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Connecting the Printer and Computer ................................................................... 23 RS-232 Interface Requirements ....................................................................... 23 Parallel Interface Requirements ....................................................................... 23 Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements........................................................ 24 Communicating with the Printer ..............................................................
Printer Diagnostics.................................................................................................55 Power-On Self Test...........................................................................................55 Additional Printer Self Tests ............................................................................56 CANCEL Key Self Test ...................................................................................57 PAUSE Key Self Test..............................................
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ÏÃcØYÏ 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. This user’s guide provides all the information you need to operate the printer on a daily basis. • ZPL II® is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Zebra Programming Language II label design language.
5HSRUWLQJ 'DPDJH If you discover shipping damage: • Immediately notify the shipping company and file a report with them. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy. • Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection. • Notify your authorized Zebra distributor.
6LWH 5HTXLUHPHQWV CAUTION: To ensure that the printer has proper ventilation and cooling, do not place any padding or cushioning material under the unit as 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 operates must meet the environmental conditions specified. Electrical power must be available and in close proximity to the printer.
In Figure 2, the printer is shown 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. To load media in Peel-Off mode, see page 11. Figure 2. Peel-Off Mode Figure 3 shows a printer that is equipped for Cutter mode. When in cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed. Then, the cutter catch tray “catches” the label. To load the media in Cutter mode, see page 14.
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lÏÏÍ/lAcáÍÏÍ-ÃÏ $& 3RZHU &DEOH 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.
Figure 6. AC Mating Connector /RDGLQJ WKH 0HGLD Media widths and thicknesses vary between applications. To maintain print quality from one application to another, see “Print Quality Adjustments” beginning on page 38. NOTE: Zebra recommends using media that is outside wound (i.e., you can see the labels on the outside of the roll).
7HDU 2II 0RGH 1. Refer to Figure 7. Move the head open lever (a) counterclockwise to the open position to raise the printhead (b). 2. Slide the media guide (c) and the media supply guide (d) as far out from the printer frame as possible. If you are loading roll media in Tear-Off mode, follow steps 3-5. For loading fanfold media in Tear-Off mode, skip to step 6. 3. Place the media roll on the media supply hanger (e), and thread the media through the printhead assembly as shown. Figure 7.
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” on page 18 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 (f) or rear (g) access slot. NOTE: When utilizing the bottom access slot, be sure to thread media over the media supply hanger.
3HHO 2II 0RGH (Peel-Off mode is 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.
Figure 9. Loading — Peel-Off Mode 9. Adjust all of the guides: • 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. The guide must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media supply roll. • Adjust the outer edge guides on both the lower guide rod and the platen guide rod until they just touch the outer edge of the media and backing without causing the material to buckle.
5HPRYLQJ WKH /DEHO %DFNLQJ 0DWHULDO (Peel-Off option required). When the amount of backing wound on the backing rewind spindle reaches full capacity, the backing rewind spindle full sensor activates, the PAPER/RIBBON light flashes, and printing pauses. To remove the backing material, follow these steps (you don’t need to power off the printer for this procedure): 1. Unwind about 24" of backing from the backing rewind spindle and cut it off at the spindle. 2.
&XWWHU 0RGH (Cutter mode is optional). To ensure 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 automatically calibrates, feeds out, and cuts the label when the printer is powered on or the printhead is opened and closed.
/RDGLQJ WKH 5LEERQ Before you load the ribbon, make sure the ribbon supply spindle is adjusted properly. 5LEERQ 6XSSO\ 6SLQGOH 1RUPDO 3RVLWLRQ 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.
5LEERQ /RDGLQJ ,QVWUXFWLRQV NOTE: 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.) NOTE: Zebra recommends the use of ribbon that is outside wound (i.e., the ink side is on the outside of the roll). To load ribbon, see Figure 12 and follow the procedure below. 1.
5LEERQ 5HPRYDO 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. Figure 12.
$GMXVWLQJ WKH 0HGLD 6HQVRU 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.
1RQ &RQWLQXRXV 0HGLD This type of media has some type of physical characteristic (web, notch, perforation, etc.) that indicates the start/end of each label. The media sensor must be properly positioned to sense these indicators as described above. Then, turn on the printer. If the printer does not auto calibrate, press the MODE button three times, and then the FEED button once, to manually calibrate (a label prints showing the sensor profile).
