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Zebra® 105SL™Industrial/Commercial PrinterUser Guide

vi 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Proprietary StatementThe user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra

76 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Routine MaintenanceLubricationLubricationFuse ReplacementThe printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC

Routine MaintenanceAdjustments11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 77AdjustmentsToggle PositioningSee Figure 45. The toggle shou ld be posit ion

78 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Routine MaintenanceAdjustments Notes • ____________________________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 798TroubleshootingThis chapter provides you with information about LCD, print quality, communications, and ot

80 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingLED Error Me ssagesLED Error MessagesThe LCD displays messages when there is an error. See Ta

TroubleshootingLED Error Messages11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 81Warning—Head Too HotThe printhead is over temperature.Allow the printer to

82 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingPrint Quality ProblemsPrint Quality ProblemsTa b l e 1 2 identifies problems with print qual

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 83Light, consistent vertical lines running through all of the labelsThe

84 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingCommunicationsCommunicationsTa b l e 1 3 identifies problems with communications, the possi

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 85Printer DiagnosticsSelf tests give informa tion about the con dition of t

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide viiWarranty InformationEffective December 30, 2002All new Zebra products are warranted by the manufacturer to

86 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingPrinter DiagnosticsCANCEL Self TestThe CANCEL self test prints a configurat ion lab el, wh ic

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 87PAUSE Self TestThis self test can be used to provide the test labels requ

88 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingPrinter DiagnosticsFEED Self Test This test helps you ch oo se the best darkness setting fo r

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 89FEED and PAUSE Self TestPerforming this self test temporarily resets the

90 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics Notes • ________________________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 91ASpecificationsThis appendix provides the features of and specifications for the 105SL printers.Note • Prin

92 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8SpecificationsOptionsOptionsZPL Programming Language (ZPL II)• Printhead 30 0 dpi (12 dots/m m)• Cutter and

SpecificationsBar Codes11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 93Bar CodesGeneral Specifications• Bar code ratios (2:1 up to 3:1)•Code 11• Code 39

94 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8SpecificationsPrinting SpecificationsPrinting SpecificationsPrinting Specifications 105SLResolution 203 dots

SpecificationsRibbon Specifications11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 95Ribbon SpecificationsFont Specifications203 dpi (8 dots/mm)Ribbon Specif

viii 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Warranty InformationTo qualify for this warranty, the printhead must be returned to the factory or to an a

96 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8SpecificationsFont Specifications300 dpi (12 dots/mm)FontsMatrix (in dots) (H × W)Type*Minimum Char. Size (H

SpecificationsMedia Specifications11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 97Media SpecificationsMedia Specifications 105SLMinimum label length* Tear-

98 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8SpecificationsMedia Specifications Notes • ________________________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 99IndexAAC power cord specifications, 11adhesive test for ribbon coating, 19adjustmentsblack mark sensor, 39l

100 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8IndexDdarkness setting, 46data bits setting, 51data cable requiremen ts , 15data portsparallel, 64serial, 6

Index11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 101MMAC address, 57maximum length setting, 47mediablack mark media, 17non-contin uo us media, 17types of

102 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Indexribbonadhesive test, 19CHECK RIBBON light on, 36determining coated side, 18error (ribbon out), 80load

Index11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 103Wweb media, 17Wireless Print Server settingsauthentication type, 58default gateway, 57encryption, 58E

104 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Index Notes • ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Warranty Information11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide ixSupplies ProductsSupplies are warranted to be free from defect in material an d workma

Zebra Technologies Corporation333 Corporate Woods ParkwayVernon Hill s, Il linois 60061.3109 U.S.A.Telephone: +1 847.634.6700Facsimile: +1 847.913.87

x 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Warranty Information Notes • ______________________________________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide xiPrinter Softwareand FirmwareLicense AgreementYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS O

xii 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement• Reservation of Rights . A ll rights not expressly gran te

Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide xiii4. TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights, ZEB

xiv 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement8. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. ZEBRA AND ITS SUPP LIERS PROVID

Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide xv• The SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE was provided to you at no additi

© 2004 ZIH Corp.This copyrighted guide and the label printers described herein are owned by Zebra Technologies. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized

xvi 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement Notes • __________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide xviiPrefaceThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and addit

xviii 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8PrefaceContactsContactsYou can contact Zebra Technologies at any of the following: Visit us at: http://w

PrefaceDocument Conventions11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide xixDocument ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this document

xx 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8PrefaceRelated DocumentsIllustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustration contains informatio n

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 11IntroductionThis chapter provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.ContentsExterior

2 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8IntroductionExterior ViewExterior ViewThe following illustrations show the exterior of the printer.Figure 1 •

IntroductionOperator Controls11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 3Operator ControlsThis section discusses t he fun ctions of the contro ls and in

4 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8IntroductionOperator ControlsFront Panel KeysTable 1 • Front Panel KeysKey FunctionStarts and stops the print

IntroductionOperator Controls11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 5Front Panel LightsNote • If two operating conditions occur simultaneously (for

6 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8IntroductionPrinter InteriorPrinter InteriorFigure 4 shows the basic int eri o r components of your pr inter.

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 72Printer SetupThe chapter provides the tasks that you must complete an d the issues that you mu st consider

8 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupBefore You BeginBefore You BeginReview this checklist, and resolve any issues before you begin s

Printer SetupUnpack and Inspect the Printe r11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 9Unpack and Inspect the Printer• Check all exterior surfaces.• Ra

10 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupSelect a Site for the PrinterSelect a Site for the PrinterConsider th e following w hen select

Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 11Connect the Printer to a Power SourceTo connect the print

12 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source• The AC power p lug and IEC 320 con nector must bear the

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 13Select a Communication InterfaceThe way that you con nect yo

14 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupSelect a Communication InterfaceFigure 7 • DB-25 Serial InterfaceFigure 8 • DB-9 Serial Interfa

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 15Parallel Port Communicating using the parallel port (Figure 9

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16 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupTypes of MediaTypes of MediaYour prin ter is capable of using various for ms of media. These in

Printer SetupTypes of Media11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 17Non-Continuous MediaNon-continuous web med ia refers to individual labels t hat

18 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupRibbonRibbonRibbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax or wax resin, which is tr

Printer SetupRibbon11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 19Adhesive TestIf you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which

20 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer SetupRibbon5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?If the ribbon... Then...

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 213Printer OperationIf you have completed the tasks and resolved the issues in the checklist in Before You Be

22 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRoll Media LoadingRoll Media LoadingThe different print modes affect the way th at me dia

Printer OperationRoll Media Loading11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 23Peel-Off Mode Refer to Figure 16. The following instructions pertain to

24 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRoll Media LoadingRewind ModeRefer to Figure 17. The following instructions pertain to prin

Printer OperationRoll Media Loading11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 25Figure 17 • Rewind Mode Loading

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide iContentsProprietary Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRoll Media LoadingCutter ModeRefer to Figure 18. The following instructions pertain to prin

Printer OperationRoll Media Loading11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 27Peel-Only ModeRefer to Figure 19. The following instructions pertain to

28 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRemoving the Label LinerRemoving the Label LinerBecause the rewind spindle holds the liner

Printer OperationFanfold Media Loading11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 29Fanfold Media LoadingFanfold media feeds through the bottom (Figure

30 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRibbon LoadingRibbon LoadingTo load ribbon, follow the procedure below.To load ribbon, comp

Printer OperationRibbon Loading11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 315. Open the p r i nthead an d t hread the leader and attached ribbon through

32 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationRibbon RemovalRibbon RemovalTo remove used ribbon, complete these steps:1. If the ribbon ha

Printer OperationPrint a Configuratio n La be l11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 33Print a Configuration LabelWhen you have lo aded the media a

34 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationPrint a Network Configuration LabelPrint a Network Configuration LabelIf you are using a pr

Printer OperationCalibrate the Printer11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 35Calibrate the PrinterThere are five dif ferent ways that the printe r

ii 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ContentsSelect a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationAdjust and Calibrate Sens orsAdjust and Calibrate SensorsThis section describes how to adj

Printer OperationAdjust and Calibrate Sens ors11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 377. Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position.

