powered on.

External Rewind Mode Media Loading

NOTE: The Peel-Off Option is designed for the Peel-Off Mode only. It is not designed as an internal media rewind feature.

This operating mode requires an External Rewinder. Media loading is the same as for the Tear-Off Mode of operation. If an External Rewinder is used, follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions for that unit.

(Cutter Option Required)

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Figure 4 Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode

Figure 5 Cutter Mode Media Loading

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Peel-Off Mode Media Loading

Figure 6 illustrates an S-500 printer with the Peel-Off Option. To insure proper media loading, see Figure 6 and follow the procedure below.

1. Slide the Media Supply Guide, Media Guide, and the Outer Edge Guides on both the Platen Guide Rod and the Lower Guide Rod as far out from the Printer Frame as possible.

2. Open the Head Open Lever and raise the Printhead Assembly.

3. Remove the Hold Down Hook.

4. Thread the media through the printhead as shown in Figure 6.

5. From the front of the printer, pull the media through the Printhead Assembly until approximately 24" of media extends out from the printer. Remove the labels from the backing of the 24" of media that extends from the front of the printer.

6. Align the inside edge of the media with the Edge Guide Mark near the left side of the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate, then close the Head Open Lever. (See Figure 15 on page 22 for a detailed illustration.)

7. Thread the backing behind the Lower Label Available Sensor, through the slot under the Rewind Power Roller, and below the Lower Guide Rod to the Backing Rewind Spindle. Then wind the backing material around the Backing Rewind Spindle 3 or 4 times in a counter-clockwise direction. To insure proper winding, press the edge of the backing material against the round plate at the far end of the Spindle.

8. To hold the media against the Spindle, place the Hold Down Hook over the backing and insert both ends into the small slots in the round plate at the far end of the Spindle. Again, rotate the Backing Rewind Spindle counterclockwise to remove any slack in the backing material.

9. Adjust all of the Guides:

Push the Media Supply Guide inward until it is just touching the outer

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side of the Media Supply Roll, then lock the guide in place with its locking screw. (The Guide must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the Media Supply Roll.) Adjust the Outer Edge Guides on both the Lower Guide Rod and the

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Platen Guide Rod until they just touch the outer edge of the media and backing without causing the material to buckle. Adjust the Media Guide until it just touches the outer edge of the media

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without causing the material to buckle.

10. See page 10 to adjust the Media Sensor.

(Peel-Off Option Required)

In the Peel-Off Mode, proper media tracking is critical. Refer to the Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment on page 35 to make sure that the media tracks properly through the printer.

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Figure 6 Peel-Off Mode Media Loading

Removing the Label Backing Material

When the amount of backing wound on the Backing Rewind Spindle reaches full capacity, the Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor activates, the Paper/Ribbon light flashes, and printing pauses.

To remove the backing material, follow these steps (you don’t need to turn the printer Power OFF for this procedure):

1. Unwind about 24" of backing from the Backing Rewind Spindle and cut it off at the spindle.

2. Pull out the Hold Down Hook and slide the backing material off of the Spindle and discard.

3. Feed the new starting edge of the backing through the mechanism and attach it to the Backing Rewind Spindle as described in the loading procedure.

4. While holding the media in position against the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate, Open and Close the Printhead without disturbing the media position. The printer is now ready to print more labels.

(Peel Off Option Required)

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Adjusting the Media Sensor

When the Stripe printer is powered ON, it performs a self test and configures its operating characteristics. Some of these characteristics are determined by the position of the Media Sensor. See Figure 7.

The Media Sensor Assembly consists of two sections. The media passes between a stationary light source and a movable light sensor. The light source is positioned below the media, while the light sensor is positioned above the media.

This adjustment aligns the position of the light sensor with the notch or edge of the label.

With the Printhead OPEN, look through the front of the print mechanism and locate the Media Sensor Adjustment Lever. Reposition the sensor until the top of the adjustment lever is in line with the notch in the media. CLOSE the printhead by moving the Head Open Lever to the CLOSED position.

When continuous media (no notch or opening to sense) is used, position the Media Sensor anywhere over the media so that an “Out-of-Media” condition will still be sensed.

Non-Continuous Media

This type of media has some type of physical characteristic (web, notch, perforation, etc.) which indicates the start/end of each label.

The Media Sensor must be properly positioned to sense these indicators. See “Adjusting the Media Sensor” (above).

Continuous Media

Since continuous media does not contain label start/end indicators, you must tell the printer via software how long each label is. If you are using ZPL or ZPL II, include a Label Length (^LL) instruction in each label format you send to the printer (refer to your ZPL II Programming Guide). If you are using other software to drive your printer, refer to the instructions provided with that software.

Even with continuous media, you still need to position the Media Sensor in the middle of the media to sense when you run out of media.

Figure 7 Media Sensor Adjustment

Ribbon Loading

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Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle

Ribbon Supply Spindle: Normal Position

In the Normal Position, the “Dual-Tension” Ribbon Supply Spindle provides the desired amount of ribbon back-tension for different ribbon widths.

To place the Spindle in the Normal Position, firmly pull the Spindle End-Cap until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 8.

Ribbon Supply Spindle: Low-Tension Position

Low-Tension Position is used in (60 mm) to provide lower ribbon back-tension. Low-Tension Position is only recommended when normal tension hampers the ribbon movement.

To put the Spindle in the Low-Tension Position, firmly push the Spindle End-Cap until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 8.

limited applications

with ribbons wider than 2.4"

Normal Position Low-Tension Position

Figure 8 Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment

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Figure 9 Ribbon Loading Diagram

Loading the Ribbon

To load ribbon, see Figure 9 and follow the procedure below.

Use ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the

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printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion.

For Direct Thermal Print Method, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer when performing the Media Calibration.

1. Adjust the Ribbon Supply Spindle position for normal or low tension. (see page 11).

2. Align the blades on the two sections of the spindle as shown in Figure 8. (You do not need to do this if your ribbon width is 2.4" (60 mm) or less.)

3. Place the ribbon roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle.

4. Open the Printhead by moving the Head Open Lever counterclockwise to the OPEN position.

5. Thread the ribbon as shown without creasing or wrinkling it. Wind the ribbon onto the Ribbon Takeup Spindle for several turns in a clockwise direction.

6. Close the Printhead by moving the lever clockwise to the CLOSED position.

Ribbon Removal

Cut the ribbon where it is stretched between the Upper Ribbon Guide Arm and the Takeup Spindle. To remove ribbon from the Takeup Spindle, press the Release Button and slide the ribbon off the Spindle.

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Initial Printer Test

To insure proper sensing of the media and ribbon, perform a Media Calibration. This procedure establishes the media parameters for the printer. If loading the printer with media and ribbon for the first time, or changing the type of media, perform the Media Calibration on page 14.

Configuration and Calibration

Option Switches

(Only for Serial-Interface

Printers)

A printer with a parallel interface does

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not require these configuration parameters and therefore has no switches.

A printer with the RS-232 serial interface has eight miniature switches, which are located inside the rear access opening above the Signal Interface Cable Connector.

You need to position these switches to match the settings of your host computer in order to establish communications between the two devices. If you do not know how to determine the settings on your host computer, refer to the directions in the instruction manual provided with the computer.

If these switches are in the proper position to match the communication configuration of the host computer, and the printer is not receiving data, see the Appendix to make sure you are using the correct interface cable.

Figure 10 Option Switches

Option Switch Settings

An “R” means the switch is OFF (positioned to the right), while an “L” means the switch is ON (positioned to the left). Zebra sets all switches to OFF when the printer is manufactured.

Switch

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R R R 9600 Baud R R L 19200 Baud R L R 110 Baud

R L L 300 Baud

L R R 600 Baud

L R L 1200 Baud L L R 2400 Baud L L L 4800 Baud

Switch

R 7 Data bits L 8 Data bits

Switch

6 5

R R Even parity

R L Parity disabled L R Odd parity L L Parity disabled

Switch

R XON/XOFF control L DTR/DSR control

(Must be set to 8 data bits for

Communication Handshake

Baud Rate

Data Bits

Code Page 850.)

Parity

Control

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Configuration Mode

The Configuration Mode allows you to fine-tune the internal printer configuration settings for your application. In this mode, you can change the following parameters:

Printing darkness

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Rest position of the media with respect to the “ web” or “ interlabel gap”

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Position of printing relative to the top of the label

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Media and Ribbon Sensor values

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Label length

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Printing method

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Media type (continuous or non-continuous)

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You can get a printout of the printer configuration (the values for each of these parameters) at any time by performing the CANCEL Key Self Test (see Chapter 4).

If it is ever necessary to reset the printer configuration to the factory defaults, refer to the “FEED Key and PAUSE Key” Self Test description in Chapter 4.

The ZPL II Programming Guide contains information on instructions which may be sent to the printer to disable the MODE key and set specific label format values for each of these parameters. If you are not using ZPL II, refer to the instructions provided with the software you are using to determine if your software also allows you to change these parameters.

Media Calibration

IMPORTANT:

when a different type of media or ribbon is installed, or when print mode is changed.

Perform the Media Calibration Procedure when media is first installed,

During this procedure, the printer automatically determines the media type, label length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and printing method. Media type is determined by sensing either continuous or non-continuous media as blank labels move through the printer. If non-continuous media is sensed, Label Length is also calibrated. If ribbon is sensed, the Thermal Transfer Print Method is configured; otherwise, the Direct Thermal Print Method is configured.

The results of this calibration are stored in the printer’s memory and are retained even if printer power is removed. These parameters remain in effect until the next calibration is performed.

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are peeled away from the backing during this procedure.

1. Load media and ribbon (if used). Make sure the Media Sensor is properly posi-

2. Place the Head Open Lever in the OPEN position.

If the printer is in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator must “catch” the labels as they

tioned.

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3. Turn the power switch ON. When the Power ON Self Test is complete, the POWER and PAUSE lights will be ON and the PRINTHEAD light will FLASH.

4. Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. PAUSE and CALIBRATE lights turn ON.

5. Close the Head Open Lever.

6. Press UP to calibrate. The printer feeds some media. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

7. Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Print Darkness

This procedure sets the darkness of the printing on the label. To maximize the life of the printhead, use the lowest setting which provides the necessary print quality.

1. Press the MODE key. PAUSE and DARKEN lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4. Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Media Rest Position

This procedure sets the end-of-label position relative to the Tear-Off Plate or Cutter. Adjust this if your label is not being torn or cut at the correct point.

1. Press the MODE key twice briefly. PAUSE and POSITION lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4. Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Position of the Top of the Label

This procedure positions the printing on the label relative to the top edge of the label. Adjust this if your printing is too close or too far away from the top or bottom edge of the label.

1. Press the MODE Key twice briefly then press and hold it for about 5 seconds until the lights change. The PAUSE, DARKEN, and CALIBRATE lights turn ON.

2. Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3. Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4. Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

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2 Operation

Operating Your Zebra Stripe Printer

Now that your printer is ready for operation, how does it work? The Zebra Stripe Printer is designed to receive instructions from a host computer, such as an IBM-compatible PC. To create a label, you will either need to write a format in ZPL II, which is a programming language for creating label formats, or you will need to use a software program designed to format labels for the Zebra Stripe Printer. If you are using label design software, refer to the instructions provided with your software package to determine how to proceed.

