Zebra Technologies R-140 manual

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Tabl e o f Contents Introduction Hello ! ........................................1 Prin t Mechanis m Capabilitie s ............................2 RFI D Capabilitie s ..................................2 Medi a Transpor t Mechanis m Capabilitie s ......................2 Syste m Requirement s ................................2 Unpackin g an d Inspectio [...]

Loadin g th e Ribbo n ................................ 1 7 Operato r Control s ................................. 1 8 POWE R Switc h ................................. 1 8 Fron t Pane l ................................... 1 8 Configurin g th e Printe r .............................. 1 9 Configurin g th e Softwar e o r Printe r Drive r ...............[...]

Configuration Enterin g th e Setu p Mod e ............................. 4 7 Changin g Password-Protecte d Parameters ................... 4 8 Leavin g th e Setu p Mod e .............................. 4 9 Configuratio n an d Calibratio n Sequenc e ..................... 5 0 Routin e Car e an d Adjustment Cleanin g .....................................[...]

Specifications Medi a Handlin g .................................. 9 3 Options ...................................... 9 3 Zebr a Programmin g Languag e (ZP L II ® ) ..................... 9 4 Ba r Code s ..................................... 9 4 Genera l Specifications .............................. 9 5 Printin g Specifications ....................[...]

Introduction Hello! Congratulations! You have just purchased the highest quality thermal demand printer with RFID capability in the industry. Manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, the industry leader in quality, service, and value. For over 30 years, Zebra Technologies Corporation has provided customers with the highest caliber of product[...]

Print Mechanism Capabilities The Zebra R-140 print mechanism has been designed to print information on labels, tickets, and tags. It uses a square or rectangular dot thermal printhead that heats a ribbon as it passes beneath the print elements, melting its ink onto the media (direct thermal print mode involves using heat-sensitive media instead of [...]

n A device, such as a personal computer (PC), for data entry and output of label formats to the printer. n A data communication cable to connect the controlling device to the Zebra R-140 printer. (Remote installations may require additional cables and communication devices such as modems and/or protocol converters.) Unpacking and Inspection Inspect[...]

Medi a an d Ribbo n Requirements Sinc e prin t qualit y i s affecte d b y medi a an d ribbon , printin g speeds , and printe r operatin g modes , i t i s ver y importan t t o ru n test s fo r your applications. Hig h qualit y RFI D Label s ar e recommende d t o ensur e agains t premature printhea d wear. Fo r non-RFI D applications , w e STRONGL Y [...]

Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet. Printer Anatomy 101 Depending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 5 Lower roller Dancer roller assembly Platen roller Media g[...]

RFID Overview The R140 printer contains special hardware necessary to program RFID tags. To use the RFID capabilities of this printer, you will need the appropriate RFID media. Currently the Tag-It and I • Code tag types are supported. This media is collectively known as an RFID tag, and includes the label, backing, and an RFID transponder inlay [...]

Tag-it Tags Tag-it labels are high frequency (13.56MHz) devices. Tag-it is a read/write RFID tag with 256 bits of storage capacity for user data. Data is addressed in eight blocks of 32 bits, each block containing four bytes. Tag-it Blocks Block # Description Bytes 0 User Data 32 User 1 User Data 2 User Data 3 User Data 4 User Data 5 User Data 6 Us[...]

I · Code Tags I • Code labels are also high frequency (13.56MHz) devices but have 512 bits of storage capacity. Data is addressed in sixteen blocks of 32 bits, each block containing four bytes. The first two blocks of data (block 0 and 1) are used for storage of a unique 64 bit serial number. The next two blocks (blocks 2 and 3) are used for sto[...]

Calibrating the Printer This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set up) the printer for your particular application. Purpose n To calibrate the printer. n To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test [...]

Types of Media Non-Continuous Web Media Non-continuous web media (refer to Figure 2) refers to individual labels that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole. When you look at the media, you can tell where one label ends and the next one begins. 10 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Non-continuous media with a hole or notch Non-continuous media with gaps be[...]

Non-Continuous Black Mark Media Non-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicate the start and end of each label (refer to Figure 3). Continuous Media Continuous media (refer to Figure 4) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 11 No[...]

