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Zebra 105SL User Guide

1. z Zebra ZebraLink Zebra 105SL User Guide Y Customer order 11342L Rev 4 Manufacturer part 11342LB Rev 7 DO Zebra Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products 1s a policy of Zebra Technologies All specifications and signs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and 1f not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user 1s encouraged to try to correct the inter
2. The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top of the label Problem The printer was not calibrated for the label Perform the calibration procedure on page 17 being used The printer is configured for continuous Set the media type to non continuous media media The driver or software configuration is not As driver or software settings produce ZPL commands set correctly that can overwrite the printer configuration check the driver or software media related setting 80 Zebra 10551 User Guide Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Power On Self Test A full Power On Self Test POST 1s performed automatically each time the printer is turned on additional self tests can be performed by pressing CANCEL when you turn the printer on During either test sequence the front panel lights and LCD monitor the progress of the POST If the printer fails any of these tests the word FAILED is added to the LCD If this occurs notify an authorized Zebra reseller Additional Printer Self Tests These self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that help determine the operating conditions for the printer Each self test is enabled by pressing a specific front panel key or combination of keys while turning the POWER on Keep the key s depressed until the DATA light turns off When the POST is complete the selected self test starts automatically NOTE When performing self tests avoid sending
3. 200 mm of labels from the LOAD BACKING media roll enough so that only the liner material is threaded between the media sensors when the media is loaded 3 Close the printhead NOTE To cancel the operation press the key 1 Open the printhead 2 Remove the ribbon sliding it as far to the right as possible REMOVE RIBBON has the same effect as removing it 3 Close the printhead NOTE To cancel the operation press the key The printer automatically adjusts the scale gain of the signals CALIBRATING it receives from the media and ribbon sensors based on the PLEASE WAIT specific media and ribbon combination you are using On the sensor profile this corresponds to moving the graph up or down to optimize the readings for your application When RELOAD ALL is displayed 1 Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is RELOAD ALL positioned under the media sensor 2 Move the ribbon back to its proper position 3 Close the printhead Now that the scale has changed the printer performs another calibration During this process the printer checks the readings MEDIA AND for the media and ribbon based on the new scale you have RIBBON established determines the label length and determines CALIBRATE whether you are in Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Print Mode The process is now complete To see the new readings on the new scale print a sensor profile Zebra 105SL User Guide 53 Setting C
4. ELSE IP address from the server For more information refer to ZebraNet Networking PrintServer II User and Reference Guide IP Address Press the key to move to the next digit position press the key to increase the value of the digit This parameter allows you to select the IP address if permanent IP ADDRESS was chosen in IP RESOLUTION If dynamic was chosen the user cannot select the address For more information refer to h ZebraNet Networking PrintServer II User and Reference Guide Subnet Mask Press the or key to display other choices Default Permanent user must set Selections Dynamic user may set but server can assign gt SUBNET MASK permanent This parameter selects the part of the IP address that is MEAGRE considered to be part of the local network It can be reached without going through the default gateway Default Gateway Press the key to move to the next digit position press the key to increase the value of the digit gt DEFAULT This parameter allows you to select the IP address that the GATEWAY network traffic is routed through if the destination address is not part of the local network NEXT SAVE NEXT SAVE ZebraNet PrintServer Il option required 62 Zebra 105SL User Guide Configuration Press LCD Shows Action Explanation Selecting the Display Language Press the or key to display other choices Default English gt LANGUAG
5. Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent pattern Cosmo o a The printhead is dirty Clean the printhead according to the instructions on page 66 Light consistent vertical lines running through all of the labels Cosmo o sum O The printhead or platen roller is dirty Clean the printhead platen roller or both according to the instructions on page 66 Intermittent creases on the left and right edges of the labels Cosmo sm There is too much toggle pressure on the Reduce the toggle pressure See Printhead Pressure printhead Adjustment on page 73 78 Zebra 105SL User Guide Wrinkled Ribbon om en The ribbon is not loaded correctly Load the ribbon correctly See Ribbon Loading on page 41 The darkness setting is incorrect Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good print quality See DARKNESS on page 48 Incorrect printhead pressure or balance Set the pressure to the minimum required for good print quality See Printhead Pressure Adjustment on page 73 The media is not feeding correctly It is Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide walking from side to side touch the edge of the media Communications A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized The DATA light does not flash en Check the printer driver or software communications settings if applicable Check the printer host port setting via the front panel see page
6. This selection is used to print a label that lists the five previous Whois selections as described Zebra 105SL User Guide 51 Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration NOTE Before you begin this procedure make sure that the maximum length is set to a value equal to or greater than the length of the labels you are using If the maximum length is set to a lower value the calibration process assumes that continuous media is in the printer See page 50 for more information There are two different types of calibration that can be performed by the printer 1 Auto Calibration When the printer is turned on after the printhead has been closed the printer feeds media and automatically sets the value it detects for media media liner the spaces between labels and media out This type of calibration also occurs as part of the sensor profile and media and ribbon calibration procedures 2 Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Calibration Performing the media and ribbon calibration procedure first resets the sensitivity of the sensors to better detect the media and ribbon you are using With the sensors at their new sensitivity the printer then performs the auto calibration described above Changing the type of ribbon and or media may require resetting the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors Indications that the sensitivity may need to be reset include an illuminated CHECK RIBBON light with the ribbon properly installed or non continuou
7. 5 0 in 102 mm 127 mm 48902 5 0 in 6 0 in 127 mm 152 mm 38902 6 0 in 7 0 in 152 mm 178 mm 22902 8 0 in 9 0 in 178 mm 229 mm Zebra 105SL User Guide 113 S Appendix D Save a Printhead Cleaning Film 114 Zebra 105SL User Guide A adjustments lower media sensor 12 printhead pressure 73 toggle positioning 72 upper media sensor 11 B backfeed setting 59 bar codes specifications 88 baud setting 54 black mark sensor positioning 12 C cabling requirements 23 calibration 5 20 CANCEL key self test 82 Cleaning Save a Printhead Film 109 113 cleaning cutter 70 exterior 66 interior 66 printhead and platen roller 66 schedule 65 sensors 68 snap plate 68 communications diagnostics test 85 setting 56 configuration calibration sequence 48 63 changing passwords 46 entering the setup mode 45 leaving the setup mode 47 software or printer driver 16 continuous media 7 control prefix setting 57 cutter jammed warning 77 cutter mode loading 35 Zebra 105SL User Guide Index Index D damage 2 darkness setting 48 data bits setting 54 data ports parallel 99 106 serial 95 98 101 105 DB 25 serial interface connector 21 DB 9 serial interface connector 21 default gateway setting 62 delimiter character setting 57 F fanfold media loading 39 FEED key and PAUSE key self test 85 FEED key self test 84 font card installation 107 font sp
8. If any provision of this PSFLA is held invalid the remainder of this PSFLA shall continue in full force and effect 12 QUESTIONS Should you have any questions or if you desire to contact ZEBRA for any reason please contact the ZEBRA subsidiary serving your country or write Zebra Technologies 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills IL 60061 Zebra 105SL User Guide 123 124 Zebra 105581 User Guide Warranty Information Effective December 30 2002 All new Zebra products are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defect in material and workmanship Printers and Related Hardware Products Proof of purchase or shipment date 1s required to validate the warranty period The warranty becomes void 1f the equipment 1s modified improperly installed or used damaged by accident or neglect or if any parts are improperly installed or replaced by the user Note Products returned must be packaged in the original or comparable packing and shipping container In the event equipment is not so packaged or 1f shipping damage is evident it will not be accepted for service under warranty Surface transportation charges for return to customers in the continental United States 1s paid by Zebra Otherwise Zebra pays CPT carriage paid to nearest airport customer pays customs duties taxes and freight from airport to destination If Zebra determines that the product returned for warranty service or replacement 1s not defective as he
