Printronix SL4M MP2 Spezifikationen

Administrator’s ManualSL4M™ and T4M™ RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

Table of Contents

100Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUVar Form AdjustThis specifies an amount (in tenths of inches) to add to the length of variable-length forms. Variable-lengt

EMULATION Submenus101Power on IGP/PGLYou can set the PGL feature so that it is enabled or disabled when the printer is powered on.• Enable (factory de

102Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUSelect CharThis parameter selects which character to discard when Ignore Mode is enabled.• 0 (the default)• 0 - 255. Any ch

EMULATION Submenus103PGL NormalThis option determines whether PGL passes the text data in Normal mode or whether PGL will print the data text itself.•

104Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUUser-Def RatioThis option allows you to ignore the user-defined barcode ratio and replace it with the default ratio (X1).•

105PreparserAllows users to send the Preparser command to the printer through any port.• Disable (factory default). Does not use the Preparser command

106Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuPRINTER SETUP MenuPRINTER SETUP(from page 66)Display LanguageEnglish* German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Simp. Ch

107PRINTER SETUP(continuedfrom page 106)Set Lock KeyTall CharactersBatch CounterDate 4Notes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized items are available only whe

108Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuPRINTER SETUP SubmenusPAA: StatusSee “Printronix Application Adapter” in the PrintNet Enterprise Suite User’s Manual.•

PRINTER SETUP Submenus109PTX Setup Parse• Enable (factory default). Will parse and execute the PTX SETUP commands.• Ignore. Will parse the PTX SETUP c

111 IntroductionThe SL4M/T4M Thermal PrinterNOTE: As used in this manual, the terms “SL4M/T4M” and “printer” refer to all models within the series. “S

110Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuCompatibilityThis parameter allows you to make SL4M/T4M series thermal printers compatible with other printers.When try

PRINTER SETUP Submenus111Del Set from RAMThis option deletes the downloaded overlay set(s) from RAM.Ld Set at PwrUpThis option loads the downloaded ov

112Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuOptimize&RebootReclaims flash space from deleted flash files. After pressing ↵ wait for the printer to reboot.NOTE:

PRINTER SETUP Submenus113Max Font BufferThe maximum amount of DRAM allocated for downloading fonts (TrueType, Scalable, or Bitmap). DRAM allocation wi

114Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuFor example, with a print head that prints at 203 dpi you would use the following formula:Therefore, select a value tha

PRINTER SETUP Submenus115Tall CharactersIncreases the point height of resident Intellifont characters.• Disable (factory default). Standard resident f

116Chapter 4 PRINTER SETUP MenuBot Line Display• Ribbon Life (factory default). The last line of the display shows the ribbon life. When the printer i

117INTERFACES MenuINTERFACES (from page 67)Host InterfaceAuto Switching* Centronics Serial IEEE 1284 Ethernet 1 USBNotes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized

118Chapter 4 INTERFACES MenuSerial PortSee page 119ParallelPort 1, 4Port Type IEEE 1284* Disable Centronics Buffer Size in K 16* 1-16 Auto Trickle Dis

119Serial Port(from page 118)Baud Rate9600 BAUD* 600 BAUD to 115200 BAUDWord Length8* 7Stop Bits1* 2ParityNone* Odd Even Mark SenseData ProtocolXON/XO

12Chapter 1 The SL4M/T4M Thermal Printer• Fanfold media handling• High Resolution Printhead: 203 dpi or 305 dpi for sharp graphics and text.• Media ca

120Chapter 4 INTERFACES MenuPrinter Mgmt(from page 118)PNE PortDisable* Serial Ethernet 1 USBMgmt ProtocolPXML* UCPSelect Port 2Debug* HostBaud Rate 2

INTERFACES Submenus121INTERFACES SubmenusHost InterfaceThis option allows you to send print jobs through any interface with autoswitching selected as

122Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Subnet Mask. This item allows you to set the Subnet Mask for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments (SEG1 thr

INTERFACES Submenus123• BootPYou can enable or disable the BootP protocol using this option, but consult your administration for the appropriate setti

124Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Job Control• Standard (factory default). The NIC waits for the entire job to be received before it indicates the job is

INTERFACES Submenus125• Subnet Mask. This item allows you to set the Subnet Mask for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments (SEG1 through S

126Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• BootPYou can enable or disable the BootP protocol using this option, but consult your administration for the appropriate

INTERFACES Submenus127• Antenna. The type of antenna used:• Primary (factory default). Select when you want to use the Primary antenna on the server.•

128Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Auth Method. This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the wireless network interface.•

INTERFACES Submenus129Parallel Port• Port Type. This menu item selects the type of printer parallel port interface to be used with the host.The option

Optional Features13• Quick Change Memory Cartridge (QCMC) - This cartridge option provides an easy way to copy a printer’s firmware and configuration

130Chapter 4 INTERFACES MenuThe selected value is the time that the printer waits before getting the next byte of data from the host. The Trickle Time

