Zebra 170PAX2 Series Guide de l'utilisateur

Zebra170PAX3™-SeriesUser’s Guide

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9Media & Ribbon LoadingIf you have a right hand print engine (printed labels are presented on the right hand side of the unit), refer to Figure 2

105. Ensure the media is aligned within the print path then close the printhead assembly (C) by rotating the printhead lock lever (D) until it latches

1110. Rotate the peel roller assembly (J) up until it latches closed.11. Thread the backing material under the lower guide post (M) and around the tak

12 Figure 4. Ribbon Loading (Right-Hand Units)Left Hand Units1. Push the ribbon roll onto the supply spindle (N) as far as it will go, so the ribbon f

13 Figure 5. Ribbon Loading (Left-Hand Units)Removing Used RibbonTo remove used ribbon:1. Open the printhead assembly (C) by unlatching the lock lever

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15Media Sensor PositionReflective Media SensorSome types of media have black marks printed on the underside of the backing material that act as “Start

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17Print Engine OperationPower On/Off SwitchThe Power On/Off Switch is located just to the left (or right) of the print engine’s con-trol panel (see Fi

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18. Figure 7. Control Panel (Right-Hand Unit)Liquid Crystal DisplayThe control panel shown in Figure 7 contains a backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD

19Control Panel Indicator LEDsLEDs on the front panel are a quick indication of the print engine’s status (see Figure 7 on page 18).Table 2: Control P

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21Configuration & CalibrationAfter you have installed the media and ribbon and the power-on self test (POST) is complete, the front panel display

22The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction.NOTE: Once the password has been

23Configuration and Calibration SequenceTable 3: Configuration and Calibration DescriptionPress Display Shows Action/Explanation--- PRINTER READY Norm

24MEDIA TYPE Setting Media Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: ContinuousSelections: Continuous, non-continu

25MAXIMUM LENGTH Setting Maximum Length Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value, press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value. Def

26INITIALIZE CARDInitialize Memory Card CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase allpreviously stored information from the o

27INIT FLASHInitialize Flash CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase allpreviously stored information from the FLASH memory

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28SENSOR PROFILE Sensor Profile Press NEXT/SAVE to skip this standard calibration procedure and continue with the media and ribbon calibration paramet

29CALIBRATING PLEASE WAITThe print engine automatically adjusts the scale (gain) of the signals it receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on

30DATA BITSSetting Data Bits Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: 7-bitsSelections: 7-bits, 8-bitsThe data bits

31NETWORK IDSetting Network ID Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the valu

32FORMAT PREFIXFormat Prefix Character Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase

33 Figure 9. Ribbon Tension Setting ChartPower-Up and Head Close ParametersMEDIA POWER UPMedia Power-Up Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to dis

34Label Positioning ParametersBACKFEEDBackfeed Sequence Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to dis-play other choices.Default: Default (90%)Selec

35HEAD TEST COUNT Setting the Head Test Count Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to ch

36APPLICATOR PORTSetting the Applicator Port Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: OffSelections: Off, mode 1, mo

37RESYNC MODESetting the Resync Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: Feed ModeSelections: Feed Mode, Error

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38REPRINT MODESetting the Reprint Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: DisabledSelections: Disabled, Enable

39LCD ADJUST LCD Display Adjustment Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increas

40IP PROTOCOLS**Option RequiredIP Protocols Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: AllSelections: All, gleaning on

41SAVE SETTINGS Save Settings Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices.Default: PermanentSelections: Permanent, temporary, can

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43Care & AdjustmentsCleaningCAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technologies Corpora-tion will not be responsible for damage ca

44 Figure 10. Sensor Locations (Right-Hand Unit Shown)Cleaning the Printhead and Platen RollerInconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar cod

45 Figure 11. Print Engine Cleaning (Right-Hand Unit Shown)1. Open the printhead assembly (C) by lifting the printhead lock lever (D) upward away from

46Toggle PositioningProper Toggle positioning is important for proper print quality. The toggles should be positioned 1/4 of the width in from the med

47 Figure 12. Printhead Pressure (Right-Hand Unit Shown)SUTR

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49TroubleshootingPower On Self TestA Power On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the print engine is turned ON. During this test, the front panel

50The following tables provide trouble symptoms, a diagnosis of specific causes, and a recommended action which should result in proper print engine o

51WARNING HEAD COLDERROR light flashes. Print Engine continues to print.Printhead is not hot enough to print properly.Printing continues while printhe

52Wrinkled ribbon. Ribbon fed through the machine incorrectly.See“Ribbon Loading” on page 11.Incorrect burn temperature. Set the burn temperature to t

53Changes in parameter settings did not take effect.Parameters are set incorrectly. Set parameters and save permanently. Cycle the print engine power

54Print Engine Self TestsIntroductionThese self tests, illustrated on the following pages, produce sample labels and provide specific information that

