110PAX4 Maint Manual
110PAX4 Maint Manual
110PAX4
Print Engine
Maintenance Manual
Customer Order # 57515L-001
Manufacturer Part # 57515L-001 Rev. 1
2005 ZIH Corp.
The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are
owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this
manual or the software in the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up
to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be
subject to civil liability.
This product may contain ZPL
, ZPL II
Circuit; E3
PAUSE
(Yellow)
Normal operation. One of the following:
Print engine is paused because of
an error condition (printhead,
ribbon, or paper error). Usually
occurs in conjunction with
another LED.
PAUSE was pressed.
A pause was requested from the
Applicator Port.
A pause was received as part of
the label format.
DATA
(Green)
No data being
received or
processed.
Data is processing or printing is
taking place. No data is being
received.
Print engine is receiving data
from or sending status
information to the host computer.
System Description
Front Panel
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MEDIA
(Yellow)
Normal operation.
Media properly
loaded.
Out of media. (Print engine is
paused, LCD displays error
message, and PAUSE light is ON).
RIBBON
(Yellow)
Normal operation.
Ribbon properly
loaded.
Ribbon in while print engine is in
direct thermal mode, or no ribbon
loaded while print engine is in
thermal transfer mode. Print engine
is paused, LCD displays error
message, and PAUSE light is ON.
ERROR
(Orange)
No print engine
errors.
Print engine error exists. Check
the LCD for status.
Table 2 Front Panel Lights (Continued)
LED OFF Indicates ON Indicates FLASHING Indicates
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Power On/Off Switch
Power On/Off Switch
The power on/off switch is located on the top of the print engine housing, as shown in
Figure4. When this switch is placed in the ON (I) position, the POWER light turns on, and the
print engine automatically performs a Power-On Self Test (POST). For more information, see
Power-On Self Test onpage100.
Figure 4 Print Engine Power Switch
System Description
General Specifications
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General Specifications
Physical
For installation information, refer to the User Guide.
Environmental Conditions
Agency Approvals
.
Height 11.8 in. (300mm)
Width 9.6 in. (245mm)
Depth 18.831 in. (478.31mm)
Weight 36 lb. (16.3 kg)
Operating Temperature
Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal
41F to 104F (5C to 40C)
32F to 104F (0C to 40C)
Non-condensing relative humidity
Operation
Storage
20% to 95%
5% to 95%
Storage temperature 40 F to 160 F (40 C to 71 C)
Agency Approvals IEC 60950-1
EN55022, Class A
EN61000-6-2
Product Markings cULus
CE Mark
FCC-A
ICES-003
VCCI
C-Tick
CCC
Gost-R
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General Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Communications Specifications
Memory
Power Supply Universal Power Supply with power-factor correcting 90264
VAC, 4763 Hz
Power Consumption
Idle
Printing
19 W
375 W (maximum)
Fuses 5 Amp, 250 VAC, 5 20mm IEC style, as supplied with the
print engine
Parallel Interface Bidirectional high-speed Centronics Parallel (36-pin
connector)
IEEE 1284-compliant software protocol (standard)
Serial Interfaces Serial RS-232C w/DTR hardware handshake via DB-9
connector (standard)
Serial RS-422/485 via 2- or 4-wire w/XON/XOFF
handshake on alternate pins of DB-9 connector (standard)
Configurable baud rates between 110 and 57.6K baud with
7 or 8data bits, standard parity, 1 or 2 stop bits
Fused +5V @ 750 mA supplied at pin 9 of the DB-9
connector
Network Connections ZebraNet 10/100PrintServer
Applicator Interface with
DC15F Connector
North America
Europe
5V I/O port
24-28V I/O port
Standard 10.0 MB RAM
2.0 MB Flash
Flash Options Up to 256 MB Compact Flash
32 MB PC memory card
System Description
General Specifications
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Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II)
Bar Codes
Communicates in printable ASCII
characters
Controlled via mainframe, mini, or PC
Downloadable graphics, scalable and
bitmap fonts, label templates and formats
Object copying between memory areas
(RAM and PC memory card)
Adjustable print cache
Data compression
Automatic memory allocation for
format while printing
Bit image data transfer and printing,
mixed text/graphics
Status messages to host upon request
Format inversion (white on black)
Mirror image printing
Four-position field rotation
(normal/0, 90, 180, and 270)
Slew command
Programmable label quantities with print
and pause control
Automatic serialization of fields
User-programmable password
Portable Data Terminal
In-Spec OCR-A and OCR-B
Bar code modulus X dimensions
Picket fence (non-rotated) orientation:
203 dpi =0.0049 in. mil to 0.049 in.
300 dpi =0.0033 in. mil to 0.033 in.
Ladder (rotated) orientation:
203 dpi =0.0049 in. mil to 0.049 in.
300 dpi =0.0039 in. mil to 0.039 in.
Linear bar codes
Code 11
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128 with subsets A/B C and
UCC Case Codes
ISBT-128
UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-8
EAN-13
UPC and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions
Plessey
Postnet
Standard 2of 5
Industrial 2 of 5
Interleaved 2 of 5
LOGMARS
MSI
Codabar
RSS-14
Two-dimensional bar codes
Code 49
Maxi Code
PDF-417
QR Code
Codablock
DataMatrix
Micro-PDF417
Bar code ratios
2:1
7:3
5:2
3:1
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Printing Specifications
Printing Specifications
Specification 112PAX4 113PAX4
Resolution 203 dots per inch
(8 dots per mm)
300 dots per inch
(12 dots per mm)
Dot size 0.0049 in. x 0.0049 in.
(0.125mm x 0.125mm)
0.0033 in. x 0.0039 in.
(0.084mm x 0.100mm)
First dot location (from inside media edge) 0.093 in. (2.4mm)
0.035 in. (0.89mm)
0.093 in. (2.4mm)
0.035 in. (0.89mm)
Maximum print width 4.1 in. (104mm) 4.2 in. (106mm)
Maximum print length (with full width media)
Non-continuous
Continuous
39 in. (990mm)
150 in. (3.810mm)
39 in. (990mm)
100 in. (2,540mm)
Programmable constant printing speeds
(per second)
2.4 in. (61mm)
3 in. (76mm)
4 in. (102mm)
5 in. (127mm)
6 in. (152mm)
7 in. (178mm)
8 in. (203mm)
9 in. (229mm)
10 in. (254mm)
11 in. (279mm)
12 in. (305mm)
2.9 in. (74mm)
3 in. (76mm)
4 in. (102mm)
5 in. (127mm)
6 in. (152mm)
7 in. (178mm)
8in. (203mm)
System Description
Media Specifications
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Media Specifications
Media width
(label and
liner)
Minimum 0.625 in (16mm)
Maximum 4.5 in. (114mm)
Label length Minimum Applicator mode 0.5 in. (12.7mm) with backfeed on
0.25 in. (6mm) with backfeed off
Tear-off mode 0.5 in. (12.7mm) with backfeed on
0.25 in. (6mm) with backfeed off
Registration tolerance
(not including label/liner
position tolerances)
Vertical
(concurrent labels)
0.040 in. (1.0mm)
(in Applicator mode)
Horizontal 0.040 in. (1.0mm)
Total thickness (including liner) 0.0058 in. to 0.010 in. (0.148mm to 0.256mm)
Interlabel Gap
(TransmissiveSensor)
Minimum 0.079 in. (2mm)
Preferred 0.118 in. (3mm)
Maximum 0.157 in. (4mm)
Notch Size (W x L) 0.25 in. x 0.12 in. (6mm x 3mm)
Position On inside edge, <0.8 in (<20mm) from leading
edge of media
Hole Minimum 0.125 in. (3.2mm)
Position 0.25 to 3.0 in. (6.3 to 76.2mm) from inside edge
<0.8 in. (<20mm) from leading edge of media
Black Mark
(Reflective Sensor)
Vertical length (parallel
to inside media edge)
0.12 in. to 0.43 in. (3mm to 11mm)
Horizontal width
(perpendicular to inside
media edge)
0.43 in. (11mm)
Position Within 0.04 in. (1mm) of the inside edge and
<0.8 in (20mm) from leading edge of media
Print Line to Peel Bar Distance 0.464 in. (11.8mm)
Media Unwind Force Steady State Must be uniform and must not exceed
2lb. (907g)
Transient (Start/Stop) Must not exceed 4lb. (1814 g)
Media Rewind Force Applicator take-up pull tension must be uniform
from 1 to 4 lb. (454 to 1818 g) and must not vary
more than 20% during operation.
