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Unpacking ................................................................................................................1
Reporting Damage ...................................................................................................2
Storage and Reshipping ...........................................................................................2
Site Requirements ....................................................................................................3
Introduction to Printers ............................................................................................3
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AC Power Cable ......................................................................................................7
Loading the Media ...................................................................................................8
Tear-Off Mode....................................................................................................9
Peel-Off Mode ..................................................................................................11
Cutter Mode ......................................................................................................14
Loading the Ribbon................................................................................................15
Ribbon Supply Spindle: Normal Position........................................................15
Ribbon Supply Spindle: Low-Tension Position ..............................................15
Ribbon Loading Instructions ............................................................................16
Ribbon Removal ....................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Media Sensor...................................................................................18
Non-Continuous Media ....................................................................................19
Continuous Media.............................................................................................19
Auto Calibration.....................................................................................................19
Operator Controls...................................................................................................20
Front Panel Buttons ..........................................................................................20
AC Power On/Off Switch ......................................................................................22
Printing a Test Label ..............................................................................................22
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Cleaning................................................................................................................. 27
Cleaning the Exterior ....................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the Interior......................................................................................... 29
Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller ........................................................ 29
Cleaning the Cutter Module ............................................................................. 30
Lubrication ............................................................................................................ 37
AC Power Fuse Replacement ................................................................................ 38
Mechanical Adjustments ....................................................................................... 38
Print Quality Adjustments ................................................................................ 38
Toggle Pressure Adjustment ............................................................................ 40
Media Rest Position Adjustment...................................................................... 41
Top of the Label Position Adjustment ............................................................. 41
Media Sensor Position Adjustment .................................................................. 41
Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment ................................................................. 41
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Troubleshooting Tables ......................................................................................... 45
Printer Status Sensors ............................................................................................ 51
Manual Calibration ................................................................................................ 53
Resetting Printer Parameters ................................................................................. 54
Resetting Factory Defaults ............................................................................... 54
Resetting Communications Parameters............................................................ 54
Resetting Ribbon Parameters ........................................................................... 55
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General Specifications ...........................................................................................61
Printing Specifications ...........................................................................................62
Ribbon Specifications ............................................................................................62
Media Specifications..............................................................................................63
Media Handling .....................................................................................................63
Options ...................................................................................................................63
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) ................................................................64
Bar Codes...............................................................................................................64
Standard Printer Fonts............................................................................................65
Optional Printer Fonts............................................................................................65
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RS-232 Connector Technical Information.............................................................67
Interconnecting to DTE Devices ......................................................................67
Interconnecting to DCE Devices ......................................................................67
Parallel Interface Technical Information ...............................................................69
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Save the carton and all packing materials in case reshipping is required.
• Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage.
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Raise the media access cover (refer to Figure 4 on page 5) and inspect
the media compartment for damage.
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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:
• Temperature: –40° to 140° F (–40 to 60° C)
• 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. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra
Technologies Corporation, if the original one has been lost or destroyed.
If you use a different container, package the printer carefully to avoid
damage.
CAUTION: When packaging the printer in a rigid container,
use shock mounts or shock-absorbing packing material. A
rigid container allows shock on the outside to be transmitted
undamped to the printer which may cause damage. Also,
before packing, remove all ribbon and media from the supply
and take-up spindles to prevent damage to the printer.
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The first thing you want to do is identify your printer. This makes certain
tasks — such as media loading — much easier to do!
Figure 1 shows a
printer that is set up
for Tear-Off mode.
Tear-Off allows you
to tear away each
label (or a strip of
labels) after it is
printed.
To load the media
for Tear-Off mode,
see page 9.
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.
Figure 3. Cutter Mode
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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.
The connector at the other end of the AC power cable is one of the
following:
• US Standard 110 VAC three-prong plug
• Great Britain Standard 230 VAC three-prong plug
• European Standard 230 VAC three-prong plug
• Australian Standard 230 VAC three-prong plug
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Ensure that the AC power on/off switch is in the “off” position before
connecting the AC power cable to a nearby electrical outlet.
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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).
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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.
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Low-tension position is used in limited applications to provide lower
ribbon back tension. Low-tension position is only recommended when
normal tension hampers the ribbon movement (for example, you will see
scuffing or image breakup on the label).
To put the spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push the spindle end
cap (a) until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 11.
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Since continuous media does not contain label start/end indicators, you
must tell the printer via software how long each label is. If you are using
ZPL or ZPL II, include a Label Length (^LL) instruction in each label
format you send to the printer (refer to your ZPL II Programming Guide).
If you are using other software to operate your printer, refer to the
instructions provided with that software.
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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.
NOTE: If the printer fails to auto calibrate when you are using pre-
printed labels or pre-printed label backing, or if the printer does not
auto calibrate, see “Manual Calibration” on page 53.
1. Load the media and ribbon (if used).
2. Turn on the printer power.
3. Two or three blank labels feed, completing auto calibration.
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Before you connect the printer to your computer, make sure that the printer
is in proper working order. You can do this by printing a configuration
label (see “CANCEL Key Self Test” on page 57.) If you can’t get this
label to print, refer to “Troubleshooting” beginning on page 45.
To make print quality adjustments, see “Print Quality Adjustments”
beginning on page 38.
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Refer to Figure 6 on page 8.
The required cable must have a 9-pin “D” type (DB-9P) connector (male)
on one end, which is plugged into the mating (DB-9S) connector (female)
located inside the access opening on the left side of the printer.
The other end of the signal interface cable connects to a serial port at the
host computer. This cable is one of two types — standard or null modem
— depending on the specific interface requirements.
For pinout information, as well as information on how to interconnect to
either a DTE (data terminal equipment) or DCE (data communication
equipment) device, refer to the “Appendix” on page 67.
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Refer to Figure 6 on page 8.
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. The parallel interface cable is connected using bail clips
instead of screws.
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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. Do not bundle the data cables tightly with power cords.
3. Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
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• Set the parallel connection on the host computer. For instructions, refer
to your computer’s user’s guide.
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• Set the host computer to the factory defaults of the printer: 9600 baud, 8
bit word length, no parity, 1 stop bit, and XON/XOFF. For instructions,
refer to your computer’s user’s guide.
NOTE: If you can’t reset the host computer communications
settings, then you must establish a temporary parallel connection to
send down the Set Communications (^SC) command that changes
the printer’s settings to match the host settings.
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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. If you choose to use a label preparation software,
follow the installation instructions included in the package.
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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. Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval
Printhead (a) Alcohol After every roll of media (or 500 feet
Platen roller (b) Alcohol of fanfold media) when printing in
Media sensor (c) Air blow the direct thermal mode.
Media path (d) Alcohol
Ribbon path (e) Air blow After every roll of ribbon when
Upper guide rod (f) (Peel-Off) Alcohol printing in the thermal transfer
Platen guide rod (g) (Peel-Off) Alcohol mode.
Rewind power roller (h) (Peel-Off) Alcohol
Lower guide rod (i) (Peel-Off) Alcohol
Cutting continuous, Citrus based After every roll of media or more
pressure-sensitive adhesive often, depending upon your
media remover application and the media.
Cutter Assembly (j) Cutting tagstock or Alcohol and After every 2 or 3 rolls of media.
(if used) label backing air blow
material only
Tear-Off/Peel-Off plate (k) Alcohol Once a month.
Label available sensor (l) Air blow Once every six months.
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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.
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Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may
indicate a dirty printhead. For optimum performance, perform the
following cleaning procedure after every roll of ribbon.
NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the printer off before cleaning
the printhead. If power is turned off, all label formats and images,
as well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the
printer’s DRAM memory, are lost. When power is turned back on,
it is necessary to reload these items.
To clean the printhead, refer to Figure 16 and follow these steps:
1. Open the media access cover and the front cover (see Figure 4 on
page 5).
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. Reload ribbon and/or media, close and latch the printhead, close the
front cover and the media access cover, and continue printing.
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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.
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1. Remove any label material that has adhered to the cutter parts and use
a small brush to remove any paper dust from the cutter module.
2. If you use pressure-sensitive media, use a lint-free cloth soaked in an
adhesive remover to remove all gum and label residue from the cutting
blades and guards. If you use tag stock, use alcohol to remove any
dirt.
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1. See Figure 21. Position the two wire springs (a) down against the
lower cutter blade.
2. Place the rear cutter blade guard (b) over the wire springs,
perpendicular to its final position. Place your thumbs on the top (flat)
part of the guard.
NOTE: Ensure that the ends of the rear cutter blade guard are
positioned on the outside of the cutter side panels.
3. Press the rear cutter blade guard down and forward, rotating the guard
as you proceed, to lock the mounting pins (c) into position in the cutter
side panel mounting slots (d). Slide the guard forward until the two
wire spring loops pop up on the back side of the guard.
NOTE: Ensure that the wire springs remain positioned under the
rear cutter blade guard when assembly is completed.
4. Lower the upper cutter blade guard back to its normal position. When
reassembled, the back of the cutter module should look like the one
shown in Figure 22.
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. Position the cutter cable connector (a) so the flat side
of the connector faces away from the printer, then insert it up into the
mating connector on the cutter module.
4. Replace the cutter catch tray onto the two mounting posts located on
the front of the cutter module.
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1. If necessary, reload ribbon and label stock into the printer, then close
the printer’s front cover and media access cover.
