Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Glossary, 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide

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Glossary

alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks.

backfeed When the printer pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the printhead. Backfeed occurs when operating the printer in tear-off, peel-off, or cutter mode.

bar code A code by which alphanumeric characters can be represented by a series of adjacent stripes of different widths. Many different code schemes exist, such as the universal product code (UPC) or Code 39.

black mark A registration mark found on the underside of the print media which acts as a start-of-label indication for the printer. (See non-continuous media.)

calibration (of a printer) A process in which the printer determines some basic information needed to print accurately with a particular media and ribbon combination. To do this, the printer feeds some media and ribbon (if used) through the printer and senses whether to use the direct thermal or thermal transfer print method, and (if using non-continuous media) the length of individual labels or tags.

character set The set of all letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and other characters that can be expressed by a particular font or barcode.

check digit A character added to a barcode symbol that indicates to the scanner that it has read the symbol correctly.

configuration The printer configuration is a group of operating parameters which are specific to the printer application. Some parameters are user selectable while others are dependent on the installed options and mode of operation. Parameters may be switch selectable, front panel programmable or downloaded as ZPL II commands. A Configuration Label listing all the current printer parameters may be printed for reference.

continuous media Label or tag-stock media that has no notch, gap, or web (backing material only) to separate the labels or tags. The media is one long piece of material.

core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or ribbon.

cutter An optional mechanical device that cuts the media into individual labels or tags immediately after it is printed.

diagnostics Information about which printer functions are not working that is used for troubleshooting printer problems.

die-cut media A type of label stock where individual labels are stuck to a backing material. The labels may be either lined up against each other or separated by a small distance. Typically the material surrounding the labels has been removed. (See non-continuous media.)

direct thermal A printing method in which the printhead presses directly against the media. Heating the printhead elements causes a discoloration of the heat-sensitive coating on the media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media moves past, an image is printed onto the media. No ribbon is used with this printing method. Contrast this with thermal transfer.

direct thermal media Media that is coated with a substance which reacts to the application of direct heat from the printhead to produce an image.

dynamic ram DRAM is the term used to describe the memory devices used to store the label formats in electronic form while they are being printed. The amount of DRAM memory available in the printer determines the maximum size and number of label formats that can be printed. This is volatile memory which loses the stored information when power is turned off.

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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 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 Leaving the Program Mode Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Changing Password-Protected ParametersConfiguration Process Setting Print ParametersSetting Darkness Selecting the Sensor Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Media 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 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 ParametersLabel 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 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 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 TestZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS OptionsSingle In-line Memory Module Simm Communication Interfaces170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Printing Considerations Printer SpecificationsMedia Specifications Ribbon SpecificationsCommunications Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLBar Codes 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 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

170PAX2TM specifications

Zebra Technologies, a leader in industrial printing solutions, offers the 170PAX2TM printer, a versatile and robust solution targeted towards high-performance applications. Designed for industrial environments, the 170PAX2TM stands out for its advanced features and technologies that elevate operational efficiency and streamline workflows.

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