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Brady X-Plus II manuale d’uso

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Che cosa è il manuale d’uso?

La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Brady X-Plus II descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.

Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.

Quindi cosa dovrebbe contenere il manuale perfetto?

Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Brady X-Plus II dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Brady X-Plus II
- nome del fabbricante e anno di fabbricazione Brady X-Plus II
- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Brady X-Plus II
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti

Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?

Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Brady X-Plus II non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Brady X-Plus II e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Brady in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Brady X-Plus II, come nel caso della versione cartacea.

Perché leggere il manuale d’uso?

Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Brady X-Plus II, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Brady X-Plus II. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

Sommario del manuale d’uso

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    Bradyprinter™ X-Plus II User Guide[...]

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    © 2007 Brady Corp. The copyright s in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label prin ter described therein a re owned by Brad y Corp. Unauthori zed reproduction of this manual or the software and/or firmware in the label printer may result in impr isonment of up to o ne year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyrigh t vi [...]

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    FCC Declaration of Conformity I have determined that the Brad y printers identified as the Bradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II, and 600X-Plus II manufactured by: Zebra T echnologies Corpor ation 333 Corporate W oods Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3 109 U.S.A. Have been shown to comply with the ap plicable technical standards of the F[...]

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    FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information iv 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Compliance Information FCC Compliance S t atement This device compli es with Part 15 rules. Operati on is subject to t he following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful in terfer en ce, and 2. This device must accept any interfer[...]

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    CE Declaration of Conformity Brady Corporation declares that the following Informati on T echnolog y Equipment Bradyprinter THT 300X-Plus II, 360X-Plus II, and 600X-Plus II Complies with following ap plicable directives and standards for the ITE: Residential, Commercial, and Light Industry environments Applicable Directives an d Supporting S tandar[...]

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    CE Declaration of Conformity Compliance Information vi 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ [...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Contents FCC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv CE Declaration of Conf ormity . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents viii 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select a Site for the Print er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Select a Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Provide Proper Operating Condit[...]

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    ix Contents 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Pane l Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 How to Vi ew or Modify Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Additional Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Contents x 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 51 Power-On Self T est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 CANCEL Self T est . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A About This Document This section provides yo u wit h cont act information, documen t struc ture and or ganization, and additional re ference docu men ts. Content s Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How This Document[...]

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    About This Document Who Shoul d Us e This Document 2 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Who Should Use This Document This User Guide is intend ed for use by any person who needs to perform routine mai ntenance, upgrade, or trou bleshoot problems w ith the printer. How This Document Is Organized The User Guide is set up as follows: Sec[...]

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    3 About This Document Contacts 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Contact s Y ou can contact Brady Corp oration at the following: Unitied St ates Brady W orldwide Ident ification Soluti ons 6555 W est Good Hope Road P .O. Box 21 31 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2131 http://www .bradyid.com T eleph one: +1.800.53 7.8791 Fax: +1 800.292.2289 Eur[...]

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    About This Document Document Conventions 4 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Document Conventions The following co nventions are used throughout this do cument to convey certain information. Alternate Color (online only) C ross-referenc es contain hot li nks to other sections in this guide. If you are vi ewing this guide on line in .[...]

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    5 About This Document Document Conventions 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Illustration Callout s Callouts are used when an illustrati on contains info rmation that n eeds to be labeled a nd described. A table that contains the labels and de scriptions follows the graphic. Figure 1 provides an example. Figure 1 • Sample Figure w[...]

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    About This Document Document Conventions 6 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ [...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 1 Introduction This section provides a high-level over vi ew of the printer and its component s. Content s External View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Introduction External View 8 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 External V iew Figure 2 shows the outside of the printer. Figure 2 • Exterior of Printer 1 Control panel 2 Media door 3 Electronics cover 4 Power switch ( O = Of f, I = On) 5 AC power connect or 1 2 Front Rear 4 5 3[...]

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    9 Introd uctio n Printer Components 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Printer Component s Figure 3 shows the components i nside the media compartmen t of your printer . Depending on installed opti ons, your printer may l oo k slightly different. Figure 3 • Printer Components 1 Printhead -open lev er 2 Peel-off /tear-of f bar 3 Pla[...]

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    Introduction Control Pane l 10 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Control Panel All controls and in dicators for the printer a re located on the co ntrol panel ( Figure 4 ). •T h e contr ol panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the operati ng status and print er parameters. •T h e control panel buttons are used to control t he [...]

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    11 Introd uctio n Control Panel 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel LCD The control pane l LCD functions dif ferently in dif ferent printer mo des. •I n Operating mode , the LCD displays th e printer’ s status, sometimes in conjunc tion with a control panel light (see Contr ol Panel Indicator Lights on page 13 ). •[...]

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    Introduction Control Pane l 12 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 NEXT/SA VE • When in Setup mode, scroll s the LCD to the next parameter . Press and hold to sc roll quic kly . • When exiti ng Setup mode, saves any changes yo u have made in the configuration and calibration sequence. LEFT OV AL Changes the parameter values. Common[...]

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    13 Introd uctio n Control Panel 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel Indicator Light s Ta b l e 2 descri bes lights on the contro l panel that indicate diff eren t printer con di tions. Note • If two opera ting conditi ons occur si multaneous ly (for example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that caus[...]

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    Introduction Control Pane l 14 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2 Printer Setup This section provid es the tasks that y ou must complete and the issues th at you must conside r before you load a nd configure your p rinter. Content s Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6[...]

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    Printer Setup Before Y ou Begin 16 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Before Y ou Begin Review this checkl ist, and resolve any issues before you set up or use your printer.  Unp ack and Inspect the Printer Have you unpacked the printer and inspected it for damage? If you have not, see Unpack an d Inspect the Printer on page 17 . ?[...]

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    17 Printer Setup Handling the Printer 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Handling the Printer This section describes how to han dl e you r printer. Unp ack and Inspect the Printer When you receiv e the printer, immed iately unpack i t and inspect fo r shipping damag e. • Save all packing mate rials. • Check all exterior surfaces [...]

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    Printer Setup Select a Site for the Printer 18 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select a Site for the Printer Consider th e followin g when selec ting an appr opriate l ocation for your printe r. Select a Surface Select a solid, level surface of suffi cient size and strength to acco mmoda te the printer and other equipment (such as [...]

