Zebra 96XiIII Plus Betriebsanweisung

Zebra XiIII-SeriesUser's GuideCustomer order # 48025LManufacturer part # 48025LB Rev. 1

Printer Anatomy 101Depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightlydifferent.4 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuideLowerrollerDan

RS-232InterconnectionsTheprinterisconfiguredasDataTerminalEquipment(DTE).Figure39illustratestheinternalconnectionsoftheprinter’sRS-232connector.Figure

When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to DataCommunication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232(straight-through) i

RS-422/RS-485 InterconnectionsThe printer may be connected to a host by either an RS-422 or an RS-485interface. The DB-25 connector on the rear of the

Parallel Data PortA standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer forconnection to the data source. Under normal circumst

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IndexZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 99AAdjustmentsMediasensorposition...73Printheadpressure...73Togglepositioning...72BBarcodes...

100 ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuideMMaintenancemanual...1Mediahandling...87MedialoadingCutter...32Peel-off...2

ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 101Power-on...81Serialporttechnicalinformation...93Softwareconfiguration...16SpecificationsBarcodes...

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Calibrating the PrinterThis chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on adifferent color paper! That way, it will be easy for

Types of MediaNon-Continuous Web MediaNon-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labelsthat are separated by a gap, notch, or h

Non-Continuous Black Mark MediaNon-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back thatindicate the start and end of each label (refer

Choosing the Print ModenTear-off mode allows you to tear off each label, or a strip of labels, afterit is printed.nIn Peel-off mode, backing material

LoadingtheMediaFigure5illustratesonemethodofmedialoading.Formoredetailedinstructions,aswellasinformationabouthowtoloadthedifferenttypesofmediaandtheva

Positioning the Media SensorsThe correct positioning of the media sensors is important. It can make thedifference between a perfect label and a call t

Adjusting the Upper Media SensorRefer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.)1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed).2. Locate

AdjustingtheLowerMediaSensorPositionthelowermediasensor(refertoFigure7)byslidingitinitsslotuntilitispositionedundertheuppermediasensor.BlackMarkSensor

LoadingtheRibbonToloadribbon,refertoFigure8(forthe90XiIII,96XiIII,and140XiIII)andFigure9(forthe170XiIIIand220XiIII).Formoredetailedinformation,referto

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OperatorControlsPOWERSwitchThePOWERswitchislocatedatthebackoftheprinterabovethepowercordandfuse.Turnontheprinter.FrontPanelThestep-by-stepinstructions

ConfiguringthePrinterTheconfigurationprocedureinthenexttablecontainstheinformationyouneedtogetyourprinterupandrunning,butitisnotcomprehensive.Refertop

Configuring the Software or Printer DriverMany printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver orlabel preparation software. Refer to

Media and Ribbon CalibrationNOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure, even ifonly one sensor needs to be adjusted.1. Press the SET

5. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. The front panel display willshow “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE.”6. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far fro

PrintingaTestLabelToprintatestlabel:1.Turnofftheprinter.2.PressandholdtheCANCELkeywhileturningontheprinter.Aconfigurationlabel,whichshowstheprinter’sc

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Establishing CommunicationSystem ConsiderationsInterfacesThe method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on thecommunication options i

Whencommunicatingviatheparallelport(refertoFigure14),thepreviouslymentionedparametersarenotconsidered.Refertopage53toconfigurethecommunicationparamete

Printer BasicsOperator ControlsThis section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicatorson the printer. The operator should become f

TableofContentsIntroductionHello!...1UnpackingandInspection...2ReportingDamage...

Front Panel DisplayThe front panel display communicates operational status and programmingmodes and parameters.24 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuideFigur

FrontPanelKeysKey FunctionStartsandstopstheprintingprocess.•Iftheprinterisnotprinting:noprintingcanoccur.•Iftheprinterisprinting:printingstopsoncethec

Front Panel LightsNOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example,one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes

Roll Media LoadingNOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used)are first installed in the printer, or when a different type of

Peel-OffModeNOTE:Rewindoptionrequired.RefertoFigure17.1.Removetherewindplatefromthefrontoftheprinter(ifinstalled).Storeitonthetwomountingscrewsonthein

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 29MediaguideMediaMediasupplyguideClosedOpenRewindspindleHookPrinthead leverRewindplateTear-off/peel-offbarGuideplateLa

RewindMode(forPrintersWithouttheCutterOption)NOTE:Rewindoptionrequired.RefertoFigure18.1.Removetherewindplatefromitsstoragelocationinfrontoftheprintme

Before closing the printhead, make sure:nThe media is positioned against the inside guides.nThe media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway

CutterModeNOTE:Cutteroptionrequired.RefertoFigure19.1.Opentheprinthead.2.Slidethemediaguideandmediasupplyguideasfarfromtheprinterframeaspossible.Flipd

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 33MediaguideMediaMediasupplyguideClosedOpenPrinthead leverCutterFigure 19

EstablishingCommunicationSystemConsiderations...21Interfaces...21DataSpecifications...

