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Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 3URSUL HWDU6W DWHPHQ W This guide contains proprieta ry information of Zebra T echnologies. It is intended solely for the information and use of part ies operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietar y info rmation may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any ot[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Proprie t ary St atement Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent than that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help. &DQDGLDQ' 2&&RPSOLDQFH6WDWHPHQW This digital apparatus does not exceed th e Class A limits for [...]

Declaration of Conformity Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guid e 'HFO DUDWLRQR I&RQIRUPLW I have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the manufactured by: Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC If no unauthorized changed is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained a[...]

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Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide :DUU DQW,QIRUPD WLRQ (IIHFWLY H'HFHP EHU  All new Zebra products are wa rranted by the manufacturer to be fre e from defec t in material and workmanship. 3ULQWHUVDQG5 HODWHG+ DUGZDUH3URG XFWV Proof of purchase or shipment date is re quired to validate the warr anty [...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide W arran ty Infor mation 3ULQWK HDGV  Since printhead wear is part of normal opera tion, the original printhead is covered by a limited warran ty as indicated below . W arr a nty period begins on purc hase date. T o qualify for this warranty , the printhead mu st be returned to the fa ctory or to an authorized servic[...]

W arranty Inf ormation Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Defective product must be returned to Zebra for eva luation. In the event of notification of defect within the warranty per iod, Zebr a will replace the defective item provided there had not been damage resulting fr om user abuse, modification, improper installation or use, or damage in shipping [...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide W arran ty Infor mation and questions, Zebra does not assume responsibility for any specific application to which any Products are applied, including, but not limit ed t o, co mpat ibili ty with ot her equipment. All statements, technical information, or recommendations relating to Zebra Products are based on te sts be[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide i 7DEOHRI&RQWHQWV Proprietary State ment Declaration of Confor mity Warranty In formation Prefa c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

ii Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide T able of Content s 2 • Printer Setu p and Calibratio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Y ou Beg in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Load th e Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

T able of Contents Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide iii General S pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Print S peci fications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Ribbon S pecification s by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide v 3UHIDFH This users guide provides all the info rmation you need to operate the Zebra Xi III Plus printer . Content s Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi About this Docu ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Document Conv en tio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi ii Re[...]

vi Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guid e Prefac e Contacts &RQWDFWV Y ou can contact Zebra T echnologies at any of the following: Visit us at: www .zebra.com Our M ailin g A ddresse s: =HEUD7 HFKQRORJLHV  333 Corporate W oods Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A T elephone: +1 847.634.6700 Fax: +1 847.913.8766 =HEUD7 HFKQRORJLHV ?[...]

Prefac e About this Docu men t Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide vii $ERXWWK LV'RFXPHQW The Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide contains these chapters a nd appendices: &K 1R 7LW OH &RQWH QW W arranty Information W arranty information on Zebra printers, re lated hardware, and supplies. 1 Intr oduction Unpack and inspect your pr[...]

viii Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Prefac e Document C onven tions 'RF XPHQW&RQ YHQW LRQV The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information: About this Chapter Sections This section list s and describe s each main section of the chapter , including the initial page number of that section. These s[...]

Prefac e Doc um ent C onven tion s Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide ix Illustration Callout Instruction Illustration callout instructions are used when an illustration contains either information about a dialog box or step(s) to a ccomplish in a dialog box. Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important poi[...]

x Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Prefac e Related Doc uments 5HODWHG'RFXPHQW V In addition to the Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide, the following documents might be helpful references :  ZPL II ® Progr amming Guide V olume I (part number 45541L) and Vo l u m e I I (part number 45542L).  PrintServer II ™ Installation and Users Guide (pa[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 1 C HAPTE R 1 ,QWURGXFWLRQ This chapter gives you an overview of the Xi II I Plus printer . Content s Unpack and In spect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Printer Overvi ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5[...]

2 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Unpack and In spect the Printer 8QSDFNDQG,QVSHFWWKH3ULQWHU Make sure the printer is in good condition when you receive it. The instructions below outline what you need to do. ,QVSHFWWKH3ULQWHU Use this list as a guide to inspect the printer .  Check all exterior surfaces.  Rais[...]

Introduction Prin ter Over view Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 3 3ULQWHU2Y HUYLHZ The printer controls are on the front pane l. These controls are used to change print settings as needed for your application. This illustra tion shows the printer ’ s front panel. The numbere d callouts are described in the table that follows the illustration. &a[...]

4 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Printer Overvi ew  Right oval increases values, answers <(6 , indicates 21 , or moves to the next selection.  PREVIOUS goes back one step.  NEXT/SA VE moves one step or saves settings if used a fter SETUP/EX IT .  SETUP/EXIT enters or leaves menu f rom the PRINTER READY display .  Power[...]

Introduction Components Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 5 &RPSRQHQWV This illustration sho ws the side view of your prin ter . The callouts are identified in t he table that follows. ! Import ant • Depending on the printer options you have selected, your printer may look slightly dif ferent. For more about printer options, go [...]

