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User’s Guide
For Models S-300 and S-500
Zebra Technologies Corporation Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
333 Corporate Woods Parkway Zebra House, The Valley Centre
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 Gordon Road, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ England
Phone Number: (847) 634-6700 Phone Number: +44 (0) 1494 472872
Telefax Number: (847) 913-8766 Telefax Number: +44 (0) 1494 450103
Customer order # 44870L Manufacturer part # 44870LB Rev. 2
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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 permis- sion of Zebra Technologies Corporation. Product Improvements Continuous improvement of produc
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Warranty Information 1. Printer Warranty ® ZEBRA printers, excluding thermal printheads which are warranted separately below, are warranted against defects in material or workmanship for six (6) months from the date of original shipment by ZEBRA Technolo- gies Corporation. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear and shall be null and void if the equipment is modified, improperly installed or used, damaged by accident or neglect, or in the event any parts are improperly installed or rep
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Warranty Information All statements, technical information and recommendations relating to ZEBRA Products are based upon tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guarantee or warranty. ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER, BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR LOST PROFITS, DIMINUTION OF GOOD WILL OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM HEREUNDER. IN ADDITION, ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES LIABILITY FOR WARRANTY CLAIM
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le ab T of Cents ont 1 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Zebra Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii 1 g in ett G arted St 2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Reporting Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Storage and Res
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aT ble of Contents Adjust the Media Rest Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Adjust the Position of the Top of the Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 n io perat O Operating Your Zebra Stripe Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Printer Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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aTble of Contents CANCEL Key Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 PAUSE Key Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 FEED Key Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 1 MODE Key Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 FEED Key and PAUSE Key. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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aT ble of Contents Bar Codes at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 dix en App Adjusting the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printer Interface Technical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Getting Started Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal demand printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and valueZebra Technologies Corporation. For over 25 years, Zebra has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support. This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your printer on a daily basis. To create label formats, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part # 46469Lif you did not order one wit
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Getting Started Storage and Reshipping If you are not placing the Zebra Stripe Printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the original packing materials. The Zebra Stripe Printer may be stored under the following conditions. • Temperature: -40° to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) • Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing To ship the Zebra Stripe Printer, carefully pack it in a suitable container to avoid damage during transit. Whenever possible, use the original container from the factory.
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Getting Started Voltage Selection The Stripe is available from the factory preset for either 100-120 VAC electrical power or 220-240 VAC electrical power. Refer to the product label on the back of the printer and make sure that the unit is properly configured for your power requirements. AC Power Cable The AC Power Cable has a three-prong female connector on one end. See Figure 2. This connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the left side of the printer. See Figure 1. The electric
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Getting Started Communications The Stripe comes with either an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 serial data interface or a factory-installed parallel interface. In both cases, you must supply the required interface cable for your application. See the Appendix for specific cable requirements. CAUTION: Zebra printers comply with FCC Rules and Regulations , Part 15, Subpart J, for Class A Equipment, using fully shielded six-foot data cables. Use of longer cables or unshielded cabl
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Getting Started RIBBON RELEASE RIBBON BUTTON SUPPLY HEAD OPEN LEVER OPEN MEDIA SUPPLY PRINTHEAD PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY SHOWN OPEN MEDIA SUPPLY GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA SENSOR SUPPLY GUIDE ASSEMBLY HANGER Figure 3 Roll Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Media and Ribbon Loading Media NOTE: A Media Calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first in- stalled in the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is installed. See page 14. Media widths and thicknesses vary betwee
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Getting Started Fanfold Media Loading Fanfold media, from outside the printer, feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot. To load fanfold media, thread the media through the Printhead Assembly as shown in Figure 4. Adjust the Media Supply Guide and the Media Guide against the outer edge of the media. These Guides must not cause pressure or excessive drag on the media. CLOSE the Head Open Lever, and see page 10 to adjust the Media Sensor position. Cutter Mode Media Loading (Cutter Optio
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Getting Started Figure 4 Fanfold Media Loading in Tear-Off Mode Figure 5 Cutter Mode Media Loading 7 1
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Getting Started (Peel-Off Option Required) Peel-Off Mode Media Loading Figure 6 illustrates an S-500 printer with the Peel-Off Option. To insure proper media loading, see Figure 6 and follow the procedure below. 1. Slide the Media Supply Guide, Media Guide, and the Outer Edge Guides on both the Platen Guide Rod and the Lower Guide Rod as far out from the Printer Frame as possible. 2. Open the Head Open Lever and raise the Printhead Assembly. 3. Remove the Hold Down Hook. 4. Thread the media thr
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Getting Started Figure 6 Peel-Off Mode Media Loading Removing the Label Backing Material (Peel Off Option Required) When the amount of backing wound on the Backing Rewind Spindle reaches full capacity, the Backing Rewind Spindle Full Sensor activates, the Paper/Ribbon light flashes, and printing pauses. To remove the backing material, follow these steps (you dont need to turn the printer Power OFF for this procedure): 1. Unwind about 24" of backing from the Backing Rewind Spindle and cut it off
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Getting Started Adjusting the Media Sensor When the Stripe printer is powered ON, it performs a self test and configures its operating characteristics. Some of these characteristics are determined by the position of the Media Sensor. See Figure 7. The Media Sensor Assembly consists of two sections. The media passes between a stationary light source and a movable light sensor. The light source is positioned below the media, while the light sensor is positioned above the media. This adjustment ali
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Getting Started Ribbon Loading Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle: Normal Position In the Normal Position, the Dual-Tension Ribbon Supply Spindle provides the desired amount of ribbon back-tension for different ribbon widths. To place the Spindle in the Normal Position, firmly pull the Spindle End-Cap until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 8. Ribbon Supply Spindle: Low-Tension Position Low-Tension Position is used in limited applications with ribbons wide
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Getting Started Figure 9 Ribbon Loading Diagram Loading the Ribbon To load ribbon, see Figure 9 and follow the procedure below. Note: Use ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. For Direct Thermal Print Method, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer when performing the Media Calibration. 1. Adjust the Ribbon Supply Spindle position for normal or low tension. (see pa
