Printronix SL_T5R Energy Star Manuale Utente

User’s ManualSL/T5R Energy Star RFID Smart Label and Thermal PrintersTM

Table of ContentsD Media Cutter Installation ... 351Prepare the Printer ...

100Chapter 3QUICK SETUPOrientationThis menu item selects the image orientation to be used when printing the label.•Portrait (factory default). Portrai

QUICK SETUP Submenus101•Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. The

102Chapter 3QUICK SETUP•Gap. An alternative to Advanced Gap. The Top-of-Form position is the leading edge of the die cut label (trailing edge of the g

QUICK SETUP Submenus103Validator Funct.This menu appears only if a validator is installed.•Enable. The printer will command the validator to begin sca

104Chapter 3CONFIG. CONTROLCONFIG. CONTROLCONFIG. CONTROL(from page 84)Save Config.1* 1 to 8DeleteConfig.All* 1 to 8Notes:* = Factory DefaultItalicize

CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus105CONFIG. CONTROL SubmenusSave Config.This option allows you to save up to eight unique configurations to meet different prin

106Chapter 3CONFIG. CONTROLName Config (1-8)You may specify a 15-character name which can be used to refer to a configuration. The name you enter for

CONFIG. CONTROL Submenus107MEDIA CONTROLMEDIA CONTROL(from page 85)Print IntensityPrint SpeedPrint Mode 6-3* -15 to 156 ips* 1 to 10 ips 1Transfer* Di

108Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLMEDIA CONTROL SubmenusPrint IntensityThis option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus109Print SpeedThis option specifies the speed in inches per second (ips) at which the media passes through the printer while pri

111IntroductionThe SL/T5R Energy Star ™ Family of PrintersNOTE: As used in this manual, the terms “T5R” and “printer” refer to all models within the s

110Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLPaper Feed ShiftThis option represents the distance to advance (+ shift) or pull back (– shift) the stop position of a label

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus111When the Logical Label Length is greater than the Physical Label Length and Clip Page = Disable, the printer will continue to

112Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLHor Image ShiftThis option specifies the amount to shift an image horizontally left (-) or right (+) for precise positioning

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus113•Landscape. Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. The top edge of

114Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROL•Inv. Landscape. Inverse Landscape refers to horizontal orientation, where the width of a page is greater than its height. Th

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus115ExamplesAll of the examples below assume that the logical form length is set to the label length.Example 1: Simple CaseProble

116Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLExample 2: Uneven Number CaseProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 2” labels. The user now de

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus117Example 3: Past Maximum File WidthProblem: A file has been constructed with three horizontally adjacent 4” labels. The user n

118Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLNum Auto LabelsThe desired number of labels to be printed vertically adjacent on the form. The value is selectable with a ran

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus119Print Direction and Orientation are two independent options that can be combined to produce the following results depending o

12Chapter 1The SL/T5R Energy Star ™ Family of PrintersStandard Features•64MB DRAM memory (fixed).•16MB Flash memory (fixed).•Auto Label Mapping®: For

120Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLPre-Peel Mode•Disable (factory default).•Enable. When Media Handling = Peel-Off and Peel-Off Mode = Standard, enabling Pre-Pe

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus121Clip PageThis option determines how the printer handles images that are too large for one physical page length when using gap

122Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLError RecoverThis option determines how the printer handles data that was printing when an error occurred.•Disable (factory d

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus123UnitsThis item selects either millimeters or inches as the unit of measure.The options are In Inches (factory default) and In

124Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROL“End of Image” printing is affected by the “Clip Page” option (under MEDIA Control). See “Clip Page” on page 121 for more det

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus125TOF Detect FaultAllows selection of three different TOF (Top-of-Form) detection faults.NOTE: The correct Label Length value,

126Chapter 3MEDIA CONTROLTOF Adjust Mode•Enable. This option enables the “TOF Adjust” distance set using the TOF Adjust menu (see TOF Adjust below).•D

MEDIA CONTROL Submenus127CALIBRATE CTRLGap/Mark Sensor 1Auto CalibrateMedia ProfileDisable Mark Gap Advanced Gap* Advanced NotchSensed Distance0.00 in

128Chapter 3CALIBRATE CTRLCALIBRATE CTRL SubmenusGap/Mark SensorThe available options specify the sensor type needed for detecting the Top-of-Form pos

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus129Auto Calibrate is completed successfully when the Sensed Distance displayed correctly matches that of the installed media. W

Optional Features 13•Serial: RS-232•USB 2.0 Universal Serial BusNOTE: The interface cable needed to connect the printer to the host device is supplied

130Chapter 3CALIBRATE CTRLPaper Out ThreshThis menu item selects a value that, when exceeded by the output of the media sensor, is recognized by the p

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus131Pwr Up Action•Disable. No movement at power up.•Auto-Cal (factory default). When the printer is first powered on, it will co

132Chapter 3CALIBRATE CTRLOnline Auto-CalNOTE: Online Auto-Cal will not function when the validator is enabled or when Error Recover (under MEDIA CONT

CALIBRATE CTRL Submenus133Gap LengthGap Length is the actual length (height) of a label gap measured in .01 inch increments. The range is 0.05 to 1.00

134Chapter 3CALIBRATE CTRLUse Label LengthDetermines whether or not the Label Length value set in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA CONTROL menu is used during

135PRINTER CONTROLPRINTER CONTROL(from page 85)SMT: Status 3Disable* EnablePower Saver Time1 minute 5 minutes* 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 min

136Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLPage Mem Adjust24 inches* 12 to 99 inchesMax FontBuffer1500 KBytes* 100 to 1800 KbytesMax Cached Char01 KBytes* 01 to 20 KB

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus137PRINTER CONTROL SubmenusSMT: StatusSee “Software Migration Tools (SMT)” in the RFID Labeling Reference Manual.•Disable (fac

138Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLLP+ EmulationThis item selects the line or dot matrix printer to be emulated by the printer.•P-Series (see page 172)•P-Seri

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus139The SPC will support the same models as Printronix standard Twinax printers.The printer emulations supported by the SPC are

14Chapter 1Thermal Printer Technology•Online Barcode Validator: Analyzes each bar code to ensure it meets stringent scanning standards. This inspectio

140Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLxxx DiagnosticsThis menu sets the error reporting capability of the printer for emulation XXX (PGL, ZGL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DG

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus141Power Saver TimeThe time interval you specify for this parameter sets the amount of idle time before the printer goes into

142Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLCancel Key•Disable.•Enable. When enabled, the key may be used in offline mode to clear all data in the print buffer, and

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus143Ld Char from FlsThis option loads downloaded character(s) from flash memory.Save Char to FlsThis option saves downloaded ch

144Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLDelete FilesAllows you to delete files in the file list. Contact your administrator for assistance. Files with one of the f

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus1454. If the selection is valid, the display will read, “Enter the new lock key again.” Press the same combination of keys a s

146Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLMax Cache MemoryThe Maximum Cache Memory option specifies the size of the memory block that can be allocated to the font ca