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10. Zebra Technologies ZTC 105SL 200dpi DARKNESS TEAR_OFF PRINT MODE SEN PRINT METHOD PRINT WIDTH LABEL LENGTH MAXIMUM LENGTH PARALLEL COMM SERIAL COMM BAUD DATA_BITS HOST HANDSHAKE PROTOCOL NETWORK ID COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL PREF IX FORMAT PREFIX DELIMITER CHAR ZPL II ZPL MODE CALIBRAT ION MEDIA POWER UP CALIBRATION HEAD CLOSE BACKFEED LABEL TOP LEFT POSITION MARK S MARK MED S MEDIA LED RIBBON LED MARK LED LCD ADJUST MODES ENABLED 832 87MM FULL V41 11 0 lt F HARDWARE ID v02 0 0 CUSTOMIZED CONF IGURATION 8192 R RAM MEMORY CARD ONBOARD FLASH FORMAT CONVERT I 010 003 004 135 I 259 255 295 000 SUBNET MASK 010 003 004 001 DEFAULT GATEWAY FIRMWARE IN THIS PRINTER IS COPYRIGHTED Figure 33 Test Label Zebra 105SL User Guide Troubleshooting PAUSE Key Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer s mechanical assemblies these test labels also ensure the printhead has been aligned correctly after t has been adjusted See the sample printout in Figure 34 1 Turn off the printer O 2 Press and hold PAUSE while turning on the power I e The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2 4 in or 61 mm per second then automatically pauses the printer When PAUSE is pressed an additional 15 labels print e While the printer is paused pressing CANCEL alters the self test When PAUSE is pressed 15 lab
11. is turned on Printhead Lever Media Supply Guide Figure 19 Cutter Mode Loading Zebra 105SL User Guide 35 Printer Basics Peel Only Mode Refer to Figure 20 NOTE The following instructions pertain to printers with the peel option only l Press the printhead open lever The printhead assembly springs up 2 Slide out the media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible 3 Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger and orient the media properly 4 Slide in the media supply guide so that it just touches but does not restrict the edge of the roll 5 Feed the media under the inner media guide in the print mechanism 6 Pull approximately 36 in 915 mm of media through the front of the printer 7 Ensure that the media is against the inner media guide Slide in the outer media guide so that 1t just touches but does not restrict the edge of the media 8 Close the printhead assembly NOTE If your printer has a peel with a rewind option remove the rewind plate and store it upside down on the mounting screw on the inside of the front panel before proceeding to step 9 9 Remove the hook from the take up spindle shaft 10 Remove several labels from the media liner and then wind the liner 1 2 times around the media take up spindle and reinstall the hook 36 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Printhead Lever Peel Spindle Figure 20 Peel Only Mode Lo
12. printer Become familiar with each of these functions before operating your 105SL printer POWER Switch This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord The POWER switch should be turned off O before connecting or disconnecting any cables External influences such as lightning storms or noise on the power or data cables may cause erratic printer behavior Turning the printer s power off and then back on may re establish proper printer operation Zebra 105SL User Guide 25 Printer Basics Front Panel Display The front panel display shown in Figure 15 communicates operational status and setup modes and parameters ale 4 gt o PREVIOUS NEXT SAVE SETUP EXIT e O Power E TAKE LABEL gt ERROR e dO CHECK RIBBON O Ol PAPER OUT r PAUSE FEED me DATA CANCEL Figure 15 Front Panel 26 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Front Panel Keys Starts and stops the printing process e If the printer is not printing no printing can occur e If the printer is printing printing stops once the current label is complete Press to remove error messages from the LCD NOTE Pause Mode can also be activated via ZPL II PP PP Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed Printer not printing one blank label immediately feeds e Printing one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete NOTE Equivalent to the Sl
13. 105SL User Guide 71 Routine Care and Adjustment Adjustments Toggle Positioning See Figure 32 The toggle should be positioned so that it provides even pressure on the media Position the toggle by sliding it to the desired location Adjusting Nut Label YE Available Sensors Figure 32 Toggle Adjustment 72 Zebra 105SL User Guide Routine Care and Adjustment Printhead Pressure Adjustment This adjustment may be necessary 1f printing 1s too light on one side or 1f thick media is used Refer to Figure 32 l Perform the toggle positioning procedure If the problem is solved you may stop here otherwise continue with the rest of this procedure 2 Print some labels at speed A by running the PAUSE Key Self Test see page 83 3 While printing labels lower the darkness setting until you see a gray level of printing 4 Loosen the knurled upper locking nuts at the top of the toggle assembly assemblies 5 Increase or decrease spring pressure using the knurled lower adjusting nuts on the shafts of the toggle until the left and right edges of the printed area are equally dark NOTE Printhead life can be maximized by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality 6 Increase darkness setting to the optimum level for the media being used 7 Re tighten locking nuts Media Sensor Position Adjustment See Positioning the Media Sensors on page 10 Zebra 105SL User Guide
14. 1s flush against the guide plate 7 Wind the label liner around either the 3 in 76 2 mm core or the rewind spindle and reinstall the hook 8 Slide in the media guide and media supply guide so they just touch but do not restrict the edge of the roll NOTE Before closing the printhead make sure e the media is positioned against the inside guides the media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle core 9 Close the printhead 10 To discard the label liner from the rewind spindle refer to Removing the Label Liner on page 38 Zebra 105SL User Guide 31 Media Supply Guide Media Rewind Spindle Figure 17 Peel Off Mode Loading 32 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Rewind Mode Refer to Figure 18 10 11 NOTE The following instructions pertain to printers with the rewind option only Remove the rewind plate from its storage location in front of the print mechanism inside the media compartment Invert the rewind plate so that the lip on the attached hook plate points down Insert the hook plate lip a short distance 1 2 in or 13 mm into the lower opening in the side plate Align the upper end of the rewind plate with the corresponding opening in the side plate Slide 1n the rewind plate so that 1t stops against the printer s main frame Open the printhead Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far fr
15. 49 Configuration Press LCD Shows Action Explanation Setting Print Width Press the key to increase the value press the key to toggle to a different digit To change the unit of measurement press the key until the unit of measurement is active then press the key to toggle to a different unit of measure inches mm or dots PRINT WIDTH Default Range The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on which printer you have Man Refer to Printing Specifications on page 90 for further information about the ranges available for your model Print width determines the printable area across the width of the label Setting Maximum Length Press the key to decrease the value press the key to increase the value Default Range The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on your printer s configuration Values are adjustable in 1 in 25 4 mm increments gt MAXIMUM LENGTH Maximum length is used in conjunction with the calibration procedure The value of this setting determines the maximum label length used during the media portion of the calibration process Only a few labels are needed to set media sensors Always set the value that is closest to but not lower than the length of the label you are using For example if the length of the label is 14 5 in 368 mm set the parameter for 15 0 in 381 mm NEXT SAVE 50 Zebra 105SL User Guide Configurat
16. 4E 54 45 52 20 53 54 41 Figure 36 Communications Test Label Additional Printer Diagnostics Additional diagnostic tests are available for this printer however they are beyond the scope of this users guide Refer to the maintenance manual for information about these additional tests Zebra 105SL User Guide 85 86 Zebra 105SL User Guide Specifications NOTE Printer specifications are subject to change without notice Media Handling Tear Off Mode Labels are produced in strips e Peel Off Mode Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed e Cutter Mode Labels are printed and individually cut Rewind Mode Labels are rewound internally Options e Printhead 300 dpi 12 dots mm PCMCIA Card Slot e Cutter and catch tray BAR ONE Windows based WYSIWYG on screen label design and print application software Rewind e ZebraNet PrintServer Il including Ethernet interface 10Base T ZebraNet WebView graphical setup and printer control and ZebraNet Alert unsolicited error notification Label peel and liner rewind e ZebraNet Wireless Card Socket and integrated wireless 802 11b Ethernet option that supports multiple third party LAN radio cards Internal fanfold media supply bin IBM twinax or coax interface Not compatible with rewind and peel options Zebra 105SL User Guide 87 amp Specifications ZPL Programming Language ZPL Il fonts and label formats RAM
17. 54 Select the port that matches the one being The communication parameters are used by the host computer incorrect Ensure you are using the correct communication cable See page 23 for the requirements Via the front panel check the protocol setting It should be set to none See page 54 Ensure that the correct driver is being used if applicable Zebra 105SL User Guide 79 Troubleshooting A label format was sent to the printer Several labels print then the printer skips misplaces misses or distorts the image on the label DIN m The host computer is set to EPP parallel Change the settings on the host computer to standard communications parallel communications Ensure that the flow control settings match The serial communication settings are Check the communication cable length See page 54 for incorrect requirements Check the printer driver or software communications settings if applicable A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized The DATA light flashes but no printing occurs Co sm en The prefix and delimiter characters set in Verify the prefix and delimiter characters See Selecting the printer do not match the ones in the Prefix and Delimiter Characters on page 57 label format Ensure that ZPL is being used Incorrect data is being sent to the printer Check the communication settings on the host computer Ensure that they match the printer settings
