® For the Zebra S 400™ and S 600™ Printers Customer order # 44885L Manufacturer part # 44885LB Rev.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide i Contents Introduction Unpacking . . . . . . . Reporting Damage. . . Site Requirements . . . Introduction to Printers Tear-Off Mode . . . Peel-Off Mode . . . Cutter Mode . . . . . Printer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii S400 & S600 User’s Guide Printing a Test Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Printer and Computer . . . . RS-232 Interface Requirements . . . . . . Parallel Interface Requirements . . . . . . Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements . Communicating with the Printer . . . . . . . Via the Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . Via the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defaulting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . Autobaud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^SC Command. . . . . . . . . . . .
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Resetting Factory Defaults . . . . . . Resetting Communications Parameters Resetting Ribbon Parameters . . . . . Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . Additional Printer Self Tests . . . . . CANCEL Key Self Test. . . . . . . PAUSE Key Self Test . . . . . . . . FEED Key Self Test. . . . . . . . . MODE Key Self Test . . . . . . . . iii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal label printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value. For over 25 years, Zebra Technologies Corporation has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support. n This user's guide provides all the information you will need to operate the printer on a daily basis. n ZPL II® is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Zebra Programming Language II label design language.
2 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Site Requirements CAUTION: To insure that the printer has proper ventilation and cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning material under the unit, because this restricts air flow. This printer may be installed on any solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to accommodate the physical dimensions and weight of the unit. The area enclosure in which the printer will operate must meet the environmental conditions specified.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide This printer (Figure 2) operates in Peel-Off mode. In Peel-Off, backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed from the printer, the next one is printed. Backing Rewind Spindle To load media, refer to “Loading the Media -Peel-Off Mode” in Getting Ready to Print. Figure 2 Printers like this (Figure 3) are equipped for Cutter mode. When in cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed.
4 S400 & S600 User’s Guide 1 18 17 11 2 16 14 3 13 12 4 15 5 10 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Media Access Cover Ribbon Take-up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle Media Supply Hanger Media Supply Guide Media Guide Front Cover Tear Plate Printhead Figure 4 12 Control Panel Platen Roller AC Power Cable Connection Parallel Interface Serial Interface Fuse Power On/Off Switch Head Open Lever Pressure Toggles
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Getting Ready to Print AC Power Cable The AC power cable has a three-prong female connector on one end (see Figure 5). This connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the left side of the printer. See Figure 6.
6 S400 & S600 User’s Guide RS-232 (Serial) Interface Power On/Off Switch Parallel Interface AC Power Cable Connection Figure 6 14 Fuse
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Loading the Media Media widths and thicknesses vary between applications. To maintain print quality from one application to another, refer to “Print Quality Adjustments” in Routine Care and Adjustments. NOTE: Zebra recommends using media that is outside wound (you can see the labels on the outside of the roll). Tear-Off Mode 1. Refer to Figure 7. Move the head open lever (a) counterclockwise to the open position to raise the printhead (b). 2.
8 S400 & S600 User’s Guide 4. Adjust the media supply guide and the media guide against the outer edge of the media. These guides must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. 5. Close the head open lever, and see “Adjusting the Media Sensor” later in this chapter to adjust the media sensor position. For loading fanfold media: 6. Refer to Figure 8. Make sure the fanfold media feeds through either the bottom (e) or rear (f) access slot.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Peel-Off Mode (Optional) Refer to Figure 9 and follow the procedure below. 1. Slide the media supply guide (a), media guide (b), and the outer edge guides on both the platen guide rod (c) and the lower guide rod (d) as far out from the printer frame as possible. 2. Open the head open lever (e) to raise the printhead (f). 3. Remove the hold down hook (g). 4. Thread the media through the printhead as shown in Figure 9. 5.
10 S400 & S600 User’s Guide 8. To hold the media against the spindle, place the hold down hook over the backing and insert both ends into the small slots in the round plate at the far end of the spindle. Again, rotate the backing rewind spindle counterclockwise to remove any slack in the backing material. 9. Adjust all of the guides: n Push the media supply guide inward until it is just touching the outer side of the media supply roll, then lock the guide in place with its locking screw.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Cutter Mode (Optional) To insure proper media loading, follow the directions for the Tear-Off Mode with the exception that the end of the media must be positioned on top of the platen roller. See Figure 10. With the end of the media positioned directly on top of the platen roller (a), close the head open lever. The printer will automatically calibrate, feed out, and cut the label when the printer is powered on or the printhead is opened and closed.
