Zebra® XiIIIPlus™/R110Xi™/R170Xi™ User Guide
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Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the XiIIIPlus™ Series 110XiIIIPlus, R110Xi, 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, 220XiIIIPlus manufactured by: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A.
iv Compliance Information Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contents Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vi Contents Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provide Proper Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allow Proper Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Control Panel LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Print Server LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 RFID LCD Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 5 • Print Modes and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Printer Options . . . . .
viii Contents Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110XiIIIPlus and R110Xi Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 168 170 172 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
x Contents Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
About This Document This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents. Contents Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 About This Document Who Should Use This Document Who Should Use This Document This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine maintenance, upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer. How This Document Is Organized The User Guide is set up as follows: 13383L-002 Rev. A Section Description Introduction on page 7 This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.
About This Document Contacts Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies at the following. Web Site http://www.zebra.com Technical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Go to http://www.zebra.com/support. The Americas Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept. Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.
4 About This Document Document Conventions Document Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information. Alternate Color (online only) Cross-references contain hot links to other sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide online in .pdf format, you can click the cross-reference (blue text) to jump directly to its location. LCD Display Examples Text from a printer’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) appears in Bubbledot ICG font.
About This Document Document Conventions Illustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration contains information that needs to be labeled and described. A table that contains the labels and descriptions follows the graphic. Figure 1 provides an example. Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts 1 2 1 2 12/2/05 SETUP/EXIT button CALIBRATE button XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-002 Rev.
6 About This Document Document Conventions Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _______________
1 Introduction This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components. Contents Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Introduction Exterior View Exterior View The following illustrations show the exterior of the printer. Figure 2 • Printer Exterior—Front View 1 2 1 2 Control panel Media door Figure 3 • Printer Exterior—Rear View 1 2 3 1 2 3 13383L-002 Rev.
Introduction Control Panel Control Panel Figure 4 shows the buttons and lights on the control panel. For a description of the control panel buttons, see Table 1 on page 10, and for a description of the control panel lights, see Table 2 on page 11. Figure 4 • Control Panel Buttons and Lights 12/2/05 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-002 Rev.
10 Introduction Control Panel Control Panel Buttons This table describes the function of the buttons shown in Figure 4. Table 1 • Control Panel Buttons Button Details LEFT OVAL Changes parameter values. Common uses are to increase/decrease a value, answer YES or NO, indicate on or off, scroll through several choices, change digits while entering the printer password, or set up the printer for a firmware download. RIGHT OVAL Changes parameter values.
Introduction Control Panel Control Panel Lights This table details the lights shown in Figure 4 on page 9. Table 2 • Control Panel Lights Light Details POWER TAKE LABEL ERROR CHECK RIBBON PAPER OUT 12/2/05 Indicates printer power status. • Off — printer is off. • On — printer is on. • Off — Normal operation. • Flashing — (Peel-Off Mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the label is removed. Indicates printer operation. • Off — Normal operation.
12 Introduction Printer Components Printer Components Figure 5 shows a side view of the printer’s internal components. Note • Depending on the printer options that you selected, your printer could look slightly different. For more about printer options, go to www.zebra.com. Figure 5 • Internal Components 1 2 3 4 7 13 5 8 12 6 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13383L-002 Rev.
2 Printer Setup This section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must consider before you load and configure your printer. Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Printer Setup Before You Begin Before You Begin Review this checklist, and resolve any issues before you set up or use your printer. Unpack and Inspect the Printer Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 15. Select a Site Have you selected an appropriate location for the printer? If you have not, see Select a Site for the Printer on page 16.
Printer Setup Handling the Printer Handling the Printer This section describes how to handle your printer. Unpack and Inspect the Printer When you receive the printer, immediately unpack it and inspect for shipping damage. • Save all packing materials. • Check all exterior surfaces for damage. • Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components. If you discover shipping damage upon inspection: • Immediately notify the shipping company and file a damage report.
16 Printer Setup Select a Site for the Printer Select a Site for the Printer Consider the following when selecting an appropriate location for your printer. Select a Surface Select a solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the printer and other equipment (such as a computer), if necessary. The choices include a table, countertop, desk, or cart.
Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source Connect the Printer to a Power Source The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 17. Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation.
18 Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source Figure 6 • Power Cord Specifications 2 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 AC power plug for your country—This should bear the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 7). 3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for your country. IEC 320 connector—This should bear the certification mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 7). Length ≤ 9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp, 250 VAC.
Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface Select a Communication Interface The way that you connect your printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. You may use any available connection to send commands and label formats from a host computer to the printer. Caution • Connecting a data communications cable while the power is ON may damage the printer. Note • You must supply all interface cables for your application.
20 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface Types of Connections The method of connecting the printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer and the host. This section provides basic information about common interfaces. When communicating via the serial data port (RS-232), the baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control should be set to match those of the host computer.
Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communication method available on most PCs and other hosts. • Advantages: Fastest of the communication interfaces; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; two-way communication between the host and the printer; easy to connect. • Disadvantages: Shorter recommended cable length of 6 feet (1.
22 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface USB 2.0 Port Communicating using the USB port (see Figure 11) does not require special settings. • Advantages: Many computers are equipped with more than one USB port, allowing multiple USB devices to be connected at one time; cables and connectors are readily available from computer equipment stores and suppliers; two-way communication between the host and the printer; easy to connect. • Disadvantages: Cable length limited to 16.4 ft. (5 m).
Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface Data Cable Requirements Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise. To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable: • Keep data cables as short as possible. • Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords. • Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
24 Printer Setup Types of Media Types of Media The printer can use various types of media (Table 4). Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.
Printer Setup Types of Media Table 4 • Types of Media (Continued) Media Type How It Looks Description Non-Continuous Fanfold Media Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label divisions as noncontinuous roll media. The divisions would fall on or near the folds. Continuous Roll Media Continuous media is wound on a core and is without gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label.
26 Printer Setup Ribbon Overview Ribbon Overview Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and how wide the ribbon must be. When ribbon is used, it must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.
Printer Setup Ribbon Overview Adhesive Test If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already installed. To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps: 1. Peel a label from its liner. 2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon. 3. Peel the label off of the ribbon. 4. Observe the results.
28 Printer Setup Ribbon Overview Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________
3 Operations This section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer. Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issues in Printer Setup on page 13 before operating the printer. Contents Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load Fanfold Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 Operations Loading Media Loading Media This section gives you a series of instructions to load labels for a standard printer in Tear-Off mode (Figure 16). To choose different printing modes, see Print Modes and Options on page 91. You can use roll or fanfold media with your printer. For more information about the types of media, see Types of Media on page 24. • To load roll media, see Load Roll Media on page 31. • To load fanfold media, see Load Fanfold Media on page 34.
