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xi2covr Page i Tuesday, April 23, 1996 2:00 PM Zebra XiII-Series Printer User’s Guide Customer order # 48460L Manufacturer part # 48460LB Rev.
xi2covr Page ii Tuesday, April 23, 1996 2:00 PM Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
xi2covr Page iii Tuesday, April 23, 1996 2:00 PM Warranty Information 1. Printer Warranty ZEBRA printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for six (6) months from the date of original shipment by ZEBRA Technologies Corporation.
xi2covr Page iv Tuesday, April 23, 1996 2:00 PM All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to ZEBRA Products are based upon tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS, DIMINUTION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER.
xi2user.toc Page v Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:25 PM Contents Warranty Information ..........................................................................................iii 1. Printer Warranty .........................................................................iii 2. Supplies Warranty ......................................................................iii 3. Warranty Exclusions and Conditions.........................................iii Zebra Software License Agreement..............................
xi2user.toc Page vi Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:25 PM Rewind Mode for Printers With the Cutter Option ..13 Peel-Off Mode Media Loading......................................................14 Removing the Label Backing Material................................................................14 Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensor Assembly Position...........................15 Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Position..................................16 Lower Media Sensor Adjustment .........................
xi2user.toc Page vii Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:25 PM Cleaning the Sensors ............................................... 57 Cleaning the Cutter Module .................................... 58 Lubrication.......................................................................................................... 58 Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................... 59 Adjustments ......................................................................
xi2user.toc Page viii Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:25 PM Chapter 6 Specifications 81 Media Handling ...................................................................................................81 Options ................................................................................................................82 Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II®) ...........................................................82 Bar Codes .............................................................................
xi2user.toc Page ix Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:25 PM Communications Code .......................................... 105 Interfaces ............................................................... 105 Data Specifications ................................................ 106 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data Port ................................... 106 RS-232 Interconnections ....................................... 107 RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections .......................... 108 Parallel Data Port .............
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xi2lists Page xi Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:31 PM List of Figures 1. Media Loading 9 2. Roll Media Loading 10 3. Fanfold Media Loading 11 4. Upper Media Sensor Adjustment 16 5. Lower Media Sensor Adjustment 17 6. Ribbon Loading Diagram for the 90XiII and 140XiII Printers 18 7. Ribbon Loading Diagram for the 170XiII and 220XiII Printers 19 8. Removing Used Ribbon 21 9. Front Panel 26 10. Media and Ribbon Sensor Profile Sample Printout 50 11. Cleaning Diagram 57 12. Fuse Replacement—Step 1 60 13.
xi2lists Page xii Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:31 PM List of Tables 1. Front Panel Keys 2. Front Panel Lights 3. Printer Status Sensors 4. Power-On Self Test Sequence 5. Cleaning Schedule 6. Troubleshooting 7. Eight Dots/mm Printhead 8. Twelve Dots/mm Printhead 9. Optional Printer Fonts Currently Available 10. Zebra® Printer Operation and Maintenance Courses 11. RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Pinouts 12. Parallel Connector Pinouts 13.
xi2ch1 Page 1 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal demand printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value— Zebra Technologies Corporation. For over 25 years, Zebra has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support. This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer on a daily basis.
xi2ch1 Page 2 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started these signals along with the inputs received from the control panel and various sensors. The microprocessors interpret this information and control the XiII printer’s mechanics, printhead, communications, command interpretation, label formatting, media control, and mechanical drive. Print Mechanism Capabilities The XiII print mechanism has been designed to print information on labels, tickets, and tags.
xi2ch1 Page 3 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started System Requirements In addition to the XiII printer, you will need the following items to form a complete label preparation system: • Label-, ticket-, or tagstock. • A device, such as a computer, for data entry and output of label formats. • A data communication cable to connect the controlling device to the XiII printer. (Remote installations may require additional cables and communication devices such as modems and/or protocol converters.
xi2ch1 Page 4 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Ribbons used in the Zebra XiII printer MUST be as wide as or wider than the media used. Zebra-brand ribbons provide an extremely smooth backing surface which protects the printhead from abrasion by the media. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead will be unprotected and will be subject to premature wear.
xi2ch1 Page 5 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Storage and Reshipping If you are not placing the XiII printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The XiII printer may be stored under the following conditions: • Temperature: -4° to +140° F (-20° to +60° C) • Relative humidity: 5 to 85% non-condensing To ship the Zebra XiII-Series printer, carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit.
xi2ch1 Page 6 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Since the Zebra XiII-Series printer was designed and is fabricated as an industrial-type unit, it will function satisfactorily in areas such as warehouses, factory floors, and office environments that conform to specified environmental and electrical conditions. Printer Power-Up Follow the instructions in this section to connect this printer to a source of electrical power and a data source.
xi2ch1 Page 7 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Communications The XiII printer has been designed with flexible communication capabilities that allow the printer to be interfaced to a variety of controlling devices. A single DB25 connector includes all signals necessary for interfacing the printer to RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial data communication devices at data rates from 110 to 57,600 baud.
