Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Liquid Crystal Display, Control Panel Keys

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Printer Operation

Liquid Crystal Display

The control panel shown in Figure 7 contains a backlit Liquid Crystal Display. It shows operational status as well as programming modes and feature parameters.

Control Panel Keys

Five keys are used to set print and communication parameters.

BLACK OVAL KEYS — These two keys are used to change parameter values; the actual use depends on the parameter being displayed. Common uses include increasing or decreasing a value, answering yes or no, indicating ON or OFF, and scrolling through several choices.

PREVIOUS — Scrolls the display to the previous parameter.

NEXT — Scrolls the display to the next parameter.

SETUP/EXIT — Enters and exits the configuration mode.

Specific uses of these keys are explained with each parameter setting description in the “Configuration and Calibration” section of this guide.

Front Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs)

LEDs on the front panel are a quick indication of the printer’s status.

LED

OFF

ON

FLASHING

 

 

 

 

POWER

Printer OFF or

Power switch ON and power

—-

(Green)

no power to

being supplied to printer.

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

 

PAUSE

Normal

Printer is paused (Printhead,

—-

(Yellow)

operation.

ribbon or paper error detected.

 

 

or PAUSE key was pressed. or

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Pause was requested from

 

 

 

the Applicator Port. or A pause

 

 

 

was received as part of the

 

 

 

label format).

 

DATA

No data being

Data processing or printing

Printer is receiving data.

(Green)

received or

taking place. No data is being

Flashing slows when the

processed.

received.

printer cannot accept more

 

 

 

 

data, but returns to normal

 

 

 

once data is again being

 

 

 

received.

MEDIA

Normal

Out of media. (Printer paused,

—-

(Yellow)

operation.

LCD displays error message,

 

Media properly

and PAUSE light is ON).

 

 

 

 

loaded.

 

 

RIBBON

Normal

Ribbon in (printer in direct

—-

(Yellow)

operation.

thermal mode) or no ribbon

 

Ribbon properly

loaded (printer in thermal

 

 

 

 

loaded.

transfer mode). Printer is

 

 

 

paused, LCD displays error

 

 

 

message, and PAUSE light is ON..

 

ERROR

No printer

—-

Printer error exists. Check

(Orange)

errors.

 

LCD display for status.

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Contents Zebra 170PAX2 -Series User ’s Guide FCC Compliance Statement Proprietary StatementProduct Improvements Canadian DOC Compliance StatementContents Options 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideGetting Started IntroductionZebra 170PAX2 Print Engine Print Engine MountingPrinter Power Cable ConnectionsMedia & Ribbon Loading Media LoadingMedia Loading Left-Hand Units Ribbon Loading Right Hand UnitsRemoving Used Ribbon Left Hand UnitsTransmissive Media Sensor Media Sensor PositionReflective Media Sensor 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Front Panel Keys Power On/Off SwitchPrinter Operation Control Panel Keys Front Panel Indicator Lights LEDsLiquid Crystal Display Changing Password-Protected Parameters Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Leaving the Program ModeSetting Darkness Configuration ProcessSetting Print Parameters Selecting the Media Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Sensor TypeSelecting the Print Method Setting the Print WidthSetting the Maximum Label Length Label Feed Listing Printer Information Initialize Card Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Sensor ProfileMedia and Ribbon Calibration Setting the Baud Rate Setting Communication ParametersSetting the Host Port Setting the Data BitsSetting the Host Handshake Setting the ParitySetting the Stop Bits Setting the ProtocolSetting the Network ID Setting the Communications ModeFormat Prefix Character Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersControl Prefix Character Delimiter CharacterPower Up and Head Close Parameters Selecting ZPL ModeSetting Ribbon Tension Media Power UpBackfeed Sequence Label Positioning ParametersHead Close Setting the Label Top Position Label Top PositionSetting the Left Position Left Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s GuideVerifier Port Head Test FunctionHead Resistance Setting the Applicator Port Applicator PortPrinting Controls Setting the Start Print SignalSetting the Resync Mode Sensor Values Selecting the Ribbon Low FeatureReprint Mode Selecting the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Language LCD AdjustPrinter Language Cleaning the Exterior Care & AdjustmentsCleaning Cleaning the InteriorCleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Sensor Locations Right-Hand Unit ShownPrinthead Pressure Adjustment Toggle PositioningPrinthead Pressure Right-Hand Unit Shown Troubleshooting Power On Self TestFor Thermal Transfer Power On TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting For Direct ThermalBuilding Format Explanation of Errors Creating BitmapStoring Bitmap Storing FormatFirst calibrate the printer, then CC , CT , and CD Introduction Cancel Key Self TestPrinter Self Tests Pause Key Self Test Pause Key Test Sample Printout 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideFeed Key Self Test Feed Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Parameter Controlled byCommunications Diagnostics Test Results of Communications Diagnostic TestCommunication Interfaces OptionsSingle In-line Memory Module Simm ZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Ribbon Specifications Printer SpecificationsMedia Specifications Printing ConsiderationsBar Codes Communications SpecificationsZebra Programming Language ZPL Standard Printer Fonts Electrical MemoryPhysical FusesAC Power Cord Specifications AC Power Cord RequirementsPower Fuse Replacement Appendix aInstalling a Fuse ShippingSystem Considerations Appendix BPrinter Communications Interface Technical Information Interface ConsiderationsRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PinoutsPin to 25-Pin Interconnecting Cable RS-422/RS-485 Interconnecting Cable Centronics-Compatible Parallel Data Port Cabling Requirements Applicator Interface ConnectorDB-15 Connector Printer to Applicator See the Configuration and Calibration section Fuse 1 JP1 JP2 Ascii Code Chart Appendix C170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Adjusting Darkness For In-Spec Bar Codes Appendix DIn-Spec Bar Code Darkness ComparisonInstallation Information Appendix EFront View of Right Hand Printer 451 748 11.45 mm 222.2 mm 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Glossary Glossary Printer configuration See configuration 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Index Index Index Page Page Zebra Technologies Corporation

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