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User’s ManualSL5000r and T5000rRFID Smart Label and Thermal PrintersTM TM

Lithium BatteryWARNINGThe controller board contains a lithium battery sealed inside the real-time clock chip. Do not disassemble the chip to replace t

100Chapter 3 Main MenuNOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Activ

101NOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Available only when Admin User is set to

102Chapter 3 Main MenuPARALLELPORT(page 241)SERIALPORT(page 245)Port TypeBaud RateWord LengthStop BitsParityData ProtocolBuffer Size in KTrickle TimeT

103NOTES:1 Appears only if a Network Interface Card (NIC) is installed.2 Appears only if the Ethernet Option is installed.3 Appears only if CTHI optio

104Chapter 3 Main MenuNOTES:1 Appears only if a Wireless Option is installed.2 Appears only if “WEP Key 1 Width” is set to 128 Bits.3 Appears only if

105Notes:1 Appears only if the Real Time Clock option is installed.2 Available only when Battery Monitor is set to Enable (in the BATTERY CONTROL menu

106Chapter 3 QUICK SETUPQUICK SETUPQUICKSETUP(from page 95)Print IntensityPrint SpeedPrint Mode 8-3*-15 to 156 ips*1 ips to 10 ips 1Transfer*DirectMed

QUICK SETUP Submenus107QUICK SETUP SubmenusPrint IntensityThis option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type

108Chapter 3 QUICK SETUPPrint ModeThis option specifies the type of printing to be done.• Transfer. Indicates Thermal Transfer printing (ribbon instal

QUICK SETUP Submenus109Label LengthThis option specifies the user-selected Label Length in inches or millimeters. In most applications, the user-selec

Trademark AcknowledgementsPrintronix, IGP, Auto Label Mapping, LinePrinter Plus, PGL, and PrintNet are registered trademarks of Printronix, Inc.Therma

110Chapter 3 QUICK SETUPThe allowable Label Length range is 00.1 to 99.0 inches (2.5 - 2514.6mm) The factory defaults are listed below:Maximum Label L

QUICK SETUP Submenus111OrientationThis menu item selects the image orientation to be used when printing the label.• Portrait. Portrait refers to verti

112Chapter 3 QUICK SETUP• Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. Th

QUICK SETUP Submenus113• Gap. Select when using media with a liner space between die-cut labels or when using tag stock with notches or holes as label

114Chapter 3 QUICK SETUPNOTE: If you save a configuration with the validator enabled, then power down and power up, and the validator is not connected

115CONFIG. CONTROLCONFIG. CONTROL(from page 95)Save Config.1*1 to 8DeleteConfig.All*1 to 8Notes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized items are available only

116Chapter 3 CONFIG. CONTROLCONFIG. CONTROL SubmenusLoad Config.The printer can store up to eight configurations in memory. This parameter allows you

CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus117Name Config (1-8)You may specify a 15-character name which can be used to refer to a configuration. The name you enter for

118Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLMEDIA CONTROLMEDIA CONTROL(from page 96)Print IntensityPrint SpeedPrint Mode 6-3*-15 to 156 ips*1 to 10 ips 1Transfer*Direct

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus119MEDIA CONTROL SubmenusPrint IntensityThis option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the

120Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLPrint SpeedThis option specifies the speed in inches per second (ips) at which the media passes through the printer while pr

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus121Paper Feed ShiftThis option represents the distance to advance (+ shift) or pull back (– shift) the stop position of a label

122Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLWhen the Logical Label Length is greater than the Physical Label Length and Clip Page = Disable, the printer will continue t

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus123Hor Image ShiftThis option specifies the amount to shift an image horizontally left (-) or right (+) for precise positioning

124Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROL• Landscape. Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. The top edge

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus125• Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. T

126Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLExamplesAll of the examples below assume that the logical form length is set to the label length.Example 1: Simple CaseProbl

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus127Example 2: Uneven Number CaseProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 2” labels. The user now de

128Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLExample 3: Past Maximum File WidthProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 4” labels. The user

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus129Num Auto LabelsThe desired number of labels to be printed vertically adjacent on the form. The value is selectable with a ran

1 Introduction ... 19Printronix Customer Support Center...

130Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLPrint Direction and Orientation are two independent options that can be combined to produce the following results depending

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus131Pre-Peel Mode• Disable.• Enable. When Media Handling = Peel-Off and Peel-Off Mode = Standard, enabling Pre-Peel Mode adds a f

132Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLThe media sensor looks for the gap, notch, hole, or black mark only after the media has advanced the distance specified by t

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus133Ribbon WidthWhen Same As Paper is selected, the printer automatically adjusts the ribbon operating parameters to match the in

134Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLSet Label LengthThis feature selects whether the Sensed Distance value derived from an Auto or Manual Calibrate will be used

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus135Peel-Off ModeWhen Peel-Off Media Handling mode (see page 120) is enabled, this feature allows selection of two different medi

136Chapter 3 MEDIA CONTROLTOF Detect FaultAllows selection of three different TOF (Top-of-Form) detection faults.NOTE: The correct Label Length value,

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus137TOF Adjust Mode• Enable. This option enables the “TOF Adjust” distance set using the TOF Adjust menu (see TOF Adjust below).•

138Chapter 3 CALIBRATE CTRLCALIBRATE CTRLCALIBRATE CTRL(from page 96)Gap/Mark Sensor 1Auto CalibrateMedia ProfileDisable*MarkGapAdvanced GapAdvanced N

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus139CALIBRATE CTRL SubmenusGap/Mark SensorThe available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of-Form pos

Table of ContentsPrinting Adjustments... 64Printhead Pressure Adjustment ...

140Chapter 3 CALIBRATE CTRLAuto Calibrate is completed successfully when the Sensed Distance displayed correctly matches that of the installed media.