xi2ch1 Page 8 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Non-Continuous Media This type of media has some type of physical characteristic (gap, notch, perforation, etc.) which indicates the start/end of each label. The Media Sensor must be properly positioned to sense these indicators. See “Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensor Assembly Position” on page 15.
xi2ch1 Page 9 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Tear-Off Mode Media Loading Figure 1. Media Loading Figure 1 illustrates the method of loading media. First, move the Printhead Open Lever counterclockwise to the open position and raise the printhead. Second, slide the Media Guide and the Media Supply Guide as far out from the printer frame as possible and flip down the Media Supply Guide.
xi2ch1 Page 10 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Roll Media Loading Place the media roll on the Media Supply Hanger and thread the media through the printhead assembly as shown in the “Tear-Off” loading part of Figure 2. Flip up the Media Supply Guide and 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.
xi2ch1 Page 11 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Figure 3. Fanfold Media Loading To load fanfold media, thread the media through the Printhead Assembly as shown in Figure 3. Adjust the Media Guide against the outer edge of the media. This guide must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. Close the Printhead Open Lever, and turn to “Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensor Assembly Position” on page 15.
xi2ch1 Page 12 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Cutter Mode Media Loading (Cutter Option Required) Figures 2 and 3 illustrate a printer equipped with the Cutter Option. To ensure proper media loading, follow the directions for the Tear-Off Mode with the exception that the media must also be routed through the Cutter Module as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Close the Printhead Open Lever. The printer will automatically feed out and cut one label when the printer is powered on.
xi2ch1 Page 13 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started 8. Media loading is now complete. See “Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensor Assembly Position” on page 15. Rewind Mode for Printers With the Cutter Option 1. Remove the Media Rewind Plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment. 2. Invert the Rewind Plate so that the lip on the attached Hook Plate points down. 3.
xi2ch1 Page 14 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Peel-Off Mode Media Loading (Rewind Option Required) Figure 2 illustrates a printer with the Rewind Option. To insure proper media loading, see Figure 2 and follow the procedure below. 1. Remove the Rewind Plate if one is present and store it on the two mounting screws on the inside of the front panel. Align the notch in the bracket so the Label Available Sensor (shown in Figure 14 on page 61) can detect a peeled label. 2.
xi2ch1 Page 15 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensor Assembly Position When the XiII printer is powered on, it performs a self test and configures its operating characteristics. Some of these characteristics are determined by the position of the Transmissive Media Sensor. See Figure 4 on page 16. The factory-set position is sufficient for most types of media. However, if media sensor adjustments are needed, follow the procedures below.
xi2ch1 Page 16 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Figure 4. Upper Media Sensor Adjustment Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Position Note: If you own a 140XiII or 170XiII printer and need to move the sensor to the outside half of the maximum media width, or from the outside half to the inside half, contact a service technician to perform this procedure because it will require additional steps which are beyong the scope of this user’s guide.
xi2ch1 Page 17 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started 4. Slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position. When using label stock that has a gap between labels (die-cut labelstock), position the media sensor anywhere along the gap EXCEPT where the rounded corners of the label are detected. When using tagstock, position the upper sensor directly over the hole or notch. 5. Tighten the screw. Figure 5.
xi2ch1 Page 18 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started in the wires to adjust the sensor to the desired position. If you are moving the sensor toward the printer’s main frame and a large loop of wire develops, call a service technician to properly adjust the wires. Figure 6.
xi2ch1 Page 19 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Figure 7. Ribbon Loading Diagram for the 170XiII and 220XiII Printers Ribbon Loading To load ribbon, refer to Figures 6 and 7 and follow the procedure below. Note: Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. For Direct Thermal Print Mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer. 1.
xi2ch1 Page 20 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started 2. Place the ribbon roll on the Ribbon Supply Spindle. Note: Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. If this is not done, the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside, thereby exposing print elements to potentially damaging contact with the media. 3.
xi2ch1 Page 21 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started Ribbon Removal Figure 8. Removing Used Ribbon 1. Break the ribbon as close to the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle as possible. 2. Refer to Figure 8. Pull the hook out slightly, rotate the hook back-andforth several times as shown, and then remove it from the spindle. 3. Grasp the used ribbon and remove it from the Ribbon Take-Up Spindle. 4. Remove the empty core from the Ribbon Supply Spindle. 5.
xi2ch1 Page 22 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:22 PM Getting Started 22 Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide
xi2ch2 Page 23 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Chapter 2 Operation Operating Your Zebra XiII-Series Printer Now that your printer is ready for operation, how does it work? The Zebra XiII-Series printer is designed to receive instructions from a host computer, such as an IBM-compatible PC.
xi2ch2 Page 24 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Printer Operating Modes The XiII printer can be configured for one of several different operating modes by sending the proper commands from the host computer or by configuring the printer for a certain mode using the front panel display. Tear-Off Mode When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the gap between labels is over the Tear-Off/Peel-Off Plate. The operator then tears off the label, and a new label may be printed.