6 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Components 3ULQWHU2SWLRQV Y our printer can have options including:  Rewind Spindle  Peel (T ake Label) Sensors  Cutter These options change the way your ribbon and labels are loade d. For more information, see Labels and Print Modes on page 23 . &DOOR XW 'HV FUL S WL RQ  Printhea[...]

Introduction Components Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 7 6WD QGD U G, QWHU ID FHV St andard c ommunication interface s are:  RS-232 serial data port  Bi-direc tional parallel port  USB 2.0 port (USB 1.0- and 1.1-compatible). For more information on the standard communication interfaces, see S tandar d Ports on page 38 . 2SWLR QDO, QWH[...]

8 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Components This illustra tion and the callout table that follows it identi fy the parts of the power cord. See Power Cor d Specifications on page 1 10 for cert ification informati on. &DOOR XW 'HV FUL S WL RQ  AC power plug for your country  3-conductor cable  IEC 320 connector  Neut[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 9 C HAPTE R 2 3ULQWHU6HWXSDQG&DOLEUDWLR Q This chapter gives you step-by-step instru ctions to set up your printer and print a calibration label. Content s Before Y ou B egin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Load the P rinter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sensor Adju st[...]

10 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin %HIRUH<R X%HJLQ Review this checklist before you begin loading your Zebra Xi II I Plus printer .  Labels Do you have the correct labels for your application? If you are not sure, see T ypes of Labels on page 24 .  Ribbon Do you need ribbon? /RD GW KH[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 7RO RD GW K HOD EHOV  FR PS OH WH WKHV H VW HSV  1. Open the printhead. This illustra tion calls out the parts of the printer used when loading the labels. 2. Slide the media guide away from the printer frame. Y ou may need to loosen the media[...]

12 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin The illustrati on below shows labels l oaded in the prnter . The callouts show the l abels and the parts of the printer described in the instructions. 5. Feed the labels under the media guide roller and unde r the printhead. 6. Adjust the media supply guide so it is j[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 13 7. Are you using direct thermal labels? • If yes, close the printhead and go to T o print a configuration label, complete these steps: on page 18 . • If no, go to T o make a ribbon leader , complete these steps: on page 13 . 7RPDNHD ULEERQOH DGHU?[...]

14 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin This acts as a ribbon leader . 7RORDG WKHULEE RQFR PSOHWHWKHVHVWH SV 1. Put the roll of ribbon on the ribbon spindle and push the core as far as it will go, until it is against the stop on the ribbon supply spi ndle. The callouts in the illustr[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 15 2. Pull the ribbon leader up over the top roller , above the printhead. The callouts in the illustration and the table that f ollows show you the ribbon path. 3 T op roller 4 R ibbon takeup spindle &DOO RXW 'HVFULSWLRQ  Ribbon leader  T op roller  P[...]

16 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin 3. Bring the leader and ribbon under the ribbon takeup spindle. W rap the leader and ribbon around the spindle. T urn the spindle several times until the ribbon stays on the spindle. The callouts in the illustration below and the table that follows show the ribbon lea[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 17 4. Close the printhead. The callouts in the illustration below and the table that follows show ribbon and labels loade d in the printer . &DOOR XW 'HVFULSWLRQ  Printhead lever in closed position  Ribbon  Lab els   [...]

18 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin 7RSULQWDFRQILJX UDWLRQODEHOFRPSOH WHWKHVHVWH SV 1. Connect the power cord to the printer . The power connection is at the back of the printer . 2. T o confirm the power connection, turn the printer On ( I ). 3. If 35,17(5 5($'< ?[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 19 The configuration label prints. 7. Did the labe l print? • Ye s , a c onfiguration label printed. Conne ct the printer to your computer system. Communication can be handled in many dif ferent ways. More information about the standard interface s is available in S t[...]

20 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin • No , a label did not print. Sensors out of position is a common cause of pr inting problems. 6HQVRU$GMXVWPHQW Adjust sensors only when the printer cannot detect the top of the label. The fr ont panel LCD displays (5525 &21',7,21  3$3( 5 28 7 ,[...]

Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 21 7RDGM XVWWK HXSS HUDQ GORZHU PHGLD VHQVR UVFR PSOHWH WKHV H VWHSV 1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used). 2. Locate the upper media sensor . The upper media sensor eye is directly below the adjustment screw head. See the illus tr[...]

22 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin  The callout in th e illustration below and t he table that follows show the lower medi a sensor . 6. Position the lower media sensor by sliding it in its slot unt il it is directly under the upper media sensor 7RDGMXVWWKHEODFNPDUNVHQV RU The black m[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 23 C HAPTE R 3 /DEHOVDQG3ULQW0RGHV This chapter tells you about the label and print mode setups you can use. Content s Label T ypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Print M ode Choic es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6[...]

24 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Label T ypes /DEHO 7S HV  Set up the printer to match the label, ri bbon, and printer options you have chosen. If your label style or your printer options were different from those shown in T o load the labels, complete these steps: on page 1 1 , review the label styles and print modes [...]