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus141Paper Out SensorSelects which type of media sensing, Reflective or Transmissive, will be used to detect a paper out conditio

142Chapter 3 CALIBRATE CTRLHeadClose ActionSelects whether the printer performs a selected action after a print head open fault condition is cleared.•

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus143Gap WindowingThis feature compensates for any early falling edges or spurious peaks and troughs that may appear within the g

144Chapter 3 CALIBRATE CTRLMin Calib DeltaMinimum Calibrate Delta changes the minimum threshold value the sensor(s) require to detect the difference b

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus145Threshold RangeThis option allows the user to select the optimal threshold range for the label stock in use. The printer de

146Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLPRINTER CONTROLPRINTER CONTROL(from page 96)SMT: Status 4Disable*EnablePower Saver Time15 minutes*30 minutes45 minutes60 m

147Del Charfrm RAMLd Char at PwrUpFlash Avail.Auto LockingGlob Mem Adjust 39120 KBytes*0 to 12160 KbytesMax FontBuffer100 KBytes*100 to 1800 KbytesMax

148Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLPRINTER CONTROL SubmenusSMT: StatusSee “Software Migration Tools (SMT)” in the RFID Labeling Reference Manual.• Disable (f

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus149LP+ EmulationThis item selects the line or dot matrix printer to be emulated by the printer.• P-Series (see page 183)• P-Se

Table of ContentsSPC COAX SETUP ... 169SPC TWINAX SETUP ...

150Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLThe SPC will support the same models as Printronix standard Twinax printers.The printer emulations supported by the SPC ar

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus151xxx DiagnosticsThis menu sets the error reporting capability of the printer for emulation XXX (PGL, ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DG

152Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLPower Saver TimeThe time interval you specify for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer goes into

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus153Cancel Key• Disable.• Enable. When enabled, the  key may be used in offline mode to clear all data in the print buffer, an

154Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLDel Char frm RAMThis option deletes downloaded character(s) from RAM.Ld Char at PwrUpThis option loads downloaded characte

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus155Optimize&RebootReclaims flash space from deleted flash files. After pressing ↵ wait for the printer to reboot.Print Fil

156Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLPtx Setup Parse• Enable. Will parse and execute the PTX SETUP commands.• Ignore. Will parse the PTX SETUP commands but not

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus157Max Cache MemoryThe Maximum Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to the font ca

158Chapter 3 PRINTER CONTROLStandard Chars.This menu entry permits you to adjust the thickness or font weight of standard text fonts.The factory defau

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus159Batch CounterDisplays the number of pages remaining in a print job.• Enable. The # Pages remaining to be printed will displ

Table of ContentsDATE ... 278Date Submenus ...

160Chapter 3 EMULATIONSEMULATIONSOverviewThis section covers the following emulations:• Coax (page 164)• Twinax (page 167)• SPC Coax (page 169)• SPC T

161Standard C/T InterfaceWith a standard coax interface, the printer emulates the following IBM coax printer models:• 3287 Models 1 and 2• 4234 Models

162Chapter 3 EMULATIONSIGP/PGLThe PGL emulation is the software based Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) for the Printronix thermal printer family. It

163IGP/VGLThe VGL Graphics language is a software emulation designed for the thermal printer. The VGL emulation of the QMS Code V Version II programmi

164Chapter 3 COAX SETUPCOAX SETUPCOAX SETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 97)Primary SetsSee page 166.Null SuppressionCoax Type4234*3287Active Char SetSecondary S

165Notes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized items are available only when you enable Admin User (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 This menu appears only if y

166Chapter 3 COAX SETUPCoax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary SetsNotes:* = Factory DefaultAlthough these options are listed vertically here, use you

167TWINAX SETUPTWINAX SETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 97)Primary SetsSee page 168.Set Text OrientnTwinax TypeIPDS 256 Bytes*IPDS 1024 Bytes52254234Active Char

168Chapter 3 TWINAX SETUPTwinax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary SetsEnglish US*Austrian/GermanBelgianBrazilianCanadian FrenchDanish/Norweg.Finnish/

169SPC COAX SETUPSPC COAXSETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 97)SPC TypePTX NI*Avatar CompNL At MPP + 1Intervention ReqSend To Host*Do Not SendLogical Buf Size192

Table of Contents6 Diagnostics And Troubleshooting ... 301Printer Tests ...

170Chapter 3 SPC TWINAX SETUPSPC TWINAX SETUPSPC TWINAXSETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 97)SPC TypeMODE PTX NI*MODE 219MODE P5000MODE IBMUser Defined St1 45F*4

171IPDS SETUPIPDS SETUP 1(from page 98)Default FontSee page 172.Default Code PagSee page 172.Hexdump ModeDisable*EnableResident FontsCompatible*Scalab

172Chapter 3 IPDS SETUPIPDS Setup - Default Font and Default Code PagCourier 10*Prestige 10Courier it 10OCRAAPL 12Courier 12Prestige 12Courier it 12Pr

173IPDS Setup - Print IPDS FontsThis feature allows you to print a list of all resident fonts currently available in the active IPDS emulation (4028 o

174Chapter 3 IPDS SETUPIPDS Setup - Print IPDS Fonts (cont.)Figure 4. IPDS Fonts - 3816 Emulation Sample Printout

175TN3270 SETUP3270 SETUP 1(from page 98)Primary SetsSee page 176.CR, EM,& NLActive Char SetSecondary Set*Primary SetEarly Print CmplDisable*Enabl

176Chapter 3 TN3270 SETUPTN3270 Setup - Primary and Secondary SetsNotes:* = Factory DefaultAlthough these options are listed vertically here, use your

177TN5250 SETUP5250 SETUP 1(from page 98)Primary SetsSee page 178.Active Char SetSecondary Set*Primary SetAlt. Set 80-9FPrintable*Control CodeGraphicC

178Chapter 3 TN5250 SETUPTN5250 Setup - Primary and Secondary SetsEnglish US*Austrian/GermanBelgianBrazilianCanadian FrenchDanish/Norweg.Finnish/Swedi

179IGP/PGL SETUPIGP/PGL SETUP(from page 98)Character GroupStandard Sets*Arabic SetsCyrillic SetsEuropean SetsGreek SetsHebrew SetsTurkish SetsUTF-8See

Table of ContentsE Media Cutter Tray Installation ... 367Assembling The Media Cutter Tray ...

180Chapter 3 IGP/PGL SETUPIGP100 Compatbl.Disable*EnableC39 Compatbl.Disable*EnableExpanded FontScalable*BlockAlt Block 1Vertical Adjust0 Dots*-20 to

181IGP/VGL SETUPIGP/VGL SETUP(from page 99)Select SFCC94*17 to 255Power-up ^XDisable*EnableSlash 0Disable*EnableRepeat FormDisable*EnableIgnore DotsDi

182Chapter 3 IGP/VGL SETUPC39 Compatbl.Disable*Enable^Dnn Dot SlewLow Resolution*High ResolutionBarcode var.Low Resolution*High ResolutionCharacter Gr

183P-SERIES SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI*12.0 CPI13.3 CPI15.0 CPI17.1 CPI20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI*8.0 LPI10.3 LPITypefaceLetter Gothic*CourierOCR-AOCR-BCh

184Chapter 3 P-SERIES SETUPP-SERIES SETUP(from page 183)Auto LFDisable*EnableDefine LF CodeLF = CR + LF*LF = LFControl Code 068.0 LPI*10.3 LPI6.0 LPIC

185P-SER XQ SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI*12.0 CPI13.3 CPI15.0 CPI17.1 CPI20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI*8.0 LPI10.3 LPITypefaceLetter Gothic*CourierOCR-AOCR-BHo

186Chapter 3 P-SER XQ SETUPP-SER XQSETUP(from page 185)Slew Relative1 to 15 lines*1 to 16 linesText PositionBottom of Line*Top of LineHost CommandEnab

187SERIAL MATRIX SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI*12.0 CPI13.3 CPI15.0 CPI17.1 CPI20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI*8.0 LPI10.3 LPITypefaceLetter Gothic*CourierOCR-AOC

188Chapter 3 SERIAL MATRIX SETUPDefine CR CodeCR = CR*CR = CR + LFAuto LFEnable*DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF*LF = CR + LFControl Code 068.0 LPI*10.3 L

189PROPRINTER XL SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI*12.0 CPI13.3 CPI15.0 CPI17.1 CPI20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI*8.0 LPI10.3 LPITypefaceLetter Gothic*CourierOCR-AOC

191 IntroductionPrintronix Customer Support CenterIMPORTANTPlease have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Su

190Chapter 3 PROPRINTER XL SETUPAuto LFEnable*DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF*LF = CR + LF20 CPI CondensedEnable*DisableAlt. Char SetSet 1*Set 2BoldDisab

191EPSON FX SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI*12.0 CPI13.3 CPI15.0 CPI17.1 CPI20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI*8.0 LPI10.3 LPITypefaceLetter Gothic*CourierOCR-AOCR-BCh

192Chapter 3 EPSON FX SETUPAuto LFEnable*DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF*LF = CR + LF20 CPI CondensedEnable*DisableBoldDisable*EnableText PositionBottom

Emulation Submenus193Emulation SubmenusNOTE: The following descriptions are grouped together for all emulations and are listed in alphabetical order.

194Chapter 3Absorb After ^PY• Absorb Motion. The paper motion line terminator immediately following the graphics ^PY command will be ignored.• Absorb

Emulation Submenus195Alt. Set 80-9F (Coax, Twinax, TN3270, TN5250)• Printable. Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F.• Control Code. Inter

196Chapter 3Auto Skip at EndSpecifies whether to perform an automatic form feed at the end of a print buffer. If form feed is the last character in th

Emulation Submenus197Bold• Disable. Text is printed normally.• Enable. Text is printed with a heavy line thickness.The factory default is Disable.Bott

198Chapter 3C39 Compatbl.This menu makes the old method of decoding C39 alternative character set compatible with the new.• Enable. Matches the old me

Emulation Submenus199Character Group and Character Sets (Epson FX)(From page 191.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The a

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200Chapter 3Character Group and Character Sets (IGP/PGL)(From page 179.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The available c

Emulation Submenus201Character Group and Character Sets (IGP/VGL)(From page 182.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The av

202Chapter 3Character Group and Character Sets (P-Series, Serial Matrix)(From page 183, page 187.) This menu item selects the character set used by th

Emulation Submenus203Character Group and Character Sets (Proprinter XL)(From page 189.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer.

204Chapter 3Character Set (P-Series, Serial Matrix, Proprinter, Epson FX)This item allows selection of the character set to be used by the printer.Pri

Emulation Submenus205Compressed PrintControls which host command sets compressed printing.• Char 01 SOH• Char 03 ETX• Char 09 HTThe factory default is

206Chapter 3CR, EM, & NLCR (Carriage Return), EM (Error Message), & NL (New Line) specify that the printer treat the CR, EM, and NL control co

Emulation Submenus207Define CR codeThis option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (0D hex) from the host compu

208Chapter 3Do FF at TOFDetermines whether the printer, with media already set at the TOF (Top-of-Form) position, will advance media to the next TOF p

Emulation Submenus209EmulationThis item allows you to select the desired IPDS emulation, either 4028 IPDS or 3816 IPDS.The factory default is 4028 IPD

21Warnings And Special InformationFor your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with all information highlighted under special h

210Chapter 3Expanded Fonts (IPDS)This option specifies which algorithm is used for expanding a character string in Write Graphics.• Compatible. A resi

Emulation Submenus211FF valid at TOFThe FF valid at TOF option determines whether the printer will perform a Form Feed when the host sends a Form Feed

212Chapter 3Form Width (in.)In this submenu, form width is specified in inches. The form width set should not exceed the actual paper width.The factor

Emulation Submenus213Graphic Chek CodSpecifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the host

214Chapter 3Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters.IMPORTANTYou

Emulation Submenus215Host Form Length (PGL)Determines how the physical label length (see Label Length under the MEDIA CONTROL menu) is affected upon r

216Chapter 3Host Form Length (VGL)Sets the printer page size.• Enable. Sets the printer label size equal to Label Length from the host form length com

Emulation Submenus217Ignore Ch#1Specifies character 1 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255.The factory defa

218Chapter 3Ignore Spaces• Disable. Trailing spaces are not deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass.• Enable. Trailing spaces are delete

Emulation Submenus219LAC OptionAllows the host system to load alternate character images into the printer. This may be used for designing graphics, ba

22Chapter 1 The SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label PrinterThe SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label PrinterNOTE: As used in this manual, the terms “T5000r” a

220Chapter 3Left MarginSet in characters. Character zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and column numbering increments from left to rig

Emulation Submenus221NL at MPP+1Specifies the linespacing action when the printline exceeds the rightmost print position and text continues from the l

222Chapter 3PA1PA1 is only valid when the printer is in the offline state and the coax Systems Network Architecture Character Set (SCS) data stream is

Emulation Submenus223Position Aft FFAllows you to select the location of the print position after a Form Feed command is sent.• Off (the default). Set

224Chapter 3Print Char. SetSelecting this item by pressing the ↵ key causes the printer to print the currently selected character set.Printer PI• Disa

Emulation Submenus225Repeat FormWhen enabled, this menu speeds up the label printing for repeated form. This only applies to forms where the entire fo

226Chapter 3Right MarginSet in characters. Character zero is defined as the far right edge of the page, and column numbering increments from right to

