Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Configuration and Calibration, Introduction

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Configuration and Calibration

After you have installed the media and ribbon, plugged in and turned on the AC Power, and the printer has completed the Power On Self Test (POST), you may configure the printer parameters for your application using the Liquid Crystal Display and the control panel keys. Not all choices pertain to all applications. Choose only those settings that apply to your particular application.

NOTE: To restore the printer’s factory defaults, see “Leaving the Program Mode” below or refer to “FEED Key and PAUSE Key” in the “Troubleshooting” section of this guide.

Introduction

Entering the Program Mode

To enter the Program Mode, press the SETUP/EXIT key when PRINTER READY is displayed. Press either the NEXT key or the PREVIOUS key to scroll to the parameter you wish to set.

PRINTER READY

1.0 MB nnnn

Changing Password-Protected Parameters

Certain parameters, indicated by an illustration of a key after the title, are password protected. The first attempt to change one of these parameters (pressing one of the black oval keys) will require a password to be entered. This is done via the ENTER PASSWORD display.

ENTER PASSWORD

® 0000 +

The left oval key changes the digit position. The right oval key increases the digit value. After entering the password, press the NEXT key. The parameter you were trying to change will be displayed. If the password was entered correctly, you can now change the value.

The default password value is 1234. A new password can be configured by sending an appropriate ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction to the printer.

NOTE: Once the password has been entered correctly, it will not have to be entered again until leaving and re-entering the programming mode using the SETUP/EXIT key.

Leaving the Program Mode

Press the SETUP/EXIT key to leave the Program Mode. The display will show SAVE SETTINGS . There are five choices: Permanent, Temporary, Cancel, Load Defaults, and Load Last Save.

SAVE SETTINGS

¬PERMANENT ®

Pressing the left or right oval key changes the choices. Pressing the NEXT key activates the displayed choice. Pressing PREVIOUS returns you to the last prompt.

Permanent — saved values are permanently stored in the printer even when the power is OFF.

Temporary — saves the new changes until changed again or until the power is turned OFF.

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Contents Zebra 170PAX2 -Series User ’s Guide Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Proprietary StatementProduct Improvements FCC Compliance StatementContents 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide OptionsPrint Engine Mounting IntroductionZebra 170PAX2 Print Engine Getting StartedCable Connections Printer PowerMedia Loading Media & Ribbon LoadingMedia Loading Left-Hand Units Right Hand Units Ribbon LoadingLeft Hand Units Removing Used RibbonMedia Sensor Position Reflective Media SensorTransmissive Media Sensor 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Power On/Off Switch Printer OperationFront Panel Keys Front Panel Indicator Lights LEDs Liquid Crystal DisplayControl Panel Keys Leaving the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Changing Password-Protected ParametersConfiguration Process Setting Print ParametersSetting Darkness Selecting the Sensor Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Media TypeSetting the Print Width Setting the Maximum Label LengthSelecting the Print Method Label Feed Listing Printer Information Initialize Card Sensor Profile Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationMedia and Ribbon Calibration Setting the Data Bits Setting Communication ParametersSetting the Host Port Setting the Baud RateSetting the Protocol Setting the ParitySetting the Stop Bits Setting the Host HandshakeSetting the Communications Mode Setting the Network IDDelimiter Character Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersControl Prefix Character Format Prefix CharacterMedia Power Up Selecting ZPL ModeSetting Ribbon Tension Power Up and Head Close ParametersLabel Positioning Parameters Head CloseBackfeed Sequence Label Top Position Setting the Label Top PositionLeft Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s Guide Setting the Left PositionHead Test Function Head ResistanceVerifier Port Applicator Port Setting the Applicator PortSetting the Start Print Signal Setting the Resync ModePrinting Controls Selecting the Ribbon Low Feature Reprint ModeSensor Values LCD Adjust Printer LanguageSelecting the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Language Cleaning the Interior Care & AdjustmentsCleaning Cleaning the ExteriorSensor Locations Right-Hand Unit Shown Cleaning the Printhead and Platen RollerToggle Positioning Printhead Pressure AdjustmentPrinthead Pressure Right-Hand Unit Shown Power On Self Test TroubleshootingFor Direct Thermal Power On TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting For Thermal TransferStoring Format Explanation of Errors Creating BitmapStoring Bitmap Building FormatFirst calibrate the printer, then CC , CT , and CD Cancel Key Self Test Printer Self TestsIntroduction Pause Key Test Sample Printout 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Pause Key Self TestFeed Key Self Test Feed Key Self TestParameter Controlled by Feed Key and Pause KeyResults of Communications Diagnostic Test Communications Diagnostics TestZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS OptionsSingle In-line Memory Module Simm Communication Interfaces170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Printing Considerations Printer SpecificationsMedia Specifications Ribbon SpecificationsCommunications Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLBar Codes Standard Printer Fonts Fuses MemoryPhysical ElectricalAppendix a AC Power Cord RequirementsPower Fuse Replacement AC Power Cord SpecificationsShipping Installing a FuseInterface Considerations Appendix BPrinter Communications Interface Technical Information System ConsiderationsRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Pinouts RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data PortPin to 25-Pin Interconnecting Cable RS-422/RS-485 Interconnecting Cable Centronics-Compatible Parallel Data Port Applicator Interface Connector DB-15 Connector Printer to ApplicatorCabling Requirements See the Configuration and Calibration section Fuse 1 JP1 JP2 Appendix C Ascii Code Chart170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Appendix D Adjusting Darkness For In-Spec Bar CodesBar Code Darkness Comparison In-SpecAppendix E Installation InformationFront 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

170PAX2TM specifications

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