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Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Standard Print Engine Font Matrices
Bit mapped fonts A, B, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expandable up to 10 times, height and width
independent. However, fonts E and H (OCR-B and OCR-A) are not in spec when expanded.
The Scalable Smooth Font (CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed) is expandable on a dot-by-dot
basis, height and width independent, while maintaining smooth edges, to a maximum of 1500
1500 dots.
IBM Code Page 850 International characters are available in fonts A, B, D, E, F, G, and
through software control.
Thickness 4.5 microns
Width (wound coated side out) 1.0 in. to 4.2 in. (25.4mm to 107mm)
Maximum length 2955 ft. (900 m)
Roll size
Inner core diameter
Maximum roll size
1.0 in. (25.4mm)
4.2 in. (107mm)
System Description
Standard Print Engine Font Matrices
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Table 3 Font Matrix for 8 dot/mm (203 dpi) Printheads
Font
Matrix Type* Character Size
Height Width
Baseline
Dots
Inter-
Character
Gap
Cell
Width
Font
Matrix
Inches Millimeters
Height Width
Char/
Inch
Height Width
Char/
mm
A 9 5 7 1 6 U-L-D 0.044 0.030 33.87 1.13 0.75 1.33
B 11 7 11 2 9 U 0.054 0.044 22.58 1.38 1.13 0.89
C,D 18 10 14 2 12 U-L-D 0.089 0.059 16.93 2.25 1.50 0.67
E 28 15 23 5 20 OCR-B 0.138 0.098 10.16 3.50 2.50 0.40
F 26 13 21 3 16 U-L-D 0.128 0.079 12.70 3.25 2.00 0.50
G 60 40 48 8 48 U-L-D 0.295 0.236 4.23 7.50 6.00 0.17
H 21 13 21 6 19 OCR-A 0.103 0.094 10.69 2.63 2.38 0.42
GS 24 24 24 2 26 SYMBOL 0.118 0.128 7.82 3.00 3.25 0.31
P 20 18 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.098 0.089 N/A 2.50 2.25 N/A
Q 28 24 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.138 0.118 N/A 3.50 3.00 N/A
R 35 31 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.172 0.153 N/A 4.38 3.88 N/A
S 40 35 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.197 0.172 N/A 5.00 4.38 N/A
T 48 42 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.236 0.207 N/A 6.00 5.25 N/A
U 59 53 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.290 0.261 N/A 7.38 6.63 N/A
V 80 71 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.394 0.349 N/A 10.00 8.88 N/A
0 Default: 15 x 12 U-L-D Scalable
*U =Uppercase, L =Lowercase, D =Descenders
Table 4 Font Matrix for 12 dot/mm (300 dpi) Printheads
Font
Matrix Type* Character Size
Height Width
Baseline
Dots
Inter-
Character
Gap
Cell
Width
Font
Matrix
Inches Millimeters
Height Width
Char/
Inch
Height Width
Char/
mm
A 9 5 7 1 6 U-L-D 0.030 0.020 50.00 0.76 0.51 1.97
B 11 7 11 2 9 U 0.037 0.030 33.33 0.93 0.76 1.31
C, D 18 10 14 2 12 U-L-D 0.060 0.040 25.00 1.52 1.02 0.98
E 41 20 32 6 26 OCR-B 0.137 0.087 11.54 3.47 2.20 0.45
F 26 13 21 3 16 U-L-D 0.087 0.053 18.75 2.20 1.35 0.74
G 60 40 48 8 48 U-L-D 0.200 0.160 6.25 5.08 4.06 0.25
H 30 19 30 9 28 OCR-A 0.100 0.093 10.71 2.54 2.37 0.42
GS 24 24 24 2 26 Symbol 0.080 0.087 11.54 2.03 2.20 0.45
P 20 18 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.067 0.060 N/A 1.69 1.52 N/A
Q 28 24 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.093 0.080 N/A 2.37 2.03 N/A
R 35 31 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.117 0.103 N/A 2.96 2.62 N/A
S 40 35 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.133 0.117 N/A 3.39 2.96 N/A
T 48 42 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.160 0.140 N/A 4.06 3.56 N/A
U 59 53 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.197 0.177 N/A 5.00 4.49 N/A
V 80 71 N/A N/A N/A U-L-D 0.267 0.237 N/A 6.77 6.01 N/A
*U =Uppercase, L =Lowercase, D =Descenders
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Applicator Pin Interface
Applicator Pin Interface
Table 5 110PAX4 Applicator Pin Interface
Pin
#
Signal
Name
Signal
Type
Functional Description
1* SIGNAL GROUND
(+5V Return)
Ground JP1 IN Ground return for Internal +5 power source and is
available here for remote opto-isolators, if required.
(J P2 IN)
JP1 OUT Ground return for External +5V power source.
(J P2 OUT)
1* SIGNAL GROUND
(+24-28V Return)
Ground Customer must provide this external power.
2* +5V
(Fused at 750mA)
Power JP2 IN Internal +5V power source supplies power to
internal opto-isolators and is available here for remote opto-
isolators, if required. (J P1 IN)
JP2 OUT External +5V power source must be connected
here to supply power to internal opto-isolators.
2* +24-28V
(Fused at 750mA)
Power Customer must provide this external power.
3 START PRINT Input PULSE MODE The label printing process begins on the
HIGH to LOW transition of this signal, if a format is ready.
Deassert this signal HIGH to inhibit printing a new label.
LEVEL MODE Assert LOW to enable print engine to
begin printing if a format is ready. The print engine prints a
new label as long as the signal is asserted. When deasserted,
the currently printing label is completed and the print engine
stops and waits for this input to be reasserted LOW.
4 FEED Input When the print engine is in an Idle state or in Pause, assert
this input LOW to trigger repeated feeding of blank labels.
Deassert HIGH to stop feeding blank labels and to register to
the top of the next label.
5 PAUSE Input To toggle the current Pause state, this input must be asserted
LOW for 200milliseconds or until the SERVICE
REQUIRED output (pin 10) changes state.
6 REPRINT Input If the REPRINT feature is enabled, this input must be
asserted LOW to cause the print engine to reprint the last
label. (See the Configuration and Calibration Section.)
If the REPRINT feature is disabled, this input is ignored.
7 +28VDC
(Fused at 500mA)
Power Interface Power Supply supplies power to external sensors
as required.
* Applicator Boards are provided with separate part numbers for the +5V version and the +24-28V version.
System Description
Applicator Pin Interface
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8 POWER GROUND
(+28VDC return)
Ground Interface Power Ground
9 RIBBON LOW Output If the RIBBON LOW feature is enabled and the amount
of ribbon remaining on the supply spool is below a
specific threshold level, this output is asserted HIGH.
If the RIBBON LOW feature is disabled, this output lead
is disabled.
(See the Configure and Calibration Section.)
10 SERVICE
REQUIRED
Output If the media cover or printhead is open, the ribbon or
media is out, the print engine is paused, or an operational
fault has occurred, this output is asserted LOW.
If the applicator RESYNCH mode is set to Error Mode,
this signal also asserts low for a resynch error.
11 END PRINT Output OFF: Applicator Port is Off.
MODE 1: Asserted LOW only while the print engine is
moving the label forward; otherwise deasserted HIGH.
MODE 2: Asserted HIGH only while the print engine is
moving the label forward; otherwise deasserted LOW.