If you are using, or plan to use, ZPL II programming language to format your labels, make sure you have a copy of the ZPL II Programming Guide. This free guide was available at the time you ordered your printer, but if you do not have a copy then refer to the mail- or fax-in card in the front of this book to get a copy. For some sample ZPL II label formats, refer to the section at the end of this chapter. But first, we’ll describe the different operating modes.

Printer Operating Modes

The Stripe printer can be configured in several different operating modes by sending the proper commands from the host computer.

Tear-Off Mode

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the webbing between labels is over the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate. To print a label, the printer first backfeeds the media until the start of the label is directly under the printhead then prints the entire label.

To print a large quantity of labels, send a format for printing a batch of labels to the printer; the printing will continue until all labels have been printed.

Peel-Off Mode

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the label to be printed is slightly in front of the printhead. To print a label, the printer first backfeeds the media until the start of the label is directly under the printhead, then prints the entire label.

In this mode, once the label is printed, the media passes over the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate at a sharp angle. The backing material is peeled away from the label and winds around the Backing Rewind Spindle. The media feeds forward until most of the label hangs loose from the backing. The Label Available Sensor detects this label and pauses printing until the operator removes the label, then the next label prints.

The Backing Rewind Spindle will hold one-half of the backing from a standard-size media roll. The Rewind Spindle Full Sensor detects when the spindle is full and pauses

(Factory-Installed Peel-Off Option Required)

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printing. The PAPER/RIBBON light flashes to indicate this condition. To remove the backing from the Rewind Spindle, see page 9.

Cutter Mode

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the label to be printed is directly under the printhead. The printer prints the entire label and automatically cuts the label after it is printed. The Cutter Catch Tray “ catches” the completed labels.

The Cutter automatically cycles through one cutting motion when the printer’s power is turned ON. When printing labels, the Cutter activation is determined by a command sent to the printer by the host computer, either a ZPL II command or a command from a different software driver. To disable the cutter, turn the printer’s Power Switch OFF and simply unplug the connecting cable from the bottom of the Cutter Module.

Note: Do not exchange Cutter Modules between different printers. The Cutter Module adjustments are optimized during installation to work with a particular printer, and may not perform correctly if the Module is placed on a different unit.

(Factory-Installed Cutter Option Required)

External Rewind Mode

(External Rewinder Required)

Some applications call for the media to be rewound onto a core as the labels are printed. The Stripe printer, however, Backing Rewind Spindle

does not

is not

have an internal Media Rewind capability–the

designed to rewind label stock. You will need an

external rewinder for this application. When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the next label is directly under

the printhead. After the label is printed, the media feeds forward until the start of the next label is under the printhead. The media never backfeeds in this mode. When the printer completes a batch of labels, printing will stop. The speed and tension of the rewind operation is strictly a function of the external rewind unit.

Operator Controls

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

AC Power ON/OFF Switch

This switch is located on the left side of the printer near the AC Power Cord and Fuse. See Figure 1. The AC Power Switch should be turned OFF (0) before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

Turning the switch ON (1) activates the printer and causes it to perform a Power ON Self Test as it begins operation. Turning the printer power ON while holding down certain front panel keys will launch additional Printer Self Tests following the Power ON Self Test. See Chapter 4.

External influences such as lightning storms or unwanted noise on the power or data cables may cause erratic printer behavior. Turning the AC Power OFF and back ON may re-establish proper printer operation.

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Figure 11 AC Power ON/OFF Switch

Figure 12 Zebra Stripe Printer Front Panel

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Front Panel Keys

PAUSE Key Starts and stops the printing process.

FEED Key Forces the printer to feed one blank label.

CANCEL Key

MODE Key - Puts printer in Configuration Mode.

- If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur

- Printing: printing stops once the current label is complete

- Printer not printing: one blank label feeds immediately

- Printing: one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete When in the PAUSE mode, this key will cancel print jobs.

- No print jobs in queue: press to cancel the next print job to be sent to printer

- Print job in queue: press once to cancel current print job

- Press and hold for several seconds (3) to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s memory. The Data Light will turn OFF.

- Activates automatic Media Calibration procedure.

Front Panel Lights

NOTE:

which causes the same light to flash occur at the same time, the light will flash.

POWER

PRINTHEAD

PAP E R/ RIBBON

PAU SE

DATA

DARKEN POSITION CALIBRATE

If an operating condition which causes a light to be ON constantly and one

Light Status Indication

OFF Printer is OFF, or not receiving power. ON Printer is ON. OFF Normal operation. ON Head Over Temperature condition. Printing stops until the printhead

Flashing Printhead Open. OFF Media and ribbon (if used) are properly loaded. ON Paper out. Flashing In Thermal Transfer Mode: Ribbon is out.

OFF Normal operation. ON Printer has stopped all printing operations. OFF Normal operation, no data being received. ON Labels are printing. Single flash The CANCEL key was pressed and a format was successfully deleted

Flashing Receiving data from host computer. Slow flashing Printer sent a “stop transmitting” command to the host computer. ON Printer is in the Configuration Mode. See Chapter 1 for more ON ON

cools down. Printing resumes automatically. Printhead Under Temperature condition. Printing continues.

In Direct Thermal Mode: Ribbon is in printer. In Peel-Off Mode: backing rewind spindle is full.

from the print queue.

information.

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Printer Status Sensors

The Zebra Stripe Printer contains several status sensors. These sensors alert the operator to various conditions by either stopping the printing or turning on a light.

Sensor What it monitors How it works

Printhead Sensor Checks the open/closed status

Media Sensor

(See Chapter 1 to adjust this sensor.)

Ribbon Sensor Monitors the presence of

Label Available Sensor (Peel-Off Option Required. See Fig. 15.)

Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor (Peel-Off Option Required. See Fig. 14.)

of the Printhead lever. Checks for proper media

loading. If non-continuous media is

used: Sets label length for individual labels.

ribbon. In Peel-Off Mode, it checks to

see if a label is available.

Senses when the Backing Rewind Spindle is full of used backing material.

If the printhead is open, the Printhead Light flashes.

If you run out of paper, the Paper/Ribbon Light will turn ON.

If you run out of ribbon, the Paper/Ribbon Light flashes.

Once a label prints, it will pass between the two parts of this Sensor and cause the printer to pause. When the label is removed, printing resumes.

When the Spindle is full, the Paper/Ribbon Light flashes.

Figure 13 Printhead Position

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Figure 14 Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position

Figure 15 Label Available Sensor Position

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Sample ZPL II Label Formats

ZPL II® is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Zebra Programming Language II label design language. ZPL II lets you create a wide variety of labels from the simple to the very complex, including text, bar codes, and graphics.

This section contains three sample label formats for you to begin experimenting with. It is not intended as an introduction to ZPL II. To learn about ZPL II, send in the request card at the beginning of this book for a free copy of the ZPL II Programming Guide.

For each format, do the following:

1. Save the file.

2. Copy the file to the printer.

Set-up the printer and turn the Power ON.

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Use a text editing program (ex: Windows Write or DOS Editor) and type

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in the label format exactly as shown in the sample label format shown below. Save the file in a directory for future use. Use the extension “ . zpl”.

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Copy the file to the Zebra Stripe Printer.

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Typically, computers running DOS use the “COPY” command to send a file to the

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Zebra printer. For example, if your file name is “format1.zpl” then type, “

MAT1.ZPL COM1

”.

3. Compare your results with those shown. If your printout does not look like the one shown, confirm that the file you created is identical to the format shown, then repeat the printing procedure. If nothing prints, refer to Chapter 1 to make sure your system is set up correctly, otherwise refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” .

COPY FOR-

Format 1: Simple Text and a Barcode

Line

^XA

^LH30,30

^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS

^FO20,60^B3N,Y,20,N^FDAAA001^FS

^XZ

Line #1: Indicates start of label format. Line #2: Sets label home position (in dots) from the upper left-hand corner of the label. Line #3: Sets field origin, selects font “D”, defines field data as “ZEBRA”. Line #4: Sets field origin, selects bar code Code 39, sets barcode height at 20 dot rows,

defines field data for bar code as “AAA001".

Line #5: End of label format.

Type this label format: You’ll get this printout:

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Format 2: Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image

Line

^XA

^LH30,30

^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS

^FO20,60^B3N,Y,20,N^FDAAA001^FS

^ISFORMAT2,N

^XZ

^XA

^ILFORMAT2

^XZ

Line #1-4: These commands were described in Format 1. Line #5: Saves the format in the printer’s memory as a graphic image named “FORMAT2",

the ”N" indicates “do not print after saving”. Line #6-7: (See Format 1) Line #8: Load and print the graphic image saved as “FORMAT2". Line #9: (See Format 1)

Type this label format: You’ll get this printout:

(Same as Format 1, but this format was also saved in the printer’s memory as a graphic image named “FORMAT2".)

Format 3: Using a Serialized Data Field

Line

^XA

^LH30,30

^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS

^FO20,60^B3,,40,,^FDAAA001^FS

^FO20,180^AF^SNSERIAL NUMBER 00000000111,1,Y^FS

^PQ10

^XZ

Type this label format: You’ll get this printout:

Ten labels should print. The first and last are shown here.

Line #1 - 3: These commands were described in Format 1. Line #4: Defines field data for bar code as “AAA001". Line #5: Defines serialized field, starting value of 111, increment by 1, insert leading zeros. Line #6: Sets print quantity to 10 Line #7: (See Format 1)

3 Routine Care and Adjustment

Cleaning

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated below. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for any other fluids being used on this printer. No lubricants are needed.

Table 1 provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages.A Preventive Maintenance Kit (part # 01429) is available from Zebra. Kit items are also sold separately by the part numbers shown.

Preventive Maintenance Kit

Solvent (Alcohol), 4 oz. bottle (part # 01426)

Applicators, bag of 100 (part # 01427)

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior surfaces of the Zebra Stripe Printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

Cleaning the Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. Inspect this area after every roll of media.

AREA METHOD INTERVAL

Printhead Alcohol After every roll of media (or Platen Roller Alcohol Media Sensor Air Blow Media Path Alcohol Ribbon Path Air Blow

Upper Guide Rod (Peel-Off) Alcohol After every roll of media. Platen Guide Rod (Peel-Off) Alcohol After every roll of media. Rewind Power Roller (Peel-Off) Alcohol After every roll of media. Lower Guide Rod (Peel-Off) Alcohol After every roll of media. Cutter

assembly (if used)

Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate Alcohol Once Per Month. Label Available Sensor Air Blow Once Per Six Months.

If using continuous pressure-sensitive media

If using tagstock or label backing material only

Adhesive remover,

such as “Goo-

Gone”

Alcohol and air

blow

500 feet of fanfold media) when printing direct thermal. After every roll of ribbon when printing in the thermal transfer mode.

After every roll of media or more often depending upon your application and media.

After every 2 or 3 rolls of media.

Table 1 Cleaning Schedule

Routine Care and Adjustment

Cleaning the Printhead

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may indicate a dirty printhead. For optimum performance, Zebra recommends performing the following cleaning procedure after every roll of ribbon.

NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the printer OFF before cleaning the printhead. If power is turned OFF, all label formats and images, as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory, will be lost. When power is turned back ON, it will be necessary to reload these items.

To clean the printhead, refer to Figure 16 and follow these steps:

1. Open the Media Compartment Door and the Front Panel.

2. Open the Printhead by moving the Printhead Open Lever to the OPEN position.

3. Remove the media and ribbon (if present).

4. Moisten an applicator tip with Zebra Technologies Corporation recommended solvent and wipe along the print elements from end to end. (The print elements are the grayish/black strip just behind the chrome strip. See Figure 16). Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate.

5. Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent.

6. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers and media sensors.

7. Reload ribbon and/or media, close and latch the printhead, close the Front Panel and the Media Compartment Door, and continue printing.

Figure 16 Printhead Cleaning

Routine Care and Adjustment

Cleaning the Cutter Module

(For Printers Equipped with the Optional Cutter)

The Cutter Module requires periodic cleaning to remove paper dust and gummed label residue. The procedure on the following pages should be performed by the operator according to the schedule on page 25. However, depending on your application and media type you may need to clean the cutter more or less frequently.

NOTE: In the figures shown, media and ribbon have been removed for clarity. It is not necessary to remove media or ribbon before performing the maintenance procedures described.

IMPORTANT: Do not exchange Cutter Modules between different printers. The Cutter Module adjustments are optimized during installation to work with a particular printer and may not perform correctly if the module is placed on a different printer.

Figure 17 Cutter Module and Catch Tray Location

Routine Care and Adjustment

I. Remove the Cutter Module from the printer.

1. Turn the printer’s AC power OFF.

2. Raise the printer’s Media Access Door and lower the printer’s Front Door. See Figure 17.

3. Remove the Label Catch Tray by lifting it up and away from the front of the Cutter Module.

4. See Figure 18. Gently pull straight down on the Cutter Cable Connector to remove it from the mating socket on the Cutter Module.

5. Turn the Cutter Mounting Screw (by hand or with a screwdriver) in a counter-clockwise direction until it is loose.

6. See Figure 19. Hold the Cutter Module as shown. Apply gentle upward pressure to the left and right ends while raising the Cutter Module up and away from the Mounting Posts. If necessary, rock the Module side-to-side to loosen it.

This procedure is continued on the next page.

Figure 18 Cutter Connector and Mounting Screw

Figure 19 Cutter Module Removal

Routine Care and Adjustment

Figure 20 Cutter Module Disassembly

II. Disassemble the C utter Module.

1. See Figure 20. Hold the Cutter Module as illustrated. Put your thumbs on the two Wire Spring Loops and your index fingers on the top of the Rear Cutter Blade Guard. It may help to lay the Cutter Module on a table or other surface throughout this process.

2. To remove the Rear Cutter Blade Guard, first press down simultaneously on the two Wire Spring Loops. While pressing down on the loops, press the Rear Cutter Guard back toward you and over top of the Loops. (You’re trying to tuck the Loops underneath the Blade Guard in this process.)

3. Continue pressing the Rear Cutter Guard toward you and allow the back edge of the Guard to pop up as the Guard comes free from its holders. You may now remove the Rear Cutter Guard by lifting it off of the module.

NOTE:

The Wire Springs may flip up out of position during this process. Springs will be

repositioned during reassembly.

4. Observe the ends of the Rear Cutter Blade Guard and note the small metal pins protruding toward the inside. During the Reassembly Procedure, these pins will be mounted into the corresponding mounting slots in the Cutter Side Panels.

5. To provide complete access to the area to be cleaned, raise the Upper Cutter Blade Guard as shown in Figure 20.

III. Clean the Cutter Module.

1. Remove any label material which has adhered to the Cutter parts and use a small brush to remove any paper dust from the Cutter Module.

2. If you use pressure-sensitive media, use a lint-free cloth soaked in an adhesive remover to remove all gum and label residue from the Cutting Blades and Guards.

If you use tag stock, use alcohol (part # 01426) to remove any dirt.

This procedure is continued on the next page.

Routine Care and Adjustment

IV. Reassemble the Cutter Module.

1. See Figure 22. Position the two Wire Springs down against the Lower Cutter Blade.

2. Place the Rear Cutter Blade Guard over the Wire Springs, perpendicular to its final position. Place your thumbs on the top (flat) part of the Guard.

NOTE:

Insure that the ends of the Rear Cutter Blade Guard are positioned on the outside of

the Cutter Side Panels.

3. See Figure 22. Press the Rear Cutter Blade Guard down and forward, rotating the Guard as you proceed, to lock the mounting pins into position in the Cutter Side Panel mounting slots. Slide the Guard forward until the two Wire Spring Loops pop up on the back side of the Guard.

NOTE:

Insure that the Wire Springs remain positioned under the Rear Cutter Blade Guard

when assembly is completed.

4. Lower the Upper Cutter Blade Guard back to its normal position. When reassembled, the back of the Cutter Module should look like the one shown in Figure 23.

This procedure is continued on page 32.

Figure 21 Cutter Module Reassembly

Figure 22 Side View of Cutter Module Reassembly

Routine Care and Adjustment

Figure 23 Reassembled Cutter Module

Figure 24 Cutter Module Reinstallation

Routine Care and Adjustment

V. Reinstall the Cutter Module.

1. See Figure 19. Position the Cutter Module above the Cutter Mounting Posts. Press down on the Cutter Module until the Mounting Slots engage the Mounting Posts on the printer.

2. See Figure 18. Tighten the Mounting Screw in a clockwise direction to hold the Cutter Module in Position.

3. See Figure 18. Position the Cutter Cable Connector so the flat side of the connector faces away from the printer, then insert it up into the mating connector on the Cutter Module.

4. Replace the Cutter Catch Tray onto the two mounting posts located on the front of the Cutter Module.

VI. Test the Cutter Operation.

1. If necessary, reload ribbon and label stock into the printer, then close the printer’s Front Door and Media Access Door.

NOTE:

When loading media, make sure the end of the label is positioned on top of the Platen

Roller, then close the Printhead Latch.

2. When the printer is turned ON, the Cutter Module will cycle through one cutting operation and be ready to print labels.

3. OPTIONAL: Hold in the PAUSE key while turning the printer’s AC power ON. When the Power ON Self Test begins (all lights ON), release the PAUSE key. When the Power ON Self Test ends, the printer will automatically print test labels which the Cutter Module will automatically cut.

End of Cutter Cleaning Procedure.

Lubrication

No lubricating agents of any kind are required on this printer.

Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish if used.

AC Power Fuse Replacement

A user-replaceable AC Power Fuse is located just to the left of the Power ON/OFF Switch. (See Figure 11 on page 19.) For a 110 VAC installation, the replacement Fuse is a 3AG Fast Blow style rated at 5 Amp/250VAC. For a 220 VAC installation, the Fuse is the same style but rated at 3 Amp/250VAC .

Before replacing the Fuse, turn the AC Power Switch OFF and unplug the AC Power Cable.

To replace the Fuse, insert the tip of a flathead screwdriver into the slot in the end of the Fuse Holder End Cap. Press in slightly on the End Cap and turn the screwdriver slightly counterclockwise. This will disengage the End Cap from the Fuse Holder and permit removal of the Fuse. To install a new fuse, reverse the sequence.

Routine Care and Adjustment

Mechanical Adjustments

The Stripe printer has been designed with minimal operator adjustments required.

Print Quality Adjustments

In the factory, the Stripe printer is aligned and tested using Zebra’s 5319 ribbon and Zebra’s Z-Trans 6A full width, non-continuous media to print thermal transfer labels at Speed C (4"/sec). For other media/ribbon combinations, the user may need to adjust Print Darkness, Toggle Pressure, or possibly the Printhead Position.

When changing from one media/ribbon combination to another, only slight changes in Print Darkness or Toggle Pressure may be required. For these situations, refer to the Toggle Pressure Adjustment on page 34. However, to achieve optimum print quality, perform the adjustment procedure which follows. A #2 Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver will be required.

I. Check the initial print quality.

1. Open the Media Compartment Door and Front Panel on the printer.

2. Load the recommended media and ribbon for your application and adjust the Media Sensor Position.

3. Send a label format to the printer or activate the PAUSE Key Self Test (see Chapter 4), print a few labels, and press the PAUSE key to stop printing.

4. Observe the print quality of the test labels. If it is satisfactory, complete the process by turning the AC Power OFF. Otherwise, continue to Step II.

II. Adjust the print darkness.

1. Press the MODE key (DARKEN light and PAUSE light turn ON) to permit

darkness adjustment.

2. Press the PAUSE key to begin printing test labels.

3. While observing the print darkness, repeatedly press the UP (FEED) key to

make the printing DARKER, or the DOWN (CANCEL) key to make the printing LIGHTER, until the desired darkness is achieved.

4. Once proper print darkness is achieved, press the PAUSE key to stop

printing.

If you are still experiencing poor print quality, perform the Toggle Pressure Adjustment

34. If that doesn’t correct your print problem, turn to the Appendix to adjust the printhead position.

Note: Adjusting the position of the printhead should be done only after all of the above attempts have been made to correct the situation.

Routine Care and Adjustment

Toggle Pressure Adjustment

The Toggle Assembly presses the printhead against the ribbon (if used), the media, and the platen.

The pressure applied by the Toggle Assembly may need to be increased or reduced when different thicknesses or widths of media are used in the printer.

Before increasing Toggle Pressure to achieve darker print darkness, perform the Print Quality Adjustments on page 33.

Turn the two knurled knobs on top of the Toggle Assembly to adjust the pressure. Turning clockwise will increase the pressure, and turning counter-clockwise will decrease the pressure.

Always use the lowest Toggle Pressure necessary to provide the desired print darkness on the label.

NOTE: When using media narrower than 4.5" wide (full media width), Zebra recommends reducing the pressure on the Right Hand Toggle until print quality is affected, then increase pressure just to the point where good print quality is achieved. This reduces the wear on those areas of the Printhead and the Platen where ribbon and media are not present. (For very narrow media, zero pressure from the Right Toggle may be required.)

Figure 25 Toggle Pressure Adjustment

Routine Care and Adjustment

Media Sensor Position Adjustment

This procedure was covered in Chapter 1. See page 10.

Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment

This procedure was covered in Chapter 1. See page 11.

Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment

NOTE: This Roller is only present on printers with the Peel-Off Option. Zebra presets this Roller during manufacture for proper operation with most applications. Only adjust this Roller when necessary.

In the Peel-Off Mode, proper media tracking is critical. The Rewind Power Roller automatically turns along with the movement of media, to insure continuous rewind of the label backing material. When adjusting this roller, the operating position may vary due to the type, width, and thickness of the backing material.

Before performing this adjustment, review the Media Loading procedure in Chapter 1. Insure minimal sideways movement during the printing process by positioning the left edge of the label backing even with the Edge Guide Mark on the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate. Position the outer Media Guides against the outside edge of the media, but not so tight as to bind the material.

