Zebra Technologies T402 User Manual

T402

Stripe Series Thermal Transfer Printer

User s

Guide

T402

Stripe Series Thermal Transfer Printer

Users

Guide

AWARDS FOR

PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE

Customer order # 52007L

Rev. 3

Manufacturer part # 52007LB

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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.

“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 reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.

No Liability for Consequential Damage

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

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.

I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

Stripe Series

DAT

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

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

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

for Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

402 and 402

manufactured by:

Contents

Introduction

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

What’s in the Box............................1

Unpacking and Inspection........................2

Reporting Damage..........................2

DC Power Supply............................3

Printer Overview (illustration).....................4

Getting Ready to Print

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

Tear-Off Mode............................5

Peel-Off Mode...........................10

Cutter Mode.............................16

Fanfold Media...........................20

Loading the Ribbon..........................22

Removing the Ribbon........................24

Auto Calibration............................25

Operator Controls...........................26

Power Switch............................26

Feed Button.............................26

Status LED.............................26

Printing a Test Label..........................27

Hooking Up the Printer and Computer.................27

Serial (RS-232) Interface Requirements..............27

Parallel Interface Requirements..................28

Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements.............28

Communicating with the Printer....................29

Via the Parallel Port.........................29

Via the Serial Port.........................29

Using ZPL II..............................30

Adjusting the Print Width.......................30

Adjusting the Print Darkness......................30

Adjusting the Print Speed.......................30

Troubleshooting

What the Status LED is Telling You..................31

Print Quality Problems.........................32

Manual Calibration...........................34

Troubleshooting Tests.........................35

Printing a Configuration Label...................35

Recalibration............................35

Resetting the Factory Default Values................36

Communications Diagnostics....................36

Feed Button Modes...........................37

Maintenance

Cleaning................................39

Lubrication...............................39

Parts List................................41

Replacing the Printhead........................44

Specifications

Printing.................................45

Ribbon.................................45

Label/Tag................................46

Font/Bar Code.............................47

Physical/Environmental/Electrical...................47

Agency Approvals...........................48

Options.................................48

Serial (RS-232) Connector Technical Information..........49

Interconnecting to DTE Devices..................49

Interconnecting to DCE Devices..................49

Parallel Interface Technical Information................52

Index

Introduction

Hello!

Thank you for choosing the Zebra T402 Printer. This rugged little printer is certain to become a productive and efficient addition to your workplace!

This user’s guide gives you all the information you will need to operate and maintain the printer.

To create and print label formats, take a look at the ZPL II Programming Guide (part #46530L). If one was not ordered with your printer, simply call your distributor or visit our web site at www.zebra.com.

NOTE: Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation software. Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information.

What’s in the Box

Printer

Power

Supply

Quick

Product

Support Services

Brochure

Reference

Guide

User’s Guide

CD-Rom

Registration

Card

Ribbon Core

Roll of Ribbon

Sample

Roll of Media

Test

Label

Unpacking and Inspection

In spect the printer for pos si ble ship ping dam age:

Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

Raise the top cover (refer to “Loading the Media” on page 5) and inspect the media compartment for damage.

In case ship ping is re quired, save the car ton and all pack ing ma te rial.

Reporting Damage

If you dis cover ship ping dam age:

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

Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.

Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

Notify your authorized reseller.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET. PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT!

DC Power Supply

Refer to Figure 1.

1. The DC power supply has a barrel connector on one end that must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer.

2. Insert the separate AC power cord into the power supply.

3. Plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet.

Plug

Varies by

Country

Power

Cord

Power

Switch

Power

Supply

Receptacle

Barrel

Connector

Power

Supply

Figure 1

Printer Overview

Printhead

Cutter Option

Roller

Feed

Button

Release

Lever

(2)

Status LED

Ribbon Core

Supply

Spindle

Take-Up

Spindle

Sensor

Housing

Bottom

Slot

Cutter Unit

Media

Supply Guides

Media Hanger

Tear Bar

Media

Guides

Media Guide

Adjuster

Printhead

Release Lever

Figure 2

Peel

Bar

Platen

Getting Ready to Print

Loading the Media

You can op er ate this printer in three dif fer ent modes: tear-off, peel-off, or with a cutter.