xi2ch2 Page 25 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the next label is directly under the printhead. After the label is printed, the media feeds forward until the start of the next label is under the printhead. The media never backfeeds in this mode. The completed labels are rewound onto a core for later use. When the printer completes a batch of labels, printing will stop.
xi2ch2 Page 26 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Front Panel Display The Front Panel Display communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters. Figure 9.
xi2ch2 Page 27 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Front Panel Keys Table 1. Front Panel Keys Key Function Starts and stops the printing process. • If the printer is not printing: no printing can occur • Printing: printing stops once the current label is complete Press to remove error messages from the display. Note: Pause Mode can also be activated via ZPL II (~PP, ^PP). Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed.
xi2ch2 Page 28 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Front Panel Lights Table 2 describes the operation of the front panel lights. Note: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously, one which causes a light to be on constantly and one which causes the same light to flash, the light will flash. Table 2. Front Panel Lights Light Power Take Label Error Status Off Printer is off, or power not applied. On Printer is on. Off Normal operation.
xi2ch2 Page 29 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Printer Status Sensors Zebra XiII-Series printer contains several status sensors. These sensors alert the operator to various conditions by either stopping the printing or turning on a light. Sensors are described in Table 3. Table 3. Printer Status Sensors Sensor: What it monitors: How it works: Printhead Checks the open/closed status of the Position Sensor printhead lever. If the printhead is open, the Error light flashes.
xi2ch2 Page 30 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Initial Printer Power-Up Each time you turn the printer on, it automatically performs a self-test called the Power-On Self Test (POST). Turn the printer on now by pressing the Power Switch at the rear of the printer. The Front Panel Power-On indicator will light up. The other front panel indicator lights and the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor the progress of the Power-On Self Test (POST). The self test sequence is shown in Table 4.
xi2ch2 Page 31 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Table 4. Power-On Self Test Sequence (Continued) This sequence occurs each time the printer is powered up. Front Panel Display Description 8. EEPROM TEST EEPROM functionality test performed. 9. MEMORY CARD TEST Memory Card functionality test performed. (“NOT be added to display if no card is present.
xi2ch2 Page 32 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation An asterisk (*) in the upper left hand corner of the display indicates that the value displayed is different than the currently stored value. Changing Password-Protected Parameters Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default. CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameters unless you’re sure you know what you’re doing! If they are set incorrectly, these parameters could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way.
xi2ch2 Page 33 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation described below. Pressing the left or right black oval key displays other choices and pressing the Next/Save key selects the displayed choice. • - permanently saves the changes. Values are stored in the printer even when power is turned off. • TEMPORARY - saves the changes until changed again or until power is turned off.
1. Press: 2. Display Shows: Y D A E R R E T IN R P — Action/Explanation: Normal printer operation. Setting Print Parameters Adjusting Print Darkness Press the right oval key to increase darkness. Press the left oval key to decrease darkness. Default: +10 Range: 0 to +30 Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors including ribbon type, media, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high quality printing.
Selections: Tear-Off, Peel-Off, Cutter, Rewind, Applicator E D O M T IN R Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish to use. Be sure to select a print mode that your hardware configuration supports since some selections displayed are for optional printer features. Setting Media Type Press the right or left oval key to display other choices.
H T ID W T IN R P Default:, Range: The default and range of acceptable values varries depending on what printer you have. Refer to “Printing Specifications” on page 85 for further information about the ranges available for your model. Select a print width that is closest to your media, but AT LEAST as wide. Print width tells the printer the width of the media you are using. Setting width too narrow may result in unprinted portions of your label format.
List Formats Press the right oval key to print a label listing all available formats. S T A M R O F T S LI This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the formats currently stored in the printer's RAM, optional EPROM, or on an optional memory card. List Setup Press the right oval key to print a label listing the current printer configuration. P U T E S T S LI This selection is used to print a label that lists the current printer configuration information.
There are two different types of calibration that can be performed by the printer: 1) Standard Calibration. Pressing the Calibrate key causes the printer to feed media and ribbon and set the values it detects for media, media backing material (the spaces between labels), media out, and ribbon or no ribbon (which determines the print mode—Thermal Direct or Thermal Transfer).
This procedure is used to adjust the sensitivity of the Media and Ribbon Sensors. Note: The procedure must be followed exactly as presented. All steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. 1. Press: 2. Display Shows: Action/Explanation: G IN K C A B D A LO Press the left oval key to cancel the operation, or do the following: Open the Printhead.
Setting Host Port Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. T R O P T S O H Default: Main RS232. Selections: Main RS232, RS422/485, RS485Multidrop, Parallel Select the communications port that matches the one being used by the host computer. Setting Baud D U A B Default: 9600 Press the right or left oval key to display other choices.
