Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Setting the Applicator Port

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Configuration and Calibration

OFF - The verifier port is off.

1ERR — Label reprinted if verifier detects an error. If the bar code is near the upper edge of the label, the label will feed out far enough to be verified and then backfeed to allow the next label to be printed and verified.

2 VER-THRUPUT— Allows for the greatest throughput but may not indicate a verification error immediately upon detection. May print from one to three labels before an error is recognized and printing stops.

VERIFIER PORT

¬OFF®

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: Off

Selections: Off, 1 VER-RPRNT ERR, 2 VER-THRUPUT

Press the NEXT key to display APPLICATOR PORT.

Applicator Port

Setting the Applicator Port

The Applicator Port is used to determine how the printer will interface with the applicator.

This is set by the applicator manufacturer and should not be changed unless the factory defaults have been reloaded. Please make a note of it! While other choices are valid, the printer must be returned to its designated setting in order for it to work properly.

Refer to Table 5 in “Appendix B” for more applicator cable information.

OFF — Applicator interface is off.

MODE 1 — Asserts the END PRINT signal LOW while the printer is moving the label forward. MODE 2 — Asserts the END PRINT signal HIGH while the printer is moving the label forward.

MODE 3 — Asserts the END PRINT signal LOW for 20 milliseconds when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during continuous printing modes.

MODE 4 — Asserts the END PRINT signal HIGH for 20 milliseconds when a label has been completed and positioned. Not asserted during continuous printing modes.

APPLICATOR PORT

¬OFF®

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: Off

Selections: Off, MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4

Press the NEXT key to display START PRINT SIG.

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Zebra 170PAX2 -Series User ’s Guide Product Improvements Proprietary StatementFCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance StatementContents 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide OptionsZebra 170PAX2 Print Engine IntroductionGetting Started Print Engine MountingCable 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 Entering the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Program ModeConfiguration Process Setting Print ParametersSetting Darkness Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Media Type Selecting the Sensor 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 Host Port Setting Communication ParametersSetting the Baud Rate Setting the Data BitsSetting the Stop Bits Setting the ParitySetting the Host Handshake Setting the ProtocolSetting the Communications Mode Setting the Network IDControl Prefix Character Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersFormat Prefix Character Delimiter CharacterSetting Ribbon Tension Selecting ZPL ModePower Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power Up Label Positioning Parameters Head Close Backfeed 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 Care & AdjustmentsCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorSensor Locations Right-Hand Unit Shown Cleaning the Printhead and Platen RollerToggle Positioning Printhead Pressure AdjustmentPrinthead Pressure Right-Hand Unit Shown Power On Self Test TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting Power On TroubleshootingFor Thermal Transfer For Direct ThermalStoring Bitmap Explanation of Errors Creating BitmapBuilding Format Storing 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 TestSingle In-line Memory Module Simm OptionsCommunication Interfaces ZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Media Specifications Printer SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Printing ConsiderationsCommunications Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLBar Codes Standard Printer Fonts Physical MemoryElectrical FusesPower Fuse Replacement AC Power Cord RequirementsAC Power Cord Specifications Appendix aShipping Installing a FusePrinter Communications Interface Technical Information Appendix BSystem Considerations Interface 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