2SHUDWRU &RQWUROV )URQW 3DQHO %XWWRQV Refer to Figure 14. PAUSE Button • Starts and stops the printing process. • The first time the button is pressed, any partially printed label is completed; then, the printing process is stopped. • If the printer is idle when the button is pressed, no new print requests are printed until PAUSE is pressed again. FEED Button (also referred to as the UP button) • Forces the printer to feed one blank label.
MODE Button • Puts the printer into the configuration mode. • Used to change print darkness and media position, and to calibrate the printer. Front Panel LEDs Refer to Figure 14. The front panel LEDs give you a quick indication of the printer’s current status. During normal operation, the POWER LED is on and all other LEDs are off. For all other conditions, please refer to “Troubleshooting” beginning on page 45. Now, you’re ready to turn on the printer! Figure 14.
$& 3RZHU 2Q 2II 6ZLWFK This switch is located on the left side of the printer near the AC power cord and fuse (see Figure 6 on page 8). 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.
&RQQHFWLQJ WKH 3ULQWHU DQG &RPSXWHU This printer comes with both a nine-pin Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface and an IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel data interface. In either case, you must supply the required interface cable for your application. CAUTION: This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regulations,” Part 15, for Class B Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables.
The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer. For pinout information, see “Parallel Interface Technical Information” on page 69. 6HULDO DQG 3DUDOOHO &DEOLQJ 5HTXLUHPHQWV 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: 1. Keep data cables as short as possible. 2.
Defaulting the Printer: To reset only the communications parameters on the printer to the factory defaults (9600 baud, 8 bit word 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 turn on, while the DARKEN, POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs flash. Press and hold the MODE button until all of the lights go out, then release the MODE button.
^SC: Use the Set Communications (^SC) command to change the communications settings on the printer. With the host computer set at the same communications settings as the printer, send the ^SC command to change the printer to the desired settings. Then, change the host computer settings to match the printer settings. 6HWWLQJ 8S WKH 6RIWZDUH In order to create labels, you must decide whether to use ZPL II or commercial label preparation software. To use ZPL II, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide.
/ØÏlÍ AÃlÍAcÍ cØÆÏlÏÆ &OHDQLQJ 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. Table 1 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. Refer to Figure 15 for cleaning locations. Table 1.
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&OHDQLQJ WKH ([WHULRU 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. &OHDQLQJ WKH ,QWHULRU 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.
If print quality has not improved after performing this procedure, try cleaning the printhead with Save-A-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra distributor for more information. Figure 16. Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning &OHDQLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH (For printers equipped with the optional Cutter). The cutter module requires periodic cleaning to remove paper dust and gummed label residue.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT exchange cutter modules between different printers. The cutter module adjustments are optimized during installation to work with a particular printer and may not perform correctly if the module is placed on a different printer. 5HPRYLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH IURP WKH 3ULQWHU 1. Turn off the printer’s AC power. 2. See Figure 17. Remove the label catch tray (a) by lifting it up and away from the front of the cutter module (b). Figure 17.
3. Raise the printer’s media access cover and lower the printer’s front cover. 4. See Figure 18. Gently pull straight down on the cutter cable connector (a) to remove it from the mating socket on the cutter module. Figure 18. Cutter Cable Connector Removal 5. Turn the cutter mounting screw (b) with a screwdriver or by hand in a counterclockwise direction until it is loose.
6. See Figure 19. Hold the cutter module as shown. Apply gentle upward pressure to the left and right ends while raising the cutter module up and away from the mounting posts (a). If necessary, rock the module side to side to loosen it. Figure 19.
'LVDVVHPEOLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH 1. 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. Figure 20. Cutter Module Disassembly 2. To remove the rear cutter blade guard, first press down simultaneously on the two wire spring loops.
4. Observe the ends of the rear cutter blade guard and note the small metal pins protruding toward the inside. During the reassembly procedure, these pins are mounted into the corresponding mounting slots in the cutter side panels. 5. To provide complete access to the area to be cleaned, raise the upper cutter blade guard (c) as shown in Figure 20. &OHDQLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH 1.
Figure 21. Cutter Module Reassembly Figure 22.
