Zebra Technologies Strata Thermal Printers manual Installation

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Installation

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This section provides information on the installation of the printer and software.

Introduction The Strata printer models are low cost, manu- facturing oriented, thermal desktop printers. The Strata LP is a direct thermal printer. The Strata TLP is a thermal transfer and direct ther- mal printer. The printers have been specifically designed for printing large labels, hazardous material labels, small signs, fan-fold media, and shipping and receiving labels while operating in office to industrial environments.

The printer features sturdy construction, a small footprint, a heavy-duty motor, and sharp, reli- able printing up to 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide. The print head resolution of a Strata printer is 203 dpi (8 dots/mm).

The printer can print letter (8.5”x 11”) and A4 (210mm x 297mm) sizes. Print forms up to 8.5 inches (216 mm) wide and 22 inches (558.8

mm)long or two times A4 (210mm x 594mm) size with optional memory added.

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Contents Strata Page Foreword We Need To Hear From You Return Materials AuthorizationTable of Contents General Cautions and Warnings Media Cautions & Tips Viii Installation Check List 1 Printer Step ➊ Attach Power Check Voltage= Off Parallel Interface Serial Interface Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable= On Step ➌ Apply PowerSoftware 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 Loading Transfer Ribbons Take-Up Spindles Supply Tracking BarNotch 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 Sensor Bracket Cleaning UnderUsing 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 Cable Wiring Serial Interface Communication ConfigurationTag Media Sensing PrintDirection Appendix B Printer Features Hardware Options Accessories General Specifications Software and Drivers Bar Codes CodePostnet Communications Interface RibbonsPrinter 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 Use tweezers to remove media from the internal blade areas Clear the JamReplace the Cutter Check the Cutter Zebra Technologies Corporation Eltron Products World Wide Offices