Labels and Print Modes Label T ypes Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 25 Non-Continuous Blac k Mark labels Non-continuous black mark labels have black marks printed on the back of the liner ma terial that indicate the start and end of each label. Shown in this illustration are examples of black marks. Continuous labels Continuous labels form an uninter[...]

26 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 3ULQW0R GH&KRLFHV The options on your printer may le t you set up additional print modes. See Fr ont Panel Contr ols on page 54 to set up the printer f ront panel controls to match the print mode you are using. 7HDU 2I I0 RGH  See Load the Printer on pag[...]

Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 27 The callouts in the illustration and the foll owing table identify the parts of the printer and rewind plate. 2. Position the rewind plate so the lip on the attached hook plate points down. 3. Insert the hook plate lip a shor t distance (1/2 in. or 13 mm) into the lower op[...]

28 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 8. Load labe ls as shown in Load the Printer on page 10 . 9. When loa ding labels, allow approximate ly 36 in. (915 mm) of labels to extend past the printhead. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader . 10. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle. If you are [...]

Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 29 3HHO2II0RGH Peel-Off Mode advances one label at a t ime. The printer does not print another label until the first label is removed. The T AKE LABEL light flashes until the label is removed. The liner is wound on the rewind spindle, but the rewind plate is not used[...]

30 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 10. Close the printhead. The liner winds on the rewind spindle or core. The callouts in the illustration and table that follow show the printe r and labels in Peel-of f Mode. &DOO RXW 'HVFULSWLRQ  Printhead lever  Media guide  Media supply guide  Label[...]

Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 31 5HZLQG0RG HZLWK&XWWHU2 SWLRQ Printers with the Cutter option can use the Rewind Mode , if you wish to print and save a roll of labels. A cutter , as its name suggests, is a rota ting knife with a se lf-sharpening blade. The cutter is attached to the front o[...]

32 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 13. If you are using a core, slide it onto the re wind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate. 14. W ind the label liner around either the 3 i n. (76 mm) core or the rewind spindle. 15. Reinstall the hook. 16. Flip up the media supply guide. 17. Slide in the med[...]

Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 33 5HZLQG6SLQG OH Rewind Mode and Peel-Off Mode use the rewind spindle. Label liner must be removed every time you cha nge labels for the printer to work correctly . T o remove label line r from the rewind sp indle, complete thes e step s: 1. Unwind approximately 36 in. (9[...]

34 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 7RORD GIDQIR OGODEH OVFRP SOHWH WKHVHV WHSV 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide as far from the printer fra me as possible. 3. How do you want to feed fanfold labels? • From the bottom slot in the printer body . The callouts in the ill[...]

Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 35 Cutter option • If you do not have a cutter , go to S tep 4, on page 35 . • If you do have a cutter , feed the fa nfold labels through the cutter . 4. Slide in the media guide so it just touches, but does no t restrict, the edge of the labels. 5. Close the printhead le[...]

36 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the knob clockwise until it stops. This causes the ribbon release bars to pivot down, easing the spindle’ s grip on the wound ribbon. 3. Slide the ribbon off the ribbon take-up spindle. Once the spent ribbon has been remo[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 37 C HAPTE R 4 'DWD3RUWV This chapter describes the standard communication ports on the Xi II I Plus printers. Content s Para llel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seri al Por t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 USB 2.0 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

38 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 6WDQ GDUG3 RUWV The dif fere nt ports available to connect the Xi III Plus printer to your computer or network include:  Parallel  Serial RS232  USB 3DUDOOHO 3RUW A standard 36-pin parallel connector ( as show n below) is available at the back of the printer for connectio[...]

Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 39 The following table shows the pin configuration and function of a standa rd computer- to-printer parallel c able. 3LQ &RQQHFWRUV 'HV FUL SW L RQ 1 nS trobe/HostClk 2–9 Data Bits 1 –8 10 nACK/PtrClk 11 Busy/Ptr Busy 12 PError/ ACKDataReq 13 Select/ Xflag 14 nAutoFd/[...]

40 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 6HULDO3RUW Communication using the serial data port of the printer requires choosing the number of data and stop bits, pa rity , and handshaking. Default settings are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity , and XO N/XOFF . Parity applies only to data transmitted by the printe[...]

Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 41 6HULDOSLQ FRQILJX UDWLRQ The table below shows the pin configuration a nd function of the rear panel serial data connector on the printer . 3LQ1R 1DPH 'HVF UL SWLR Q 1 — N ot connected 2 RXD Receive data—data input to printer 3 TXD T ransmit data—data output from pri[...]

42 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 56 ,QWHU IDFH& RQQ HFWL RQV 'LUHFWFRQQHF WLRQWRDFRPSXWHU The printer is configured as Data T erminal Equipment (DTE). This illustration sho ws the internal connec tions of the printer ’ s RS-232 connector . Note • Adapters are available from Ze[...]

Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 43 '% WR'% FRQQHF WLRQV An interface adapter is required (Zebra part number 33138) to connect the printer ’ s DB-9 interface to a DB-25 c onnector . A gene ric DB-25 adapter may al so be used. The +5 VDC signal source would not be passed through a generic a[...]

44 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 0RGHP FR QQ HFWLRQ When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communica tion Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interfa ce cable. See this illustration for the conn ections require d for this cable. DTE (Printer) DCE (Modem, [...]

Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 45 56 56 ,QW HUFR QQH FWLRQV An interface adapter (Zebra part number 33130) is require d to connect the printer ’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or RS-485 interface. A generic DB-25 adap ter can be used. This illustration sho ws th[...]

46 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts The USB connection is shown in callout 1 of the illustration below . 'DW D & DE OHV Data cables must be full y shi elded and fitte d with metal or metali zed connector shells. Shielded cables and connect ors are required to prevent radiation and reception of electrical noise[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 47 C HAPTE R 5 0HPRU&DUGV This chapter describes the optional cards that can be used with the Xi II I Plus printer and gives instructions for installation. Content s PCMCIA Car d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50[...]

48 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Memory Cards PCMCIA Car d 3&0&, $&DUG See the instructions below to install the T ype I- or T ype II-compliant PCMCIA card. 7RLQ VWD OOWK H3& 0&, $F DUG FRPS OHWH WKH VHVW HSV 1. Review the illustration and table that follows to i dentify the components you will b[...]

Memor y Cards PCMC IA Card Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 49 The printer is now ready to operate with the additional memory or font option. T o be sure the ca rd has successfully initialized, print a configuration label a s instructed in T o print a configuration label, complete these steps: on page 18 a nd review it to see whether th e new memory c[...]

50 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Memory Cards CompactFlash Card &RPSDFW) ODVK &DUG CompactFlash cards are nonvola tile memory cards that store data even when the power to the printer is turned off. 7RLQ VWD OOW KH7 SH ,FR PSO LDQ W&RPSDFW)ODVK FDUGFRPSOHWH WKHVHV WHSV  1. T urn the [...]

Memor y Cards Com pac tFla sh Car d Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 51 2. Remove the electronics cover by removing the two screws nea r the bottom. 3. Lift the elec tronics cove r at the rear top cor ner as shown and pull the corner forward and up, then lift the cover up and away from the printer . 4. Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot o[...]

52 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guid e Memory Cards CompactFlash Card  5. Reinstall the electronics cover by lowering the cover so the lip goes into the channel on the top of the printer . Secure the cover by r einstalling the two screws on the bottom of the cover . 6. Reconnect the printer AC power cord. 7. Press and hold CANCEL while turning the pr[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 53 $SSHQGL [HV These appendixes explain using the front pa nel controls, troubleshooting your printer , choosing printer supplies, and caring for your printer . Content s Fron t Panel Contr ols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4 S pecifica tions and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 T roubles hootin[...]

54 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols )URQ W3DQ HO&RQW UROV After you have installed the labels and ribbon and printed a configuration label, you can change your Xi III Plu s printer settings using the front panel controls. Bas ic information about using the front panel c ontrols is included in this appendix.[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 55 . 3DVVZRUG3URWHFWHG 3DUDPHWHUV Certain parameters a re password-pr otected by f actory defau lt, includi ng the communicat ion parame ters. The first attempt to change one of these parameters (pressing one of the black ovals) requires you to enter a four-digit password at the ([...]

56 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 'HIDXO WSDV VZR UGY DOXH The default password value is 1234 . The password can be changed using the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction or through ZebraLink ™ We b V i e w (ZebraNet ® PrintSer ver II required). 'LVDE OHWK HSDVV ZR UGS URWHFW LRQ [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 57 )URQW3DQHO/LJKWV /LJKW 6W DWXV ,QGLFDWHV POWER Off ( O ) The printer is of f or power is not applied. On ( I ) The printer is on. T AKE LABE L Off Normal operation. Flashing (Peel-Off Mode only .) The labe l is available. Printing is paused until the label i s removed. ERROR[...]

58 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols DA T A Off Normal operation. No da ta being received or processed. On Data processing or printing is taking place. No data is being received. Note • If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 59 )UR QW 3 DQ HO / &' The LCD display is shown in the order it appears when using NEXT/SA VE to move through the front panel menu. PREVIOUS may be used to move backward in the menu. 3UHVV /&' 'HVFULSW LRQ 35,17(5 5($'< '$5.1(66  Adjusting[...]

60 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 35,1763 ((' Adjustin g Print Speed:  Press the right black oval to increase print speed.  Press the left black oval to decrease pr int speed. Default: 2 ips Range: 2 ips to +12 ips (depends on specific printer) Slower print speeds typically yield better print qu[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 61 0(',$7< 3( Setting Me dia T ype: Press either black oval to display choices. Default: Continuous Select ions : Continuous, non-continuous This parameter t ells the printer the typ e of media you are using. Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label length[...]

