Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Operation, Operator Controls, AC Power ON/OFF Switch

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Operation

printing. The PAPER/RIBBON light flashes to indicate this condition. To remove the backing from the Rewind Spindle, see page 9.

Cutter Mode (Factory-Installed Cutter Option Required)

When the media is in the rest (idle) position, the start of the label to be printed is directly under the printhead. The printer prints the entire label and automatically cuts the label after it is printed. The Cutter Catch Tray “ catches” the completed labels.

The Cutter automatically cycles through one cutting motion when the printer’s power is turned ON. When printing labels, the Cutter activation is determined by a command sent to the printer by the host computer, either a ZPL II command or a command from a different software driver. To disable the cutter, turn the printer’s Power Switch OFF and simply unplug the connecting cable from the bottom of the Cutter Module.

Note: Do not exchange Cutter Modules between different printers. The Cutter Module adjustments are optimized during installation to work with a particular printer, and may not perform correctly if the Module is placed on a different unit.

External Rewind Mode (External Rewinder Required)

Some applications call for the media to be rewound onto a core as the labels are printed. The Stripe printer, however, does not have an internal Media Rewind capability–the Backing Rewind Spindle is not designed to rewind label stock. You will need an external rewinder for this application.

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. When the printer completes a batch of labels, printing will stop. The speed and tension of the rewind operation is strictly a function of the external rewind unit.

Operator Controls

This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the Stripe printer. The operator should become familiar with each of these functions.

AC Power ON/OFF Switch

This switch is located on the left side of the printer near the AC Power Cord and Fuse. See Figure 1. The AC Power Switch should be turned OFF (0) before connecting or disconnecting any cables.

Turning the switch ON (1) activates the printer and causes it to perform a Power ON Self Test as it begins operation. Turning the printer power ON while holding down certain front panel keys will launch additional Printer Self Tests following the Power ON Self Test. See Chapter 4.

External influences such as lightning storms or unwanted noise on the power or data cables may cause erratic printer behavior. Turning the AC Power OFF and back ON may re-establish proper printer operation.

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Contents User’s Guide Proprietary Statement Warranty Information Warranty Information Zebra Software License AgreementMedia Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness AC Power ON/OFF Switch Fro FEEDServicesKey and Pause Key RS-232 Cabling Requirements Unpacking Reporting DamageSite Requirements Printer Power UpGetting Started Storage and ReshippingAC Power Cable Voltage SelectionCommunications Media and Ribbon Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingT t i n g S t a r t e d Loading MediaFanfold Media Loading Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option RequiredExternal Rewind Mode Media Loading Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Peel-Off Mode Media LoadingPeel-Off Option Required Removing the Label Backing Material Peel Off Option Required Continuous Media Adjusting the Media SensorNon-Continuous Media Ribbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Loading Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionRibbon Removal Loading the RibbonSwitch Baud Rate Configuration and CalibrationOption Switch Settings SwitchConfiguration Mode Media CalibrationAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Adjust the Print DarknessAdjust the Media Rest Position Getting Started Printer Operating Modes Tear-Off ModeOperating Your Zebra Stripe Printer Operator Controls AC Power ON/OFF SwitchOperation AC Power ON/OFF Switch Front Panel Lights Front Panel KeysPrinter Status Sensors Sensor What it monitors How it worksBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Type this label format Sample ZPL II Label FormatsFormat 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Line Type this label format You’ll get this printout Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldFormat 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning the Interior CleaningCleaning the Exterior Preventive Maintenance KitRoutine Care and Adjustment Cleaning the PrintheadCutter Module and Catch Tray Location This procedure is on the next Cutter Module Disassembly This procedure is on Reassembled Cutter Module AC Power Fuse Replacement LubricationMechanical Adjustments Print Quality AdjustmentsToggle Pressure Adjustment Toggle Pressure AdjustmentMedia Sensor Position Adjustment Ribbon Supply Spindle AdjustmentBattery Replacement Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting TableTroubleshooting and Diagnostics FlashingTroubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Additional Printer Self Tests Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self TestFeed Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test PrintoutFeed Key and Pause Key Extended Printer DiagnosticsMode Key Self Test Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Technical Support How to Reach UsZebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service Zebra’s Corporate OfficesTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Support ServicesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Third Party Support And Maintenance Product Service and Support ProgramsExtended Factory Service Agreement Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessWang Customer Services Division Zebra Factory ServicesUser Self Maintenance International Service and Support Zebra Training Programs Operations and Maintenance Courses Course Name Printers CoveredBar Codes at Work LabelingSupport Services Adjusting the Printhead Printhead Position Adjustment ProcedurePrint Quality Adjustment AppendixPrinter Interface Technical Information Signal LevelsHardware Control Signal Descriptions RS-232 InterfaceInterconnect To DCE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DTE Devices Parallel Interface Parallel Cabling RequirementsSignal Descriptions Pin No Parallel Connector PinoutGlossary Glossary Index Index