Zebra Technologies 2 Printer User Manual
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1. EREE 0 8 Low Battery ShUtdOWN m 0 8 BatterySafetyWamings O 9 Installation of Media O 11 Peeler vid EN cct O 11 Peeler In Use e le ie O 11 Troubleshooting sese ei aleni 0 13 gt Pe o A TEA 0 13 Troubleshooting Guide oerte irit O 13 Maintenance 0 16 CleaningThePrintHead 0 17 Cleaning The Platett crei ar O 17 Cleaning The Peeler Roller O 17 Cleaning SETENE D lares O 17 LinerlessMediaPrinters 0 18 continued next page Communicating to the Printer O 20 CableCommunications O 21 IR Communications eee O 22 Bluetooth Networking Overview O 23 APPENDIX A InterfaceCables en A 1 APPENDIX B Media Supplies eese A 4 APPENDIX C Maintenance Supplies i A 5 APPENDIX D Product Support A e A 6 Patent Information inside back cover Operation Section INTRODUCTION The Encore M2 Portable Printer is the latest development in direct ther mal printing technology from Zebra Technolo gies Corpora tion This por table printer is ideally suited to print shelf labels2. age to the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty 0 9 UMAN EN2 Open Button MEDIA INSTALLATION PEELER NOT IN USE x 3 is 3 v Q Peeler Roller Open Button Media Liner Eage Guide MEDIA INSTALLATION PEELER IN USE 0 10 UMAN EN2 INSTALLATION OF MEDIA The Encore 2 can print continuous batches of labels or print and separate labels automatically using its built in label peeler The following details how media installation for these two modes Peeler not in use Journal linerless or batch quantities of labels i 2 Turn unit off Press and hold the Open button on the front of the unit Rotate the top back to reveal the paper compart ment Remove the edge guide and install the paper roll on the spindle Lead the free end over the rubber roller platen Paper should feed from the top of the paper roll Slide the edge guide back over the spindle and against the roll of media Roll should be against the inside wall of the paper compartment Close the top and insure it is securely latched before beginning to print Peeler in use Do not use the label peeler when printing a batch quantity of labels i Turn unit off 2 Press and hold the Open button on the front of the unit Rotate the top back to reveal the paper compart ment Remove the edge guide and install the paper roll on the spindle Lead the free end over the
3. tickets price change stickers receipts linerless labels and any other mobile application where on site printing is required Integrated battery status and hardware diagnostics circuits as well as its compact size make the Encore 2 ideal for mobile printing The Encore 2 can be configured for wireless communications via Bluetooth or infrared IrDA interfaces This manual should be read in its entirety before at tempting operation of the printer Further information regarding this printer s features and operation can be found in the Mobile Printing Systems Programming Manual available on diskette as part DISK PTRPRO MAN or on our website at Atto www zebra conyvSS mantals htm Encore 2 PRINTER 0 1 UMAN EN2 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Physical Height 5 1 130 mm Width 4 0 102mm Depth 3 12 79mm Weight 1 3 lbs 58 kg with batteries no media Environmental Operating temperature 14 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Storage temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative humidity 95 non condensing The Encore 2 automatically compensates for head temperature when printing The printer has protection circuitry to prevent damage due to excessive print head temperatures Printing Characteristics Print Head Life 1 964 160 50 Km nominal estimated Technology Direct Thermal Print Speed 2 3 IPS 50 8 76 2 mm Print Head Width 1 9 48 mm Print Head Density 203 DPI
4. Additional power features include e Charge duration of 600 to 800 labels e Low battery indicated by flashing LED and reported to terminal on demand e Power on off controlled from terminal or built in key pad O 5 UMAN EN2 CONTROLS Keypad Functions Feed Switch On switch Off switch turns Advances media to momentary on action printer off next label or sense turns printer on mark without printing ERROR RXD LOW BATTERY Power Light Status Light Steady Low Battery Light Indicates light indicates printer is Flashes when battery is Printer is either out of media or near its shut off voltage turned on head release latch Is Steady light indicates open battery must be Flashing during data recharged or replaced transmission between host and printer Indicates normal wireless operation Self Test The Encore 2 can perform a self test which will print a solid black line to insure all elements of the print head are working and then print out the version of software loaded in the printer Refer to the Troubleshooting section for more details on interpreting the self test The self test is activated by the following key sequence 1 Press the FEED key 2 While still holding down the FEED key turn on the printer by pressing and releasing the ON key 3 Release the FEED key The Encore 2 will perform the self test and then remain on UMAN EN2 0 6 BATTERIES AND CHARGING Removing an