Choosing the Print Mode n Tear-off mode allows you to tear off each label, or a strip of labels, after it is printed. n In Peel-off mode, backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After this label is removed from the printer, the next one is printed. n When in cutter mode, the printer automatically cuts the label after it is [...]

Loadin g th e Media Figur e5 illustrate s on e metho d o f medi a loading . Fo r mor e detailed instructions , a s wel l a s informatio n abou t ho w t o loa d th e differen t type s of medi a an d th e variou s printin g modes , refe r t o th e instruction s tha t begi n on pag e 31. Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 13 Figur e 5[...]

Positioning the Media Sensors The correct positioning of the media sensors is important. It can make the difference between a perfect label and a call to Technical Support! Transmissive Sensor The web or gap sensor, better known as the “transmissive sensor,” detects the gap between labels. The transmissive sensor actually consists of two sectio[...]

Adjusting the Upper Media Sensor Refer to Figure 6. (For clarity, not all printer parts are shown.) 1. Remove the ribbon (if it is installed). 2. Locate the upper media sensor. The upper media sensor “eye” is directly below the adjustment screw head. 3. Slightly loosen the upper media sensor adjustment screw (Phillips head). 4. Using the tip of[...]

Adjustin g th e Lowe r Medi a Sensor Positio n th e lowe r medi a senso r (refe r t o Figur e 7 ) b y slidin g i t i n it s slot unti l i t i s positione d unde r th e uppe r medi a sensor. Blac k Mar k Sensor Th e blac k mar k senso r i s i na fixe d positio n an d enable d vi a th e fron t panel (detail s i n “Configurin g th e Printer ” o n [...]

Loadin g th e Ribbon T o loa d ribbon , refe r t o Figur e 8 . Fo r mor e detaile d information , refe r to th e instruction s tha t begi n o n pag e 43 . Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 17 Figur e 8[...]

Operato r Controls POWE R Switch Th e POWE R switc h i s locate d a t th e bac k o f th e printe r abov e th e power cor d an d fuse . Tur n o n th e printer. Fron t Panel Th e step-by-ste p instruction s i n this sectio n tel l yo u whic h key s t o press an d wha t appear s o n th e liqui d crystal displa y (LCD ) durin g th e calibration procedu[...]

Configurin g th e Printer Th e configuratio n procedur e i n th e nex t tabl e contain s th e informatio n you nee d t o ge t you r printe r u p an d running , bu t i t i s no t comprehensive . Refer t o pag e 4 7 fo r mor e information. n Ente r th e configuratio n mod e b y pressin g th e SETUP/EXI T ke y a t the “PRINTE R READY ” display. NO[...]

Configuring the Software or Printer Driver Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation software. Refer to the driver or software documentation for more information. 20 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation - PRINTER READY Normal printer operation. DARKNESS Press the BLACK [...]

Media and Ribbon Calibration NOTE: All steps must be performed in the following procedure, even if only one sensor needs to be adjusted. 6. Press the SETUP/EXIT key. 7. Press the NEXT/SAVE key until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” displays. 8. To start the calibration procedure, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. “LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE” di[...]

10. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. The front panel display will show “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE.” 11. Either remove the ribbon or slide it as far from the printer frame as possible. 12. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position. 13. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key. The front panel will show “CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT.” 14.[...]

Printin ga Tes t Label T o prin ta tes t label: 19 . Tur n of f th e printer. 20 . Pres s an d hol d th e CANCE L key whil e turnin g o n th e printer. A configuratio n label , whic h show s the printer’ s currentl y store d parameters, wil l prin t (simila r t o th e on e show n in Figur e 11). I f yo u encounte r an y problem s whil e yo u ar e[...]

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Establishing Communication System Considerations Interfaces The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces are an RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port. The optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connec[...]

Whe n communicatin g vi a th e parallel por t (refe r t o Figur e 13) , the previousl y mentione d parameter s are no t considered . Refe r t o pag e 5 7 to configur e th e communication parameter s fo r th e printer . The value s selecte d mus t b e th e sam e as thos e use d b y th e hos t equipment connecte d t o th e printer. Fo r seria l an d [...]

Printer Basics Operator Controls This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the printer. The operator should become familiar with each of these functions. POWER Switch This switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord and fuse. The POWER switch should be turned off before connecting or discon[...]

Front Panel Display The front panel display communicates operational status and programming modes and parameters. 28 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Figure 14[...]

