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Zebra®XiIIIPlus™/R110Xi™/R170Xi™User Guide

Contents1013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • _______________________________________________________________________

Print Modes and OptionsPrinter Options10013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Printer OptionsThe following are options available

101Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrint ModesThe options on your printer may let you set

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Load Media in Peel-Off ModePeel-Off mode (Figure 19) a

103Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ATo set up the printer in Peel-Off mode, complete these

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/076. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7.

105Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A8. Push the media forward until it passes under the pr

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0711. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind

107Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A13. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Sl

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes10813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0715. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rot

109Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ALoad Media in Cutter ModeA cutter is a rotating knife

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AAbout This DocumentThis section provides you with contact information, document structure a

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/073. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhe

111Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A6. If your printer includes a media dancer assembly (1

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/078. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Sli

113Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A10. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rot

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Load Media in Rewind Mode (No Cutter)Rewind mode (Figu

115Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ATo set up the printer in Rewind mode, complete these s

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/076. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7.

117Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A8. Push the media forward until it passes under the pr

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes11813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0711. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind

119Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A15. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Sl

About This DocumentWho Should Use This Document1213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Who Should Use This DocumentThis User Guid

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0717. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rot

121Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ALoad Media in Rewind Mode with Cutter OptionSome print

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07To set up the Rewind mode for printers with the cutter

123Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A6. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out. 7.

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/078.9.Extend approximately 36 in. (920 mm) of media out

125Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A11. If you are using a core, slide it onto the rewind

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0715. Align the media with the inner media guide (1). Sl

127Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A17. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rot

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes12813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Install the Rewind PlateTo install the rewind plate, c

129Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ARemove Media Liner from the Rewind or Peel SpindleRewi

13About This DocumentContacts9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AContactsYou can contact Zebra Technologies at the following:We

Print Modes and OptionsPrint Modes13013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/072. Pull out the spindle hook.3. Slide the media liner

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A6Routine MaintenanceThis section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.Conte

Routine MaintenanceReplacing Printer Components13213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Replacing Printer ComponentsSome printer

133Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ACleaning Schedule and ProceduresClean

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures13413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Clean the Media CompartmentAfter ever

135Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ATo clean the printhead and platen rol

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures13613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/073. Using the swab from the Preventive

137Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AClean the SensorsBrush or vacuum any

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures13813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Transmissive (Media) Sensor Locations

139Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AFigure 26 • Lower Media Sensor1Lower

About This DocumentDocument Conventions1413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Document ConventionsThe following conventions are

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures14013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Clean the Snap PlateClean the snap pl

141Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A5. Remove the snap plate from the pri

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Schedule and Procedures14213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07To clean the snap plate in an RFID-en

143Routine MaintenanceReplace the Fuse9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AReplace the FuseThe instructions that follow are for

Routine MaintenanceReplace the Fuse14413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Figure 30 • Fuse Locations 3. Snap the fuse holder ba

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A7TroubleshootingThis section provides information about errors that you might need to troub

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Checklists14613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Troubleshooting ChecklistsIf an error condition

147TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ALCD Error MessagesThe LCD displays messages when there

TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages14813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07The RIBBON light is on; the ERROR light flashes. Ribbon

149TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AThe printer prints while the ERROR light flashes. Cauti

15About This DocumentDocument Conventions9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AIllustration Callouts Callouts are used when an i

TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages15013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07The printer stops.The printer is defragmenting memory.C

151TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrint Quality ProblemsTable 13 identifies problems

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems15213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Wrinkled ribbon Ribbon fed through the machine inco

153TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AMisregistration/skips labelsThe printer is not cali

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems15413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07The bar code printed on a label does not scan.The b

155TroubleshootingCalibration Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ACalibration ProblemsTable 14 identifies problems with

TroubleshootingCommunications Problems15613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Communications ProblemsTable 15 identifies problem

157TroubleshootingRibbon Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ARibbon ProblemsTable 16 identifies problems that may occur

TroubleshootingRFID Problems15813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07RFID ProblemsTable 17 identifies problems that may occur wit

159TroubleshootingRFID Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APoor yields. Too many RFID tags per roll are voided.The RFID

About This DocumentDocument Conventions1613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • ________________________________________

TroubleshootingRFID Problems16013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07RFID parameters do not appear in Setup mode, and RFID inform

161TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AMiscellaneous Printer ProblemsTable 18 iden

TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems16213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07The printer fails to calibrate or detect th

163TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrinter DiagnosticsSelf tests and other diagnostics pr