MODE 3: (Default) Asserted LOW for 20milliseconds
when a label has been completed and positioned. Not
asserted during continuous printing.
MODE 4: Asserted HIGH for 20milliseconds when a label
has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during
continuous printing.
12 MEDIA OUT Output Asserted LOW when media is out.
13 RIBBON OUT Output Asserted LOW when ribbon is out.
14 DATA READY Output Asserted LOW when sufficient data has been received to
begin printing the next label.
Deasserted HIGH whenever printing stops after the
current label due to either a PAUSE condition or the
absence of a label format.
15 SPARE Output To be determined
Table 5 110PAX4 Applicator Pin Interface (Continued)
Pin
#
Signal
Name
Signal
Type
Functional Description
* Applicator Boards are provided with separate part numbers for the +5V version and the +24-28V version.
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Print Engine Options
Print Engine Options
Internal and External ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
Advanced counter
8 MB, 32 MB PCMCIA Flash Card
Additional fonts available on PCMCIA Flash Cards
32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB Compact Flash Memory Card
Wireless option (provides socket for PCMCIA Radio Card)
Firmware support for downloadable TrueType fonts
System Description
Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
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Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
Platen Roller
See Figure5. The platen roller provides the frictional force to drive media under the printhead.
It also provides the compliant surface that resists the printhead pressure necessary for
conventional thermal transfer printing. It is driven by the print engines stepper motor through
two drive belt stages.
Figure 5 Platen Roller
Platen Roller
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Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
Peel Roller Assembly
See Figure6. The 110PAX4 Series peel roller assembly is located farther away from previous
assemblies, allowing the label sensors to be located closer to the print line. The assembly
consists of a spring-loaded knurled roller in a pivoting frame that can be unlatched to allow
media liner loading.
The supported pivoting frame is around inboard and outboard pins. In the latched position, the
knurled roller is in position for the media liner to achieve a wrap angle around the elastomer
peel roller. This increases the driving force on the liner that assists in reducing liner slack and
improves label peeling.
Figure 6 Peel Roller Assembly
Peel
Roller
Latch
Peel Roller
Bracket Assembly
Mounting Screw
Peel Roller
Bracket Assembly
Open/Close
System Description
Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
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Ribbon Tension Control Assembly
See Figure7. The ribbon tension control assemblys main function is to provide appropriate
output to the DC motors on the ribbons supply and take-up spindles in response to ribbon
dancer arm movement to control the ribbons tension.
Figure 7 Ribbon Tension Control Assembly
A magnet is attached to each dancer arm. In the center of each magnets path is a fixed location
Hall effect sensor mounted on the main frame. As the dancer arm moves in response to
changes in the ribbons tension, the magnetic flux varies, causing the output voltage to vary
accordingly. The voltage is processed by the ribbon/tension control subsystems electronics
and provides the appropriate signals to the motor control board for the DC motors and thereby
the ribbons tension.
Ribbon Supply
Spindle Assembly
Ribbon Take-Up
Spindle Assembly
Lower Dancer
Assembly
Upper Dancer
Assembly
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Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
DC Power Supply Assembly
See Figure8. The DC power supply provides power for the printhead, the +5V system power,
and the stepper motor drive circuit.
Figure 8 DC Power Supply Assembly (RH Shown)
AC Power Supply Assembly
See Figure9. This modified board contains a transformer and choke to allow +32 VDC to be
generated for use by the printhead
Figure 9 AC Power Supply Board
System Description
Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
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Drive System
See Figure10. The 110PAX4 drive system uses a series of pitch timing belts and pulleys. The
staged belt drive systems consist of one stage from stepper motor to a compound pulley and
another serpentine stage from the compound pulley to the pinch and peel rollers. The final
stage is from the compound pulley to the platen shaft.
The serpentine belt uses a stationary backside idler pulley to maximize timing belt wrap angle
around the pinch and peel roller pulleys. The serpentine belt also uses a spring-loaded
backside idler pulley to maintain belt tension during backfeed. Both serpentine and platen
shaft belts are constantly pretensioned by means of an extension spring.
Figure 10 Drive System
Auxiliary Pulley
Platen Pulley
Compound
Pulley
Stepper Motor
Pulley
Stepper Belt
Tensioner
Idler
Pulley
Slack Side
Idler Pulley
Peel Roller Pulley
Pinch Roller Pulley
Auxiliary Pulley
Stepper Belt
Tensioner
Stepper Motor
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Pinch Roller Pulley Platen Pulley
Slack Side
Idler Pulley
Peel Roller Pulley
Right-Hand
Print Engine
Left-Hand
Print Engine
Compound
Pulley
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Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
Media Sensor
See Figure11. The media sensor uses an LED array in a fixed location under the media with a
moveable photo transistor above the media in line with the LED array. The black mark sensor
is on the same board as the LED array.
Figure 11 Media Sensor
There are seven LEDs in the array and one black mark sensor on the lower media sensor board
inside the pinch roller assembly. The LED array and black mark sensor are pointed upward at
the back of the media. In operating position, the photo transistor is on the upper media sensor
board inside the channel pinch roller assembly. The photo transistor is pointing downward
toward the top of the media.
Reflective
Media Sensor
Transmissive
Media Sensor
Transmissive
Media Sensor
System Description
Main Print Engine Assembly Locations
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Peel Bar
See Figure12. The peel bar creates a sharp edge over which the media liner is tensioned to
separate and present the label to the applicators label transport mechanism.
Figure 12 Peel Bar
Applicator Interface
See Figure13. The applicator interface allows the print engine to be controlled by and its
status monitored from an external program logic controller (PLC).
Figure 13 Applicator Interface
Peel Bar
Applicator
Interface
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2
Oper at i ons
This chapter provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must consider
before you load and configure your print engine.
If you have completed the tasks and resolved issues in the checklist in Before You Begin
onpage29, use this chapter to load the print engine, to calibrate the print engine, and to print
configuration labels.
Contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unpack and Inspect the Print Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Report Shipping Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Store the Print Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Print Engine Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Install the Print Engine in an Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connect the Print Engine to a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Select a Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Standard Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Optional Print Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DB-15 Applicator Interface Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Interface Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Data Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Media and Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Load Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Load Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Parameters Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing Password-Protected Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Default Password Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Disable the Password Protection Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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ZebraNet
PrintServer II,
10/100 Print Server, or Wireless Print Server required).
Disable the Password Protection Feature
You can disable the password protection feature so that it no longer prompts you for a
password by setting the password to 0000 via the ^KP ZPL/ZPL II command. To re-enable the
password-protection feature, send the ZPL/ZPL II command ^KPx, where x can be any
number from 1 to 9999.
Caution Do not change password-protected parameters unless you have a complete
understanding of the parameters functions. If the parameters are set incorrectly, the print
engine may function unpredictably.
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Use the LCD display on the front panel to adjust print engine settings. Table3 shows
parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press NEXT after entering Setup
mode. Throughout this process, press NEXT to continue to the next parameter, or press
PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. When a parameter is changed, an
asterisk (*) is shown in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different
from the one currently active in the print engine. Table4 onpage80 shows the additional
parameters that appear when a wired or wireless print server is installed in the print engine.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 1 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
Adjust Print Darkness
Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including
ribbon type, media, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the
darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, you should
increase the darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or
bleeding of printed areas, you should decrease the darkness. Darkness
settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.
The FEED Self Test onpage103 can be used to determine the best
darkness setting. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,
you can see the results on labels that are currently printing.
Important Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print
quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may smear, the ribbon may
burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
Press the right oval to increase darkness.
Press the left oval to decrease darkness.
Default: +4.0
Range: 00.0 to +30.0
Adjust Print Speed
Adjusts the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower
print speeds typically yield better print quality. Print speed changes take
effect upon exiting Setup mode.
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: 2 IPS
Range: 2 to 12 IPS for 203 dpi, 2 to 8 IPS for 300 dpi
Adjust Slew Speed
Adjusts the speed for feeding a blank label (given in inches per second).
