Zebra Technologies S-500 manual T t i n g S t a r t e d, Media and Ribbon, Loading Media

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G e t t i n g S t a r t e d

 

RIBBON RELEASE

RIBBON

 

 

 

HEAD

 

BUTTON

SUPPLY

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN

 

 

 

LEVER

OPEN

 

MEDIA

 

 

 

SUPPLY

PRINTHEAD

 

PRINTHEAD

 

SHOWN

 

ASSEMBLY

 

OPEN

 

 

MEDIA

 

 

 

SUPPLY

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

MEDIA

MEDIA

MEDIA

 

SENSOR

 

 

SUPPLY

 

ASSEMBLY

GUIDE

 

 

 

HANGER

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Figure 3 Roll Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode

Media and Ribbon

Loading Media

NOTE: A Media Calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first in- stalled in the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is installed. See page 14.

Media widths and thicknesses vary between applications. To maintain print quality from one application to another, refer to the Print Quality Adjustments section starting on page 33.

To load media, see Figures 3 through 6 and follow the loading procedure for your application.This section details the media and ribbon loading instructions for the printer. For detailed descriptions of the operating modes, see Chapter 2.

Tear- Off Mode Media Loading

Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the method of loading media for operation in Tear-Off Mode.

First, move the Head Open Lever counterclockwise to the OPEN position and raise the Printhead. Slide the Media Guide and the Media Supply Guide as far out from the printer frame as possible.

Roll Media Loading

Place the media roll on the Media Supply Hanger, and thread the media through the Printhead Assembly as shown in Figure 3. Adjust the Media Supply Guide and the Media Guide against the outer edge of the media. These guides must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. CLOSE the Head Open Lever, and see page 10 to adjust the Media Sensor position.

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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 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 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 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 Keys Front Panel LightsSensor What it monitors How it works Printer Status SensorsBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Format 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Sample ZPL II Label FormatsType 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 Power-On Self Test Printer DiagnosticsAdditional Printer Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestMode Key Self Test Extended Printer DiagnosticsFeed 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 OfficesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Support ServicesTechnical 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 BusinessUser Self Maintenance Zebra Factory ServicesWang 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 InterfaceInterconnect To DTE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index