RewindMode(forPrintersWiththeCutterOption)NOTE:Cutterandrewindoptionsrequired.RefertoFigure20.1.Removetherewindplatefromitsstoragelocationinfrontofthe

Before closing the printhead, make sure:nThe media is positioned against the inside guides.nThe media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway

FanfoldMediaLoadingNOTE:Acalibrationmustbeperformedwhenmediaandribbon(ifused)arefirstinstalledintheprinter,orwhenadifferenttypeofmediaorribbonisbeingu

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 37Bottom supplyMediaguideMediaClosedOpenPrinthead leverFigure 21Rear supplyMediaguideMediaClosedOpenPrinthead leverFig

Removing the Label Backing MaterialSince the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll,we recommend that you perform this proce

RibbonLoadingToloadribbon,refertoFigure23(forthe90XiIII,96XiIII,and140XiIII)andFigure24(forthe170XiIIIand220XiIII)andfollowtheprocedurebelow.NOTE:User

7.Beforewrappingtheribbonaroundtheribbontake-upspindle,ensurethatthearrowontheknobalignswiththeindentednotch(seeFigure25inset).8.Placetheribbon(withle

RibbonRemoval1.Breaktheribbonasclosetotheribbontake-upspindleaspossible.2.RefertoFigure25.Whileholdingtheribbontake-upspindle,turntheknob(1)clockwiseu

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ConfigurationAfteryouhaveinstalledthemediaandribbonandthepower-onselftest(POST)iscomplete,thefrontpaneldisplaywillshow“PRINTERREADY.”(Iftheprinterfail

RoutineCareandAdjustmentCleaning...65CleaningtheExterior...66CleaningtheInterior...

Changing Password-Protected ParametersCertain parameters are password-protected by factory default.CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameter

Leaving the Setup ModeYou can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXITkey. The “SAVE CHANGES” display will appear. There are five

ConfigurationandCalibrationSequence46 ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuidePress DisplayShows Action/Explanation---- PRINTERREADY Normalprinteroperation.Settin

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 47Press Display Shows Action/ExplanationMEDIA TYPESetting Media Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL keyto display

48 ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuidePress DisplayShows Action/ExplanationPRINTWIDTHSettingPrintWidthPresstheRIGHTBLACKOVALkeytoincreasethevalue,presstheLEF

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 49Listing Printer InformationPress Display Shows Action/ExplanationLIST FONTSList Fonts Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key

50 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationINITIALIZE CARDInitialize Memory CardCAUTION: Perform this operation only when

ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 51MediaandRibbonSensorCalibrationNOTE:Beforeyoubeginthisprocedure,makesurethatthemaximumlengthissettoavalueequaltoorgreat

52 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationMEDIA ANDRIBBONCALIBRATEMedia and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Press NEXT/SAVE to

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 53Setting Communication ParametersCommunication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with t

SpecificationsMediaHandling...87Options...87ZebraProgrammingLanguage(ZPLII®)...

54 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationPARITYSetting Parity Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key todisplay other ch

ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 55Press DisplayShows Action/ExplanationNETWORKIDSettingNetworkID PresstheLEFTBLACKOVALkeytomovetothenextdigitposition,pre

56 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuideSelecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersPrefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 57Selecting ZPL ModePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationZPL MODESelecting ZPL Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVA

58 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuideLabel Positioning ParametersPress Display Shows Action/ExplanationBACKFEEDBackfeed Sequence Press the RIGHT or LEFT

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 59Press Display Shows Action/ExplanationHEAD TESTCOUNTSetting the Head Test Count Press the LEFT BLACK OVALkey to move

60 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationAPPLICATORPORTSetting the Applicator Port Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACKOVAL ke

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 61Press Display Shows Action/ExplanationLCD ADJUSTLCD Display Adjustment Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key todecrease the

62 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidePress Display Shows Action/ExplanationIP RESOLUTION*IP Resolution Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key todisplay o

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 63Press Display Shows Action/ExplanationLANGUAGESelecting the Display Language Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACKOVAL key t

IntroductionHello!Thankyouforpurchasingthishigh-qualityZebraXiIII-Seriesprinter,manufacturedbytheindustryleaderinquality,service,andvalue--ZebraTechn

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Routine Care and AdjustmentCleaningThe following table provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaningprocedures are provided on the following p