5. First insure that there is a direct line of sight between the printer and the terminal that will be sending data The IR window on the front of the Encore 2 must face the corresponding window on the terminal to properly send and receive signals An IrDA compliant terminal will seek out any linkable devices and establish communications between them even turning the printer on if necessary UMAN EN2 0 22 Bluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help prevent interfer ence with other devices limiting the range of a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters about 32 feet Bluetooth compliant printers equipped are identified by a small Bluetooth logo under the unit s IR window A Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this internal wireless radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless this Bluetooth radio must be used in such a manner that the antenna is 2 5 cm or further from the human body The radio and antenna are mounted internally in this printer in such a way that when the printer is used in a standard configuration belt clip soft case shoulder strap the 2 5 cm distance from the users body will be met Do not use the printer in an unauthorized manner The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio fr
6. most international standards Do not attempt to charge batteries while printing Attempting to print while charging batteries with the UCN72 4 Charger can result in unreliable charging UCN72 p n series AT 15244 tab Part numbers will vary depending on specific country of use Consult factory for complete part numbers UC72N is a wall mounted single charger with univer sal 110 to 230 50 60 Hz VAC input Multiple plug configurations comply with most international stan dards Do not attempt fo charge batteries while printing Attempting to print while charging batteries with the UC72N charger can result in unreliable charging Low Battery Shutdown The Encore 2 monitors battery charge level in software and will cause the Power LED to flash as the batteries become depleted The printer should be shut off and the battery pack recharged The printer will automatically shut itself off if the batteries become severely discharged The optional real time clock will maintain its settings for approximately fifteen minutes while batteries are being replaced UMAN EN2 0 8 Battery Safety Warnings Battery terminals are recessed to preveni acciden tal short circuiting of the battery Allowing these terminals to contact conductive material will create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or could start a fire Use of any charger not approved specifically by Zebra for use with Encore NiMH batteries could cause dam
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8. 8 dots mm Number of Dots 384 Communications Interface e Built in RS 232 port for one way or two way commu nication to terminal or other host up to 38 4K BPS Wireless Infrared communications via IrDA specifica tions or Bluetooth protocol UMAN EN2 0 2 Communications Protocol The Encore 2 supports RTS CTS hardware and XON XOFF handshaking protocols to synchronize with the host terminal The handshaking protocol and the baud rate is programmable The default communications parameters are Handshaking RTS CTS Baud Rate 9 600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Pin Assignments The following are the pin assignments for the 8 pin DIN RS232C serial connector Pin Pin Signal Signal Number Name Type Description 1 RXD input Receive Data 2 TXD output Transmit Data 3 CTS input Clear To Send from host 4 RTS output Request To Send set high when printer is ready to accept command data 5 GND Ground 6 NC No Connect 7 DSR input Data Set Ready Low to high transition turns printer on High to low transition turns printer off if enabled 8 DTR output Data Terminal Ready set high when printer is on set to battery voltage for S versions 0 3 UMAN EN2 Media Type e Paper Labels e Synthetic Labels e Plain paper e Tags Two part thermal receipts e Linerless labels on linerless models only Media Handling Media Width Max 2 12 54 mm Min 1 0 25 mm Maximum Pr
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10. Encore 2 Portable Printer User s Manual bh IN Zebra Zebra Technologies Corporation Part No UMAN EN2 Rev G March 2003 Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein Such proprietary information may not be used reproduced or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation Product Improvements Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation 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 A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provided reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense WARNING Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation To confo
11. and determines that Joe s Terminal is permitted to use the print service buf only if the correct password is submitted 5 Sandy s Printer queries Joe s Terminal for the password Authentication 6 Joe s Terminal returns the correct password and the print connection is established 7 After Joe s Terminal is finished printing it disconnects with Sandy s Printer Some Bluetooth services disconnect automatically others must be closed manually There are several layers of security in the Bluetooth system so this sequence may not be a completely accurate representation of how your printer may function in a Bluetooth environment For the most part communications using the Bluetooth protocol are initiated and processed without any operator intervention much like the IrDA system described previously UMAN EN2 0 24 Appendices APPENDIX A INTERFACE CABLES Part Number BL11757 000 8 Pin DIN to 9 Pin DB PC Cable This part is also available as a coiled cable under Part Number BL15063 1 For Use With a Personal Computer PC Signals Printer Signals TXD 3 1 RXD RXD 2 lt 2 TXD RTS 7 3 CTS Pin1 CTS 8s 4 RTS GND 5 5 GND DB 9 Pin DTR 4 gt 7 DSR 8 Pin Female Plug DSR 6 8 DTR Male Plug to P C Shield gt gt Shield to printer A 1 APPENDIX A INTERFACE CABLES AluO SJ81UUd S AluO SJ