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: 6 IPS
Range: 1 to 12 IPS
DARKNESS +4.0
- +
PRINT SPEED
2 IPS +
SLEW SPEED
6 IPS +
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Adjust Backfeed Speed
If backfeed is on, adjusts the speed at which the label backs up before
printing (given in inches per second).
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: 2 IPS
Range: 1 to 12 IPS
Adjust the Tear-Off Position
This parameter establishes the position of the media over the
tear-off/peel-off bar after printing. Positive numbers move the media out
and negative numbers move the media in. For more information, see
Tear-Off Position Adjustment onpage129.
Each press of an oval adjusts the tear-off position by four dot rows.
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: +0
Range: 120 to +120
Select Print Mode
Print mode settings tell the print engine the method of media delivery that
you wish to use.
Press either oval to display other choices.
Default: APPLICATOR
Selections: TEAR-OFF, REWIND, APPLICATOR
Set Media Type
This parameter tells the print engine the type of media that you are using.
Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length
instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or
ZPL II).
When non-continuous media is selected, the print engine feeds media to
calculate label length (the distance between two recognized registration
points of the inter-label gap, webbing, or alignment notch or hole).
Press either oval to display other choices.
Default: NON-CONTINUOUS
Selections: CONTINUOUS, NON-CONTINUOUS
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 2 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
BACKFEED SPEED
2 IPS +
TEAR OFF +000
- +
PRINT MODE
-APPLICATOR +
MEDIA TYPE
-NON-CONTINUOUS+
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Set the Sensor Type
This parameter tells the print engine whether you are using media with a
web (gap/space between labels, notch, or hole) to indicate the separations
between labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the
back. If your media does not have black marks for registration on the back,
leave your print engine at the default (WEB).
Press either oval to display other choices.
Default: WEB
Selections: WEB, MARK
Select Print Method
The print method parameter tells the print engine the method of printing
that you wish to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or thermal transfer (using
thermal transfer media and ribbon).
Press either oval to display other choices.
Default: THERMAL TRANSFER
Selections: THERMAL TRANSFER, DIRECT THERMAL
Note Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media and
ribbon creates a print engine error condition, but printing continues.
Set Print Width
Determines the printable area across the width of the label given the
resolution of the print engine.
To change value shown:
1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
To change the unit of measurement:
1. Press the left oval until the unit of measurement is active.
2. Press the right oval to toggle to a different unit of measure (mm,
inches, or dots).
Default: 104 MM for 203 dpi print engines; 105 8/12 MM for 300dpi
print engines
NOTE: Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of the label not
being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting
memory and can cause printing off the label and on the platen roller. This
setting can affect the horizontal position of the label format if the image
was inverted using the ^POI ZPL II command.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 3 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
SENSOR TYPE
-WEB +
PRINT METHOD
-THERMAL-TRANS.+
PRINT WIDTH
- 104 0/8 MM +
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Set Maximum Label Length
This parameter is used during the media portion of the calibration process.
Always set maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in.
(25.4mm) greater than the actual label length (Figure45). If the value is
set to a smaller value than the label length, the print engine assumes that
continuous media is loaded, and the print engine cannot calibrate.
For example, if the label length is 5.0inches (126mm) including the
interlabel gap, set the parameter for 6.0inches (152mm). If the label
length is 7.5 inches (190mm), set the parameter for 9.0inches (229 mm).
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: 39.0 inches (988 mm).
Range: Values are adjustable in one-inch (25.4 mm) increments.
Figure 45 Label Length
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 4 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
MAXIMUM LENGTH
-39.0 IN 988 MM
}
1 Label length (including interlabel gap)
2 Interlabel gap
3 Set maximum label length to approximately
this value
3
1
2
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Set Early Warning for Media
When this parameter is enabled, the print engine provides warnings when
labels are running low.
Note Update the number of labels per roll when beginning use of the
Early Warning System. Also, the print engine does not make any
adjustments when power is turned Off (O) and On(I).
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: MEDIA DISABLED
Selections: MEDIA DISABLED, MEDIA ENABLED
To change the Early Warning settings:
1. When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING, press the right or left
oval until the desired setting is listed on the LCD. (If you are
prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions
in Changing Password-Protected Parameters onpage60.)
When the print engine detects that less than 15% of the labels remain,
WARNING MEDIA LOW appears on the LCD. If the alert function
has been enabled, an alert is also sent. When the printhead is opened
and then closed after a media warning has been received, the LCD
prompts with MEDIA REPLACED?.
Press the right oval to select YES to clear the warning and reset the
label counter.
2. When setting the Early Warning for maintenance, the LCD prompts
HEAD CLEAN?.
3. Press the right oval to select YES.
Set Early Warning for Maintenance
When this parameter is enabled, the print engine provides warnings when
the printhead needs to be cleaned.
Note Update the number of labels per roll when beginning use of the
Early Warning System. Also, the print engine does not make any
adjustments when power is turned Off (O) and On(I).
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: MAINTENANCE DISABLED
Selections: MAINTENANCE DISABLED, MAINTENANCE
ENABLED
To change the Early Warning settings:
1. When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING, press the right or left
oval until the desired setting is listed on the LCD. (If you are
prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions
in Changing Password-Protected Parameters onpage60.)
When setting the Early Warning for maintenance, the LCD prompts
HEAD CLEAN?.
2. Press the right oval to select YES.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 5 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
EARLY WARNING
MEDIA DISABLED
EARLY WARNING
MAINT. OFF
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List Fonts
Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available fonts in the
print engine, including standard print engine fonts plus any optional
fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM, Flash memory, optional PCMCIA
font cards, or CompactFlash cards.
List Bar Codes
Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available bar codes in
the print engine. Bar codes may be stored in RAM, Flash memory,
optional PCMCIA cards, or CompactFlash cards.
List Images
Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available images stored
in the print engines RAM, Flash memory, optional memory card,
PCMCIA cards, or CompactFlash cards.
List Formats
Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available formats stored
in the print engines RAM, Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional
memory card.
List Setup
Press the right oval to print a configuration label, which lists the current
print engine configuration.
List Network Settings
This selection is used to print a network configuration label, which lists the
settings for any print server that is installed.
Press the right oval to print a network configuration label.
List All
Press the right oval to print labels that list the available fonts, bar codes,
images, formats, and the current print engine and network
configurations.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 6 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
LIST FONTS
PRINT
LIST BAR CODES
PRINT
LIST IMAGES
PRINT
LIST FORMATS
PRINT
LIST SETUP
PRINT
LIST NETWORK
PRINT
LIST ALL
PRINT
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Initialize Memory Card
Caution Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all
previously stored information from the optional PCMCIA card or
CompactFlash card.
1. Press the right oval to select YES. (If you are prompted to enter the
password, see Changing Password-Protected Parameters onpage60.
The front panel LCD asks ARE YOU SURE?.
2. Do you wish to continue?
Press the left oval to select NO to cancel the request and return to
INITIALIZE CARD prompt.
Press the right oval to select YES and begin initialization.
When initialization is complete, the print engine automatically exits
Setup mode, and the front panel displays PRINTER READY. If you
exit Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the front panel
display flashes between the phrases CHECKING B: MEMORY and
PRINTER IDLE.
Note Depending on the amount of memory in the memory card,
initialization may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Initialize Flash Memory
Caution Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all
previously stored information from Flash memory.
1. Press the right oval to select YES. (If you are prompted to enter the
password, see Changing Password-Protected Parameters onpage60.
The display shows INITIALIZE FLASH?
2. Press the right oval to select YES.
The display shows ARE YOU SURE?.
3. Do you wish to continue?
Press the left oval to select NO to cancel the request and return to the
INITIALIZE FLASH prompt.
Press the right oval to select YES and begin initialization.
When initialization is complete, the print engine automatically exits
Setup mode, and the front panel displays PRINTER READY. If you
exit Setup mode while initialization is still in process, the front panel
display flashes between the phrases CHECKING E: MEMORY and
PRINTER IDLE.
Note Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory, initialization
may take up to 1 minute to complete.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 7 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
FORMAT CARD:
A: B:
INIT FLASH MEM
YES
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Print Sensor Profile
The media sensor profile may be used to troubleshoot registration
problems that may be caused when the media sensor detects preprinted
areas on the media or experiences difficulty in determining web location.
Press the right oval to start this standard calibration procedure and print
a media sensor profile.
Figure46 shows a media sensor profile. If the sensitivity of the media
and/or ribbon sensors must be adjusted, use Calibrate Media and Ribbon
Sensor Sensitivity onpage69 to adjust sensor sensitivity.
Figure 46 Media Sensor Profile
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 8 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
SENSOR PROFILE
PRINT
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Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity
Use this procedure to adjust sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors.
Important This procedure must be followed exactly as presented. All of
the steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires
adjustment. You may press the left oval at any step in this procedure to
cancel the procedure.
1. Press the right oval to start the calibration procedure.
The LOAD BACKING prompt displays.
2. Open the printhead.
3. Remove approximately 8in. (203 mm) of labels from the backing, and
pull the media into the print engine so that only the backing is between
the media sensors.
4. Leave the printhead open.
5. Press the right oval to continue.
The REMOVE RIBBON prompt displays.
6. Remove the ribbon (if used).
7. Close the printhead.
8. Press the right oval to continue.
The message CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT displays.
The print engine adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals that it receives
from the media and ribbon sensors based on the specific media and
ribbon combination being used. On the sensor profile, this essentially
corresponds to moving the peak of the graph up or down to optimize
the readings for your application.
When calibration is complete, RELOAD ALL displays.
9. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is
positioned under the media sensor.
10. Reload the ribbon (if used).
11. Close the printhead.
12. Press the right oval to continue.
The print engine performs an auto-calibration. During this process, the
print engine checks the readings for the media and ribbon based on the
new scale established, determines the label length, and determines the
print mode. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor
profile.
Set Parallel Communications
Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the
host computer.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: BIDIRECTIONAL
Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, UNIDIRECTIONAL
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 9 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
MEDIA AND RIBBON
CALIBRATE
PARALLEL COMM.
- BIDIRECTIONAL +
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Set Serial Communications
Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the
host computer.
Important Do not change this parameter from the default. The print
engine supports only RS-232. This parameter will be eliminated in a future
version of the firmware.
Default: RS-232
Selections: RS-232, RS-422/485, RS-485 MULTIDROP
Set Baud
The baud setting of the print engine must match the baud setting of the
host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the value
that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: 9600
Selections: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800,
38400, 57600, 115200
Set Data Bits
The data bits of the print engine must match the data bits of the host
computer for accurate communications to take place. Set the data bits to
match the setting being used by the host computer.
Note Code Page850 requires the data bits to be set to 8 bits. See the
ZPL II Programming Guide for more information.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: 8BITS
Selections: 7BITS, 8BITS
Set Parity
The parity of the print engine must match the parity of the host computer
for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches
the one being used by the host computer.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: NONE
Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE
Set Host Handshake
The handshake protocol of the print engine must match the handshake
protocol of the host computer for communication to take place. Select the
handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: XON/XOFF
Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR, RTS/CTS
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 10 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
SERIAL COMM
- RS232 +
BAUD
- 9600 +
DATA BITS
- 8 BITS
PARITY
- EVEN +
HOST HANDSHAKE
- XON/XOFF +
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Set Protocol
Protocol is a type of error checking system. Depending on the selection, an
indicator may be sent from the print engine to the host computer signifying
that data has been received. Select the protocol that is requested by the
host computer. Further details on protocol can be found in the ZPL II
Programming Guide.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: NONE
Selections: NONE, ZEBRA, ACK_NAK
Note Zebra is the same as ACK_NAK, except that Zebra response
messages are sequenced. If Zebra is selected, the print engine must use
DTR/DSR host handshake protocol.
Set Network ID
Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a print engine. This gives
the host computer the means to address a specific print engine. This does
not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks.
1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Default: 000
Range: 000 to 999
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 11 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
PROTOCOL
- NONE +
NETWORK ID
- 000 +
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Set Communications Mode
The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for
checking the interconnection between the print engine and the host
computer. When DIAGNOSTICS is selected, all data sent from the host
computer to the print engine prints as straight ASCII characters, with the
hex value below the ASCII text. The print engine prints all characters
received, including control codes, like CR (carriage return). A sample
printout is shown below.
Notes on diagnostic printouts are defined as follows:
FE indicates a framing error.
OE indicates an overrun error.
PE indicates a parity error.
NE indicates noise.
1. Press the right or left oval to toggle between the choices.
2. For any errors, check that your communication parameters are correct.
3. Set the print width equal to or less than the label width used for the
test. See Set Print Width onpage63 for more information.
Default: NORMAL MODE
Selections: NORMAL MODE, DIAGNOSTICS
Figure 47 Diagnostics Sample Label
Set Control Prefix Character
The print engine looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start
of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction. The H that is displayed indicates
Hexadecimal and is not part of the value.
Note Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and delimiter
character. The print engine must see different characters to work properly.
1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Default: 7E (tildedisplayed as a black square)
Range: 00 to FF
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 12 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
COMMUNICATIONS
- NORMAL MODE +
CONTROL PREFIX
- < >7EH +
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Set Format Prefix Character
The format prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place
marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The H that is displayed
indicates Hexadecimal and is not part of the value. The print engine looks
for this hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format
instruction. See theZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for more
information.
Note Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and
delimiter character. The print engine must see different characters to work
properly.
1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Default: 5E (caret)
Range: 00 to FF
Set Delimiter Character
The delimiter character is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place
marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. See theZPL II Programming
Guide Volume I for more information.
Note Do not use the same hex value for the control, format, and
delimiter character. The print engine must see different characters to work
properly.
1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Default: 2C (comma)
Range: 00 to FF
Select ZPL Mode
The print engine remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this
front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command. The print
engine accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II, eliminating
the need to rewrite any ZPL formats that already exist. See the ZPL II
Programming Guide for more information on the differences between ZPL
and ZPL II.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: ZPL II
Selections: ZPL II, ZPL
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 13 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
FORMAT PREFIX
- <^>5EH +
DELIMITER CHAR
- <,>2CH +
ZPL MODE
- ZPL II +
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Select Media Power-Up Option
This parameter sets the action of the labels when the print engine is turned
on.
Press the right or left oval to display the choices.
Default: CALIBRATION
Selections: FEED, CALIBRATION, LENGTH, SHORT CAL, and NO
MOTION
Feedfeeds the labels to the first registration point.
Calibrationdetermines the length of the label and adjusts the sensor
settings.
LengthIn continuous mode, feeds the last stored label length. In
noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length
setting (see Set Maximum Label Length onpage64).
Short Calcalibrates label length using the current sensor settings.
No Motionthe media does not move. You must press FEED to cause
the print engine to resynch to the start of the next label.
Select Head Close Option
Press the right or left oval to display the choices.
Default: CALIBRATION
Selections: FEED, CALIBRATION, LENGTH, SHORT CAL, and NO
MOTION
Feedfeeds the labels to the first registration point.
Calibrationdetermines the length of the label and adjusts the sensor
settings.
LengthIn continuous mode, feeds the last stored label length. In
non-continuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length
setting (see Set Maximum Label Length onpage64).
Short Calcalibrates label length using the current sensor settings.
No Motionthe media does not move. You must press FEED to cause
the print engine to resynch to the start of the next label.
Select Backfeed Sequence
This parameter establishes when label backfeed occurs after a label is
removed in applicator mode. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This
parameter setting can be superseded by the ~J S instruction when received
as part of a label format (refer to ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I).