(Peel-Off Option Required)

Figure 26 Backing Rewind Power Roller

Routine Care and Adjustment

When the Power Roller is properly adjusted, the backing material should have even tension across its entire width and be wrapped snugly around all Guides and Rollers. If the tension is not even, the media/backing material may slide (walk) to the left or to the right as printing occurs. This can cause print registration problems on the labels.

Figure 26 illustrates an improperly adjusted Backing Rewind Power Roller. On the left side, the backing material is not contacting the Power Roller. The backing has more tension on the right edge than on the left edge.

Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the Power Roller Adjustment. The Adjustment Mechanism changes the position of the right end of the Roller, while

the left end is stationary. The right end moves up and down for tension balance. Turning this Adjustment in a counterclockwise direction causes the right end of the

Power Roller to move DOWN and increases the tension on the right side of the backing material. (Turning the Adjustment in a clockwise direction moves the right end of the Power Roller UP and decreases the tension on the right side.)

Balancing the tension increases the reliability of the printer to provide properly printed labels by preventing the label backing from walking.

Use the FEED Key Self Test (see Chapter 4) or your own label format to print several labels to insure tracking is maintained and tension on both edges of the backing material remains consistent. Remember to remove each label as it is automatically peeled away from the backing.

Battery Replacement

Your printer may be equipped with Battery Backed-Up Memory. The battery used with this feature is a 3 VDC lithium battery.

It is recommended that a qualified service technician replace this battery since internal access to the electronics area of the printer is required. Further information regarding the replacement of this battery is contained in Volume 1 of the Maintenance Manual (part # 44868L for Volume 1 only, order part # 44452L for both Volumes 1 and 2).

Warning:

only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

If the Zebra Stripe Printer operates in an abnormal fashion, consult the Troubleshooting Table below. The Printer Diagnostics following the Troubleshooting Table may also help you to determine the problem.

The troubleshooting of some problems may be beyond the abilities of the operator. In these cases, call a service technician to perform additional troubleshooting and repair procedures.

Note: A two-volume maintenance manual is available from Zebra Technologies Corporation for use by the service technician.

Volume 1: General Maintenance

ume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics

both volumes under part # 44452L.

(part # 44869L), or you may order

(part # 44868L),

Vol-

Troubleshooting Table

Troublesho oting Tab le

Symptom Diagnosi s Action

No lights ever turn ON. No AC Power applied to the

Printer locks up when running Power On Self Test.

POWER light ON, other lights all OFF or all ON and the printer locks up.

Calibrate light is OFF but all other lights are ON.

Calibrate light and Position light OFF but all other lights ON.

Printer stops, PAUSE light and PAPER/RIBBON light both ON.

Printer.

Faulty AC Power Fuse. Refer to Chapter 3 for fuse

No voltage available from the internal Power Supply.

An improper configuration was set.

ROM CRC Test has failed. Call a service technician.

Dynamic RAM failed. Call a service technician.

FONT ROM Error. Call a service technician.

Media incorrectly or not loaded.

Misadjusted Media Sensor. Check Position and Sensitivity of

Insure the AC Power Cable is connected to a working voltage source.

replacement procedures. Call a service technician.

Reload factory defaults. Then, set correct parameters. See Chapter 1.

Load media correctly. See Chapter 1.

Media Sensor. See Chapter 1.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troublesho oting Tab le

Symptom Diagnosi s Action

Printer stops, PAUSE light ON and PAPER/ RIBBON light FLASHING.

Printer stops, PAUSE light ON and PRINTHEAD light FLASHING.

Printer stops. PAUSE light and PRINTHEAD light both ON.

Dots missing in printed area of label.

Loss of printing registration on labels.

For Peel-Off Mode:

Excessive Vertical Drift in Topof-Form registration.

Light vertical lines approximately .006 wide running through all labels.

Light printing or no printing on the left or right side of the label.

Short printed lines at 45° to label edge on left or right side of label.

Fine gray lines on blank labels at angles.

Long tracks of missing print on several labels.

Ribbon incorrectly or not loaded.

Malfunctioning Ribbon Sensor. Call a service technician.

Printhead is not fully closed. Close printhead completely. Printhead Open Sensor not

detecting its position flag.

Printhead element is overheated.

Printhead element going bad. Print quality problems.

Possible Media Sensor problem.

Printer set for non-continuous media, but continuous media loaded.

Improperly adjusted Media Edge Guides or Power Roller.

Incorrect media Loading or media Sensor Adjustments.

Dirty head or ribbon rollers. See Printhead Cleaning in

Defective Printhead Elements. Call a service technician Printhead needs balancing. Adjust balance. See Toggle

Too much Printhead pressure. Reduce the pressure. See Toggle

Wrinkled ribbon. See Wrinkled Ribbon in this

Print Element damaged. Call a service technician.

Load ribbon correctly. See Chapter 1.

Call a service technician.

Printer resumes printing when the printhead element cools.

Call a service technician.

Adjust Media Sensor Position and call a service technician if necessary.

Set printer for correct media. See Chapter 3.

Refer to Chapters 1 and/or 3 for proper positioning and adjustments.

See Media Loading or Media Sensor Adjustment in Chapter 1.

Chapter 3.

Pressure Adjustment in Chapter 3.

Ta bl e .

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troublesho oting Tab le

Symptom Diagnosi s Action

Truncated print, no print, or FEED Key operates incorrectly while using non-continuous media.

In Peel-Off Mode, skewed or stuck labels.

In Cutter Mode, skewed, stuck, or improperly cut labels.

Wrinkled ribbon. Ribbon fed through machine

Misregistration and misprint of 1 to 3 labels.

Changes in parameter settings did not take effect.

Media or ribbon improperly loaded.

Incorrect Media Sensor Position or Sensitivity.

Glue material from Back of Labels causing media movement problems.

Media and Backing not properly aligned in printer.

Cutter is dirty. Follow Cutter Cleaning

incorrectly. Incorrect Darkness setting. Set to the lowest value needed for

Incorrect printhead position or pressure.

Incorrect Dual-Tension Spindle setting.

Media not feeding properly; it is walking from side to side.

Continuing Symptoms. Call a service technician. Media was pulled when motor

was not moving.

Incorrect Media Sensor Position.

Media or ribbon improperly loaded.

Parameters are set or saved incorrectly.

If problem continues, there may be a problem on the Main Logic Board.

See Media and Ribbon Loading Instructions in Chapter 1.

See Media Sensor Position Adjustment in Chapter 1.

Refer to Chapter 3 and perform maintenance and cleaning of the printer.

Refer to Chapters 1 and 3 and reload media and adjust the Power Roller if needed.

Procedure in Chapter 3.

See Ribbon Loading in Chapter 1.

good print quality. See Print Quality Adjustments

and Toggle Pressure Adjustment in Chapter 3.

Pull Spindle End-Cap out when using wide media to obtain normal (higher) tension. See Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle in Chapter 1.

Make sure the media is snug by adjusting the media guides.

Open and close the printhead, so it calibrates to find the label length.

See Media Sensor Position Adjustment in Chapter 1.

See Media and Ribbon Loading procedures in Chapter 1.

See Chapter 1. Reload the Factory Defaults, calibrate the printer, then cycle the Power ON/OFF Switch.

Call a service technician.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troublesho oting Tab le

Symptom Diagnosi s Action

When using wide ribbon (over

2.4"), the image gets lighter or smears near the end of the roll of ribbon. Ribbon appears to slow down or stop.

ZPL was sent to printer, but not recognized. The DATA light remains OFF

Labels are not being cut at all. Cutter Option not available. The Cutter Option is installed at

The Cutter is not cutting labels cleanly.

The Cutter is jamming up with labels or labels are being cut more than once.

Too much back-tension on the ribbon.

Communications parameters or DIP Switches are set incorrectly.

Prefix and delimiter characters set in printer configuration do not match the ones sent in the ZPL Label Formats.

Cutter Option not installed/enabled.

Cutter is dirty. Follow cutter cleaning procedure

Cutter Blades are dull. Replace Cutter Module.

Cutter is dirty. Follow cutter cleaning procedure

Label length is too short. Increase label length.

See Chapter 1. Adjust the Ribbon Supply Spindle to provide low tension.

Perform the MODE Key Self Test. Check for format or overrun errors. Reset communication parameters if needed.

Set the characters in the printer to match ZPL format.

Check Configuration Printout for correct characters.

If problem continues, check the ZPL format for changed ^CC, ^CT, and ^CD instructions.

the factory. Non-Cutter units are not retrofittable. Call Zebra for information about purchasing a new printer equipped with this option.

See Chapter 3.

on page 27.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troublesho oting Tab le

Symptom Diagnosi s Action

Printing stops. PAPER/RIBBON, PAUSE, and CANCEL lights on

For printers with the Cutter Option installed.

Out of media. Load media. See Chapter 1.

Media jammed in Cutter. Remove media, clean Cutter

Connecting cable not connected to Cutter Module.

Cutter Module is dirty. Clean Cutter Module. See page

End of the media not positioned correctly on top of Platen.

If error condition persists after attempting each of the above solutions, call a service technician.

Module if necessary. See page

27. Plug Cable into Cutter Module.

See page 27.

27.

Reposition media so that the end is on top of the Platen. See Chapter 1.

Printer Diagnostics

Power-On Self Test

A Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed automatically each time the printer is turned ON. This test checks for proper initialization of various electronic circuits and establishes starting parameters as those stored in the printer’s memory. During this test sequence, the front panel lights will turn ON and OFF to insure proper operation.

At the end of this self test, only the POWER light will remain lit. If other lights are also lit, refer to the Troubleshooting Table.

Additional Printer Self Tests

These self tests produce sample labels and provide specific information which helps the operator determine the operating conditions for the printer.

Each self test is enabled by holding in a specific front panel key while turning the Power Switch ON. Keep the key depressed until the Front Panel lights turn ON. When the Power-On Self Test is complete, the selected printer self test will automatically start.

NOTES:

•

When performing self tests, disconnect the Signal Interface Cable from the printer. When canceling a self test before its actual completion, always turn the printer Power Switch OFF and back ON. When performing these self tests while in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator must remove the labels as they become available. When the Cutter Option is installed and enabled, the labels printed in these self tests should be automatically cut as they are printed.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

CANCEL Key Self Test

This self test prints the printer’s configuration parameters that are currently stored in Configuration (EEPROM) Memory. See Figure 27.

The configuration may be changed either temporarily (for specific label formats or ribbon and label stock), or permanently (by saving the new parameters in memory.) Saving new parameters occurs whenever a Printer Configuration procedure is performed. See Chapter 1 for more information.

PAUSE Key Self Test

This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the Printer’s Mechanical Assemblies. These test labels can also be used during the Configuration Mode Adjustments described in Chapter 1. See Figure 28.

This self test consists of four individual test features.

The initial self test prints 15 labels at speed “ A” then automatically pauses the printer. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed, an additional 15 labels will print, up to a maximum of 9999 labels.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key once alters the self test. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed, the printer prints 15 labels at speed “D” up to a maximum of 9999 labels.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key a second time alters the self test again. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed, the printer prints 50 labels at speed “A” up to a maximum of 9999 labels.

While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key alters the self test a third time. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed, the printer prints 50 labels at speed “ D” up to a maximum of 9999 labels.