Default: XON/XOFF Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Selections: XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host for communications to take place. Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host. Setting Protocol Default: None Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Selections: None, Zebra, ACK/NACK L O C O T O R P Protocol is a type of error checking system.
Default: Normal Mode Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Selections: Normal Mode, Diagnostics S N IO T A IC N U M M O C The Communication Diagnostics Mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the printer and the host. When “Diagnostics” is selected, all data sent from the host to the printer will be printed as straight ASCII hex characters. The printer prints all characters received including control codes, like CR (Carriage Return).
Default: 5E (caret) the Appendix.) Range: 00 - FF (Exclude the values indicated on the ASCII Code Chart in The printer looks for this 2-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction. Delimiter Character Press the left oval key to move to the next digit position, press the right oval key to increase the value of the digit.
Media Power-Up Default: Feed Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Selections: Feed, Calibration, Length, and No Motion P U R E W O P IA D E M This parameter establishes the action of the media when the printer is turned on. • Calibration—recalibrates the media and ribbon sensors • Feed—feeds the label to the first web • Length—determines the length of the label • No Motion—media does not move Head Close Press the right or left oval key to display other choices.
Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Default: Default (“Default” is defined as 90%) Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% D E E F K C A This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in the Peel-Off, Cutter, and Applicator modes. It has no effect in Rewind or Tear-Off Modes. This parameter setting can be superseded by the ~JS instruction when received as part of a label format.
T N U O C T S E T D A E H Default: 0000 (Disables the test) Range: 0000 to 9999 The printer periodically performs a test of the printhead functionality, called a “Printhead Test” or “Head Test”. This parameter establishes how many labels are printed between these internal tests. Setting the Head Resistor Value Press the left oval key to move to the next digit position, press the right oval key to increase the value of the digit.
Press the right or left oval key to display other choices. Selections: Off, 1 VER-RPRNT, 2 VER-THRUPUT The Auxiliary Port is used to determine how the printer will react to the Zebra On-Line Verifier. There are currently three operating conditions for this port. • Off—The Verifier Port is off. T R O P R IE IF R E • 1 VER-RPRNT ERR—Label reprinted if verifier detects an error.
. . S IA S N O IB . B R S D M E B E W . S K R A M . S D E M D LE N O IB D LE K A T S JU D A D LC Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide LCD Display Adjustment Press the left oval key to decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the right oval key to increase the value (increase brightness). Range: 00 to 19 This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your display to accommodate your working environment. Adjust this if your display is difficult to read.
Choices: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian This parameter allows you to change the language used on the front panel display. You have now completed the entire Configuration and Calibration sequence. You may do one of the following two things: S S E N K R A D You are now back at the first parameter in the configuration sequence. S G IN T T E S E V A S Save Settings Press the right or left oval key to display other choices.
xi2ch2 Page 50 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Figure 10.
xi2ch2 Page 51 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Sample ZPL II Label Formats ZPL II ® is Zebra Technologies Corporation's Zebra Programming Language II label design language. ZPL II lets you create a wide variety of labels from the simple to the very complex, including text, bar codes, and graphics. This section contains three sample label formats for you to begin experimenting with. It is not intended as an introduction to ZPL II .
xi2ch2 Page 52 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Format 1: Simple Text and a Barcode Line Type this label format: You’ll get this printout: # 1. ^XA 2. ^LH30,30 3. ^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS 4. ^FO20,60^B3N,Y,20,N^FDAAA001^FS 5. ^XZ Line #1: Indicates start of label format. Line #2: Sets label home position (in dots) from the upper left-hand corner of the label. Line #3: Sets field origin, selects font “D”, defines field data as “ZEBRA”.
xi2ch2 Page 53 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation Format 3: Using a Serialized Data Field Line # 1. ^XA 2. ^LH30,30 Type this label format: 3. ^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS 4. ^FO20,60^B3,,40,^FDAAA001^FS 5. 6. ^FO20,180^AF^SNSERIAL NUMBER 00000000111,1,Y^FS ^PQ10 7. ^XZ You’ll get this printout: Ten labels should print. The first and last are shown here. Line #1-3: See Format 1) Line #4: Defines field data for bar code as “AAA001”.
xi2ch2 Page 54 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:45 PM Operation 54 Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide
xi2ch3 Page 55 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Chapter 3 Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning Table 5. Cleaning Schedule Area Method Interval Printhead Solvent* Platen Roller Solvent* Transmissive Media Sensor Air blow Direct Thermal Print Mode: After every roll of media (or 500 ft. of fanfold media) Reflective (Black-Mark) Media Sensor Solvent* Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll of ribbon. Media Path Solvent* Ribbon Sensor Air blow Peel/Tear Bar Solvent* As needed.
xi2ch3 Page 56 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Table 5 on page 55 provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided below. A Preventive Maintenance Kit (part # 01429) is available from Zebra. Kit items are also sold separately by the part numbers shown. Preventive Maintenance Kit Solvent (Alcohol), 4 oz.