55CANCEL Key Self TestPress and hold the CANCEL key while turning the print engine power ON. Release the key anytime after the first front panel LED t

56PAUSE Key Self TestPress and hold the PAUSE key while turning the print engine power ON. Release the key anytime after the first front panel LED tur

57FEED Key Self TestPress and hold the FEED key while turning the print engine power ON. Release the key anytime after the first front panel LED turns

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58FEED Key and PAUSE KeyPress and hold these two keys while turning the print engine power ON. The print engine configuration will be temporarily rese

59Head Resistance(must match head resis-tance label value)Configuration or ZPLVerifier Port Configuration and ZPLApplicator Port Configuration and ZPL

60Communications Diagnostics Test The following test cannot be performed until all configuration and calibration parame-ters have been set. For inform

61OptionsYour print engine can be equipped with the following options. Contact your equipment supplier for further information and pricing.Single In-l

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63Print Engine SpecificationsPrinting ConsiderationsPrint Speeds172PAX3 (203 DPI) – Programmable constant printing speeds (per second) of 2.4" (6

64Ribbon SpecificationsZebra Programming Language (ZPL II)• Communicates in printable ASCII characters• Controlled via mainframe, mini, or PC• Downloa

65• Linear bar codes:Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2 o

66• Bitmap fonts A through H and GS symbols are expandable up to 10 times, height and width independent• Smooth, scalable font 0 (CG TriumvirateTm Bol

67Physical DimensionsNOTE: For installation information, refer to “Appendix E” on page 85.Electrical Specifications• Dual 32-bit RISC and CISC micropr

5IntroductionCongratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal demand print engine manufactured by the industry leader in quality, servi

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69Appendix AAC Power Cord RequirementsSince many areas of the world have specific power requirements, an AC Power Cord may not be included with your p

70Power Fuse ReplacementThe print engine uses a metric-style fuse (5 x 20 mm IEC) rated for 5 Amps at 250 Volts that bears the certification mark of a

71ShippingTo ship the Zebra 170PAX3-Series print engine, remove all ribbon and media and make sure the printhead is closed for shipment. Carefully pac

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73Appendix BPrint Engine Communications Interface Technical InformationSystem ConsiderationsCommunications Code — The print engine sends and receives

74WARNING! Connecting a data communications cable while the power is ON maydamage the PAX3 print engine.RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data PortThe conne

75RS-232 Interconnections — The print engine is configured as Data Terminal Equip-ment (DTE). Figure 20 illustrates the connections required to interc

76RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections — The print engine may be connected to a host by a RS-422/RS-485 interface. The DB25 Female connector on the rear of

77Centronics-Compatible Parallel Data PortA standard 36-pin Centronics-compatible parallel connector is available at the rear of the print engine for

6CommunicationsRefer to Figure 1 on page 7. The 170PAX3™-Series print engine comes standard with both an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-2

78Cabling RequirementsData cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are requ

795 PAUSE Input To toggle the current PAUSE state, this input must be asserted LOW for 200 millisec-onds, or until the SERVICE REQUIRED output (pin 10

80 Figure 24. Applicator Interface Connections

81Appendix CASCII Code ChartShaded values NOT recommended for command prefix, format prefix, or delimiter characters.NOTE: DLE always represents the c

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83Appendix DAdjusting Darkness For “In-Spec” Bar CodesAll direct thermal and thermal transfer materials do not require the same darkness set-ting. The

84“In-Spec”The “in-spec” bar code can only be confirmed by a verifier, but it should exhibit some very visible characteristics. The normal bar code wi

85Appendix EInstallation InformationVentilation openings of the print engine mounting enclosure shall be provided by the installer to remove heat and

86 Figure 27. Front View of Right-Hand PrinterNOTE: Mounting hole locations are identical for both the right hand and left handprint engines.Clearance

87 Figure 28. Rear View of Right-Hand Printer

7 Figure 1. Cable Connections PARALLELINTERFACECONNECTORDB-25 SERIALINTERFACECONNECTORDB-15 APPLICATORINTERFACECONNECTORAC POWERCONNECTORLEFT HAND PAX

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89Glossaryalphanumeric Indicating letters, numer-als, and characters such as punctuation marks.backfeed When the print engine pulls the media and ribb

90firmware This is the term used to specify the print engine’s operating program. This program is downloaded to the print engine from a host computer

91ribbon A band of material consisting of a base film coated with wax or resin “ink”. The inked side of the material is pressed by the printhead again

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93IndexAAC Power ...6AdjustmentsPrinthead Pressure Adjustment ...46Toggle Positioning ...

94Images, printing a list ...25Initializing the card ...26Initializing the FLASH ...

95Printhead Pressure Adjustment ...46Printing Considerations ...63Protocol, setting ...

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