12. commended that the print head be cleaned as pre scribed in the maintenance section The following items are available for this purpose Cleaning Pen 10 pack Reorder No AN11209 1 Recommended for use with Bravo Y Cameo and Encore printers Cleaning Kit with Cleaning Pen and Cotton Swabs Reorder No AT702 1 Recommended for use with Bravo Y Cameo and Encore printers A 5 APPENDIX D PRODUCT SUPPORT Contact the Help Desk at Zebra Technologies Corporation 30 Plan Way Warwick Rhode Island 02886 1012 USA Telephone 1 401 739 5800 Fax 1 401 732 7808 e mail risupport zebra com In Europe Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre Gordon Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ United Kingdom Telephone 44 1494 768298 Fax 44 1494 768210 e mail tseurope zebra com Ask for Customer Support A 6 PATENT INFORMATION This product and or its use may be covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding international patents worldwide D275 286 5 029 183 5 364 133 5 543 610 6 034 708 D347 021 5 047 617 5 367 151 5 545 889 6 036 383 D389 178 5 103 461 5 372 439 o 5 552 592 6 057 870 D430 199 5 113 445 5 373 148 5 570 123 6 068 415 D433 702 5 140 144 5 378 882 5 578 810 6 070 805 3 964 673 5 132 709 5 396 053 5 589 680 6 095 704 4 019 676 5 142 550 5 396 055 5 612 531 6 109 801 4 044 946 5 149 950 5 399 846 5 642 666 6 123 471 4 360 798 5 1
13. d Replacing Batteries Batteries are removed from the Encore 2 by the follow ing procedure 1 Face the front of the printer Push the battery release button on the right side of the printer down as indicated by the arrow 2 Firmly slide the battery pack out of the printer until it is clear while still pressing the battery release but ton Batteries are replaced by the following procedure 1 Align the battery pack to the printer so that the battery contacts the metal plates on the top of the battery are oriented towards the front of the printer 2 Slide the pack into the printer until it latches with a distinct click Battery Release Battery Charge Latch push down Jack to release ENCORE 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION Conditioning IMPORTANT Encore 2 batteries must be cycled a minimum of three times before maximum capacity is realized A battery is cycled by fully charging then fully discharging it through normal use O 7 UMAN EN2 Chargers Listed below are the specifications for the Encore 2 chargers UCN72 4 p n series AC15482 tab Part numbers will vary depending on specific country of use Consult factory for complete part numbers This charger is designed to charge up to four batteries simultaneously Battery packs may be charged sepa rately or while plugged into the printer Typical charge time is 90 minutes Switch selectable 110 220 V A C input voltage Supplied with line cords compatible with
14. equency safety standards and recom mendations The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless de vices such as mobile phones Bluetooth software runs in the background in order to respond to connection requests which one device known as the masteror the chent must request from another The second device the s ave or the server then accepts or rejects the connection A Bluetooth enabled Encore will always act as a slave device The miniature network cre ated by this connection is sometimes referred to as a piconet and can consist of several Bluetooth enabled devices Each Encore with the Bluetooth option has a unique Bluetooth Device Address BDA loaded into its radio mod ule when manufactured Continued on next page 0 23 UMAN EN2 A Typical Bluetooth Connection Sequence In this simplified sequence Joe s Terminal is a Bluetooth ready hand held terminal running an application that needs access to a printer 1 Joe s Terminal performs a search of its piconet a Device Inquiry and determines that there are four Bluetooth devices in the vicinity 2 Joe s Terminal queries each of the four devices to determine which services they provide a Service Discov ery The Bluetooth enabled Encore Sandy s Printer offers the printing service 3 Joe s Terminal sends a print connection request to Sandy s Printer 4 Sandy s Printer evaluates the request