38 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationAdjust and Calibrate Sens orsPositioning the Media (Transmissive) SensorsThe correct po sit

Printer OperationConfiguring the Software or Printer Driver11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 396. Position the lower media sensor (Figure 31) b

40 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Printer OperationConfiguring the Software or Printer Driver Notes • _______________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 414ConfigurationAfter you have installed the media and ribb on and the Power -On Sel f Test (POST) is comple

42 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationOverviewOverviewAfter you have installe d media and ribbon and prin ted a configuration label,

ConfigurationOverview11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 43Exit Setup ModeTo leave Setup Mode, complete these steps:1. Press SETUP/EXIT. The LCD

44 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationPassword-Protected ParametersPassword-Protected ParametersCertain parameters are password-prote

ConfigurationBasic Printer Configuration11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 45Basic Printer ConfigurationThe configuration procedure in Ta b l e

Contents11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide iii4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysUse the LCD

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 47MEDIA TYPESetting Media Type: Press the (+) or (–) k

48 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysLIST FONTSList Fonts: Press the (+) key to print a la

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 49INIT FLASH MEMInitialize Flash MemoryCaution • Perfo

50 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysMEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATECalibrate Media and Ribbon

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 51SERIAL COMMSetting Serial Communications: Press the

52 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysPROTOCOLSetting Protocol: Press the (+) or (–) key to

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 53CONTROL PREFIXControl Prefix Character: Press the (–

54 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysHEAD CLOSEHead Close: Press the (+) or (–) key to dis

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 55HEAD RESISTORNote • Depending on the p rinter model

iv 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ContentsA • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysLCD ADJUSTLCD Display Adjustment: Press the (–) key t

ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD Displays11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 57ZebraNet®Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Display

58 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8ConfigurationConfiguration and Calibration LCD DisplaysESSID2ESSIDThis parameter cannot be changed through t

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 595Data PortsThis chapter describes the standard communication ports on the printer.ContentsSerial Data Port

60 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Data PortsSerial Data PortSerial Data PortThe connection for this standard interface is made through the fem

Data PortsSerial Data Port11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 61RS-232 Interface ConnectionsThe printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment

62 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Data PortsSerial Data PortRS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 CableTo connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 in

Data PortsSerial Data Port11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 63RS-422/RS-485 InterconnectionsTo connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a

64 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Data PortsParallel Data PortParallel Data PortA standard 36-pin parallel co nnector is availabl e at the rea

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 656Memory CardsThis chapter describes the optio nal cards that can b e used with the printer a nd gives inst

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide vProprietary StatementThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its

66 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Memory CardsPCMCIA Memory CardPCMCIA Memory CardA Type 1- or Type II-compliant PCMCIA memory card hold s ex

Memory CardsPCMCIA Memo ry Card11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 673. Reinstall the PCMCIA card shield over the PCMCIA card and card slot.The p

68 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Memory CardsCompactFlash CardCompactFlash CardA CompactFlash card is a nonvolatile memory card that stores d

Memory CardsCompactFlash Card11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 695. Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot on the upper portion of the

70 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Memory CardsCompactFlash Card Notes • _____________________________________________________________________

11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 717Routine MaintenanceCleaning your printer regularly maintains print quality and may extend the life of the

72 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Routine MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleCleaning ScheduleThe recommended cleaning schedule is shown in Ta b l e

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 73Cleaning the InteriorInspect this area after every four rolls of media.

74 105SL User Guide 6/4/2004 11342L Rev. 8Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule3. Moisten an appl icator tip with a solven t containing 90% isopropyl

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule11342L Re v. 8 6/4/2004 105SL User Guide 75Figure 43 • Snap Plate Reinstallation6. Slide the snap plate toward you