Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Introduction 1
- Installation 7
- Operation 23
- Configuration and Calibration 39
- Interconnections 45
- Preventive Maintenance 51
- Adjustments 59
- Troubleshooting 65
- Specifications 71
- Options 79
- Appendix 83
- Glossary 91
- Index 95
- Communication Capabilities
- Thermal Transfer Printer Internal Functions
- Print Mechanism Capabilities
- Media Transport Mechanism Capabilities
- Installation
- 230 VAC Operation
- Use of Shielded Cable
- Ribbons and Printhead Wear
- Repacking
- AC Voltage Selection Procedure
- AC Power Fuse Replacement
- 115 VAC Operation
- 230 VAC Operation
- Roll Media
- Tear-Off Mode
- Rewind Mode
- Peel-Off Mode
- Cutter Mode
- Fanfold Media
- Media Sensing Modes
- Media Transport Modes
- PAUSE Key
- FEED Key
- CANCEL Key
- MODE Key
- Introduction
- CANCEL Key Self Test
- PAUSE Key Self Test
- FEED Key Self Test
- FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test
- MODE Key Self Test
- PAUSE Key and CANCEL Key Self Test
- FEED Key and CANCEL Key Self Test
- Format 1: Simple Text and a Barcode
- Format 2: Saving a Label Format as a Graphic Image
- Format 3: Using a Serialized Data Field
- Bank 1
- Bank 2
- Calibration
- Adjusting the Print Darkness
- Adjusting the Media Rest Position
- Adjusting the Position of the Top of the Label
- Communications Code
- Interfaces
- Data Specifications
- RS-232 Pinouts
- Hardware Control Signal Descriptions
- RS-232 Cabling Requirements
- Interconnect to DTE Devices
- Interconnect to DCE Devices
- Parallel Cabling Requirements
- Parallel Interface
- Signal Descriptions
- Exterior Surfaces
- Interior
- Printhead and Platen Roller
- Media, Ribbon, and Label Available Sensors
- Cutter Module
- Upper Transmissive Media Sensor Position Adjustment
- Lower Transmissive Media Sensor Position Adjustment
- Printing Considerations
- Print Speeds
- Media Handling
- Media
- Ribbon
- Zebra Programming Language II (ZPL II®)
- Bar Codes
- Standard Fonts
- Physical
- Electrical
- Communications Interface
- Environmental Ranges
- Options and Accessories
- Label Darkness Levels
- A
- B
- C
- D
- F
- I
- L
- M
- O
- P
- Parallel Cabling Requirements, 49
- Parallel Interface, 49
- PAUSE Key and CANCEL Key Self Test, 33
- PAUSE Key Self Test, 31
- PAUSE Key, 26
- Peel-Off Mode, 17, 25
- Peel-Off Option, 79
- Power Connection
- Power Cord, 83
- Power-On Self Test, 28
- Preventive Maintenance, 51
- Print Darkness, 44
- Printer Diagnostics, 34
- Printer Operating Modes
- Printer Power Up, 21
- Printer Self Tests
- Printer Specifications
- Printhead DPI Option, 82
- Printhead Pressure Adjustment, 59
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Z
68 Zebra S-Series User’s Guide
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ACTION
Long tracks of missing print on
several labels.
Wrinkled ribbon. See “Wrinkled ribbon.” on
page 68 under SYMPTOM.
Print element damaged. Call a service technician.
In Peel-Off Mode, skewed or
stuck labels.
Glue material from back of
labels causing media
movement problems.
Refer to "Cleaning" beginning
on page 51 and perform
maintenance and cleaning of
the printer.
Media and backing not
properly aligned in printer.
See “Media Loading” on
page 15.
Wrinkled ribbon.
Ribbon fed through machine
incorrectly.
See “Ribbon Loading (105Se)”
on page 11 and “Ribbon
Loading (160S)” on page 14.
Incorrect darkness setting. Set to the lowest value needed
for good print quality. See
“Adjusting the Print Darkness”
on page 44.
Incorrect printhead position or
pressure.
Adjust toggle pressure and/or
position. See page 59.
Media not feeding properly; it
is walking from side to side.
Make sure the media is snug
by adjusting the media guide.
See “Media Loading” on
page 15.
Continuing symptoms. Call a service technician.
Continued wrinkled ribbon. Strip plate needs adjusting. Call a service technician.
Misregistration and misprint of
1 to 3 labels.
Media was pulled when motor
was not moving.
Enter calibrate mode and
recalibrate. See page 43.
Incorrect media sensor
position.
See media sensor position
adjustments on page 60.
Media or ribbon improperly
loaded.
See “Media Loading” on
page 15; “Ribbon Loading
(105Se)” on page 11; and
“Ribbon Loading (160S)” on
page 14.
Incorrect media sensor
position or sensitivity.
See “Media and Ribbon
Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment”
on page 63.