15. int Width 1 9 48 mm Media Core Size 75 19 mm e Adjustable stock width e Easy stock loading system Automatic label peeler e Optional label present sensor Software Features e Vertical or horizontal printing e Left right or center justification Scale to fit e Concatenation e Line print mode e Programmable label odometer with on demand terminal reporting e Serial number reporting to terminal on demand e Automatic print head temperature compensation e Programmable inactivity shut off e Out of paper head up error LED indicator e Power On Off from terminal or built in keypad e Black bar gap sensing UMAN EN2 0 4 Formats 25 Resident fonts e Optional international character fonts Flash memory for down loadable programs label formats fonts and graphics Fully scalable fonts e Built in graphics support Accessories and Options e Single battery pack fast charger e Four battery pack fast charger e Extra NiMH battery pack Belt or shoulder strap options Protective environmental boot e Soft Case Variety of interface cables e IrDA Option Bluetooth standard short range radio frequency SRRF interface option Power The Encore 2 utilizes a removable battery pack If not connected to a terminal with DTR present the printer will automatically power off to conserve battery life The time out value can be programmed from the host termi nal the factory default time out is two minutes
16. linered media only Open the printer Press the Open button on the front of the unit and swing the print head open Use the cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with alcohol to clean the platen Rotate it to expose the entire surface Cleaning the peeler roller Applies only to units with label peeler option e Saturate a cotton swab with alcohol Gently clean the ridges of peeler roller with swab to remove label adhesive residue Rotate the peeler roller as needed Cleaning Sensors Bar Gap Sensor The Bar Gap sensor is located in the right side of the media compartment behind the platen Blow out any dust deposits carefully then finish cleaning with a swab saturated in alcohol Label Presence Sensor The label presence sensors are located on the out side of the print head Remove any material blocking the lenses blow out any dust deposits carefully then finish cleaning with a swab saturated in alcohol continued next page 0 17 UMAN EN2 Linerless Media Printers Printers using linerless media require more frequent cleaning Linerless media deposits adhesive which must be removed for optimum performance Linerless printers can be identified by a platen which is nofblack or by reading the unit s fifteen digit Product Configuration Label Presence Sensor Print Head Clean Edge Guide amp Inside surface of media compartment Clean ridges Inside media compartment Bar Gap Sensor Ove
17. ly printed label is removed Insure label sensor is not blocked Poor or faded print Clean print head Check battery replace Check quality of media Partial missing print Check media alignment Clean print head nsure printhead is properly closed and latched Garbled print Check baud rate continued next page O 13 UMAN EN2 No print Check baud rate Replace battery Check cable to terminal Invalid label format or command structure use Hex Dump Mode for troubleshooting Reduced battery life after charging f battery is one to two years old short life may be normal aging Replace battery Error light flashing No application reload program If using wireless communications normal indication data is being received Error light always on Check that media is loaded and that the print head is closed and securely latched Skips labels Check media for top of form sense mark or label gap Check that the print field has not been exceeded on label Insure the bar gap sensor is not blocked or malfunctioning Communication Error Check that media is loaded head is closed and error light is off Check baud rate Replace cable to terminal Label Jam Open print head Generously apply alcohol to printer in area of jammed label UMAN EN2 0 14 Never use any sharp objecis on printer mechanism A as it could damage the print head or the platen Use
18. n button Clean ridges on latch CLEANING THE LINERLESS MEDIA ENCORE 2 Code PCC label on the back of the printer PCC digit 8 will be B D F or H for linerless printers Open the printer Press the Open button on the front of the unit and swing the print head open e Remove the media and edge guide When cleaning use only isopropyl alcohol as in the Cleaning Pen provided with each printer Surfaces UMAN EN2 0 18 inside the media compartment that come in contact with the linerless media adhesive should be cleaned along with Ridged section on the latch Area around the Bar Gap Sensor and Label Pres ence Sensor Printhead e Inside surface of the edge guide Note It is not necessary to clean the platen on A linerless units The platen material is self cleaning and will not require constant maintenance Never use any sharp objects on printer mechanism as it could damage the print head and platen Use only the supplied cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with alcohol for cleaning Always turn the printer off prior to any cleaning operation Allow printer to dry before resuming printing 0 19 UMAN EN2 COMMUNICATING TO THE PRINTER The printer must establish communications with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed Communi cations occur in three basic ways e By a cable between the printer and its host terminal e Infrared usually by means of the industry s