Emulation Submenus227Select LPIThis is the number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is1/6 inch from the top of one print li

228Chapter 3Set Text Orientn (Coax, Twinax)Specifies the direction in which characters are printed on the page. This allows the printer to print langu

Emulation Submenus229Skip Cmd PrefixStands for Skip Command Prefix. This parameter determines if the printer will print any data before a PGL command

Standard Features 23Standard Features• Emulations:• Printronix LinePrinter Plus® (LP+). Provides direct compatibility with Printronix P-Series printer

230Chapter 3SPC Type (SPC Coax Setup)• PTX NI (Printronix Non-impact) (the default). This option causes the printer to not line wrap at 132 characters

Emulation Submenus231• Bottom of Line (the default). Text is positioned as if it were at the bottom of a 6 lpi line space. The following example shows

232Chapter 3Translation Tbl (TN5250, Twinax)Prints a table of the twinax interface’s current character set. This operation is valid only when the twin

Emulation Submenus233Uniform Fonts• Disable (the default). The typeface selected while in Extended Graphics Mode will be cancelled when the graphics p

234Chapter 3User-Defined St1 (Start Code 1)This option allows you to define your own value (in ASCII characters) for the User Defined option in the Le

Emulation Submenus235Vertical DensityThis option is to adjust printer dpi to expand and shrink the vertical position or the height of the graphic elem

236Chapter 3XOH-SMO SupportThis option allows the user to disable reporting of XOH-SMO support in the STM reply.This feature has been added because so

237DIAGNOSTICSDIAGNOSTICS(from page 101)Printer TestsAuto Calibrate*CheckerboardGreyGridCurrent ConfigLeft TestRight TestCombo TestEthernet Test 1Barc

238Chapter 3 DIAGNOSTICSDIAGNOSTICS SubmenusPrinter TestsThe printer tests below allow you to check for proper printer operation and print quality:• A

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus239Software BuildThis is the reference number which includes the program file part number and revision number of the software inst

24Chapter 1 The SL5000r/T5000r Series RFID/Label Printer• Auto Label Mapping®: For compatibility with programs written for Printronix line matrix prin

240Chapter 3 DIAGNOSTICSHead On TimeDisplays the time that power has been applied to the printhead since the last Reset Head Data operation. This valu

241PARALLEL PORTPARALLEL PORT(from page 102)Port TypeIEEE 1284*DisableCentronicsE-Net Adapter 1Data Bit 8 2Enable*DisableTimeoutPI Ignored 2Enable*Dis

242Chapter 3 PARALLEL PORTPARALLEL PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis menu item selects the type of printer parallel port interface to be used with the host.T

PARALLEL PORT Submenus243Auto TrickleThis feature is used to prevent a host computer from “timing out” because the parallel interface is “busy” for to

244Chapter 3 PARALLEL PORTPrime Signal• Disable (factory default). The parallel port will not perform a warm start (reboot) if the host asserts the Pr

245SERIAL PORTSERIAL PORT(from page 102)Port TypeRS 232*RS 422DisableBaud Rate9600 BAUD*19200 BAUD38400 BAUD57600 BAUD115200 BAUD600 BAUD1200 BAUD2400

246Chapter 3 SERIAL PORTSERIAL PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis item allows you to select the type of printer serial port interface, RS-232 or RS-422, to be

SERIAL PORT Submenus247Data ProtocolYou can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements.• XON / XOF

248Chapter 3 SERIAL PORTThe response characters are described below.• Series1 2 Char. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series 1 Char exce

SERIAL PORT Submenus249Trickle TimeWhen the printer is printing data from a host and a second job is received by the printer from a different host, Tr

The Printing Process 25• Online Barcode Validator: Analyzes each bar code to ensure it meets stringent scanning standards. This inspection validates t

250Chapter 3 SERIAL PORTRequest to SendThis configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Request to Send (RTS) signal is gen

SERIAL PORT Submenus251One Char EnquiryThe One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back t

252Chapter 3 SERIAL PORTThe factory default is Disable.Framing ErrorsThese are possible errors that can occur when serial interface settings of the pr

C/T PORT Submenus253C/T PORTC/T PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis item selects the desired active CTHI interface and appears only when the CTHI option is ins

254Chapter 3 USB PORTUSB PORTUSB Port SubmenuBuffer Size in KThis option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The ran

ETHERNET PORT Submenu255ETHERNET PORTETHERNET PORT SubmenuTimeoutThis item allows you to set the time that the printer, when it has not received data

256Chapter 3 ETHERNET ADDRESSETHERNET ADDRESSETHERNET ADDRESS 1(from page 103)IP Address SEG1:000*0-255Subnet Mask SEG3:000*0-255IP Address SEG2:000*0

ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus257ETHERNET ADDRESS SubmenusIP AddressThis item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit

258Chapter 3 ETHERNET PARAMSETHERNET PARAMSETHERNET PARAMS 1(from page 103)NetBIOS ProtocolEnable*DisableOffline ProcessDisable*EnableASCII Data Port9

ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus259ETHERNET PARAMS SubmenusNetBIOS Protocol• Enable (the default). The NIC will respond to the NetBIOS protocol.• Disable. The

26Chapter 1 Thermal ConsumablesDynamic Print ControlDynamic print control is a unique feature of your thermal printer that provides excellent print qu

260Chapter 3 ETHERNET PARAMSJob Control• Standard (factory default). The NIC waits for the entire job to be received before it indicates the job is do

261WLAN ADDRESSWLAN ADDRESS 1(from page 103)IP Address SEG1:000*0-255IP Address SEG2:000*0-255IP Address SEG3:000*0-255IP Address SEG4:000*0-255Subnet

262Chapter 3 WLAN ADDRESSWLAN ADDRESS SubmenusIP AddressThis item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segment

263WLAN PARAMSWLAN PARAMS 1(from page 104)Signal StrengthXX% 2Operation Mode 6Infrastructure*Pseudo IBSSAd HocSSID Name (01-15)XXX 3SSID Name (16-30))

264Chapter 3 WLAN PARAMSWEP Key 2 FormatHexadecimal*ASCIIWEP Key 2 Width128 Bits*40 BitsWEP Key 2 BYTE1:WLAN PARAMS(from page 263)WEP Key 1 4 Byte9:WE

WLAN PARAMS Submenus265WLAN PARAMS SubmenusSignal StrengthThis menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.NOTE: This is a display value only an