5HLQVWDOOLQJ WKH &XWWHU 0RGXOH 1. See Figure 19. Position the cutter module above the cutter mounting posts (a). 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. 3. See Figure 18.
$& 3RZHU )XVH 5HSODFHPHQW 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 5 x 20 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. To replace the fuse, insert the tip of a flathead screwdriver into the slot in the end of the fuse holder end cap. 3.
&KHFNLQJ WKH ,QLWLDO 3ULQW 4XDOLW\ 1. Open the media access cover and front cover on the printer (see Figure 4 on page 5). 2. Load the recommended media and ribbon for your application and adjust the media sensor position. 3. Send a label format to the printer or activate the PAUSE Key Self Test (see page 58), print a few labels, and press the PAUSE button to stop printing. 4. Observe the print quality of the test labels.
7RJJOH 3UHVVXUH $GMXVWPHQW The toggle assembly presses the printhead against the ribbon (if used), the media, and the platen. 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.
0HGLD 5HVW 3RVLWLRQ $GMXVWPHQW 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 flash on and off to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory. 4. Press PAUSE to exit the pause mode.
%DFNLQJ 5HZLQG 3RZHU 5ROOHU $GMXVWPHQW (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 ensure continuous rewind of the label backing material.
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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2ÃØOlÆÏ 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. 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ 7DEOHV Symptom No LEDs turn on. Diagnosis Action No AC power applied to the printer.
Symptom Diagnosis Action Media incorrectly or Load media correctly, then turn the printer not loaded. off and on. See page 8. Cutter error. Printer stops, PAUSE LED and PAPER/RIBBON LED both on. Clear jam, then open and close the printhead. Calibration error. Re-calibrate printer. Misadjusted media sensor. Check position and sensitivity of media sensor. See page 18. Are you using preprinted media? Calibrate the printer. See page 19.
Symptom DATA LED is single flashing. Diagnosis Action CANCEL button was No action required. pressed and a format was deleted. PAUSE LED and DATA LED alternately Firmware error. flashing, but all other LEDs on. Call a service technician for instructions on how to download and install firmware. DATA LED is flashing. Printer is receiving data. Printing resumes when data is received. DATA LED is slow flashing. Printer sent a “stop transmitting” to the host computer. No action required.
Symptom Diagnosis Action Media or ribbon Truncated print, no print, or FEED improperly loaded. button operates incorrectly while using Incorrect media non-continuous media. sensor position or sensitivity. See “Loading the Media” on page 8 and “Loading the Ribbon” on page 15. Fine gray lines on blank labels at angles. Wrinkled ribbon. See “Wrinkled Ribbon” in this table. Long tracks of missing print on several Wrinkled ribbon. labels. Print element damaged. See “Wrinkled Ribbon” in this table.
Symptom Diagnosis Action Parameters are set Reload the factory defaults (see “PAUSE or saved incorrectly. Key Self Test” on page 58 and “FEED Key Self Test” on page 59), calibrate the printer, then cycle the power on/off switch. Changes in parameter settings did not If problem take effect. continues, there may be a problem on the main logic board. Call a service technician. When using wide ribbon (over 2.
Symptom In cutter mode, skewed, stuck, improperly cut or partially cut labels. Diagnosis Action Cutter is dirty. See “Cleaning the Cutter Module” on page 30. Cutter blades are dull. Call a service technician. The cutter is jamming up with labels, or Cutter is dirty. labels are being cut more than once. See “Cleaning the Cutter Module” on page 30. Label length is too short. Increase label length. Cutter option not enabled. See “Reinstalling the Cutter Module” on page 37.
3ULQWHU 6WDWXV 6HQVRUV 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 What it Monitors How it Works Printhead sensor Checks the open/closed status of the printhead lever. Media sensor Checks for proper media loading. (See page 18 to adjust this sensor.) If non-continuous media is used, sets label length for individual labels. Ribbon sensor Monitors the presence of ribbon.
Figure 25. Label Available Sensor Figure 26.
0DQXDO &DOLEUDWLRQ Perform a manual calibration if you are using pre-printed media, if the printer is in manual calibration mode, or if the printer does 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. If non-continuous media is sensed, label length is also calibrated.
