Zebra Technologies S-500 manual Adjust the Print Darkness, Adjust the Media Rest Position

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3.Turn the power switch ON. When the Power ON Self Test is complete, the POWER and PAUSE lights will be ON and the PRINTHEAD light will FLASH.

4.Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. PAUSE and CALIBRATE lights turn ON.

5.Close the Head Open Lever.

6.Press UP to calibrate. The printer feeds some media. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

7.Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Print Darkness

This procedure sets the darkness of the printing on the label. To maximize the life of the printhead, use the lowest setting which provides the necessary print quality.

1.Press the MODE key. PAUSE and DARKEN lights turn ON.

2.Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3.Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4.Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Media Rest Position

This procedure sets the end-of-label position relative to the Tear-Off Plate or Cutter. Adjust this if your label is not being torn or cut at the correct point.

1.Press the MODE key twice briefly. PAUSE and POSITION lights turn ON.

2.Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3.Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4.Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

Adjust the Position of the Top of the Label

This procedure positions the printing on the label relative to the top edge of the label. Adjust this if your printing is too close or too far away from the top or bottom edge of the label.

1.Press the MODE Key twice briefly then press and hold it for about 5 seconds until the lights change. The PAUSE, DARKEN, and CALIBRATE lights turn ON.

2.Press UP or DOWN to adjust the current setting.

3.Press the MODE key twice briefly. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that the settings have been saved in memory.

4.Press PAUSE to exit the PAUSE mode. The PAUSE light turns OFF.

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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 UnpackingStorage and Reshipping Printer Power UpGetting Started Site RequirementsVoltage Selection AC Power CableCommunications Loading Media Tear- Off Mode Media LoadingT t i n g S t a r t e d Media and RibbonFanfold 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 Low-Tension Position Adjusting the Ribbon Supply SpindleRibbon Loading Ribbon Supply Spindle Normal PositionLoading the Ribbon Ribbon RemovalSwitch Configuration and CalibrationOption Switch Settings Switch Baud RateMedia Calibration Configuration ModeAdjust 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 Keys Front Panel LightsSensor What it monitors How it works Printer Status SensorsBacking Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Type this label format Sample ZPL II Label FormatsFormat 1 Simple Text and a Barcode 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 Line Type this label format You’ll get this printoutPreventive Maintenance Kit CleaningCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorCleaning 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 Additional Printer Self Tests Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test Pause Key Self Test Cancel Key Self TestPause Key Self Test Printout Feed Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Extended Printer DiagnosticsMode Key Self Test Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples Zebra’s Corporate Offices How to Reach UsZebra Technical Support Bulletin Board Service Technical SupportTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Support ServicesTechnical Support Service via Telephone Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Select The Program That Fits Your Business Product Service and Support ProgramsExtended Factory Service Agreement Third Party Support And MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division Zebra Factory ServicesUser Self Maintenance 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 AdjustmentRS-232 Interface Signal LevelsHardware Control Signal Descriptions Printer Interface Technical InformationInterconnect To DCE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DTE Devices Parallel Cabling Requirements Parallel InterfacePin No Parallel Connector Pinout Signal DescriptionsGlossary Glossary Index Index