PRINTER CONTROL Submenus147Standard Chars.This menu entry permits you to adjust the thickness or font weight of standard text fonts.The factory defaul

148Chapter 3PRINTER CONTROLBatch CounterDisplays the number of pages remaining in a print job.•Disable (factory default). The # Pages remaining to be

Overview149EMULATIONSOverviewThis section covers the following emulations:•Coax (page 153)•Twinax (page 156)•SPC Coax (page 158)•SPC Twinax (page 159)

Dynamic Print Control 15Dynamic Print ControlDynamic print control is a unique feature of your thermal printer that provides excellent print quality b

150Chapter 3EMULATIONSStandard C/T InterfaceWith a standard coax interface, the printer emulates the following IBM coax printer models:•3287 Models 1

151PGLThe PGL emulation is the software based Printronix Graphics Language (PGL) for the Printronix thermal printer family. It is based upon, and comp

152Chapter 3EMULATIONSVGLThe VGL Graphics language is a software emulation designed for the thermal printer. The VGL emulation of the QMS Code V Versi

153COAX SETUPCOAX SETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 86)Primary SetsSee page 155.Null SuppressionCoax Type4234* 3287Active Char SetSecondary Set* Primary SetEarl

154Chapter 3COAX SETUPNotes:* = Factory DefaultItalicized items are available only when you enable Admin User (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 This men

155Coax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary SetsNotes:* = Factory DefaultAlthough these options are listed vertically here, use your plus (+) and minus

156Chapter 3TWINAX SETUPTWINAX SETUPTWINAX SETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 86)Primary SetsSee page 157.Set Text OrientnTwinax TypeIPDS 256 Bytes* IPDS 1024 By

157Twinax Setup - Primary Sets and Secondary SetsEnglish US* Austrian/German Belgian Brazilian Canadian French Danish/Norweg. Finnish/Swedish French I

158Chapter 3SPC COAX SETUPSPC COAX SETUPSPC COAXSETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 86)SPC TypePTX NI* Avatar CompNL At MPP + 1Intervention ReqSend To Host* Do No

159SPC TWINAX SETUPSPC TWINAXSETUP 1, 2, 3(from page 86)SPC TypeMODE PTX NI* MODE 219 MODE P5000 MODE IBMUser Defined St1 45F* 40 to FFUser Defined St

16Chapter 1Thermal ConsumablesExample: When “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD, you may release the PAUSE key.•LCD fault messages display the specific fault

160Chapter 3IPDS SETUPIPDS SETUPIPDS SETUP 1(from page 87)Default FontSee page 161.Default Code PagSee page 161.Hexdump ModeDisable* EnableResident Fo

161IPDS Setup - Default Font and Default Code PagCourier 10* Prestige 10 Courier it 10 OCRA APL 12 Courier 12 Prestige 12 Courier it 12 Prestige it 12

162Chapter 3IPDS SETUPIPDS Setup - Print IPDS FontsThis feature allows you to print a list of all resident fonts currently available in the active IPD

163IPDS Setup - Print IPDS Fonts (cont.)Figure 4. IPDS Fonts - 3816 Emulation Sample Printout

164Chapter 3TN3270 SETUPTN3270 SETUP3270 SETUP 1(from page 87)Primary SetsSee page 165.CR, EM,& NLActive Char SetSecondary Set* Primary SetEarly P

165TN3270 Setup - Primary and Secondary SetsNotes:* = Factory DefaultAlthough these options are listed vertically here, use your plus (+) and minus (-

166Chapter 3TN5250 SETUPTN5250 SETUP5250 SETUP 1(from page 87)Primary SetsSee page 167.Active Char SetSecondary Set* Primary SetAlt. Set 80-9FPrintabl

167TN5250 Setup - Primary and Secondary SetsEnglish US* Austrian/German Belgian Brazilian Canadian French Danish/Norweg. Finnish/Swedish French Italia

168Chapter 3PGL SETUPPGL SETUPPGL SETUP(from page 87)Character GroupStandard Sets* Arabic Sets Cyrillic Sets European Sets Greek Sets Hebrew Sets Turk

169IGP100 Compatbl.Disable* EnableC39 Compatbl.Disable* EnableExpanded FontScalable* Block Alt Block 1I-2/5 SelectionLeading Zero* Trailing Space X2 D

Ribbons 17RibbonsPrintronix offers a wide range of ribbons specifically engineered to enhance printing capabilities and to prevent premature printhead

170Chapter 3VGL SETUPVGL SETUPVGL SETUP(from page 88)Select SFCC94* 17 to 255Power-up ^XDisable* EnableSlash 0Disable* EnableRepeat FormDisable* Enabl

171C39 Compatbl.Disable* Enable^Dnn Dot SlewLow Resolution* High ResolutionBarcode var.Low Resolution* High ResolutionCharacter GroupStandard Sets* Ar

172Chapter 3P-SERIES SETUPP-SERIES SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPITypefaceLet

173P-SERIES SETUP(from page 172)Auto LFDisable* EnableDefine LF CodeLF = CR + LF* LF = LFControl Code 068.0 LPI* 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPIControl Code 08Elonga

174Chapter 3P-SER XQ SETUPP-SER XQ SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPITypefaceLet

175P-SER XQSETUP(from page 174)Slew Relative1 to 15 lines* 1 to 16 linesText PositionBottom of Line* Top of LineHost CommandEnable* Ignore All Ignore

176Chapter 3SERIAL MATRIX SETUPSERIAL MATRIX SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPIT

177Define CR CodeCR = CR* CR = CR + LFAuto LFEnable* DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF* LF = CR + LFControl Code 068.0 LPI* 10.3 LPI 6.0 LPIPrinterSelectDi

178Chapter 3PROPRINTER XL SETUPPROPRINTER XL SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPIT

179Auto LFEnable* DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF* LF = CR + LF20 CPI CondensedEnable* DisableAlt. Char SetSet 1* Set 2BoldDisable* EnableText PositionBo

18Chapter 1Setting Up the Printer4. Remove the foam pad between the pivoting deck and the frame.5. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck lo

180Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPEPSON FX SETUPSelect CPI10.0 CPI* 12.0 CPI 13.3 CPI 15.0 CPI 17.1 CPI 20.0 CPISelect LPI6.0 LPI* 8.0 LPI 10.3 LPITypefaceLet

181Auto LFEnable* DisableDefine LF CodeLF = LF* LF = CR + LF20 CPI CondensedEnable* DisableBoldDisable* EnableText PositionBottom of Line* Top of Line

182Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPEmulation SubmenusNOTE: The following descriptions are grouped together for all emulations and are listed in alphabetical or

Emulation Submenus183Absorb After ^PY•Absorb Motion (factory default). The paper motion line terminator immediately following the graphics ^PY command

184Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPAlt. Set 80-9F (Coax, Twinax, TN3270, TN5250)•Printable (factory default). Prints data in the range of hex 80 through hex 9F

Emulation Submenus185Auto Skip at EndSpecifies whether to perform an automatic form feed at the end of a print buffer. If form feed is the last charac

186Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPBold•Disable (factory default). Text is printed normally.•Enable. Text is printed with a heavy line thickness.Bottom MarginD

Emulation Submenus187C39 Compatbl.This menu makes the old method of decoding C39 alternative character set compatible with the new.•Enable. Matches th

188Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPCharacter Group and Character Sets (Epson FX)(From page 180.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer.