Figure 27 CANCEL Key Self Test Printout

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

FEED Key Self Test

The results of this self test will be used to determine the best Darkness Setting for a specific media/ribbon combination.

See Figure 29. The FEED Key Self Test labels will print at various plus or minus Darkness settings relative to the current darkness setting. The operator inspects these printouts and determines which printout has the best darkness setting.

The value on that printout is added to (plus) or subtracted from (minus) the current Darkness value.

To make the change, you need to adjust the Print Darkness (as described in Chapter 1).

1. Press the MODE Key.

2. If the value on your FEED Key Self Test Printout is a plus value, press UP the appropriate number of times. Otherwise, press DOWN to enter a minus value.

3. Press the MODE Key three (3) times.

4. Press PAUSE.

Alternatively, increments to the actual Darkness value can be programmed into the label formats sent to the printer. To see the actual value of the current darkness setting, perform a CANCEL Key Self Test: the value will print on the Configuration Printout.

Figure 28 PAUSE Key Self Test Printout Figure 29 FEED Key Self Test Printout

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

MODE Key Self Test

This self test places the printer in a Communications Diagnostics Mode. In this mode, the printer prints the ASCII characters and their corresponding hexadecimal values for any data received from the host computer. See Figure 30.

Note: Turn the power OFF to exit this self test.

FEED Key and PAUSE Key

If it is ever necessary to reset the printer configuration to the factory default values, press these two keys at the same time while turning the Power ON. Permanently save these values in memory by pressing the MODE key four (4)

Figure 30 MODE Key Self Test Printout

times - MODE lights cycle ON then OFF. A Media Calibration procedure must be performed any time Factory Default values are saved. See Chapter 1.

Extended Printer Diagnostics

Extended diagnostic tests are available for the Zebra Stripe Printer. The Stripe Maintenance Manual, Volume 1 (part # 44868L), provides information needed to perform these additional tests.

5 Specifications

Note: Your printer may not have all of the options described in these specifications.

General Specifications

Height 13" 3 30mm Width 8.25" 209.6mm Depth 17" 4 31.8mm Weight (option-dependent) 17.25 lbs 72.21 kg Electrical 110 or 220 VAC +10%/−15%, 48-62 Hz

5 Amps @ 110V, 3 Amps @ 220V Bui l t to CISP R22B, UL 1950, CSA 950, IEC 950, 801- 2, -3 , an d-4 standa r d s;

Complies with FCC class A and Cana dian Doc. class A rules; Carries the CE mark of compliance

Temperature Operating 40 to 105° F 5 to 40° C

Storage -40 to 140° F -20 to 60° C Relative humidity 5 to 85%, non-condensing Communications interface RS-232 Serial Data Interface; 110 - 19,200 Baud; Parity, Bits/Char . and

XON -X OFF or DTR Handshake Protocols - all switch selectable 8-Bit Parallel Data Interface (S-500 only) Error Detection CRC Protocol

Printing Specifications

Printing Specifications Stripe S-300 Printer Stripe S-500 Printer Stripe S-500 Printer

Resolution 203.2 dots per inch (8 dots per mm) 152.4 dots per inch

Dot size (square) 0.00492" (0.125 mm) 0.00656" (0.167 mm) Maximum print width 4.09" (104 mm) Print

Minimum 0.00492" (0.125 mm)

length

Maximum Standard memory 6" (152 mm) 15" (381 mm) 26" (660 mm)

With additional

memory Bar code modulus (X) dimension 5 mil to 55 mil 6.6 mil to 72 mil Programmable constant printing

speeds

Thin film printhead with Energy Control

18" (457 mm)

(256 KB expansion)

2" (50.8 mm) 2" ( 50.8 mm)

39" (991 mm) (512 KB expansion)

3" ( 76.2 mm) 4" (101.6 mm) 5" (127.0 mm) 6" (152.4 mm)

with Optional 6 Dots

per mm Printhead

(6 dots per mm)

39" (991 mm)

(512 KB expansion)

Specifications

Media Specifications

T otal media width Maximum 4.5" 115 mm

Maximum with cutter installed 4.0" 101.6 mm Minimum 0.75" 19 mm

Label length Maximum See Printing Considerations (page 45)

Minimum Tear-Off 0.63" 16 mm

Peel-Off 1.00" 25.4 mm Cutter 1.50" 38.1 mm

T otal thickness (includes liner)

Core size 3.0" 76.2 mm Maximum roll diameter 8.0" 203.2 mm Inter-label gap Maximum 0.157" 4 mm

Ticket/tag notch size 0.236"Wx0.079"L 6mmWx2mmL

Maximum

may need to be adjusted above

0.01")

Minimum 0.003" 0.076 mm

Minimum 0.079" (0.118" preferred) 2 mm (3 mm preferred)

(Printhead position

0.012" 0.304 mm

Ribbon Specifications

Ribbon Width

wide as the media to protect the printhead from wear.

Standard Lengths

Ribbon core inside diameter 1.0" 25.6 mm Maximum ribbon roll diameter 3.20" 81.3 mm

Zebra recommends using ribbon at least as

2:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 984 300 m 3:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 1476 450 m

Minimum 1.57" 40 mm Maximum 4.3" 110 mm

Media Handling

• Tear-off mode: Produced in strips

• Peel-off mode (S-500 only): Dispensed and peeled from the liner

• Cutter mode (S-500 only): Printed and individually cut

• Rewind mode: Labels externally rewound (Requires optional rewinder,

not available from Zebra Technologies Corporation)

Operator Controls

• AC Power ON/OFF Switch

• PAUSE key - stops and restarts the printing process

• FEED key - forces the printer to feed one blank label

• C ANC EL key - c ancel s the pri ntin g o f la bel f or mats s ent to t he p rin ter

• MODE key - places the printer in the Configuration Mode

Specifications

Options

(* Factory-Installed)

• 512 KB RAM Expansion (for a total of 1 MB RAM) (S-500 only)

• 256 KB RAM Expansion (for a total of 512 KB RAM) (S-300 only)

• * 256 KB Battery Backe d- Up RAM for lab el forma ts a nd gr ap hics (S-500 only)

• * Peel-Off Mode with Backing-Only Rewind feature (S-500 only)

• * Cutter with Label Catch Tray (S-500 only)

• Scalable and Bitmap Smooth Fonts available for text (S-500 only)

• Parallel interface (S-500 only)

Zebra Programmin g Language (ZPL II®)

• Downloadable graphics (with data compres-

sion)

• B it image data trans fer and print ing, mixed

text/graphics

• Fo rmat in version

• Mirror image printing

• Fo ur-posi tion f ield ro tation (0° , 90°, 180 °,

270°)

• Sl ew command

• Programmable quantity with print pause

• Communi cates in prin table ASCII charac-

• Cont roll ed via mainfra me, mini, PC, Por t-

• Serialized fields

• In- S pec OCR-A an d OCR-B

•

Bar Codes

ters

able Data Terminal

UPC/EAN [nominal 100% magnifica tion (6 dots/mm printheads only)]

• Code 11

• Code 39 (Supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1)

• Code 49 (2-Dimensional Bar Code) (S-500

Only)

• Code 93

• Code 128 - Supports serializat ion in all subsets

and UCC Case Codes

• Codabar (Supports Ratios of 2:1 to 3:1)

• Interleave d 2 of 5 (supports Ratios of 2:1 to 3:1,

Modulus 10 Check Digit)

• Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5

• LOGMARS

• Plessey

• EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN EXTENSIONS

• UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC EXTENSIONS

• MSI

• PDF-417 (2-Dime nsional B ar C ode) (S -500

Only)

• POSTNET

• MaxiCode

• Check digit cal culation wher e applicable

Specifications

Standard Printer Fonts

For more information on fonts, refer to your ZPL II Programming Guide.

8 Dots/mm Printhead

Dot Matrix

Fonts

A 9x5 U-L-D .044″x .030 B 11x7 U .054″x .044

C,D 18x10 U-L-D .089″x .059

E 28x15 OCR-B .138″x .098

F 26x13 U-L-D .128″x .079 G 60x40 U-L-D .295″x .236 H 21x13 OCR-A .103″x .093

GS 24 x 24 SY M B O L .118" x .118" 8.5

Ø 15 x 12 SCALABLE (SMOOTH) FONT

(h x w)

(Defau lts)

Type*

Minimum

Character

Size (h x w)

6 Dots/mm Printhead

Dot Matrix

Font

A 9x5 U-L-D .059″x .039 B 11x7 U .072″x .059

C,D 18x10 U-L-D .118″x .079

E 21x10 OCR-B .138″x .085

F 26x13 U-L-D .170″x .105 G 60x40 U-L-D .394″x .315 H 17x11 OCR-A .111″x .098

GS 24x24 SYMBOL .157″x .157

Ø 15 x 12 SCALABLE (SMOOTH) FONT

(h x w)

(Defau lts)

* Type: U - Upper Case, L - Lower Case, D - Descenders

Type*

Minimum

Character

Size (h x w)

Max

Char

/In

″

33.3

″

22.7

″

16.9

″

10.2

″

12.7

″

4.2

″

10.8

Max

Char

/In

″

25.4

″

16.9

″

12.7

″

11.7

″

9.53

″

3.18

″

10.2

″

6.35

• Bit-mapped fonts A, B, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expa nda ble up to 10 times,

height- an d width-i nde pe nd en t. Howe ver, fonts E and H (OCR- B and OCR-A) are not considered in-spe c when expanded.

• The Scalab le Smoot h Fo nt ( CG Tr iumvi ra te Bold Condensed) is

expandable on a dot-by-dot basis, height- and width-independent, while maintaining smooth edges, to a maximum of 1500 x 1500 dots.

• IBM Code Page 850 International characters available in fonts A, B, D,

E, F, G and Ø through software control.

Specifications

Standard Printer Font Exa mples

Figure 31 Default Printer Fonts (8 Dots/mm)

Figure 32 Default Printer Fonts (6 Dots/mm)

Specifications

Optional Printer Fonts

There are many optional character fonts that can be purchased for your Stripe in addition to tho se wh ich are st anda rd in the uni t. Fro m ti me t o ti me, ad dit ion s may b e made to the list of available fonts. Contact Zebra Technologies Corporation or your sales representative for further information.

Only on e addi ti onal f ont ca n be ins tall ed i n th e prin ter at a t im e. Thi s inst al latio n should b e per forme d by a ser vice tech nici an. On ce in sta lled , thi s fo nt ca n be used in addition to the standard fonts available in the printer. Refer to your ZPL Programming Guide or, if using another software package to drive your printer, to the instructions accompan ying that package.

Once an optional font is installed in the printer, the Configuration Printout produced during the CANCEL Key Self Test will indicate the font type as the “Socket 2 ID”.

Optional Printer Fonts Currently Available

Scalable Smooth Fonts (each is supplied as a complete set of Normal, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic styles)

CG Triumvirate

 CG TriumvirateCondensed*

CG Times

CG Palacio

Futura



Univers

*When equipped with the Bitmap CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed Font, the S-500 has the same font styles as the S-300 printer.



Bitmap Smooth Fonts (supplied only in Bold). Type sizes: 6 pt, 8 pt, 10 pt, 12 pt, 12 pt, 14 pt, 18 pt, 24 pt.