Operations Loading Media Load Roll Media Roll media feeds through the printer from the media hanger or media supply spindle. Figure 17 identifies the components of the printer with which you need to be familiar to load roll media in Tear-Off mode. Figure 17 • Interior Components for Media Loading (Tear-Off Mode) 1 4 2 5 3 1 2 3 4 5 Printhead lever Media guide Media guide roller Media guide on media hanger Media hanger To load roll media, complete these steps: 1. Open the printhead. 2.
32 Operations Loading Media Figure 18 • Adjusting the Media Guide 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 Media guide Location of media guide thumb screw Media guide on media hanger Media hanger 3. Place the roll of media on the media hanger. 4. Push the media core toward the printer frame. Make sure that the labels are aligned with the media core. 5. Adjust the media guide on the media hanger so it just touches but does not restrict the media. 6. See Figure 19.
Operations Loading Media Figure 19 • Threading Media 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Ribbon guide roller Upper media sensor assembly Media guide roller Media guide Media 7. Pull the media through under the printhead. 8. Adjust the media guide so that it just touches but does not restrict the media. The labels should lie flat. 9. Which type of media are you using? 12/2/05 If you are... Then... Using direct thermal media Close the printhead, and then go to Calibrate the Printer on page 43.
34 Operations Loading Media Load Fanfold Media Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer. The media hanger and media supply spindle are not used with fanfold media. To load fanfold labels, complete these steps: 1. Slide the printhead lever to the Open position. 2. See Figure 18 on page 32. Slide the media guide away from the printer frame. You may need to loosen the media guide screw. 3.
Operations Loading Media Figure 21 • Fanfold Media—Rear Loading 1 2 3 1 2 3 Printhead lever (shown in the Open position) Media guide Fanfold labels 4. See Figure 19 on page 33. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the upper media sensor assembly. Important • Be sure to thread the media under the upper media sensor assembly and the ribbon guide roller. If you thread the media over these, the media blocks the ribbon sensor. 5. Pull the media through under the printhead. 6.
36 Operations Loading Ribbon Loading Ribbon Before you load ribbon, make sure that the media that you are using needs ribbon. Only thermal transfer media requires ribbon. Ribbon is not required with direct thermal media, though it may be used to protect the printhead from abrasion. For more information, see When to Use Ribbon on page 26. Caution • Use ribbon that is wider than the thermal transfer media.
Operations Loading Ribbon Create a Ribbon Leader A ribbon leader makes it easier to load and unload ribbon. Make a leader for your ribbon roll if it does not already have one. To make a ribbon leader, complete these steps: 1. Unroll the ribbon about 6 in. (15 cm). 2. Tear off a strip of labels and backing about 6 in. (15 cm) long from the label roll. 3. Peel a label from the backing. 4. Overlap the ribbon and the backing with the ribbon on top, and use the label to tape them together.
38 Operations Loading Ribbon Load Ribbon To load the ribbon, complete these steps: 1. See Figure 24. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle. Figure 24 • Ribbon Supply Spindle Segments 2. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle, and push the core as far back as it can go. 3. If the printhead is closed, open it using the printhead lever. 4. Does your printer contain a ribbon dancer assembly? If... Then... No See Figure 25. Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller.
Operations Loading Ribbon If... Then... Yes a. See Figure 26. Thread the ribbon under the upper roller of the ribbon dancer assembly and then over the lower roller. b. Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller. Figure 26 • Loading Ribbon through the Dancer Assembly 1 2 1 2 3 3 Ribbon guide roller Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller 5. See Figure 27. Thread the ribbon under the printhead and past the platen roller.
40 Operations Loading Ribbon Figure 27 • Threading Ribbon Under the Printhead 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Ribbon leader Top roller Printhead Platen roller 6. Pull the ribbon leader over the printhead and above the top roller. 7. See Figure 28. Bring the ribbon under the ribbon take-up spindle, and wrap it around the spindle counter-clockwise. 13383L-002 Rev.
Operations Loading Ribbon Figure 28 • Winding Ribbon around the Ribbon Take-up Spindle 1 1 2 2 Ribbon leader Ribbon take-up spindle 8. Turn the ribbon take-up spindle counterclockwise until the ribbon stays on it, as shown. 9. Close the printhead. 12/2/05 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-002 Rev.
42 Operations Loading Ribbon Remove Used Ribbon When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up spindle (Figure 29). Figure 29 • Ribbon Take-Up Spindle 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Used ribbon Ribbon take-up spindle Ribbon release bars Notch in ribbon take-up spindle Arrow on ribbon take-up spindle Ribbon release knob To remove used ribbon, complete these steps: 1. Open the printhead. 2. Has the ribbon run out? If the ribbon...
Operations Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the printer when it is first put into service. Calibration allows the printer to establish the proper settings for the specific media and ribbon used in your application. You may calibrate the printer at other times as needed. Table 5 shows the different methods for calibration.
44 Operations Calibrate the Printer Table 5 • Types of Calibration (Continued) Type of Calibration Description When/How It Occurs Sensor Profile Calibration The printer auto-calibrates and prints a media sensor profile. Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control panel. See Print Sensor Profile on page 69 for instructions. Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration One of the most common adjustments to printer settings.
Operations Adjust Media Sensors Adjust Media Sensors The transmissive sensor consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes between the two. Adjust these sensors only when the printer cannot detect the top of the label. The control panel LCD displays ERROR CONDITION PAPER OUT, even though there are labels loaded in the printer.
46 Operations Adjust Media Sensors 4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position (for non-continuous media with a notch or hole in the media, the sensor must be directly above the notch or hole). 5. Tighten the adjustment screw to secure the upper media sensor. Upper Media Sensor—Outside Half of Media To adjust the upper media sensor for the outside half of the media, complete these steps (all models except the 220XiIIIPlus): 1.
Operations Adjust Media Sensors Lower Media Sensor To adjust the lower media sensor, complete these steps: 1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly under the rear roller (Figure 31). The sensor is a spring clip holding a circuit board. Figure 31 • Lower Media Sensor Location 1 1 Lower media sensor 2. Slide the lower sensor until it is under the upper media sensor. Gently pull wires out as needed (wires should have a little slack). 3.
48 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Printhead pressure is one factor that affects print quality. If the toggle pressure is too light or uneven, the labels and ribbon may slip. Important • Print quality depends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the toggle pressure. Make sure that your labels and ribbon are right for your application. • Direct thermal media does not need ribbon. • Thermal transfer media needs ribbon.
Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Printhead Pressure Adjustment If positioning the toggles properly does not solve the problem, adjust printhead pressure. Maximize printhead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality. Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any staticsensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads. To adjust printhead pressure, complete these steps: 1. Print some labels at 2.4 in.
50 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
4 Configuration This section describes the control panel parameters that are used to configure the printer for operation. Contents Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52 Configuration Setup Mode Setup Mode After you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On Self Test (POST) is complete, the control panel displays PRINTER READY. You may now set printer parameters for your application using the control panel display and the buttons directly below it. If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults, see PAUSE Self Test on page 137 and FEED Self Test on page 138.