62 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 35,17 0(7+2' Select ing Prin t Method: Press either black oval to display choices. Default: Thermal trans fer Select ions : Thermal tr ansfer , direct t hermal The print method parameter tells the printer the method of printing you wish to use: direct thermal (no ribbon) or[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 63 0$;,080 /(1*7+ Setting Maximu m Length:  T o increase the value, press the right black ova l.  T o decrease the value, pr ess the left black oval. Default Rang e: The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on your printer ’ s configuration. V a lues[...]

64 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ($5/< :$51,1* Setting Early W arning: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Media disabled, ribbon disabled, maintenance disabled Select ions: Media disabled, media enabled, ribbon disabled, ribbon enabled, maintenance disabled, maintenance ena[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 65 When the printer detects it is running low with less than 15% of the remain ing labels or ribbons, :$51,1*0( ',$/2: or :$51,1* 5,%%21 /2: appears on the LCD. If the aler t function has been enabled, an alert is also sent. When the printhead is opened and then closed [...]

66 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols /,67%$5  &2'(6 List Bar Codes: Press the right black oval to print a label listing a ll available bar codes in the printer . /,67,0$ *(6 List Images: Press the right black oval to print a label listing a ll available im ages stored in the printer ’ s RAM, Flash [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 67 )250$7& $5' $ % Initialize Me mory Card Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all pr eviously stored information from the memory card. 1. Press NEXT/SA VE to bypass this functi on. If your printer is set to require a pa[...]

68 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ,1,7)/$ 6+ 0(0 Initialize Flash M emory Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all pr eviously stored information from Flash memory . 1. T o bypass this function, press NEXT/SA VE . 2. Press the right black oval to select <(6 . If your printe[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 69 6(1625 352),/( Sensor Profile: 1. Press NEXT/SA VE to skip this standard calibration procedur e and continue with the media and ribbon calibration parameter that follows. 2. Press the right black oval to start this standard calibration procedur e and print a media sensor profile. See[...]

70 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 0(',$$1 ' 5,%%21 &$/,%5$7 ( This procedure is us ed t o adj ust the sensitiv ity of the media and ribbon sensors. Note • The procedure must be followed exactly a s presented. All steps must be performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. 1[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 71 — 5(/2$'$ // When 5(/2 $'$// is displayed: 1. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is positioned under the media sensor . 2. Reload the ribbon back into to its proper position. 3. Close t he print head. 4. Press the right black oval to continu[...]

72 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols %$8' Setting B aud: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: 9600 Select ions : 1 10, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 1 15200 The baud setting of the printer must match the baud setting of the host computer for [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 73 +267 +$1'6+$. ( Settin g Hos t Ha ndsh ake : Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: XON/XOFF Select ions : XON/XOFF , R TS/CTS, DTR/DSR The handshake protocol of the printer must match the handshake protocol of the host computer for proper commu[...]

74 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 1(7:25. ,' Setting N etwork ID: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of the digit. Default: 000 Range: 000–999 Network ID is used to assign a unique number to a printer used in an RS-422/RS-48[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 75 &20081,& $ 7,216 Setting Commu nications Mode: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Normal mode Select ions : Normal mode, diagnostics The communication diagnostics mode is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection between the[...]

76 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols &21752/ 35(),; Contr ol Prefix Character: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of the digit. Default: 7E (tilde—displayed as a black square) Range: 00–FF The printer looks for this two-digit [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 77 '(/,0,7( 5 &+$5 Delimiter Charac ter: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of the digit. Default: 2C (comma) Range: 00–FF The delimiter charac ter is a 2- digit hex value used as a parameter[...]

78 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 0(',$32 :(5 83 Media Power Up : Press the right or left black oval to display the choices.This sets the action of the labels when the printer is turned on. Default: Cali bra tio n Select ions : Feed, Calibration, Length, and No Motion Calibration : Determines the length [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 79 %$&.)((' Backf eed Seq uence: Press the r ight or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Default (90%) Select ions : Default, after , before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, off This parameter establis hes when and how much label backf eed oc curs af ter [...]

80 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols /()7 326,7,21 Adjusting Left Position: The displayed value represents dots. 1. Press the left black oval to move the cursor . 2. Press the right black oval to change between + and to increase the value of the digit. Default: 0000 Range: –9999 to +9999 3. For a negative value, [...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 81 +($' 5(6,6725  Setting the Head Resistor V alue: Caution • Do not set the v alue higher than that shown on the printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead. 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to in[...]

82 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 9(5,),(5  3257 Sett ing the V erifi er Po rt: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Off Select ions : Off, VER-RP RNT , VER-THRUPUT The auxiliary port is used to determine how the printer reacts to the online verifier . The three operating conditi[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 83 $33/,&$7 25 3257 Setting the Applicator Port: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Off Select ions: Off, mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, mode 4 Determines the action of the verifier port. Off: The applicator port is of f. Mode 1: Asserts the ~END_PRINT[...]