8. When the PRINTHEAD LED flashes, reload the ribbon. 9. Make sure the media sensor is properly positioned. 10. Close the printhead. 11. A media and ribbon sensor profile prints. NOTE: To return to Auto Calibration, press and hold the PAUSE, CANCEL, and MODE buttons when you turn on the printer. 5HVHWWLQJ 3ULQWHU 3DUDPHWHUV 5HVHWWLQJ )DFWRU\ 'HIDXOWV 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.
5HVHWWLQJ 5LEERQ 3DUDPHWHUV If it is ever necessary to reset the ribbon parameters to the factory default values, follow this procedure: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Open the printhead and remove the ribbon. 3. Turn on the printer while pressing and holding the FEED, CANCEL, and MODE buttons. 4. After the PRINTHEAD LED flashes, reload the ribbon. 5. Close the printhead. NOTE: A label automatically prints, showing the ribbon sensor profile. 6. To save, press the MODE button four times.
$GGLWLRQDO 3ULQWHU 6HOI 7HVWV These self tests produce sample labels and provide specific information that help the operator determine the operating conditions for the printer. Each self test is enabled by holding in a specific front panel button while turning the power switch on. Keep the button depressed until the CALIBRATE LED goes out. When the Power-On Self Test is complete, the selected printer self test automatically starts. To return to printing mode, turn off and then turn on the printer.
&$1&(/ .H\ 6HOI 7HVW 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. 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. Figure 27.
3$86( .H\ 6HOI 7HVW This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See Figure 28. 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. NOTE: This self test consists of four individual test features: • The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4"/second then automatically pauses the printer.
)((' .H\ 6HOI 7HVW The results of this self test are used to determine the best darkness setting for a specific media/ribbon combination. Refer to Figure 29. 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. To adjust print darkness, see “Print Quality Adjustments” on page 38. Figure 29.
02'( .H\ 6HOI 7HVW 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. 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. NOTE: Turn off the power to exit this self test. Figure 30.
0®lYyYAÏÆ NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. In addition, your printer may not have all of the options described in these specifications. *HQHUDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Height 13" Width 8.25" 210 mm Depth 17" 432 mm 17 lbs. 7.71 kg Weight (option-dependent) 330 mm Auto range 110 VAC +/–20% or 230 VAC +/–15%, 47-63 Hz Electrical 3 Amps @ 110 VAC, 1.5 Amps @ 230 VAC Agency approvals Temperature UL 1950 3rd Edition; CSA22.2 No950-95; CISPR22-B; EN50082-1; EN60950.
3ULQWLQJ 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Printing Specifications S400 Printer Resolution Dot size (square) 0.005" (0.127 mm) Maximum print width Print Length S600 Printer 203 dots per inch (8 dots per mm) 4.09" (104 mm) Minimum 0.005" (0.
0HGLD 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Total media width Minimum 0.75" 19 mm Maximum 4.5" 114 mm Maximum (cutter installed) 4.0" 102 mm Tear-Off 0.63" 16 mm Peel-Off 1.00" 25 mm 1.50" 38 mm Minimum Label length Cutter Total thickness (includes liner) Maximum See “Printing Specifications” Minimum 0.0023" 0.058 mm Maximum (printhead position may need to be adjusted above 0.01") 0.012" 0.305 mm Core size 3.0" 76 mm Maximum roll diameter 8.0" 203 mm 0.08" (0.
=HEUD 3URJUDPPLQJ /DQJXDJH =3/ ,, • Downloadable graphics (with data compression) • • Bit image data transfer and printing, mixed • text/graphics Communicates in printable ASCII characters • Format inversion Controlled via mainframe, mini, PC, Portable Data Terminal • Mirror image printing • Serialized fields • Four-position field rotation (0º, 90º, 180º, 270º) • In-Spec OCR-A and OCR-B • Slew command • UPC/EAN (nominal 100% magnification) • Programmable quantity with print pause %DU
6WDQGDUG 3ULQWHU )RQWV • Zebra fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, GS, 0, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V • CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed™ scalable smooth font • IBM Code Page 850 International characters 2SWLRQDO 3ULQWHU )RQWV There are many optional character fonts that can be purchased for your printer in addition to those that are standard in the unit. From time to time, additions may be made to the list of available fonts.
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ÆÆAÃá 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 is properly positioned behind the printhead. Backfeed occurs when you’re operating the printer in Tear-Off, Peel-Off, or Cutter mode. Bar code — A code by which alphanumeric characters can be represented by a series of adjacent stripes of different widths.