266Chapter 3 WLAN PARAMSSSID NameA 1-32 character, case-sensitive string that identifies the Extended Service Set Identification (ESS_ID) network the

WLAN PARAMS Submenus267Transmit PowerThe power level as a percentage of full power.The range is 0 - 100%, and the factory default is 100%.Internat. Mo

268Chapter 3 WLAN PARAMSWPA ModeSelects the WPA wireless security mode.• Disable (the default). WPA security is disabled.• Personal. Selects personal

KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus269KERBEROS PARAMSKERBEROS PARAMS SubmenusKerberos Enable• Disable (the default). Disables Kerberos authentication in the wire

Unpacking The Printer 27Setting Up The PrinterUnpacking The PrinterThe printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. The top lid of the carton ha

270Chapter 3 KERBEROS PARAMSKerb. Pwd(16–30)Characters 31 to 40 of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).Kerb. Pwd(31–40)Characte

KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus271Tckt Life (SEC)Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds (SEC), Minutes (MIN), Hours (HR), or Days (DAY), as spe

272Chapter 3 WLAN EAPWLAN EAPWLAN EAP SubmenusAuth MethodThis feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless networ

WLAN EAP Submenus273EAP User (01-15)The first 15 characters of the EAP user name (maximum number of characters is 32).EAP User (16-30)Characters 16 to

274Chapter 3 BATTERY CONTROLBATTERY CONTROLBATTERY CONTROL SubmenusBattery Monitor• Disable (the default). When set to Disable, the other Battery Cont

BATTERY CONTROL Submenus275Time To GoThis displays the Time to Go status on the LCD in hundredths of an hour.NOTE: This menu is available only when yo

276Chapter 3 BATTERY CONTROLHigh Volt AlertThis allows you to set the maximum voltage for determining when a “BATT HIGH VOLT” warning occurs. When the

PRINTER MGMT Submenus277PRINTER MGMTPRINTER MGMT SubmenusPNE PortThis menu selects which port the printer expects PNE to connect to, via Ethernet or S

278Chapter 3 DATEDATEDate SubmenusHourThis option allows you to set the hour. The factory default is 00 and the range is from 00 to 23 hours.MinuteThi

2794 Downloading SoftwareLoading Flash MemoryFlash memory is contained in a SIMM (single in-line memory module) located on the controller PCBA. Printe

28Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer4. Remove the foam pad between the pivoting deck and the frame.5. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck l

280Chapter 4 Downloading Software With The Firmware Download UtilityDownloading Software With The Firmware Download UtilityThe Firmware Download Utili

28112. Identify which emulation set you want to download into the printer and note the filename that corresponds to that emulation. The filename is a

282Chapter 4 Downloading Software Through The Parallel Port10. Open the readme.txt file on the CD. There are two emulation sets with corresponding par

283Downloading Software Through The NICIMPORTANTTo download software through the NIC, you need the IP Address of the printer and the flash memory must

284Chapter 4 Downloading Software Through The NIC Using FTPWhile the file is copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of the download process a

28512. At the command prompt type:C:<Enter>cd \download<Enter>13. Start the FTP (file transfer protocol) program by typing:ftp xxx.xxx.xxx

286Chapter 4 Downloading Software Through The USB PortDownloading Software Through The USB PortNormally the host communicates with the printer’s USB p

287Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot Or Corrupt CodeIf the flash memory contains only boot code (e.g., if it is new), or if a download

288Chapter 4 Using TrueType Fonts14. Enter the following command:filename.exe -pb<Enter>where filename.exe is the file name you noted in step 10

Printronix Windows Driver289NOTE: A “?” will be added in front of the selected file name to indicate that the file has been deleted. The deleted file

Installation 29InstallationThe following sections will guide you through the printer installation process.1. Place the printer on a flat level surface

290Chapter 4 Downloading TrueType FontsDownload ModeTo download a TrueType font to the printer through Download mode, first add a header to the font,

Download Mode29110. At the command prompt type:copy /b filename.dwn LPT1<Enter>(where filename.dwn is file name you noted in step 9.)NOTE: If yo

292Chapter 4 Select And Print Downloaded TrueType FontsPTX_SETUPPTX_SETUP can be used to download TrueType fonts into the file system. Please see the

2935 InterfacesOverviewThis chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line fr

294Chapter 5 Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel InterfaceNOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must n

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals295Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsIEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceThe IEEE 1284 supports three operating modes,

296Chapter 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceCompatibility Mode can be combined with Nibble and Byte Modes to provide bidirectional communication.Nibble M

Signals297NOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters).12 Printer PError AckDataReq

298Chapter 5 IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceHost Clock / nWrite. Driven by the host. Data is transferred from the host to the printer. When the printer s

RS-232299RS-232 And Optional RS-422 Serial InterfacesNOTE: The RS-232 and RS-422 serial interface circuit characteristics are compatible with the Elec

Software License AgreementYour printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including, but not limited to the Embedded Config

30Chapter 1 Setting Up The Printer5. Attach Interface:a. Parallel InterfaceAttach a suitable parallel printer cable from the computer to the Centronic

300Chapter 5 USBRS-422NOTE: The RS-422 serial interface connector is optional.NOTE:±RXD and ±TXD form signal and return paths of a differential line s

3016 Diagnostics And TroubleshootingPrinter TestsA sequence of automatic tests is performed during printer power-up. If any faults are detected at tha

302Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common SituationsImproving Processing TimeBefore looking at solutions for decreasing processing time and increasing throu

Data Exchange303Both of these test procedures are covered in this chapter. Configuration items to check include the following:• Check that the data st

304Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common SituationsControlling Print QualityThree factors have the greatest effect on print quality:• The amount of heat ap

Determining Printhead Wear305Determining Printhead WearThe most common signs of a worn printhead are fixed vertical streaks that are always the same s

306Chapter 6 Replacing The PrintheadReplacing The Printhead1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).WARNINGAlways unplug the printer power cord from

Determining Printhead Wear307Figure 8. Replacing the Printhead AssemblyCAUTIONTo prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground yoursel

308Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationNOTE: The upper media sensor cable assembly connects in the middle for 4 inch models, on the left side fo

Solving Other Printer Problems309Solving Other Printer ProblemsTable 16. Printer Problems and SolutionsSymptom Solution/ExplanationCommunications Fail

Installation 31NOTE: The software turns on the amber status LED at power-up. If a hardware problem is detected at power-up the amber LED will blink co

310Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationLCD message display is illuminated and the printer appears to be working, but nothing prints and “Invalid