INTERFACES Submenus131• Offline Process• Disable (factory default). When set to disable, the printer does not process parallel/network data while offl

132Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Latch Data On. Specifies whether the data is read on the leading or trailing edge of the data strobe signal.The options

INTERFACES Submenus133Serial Port• Baud Rate. Sets the baud rate of the serial interface in the printer. Baud rate is the speed at which serial data i

134Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menuevery two seconds while the number of valid bytes in the buffer is less than 75 percent of the buffer size. If a poll char

INTERFACES Submenus135• ENQ/ACK. Enquiry/Acknowledge. The host controls the flow of communication to the printer by sending a block of data and ending

136Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Report Status. When a fault condition occurs in the printer, normally only the active port reports the fault to the host

INTERFACES Submenus137• One Char Enquiry. The One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response bac

138Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• Framing Errors. These are possible errors that can occur when serial interface settings of the printer do not match thos

INTERFACES Submenus139• Baud Rate. Sets the baud rate of the serial interface used to communicate to the PNE. Baud rate is the speed at which serial d

14Chapter 1 Thermal Printer TechnologyThermal Printer TechnologyQuiet and fast, with excellent print quality, your multifunction thermal printer uses

140Chapter 4 INTERFACES Menu• PNE Port Timeout. If the PNE has not communicated to the printer within a timeout period, the PNE session closes. The fa

141CONFIGURATION MENUCONFIGURATION (from page 67)Save Config.Cfg 1* Cfg 1 to Cfg 8DeleteConfig.Cfg All* All 1 to 8Notes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized

142Chapter 4 CONFIGURATION MENUCONFIGURATION SubmenusSave ConfigThis option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different pri

CONFIGURATION Submenus143Name Config 1 to Name Config 8You may specify a 15-character name which can be used to refer to a configuration. The name you

144Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS MenuDIAGNOSTICS MenuDIAGNOSTICS (from page 67)Printer TestsCheckerboard* Grey Grid Current Config Left Test Right Test Combo

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus145DIAGNOSTICS SubmenusPrinter TestsThe printer tests below allow you to check for proper printer operation and print quality:• Ch

146Chapter 4 DIAGNOSTICS MenuSoftware BuildThis is the reference number which includes the program file part number and revision number of the softwar

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus147PrintHead UsageDisplays the length of media actually printed since the last Reset Head Data operation. This value is set to zer

148Chapter 4 Saving a ConfigurationSaving a ConfigurationYou can save up to eight different configurations to meet eight unique print job requirements

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus149Auto Save ConfigurationAuto Save FunctionalityThe Auto Save Configuration function is triggered when the operator has made a ch

15Warnings and Special InformationFor your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with all information highlighted under special he

150Chapter 4 Specifying a Power-Up ConfigurationThe active option is highlighted. The operator can use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the diff

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus1517. Press the ↵ key to select Enable. An asterisk appears after Enable. Setting Admin User to Enable allows the user to see hidd

152Chapter 4 Modifying a Saved ConfigurationModifying a Saved ConfigurationYou can change a saved configuration by rewriting over it. For example, you

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus1534. Before saving the modified configuration, you must delete the original configuration if the Protect Config. option is enable

154Chapter 4 Printing a ConfigurationPrinting a ConfigurationWe recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The print

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus155Loading a Saved ConfigurationMethod 11. Press the key to place the printer offline.2. Press the Up key. The following message

156Chapter 4 Loading a Saved Configuration

1575 Downloading SoftwareLoading Flash MemoryFlash memory is contained in a SIMM (single in-line memory module) located on the controller PCBA. Printe

158Chapter 5 Downloading Software with the Firmware Download UtilityDownloading Software with the Firmware Download UtilityThe Firmware Download Utili

15913. Double-click the FDU.jar file (for command line prompt users, type java -jar fdu.jar<Enter>). It will launch in its own window. Use the F

16Chapter 1 Thermal Consumables• Network Interface Card User's Manual — Information about network protocols, configuration, and operation.• Print

160Chapter 5 Downloading Software through the NIC14. Enter the following command: filename.exe -pb<Enter> where filename.exe is the file name yo

16111. At the command prompt type: C:<Enter> cd \download<Enter>12. Enter the following command: filename.exe -n xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<Enter&

162Chapter 5 Downloading Software through the NIC Using FTPDownloading Software through the NIC Using FTPIMPORTANTTo load software through the NIC, yo

16316. Once logged in, type the following sequence at the command prompt to download the filename.prg file to the printer:cd dest<Enter> cd d1pr

164Chapter 5 Downloading Software through the USB PortDownloading Software through the USB PortNormally the host communicates with the printer’s USB p

165Downloading Software through the Printronix Windows DriverThe Printronix Windows Driver contains an option that allows you to download software to

166Chapter 5 Downloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot or Corrupt CodeDownloading Software If Flash Contains Only Boot or Corrupt CodeIf the fl

Printronix Windows Driver167Using TrueType FontsTrueType fonts allow you to customize the look of your forms and labels. You are able to download True

168Chapter 5 Downloading TrueType FontsPGL Emulation (Online)A TrueType font can be loaded by creating a file that appends a PGL command to the font a

Download Mode169Header For EMC Flash1. Start a Command prompt window.2. Copy cnvt2fls.exe and addttemc.bat from your startup CD to your working direct

172 OperationUnpacking the PrinterThe printer is shipped in a carton and protective bag. The top lid of the carton has instructions for removing the i

170Chapter 5 Downloading TrueType Fonts8. Start a command prompt session. (The Start Menu icon is usually labeled Command Prompt or MS-DOS Prompt.)9.