CleaningtheExteriorTheexteriorsurfacesoftheprintermaybecleanedwithalint-freecloth.Donotuseharshorabrasivecleaningagentsorsolvents.Ifnecessary,amilddet

4.Rotatetheplatenrollerandcleanthoroughlywithsolventandanapplicator.5.Brush/vacuumanyaccumulatedpaperlintanddustawayfromtherollers.6.Reloadribbonand/o

CleaningtheSnapPlateCleanthesnapplatetoremovelabeladhesiveoralabelthathasadheredtotheundersideofthesnapplate.RefertoFigure28.1.Insertasmall-bladescrew

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide 69SnapplateLoopLoopFigure 28SlotTabTabSlotLoopLoopFigure 29

CleaningtheCutterModule(Forprintersequippedwiththeoptionalcutter.)Iflabelsarenotbeingcutproperlyorifthecutterjamswithlabels,turnofftheprinterpowerandu

4. Snap the fuse holder back into position.5. Reconnect the power cord.If the new fuse fails right away, the printer has an internal componentfailure

AdjustmentsToggle PositioningBoth toggles should be positioned so that they provide even pressure on themedia. The toggles are positioned by sliding t

PrintheadPressureAdjustmentThisadjustmentmaybenecessaryifprintingistoolightononesideorifthickmediaisused.RefertoFigure32.1.Performthetogglepositioning

Unpacking and InspectionInspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment.nCheck all exterior surfaces.nRaise the media access door and

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TroubleshootingLEDErrorConditionsandWarningsErrorConditionRibbonOutErrorConditionPaperOutZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 75Problem SolutionInthermaltrans

ErrorConditionHeadOpenErrorConditionHeadElementBadWarningRibbonInWarningHeadTooHot76 ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuideProblem SolutionTheprintheadisnotfull

WarningHeadColdWarningCutterJammedOutofMemory*ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 77Problem SolutionTheprintheadisundertemperature.Continueprintingwhilethepr

PrintQualityProblemsGeneralPrintQualityIssuesGraylinesonblanklabelswithnoconsistentpatternLight,consistentverticallinesrunningthroughallofthelabelsInt

WrinkledRibbonCommunicationsAlabelformatwassenttotheprinterbutnotrecognized.TheDATAlightdoesnotflash.ZebraXiIII-SeriesUser’sGuide 79Problem SolutionTh

Alabelformatwassenttotheprinter.Severallabelsprint,thentheprinterskips,misplaces,misses,ordistortstheimageonthelabel.Alabelformatwassenttotheprinterbu

PrinterDiagnosticsPower-OnSelfTestApower-onselftest(POST)isperformedautomaticallyeachtimetheprinteristurnedon.Duringthistestsequence,thefrontpanelligh

CANCELKeySelfTestThisselftestprintsalistingoftheconfigurationparameterscurrentlystoredintheprinter’smemory.SeeFigure33(dependingontheoptionsordered,yo

PAUSE Key Self TestThis self test can be used to provide the test labels required when makingadjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See t

MediaandRibbonRequirementsSinceprintqualityisaffectedbymediaandribbon,printingspeeds,andprinteroperatingmodes,itisveryimportanttoruntestsforyourapplic

FEEDKeySelfTestSeeFigure35.1.Turnofftheprinter.2.PressandholdtheFEEDkeywhileturningonthepower.TheFEEDkeyselftestprintsoutatvariousdarknesssettingsabov

FEEDKeyandPAUSEKeySelfTest1.Turnofftheprinter.2.PressandholdtheFEEDandPAUSEkeyswhileturningonthepower.Performingthisselftesttemporarilyresetstheprinte

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SpecificationsNOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice.Media HandlingnTear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips.nPeel-off

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II®)Bar Codes88 Zebra XiIII-Series User’s GuidenDownloadable graphics, scalable andbitmap fonts, and label formatsnObj

General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications 90/96XiIII 140XiIII 170XiIII 220XiIIIHeight 15.5" 393.7 mm 15.5" 393.7 mm 15.5" 393.7 mm 1

Printing SpecificationsPrinting Specifications 90XiIII 96XiIII 140XiIII 170XiIII 220XiIIIResolution300 dots/inch(12 dots/mm)600 dots/inch(23.5 dots/mm

Media SpecificationsMedia Specifications 90/96XiIII 140XiIII 170XiIII 220XiIIIMinimum label length*Tear-off 0.7" (18 mm) 0.7" (18 mm) 0.7&qu

Power Line Cord SpecificationsnThe overall length must be less than 9.8 feet (3.0 meters).nIt must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V.nThe chassis groun

AppendixPrinter Interface Technical InformationRS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data PortThe connections for these standard interfaces are made through the