84 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 67$5735 ,17 6,* S tart Pr int Si gnal: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Pulse Mode Select ions : Pulse Mode, Level Mode This parameter determi nes how the printer reacts to the St art Print Signal input on pin 3 of the applicator interface[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 85 5(6<1&+ 02'( Resynch M ode: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Feed Mode Select ions : Feed Mode, Error Mode This paramete r determines how the printer reacts if the label synchronization is lost and the label top is not where expecte[...]

86 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols :(%6 These paramet ers are automatically se t during the calibration procedure. They should be c hanged only by a qualified service technician. See the maintenance manual for mo re information on these parameters. Press NEXT/SA VE to scroll through these parameters. 0(',[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 87 /&'$'-8 67 LCD Adjust ment: 1. Press the left black oval to move the cursor . 2. Press the right black oval to change between + and to increase the value of the digit. Range: 00–19 This parameter allows you to adjust the contrast of your LCD if it is dif ficult to [...]

88 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 57&'$7( R TC (Real-time clock) Date: This parameter all ows you to set the date following the convention selected in ,'/(',63/$ < . 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of th[...]

Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 89 =HEUD 1HW  3ULQW6HUYHU,,2SWLRQ'LVSOD These menu options displays only if you have a ZebraNet ® PrintServer II installed. 3UHV V /&' ([SODQDWL RQ ,3 5(62/87, 21 IP Resolution: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Dynamic [...]

90 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ,3$''5( 66 IP Address: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of the digit. This parameter allows you to select the I P address if perma nent was chosen in ,35(62/87,21 . (If dynami c was [...]

Appendixes Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 91 3UHV V /&' ([SODQDWLRQ /$1*8$*( Selecting the Display Langu age: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: English Selections: English, S panish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese This parameter allows [...]

92 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 6SHFLILFDWLR QVDQG&DUH This appendix describes the specifications f o r your printer and tells you how to keep it in good condition. 6WDQGDUG ;L ,,, 3OXV )HDWXUHV  Thermal transfer and direc t thermal printing  DRAM 16 MB  USB 2.0 Port  Real-time Cl oc[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 93  Automatic virtual input buf fer management  Format inversion  Mirror image printing  Four-posit ion field rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)  Slew command  Controlled via mainframe, mini-computer , PC, portable data terminal  Programmable quantity with pri[...]

94 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care  MaxiCode  Micro PDF  MSI  PDF-417 (2-dimensional bar code)  PLANET code  Pless ey  POSTNET  QR-Code  RSS code  St andard 2 of 5  TLC 39  UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC extensions *HQHUDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV The tables below give the general specifications fo[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 95  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,,, 3O XV  DQG  ;L ,,, 3O XV $JHQFDSSURYDOVIRUDOOSULQWHUV Approvals include:  Binational UL 60950 3rd edition/CSA CA N/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 3rd edition  IEC 950/EN60950  EN55022:1998 Class B [...]

96 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care (OHFWU LFDO6 SHFL ILFD WLRQ V 3RZ HU  ;L ,,, 3OXV  ;L ,,, 3OXV  ;L ,,, 3OXV General 90–264 V AC; 48–62 Hz 90–264 V AC; 48–62 Hz 90–264 V AC; 48–62 Hz Power consumption printing P AUSE test at slowest speed 121 W 121 W 180 W Printer idle 20 W[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 97 7HPSH UDWXUHI RU3ULQ WHU2SHU DWLRQDQG 6WRUDJH 5HO DWLYH +XPLGL WIRU 3ULQWH U2SHUDW LRQDQG 6WRUDJH 3ULQW6SHFLILFDWLRQVE0RGHO Refer to the key and the tables that follow for printer specificat ions. 0RGHO6S HFLILFDWLRQV.H[...]

98 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care  ;L ,,, 3O XV 6SHFLILFDWLRQ  ;L III 3OXV   ;L III 3OXV    ;L II I 3OXV  Printhea d resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) Dot size (width × length) 0.00[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 99  ;L ,,, 3O XV DQG ;L ,,, 3OXV 6SHFLILFDWLR Q  ;L ,,, 3OXV  ;L ,,, 3OXV  Printhead resolution 300 dots/in ch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) Dot size (width × length) 0.0033 in. × 0.0039 in. (0.084 mm × 0.100 mm) 0.0016 in. × 0.0016 i[...]

100 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,,, 3O XV  DQG   ;L ,,, 3OXV 6SHFLILFDWLRQ  ;L III 3OXV  ;L III 3O XV  ;L II I 3OXV Printhea d resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Dot siz[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 101 5LEERQ6SHFLI LFDWLRQVE0RGHO  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L II I 3OXV Note • Match the ribbon to the label width and printhead width you are using.  Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.  Ribbon should be at least as wide as the labels to protect th[...]