Fron t Pane l Keys Key Function Start s an d stop s th e printin g process. • I f th e printe r i s no t printing : n o printin g ca n occur. • I f th e printe r i s printing : printin g stop s onc e th e curren t labe l i s complete. Pres s t o remov e erro r message s fro m th e display. NOTE : Paus e mod e ca n als o b e activate d vi a ZP L[...]

Front Panel Lights NOTE: If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for example, one that causes a light to be on constantly and one that causes the same light to flash), the light will flash. Light Status Indication POWER Off The printer is off or power is not applied. On The printer is on. TAKE LABEL Off Normal operation. Flashing (Peel-of[...]

Roll Media Loading NOTE: A calibration must be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or when a different type of media or ribbon is being used. Tear-Off Mode Refer to Figure 15. 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide and media supply guide as far from the printer frame as possible. Flip down the medi[...]

Peel-Of f Mode NOTE : Rewin d optio n required. NOTE : Th e Peel-Of f Mod e ma y no t b e suitabl e fo r som e RFI D media types . Th e use r shoul d tes t fo r eac h application Refe r t o Figur e 16. 1 . Remov e th e rewin d plat e fro m th e fron t o f th e printe r (i f installed). Stor e i t o n th e tw o mountin g screw s o n th e insid e o f[...]

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Rewin d Mod e (fo r Printer s Withou t th e Cutte r Option) NOTE : Rewin d optio n required. NOTE : Rewin d mod e ma y no t b e suitabl e fo r RFI D applications. Refe r t o Figur e 17. 1 . Remov e th e rewin d plat e fro m it s storag e locatio n i n fron t o f th e print mechanis m insid e th e medi a compartment. 2 . Inver t th e rewin d plat e [...]

Before closing the printhead, make sure: n The media is positioned against the inside guides. n The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core. 12. Close the printhead. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 35 Figure 17[...]

Cutte r Mode NOTE : Cutte r optio n required. Refe r t o Figur e 18. 1 . Ope n th e printhead. 2 . Slid e th e medi a guid e an d medi a suppl y guid e a s fa r fro m th e printer fram e a s possible . Fli p dow n th e medi a suppl y guide. 3 . Loa d medi a a s shown. 4 . Fli p u p th e medi a suppl y guide . Slid e i n th e medi a guid e an d medi[...]

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Rewin d Mod e (fo r Printer s Wit h th e Cutte r Option) NOTE : Cutte r an d rewin d option s required. NOTE : Rewin d mod e ma y no t b e suitabl e fo r RFI D applications. Refe r t o Figur e 19. 1 . Remov e th e rewin d plat e fro m it s storag e locatio n i n fron t o f th e print mechanis m insid e th e medi a compartment. 2 . Inver t th e rewi[...]

Before closing the printhead, make sure: n The media is positioned against the inside guides. n The media is taut and parallel with itself and the pathway when wound onto the rewind spindle/core. 12. Close the printhead. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 39 Figure 19[...]

Fanfol d Medi a Loading NOTE : A calibratio n mus t b e performe d whe n medi a an d ribbo n (i f used) ar e firs t installe d i n th e printer , o r whe na differen t typ e o f media o r ribbo n i s bein g used. Fanfol d medi a feed s throug h eithe r th e botto m o r rea r acces s slo t from outsid e th e printer. Refe r t o Figure s 2 0 an d 21.[...]

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Removing the Label Backing Material Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll, we recommend that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media. To remove the backing material from the rewind spindle, follow these steps (you don’t need to turn off the printer for this procedure). 1. Unwind approximately [...]

Ribbo n Loading T o loa d ribbon , refe r t o Figur e 2 2 an d follo w th e procedur e below. NOTE : Us e ribbo n tha t i s a t leas t a s wid e a s th e media . Th e smooth backin g o f th e ribbo n protect s th e printhea d fro m wea r and prematur e failur e du e t o excessiv e abrasion . ( Fo r direc t thermal prin t mode , ribbo n i s no t use[...]

7. Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take-up spindle, ensure that the arrow on the knob aligns with the indented notch (see Figure 23 inset). 8. Place the ribbon (with leader, if used) around the ribbon take-up spindle and wind counterclockwise for several turns. 9. Close the printhead. 44 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Figure 22[...]

Ribbo n Removal s 1 . Brea k th e ribbo n a s clos e t o th e ribbo n take-u p spindl e a s possible. 2 . Refe r t o Figur e 23 . Whil e holdin g th e ribbo n take-u p spindle , tur n the kno b (1 ) clockwis e unti l i t stops . Thi s wil l caus e th e ribbo n releas e bars t o pivo t dow n (2) , easin g th e spindle’ s “grip ” o n th e woun [...]

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Configuration Afte r yo u hav e installe d th e medi a an d ribbo n an d th e power-o n sel f test (POST ) i s complete , th e fron t pane l displa y wil l sho w “PRINTE R READY.” (I f th e printe r fail s it s POST , refe r t o pag e 87 . ) Yo u ma y no w se t printer parameter s fo r you r applicatio n usin g th e fron t pane l displa y an d [...]

Changing Password-Protected Parameters Certain parameters are password-protected by factory default. CAUTION: Do not change password-protected parameters unless you are sure you know what you are doing! If they are set incorrectly, these parameters could cause the printer to function in an unpredictable way. The first attempt to change one of these[...]

Leaving the Setup Mode You can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The “SAVE CHANGES” display will appear. There are five choices, described below. Pressing the LEFT or RIGHT BLACK OVAL key displays other choices and pressing the NEXT/SAVE key selects the displayed choice. n PERMANENT - Permanently saves the chang[...]

Configuratio n an d Calibratio n Sequence 50 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Press Displa y Shows Action/Explanation ---- PRINTE R READY Norma l printe r operation. Settin g Prin t Parameters DARKNESS Adjustin g Prin t Darknes s Pres s th e RIGH T BLAC K OVA L ke y to increas e darkness . Pres s th e LEF T BLAC K OVA L ke y t o decrease darkness. Def[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 51 Press Display Shows Action/Explanation MEDIA TYPE Setting Media Type Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: Continuous Selections: Continuous, non-continuous This parameter tells the printer the type of media you are using. Selecting continuous media requires that you include a label [...]

52 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Press Displa y Shows Action/Explanation PRIN T WIDTH Settin g Prin t Widt h Pres s th e RIGH T BLAC K OVA L ke y to increas e th e value , pres s th e LEF T BLAC K OVA L ke y t o decrease th e value . T o chang e th e uni t o f measurement , pres s th e LEFT BLAC K OVA L ke y unti l th e uni t o f measuremen t i s a[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 53 Listing Printer Information Press Display Shows Action/Explanation LIST FONTS List Fonts Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to print a label listing all of the available fonts. This selection is used to print a label that lists all of the fonts currently available in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any o[...]

54 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation INITIALIZE CARD Initialize Memory Card CAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the optional memory card. Press the NEXT//SAVE key to bypass this function. 1. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to select “ YES. ” If [...]

Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 55 Medi a an d Ribbo n Senso r Calibration NOTE : Befor e yo u begi n thi s procedure , mak e sur e tha t th e maximu m lengt h i s se t t oa value equa l t o o r greate r tha n th e lengt h o f th e label s yo u ar e using . I f th e maximu m lengt h i s se t t o a lowe r value , th e calibratio n proces s wil l assum[...]

56 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Press NEXT/SAVE to skip the calibration procedure and continue with the host port selection parameters that follow. Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to start the calibration procedure. This procedure is used to adjust th[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 57 Setting Communication Parameters Communication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with the host. These parameters make sure that the printer and host are “speaking the same language.” All communications parameters are password protected. Press Display Shows Action/Explanation PARALLEL C[...]

58 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation PARITY Setting Parity Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: Even Selections: Even, odd, none The parity of the printer must match the parity of the host for accurate communications to take place. Select the parity that matches the one being used[...]

Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 59 Press Displa y Shows Action/Explanation NETWOR K ID Settin g Networ k ID Pres s th e LEF T BLAC K OVA L ke y to mov e t o th e nex t digi t position , pres s th e RIGH T BLAC K OVAL ke y t o increas e th e valu e o f th e digit. Default : 000 Range : 00 0- 999 Networ k I D i s use d t o assig na uniqu e numbe r t oa[...]

60 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters Prefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/ZPL II formats sent to the printer. The printer uses the last prefix and delimiter characters sent to it, whether from a ZPL II instruction or from the front panel. NOTE: DO NOT use the same hex value fo[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 61 Selecting ZPL Mode Press Display Shows Action/Explanation ZPL MODE Selecting ZPL Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: ZPL II Selections: ZPL II, ZPL The printer will remain in the selected mode until it is changed by this front panel instruction or by using a ZPL/ZPL II command[...]

62 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Label Positioning Parameters Press Display Shows Action/Explanation BACKFEED Backfeed Sequence Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: Default (90%) Selections: Default, after, before, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, off This parameter establishes when and how much label backfe[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 63 Press Display Shows Action/Explanation HEAD TEST COUNT Setting the Head Test Count Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to move to the next digit position, press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to change the value of the digit. Default: 0000 (disables the test) Range: 0000 to 9999 The printer periodically performs a test of the prin[...]

64 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation APPLICATOR PORT Setting the Applicator Port Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: Off Selections: Off, mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, mode 4 Determines the action of the verifier port. • Off: The applicator port is off. • Mode 1: Asserts the ~END_P[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 65 Press Display Shows Action/Explanation LCD ADJUST LCD Display Adjustment Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value (reduce brightness), press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase the value (increase brightness). Range: 00 to 19 This parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of your display if your display[...]

66 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide Press Display Shows Action/Explanation IP RESOLUTION* IP Resolution Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: Dynamic Selections: Dynamic, permanent Depending on the selection, allows either the user (”permanent”) or the server (”dynamic”) to select the IP address. For more infor[...]

Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 67 Press Display Shows Action/Explanation LANGUAGE Selecting the Display Language Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to display other choices. Default: English Selections: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Spanish 2, Dutch, Finnish, Custom This parameter allows you to c[...]

Press Display Shows Action/Explanation DARKNESS You are now back at the first parameter in the configuration sequence. NOTE: If you pressed the NEXT/SAVE key but are through programming the printer configuration, you may press the SETUP/EXIT key and continue with the “SAVE SETTINGS” function. SAVE SETTINGS Save Settings Press the RIGHT or LEFT [...]

Routine Care and Adjustment Cleaning The following table provides a brief cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Area Method Interval Printhead Solvent* Direct thermal print mode: After every roll of media (or 500’/152 m of fanfold media). Thermal transfer print mode: After every roll of ribbon. Plate[...]

Cleanin g th e Exterior Th e exterio r surface s o f th e printe r ma y b e cleane d wit ha lint-fre e cloth. D o no t us e hars h o r abrasiv e cleanin g agent s o r solvents . I f necessary , a mil d detergen t solutio n o r deskto p cleane r ma y b e use d sparingly. Cleanin g th e Interior Inspec t thi s are a afte r ever y fou r roll s o f med[...]

4 . Rotat e th e plate n rolle r an d clea n thoroughl y wit h solven t an d an applicator. 5 . Brush/vacuu m an y accumulate d pape r lin t an d dus t awa y fro m the rollers. 6 . Reloa d ribbo n and/o r media , an d clos e an d th e printhead. Cleanin g th e Sensors Th e media , ribbon , an d labe l availabl e sensor s shoul d b e cleane d o n a [...]

Cleanin g th e Sna p Plate Clea n th e sna p plat e t o remov e labe l adhesiv e o ra labe l tha t ha s adhere d to th e undersid e o f th e sna p plate. Refe r t o Figur e 26 . 1 . Carefull y pus h th e tab s o n th e sna p plat e toward s th e rea r o f th e printer an d gentl y lif t u p o n th e sna p plate. CAUTION : Us e car e t o no t bend ,[...]

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Cleanin g th e Cutte r Module (Fo r printer s equippe d wit h th e optiona l cutter.) I f label s ar e no t bein g cu t properl y o r i f th e cutte r jam s wit h labels , tur n off th e printe r powe r an d unplu g th e printer . Then , clea n th e stationar y cutter blad e wit h cleanin g solvent . Thi s wil l remov e labe l adhesiv e and/o r pap[...]

4. Snap the fuse holder back into position. 5. Reconnect the power cord. If the new fuse fails right away, the printer has an internal component failure and must be repaired. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 75 AC power entry module Fuse holder Small blade screwdriver Figure 28 In-circuit fuse S pare fuse Fuse holder Figure 29[...]

Adjustments Toggle Positioning Both toggles should be positioned so that they provide even pressure on the media. The toggles are positioned by sliding them to the desired location. On media too narrow to accommodate both toggles, position one toggle over the center of the media and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle. NOTE: Make sure that t[...]

Printhea d Pressur e Adjustment Thi s adjustmen t ma y b e necessar y i f printin g i s to o ligh t o n on e sid e o r if thic k medi a i s used . Refe r t o Figur e 30 . 1 . Perfor m th e toggl e positionin g procedure . I f th e proble m i s solved , you ma y sto p here ; otherwise , continu e wit h th e res t o f thi s procedure. 2 . Prin t som [...]

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Troubleshooting LE D Erro r Condition s an d Warnings Erro r Conditio n Ribbo n Out Erro r Conditio n Pape r Out Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 79 Problem Solution I n therma l transfe r mode , th e ribbo n is no t loade d o r loade d incorrectly. Loa d th e ribbo n correctly . Se e “Ribbo n Loading ” on pag e 43 . I n therma l transfe r mode , [...]

Erro r Conditio n Hea d Open Erro r Conditio n Hea d Elemen t Bad Warnin g Ribbo n In Warnin g Hea d To o Hot 80 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Problem Solution Th e printhea d i s no t full y closed. Clos e th e printhead. Problem Solution On e o r mor e o f th e printhea d elements hav e faile d th e printhea d elemen t test. I f th e faile d elem[...]

Warnin g Hea d Cold Warnin g Cutte r Jammed Ou t o f Memory* Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 81 Problem Solution Th e printhea d i s unde r temperature. Continu e printin g whil e th e printhea d reache s the correc t operatin g temperature . I f th e erro r remains, th e environmen t ma y b e to o col d fo r prope r printing. Relocat e th e printe r[...]

Prin t Qualit y Problems Genera l Prin t Qualit y Issues Gra y line s o n blan k label s wit h n o consisten t pattern Light , consisten t vertica l line s runnin g throug h al l o f th e labels Intermitten t crease s o n th e lef t an d righ t edge s o f th e labels 82 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Problem Solution Yo u ar e usin g a n incorrec t [...]

Wrinkle d Ribbon Communications A labe l forma t wa s sen t t o th e printe r bu t no t recognized . The DAT A ligh t doe s no t flash. Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 83 Problem Solution Th e ribbo n i s no t loade d correctly. Loa d th e ribbo n correctly . Se e “Ribbo n Loading ” on pag e 43 . Th e darknes s settin g i s incorrect. Se t th e d[...]

A labe l forma t wa s sen t t o th e printer . Severa l label s print , the n the printe r skips , misplaces , misses , o r distort s th e imag e o n th e label. A labe l forma t wa s sen t t o th e printe r bu t no t recognized . The DAT A ligh t flashe s bu t n o printin g occurs. 84 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Problem Solution Th e hos t i s s[...]

RFID Symptoms Problem Diagnosis Solution RFID tags not programming (general). Printer not set-up properly Print a Configuration label (Cancel Key Self Test) to verify RFID version. Run an RFID Self Test (through the Front Panel). Make note of Error Messages and refer to that symptom in this table. Check if supported RFID media is loaded properly. R[...]

Problem Diagnosis Solution NO TAG Error Message (Continued) Tags have metal/aluminum in them. Confirm that the tags meet requirements (i.e. no metal/ aluminum in them) Reload with proper tags. ZPL II giving insufficient amount of retries. Increase the number of retries in the ZPL II commands. Tag is bad. Load new tags. PK TIMEOUT Error Message An a[...]

Printe r Diagnostics Power-O n Sel f Test A power-o n sel f tes t (POST ) i s performe d automaticall y eac h tim e the printe r i s turne d on . Durin g thi s tes t sequence , th e fron t pane l light s and liqui d crysta l displa y monito r th e progres s o f th e POST . I f th e printe r fails an y o f thes e tests , th e wor d “FAILED ” wil[...]

CANCE L Ke y Sel f Test Thi s sel f tes t print sa listin g o f the configuratio n parameter s currently store d i n th e printer’ s memory . See Figur e 3 1 (dependin g o n th e options ordered , you r labe l ma y look different). 1 . Tur n th e printe r off. 2 . Pres s an d hol d th e CANCE L key whil e turnin g o n th e power. Th e configurati[...]

PAUSE Key Self Test This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the printer’s mechanical assemblies. See the sample printout in Figure 32. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press and hold the PAUSE key while turning on the power. n The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2.4"/61 mm per second per sec[...]

FEE D Ke y Sel f Test Se e Figur e 33. 1 . Tur n of f th e printer. 2 . Pres s an d hol d the FEE D ke y while turnin g o n th e power. Th e FEE D ke y sel f test print s ou t a t various darknes s setting s above an d belo w tha t o f the darknes s valu e show n on th e configuratio n label. Loo k a t thes e label s and determin e whic h on e has [...]

FEE D Ke y an d PAUS E Ke y Sel f Test 1 . Tur n of f th e printer. 2 . Pres s an d hol d th e FEE D an d PAUS E key s whil e turnin g o n th e power. Performin g thi s sel f tes t temporaril y reset s th e printe r configuratio n t o the factor y defaul t values . Thes e value s wil l b e activ e onl y unti l powe r is turne d of f unles s yo u sa[...]

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Specifications NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. Media Handling n Tear-off mode: Labels are produced in strips. n Peel-off mode: Labels are dispensed and peeled from the liner as needed. n Cutter mode: Labels are printed and individually cut. n Rewind mode: Labels are rewound internally. Options Zebra R-140 User’s[...]

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II ® ) Bar Codes 94 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide n Downloadable graphics, scalable and bitmap fonts, and label formats n Object copying between memory areas (RAM, memory card, and internal FLASH) n Code Page 850 character set n Adjustable print cache n Data compression n Automatic virtual input buffer management n Aut[...]

General Specifications General Specifications R-140 Height 15.5" 393.7 mm Width 11.15" 283.2 mm Depth 19.5" 495.3 mm Weight (without options) 55 lb 25 kg Electrical General (auto adjusting) 90-264 VAC; 48-62 Hz Power consumption Printing PAUSE test label at slowest speed 180 W Printer idle 19 W Compliance Complies with FCC class “A[...]

Printing Specifications Printing Specifications R-140 Resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Dot size (width x length) 0.0049” x 0.0049” (.125 x .125 mm) First dot location from inside media edge 0.10" ± .035" (2.5 mm ± .89 mm) Maximum print width 5.04” (128 mm) Print length (max.) Non- continuous printing With standard memory 39”[...]

Media Specifications Media Specifications Standard Smart Media (RFID) Minimum label length* Tear-off 0.7" (18 mm) Peel-off 0.5" (13 mm) Cutter 1.5" (38 mm) Rewind 0.25" (6 mm) Total media width (label + liner, if any) Minimum 1.57” (40 mm) 3.0” (76 mm) Maximum 5.51” (140 mm) 5.51” (140 mm) Total thickness (includes liner[...]

Power Line Cord Specifications n The overall length must be less than 9.8 feet (3.0 meters). n It must be rated for at least 5 A, 250 V. n The chassis ground (earth) MUST be connected to assure safety and reduce electromagnetic interference. The ground connection is handled by the third wire (earth) in the power line cord. See Figure 35. n The AC p[...]

Appendix Printer Interface Technical Information RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Serial Data Port The connections for these standard interfaces are made through the DB25S connector on the rear panel. For all RS-232 input and output signals, the printer follows both the Electronics Industries Association’s (EIA) RS-232 specifications and the Consultative Com[...]

RS-232 Interconnections The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). Figure 37 illustrates the internal connections of the printer’s RS-232 connector. Figure 38 illustrates the connections required to interconnect the printer with the standard 9-pin serial port connector on a computer. NOTES: If using a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter plug[...]

When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communication Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interface cable. Figure 39 illustrates the connections required for this cable. Zebra R-140 User’s Guide 101 DB-25P connector to printer DB-9S connector to computer FG TXD RXD RTS DSR SG DTR DCD RX[...]

RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections The printer may be connected to a host by either an RS-422 or an RS-485 interface. The DB-25 connector on the rear of the printer uses specific pins for this purpose. Figure 40 illustrates the required cable wiring for interconnecting to the printer’s DB-25 connector. Figure 41 illustrates the internal connections o[...]