CG Triumvirate

CG Times

CG Palacio

Futura



Univers



Figures 33 and 34 illustrate the optional fonts, and F igure 35 shows sample point sizes for the bitmap smooth fonts.

Compugraphic is a Registered Trademark and CG Triumvirate, CG Triumvirate Condensed, CG Palacio, and CG Times are all Trademarks of AGFA Corporation. Futura is a tradema rk of F undicion Tipogra fica N eufville , S.A. Univers is a regis tered tra dema rk of L inotype AG an d/or it s subsidia ries.

Specifications

Optional Printer Font Examples

CG Triumvirate- Standard 0123456789.,?!AaBbCc

CG Triumvirate- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDd

CG Triumvirate- Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

CG Triumvirate- Bold Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBb

CG Times  - Standard 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Times - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHh

CG Times - Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIi

CG Times  - Bold Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFf

CG Palacio- Standa rd 0123456789.,?!AaB bCcDdEeFf

CG Palacio- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Palacio- Italic 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

CG Palacio- Bold Itali c 01 23456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

CG Futura- Standard 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDd

CG Futura- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

CG Futura- Ita lic 01 2345 6789.,?!AaBbCcDd EeFf

CG Futura- Bol d Italic 012345 6789.,?!AaBbCc

Univers

- Standard 0 1234 56 789.,?!Aa BbCcDdEeFf

- Bold 01 2345 67 89.,?!AaB bCcDdEeFfGgHh

- Italic 0 1234 56 789.,?!AaBbCc DdEeF fGg Hh

- Bold Italic 0 1234 56 78 9.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

Figure 33 Scalable Smooth Fonts (Optional)

CG Triumvirate- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDd

CG TriumvirateCondensed - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBb

CG Futura- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEe

Univers

- Bold 01 2345 67 89.,?!AaB bCcDdEeFfGgHh

CG Times - Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHh

CG Palacio- Bold 0123456789.,?!AaBbCcDdEeFfGg

Figure 34 Bitmap Smooth Fonts (Optional)

Specifications

Figure 35 Bitmap Smooth Fonts: Point Size Examples

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How to Reach Us

Which number do you need?

Inquiry Department:

distributor information.

Customer Service:

dia, and ribbon: call your distributor or call Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Technical Support:

ing to the mechanical operation of Zebra equipment you already own: call your distributor or contact Zebra Technical Support.

Zebra’s Corporate Offices

For literature and

Printers, parts, me-

For questions relat-

Zebra Technologies

Corporation, USA

(847) 634-6700

Phone: (847) 913-2259

Fax: (847) 913-2578

BBS: (847) 821-7113

(847) 634-6700

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

+44 (0) 1494 472872

+44 (0) 1494 474222

+44 (0) 1494 472872

+44 (0) 1494 536644

BBS: (847) 821-7113

+44 (0) 1494 472872

, UK

Technical Support

Sometime during the life of your Zebra Technologies Corporation equipment you may find yourself in need of technical assistance. We provide a fully-trained technical support staff to answer any questions you may have.

Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service

(847) 821-7113

available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Zebra’s trouble-free, immediate-access technical support bulletin board system allows you to identify and resolve the most common technical support issues immediately while on-line. It also provides information related to Zebra products and repair services. This is a multi-user BBS with ANSI or RIPscript support. In order to view RIPscript graphics, download the free graphical user interface, which provides point and click capabilities. The automated attendant is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With your PC or terminal connected to a modem, simply dial (847) 821-7113 and answer the sign-on questions. Set your system to 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. We automatically accommodate modem speeds up to 28,800 baud.

We recommend that you set a screen log in your communication package so that you can record the information accessed on your PC for offline review. We support virtually all standard communications packages.

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Technical Support Service via Telephone

Before you call - Misunderstanding instructions or omitting a step are the most common sources of error. Please reread the manual and use the table of contents and appendixes for help.

Be prepared - To possibly avoid excess time and expense of a long-distance phone call, please complete the Service Form on the next page in its entirety. Only with ALL of the information requested can we give you accurate and fast assistance. Also, you should be able to answer the following questions when you call:

Does the printer perform all self test functions properly?

•

Does the printer work properly with some equipment but not with others?

•

Are the cables the same? Were the configuration settings changed?

•

Is the problem limited to one label, or does it occur on all labels?

•

Zebra Technical Support is available Monday - Friday. Call us directly at:

Zebra USA (847) 913-2259 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST Zebra UK +44 (0) 1494 472872 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. GMT

Technical Support via Mail or Fax

If you prefer to seek assistance in writing, please mail or fax a completed Service Form (on the next page) to the address or fax number shown on the form. Enclose any sample printouts that might illustrate the problem. This is necessary to avoid delays.

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Service Form

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109

Phone Number: (847) 913-2259 Telefax Number:(847) 913-2578

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

Zebra House, The Valley Centre Gordon Road, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England

Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872 Telefax Number: +44 (0) 1494 450103

Complete this form before requesting technical assistance.

Serial # __________________________________________________________

Model # ____________________________________________________________ (Be specific: include ALL letters and numbers)

Company _________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________________________________

State, Zip _________________________________________________________

Phone # (_______) _________________________________________________

Contact _________________________________________________________

Hours available for return call _________________________________________ Hardware interface type ______________________________________________ Unit interfaced with _________________________________________________

Description of problem, including actions taken just prior to problem occurring:

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Product Service and Support Programs

At Zebra Technologies, our service and support goal is to keep your printer performing optimally. Zebra Technical and Repair Services provide a broad range of service options and are your expert sources for your support and maintenance needs. If you are in need of technical assistance or repair services, our technical support staff stands ready with answers to any questions you may have. No matter how simple or complex your situation, Zebra’s Hotline Support is always just a phone call away. Call (847) 913-2259.

Select The Program That Fits Your Business

If your Zebra equipment requires maintenance, you can select the service option that best fits your needs. Zebra offers several choices for those of you located both within and outside of the United States. Service options available within the United States include:

Extended Factory Service Agreement: Customer Shipping Option

•

Third Party Support and Maintenance: Zebra Solution Center Support,

•

National Sales and Service Center Support, Zebra authorized National On-Site Service by Wang Customer Services Division Zebra Factory Services: Flat Rate Factory Service

•

User Self Maintenance: Operator and Maintenance Training Programs

•

No matter which program you choose, you’ll find the Zebra response consistently fast and reliable.

Buying a Maintenance Agreement places a blanket of protection around your Zebra equipment. It provides the peace of mind knowing that your units are insured against unexpected and potentially costly repairs. You have the assurance that service will be available when you need it, minimizing your downtime.

Extended Factory Service Agreement

The Extended Factory Service Agreement covers all parts and labor required to assure optimum performance (with the exception of printheads). All Zebra equipment returned for service under this agreement is subjected to a complete preventive maintenance procedure at no additional charge.

Return shipping charges, via UPS Ground from Zebra, are also covered. Five working days are normally required for repair and return processing. Optional Expedited Service is also available for a nominal fee.

Customer Shipping Option - If you can realize cost savings by utilizing your own carriers for round trip shipment of your Zebra equipment, Zebra offers the Customer Shipping Option, giving you complete control over the method and price of transporting your equipment.

Third Party Support And Maintenance

Zebra Solution Center and National Sales and Service Center Support

Our ZSC and NSSC business partners offer Zebra approved third party maintenance programs. Both On-Site and Depot Repair programs may be available, depending upon the organization. Contact our Technical Services staff for more information on the ZSC for your region.

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Wang Customer Services Division

Zebra Technologies’ Authorized National Service Supplier provides On-Site Maintenance of the complete line of Zebra printers. Wang and Zebra work together to provide the TotalCare Service Program for our customers. TotalCare is a comprehensive package of support services designed specifically for the Zebra line of printer products.

Your business requires the Zebra printer to be ready when you are. To help you, Wang offers a complete maintenance program at your location. You have a variety of remedial support services from which to choose. Each includes toll-free access to Wang’s National Response Center, Installation/Relocation Services and Preventive Maintenance Procedures.

Those of you who do not contract for Wang TotalCare Service can still obtain service from Wang. On-site maintenance is available from Wang to non-contracted customers on an “as available” basis. Labor is billed at the normal hourly Wang labor rates, and any parts that may need replacement are billed at list price. Contact a member of our Technical Services staff for more information on Wang service options.

Zebra Factory Services

The potential savings and peace of mind provided by prepaid service agreements may not fit your business needs. If you require a pay-as-you-go service program, Zebra’s Flat Rate Factory Service is the smart option for getting quality repair work if the need arises.

It’s simply a matter of contacting a member of our Technical Services staff with your service request. We quote repair prices and issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA). You ship us your equipment and we perform the repairs quickly. Your equipment is returned to you according to your instructions.

Charges are based on the Flat Rate Unit Repairs and Flat Rate Module Repairs schedules.

Return shipping charges via the carrier of your choice (UPS Ground within the United States, if not specified) will be added to your final invoice. Five working days are normally required for repair and return processing.

Optional expedited service is available, for a nominal additional fee, that assures that your repaired and tested module or unit is shipped back to you within 48 hours of receipt (excluding weekends and holidays).

User Self Maintenance

If qualified technicians are part of your organization, then this may be the option that best fits your needs. Zebra Technical Services provides a variety of helpful services if you choose to perform your own maintenance.

Making sure you have the proper spare parts is just one of the ways we can help. Product-specific parts and maintenance documentation is available and repair parts can be expedited at your request.

Training seminars are offered regularly to assist your technicians with equipment repairs. Two of the most important aspects of successful product repair are experience

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and training. Take advantage of our years of experience and give your technicians the advantage of comprehensive factory training.

Training is conducted at Zebra’s Corporate facility located a short drive away from Chicago’s O’Hare International airport. A full range of subjects are offered from basic indoctrination through maintenance and adjustments to advanced programming techniques. On-site training and custom classes are available. Class content can be customized and schedules developed upon request to address the specific needs of your organization. Costs are dependent upon class length and material covered.

International Service and Support

In addition to our factory service and support programs, your support and maintenance needs are provided through a network of third party service suppliers, authorized Zebra distributors and resellers in over 50 countries throughout the world. These organizations offer a variety of service and support programs allowing you to select the service option that best meets your needs. For more information on the service suppliers in your country, contact our Technical Support Staff at Zebra’s International Headquarters in the United States. Or, if you are located in Europe, contact our European Headquarters in the United Kingdom.

Don’t let a maintenance problem interrupt your label production!

For more information about Zebra Technologies’ Service and Support Programs, contact our Technical Support staff at:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109

Phone Number: (847) 913-2259 Telefax Number:(847) 913-2578

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited

Zebra House, The Valley Centre Gordon Road, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England

Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872 Telefax Number: +44 (0) 1494 450103

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Zebra Training Programs

At Zebra Technologies, our training goal is to provide quality training programs that enhance the value of your Zebra of successful printer operation and maintenance are experience and training. Now you can take advantage of our years of experience in operations, applications, maintenance and technical support and give yourself the advantage of comprehensive factory training.