Emulation Submenus189Character Group and Character Sets (PGL)(From page 168.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The availa

Installation 19InstallationThe following sections will guide you through the printer installation process.1. Place the printer on a flat level surface

190Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPCharacter Group and Character Sets (VGL)(From page 171.) This menu item selects the character set used by the printer. The a

Emulation Submenus191Character Group and Character Sets (P-Series, Serial Matrix)(From page 172, page 176.) This menu item selects the character set u

192Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPCharacter Group and Character Sets (Proprinter XL)(From page 178.) This menu item selects the character set used by the prin

Emulation Submenus193Character Set (P-Series, Serial Matrix, Proprinter, Epson FX)This item allows selection of the character set to be used by the pr

194Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPCompressed PrintControls which host command sets compressed printing.•Char 01 SOH (factory default)•Char 03 ETX•Char 09 HTCo

Emulation Submenus195CR, EM, & NLCR (Carriage Return), EM (Error Message), & NL (New Line) specify that the printer treat the CR, EM, and NL c

196Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPDefine CR codeThis option controls the action of the printer when it receives a Carriage Return code (0D hex) from the host

Emulation Submenus197Do FF at TOFDetermines whether the printer, with media already set at the TOF (Top-of-Form) position, will advance media to the n

198Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPEmulationThis item allows you to select the desired IPDS emulation, either 4028 IPDS or 3816 IPDS.The factory default is 402

Emulation Submenus199Expanded Fonts (IPDS)This option specifies which algorithm is used for expanding a character string in Write Graphics.•Compatible

20Chapter 1Setting Up the Printer5. Attach Interface:a. Parallel InterfaceAttach a suitable parallel printer cable from the computer to the Centronics

200Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPFF valid at TOFThe FF valid at TOF option determines whether the printer will perform a Form Feed when the host sends a Form

Emulation Submenus201Form Width (mm.)In this submenu, form width is specified in millimeters. The form width set should not exceed the actual paper wi

202Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPGraphic Chek CodSpecifies the replacement character to print in place of any unprintable character that is received from the

Emulation Submenus203Subsequent printing observes the current setting for skip-over perforation, form length, and top-of-form position parameters.IMPO

204Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPHost Form Length (PGL)Determines how the physical label length (see Label Length under the MEDIA CONTROL menu) is affected u

Emulation Submenus205Host Form Length (VGL)Sets the printer page size.•Enable (factory default). Sets the printer label size equal to Label Length fro

206Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPIgnore Ch#1Specifies character 1 for the character filtering option. Valid decimal values are from 0 through 255.The factory

Emulation Submenus207Ignore Spaces•Disable (factory default). Trailing spaces are not deleted from alphanumeric elements in a graphics pass.•Enable. T

208Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPLAC OptionAllows the host system to load alternate character images into the printer. This may be used for designing graphic

Emulation Submenus209Left MarginSet in characters. Character zero is defined as the far left edge of the page, and column numbering increments from le

Installation 21If your printer is equipped with the optional Coax/Twinax, and/or optional RS-422, the rear I/O panel will appear as illustrated below

210Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPNL at MPP+1Specifies the linespacing action when the printline exceeds the rightmost print position and text continues from

Emulation Submenus211PA1PA1 is only valid when the printer is in the offline state and the coax Systems Network Architecture Character Set (SCS) data

212Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPPosition Aft FFAllows you to select the location of the print position after a Form Feed command is sent.•Off (factory defau

Emulation Submenus213Print Char. SetSelecting this item by pressing the ↵ key causes the printer to print the currently selected character set.Printer

214Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPRepeat FormWhen enabled, this menu speeds up the label printing for repeated form. This only applies to forms where the enti

Emulation Submenus215Right MarginSet in characters. Character zero is defined as the far right edge of the page, and column numbering increments from

216Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPSelect LPIThis is the number of lines to be printed per inch. For example, at 6 lpi there is 1/6 inch from the top of one pr

Emulation Submenus217Select SO CharAllows you to specify a decimal code from 0 through 255 to be used in place of SO (Shift Out) as the control code w

218Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPSkip Cmd PrefixStands for Skip Command Prefix. This parameter determines if the printer will print any data before a PGL com

Emulation Submenus219SPC Space SuppThis option is only available in Coax SPC emulation and is used in LU3/DSC/DSE mode only.•Disable (factory default)

22Chapter 1Setting Up the PrinterIf your printer is equipped with the optional Wireless and Optional GPIO it will appear as illustrated below.c. Coax

220Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUP•Bottom of Line (factory default). Text is positioned as if it were at the bottom of a 6 lpi line space. The following examp

Emulation Submenus221Translation Tbl (TN5250, Twinax)Prints a table of the twinax interface’s current character set. This operation is valid only when

222Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPUniform Fonts•Disable (factory default). The typeface selected while in Extended Graphics Mode will be cancelled when the gr

Emulation Submenus223User-Defined St1 (Start Code 1)This option allows you to define your own value (in ASCII characters) for the User Defined option

224Chapter 3EPSON FX SETUPWidth LimitWhen enabled, the system will limit the length and width for expanded characters to a limit shown in Ta bl e 7, w

Emulation Submenus225XOH-SMO SupportThis option allows the user to disable reporting of XOH-SMO support in the STM reply.This feature has been added b

226Chapter 3DIAGNOSTICSDIAGNOSTICS SubmenusPrinter TestsThe printer tests below allow you to check for proper printer operation and print quality:•Aut

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus227Software BuildThis is the reference number which includes the program file part number and revision number of the software inst

228Chapter 3DIAGNOSTICSPtr Media DistDisplays the cumulative number of inches the printer has moved media. This value is set to zero at the factory.H

DIAGNOSTICS Submenus229PARALLEL PORTPARALLEL PORT(from page 91)Port TypeIEEE 1284* Disable Centronics E-Net Adapter 1Data Bit 8 2Enable* DisableTimeou

232OperationControls and IndicatorsPower SwitchThe power switch is located on the bottom back panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switch i

230Chapter 3PARALLEL PORTPARALLEL PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis menu item selects the type of printer parallel port interface to be used with the host.Th

PARALLEL PORT Submenus231Trickle TimeWhen the printer is printing data from a host and a second print job is received by the printer from a different

232Chapter 3PARALLEL PORTData PolarityThe Data Polarity parameter must be set to match the data polarity of your host computer.•Standard (factory defa

233SERIAL PORTSERIAL PORT(from page 91)Port TypeRS 232* RS 422 DisableBaud Rate9600 BAUD* 19200 BAUD 38400 BAUD 57600 BAUD 115200 BAUD 600 BAUD 1200 B