Configuration Setup Mode Exit Setup Mode To leave Setup mode, complete these steps: 1. Press SETUP/EXIT. The LCD displays SAVE CHANGES. 2. Press the left or right oval to display the save options (Table 6). Table 6 • Save Options When Leaving Setup Mode LCD Description PERMANENT Stores values in the printer even when power is turned off. TEMPORARY Saves the changes until power is turned off.
54 Configuration Changing Password-Protected Parameters Changing Password-Protected Parameters Certain parameters, including the communication parameters, are password-protected by factory default. Caution • Do not change password-protected parameters unless you have a complete understanding of the parameters’ functions. If the parameters are set incorrectly, the printer may function unpredictably.
Configuration Print a Configuration Label Print a Configuration Label A configuration label lists the printer settings that are stored in configuration memory. After you load the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a configuration label as a record of your printer’s current settings. Keep the label to use when troubleshooting printing problems. To print a configuration label, complete these steps: 1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT. 2.
56 Configuration Print a Network Configuration Label Print a Network Configuration Label If you are using a print server, you can print a network configuration label after the printer is connected to the network. To print a network configuration label, complete these steps: 1. On the control panel, press SETUP/EXIT. 2. Press NEXT or PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters until you reach LIST NETWORK. 3. Press the right oval to confirm printing. A network configuration label prints (Figure 35).
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Control Panel LCD Displays Use the LCD display on the control panel to adjust printer settings. Table 7 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press NEXT/SAVE after entering Setup mode. Table 8 on page 83 shows the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless print server is installed in the printer.
58 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 2 of 26) Parameter TEAR OFF - Action/Explanation +000 + Adjust the Tear-Off Position This parameter establishes the position of the media over the tear-off/peel-off bar after printing. See Figure 36. Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of the next label), and lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label just printed).
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation Set Media Type This parameter tells the printer the type of media that you are using (see Types of Media on page 24 for more information). Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format (^LLxxxx if you are using ZPL or ZPL II).
60 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 26) Parameter PRINT WIDTH - 104 0/8 MM Action/Explanation + Set Print Width Determines the printable area across the width of the label given the resolution of the printer. Default: depends on specific printer Note • Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of the label not being printed on the media.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 26) Parameter MAXIMUM LENGTH -39.0 IN 988 MM Action/Explanation Set Maximum Label Length This parameter is used during the media portion of the calibration process. Always set maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length (Figure 37).
62 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation Set Early Warning System When this parameter is enabled, the printer provides warnings when labels are running low. Note • Update the number of labels per roll when beginning use of the Early Warning System. The printer does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation MEDIA REPLACED? NO YES Reset Media Counter for Early Warning This parameter appears only when Early Warning is enabled for media. To reset the media counter: 1. Did you replace the media? a. If you replaced the media, press the right oval to select YES. b. If you did not replace the media, press the left oval to select NO.
64 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 8 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation Set Early Warning for Maintenance When this parameter is enabled, the printer provides warnings when the printhead needs to be cleaned. Note • Update the number of labels per roll when beginning use of the Early Warning System. Also, the printer does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on. Default: MAINT. OFF Selections: MAINT. OFF, MAINTENANCE ON EARLY WARNING MAINT.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 26) Parameter HEAD LIFE 1000000 IN Action/Explanation + Set Printhead Life for Early Warning This parameter appears only when Early Warning is enabled for maintenance. Set this value to the number of inches of media that the printhead is expected to print. Default: 1,000,000 inches Range: 100 to 1,000,000 inches To change the value shown: 1. Press the left oval to move the cursor. 2.
66 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 10 of 26) Parameter LIST IMAGES PRINT Action/Explanation List Images This option prints a label that lists the available images stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, optional memory card, PCMCIA cards, or Compact Flash cards. To print a list of the available images: 1. Press the right oval to select PRINT.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 11 of 26) Parameter FORMAT CARD: A: Action/Explanation B: Format Memory Card This option erases all previously stored information from the optional PCMCIA card or Compact Flash card. Caution • This option completely erases the selected card. To format a memory card: 1. Press the left oval to select A: or the right oval to select B:. If your printer is set to require a password, you are prompted to enter the password. 2.
68 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 12 of 26) Parameter INIT FLASH MEM. YES Action/Explanation Initialize Flash Memory This option erases all previously stored information from Flash memory. Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory. To initialize Flash memory: 1. Press the right oval to select YES. If your printer is set to require a password, you are prompted to enter the password. 2. Enter the password.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 13 of 26) Parameter SENSOR PROFILE PRINT Action/Explanation Print Sensor Profile The sensor profile may be used to troubleshoot registration problems that may be caused when the media sensor detects preprinted areas on the media or if it experiences difficulty in determining web location. Figure 38 shows a sensor profile.
70 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 14 of 26) Parameter MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE Action/Explanation Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Use this procedure to adjust sensitivity of media and ribbon sensors. Important • Follow this procedure exactly as presented. All of the steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press the left oval at any step in this procedure to cancel the process.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 15 of 26) Parameter PARALLEL COMM. -BIDIRECTIONAL Action/Explanation + Set Parallel Communications Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer. Default: BIDIRECTIONAL Selections: BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONAL To change the value shown: 1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
72 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 16 of 26) Parameter PARITY NONE Action/Explanation + Set Parity The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used by the host computer. Default: NONE Selections: EVEN, ODD, NONE To change the value shown: 1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 17 of 26) Parameter COMMUNICATIONS - NORMAL MODE Action/Explanation + Set Communications Mode The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the printer and the host computer. When DIAGNOSTICS is selected, all data sent from the host computer to the printer prints as straight ASCII characters, with the hex value below the ASCII text.
74 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 18 of 26) Parameter FORMAT PREFIX <^>5EH Action/Explanation + Set Format Prefix Character The format prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The “H” that is displayed indicates Hexadecimal and is not part of the value. The printer looks for this hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 19 of 26) Parameter MEDIA POWER UP - CALIBRATION Action/Explanation + Select Media Power-Up Option This parameter sets the action of the media when you turn on the printer. Default: CALIBRATION Selections: FEED, CALIBRATION, LENGTH, SHORT CAL, and NO MOTION • Feed—feeds the labels to the first registration point. • Calibration—determines the length of the label and adjusts the sensor settings.
76 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 20 of 26) Parameter BACKFEED DEFAULT Action/Explanation + Select Backfeed Sequence This parameter sets when label backfeed occurs after a label is removed in some print modes. It has no effect in Rewind mode. This setting is superseded by ~JS when received as part of a label format (see ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I).
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 21 of 26) Parameter HEAD TEST COUNT 0000 Action/Explanation + Set the Head Test Count The printer periodically performs a test of the printhead functionality, called a printhead test or head test. This parameter establishes how many labels are printed between these internal tests. Note • This parameter will only appear if the Head Test Count option is installed.
