Zebra Technologies R402 manual Communicating with the Printer, Adjusting the Print Width

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Communicating with the Printer

When using the parallel port, typically there is no setup is required once the cable is plugged in. If you should encounter any problems, consult the user’s guide that came with your computer.

Adjusting the Print Width

Print width must be calibrated when:

■You are using the printer for the first time.

■There is a change in the width of the media.

Print width may be set by way of the five-flash sequence in “Feed Button Modes” (see page52) or refer to the Print Width (^PW) command (consult your ZPL II Programming Guide).

Adjusting the Print Darkness

The relative darkness setting is controlled by either the six-flash sequence in “Feed Button Modes” (see page 52) or the Set Darkness (~SD) ZPL II command (follow the instructions in the ZPL II Programming Guide).

Adjusting the Print Speed

Print quality is affected by print speed and the media you are using. Only by experimenting will you find the optimal mix for your application.

If you find that the print speed needs to be adjusted, refer to the Print Rate (^PR) command in the ZPL II Programming Guide.

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Contents R402 Users GuidePage Proprietary Statement Page Contents Operation & Options Appendix 980389-001 Rev. a Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Reporting Damage Getting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Loading Roll Media Placing the Roll in the Media CompartmentAdjusting the Guides Using the Optional Media Adapter Plates Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Auto Calibration Feed Button Power SwitchOperator Controls Status LightPrinting a Test Label Interface Cable Requirements Hooking Up the Printer and ComputerParallel Interface Requirements Adjusting the Print Speed Adjusting the Print WidthAdjusting the Print Darkness Communicating with the PrinterOperation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Rfid Guidelines Supported Transponders Texas Instruments Tag-it Transponders Philips ICode Transponders Philips ICode BlocksInside Technologies Picotag Transponders Inside Technologies Picotag 2KISO-15693 Transponders ZPL II Commands for Rfid WT Write TagRT Read Tag RT Read Tag RS Rfid Setup RI Rfid Get Tag Unique ID Sample of Rfid Programming WT6FDZebraFS FO100,100A0n,60FN0FS Page Lubrication MaintenanceCleaning Parts List DescriptionPage Replacing the Print Head RemovalCleaning the Print Head Page Printer is not receiving power TroubleshootingResolutions Printer is on and in an idle statePrinter is receiving data Printer has failed its power on self test PostThere is a shortage of memory Either the media or ribbon is outFlash memory is not programmed Print head is under temperaturePrint head is over temperature No print on the label Print Quality ProblemsRibbon sensor settings did not print Printed image does not look rightLabel format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Void messages are printed across media Rfid SymptomsRfid tags generally not programmed Nothing is printedManual Calibration Recalibration Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration Label Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsPower Off Mode Communications Diagnostics Mode Feed Button ModesPhysical Specifications AppendixMedia Specifications Font/Code Specifications Options Parallel Interface Technical Information Page Index Cable calibrationQuality problems Voltage Write tag command Page