18. 7 non continuous web media 6 O operator controls 25 28 options 87 out of memory error 77 P paper out error 75 parallel communication setting 54 parallel data port 23 99 106 parity setting 55 passwords 46 PAUSE key self test 83 PCMCIA card installation 107 peel off mode loading 31 peel only mode loading 36 power cord connection 3 specifications 93 POWER switch 14 25 power on self test 81 print method setting 49 Zebra 105SL User Guide print mode cutter 8 peel off 8 rewind 8 setting 48 tear off 8 print test label 19 print width setting 50 printer anatomy overview 4 configuration 15 diagnostics 81 printhead pressure adjustment 73 printing specifications 90 protocol setting 55 R rewind mode loading 33 ribbon error ribbon out 75 loading 13 41 removal 43 specifications 90 warning ribbon in 76 RS 232 serial data port 95 101 RS 422 serial data port 95 RS 485 serial data port 95 S Save a Printhead Cleaning Film 113 self tests additional printer self tests 81 CANCEL key 82 communications diagnostics test 85 FEED key and PAUSE key 85 FEED key 84 PAUSE key 83 power on 81 sensor profile setting 52 sensor type setting 49 serial communication setting 54 serial data port 95 98 101 105 serial interface connector DB 25 21 DB 9 21 Zebra 105SL User Guide Index setup mode entering 45 specifications bar codes 88 font
19. 91 general 89 media handling 87 media 92 options 87 power cord 93 printing 90 r bbon 90 ZPL 88 stop bits setting 55 storage 2 subnet mask setting 62 system interfaces 21 T tear off mode loading 29 tear off setting 48 test label printing 19 toggle positioning 72 transmissive sensor positioning 10 troubleshooting communications 79 LED error conditions and warnings 75 print quality problems 77 wrinkled ribbon 79 U unpacking 2 upper media sensor adjustment 11 Z ZPL mode setting 58 ZPL specifications 88 117 118 Zebra 105581 User Guide ZebraLink Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES PRINTER SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PSFLA BEFORE USING THE PRINTER WHICH IS ENCLOSED OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT OPERATE THE PRINTER AND PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER ENCLOSURES AND ALL PACKAGING FOR A FULL REFUND Zebra Technologies ZEBRA hereby grants you a non exclusive non transferable license to use the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE embedded in the printer and the accompanying documentation according to the following terms l The printer enclosed with or otherwise associated with this Agreement has or includes certain SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE therein which is protected by copyright laws and interna
20. Defective product must be returned to Zebra for evaluation In the event of notification of defect within the warranty period Zebra will replace the defective item provided there had not been damage resulting from user abuse modification improper installation or use or damage in shipping or by accident or neglect 126 Zebra 105SL User Guide Supplies Products Supplies are warranted to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of six 6 months for media and twelve 12 months for ribbon from the date of shipment by Zebra This is provided the user has complied with storage guidelines handling and usage of the supplies in Zebra printers Zebra s sole obligation under these warranties 1s to furnish parts and labor for the repair or possible replacement of products found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period Zebra may in its discretion issue a credit for any such defective products in such amount as it deems reasonable Repair Services Zebra repairs are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of repair by Zebra This excludes printheads which are warranted separately This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear This warranty becomes void if the item 1s modified improperly installed or used or damaged by accident neglect or abuse Warranty Exclusions amp Conditions Statement The warranties given above are the only warranti
21. Fanfold Media Loading Bottom Supply Rear Supply Printhead Lever Media Guide Figure 22 Fanfold Media Loading Rear Supply 40 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Ribbon Loading To load r bbon refer to Figure 23 and follow the procedure below NOTE Always use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media The smooth liner of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive abrasion For direct thermal print mode ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer 1 Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle 2 Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle NOTE Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core If this is not done the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside exposing print elements to potentially damaging contact with the media 3 To make ribbon loading and unloading easier make a leader for your ribbon roll if one is not present 4 Tear off a strip of media labels and liner about 6 12 in 150 305 mm long from the roll Peel off a label from this strip Apply half of th s label to the end of the strip and the other half to the end of the ribbon This acts as a ribbon leader Strip of media 6 12 in long 5 Open the printhead and thread the leader and attached ribbon through the print mechanism under t
22. I O The printer is on TAKE LABEL Normal operation BE Flashing Peel Off Mode only The label is available Printing is paused until the label is removed ERROR or Normal Normal operation no printer errors printer errors x DO ns printer error exists Check the LCD for more information CHECK RIBBON Normal operation ribbon if used is properly loaded Printing is paused the LCD displays a warning message and the PAUSE light is on e Ifthe printer is in Direct Thermal Mode ribbon is loaded e If the printer is in Thermal Transfer Mode no ribbon is loaded PAPER A Normal operation media is properly loaded No media is under the media sensor Printing is paused the LCD shows an error message and the PAUSE light is on GE Normal operation The printer has stopped all printing operations Either PAUSE was pressed a pause command was included in the label format the online verifier detected an error or a printer error was detected Refer to the LCD for more information Normal operation No data being received or processed On Data processing or printing is taking place No data is being received Flashing The printer is receiving data from or sending status information to the host computer Flashing slows when the printer cannot accept more data but returns to normal once data is again being received 28 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Roll Media Loading NOTE A calibration mus
23. Mode at any time by pressing SETUP EXIT The SAVE CHANGES display appears There are five choices as described below Pressing the or key displays other choices and pressing NEXT SAVE selects the displayed choice PERMANENT Permanently saves the changes Values are stored in the printer even when power 1s turned off e TEMPORARY Saves the changes until you change them again or until power 1s turned off e CANCEL Cancels all changes from the time you pressed SETUP EXIT except the darkness and tear off settings 1f they were changed e LOAD DEFAULTS Loads factory defaults The factory defaults are shown on the following pages NOTE Loading factory defaults requires printer calibration e LOAD LAST SAVE Loads values from the last permanent save Zebra 105SL User Guide 47 Configuration Configuration and Calibration Sequence Press LCD Shows Action Explanation O PRINTER READY Normal printer operation Setting Print Parameters Adjusting Print Darkness Press the key to increase darkness press the key to decrease darkness Default 10 Range 0 to 30 Darkness settings are dependent on a variety of factors including ribbon type media and the condition of the printhead You may adjust the darkness for consistent high quality printing If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas gt gt DARKNESS increase the darkness If printing is too dark
24. Turn off the printer power and unplug the printer Inspect the cutter module for debris and clean as needed following the cleaning instructions on page 70 Out of Memory There is not enough memory to perform the function shown on the second line of Ensure that the device such as Flash memory or the error message PCMCIA card is installed and not write protected or full Insufficient memory for the label length downloaded fonts graphics and images Ensure that the data is not directed to a device that is not installed or available Print Quality Problems General Print Quality Issues You are using an incorrect media and Consult your authorized Zebra reseller distributor for ribbon combination for your application information and advice The printer is set at the incorrect print For optimal print quality set the print speed to the lowest speed possible setting via ZPL Il the driver or the software Zebra 105SL User Guide 77 The printer is set at the incorrect darkness For optimal print quality set the darkness to the lowest level possible setting via the front panel the driver or the software The printhead is dirty Clean the printhead according to the instructions on page 66 There is light printing or no printing on the The toggle pressure needs to be adjusted Follow the left or right side of the label or the printed printhead pressure adjustment instructions on page 73 image is not sharp