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    19 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select a Communication Interface The way that you con nect yo ur printer to a data so urce depe nds on the commun ication option s installed in the printer. Y ou may use any available connection to send commands and label formats from a host computer[...]

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    Printer Setup Select a Communication Inte rface 20 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ypes of Connections The method of co nnecting the p rinter to a data so urce depends on the communic ation options installed in the printer and t he host computer . This section p rovides basic information about common interfaces. When communicatin[...]

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    21 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communication meth od availabl e o n most personal computers and other hosts. • Advantages: Faster than the serial connection; cabl es and c onnectors are rea dily avail able from computer equipme nt stores[...]

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    Printer Setup Select a Communication Inte rface 22 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 USB 2.0 Port Communicating usin g the USB port (see Figure 8 ) does not require special settings. • Advantages: Many computers are equipped with more than one USB port, allowing multiple USB devices to be connected at on e time; cables and connecto[...]

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    23 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Dat a Cable Requirements Ethernet cables do not require sh ielding, but all o ther data cab les must be fully shielde d and fitted with me tal or meta llized connector shel ls. Unshie lde d data cables may increase ra dia ted emissions above the regu[...]

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    Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source 24 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Connect the Printer to a Power Source The AC power cord must ha ve a three-prong fema le connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rea r of the printer. If a power cable was not in cluded with your printer, refer t[...]

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    25 Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Po wer Source 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Power Cord Specifications Depending on how your p rinter was ordered, a power cord m ay or may not be included . If one is not includ ed or if the one in cluded is not suit able for your requi rements, refer to the following g uidelin es: • T[...]

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    Printer Setup T ypes of Media 26 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ypes of Media The printer can u se various types of med ia ( Ta b l e 5 ). Brady strongly recommends the use of Brady-brand suppli es for continuous hi gh -quality prin ting. A wide range of paper, polypropylen e, polyester , and vinyl stock has been specifi cally e[...]

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    27 Printer Setup T ypes of Media 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Non-Continuous Fanfold Media Fanfold media is folded in a zig zag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label divisions as non- continuous rol l media. T he divisions w ould fall on or near the fold s. Continuous Roll Media Continuous media is wound on a core and [...]

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    Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 28 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Ribbon Overview Ribbon is a t hin film that is coat ed on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the media d uri ng the therm al transfe r process. The me dia determi nes whether you need to use ribbon and how wide the ribbon must be. When rib[...]

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    29 Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adhesive T e st If you have lab els available, perform th e adhesive test to determine which side o f a ribbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already install ed. T o perform an adhesive test, complete these step s: 1. Peel a label fro m its line[...]

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    Printer Setup Ribbon Overview 30 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ __________[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3 Operations This section provides th e procedures for loading and calibra tin g the printer. Note • Complete the tasks and resolve the issue s in Printer Se tup on page 15 before operating the printe r. Content s Prepare the Media for Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Operations Prepare the Media for Loading 32 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Prep are the Media for Loading Y ou can use roll media o r fanfold media in your pri nt er . Roll media hangs on and is loaded from the media supply spindle. Fanfold medi a is stored away from or in the bott om of the printer and can drape across the media [...]

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    33 Operations Prepare the Media for Lo ading 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 17 • Bottom Feed W ith out Using Media Supply Hanger T o load fanfold media, complete these s tep s: 1. Thread the fanfold media throu gh t he rear or bottom access slot. 2. Do you wish to use the media su pply guide? If… Then… No Continue wi[...]

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    Operations Print Modes 34 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Modes The printer can print on roll or fanfold media an d use different print modes for label removal . Use a print mod e that matches the media being used and the printer optio ns available ( Ta b l e 6 ). For more informatio n on the types o f media, see T ypes of Me[...]

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    35 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in T ear-Off Mode T ear-Of f is the default mode. Figure 1 8 shows roll media load ed in T ear-Of f mode. Figure 18 • T ear-Off Mode 1 Printhead-open le ver 2 Media guide 3 Media guide rolle r 4 Media supp ly guide 5 Media supp ly hanger 1 4 5 [...]

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    Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 36 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o load roll media, compl ete these step s: 1. Set the printe r to T ear-Off mode. See Select Print Mod e on page 65 for instructions. 2. Insert media in to the printe r. See Pr epa r e the Medi a for Loading on page 32 for instructions. 3. Place the roll o[...]

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    37 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. Loosen the thumb screw (not visi ble from this angl e) th at is located on the bottom of th e outer media guide ( 1 ). 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 1 1[...]

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    Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 38 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the upper media sensor ( 3 ). 8. Push the medi a forward u[...]

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    39 Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media. 10. T ight e n the thumb screw (not visibl e from this angle) th at is located on the bottom of the outer media g[...]

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    Operations Load Media in T ear-Off Mode 40 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 11 . Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-open l ever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. 1 2[...]

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    41 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Ribbon Use the instructions i n this section to load ribbon for use with thermal tran sfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not lo ad rib bo n in th e printer. The rib bo n pa th is slightly dif ferent for printers with ribbon dancers ( Figure 19 ). Figure 19 • [...]

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    Operations Load Ribbon 42 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 2. Align the segments of the ribb on supply spindl e. 3. Orient the ribb on with the lo ose end unrolling clockwise. 4. Place the roll of ri bbon on the r ibbon supply spindle. Push the roll back as far as it will go. 5. A ribbon lea der make s ribbon loadin g and u nloading[...]

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    43 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Open the printhead assembly by rotating t he printhead-open lev er counter -clockwise. 7. Does your print er contain a ri bbon dancer assembly? (See Figure 19 on page 41 for the ribbon dancer location.) If... Then... No Thread the ribbon over th e media dancer a ssembly [...]

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    Operations Load Ribbon 44 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the ribb on leader forwa rd until it passes under the pri nthead assembly (1), over the snap plate (2), and then ov er the platen roller (3). Ye s a. Thread the ribbon through the rib bon dancer . The ribbon mu st go under the upper roller ( 1 ) and then over the low[...]

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    45 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9. Bring the ribbon le ader over the upper ribbon roller ( 1 ) and then toward the ribbon ta ke-up spindle ( 2 ). 10. W ind th e ri bbon leader and attached ri bbon counterclockw ise around the ri bb on take-up spindle. 11 . Rotate the spi ndle counterclock wise several t u[...]