78 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 22 of 26) Parameter HEAD RESISTOR 0500 OHMS Action/Explanation Set the Printhead Resistor Value + Caution • This parameter should be changed only by qualified service personnel. Do not set the value higher than that shown on the printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead. This value is preset at the factory to match the resistance value of the printhead.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 23 of 26) Parameter APPLICATOR PORT OFF Action/Explanation + Set Applicator Port Mode Determines the action of the applicator port. Note • Set this value as suggested by the applicator manufacturer. Default: OFF Selections: OFF, MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4 • OFF: The applicator port is off. • MODE 1: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal low while the printer is moving the label forward.
80 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 24 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation RESYNCH MODE FEED MODE + Select Resynch Mode This parameter determines how the printer reacts if the label synchronization is lost and the label top is not where expected. Default: FEED MODE Selections: FEED MODE, ERROR MODE • FEED MODE—If the label top is not where expected, the printer feeds a blank label to find the label top position.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 25 of 26) Parameter LCD ADJUST - Action/Explanation +10 + Adjust LCD Display This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your LCD if it is difficult to read. Default: 10 Range: 00 to 19 To change the value shown: 1. Press the right oval to increase the value (increase brightness). 2. Press the left oval to decrease the value (reduce brightness).
82 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 7 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 26 of 26) Parameter LANGUAGE ENGLISH Action/Explanation Select the Display Language This parameter changes the language displayed on the LCD. Default: ENGLISH Selections: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, JAPAN To change the value shown: 1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options. 13383L-002 Rev.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Print Server LCD Displays The menu options shown in Table 8 display only if you have a print server installed. Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 1 of 4) Parameter LOAD LAN FROM? PRINTER Action/Explanation Load LAN Source1 This parameter, which serves the same function as the ^NP ZPL command, specifies whether to use the printer’s or the print server’s IP settings at bootup. Default: PRINTER Selections: PRINTER, PRINTSERVER To change the value shown: 1.
84 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 2 of 4) Parameter IP ADDRESS 000.000.000.000 Action/Explanation Specify IP Address2 This parameter allows you to select the IP address if PERMANENT was chosen in IP PROTOCOL. (If a dynamic option was chosen, the user cannot select the address.) To change the value shown: 1. Press the left oval to move the cursor. 2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit. SUBNET MASK 000.000.000.
Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 3 of 4) Parameter LEAP MODE OFF Action/Explanation Enable LEAP Mode3,4 LEAP is an encryption method that is available with some wireless cards. Set the LEAP user name and password through the printer web pages. Default: OFF Selections: ON, OFF To change the value shown: 1. Press the left or right oval to toggle between the options.
86 Configuration Control Panel LCD Displays Table 8 • Print Server Parameters (Sheet 4 of 4) Parameter RESET NETWORK YES Action/Explanation Reset Network2,3 This option resets the wireless card and the print server when the wireless option is running. Selecting this option has no effect when the wireless option is not running, when there is no card inserted, or when the wireless password is anything other than the default (zero). 1. Press the right oval to select YES. The LCD prompts ARE YOU SURE?.
Configuration Front Panel LCD Displays RFID LCD Displays This section shows the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) control panel parameters. The parameters shown in Table 9 display only if you have an RFID reader installed. When you enter Setup mode, press PREVIOUS to access these parameters without having to scroll through all of the other parameters.
88 Configuration Front Panel LCD Displays Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 2 of 4) Parameter RFID TAG CALIB RESTORE RUN Action/Explanation Calibrate RFID Tag Important • Do not perform transponder calibration for RFID media that meets the transponder placement specifications for your printer. Doing so will slow the printer’s throughput unnecessarily. RFID tag calibration is necessary only if the transponder is not in the ideal location for programming at the printer’s default position.
Configuration Front Panel LCD Displays Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 3 of 4) Parameter RFID WRITE PWR HI Action/Explanation View or Change RFID Write Power This parameter displays the current value for RFID write power. Default: HI Selections: HI, MED, LOW To change the value shown: 1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options. RFID ERR STATUS RFID TAG TYPE RFID Error Status During an error condition, an error message shows on the second line of the display.
90 Configuration Front Panel LCD Displays Table 9 • RFID Parameters (Sheet 4 of 4) Parameter RFID TAG DATA Action/Explanation Read and Display RFID Tag Data When this option is selected, the reader attempts to read a tag over the RFID antenna, even if the printhead is open. Results are displayed in hexadecimal format. The printer rereads the tag every 2 seconds, so if the tag changes, data is displayed for the current tag over the antenna. To read RFID tag data: 1.
5 Print Modes and Options This section describes the print modes and other options available for the printer. Contents Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RFID Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XML-Enabled Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Modes . . .
92 Print Modes and Options Printer Options Printer Options The following are options available for the XiIIIPlus printer. Both RFID capability and XML-Enabled printing are standard on the R110Xi and R170Xi printers. RFID Capability An RFID reader and antenna are standard on the RFID-enabled R110Xi and R170Xi printers. The reader and antenna allow a printer to read and encode RFID labels. For more information about RFID operation, refer to the RFID Programming Guide.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes Print Modes The options on your printer may let you set up additional print modes. Use the control panel to set up the printer to the print mode that you wish to use. The following are the print mode selections available through the control panel. Some of them require that the option be purchased. • Tear-off • Peel-off • Cutter • Rewind • Applicator (used only if a machine will apply printed labels to something) To select a print mode, complete these steps: 1.
94 Print Modes and Options Print Modes Peel-Off Mode Peel-Off mode (Figure 40) advances one label at a time. The printer does not print another label until the first label is removed. The TAKE LABEL light flashes until the label is removed. The backing is wound on the rewind spindle, but the rewind plate is not used.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes 5. Flip down the media supply guide. 6. Put the roll of media on the media hanger. 7. Push the label core toward the printer frame. The labels must be aligned with the label core. 8. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the printhead. 9. Adjust the media supply guide so it is just touching the edge of the media. 10. When loading labels, allow approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of labels to extend past the tear-off/peel-off bar.
96 Print Modes and Options Print Modes Rewind Mode Rewind mode (Figure 41) allows the media to be wound on a core after printing. Figure 41 • Media Loaded in Rewind Mode 1 2 3 4 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 5 Printhead lever Media guide Media supply guide Labels Guide plate Spindle hook Rewind spindle Rewind plate for Rewind mode only Printed labels To install the rewind plate, complete these steps: 1. Remove the rewind plate from its storage location inside the printer. 2.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes Figure 42 • Rewind Plate 2 3 1 4 1 2 3 4 Slots Rewind plate Lip Adjustable hook plate To set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these steps: 1. If you have not already done so, install the rewind plate. 2. From the control panel, select Rewind mode. 3. Open the printhead. 4. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. Flip down the media supply guide. 5. Put the roll of media on the media hanger. 6.