All Zebra courses have been developed and enhanced to meet the specific needs of those who require in-depth knowledge of Zebra printing systems. Depending on your training requirements, you have the flexibility of being able to choose from individual training courses or packaged course groupings.

Training is conducted at Zebra’s manufacturing and sales facility located a short drive away from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The curriculum includes a full range of subjects including introductory courses covering bar codes, thermal printing technology and selection of media and ribbons; printer maintenance and operation courses; and advanced programming and label designing courses.

Each course is designed around a hands-on philosophy of instruction. Students receive professionally prepared training workbooks and maintenance manuals. On-site training and custom courses are available. Class content can be customized and schedules developed upon request to address the specific needs of your organization. For customized or on-site courses, tuition costs are dependent upon course length and subjects to be covered.

In addition to operations and maintenance courses, Zebra offers our customers the option of attending two unique course formats. Bar Codes at Work is designed to improve the thermal printing and bar code knowledge base of many of our users and technicians. Labeling provides the technician, end-user, and programmer with the tools and techniques necessary to effectively produce labeling solutions.

printers. We realize two of the most important aspects

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Operations and Maintenance Courses

Each Operations and Maintenance Course first introduces the student to various bar code concepts and terminology. Topics include direct thermal/thermal transfer printing, continuous and non-continuous media, thin film thermal printheads, and serial and parallel communication interfaces. After completing this introductory material, the student focuses on printer setup and configuration. Each student sets up a printer, exercises its’ self-test diagnostics, and performs the preventive maintenance procedures required to insure trouble free operation. Mechanical and electrical operations are detailed through the disassembly and reassembly of the printer. Printer options including Cutter, Rewind, Twinax and Coax Interfaces, and memory expansion are installed and adjusted. Critical checks and alignments important to the proper operation of the printer such as media and ribbon sensor sensitivity, spindle maintenance and adjustments, printhead replacement and print quality alignments are discussed and performed by our students. Troubleshooting techniques and common faults are described and reviewed through hands-on exercises. To assist in troubleshooting communications related problems an introduction to the Zebra Programming Language

(ZPL

and ZPL II®) is provided. Students review the general structure of ZPL and then interface computers to the Zebra printers and follow a series of exercises which lead them through the steps necessary create and print labels.

Zebra printer courses may be taken separately or bundled together to cover printer families. The following table displays the course offerings currently available.

Course Name Printers Covered

105S/160S/Stripe 105S, 160S, S500, S300 105S/160S 105S, 160S Xi Series 90Xi, 140Xi, 170Xi Xi/Z14X/Z91 90Xi, 140Xi, Z140, Z142, Z143, Z91 Z14X/Z9XA/Z91 Z140, Z142,Z143, Z91, Z90A, Z92A,

Z130 Z130 Z22X Z220, Z221, Z222, Z223 Z9X/105 Z90, Z92, Z93, Z95, Z105

Z93A

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Bar Codes at Work

This one day course presents an introduction to Bar Coding. This course will discuss bar code terminology, specifications, and applications associated with selected, often-used bar codes. In order to gain a better understanding of labeling problems and solutions, the selection and matching of media and ribbons with be discussed. After identifying the media and ribbon required to meet the labeling solution, Zebra printer specifications and capabilities will be compared and the applicable Zebra printer will be set up to produce the required labels. The printer set up will include the loading and unloading of supplies, operator preventive maintenance, overview of communication interfaces and protocols. The methods necessary to create the labeling solution will include an overview of the following label creation tools:

ZPL® and ZPL II

•

Z-Tools Utility

•

Zebra’s driver for the Windows operating system

•

Labeling

The program begins with a brief review of basic ZPL and ZPL II. Since each of our printer maintenance and operations courses include an overview of ZPL and ZPL II, it is recommended that the student attend one of these courses prior to participating in this advanced program. After reviewing basics, the course looks at advanced ZPL techniques that provide increased throughput and enhanced graphics capabilities. Using Z-Tools, images and True Type Fonts driver for the Windows operating system and Zebra’s Bar-One Wedge-One, and Track-One and bar code data will be accumulated and tracked in the Track-One relational database.

are applied to a label. With the assistance of Zebra’s

professional software, labels will be created, printed,

, Scan-One®,

To register for Zebra training, call our Technical Training staff at our International Headquarters in Vernon Hills, Illinois at (847) 634-6700 Ext. #2384.

To confirm your enrollment, a $100.00 USD deposit or purchase order must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled course commencement. Deposits will be refunded if reservations are canceled in writing at least fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the course. Please note, when course enrollment is less than four attendees, we reserve the right to cancel the course.

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Appendix

Adjusting the Printhead

Only adjust the printhead position if you have done the following and are still experiencing unsatisfactory print quality (the procedures for these adjustments are located in Chapter 3.):

1. Check the initial print quality.

2. Adjust the print darkness.

3. Adjust the toggle pressure.

Printhead Position Adjustment Procedure

Refer to Figure 36 throughout this procedure. You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver, a 2.5 mm Hex (Allen Key) Driver, and a flathead screwdriver.

To begin this procedure, printing on the test labels must initially be a light gray darkness.

1. First, press the MODE key (DARKEN light and PAUSE light turn ON) to permit darkness adjustment.

2. Press the PAUSE key to begin printing test labels.

3. While observing the print darkness, repeatedly press the DOWN (CANCEL) key to make the printing LIGHTER, until a light gray darkness is achieved.

NOTE: If the light gray print darkness is not achieved, it may be necessary to increase or decrease the Printhead Toggle Pressure.

4. Once proper print darkness is achieved, press the PAUSE key to stop printing.

5. If the Cutter Module is used, remove it according to the instructions in this chapter.

Remove the two Phillips head mounting screws that fasten the Tear-Off Plate, then remove the Tear-Off Plate by pressing it IN then UP to disengage the mounting bracket.

6. Use a 2.5 mm Hex (Allen Key) Driver to remove the Printhead Support Bracket and the two mounting screws.

7. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen (do not remove) the two screws holding the Strip Plate in position.

8. Also use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen (do not remove) the two (2) Printhead Position Locking Screws two (2) full turns. Then re-tighten finger-tight to remove looseness.

9. Use the Head Open Lever to push the Printhead and its Mounting Bracket all the way forward.

10. Prepare to adjust the printhead position by placing a flathead screwdriver in one of the Printhead Adjustment Slots.

11. Press the PAUSE key to start printing test labels.

12. While applying forward pressure against the printhead with the Head Open Lever, adjust the Position Adjustment Slots, first one, then the other, until the darkest printing is observed on the test labels.

13. Insure that the lines printed on the test labels are parallel to the top of the label by making minor adjustments to the left or right Slot/Screw.

14. While still holding the Head Open Lever against the Printhead Bracket, tighten the two (2) Printhead Position Locking Screws.

Appendix

Figure 36 Print Quality Adjustment

15. Re-install the Printhead Support Bracket using the two mounting screws.

16. Press PAUSE and observe the test labels to insure consistent print quality and proper parallelism across the top of the labels. Repeat procedure if required.

17. If, after adjusting printhead position, one side of the label is printing lighter than the other, refer to the Toggle Pressure Adjustment section (page 34) and slowly increase the Toggle Pressure on that side until the print darkness is balanced.

18. Press the PAUSE key to stop printing. Reinstall the Tear-Off Plate and press the PAUSE key again to continue printing test labels.

19. While observing the print darkness, repeatedly press the UP (FEED) key to make the printing DARKER until the optimum darkness is achieved.

NOTE: If the optimum print darkness cannot be achieved through the darkness adjustment, it may be necessary to increase the Printhead Toggle Pressure.

To extend the life of your printhead, use the lowest Toggle Pressure that produces the desired print quality. Increasing Toggle Pressure to improve print quality is only recommended when the continued increase of print darkness does not provide satisfactory results.

20. While labels continue to print, position the Ribbon Strip Plate so the ribbon remains flat and smooth and tracks properly across the Ribbon Guide onto the Ribbon Takeup Spindle.

21. Tighten the two Strip Plate mounting screws and print 40 to 50 labels to insure consistent print quality.

22. If labels are printing properly, press the PAUSE key to stop printing.

23. Press the MODE key three (3) times (all MODE lights flash and turn OFF) and the darkness setting will be saved in memory.

24. Complete the process by turning the AC Power OFF.

Appendix

Printer Interface Technical Information

RS-232 Interface

Signal Levels

For all RS-232 input and output signals, the Stripe printer follows both the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 and the Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.24 standard signal level specifications.

RS-232 Connector Pinout

Pin No. Description

1 Chassis Ground 2 TXD (Transmit Data) output from the printer 3 RXD (Receive Data) input to the printer 4 RTS (Request To Send) output from the printer 5 CTS (Clear To Send) input to the printer 6 DSR (Data Set Ready) input to the printer 7 Signal Ground

20 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) output from the printer

Pin #’s 8-19 and 21-25 are not used and are unterminated.

NOTE:

Data signals are defined as either MARK or SPACE, while control signals are either ACTIVE or INACTIVE. The voltage levels which represent these conditions are:

Data Signal RS-232 Voltage Level

MARK or INACTIVE = -3 to -25 VDC

SPACE or ACTIVE = +3 to +25 VDC

Hardware Control Signal Descriptions

Request To Send (RTS) is a control signal from the printer to the host computer. RTS is always in the ACTIVE condition (positive voltage) whenever the printer is powered ON.

Clear To Send (CTS) is a control signal from the host computer to the printer. When CTS is in the ACTIVE condition (positive voltage), the Stripe printer can transmit status to the host. When CTS is in the INACTIVE condition (negative voltage), the printer will not transmit any data.

When RTS/CTS handshaking is selected via DIP Switch # 7 at the rear of the printer, the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Control Signal output from the printer controls when the host computer may send data. DTR ACTIVE (positive voltage), permits the host to send data. When the printer places DTR in the INACTIVE (negative voltage) state, the host must not send data.

NOTE: When XON/XOFF handshaking is selected, data flow is controlled by the ASCII Control Codes DC1 (XON) and DC3 (XOFF). The DTR Control lead will have no effect.

Appendix

RS-232 Cabling Requirements

The required cable must have a 25-pin “D” Type (DB25P) connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating (DB25S) connector located inside the access opening on the left side of the printer. (Refer to Figure 11 on page 19 for the location of this cable.)

The other end of the Signal Interface Cable connects to an appropriate point at the host computer. This cable will be one of two types–standard or null modem–depending on the specific interface 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:

1. Keep data cables as short as possible.

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

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

Interconnect To DTE Devices

The Stripe printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). To connect the printer to other DTE devices (such as the Serial Port of a personal computer), use an RS-232 NULL MODEM (crossover) cable. Figure 37 shows the required cable connections.

Interconnect To DCE Devices

When the Stripe printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, a STANDARD RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable must be used. Figure 38 shows the connections required for this cable.

Figure 37 DTE to DTE Cable Connections

Figure 38 DCE to DTE Cable Connections

Appendix

Parallel Interface

The parallel interface provides a means of communication which is typically faster than the previously mentioned serial interface method. In this method, the bits of data which make up a character are sent all at one time over several wires in the cable, one bit per wire.