102 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care  ;L ,,, 3O XV DQG ;L ,,, 3OXV  ;L ,,, 3O XV   ;L ,,, 3O XV  DQG  ;L ,,, 3O XV 6SHFLILFDW LRQV  ;L III 3OXV  ;L III 3OXV Printhead resolution 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) Ribbon wi[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 103 /DEHO 6S HFLIL FDW LRQ V Xi III P lus printers need the correct size and type of labels for best perfor mance. The tables that follow give you the specifications you need.  ;L III 3OXV 3ULQWHUV /DEHO 6SHFLIL FDW LRQ .H This table contains the key fo[...]

104 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care J Maximum Q Prefe rred 6SHFLILFDWLRQV  ;L ,,, 3OXV    ;L ,,, 3OXV    ;L ,,, 3OXV   Minimum label length 0.7 in. (18 mm) T 0.7 in. (18 mm) T 0.7 in. (18 mm) T 0.5 in.(13 mm) P 0.5 in.(13 mm) P 0.5 in. (13 mm) P 1.5 in[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 105 %ODFN0D UN6HQVLQJ 2QO Maximum inte rnal fanfold media pack size (label + line r) L × W × H 8.0 ″ × 4.5 ″ × 4.5 ″ (20 mm × 1 14 mm × 1 14 mm) 8.0 ″ × 5.5 ″ × 4.5 ″ (203 mm × 40 mm × 1 14 mm) 8.0 ″ × 7.1 ″ × 4.5 ″ (203 mm × 180 mm × 1 14[...]

106 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care /DEHO 6S HFLIL FDW LRQ V  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,,, 3OXV DQ G  ;L ,,, 3O XV 3ULQWHUV /DEHO 6SHFLIL FDWLR Q.H This table contains the key for the la bel modes, dimensions, an[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 107 T otal thickness (includes liner , if any) 0.003 in. (0.076 m m) F 0.012 in. (0.305 mm) J 0.003 in. (0.076 mm) F 0.012 in. (0.305 mm) J Cutter maximum full- width media thickness 0.014 in. (0.35 mm) 0.014 in. (0.35 mm) Roll media core inside diam eter 3i n . ( 7 6m m ) 3[...]

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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 109 Cutter m aximum full-width media thickness 0.009 in. (0.23 mm) 0.007 in. (0.18 mm) 0.005 in.(0.14 mm) Roll media core inside diameter 3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) Max imu m ro ll diameter 8.0 in. (203 mm) 8.0 in. (203 mm) 8.0 in.(203 mm) Inter-label gap 0.079 in. [...]

1 10 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care  ;L ,,, 3O XV DQ G ;L ,,,3OXV%ODFN0DUN6HQVLQJ 2QO  3RZHU&RUG6 SHFLILFDWLRQV Y our power cord must meed these standards:  The overall length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3.0 m).  It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V . ?[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 111  The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector mu st bear the certificat ion mark of at least one of the known international safety or ganizations shown below . &DOORXW 'HVFULSWLRQ  AC power plug for your country  3-conductor HAR cable  IEC 320 connector  Neu[...]

1 12 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 3ULQWHU&DUH Cleaning your printer regularly maintains pr int quality and may extend the life of the printer . 5RXWLQ H3URF HGXUHV The recommended cleaning sche dule is shown in the table below . See the following pages for specific proce dures. Caution • Use only [...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 3 ([WHULRU  Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth.  Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly , as needed. ,QWHULRU  After every four rolls of labe ls, in spect the inside of the printer .  Use a soft bristle brus[...]

1 14 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 7RFOH DQWKHSULQWKHDGFRPSOHWH WKHVHVWHSV 1. Open the printhead. 2. Remove the labels and ribbon (if loaded). 3. Moisten an applicator tip w ith solvent and wipe along the print eleme nts from end to end. (The print elements are on the brown strip just b[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 5 . &DOOR XW 'HV FUL S WL RQ  Label-available sensor  Black mark sensor  Ribbon sensor  Platen r oller  T ear-of f bar  Printhead lever  Printhead 3 2 5 4 1 7 6[...]

1 16 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 6QDS3OD WH Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is stuck to the underside of the snap plate. 7RF OHDQ WKH VQDS SOD WH FRP SOHWH WKHVHV WHSV  1. Insert a small-blade screwdrive r or similar tool into the loop on the left side of the[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 7 7. T o reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap plate into the two slots of the media path. 8. Slide the snap plate toward you. 9. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place. &XWWHU If the cutter i s not cutting the la bels[...]

1 18 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care )XV H 5HS OD FH PH QW   ;L ,,, 3O XV  ;L ,, , 3OXV   ;L ,, , 3OXV   ;L ,,, 3OXV  DQG  ;L ,,, 3O XV The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250 V . The AC power entry module com[...]

Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 9 2. Remove the faulty fuse and install a new fuse in the in-circuit position as shown. If you use the spare fuse, be sure to orde r a replacement fuse fr om your Zebra distributor . The illustrati on callouts and the ta ble that follows identify t he parts of the fuse holder .[...]