PTX_SETUP17113. Press (Pause) key to place the printer online and return the printer to normal operation.Download TrueType Fonts via the Ethernet Us

172Chapter 5 Filename Extensions Not Shown in MenusFilename Extensions Not Shown in MenusFiles with the one of the filename extensions below (upper or

Labeling Applications173Example:~CREATE;FORM ISET;’UTF8’ FONT;NAME ARIAL.TTF ALPHA 10;10;2;2;$UTF-8 data$ STOP END ~EXECUTE;FORM;1To Print Double Byte

174Chapter 5 Select and Print Downloaded TrueType Fonts

1756 Routine Care and TroubleshootingCleaningDepending on the media used, the printer may accumulate residues (media dust, adhesives, etc.) as a by-pr

176Chapter 6 CleaningInterior CleaningClean the interior of the printer by removing any dirt, lint, or paper dust. Use a vacuum cleaner, described abo

Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors, and Media Damper177NOTE: Even after a thorough cleaning with a Printhead Cleaning Pen or Alcohol

178Chapter 6 CleaningFigure 3. Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, and Media SensorsPrinthead Heating Elements (underneath, not shown)Deck Lock Lev

Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors, and Media Damper179Media Damper CleaningThe media damper and its width guides can accumulate par

18Chapter 2 Installation1. Place the shipping container upright on a flat, level surface.2. Open the box and remove the first layer of packing materia

180Chapter 6 Printer Tests13. Test the printer cutting operation by selecting one of the test patterns to print. Select Printer Tests in the DIAGNOSTI

Data Exchange181Data ExchangeMany things can cause data loss or communications problems. This section suggests some ways to isolate these problems and

182Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common SituationsControlling Print QualityFour factors have the greatest effect on print quality:• The amount of heat app

183Replacing the Printhead1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).WARNINGAlways unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet befo

184Chapter 6 Replacing the PrintheadCAUTIONTo prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground yourself by touching an unpainted part of

185Restore the Printer to Operation1. Inspect the light brown area of the printhead for smudges or fingerprints. If necessary, gently clean the light

186Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsDiagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsIf the printer stalls with an LCD message

Solving Other Printer Problems187Solving Other Printer ProblemsTable 14. Printer Problems and Solutions Symptom Solution/ExplanationCommunications Fai

188Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsLCD message display is illuminated and the printer appears to be working, but nothing pri

Solving Other Printer Problems189POWER FAILURESPrinter fails to turn on, the display is not backlit.1. Check that the printer AC power cord is correct

19c. USBAttach a USB cable with noise suppresion filters on BOTH ends from the computer to the USB connector at the back of the printer.d. NIC Connect

190Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsMedia and ribbon move, but no image prints in Thermal Transfer mode.1. Print the Checkerb

Solving Other Printer Problems191• Start of image is printed an erroneous distance from the top-of-form.• The printer starts to print one label and th

192Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsSmears or voids in printed image.1. Clean the printhead.2. Make sure the printhead temper

Solving Other Printer Problems193PRINTER OPERATIONAdvances several labels when Feed key is pressed.1. Check that labels are loaded correctly. (See “Lo

194Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsLabel wraps around the platen roller.1. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck

Printer Alarms195Printer AlarmsThe printer has built-in alarms that monitor printer status and media stock conditions. Alarm messages display indicati

196Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsFault Messages Requiring Field Service AttentionIf a fault is not correctable by the oper

Fault Messages197BAD NVM CALL 1BAD NVM CALL 2BAD NVM CALL 3BAD NVM CALL 4BAD NVM CALL AYes Printer firmware code error.1. Cycle power.2. If the proble

198Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsCUTTER FAULT Jam or Cut FailYes 1. Cutter assembly is not in the closed position.2. Cutte

Fault Messages199DOWNLOADER ERROR FLASH WRITE #3 Repeat DownloadNo A Flash Write to Expanded Flash failed to complete.Try downloading again or contact

20Chapter 2 InstallationWireless Interface PanelWireless AntennaWireless Interface

200Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsE01A TYPE 0x40E01B TYPE 0x60E02 MACHINE CHKE03A DSI HASH LE03B DSI HASH SE03C DSI BAT PLE