98 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 9. When loading labels, allow approximately 36 in. (915 mm) of labels to extend past the printhead. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader. 10. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate. 11. Wind the label backing around either the 3 in. (76 mm) core or the rewind spindle. Reinstall the hook. 12. Flip up the media supply guide.
Print Modes and Options Print Modes Remove Backing or Labels from Rewind Spindle Rewind mode and Peel-Off mode use the rewind spindle. The label backing or printed labels must be removed every time you change labels for the printer to work correctly. Important • It is not necessary to turn off the power to remove backing from the rewind spindle. If power is turned off, all label formats and images, as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer’s internal memory, are lost.
100 Print Modes and Options Print Modes Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________
6 PC and Memory Cards This section describes the optional cards that can be used with the printer and gives instructions for installation. Contents PCMCIA PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 12/2/05 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-002 Rev.
102 PC and Memory Cards PCMCIA PC Cards PCMCIA PC Cards The printer can use Type I- or Type II-compliant PCMCIA PC cards. These cards may hold extra memory or font options for the printer, or they may be wireless radio frequency (RF) cards that allow the printer to communicate over a network (ZebraNet Wireless Print Server option required). Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.
PC and Memory Cards PCMCIA PC Cards 3. Reinstall the card shield over the PCMCIA card and card slot. Note • The PCMCIA card may take a few minutes to initialize. The PAUSE light flashes while the card initializes. If the card is already initialized, the PAUSE light flashes only once or twice after the card is installed. The printer is ready to operate with the additional memory, font option, or wireless capability.
104 PC and Memory Cards CompactFlash Card CompactFlash Card A CompactFlash card is a nonvolatile memory card that stores data even when the power to the printer is turned off. A Type I-compliant CompactFlash card holds extra memory or optional fonts for your printer. Caution • This procedure should only be performed by qualified service technicians. Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.
PC and Memory Cards CompactFlash Card 5. Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot on the upper portion of the option board. Insert the card with the back (unlabeled) side of the card facing out. The card can be inserted only one way and should snap into place. Figure 45 shows where to insert the CompactFlash card. Figure 45 • Compact Flash Card Insertion 1 1 2 3 2 3 Option board Card slot Compact flash card 6.
106 PC and Memory Cards CompactFlash Card Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ________________
7 Routine Maintenance This section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures. Contents Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Clean the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Clean the Media Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108 Routine Maintenance Cleaning Schedule Cleaning Schedule Cleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the printer. The recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Table 10. See the following pages for specific procedures. Caution • Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by any other fluids being used on this printer.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Exterior Clean the Exterior Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly, as needed. Caution • Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. Clean the Media Compartment After every four rolls of media, inspect the media compartment. Use a soft bristle brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dirt and lint from the interior of the printer.
110 Routine Maintenance Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller Caution • The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool. Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any staticsensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads. To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps: 1. Open the printhead. 2. Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded). 3.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors Clean the Sensors Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off the sensors whenever the sensors are blocked. At minimum, clean the sensors according to the recommendations in Cleaning Schedule on page 108. Ribbon and Label-Available Sensor Locations The ribbon sensor and optional label-available sensor are shown in Figure 47.
112 Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors Transmissive (Media) Sensor Locations The locations of the upper and lower transmissive (media) sensors are shown in Figure 48 and Figure 49. Figure 48 • Upper Media Sensor 1 1 Upper media sensor Figure 49 • Lower Media Sensor 1 1 13383L-002 Rev.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Snap Plate Clean the Snap Plate Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is stuck to the underside. The type of snap plate in your printer will depend on whether the printer is standard or RFID-ready/enabled. Figure 50 shows the snap plate in a standard non-RFID printer. Figure 51 shows the location of the snap plate in an RFID-ready XiIIIplus or in an R110Xi/R170Xi. Follow the instructions that apply to your printer.
114 Routine Maintenance Clean the Snap Plate 5. Remove the snap plate from the printer. 6. Clean the snap plate with cleaning solvent and a soft cloth. 7. To reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap plate into the two slots of the media path. 8. Slide the snap plate toward you. 9. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place. 13383L-002 Rev.
Routine Maintenance Clean the Snap Plate RFID-Enabled and RFID-Ready Printers Figure 51 • Snap Plate for R110Xi/R170Xi and RFID-Ready XiIIIPlus Printers 1 6 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 Antenna support screws Location of right-side snap plate screw (screw not shown) Snap plate Antenna support Antenna support frame Left-side snap plate screw To clean the snap plate in an RFID-enabled or RFID-ready printer, complete these steps: 1. See Figure 51.
116 Routine Maintenance Clean the Cutter Clean the Cutter If the cutter is not cutting the labels cleanly or if it jams with labels, clean the cutter. Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers. To clean the cutter, complete these steps: 1. Turn Off (O) the printer. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Clean the stationary cutter blade with solvent. If this does not remove label fragments and adhesive, contact an authorized service technician. 13383L-002 Rev.
Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse Replace the Fuse The instructions that follow are for the 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus printers only. Fuses are not user-replaceable in the 110XiIIIPlus and R110Xi. Caution • Turn the AC power switch Off (O) and remove the power cord before performing this procedure. The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250 V.
118 Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse Figure 53 • Fuse Locations 1 2 3 1 2 3 In-circuit fuse Fuse holder Spare fuse 3. Snap the fuse holder back into the AC power entry module. 4. Reconnect the power cord, and turn the printer On (I). Note • If the printer does not power on, an internal component failure may have occurred, and the printer requires servicing by an authorized service technician. 13383L-002 Rev.
8 Troubleshooting This section provides information about errors that you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted diagnostic tests are included. Contents Troubleshooting Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklists Troubleshooting Checklists If an error condition exists with the printer, review this checklist: Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see LCD Error Messages on page 121. Are noncontinuous labels being treated as continuous labels? If yes, see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 70.
Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages LCD Error Messages The LCD displays messages when there is an error. See Table 11 for LCD errors, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 11 • LCD Error Messages LCD Display/ Printer Condition ERROR CONDITION RIBBON OUT The printer stops; RIBBON light ON, ERROR light flashes. Possible Cause Recommended Solution In thermal transfer mode, ribbon is not loaded or incorrectly loaded. Load ribbon correctly.
122 Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages Table 11 • LCD Error Messages (Continued) LCD Display/ Printer Condition WARNING RIBBON IN Possible Cause Recommended Solution Ribbon is loaded, but the printer is set for direct thermal mode. Ribbon is not required with direct thermal media. If you are using direct thermal media, remove ribbon unless you are using it to protect the printhead. This error message will not affect printing. RIBBON light ON, ERROR light flashes.
Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages Table 11 • LCD Error Messages (Continued) LCD Display/ Printer Condition WARNING HEAD COLD The printer stops and the ERROR light flashes. Possible Cause Recommended Solution Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or power cable can cause this error message. The printhead may be hot enough to cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
124 Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems Table 12 identifies problems with print quality, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 12 • Print Quality Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution General print quality issues The printer is set at the incorrect print speed. For optimal print quality, set the print speed to the lowest possible setting for your application via control panel, the driver, or the software. See Adjust Print Speed on page 57.
Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Table 12 • Print Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution Wrinkled ribbon Ribbon fed through the machine incorrectly. See Loading Ribbon on page 36. Incorrect burn temperature. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good print quality. See Adjust Print Darkness on page 57. Incorrect or uneven pressure. Set the pressure to the minimum needed for good print quality.
126 Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Table 12 • Print Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution Smudge marks on labels Media or ribbon is not designed for high-speed operation. Replace supplies with those recommended for high-speed operation. Misregistration/skips labels The printer is not calibrated. Recalibrate the printer. Media sensor is not positioned correctly. Perform media sensor position adjustment. Improper label format. Use correct label format.
Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems Table 12 • Print Quality Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The bar code printed on a label does not scan. The bar code is not within specifications because the print is too light or too dark. Perform the FEED Self Test on page 138. Adjust the darkness or print speed settings as necessary. Not enough blank space around the bar code. Leave at least 1/8 in. (3.
128 Troubleshooting Calibration Problems Calibration Problems Table 13 identifies problems with calibration, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 13 • Calibration Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution Loss of printing registration on labels. Excessive vertical drift in top-of-form registration. Improperly positioned media guides. Ensure that the media guides are properly positioned. Media type set incorrectly.
Troubleshooting Communications Problems Communications Problems Table 14 identifies problems with communications, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 14 • Communications Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution A label format was sent to the printer but was not recognized. The DATA light does not flash. The communication parameters are incorrect. Check the printer driver or software communications settings (if applicable).
130 Troubleshooting RFID Problems RFID Problems Table 15 identifies problems that may occur with RFID printers, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 15 • RFID Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The RFID-enabled printer voids every label. The printer is not calibrated for the RFID label being used. Manually calibrate the printer (see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 70). The printer is set for the wrong tag type.
Troubleshooting RFID Problems Table 15 • RFID Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution Poor yields. Too many RFID tags per roll are voided. The RFID labels are not within specifications for the printer. The transponder is not in an area that can be programmed consistently. Make sure that the labels meet transponder placement specifications for your printer. Contact an authorized Zebra RFID reseller for more information. The RFID tags being used are very sensitive.
132 Troubleshooting RFID Problems Table 15 • RFID Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The printer stops at the RFID inlay. The printer calibrated the label length only to the RFID inlay instead of to the interlabel gap. 1. Select FEED for the MEDIA POWER UP and HEAD CLOSE parameters (see Select Media Power-Up Option on page 75 or Select Head Close Option on page 75). 2. Manually calibrate the printer (see Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 70).
Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems Miscellaneous Printer Problems Table 16 identifies miscellaneous problems with the printer, the possible causes, and the recommended solutions. Table 16 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The LCD displays a language that I cannot read The language parameter was changed through the control panel or a ZPL command. 1. Press SETUP/EXIT to enter configuration mode. 2. Press the left oval.
134 Troubleshooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems Table 16 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top of the label. The printer was not calibrated for the label being used. Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 70. The printer is configured for continuous media. Set the media type to noncontinuous media. See Set Media Type on page 59.
Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics Self tests and other diagnostics provide specific information about the condition of the printer. The self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that helps determine the operating conditions for the printer. The most commonly used are the Power-On and the CANCEL self tests. Important • Use full-width media when performing self tests. If your media is not wide enough, the test labels may print on the platen roller.
136 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics CANCEL Self Test The CANCEL self test prints a configuration label (Figure 54). To perform the CANCEL Self Test, complete these steps: 1. Turn Off (O) the printer. 2. Press and hold CANCEL while turning the printer On (I). Hold CANCEL until the first control panel light turns off. A printer configuration label prints (Figure 54). Figure 54 • Configuration Label 13383L-002 Rev.
Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics PAUSE Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies or to determine if any printhead elements are not working. Figure 55 shows a sample printout. To perform a PAUSE self test, complete these steps: 1. Turn Off (O) the printer. 2. Press and hold PAUSE while turning the power On (I). Hold PAUSE until the first control panel light turns off.
138 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics FEED Self Test Different types of media may require different darkness settings. This section contains a simple but effective method for determining the ideal darkness for printing bar codes that are within specifications. During the FEED self test, labels are printed at different darkness settings at two different print speeds. The relative darkness and the print speed are printed on each label.
Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Figure 56 • FEED Test Label 4. See Figure 57 and Table 17. Inspect the test labels and determine which one has the best print quality for your application. If you have a bar code verifier, use it to measure bars/spaces and calculate the print contrast. If you do not have a bar code verifier, use your eyes or the system scanner to choose the optimal darkness setting based on the labels printed in this self test.
140 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Figure 57 • Bar Code Darkness Comparison Table 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality 13383L-002 Rev. A Print Quality Description Too dark Labels that are too dark are fairly obvious. They may be readable but not “in-spec.” • The normal bar code bars increase in size. • The openings in small alphanumeric characters may fill in with ink. • Rotated bar code bars and spaces run together. Slightly dark Slightly dark labels are not as obvious.
Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Table 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality (Continued) Print Quality Description “In-spec” The “in-spec” bar code can only be confirmed by a verifier, but it should exhibit some visible characteristics. • The normal bar code will have complete, even bars and clear, distinct spaces. • The rotated bar code will have complete, even bars and clear, distinct spaces. Although it may not look as good as a slightly dark bar code, the bar code will be “in-spec.
142 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics FEED and PAUSE Self Test Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the factory default values. These values are active only until power is turned off unless you save them permanently in memory. If the factory default values are permanently saved, a media calibration procedure must be performed, and you must reset the head resistance value and the verifier and applicator port settings to their required values.
9 Data Ports This section describes the standard communication ports available to connect the printer to your computer or network. Contents Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Port Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
144 Data Ports Parallel Data Port Parallel Data Port The parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel communications in nibble mode. The parallel interface provides a means of communication that typically is faster than the serial interface methods. In this method, the bits of data that make up a character are sent all at one time over several wires in the cable, one bit per wire.
Data Ports Parallel Data Port Table 18 • Parallel Cable Pin Configuration (Continued) 36-Pin Connectors 31 ninit 32 nFault/NDataAvail 33, 34 12/2/05 Description Not used 35 +5 V through a 1.8 KΩ Resistor 36 NSelectin/1284 active XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-002 Rev.
146 Data Ports Serial Data Port Serial Data Port See RS-232 Serial on page 20 for basic cabling information. To communicate using the serial data port of the printer, you must choose the number of data bits, parity, and handshaking. Parity applies only to data transmitted by the printer because the parity of received data is ignored. The values selected must be the same as those used by the host equipment connected to the printer.