Solving Other Printer Problems311PRINT QUALITY• Label(s) did not get printed within a multi label print job.• A portion of the printed image was clipp

312Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationPrinting is faded or of poor quality.1. Clean the printhead.2. Check that both latches on the pivoting de

Solving Other Printer Problems313• Loss of one or more serialized labels within a print job.• Start of image is printed in the middle of the gap.• The

314Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationPRINTER OPERATIONAdvances several labels when FEED key is pressed.1. Check that labels are loaded correct

Solving Other Printer Problems315RIBBONPrinter advances media, but the ribbon does not advance.1. Make sure the ribbon is installed correctly.2. A poo

316Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationPrinter AlarmsThe printer has built-in alarms that monitor printer status and media stock conditions. Ala

Fault Messages317Table 17. LCD Message TroubleshootingDisplayed MessageCan User Correct?Explanation Solution06 HOST REQUEST Yes Status message: in CT

318Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To Operation33 HEAD OPENTIMEOUTYes Status message in the CT emulation: The printer was offline more than 10 minutes,

Fault Messages319BAR CODE QUIETZone too smallYes Data validation error:Quiet Zone error.1. Fix application.2. Disable Quiet Zone Error reports.BATT HI

32Chapter 1 Setting Up The PrinterIf your printer is equipped with the optional Wireless and Optional GPIO it will appear as illustrated below.c. Coax

320Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationBUFFER OVERRUN Yes Receive overrun (serial interface).1. Make a configuration printout.2. Verify that the

Fault Messages321CLEARING PROGRAMFROM FLASHYes Emulation software successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The old program is no

322Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationDO NOT POWER OFFNo This is a standard warning message that displays while the printer is downloading soft

Fault Messages323E02 MACHINE CHKSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

324Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationE03D DSI BAT PSSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application

Fault Messages325E03H DSI ECXOWXSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application program.1. Cycle Power. Run

326Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationE06 NOT ALIGNEDSee User ManualYes An illegal or unsupported instruction was attempted in the application

Fault Messages327ENTER to Stop Yes Normal message when a test print pattern that will run continuously has been enabled.Press the ENTER key to stop pr

328Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationERROR: PROGRAMNOT COMPATIBLEYes The printer is not compatible with the downloaded program.Power off the p

Fault Messages329FAN WARNING Yes The printer detected that the power supply fan did not rotate for at least 45 seconds when it is was supposed to.NOTE

332 OperationControls And IndicatorsPower SwitchThe power switch is located on the bottom back panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switch

330Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationFPGA FILENOT FOUNDYes/No The program file was not downloaded successfully.1. Download the program file ag

Fault Messages331H00: PCI SLOT ?See User ManualNo The controller board is not communicating with a PCI card. This could indicate a bad PCI card, poor

332Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationIGP/PGL ERROR Yes Appears when the "Fault" option is selected from Error Report in the front pa

Fault Messages333LOADING PROGRAMFROM PORT XX%Yes The new emulation program is loading into printer RAM. XX% indicates how much of the program has load

334Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationNON VOLATILE MEMORY FAILEDYes/No The printer assigns a certain amount of simulated NVRAM for storage of s

Fault Messages335OVERALL GRADEFAILYes Overall data validation failure: decodeability, percent decode, defects, modulation, EC Min, Rmin, and/or symbol

336Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationPAPER OUTLoad PaperYes The printer does not sense media:• Media was not installed or has run out.• A brea

Fault Messages337PAPER OUTTIMEOUTYes In the CT emulation with a coax interface, a time-out message is sent to the host if paper is not loaded within 1

338Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationPRINT HEAD COLDSee ManualYes Printer is in a cold environment or connector P401 has become dislodged from

Fault Messages339PWR SUPPLY HOTSee ManualYes Power supply is hot. 1. Determine that the fan is operating and that all air vents are unobstructed.2. Mo

34Chapter 2 Controls And IndicatorsStatus and Display IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu Mod

340Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationRemove Label Yes• A label was detected at the front of the printer by the Label Taken Sensor. This is the

Fault Messages341Ribbon Low Yes 1. The supply spool is getting low.2. If there is a large amount of ribbon still on the supply spool, then the Ribbon

342Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To OperationTESTING HARDWAREPLEASE WAITYes Normal power-up message. Printer is running its initialization routine.1.

Fault Messages343WIRELESS ADAPTERNOT COMPATIBLENo The type of wireless card is incompatible with the printer software.The PCMCIA radio card that you i

344Chapter 6 Restore The Printer To Operation

345A SpecificationsPrint MethodTable 18. Printing SpecificationsT5204SL5204T5304SL5304T5206 T5306 T5208 T5308Print Resolution (dpi)203 300 203 300 203

346Appendix AMediaTable 19. Media - General InformationType: Roll-fed, die-cut continuous or fanfold labels, tags or tickets; most direct thermal or t

Media347Figure 9. Media DimensionsI. Tag Specification(Mark Sensing)II. Tag Specification(Gap Sensing)III. Label Specification(Gap Sensing)Direction o

348Appendix ARibbonIndicators And SwitchesMemoryTable 21. Ribbon SpecificationsT5X04SL5X04 MP2T5X06SL5X06 MP2T5X08Ribbon Width Range 0.75-4.5 in.19 -1

Media Cutter Option349Media Cutter OptionCutters are designed to cut tags and label liner. Avoid cutting through the adhesive backed portion of any me

Control Panel35Control Panel KeysButton DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu ModePAUSE KeyToggles the printer betwe

350Appendix APowerEnvironmentalTable 26. Power Source and GroundingPower Source: 115 or 230 VAC 50/60Hz switching power supply.Grounding: Unit must be

Physical351PhysicalAcoustic SpecificationsMaximum Page LengthThe maximum page length allowed is dependent on the following factors:• The DPI of the pr

352Appendix A

353B Printer OptionsOptions are offered with the printer to enhance its capabilities and to provide a large degree of application flexibility. A descr

354Appendix B Hardware OptionsReal Time Clock (RTC)The RTC is a clock chip with internal battery. The clock keeps track of the year, month, day, hour,

Interface Options355IPDS for Use with a NIC and Twinax Host InterfaceThis option supports the IPDS language to allow a LAN connection as well as a dir

356Appendix B Supplies And AccessoriesGenuine Printronix Thermal Transfer RibbonsThe following is a list of Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer ribbon