12 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Loading the Ribbon Before you load the ribbon, make sure the ribbon supply spindle is adjusted properly. Ribbon Supply Spindle: Normal Position In the normal position, the “dual-tension” ribbon supply spindle provides the desired amount of ribbon back tension for different ribbon widths. To place the spindle in the normal position, firmly pull the spindle end cap (a) until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 11.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Ribbon Loading Instructions NOTES: n Zebra recommends the use of ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. (For the direct thermal print method, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.) n Zebra recommends the use of ribbon that is outside wound (the ink side is on the outside of the roll). To load ribbon, see Figure 12 and follow the procedure below.
14 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Ribbon Removal Refer to Figure 12. When it’s time to change the ribbon, cut the ribbon where it is stretched between the upper ribbon guide arm and the takeup spindle. To remove ribbon from the takeup spindle, press the release button (d) and slide the ribbon off the spindle.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Adjusting the Media Sensor This adjustment aligns the position of the light sensor with the notch or edge of the label, so the printer can determine the correct label size. See Figure 13. With the printhead open, look through the side of the print mechanism and locate the media sensor adjustment lever (a). Reposition the sensor until the top of the adjustment lever is in line with the notch or web in the media or the edge of the label.
16 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Auto Calibration This procedure occurs whenever the printer is turned on or the printhead is opened and closed. During this procedure, the printer automatically determines the media type, label length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and printing method (direct thermal or thermal transfer). This procedure is set at the factory but may be changed via ZPL II command.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide n If the button is pressed, the label format that is currently printing is canceled. POWER n If pressed when no label format PRINTHEAD is printing, then the next format to be printed is canceled. PAPER/RIBBON n Press for at least three seconds to cancel all label formats the printer has received and return the printer to an idle state. PAUSE n When in the configuration mode, functions as the DOWN button. FEED MODE Button n Puts the printer into the configuration mode.
18 S400 & S600 User’s Guide AC Power ON/OFF Switch This switch is located on the left side of the printer near the AC power cord and fuse (see Figure 6). The AC power switch should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Turning the switch on activates the printer and causes it to perform a Power ON Self Test, which can take up to 30 seconds, as it begins operation.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide For pinout information, as well as information on how to interconnect to either a DTE or DCE device, refer to the Appendix. Parallel Interface Requirements Refer to Figure 6. An IEEE 1284 compatible bi-directional parallel data cable is required when this communication method is selected. The required cable must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the mating connector located inside the access opening on the left side of the printer.
20 S400 & S600 User’s Guide length, no parity, 1 stop bit, and XON/XOFF), press and hold the PAUSE, FEED, and MODE buttons while turning on the printer, then release the buttons when the CALIBRATE LED goes out. All of the LEDs will go on, while the DARKEN, POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs will flash. Press and hold the MODE button until all of the lights go out, then release the MODE button. The factory defaults have now been reset. Next, set the communications parameters on your computer to match this.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Routine Care and Adjustments Cleaning CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated below. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for any other products being used on this printer. No lubricants are needed. The following table provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Cleaning swabs saturated with 70% isopropyl alcohol are available from your distributor as a preventive maintenance kit.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide Cleaning the Exterior The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. Cleaning the Interior Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. Inspect this area after every roll of media.
24 S400 & S600 User’s Guide 2. Open the printhead (a) by moving the head open lever (b) to the open position. 3. Remove the media and ribbon (if present). 4. With a swab, wipe the print elements (c) from end to end (the print elements are the grayish/black strip just behind the chrome strip.) Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate. 5. Rotate the platen roller (d) and clean thoroughly with alcohol. 6. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers and media sensors. 7.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide II. Disassembling the cutter module. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See Figure 20. Hold the cutter module as illustrated. Put your thumbs on the two wire spring loops (a) and your index fingers on the top of the rear cutter blade guard (b). It may help to lay the cutter module on a table or other surface throughout this process. To remove the rear cutter blade guard, first press down simultaneously on the two wire spring loops.
