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Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Zebra Programming Language ZPL, Bar Codes

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Printer Specifications

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II)

°Communicates in printable ASCII characters

°Controlled via mainframe, mini, or PC

°Downloadable graphics, scalable and bit-map fonts, label templates, and formats

°Object copying between memory areas (RAM and PC memory card)

°Adjustable print cache

°Data compression

°Automatic memory allocation for “format while printing”

°Format inversion (white on black)

°Mirror image printing

°Four-position field rotation (normal - 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°)

°Slew command

°Programmable label quantities with print and pause control

°Automatic serialization of fields

°User-programmable password

°Status messages to host upon request

Bar Codes

°Bar code modulus “X” dimensions:

-Picket fence (non-rotated) orientation: 203 dpi = 0.0049” mil to 0.049”

300 dpi = 0.0033” mil to 0.033”

-Ladder (rotated) orientation:

203 dpi = 0.0049” mil to 0.049”

300 dpi = 0.0039” mil to 0.039”

°2-dimensional bar codes:

Code 49, Maxi Code, PDF-417, QR Code, Codablock, DataMatrix, Micro-PDF417

°Linear bar codes:

Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 with subsets A/B/C and UCC Case Codes, ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2 or 5 digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5,Interleaved 2 of 5, LOGMARS, MSI, and Codabar

°Bar code ratios: 2:1, 7:3, 5:2, and 3:1

Communications Specifications

°High-speed parallel interface, Centronics® compatible

°High-speed serial interfaces:

-RS-232C and RS422 with DB25S (Female) connector

-RS-485 multi-drop capability

-Configurable baud rate (110 - 57.6 K bits/sec.), parity, data bits, and stop bits

-Software (XON/XOFF) or hardware (DTR/DSR) communications handshake protocols

°ZebraNet™ MPS ethernet network print server (10Base-T)

°IBM® Twinax interface - emulates IBM® System 3X and AS/400 printers

°IBM® Coax interface - emulates IBM® System 3270 printers

°Applicator interface with DB15S (Female) connector

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Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Zebra Programming Language ZPL, Bar Codes, Communications Specifications

Contents

Zebra 170PAX2 -Series User ’s Guide FCC Compliance Statement Proprietary StatementProduct Improvements Canadian DOC Compliance StatementContents Options 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideGetting Started IntroductionZebra 170PAX2 Print Engine Print Engine MountingPrinter Power Cable ConnectionsMedia & Ribbon Loading Media LoadingMedia Loading Left-Hand Units Ribbon Loading Right Hand UnitsRemoving Used Ribbon Left Hand UnitsMedia 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 Changing Password-Protected Parameters Configuration and CalibrationEntering the Program Mode Leaving the Program ModeConfiguration Process Setting Print ParametersSetting Darkness Selecting the Media Type Setting the Tear Off PositionSelecting the Print Mode Selecting the Sensor TypeSetting the Print Width Setting the Maximum Label LengthSelecting the Print Method Label Feed Listing Printer Information Initialize Card 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideMedia and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Sensor ProfileMedia and Ribbon Calibration Setting the Baud Rate Setting Communication ParametersSetting the Host Port Setting the Data BitsSetting the Host Handshake Setting the ParitySetting the Stop Bits Setting the ProtocolSetting the Network ID Setting the Communications ModeFormat Prefix Character Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersControl Prefix Character Delimiter CharacterPower Up and Head Close Parameters Selecting ZPL ModeSetting Ribbon Tension Media Power UpLabel Positioning Parameters Head CloseBackfeed Sequence Setting the Label Top Position Label Top PositionSetting the Left Position Left Position 170 PAX2-Series User’s GuideHead Test Function Head ResistanceVerifier Port Setting the Applicator Port 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 Exterior Care & AdjustmentsCleaning Cleaning the InteriorCleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Sensor Locations Right-Hand Unit ShownPrinthead Pressure Adjustment Toggle PositioningPrinthead Pressure Right-Hand Unit Shown Troubleshooting Power On Self TestFor Thermal Transfer Power On TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting For Direct ThermalBuilding Format Explanation of Errors Creating BitmapStoring Bitmap Storing FormatFirst calibrate the printer, then CC , CT , and CD Cancel Key Self Test Printer Self TestsIntroduction Pause Key Self Test Pause Key Test Sample Printout 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideFeed Key Self Test Feed Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Parameter Controlled byCommunications Diagnostics Test Results of Communications Diagnostic TestCommunication Interfaces OptionsSingle In-line Memory Module Simm ZebraNet Micro Print Server MPS170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Ribbon Specifications Printer SpecificationsMedia Specifications Printing ConsiderationsCommunications Specifications Zebra Programming Language ZPLBar Codes Standard Printer Fonts Electrical MemoryPhysical FusesAC Power Cord Specifications AC Power Cord RequirementsPower Fuse Replacement Appendix aInstalling a Fuse ShippingSystem Considerations Appendix BPrinter Communications Interface Technical Information Interface ConsiderationsRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data Port RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PinoutsPin 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 Ascii Code Chart Appendix C170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Adjusting Darkness For In-Spec Bar Codes Appendix DIn-Spec Bar Code Darkness ComparisonInstallation Information Appendix EFront View of Right Hand Printer 451 748 11.45 mm 222.2 mm 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Glossary 170PAX2-Series User’s GuideGlossary Printer configuration See configuration 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide Index Index Index Page Page Zebra Technologies Corporation