Zebra Technologies XiIII-Series user manual

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Zebra XiIII-Series
User's Guide
Customer order # 48025L
Manufacturer part # 48025LB Rev. 1

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Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies

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Table of Contents Introduction Hello! ........................................1 Unpacking and Inspection..............................2 Reporting Damage................................2 Storage......................................2 Media and Ribbon Requirements ..........................3 Power Cord .....................................3 Printer Anatomy 101.................................4 Calibrating the Printer Purpose .......................................5 Types of Media .................

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Establishing Communication System Considerations............................... 21 Interfaces .................................... 21 Data Specifications............................... 21 Cabling Requirements ............................... 22 Printer Basics Operator Controls ................................. 23 POWER Switch................................. 23 Front Panel Display............................... 24 Front Panel Keys ................................ 25 Front Panel Lights ...........

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Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning ...................................... 65 Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 66 Cleaning the Interior .............................. 66 Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller.................... 66 Cleaning the Sensors .............................. 67 Cleaning the Snap Plate............................. 68 Cleaning the Cutter Module .......................... 70 Lubrication..................................... 70 Fuse Replacement .........

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Specifications Media Handling .................................. 87 Options....................................... 87 ® Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II ) ..................... 88 Bar Codes...................................... 88 General Specifications ............................... 89 Printing Specifications............................... 90 Ribbon Specification................................ 90 Media Specifications................................ 91 Power Line Cord Specifications ........

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Introduction Hello! Thank you for purchasing this high-quality Zebra XiIII -Series printer, manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value -- Zebra Technologies Corporation. For over 25 years, Zebra has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support. n This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer. n The ZPL II Programming Reference VolumesI and II (part# 45540L) show you how to create the perfect label format for y

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Unpacking and Inspection Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment. n Check all exterior surfaces. n Raise the media access door and inspect the media compartment. In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material. Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for instructions. Reporting Damage If you discover shipping damage: n Immediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any dam

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Media and Ribbon Requirements Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon, printing speeds, and printer operating modes, it is very important to run tests for your applications. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Zebra Technologies Corporation-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.

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Printer Anatomy 101 Depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different. Ribbon take-up Printhead spindle Ribbon supply lever spindle Media supply guide Platen roller Dancer roller assembly Snap Media Tear-off/ plate supply Lower peel-off Media hanger roller bar guide Rewind spindle (optional) Spindle hook Only on select models Figure 1 4 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide

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Calibrating the Printer This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application. Purpose n To calibrate the printer. n To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label. NOTE: This procedure must be performed when the printer is first installed or when it cannot properly detect the top of the label. To calibrate the

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Types of Media Non-Continuous Web Media Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins. Notch Hole Non-continuous media with a hole or notch Label gap (2-4 mm) Label gap (2-4 mm) Non-continuous media with gaps between the labels (individual labels on a continuous liner) Figure 2 6 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide

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Non-Continuous Black Mark Media Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 3). Black mark Black mark Non-continuous media for black mark sensing Figure 3 Continuous Media Continuous media (refer to Figure 4) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Continuous media (no gaps, holes, notches, or black marks) Figure 4 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 7

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Choosing the Print Mode n Tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label, or a strip of labels, after it is printed. n In Peel-off mode, backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed from the printer, the next one is printed. n When in cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed. n In rewind mode, the media and backing are rewound onto a core as the labels are printed. 8 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide

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Loading the Media Figure 5 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed instructions, as well as information about how to load the different types of media and the various printing modes, refer to the instructions that begin on page 27. Printhead lever Media supply Open guide Media Closed Media guide Tear-off/ peel-off bar Figure 5 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 9

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Positioning the Media Sensors The correct positioning of the media sensors is important. It can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support! Transmissive Sensor The web or gap sensor, better known as the “transmissive sensor,” detects the gap between labels. The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sensor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes between the two. The upper media sensor must be

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Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.) 1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed). 2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the adjustment screw head. 3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (Phillips head). 4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position. 5. Secure the upper media sensor adjustment screw. Upper media sensor adj

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Adjusting the Lower Media Sensor Position the lower media sensor (refer to Figure 7) by sliding it in its slot until it is positioned under the upper media sensor. Lower media sensor Figure 7 Black Mark Sensor The black mark sensor is ina fixed position and enabled via the front panel (details in “Configuring the Printer” on page 15). 12 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide

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Loading the Ribbon To load ribbon, refer to Figure 8 (for the 90XiIII, 96XiIII, and 140XiIII) and Figure 9 (for the 170XiIII and 220XiIII). For more detailed information, refer to the instructions that begin on page 39. Ribbon Ribbon Printhead take-up supply lever spindle spindle Open Closed Figure 8 Ribbon Ribbon Printhead take-up supply lever spindle spindle Open Closed Figure 9 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 13

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Operator Controls POWER Switch The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord and fuse. Turn on the printer. Front Panel The step-by-step instructions in this section tell you which keys to press and what appears on the liquid crystal display (LCD) during the calibration procedure. Fora more detailed explanation of the front panel keys and lights (as shown in Figure 10), refer to the instructions that begin on page 24. Figure 10 14 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide