Zebra Technologies R402 Hooking Up the Printer and Computer, Parallel Interface Requirements

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Hooking Up the Printer and Computer

This printer comes with a bidirectional parallel data interface. You must supply the required interface cable for your application.

CAUTIONS:Keep the power switch in the OFF position when attaching the interface cable.

The power supply barrel connector must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer before connecting or disconnecting the com- munications cables.

This printer complies with FCC “Rules and Regula- tions,” Part 15, for Class B Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class B limits.

Parallel Interface Requirements

The required cable (IEEE 1284-compliant is recommended) must have a standard 36-pin parallel connector on one end, which is plugged into the parallel port located on the back of the printer. The other end of the parallel interface cable connects to the printer connector at the host computer.

For pinout information, refer to page 57.

Interface Cable Requirements

Data cables must be of fully shielded construction and fitted with metal or metalized connector shells. Shielded cables and connectors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

Keep data cables as short as possible (6’ [1.83 m] recommended).

Do not tightly bundle the data cables with power cords.

Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

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Contents Users Guide R402Page Proprietary Statement Page Contents Operation & Options Appendix 980389-001 Rev. a Hello IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Opening the printer Inspecting the PrinterInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Modes of Printing Getting StartedAttaching Power Supply Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment Loading Roll MediaAdjusting the Guides Using the Optional Media Adapter Plates Install the Take-Up Core Install the Ribbon Supply RollLoading Ribbon Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Operator Controls Power SwitchFeed Button Status LightPrinting a Test Label Parallel Interface Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerInterface Cable Requirements Adjusting the Print Darkness Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Speed Communicating with the PrinterThermal Printing Operation & OptionsAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Rfid Guidelines Supported Transponders Texas Instruments Tag-it Transponders Philips ICode Blocks Philips ICode TranspondersInside Technologies Picotag 2K Inside Technologies Picotag TranspondersISO-15693 Transponders WT Write Tag ZPL II Commands for RfidRT Read Tag RT Read Tag RS Rfid Setup RI Rfid Get Tag Unique ID Sample of Rfid Programming WT6FDZebraFS FO100,100A0n,60FN0FS Page Cleaning MaintenanceLubrication Description Parts ListPage Removal Replacing the Print HeadCleaning the Print Head Page Resolutions TroubleshootingPrinter is not receiving power Printer is on and in an idle stateThere is a shortage of memory Printer has failed its power on self test PostPrinter is receiving data Either the media or ribbon is outPrint head is over temperature Print head is under temperatureFlash memory is not programmed Ribbon sensor settings did not print Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Rfid tags generally not programmed Rfid SymptomsVoid messages are printed across media Nothing is printedManual Calibration Printing a Configuration Label Troubleshooting TestsRecalibration Communications Diagnostics Resetting the Factory Default ValuesFeed Button Modes Power Off Mode Communications Diagnostics ModeAppendix Physical SpecificationsMedia Specifications Font/Code Specifications Options Parallel Interface Technical Information Page Cable calibration IndexQuality problems Voltage Write tag command Page