xi2ch3 Page 57 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Figure 11. Cleaning Diagram 2. Open the Printhead by moving the Printhead Open Lever to the open position (as shown in Figure 11). 3. Remove the media and ribbon (if present). 4. Moisten an applicator tip with Zebra Technologies Corporation-recommended solvent and wipe along the print elements from end to end. (The print elements are the brown strip just behind the chrome strip on the printhead.
xi2ch3 Page 58 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment page 17. Brush/vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust off of the sensors. Cleaning the Cutter Module (For printers equipped with the optional cutter.) The Cutter Module requires periodic cleaning to remove paper dust and gummed label residue. The procedure should be performed by the operator as needed to ensure proper cutter action.
xi2ch3 Page 59 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Fuse Replacement The Zebra XiII printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 X 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250V. The end caps of the fuse must bear the certification mark of a known international safety organization (See Figure 20, “International Safety Organizations,” on page 87). The printer comes with two approved fuses: one in the circuit and one in the “spare fuse” holder. 1.
xi2ch3 Page 60 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Figure 12. Fuse Replacement—Step 1 Figure 13.
xi2ch3 Page 61 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Adjustments Figure 14. Toggle Adjustment Toggle Positioning Both toggles should be positioned so that they provide even pressure on the media. The toggles are positioned by sliding them to the desired location. On media too narrow to accommodate both toggles, position one toggle over the center of the media and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.
xi2ch3 Page 62 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:32 PM Routine Care and Adjustment Printhead Pressure Adjustment This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick media is used. Refer to Figure 14. 1. Perform the Toggle Positioning procedure above. If the problem is solved, you may stop here; otherwise, continue with the rest of this procedure. 2. Print some labels at Speed A, such as by running the Pause test (see page 71). 3.
xi2ch4 Page 63 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics This section contains troubleshooting charts used to localize and repair the printer when faults occur. The procedures called out in the “Action” column may be performed by the operator or by a service technician when indicated. To contact Zebra Technical Support, refer to Chapter 7 starting on page 93. Table 6.
xi2ch4 Page 64 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Diagnosis For direct thermal mode: Action Remove ribbon. WARNING RIBBON IN Ribbon is loaded. Error light flashes. For thermal transfer mode: Make sure that the snap plate is in place and clean. No media loaded or incorrectly loaded. Load media correctly. “Rewind Mode Media Loading” on page 12 Misadjusted media sensor. Check position and sensitivity of media sensors.
xi2ch4 Page 65 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom ERROR CONDITION HEAD ELEMENT BAD Experiencing print quality problems. WARNING CUTTER JAMMED Diagnosis Printhead element is bad or going bad. Cutter blade in media path. Turn the power off. Remove the media, reload the media, and turn the power on. If the error condition still exists, call a service technician. You may do any of the following (A, B, or C): A.
xi2ch4 Page 66 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Diagnosis Action Ribbon fed through machine incorrectly. See “Ribbon Loading” on page 19. Incorrect darkness setting. Set darkness to the lowest setting possible for good print quality. See “Setting the Darkness” on page 34. Incorrect printhead pressure or balance. Set the pressure to the minimum needed. See “Adjustments” on page 61.
xi2ch4 Page 67 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Diagnosis Action Media was pulled when motor was not moving. Recalibrate the printer. In Rewind or Peel-Off mode: printer was calibrated without media properly installed. Load media correctly for rewind or peel-off modes. See “Rewind Mode Media Loading” on page 12. Truncated printing, no printing, or Feed key operates incorrectly while using non-continuous media.
xi2ch4 Page 68 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Diagnosis Communications parameters are incorrect. A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. Data light flashes but no printing occurs. Prefix and delimiter characters set in printer do not match the ones used in the label format. A batch of labels was sent. Several labels print then printer skips, misplaces, Buffer is overfilling.
xi2ch4 Page 69 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 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 turn on and off to ensure proper operation. See “Power-On Self Test Sequence” on page 30.
xi2ch4 Page 70 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Cancel Key Self Test Turn the printer off. Press the Cancel Key and hold while turning the power on. This self test prints a listing of the configuration parameters currently stored in the printer’s memory. See Figure 15. The configuration may be changed either temporarily (for specific label formats or ribbon and label stock), or permanently (by saving the new parameters in memory.
xi2ch4 Page 71 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Pause Key Self Test Figure 16. Pause Key Self Test Sample Printout This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See the sample printout in Figure 16. Turn the printer off. Press the Pause key and hold while turning the power on. 1. The initial self test prints 15 labels at speed “A” (2.4” per second) then automatically pauses the printer.
xi2ch4 Page 72 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Feed Key Self Test The Cancel Key Self Test should be performed prior to this self test. Information on the “Configuration” printout (Cancel Key Self Test) can be used with the results of this self test to determine the best Darkness setting for a specific media/ribbon combination. The Feed Key Self Test will print out at various Darkness settings above and below that of the Darkness value shown on the Configuration Label.