Fault Messages201ERROR: INSUFFICIENT DRAM Cycle PowerYes/No Not enough RAM memory available for a printer function.1. Power off the printer for 15 sec

202Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsERROR: PROGRAM NOT COMPATIBLEYes The printer is not compatible with the downloaded progra

Fault Messages203FILE SYS FULL File Too BigYes/No Insufficient flash memory available to store file.Delete unncessary files and select the Optimze&

204Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsGAP NOT DETECTED Check Sensor and CalibrateYes The printer is set for Gap or Mark sensing

Fault Messages205Half Speed Mode Yes The printhead is approaching a hot state. Half Speed Mode helps the cooling process and should permit completion

206Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsLABEL MISSING Check Media PathYes The Label Taken Sensor did not detect the label present

Fault Messages207LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT XX%Yes The new emulation program is loading into printer RAM. XX% indicates how much of the program has loa

208Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsMODE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CUTTER Check Media ModeYes Peel-Off Media Handling selection was

Fault Messages209NVM HDW FAIL 8 Yes Printer firmware code error.1. Cycle Power. Run the print job again. If the message appears, load the latest emula

Power Cord Requirements21Power Cord RequirementsIn compliance with international safety standards, this printer is equipped with a three-pronged elect

210Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsPRINTHEAD HOT Wait 5 Minutes Go OnlineYes/No The printhead has become overheated.1. Allow

Fault Messages211RFID CNTRY BAD:Set Country FreqNo The RFID country frequency has not been set.Set RFID country through RFID menus. If problem persist

212Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsRibbon Low Yes 1. The supply spool is getting low.2. If there is a large amount of ribbon

Fault Messages213SERIAL BUFFER OVERRUNYes Receive overrun (Serial Interface).1. Make a configuration printout.2. Verify that the printer matches the h

214Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsWIRELESS ADAPTER NOT COMPATIBLEYes The type of wireless card is incompatible with the pri

Status Messages215Status MessagesTable 16. Status MessagesDisplayed MessageCan User Correct?Explanation Solution203 DPI Head InstalledN/A Normal power

216Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsDO NOT POWER OFF N/A This is a standard warning message that displays while the printer i

Status Messages217TESTING HARDWARE PLEASE WAITYes Normal power-up message. Printer is running its initialization routine.No action required.THE ↵ KEY

218Chapter 6 Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors

219A SpecificationsPrint MethodSL4M/T4MPrint Resolution (dpi)203 305MethodDirect or Thermal TransferDirect or Thermal TransferMax. Print Speed (ips)10

22Chapter 2 Setting Up the PrinterLoading RibbonFor direct thermal media (no ribbon required), go to page 25.IMPORTANTClean the printhead, platen roll

220Appendix AMediaTable 17. Media - General InformationType Roll-fed, die-cut continuous or fanfold labels, tags or tickets; most direct thermal or th

Media221Figure 5. Media DimensionsI. Tag Specification(Mark Sensing)II. Tag Specification(Gap Sensing)III. Label Specification(Gap Sensing)Direction o

222Appendix AMedia ThicknessThe printer supports media thickness ranging from .002 to 0.010 inches (0.051 to 0.254 mm).Media CapacityRibbonIndicators

Memory223MemoryOptional Expanded Memory CartridgeCAUTIONYou must power off the printer before you install or remove the EMC, or you may damage the EMC

224Appendix AHost InterfacesPower1. Serial RS-232 at 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud.2. Parallel (Centronics compatib

Environmental225EnvironmentalPhysicalAcoustic NoiseUnder typical operating conditions the noise level generated will not exceed 66 dBa regardless of p

226Appendix A

227B Printer OptionsOptions are offered with the printer to enhance its capabilities and to provide a large degree of application flexibility. A descr

228Appendix B Hardware OptionsExpanded Memory Cartridge (EMC)The expanded memory cartridge (EMC) is a user installable option. See page 238 for instal

229Interface OptionsNetwork Interface Card (NIC)This option permits placing the printer on a LAN rather than attaching it directly to a host system. T

Loading Ribbon235. Thread the end of the ribbon under the ribbon guide rollers, between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead, and betwee

230Appendix B Software OptionsKorean Andale, Ver 1.00A Traditional Chinese Andale, Ver 1.00A Simplified Chinese Andale, Ver 1.00A Japanese Andale, Ver

231Installing the QCMCCAUTIONYou must power off the printer before you install or remove the QCMC, or you may damage the QCMC and the printer. If you

232Appendix B Installing the QCMCFigure 7. Installing the QCMC3. Press the release tab and remove the QCMC slot cover.4. Plug the QCMC (with the arrow

233Saving the Printer’s Configuration to the QCMCNOTE: The MAC address residing on the QCMC will be used in place of the MAC assigned to the printer’s

234Appendix B Saving the Printer’s Configuration to the QCMCWhile the printer is saving its QCMC settings to the EMC, the following message will displ