25. active 106 Zebra 105SL User Guide Appendix C PCMCIA Card PCMCIA Card Installation The PCMCIA card slot is a factory installed option If your printer has this option you may install or change the card at any time Use the following procedure to install a PCMCIA card CAUTION Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static sensitive components such as printed circuit boards and printheads 1 Place the POWER switch in the off position O and disconnect the power cord Disconnect the data cables 2 Refer to Figure 48 Remove and retain the screw and the option card shield from the rear of the printer 3 If you are replacing the card press the card eject button and slide the card out of the slot 4 Slide the new card into the slot far enough so that the eject button pops out 5 Reinstall the option card shield and secure it with the screw 6 Reconnect the power cord and all data cables 7 Press and hold FEED while placing the power switch in the on position N 8 Verify the presence of additional memory or optional fonts by checking the information on the configuration label that was printed during the power on sequence 9 The printer is now ready to operate with the additional memory or font option Zebra 105SL User Guide 107 S Appendix C PCMCIA Card Option Card Shield Figure 48 PCMCIA Card Installation 108 Zebra 105SL User Guide Appendix D S
26. and no motion gt MEDIA POWER UP This parameter establishes the action of the media when the printer is turned on MASSE Calibration Recalibrates the media sensors Feed Feeds the label to the first web Length Determines the length of the label No Motion Media does not move Head Close Press the or key to display other choices Default Calibration Selections Feed calibration length no motion Determines the action of the media after the printhead has gt HEAD CLOSE been opened and then closed Calibration Recalibrates the media sensors EAS Feed Feeds the label to the first web Length Determines the length of the label No Motion Media does not move 58 Zebra 105SL User Guide Configuration Label Positioning Parameters gt BACKFEED NEXTSAVE LABEL TOP NEXT SAVE gt LEFT POSITION NEXT SAVE Zebra 105SL User Guide La LCD Shows Action Explanation Backfeed Sequence Press the or key to display other choices Default Default 90 Selections Default after before 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 off This parameter establishes when and how much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in Peel Off Cutter and Applicator Modes It has no effect in Rewind or Tear Off Modes This parameter setting can be superseded by the Js instruction when received as part of a label format refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume 1 NOTE The
27. difference between the value entered and 100 establishes how much backfeed occurs before the next label is printed For example a value of 40 means that 40 of the backfeed takes place after the label is removed or cut The remaining 60 takes place before the next label is printed A value of before means that all backfeed takes place before the next label is printed Adjusting Label Top Position Press the key to increase the value press the key to decrease the value The displayed value represents dots Default 0 Range 120 to 120 dot rows The label top position adjusts the print position vertically on the label Positive numbers adjust the label top position further down the label away from the printhead negative numbers adjust the position up the label toward the printhead Adjusting Left Position Press the key to move to the next position press the key to change between and to increase the value of the digit The displayed value represents dots Default 0000 Range 9999 to 9999 NOTE For a negative value enter the value before changing to the minus sign This parameter establishes how far from the left edge of a label the format begins to print by adjusting horizontal positioning on the label Positive numbers adjust the printing to the left by the number of dots selected negative numbers shift printing to the right 59 NOTE Depending on the model you have this menu item
28. know or have reason to know will utilize the RESTRICTED COMPONENTS in the design Zebra 105SL User Guide 121 122 development or production of nuclear chemical or biological weapons or 111 to any person or entity who has been prohibited from participating in U S export transactions by any federal agency of the U S government You warrant and represent that neither the U S Commerce Department Bureau of Export Administration nor any other U S federal agency has suspended revoked or denied your export privileges DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE AND OR FIRMWARE AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EITHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF LACK OF VIRUSES AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT ALSO THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE OF QUIET ENJOYMENT OR OF NONINFRINGEMENT THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE IS WITH YOU ZEBRA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE EXCLUSION OF ALL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL ZEBRA OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMA
29. memory card and internal Flash control Adjustable print cache Error checking protocol Automatic virtual input buffer management Serialized fields gt Fomatinverson mapesOCRAamdocRE Mirror image printing UPC EAN Four position field rotation 0 90 180 270 User programmable password e Slew command Data compression Controlled via mainframe mini computer PC portable data terminal Bar Codes Bar code ratios 2 1 up to 3 1 Industrial 2 of 5 supports ratios of 2 1 up to 3 1 Modulus 10 Check Digit Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 39 supports ratios of 2 1 up to 3 1 e LOGMARS Code 93 e Code 128 with subsets A B and C and UCC Codabar case codes Standard 2 of 5 QR Code 2 dimensional bar code Check digit calculation where applicable 88 Zebra 105SL User Guide Specifications General Specifications General Specifications 105SL Width Depth 480 mm Weight without options o without options 55 Ib 25 kg a O A auto adjusting 90 264 VAC 48 62 Hz Power Well Printing PAUSE test label at slowest speed 180 W Electrical en Te idle Mw W e with FCC class B and Compliance Canadian Doc class A rules Carries the CE mark of e A environment Thermal transfer 40 to 104 F lemperature a thermal 40 to 104 F Storage 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Relative Operating environment 20 to 85 non condensing Humidity Stor
30. that is recognized by the printer status information 1s returned through the parallel port Port selection for status information is determined each time the printer is turned on Parallel Port Interconnections Table A 2 shows the pin configuration and function of a standard computer to printer parallel cable Table A 2 Parallel Port Pin Configuration gt gt A ray e poaa rr san 8 svete DO Homo 32 nFault NDataAvail 33 8 34 Not used 5 V through a 4 7 KW Resistor NSelectin 1284 active Zebra 105SL User Guide 99 Appendix A DB 25 Connectors 100 Zebra 105SL User Guide Appendix B Db 9 Connectors Printer Interface Technical Information RS 232 Serial Data Port The connection for this standard interface is made through the female DB 9 connector on the rear panel A DB 9 to DB 25 interface module is required for all RS 232 connections through a DB 25 cable see page 104 for details For all RS 232 input and output signals the printer follows both the Electronics Industries Association s EIA RS 232 specifications and the Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone CCITT V 24 standard signal level specifications Table B 1 shows the pin configuration and function of the rear panel serial data connector on the printer Table B 1 Serial Port Pin Configuration Name j Description O Notcomesed _ _ _ _ Clear to send input to printer 5 VDC 5 VDC signal ou
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32. the Save a Printhead film in the print path placing the glossy side down away from the printhead matte side up 5 Close and latch the printhead 6 Slowly pull the full length of the film through the print mechanism Clean the printhead a second time per recommended preventive maintenance procedures Reload labels and ribbon close and latch the printhead 9 Close the media cover Zebra 105SL User Guide Appendix D Save a Printhead Cleaning Film 10 Print labels and inspect for improved print quality If quality has not improved contact Zebra s Technical Support staff at 1 847 913 2259 or visit our Web s te www zebra com Only one pass of Save a Printhead film 1s required to remove contamination buildup and each strip of film can be used up to 10 times Discard the strip when residue buildup or other contamination is apparent If a replacement printhead is needed Zebra strongly recommends using a product from the Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM to ensure that your printer and part warranties remain intact and that the product performs optimally How to Order Save a Printhead Cleaning Film Kits There are five kits to accommodate printers with different print widths Each kit contains three 10 in 254 mm long strips of film Reference the following table to order the appropriate kit for your printer Order kit number For Printers with Print Widths of 46902 3 0 1n 4 0 in 76 mm 102 mm 44902 4 0 in
33. them Zebra Technologies is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection e Notify your authorized Zebra reseller Storage If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately repackage it using the original packing materials The printer may be stored under the following conditions e Temperature 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C e Relative humidity 5 to 85 non condensing 2 Zebra 105SL User Guide Introduction Media and Ribbon Requirements Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon printing speeds and printer operating modes it is very important to run tests for your applications We strongly recommend using Zebra Technologies brand supplies for continuous high quality printing A wide range of paper polypropylene polyester and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear e Continuous roll media fanfold media or card stock with optional perforations and registration holes may be used Printhead life may be reduced by the abrasion of exposed paper fibers when using perforated media The ribbon must be as wide as or wider than the media being used If the ribbon is narrower than the media areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature
34. wear When printing in direct thermal mode ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer Power Cord CAUTION For personnel and equipment safety always use a three prong plug with a ground earth connection NOTE Depending on how your printer was ordered a power cord may or may not be included If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 93 The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the rear of the printer Make sure that the POWER on off switch located at the back of the printer is in the off O position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet Zebra 105SL User Guide 3 Introduction Printer Anatomy 101 Figure 1 outlines the basic components of your printer Depending on the installed options your printer may look slightly different Ribbon Take up Spindle Ribbon Supply Spindle Y N VA N y Supply HUE SIG Guide Printhead Lever Platen Roller Rewind Spindle m Optional Figure 1 Printer Overview 4 Zebra 10551 User Guide Calibrating the Printer Purpose e To calibrate the printer To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label NOTE This procedure must be performed when the printer 1s first installed or if it cannot properly detect the top of the label To calibr
35. well as any temporarily saved parameter settings stored in the printer s internal memory are lost When power is turned back on you need to reload these items To clean the printhead refer to Figure 28 and follow these steps 1 Open the printhead 2 Remove the media and ribbon if loaded 3 Moisten an applicator tip with a solvent containing 90 isopropyl alcohol and wipe along the print elements from end to end The print elements are on the brown strip just behind the chrome strip on the printhead Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate 66 Zebra 105SL User Guide Routine Care and Adjustment 4 Rotate the platen roller and clean thoroughly with solvent and an applicator 5 Brush vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers 6 Reload ribbon and or media and close the printhead NOTE If print quality has not improved after performing this procedure try cleaning the printhead with Save a Printhead cleaning film This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead Please see Appendix D or call your authorized Zebra reseller or distributor for more information Peel Tear Bar Available Roller Sensors Figure 28 Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning Zebra 105SL User Guide 67 Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning the Sensors The media ribbon and label available sensors should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure pro
36. 0 12 15 17 18 and 21 25 are unused and unterminated CON OOBRWDN CON OORWDN Figure 41 RS 232 Cable Connections Zebra 105SL User Guide 97 Appendix A DB 25 Connectors Male DB 25 to Printer Frame ground 1 UN Signal ground ref 11 Data input B 13 Data output B 14 E ase impuro e E pers output 19 Figure 42 DB 25 RS 422 RS 485 Connections RS 422 RS 485 Interconnections The printer may be connected to a host computer by either an RS 422 or an RS 485 interface The DB 25 connector on the rear of the printer uses specific pins for this purpose Figure 42 illustrates the required cable wiring for interconnecting to the printer s DB 25 connector Figure 43 illustrates the internal connections of the printer s RS 422 or RS 485 connector RS 422 RS 485 Connector Rear Panel DB 25S 5 VDC source Data output B Data output A Data input B Data input A Signal ground reference Frame ground Figure 43 RS 422 RS 485 Connections 98 Zebra 105SL User Guide Appendix A DB 25 Connectors Parallel Data Port A standard 36 pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer for connection to the data source Under normal circumstances data sent from the printer to the host computer in response to a Printer Status Request command is sent through the RS 232 serial port However if the host computer has a properly configured IEEE 1284 parallel port
37. 73 Routine Care and Adjustment 74 Zebra 105SL User Guide Troubleshooting LED Error Conditions and Warnings Error Condition Ribbon Out IN en In Thermal Transfer Mode the ribbon is not Load the ribbon correctly See Ribbon Loading on loaded or loaded incorrectly page 41 In Thermal Transfer Mode the ribbon Perform the media and ribbon sensor calibration see sensor is not sensing correctly loaded page 17 ribbon Put the printer in Direct Thermal Mode via the front panel In Direct Thermal Mode when ribbon is not and remove ribbon if loaded used Ensure that the printer driver or software settings are correctly set if applicable Error Condition Paper Out Problem Solution The media is not loaded or loaded Reload the media Refer to Roll Media Loading on incorrectly page 29 The media sensor is not adjusted properly Check the position of the upper and lower media sensors See Positioning the Media Sensors on page 10 Either load the correct media or set the printer for the correct media type via the front panel The printer is set for non continuous media but continuous media is loaded Ensure that the printer driver or software settings are correctly set if applicable Calibrate the printer see page 17 Zebra 105SL User Guide 75 Via the front panel check the sensor type to ensure that The incorrect media sensor is being used the correct one is use
38. B 25 e RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 serial data port Bidirectional parallel port DB 9 e RS 232 serial data port Bidirectional parallel port The optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to 10Base T Ethernet networks In addition the IBM Twinax or IBM Coax option is available for those applications that require them NOTE If you have the DB 9 serial interface connector RS 422 and RS 485 serial data ports are available through an adapter Contact your Zebra distributor for details Data Specifications When communicating via an asynchronous serial data port refer to Figure 12 for a DB 25 serial interface connector and Figure 13 for a DB 9 serial interface connector the baud rate number of data and stop bits parity and handshaking are user selectable Parity applies only to data transmitted by the printer since the parity of received data is ignored Zebra 105SL User Guide 21 Establishing Communication Printer Computer er if using a standard modem cable 50 ft 15 2 m maximum Figure 12 DB 25 Serial Interface Printer Computer Null modem adapter if using a standard modem cable 50 ft 15 2 m maximum Figure 13 DB 9 Serial Interface 22 Zebra 105SL User Guide Establishing Communication When communicating via the parallel port refer to Figure 14 the previously mentioned parameters are not considered Refer to pa
39. Default Non Continuous Selections Continuous non continuous This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using MEDIA TYPE Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length instruction in your label format LLxxxx if you are using dla ZPL or ZPL II When non continuous media is selected the printer feeds media to calculate label length the distance between two detections of the inter label gap webbing or alignment notch or hole Setting the Sensor Type Press the or key to display other choices Default Web Selections Web mark gt SENSOR TYPE This parameter tells the printer whether you are using media with a web gap space between labels notch or hole to else indicate the separations between labels or if you are using media with a black mark printed on the back If your media does not have black marks on the back leave your printer at the default web Selecting Print Method Press the key for the next value press the key for the previous value Default Thermal transfer Selections Thermal transfer direct thermal gt gt PRINT METHOD The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing you wish to use direct thermal no ribbon or thermal HERDADE transfer using thermal transfer media and ribbon NOTE Selecting direct thermal when using thermal transfer media and ribbon creates a warning condition but printing continues Zebra 105SL User Guide
40. E Selections English Spanish French German Italian Norwegian Portuguese Swedish Danish Dutch MENOR Finnish and Japanese This parameter allows you to change the language displayed on the LCD You have completed the entire configuration and calibration sequence You may press either NEXT SAVE or SETUP EXIT You are now back at the first parameter in the configuration sequence gt DARKNESS NOTE If you pressed NEXT SAVE but are through programming the printer configuration you may press En SETUP EXIT and continue with the SAVE SETTINGS function Save Changes Press the or key to display other choices Default Permanent Selections Permanent temporary cancel load defaults load last save This display appears when you attempt to exit Setup Mode Permanent Permanently saves the changes even when printer power is turned off gt gt SAVE CHANGES Temporary Saves the changes until changed again or until SETUPEXT power is turned off Cancel Cancels all changes since you entered Setup Mode except for darkness and tear off position if they were changed e Load defaults Loads factory defaults NOTE Loading factory defaults requires calibration e Load last save Loads the values from the last permanent save Press NEXT SAVE to activate the displayed choice gt PRINTER READY You have exited the configuration and calibration sequence and are ready for normal printer operation NEXT SAVE Zebra 105S
41. GES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE FOR NEGLIGENCE AND FOR ANY PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF ZEBRA OR ANY SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THIS Zebra 105SL User Guide EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 10 LIMITATIONS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY To the extent that the SOFTWARE and or FIRMWARE covered by this PSFLA includes emulation libraries emulation libraries are offered as is ZEBRA does not provide any warranty associated with the emulation libraries The emulation library does not work 100 correctly or cover 100 of the functionality of the printer language being emulated Modifications may be required for each target application If such modification is necessary prior to making any such modification you are required to contact ZEBRA to obtain express written consent to make such modification e Ifthe emulation library is sold separately by an authorized party other than ZEBRA RESELLER A party other than ZEB