Genuine Printronix Media357Genuine Printronix MediaPrintronix provides a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes of labels and tags readily availabl

358Appendix B Supplies And AccessoriesBesides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine labels are also available in fanfol

Accessories359AccessoriesField installable accessories available for your thermal printer are listed below. Contact your authorized supplier for more

36Chapter 2 Controls And IndicatorsControl Panel Keys (cont.)Button DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu ModeCANCEL

360Appendix B Supplies And Accessories

361C ASCII Control CodesChar Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexNUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41

362Appendix CNOTE: For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands:XON = Ctrl Q (DC1)XOFF = Ctrl S (DC3)RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7EUS

363D Media Cutter InstallationPrepare The PrinterFigure 1. Peel/Tear Assembly1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).2. Open the peel/tear door by

364Appendix D Installing The CutterInstalling The CutterFigure 2. Cutter Assembly1. Plug the RJ-11 connector into the RJ-11 receptacle.2. Pull the met

Restore The Printer To Operation365Restore The Printer To OperationNOTE: The printer cannot detect the presence of the cutter unless the cutter is in

366Appendix D Removing The Media Cutter

367E Media Cutter TrayInstallationAssembling The Media Cutter TrayFigure 1. Attaching the Cutter Tray Bin to the Cutter Tray Base1. Align the flanges

368Appendix E Installing The Media Cutter TrayInstalling The Media Cutter TrayFigure 2. Placing the Media Tray Cutter in Position1. Position the outpu

369Figure 3. Installing the Media Cutter Tray3. Rotate the media cutter tray into position with the tray resting against the table.4. Close the media

Powering On The Printer37Powering On The PrinterWhen you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. During the self-test, the LCD momentarily disp

370Appendix E Installing The Media Cutter Tray

371F GlossaryBaud (rate) Baud Rate is the number of information bits that can be transmitted between the printer and the computer in one second. For e

372Appendix FData Bits Binary information sent to the printer; a character set grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation marks to be printe

373Host Computer The computer that stores, processes, and sends data to be printed, which communicates directly with the printer. The term “host” is u

374Appendix FNonvolatile Memory Nonvolatile memory stores variables that must be preserved when the printer is turned off, such as configuration param

375Roll Media Media supplied in a roll format, usually wound on a1-inch or 3-inch cardboard core. The T5000 media hanger assembly accepts both core si

376Appendix F

377Symbols^Dnn Dot Slew option, 193Numerics06 HOST REQUEST fault message, 31708 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT fault message, 3171284 parallel interface, 29515 CO

378BAR CODE QUIET Zone too small fault message, 319Barcode var. option, 196Batch Counter option, 159Batch Rewind mode, 54BATT HIGH VOLT fault message,

379CLEARING PROGRAM FROM FLASH fault message, 321Clip Page option, 131Clock Skew (SEC) option, 270Clock Skew Units option, 270Cmd Resolution option, 2

38Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon• Peel-Off. When the optional internal rewinder is installed, the printer prints and peels die-cut labels from the

380Define LF code option (P-Series, P-Series XQ), 207Del Char frm Flsh option, 153Del Char frm RAM option, 154Del Set frm Flsh option, 154Del Set from

381ERROR FLASH DID NOT PROGRAM fault message, 327ERROR IPDS needs 300 DPI Head fault message, 327ERROR NO DRAM DETECTED fault message, 327ERROR OCCURR

382ERROR DRAM AT ADDRESS XXXXXXXX, 327ERROR FLASH DID NOT PROGRAM, 327ERROR IPDS needs 300 DPI Head, 327ERROR NO DRAM DETECTED, 327ERROR OCCURRED FLUS

383E03F DSI CXOWX, 324E03G DSI ECXIWX, 324E03H DSI ECXOWX, 325E04A ISI NO TRA, 325E04B ISI DIRECT, 325E04C ISI PROTEC, 325E06 NOT ALIGNED, 326E07 ILLE

384Holes, 68Hor Image Shift option, 110, 123Horizontal black marks, 67Horizontal DPI option, 214Host Command option, 214Host Form Length option (IPDS)

385LAC Approx. option, 218LAC Option option, 219Last Char = FF option, 219Latch Data On option, 244Lbl Missing Flt option, 131LCD, 33LCD Fault Message

386Memory expansion (for non-IPDS printers only), 24Memory specifications, 348Menu mode, 37MENU MODE QUICK SETUP fault message, 333Menu options, selec

387Paper Instruction (PI) signal, Centronicsinterface, 295PAPER OUT Load Paper fault message, 336Paper Out Sensor option, 141Paper Out Thresh option,

388options, 353printer tests, 238printhead replacement, 306problems and solutions, 309self-test, 301set-up, 27the printing process, 25warranty, 9PRINT

389Repeat Form option, 225Report Status option (C/T Port), 253Report Status option (Parallel Port), 243Report Status option (Serial), 249Request To Se

Loading Roll Media39Loading Roll Media1. Open the media cover.2. Slide the blue media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it

390SERIAL PORTmenu, 245submenus, 246Serial Port, downloading software, 280Series1 1 Char, 247Series1 2 Char, 248Set Label Length option, 134Set Lock K

391Threshold Range option, 145Ticket Save Mode option, 136Time processing, improving, 302Time To Go Alert option, 275Time To Go option, 275Timeout opt

392WWAITING FOR PROGRAM DOWNLOAD fault message, 342Warranty information, 9WEP Key BYTE1 through BYTE13 option, 267WEP Key Format option, 267WEP Key Wi

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4. Conflicting TermsYou agree that this Agreement provides you no more rights with regards to warranty, support, indemnity or liability terms with res

40Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon5. Slide a roll of media onto and towards the back of the media hanger. The media feeds from the top of the roll a

Loading Roll Media417. Thread the media under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead.You can also refer

42Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon8. Verify that the left (inside) edge of the media is against the fixed guide on the bottom of the media damper.9.