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    Operations Load Ribbon 46 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 12. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. Remove Used Ribbon Remove used ribbon from the ri bbon take-u p spindle each time you change the roll of ribb on. T o remove used ribbon, compl[...]

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    47 Operations Load Ribbon 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2. While holdin g the ribbon take-up spin dle, turn th e ribbon release k nob clockwis e until it stops. The ribbon release bars piv ot down, easing the sp in dle’ s grip on the used ribbon. 3. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spind l e and discard.[...]

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    Operations Calibrate the Printer 48 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the printe r whe n it is fi rst put into serv ic e. Cal ib ra tio n al lows the printer to establish the proper settin gs for the speci fic media and ri bbon used in your application . Y ou may calibrate the pr inter at other time s [...]

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    49 Operations Calibrate the Printer 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Sensor Pr ofile Calibration The printer aut o-cal ib ra tes and print s a media sensor profile. Select the SENSOR PROFILE option on the control pa nel. See Print Sensor Pr ofile on page 76 for instructio ns. Media and Ri bb on Sensor Sensitivity Calibration One of[...]

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    Operations Adjust Media Sensors 50 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Adjust Media Sensors The transmissive sensor consists of two sections: a light source (the lower media sen sor) and a light sensor (the upper media sensor). The media passes betwe en th e two. The upper media sensor can be po sitioned alon g the inside half o f the [...]

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    51 Operations Adjust Media Sensors 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. T ight e n the adjustment screw to secure the up per media sensor . Upper Media Sensor—Out side Half of Media T o adjust the upper media sensor for the out side half of the media, complete these step s: 1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used ). 2. See Figur e[...]

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    Operations Adjust Media Sensors 52 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Lower Media Sensor T o adjust the lower media sensor , complete these step s: 1. Locate the lower media sensor assembly under the re ar roller ( Figure 21 ). The sensor is a spring clip holding a ci rcuit board. Figure 21 • Lower Med ia Sensor Location 2. Slide th[...]

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    53 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T o ggle Position 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position Print quality dep ends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the t oggle pressure and positi on. Make sure that your labels and ribbon are acc ep table fo r your applicati o n. If they are[...]

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    Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position 54 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printhead Pressure Adjustment If positioning the toggles properly does not solve a print quality problem, try adjustin g the printhead pressure . Maximize printh ead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print qualit y[...]

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    55 Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T o ggle Position 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 4. Some media types require hi gher pressure to print we ll. For these media types, inc rease or decrease pressure us ing the lower knurled nuts ( 1 ) until the left and ri ght edges of the printed area are equally dark. 5. Increase the d[...]

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    Operations Adjust Printhead Pressure and T oggle Position 56 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ____[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 4 Configuration This section describes the cont rol panel paramete rs that are used to co nfigure the printer for operation. Content s Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Enter Setup Mode . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Configuration Setup Mode 58 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Setup Mode After you have inst alled the media and ribbon and the Power- On Self T e st (POST) is complete, the control panel displa ys PRINTER READY . Y ou may now set printer parameters for your application using the control pa nel display an d the buttons di rectly belo[...]

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    59 Configuration Setup Mode 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Exit Setup Mode T o leave Setup mode, complete these ste p s: 1. Press SETUP/EXIT . The LCD displays SAVE CHANGES . 2. Press the left or right ov al to display the save options ( Ta b l e 8 ). 3. Press NEXT/S A VE to select the displa yed choice. When the config uration a[...]

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    Configuration Change Password-Protected Parame te rs 60 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Change Password-Protected Parameters Certain paramet ers, including the communication paramet ers, are password-pro tected by factory defaul t. The first time that you attempt to ch ange a password-protected parameter , the printer displays ENTE[...]

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    61 Configuration Print a Configuration Label 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Print a Configuration Label A configuration lab el lists the print er settings that are stored in configurat ion memory . After you load the me dia and ribb on (i f necessary), print a configuratio n label as a record of your printer’ s current settings[...]

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    Configuration Print a Network Configu ration Label 62 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print a Network Configuration Label If you are using a print server , you can pri nt a ne twork co nfiguration lab el after the printer is connected to the network. T o print a network configuration label, complete these steps: 1. On the control p[...]

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    63 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Control Panel Paramete rs Use the LCD on the contro l panel to view an d adjust printer setting s. How to V iew or Modify Parameters While viewing parameters, press NE XT/SA VE to continue to the next p arameter , or press PREVIOUS to return to the pre viou[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 64 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T able 9 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 26) Parameter Action/Explanation Adjust Print Darkness Darkness (burn durati o n) settings depend on a variety of factors, in cl uding ribbon type, media type, and the co ndition of the printh ead. Y ou may adjust [...]

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    65 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust the T ear-Off Position This parameter establ ish es the position of t he media over the tear-off/ peel-off b ar after printing. See Figure 24 . Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line mov e s closer to the leading edge of the ne xt label), a[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 66 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Media T ype This paramete r tells the printer t he type of media th at you are usi ng (see T ypes of Media on page 26 for more information) . Selectin g continuous media requires th at you inclu de a label length instruction in yo ur label format ( ^LL x[...]

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    67 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Print W idth Determines the printable area acro ss the width of the label give n the resolution o f the printer. Note • Setting the width to o narrow can result in portions of the label not being printed on the media. Settin g the width too wid e wast[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 68 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Maximum Label Length This paramete r is used duri ng the media p ortion of the cal ibration proc ess. Always set maximu m label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than th e ac tual label leng th ( Figure 25 ). If the value i s s[...]

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    69 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Early W arning for Media When this paramete r is enabled, the pr inter provides warnings when labe ls are running low . Note • Update the numb er of labels p er roll when begi nning use of the Early W arning System. The printer does not ma ke any adju[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 70 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Reset Media Cou nter for Early W arnin g This parameter a ppears only when Early W arning for Media is enabled. T o reset the media counter: 1. Did you replace the media? a. If you replaced the media, press the right oval to select YES . b. If you did not re[...]

