Extended Printer Diagnostics | Zebra Technologies S-500 specification

Figure 30 MODE Key Self Test Printout

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

MODE Key Self Test

This self test places the printer in a Communications Diagnostics Mode. In this mode, the printer prints the ASCII characters and their corresponding hexadecimal values for any data received from the host computer. See Figure 30.

Note: Turn the power OFF to exit this self test.

FEED Key and PAUSE Key

If it is ever necessary to reset the printer configuration to the factory default values, press these two keys at the same time while turning the Power ON. Permanently save these values in memory by pressing the MODE key four (4) times - MODE lights cycle ON then OFF. A Media

Calibration procedure must be performed any time Factory Default values are saved. See Chapter 1.

Extended Printer Diagnostics

Extended diagnostic tests are available for the Zebra Stripe Printer. The Stripe Maintenance Manual, Volume 1 (part # 44868L), provides information needed to perform these additional tests.

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Zebra Technologies S-500 manual Extended Printer Diagnostics, Mode Key Self Test, Feed Key and Pause Key

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 External Rewind Mode Media Loading Cutter Mode Media Loading Cutter Option RequiredFanfold 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 Non-Continuous Media Adjusting the Media SensorContinuous 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 Media Rest Position Adjust the Print DarknessAdjust the Position of the Top of the Label Getting Started Operating Your Zebra Stripe Printer Tear-Off ModePrinter Operating Modes Operation AC Power ON/OFF SwitchOperator 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 Format 1 Simple Text and a Barcode Sample ZPL II Label FormatsType 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 Power-On Self Test Printer DiagnosticsAdditional Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test Feed Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test Printout Mode Key Self Test Extended Printer DiagnosticsFeed 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 Technical Support Service via Telephone Support ServicesTechnical 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 User Self Maintenance Zebra Factory ServicesWang 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 Interconnect To DTE Devices RS-232 Cabling RequirementsInterconnect To DCE Devices Parallel Interface Parallel Cabling Requirements Signal Descriptions Pin No Parallel Connector Pinout Glossary Glossary Index Index