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10About This Document

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 15

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 23

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 37

This section provides the procedures for loading

 

and calibrating the printer.

 

 

Configuration on page 63

This section discusses printer configuration

 

settings and instructs you how to view or change

 

printer parameters through the control panel.

 

 

Routine Maintenance on page 87

This section provides routine cleaning and

 

maintenance procedures.

 

 

Troubleshooting on page 99

This section provides information about errors that

 

you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted

 

diagnostic tests are included.

 

 

Specifications on page 125

This section provides the features of and

 

specifications for the printer.

 

 

13290L-004 Rev. A

S4M User Guide

6/15/09

Contents
S4M™ User Guide Part Number: 13290L-004Rev. A Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement FCC Rules and Regulations for Data Cables Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Contents Page Page Page About This Document Who Should Use This Document How This Document Is Organized Contacts 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 Handling the Printer Unpack and Inspect the Printer Store the Printer Ship the Printer Select a Site for the Printer Select a Surface Provide Proper Operating Conditions Allow Proper Space Provide a Data Source Select a Data Communication Interface Data Cables and Wireless Cards Connect the Printer to the Computer or Network Page Connect the Printer to a Power Source Power Cord Specifications Types of Media Page Ribbon Overview When to Use Ribbon Coated Side of Ribbon Adhesive Test Ribbon Scratch Test Page Operations Print Modes and Printer Options Print Mode Descriptions and Printer Requirements Media Paths Start a Roll of Media Insert Media into the Printer Fanfold Media Load Media in Tear-OffMode Page Page Load Media in Peel-OffMode Page Page Page Page Load Media in Cutter Mode Page Page Load Ribbon Page Page Page Remove Used Ribbon Calibrate the Printer Auto Calibration Manual Calibration Select or Adjust 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 Parameters Password Level 1 and 2 Parameters Page Page Page Page Password Level 3 Parameters Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Routine Maintenance Replacing Printer Components Ordering Replacement Parts Recycling Printer Components Lubrication Cleaning Schedule and Procedures Clean the Exterior Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller Page Page Clean the Media Compartment and Sensors Clean the Peel Assembly Page Page Clean the Cutter Module Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklists LCD Error Messages Page Page Page Memory Errors Print Quality Problems Page Page Calibration Problems Communications Problems Ribbon 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 Sensor Profile Page Page Specifications General Specifications Agency Approvals Printing Specifications Media Specifications Ribbon Specifications ZPL II Commands Define Password End User License Agreement Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Page Page Page Index