Data signals are defined as either HIGH or LOW while control signals are either Active or Inactive. This distinction is due to the fact that some Control Signals are active HI while others are active LOW. The voltage levels which represent these conditions are:

Data Signal Volta ge L e v e l

HIGH = +5 VDC

LOW = 0 VDC

Parallel Cabling Requirements

The required cable must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating connector located inside the access opening on the left side of the printer. Refer to Figure 1 on page 3. The parallel interface cable would be connected using bail clips, instead of screws, in a similar position as the serial data cable shown in the illustration.

The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to an appropriate point at the host computer.

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:

1. Keep data cables as short as possible.

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

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

Appendix

Signal Descriptions

The following chart provides a description of each of the pins in the parallel connector. A standard parallel data cable will provide the required interconnection between the computer and the Stripe printer.

Pin No. Parallel Connector Pinout

1The STROBE printer input has internal 3.3K pull-up resistors to 5V (IOL= 1.5mA) and is

designed to receive a signal driven open collector V the host computer. Its LOW going edge will latch the data at the eight DATA inputs. Data is non-transparently latched so as to avoid hold time requirements on the DATA signals.

STROBE input is debounced to require an active width greater than 0.5 µS before

The data is latched.

2 - 9 DATA inputs have TTL input characteristics with internal 3.3K pullups and represent 1 TTL

19 - 30 SIGNAL GROUNDS are the Logic Grounds and Returns for all input and output signals. 31 - 36 NOT USED - These leads should be left unconnected.

unit load or less. The DATA inputs are positive logic with a HIGH voltage level corresponding to a logic 1. Pin 2 through Pin 9 = D0 through D7 respectively.

10 The

11 The BUSY output is active HIGH whenever the printer cannot accept data due to any

12 The PAPER OUT signal is active HIGH whenever the printer is out of media or ribbon. 13 The SELECT OUT signal function is determined by an additional configuration option

14 AUTOFEED is unterminated in the printer. 15 The

16 NOT USED - This lead should be left unconnected.

17 FRAME GROUND is unterminated in the printer. 18 UNDEFINED in this Parallel Interface. (In other interfaces, pin 18 may supply 50 mA at

ACK output is a 12 microsecond active LOW pulse indicating that the printer is ready to accept data. The active LOW state precedes BUSY by 7 microseconds. open collector with a 3.3K ohm internal pull-up. The output sinks 7 mA to a V

normal or abnormal condition, including Buffer Overflow, Head Open, Over Temperature, and Media Error conditions. BUSY is driven open collector with a 3.3K ohm internal pullup. The output sinks 7 mA to a V

which becomes active when the port is present. In the default condition, SELECT is active HIGH whenever the parallel port is powered up and the parallel port is enabled. In the non-default condition, SELECT will go active LOW whenever the printer is printing.

ERROR output (Pin 15) is active LOW whenever any error condition is present. ERROR is driven open collector with a 3.3K ohm internal pull-up. The output sinks 7 mA to a V

+5V which is fuse protected.)

<= 0.4V.

<= 0.8V. This pin is a signal from

ACK is driven

<= 0.4V.

Glossary

alphanumeric Indicating letters,

numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks.

backfeed Backfeed is when the printer

pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the printhead. Backfeed occurs when you’re operating the printer in tear-off, peel-off, or cutter mode.

bar code A code by which alphanumeric

characters can be represented by a series of adjacent stripes of different widths. Many different code schemes exist, such as the universal product code (UPC) or Code 39.

calibration (of a printer) A process in

which the printer determines some basic information needed to print accurately with a particular media/ribbon combination. To do this, the printer feeds some media and ribbon (if used) through the printer and senses whether to use the direct thermal or thermal transfer print method, whether continuous or non-continuous media will be used, and (if non-continuous media) the length of individual labels/tags.

character set The set of all letters,

numerals, punctuation marks, and other characters that can be expressed by a particular barcode.

check digit A character added to a

barcode symbol that indicates to the scanner that it has read the symbol correctly.

continuous media Label or tagstock that

has no web (space between labels), notch, or gap to separate each

label/tag, but rather the media is one long piece of material.

core diameter The inside diameter of the

cardboard core at the center of a roll of media/ribbon.

cutter A device that can cut each

label/tag immediately after it is printed.

diagnostics Information about what

printer functions are not working. This information is used for troubleshooting problems.

direct thermal printing Printing in which

direct thermal media is used. No ribbon is used. Instead, the media is coated with a substance which reacts to heat to produce an image.

fanfold media Media that comes folded

in a rectangular stack, rather than on a roll.

font A complete set of alphanumeric

characters in one style of type. Ex: Times, Helvetica.

ips "inches-per-second" The speed at

which the label or tag is printed. Zebra offers printers that can print from 2 ips to 12 ips.

label An adhesive-backed piece of paper,

plastic, or other material on which information is printed.

label available sensor For printers

equipped with the Peel-Off Option, this sensor detects a printed label waiting to be taken or "picked" by the operator. While it detects this label, the printer will not print additional labels. Once the label has been taken, printing resumes. Also called “ take-label sensor” .

label backing (label liner) The material

on which labels are affixed during manufacture and which is discarded or

Glossary

recycled by the end-users. Label backing (or liner) has a non-stick surface which allows the label to be easily removed by the end-user and placed in the desired location.

media Material onto which data is printed

by the printer. Types of media include: tagstock, continuous, fanfold, roll, etc.

media sensor This sensor is located

behind the printhead to detect the presence of media and, for non-continuous media, the position of the web, hole, or notch that separates each label.

media supply spindle The rotating arm

that supports media rolls and provides consistent media feed to the printhead.

non-volatile memory Electronic memory

that retains data even when power is removed.

print speed The speed at which printing

occurs. For thermal transfer printers, this speed is expressed in terms of ips (inches per second). Zebra offers printers that can print from 2 ips to 12 ips.

printhead wear The degradation of the

surface of the printhead and/or the print elements over time. Heat and abrasion can cause printhead wear. Therefore, to maximize the life of your printhead use the lowest print darkness setting (sometimes called burn temperature or head temperature) and the lowest printhead/toggle pressure necessary. Also, use ribbon that is as wide or wider than the media, to protect the printhead from the rougher media.

registration Alignment of printing with

respect to the top of a label/tag.

ribbon A band of inked material that is

pressed by the printhead against the media to transfer an image onto the media, which in turn is pressed against the platen. A ribbon consists of a base film coated with wax or resin "ink".

Zebra ribbons also have a back coating that protects the printhead from damage. The ribbon transfers ink onto the media when heated by the printhead.

ribbon wrinkle A wrinkling of the ribbon

caused by improper alignment of the strip plate and/or printhead pressure. This wrinkle can be seen just above the strip plate. Ribbon wrinkle can cause voids in the print and/or the spent ribbon to rewind unevenly. This is a condition that should be corrected by performing adjustment procedures.

roll media Media that comes supplied

rolled up on a core (usually cardboard). Contrast this with fanfold media, which comes folded in a rectangular stack.

supplies Supplies is a general term for

ribbon and media.

tag A type of media having no adhesive

backing but featuring a hole or notch by which the tag can be hung on something. Usually tags are made of cardboard or other durable material.

take label sensor See “ label available

sensor”.

thermal direct printing See "direct

thermal printing".

thermal transfer printing A printing

method in which the printhead heats an ink- or resin-coated ribbon against the media, causing the ink/resin to transfer onto the media. By selectively heating the ribbon, you can form an image on the media. See also "ribbon".

void A space where printing should have

occurred but, due to some error condition, it did not occur. A void can cause a bar code symbol to be read incorrectly or to not be read at all.

Index

AC Power, 3, 18 AC Power Cable, 3 AC Power Fuse, 32 Adjustments

Media Sensor Position, 10, 33, 35 Print darkness, 33 Print Quality, 33 Printhead Position, 33, 63 Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment, 35 Toggle Pressure, 33-34

ASCII Control Codes

XOFF (DC3), 67 XON (DC1), 67

Baud Rate, 13

CANCEL Key, 20 Caution

Shipping, 2 Unshielded Cables, 4

Ventilation, 2 CCITT V.24, 66 Chassis Ground, 66 Cleaning

Cutter Module, 27

Exterior, 25

Interior, 25

Platen Roller, 26

Printhead, 26 Cleaning Schedule, 25 Cleaning Solvent, 25 CTS (Clear To Send), 66-67 Cutter

Cleaning the cutter, 27

Damage Report, 1 Data Bits, 13 Data Signal Levels, 66, 68 DCE Devices, 67 DSR (Data Set Ready), 66

DTE Devices, 67 DTR (Data Terminal Ready), 66-67 DTR/DSR Data Control, 13 Dual-tension ribbon supply spindle, 11

EIA RS232, 66 Electrical Noise, 67-68 Extended Printer Diagnostics, 44 External Rewinder, 6, 18

Factory Defaults, 14 FCC Rules and Regulations, 4 FEED Key, 20 Front Panel Lights, 20

Calibrate Light, 20 Darken Light, 20 Data Light, 20 Paper/Ribbon Light, 18, 20 Pause Light, 20 Position Light, 20 Power Light, 20 Printhead Light, 20

Fuse Replacement, 32

Head Open Lever, 5, 12, 63 Hold Down Hook, 9

Interface Cables

Crossover (Null Modem), 67 Straight Through, 67

Label Available Sensor, 17

Maintenance Kit, 25 Media

Continuous, 10 Fanfold, 6 Non-Continuous, 10 Roll, 5

Index

Media Calibration, 14 Media Guide, 5 Media Sensors, 10, 26 Media Supply Guide, 5 MODE Key, 20

Null Modem, 67

Operating Modes

Cutter, 18 Peel-Off, 17 Rewind (External), 6, 18 Tear-Off, 5, 17

Operator Controls, 46 Option Switches, 13 Optional Fonts, 50

Parallel Interface, 68 Parity, 13 PAUSE Key, 20 Power ON/OFF Switch, 18 Power Up, 2 Preventive Maintenance Kit, 25 Print Element, 26 Printer Diagnostics, 41 Printer Specifications, 45 Printer Status Sensors, 21

Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor, 21 Label Available Sensor, 21 Media Sensor, 21 Printhead Sensor, 21 Ribbon Sensor, 21

Printer Test, 13 Printhead Assembly, 63

Self Tests

CANCEL Key, 42 FEED Key, 43 FEED Key and PAUSE Key, 44 MODE Key, 44 PAUSE Key, 42

Power ON, 41 Serial Communication Port, 67 Shipping Container, 2 Shipping Damage, 1 Signal Ground, 66 Specifications, 45 Standard Fonts, 48 Storage and Reshipping, 2

Tear/Peel-Off Plate, 17 Troubleshooting, 37 TXD (Transmit Data), 66

Unpacking, 1

Warning

AC Voltage, 2

Earth Ground, 3

Equipment Safety, 3

Personnel Safety, 3

XON/XOFF Data Control, 13

ZPL II Instructions

Label Length (^LL), 10

Reporting Damage, 1 Reshipping, 2 Ribbon Loading, 12 Ribbon Release Button, 12 Ribbon Removal, 12 Ribbon Supply Spindle, 12 Ribbon Takeup Spindle, 12 RTS (Request To Send), 66-67, 69 RXD (Receive Data), 66

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