28 S400 & S600 User’s Guide a b a b c a a d CUTTER SIDE PANEL CUTTER SIDE PANEL Figure 21 Figure 22 36 b
S400 & S600 User’s Guide V. Reinstalling the cutter module. See Figure 19. Position the cutter module above the cutter mounting posts (a). 1. Press down on the cutter module until the mounting slots (b) engage the mounting posts on the printer. 2. See Figure 18. Tighten the mounting screw (b) in a clockwise direction to hold the cutter module in position. See Figure 18. Position the cutter cable connector (a) so the flat side of the 3.
30 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Lubrication No lubricating agents of any kind are required on this printer. Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish if used. AC Power Fuse Replacement A user-replaceable AC power fuse (see Figure 6) is located just to the left of the power on/off switch. For use with both voltage ranges, the replacement fuse is a 5x20 fast blow style rated at 5 Amp/250 VAC. 1. Before replacing the fuse, turn the AC power switch off and unplug the AC power cable. 2.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Mechanical Adjustments This printer has been designed with minimal operator adjustments required. Print Quality Adjustments When changing from one media/ribbon combination to another, only slight changes in print darkness or toggle pressure may be required. For these situations, refer to the toggle pressure adjustment in this chapter. I. Checking the initial print quality. 1. Open the media access cover and front cover on the printer (see Figure 4). 2.
32 S400 & S600 User’s Guide The pressure applied by the toggle assembly may need to be increased or reduced when different thicknesses or widths of media are used in the printer. NOTE: Before increasing toggle pressure to achieve darker print darkness, perform the print quality adjustments. Refer to Figure 23. Turn the two knurled toggle pressure adjust knobs (a) on top of the toggle assembly to adjust the pressure.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Media Rest Position Adjustment This procedure sets the end-of-label position relative to the Tear-Off plate or cutter. Adjust this if your label is not being torn or cut at the correct point. 1. Briefly press the MODE button twice. The PAUSE and POSITION LEDs turn on. 2. Press UP (FEED) or DOWN (CANCEL) to adjust the current setting. 3. Briefly press the MODE button twice. The MODE LEDs will flash on and off to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory. 4.
34 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment (PEEL-OFF OPTION REQUIRED) NOTE: This roller is only present on printers with the Peel-Off option. Zebra presets this roller during manufacture for proper operation with most applications. Only adjust this roller when necessary. In the Peel-Off mode, proper media tracking is critical. The rewind power roller automatically turns along with the movement of media, to insure continuous rewind of the label backing material.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Figure 24 illustrates an improperly adjusted backing rewind power roller (a). On the left side, the backing material (b) is not contacting the power roller. The backing has more tension on the right edge (c) than on the left edge (d). Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the power roller adjustment (e). The adjustment mechanism changes the position of the right end of the roller, while the left end is stationary. The right end moves up and down for tension balance.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide Troubleshooting If the printer operates in an abnormal fashion, consult the troubleshooting table below. The printer diagnostics following the troubleshooting table may also help you to determine the problem. The troubleshooting of some problems may be beyond the abilities of the operator. In these cases, call a service technician to perform additional troubleshooting and repair procedures. Troubleshooting Table Symptom No LEDs turn on.
38 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Symptom Diagnosis Media incorrectly or not loaded. Cutter error. Printer stops, PAUSE LED and PAPER/RIBBON LED both on. Printer stops, PAUSE LED on and PAPER/ RIBBON LED flashing. Calibration error. Misadjusted media sensor. Are you using pre-printed media? Ribbon incorrectly or not loaded. Backing rewind spindle is full. Malfunctioning ribbon sensor. Ribbon not calibrated. Printhead is not fully closed.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Symptom Diagnosis DATA LED is single flashing. CANCEL button was pressed and a format was deleted. PAUSE LED and DATA LED alternately flashing, but all other LEDs on. Firmware error. DATA LED is flashing. DATA LED is slow flashing. Printer is receiving data. Printer sent a “stop transmitting” to the host computer. Dirty printhead. Action No action required. Call a service technician for instructions on how to download and install firmware.
40 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Symptom Diagnosis Action Media or ribbon improperly loaded. Truncated print, no print, or FEED button operates incorrectly while using non-continuous media. See “Loading the Media” and “Loading the Ribbon” in Getting Ready to Print. See “Adjusting the Media Sensor” Incorrect media in Getting Ready to Print. sensor position or Calibrate. See “Auto Calibration” in sensitivity. Getting Ready to Print. Fine gray lines on blank labels at angles. Wrinkled ribbon.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Symptom Changes in parameter settings did not take effect. Diagnosis Action Reload the factory defaults (see Parameters are set “FEED Key and PAUSE Key” later in or saved this chapter), calibrate the printer, incorrectly. then cycle the power on/off switch. If problem continues, there may be a Call a service technician. problem on the main logic board. When using wide ribbon (over 2.