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    71 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Early W arning for Maintenance When this parameter i s enabled, the printer provides warni ngs when the printhead needs to be cleaned. Note • If necessary , update the numbe r of labels per roll wh en beginning use of th e Early W arn ing System for M[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 72 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Printhead Life for Early W arning This parameter appears on ly when Early W arning fo r Mai ntenance is enabled . Se t this value to the number of inches of media t hat the printhead is expected to print. Default : 1,000,000 i nches Range: 100 to 1,000,0[...]

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    73 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A List Images This option prin ts a label that lists the availa ble images store d in the printer’ s RAM, Flash memory , optional memory card, PCMCIA cards, or Compact Flash cards. T o print a list of the available images : 1. Press the right oval to select[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 74 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Format Memo ry Card This option erases all previously stored informati on from the optiona l PCMCIA card or Compact Flash ca rd. Caution • This option completely erases the selected card. T o format a memory card: 1. Press the left ov al to select A: or th[...]

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    75 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Initialize Fl ash Memory This option erases all previously stored inform ation from Flash memory . Caution • This option completely erases the Flash memory . T o initialize Flash memory: 1. Press the right oval to select YES . 2. Enter the password. For i[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 76 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Sensor Pro file A sensor profile shows sensor settings co mpared to actual sensor readings. This label (which will extend acro ss several actual labe ls or tags) can be used to troubles hoot printing pro blems. T o interpret the resu lts of the sensor [...]

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    77 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Calibrate Me dia and Ri bbon Senso r Sensitivit y Use this procedu re to adjust sensit ivity of medi a and ribbon sensors. Import ant • Follow this procedure exa ctly as presented. All of the steps must be performed even i f only one of the sensors requir[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 78 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Parallel Communications Select the commun ications port th at matches the one bein g used by the host computer . Default : BIDIRECTIONAL Selections : BIDIRECTIONAL, TWINAX/COAX, UNIDIRECTIONA L T o change the value shown: 1. Press the left or righ t oval[...]

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    79 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Parity This setting ap plies only wh en the seria l port is used. Th e parity of th e printer must match the parity of the host computer for accurate communications to take place. Sel ect the parity that matc he s the one being used by the host c ompute[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 80 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Communicat io ns Mode The communicatio n diagnostics mode is a troubleshootin g tool for checking the interconnection between the pr inter and th e host compu te r . For more information, see Communications Diagnostics T est on page 159 . Default : NORMA[...]

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    81 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set Delimiter Char ac ter The delimiter character i s a two-digit h ex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II form at instructio ns. See the ZPL II Programming Guide V olume I for more information. Note • Do not use the same hex value fo r t[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 82 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Select Head Close Option This paramete r sets the actio n of th e media when you cl ose the printhead. Selections : FEED, CALIBRA TION, LENG TH, and NO MOTION • Feed —feeds the labels to the first registra ti on point. • Calibration —determines the l[...]

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    83 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Adjust Left Position This paramete r establishes how far fro m the left edge of a label t he format begins to pri nt by adjusti ng horizontal positioning o n the label. Positive numbers adjust the pri nting away fro m the main frame by the number of dots se[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 84 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set the Head T est Count The printer perio dically perfo rms a test of th e printhead functionali ty , called a printhead test or head test . This parameter establishes h ow many labels are printed between these intern al tests. Note • This parameter will [...]

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    85 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Set the Printhead Resi sto r V alue Caution • This parameter should be changed only by qualified service personnel. Do not se t the value higher than th at shown on the printhead . Setting a higher value may d amage the printhead. This value is preset at [...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 86 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Set Applicator Port Mode Determines the act ion of the app licator port. Note • Set this value as suggested by the applicator ma nufacturer . Default : OFF Selections : OFF , MODE 1, MODE 2, MODE 3, MODE 4 • OFF: The applicator port is off. • MODE 1: A[...]

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    87 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select Resynch Mode This paramete r determines how the p rinter reacts if th e label synchronization is lost and the labe l top is not where expected. Default : FEED MODE Selections : FEED MODE, ERROR MODE • FEED MODE —If the label top is not wher e exp[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 88 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Adjust LCD Display This paramete r allows you to ad just the brig htness of your LCD if it is diff icult to read. Default : 10 Range: 00 to 19 T o change the value shown: 1. Press the right oval to increas e the value (increase bright ness). 2. Press the lef[...]

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    89 Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Select the Displ ay Language This parameter changes th e language displayed on the LCD. Default : ENGLISH Selections : ENGLISH, SP ANISH, FREN CH , GERMAN, IT ALIAN, NOR WEGIAN, POR TUGUESE, SWEDIS H, DANISH, SP ANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, JAP AN T o change th[...]

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    Configuration Control Pane l Parameters 90 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ [...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5 Print Modes This section describ es the print mode options availabl e for the printer . Content s Print Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Select the Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 92 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print Modes The options on your pr inter may let you set up pr int modes other than the default of T ear-Of f mode. Use the c ontrol panel to set u p the printer to th e print mode tha t you wish to use. Select the Print Mode The following are the pri nt mode se[...]

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    93 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in Peel-Off Mode Peel-Off mode ( Figure 27 ) advan ces one label a t a time. The printer doe s not print an other label until the first label i s removed. The T AKE LABEL light flashes unt il the label is remo ved. The backing is wound on the rewi n [...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 94 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o set up the printer in Peel-Off mode, comple te these step s: 1. Remove the rew in d plate (if inst alled) from th e front of the p r i nter . Store it on the two mounting screw s on the insi de of the con tro l pane l. Se e Figure 31, Rewind Plate, on page 1[...]

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    95 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the up[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 96 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the medi a forward until it passes u nder the printhead assembly ( 1 ), under the snap plate ( 2 ), and then over th e platen roller ( 3 ). 9. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media ou t of the printer . Remove an d discard the labels from this ex[...]

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    97 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle. a. Reinstall the hook. Insert the sh ort end of the h ook into the hole in th[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 98 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 13. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media. 14. T ight e n the thumb screw (not visibl e from this angle) th at is located on the bottom of the outer media guide[...]

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    99 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 15. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The backing winds on th e rewind spi ndle or core. 16. For instructions for removing the b acking from the rewi nd spindle, see R[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 100 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Load Media in Cutter Mode A cutter is a rotating knife with a self-sh arpen ing blade that is attach ed to th e front of the printer . The cutter is used to cut in dividual labels as they are printed. Figure 28 shows the print er loaded with lab els in Cutter m[...]

