Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Sensor Values, Selecting the Ribbon Low Feature, Reprint Mode

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Configuration and Calibration

Selecting the Ribbon Low Feature

When the Ribbon Low feature is enabled, the “Ribbon Low” output signal (Pin 9) on the applicator port is functional. When the amount of ribbon on the supply spindle reaches a specific low level, the output signal will assert HIGH to provide a “Ribbon Low” warning.

When the Ribbon Low feature is disabled, the output signal (Pin 9) will not function, the “Low Ribbon” warning is not displayed, and the printer will continue to print until it runs out of ribbon.

RIBBON LOW MODE ¬ ENABLED ®

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

Default: Enabled

Selections: Enabled, Disabled

Press the NEXT key to display REPRINT MODE.

Reprint Mode

When the Reprint feature is enabled, the “Reprint” input signal (Pin 6) on the applicator port is functional. When the input signal is asserted, the last label printed will be printed again. (This includes non-printing labels.) When the Reprint feature is disabled, the “Reprint” input signal is ignored.

NOTE: The ^SP command is ignored when the Reprint feature is enabled. When the Reprint feature is disabled, the ^SP command can be used. In addition, when a received label format is canceled prior to printing, the “reprint” function for the previous label is also canceled.

REPRINT MODE ¬ DISABLED ®

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

Default: Disabled

Selections: Disabled, Enabled

Press the NEXT key to display WEB SENSOR

Sensor Values

The following eight parameters — Web Sensor, Media Sensor, Ribbon Sensor, Mark Sensor, Mark Media Sensor, Media LED, Ribbon LED, and Mark LED — are automatically calculated during the calibration procedure and typically do not require adjustment. Additional information about these values can be found in the 170PAX-Series Maintenance Manual (P/N 49803L).

Press the NEXT key to display LCD ADJUST.

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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 RibbonTransmissive 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 Leaving the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Changing Password-Protected ParametersSetting Darkness Configuration ProcessSetting Print Parameters Selecting the Sensor Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Media TypeSelecting the Print Method Setting the Print WidthSetting the Maximum Label Length 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 ParametersBackfeed Sequence Label Positioning ParametersHead Close Label Top Position Setting the Label Top PositionLeft Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s Guide Setting the Left PositionVerifier Port Head Test FunctionHead Resistance Applicator Port Setting the 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 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 Introduction Cancel Key Self TestPrinter Self Tests 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 SpecificationsBar Codes Communications SpecificationsZebra Programming Language ZPL 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 Cabling Requirements Applicator Interface ConnectorDB-15 Connector Printer to Applicator 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

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