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T402
®
Stripe Series Thermal Transfer Printer
User's
Guide
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T402 ® Stripe Series Thermal Transfer Printer User's Guide Rev. 3 AWARDS FOR Customer order # 52007L PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE Manufacturer part # 52007LB
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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 Technolog
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I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the ® Stripe Series DA402 and 402 T manufactured by: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC for Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Contents Introduction Hello! ................................. . 1 What’s in the Box........................... . 1 Unpacking and Inspection....................... . 2 Reporting Damage......................... . 2 DC Power Supply ........................... . 3 Printer Overview (illustration) .................... . 4 Getting Ready to Print Loading the Media........................... . 5 Tear-Off Mode........................... . 5 Peel-Off Mode .......................... . 10
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Using ZPL II ............................. . 30 Adjusting the Print Width ...................... . 30 Adjusting the Print Darkness..................... . 30 Adjusting the Print Speed ...................... . 30 Troubleshooting What the Status LED is Telling You................. . 31 Print Quality Problems........................ . 32 Manual Calibration.......................... . 34 Troubleshooting Tests ........................ . 35 Printing a Configuration Label.................. . 35
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Introduction Hello! ™ Thank you for choosing the Zebra T402 Printer. This rugged little printer is certain to become a productive and efficient addition to your workplace! n This user’s guide gives you all the information you will need to operate and maintain the printer. n To create and print label formats, take a look at the ZPL II Programming Guide (part #46530L). If one was not ordered with your printer, simply call your distributor or visit our web site at www.zebra.com. NOTE: Many
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Unpacking and Inspection In spect the printer for pos s i ble ship ping dam age: n Check all exterior surfaces for damage. n Raise the top cover (refer to “Loading the Media” on page 5) and inspect the media compartment for damage. In case ship ping is re quired, save the car ton and all pack ing ma te rial. Reporting Damage If you dis cover ship ping dam age: n Immediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for
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WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE PRINTER AND POWER SUPPLY IN AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET WET. PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT! DC Power Supply Refer to Figure 1. 1. The DC power supply has a barrel connector on one end that must be inserted into the power supply receptacle on the back of the printer. 2. Insert the separate AC power cord into the power supply. 3. Plug the other end of the cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet. Plug Varies by Country AC Power Barrel Cord Connector Power Switch Po
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Printer Overview Cutter Option Status LED Feed Button Sensor Housing Cutter Unit Release Bottom Lever Slot (2) Media Supply Guides Ribbon Core Media Hanger Supply Tear Bar Spindle Media Guides Take-Up Spindle Peel Bar Media Guide Adjuster Printhead Platen Release Lever Roller Printhead Figure 2 4
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Getting Ready to Print Loading the Media You can op er ate this printer in three dif fer ent modes: tear-off, peel-off, or with a cutter. 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, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed, the next one is printed. n In cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is printed. NOTE: The cutter is designed to cut t
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2. Insert one end of the media hanger into one of the media supply guides (refer to Figure 4). 3. Place the roll of media onto the media hanger. 4. Place the second media supply guide onto the other end of the media hanger (refer to Figure 4). NOTES: The media roll must be centered on the media hanger. The media roll should rest against the smooth side of the media supply guides. The textured side marked “out” should face the outside of the printer. The media supply guides should just touch
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Labels Tags Figure 5 Printhead 2 Printhead Release Lever 1 Figure 6 7
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9. Refer to Figure 7. Thread the media through the media guides. NOTE: If the media guides must be changed to accommodate the width of the media, turn the green media guide adjuster (refer to Figure 7). The media guides should just touch, but not restrict, the edges of the roll. 10. Continue to thread the media past the peel bar (refer to Figure 7). 11. Place the media hanger into the two mounting slots (refer to Figure 8). 12. Close the printhead by pressing down at both arrows (refer to Fi
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Mounting Slot Mounting Slot Figure 8 Printhead Arrow Arrow Figure 9 9
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Peel-Off Mode 1. Unlatch the top cover by pressing the two green release levers (refer to Figure 10). Then, lift the top cover to expose the media compartment. 2. Insert one end of the media hanger into one of the media supply guides (refer to Figure 11). 3. Place the roll of media onto the media hanger. 4. Place the second media supply guide onto the other end of the media hanger (refer to Figure 11). NOTES: The media roll must be centered on the media hanger. The media roll should rest
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Smooth Side of Media Supply Guide Textured Side Marked 3 "OUT" 2 1 Media Hanger Media Supply Guide Figure 11 Printhead 2 Printhead Release Lever 1 Figure 12 11
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8. Refer to Figure 13. Thread the media through the media guides. NOTE: If the media guides must be changed to accommodate the width of the media, turn the green media guide adjuster (refer to Figure 13). The media guides should just touch, but not restrict, the edges of the media roll. 9. Continue to thread the media until it is approximately 8” (203 mm) past the peel bar (refer to Figure 13). 10. Place the media hanger into the two mounting slots (refer to Figure 14). 11. Remove approximat
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Mounting Slot Mounting Slot Figure 14 Feed Button Bottom Slot Peel-Off Feed Slot Figure 15 13