234Chapter 3SERIAL PORTSERIAL PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis item allows you to select the type of printer serial port interface, RS-232 or RS-422, to be

SERIAL PORT Submenus235Data ProtocolYou can select one of the following serial interface protocols to meet the host interface requirements.•XON / XOFF

236Chapter 3SERIAL PORTThe response characters are described below.•Series1 2 Char. This protocol behaves exactly the same as the Series 1 Char except

SERIAL PORT Submenus237Buffer Size in KThis option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The range is 1-16 Kbytes, 32

238Chapter 3SERIAL PORTData Term ReadyStands for Data Terminal Ready. This configuration is part of hardware flow control and determines when the Data

SERIAL PORT Submenus239One Char EnquiryThe One Char Enquiry mode uses the Poll Character to detect a request from the host and sends a response back t

24Chapter 2Controls and IndicatorsStatus and Display IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu Mode

240Chapter 3SERIAL PORTFraming ErrorsThese are possible errors that can occur when serial interface settings of the printer do not match those of the

C/T PORT Submenus241C/T PORTC/T PORT SubmenusPort TypeThis item selects the desired active CTHI interface and appears only when the CTHI option is ins

242Chapter 3USB PORTUSB PORTUSB Port SubmenuBuffer Size in KThis option configures the amount of memory allocated for the serial port buffer. The rang

ETHERNET PORT Submenu243ETHERNET PORTETHERNET PORT SubmenuTimeoutThis item allows you to set the time that the printer, when it has not received data

244Chapter 3ETHERNET ADDRESSETHERNET ADDRESSETHERNET ADDRESS(from page 92)IP Address SEG1:000* 0-255Subnet Mask SEG3:000* 0-255IP Address SEG2:000* 0-

ETHERNET ADDRESS Submenus245ETHERNET ADDRESS SubmenusIP AddressThis item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit

246Chapter 3ETHERNET PARAMSETHERNET PARAMSETHERNET PARAMS(from page 93)NetBIOS ProtocolEnable* DisableOffline ProcessDisable* EnableASCII Data Port910

ETHERNET PARAMS Submenus247ETHERNET PARAMS SubmenusNetBIOS Protocol•Enable (factory default). The NIC will respond to the NetBIOS protocol.•Disable. T

248Chapter 3ETHERNET PARAMSJob Control•Standard (factory default). The NIC waits for the entire job to be received before it indicates the job is done

249WLAN ADDRESSWLAN ADDRESS 1(from page 93)IP Address SEG1:000* 0-255IP Address SEG2:000* 0-255IP Address SEG3:000* 0-255IP Address SEG4:000* 0-255Sub

Control Panel25Control Panel KeysButton DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu ModePAUSE KeyToggles the printer betwe

250Chapter 3WLAN ADDRESSWLAN ADDRESS SubmenusIP AddressThis item allows you to set the IP Address for the TCP/IP protocol in four three-digit segments

251WLAN PARAMSWLAN PARAMS 1(from page 93)Signal StrengthXX% 2Operation Mode 6Infrastructure* Pseudo IBSS Ad HocSSID Name (01-15)XXX 3SSID Name (16-30)

252Chapter 3WLAN PARAMSWEP Key 2 FormatHexadecimal* ASCIIWEP Key 2 Width128 Bits* 40 BitsWEP Key 2 BYTE1:WLAN PARAMS(from page 251)WEP Key 1 4 Byte9:W

WLAN PARAMS Submenus253WLAN PARAMS SubmenusSignal StrengthThis menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.NOTE: This is a display value only an

254Chapter 3WLAN PARAMSSSID NameA 1-32 character, case-sensitive string that identifies the Extended Service Set Identification (ESS_ID) network the u

WLAN PARAMS Submenus255Transmit PowerThe power level as a percentage of full power.The range is 0 - 100%, and the factory default is 100%.Internat. Mo

256Chapter 3WLAN PARAMSReset WEP KeysAllows you to reset all four WEP keys (WEP Key 1 through WEP Key 4) at one time.WPA ModeSelects the WPA wireless

KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus257KERBEROS PARAMSKERBEROS PARAMS SubmenusKerberos Enable•Disable (factory default). Disables Kerberos authentication in the w

258Chapter 3KERBEROS PARAMSKerb. Pwd(16–30)Characters 31 to 40 of the Kerberos password (maximum number of characters is 40).Kerb. Pwd(31–40)Character

KERBEROS PARAMS Submenus259Tckt Life (SEC)Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds (SEC), Minutes (MIN), Hours (HR), or Days (DAY), as spe

26Chapter 2Controls and IndicatorsControl Panel Keys (cont.)Button DescriptionFunction inOnline ModeFunction inOffline ModeFunction inMenu Mode CANCE

260Chapter 3WLAN EAPWLAN EAPWLAN EAP SubmenusEAP Mode•None (default). EAP authentication is disabled.•LEAP. Selects Cisco LEAP authentication.•PEAP. S

WLAN EAP Submenus261Reset EAP UserResets the EAP user name to an empty string.EAP Pswd (01-15)The first 15 characters of the EAP password (maximum num

262Chapter 3PRINTER MGMTPRINTER MGMTPRINTER MGMT SubmenusPNE PortThis menu selects which port the printer expects PNE to connect to, via ethernet, USB

Date Submenus263DATEDate SubmenusHourThis option allows you to set the hour. The factory default is 00 and the range is from 00 to 23 hours.MinuteThis

264Chapter 3DATE

2654Downloading SoftwareLoading Flash MemoryFlash memory is contained in a component located on the controller PCBA. Printer control languages (the “e

266Chapter 4Downloading Software with the Firmware Download UtilityDownloading Software with the Firmware Download UtilityThe Firmware Download Utilit

26712. Identify which emulation set you want to download into the printer and note the filename that corresponds to that emulation. The filename is a

268Chapter 4Downloading Software through the Parallel Port10. Open the readme.txt file on the CD. There are two emulation sets with corresponding part

269Downloading Software through the NICIMPORTANTTo download software through the NIC, you need the IP Address of the printer and the flash memory must

Powering On the Printer27Powering On the PrinterWhen you power on the printer, it executes a self-test. During the self-test, the LCD momentarily disp

270Chapter 4Downloading Software through the NIC using FTPWhile the file is copied into memory, the printer LCD informs you of the download process an

271C:<Enter> cd \download<Enter>13. Start the FTP (file transfer protocol) program by typing:ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<Enter> where xxx.xx

272Chapter 4Downloading Software through the USB PortDownloading Software through the USB PortNormally the host communicates with the printer’s USB po

273Downloading Software through the Printronix Windows DriverThe Printronix Windows Driver contains an option that allows you to download software to

274Chapter 4Downloading Software if Flash Contains Only Boot or Corrupt CodeDownloading Software if Flash Contains Only Boot or Corrupt CodeIf the fla

27514. Enter the following command: filename.exe -pb<Enter> where filename.exe is the file name you noted in step 10. This command takes the fil

