Zebra Technologies Strata Thermal Printers manual Tag Media Sensing, Direction

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Troubleshooting

Tag Media Sensing

D

B

The printer uses a moveable sensor to detect in- dex holes/notches in tag stock. The sensor can move from a center tag notch to a notch on the out side edge of tag stock as wide as 8.5 inches (216mm) wide.

C

Print

Direction

A

Left Side

Edge of Tag

Stock Media

Tag

Tear-away

C

L

The dimensions show the position acceptable position range of the “Notch” (hole) on tag stock for the printer and the gap sensor’s adjust- ment range.

	Dimension	Min.	Max.	Nominal
	A	.236”	—	.512”
	A	(6mm)	—	(13mm)
		(6mm)		(13mm)
	B	.079”	.512”	.118”
	B	(2mm)	(13mm)	(3mm)
		(2mm)	(13mm)	(3mm)

CSensor Adjustment Range (Left Side): From Center of Media to 4.3”(109mm)

D.250” — — (6.35mm)

Maximum Media Width

With Roll Holders - 8.5” (216mm) Without Roll Holders - 8.75” (222mm)

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Contents Strata Page Foreword Return Materials Authorization We Need To Hear From YouTable of Contents General Cautions and Warnings Media Cautions & Tips Viii Installation Check List 1 Printer Step ➊ Attach Power Check Voltage= Off Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable Parallel Interface Serial InterfaceStep ➌ Apply Power = OnSoftware Operation Your Printer Ribbon Take-up Spindle Sensor Guide Bar Bracket Operation Operation Status Indicator Loading Labels or Tags Correct Incorrect Operation Operation Media Guides Release Lever Operation Operation Move the media roll to the lower media stand for printing Adjustment Wheel Sensor Position Marker StepSensor Position Operation Windows Users Take-Up Spindles Supply Tracking Bar Loading Transfer RibbonsNotch Long Spoke Notch Operation Operation Operation Removing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Top Of Form Sensing Dump Mode Sample Printout Operation Operation Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning Under Sensor BracketUsing the Label Dispenser Remove slack by pulling the liner Operation Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Printing Problems Troubleshooting Guide Check for Out-of-Media condition or missing Internet Serial Interface Communication Configuration Serial Interface Cable WiringTag Media Sensing PrintDirection Appendix B Printer Features Hardware Options Accessories General Specifications Bar Codes Code Software and DriversPostnet Ribbons Communications InterfacePrinter Features Appendix C Supplies and Accessories Thermal Retail applications where labels are 980181-001 Rev.C Appendix D Using the Media Cutter Specifications Cutter warranty Using the Media Cutter Clear the Jam Use tweezers to remove media from the internal blade areasReplace the Cutter Check the Cutter World Wide Offices Zebra Technologies Corporation Eltron Products