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

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

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

NOTE: The cutter is designed to cut through paper labels or the backing between labels, not the adhesive backing of the label. Adhesive build-up on the cutter blade may cause the cutter to jam. See page 39 for cutter cleaning instructions.

Tear-Off Mode

1. Unlatch the top cover by pressing the two green release levers (refer to Figure 3). Then, lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.

Release

Lever

Release

Lever

Figure 3

2. Insert one end of the media hanger into one of the media supply guides (refer to Figure 4).

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

4. Place the second media supply guide onto the other end of the media hanger (refer to Figure 4).

NOTES: The media roll must be centered on the media hanger. The media roll should rest against the smooth side of the media supply guides. The textured side marked “out” should face the outside of the printer. The media supply guides should just touch the edges of the roll of media; they must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media roll.

5. Refer to Figure 5. If you are using labels, make sure the media unwinds from the top of the roll. Tags unwind from the bottom of the roll.

6. Place the media roll in the top cover (refer to Figure 6).

7. Release the printhead by pulling the printhead release lever toward you (refer to Figure 6, “1”).

8. Lift the printhead (refer to Figure 6, “2”) until you feel it “lock” into place. Be careful not to force the printhead past this position!

Smooth Side of

Textured

Side

Marked

"OUT"

Media Supply Guide

Media

Supply

Guide

Figure 4

Hanger

Printhead

Release

Lever

Labels Tags

Figure 5

Printhead

Figure 6

9. Refer to Figure 7. Thread the media through the media guides.

NOTE: If the media guides must be changed to accommodate the width of the media, turn the green media guide adjuster (refer to Figure 7). The media guides should just touch, but not restrict, the edges of the roll.

10.Continue to thread the media past the peel bar (refer to Figure 7).

11.Place the media hanger into the two mounting slots (refer to Figure 8).

12.Close the printhead by pressing down at both arrows (refer to Figure 9).

13.Close the top cover and turn on the printer or press the feed button if the printer is already on (see “Auto Calibration” on page 25 for more information).

Media

Guides

Media Guide

Adjuster

Peel Bar

Figure 7

Mounting

Slot

Mounting

Slot

Figure 8

Printhead

Arrow

Figure 9

Peel-Off Mode

1. Unlatch the top cover by pressing the two green release levers (refer to Figure 10). Then, lift the top cover to expose the media compartment.

2. Insert one end of the media hanger into one of the media supply guides (refer to Figure 11).

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

4. Place the second media supply guide onto the other end of the media hanger (refer to Figure 11).

5. Place the media roll in the top cover (refer to Figure 12).

6. Release the printhead by pulling the printhead release lever toward you (refer to Figure 12, “1”).

7. Lift the printhead (refer to Figure 12, “2”) until you feel it “lock” into place. Be careful not to force the printhead past this position!

Release

Lever

Release

Lever

Figure 10

Textured

Printhead

Side

Marked

"OUT"

Media

Supply

Guide

Figure 11

Smooth Side of

Media Supply Guide

Media

Hanger

Printhead

Release

Lever

Figure 12

8. Refer to Figure 13. Thread the media through the media guides.

NOTE: If the media guides must be changed to accommodate the width of the media, turn the green media guide adjuster (refer to Figure 13). The media guides should just touch, but not restrict, the edges of the media roll.

9. Continue to thread the media until it is approximately 8” (203 mm) past the peel bar (refer to Figure 13).

10.Place the media hanger into the two mounting slots (refer to Figure 14).

11.Remove approximately 6” (152.4 mm) of labels from the backing.

12.Insert the label backing into the peel-off feed slot (refer to Figure 15). Continue to feed the label backing until it comes out of the bottom slot.

Media

Guides

Media

Guide

Adjuster

Peel Bar

Figure 13

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