Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM Care & Adjustments, Cleaning the Exterior, Cleaning the Interior

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Care & Adjustments

Cleaning

CAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on the 170PAX2-Series print engine.

Table 1 provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Cleaning swabs saturated with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol are available from your Zebra distributor as a Preventive Maintenance Kit (part # 01429).

AREA

METHOD

INTERVAL

 

 

 

See Figures 13 and 14 for parts locations.

Printhead (1)

Alcohol

 

Platen Roller (2)

Alcohol

 

 

 

 

Media Path

Alcohol

After every roll of ribbon when printing in the

Transmissive Media

Air blow

thermal transfer mode.

 

Sensor (3)

 

After every roll of media when printing in the

Reflective Media

Air blow

direct thermal mode.

 

Sensor (4)

 

 

Ribbon Sensor (5)

Air blow

 

Door-Open Sensor (6)

Air blow

 

 

 

 

Peel Bar (7)

Alcohol

After every roll of media or more often if

 

 

needed.

 

 

 

Table 1. Recommended Cleaning Schedule

Cleaning the Exterior

The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents! If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly.

Cleaning the Interior

Remove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. This area should be inspected after every roll of ribbon.

Cleaning the Sensors

To ensure proper operation of the printer, all sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis. To locate the position of these sensors, refer to Figure 13.

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Contents 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 RibbonReflective 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 Entering the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Program ModeSetting Print Parameters Configuration ProcessSetting Darkness Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Media Type Selecting the Sensor TypeSetting the Maximum Label Length Setting the Print WidthSelecting 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 UpHead Close Label Positioning ParametersBackfeed Sequence Label Top Position Setting the Label Top PositionLeft Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s Guide Setting the Left PositionHead Resistance Head Test FunctionVerifier Port Applicator Port Setting the 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 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 Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self TestIntroduction 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 ConsiderationsZebra Programming Language ZPL Communications SpecificationsBar 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 DB-15 Connector Printer to Applicator Applicator Interface ConnectorCabling 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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