Data Ports Serial Data Port Pin Configuration Connect the serial data cable to the female DB-9 connector on the back of the printer. For all RS-232 connections through a DB-25 cable, use a DB-9 to DB-25 interface module (see DB-9 to DB-25 Connections on page 149). Table 19 shows the pin configuration of the serial data connector. Table 19 • Serial Connector Pin Configuration 12/2/05 Pin No.
148 Data Ports Serial Data Port RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 59 shows the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector. Note • Use a null modem (crossover) cable to connect the printer to a computer or any other DTE device.
Data Ports Serial Data Port DB-9 to DB-25 Connections To connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 connector, an interface adapter is required. A generic DB-25 adapter can be used, although the +5 VDC signal source would not be passed through the adapter. Figure 60 shows the connections required for the DB-9 to DB-25 interface.
150 Data Ports USB 2.0 Port USB 2.0 Port A USB 2.0 port (which is USB 1.1 and 1.0 compatible) is available to connect your printer to the host equipment. The industry-standard USB cable has an A-male connector on one end and a B-male connector on the other end as shown in Figure 62.
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Applicator Interface Connector An external DB-15 connector is present on the rear panel of the printer for communication with a customer applicator. An optional DB-15 to DB-9 adapter cable (Zebra part number 49609) is available to accommodate existing DB-9 interfaces. Applicator Signals The printer communicates with a customer applicator through a series of signals on the pins in the DB-15 connector.
152 Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Figure 65 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3) label format sent label format processed waiting for start print signal label prints ready for next label not ready DATA READY (pin 14) ready do not start START PRINT (pin 3) start do not end END PRINT (pin 11) end Figure 66 • Applicator Signals (Mode 4) label format sent label format processed waiting for start print signal label prints ready for next label not ready DATA READY (pin 14) ready do not start
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Table 20 • Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration (Continued) Pin No. 2 Signal Name Signal Type Description +5V I/O (Fused at 1 A) Power Using jumper J4, this pin can be configured as isolated or non-isolated from the Applicator Interface Circuit +5 V Supply. See Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O Operation on page 155 for more information. Caution • Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and rating.
154 Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Table 20 • Applicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration (Continued) Pin No. Signal Name Signal Type Description 9 — — No function.
Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O Operation Jumpers J4 and J5 are used together to produce isolated or non-isolated modes of operation for applicator input and output control signals. J4 configures the +5 V source for the optoisolator circuits, and J5 configures the ground. For proper operation, when J4 is installed, J5 must be installed, and when J4 is removed, J5 must be removed.
156 Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector Pinouts for +24-28 V I/O Operation Table 22 describes the pin configurations for +24-28 V I/O operation. There are no jumpers to configure for this mode. Table 22 • Non-Isolated and Isolated Modes for +24-28V Operation Isolated (External Power) Non-Isolated (Internal Printer Power) Pin 1 External Ground +24-28V I/O ground must be connected to an external ground. Ground +28V from Pin 8 If pin 7 is used to supply power to pin 2, use pin 8 to ground pin 1.
10 Specifications This section provides the features of and specifications for this printer. Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
158 Specifications Features Features This section lists the standard and optional features for the printer. Standard Features Note • Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing • DRAM 16 MB • USB 2.0 Port • Real-time Clock • Advanced Counter Print Modes Five different print modes can be used, depending on the printer options purchased: • Tear-Off Mode: Labels are produced in strips.
Specifications Features Bar Codes Types of bar codes include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12/2/05 Bar code ratios—2:1, 7:3, 5:2, 3:1 Codabar (supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) CODABLOCK Code 11 Code 39 (supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) Code 49 (two-dimensional bar code) Code 93 Code 128 (with subsets A, B, and C and UCC case codes) Check digit calculation where applicable Data Matrix EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN extensions ISBT-128 Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 (supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1, Modulus 10
160 Specifications Agency Approvals Agency Approvals The agency approvals and product markings in this section apply only to the printers specified. XiIIIPlus Non-RFID or RFID-Ready without RFID Reader Installed The following apply only to printers that do not have RFID readers installed.
Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 90Xi IIIPlus* 96Xi IIIPlus* 110Xi IIIPlus/R110Xi Height 15.5 in. (393.7 mm) 15.5 in. (393.7 mm) 15.5 in (393.7 mm) Width 9.15 in. (232.4 mm) 9.15 in. (232.4 mm) 10.37 in. (263.5 mm) Depth 19.5 in. (495.3 mm) 19.5 in. (495.3 mm) 19.5 in. (495.3 mm) Weight without options 50 lb. (22.7 kg) 50 lb. (22.7 kg) 51 lb. (25 kg) * The 90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus printers are discontinued.
162 Specifications General Specifications Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage Environment Mode Temperature Relative Humidity Operation Thermal Transfer 41° to 104°F (5° to 40° C) 20 to 85% non-condensing Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40° C) Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal –40° to 140°F (–40° to 60° C) Storage 13383L-002 Rev.
Specifications Print Specifications by Model Print Specifications by Model Refer to the key and the tables that follow for printer specifications. Model Specifications Key . Non-Continuous printing (gap, notch, or hole between labels). Continuous printing (no gap, notch or hole). Ladder (rotated) orientation. Picket fence (nonrotated) orientation.
164 Specifications Print Specifications by Model 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 140XiIIIPlus Print Specifications 90XiIIIPlus* 96XiIIIPlus* 140XiIIIPlus Printhead resolution 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Dot size (width×length) 0.0033×0.0033 in. (0.084×0.084 mm) 0.0016×0.0016 in. (0.042×0.042 mm) 0.0049×0.0049 in. (0.125×0.125 mm) First dot location (measured from inside media edge) 0.023 ± 0.035 in. (0.6 ± 0.89 mm) 0.023 ± 0.035 in. (0.6 ± 0.
Specifications Print Specifications by Model 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus s 170XiIIIPlus/ R170Xi 200 dpi 170XiIIIPlus/ R170Xi 300 dpi 220XiIIIPlus 200 dpi 220XiIIIPlus 300 dpi Printhead resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) Dot size (width×length) 0.0049×0.0049 in. (0.125×0.125 mm) 0.0033×0.0033 in. (0.084×0.084 mm) 0.0049×0.0049 in. (0.125×0.125 mm) 0.0033×0.0033 in. (0.084×0.
166 Specifications Ribbon Specifications Ribbon Specifications Refer to the following tables for ribbon specifications. Note • Match the ribbon to the label width and printhead width that you are using. • Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out. • Ribbon should be at least as wide as the labels to protect the printhead from excessive wear.
Specifications Ribbon Specifications 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 140XiIIIPlus Ribbon Specifications 90XiIIIPlus* 96XiIIIPlus* 140XiIIIPlus Printhead resolution 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Ribbon width Minimum 0.79 in. (20 mm) 0.79 in. (20 mm) 1.57 in. (40 mm) Ribbon width Maximum 3.40 in. (87 mm) 3.40 in. (87 mm) 5.10 in.
