Zebra® RXiIIIPlus™ High-Performance Printer User Guide
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I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the XiIIIPlus Series 90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, 110XiIIIPlus, 140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, 220XiIIIPlus manufactured by: Zebra Technologies 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC For Home, Office, Commercial, and industrial use If no unauthorized changed is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Contents Proprietary Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Data Cable Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Types of Media . . . . . .
Contents Sample of RFID Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6 • Data Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Environmental Conditions for Operation and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Print Specifications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Ribbon Specifications .
Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies.
Proprietary Statement 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. To ensure compliance, this printer must be used with Shielded Communication Cables. Canadian DOC Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Warranty Information Effective December 30, 2002 All new Zebra products are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Printers and Related Hardware Products Proof of purchase or shipment date is required to validate the warranty period. The warranty becomes void if the equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user.
Warranty Information Printhead Warranty Period Bar code label and receipt printer printheads 6 months Plastic card printer printheads 12 months To qualify for this warranty, the printhead must be returned to the factory or to an authorized service center. Customers are not required to purchase Genuine Zebra Supplies (media and/or ribbons) for warranty qualification.
Warranty Information 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.
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Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES PRINTER SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (PSFLA) BEFORE USING THE PRINTER WHICH IS ENCLOSED OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT OPERATE THE PRINTER AND PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER, ENCLOSURES AND ALL PACKAGING FOR A FULL REFUND.
Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement • • Reservation of Rights. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by ZEBRA. Accessing Services Using the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. Your use of any service accessible using the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE is not covered by this PSFLA and may be governed by separate terms of use, conditions or notices. 3. RESTRICTIONS. • • • • • • xii You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. Limitations on modification.
Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement 4. TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights, ZEBRA may terminate this PSFLA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this PSFLA.
Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement 8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE AND/OR FIRMWARE “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY (IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT.
Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement • The SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE was provided to you at no additional charge and ZEBRA has included in this PSFLA terms that disclaim all warranties and liability for the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. To the full extent allowed by law, YOU HEREBY RELEASE ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ALL CLAIMS CONCERNING THE SOFTWARE AND/OR FIRMWARE OR ITS USE.
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Preface This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents. 23063L-001 Rev.
Preface Contacts Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies at any of the following: Visit us at: http://www.zebra.com Our Mailing Addresses: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A Telephone: +1 847.634.6700 Fax: +1 847.913.
Preface 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. Command Line Examples All command line examples appear in Courier New font.
Preface Related Documents 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 SETUP/EXIT button CALIBRATE button Related Documents The following documents might be helpful references: • ZPL II® Programming Guide Volume I (part number 45541L) and Volume II (part number 45542L).
1 Introduction This chapter provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components. Contents Exterior View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Exterior View Exterior View The following illustrations show the exterior of the printer. Figure 2 • Printer Exterior—Front View 1 2 1 2 Front panel Media door Figure 3 • Printer Exterior—Rear View 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 Electronics cover Power switch AC power cord connection RXiIIIPlus User Guide 6/7/2004 23063L-001 Rev.
Introduction Front Panel Front Panel Figure 4 shows the buttons and lights on the front panel. For a description of the front panel buttons, see Table 1 on page 4, and for a description of the front panel lights, see Table 2 on page 5. Figure 4 • Front Panel Buttons and Lights 23063L-001 Rev.
Introduction Front Panel Front Panel Buttons This table describes the function of the buttons shown in Figure 4. Table 1 • Front Panel Buttons Button 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, input the password, or set up the printer for a firmware download. RIGHT OVAL Changes parameter values.
Introduction Front Panel Front Panel Lights This table details the lights shown in Figure 4 on page 3. Table 2 • Front Panel Lights Light Details POWER Indicates printer power status. • Off — printer is off. • On — printer is on. TAKE LABEL • Off — Normal operation. • Flashing — (Peel-Off Mode only.) The label is available. Printing is paused until the label is removed. ERROR Indicates printer operation. • Off — Normal operation.