xi2ch4 Page 73 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Figure 17. Feed Key Test Sample Printout Figure 18.
xi2ch4 Page 74 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 11:58 AM Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 74 Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide
xi2ch5 Page 75 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Chapter 5 Note: Options Your printer may not have all of the options described in this chapter. Call your sales representative for more information about these options. Rewind Option Your Zebra XiII-Series printer may be equipped with the optional Media Rewind capability required for Rewind and Peel-Off modes of operation. In Rewind Mode, both labels and backing material rewind internally onto a 3-inch core.
xi2ch5 Page 76 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Options Cutter Your Zebra XiII printer may be equipped with a cutter used to cut the labels after they are printed. The Cutter Option may be installed concurrently with other options including the Rewind Option. The Cutter Option may be factory-installed or it may be installed in the field by a qualified service technician. The Cutter Option must be enabled by entering the Programming Mode and using the front panel display to select the Cutter Print Mode.
xi2ch5 Page 77 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Options Zebra On-Line Verifier The Zebra On-Line Verifier is an external device that provides the means to automatically scan and analyze certain bar code symbols as they are printed. If the verifier detects a problem with the bar code, it will automatically pause the printer. The operator must then correct the problem and take the printer out of pause mode before printing will resume.
xi2ch5 Page 78 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Options Optional Media Supply Fins Optional Media Supply Fins are available to convert the standard 3-inch (76 mm) core diameter to a 1.77 inch (45 mm) core for smaller core media rolls. Simply remove the current fins and install the reduced-diameter fins. Fonts There is a wide range of optional character fonts that can be purchased for your XiII printer in addition to those fonts which are standard in the unit.
xi2ch5 Page 79 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Options KMT Printhead The KMT printhead, used on all older printers, is available for use with the XiII printers for customers who want to maintain full compatibility with their existing printers. Communication Interfaces IBM® Twinax Interface This interface emulates IBM® System 3/X and AS/400 (5224, 5225, 5256, and 4214) printers. This option comes with an auto-terminating 1 ft. Y-connector cable.
xi2ch5 Page 80 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:36 PM Options RS-485 Interface The RS-485 interface provides a simple and cost-effective way to connect a PC and multiple printers together to create an instant network. This simple cabling system connects directly to a personal computer’s serial port and allows multiple hook-ups—perfect for anyone who wants to connect several printers to a single host.
xi2ch6 Page 81 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Chapter 6 Note: Specifications Your printer may not have all of the options described in this chapter. Media Handling • • • • • Tear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips Peel-off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed Cutter mode: Labels are printed and individually cut Rewind mode: Labels are rewound internally Applicator mode: Labels are peeled from the liner and presented for use by an external applicator device.
xi2ch6 Page 82 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Options • IBM Twinax Interface • IBM Coax Interface • ZebraNet™—Ethernet Interface: 10Base-T and 10Base-2 • RS-485 Interface • Font cards • Font EPROMs • Memory SIMMs • Memory cards • Cutter • • • • • • • • Rewind Cutter-Rewind Cutter Tray Applicator Verifier Media supply spindle Fanfold supply bin KMT printhead (not applicable to the 220XiII printer) Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II®) • Downloadable graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, a
xi2ch6 Page 83 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Bar Codes • Code 11 • Code 39 (Supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) • Code 49 (2-dimensional bar code) • Code 93 • Code 128 (Supports serialization in subsets B and C and UCC Case C Codes) • Codabar (Supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) • CODABLOCK • Interleaved 2 of 5 (Supports ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1, Modulus 10 Check Digit) Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide • Industrial 2 of 5 • Standard 2 of 5 • LOGMARS • Plessey • EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN EXTENSIONS
General Specifications 90XiII 140XiII 170XiII 220XiII Height 15.5” 393.7 mm 15.5” 393.7 mm 15.5” 393.7 mm 15.5” Width 5.2” 133.3 mm 11.2” 285.7 mm 13.2” 336.5 mm 15.8” 401.3 mm Depth 19.3” 490.2 mm 19.3” 490.2 mm 19.3” 490.2 mm 19.3” 490.
90XiII 140XiII Non-continuous printing Print length Maximum Continuous printing 0.085 0.100 mm 0.0049” 0.0049” 0.125 0.125 mm 216 mm ´ Maximum print width 8 dots/mm 0.0033” 0.0039” ´ ´ Length) 8 dots/mm 0.125 0.125 mm ´ 0.0049” 0.0049” 220XiII 203 dots/ 12 dots/mm inch ´ 0.085 0.100 mm 170XiII 300 dots/ inch ´ Dot size (Width 0.0033” 0.0039” ´ 203 dots/ 12 dots/mm inch ´ Resolution 300 dots/ inch 3.42” 87 mm 5.04” 128 mm 6.61” 168 mm 8.