235Copying the QCMC “Snapshot” Image to a Second PrinterAlways power off the printer before removing or inserting the QCMC. Place the QCMC into the se

236Appendix B Copying the QCMC “Snapshot” Image to a Second PrinterThis means that the printer’s hardware options do not match the original printer’s

Updating the Printer Configuration to the QCMC237Updating the Printer Configuration to the QCMCBefore a new printer flash image can be saved to a QCMC

238Appendix B Installing the EMCInstalling the EMCCAUTIONYou must power off the printer before you install or remove the EMC, or you may damage the EM

Loading New Firmware on the Printer239Figure 9. Installing the EMC3. Press the release tab and remove the EMC slot cover.4. Plug the EMC (with the arr

24Chapter 2 Setting Up the PrinterIMPORTANTNever attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a ribbon take-up core installed.6. Attach the

240Appendix B Using the Standard Peel without Liner Rewinderiv. Press the Up key until Admin User displays.v. Select Enable and press ↵ to enable the

Load Media241Load MediaFigure 10. Loading the Printer for Standard Peel Operation1. To load media, refer to “Loading Roll Media” on page 25 and comple

242Appendix B Using the Standard Peel without Liner RewinderFigure 11. The Standard Peel Option6. Rotate the deck lock lever clockwise to close the pi

Configure the Printer Menu243Using the Full Media Rewinder OptionThe full media rewinder allows you to automatically rewind printed labels into a roll

244Appendix B Using the Full Media Rewinder OptionFigure 13. Media Rewind PathNOTE: The alternate media path is for inside wound label.3. Loosen the t

Load Media245Figure 14. Securing Media on the Rewinder7. Insert the media rewinder clip to secure the media. See Figure 14.8. Manually rotate the rewi

246Appendix B Using the Full Media Rewinder OptionRewinder Full Sensor Setup1. Open the side cover and media cover.2. Position the rewinder full senso

Configure the Printer Menu247Using the Full Media Rewinder with 3 Inch Diameter Core AdaptersUsing the full media rewinder with 3 inch diameter core a

248Appendix B Using the Full Media Rewinder with 3 Inch Diameter Core AdaptersFigure 16. Installing the Outside Core Adapter3. Slide the outside core

Load Media249Load Media1. To load media, refer to “Loading Roll Media” on page 25 and complete step 1 through step 10. Be sure to open the side cover.

Loading Roll Media25Loading Roll MediaIMPORTANTIf you are using direct thermal mode, clean the printhead, platen roller, and lower media sensor every

250Appendix B Using the Full Media Rewinder with 3 Inch Diameter Core AdaptersFigure 19. Securing Media on the Media Take-Up Core4. Wrap the leading e

Rewinder Full Sensor Setup251Figure 21. Installing the End Plate8. Install the media retainer onto the rewinder as shown in Figure 21 until it is flus

252Appendix B Using The Standard Peel With Liner Rewinder OptionFigure 22. Removing the Media RollRemove Printed Media from the Rewinder1. Open the me

Load Media253Load MediaFigure 23. Loading Media on the Standard Peel with Liner Rewinder1. Open the media cover.2. Open the side cover and refer to th

254Appendix B Using The Standard Peel With Liner Rewinder Option6. Thread the media under the media damper, over the platen, and in between the knurle

Load Media255Figure 25. Securing Liner onto the Rewinder11. Insert the media rewinder clip to secure the media. See Figure 25.12. Manually rotate the

256Appendix B Using The Standard Peel With Liner Rewinder OptionFigure 26. The Rewinder In Peel-Off Mode16. Close the peel-off door and snap it down t

Removing Label Liner from the Rewinder257IMPORTANTThe rewinder supports a maximum diameter of 8 inches of liner (including rewinder diameter). Exceedi

258Appendix B SuppliesSuppliesThe best printing solution is achieved when the printer, ribbon, and media are matched to the application requirements.

Genuine Printronix Media259Genuine Printronix MediaPrintronix provides a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes of labels and tags readily availabl

26Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer4. Place the media roll onto the media hanger and slide the media roll until it is flush with the printer’s side wal

260Appendix B SuppliesRibbon and Media UsageType Media (Stock) Ribbon Features Typical ApplicationsDirect Thermal Paper LabelTagSynthetic LabelNot Use

261C 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

262Appendix CNOTE: For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands: XON = Ctrl Q (DC1) XOFF = Ctrl S (DC3)FS 28 1C < 60 3C \ 92 5C | 124 7C

263D PTX_SETUP CommandsOverviewThe PTX_SETUP commands are a superset of commands which allow the printer to perform several tasks by parsing commands

264Appendix D The PTX_SETUP CommandsGeneral CommandsThe original PTX_SETUP commands were implemented on the disk-based legacy laser printers; however

General Commands 265Table 22. General PTX_SETUP CommandsCommand Sub-Command Parameter DescriptionCONFIG LOAD Cfg Cfg can be 0-8. The PTX_SETUP will lo