42. L User Guide 63 64 Zebra 105SL User Guide Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning The table below provides a brief cleaning schedule Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages Printhead Direct Thermal Print Mode After every roll of media Platen roller 500 ft or 50 m of media AA After every roll 1500 ft or 450m of ribbon Label available sensors Monthly As needed Zebra recommends using a solvent of 90 isopropyl alcohol CAUTION Use only the cleaning agents indicated Zebra Technologies 1s not responsible for any other fluids used on this printer Zebra 105SL User Guide 65 Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning the Exterior The exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint free cloth Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents If necessary a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly Cleaning the Interior Inspect this area after every four rolls of media Remove any dirt and lint from the interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and or vacuum cleaner Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Inconsistent print quality such as voids in the bar code or graphics may indicate a dirty printhead For best results perform the following cleaning procedure after every roll of ribbon NOTE You do not need to turn off the printer before cleaning the printhead If power 1s turned off all label formats and images as
43. NOW appears on the liquid crystal display LCD For 600 dpi printers Clean after every roll 500 feet or 150 m of labels direct or thermal transfer or when CLEAN HEAD NOW appears on the liquid crystal display LCD To start use only the presoaked isopropyl alcohol cleaning swabs provided in the preventive maintenance kit part number 47362 Open the media cover to access the printhead then open the printhead Lightly blow or brush away any loose dust and lint particles within the print mechanism such as rollers media or ribbon sensors and printhead Never use any hard metallic or abrasive objects such as a screwdriver to remove adhesives or other contaminants that may have built up on the printhead Next press the swab tip against the printhead and swipe the print elements from end to end Finally turn the platen rollers while wiping them from side to side Repeat this last step until the swab no longer shows dirt Avoid the Contributing Factors to Premature Printhead Failure Abrasion Over time the movement of media and ribbon across the printhead wears through the protective ceramic coating exposing and eventually damaging the print elements dots To avoid abrasion e Clean your printhead frequently and use well lubricated thermal transfer ribbons with backcoatings optimized to reduce friction e Minimize printhead pressure and burn temperature settings by optimizing the balance between the two e Ensure tha
44. RA which is authorized by ZEBRA to distribute the SOFTWARE and or FIRMWARE with its application so long as the SOFTWARE and or FIRMWARE is used with a ZEBRA printer or is sold bundled with a printer to an end user by a RESELLER and if claims are made by the RESELLER that the emulation library performs as a 100 emulation solution ZEBRA is not responsible if the emulation library does not work as advertised by the RESELLER Furthermore ZEBRA is not liable for any damages directly or indirectly relating to such emulation library which is sold separately by the RESELLER or which is sold bundled with a printer to an end user by the RESELLER The SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE was provided to you at no additional charge and ZEBRA has included in this PSFLA terms that disclaim all warranties and liability for the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE To the full extent allowed by law YOU HEREBY RELEASE ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ALL CLAIMS CONCERNING THE SOFTWARE AND OR FIRMWARE OR ITS USE If you do not wish to accept the SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE under the terms of this PSFLA do not use the PRINTER enclosed with or otherwise associated with this PSFLA 11 GOVERNING LAW If you acquired the SOFTWARE and or FIRMWARE in the United States of America the laws of the State of Illinois U S A will apply to this contract If you acquired this SOFTWARE and or FIRMWARE outside of the United States of America then local law may apply
45. a label format to the printer In the case of a remote host disconnect all data interface cables from the printer When cancelling a self test prior to 1ts actual completion always turn the printer power off and then back on to reset the printer When performing these self tests while in Peel Off Mode you must remove the labels as they become available If your media is not wide enough or long enough unex pected or undesired results may occur Make sure that your print width is set correctly for the media you are using before you run any self tests otherwise the test may print out on the platen roller See page 50 for information on set ting the print width Zebra 105SL User Guide 81 Troubleshooting 82 CANCEL Key Self Test This self test prints a listing of the configuration parameters currently stored in the printer s memory See Figure 33 depending on the options ordered your label may look different 1 Turn the printer off O 2 Press and hold CANCEL while turning on the power I The configuration may be changed either temporarily for specific label formats or ribbon and label stock or permanently by saving the new parameters in memory Saving new parameters occurs whenever a calibration procedure 1s performed Refer to page 15 for further information about the configuration procedure Additional Power Up Self Tests are also performed during the POST for this test PRINTER CONFIGURATION
46. ading Zebra 105SL User Guide 37 Printer Basics Removing the Label Liner NOTE Since the rewind spindle holds the liner from a standard size media roll we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media To remove the liner from the rewind spindle follow these steps you do not need to turn off the printer for this procedure 1 Unwind approximately 36 in 915 mm of liner from the rewind spindle Cut it off at the spindle 2 Pull out the hook Slide the liner off of the rewind spindle and discard 3 Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall the hook Continue winding to remove any slack in the media 38 Zebra 105SL User Guide Printer Basics Fanfold Media Loading NOTE A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon 1f used are first installed in the printer or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used Fanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot from outside the printer Refer to Figure 21 and Figure 22 1 Open the printhead 2 Slide the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible 3 Load media as shown If the printer s in Cutter Mode route the media through the cutter 4 Slide in the media guide so it just touches but does not restrict the edge of the roll 5 Close the printhead Zebra 105SL User Guide 39 Bottom Supply Printhead Lever Media Guide zn Figure 21
47. age 5 to 85 non condensing Zebra 105SL User Guide 89 Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Specifications Specifications 105SL PR E 203 dots inch 8 dots mm 300 dots inch 12 dots mm Dot size width x length 0 0049 in x 0 0049in 0 125 mm x 0 125mm 0 0033 in x 0 0039 in 0 084 mm x 0 10 mm Print Length 90 in 2286 mm Media registration toleration lt 20 050 in 1 3 mm non continuous media lt 40 050 in 1 3 mm 203 dpi 2 4 in 61 mm through 8 0 in 203 mm per second in 1 in 25 4 mm increments Programmable print speeds 300 dpi 2 4 in 61 mm through 8 0 in 203 mm per second in 1 in 25 4 mm increments Ladder rotated 203 dpi 4 9 mil to 49 mil orientation 300 dpi 3 9 mil to 39 mil Bar code modulus i i X dimension Picket fence 203 dpi 4 9 mil to 49 mil nonrotated orientation 300 dpi 3 3 mil to 33 mil Thin film printhead with Element Energy Equalizer E9 Media registration and minimum label length are affected by media type and width ribbon type and print speed Performance improves as these factors are optimized Zebra recommends always qualifying any application with thorough testing Ribbon Specifications Ribbon Specifications 105SL Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out Ribbon width Zebra recommends using ribbon at least as 0 79 in 20 mm wide as the media to protect the printhead from wear 4 49 in 114 mm 90 Zebra 105SL U
48. amaging the printhead Save a Printhead cleaning film extends the life of your printhead reduces maintenance downtime and the cost of replacing a printhead and is an inexpensive easy and quick way to remove contaminants without removing the printhead Use Save a Printhead cleaning film when you see degrading print quality that looks like faded print or a failed print element that cannot be corrected by cleaning with the presoaked cleaning swabs Zebra 105SL User Guide 111 Appendix D Save a Printhead Cleaning Film For 200 and 300 dpi printers Clean after every roll 1500 feet or 450 m of thermal transfer r bbon or after every roll 500 feet or 150 m of direct thermal labels or when CLEAN HEAD NOW appears on the liquid crystal display LCD For 600 dpi printers Clean after every roll 500 feet or 150 m of labels direct or thermal transfer or when CLEAN HEAD NOW appears on the liquid crystal display LCD How to Use Save a Printhead Cleaning Film 112 NOTE If power is removed from an XillIPlus printer when cleaning printhead CLEAN HEAD NOW does not disappear CAUTION An improperly seated printhead data cable or power cable could result in the printhead generating excessive heat that could cause harm if it is touched l Open the media cover 2 Open the printhead remove labels and r bbon from the print mechanism 3 Clean the printhead per recommended preventive maintenance procedures 4 Position
49. at Prefix Character Press the key to move to the next digit position press the key to increase the value of the digit gt FORMAT PREFIX Default 5E caret Range 00 FF NEXT SAVE The printer looks for this 2 digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL ZPL Il format instruction Delimiter Character Press the key to move to the next digit position press the key to increase the value of the digit Default 2C comma gt DELIMITER CHAR Range 00 FF The delimiter character is a 2 digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL ZPL Il format instructions Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume for more information NEXT SAVE Zebra 105SL User Guide 57 Selecting ZPL Mode Press LCD Shows Action Explanation Selecting ZPL Mode Press the or key to display other choices Default ZPL II Selections ZPL Il ZPL gt ZPL MODE The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed by this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL ZPL Il command The printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL Il This eliminates the need to rewrite any ZPL formats you already have Refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide Volume I for more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL ll NEXT SAVE Power Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power Up Press the or key to display other choices Default Calibration Selections Feed calibration length
