Zebra Technologies S-300 manual Unpacking, Reporting Damage

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1	Getting Started

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Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal demand printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value–Zebra Technologies Corporation. For over 25 years, Zebra has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support.

This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer on a daily basis. To create label formats, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part # 46469L–if you did not order one with your printer, it is available free by sending in the postcard at the front of this manual).

There is also a two-volume maintenance manual for this printer. Volume 1: General Maintenance (part # 44868L) contains the information you may need in order to maintain your printer, and Volume 2: Circuit Descriptions and Electrical Schematics (part # 44869L) contains information necessary for repairing the circuit boards at the component level. You may order both volumes by specifying part # 44452L.

Unpacking

Save the carton and all packing materials in case shipping is ever required.

Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.

∙Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

∙Raise the Media Access Door and inspect the Media Compartment for damage to components.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

∙Immediately notify the shipping company of the damage.

∙Retain all packaging material for shipping company inspection.

∙File a damage report with the shipping company and notify your local distributor and Zebra Technologies Corporation of the damage.

Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity and ultimate monetary compensation.

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Contents User’s Guide Proprietary Statement Warranty Information Zebra Software License Agreement Warranty InformationMedia Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness AC Power ON/OFF Switch Fro FEEDServicesKey and Pause Key RS-232 Cabling Requirements Reporting Damage UnpackingGetting Started Printer Power UpSite Requirements Storage and ReshippingVoltage Selection AC Power CableCommunications T t i n g S t a r t e d Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingMedia and Ribbon Loading MediaCutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option Required External Rewind Mode Media LoadingFanfold 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 Adjusting the Media Sensor Non-Continuous MediaContinuous Media Ribbon Loading Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionLoading the Ribbon Ribbon RemovalOption Switch Settings Configuration and CalibrationSwitch Baud Rate SwitchMedia Calibration Configuration ModeAdjust the Print Darkness Adjust the Media Rest PositionAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Tear-Off Mode Operating Your Zebra Stripe PrinterPrinter Operating Modes AC Power ON/OFF Switch OperationOperator Controls AC Power ON/OFF Switch Front Panel Keys Front Panel LightsSensor What it monitors How it works Printer Status SensorsBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Sample ZPL II Label Formats Format 1 Simple Text and a BarcodeType this label format Format 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldLine Type this label format You’ll get this printout Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning the Exterior CleaningCleaning the Interior Preventive Maintenance KitCleaning the Printhead Routine Care and AdjustmentCutter Module and Catch Tray Location This procedure is on the next Cutter Module Disassembly This procedure is on Reassembled Cutter Module Lubrication AC Power Fuse ReplacementPrint Quality Adjustments Mechanical AdjustmentsToggle Pressure Adjustment Toggle Pressure AdjustmentRibbon Supply Spindle Adjustment Media Sensor Position AdjustmentBattery Replacement Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsFlashing Troubleshooting and DiagnosticsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self TestAdditional Printer Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestExtended Printer Diagnostics Mode Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service How to Reach UsTechnical Support Zebra’s Corporate OfficesSupport Services Technical Support Service via TelephoneTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Extended Factory Service Agreement Product Service and Support ProgramsThird Party Support And Maintenance Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessZebra Factory Services User Self MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division International Service and Support Zebra Training Programs Course Name Printers Covered Operations and Maintenance CoursesLabeling Bar Codes at WorkSupport Services Printhead Position Adjustment Procedure Adjusting the PrintheadAppendix Print Quality AdjustmentHardware Control Signal Descriptions Signal LevelsPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 InterfaceRS-232 Cabling Requirements Interconnect To DTE DevicesInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index