Zebra Technologies S-500 manual Proprietary Statement

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Proprietary Statement

This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permis- sion of Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Product Improvements

Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.

FCC Compliance Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with a Shielded Power Cord and Shielded Communication Cables.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Liability Disclaimer

Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specifica- tions and Manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Copyrights

This copyrighted manual and the label printer described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this man- ual or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.

Centronics® is a registered trademark of Genicom Corporation IBM® is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation

Zebra®, Stripe®, ZPL®, and ZPL II® are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation

© Zebra Technologies Corporation

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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 DamageSite Requirements Printer Power UpGetting Started Storage and ReshippingAC Power Cable Voltage SelectionCommunications Media and Ribbon Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingT t i n g S t a r t e d Loading MediaFanfold Media Loading Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option RequiredExternal Rewind Mode 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 Continuous Media Adjusting the Media SensorNon-Continuous Media Ribbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Loading Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension PositionRibbon Removal Loading the RibbonSwitch Baud Rate Configuration and CalibrationOption Switch Settings SwitchConfiguration Mode Media CalibrationAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Adjust the Print DarknessAdjust the Media Rest Position Getting Started Printer Operating Modes Tear-Off ModeOperating Your Zebra Stripe Printer Operator Controls AC Power ON/OFF SwitchOperation 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 Type this label format Sample ZPL II Label FormatsFormat 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Line Type this label format You’ll get this printout Format 3 Using a Serialized Data FieldFormat 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic Image Type this label format You’ll get this printoutCleaning the Interior CleaningCleaning the Exterior 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 Additional Printer Self Tests Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self TestFeed Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test PrintoutFeed Key and Pause Key Extended Printer DiagnosticsMode Key Self Test Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Technical Support How to Reach UsZebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service Zebra’s Corporate OfficesTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Support ServicesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Third Party Support And Maintenance Product Service and Support ProgramsExtended Factory Service Agreement Select The Program That Fits Your BusinessWang Customer Services Division Zebra Factory ServicesUser Self Maintenance 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 AppendixPrinter Interface Technical Information Signal LevelsHardware Control Signal Descriptions RS-232 InterfaceInterconnect To DCE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DTE Devices Parallel Interface Parallel Cabling RequirementsSignal Descriptions Pin No Parallel Connector PinoutGlossary Glossary Index Index