Getting Started

these signals along with the inputs received from the control panel and various sensors. The microprocessors interpret this information and control the XiII printer’s mechanics, printhead, communications, command interpreta- tion, label formatting, media control, and mechanical drive.

Print Mechanism Capabilities

The XiII print mechanism has been designed to print information on labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square or rectangular dot thermal printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements, melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal print mode involves using heat-sensitive media instead of an inked ribbon). Print speeds may be selected via software con- trol.

Media Transport Mechanism Capabilities

The media transport mechanism of the XiII printer has been designed to accommodate various types of media including die-cut labels, ticket and tag stock, continuous roll media, fanfold media, and black-mark media.

Media may be rewound internally onto standard three-inch cores if the Rewind Option is installed. The Rewind Option also allows backing material to be rewound internally, so that the printer can operate in Peel-Off mode.

Front Panel Display

The XiII printer features a two-line by 16-character-per-line liquid crystal display screen. Operational status, programming modes and parameters, and other messages are displayed here. This display features adjustable backlighting for added visibility.

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Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide