Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual CC , CT , and CD

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

ACTION

 

 

 

ZPL II was sent to

Communications

Print a Communications

the printer, but not

parameters are incorrect.

Diagnostic Label. Check for

recognized.

 

format or overrun errors.

 

 

Reset communication

DATA light

 

parameters. See page 22.

always OFF.

Incorrect Communications

Verify proper cable and

or

Cable in use.

replace if necessary.

Prefix and delimiter

Set the characters in the

 

DATA light

characters set in printer

printer to match ZPL II format.

do not match the ones

See “Selecting Prefix and

always flashing.

used in ZPL II format sent

Delimiter Characters” on

 

 

to the printer.

page 23.

 

Incorrect/incomplete ZPL

If problem continues, check

 

format sent to the printer.

 

 

the ZPL II format for changed

 

 

^CC, ^CT, and ^CD.

 

 

 

Vertical image or

Printer using

Configure the printer for

label drift.

non-continuous labels but

non-continuous and run

 

configured in

calibration routine, if

 

continuous mode.

necessary.

 

Incorrectly-positioned

Assure the media sensor is

 

media sensor.

properly positioned to read a

 

 

single/consistent inter-label

 

 

gap.

 

Improperly-calibrated

Perform “Media and Ribbon

 

media sensor.

Sensor Calibration” on

 

 

page 18.

 

Platen roller dirty.

Clean the Platen roller.

 

Improper printhead

Adjust the printhead pressure

 

pressure settings

to assure proper functionality.

 

(toggles).

 

 

Improperly-loaded ribbon

Verify that the ribbon and

 

or media.

media are properly loaded.

 

Incompatible media.

Assure the inter-label gaps or

 

 

notches are 2 mm - 4 mm and

 

 

constantly placed. Also,

 

 

media must not exceed

 

 

minimum specifications for

 

 

mode of operation.

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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 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 UpLabel Positioning Parameters Head CloseBackfeed 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

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