Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Selecting ZPL Mode, Setting Ribbon Tension, Media Power Up

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Configuration and Calibration

Selecting ZPL Mode

The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II. Refer to the “ZPL II Programming Guide” for more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II.

The printer will remain in the selected mode until changed by this front panel instruction or by sending a ZPL/ZPL II command to the printer.

ZPL MODE

 

¬ ZPL II

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Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: ZPL II

Selections: ZPL II, ZPL

Press the NEXT key to display RIBBON TENSION.

Setting Ribbon Tension

This parameter sets the tension applied to the Ribbon Supply Spindle. A setting of Low, Medium, or High is determined by the combination of ribbon width and length. Use the tables below to determine the recommended setting for your specific application. If ribbon wrinkle, or smudging or scuffing of ink on the label material is evident, reduce the tension to the next lower setting.

 

 

 

RIBBON TENSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

¬HIGH

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Ribbon Tension Setting

 

Ribbon Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300 Meter Roll

 

450 Meter Roll

 

600 Meter Roll

900 Meter Roll

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3” to 5”

LOW

 

LOW

 

 

LOW

LOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

4” to 6”

LOW

 

LOW - MEDIUM

LOW - MEDIUM

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5” to 7”

LOW - MEDIUM

 

MEDIUM

 

MEDIUM - HIGH

HIGH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the right or left oval key to display other selections.

Default: High

Selections: Low, Medium, High

Press the NEXT key to display MEDIA POWER UP.

Power Up and Head Close Parameters

Media Power Up

Determines the action of the media when the printer is turned ON. “Calibration” recalibrates the media sensors, “Feed” feeds the label to the first web, “Length” calculates the length of the label, and “No Motion” means the media does not move. “No Motion” is the recommended mode for an applicator.

MEDIA POWER UP

¬FEED®

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Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Selecting ZPL Mode, Setting Ribbon Tension, Power Up and Head Close Parameters

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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