NOTE: When loading media, make sure the end of the label is
positioned on top of the platen roller, then close the printhead open
lever.
2. When the printer is turned on, the cutter module cycles through one
cutting operation and is then ready to print labels.
3. OPTIONAL: Hold in the PAUSE button while turning on the
printer’s AC power. When the Power-On Self Test begins (all LEDs
on), release the PAUSE button. When the Power-On Self Test ends,
the printer automatically prints test labels that the cutter module
automatically cuts.
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CAUTION: No lubricating agents of any kind are required
on this printer. Some commercially available lubricants will
damage the finish if used.
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This printer has been designed so that minimal operator adjustments are
required.
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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 “Toggle Pressure Adjustment” on page 40.
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. If it is satisfactory, exit the
PAUSE Key Self Test by pressing and holding the CANCEL button
until the DATA LED goes off. Otherwise, continue to “Adjusting the
Print Darkness (Burn Temperature)” below.
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1. Press the MODE button once (DARKEN and PAUSE LEDs turn on)
to permit darkness adjustment.
2. Press the PAUSE button to begin printing test labels.
3. While observing the print darkness, repeatedly press the UP (FEED)
button to make the printing darker, or the DOWN (CANCEL) button
to make the printing lighter, until the desired darkness is achieved.
4. Briefly press the MODE button three times. The MODE LEDs flash
on and off to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.
5. Press the PAUSE button to stop printing.
NOTE: To confirm the change, turn off the printer. Then, turn on
the printer while holding the CANCEL button.
If you are still experiencing poor print quality, perform the toggle pressure
adjustment procedure on the next page. Otherwise, exit the PAUSE Key
Self Test by pressing and holding the CANCEL button until the DATA
LED goes off.
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This procedure positions the printing on the label relative to the top edge
of the label. Adjust this if your printing is too close or too far away from
the top or bottom edge of the label.
1. Briefly press the MODE button twice, then press and hold it for about
five seconds until the lights change. The PAUSE, DARKEN, and
CALIBRATE 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. The PAUSE LED turns off.
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Please see “Adjusting the Media Sensor” on page 18 to adjust the media
sensor position.
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Please see page 15 for the ribbon supply spindle adjustment procedure.
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Symptom Diagnosis Action
No AC power Ensure the AC power cable is connected to
applied to the a working voltage source.
printer.
Faulty AC power Replace the fuse.
No LEDs turn on. fuse.
No voltage available Call a service technician.
from the internal
power supply.
Printer locks up with all LEDs on when Hardware failure. Call a service technician.
running the Power-On Self Test.
CALIBRATE LED off but all other LEDs Boot-block CRC Call a service technician.
on. error.
CALIBRATE and POSITION LEDs off DRAM error. Call a service technician.
but all other LEDs on.
CALIBRATE, POSITION, and Firmware
DARKEN LEDs off but all other LEDs decompression
on. error. Call a service technician for instructions on
CALIBRATE, POSITION, DARKEN, Firmware error. how to download and install firmware.
and DATA LEDs off but all other LEDs
on.
CALIBRATE, POSITION, DARKEN, Firmware error.
DATA, and PAUSE LEDs off but all
other LEDs on.
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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 flash,
indicating the changes have been saved. To return to printing mode, turn
off and then turn on the printer.
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Pressing and holding the FEED, PAUSE, and MODE buttons while
turning on the power resets only the communications parameters to 9600
baud, 8 bit word length, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Permanently save these
values in memory by pressing the MODE button four times; the
DARKEN, POSITION, and CALIBRATE LEDs flash, indicating the
changes have been saved.
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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 turn on
and off to ensure proper operation.
At the end of this self test, only the POWER LED remains lit. If other
LEDs are also lit, refer to “Troubleshooting Tables” beginning on page 45.
NOTE: The FEED Key Self Test labels print at various plus or
minus darkness settings relative to the current darkness setting.
Inspect these printouts and determine which printout has the best
darkness setting.
NOTE: The value on that printout is added to (plus) or subtracted
from (minus) the current darkness value. (For example, relative
darkness is “5,” so add that to the number on the current
configuration label [see the next note] for the new darkness
setting.)
NOTE: Increments to the actual darkness value can be
programmed into the label formats sent to the printer. To see the
actual value of the current darkness setting, perform a CANCEL
Key Self Test; the value prints on the configuration printout.
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Height 13" 330 mm
Width 8.25" 210 mm
Depth 17" 432 mm
Weight (option-dependent) 17 lbs. 7.71 kg
Auto range 110 VAC +/–20% or
Electrical 230 VAC +/–15%, 47-63 Hz
3 Amps @ 110 VAC, 1.5 Amps @ 230 VAC
Agency approvals UL 1950 3rd Edition; CSA22.2 No950-95;
CISPR22-B; EN50082-1; EN60950.
Meets FCC Class B and
Canadian DOC Class A Rules
Temperature Operating 40 to 105º F 5 to 40º C
Storage –40 to 140º F –40 to 60º C
Relative humidity Operating 20% to 85%, non-condensing
Storage 5% to 85%, non-condensing
DB-9S-type RS-232 serial data interface; 110-57, 600
Communications Interface baud; parity, bits/char. and XON/XOFF or DTR
handshake protocols — all software selectable
Bi-directional parallel data interface
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Ribbon width (Zebra recommends Minimum 1.57" 40 mm
using ribbon at least as wide as the Maximum 4.5" 114 mm
media to protect the printhead from
wear).
Standard lengths 2:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 984' 300 m
3:1 media to ribbon roll ratio 1476' 450 m
Ribbon core inside diameter 1.0" 25 mm
Maximum ribbon roll diameter 3.2" 81 mm
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• Tear-Off mode: Produced in strips.
• Peel-Off mode: Dispensed and peeled away from the liner.
• Cutter mode: Printed and individually cut.
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• 8 MB flash expansion • *Cutter with label catch tray
• *Peel-Off mode with backing-only rewind • Ethernet
feature
• Scalable and bitmap smooth fonts available for
text
* Factory installed.
Contact your authorized Zebra distributor for information.
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of 2:1 to 3:1) (supports ratios of 2:1 to
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Digit)
• Code 11 • LOGMARS • Code 49
• Code 128 (supports • MSI • Data Matrix
serialization in all subsets
and UCC Case Codes)
• Code 39 (supports ratios • Plessey • MaxiCode
of 2:1 to 3:1)
• Code 93 • POSTNET • MicroPDF417
• EAN 8 • Standard 2 of 5 • PDF 417
• EAN 13 • UPC-A • QRcode
• EAN extensions • UPC-E
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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. Contact Zebra
Technologies Corporation or an authorized Zebra distributor for further
information.
Fonts can be installed in Flash, and additional Flash (up to 8 MB), is
available. Once installed, this font can be used in addition to the standard
fonts available in the printer. Refer to your ZPL II Programming Guide or,
if using another software package to drive your printer, to the instructions
accompanying that package.
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RS-232 Connector Pinouts
Pin. No. Description
1 Not used
2 RXD (receive data) input to the printer
3 TXD (transmit data) output from the printer
4 DTR (data terminal ready) output from the printer — controls when the host
may send data
5 Chassis ground
6 DSR (data set ready) input to the printer
7 RTS (request to send) output from the printer — always in the ACTIVE
condition when the printer is turned on
8 Not used
9 5 V Fused
NOTE: When XON/XOFF handshaking is selected, data flow is
controlled by the ASCII control codes DC1 (XON) and DC3
(XOFF). The DTR control lead has no effect.
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The printer is configured as data terminal equipment (DTE). To connect
the printer to other DTE devices (such as the serial port of a personal
computer), use an RS-232 null modem (crossover) cable. Figure 31 shows
the required cable connections.
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When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to data
communication equipment (DCE) such as a modem, a STANDARD
RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable must be used. Figure 32 shows
the connections required for this cable.
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Adjustments Damage, 2
Backing Rewind Power Roller, 42 DCE Devices, 67
Media Rest Position, 41 DTE Devices, 67
Media Sensor, 18
Print Quality, 38 F
Toggle Pressure, 40 Factory Defaults (resetting), 54
Top of Label, 41 Fanfold Media Loading, 10
Auto Calibration, 19 FEED Button, 20
FEED Key Self Test, 59
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Backing Rewind Power Roller Adjustment, 42 Optional, 65
Bar Codes, 64 Standard, 65
Front Panel Buttons
C CANCEL, 20
Calibration FEED, 20
Auto, 19 MODE, 21
Manual, 53 PAUSE, 20
CANCEL Button, 20 Front Panel LEDs, 21
CANCEL Key Self Test, 57 Fuse Replacement, 38
Cleaning
Cutter, 30 G
Exterior, 29 General Specifications, 61
Interior, 29 Glossary, 71
Printhead and Platen Roller, 29
Communications Parameters (resetting), 54 I
Continuous Media Adjustment, 19 Interface Connections
Cutter Module Parallel, 69
Cleaning, 35 RS-232, 67
Disassembly, 34
Reassembly, 35 L
Reinstallation, 37 Label Backing Material Removal, 13
Removal, 31 Lubrication, 37
Testing, 37
T
Toggle Pressure Adjustment, 40
Top of Label Position Adjustment, 41
Troubleshooting Tables, 45–50
U
Unpacking, 1
Z
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL), 64
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