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: BEFORE
Selections: DEFAULT, AFTER, BEFORE, OFF
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 14 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
MEDIA POWER UP
- CALIBRATION +
HEAD CLOSE
- CALIBRATION +
BACKFEED
- BEFORE +
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Adjust Label Top Position
The label top position adjusts the print position vertically on the label.
Positive numbers adjust the label top position further down the label (away
from the printhead); negative numbers adjust the position up the label
(toward the printhead). The displayed value represents dots.
Press the right oval to increase the value.
Press the left oval to decrease the value.
Default: +000
Range: 120 to +120 dots
Adjust Left Position
This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label the format
begins to print by adjusting horizontal positioning on the label. Positive
numbers adjust the printing away from the main frame by the number of
dots selected; negative numbers shift printing toward the main frame. The
displayed value represents dots.
1. Press the left oval to move the cursor.
2. Press the right oval to change between +and to increase the value of
the digit.
3. For a negative value, enter the value before changing to the minus
sign.
Default: 0000
Range: 9999 to +9999 dots
Set the Head Resistor Value
Caution This parameter should be changed only by qualified service
personnel. Do not set the value higher than that shown on the
printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead.
This value has been preset at the factory to match the resistance value of
the printhead. It does not need to be changed unless the printhead or the
main logic board is replaced.
1. Look on the printhead for the label that shows the resistance value
(value). Take note of this value before installing the replacement
printhead.
2. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position.
3. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit.
Initial Value: Factory-set to match the printhead shipped with your print
engine.
Default Value: 0500
Range: 0500 to 2000
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 15 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
LABEL TOP +000
- +
LEFT POSITION
- 0000 +
HEAD RESISTOR
- 0500 OHMS +
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Set the Applicator Port
Determines the action of the applicator port.
Note Set this value as suggested by the applicator manufacturer.
Off: The applicator port is off.
Mode 1: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low while the print
engine is moving the label forward.
Mode 2: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high while the print
engine is moving the label forward.
Mode 3: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low for 20milliseconds
when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during
continuous printing modes.
Mode 4: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high for 20 milliseconds
when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during
continuous printing modes.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: OFF
Selections: OFF, MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4
Select Start Print Signal
This parameter determines how the print engine reacts to the Start Print
Signal input on pin 3 of the applicator interface connector at the rear of the
print engine.
Pulse ModeLabels print when the signal transitions from HIGH to
LOW.
Level ModeLabels print as long as the signal is asserted LOW.
Caution Start Print Signal is set by the applicator manufacturer and
should not be changed unless the factory defaults have been reloaded.
Please make a note of it. While other choices are valid, the print engine
must be returned to its designated setting for it to work properly.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: PULSE MODE
Selections: PULSE MODE, LEVEL MODE
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 16 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
APPLICATOR PORT
- OFF +
START PRINT SIG
- PULSE MODE +
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Select Resynch Mode
This parameter determines how the print engine reacts if the label
synchronization is lost and the label top is not where expected.
Feed ModeIf the label top is not where expected, the print engine
feeds a blank label to find the label top position.
Error ModeIf the label top is not where expected, the print engine
stops, enters Pause mode, displays the message Error
Condition Feed Label, flashes the ERROR light, and
asserts the Service Required signal (pin 10 on the Applicator
Interface Connector).
To resynch the media to the top of the label in Error mode, press
PAUSE to exit Pause mode. The ERROR light stops flashing, and the
Service Required signal is deactivated. The action of the print engine
is determined by the Head Close configuration selection (see
Select Head Close Option onpage74).
Press the right or left oval to toggle between choices.
Default: FEED MODE
Selections: FEED MODE, ERROR MODE
Set Ribbon Low Mode
When the Ribbon Low feature is off, the output signal (Pin 9) does not
function, the LOW RIBBON warning is not displayed, and the print
engine continues to print until it runs out of ribbon.
When the Ribbon Low feature is set to any of the lengths, output signal
(Pin9) on the applicator port is functional. When the amount of ribbon on
the supply spindle reaches the specific length, the output signal asserts
HIGH to provide a RIBBON LOW warning.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: 25M
Selections: OFF, 25M, 50M, 75M, 100M
Set Reprint Mode
When the Reprint feature is enabled, the reprint input signal (Pin 6) on the
applicator port is functional. When the input signal is asserted, the last
label printed is printed again. (This includes non-printing labels.) When
the Reprint feature is disabled, the reprint input signal is ignored.
Note The ^SP ZPL command is ignored when the Reprint feature is
enabled. When the Reprint feature is disabled, the ^SP command can be
used. In addition, when a received label format is canceled prior to
printing, the reprint function for the previous label is also canceled. Refer
to the ZPL II Programming Guide for additional information.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: DISABLED
Range: ENABLED, DISABLED
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 17 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
RESYNCH MODE
- FEED MODE +
RIBBON LOW MODE
- 25M +
REPRINT MODE
- DISABLED +
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These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure
and should be changed only by a qualified service technician. Refer to the
ZPL II Programming Guide for information on these parameters.
Press NEXT repeatedly to skip these parameters.
Adjust LCD Display
This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your LCD if it is
difficult to read.
Press the left oval to decrease the value (reduce brightness).
Press the right oval to increase the value (increase brightness).
Default: 10
Range: 00 to 19
Select Format Convert
Selects the bitmap scaling factor. The first number is the original dots per
inch (dpi) value; the second, the dpi to which you would like to scale.
Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
Default: NONE
Selections: NONE, 150 300, 150 600, 200 600, 300 600
Set RTS Takeup Dancer Arm Calibration Value
This parameter is used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the voltage supplied
to the Ribbon Tensioning System Takeup Dancer Arm.
Set RTS Supply Dancer Arm Calibration Value
This parameter is used as a diagnostic tool to monitor the voltage supplied
to the Ribbon Tensioning System Supply Dancer Arm.
Table 3 Print Engine Parameters (Sheet 18 of 19)
Parameter Action/Explanation
WEB S. 073
- +
MEDIA S. 075
- +
RIBBON S. 071
- +
MARK S. 000
- +
MARK MED S. 000
- +
MEDIA LED 082
- +
MARK LED 005
- +
RIBBON LED 008
- +
LCD ADJUST +10
- +
FORMAT CONVERT
- NONE +
RTS TAKEUP ARM
XXX
RTS SUPPLY ARM
XXX
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Supplies Products
Supplies are warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of
six(6) months for media and twelve (12) months for ribbon from the date of shipment by
Zebra. This is provided the user has complied with storage guidelines, handling, and usage of
the supplies in Zebra printers.
Zebras sole obligation under these warranties is to furnish parts and labor for the repair or
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Gl ossar y
Alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks.
Backfeed When the print engine pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the
print engine so that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the
printhead. Backfeed occurs when operating the print engine in Tear-Off and Applicator modes.
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.
Black mark A registration mark found on the underside of the print media that acts as a
start-of-label indication for the print engine. (See continuous media.)
Calibration (of a print engine) A process in which the print engine determines some basic
information needed to print accurately with a particular media and ribbon combination. To do
this, the print engine feeds some media and ribbon (if used) through the print engine and
senses whether to use the direct thermal or thermal transfer print method, and (if using
non-continuous media) the length of individual labels or tags.
Character set The set of all letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and other characters that
can be expressed by a particular font or bar code.
Check digit A character added to a bar code symbol that indicates to the scanner that it has
read the symbol correctly.
Configuration The print engine configuration is a group of operating parameters specific
to the print engine application. Some parameters are user selectable, while others are
dependent on the installed options and mode of operation. Parameters may be switch
selectable, front panel programmable or downloaded as ZPL II commands. A configuration
label listing all the current print engine parameters may be printed for reference.
Continuous media Label or tag-stock media that has no notch, gap, or web (media liner
only) to separate the labels or tags. The media is one long piece of material.
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Core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or
ribbon.
Diagnostics Information about which print engine functions are not working that is used
for troubleshooting print engine problems.