266Appendix D The PTX_SETUP CommandsCONFIG OVERLAY Cfg This command overlays the configuration data that follows on existing configuration Cfg. Cfg m

General Commands 267CONFIG PANEL LOCKUNLOCKThis command locks the operator out of the printer’s configuration menu.This command unlocks the printer’s

268Appendix D The PTX_SETUP CommandsFILE_IO(DISK_IO)CAPTURE Filename Captures all incoming data into a file named Filename. Receipt of a FILE_IO–CAPT

General Commands 269Summary of the CONFIG CommandThe UPLOAD and DOWNLOAD command can be used for uploading and downloading complete printer configurat

Loading Roll Media276. Thread the media under the media damper, through the media sensor assembly, and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) a

270Appendix D The PTX_SETUP Commandssetup file. This is necessary because the printer caches the active configuration. Rebooting the printer ensures

Thermal Commands 271Thermal CommandsTable 23 lists PTX_SETUP commands which apply to thermal printers.Table 23. Thermal PTX_SETUP CommandsCommand Sub-

272Appendix D The PTX_SETUP CommandsENGINE MEDIA_HANDLING Value Sets the type of media handling: 0 - Continuous 1 - Tear-Off Strip 2 - Tear-Off 3 - P

273E Customer SupportPrintronix Customer Support CenterIMPORTANTPlease have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Custom

274Appendix E Printronix Customer Support CenterCorporate OfficesPrintronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone: (714) 368-2300

275F 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

276Appendix FDefault A value, parameter, attribute, or option that is assigned by a program or system when another has not been specified by the user.

277Interface The hardware component used to link two devices by common physical interconnection, signal, and functional characteristics.IPS The speed

278Appendix FParity (check) Parity checking is the addition of a non-data bit to data, resulting in the number of “1 bits” being either always even or

279Sensed Distance Gap/Mark Sensor = Gap: The Sensed Distance value is the physical length of one label plus the length of one gap. Gap/Mark Sensor =

28Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer9. Check the horizontal position of the media sensor assembly (see “Positioning the Media Sensors” on page 44).10.

280Appendix F

281G Communication NoticesNoticesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.Printronix may not offer the products,

282Appendix G NoticesAny performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the results obtained in other operat

283Communication NoticesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FC

284Appendix G Communication NoticesThis product contains an intentional radiator with the following parameters: Operating Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz T

285Printronix cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the

286Appendix G Software License AgreementRFIDIntended use: non-specific short range device operating in the band 869.4 to 869.95 MHz for Home and Offic

2873. No WarrantyTHE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LICENSE ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

288Appendix G Software License Agreement7. MiscellaneousThis Agreement represents the complete agreement concerning subject matter hereof. If any prov

289OpenSSL LicenseThe OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license appl

Loading Roll Media2911. Rotate the deck lock lever fully clockwise to close the pivoting deck. This locks the pivoting deck and printhead into print

290Appendix G Software License Agreement* OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. * ==========================================================* * This prod

291IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABL

292Appendix G Limited Software Product WarrantyLimited Software Product WarrantyPrintronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, th

293Termination of License AgreementThis License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated by agreement between you and Printroni

294Appendix G Limited Software Product Warranty

295Numerics1284 Parallel Interface, 56203 DPI, 215300 DPI, 21540V POWER FAIL, 196AAcoustic Noise, 225Adjustments, media width, 42Admin User Enable, 64

296Centronics option, 131Change Printer Settings, 64Cleaningcutter option, 179exterior, 175interior, 176Clear Error Log option, 146CLEARING PROGRAM FR

297Do FF at TOF option, 102DO NOT POWER OFF, 216DO NOT PWR OFF Copying QCMC to Printer, 198DO NOT PWR OFF Saving QCMC to Printer, 198Documentation lis

298Expanded Memory Cartridge, 223, 228Ext Execute Copy option, 101Extra Bold Char. option, 114FFanfold Media, load, 30Fault Indicator, 39Fault Message

299GAP NOT DETECTED, 204H00 PCI SLOT?, 204H01 PCI J24, 204Half Speed Mode, 205INVALID EMC, 205INVALID FILE SYS, 205LABEL MISSING, 206LABEL READY, 206L

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30Chapter 2 Setting Up the PrinterLoading Fanfold Media1. Open the media cover.2. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger.