168 Specifications Media Specifications Media Specifications Use the correct size and type of labels for best performance. Refer to the tables that follow for specifications. Important • Media registration and minimum label length are affected by label type and width, ribbon type, print speed, and printer mode of operation. Performance improves as these factors are optimized. Zebra recommends qualifying any application with thorough testing.
Specifications Media Specifications 110XiIIIPlus/ R110Xi 200 dpi Label Specifications Ticket/tag sensing hole diameter 0.125 in. (3 mm) 110XiIIIPlus/ R110Xi 300 dpi 0.125 in. (3 mm) 110XiIIIPlus 600 dpi 0.125 in. (3 mm) Label registration tolerance (vertical) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) Label registration tolerance (horizontal) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) ± 0.06 in. (± 1.5 mm) * Does not apply to RFID labels.
170 Specifications Media Specifications 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus Printers Minimum label length Total media width (label + backing, if any) 170XiIIIPlus/ R170Xi 140XiIIIPlus Label Specifications 220XiIIIPlus Tear-Off 0.7 in. (18 mm) 0.7 in.* (18 mm*) 0.7 in. (18 mm) Peel-Off 0.5 in. (13 mm) 0.5 in.* (13 mm*) 0.5 in. (13 mm) Cutter 1.5 in. (38 mm) 1.5 in.* (38 mm*) 1.5 in. (38 mm) Rewind 0.25 in. (6 mm) 0.25 in.* (6 mm*) 0.25 in.
Specifications Media Specifications 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus Black Mark Sensing Only 140XiIIIPlus Label Specifications 170XiIIIPlus/ R170Xi 220XiIIIPlus Mark length Minimum (measuring parallel to label Maximum or tag edge) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) Mark width (measuring to Minimum perpendicular label or tag Maximum edge) 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in.
172 Specifications Media Specifications 90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus Printers Label Specifications 90XiIIIPlus* 96XiIIIPlus* Tear-Off 0.7 in. (18 mm) 0.7 in. (18 mm) Peel-Off 0.5 in. (13 mm) 0.5 in. (13 mm) Cutter 1.5 in. (38 mm) 1.5 in. (38 mm) Rewind 0.25 in. (6 mm) 0.25 in. (6 mm) Total media width (label + backing, if any) Minimum 0.79 in. (20 mm) 0.79 in. (20 mm) Maximum 3.54 in. (90 mm) 3.54 in. (90 mm) Total thickness (includes backing, if any) Minimum 0.003 in. (0.
Specifications Media Specifications 90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus Black Mark Sensing Only Label Specifications 90XiIIIPlus* 96XiIIIPlus* Minimum 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) Maximum 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) Mark width (measuring to Minimum perpendicular label/tag edge) Maximum 0.43 in. (11 mm) 0.43 in. (11 mm) Full media width Full media width Mark location Must be located within 0.040 in. (1 mm) of the inside media edge. Must be located within 0.040 in.
174 Specifications Media Specifications Notes • ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________
Glossary alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks. backfeed When the printer pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the printhead. Backfeed occurs when operating the printer 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.
176 Glossary core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or ribbon. diagnostics Information about which printer functions are not working that is used for troubleshooting printer 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.
Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) The LCD is a back-lit display that provides the user with either operating status during normal operation or option menus when configuring the printer to a specific application. light emitting diode (LED) Indicators of specific printer 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 no apparent reason, causes the printer to stop working.
178 Glossary 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. “smart” label Media that comes with an RFID transponder embedded between the label and the liner.
Index Numerics A 110XiIIIPlus black mark specifications, 169 general specifications, 163 label specifications, 168 ribbon specifications, 166 140XiIIIPlus black mark specifications, 171 general specifications, 164 label specifications, 170 ribbon specifications, 167 170XiIIIPlus black mark specifications, 171 general specifications, 165 label specifications, 170 ribbon specifications, 167 220XiIIIPlus black mark specifications, 171 general specifications, 165 label specifications, 170 ribbon specificatio
180 Index black mark media described, 24 when to clean sensor, 108 C cable requirements, 23 calibration media and ribbon sensor, 70 methods, 43 RFID tag from control panel, 88 setting for head close, 75 setting for media power up, 75 troubleshooting problems, 128 Canadian DOC compliance, iv CANCEL button CANCEL self test, 136 checklist before you begin, 14 troubleshooting, 120 cleaning cutter, 116 exterior of printer, 109 media compartment, 109 printhead and platen roller, 109 recommended schedule, 108 s
Index E I electrical noise, 23 electrical specifications, 161 encryption settings, 85 enter Setup mode, 52 environmental specifications, 162 error messages, 121 ESSID setting, 84 exit Setup mode, 53 exterior cleaning, 109 idle display setting, 81 images list, 66 initialize Flash memory, 68 initialize memory card, 67 inspect for shipping damage, 15 interface DB-15 applicator interface, 22 interfaces IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel, 21 print servers, 22 RS-232 serial, 20 USB 1.
182 Index N list settings all settings, 66 bar codes, 65 fonts, 65 formats, 66 images, 66 network, 66 setup, 66 load factory defaults, 53 load the printer load fanfold media, 34 load roll media, 31 ribbon, 36 long calibration, 43 lower media sensor adjustment, 47 network configuration label printing, 56 printing using List Network command, 66 network ID setting, 72 non-continuous media described, 24 setting media type, 59 non-isolated mode for applicator control signals +28V operation, 156 +5V operation
Index power connect to power source, 17 power cord specifications, 17 site selection, 16 Power-On Self Test (POST), 135 print configuration label CANCEL self test, 136 List Setup command, 66 print darkness setting, 57 print modes features, 158 Peel-Off Mode, 94 Rewind Mode, 96 selecting, 58, 93 print network configuration label, 56, 66 print quality effect of printhead toggle pressure, 48 print quality troubleshooting, 124 print server options, 22 print server settings, 83 default gateway, 84 IP address, 8
184 Index restore factory default settings, 53 network settings, 53 resynch mode setting, 80 Rewind mode loading media, 96 selecting, 58 rewind plate installation, 96 rewind spindle, 99 RFID calibrate RFID tag from control panel, 88 change read power through control panel, 88 change write power through control panel, 89 display tag data, 90 error status, 89 LCD displays, 87 RFID tag type, 89 RFID test, 87 “smart” labels, 25 RFID-ready printers cleaning the snap plate, 115 RFID-ready option, 92 ribbon adhe
Index specifications agency approvals and markings, 160 by model number, 163 electrical, 161 environmental, 162 physical, 161 power cord, 17 ribbon, 166 specify RFID tag type, 89 standard data ports, 143 standard features, 158 start print signal setting, 79 storing the printer, 15 subnet mask, 84 surface for the printer, 16 types of media continuous roll media, 25 fanfold media, 25 non-continuous roll media, 24 RFID “smart” labels, 25 U unpack the printer, 15 upper media sensor adjustment, 45 USB 1.
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