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    101 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3. Open the printhead a ssembly by rotating the printhead-open lever ( 1 ) co unter-clockwise. 4. Loosen the thumb screw (not visi ble from this angl e) th at is located on the bottom of th e outer media guide ( 1 ). 5. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all th[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 102 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 6. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the upper media sensor ( 3 ). 7. Import ant • Make sure tha[...]

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    103 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 8. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media. 9. T ight e n the thumb screw (not visibl e from this angle) th at is located on the bottom of the outer media guide[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 104 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 10. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. 1 2[...]

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    105 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Load Media in Rewind Mode (No Cutter) Rewind mode ( Figure 29 ) allows the media to be wound on a core after printing. This section shows how to load media for Rewind mode in prin ters that do not have a Cutter optio n. Figure 29 • Media Loaded in Rewind Mod[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 106 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these step s: 1. If you have no t already done so, install the rewi nd plate. See Install the Rewind Plate on page 1 19 for instructions. 2. Set the printe r t o Rewind mode. See Select Print Mode on page 65 for i[...]

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    107 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the u[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 108 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 8. Push the medi a forward until it passes u nder the printhead assembly ( 1 ), under the snap plate ( 2 ), and then over th e platen roller ( 3 ). 9. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media ou t of the printer . Remove an d discard the labels from this e[...]

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    109 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle. 13. Reinstall the hook. Insert the sh ort end of the h ook into the hole in [...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 110 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 15. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media. 16. T ight e n the thumb screw (not visibl e from this angle) th at is located on the bottom of the outer media guid[...]

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    111 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 17. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core. 1 2[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 112 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Load Media in Rewind Mode with Cutter Option Some printers wi th the Cutter opti on can use Rewin d mode to print and save a roll of lab els ( Figure 30 ). This section shows how to load media fo r Rewind mode in p rinters that have a Cutter option . Figure 30 [...]

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    113 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A T o set up the Rewind mode for printers with the cutter option, compl ete these steps: 1. If you have no t already done so, install the rewi nd plate. See Install the Rewind Plate on page 1 19 for instructions. 2. Set the printe r t o Rewind mode. See Select P[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 114 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 6. Slide the outer media guide ( 1 ) all the wa y out. 7. If your printer includ es a media dancer assembly ( 1 ), thread the media unde r the media dancer assembly roller . For all printers, thread the media unde r the media guid e roller ( 2 ) and then the up[...]

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    115 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 8. 9. Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media ou t of the printer . Remove an d discard the labels from this exposed media. 10. Remove the ho ok from the rewi nd spindle. Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade wi th your fin[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 116 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 11 . If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewi nd spindle un til it is flush against the gu ide plate. 12. W ind th e medi a liner counterclockwi se arou nd the rewind spi ndle. 13. Reinstall the hook. Insert the sh ort end of the h ook into the hole in t[...]

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    117 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 15. Align the media with th e in ner med ia gui de ( 1 ). Slide in the ou ter med ia guide ( 2 ) u nt il i t just touches the edge of the media. 16. T ight e n the thumb screw (not visibl e from this angle) th at is located on the bottom of the outer media gui[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 118 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 17. Push down the prin thead assembly ( 1 ), and then rotate th e printhead-ope n lever ( 2 ) clockwise until it locks into pl ace. The labels wind on the rewind spindle or core. 18. For instructions for removing the la bels from the rewind spindle, see Remove [...]

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    119 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Inst all the Rewind Plate T o inst all the rewind plate, complete these step s: 1. Remove the rewind plat e from its storage location inside the printer . 2. See Figur e 31 . Position the rewind plate so that the lip on th e attached hoo k plate poin ts down. [...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 120 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Remove Media Liner from th e Rewind or Peel Spindle Rewind mode and Peel-Of f mode each use spin dles to wind used media liner . Remove the media liner from the spindle each t ime that you change labels. T o remove media liner from the rewind or peel spindle, c[...]

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    121 Print Modes and Options Print Modes 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 2. Pull out the spindle ho ok . 3. Slide the media liner off of the spindle and discard. Rewind Peel Rewind Peel[...]

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    Print Modes and Options Print Modes 122 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ___[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 6 Routine Maintenance This section provid es routine cl eaning and mainte nance procedures. Content s Cleaning Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Clean the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Routine Maintenance Cleaning Schedule 124 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Cleaning Schedule Cleaning yo ur printer regularl y maintains print quality and may extend the li fe of the printer . The recommended clea ning schedule is sh own in Ta b l e 1 0 . See the followin g pages for specific procedures. Caution • Use only the cle[...]

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    125 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Exterior 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Exterior Clean the outside surfaces of the p rinter with a lint-free clo th. Use a mild deter gent solution or desktop cleaner spar ingly , as needed. Clean the Media Comp artment After every four rolls of media, inspect the me dia compartment. U[...]

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    Routine Maintenance Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller 126 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T o clean the printhead and platen rol ler , complete these steps : 1. Open the printhead a ssembly by rotating the printhead-open lever ( 1 ) co unter-clockwise. 2. Remove the media and ribbon (if loaded). Caution • The printhead may be[...]

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    127 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Printhead and Platen Rol ler 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 3. Using the swab from the Pr eventiv e Maintena nce Kit (p ar t number PCK-4), wip e along the brown strip on the printhead assembly from end to end. In plac e of the Prevent ive Maintenance Kit, you may us e a clean swab dip ped in a [...]

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    Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors 128 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Clean the Sensors Brush or vacu um any accumulated paper lint and du st off the sensors. Clean the sensors according to the r ecommendat ions in Cleaning Schedule on page 124 . Ribbon and Label-A vailable Sensor Locations The ribbon sensor and optional l abel[...]

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    129 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Sensors 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 1 Label-available sensors 2 Ribbon sen sor 1 2[...]

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    Routine Maintenance Clean the Sensors 130 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T ransmissive (Media) Sensor Locations The locations of th e upper and lower transmissive (med ia) sensors are shown in Fi gure 33 and Figure 34 . Figure 33 • Upper Media Sensor Figure 34 • Lower Media Sensor 1 Upper media sensor 1 Lower medi a sensor 1 1[...]