276Chapter 4Downloading TrueType FontsNOTE: A “?” will be added in front of the selected file name to indicate that the file has been deleted. The del

Download Mode277Download ModeTo download a TrueType font to the printer through Download mode, first add a header to the font, then place the printer

278Chapter 4Downloading TrueType Fonts10. At the command prompt type:copy /b filename.dwn LPT1<Enter> (where filename.dwn is file name you noted

PTX_SETUP279PTX_SETUPPTX_SETUP can be used to download TrueType fonts into the file system. Please see the PTX_SETUP chapter in the PGL Programmer’s R

28Chapter 2Loading Media and Ribbon•Peel-Off. When the optional internal rewinder is installed, the printer prints and peels die-cut labels from the l

280Chapter 4Select and Print Downloaded TrueType FontsSelect and Print Downloaded TrueType FontsAfter downloading the TrueType font using any of the a

2815InterfacesOverviewThis chapter describes the host interfaces provided with the printer. The printer interface is the point where the data line fro

282Chapter 5Centronics Parallel InterfaceCentronics Parallel InterfaceNOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer must no

Centronics Parallel Interface Signals283Centronics Parallel Interface SignalsTable 13. Centronix Parallel Interface SignalsSignals PurposeData Lines 1

284Chapter 5IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceIEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceThe IEEE 1284 supports three operating modes, which are determined by negotiation

Signals285SignalsTable 14 lists each of the signals associated with the corresponding pins on the IEEE 1284 interface. Descriptions of the signals fol

286Chapter 5IEEE 1284 Parallel InterfaceNOTE: The length of the data cable from the host computer to the printer should not exceed 32 feet (10 meters)

RS-232287nReverse Request. Driven by the host. Resets the interface and forces a return to Compatibility Mode idle phase.nData Available / nPeripheral

288Chapter 5RS-232 and Optional RS-422 Serial InterfacesReceived Data (RXD). Serial data stream to the printer.Transmitted Data (TXD). Serial data str

RS-422289USBMenusThe Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is part of Auto Switching and is active when the Host Interface menu is set to Auto Switching. It

Loading Roll Media29Loading Roll Media1. Open the media cover.2. Slide the blue media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it

290Chapter 5Ethernet and Wireless

2916Diagnostics and TroubleshootingPrinter TestsA sequence of automatic tests is performed during printer power-up. If any faults are detected at that

292Chapter 6Troubleshooting Common SituationsImproving Processing TimeBefore looking at solutions for decreasing processing time and increasing throug

Data Exchange293Both of these test procedures are covered in this chapter. Configuration items to check include the following:•Check that the data str

294Chapter 6Troubleshooting Common SituationsControlling Print QualityThree factors have the greatest effect on print quality:•The amount of heat appl

Determining Printhead Wear295Determining Printhead WearThe most common signs of a worn printhead are fixed vertical streaks that are always the same s

296Chapter 6Replacing the PrintheadReplacing the Printhead1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).WARNINGAlways unplug the printer power cord from

Determining Printhead Wear297Figure 8. Replacing the Printhead AssemblyCAUTIONTo prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, ground yoursel

298Chapter 6Restore the Printer to Operation10. Push the release tab down on the upper media sensor cable assembly and remove the cable from the print

Determining Printhead Wear299Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsIf the printer stalls with an LCD message such as ‘E03E DSI CXIWX” or “NO

Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantab

30Chapter 2Loading Media and Ribbon5. Slide a roll of media onto and towards the back of the media hanger. The media feeds from the top of the roll an

300Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsSolving other Printer ProblemsTable 17. Printer Problems and Solutions Symptom Solution/Ex

Solving other Printer Problems301LCD message display is illuminated and the printer appears to be working, but nothing prints and “Invalid Data” displ

302Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsPRINT QUALITY•Label(s) did not get printed within a multi label print job.•A portion of th

Solving other Printer Problems303Printing is faded or of poor quality.1. Clean the printhead.2. Check that both latches on the pivoting deck are close

304Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors•Loss of one or more serialized labels within a print job.•Start of image is printed in th

Solving other Printer Problems305PRINTER OPERATIONAdvances several labels when FEED key is pressed.1. Check that labels are loaded correctly. (See “Lo

306Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsLabel wraps around the platen roller.1. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the blue deck l

Solving other Printer Problems307•Print quality is good, but the printer skips every other label.•An occasional blank label occurs within a print job,

308Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsPrinter AlarmsThe printer has built-in alarms that monitor printer status and media stock

Fault Messages309Fault Messages Requiring Field Service AttentionIf a fault is not correctable by the operator, the fault message is followed by an as

Loading Roll Media317. Thread the media under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead.You can also refer

310Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors27 CU TIMED OUT Yes Controller Unit Timed Out: the printer was not enabled for one minute

Fault Messages311Ambient light Validator failureYes Ambient light is compromising proper scanning.NOTE: The Validator scanning laser cannot work prope

312Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsBUFFER OVERRUN Yes Receive overrun (serial interface).1. Make a configuration printout.2.

Fault Messages313CLEARING PROGRAM FROM FLASHYes Emulation software successfully loaded into printer RAM and the checksum matched. The old program is n

314Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsDOWNLOADING TO VALIDATOR Yes Normal message when the printer is downloading validator firm

Fault Messages315E-NET RESET Yes Ethernet interface is being reset.No action required.EC SOFTWARE FAIL See ManualYes/No Engine control software failur

316Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsERROR: PROGRAM NEEDS MORE FLASHYes/No The printer requires more flash memory in order to r

Fault Messages317ERROR OCCURRED FLUSHING QUEUESYes An interim message displays while the printer discards host data it cannot use because a fault cond

318Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsFPGA FILE NOT FOUNDYes/No The program file was not downloaded successfully.1. Download the

Fault Messages319H00: PCI SLOT ?See User ManualNo The controller board is not communicating with a PCI card. This could indicate a bad PCI card, poor

32Chapter 2Loading Media and Ribbon8. Verify that the left (inside) edge of the media is against the fixed guide on the bottom of the media damper.9.

320Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsIGP/PGL ERROR Yes Appears when the "Fault" option is selected from Error Report

Fault Messages321LABEL MISSING Check Paper PathYes The Label Taken Sensor did not detect the label present over the tear bar with Tear-Off or Peel-Off

322Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsLABEL WRAP: Open Head To ClearYes Tear-Off Strip Media Handling was selected and the Lbl M

Fault Messages323LOADING PROGRAM FROM PORT XX%Yes The new emulation program is loading into printer RAM. XX% indicates how much of the program has loa

324Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsOPTION NOT INSTALLEDYes If the printer is powered on with the cutter enabled in the Media

Fault Messages325PAPER OUT Load PaperYes The printer does not sense media:•Media was not installed or has run out.•A break in media has occurred.•Medi

326Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsPAPER OUT TIMEOUTYes In the CT emulation with a coax interface, a time-out message is sent

Fault Messages327PRINT HEAD COLD See ManualYes Printer is in a cold environment or connector P401 has become dislodged from the back of the printhead.

328Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsPWR SUPPLY HOT See ManualYes Power supply is hot. 1. Determine that the fan is operating a

Fault Messages329RIBBON BROKEN Reload RibbonYes Ribbon is broken between the ribbon take up spindle and the printhead.Reattach ribbon.RIBBON FAULT Tim

Loading Roll Media3311. Slide the upper sensor directly over the lower sensor.12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the guide notch locat

330Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM ErrorsSOFTWARE ERROR* Recycle PowerYes/No 1. Application software tried to perform an illegal pr

Fault Messages331Validator not communicatingYes The Validator Funct. = Enable in the VALIDATOR menu, but when the printer was first powered up it coul

332Chapter 6Diagnostics for E0xx, Bad NVM, or ILL NVM Errors

333ASpecificationsPrint MethodTable 19. Printing SpecificationsT5204SL5204T5304SL5304T5206SL5206T5306SL5306T5208 T5308Print Resolution (dpi)203 300 20

334Appendix AMediaTable 20. Media - General InformationType: Roll-fed, die-cut continuous or fanfold labels, tags or tickets; most direct thermal or t

Media335Figure 9. Media Dimensions183422aADKGDACEGABDCI. Tag Specification(Mark Sensing)II. Tag Specification(Gap Sensing)III. Label Specification(Gap

336Appendix ARibbonIndicators and SwitchesMemoryTable 22. Ribbon SpecificationsT5X04SL5X04T5X06SL5X06T5X08Ribbon Width Range 0.75-4.5 in.19 -114.3 mm2

Media Cutter Option337Media Cutter OptionCutters are designed to cut tags and label liner. Avoid cutting through the adhesive backed portion of any me

338Appendix AHost InterfacesPowerTable 26. Host Interface Characteristics1. Serial RS-232 or RS-422 at 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 5760

Environmental339EnvironmentalPhysicalAcoustic SpecificationsTable 29. Environmental InformationOperating Temperature: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C)S

34Chapter 2Loading Media and Ribbon13. Close the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. This locks the pivoting deck and

340Appendix AMaximum Page LengthThe maximum page length is 99 inches. There is enough page memory allocated to support printing one 99 inch page. The

341BPrinter OptionsOptions are offered with the printer to enhance its capabilities and to provide a large degree of application flexibility. A descri

342Appendix BHardware OptionsInterface OptionsCoax/Twinax Host InterfaceThe coax/twinax host interface option mounts inside the printer and functions

Interface Options343General Purpose Input/Ouput (GPIO)GPIO is both hardware and software. The hardware is the actual IO board to be mounted in the pri

344Appendix BSupplies and AccessoriesGenuine Printronix Thermal Transfer RibbonsThe following is a list of Genuine Printronix Thermal Transfer ribbons

Genuine Printronix Media345Genuine Printronix MediaPrintronix provides a wide variety of sizes, colors, and shapes of labels and tags readily availabl

346Appendix BSupplies and AccessoriesBesides the standard roll label configuration, Genuine Printronix ThermaLine labels are also available in fanfold

Accessories347AccessoriesField installable accessories available for your thermal printer are listed below. Contact your authorized supplier for more

348Appendix BSupplies and Accessories

349CASCII Control CodesChar Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec Hex Char Dec HexNUL 0 00 32 20 @ 64 40 ` 96 60SOH 1 01 ! 33 21 A 65 41 a

Loading Roll Media35For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required):•If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See “Running Auto Calibrate”

350Appendix CNOTE: For the hardware handshake XON/XOFF commands: XON = Ctrl Q (DC1) XOFF = Ctrl S (DC3)RS 30 1E > 62 3E ^ 94 5E ~ 126 7E

351DMedia Cutter InstallationPrepare the PrinterFigure 1. Peel/Tear Assembly1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off).2. Open the peel/tear door by p

352Appendix DInstalling the CutterInstalling the CutterFigure 2. Cutter Assembly1. Plug the RJ-11 connector into the RJ-11 receptacle.2. Pull the meta

Restore the Printer To Operation353Restore the Printer To OperationNOTE: The printer cannot detect the presence of the cutter unless the cutter is in

354Appendix DRemoving the Media Cutter

355EMedia Cutter Tray InstallationAssembling the Media Cutter TrayFigure 1. Attaching the Cutter Tray Bin to the Cutter Tray Base1. Align the flanges

356Appendix EInstalling the Media Cutter TrayInstalling the Media Cutter TrayFigure 2. Placing the Media Tray Cutter in Position1. Position the output

357Figure 3. Installing the Media Cutter Tray3. Rotate the media cutter tray into position with the tray resting against the table.4. Close the media

358Appendix EInstalling the Media Cutter Tray

359FSelecting Supported RFID Tag TypesRead this FirstPrintronix RFID SL5000R printers support a number of RFID protocols and antenna configurations.T

36Chapter 2Loading Media and RibbonLoading Fanfold Media1. Open the media cover.2. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger

360Appendix FSelecting RFID Tag Types6. Press ↵ to select the tag type. An asterisk (*) displays next to the selected tag type.7. If you want this sel

361GPTX_SETUP CommandsOverviewThe PTX_SETUP commands are a superset of commands which allow the printer to perform several tasks by parsing commands

362Appendix GThe PTX_SETUP CommandsGeneral CommandsThe original PTX_SETUP commands were implemented on the disk-based legacy laser printers; however,

General Commands 363Table 32. General PTX_SETUP CommandsCommand Sub-Command Parameter DescriptionCONFIG LOAD Cfg Cfg can be 0-8. The PTX_SETUP will lo

364Appendix GThe PTX_SETUP CommandsCONFIG OVERLAY Cfg This command overlays the configuration data that follows on existing configuration Cfg. Cfg mu

General Commands 365CONFIG PANEL LOCKUNLOCKThis command locks the operator out of the printer’s configuration menu.This command unlocks the printer’s

366Appendix GThe PTX_SETUP CommandsFILE_IO(DISK_IO)CAPTURE Filename Captures all incoming data into a file named Filename. Receipt of a FILE_IO–CAPTU

General Commands 367Summary of the CONFIG CommandThe UPLOAD and DOWNLOAD command can be used for uploading and downloading complete printer configurat

368Appendix GThe PTX_SETUP Commandssetup file. This is necessary because the printer caches the active configuration. Rebooting the printer ensures t

Thermal Commands 369Thermal CommandsTable 33 lists PTX_SETUP commands which apply to thermal printers.Table 33. Thermal PTX_SETUP CommandsCommand Sub-

Loading Fanfold Media378. Slide the media width guide outward to the end of the media damper.9. Thread the media under the media damper and then betwe

370Appendix GThe PTX_SETUP CommandsENGINE MEDIA_HANDLING Value Sets the type of media handling: 0 - Continuous 1 - Tear-Off Strip 2 - Tear-Off 3 - Pe

371HCustomer SupportPrintronix Customer Support CenterIMPORTANTPlease have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Custome