Loading Roll Media4311. Slide the upper sensor directly over the lower sensor.12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the guide notch locat

44Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon13. Close the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. This locks the pivoting deck an

Loading Roll Media45For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required):• If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto Calibrate”

46Chapter 2 Loading Media And RibbonLoading Fanfold Media1. Open the media cover.2. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hange

Loading Fanfold Media478. Slide the media width guide outward to the end of the media damper.9. Thread the media under the media damper and then betwe

48Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the guide notch located on the front edge of the tear bar.Guide

Loading Fanfold Media4913. Close the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. This locks the pivoting deck and printhead a

8. Red Hat Statement With Regards to eCos SoftwarePart of the software embedded in this product is eCos - Embedded Configurable Operating System, a tr

50Chapter 2 Loading Media And RibbonFor direct thermal operation (no ribbon required):• If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running

Loading Ribbon51Loading RibbonSkip this section for 4 inch DT models or when using direct thermal printing.1. Install the ribbon take-up core on the r

52Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon4. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead.You

Loading Ribbon53IMPORTANTDo not attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a fiberboard take-up core installed.5. Attach the ribbon to th

54Chapter 2 Using The Optional Internal Rewinder9. If you have not run an Auto Calibrate with this media and ribbon, do so now. See “Running Auto Cali

Batch Rewind Mode55Installing The Media GuideThe media guide must be installed when using Batch Rewind mode.To install the media guide:1. Open the fro

56Chapter 2 Using The Optional Internal RewinderLoading Media1. To load media, refer to “Loading Roll Media” on page 39 and complete steps 1 through 1

Batch Rewind Mode572. Thread the media over the front of the media guide and through the opening under the front door toward the internal rewinder.IMP

58Chapter 2 Using The Optional Internal Rewinder6. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever counterclockwise again

Batch Rewind Mode59Removing Printed Media from the Rewinder1. Open the media cover.2. Press the FEED key to advance the last printed label past the pr

2. IN NO EVENT WILL PRINTRONIX, INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSE

60Chapter 2 Using The Optional Internal RewinderLabel Peel-OffYou can set up the printer to automatically peel die-cut labels off their liner (backing

Label Peel-Off61IMPORTANTIf you do not complete the following step, it will be difficult to remove the liner from the rewinder.6. Turn the release lev

62Chapter 2 Using The Optional Internal Rewinder12. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwis

Removing The Media Guide63Removing Label Liner from the Rewinder1. Open the media cover.2. Open the front door.3. Tear the liner at the tear bar.4. Ma

64Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsPrinting AdjustmentsPrinthead Pressure AdjustmentSometimes you will need to adjust printhead pressure because of varia

Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments65Printhead Pressure Block AdjustmentsPrinthead pressure block adjustments are used to obtain a uniform print dens

66Chapter 2 Printing Adjustments3. Press the ↵ key to start the Grey test pattern. The pattern will start and continue to print.4. Press ↵ again to st

Positioning The Media Sensors67Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks (Mark) orMedia with No Label Length Indicators (Disable)Sensing Media with Ho

68Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsSensing Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes (Gap)Position the lower media sensor for detecting gaps, notches, or holes

Positioning The Media Sensors69Sensing Media with Dark Background Labels with Gaps (Advanced Gap)NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. T

Communication NoticesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC R

70Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsSensing Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes (Advanced Notch)NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration

Sensing Different Media Types71Sensing Different Media TypesThe printer’s media sensors can detect the different types of label length indicators on a

72Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsCalibrating The Media SensorsDue to manufacturing differences in media and ribbon, the media sensors may have difficul

Running Auto Calibrate731. Press the PAUSE key until “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.2. Press ↓ and ↵ together until “ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED” displays.3.

74Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsRunning Media ProfileThe Media Profile printout shows the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Thr

Running Media Profile75Figure 1. Media Profile PrintoutGap SensingThis figure shows a Media Profile printout of a smart label where Gap/Mark Sensor is

76Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsTo avoid this problem, increase the Threshold Range value to 60% or 70% in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu (the default is 50%

Running Media Profile77Advanced Gap SensingThis figure shows a Media Profile printout of a smart label where Gap/Mark Sensor is set to Advanced Gap in

78Chapter 2 Printing AdjustmentsTo avoid this problem, increase the Threshold Range value to 60% in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu (the default is 50%), then

Running Manual Calibrate79Running Manual CalibrateManual Calibrate should be performed only when the values derived from Auto Calibrate fail to improv

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, in

80Chapter 2 Cleaning11. Press the FEED key several times. Each time you press FEED, the media advances one label length and stops.NOTE: After a form f

Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors81Platen Roller CleaningMedia dust and adhesive residue on the platen roller can degrade print

82Chapter 2 CleaningPivoting DeckPrintheadHeatingElementsDeck Lock LeverPrinthead Cover/Upper Media SensorLower MediaSensor(visible withred LED)Platen

Cleaning The Printhead, Platen Roller And Media Sensors831. Rotate the deck lock lever clockwise to open the pivoting deck and remove any media and ri

84Chapter 2 Cleaning

853 Configuring The PrinterOverviewThis chapter provides information about:• Setting, saving, modifying, and printing configurations• Configuration me

86Chapter 3 OverviewNOTE: In menus with numeric ranges of more than 50 numbers, hold down the + or − key for more than 2 seconds to move through the r

Changing Printer Settings87IMPORTANTThis change takes effect for all subsequent data and operations for the printer as soon as the ↵ key is pressed an

88Chapter 3 Overview3. When the desired submenu displays, press the + or − key to scroll through the values or options.4. Press the ↵ key to select a

Auto Save Configuration89NOTE: If the configuration number has been previously saved and Protect Configs. = Enabled under CONFIG CONTROL, the followin

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATIONPRINTER WARRANTYPrintronix® warrants to the purchaser that under normal use and service, this printer (excluding the the

90Chapter 3 OverviewSpecifying A Power-Up ConfigurationYou can specify any one of the nine configurations (1-8 or Factory) as the power-up configurati

Modifying A Saved Configuration91Modifying A Saved ConfigurationYou can change a saved configuration by rewriting over it. For example, you can modify

92Chapter 3 Overview4. Before saving the modified configuration, you must delete the original configuration if the Protect Configs. option is enabled.

Printing A Configuration93Printing A ConfigurationWe recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The printout provide

94Chapter 3 Menu OverviewMenu OverviewQUICKSETUPSet the basic menus needed to configure the printer.VALIDATOR 2Online data validator setup and status

95Main MenuLoad Config.Save Config.Print Config.Delete Config.Power-Up Config.Protect Configs.Name Config 1Name Config 2Name Config 3Name Config 4Name

96Chapter 3 Main MenuSMT: Status 4PAA: Select Tool 5LP+ EmulationCTHI Emulation 2Active IGP Emulxxx Diagnostics 8Host InterfacePower Saver TimePwr Sav

97NOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Gap/Mark Sensor and Paper Out Sensor work

98Chapter 3 Main MenuNOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Active

99NOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Active IGP Emul is set to