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.
2 Printer Setup This chapter 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Report Shipping Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Setup Before You Begin Before You Begin Review this checklist, and resolve any issues before you begin setting up your printer. When you are ready, continue with Printer Operation on page 21. Unpack and Inspect Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for damage? If you have not, see Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 9. 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 10.
Printer Setup Unpack and Inspect the Printer Unpack and Inspect the Printer When you unpack the printer, save all packing materials. When the printer is out of the box, raise the printer’s media door, and remove the power cord. Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment. Check all exterior surfaces for damage. Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components.
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 Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific three-conductor grounded plug configuration. To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps: 1.
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. Standard interfaces: The standard communication interfaces are an RS-232 serial data port, a bidirectional parallel port, and a USB 2.0 port. Note • RS-422 and RS-485 serial data ports are available through an adapter. A DB-25 cable and a USB 2.0 cable are also available.
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.
Printer Setup Types of Media Types of Media Your printer is capable of using various forms of media. These include roll and fanfold media (Figure 9) that may be labels or card stock and that may have optional perforations or registration holes. The media also may have a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip and antenna inlay embedded in it (sometimes called “smart” labels). The following sections contain descriptions of the various types of media approved for use in your printer.
Printer Setup Types of Media Non-Continuous Media Non-continuous web media refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole (Figure 10). When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins. Figure 10 • Non-Continuous Web Media 1 1 2 3 2 3 Hole Label Gap Notch Important • When using media that has holes or notches, position the sensor directly over a hole or notch.
Printer Setup Types of Media RFID “Smart” Labels “Smart” labels are usually made from two components: media and an embedded RFID transponder (Figure 12). For more information about reading and encoding RFID tags, see RFID Guidelines on page 61. • The media (usually a label with a UHF transponder embedded between the label and liner) is usually comprised of synthetic- or paper-based material that can be printed upon using direct thermal or thermal transfer printing techniques.
Printer Setup Ribbon Ribbon Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax 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 to Use Ribbon Thermal transfer media requires ribbon for printing while direct thermal media does not. To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, perform a media scratch test.
Printer Setup Ribbon 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 backing. 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.
Printer Setup Ribbon 5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper? 23063L-001 Rev. 1 If the ribbon... Then... Left a mark on the paper Did not leave a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outer surface. The ribbon is likely coated on the inner surface. a. Flip the ribbon over on the paper so the inner side of the ribbon comes in contact with the paper. b. Scratch the outer surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail. c. Lift the ribbon from the paper. d.
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3 Printer Operation If you have completed the tasks and resolved the issues in the checklist in Before You Begin on page 8, follow the instruction in this chapter to load and calibrate your printer and to print configuration labels. Contents Load the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load Roll Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Operation Load the Printer Load the Printer This section gives you a series of instructions to load labels and ribbon (if used). The instructions that follow are for a standard printer in Tear-Off Mode. Caution • Be sure the printer is Off (O) if you have connected the power cable. Load Roll Media Roll media feeds through the printer from the media hanger or media supply spindle. Figure 14 identifies the components of the printer that you need to be familiar with to load roll media.
Printer Operation Load the Printer 6. Adjust the media guide so it is just touching, but does not restrict, the edge of the media. The labels should lie flat as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 • Media Position 1 3 2 1 2 3 Printhead Media guide Labels/media 7. Which type of media are you using? If you are... Then... Using direct thermal media Close the printhead and go to Print a Printer Configuration Label on page 31. Go to Load Ribbon on page 26. Go to When to Use Ribbon on page 17.
Printer Operation Load the Printer 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. Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible. 3. How do you want to feed the fanfold labels? • From the bottom slot in the printer body.
Printer Operation Load the Printer • From the rear slot in the printer body. Figure 17 shows the printer with fanfold labels loaded through the rear slot. Figure 17 • Fanfold Media—Rear Loading 1 2 3 1 2 3 Printhead lever (shown in the Open position) Media guide Fanfold labels 4. Adjust the media guide so it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the labels. The labels should lie flat. 5. Which type of media are you using? 23063L-001 Rev. 1 If you are... Then...