372Appendix HPrintronix Customer Support CenterCorporate OfficesPrintronix, Inc. 15345 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Phone: (714) 368-2300

373IGlossaryBaud (rate) Baud Rate is the number of information bits that can be transmitted between the printer and the computer in one second. For ex

374Appendix IData Bits Binary information sent to the printer; a character set grouping containing letters, digits, and punctuation marks to be printe

375IPS The speed at which the media is printed based on a rate of Inches-Per-Second.Label Liner (backing) The material labels are attached to during t

376Appendix IPGL Intelligent Graphics Printing software for the Printronix Graphics Language, designated for Printronix printers. PGL provides online

377Slew Vertical paper movement.Standard-Pitch RFID Labels Labels with RFID inlays that typically have a pitch from 2.0 to 6.0 inches. These labels s

378Appendix I

379JCommunication Notices and WarrantiesThis information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A.Printronix may not offer the pro

38Chapter 2Loading Media and Ribbon12. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the guide notch located on the front edge of the tear bar.13. Cl

380Appendix Jmaterials for this Printronix product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.Any performance data contained herein was determined

381Energy StarThe Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with manufacturers of data processing equipme

382Appendix JCommunication NoticesCommunication NoticesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

383This device has been designed to operate with the antennas having a maximum gain of –18 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than –18 dBi dB are str

384Appendix JCommunication NoticesCE SymbolTaiwanChinaDeclaration:This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio in

385Software License AgreementYour printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including, but not limited to the Embedded Con

386Appendix JSoftware License Agreement4. Conflicting TermsYou agree that this Agreement provides you no more rights with regards to warranty, support

3878. eCos SoftwareeCos is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by t

388Appendix JSoftware License AgreementOpenSSL LicenseThe OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License

389* OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. * =================================================================* * This product includes cryptographic sof

Loading Fanfold Media3915. Verify the printhead pressure is properly set. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on page 52.16. Verify the pressure block

390Appendix JSoftware License Agreement* IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE * ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHA

391Limited Software Product WarrantyPrintronix, Inc. warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery, the Software will perform in accordance with s

392Appendix JSoftware License Agreement4. Our entire liability and your exclusive remedies for our liability of any kind (including liability for negl

393Warranty InformationPRINTER WARRANTYPrintronix® warrants to the purchaser that under normal use and service, this printer (excluding the thermal pr

394Appendix JWarranty InformationLithium BatteryWARNINGThe controller board contains a lithium battery sealed inside the real-time clock chip. Do not

395Symbols^Dnn Dot Slew option, 182Numerics06 HOST REQUEST fault message, 30908 HOLD PRINT TIMEOUT fault message, 3091284 parallel interface, 28415 CO

396BAD VFU CHANNEL fault message, 311BAR CODE IMPROPER Data Format fault message, 311BAR CODE QUIET Zone too small fault message, 311Barcode var. opt

397Clock Skew Units option, 258Cmd Resolution option, 193COAX SETUP menu, 153Coax Type option, 193Coax/twinax host interface, 342Code Page Subset opti

398Del Char frm Flsh option, 142Del Char frm RAM option, 143Del Set frm Flsh option, 143Del Set from RAM option, 143Delete Config option, 105Delete Fi

399ERROR DRAM AT ADDRESS XXXXXXXX fault message, 315ERROR FLASH DID NOT PROGRAM fault message, 315ERROR IPDS needs 300 DPI Head fault message, 315ERR

40Chapter 2Loading Media and RibbonLoading RibbonSkip this section for 4 inch DT models or when using direct thermal printing.1. Install the ribbon ta

40040V POWER FAIL, 310Ambient light Validator failure, 311BAD VFU CHANNEL, 311BAR CODE IMPROPER Data Format, 311BAR CODE QUIET Zone too small, 311BUFF

401RIBBON BROKEN Reload Ribbon, 329RIBBON FAULT Timeout, 329RIBBON LOAD BAD Reload Ribbon, 329Ribbon Low, 329RIBBON OUT Load Ribbon, 329SECURITY CODE

402HH00: PCI SLOT ? message, 319H01: PCI J24 message, 319H02: PCI J25 message, 319Half Speed Mode fault message, 319Handshaking, 292hardware, 292softw

403KERBEROS PARAMSmenu, 257submenus, 257LLabel Length option, 98, 110LABEL MISSING Check Paper Path fault message, 321Label Peel-Off, 48Label Wait Tim

404Media sensingdark background media with notches or holes, 58with dark background labels with gaps, 57with gaps, notches, or holes, 56with horizonta

405Orientation option, 100, 112OVERALL GRADE FAIL fault message, 324Overstrike option, 210Overwrite Files option, 143PP/S MISMATCH fault message, 327P

406Print Char. Set option, 213Print Config. option, 105Print Direction option, 118Print Error Log option, 227Print File List option, 144PRINT HEAD COL

407PWR SUPPLY HOT fault message, 328Pwr Up Action option, 131QQUICK SETUPmenu, 95submenus, 96RRbn Takeup Full option, 122RBN TAKEUP FULL Remove Used R

408Running auto calibrate, 60Running manual calibrate, 66Running media profile, 62SSave Char to Fls option, 143Save Config. option, 103, 105Save Set t

409Status Port Numb option, 262Stop Bits option, 234Subnet Mask option, 245, 250Summary, CONFIG command, 367Supplies Department, 371Supported RFID Tag

Loading Ribbon414. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead.You can also refer to th

410USB Port, downloading software, 272Use Label Length option, 134User-Def Ratio option, 222User-Defined St1 (Start Code 1) option, 223User-Defined St

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42Chapter 2Loading Media and RibbonIMPORTANTDo not attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a fiberboard take-up core installed.5. Atta

Batch Rewind Mode43Using the Optional Internal RewinderThe printer can be set up to rewind labels after they have been printed (Batch Rewind Mode) or

44Chapter 2Using the Optional Internal Rewinder2. The bottom of the plastic paper path is shaped like a hook and the top has a groove:a. Hook the bott

Batch Rewind Mode452. Thread the media over the front of the paper path and through the opening under the front door toward the internal rewinder.IMPO

46Chapter 2Using the Optional Internal Rewinder6. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever counterclockwise agains

Batch Rewind Mode47Removing Printed Media from the Rewinder1. Open the media cover.2. Press the FEED key to advance the last printed label past the pr

48Chapter 2Using the Optional Internal RewinderLabel Peel-OffYou can set up the printer to automatically peel die-cut labels off their liner (backing)

Label Peel-Off49IMPORTANTIf you do not complete the following step, it will be difficult to remove the liner from the rewinder.6. Turn the release lev

1 Introduction ... 11The SL/T5R Energy Star ™ Family of Printers...

50Chapter 2Using the Optional Internal Rewinder12. Press down on both sides of the pivoting deck and rotate the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise

Removing the Paper Path51Removing Label Liner from the Rewinder1. Open the media cover.2. Open the front door.3. Tear the liner at the tear bar.4. Man

52Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsPrinting AdjustmentsPrinthead Pressure AdjustmentSometimes you will need to adjust printhead pressure because of variat

Printhead Pressure Block Adjustments53Printhead Pressure Block AdjustmentsPrinthead pressure block adjustments are used to obtain a uniform print dens

54Chapter 2Printing Adjustments3. Press the ↵ key to start the Grey test pattern. The pattern will start and continue to print.4. Press ↵ again to sto

Positioning the Media Sensors55Sensing Media with Horizontal Black Marks (Mark) or Media with No Label Length Indicators (Disable)Sensing Media with H

56Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsSensing Media with Gaps, Notches, or Holes (Gap)Position the lower media sensor for detecting gaps, notches, or holes i

Positioning the Media Sensors57Sensing Media with Dark Background Labels with Gaps (Advanced Gap)NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration. T

58Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsSensing Dark Background Media with Notches or Holes (Advanced Notch)NOTE: Ribbon is not displayed in this illustration.