Parallel Data Port A standard 36-pin parallel connector is available at the rear of the printer for connection to the data source. Under normal circumstances, data sent from the printer to the host in response to a “Printer Status Request” command is sent through the RS-232 serial port. However, if the host has a properly configured IEEE-1284 p[...]

ZPL II Commands for RFID ^WT – Write Tag The format for the ^WT instruction is: ^WTb,r,m,w,s where ^WT = Write Tag command b = Block Number Default value: 0 Other values: 1 to n, where n is the maximum number of blocks for the tag NOTE: This is the starting block number. If the user sends more than a block of data it will overflow into the next b[...]

w = Write protect Default value: 0 (NOT write protected) Other value: 1 (Write protect) s = Special mode Reserved ^RT – Read Tag The format for the ^RT instruction is: ^RT#,b,n,f,r,m,s where ^RT = Read Tag command # = Number to be assigned to the Field Default value: 0 Other Values: 1 to 9999 b = Starting Block Number Default value: 0 Other value[...]

f = Format Default value: 0 ASCII Other values: 1 Hexadecimal r = Retries Default value: 0 Other values: 1 to 10, number of retries m = motion Default value: 0 (Feed label after writing) Other value: 1 (No Feed after writing, other ZPL may cause a feed) s = Reserved Default value: 0 Example: This example reads a block from a tag, and prints it on a[...]

The second ^RT command string at block 2, reads two blocks of data in ASCII format. It retries up to 5 times. The data read will go into the ^FN2 location of the format. NOTE: The data can be sent back to the host via the ^HV command. ^RS – RFID Setup The format for the ^RS instruction is: ^RSt where t = tag type Default value: 0 –NONE (No tags[...]

The unique ID will be read from the tag and available to print or return to the host computer. Example: ^XA ^FO100,100^A0N, 60^FN0^FS ^RI0^FS ^XZ 108 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide[...]

Sample ZPL II Label Formats ZPL II ® is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Zebra Programming Language II label design language. ZPL II lets you create a wide variety of labels from the simple to the very complex, including text, bar codes, and graphics. This section contains four sample label formats for you to begin experimenting with. It is not [...]

Format 1: Simple Text and a Barcode Line # Type this label format You’ll get this printout 1. ^XA 2. ^LH30,30 3. ^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS 4. ^FO20,60^B3N,Y,20,N^FDAAA001 5. ^XZ Line #1: Indicates start of label format. Line #2: Sets label home position (in dots) from the upper left-hand corner of the label. Line #3: Sets field origin, selects font [...]

Format 3: Using a Serialized Data Field Line # Type this label format You’ll get this printout 1. ^XA 2. ^LH30,30 3. ^FO20,10^AD^FDZEBRA^FS 4. ^FO20,60^B3,,40,^FDAAA001^FS Ten labels will print. The first (top) and last (bottom) are shown here. 5. ^FO20,180^AF^SNSERIAL NUMBER 00000000111,1,Y^FS 6. ^PQ10 7. ^XZ Line #1-3: (See Format 1) Line #4: D[...]

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Index Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 113 A Adjustments Medi a senso r positio n ........ 7 7 Printhea d pressur e .......... 7 7 Toggl e positionin g .......... 7 6 B Ba r code s ................ 9 4 Blac k mar k medi a senso r ........ 1 6 C Cablin g requirement s .......... 2 6 Calibration Medi a an d ribbo n .......... 2 1 CANCE L ke y sel f tes [...]

114 Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide Loadin g th e ribbo n ........... 4 3 Lowe r medi a senso r adjustmen t ..... 1 6 Lubricatio n ............... 7 4 M Medi a handlin g ............. 9 3 Medi a loading Cutte r ................ 3 6 Peel-of f ............... 3 2 Rewin d (wit h cutter ) ......... 3 8 Rewin d (withou t cutter ) ....... 3 4 Tear-of f ...[...]

Zebr a R-14 0 User’ s Guide 115 Ribbo n requirement s ...........4 Ribbo n specification s .......... 9 6 S Sel f tests CANCE L ke y ............ 8 8 Communication s diagnostic s .... 9 1 FEE D ke y .............. 9 0 FEE D ke y an d PAUS E ke y ..... 9 1 PAUS E ke y ............. 8 9 Power-o n ............... 8 7 Seria l por t technica l informa[...]

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