Die-cut media A type of label stock that has individual labels stuck to a media liner. The
labels may be either lined up against each other or separated by a small distance. Typically the
material surrounding the labels has been removed. (See non-continuous media.)
Direct thermal A printing method in which the printhead presses directly against the
media. Heating the printhead elements causes a discoloration of the heat-sensitive coating on
the media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media moves past, an image is
printed onto the media. No ribbon is used with this printing method. Contrast this with thermal
transfer.
Direct thermal media Media that is coated with a substance that reacts to the application
of direct heat from the printhead to produce an image.
Dynamic RAM The memory devices used to store the label formats in electronic form
while they are being printed. The amount of DRAM memory available in the print engine
determines the maximum size and number of label formats that can be printed. This is volatile
memory that loses the stored information when power is turned off.
Fanfold media Media that comes folded in a rectangular stack. Contrast this with roll
media.
Firmware This is the term used to specify the print engines operating program. This
program is downloaded to the print engine from a host computer and stored in FLASH
memory. Each time the print engine power is turned on, this operating program starts. This
program controls when to feed the media forward or backward and when to print a dot on the
label stock.
FLASH memory FLASH memory is non-volatile and maintains the stored information
intact when power is off. This memory area is used to store the print engines operating
program. In addition, this memory can be used to store optional print engine fonts, graphic
formats, and complete label formats.
Font A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one style of type. Examples include
CGTimes, CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed.
Ips inches-per-second The speed at which the label or tag is printed. Zebra offers print
engines that can print from 1 ips to 12 ips.
Label An adhesive-backed piece of paper, plastic, or other material on which information is
printed.
Label backing (label liner) The material on which labels are affixed during manufacture
and which is discarded or recycled by the end-users.
Liquid crystal display The LCD is a back-lit display that provides the user with either
operating status during normal operation or option menus when configuring the print engine to
a specific application.
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Light emitting diode (LED) Indicators of specific print engine status conditions. Each
LED is either off, on, or blinking depending on the feature being monitored.
Lock-up This is the term generally used to describe a fault condition that, for apparently no
reason, causes the print engine to stop working.
Media Material onto which data is printed by the print engine. Types of media include: tag-
stock, die-cut labels, continuous (with and without media liner), fanfold, and roll.
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 used to indicate the start
of each label.
Non-continuous media Consumable printing stock that contains an indication of where
one label/printed format ends and the next one begins. Examples are die-cut labels, notched
tag-stock, and stock with black mark registration marks.
Non-volatile memory Electronic memory that retains data even when the power to the
print engine is turned off.
Notched media A type of tag stock containing a cutout area that can be sensed as a start-of-
label indicator by the print engine. This is typically a heavier, cardboard-like material that is
either cut or torn away from the next tag. (See non-continuous media.)
Print speed The speed at which printing occurs. For thermal transfer print engines, this
speed is expressed in terms of ips (inches per second). Zebra offers print engines that can print
from 1 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 the
printhead, use the lowest print darkness setting (sometimes called burn temperature or head
temperature) and the lowest printhead pressure necessary to produce good print quality. In the
thermal transfer printing method, use ribbon that is as wide or wider than the media to protect
the printhead from the rough media surface.
Registration Alignment of printing with respect to the top of a label or tag.
Ribbon A band of material consisting of a base film coated with wax or resin ink. The
inked side of the material is pressed by the printhead against the media. The ribbon transfers
ink onto the media when heated by the small elements within the printhead. Zebra ribbons
have a coating on the back that protects the printhead from wear.
Ribbon wrinkle A wrinkling of the ribbon caused by improper alignment or improper
printhead pressure. This wrinkle can cause voids in the print and/or the used ribbon to rewind
unevenly. This condition should be corrected by performing adjustment procedures.
Roll media Media that comes supplied rolled onto a core (usually cardboard). Contrast this
with fanfold media.
Supplies A general term for media and ribbon.
Symbology The term generally used when referring to a bar code.
Tag A type of media having no adhesive backing but featuring a hole or notch by which the
tag can be hung on something. Tags are usually made of cardboard or other durable material.
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Tear-off A mode of operation in which the user tears the label or tag stock away from the
remaining media by hand.
Thermal transfer A printing method in which the printhead presses an ink or resin coated
ribbon against the media. H eating the printhead elements causes the ink or resin to transfer
onto the media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media and ribbon move
past, an image is printed onto the media. Contrast this with direct thermal.
Void A space on which printing should have occurred, but did not due to an error condition
such as wrinkled ribbon or faulty print elements. A void can cause a printed bar code symbol
to be read incorrectly or not at all.
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I ndex
A
AC power supply board replacement, 249
adhesive test for ribbon coating, 51
adjustments
elastomer pinch roller, 134
LCD, 78
left position, 75
media sensors, 130
media tracking, 132
media tracking cam, 136
print darkness, 129
print engine darkness, 61
print quality, 121
printhead balance, 124
printhead parallelism, 122
printhead position, 125
printhead pressure, 86, 127
strip plate, 128
tear-off position, 129
toggle positioning, 85
upper pinch roller, 132
applicator
install print engine, 36
reinstall print engine, 141
remove print engine, 138
applicator interface board replacement, 245
applicator interface connector, 318
applicator port setting, 76
authentication type, 81
auto-calibration, 82
auxiliary roller replacement procedure, 212
B
backfeed setting, 74
balance adjustment, 124
bar codes
list available codes, 66
specifications, 11
baud setting, 70
before you begin setup, 29
belt replacement procedure, 160
bitmap scaling factor, 78
black mark media
described, 42
setting sensor type, 63
black oval button descriptions, 5
buttons on front panel, 5
C
cable requirements, 41
calibration
CALIBRATE button description, 6
media and ribbon sensor, 69
methods, 82
setting for head close, 74
setting for media power up, 74
CANCEL button description, 6
CANCEL self test, 101
checklist
before you begin, 29
troubleshooting, 90
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cleaning
peel bar and media path, 117
print engine exterior, 115
print engine interior, 115
printhead and rollers, 115
close the rear enclosure, 141
communication interfaces
overview and location, 39
types of connections, 313
communications diagnostics test
overview, 106
selecting, 72
communications problems, 97
CompactFlash
card initialization, 67
card installation, 228
compound pulley replacement, 171
configuration
changing parameters, 61
enter Setup mode, 58
exit Setup mode, 59
configuration label
printing using CANCEL self test, 101
printing using List Setup command, 66
connect print engine to power source, 37
contact information, xi
continuous media
described, 43
setting media type, 62
control prefix setting, 72
corrective maintenance procedures, 119
customer support, xi
D
darkness adjustment, 129
darkness setting, 61
data bits setting, 70
data cable requirements, 41
data ports, 313
data source
communication interfaces, 313
connections, 39
date setting, 79
DB-9 to DB-25 connection, 316
default gateway, 80
default password, 60
delimiter character setting, 73
diagnostics, 100
direct connection to a computer, 316
direct thermal mode
media scratch test, 50
setting, 63
disable password protection, 60
display language selection, 79
door-open switch replacement, 262
dpi format conversion, 78
E