Sensing Different Media Types59Sensing Different Media TypesThe printer’s media sensors can detect the different types of label length indicators on a

Table of ContentsRunning Auto Calibrate ... 60Running Media Profile...

60Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsCalibrating the Media SensorsDue to manufacturing differences in media and ribbon, the media sensors may have difficult

Running Auto Calibrate611. Press the PAUSE key until “OFFLINE” appears on the LCD.2. Press ↓ and ↵ together until “ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED” displays.3.

62Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsRunning Media ProfileThe Media Profile printout shows the relationship of the Paper Out Threshold and the Gap/Mark Thre

Running Media Profile63Figure 1. Media Profile PrintoutGap SensingThis figure shows a Media Profile printout of a smart label where Gap/Mark Sensor is

64Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsTo avoid this problem, increase the Threshold Range value to 60% or 70% in the CALIBRATE CTRL menu (the default is 50%)

Running Media Profile65Advanced Gap SensingThis figure shows a Media Profile printout of a smart label where Gap/Mark Sensor is set to Advanced Gap in

66Chapter 2Printing AdjustmentsRunning Manual CalibrateManual Calibrate should be performed only when the values derived from Auto Calibrate fail to i

Running Manual Calibrate675. Press ↵ to select Enable. An asterisk (*) appears next to “Enable.”6. Press until “CALIBRATE CTRL” displays.7. Press ↓ u

68Chapter 2CleaningCleaningDepending on the media used, the printer may accumulate residues (media dust, adhesives, etc.) as a by-product of normal pr

Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors and Media Damper69Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors and Media DamperNOTE: Even

Table of ContentsPGL SETUP... 168VGL SETUP...

70Chapter 2CleaningPlaten Roller CleaningLabel parts, media dust, and adhesive residue on the platen can degrade print quality and cause voids in your

Cleaning the Printhead, Platen Roller, Media Sensors and Media Damper71183417aPivoting DeckPrinthead Heating ElementsDeck Lock LeverPrinthead Cover/Up

72Chapter 2CleaningMedia Damper CleaningThe media damper and its media width guides (see page 32) can accumulate parts of labels, adhesive and paper d

733Configuring The PrinterOverviewThis chapter provides information about:•Setting, saving, modifying, and printing configurations•Configuration menus

74Chapter 3OverviewNOTE: In menus with numeric ranges of more than 50 numbers, hold down the + or − key for more than 2 seconds to move through the ra

Changing Printer Settings75IMPORTANTThis change takes effect for all subsequent data and operations for the printer as soon as the ↵ key is pressed an

76Chapter 3Overview•SMT: Status (if RFID is installed. Refer to the RFID Labeling Reference manual.)•PAA: Status (if RFID is not installed)3. When the

Auto Save Configuration774. When the desired number displays, press the ↵ key to select it. The following message displays briefly:When processing is

78Chapter 3OverviewSpecifying a Power-Up ConfigurationYou can specify any one of the nine configurations (1-8 or Factory) as the power-up configuratio

Modifying a Saved Configuration79Modifying a Saved ConfigurationYou can change a saved configuration by rewriting over it. For example, you can modify

Table of Contents4 Downloading Software ... 265Loading Flash Memory ...

80Chapter 3Overview4. Before saving the modified configuration, you must delete the original configuration if the Protect Configs. option is enabled.a

Printing a Configuration81Printing a ConfigurationWe recommend that you print and store your configurations for future reference. The printout provide

82Chapter 3Menu OverviewMenu OverviewQUICKSETUPSet the basic menus needed to configure the printer.VALIDATOR 2Online data validator setup and status r

83Press to select the next main menu.Press ↓ or ↑ to move within each main menu...ETHERNET PARAMETEROPTIONAL PORTSSelect optional host interfaces.O

84Chapter 3Main MenuMain MenuSave Config. Load Config. Print Config. Delete Config. Power-Up Config. Protect Configs. Name Config 1 Name Config 2 Name

85SMT: Status 4 PAA: Select Tool 5 LP+ Emulation CTHI Emulation 2 Active IGP Emul xxx Diagnostics 7 Host Interface Power Saver Time Pwr Save Control D

86Chapter 3Main MenuNOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Gap/Mark Sensor and Pap

87NOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Active IGP Emul is set to

88Chapter 3Main MenuNOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Active

89NOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Appears only if Active IGP Emul is set to

Table of Contents6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting... 291Printer Tests ...

90Chapter 3Main MenuNOTES:Italicized items are available only when Admin User is set to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu).1 Available only when Adm

91PARALLELPORT(page 229)SERIALPORT(page 233)Port Type Baud Rate Word Length Stop Bits Parity Data Protocol Buffer Size in K Trickle Time Timeout Repor

92Chapter 3Main MenuNOTES:1 Appears only if CTHI option is installed.ETHERNETADDRESS(page 244)IP Address SEG1: IP Address SEG2: IP Address SEG3: IP Ad

93NOTES:1 Appears only if a Wireless Option is installed.2 Appears only if “WEP Key 1 Width” is set to 128 Bits.3 Appears only if “WEP Key 2 Width” is

94Chapter 3Main MenuNotes:1 Appears only if the Real Time Clock option is installed.2 Appears only if a Symbol LA4121 RF card is installed.3 Appears o

95QUICK SETUPQUICKSETUP(from page 84)Print IntensityPrint SpeedPrint Mode 7-3* -15 to 156 ips* 1 ips to 10 ips 1Transfer* DirectMedia HandlingTear-Off

96Chapter 3QUICK SETUPQUICK SETUP SubmenusPrint IntensityThis option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type

QUICK SETUP Submenus97Print ModeThis option specifies the type of printing to be done.•Transfer (factory default). Indicates Thermal Transfer printing

98Chapter 3QUICK SETUPLabel LengthThis option specifies the user-selected Label Length in inches or millimeters. In most applications, the user-select

QUICK SETUP Submenus99The allowable Label Length range is 00.1 to 99.0 inches (2.5 - 2514.6mm) The factory defaults are listed below:Maximum Label Len