42 S400 & S600 User’s Guide In cutter mode, skewed, stuck, improperly cut or partially cut labels. The cutter is jamming up with labels, or labels are being cut more than once. Labels are not being cut at all. Cutter is dirty. Follow cutter cleaning procedure in Routine Care and Adjustments. Cutter blades are dull. Call a service technician. Cutter is dirty. Follow cutter cleaning procedure in Routine Care and Adjustments. Label length is too short. Cutter option not enabled.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Printer Status Sensors The printer contains several status sensors. These sensors alert the operator to various conditions by either stopping the printing or turning on an LED. Sensor Printhead sensor Media sensor (See Getting Ready to Print to adjust this sensor.) What it Monitors How it Works Checks the open/ closed If the printhead is open, the status of the printhead PRINTHEAD LED flashes. lever. Checks for proper media loading.
44 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Label Available Sensor Tear-Off/ Peel-Off Plate Edge Guide Mark Figure 25 Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Figure 26 52
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Manual Calibration Perform a manual calibration whenever you are using pre-printed media, if the printer is in manual calibration mode, or when the printer will not auto calibrate. During this procedure, the media type, label length, media and ribbon sensor settings, and printing method are determined. Media type is determined by sensing either continuous or non-continuous media as blank labels move through the printer.
46 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Resetting Printer Parameters Resetting Factory Defaults If it is ever necessary to reset all of the factory default values, press and hold the FEED and PAUSE buttons while turning on the power. Permanently save these values in memory by pressing the MODE button four times; the DARKEN, POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs will flash, indicating the changes have been saved. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self Test A Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed automatically each time the printer is turned on. This test checks for proper initialization of various electronic circuits and establishes starting parameters as those stored in the printer’s memory. During this test sequence, the front panel lights will turn on and off to insure proper operation. At the end of this self test, only the POWER LED will remain lit.
48 S400 & S600 User’s Guide CANCEL Key Self Test This self test prints the printer’s configuration parameters (for example, printing darkness, label length, and media type) that are currently stored in configuration (Flash) memory. See Figure 27. To perform the CANCEL key self test: 1. Press the CANCEL button while turning on the printer. 2. Release the button when the CALIBRATE LED turns off. 3. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide PAUSE Key Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See Figure 28. To perform the PAUSE key self test: 1. Press the PAUSE button while turning on the printer. 2. Release the button when the front panel LEDs turn on. 3. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
50 S400 & S600 User’s Guide FEED Key Self Test The results of this self test will be used to determine the best darkness setting for a specific media/ribbon combination. Refer to Figure 29. To perform the FEED key self test: 1. Press the FEED button while turning on the printer. 2. Release the button when the front panel LEDs turn on. 3. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide MODE Key Self Test This self test places the printer in a communications diagnostics mode. In this mode, the printer prints the ASCII characters and their corresponding hexadecimal values for any data received from the host computer. See Figure 30. To perform the MODE key self test: 1. Press the MODE button while turning on the printer. 2. Release the button when the front panel LEDs turn on. 3. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide Specifications NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. NOTE: Your printer may not have all of the options described in these specifications. General Specifications Height Width Depth Weight (option-dependent) Electrical Agency approvals Temperature Relative humidity Operating Storage Operating Storage Communications Interface 13" 330 mm 8.25" 210 mm 17" 432 mm 17 lbs 7.71 kg Auto range 110 VAC +/-20% or 230 VAC +/-15%, 47-63 Hz 3 Amps @ 110 VAC, 1.
54 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Printing Specifications Printing Specifications S400 Printer S600 Printer 203 dots per inch (8 dots per mm) 0.005" (0.127 mm) 4.09" (104 mm) 0.005" (0.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Media Specifications Total media width Label length Total thickness (includes liner) Minimum Maximum Maximum (cutter installed) Tear-Off Minimum Peel-Off Cutter Maximum Minimum Maximum (printhead position may need to be adjusted above 0.01") Core size Maximum roll diameter Inter-label Minimum gap Maximum Ticket/tag notch size (W x L) 0.75" 19 mm 4.5" 114 mm 4.0" 102 mm 0.63" 16 mm 1.00" 25 mm 1.50" 38 mm See “Printing Specifications” 0.0023" 0.058 mm 0.012" 0.305 mm 3.0" 8.