Cutter — A device that can cut each label/tag immediately after it is printed. Diagnostics — Information about what printer functions are not working. This information is used for troubleshooting problems. Direct thermal printing — Printing in which direct thermal media is used. No ribbon is used; instead, the media is coated with a substance that reacts to heat to produce an image. Fanfold media — Media that comes folded in a rectangular stack, rather than on a roll.
Media supply spindle — The rotating arm that supports media rolls and provides consistent media feed to the printhead. Non-volatile memory — Electronic memory that retains data even when power is removed. Print speed — The speed at which printing occurs. For thermal transfer printers, this speed is expressed in terms of ips (inches per second). Printhead wear — The degradation of the surface of the printhead and/or the print elements over time. Heat and abrasion can cause printhead wear.
Tag — A type of media having no adhesive backing but featuring a hole or notch by which the tag can be hung on something. Usually tags are made of cardboard or other durable material. Take label sensor — See “label available sensor.” Thermal direct printing — See “direct thermal printing.” Thermal transfer printing — A printing method in which the printhead heats an ink- or resin-coated ribbon against the media, causing the ink/resin to transfer onto the media.
clà A Adjustments Backing Rewind Power Roller, 42 Media Rest Position, 41 Media Sensor, 18 Print Quality, 38 Toggle Pressure, 40 Top of Label, 41 Auto Calibration, 19 B Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment, 42 Bar Codes, 64 C Calibration Auto, 19 Manual, 53 CANCEL Button, 20 CANCEL Key Self Test, 57 Cleaning Cutter, 30 Exterior, 29 Interior, 29 Printhead and Platen Roller, 29 Communications Parameters (resetting), 54 Continuous Media Adjustment, 19 Cutter Module Cleaning, 35 Disassembly, 34 Reassembly
M Manual Calibration, 53 Mechanical Adjustments Backing Rewind Power Roller, 42 Media Rest Position, 41 Media Sensor Position, 41 Print Quality, 38 Ribbon Supply Spindle, 41 Toggle Pressure, 40 Top of Label Position, 41 Media Handling Specifications, 63 Media Loading Cutter Mode, 14 Fanfold, 10 Peel-Off Mode, 11 Tear-Off Mode, 9 Media Rest Position Adjustment, 41 Media Sensor Adjustment Continuous Media, 19 Non-Continuous Media, 19 Media Specifications, 63 MODE Button, 21 Mode Key Self Test, 60 N Non-Conti
S Self Tests Additional Printer Self Tests, 56 CANCEL Key, 57 FEED Key, 59 MODE Key, 60 PAUSE Key, 58 Power-On, 55 Serial and Parallel Cabling Requirements, 24 Serial Port Communication, 24 Set Communications Command, 26 Site Requirements, 3 Software Setup, 26 Specifications Bar Codes, 64 General, 61 Media Handling, 63 Media, 63 Options, 63 Printing, 62 Ribbon, 62 Zebra Programming Language (ZPL), 64 Storage, 2 T Toggle Pressure Adjustment, 40 Top of Label Position Adjustment, 41 Troubleshooting Tables, 45
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4 Warranty Statement
ZebraLink License Agreement Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 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.
• Rental. You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFTWARE or FIRMWARE. • Support Services. ZEBRA may provide you with support services related to the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE ("SUPPORT SERVICES"), in its discretion. Use of SUPPORT SERVICES, if any, is governed by the ZEBRA policies and programs described in the user manual, in "online" documentation, and/or other ZEBRA provided materials.
7. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that you will not export or re-export the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE, any part thereof, or any process or service that is the direct product of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE (the foregoing collectively referred to as the "RESTRICTED COMPONENTS"), to any country, person or entity subject to U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree not to export or re-export any of the RESTRICTED COMPONENTS (i) to any country to which the U.S.
• If the emulation library is sold separately by an authorized party other than ZEBRA ("RESELLER" -- A party other than ZEBRA which is authorized by ZEBRA to distribute the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE with its application so long as the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is used with a ZEBRA printer) or is sold bundled with a printer to an end-user by a RESELLER, and if claims are made by the RESELLER that the emulation library performs as a 100% emulation solution, ZEBRA is not responsible if the emulation library does