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    131 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Snap Plate 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Snap Plate Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is st uck to the underside. Figure 35 shows the loca tion of the sn ap plat e. Figure 35 • Snap Plate T o clean the snap plate, complete thes e step s: 1. See Figure 35 . Insert a[...]

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    Routine Maintenance Clean the Snap Plate 132 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 7. T o reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bo ttom of the snap plate into the t wo slots of the media path. 8. Slide the snap plate toward you. 9. Press down on the lo ops to lock the snap plat e into plac e.[...]

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    133 Routine Maintena nce Clean the Cutter 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Clean the Cutter If the cutter is no t cutting the la bels cleanly or i f it jams with labels, clean the cut ter . T o clean the cutter , complete these step s: 1. Tu r n o f f ( O ) the printer . 2. Unplug the power cor d. 3. Clean the stationary cutter bla[...]

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    Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) 134 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) The instructions that follow ar e for the 360X-Plus II series prin ters only . The 300X-Plus II an d 600X-Plus II fuses a re not user -replaceable. The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) r[...]

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    135 Routine Maintena nce Replace the Fuse (360 X-Plus II Only) 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 37 • Fuse Locations 3. Snap the fuse hold er back into the AC p ower entry module. 4. Reconnect the power cord, and turn the printer on ( I ). 1 In-circuit fuse 2 Fuse holder 3 Spare fuse Note • If the printer does not po wer [...]

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    Routine Maintenance Replace the Fuse (360X-Plus II Only) 136 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ____[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 7 Troubleshooting This section provides information abo ut errors that you might need to troublesho ot. Assorted diagnostic test s are includ ed. Content s T roubleshooting Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 LCD Error Messages .[...]

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    T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting Che cklists 138 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 T r oubleshooting Checklist s If an error condition exist s with the printer, review this checklist:  Is there an error message on the LCD? If yes, see LCD Err or Messages on page 139 .  Are nonconti nuous labels be ing treated as continuous la[...]

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    139 T roublesh ooting LCD Error Messages 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A LCD Error Messages The LCD disp lays me ssages when there is an error . See Ta b l e 1 1 for LCD errors, the possible causes, and the recommended solut ions. T able 1 1 • LCD Error Messages LCD Display/ Printer Condition Possible Cause Recommended S olution[...]

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    T roubleshooting LCD Error Messages 140 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The RIBBON light is on; the ERROR light flashes. Ribbon is loaded, bu t the printer is set for direct th ermal mode. Ribbon is not required wi th direct thermal media. If you are using direct thermal media, remove ribb on unless you are using it to protect the [...]

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    141 T roublesh ooting LCD Error Messages 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A The printer prints whi le the ERROR light flashes. Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or power cable can cause this error message. Th e printhead may be hot enou gh to cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool. The printhe ad temper atur[...]

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    T roubleshooting LCD Error Messages 142 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The printer stops; the ERROR light flashes. Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blad e with your fingers. Cutter blade is in th e media path. T urn off the print engine power and unplug the p rinter. Inspect the cutter module for debr[...]

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    143 T roublesh ooting Print Quality Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Print Quality Problems Ta b l e 1 2 identifies problems with prin t quality , the possible c auses, and the recommen ded solutions. T able 12 • Print Quality Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on General pr int qual it y issues The print[...]

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    T roubleshooting Print Quality Problems 144 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Printing too light or too dark over the entire labe l The media or ri bb on is not designed for high-sp eed operation. Replace supplies wi th those recommended for high-speed operation. Y ou are using an incorrect combination of me dia and ribbon for your a[...]

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    145 T roublesh ooting Print Quality Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A V ertical drift in top-of-form position Norma l tolerances o f mechanical part s and printer modes. Note • A vertical drift of ± 4 to 6 dot rows (approximately 0.5 mm) is within no rma l tolerances. 1. Calibrate the printer. 2. Adjust the label to p po[...]

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    T roubleshooting Calibration Problems 146 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Calibration Problems Ta b l e 1 3 identifies problems with calibration, the possi ble causes, and the recommended solutions. T able 13 • Calibration Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on Loss of printing registra tion on labels. Excessive ve[...]

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    147 T roublesh ooting Communicat ions Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Communications Problems Ta b l e 1 4 identifies problems with communications , the possibl e causes, and the re commended solutions. T able 14 • Communications Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution A label format wa s sent to the printe[...]

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    T roubleshooting Ribbon Problems 148 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Ribbon Problems Ta b l e 1 5 identifies problems that may occur w ith ribbon , the possi ble causes, and the recommended solution s. T able 15 • Ribbon Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on Broken or mel ted ribbon Darkness setting too high. 1. R[...]

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    149 T roublesh ooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Miscellaneous Printer Problems Ta b l e 1 6 identifies miscellaneous pr oblems with the pri nter, the possibl e causes, and the recommended solution s. T able 16 • M iscellaneous Printer Problems Problem Possible Cause Recommended Soluti on The [...]

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    T roubleshooting Miscellaneous Printer Problems 150 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top of the labe l. The printer was not calibrated for the labe l being used. Perform the calibration procedure in Calibrate Media and Ribb on Sen sor S ensitiv ity on page 77 . The printer is config ured [...]

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    151 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Printer Diagnostics Self tests and other diagnost ics provide specific in formation abou t the condition of the printer. The self tests produce sample printouts a nd provide specific in formation th at helps determine the operating conditions for th e prin t[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 152 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 CANCEL Self T est The CANCEL self test prints a configuration label ( Figure 38 ). T o perform the CANCEL Self T est, complete these steps: 1. Tu r n o f f ( O ) the printer. 2. Press and hold CANCEL while turning on ( I ) the printer. Hold CANCEL until the fi[...]

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    153 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A PA U S E S e l f Te s t This self test can be used to prov ide the test labels required when makin g adjustments to the printer’ s mechanical assemblies or to d etermine if any printh ead elements are n ot working. Figure 39 shows a sample printout. T o pe[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 154 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 FEED Self T est Different types of media may require differen t darkness settings. This sect ion contains a simple but ef fective method for determi ning the ideal dark ness for printing bar codes that a re within specifications. During the FEED self test, lab[...]

