Communications | Zebra Technologies S-500 specification

Getting Started

Communications

The Stripe comes with either an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface or a factory-installed parallel interface. In both cases, you must supply the required interface cable for your application. See the Appendix for specific cable requirements.

CAUTION: Zebra printers comply with FCC “ Rules and Regulations” , Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cables may increase radiated emissions above the Class A limits.

Cutter Module Interface (For Stripes with the Factory-Installed Cutter Option)

The Cutter Module connects to the printer via a standard 8-pin connector.

The cable on the front of the printer plugs into the connector on the bottom of the Cutter Module once the Cutter Module has been installed.

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Zebra Technologies S-500 manual Communications

Contents

User’s Guide Proprietary Statement Warranty Information Warranty Information Zebra Software License Agreement Media Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness AC Power ON/OFF Switch Fro FEEDServicesKey and Pause Key RS-232 Cabling Requirements Unpacking Reporting Damage Printer Power Up Getting StartedSite Requirements Storage and Reshipping AC Power Cable Voltage Selection Communications Tear- Off Mode Media Loading T t i n g S t a r t e dMedia and Ribbon Loading Media Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option Required External Rewind Mode Media LoadingFanfold Media Loading Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Peel-Off Mode Media LoadingPeel-Off Option Required Removing the Label Backing Material Peel Off Option Required Adjusting the Media Sensor Non-Continuous MediaContinuous Media Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon LoadingRibbon Supply Spindle Normal Position Ribbon Supply Spindle Low-Tension Position Ribbon Removal Loading the Ribbon Configuration and Calibration Option Switch SettingsSwitch Baud Rate Switch Configuration Mode Media Calibration Adjust the Print Darkness Adjust the Media Rest PositionAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Tear-Off Mode Operating Your Zebra Stripe PrinterPrinter Operating Modes AC Power ON/OFF Switch OperationOperator Controls AC Power ON/OFF Switch Front Panel Lights Front Panel Keys Printer Status Sensors Sensor What it monitors How it works Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor Position Sample ZPL II Label Formats Format 1 Simple Text and a BarcodeType this label format Format 3 Using a Serialized Data Field Format 2 Saving a Label Format As a Graphic ImageLine Type this label format You’ll get this printout Type this label format You’ll get this printout Cleaning Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the Interior Preventive Maintenance Kit Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning the Printhead Cutter Module and Catch Tray Location This procedure is on the next Cutter Module Disassembly This procedure is on Reassembled Cutter Module AC Power Fuse Replacement Lubrication Mechanical Adjustments Print Quality Adjustments Toggle Pressure Adjustment Toggle Pressure Adjustment Media Sensor Position Adjustment Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment Battery Replacement Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Flashing Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self TestAdditional Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test Feed Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test Printout Extended Printer Diagnostics Mode Key Self TestFeed Key and Pause Key Page Page Options*Factory-Installed StandardPrinterFonts DefaultPrinterFonts6Dots/mm Page Ard BitmapSmoothFontsPointSizeExamples How to Reach Us Zebra Technical Support Bulletin Board ServiceTechnical Support Zebra’s Corporate Offices Support Services Technical Support Service via TelephoneTechnical Support via Mail or Fax Zebra Technologies Corporation Service Form Product Service and Support Programs Extended Factory Service AgreementThird Party Support And Maintenance Select The Program That Fits Your Business Zebra Factory Services User Self MaintenanceWang Customer Services Division International Service and Support Zebra Training Programs Operations and Maintenance Courses Course Name Printers Covered Bar Codes at Work Labeling Support Services Adjusting the Printhead Printhead Position Adjustment Procedure Print Quality Adjustment Appendix Signal Levels Hardware Control Signal DescriptionsPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 Interface RS-232 Cabling Requirements Interconnect To DTE DevicesInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Interface Parallel Cabling Requirements Signal Descriptions Pin No Parallel Connector Pinout Glossary Glossary Index Index