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Zebra Technologies S4M Who Should Use This Document, How This Document Is Organized

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Who Should Use This Document

Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to operate or troubleshoot problems with the printer.

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section

Description

 

 

Introduction on page 7

This section shows the operational controls and

 

location of major components used when loading

 

media and ribbon. Other features of the printer are

 

discussed.

 

 

Printer Setup on page 15

This section provides the tasks that you must

 

complete and the issues that you must consider

 

before you load and configure your printer.

 

 

Operations on page 29

This section provides the procedures for loading

 

and calibrating the printer.

 

 

Configuration on page 51

This section discusses printer configuration

 

settings and instructs you how to view or change

 

printer parameters through the control panel.

 

 

Routine Maintenance on page 77

This section provides routine cleaning and

 

maintenance procedures.

 

 

Troubleshooting on page 85

This section provides information about errors that

 

you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted

 

diagnostic tests are included.

 

 

Specifications on page 105

This section provides the features of and

 

specifications for the printer.

 

 

ZPL II Commands on page 111

This section provides the ZPL II commands that

 

were added or changed for the S4M.

 

 

13290L-001 Rev. A

S4M User Guide

10/21/05

Contents
S4M™ User Guide Part Number: 13290L-001Rev. A Contents Page Page Page About This Document Who Should Use This Document How This Document Is Organized Contacts Web Site The Americas Europe, Africa, Middle East, and India Asia Pacific Document Conventions Page Page Introduction External View Control Panel Control Panel LCD Control Panel Buttons Page Control Panel Lights Printer Media Compartment Printer Language Modes Firmware Downloads New or Modified Commands Additional Printer Language Information Printer Setup Before You Begin Unpack and Inspect the Printer Inspect the Printer Report Shipping Damage Store the Printer Shipping Select a Site for the Printer Select a Surface Provide Proper Operating Conditions Allow Proper Space Provide a Data Source Connect the Printer to a Power Source Power Cord Specifications Select a Communication Interface Connector Locations Types of Connections Page Data Cable Requirements Types of Media Page Ribbon Overview When to Use Ribbon Coated Side of Ribbon Adhesive Test Ribbon Scratch Test Operations Media Loading Overview Print Modes Starting a Roll of Media Inserting Media into the Printer Fanfold Media Load Media in Tear-OffMode Page Page Load Media in Peel-OffMode Page Page Page Page Load Ribbon Page Page Remove the Ribbon Page Calibrate the Printer Auto Calibration Manual Calibration Position the Media Sensors Select the Transmissive Sensor Adjust the Reflective Sensor Page Adjust Printhead Pressure Page Configuration Setup Mode Enter Setup Mode Leave Setup Mode Page Password Protection of Parameters Page Printing Configuration Labels Page Page Select a Display Language Control Panel LCD Display Password Level 1 and 2 Parameters Page Page Page Page Password Level 3 Parameters Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page ZebraNet® Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays Page Page Routine Maintenance Lubrication Cleaning Procedures Clean the Exterior Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller Page Clean the Media Compartment and Sensors Clean the Peel-OffAssembly Page Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklists LCD Error Messages Page Memory Errors Print Quality Problems Page Page Calibration Problems Communications Problems Miscellaneous Printer Problems Page Printer Diagnostics Power-OnSelf Test CANCEL Self Test PAUSE Self Test FEED Self Test Page Page FEED and PAUSE Self Test Communications Diagnostics Test Page Specifications General Specifications Agency Approvals Printing Specifications Media Specifications Ribbon Specifications ZPL II Commands Define Password Proprietary Statement Product Improvements FCC Compliance Statement Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Liability Disclaimer Limitation of Liability Glossary Page Page Page Index