Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Front Panel Lights, Front Panel Keys

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	Operation
Front Panel Keys

PAUSE Key	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
FEED Key	Forces the printer to feed one blank label.
	- Printer not printing: one blank label feeds immediately
	- Printing: one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete
CANCEL	When in the PAUSE mode, this key will cancel print jobs.
Key	- No print jobs in queue: press to cancel the next print job to be sent to printer
	- Print job in queue: press once to cancel current print job
	- Press and hold for several seconds (3) to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s
	memory. The Data Light will turn OFF.
MODE Key	- Puts printer in Configuration Mode.
	- Activates automatic Media Calibration procedure.

Front Panel Lights

NOTE: If an operating condition which causes a light to be ON constantly and one which causes the same light to flash occur at the same time, the light will flash.

Light	Status	Indication

POWER	OFF	Printer is OFF, or not receiving power.
	ON	Printer is ON.
PRINTHEAD	OFF	Normal operation.
	ON	Head Over Temperature condition. Printing stops until the printhead
		cools down. Printing resumes automatically.
		Printhead Under Temperature condition. Printing continues.
	Flashing	Printhead Open.
PAPER/	OFF	Media and ribbon (if used) are properly loaded.
RIBBON	ON	Paper out.
	ON	Paper out.
	Flashing	In Thermal Transfer Mode: Ribbon is out.
		In Direct Thermal Mode: Ribbon is in printer.
		In Peel-Off Mode: backing rewind spindle is full.
PAUSE	OFF	Normal operation.
	ON	Printer has stopped all printing operations.
DATA	OFF	Normal operation, no data being received.
	ON	Labels are printing.
	Single flash	The CANCEL key was pressed and a format was successfully deleted
		from the print queue.
	Flashing	Receiving data from host computer.
	Slow flashing	Printer sent a “stop transmitting” command to the host computer.
DARKEN	ON	Printer is in the Configuration Mode. See Chapter 1 for more
POSITION	ON	information.
POSITION	ON
CALIBRATE	ON

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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 DamagePrinter Power Up Getting StartedSite Requirements Storage and ReshippingAC Power Cable Voltage SelectionCommunications Tear- Off Mode Media Loading T t i n g S t a r t e dMedia and Ribbon Loading MediaExternal Rewind Mode Media Loading Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option RequiredFanfold 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 Non-Continuous Media Adjusting the Media SensorContinuous Media Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon LoadingRibbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionRibbon Removal Loading the RibbonConfiguration and Calibration Option Switch SettingsSwitch Baud Rate SwitchConfiguration Mode Media CalibrationAdjust the Media Rest Position Adjust the Print DarknessAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Operating Your Zebra Stripe Printer Tear-Off ModePrinter Operating Modes Operation AC Power ON/OFF SwitchOperator Controls 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 Format 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Sample ZPL II Label FormatsType this label format Format 3 Using a Serialized Data Field Format 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic ImageLine Type this label format You’ll get this printout Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the Interior 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 Power-On Self Test Printer DiagnosticsAdditional Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self TestFeed Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test PrintoutMode Key Self Test Extended Printer DiagnosticsFeed Key and Pause Key Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples How to Reach Us Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board ServiceTechnical Support Zebra’s Corporate OfficesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Support ServicesTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Product Service and Support Programs Extended Factory Service AgreementThird Party Support And Maintenance Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessUser Self Maintenance Zebra Factory ServicesWang Customer Services Division 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 AppendixSignal Levels Hardware Control Signal DescriptionsPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 InterfaceInterconnect To DTE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Interface Parallel Cabling RequirementsSignal Descriptions Pin No Parallel Connector PinoutGlossary Glossary Index Index