Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Printing Controls, Setting the Start Print Signal

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Printing Controls

Setting the Start Print Signal

This parameter determines how the printer will react to the Start Print Signal input on pin 3 of the applicator interface connector at the rear of the printer.

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.

PULSE MODE — A label will print when the signal transitions from HIGH to LOW.

LEVEL MODE — Labels will print as long as the signal is asserted LOW.

START PRINT SIG

¬PULSE MODE ®

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

Default: Pulse Mode

Selections: Pulse Mode, Level Mode

Press the NEXT key to display RESYNCH MODE.

Setting the Resync Mode

This parameter determines how the printer will react if the label synchronization is lost and the label top is not where expected.

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.

FEED MODE

— If the label top is not where expected, the printer will feed a blank label to find

 

the label top position.

ERROR MODE — If the label top is not where expected, the printer will stop, enter the PAUSED mode, display the message “Error Condition Feed Label”, flash the ERROR LED, and assert the “Service Required” signal (pin 10 on the Applicator Interface Connector).

To resync the media to the top of the label in this mode, the user must press the PAUSE key to exit the PAUSED state. The ERROR LED will then stop flashing and the “Service Required” signal will be de-asserted. The action of the printer is then determined by the “Head Close” configuration selection:

•“Calibration” – the printer feeds labels and recalibrates the media sensors.

•“Feed” – the printer feeds the labels to the next web.

•“Length” – the printer feeds labels and calculates the label length.

•“No Motion” – the media does not move. The user must press the FEED key to cause the printer to resync to the start of the next label.

RESYNCH MODE

¬FEED MODE ®

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

Default: Feed Mode

Selections: Feed Mode, Error Mode

Press the NEXT key to display RIBBON LOW.

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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 UnitsReflective Media Sensor Media Sensor PositionTransmissive Media Sensor 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Printer Operation Power On/Off SwitchFront Panel Keys Liquid Crystal Display Front Panel Indicator Lights LEDsControl Panel Keys Changing Password-Protected Parameters Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Leaving the Program ModeSetting Print Parameters Configuration ProcessSetting Darkness Selecting the Media Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Sensor TypeSetting the Maximum Label Length Setting the Print WidthSelecting the Print Method 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 UpHead Close Label Positioning ParametersBackfeed Sequence Setting the Label Top Position Label Top PositionSetting the Left Position Left Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s GuideHead Resistance Head Test FunctionVerifier Port Setting the Applicator Port Applicator PortSetting the Resync Mode Setting the Start Print SignalPrinting Controls Reprint Mode Selecting the Ribbon Low FeatureSensor Values Printer Language LCD AdjustSelecting the Liquid Crystal Display LCD 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 Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self TestIntroduction 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 ConsiderationsZebra Programming Language ZPL Communications SpecificationsBar Codes 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 DB-15 Connector Printer to Applicator Applicator Interface ConnectorCabling Requirements 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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