300HH00 PCI SLOT?, 204H01 PCI J24, 204Half Speed Mode, 205Hardware options, 227Head Auto-Cal option, 88Head On Time option, 147Head Resolution option,

301MMain FFS option, 111Main Menu, 66Manualconventions, 14related documents, 15special information, 15warnings, 15Manual Calibrate, run, 50Mark Sensin

302Online Mode, 34Online Status indicator, 36Operating Modes, 34Fault, 34Menu, 34Offline, 34Online, 34Operation of FILE_IO command, 270Optimize&Re

303optional features, 12options, 227physical specifications, 225position media sensors, 44power cord requirements, 21power on, 35power switch, 35print

304RRcv. Status Port option, 109Real Time Clock, 228Repeat Form Opt option, 104Replace Printhead, 183Reset Cfg Names option, 143Reset Head Data option

305Slash 0 option, 99Slew Speed Ctrl option, 78Soft Reset Combo Key, 39Software Build option, 146SOFTWARE ERROR, 213Solve Printer Problems, 187Special

306printer problems, 187ribbon, 195TrueType Font, download to DBCS through UTF-8, 169TrueType Fonts, 167TrueType Fonts, downloaded, 172Trunc Dyn Data

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Loading Fanfold Media317. Thread the media under the media damper, through the media sensor assembly, and then between the platen (rubber drive roller

32Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer11. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the inside media edge guide.Inside Media Edge GuideMedia (left ed

Loading Fanfold Media3312. Close the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise.IMPORTANTEnsure the pivoting deck is down and locke

34Chapter 2 Operating ModesFor direct thermal operation (no ribbon required) or thermal transfer operation (ribbon required):• If you have not run an

Power Switch35Controls and IndicatorsPower SwitchThe power switch is located on the bottom front panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switc

36Chapter 2 Controls and IndicatorsControl PanelThe control panel is located on the front of the printer and includes an LCD, indicators, and control

Control Panel37 Feed KeyThe Feed Key advances the media one label length in Online and Offline Mode. If there is data in the printer, the printer will

38Chapter 2 Controls and IndicatorsUp KeyIn Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will move to the next row of icons. If on the bottom row it w

Control Panel39Left KeyIn Offline mode, this key adjusts the display brightness of the LCD. In Menu mode (at the icon menu level), this key will advan

40Chapter 2 Media Handling ModesMedia Handling ModesBefore you load media, you must decide which media handling mode to use:• Tear-Off Strip (factory

Media Thickness Adjustment41Printhead Pressure AdjustmentMedia Thickness AdjustmentThis procedure adjusts the printhead pressure to accommodate media

42Chapter 2 Printhead Pressure AdjustmentMedia Width AdjustmentMedia width adjustment allows you to vary printhead pressure along the platen from one

Printhead Alignment43Printhead AlignmentAlign the printhead under the following conditions: to improve the print quality when running difficult media

44Chapter 2 Positioning the Media Sensors3. Remove the printhead alignment tool (yellow screwdriver) from the tool clip.4. Use the printhead alignment

45Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks or Inboard Notches1. Use the media sensor handle to horizontally position the media sensor assembly so tha

46Chapter 2 Positioning the Media SensorsSensing Media with Gapped Liner1. Use the media sensor handle to horizontally position the media sensor assem

47Running Auto CalibrateYou can initiate Run Auto-Cal (Auto Calibrate) via the the SENSOR SETUP menu.NOTE: Verify that the Gap/Mark Sensor option (Gap

48Chapter 2 Running Media ProfileNOTE: The amount of media sampled during Auto Calibrate is based on the length of a label and transitions detected, w

494. Press ↵ to enter the SENSOR SETUP menu.5. Press the Down key until Run Profile displays and then press ↵. (The printer will continue to print th

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50Chapter 2 Running Manual CalibrateRunning Manual CalibrateManual Calibrate should be performed only when the values derived from Auto Calibrate fail

5112. During the last step of Run Manual Cal, the printer advances the media and attempts to detect the label length indicators and stop at the Top-o

52Chapter 2

533 Standard InterfacesOverviewThis chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data

54Chapter 3 Parallel InterfaceParallel InterfaceCentronicsNOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must not exceed 15

Centronics55Centronics Interface SignalsTable 5. Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsSignals PurposeData Lines 1 through 8 Provide eight standard or

56Chapter 3 Parallel InterfaceIEEE 1284The IEEE 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation between the printer and the h

IEEE 128457IEEE 1284 Interface SignalsTable 6 lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the IEEE 1284 interface. Description

58Chapter 3 Parallel InterfaceNOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters).Host Cloc

RS-23259nData Available / nPeripheral Request. Driven by the printer. Indicates the printer has encountered an error. (Data bits 1 and 5 in Nibble Mod

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60Chapter 3 Serial InterfaceData Carrier Detect (DCD). Status signal to the printer. The ON condition is required for the printer to receive data.Data

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

62Chapter 4 OverviewNOTE: In menus with numeric ranges of more than 50 numbers, hold down the right or left key for more than 2 seconds to move throug

Selecting a Menu Option63Selecting a Menu OptionTo select an option, you need to press the ↵ key. By default, however, the ↵ key is “locked” when the

64Chapter 4 Hidden MenusChanging Printer SettingsYou can change (or “configure”) printer settings, such as print speed or emulations, through the cont

658. If there are more submenu values or options you want to change, use the ,Up, Down, Left, and Right keys to access the value and the ↵ key to sele