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    155 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Figure 40 • FEED T est Label 4. See Figur e 41 and Ta b l e 1 7 . Inspect the test labels a nd determine which o ne has the best print quality for yo ur app lication. If you have a bar code verifier, use it to measure bars/spaces and calculate the print co[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 156 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Figure 41 • Bar Code Darkness Comp arison T able 17 • Judging Bar Code Quality Print Quality Description To o d a r k Labels that a re too dark are fairly obvi ous. They may be readable but not “in-spec.” • The normal bar code bars increase in size. [...]

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    157 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 5. Note the relat ive darkness value and the print speed p rinted on the b est test label. 6. Add or subtract th e relative dark ness value from the dark ness value spe cified on the configuration lab el. The resulting n umeric value (0 to 30) is the best da[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 158 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 FEED and P AUSE Self T e st Performing this self test temporarily resets the prin ter configur ation to the fa ctory default values. These v alues are active o nly until powe r is turned of f unless you save th em permanently in memory . If the factory defa ul[...]

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    159 T roublesh ooting Printer Diagnostics 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Communications Diagnostics T est The communicat ion d iagno stics test i s a troubl eshoot in g tool for chec king the int erconn ectio n between the prin ter and the host computer . When the printe r is in diagnostics mode, it prints all data received from [...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 160 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Sensor Profile Use the sensor profil e la bel to troubleshoot th e following types of p roblems: • If the media sensor ex periences dif ficulty in determining g aps (web) between lab els. • If the media sensor inco rrectly identifies preprinted areas on a [...]

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    1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 8 Data Ports This section describes the standard communicatio n ports available to conne ct the printer to your computer or netw ork. Content s Parallel Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 62 Parallel Cabling Requ[...]

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    Data Ports Parallel Data Port 162 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Parallel Dat a Port The parallel data interface supp orts IEEE 1284 bidirectional para llel communicatio ns in nibble mode. The parallel interface provides a means of communication that typi cally is faster than the serial interface met hods. In this meth od, the[...]

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    163 Dat a Ports Parallel D ata Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 31 nInit 32 nFault/NDa taA va il 33, 34 Not used 35 +5 V thro ugh a 1.8 K Ω Resistor 36 NSele ctin/1284 ac tive T able 18 • Parallel Cable Pi n Configuration (Continued) 36-Pin Connectors Description[...]

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    Data Ports Serial Data Port 164 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Serial Dat a Port See RS-232 Seria l on page 20 for basic cabling informatio n. T o communicate using the se rial data port of t he printer, you must c hoose the number of dat a bits, parity , and handshaking. Parity applies only t o data transmitt ed by the printe[...]

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    165 Dat a Ports Serial Data Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Pin Configuration Connect the serial data cable to the female DB-9 conn ector on the ba ck of the printer. For all RS-232 connections thro ugh a DB-25 cable, use a DB-9 to DB-25 interfac e module (see DB-9 to DB-25 Conn ections on page 167 ). Ta b l e 1 9 shows th[...]

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    Data Ports Serial Data Port 166 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is con figured as Data T erminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 44 shows the internal connections of the printer’ s RS-232 connector . Figure 44 • RS-232 DB9 MLB Connections Pin 9 is also available as a +5 VDC signal source at [...]

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    167 Dat a Ports Serial Data Port 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A DB-9 to DB-25 Connections T o connect the printer’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 connector , an interface adapter is required. A gener ic DB-25 adapter can be used, although t he +5 VDC signal source wo uld not be passed through the adapter . Figure 45 show[...]

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    Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 168 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Applicator Interface Connector An external DB-15 conn ect or is present on th e r ear panel of the printer for co mmunication with a customer applicator . An optional DB-1 5 t o DB-9 adapter cable is available to accommodate existing DB -9 interfac es[...]

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    169 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Figure 49 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3) Figure 50 • Applicator Signals (Mode 4) DA T A READY (pin 14) ST ART PRINT (pin 3) END PRINT (pin 1 1) label format sent label format processed waiting for start print signal label prints ready for next lab[...]

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    Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 170 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Applicator Interface Conn ector Pin Configuration The Applicator Interface Assembly i s av ailable in two versions: a + 5 V I/O and a +24–28 V I/O. Ta b l e 2 0 lists the pin con fig urations and functi ons of the applicator interface connector for [...]

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    171 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A 6 REPRINT Input • If the Reprint feature is enabled, this input must be asserted LOW to cause the pr inter to reprint the last label. • If the Reprint fea ture is disabled, this input is ignored. 7+ 2 8 V (Fused at 50 0 mA. ) Caution • Replace [...]

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    Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 172 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 13 RIBBON OUT Output A sserted LOW while there is n o ribbon in the pr inter. 14 DA T A READY Output See Applica tor Signal s on page 168 for more information about this si gnal. • Asserted LOW when sufficient data has been received to begin pr inti[...]

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    173 Dat a Ports Applicator Interface Connector 1/1 1/07 T408M/T408M-R User Guide 14178L-001 Rev . A Jumper Configurations and Pinout s for +5 V I/O Oper ation Jumpers J4 and J5 are us ed together to produce is olated or non- isolated modes of o peration for applicator in put and outp ut control sign als. J4 configur es the +5 V source for the optoi[...]

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    Data Ports Applicator Interface Connector 174 14178L-001 Rev . A T408M/T408M-R User Guide 1/1 1/07 Pinout s for +24-28 V I/O Operation Ta b l e 2 2 d escribes the pin configur ations for +24– 28 V I/O oper ation. There are no ju mpers to configure for this mode. T able 22 • Non-Isolated and Isol ated Modes for +24–28V Opera tion Isolated (Ext[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A 9 Specifications This section provides the features of and sp ecifications fo r this printer . Content s Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 S tandard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Specifications Features 176 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Features This section lists th e standard and op tional features for th e printer . S t andard Features • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing • DRAM 16 MB •U S B 2 . 0 P o r t •R e a l - t i m e C l o c k • Advanced Counter Print Modes Five different pri[...]

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    177 Specifications Features 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Bar Codes T ypes of bar co des in clude: • Bar code ratios—2 :1, 7:3, 5:2, 3: 1 • LOGMARS • Codabar (suppo rts ratios of 2:1 up to 3:1) • MaxiCode •C O D A B L O C K •M i c r o P D F •C o d e 1 1 •M S I • Code 39 (supports ra tio s of 2:1 up to 3: 1) ?[...]