56 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Options n 4 MB flash expansion n 8 MB flash expansion n *Peel-Off mode with backing-only rewind feature n *Cutter with label catch tray n Scalable and bitmap smooth fonts available for text n Ethernet * Factory installed Contact your authorized Zebra distributor for information.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Bar Codes 1D 2D Codabar (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1) Interleaved 2 of 5 (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1, Modulus 10 Check Digit) Codablock Code 11 LOGMARS Code 49 Code 128 (supports serialization in all subsets and UCC Case Codes) MSI Data Matrix Code 39 (supports ratios of 2:1 to 3:1) Plessey MaxiCode Code 93 POSTNET MicroPDF417 EAN 8 Standard 2 of 5 PDF 417 EAN 13 UPC-A QRcode EAN extensions UPC-E Industrial 2 of 5 UPC extensions Standard Printer Font
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide Appendix RS-232 Connector Technical Information RS-232 Connector Pinouts Pin. No.
60 S400 & S600 User’s Guide DTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTE (RD) (RD) (TD) (TD) (DTR) (DTR) (SG) (SG) (DSR) (DSR) (RTS) (RTS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 31 DCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DTE CARRIER DETECT (CD) RECEIVE DATA (RD) TRANSMIT DATA (TD) DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR) SIGNAL GROUND (SG) DATA SET READY (DSR) REQUEST TO SEND (RTS) CLEAR TO SEND (CTS) Figure 32 68 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Parallel Interface Technical Information Parallel Connector Pinouts Pin. No. 1 Description nStrobe/Host Clk 2-9 Data Bits 1-8 10 nACK/PtrClk 11 Busy/Per Busy 12 PError/ACK Data Req. 13 Select/Xflag 14 nauto Fd/Host Busy 15 Not Used 16-17 18 19-30 Ground +5V @ 1A Fused Ground 31 nlnit 32 nFault/nData Avail. 33-34 Not Used 35 +5V through 2.
62 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Storage and Reshipping If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The printer may be stored under the following conditions: n Temperature: -40° to 140° F (-40 to 60° C) n Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing To ship the printer, carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, use the original container from the factory.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Glossary alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks. backfeed Backfeed is when the printer pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the printhead. Backfeed occurs when you’re operating the printer in tear-off, peel-off, or cutter mode.
64 S400 & S600 User’s Guide font A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one style of type. Example: Times, Helvetica. ips “inches-per-second” The speed at which the label or tag is printed. Zebra offers printers that can print from 2 ips to 12 ips. label An adhesive-backed piece of paper, plastic, or other material on which information is printed.
S400 & S600 User’s Guide ribbons also have a back coating that protects the printhead from damage. The ribbon transfers ink onto the media when heated by the printhead. ribbon wrinkle A wrinkling of the ribbon caused by improper alignment of the strip plate and/or printhead pressure. This wrinkle can be seen just above the strip plate. Ribbon wrinkle can cause voids in the print and/or the spent ribbon to rewind unevenly. This is a condition that should be corrected by performing adjustment procedures.
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S400 & S600 User’s Guide 67 Index A AC power cable . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AC power fuse, replacing. . . . . . 30 Adjustments Backing rewind power roller Label top position . . . . . . Media rest position . . . . . Media sensor . . . . . . . . Media sensor position. . . . Print darkness . . . . . . . . Print quality . . . . . . . . . Print quality check . . . . . Ribbon supply spindle . . . Toggle pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68 S400 & S600 User’s Guide Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 F Factory defaults, resetting . . . . . 46 Fanfold media loading . . . . . . . . 8 Fonts Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Front panel buttons CANCEL button DOWN button . FEED button . . MODE button . . PAUSE button . UP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 17 16 16 Front panel LEDs CALIBRATE . . .
S400 & S600 User’s Guide Printer diagnostics CANCEL key self test FEED key self test . . MODE key self test . . PAUSE key self test . Power-on self test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 50 51 49 47 69 S ^SC command . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Serial communications port. . . . . 59 Serial interface . . . . . . . . . 18, 59 Printer identification . . . . . . . . . 2 Site requirements. . . . . . . . . . .
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