Media Specifications Total media width (label + liner, if any) 90XiII Minimum Maximum Maximum label length (with expanded memory and continuous media) 106” Total thickness (includes liner, if any) Core size Minimum 0.003” Maximum 170XiII 220XiII 1.57” 40 mm 2” 50 mm 4.25” 108 mm 5.59” 142 mm 7.17” 182 mm 8.8” 224 mm 2692 mm 157” 3988 mm 106” 2692 mm 157” 3988 mm 0.076 mm 0.003” 0.076 mm 0.003” 0.076 mm 0.003” 0.076 mm 0.305 mm 0.012” 0.305 mm 0.012” 0.305 mm 0.012” 0.
xi2ch6 Page 87 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Power Line Cord Specifications • The overall length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3.0 meters) • It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V. • The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference. The ground connection is handled by the third wire (earth) in the power line cord. See Figure 19.
xi2ch6 Page 88 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Printer Fonts Standard Printer Fonts For more information on fonts, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide. • Bit-mapped fonts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expandable up to 10 times, height- and width-independent. However, fonts E and H (OCR-B and OCR-A) are not considered in-spec when expanded.
xi2ch6 Page 89 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Table 8. Twelve Dots/mm Printhead Standard Dot Matrix Type Fonts Height ´ Width (in dots) A 9´5 1 U-L-D 0.030” ´ 0.020” 0.76 mm ´ 0.51 mm 50.00 Char./inch 1.97 Char./mm B 11 ´ 7 2 U 0.037” ´ 0.030” 0.93 mm ´ 0.76 mm 33.33 Char./inch 1.31 Char./mm C, D 18 ´ 10 2 U-L-D 0.060” ´ 0.040” 1.53 mm ´ 1.02 mm 25.00 Char./inch 0.98 Char./mm E 41 ´ 20 6 OCR-B 0.137” ´ 0.087” 3.47 mm ´ 2.20 mm 11.54 Char./inch 0.45 Char.
xi2ch6 Page 90 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Standard Printer Font Examples Figure 21. Standard Printer Font Examples Optional Printer Fonts There are many optional character fonts that can be purchased for your XiII printer in addition to those which are standard in the unit. From time to time, additions may be made to the list of available fonts. Contact your sales representative for further information. Only one additional font EPROM can be installed in the printer at a time.
xi2ch6 Page 91 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Figure 22. Bitmap Smooth Fonts: Point Size Examples Table 9. Optional Printer Fonts Currently Available Scalable (Smooth )Fonts (each is supplied as a complete set of Normal, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic styles) Bitmap Fonts (supplied only in Bold). Type sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, and 24 pt.
xi2ch6 Page 92 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:41 PM Specifications Table 9. Optional Printer Fonts Currently Available Scalable (Smooth )Fonts (each is supplied as a complete set of Normal, Bold, Italic, and Bold Italic styles) Bitmap Fonts (supplied only in Bold). Type sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, and 24 pt.
xi2ch7 Page 93 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Chapter 7 Support Services How to Reach Us Which department do you need? Internet web site: Provides current information about Zebra, its products, and its services. Zebra Technologies Corporation, USA Zebra Technologies Europe Limited, UK http://www.zebra.com Inquiry Department: For literature and distributor information. (847) 634-6700 +44 (0) 1494 472872 Customer Service: Printers, parts, media, and ribbon: call your distributor or call Zebra.
xi2ch7 Page 94 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Technical Support Sometime during the life of your Zebra Technologies Corporation equipment you may find yourself in need of technical assistance. We provide a fully trained technical support staff to answer any questions you may have. If you need to contact our technical support staff for assistance, please have both the model designation and serial number available so that we may help you more efficiently.
xi2ch7 Page 95 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services distance phone call, please complete the service form (page 96) in its entirety. Only with ALL of the information requested can we give you accurate and fast assistance.
xi2ch7 Page 96 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 Phone Number: (847) 913-2259 Telefax Number:(847) 913-2578 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House, The Valley Centre Gordon Road, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872 Telefax Number:+44 (0) 1494 536644 Complete this form before requesting technical assista
xi2ch7 Page 97 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Product Service and Support Programs At Zebra Technologies, our service and support goal is to keep your printer performing optimally. Zebra Technical and Repair Services provide a broad range of service options. If you are in need of technical assistance or repair services, our technical support staff stands ready with answers to any questions you may have.
xi2ch7 Page 98 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Extended Factory Service Agreement The Extended Factory Service Agreement covers all parts and labor required to assure optimum performance (with the exception of printheads). All Zebra equipment returned for service under this agreement undergoes a complete preventive maintenance check-up at no additional charge. Return shipping charges, via UPS Ground from Zebra, are also covered.
xi2ch7 Page 99 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Your business requires the Zebra printer to be ready when you are. To help you, Wang offers a complete maintenance program at your location. You may choose from a variety of remedial support services. Each includes tollfree access to Wang’s National Response Center, Installation/Relocation Services, and Preventive Maintenance Procedures. Those of you who do not contract for Wang TotalCare Service can still obtain service from Wang.