50. ate the printer you must perform the following procedures e Determine the type of media labels being used Choose the print method e Position the media sensors if necessary Configure the printer and software or driver based on the label being used e Perform a media and ribbon calibration e Print a test label Zebra 105SL User Guide 5 Calibrating the Printer Types of Media Non Continuous Web Media Non continuous web media refer to Figure 2 refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap notch or hole When you look at the media you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins E o Non continuous media with a hole or notch EE Label gap 2 4 mm Label gap 2 4 mm Non continuous media with gaps between the labels individual labels on a continuous liner Figure 2 Non Continuous Web Media 6 Zebra 105SL User Guide Calibrating the Printer Non Continuous Black Mark Media Non continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back of the liner material that indicate the start and end of each label refer to Figure 3 A mark Black mark Non continuous media for black mark sensing Figure 3 Non Continuous Black Mark Media Continuous Media Continuous media refer to Figure 4 1s one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label Continuous media no gaps holes notches or black marks Figure 4 Cont
51. ation procedure They should be changed only by a qualified service technician Refer to the maintenance manual for more information on these parameters Press NEXT SAVE repeatedly to skip these parameters LCD Display Adjustment Press the key to decrease the value reduce brightness press the key to increase the value increase brightness Range 00 to 19 This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your LCD if it is difficult to read Format Convert Press the or key to display other choices Default None Selections None 150 gt 300 150 gt 600 200 gt 600 300 gt 600 Selects the bitmap scaling factor The first number is the original dots per inch dpi value the second the dpi to which you would like to scale 61 Press LCD Shows Action Explanation IP Resolution Press the or key to display other choices Default Dynamic Selections Dynamic permanent IP RESOLUTION Depending on the selection allows either the user permanent or the server dynamic to select the IP address For more information refer to ZebraNet Networking PrintServer Il User and Reference Guide IP Protocols Press the or key to display other choices Default All Selections All gleaning only RARP BOOTP DHCP DHCP BOOTP IP PROTOCOLS If dynamic was chosen in the previous parameter this selection determines the method s by which the PrintServer Il receives the
52. ave a Printhead Cleaning Film Extend the Life of Your Printhead with Save a Printhead Cleaning Film Recommended for all Zebra printers especially 600 dpi printers Challenge The printhead is the most critical component in your printer and possibly the most delicate It 1s a consumable item just like the brakes on your car that eventually wears over time However with ongoing careful attention and maintenance you can extend the life of the printhead Below are photographs of three printheads The first printhead 1s brand new The second has printed over 1 million linear inches of thermal transfer labels and has been properly maintained The third printhead has printed far fewer labels but without proper care and maintenance signs of abrasion and contamination buildup are evident UU UE New Over 1 Million Inches Less Than 1 Million Inches Properly Maintained Without Proper Care Preventive Maintenance For optimum performance clean the printhead regularly Take care when handling or cleaning the printhead by removing any jewelry that may scratch it and use a grounding strap or anti static mat to discharge static electricity that could damage the printhead Zebra 105SL User Guide 109 Appendix D Save a Printhead Cleaning Film For 200 and 300 dpi printers Clean after every roll 1500 feet or 450 m of thermal transfer r bbon or after every roll 500 feet or 150 m of direct thermal labels or when CLEAN HEAD
53. companying product including hardware and software be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product even 1f Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Copyrights This copyrighted manual and the label printers described herein are owned by ZIH Corp All rights are reserved Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to 10 000 17 U S C 506 Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability All products and brand names are trademarks of their respective companies All rights reserved O 2003 ZIH Corp All rights reserved ii Zebra 105SL User Guide DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY I have determined that the Zebra printer identified as the 105SL manufactured by Zebra Technologies 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills Illinois 60061 3109 U S A has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC for Home Office Commercial and Industrial use 1f no unauthorized change 1s made in the equipment and if the equip
54. d for the media loaded See page 16 Calibrate the printer see page 17 The maximum label length is set shorter Via the front panel set the label length to a value that is than the label length being used slightly longer than the length of the label being used Error Condition Head Open ra en The printhead is not fully closed Close the printhead Warning Ribbon In Cosmo mim Remove the ribbon and set the printer to Direct Thermal Mode The ribbon is loaded Ensure that the printer driver and or software settings are correctly set if applicable Warning Head Too Hot rato O ton Allow the printer to cool Printing automatically resumes The printhead is over temperature when the printhead elements cool to an acceptable operating temperature Warning Head Cold Com ets Continue printing while the printhead reaches the correct The printhead is under temperature operating temperature If the error remains the environment may be too cold for proper printing Relocate the printer to a warmer area 76 Zebra 10551 User Guide WARNING The printhead can be very hot and can Printhead data cable is not properly cause severe burns Allow the printhead to connected cool Disconnect and reconnect data cable to the printhead Ensure that the cable connector is fully inserted into the printhead connector Warning Cutter Jammed Co sm sum Cutter blade is in the media path
55. d ribbon and the Power On Self Test POST is complete the LCD shows PRINTER READY If the printer fails its POST refer to page 81 Using the front panel display and the five keys directly below it set the printer parameters for your application NOTE Printers that are operating on an IP network can be quickly configured using ZebraNet WebView optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required For information refer to PrintServer II TM Installation and Users Guide part number 48152L If it becomes necessary to restore the initial printer defaults see FEED Key and PAUSE Key Self Test on page 85 Unless otherwise noted all parameters are listed in the order they are displayed starting with DARKNESS Entering Setup Mode To enter Setup Mode press SETUP EXIT Press either NEXT SAVE or PREVIOUS to scroll to the parameter you wish to set NOTE You may also press and hold NEXT SAVE and PREVIOUS to advance quickly through the configuration parameters Parameters in this section are shown in the order displayed when pressing NEXT SAVE Throughout this process press NEXT SAVE to continue to the next parameter or press PREVIOUS to return to the previous parameter in the cycle An asterisk in the upper left hand corner of the LCD indicates that the value displayed is different from the currently stored value Zebra 105SL User Guide 45 Configuration Changing Password Protected Parameters Certain pa
56. e or keys to set the value that is closest to but MAXIMUM not less than the length of the label you are using LENGTH NEXT SAVE Press the or keys to select SAVE CHANGES PERMANENT keeps changes saved to memory after the power is turned off Bel Press NEXT SAVE to accept the selection PRINTER READY You have exited Setup Mode and are ready to calibrate the printer Configuring the Software or Printer Driver iviviviviviv Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer s driver or label preparation software which may override any settings you have made manually through the front panel Please refer to the driver or software documentation for more information 6 Zebra 105SL User Guide Calibrating the Printer Media and Ribbon Calibration Initially you may want to try autocalibrating the printer rather than proceeding with the full calibration procedure described below To autocalibrate the printer l Load the media and r bbon 2 Close the printhead The printer autocalibrates If the media fails to load or an error occurs then perform the steps listed below NOTE All steps must be performed in the following procedure even 1f only one sensor needs to be adjusted l Press SETUP EXIT 2 Press NEXT SAVE until MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE displays 3 Press the key to start the calibration sequence LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE displays 4 Open th