19. only alcohol and a cotton swab for cleaning the printer 0 15 UMAN EN2 MAINTENANCE Label Presence Sensor Print Head Platen Bar Gap Sensor Peeler Bar Open button CLEANING THE ENCORE 2 The Encore 2 should be cleaned periodically approxi mately every two weeks depending on usage and the type of media being employed Components of the printer that require periodic mainte nance are e The print head e Platen print roller on printers configured for linered media only Linerless printers require no regular maintenance for the platen Label peeler components e The bar gap and label presence sensors When cleaning use only isopropyl alcohol as included in the Cleaning Kit Always use Zebra label or ticket stock for maximum print quality and extended printer life UMAN EN2 0 16 if could damage the print head and platen Use only the supplied cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with alcohol for cleaning Always turn the printer off prior to any cleaning operation Never use any sharp objects on printer mechanism as Cleaning the print head Open the printer Press the Open button on the front of the unit and swing the print head open e Use the alcohol and cotton swabs supplied in the Cleaning Kit to clean the surface of the print head the platen print roller the peeler bar and the peeler roller Cleaning the platen print roller Applies to printers configured for
20. product even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Copyrights The copyrights in this manual and the system described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation All rights are reserved Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in any of the system modules 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 2003 Zebra Technologies Corporation CONTENTS age og A A A 0 1 Printer Specifications elemelerine ota 0 2 A KR PR e 0 2 am yag e e MEE 0 2 Printing Characteristics sist O 2 Communicationsinterface 0 2 Communications Pr OIODO unies ciar O 3 Pin ASSIGIMENT Susanita O 3 Media psn 0 4 Media Handling tnis O 4 Software Features iui titi O 4 FOME etr O 5 Accessories and Options seslerine rabe bakan tbe tetas O 5 lina O 5 CONOIS EE ENE 0 6 Keypad FUNCIONS senti al ae 0 6 Self Test APP E TN 0 6 Batteries and Charging O 7 Removing and Replacing Batteries O 7 Miei gegen EUR O 7 Chargers
21. rm to FCC RF exposure requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and instructions listed in this manual NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Compliance Statement IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction Liability Disclaimer Inasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom No Liability for Consequential Damage In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the accompanying 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
22. rubber roller platen Paper should feed from the top of the paper roll Lift peeler assembly by depressing Open button on front of unit Lead edge of stock over the peeler bar and under the grooved peeler roller Stock should emerge from the slot in the front cover continued next page O 11 UMAN EN2 Installation of Media continued 5 Slide the edge guide back over the spindle and against the roll of media Roll should be against the inside wall of the paper compartment 6 Close the top and insure it is securely latched before beginning to print Insure labels feed over the peeler bar and separate from the liner as the printer is used Units equipped with label presence sensor If the sensor is activated further printing will be inhibited until the most recently printed label is removed UMAN EN2 0 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Self Test Perform the self test as described in the Controls sec ton The unit should print a line of interlocking X s followed by two reports The first report indicates model ROM version serial number baud rate etc The second report contains application information If no second report appears there is no application loaded Troubleshooting Guide No power Check battery recharge or replace as necessary Media does not feed Be sure print head is closed and latched Check spindle holding media for any binding e If unit is equipped with label presence sensor Insure most recent
23. tandard IrDA protocol e Using Bluetooth radio frequency protocol R window ENCORE 2 COMMUNICATION PORTS RDA EQUIPPED UNIT ILLUSTRATED UMAN EN2 0 20 Cable Communications All Encore 2 printers can communicate by cable the specific cable supplied with your printer will vary with the host terminal The 8 pin circular connector on your communications cable plugs into the serial communica tions port on the bottom of the Encore 2 Itis keyed to assure correct alignment do not try to force it if it does not plug in The other end of the cable must be plugged into the host terminal Refer to pages A 1 through A 3 for more information on the various communications cables offered for the Encore 2 Communication between the terminal and the printer is controlled by the applications running on the terminal and the printer Continued on next page 0 21 UMAN EN2 IR Communications Printers eguipped for infrared IR communications are identified by a small IR logo under the unit s IR window IR allows wireless communications between the printer and the host terminal IR units can also communicate with a cable as detailed above however IR functions are disabled when the cable is plugged in Encore 2 units with the IR option can be configured to conform to the standard IrDA communications protocol Linking a Printer to an IrDA Host IrDA compliant terminals will automatically initiate communications to the printer
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