xi2ch7 Page 100 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services User Self-Maintenance If qualified technicians are part of your organization, then this may be the option that best fits your needs. Zebra provides a variety of helpful services if you choose to perform your own maintenance. Making sure you have the proper spare parts is just one of the ways we can help. Product-specific parts and maintenance documentation is available and repair parts can be expedited at your request.
xi2ch7 Page 101 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services For more information about Zebra Technologies’ service and support programs, contact our Technical Support staff at: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House, The Valley Centre Gordon Road, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England Phone Number: (847) 913-2259 Telefax Number:(847) 913-2578 Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872 Telefax Number:
xi2ch7 Page 102 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services On-site training and custom courses are available. Class content can be customized and schedules developed upon request to address your organization’s specific needs. For customized or on-site courses, tuition fees depend on course length and topics covered. In addition to operation and maintenance courses, Zebra offers two unique courses: “Bar Codes at Work” and “Labeling”.
xi2ch7 Page 103 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services Table 10.
xi2ch7 Page 104 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 12:55 PM Support Services prior to participating in this advanced program. After reviewing basics, this course looks at advanced ZPL techniques that increase throughput and enhance graphics capabilities. The students use Z-Tools software to apply images and TrueType® fonts to labels.
xi2appa Page 105 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Appendix Printer Interface Technical Information System Considerations Communications Code The XiII printer sends and receives American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII). This code consists of 128 characters (256 for Code Page 850) including uppercase and lowercase letters, characters, punctuation marks, and various control codes.
xi2appa Page 106 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Data Specifications When communicating via an asynchronous serial data port (RS-232/ RS422/RS-485), the baud rate, number of data and stop bits, parity, and handshaking are user-selectable. Parity only applies to data transmitted by the XiII printer since the parity of received data is ignored. When communicating via the parallel port, the previously mentioned parameters are not considered.
xi2appa Page 107 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM RS-232 Interconnections The Zebra XiII printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 24 illustrates the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector. Figure 24. RS-232 Connections Figure 25 illustrates the connections required to interconnect the XiII printer with the standard 9 pin serial port connector on a PC.
xi2appa Page 108 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Figure 25. 9 Pin to 25 Pin Interconnecting Cable When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straightthrough) interface cable. Figure 26 illustrates the connections required for this cable. Figure 26. 25 Pin to 25 Pin Interconnecting Cable RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections The Zebra XiII printer may be connected to a host by either an RS-422 or an RS-485 interface.
xi2appa Page 109 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM interconnecting to the printer’s DB-25 connector. Figure 28 illustrates the internal connections of the XiII printer’s RS-422 or RS-485 connector. Figure 27. RS-422/RS-485 Interconnecting Cable Figure 28. RS-422/RS-485 Connections Parallel Data Port A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer for connection to the data source.
xi2appa Page 110 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM parallel communications mode, the standard RS-232 port will not function as an input port. The parallel interface receives data from the data source but cannot send back printer status information over this port. However, if the XiII printer receives a “Printer Status Request” command over the parallel interface, it will send back this status over the RS-232 port.
xi2appa Page 111 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Cabling Requirements Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise. To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable: • Keep data cables as short as possible. • Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords. • Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.
xi2appa Page 112 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM ASCII Code Chart See Table 13. Shaded values are NOT recommended to be used for Command Prefix, Format Prefix, or Delimiter characters. Table 13.
xi2appa Page 113 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Adjusting Darkness for “In-Spec” Bar Codes All direct thermal and thermal transfer materials do not use the same darkness setting. The best way to check for the proper darkness is to use a bar code verifier that actually measures bars/spaces and will calculate the PCS (Print Contrast Signal) ratio. Without the assistance of a verifier, your eyes and/or the scanner to be used in the system are the best way to select the optimum darkness setting.
xi2appa Page 114 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Slightly Dark Slightly dark labels are not as obvious. The normal bar code will be "inspec". Small character alphanumerics will be bold and could be slightly filled in. The rotated bar code spaces are small when compared to the in spec code, possibly making the code unreadable. Slightly Light Slightly light labels are, in some cases, preferred to slightly dark for "inspec" bar codes.
xi2appa Page 115 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM Figure 29.
xi2appa Page 116 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:05 PM 116 Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide
xi2gloss Page 117 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:12 PM 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. bar code A code by which alphanumeric characters can be represented by a series of adjacent stripes of different widths.
xi2gloss Page 118 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:12 PM Glossary core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media/ribbon. 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.
xi2gloss Page 119 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:12 PM Glossary roll media Media that comes supplied rolled up on a core (usually cardboard). Contrast this with fanfold media, which comes folded in a rectangular stack. printhead wear The degradation of the surface of the printhead and/or the print elements over time. Heat and abrasion can cause printhead wear.
xi2gloss Page 120 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 1:12 PM Glossary 120 Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide
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