57. e 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Snap Plate Reinst llation u nes 69 Fuse Replacement ada 71 T OB CIS O USO ein 12 Ls A da mea ud a a da te di 82 PAUSE Key Fest Babel nee 83 FEED Key Test Label etica diia 84 Communications Test Label ana 85 PONTO des OO O 93 International Safety Organization Symbols ccccceeeeeeeeees 93 RS 232 Connections iia dais 96 9 Pin Serial Port Connections rea 97 RS 232 Cable Connections ea 97 DB 25 RS 422 RS 485 Connections ccoocconcccnncconoccnincnnncconacinaccnnncnns 98 RS 422 RS 485 Connections erre 98 RS 232 Connec Hols an Seine 102 RS 232 Cable Connections seele 103 DB 9 to DB 25 Connections rea 104 DB 25 Adapter Connections anne aa 105 PCMCIA Card Installation iii a 108 Zebra 10551 User Guide Introduction Hello Thank you for purchasing this high quality Zebra 105SLTM printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality service and value Zebra Technologies For over 30 years Zebra has provided customers the highest caliber of products and support This manual provides all of the information you need to operate your printer The ZPL IJ Programming Reference Volumes I part number 5541L and II part number 45540L show you how to create the
58. e printhead Remove approximately 8 in 200 mm of labels from the media roll enough so that only the liner 1s threaded between the media sensors when the media is loaded refer to Figure 10 Figure 10 Media and Ribbon Calibration Zebra 105SL User Guide 17 Calibrating the Printer 18 D P Be A 11 2 13 14 Press the key The LCD shows REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE Slide the ribbon as far from the printer frame as possible Close the printhead trapping the ribbon in this position Press the key The LCD shows CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT When this part of the calibration process 1s completed the LCD reads RELOAD ALL CONTINUE Open the printhead Pull the liner until a label is positioned between the media sensors Return the ribbon to its proper position Close the printhead Press the key to perform the next part of the calibration sequence MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE displays The printer 1s calibrated when the media stops feeding Press SETUP EXIT to leave Setup Mode Choose permanent when SAVE CHANGES displays Press NEXT SAVE to save the changes Zebra 105SL User Guide Printing a Test Label To print a test label 1 Turn off the printer O 2 Press and hold CANCEL while turning on the printer A configuration label prints showing the printer s currently stored parameters similar to the one shown in Figure 11 If you encounter a
59. ecifications 91 format convert setting 61 format prefix setting 57 front panel display 26 keys 27 lights 28 overview 14 fuse replacement 71 G general specifications 89 H head close setting 58 head cold warning 76 head open error 76 head resistor setting 60 head too hot warning 76 host handshaking setting 55 115 index I inspection 2 interconnections RS 232 96 102 104 RS 422 98 105 RS 485 98 105 interface connectors DB 25 21 DB 9 21 IP settings address 62 protocols 62 resolution 62 L label liner removal 38 label top setting 59 language setting 63 LCD adjustment setting 61 left position setting 59 list settings all 51 bar codes 51 fonts 51 formats 51 images 51 setup 51 loading media 9 29 37 ribbon 13 lower media sensor adjustment 12 lubrication 70 M maximum length setting 50 media and ribbon calibration procedure 17 calibration setting 53 requirements 3 media handling specifications 87 116 media loading cutter mode 35 peel off mode 31 peel only mode 36 rewind mode 33 tear off mode 29 media power up setting 58 media sensors positioning black mark sensor 12 transmissive sensor 10 media specifications 92 media types continuous media 7 non continuous black mark media 7 non continuous web media 6 setting 49 memory card installation 107 N network ID setting 56 non continuous black mark media
60. ectly over the hole or notch or Anywhere along the width of the media if there is a gap between labels NOTE If you are using continuous media position the upper media sensor over the media with the lower media sensor directly below it so that the printer can detect an out of paper condition 10 Zebra 105SL User Guide Calibrating the Printer Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Refer to Figure 6 For clarity not all printer parts are shown l Ze Zebra 105SL User Guide Remove the ribbon if it is installed Refer to page 43 for details Locate the upper media sensor The upper media sensor eye 1s directly below the adjustment screw head Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw use a Phillips head screwdriver Using the tip of the screwdriver slide the upper sensor along the slot to the desired position Tighten the upper media sensor adjustment screw Upper Media Sensor Adjustment N Si X Figure 6 Upper Media Sensor Adjustment 11 Calibrating the Printer Adjusting the Lower Media Sensor Refer to Figure 7 Position the lower media sensor by sliding it in its slot until the lower media sensor light source 1s positioned directly below the upper media sensor Lower Media Sensor Figure 7 Lower Media Sensor Adjustment Black Mark Sensor The optional black mark sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel refer to Configuring the Print
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62. els print at 6 in or 152 mm per second e While the printer is paused pressing CANCEL alters the self test a second time When PAUSE is pressed 50 labels print at 2 4 n or 61 mm per second e While the printer is paused pressing CANCEL again alters the self test a third time When PAUSE is pressed 50 labels print at 6 in or 152 mm per second e While the printer is paused pressing CANCEL again alters the self test a fourth time When PAUSE 1s pressed 15 labels print at the printer s maximum speed e To exit this self test at any time press and hold CANCEL 1234567893 1234567896 123456788 123456789612345678981 2345678981 234567 h AAA Figure 34 PAUSE Key Test Label Zebra 105SL User Guide 83 Troubleshooting FEED Key Self Test Darkness amp Print Speed 2 in sec X See Figure 35 1 Turn off the printer O 2 Press and hold FEED while turning on the power I The FEED Key Self Test prints out at various darkness settings above and below that of the darkness value shown on the configuration label Figure 33 Examine these labels and determine which one IN Il has the best darkness setting for Earl your application This value can be entered into the printer by setting the darkness during the configuration procedure Refer
63. er on page 15 for details 12 Zebra 105SL User Guide Calibrating the Printer Loading the Ribbon Figure 8 llustrates the ribbon path For more detailed information refer to the instructions that begin on page 41 Ribbon Take up Ribbon Supply Head R RAN Open QQ Closed Platen Roller Lower Roller Upper Roller Figure 8 Ribbon Loading Zebra 105SL User Guide 13 Calibrating the Printer Operator Controls POWER Switch The POWER switch 1s located at the back of the printer above the power cord connector Turn on the printer I Front Panel The step by step instructions in this section tell you which keys to press and what appears on the liquid crystal display LCD during the calibration procedure For a more detailed explanation of the front panel keys and lights shown in Figure 9 refer to the instructions that begin on page 26 14 e O POWER o TAKE LABEL o gt ERROR 8 do CHECK RIBBON e PAPEROUT re PAUSE FEED me DAA CANCEL Figure 9 Front Panel Zebra 10551 User Guide Calibrating the Printer Configuring the Printer The configuration procedure in the following table contains the information you need to get your printer up and running but it is not comprehensive Refer to page 48 for more information gt gt Enter Setup Mode by pressing SETUP EXIT at the PRINTER JE READY display SETUP EXIT NOTE You need to pres
64. es given to you No other watranties express or implied are given Zebra does not make any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose in connection with its sale of products or services While Zebra s desire is to be responsive to your specific needs and questions Zebra does not assume responsibility for any specific application to which any Products are applied including but not limited to compatibility with other equipment All statements technical information or recommendations relating to Zebra Products are based on tests believed to be reliable but do not constitute a guaranty or warranty Zebra 105SL User Guide 127 Zebra s maximum liability for warranty claims is limited to the invoice price of the Product claimed defective Zebra does not assume responsibility for delays in replacement or repair of products Zebra shall not under any circumstances whatsoever be liable to you or any other party for loss or profits lost data diminution of goodwill or any other special or consequential damages whatsoever with respect to any warranty claim made by you Specifically for software Zebra 1s not liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by abuse or misapplication of the software or by its use in violation of the U S copyright law or international treaty No salesperson representative or agent of Zebra 1s authorized to make any guaranty warranty or representation that contradicts the for
65. ew to Home Position PH PH ZPL Il instruction When in Pause Mode this key cancels print jobs e Print job in queue press once for each print job to be deleted e Press and hold for several seconds to cancel all print jobs in the printer s memory CANCEL The DATA light turns off FO D a NOTE The keys below are used only when configuring the printer Specific uses of these keys are explained in Configuration beginning on page 45 e Scrolls back to the previous parameter e Press and hold to go backward quickly through parameter sets PREVIOUS configuration and calibration sequence e Scrolls forward to the next parameter Saves any changes you have made in the e Press and hold to advance quickly through parameter sets NEXT SAVE Enters and exits Setup Mode gt gt SETUP EXIT These keys change the parameter values They are used in different ways depending on the parameter displayed Common uses are to increase decrease a value answer yes or no indicate on or off scroll through several choices e input the password or set up the printer for a firmware download Zebra 105SL User Guide 27 Printer Basics Front Panel Lights NOTE If two operating conditions occur simultaneously for example one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash the light flashes u A o Mas POWER The printer is off or power is not applied
66. ference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio TV technician for help NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies could void the user s authority to operat

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