Printronix T5000R user manual Maintenance Troubleshooting the Validator Symptom Solution

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Chapter 2 Maintenance

Table 7. Troubleshooting the Validator

Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

 

The printed bar codes are

Bar code spacing.The validator requires a

causing error conditions.

minimum distance of 1/2 inch or 20 times

(continued)

the minimum element width, whichever is

 

greater, between bar codes.

 

Printer speed. See “Print Speed Limits” on

 

page 74. If problems persist, decrease the

 

Print Speed in the MEDIA CONTROL menu.

 

Be sure the bar code is not printing on the

 

extreme edges of the label.

 

Clean the printhead. See “Cleaning” in the

 

Quick Setup Guide.

 

Check that paper and ribbon are clean,

 

unwrinkled, and installed correctly.

 

Check the number of bar codes being

 

validated concurrently. The validator can

 

track the performance of up to four bar

 

codes at one time.

 

 

Maintenance

WARNING Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam.

WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The validator is a self-contained unit that requires only periodic cleaning. Every so often, power down the printer and use a household glass cleaner and a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the glass.

If the problem with the printer is not fixed by one of these troubleshooting methods, call your authorized service representative or the Printronix Customer Support Center. See “Contact Information” on page 95.

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Contents Online Data Validator User’s Manual Page Online Data Validator User’s Manual Software License Agreement DefinitionsTermination of License Agreement Communication Notices CanadaTaiwan Lithium Battery Warning CE Notice European UnionTrademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents Contact Information Overview Operational ParametersOverview Parts List Tools And Materials You Will NeedSafety Notices Safety NoticesField Installation Installation and RemovalFactory Installation Prepare The PrinterInstall The Ferrite Installation and RemovalInstall The Ferrite Wrapping the Power/Data Cable Around the FerriteInserting the Wire Saddle Into the Frame Boss Install The Ferrite Adding the Grommet to the Power/Data Cable Position the Ferrite Install The Brackets Installing the Lower BracketInstall The Brackets Attach The Grounding Wire And Power/Data Cable Attaching the Grounding Wire and Power/Data CableRestore The Printer To Operation Attach The Grounding Wire And Power/Data CableEnable The Validator Enable The ValidatorContinuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip Adjust The Scanning BeamContinuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip Peel-Off Media Handling Mode Adjust The Scanning BeamCut Media Handling Mode Cut Media Handling ModeScanning Beam Adjustment Screws Cut Media Handling Mode Adjusting the Center of the Scanning Beam To Move Beam To Rotate Beam Down Clockwise CounterclockwiseShifting The Scanning Beam Calibration Reset Button Settings Time Reset Button Is Depressed ResultCalibration Calibrating the Validator Bar Code Validation Demo Bar Code Validation Demo Calibration Unit Positioning Basic Validator SetupValidator Front Panel Page Validator Menu Validator MenuBasic Validator Setup Cont. from previous50% To 100% Configuring The Validator Configuring The ValidatorEnabling And Disabling The Validator Rfid Encoder Setting Auto ReportValidator Reporting Requesting a Validator ReportTo enable Auto Report Setting Auto Report TimeTo set the Auto Report Time Resetting Validator Data Defining The Data Output Destination Telemetry PathConfiguring The Validator Validator Statistics Validator StatisticsDefining Validator Options Setting Number Of Bar Codes On a FormChecking Quiet Zones Checking The Firmware Revision Number Defining Validator OptionsSetting For Skip Labels Setting Overstrike StyleSetting I2of5 Checksum Num Rescan Num RetryMax Retry Action Decodeability Advanced Validator OptionsAdvanced Validator Options Percent Decode DefectsOverall Grade Overall Grade Calculations ExampleModulation EC MinRmin Symbol Contrast GainOffset SN ThresholdScan Report Scan Report Information Advanced Validator Options Sample Scan Profile Profile H Mag Sample Scan Profile Profile H Mag =Print Settings 68~HLladdercode=JKCGN####anaddnalenstart=h184095000200Titfp 255 Scanner Settings Beam Width Beam Shift General Process For Barcode Analysis General Process For Barcode AnalysisPrint Speed Limits OperationMin. Code Height Bar Code Height To change the Min. Code Height Print Speed LimitsTo set the printer speed manually Min. Code Gap To change the Min. Code GapOn-Demand Printing On-Demand PrintingBar Code Failures Bad Bar Code Error DetectionMissing Bar Code Error Detection Bar Code FailuresError Action Error ActionForms Printed After an Error Detection Stop OverstrikeRetry Form Stop & RetryGrade&Report Rescan FormRescan&Retry Rescan&StopError Action Error Messages Message List Explanation SolutionError Messages Message List Explanation Solution Bar Code Failures Message List Explanation Solution To the Quick Setup Bar Code Failures Message List Explanation Solution Error Messages Message List Explanation Solution Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Validator Symptom Solution Troubleshooting the Validator Error MessagesSymptom Solution Maintenance Maintenance Troubleshooting the Validator Symptom SolutionContact Information Printronix Customer Support CenterPrintronix Supplies Department Corporate OfficesIndex Index Index Index Page 179097-001

T5000R specifications

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Another significant characteristic of the T5000R is its energy-efficient design. Printronix has implemented technologies that minimize power consumption without compromising performance, aligning with modern sustainability initiatives.

In conclusion, the Printronix T5000R combines high-speed printing, advanced thermal technology, extensive connectivity options, and robust construction to deliver an exceptional printing solution for demanding industrial applications. Its user-friendly design and energy-efficient features further enhance its appeal, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking to streamline their printing processes.