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    Specifications Agency Approvals 178 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Agency Approvals Agency Approvals • IEC 60950-1 • EN55022, Class B • EN55024 • EN61000-3- 2, -3-3 Product Markings •c U L u s •C E • FCC - B •I C E S - 0 0 3 • VCCI •C - T i c k •C C C •N O M •G o s t - R •S M a r k ( A r g e n t i n a )[...]

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    179 Specifications General S pecifications 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A General Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical S pecifications Environment al Conditions for Operation an d Storage Dimensions BP-300/600X-Plus II BP-360X-Plus II Height 15.5 in (393.7 mm) 15.5 in. (393.7 mm) W idth 10.37 in. (263.5 mm) 13.15 in.[...]

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    Specifications Print S pecifications by Model 180 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Print S pecifications by Model Refer to the key and the tabl e that follows for prin ter specifications. Specifications Key  Non-Continuo us printing (g ap, notch, or hol e between lab els).  Continuous pr in ting (no gap, not ch or hole).  L[...]

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    181 Specifications Ribbon S pecifications 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Ribbon S pecifications Refer to the follo wing table for ri bbon specification s. Note • Consider the following when using ribbon: • Match the ribb on to the lab el width and printhead wi dth that you are u sing. The ribb on should be at least as wide as[...]

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    Specifications Media S pe cifications 182 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Media S pecifications Use the correct size and type of labels for best perfor mance. Refer to the tables that follow for specifications. BP-300X-Plus II and 600 X-Plus II Printers Import ant • Media regi stration and mini mu m label le ngth ar e affected by[...]

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    183 Specifications Media S pecificat io n s 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A BP-300X-Plus II and 600X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing Only BP-360X-Plus II Printers Media Specifications BP-300X-Plus II BP-600X-Plus II Mark length (measuring parallel to label/tag edge ) Minimum 0.12 in . (3 mm ) 0.12 in. (3 mm) Maximum 0.43 in . (1 1 mm) [...]

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    Specifications Media S pe cifications 184 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 BP-360X-Plus II Black Mark Sensing Only Media Specifications BP-360X-Plus II Mark length (measu ring parallel to label or tag edge) Minimum 0.1 2 in. (3 mm) Maximum 0.43 in. (1 1 mm) Mark width (measurin g to perpendicular l abel or tag edge) Minimum 0.43 in.[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Glossary alphanumeric Indicating lette rs, numerals, and c haracters su ch as punctuatio n marks. backfeed When the printer pulls the medi a and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so that the beginning of th e label to be print ed is pr operly pos it io ned behind the printh ead. Backfeed oc[...]

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    Glossary 186 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 core diameter The inside diamet er of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or ribbon. diagnostics Information about whic h printer functio ns are no t working that is used fo r troubleshoot ing print er problems. die-cut media A type of l abel stock tha t has individual la[...]

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    187 Glossary 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A light emitting diode (L ED) Indicators of specific printer statu s conditions. Each LED is either off, on, or blinking depending on the feature bei ng monitored. lock-up This is the term g enerally used to describe a fault condi tion that, for no apparent reason, causes the printer to s[...]

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    Glossary 188 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 roll media Media that co mes supplied ro lled onto a core (usually card board). Contrast this with fanfol d media . supplies A general term for media and ribb on. symbology The term generally used when referring to a bar code. ta g A type of media having no adhesive backing but featuring[...]

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    1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A Index A active control panel bu ttons, 11 adhesive test for ribbon coating, 29 adjustments LCD, 88 left position, 83 lower media sensor , 52 media sensors, 50 print darkness, 64 printhead toggle pressu re, 53 tear -o f f position, 65 upper media sensor , 50 agency approvals, 178 applicator +24-28V i[...]

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    Index 190 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 checkli st before you begin, 16 troubleshoot ing, 138 cleaning cutter, 133 exterior of printer , 125 media compartment, 125 printhead and platen roll er , 125 recommended schedule, 124 sensors, 128 snap plate, 131 communication in terfaces overview and l ocati on, 19 types of connections, 2[...]

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    191 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A F factory defaul ts reload parameters, 59 restore network settin gs, 59 fanfold media, 27 FCC compliance, iv features, 176 FEED button FEED and P AUSE self test, 158 FEED self test, 154 function, 11 Flash memory , 75 font list, 72 format convert setting, 88 format list, 73 format memory ca[...]

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    Index 192 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 media loading Cutter Mode, 100 Peel-Off Mode, 93 Rewind Mode, 105 Rewind Mode with Cutter option, 112 T ear-Of f mode, 35 media path cleaning, 124 media power up set ting, 81 Media S. setting , 87 media scratch test, 2 8 media sensor adjustments, 50 location, 13 0 print sensor profi le, 76 [...]

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    193 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A printer sett ings applicator p ort, 86 backfeed, 82 baud, 78 control prefix, 80 data bits, 78 date, 88 delimiter chara cte r , 81 format convert, 88 format prefix, 80 head resistor , 85 head test count, 84 host handshak e, 79 idle display , 88 label top, 82 language , 89 LCD, 88 left posit[...]

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    Index 194 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 S sales, 3 schedule for cleaning, 124 scratch test media type, 28 ribbon coated side, 2 9 selecting a print mode, 92 self tests, 151 CANCEL, 152 communications diagnostic s, 159 FEED, 154 FEED and P AUSE, 158 PA U S E , 1 5 3 Power -On Self T est (POST), 151 sensor profile calibration type [...]

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    195 Index 1/1 1/07 X-Plus II U ser Guide 14068L-001 Rev . A U unpack the printer , 17 upper media sensor adjustment, 50 USB port location, 19 overview , 22 V verifier port setting, 85 W web media, 26 W eb S. setting, 87 Z Zebra Programming La nguage (ZPL) features, 176 ZPL mode setting, 81[...]

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    Index 196 14068L-001 Rev . A X-Plus II User Guide 1/1 1/07 Notes • ___________ ___________ _________ ____________ ___________ ___________ __ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _________ ___________ ____________ _________ __________[...]

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