66Chapter 4 Main MenuMain MenuGap/Mark Sensor Run Auto-Cal Run Profile Sensed Distance Gap/Mark Thresh Paper Out Thresh Run Manual Cal Pwr up Action H

67Save Config. Load Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Config. Protect Configs. Name Config 1 Name Config 2 Name Config 3 Name Config 4 Nam

68Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuMEDIA SETUP MenuMEDIA SETUP(from page 66)Print Intensity Print Speed Print Mode0* -15 to 154 ips* 1 ips to 10 ipsTransfer*

MEDIA SETUP Submenus69MEDIA SETUP SubmenusPrint IntensityThis option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type

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70Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP Menu• Cut. When the optional media cutter is installed, it automatically cuts media after each label is printed or after a spe

MEDIA SETUP Submenus71Tear Off AdjustThis option represents the distance to advance (+ shift) or pull back (– shift) the stop position of a label when

72Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuWhen the Logical Label Length is greater than the Physical Label Length and Clip Page = Disable, the printer will continue

MEDIA SETUP Submenus73OrientationThis menu item selects the image orientation to be used when printing the label.• Portrait. Portrait refers to vertic

74Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP Menu• Inv. Portrait. Inverse Portrait refers to vertical page orientation, where the height of a page is greater than its widt

MEDIA SETUP Submenus75Auto Map SelectThis option specifies the maximum print width to be used by the application. The IGP/Auto Label Mapping® feature

76Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuExample 2: Uneven Number CaseProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 2” labels. The user now

MEDIA SETUP Submenus77Example 3: Past Maximum File WidthProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 4” labels. The user now

78Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuNum Auto LabelsThe desired number of labels to be printed vertically adjacent on the form. The value is selectable with a

MEDIA SETUP Submenus79The factory default is Head First when PGL is enabled.The factory default is Foot First when ZGL is enabled.Label Wait TimeWhen

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80Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuClip PageThis option determines how the printer handles images that are too large for one physical page length when using

MEDIA SETUP Submenus81Fault ReprintThis option determines how the printer handles data that was printing when an error occurred.• Disable (factory def

82Chapter 4 MEDIA SETUP MenuTOF Detect FaultAllows selection of three different TOF (Top-of-Form) detection faults.NOTE: The correct Label Length valu

MEDIA SETUP Submenus83TOF Adjust Mode• Disable (factory default). This option disables the “TOF Adjust” distanceset using the TOF Adjust menu (see TOF

84Chapter 4 SENSOR SETUP MenuSENSOR SETUP MenuSENSOR SETUP(from page 66)Gap/Mark SensorRun Auto-Cal Run ProfileGap* Disable MarkSensed Distance0.00 in

SENSOR SETUP Submenus85SENSOR SETUP SubmenusGap/Mark SensorThe available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of-Form position

86Chapter 4 SENSOR SETUP MenuRun ProfileThis feature provides a graphical printout showing the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mar

SENSOR SETUP Submenus87Run Manual CalRun Manual Cal is another method of improving the printer’s media sensing and is only used when Auto Calibrate ha

88Chapter 4 SENSOR SETUP MenuHead Auto-CalThis option selects whether the printer does a media calibration after a Printhead Open fault.• Enable (fact

SENSOR SETUP Submenus89• Enable. When the leading edge of a gap is detected, the printer ignores the first 90% of the gap length value specified in th

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90Chapter 4 SENSOR SETUP MenuUse Label LengthDetermines whether or not the Label Length value set in the MEDIA SETUP menu is used during Run Auto-Cal.

Overview91Mark TOF DetectAllows the user to select which edge of the black line is used for TOF (Top of Form). The leading edge refers to the first ed

92Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUAlphanumeric data can appear as prepositioned “fixed” information (entered when the form is created), be overlayed onto the

Overview93EMULATION (from page 66)Select Emulation SetupSee page 94 or refer to the PGL Programmer’s Reference ManualPGL* ZGL TGL IGL STGL DGL IEGL MG

94Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUPGL SetupPGL SETUP(from page 91)Character GroupSee page 96Standard Sets0) ASCII* 1) German 2) Swedish 3) Danish 4) Norwegian

Overview95PGL SETUP(continuedfrom page 94)Lead PDF Dist0.10 Inches* 0.01 inches to 0.10 inchesTrunc Dyn DataDisable* EnableVerticalAdjust0 Dots* -20 t

96Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUStandardSets*Arabic SetsCyrillic SetsEuropeanSetsGreek SetsHebrew SetsTurkish Sets0) ASCII* 1) German 2) Swedish 3) Danish 4

EMULATION Submenus97EMULATION SubmenusSelectThis function allows you to activate any resident emulation listed in the menu. The factory default is PGL

98Chapter 4 EMULATION MENUPGL Setup SubmenusNOTE: The submenu descriptions do not include ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, MGL, and IEGL emulations.Character

EMULATION Submenus99Auto UppercaseThis parameter enables the printer to print text in all uppercase when using the ALPHA command.• Disable (factory de