Printer Operation Load the Printer Load Ribbon Before you load ribbon, make sure that the labels that you are using need 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 17. Caution • Use ribbon that is wider than the thermal transfer media.
Printer Operation Load the Printer To load the ribbon, complete these steps: 1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19 • 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. Figure 20 shows the printer components that are mentioned in this procedure.
Printer Operation Load the Printer 5. Pull the ribbon leader over the printhead and above the top roller (Figure 21). Figure 21 • Threading Ribbon Past Printhead and Platen Roller 1 2 1 2 Ribbon leader Printhead 6. Bring the ribbon leader and ribbon under the ribbon take-up spindle, and wrap them around the spindle. Figure 22 shows the ribbon leader wrapped around the ribbon take-up spindle. Figure 22 • Wrapping Ribbon around Spindle 1 2 1 2 Ribbon leader Ribbon take-up spindle 7.
Printer Operation Load the Printer 8. Close the printhead. Figure 23 shows how your printer should look with the media and ribbon loaded. Figure 23 • Ribbon Loaded in Printer 23063L-001 Rev.
Printer Operation Load the Printer Remove Used Ribbon When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up spindle (Figure 24). Figure 24 • 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...
Printer Operation Print a Printer Configuration Label Print a Printer Configuration Label When you have loaded the media and ribbon (if necessary), print a printer configuration label to use as a record of your printer settings. Keep the label for baseline information on your printer when troubleshooting printing problems. Caution • For personal and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation.
Printer Operation Print a Printer Configuration Label Figure 25 • Printer Configuration Label 32 RXiIIIPlus User Guide 6/7/2004 23063L-001 Rev.
Printer Operation Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the Printer There are five different ways that the printer can be calibrated. You may calibrate the printer as needed. • Auto-calibration occurs when the printer feeds media after the printhead is closed and when the printer is first turned on (see Media Power Up on page 54 and Head Close on page 54 for options). The printer automatically sets the value it detects for the spaces between labels.
Printer Operation Adjust and Calibrate Sensors Adjust and Calibrate Sensors This section describes how to adjust and calibrate sensors. Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Media and ribbon sensor calibration is one of the most common adjustments to the printer settings. This procedure is performed through the front panel. Indications that the sensitivity may need to be reset are: • The CHECK RIBBON light is on even though the ribbon is properly installed.
Printer Operation Adjust and Calibrate Sensors 11. Close the printhead. 12. Press the right oval to continue. The printer does a calibration equivalent to pressing CALIBRATE; during this process, the printer determines the label length. To see the new readings on the new scale, print a sensor profile. 23063L-001 Rev.
Printer Operation Adjust and Calibrate Sensors Transmissive (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 front panel LCD displays E R R O R C O N D I T I O N P A P E R O U T , even though there are labels loaded in the printer.
Printer Operation Adjust and Calibrate Sensors To adjust the upper media sensor for the outside half of the media: 1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used). 2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor eye is directly below the adjustment screw head. 3. Remove the upper media sensor adjustment screw using a Phillips-head screwdriver. 4. Lift the upper media sensor assembly from the slot, and move it and the wire cover to the outside slot. Carefully pull the wires through the cable tie.
Printer Operation 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.
Printer Operation Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Figure 28 • Toggle Assemblies 1 2 1 2 Locking nuts Adjusting nuts 4. Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media types, increase or decrease pressure using the adjusting nuts until the left and right edges of the printed area are equally dark. 5. Increase the darkness level using the front panel controls until the printing is clear. 6. Tighten the locking nuts. 23063L-001 Rev.
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4 Front Panel Controls This chapter describes the function of the front panel. Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exit Setup Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . .
Front Panel Controls Overview Overview After you have installed media and ribbon and printed a configuration label, you can change the printer’s settings using the front panel controls. For an overview of the front panel, including descriptions of the buttons and lights, see Front Panel on page 3. If you need to restore the printer to its factory default settings, see FEED and PAUSE Self Test on page 112. Many printer settings may be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation software.
Front Panel Controls Password-Protected Parameters Password-Protected Parameters Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default, including the communication parameters. Note • If the parameters are set incorrectly, the printer may function unpredictably. The first attempt to change a password-protected parameter (pressing one of the ovals) requires you to enter a four-digit password at the E N T E R P A S S W O R D display.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Front Panel LCD Use the LCD display on the front panel to adjust printer settings. Table 5 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press NEXT/SAVE after entering setup mode. Throughout this process, press NEXT/SAVE to continue to the next parameter, or press PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Table 6 on page 59 shows the additional parameters that appear when a wireless print server is installed in the printer.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 2 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation PRINT MODE Selecting Print Mode Print mode settings tell the printer the method of label delivery that you wish to use. Be sure to select a print mode that your hardware configuration supports because some of the selections displayed are for optional printer features. • Press either oval to display choices.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 3 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation PRINT WIDTH Setting Print Width Print width determines the printable area across the width of the label. 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. Note • The printer does not accept any value larger than the maximum print width listed in General Specifications on page 117. To change the unit of measurement: a.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 4 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation EARLY WARNING Setting Early Warning When this parameter is enabled, the printer provides warnings when labels or ribbons are running low or when the printhead needs to be cleaned. Note • Labels per roll and ribbon length need to be updated when beginning use of the Early Warning System. Also, the printer does not make any adjustments when power is turned off and on.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 5 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation LIST BAR CODES List Bar Codes • Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available bar codes in the printer. LIST IMAGES List Images • Press the right oval to print a label that lists the available images stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, optional EPROM, or optional memory card.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 6 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation INIT FLASH MEM Initialize Flash Memory Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from Flash memory. When the LCD displays I N I T I A L I Z E C A R D , press the right oval to select Y E S . (If you are prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions in Password-Protected Parameters on page 43.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 7 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors 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.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 8 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation BAUD Setting Baud The baud setting of the printer 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.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 9 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation NETWORK ID Setting Network ID Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-485 network. This gives the host computer the means to address a specific printer. If the printer is used in an RS-422/RS-485 network, you must select a network ID number. This does not affect TCP/IP or IPX networks. 1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position. 2.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 10 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation FORMAT PREFIX 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 printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction. See the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for more information.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 11 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation MEDIA POWER UP Media Power Up This parameter sets the action of the labels when the printer is turned on. • Press the right or left oval to display the choices. 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.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 12 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation LABEL TOP Adjusting 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. • To increase the value, press the right oval.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 13 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation APPLICATOR PORT Setting the Applicator Port Determines the action of the verifier 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 printer is moving the label forward. • Mode 2: Asserts the ~END_PRINT signal high while the printer is moving the label forward.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 14 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation WEB S. These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure. They should be changed only by a qualified service technician. See the Maintenance Manual for more information on these parameters. • Press NEXT/SAVE to scroll through these parameters. MEDIA S. RIBBON S. MARK S. TAKE LABEL MARK MED S.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD Table 5 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 15 of 15) Parameter Action/Explanation RTC TIME RTC (Real-time clock) Time This parameter allows you to set the time following the convention selected in I D L E D I S P L A Y. 1. Press the left oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit. RFID TEST QUICK SLOW RFID Test In both versions of this test, the printer attempts to read and write to a transponder.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD ZebraNet® Wired Print Server LCD Displays The menu options shown in Table 6 display only if you have the ZebraNet PrintServer II installed. Table 6 • Print Server LCD Displays LCD Explanation IP RESOLUTION IP Resolution Depending on the selection, allows either the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) to select the IP address. For more information, see the PrintServer II™ Installation and User Guide. • Press the right or left oval to display other choices.
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