120 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g 7URX EOHVKRRW LQJ If there is an error c ondition on the printer or the labels are not printing or advancing correctly , review the ch ecklist below .  What type of labels are you using? Review the types of label and the print modes, see Labels and Print Modes on page 23 .  Revie[...]

Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 121 7RDGMXVWSULQWK HDGSUHVVX UHFRPSOHWHWKHVHVWHSV 1. Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the P AUSE Self T est described in T o perform a P AUSE self test, complete these steps: on page 134 . 2. While printing labels, lower the darkness settin[...]

122 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g 0HGLDDQG5LEERQ6HQVRU&DOLEUDWLRQ Media and ribbon sensor calibration is one of the most common adjustments to the printer settings. There are two different t ypes of calibration that can be done by the printer . Auto-calibration is done by the printer feeding media when [...]

Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 123 /&'(UURU &RQGLWLRQV The LCD displays messages when there is an error condition. The error messages are listed belo w with the most li kely causes and their solution. (UURU& RQ GLWLRQ 5LEE RQ 2XW (UURU& RQGLW LRQ² 3DSHU2 XW &DXVH 6ROXWLRQ T[...]

124 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g (UURU& RQGLWLR Q² +HDG2SH Q (UURU &RQGLWL RQ²+HDG (OHPHQW %DG :DUQL QJ²5LEERQ ,Q Media Sensor does not match labels.  Using the front panel controls, check the sensor type to ensure that the correct one is used for the labels loaded.  Calibrate [...]

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126 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g :DUQL QJ²+HDG &ROG :DUQL QJ²&XWW HU-DPPHG Caution • An improperly connected cable ca n cause this warning. The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool. &DXVH 6R OXWLRQ The printhead is under temperature. Continue printing while the[...]

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Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 129 :ULQNOHG5LEERQ &DXVH 6ROXWLRQ The ribbon is not loaded correctly . Load the ribbon correctly . See T o load the ribbon, complete these steps: on page 14 . The darkness setting is incorrect. Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good print quality . Incorrect printh[...]

130 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g &RPPXQLFDWLRQV A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DA T A light does not flash. A label fo rmat was sent to the printer . Seve ral labels print, t hen the printer skips, misplaces, mis ses, or distorts the ima ge on the label. &DXVH 6ROXWLRQ The commu[...]

Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 131 A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DA T A light flashes but no printing occurs. The printer fails to c alibrate or detect the t op of the label. 3ULQWHU'LDJQRVWLFV Self tests give information about the condition of the printer . T he most commonly us[...]

132 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g $GGLWLRQ DO3UL QWHU 6HOI7HVWV These self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that help determine the operating conditions for the printer . Each self test is enabled by pressing a specif ic front panel key or combination of keys while turning the P [...]

Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 133 A configuration label prints. The printer configuration ca n be changed by pe rforming a calibration procedure. See T o print a configuration l abel, complete the se steps: on page 18 for further information about the configuration procedure.[...]

134 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g 3$86(6 HOI7HVW This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’ s mecha nical assemblies. S ee the sample prin tout below . 7RS HUIR UP D3$ 86( VHOI WHV W FRP SOH WHW KHVH VW HSV  1. T urn off t[...]

Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 135 )(('6HOI7HVW This test helps you choose the best darkness setting for your printer . 7RS HUIRUP D)( ('VHOIW HVWFR PSOHWH WKHV HVWHS V 1. T urn off the printer . 2. Press and hold FEED while turning the power On ( I ). Ho l d FEED until t[...]

136 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g )(('DQG3$86(6HOI7HVW  Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the factory default values. These values are active only until power is turned off unless you save them permanentl y in memory . 7RS HUIRU PD )(('D QG[...]

Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 137 ,QGH [ A about this document vii adjustments printhead pressure, 121 upper media sensor , 21 applicator port setting, 83 B backfeed setting, 79 bar codes (specifications), 93 baud setting, 72 black mark sensor positioning, 22 C calibration, 9 CANCEL Self T est, 132 cleaning exterior , 1 13 interior , 1 13 printhead[...]

Index 138 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide format prefix setting, 76 front panel lights, 57 fuse replacement, 1 18 H head resistor value setting, 81 head test count setting, 80 host handshake setting, 73 I idle display setting, 87 initialize c ard setting, 67 initialize fla sh memory setting, 68 inspection, 2 interconnections RS-232, 42 IP settings ad[...]

Index Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 139 print width setting, 62 printer configuration, 91 diagnostics, 131–136 protocol setting, 73 R related documents x removal of label liner , 33 reporting damage, 2 resynch mode setting, 85 ribbon removal, 35 ribbon length setting, 65 RS-232 interconnections, 42 RS-422/RS-485 interconnections, 45 R TC settings[...]

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Printer Sof tware and Firmware License Agreement United St ates of Amer ica, then local law may apply . If any pr ovision of this PSFLA is held invalid, the remainder of this PSFLA sha ll continue in full force and effect. 12. QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions, or if you desire to contact ZEBRA for any reason, please contact the ZEBRA subsid[...]

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