Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Troubleshooting, Power On Self Test

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Troubleshooting

Power On Self Test

A Power On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the printer is turned ON. During this test, the front panel lights (LEDs) will turn ON and OFF to ensure proper operation. At the end of this self test, only the POWER LED will remain lit. Once the Power On Self Test is complete, the media is advanced to the proper resting position, as determined by the programmed Media Feed setting.

To initiate the Power On Self Test, turn the printer ON using the power switch on the control panel. The POWER LED will go ON. The other control panel LEDs and the LCD monitor the progress and indicate the results of the individual tests. All displayed prompts occur in English; however when a test fails, the prompt will also rotate through the international languages.

The normal self test sequence, which occurs each time the printer is turned on, is as follows:

1.

 

 

All lights turn on simultaneously and then turn off in

 

 

 

sequence through the following steps.

2.

 

 

SRAM functionality test performed.

SRAM Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

 

 

Option ROM functionality test performed. The

Option ROM Test

 

words “Not Installed” will be added to the display if

 

 

 

 

 

 

optional ROM is not used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

 

Printhead is checked for proper operation.

Printhead Test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

 

 

Processor functionality test performed. The word

Processor Test

 

“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

 

E-cubed functionality test performed. The word

E-Cubed Test

 

“Failed” will be added to the display if the test fails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

 

 

EEPROM/PROM functionality test performed. The

EEPROM Test

 

word “Failed” will be added to the display if the test

 

 

 

 

 

 

fails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

 

 

Optional PCMCIA Memory Card functionality test

Memory Card Test

 

performed. The words “Not Installed” will be added

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the display if no card is present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

 

 

Depending on how the ^MF ( Media Feed)

 

 

 

instruction is set, the printer will feed to the first web

 

 

 

or label length, calibrate ribbon and media sensors,

 

 

 

or set label length and feed one or more labels.

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

Printer is ready for operation. Refer to

PRINTER READY

.

“Configuration and Calibration” to set specific

x.x MB

VXX.X.X

 

parameters. Designate prompt language with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^KL command or from the menu.

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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 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 Entering the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Program ModeSetting Darkness Configuration ProcessSetting Print Parameters Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Media Type Selecting the Sensor 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 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 UpBackfeed 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 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 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 TestSingle In-line Memory Module Simm OptionsCommunication Interfaces ZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Media Specifications Printer SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Printing ConsiderationsBar Codes Communications SpecificationsZebra Programming Language ZPL 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 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

170PAX2TM specifications

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