elastomer pinch roller, 134
electrical noise, 41
electrical specifications, 10
encryption settings, 81
enter Setup mode, 58
environmental conditions, 9
equipment safety tips, 110
error messages, 91
ESSID setting, 81
exit Setup mode, 59
F
fanfold media, 43
FEED and PAUSE self test, 104
FEED button description, 6
FEED self test, 103
Flash memory, initialize, 67
font list, 66
format convert setting, 78
format list, 66
format prefix setting, 73
front cover replacement, 258
front panel
buttons, 5
enter Setup mode, 58
exit Setup mode, 59
indicator lights, 6
LCD error messages, 91
LCD parameters, 61
fuses
replacement, 87
specifications, 10
G
gleaning, 80
H
HEAD COLD message, 92
host handshake setting, 70
humidity requirements, 9
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I
idle display setting, 79
images list, 66
initialize
Flash memory, 67
memory card, 67
inspect the print engine, 30
installation
procedure, 36
requirements, 31
interfaces
IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel, 40
RS-232 serial, 40
international safety organization marks, 38
IP settings
default gateway, 80
IP address, 80
protocol, 80
subnet mask, 80
L
label length maximum setting, 64
label top
printer cannot detect, 98
setting, 75
label-available sensor
when to clean, 114
labels did not print, 97
language selection, 79
LCD messages
adjust LCD settings, 78
error messages, 91
language selection, 79
Setup mode, 61
lights on front panel, 6
list settings
all settings, 66
bar codes, 66
fonts, 66
formats, 66
images, 66
network, 66
setup, 66
loading
media, 44
ribbon, 52
long calibration, 82
M
MAC address, 81
main logic board replacement, 235
maintenance procedures, 107
mark LED setting, 78
Mark Med S. setting, 78
maximum label length setting, 64
media
continuous roll media, 43
fanfold, 43
loading, 44
media LED setting, 78
non-continuous roll media, 42
RFID smart labels, 43
setting media type, 62
specifications, 13
types of media, 42
media and ribbon sensor calibration procedure, 69
media path cleaning, 114, 117
media power up setting, 74
Media S. setting, 78
media scratch test, 50
media sensor
adjustments, 130
print media sensor profile, 68
sensor sensitivity calibration, 83
media tracking
adjustments, 132
cam adjustment, 136
memory specifications, 10
modem connection, 317
N
network configuration label
printing using List Network command, 66
network ID setting, 71
NEXT button description, 5
non-continuous media
described, 42
setting media type, 62
O
open the rear enclosure, 139
P
parallel port
pin configuration, 314
setting parallel communications, 69
settings, 314
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parity setting, 70
passwords
default, 60
disable, 60
entering, 60
Pause mode
PAUSE button, 5
PAUSE LED, 6
PAUSE self test, 102
PCMCIA card
initialization, 67
installation, 216
peel bar cleaning, 117
peel roller
cleaning, 116
replacement procedure, 207
peel-off bar cleaning, 114
personal safety tips, 112
pin configuration
parallel port, 314
serial port, 315
pinch roller
adjustment of elastomer pinch roller, 134
adjustment of upper roller, 132
how to clean, 116
replacement procedure, 202
platen roller
how to clean, 116
when to clean, 114
ports, 313
power
connect to power source, 37
electrical specifications, 10
on/off switch location, 8
power cord specifications, 38
Power-On Self Test (POST), 100
preventive maintenance
cleaning the exterior, 115
cleaning the interior, 115
cleaning the peel bar and media path, 117
cleaning the printhead and rollers, 115
recommended schedule, 114
tools required, 114
PREVIOUS button description, 5
print configuration label
CANCEL self test, 101
List Setup command, 66
print darkness setting, 61
print engine setup
before you begin, 29
installation, 31
unpack the print engine, 30
print modes, 62
print network configuration label, 66
print quality adjustments
overview, 121
print darkness adjustment, 129
printhead balance adjustment, 124
printhead parallelism adjustment, 122
printhead position adjustment, 125
printhead pressure adjustment, 127
strip plate adjustment, 128
print quality troubleshooting, 94
print server board installation, 233
print server settings
default gateway, 80
IP address, 80
IP protocol, 80
subnet mask, 80
print width setting, 63
printer settings
applicator port, 76
backfeed, 74
baud, 70
calibration methods, 82
control prefix, 72
data bits, 70
date, 79
delimiter character, 73
format convert, 78
format prefix, 73
head resistor, 75
host handshake, 70
idle display, 79
IP settings, 79
label top, 75
language, 79
LCD, 78
left position, 75
maximum label length, 64
media type, 62
network ID, 71
parallel communications, 69
parity, 70
print darkness, 61
print method, 63
print server settings, 79
print width, 63
protocol, 71
resynch mode, 77
saving, 59
sensor type, 63
serial communications, 70
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printer settings (continued)
setting through front panel, 58
start print signal, 76
time, 79
ZPL mode, 73
printhead
balance adjustment, 124
dpi conversion, 148
head close setting, 74
head resistor value setting, 75
how to clean, 115
parallelism adjustment, 122
position adjustment, 125
pressure adjustment, 86, 127
replacement procedure, 144
when to clean, 114
printing specifications, 12
proprietary statement, 323
protocol setting, 71
pulley
compound pulley replacement, 171
stepper motor pulley replacement, 178
R
rear enclosure
closing, 141
opening, 139
reflective media sensor, 131
reinstall print engine in applicator, 141
related documents, xiii
remove print engine from applicator, 138
remove used ribbon, 57
report shipping damage, 30
reprint mode, 77
requirements for installation, 31
reset network option, 81
resynch mode setting, 77
RFID
smart labels, 43
ribbon
adhesive test, 51
determining coated side, 50
loading, 52
low ribbon warning, 77
removal, 57
ribbon LED setting, 78
ribbon tensioning system parameters, 78
scratch test, 51
specifications, 14
when to use, 50
Ribbon S. setting, 78
ribbon sensor
adjusting, 131
calibration procedure, 69
sensitivity calibration, 83
when to clean, 114
ribbon supply motor replacement, 193
ribbon take-up motor replacement, 186
Routine Referral Procedures (RRPs), 138
RS-232 interface
connections, 316
considerations, 40
RTC (Real-time clock) setting
date, 79
idle display, 79
time, 79
S
safety
equipment safety tips, 110
personal safety tips, 112
scratch test
media type, 50
ribbon coated side, 51
self tests
CANCEL, 101
communications diagnostics, 106
FEED, 103
FEED and PAUSE, 104
PAUSE, 102
Power-On Self Test (POST), 100
Sensor Profile calibration
description, 83
procedure, 68
sensors
adjustment, 130
calibration methods, 82
setting sensor type, 63
serial port
pin configuration, 315
setting serial communications, 70
settings, 315
setup checklist, 29
Setup mode
enter Setup mode, 58
exit Setup mode, 59
LCD messages, 61
passwords, 60
SETUP/EXIT button description, 5
shipping
report damage, 30
reshipping the print engine, 30
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short calibration, 82
smart labels, 43
specifications
bar codes, 11
communications options, 10
electrical, 10
environmental conditions, 9
fuses, 10
media, 13
memory, 10
physical, 9
power cord, 38
printing, 12
ribbon, 14
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL), 11
standard data ports, 313
start print signal setting, 76
stepper motor pulley replacement, 178
stepper motor replacement, 182
storing the print engine, 30
strip plate adjustment, 128
subnet mask, 80
support, xi
system considerations
communication specifications, 40
communications code, 40
interfaces, 40
T
Tear-Off Mode
tear-off bar cleaning, 114
Tear-Off mode
tear-off position adjustment, 129
tear-off position front panel option, 62
temperature requirements, 9
thermal transfer mode
media scratch test, 50
setting, 63
time setting, 79
toggle assembly replacement, 154
toggle positioning, 85
top of label
printer cannot detect, 98
setting, 75
transmissive (media) sensor
adjusting, 130
when to clean, 114
troubleshooting
checklist, 90
communications problems, 97
diagnostic tests, 100
LCD error messages, 91
print quality problems, 94
types of media
continuous roll media, 43
fanfold media, 43
non-continuous roll media, 42
RFID smart labels, 43
U
unpack the print engine, 30
W
web media, 42
setting sensor type, 63
Web S. setting, 78
wireless PCMCIA board installation, 218
Wireless Print Server settings
authentication type, 81
default gateway, 80
encryption, 81
ESSID, 81
IP address, 80
IP protocol, 80
MAC address, 81
reset network, 81
subnet mask, 80
Z
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II)
specifications, 11
ZPL mode setting, 73
Zebra support, xi
Zebra Technologies Corporation
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Telephone: +1 847.634.6700
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Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
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Telephone: +44 (0) 1494 472872
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