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics16413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07CANCEL Self TestThe CANCEL self test prints a configur

165TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APAUSE Self TestThis self test can be used to provide t

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics16613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07FEED Self TestDifferent types of media may require dif

167TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AFigure 33 • FEED Test Label4. See Figure 34 and Table

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics16813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Figure 34 • Bar Code Darkness ComparisonTable 19 • Jud

169TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A5. Note the relative darkness value and the print spee

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A1IntroductionThis section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics17013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07FEED and PAUSE Self TestPerforming this self test temp

171TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ACommunications Diagnostics TestThe communication diagn

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics17213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Sensor ProfileUse the sensor profile label to troubles

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A8Data PortsThis section describes the standard communication ports available to connect the

Data PortsParallel Data Port17413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Parallel Data PortThe parallel data interface supports IEEE

175Data PortsParallel Data Port9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A19–30 Ground31 nInit32 nFault/NDataAvail33, 34 Not used35 +5

Data PortsSerial Data Port17613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Serial Data PortSee Connect the Printer to the Computer or Net

177Data PortsSerial Data Port9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APin ConfigurationConnect the serial data cable to the female D

Data PortsSerial Data Port17813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07RS-232 Interface ConnectionsThe printer is configured as Data

179Data PortsSerial Data Port9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ADB-9 to DB-25 ConnectionsTo connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9

IntroductionExternal View1813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07External ViewFigure 2 shows the outside of the printer.Figure 2

Data PortsUSB 2.0 Port18013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07USB 2.0 PortA USB 2.0 port (which is USB 1.1 and 1.0 compatible) i

181Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AApplicator Interface ConnectorAn external DB-15

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector18213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Figure 44 • Applicator Signals (Mode 3)Figure 45

183Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AApplicator Interface Connector Pin Configuration

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector18413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/075 PAUSE Input To toggle the current Pause state,

185Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A11 END PRINT Output See Applicator Signals on pa

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector18613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Jumper Configurations and Pinouts for +5 V I/O O

187Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APinouts for +24-28 V I/O OperationTable 24 descr

Data PortsApplicator Interface Connector18813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • ______________________________________

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A9PC CardsThis section describes the optional cards that can be used with the printer and gi

19IntroductionPrinter Components9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrinter ComponentsFigure 3 shows the components inside the

PC CardsPCMCIA PC Cards19013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07PCMCIA PC CardsThe printer can use Type I- or Type II-compliant P

191PC CardsPCMCIA PC Cards9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A3. Reinstall the card shield over the PCMCIA card and card slot.T

PC CardsPCMCIA PC Cards19213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • _______________________________________________________

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A10SpecificationsThis section provides the features of and specifications for this printer.C

SpecificationsFeatures19413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07FeaturesThis section lists the standard and optional features for

195SpecificationsFeatures9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ABar CodesTypes of bar codes include:• Bar code ratios—2:1, 7:3, 5:

SpecificationsAgency Approvals19613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Agency ApprovalsThe agency approvals and product markings

197SpecificationsAgency Approvals9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AUnited States, Canada, and EU (RXi or XiIIIPlus with HF Re

SpecificationsGeneral Specifications19813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07General SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsElectri

199SpecificationsGeneral Specifications9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AEnvironmental Conditions for Operation and StorageEn

© 2007 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the software and/or firmware in the label printer described therein are owned by Brady Corp. Unau

IntroductionControl Panel2013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Control PanelAll controls and indicators for the printer are loc

SpecificationsPrint Specifications by Model20013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Print Specifications by ModelRefer to the key

201SpecificationsPrint Specifications by Model9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A90XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 140XiIIIPlus170

SpecificationsPrint Specifications by Model20213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Selectable print speeds(in. per second)2.4, 3

203SpecificationsRibbon Specifications9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ARibbon SpecificationsRefer to the following tables fo

SpecificationsRibbon Specifications20413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0790XiIIIPlus, 96XiIIIPlus, and 140XiIIIPlus170XiIIIPlu

205SpecificationsMedia Specifications9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AMedia SpecificationsUse the correct size and type of l

SpecificationsMedia Specifications20613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07110XiIIIPlus/R110Xi Black Mark Sensing OnlyTicket/tag

207SpecificationsMedia Specifications9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus P

SpecificationsMedia Specifications20813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07140XiIIIPlus, 170XiIIIPlus, R170Xi, and 220XiIIIPlus B

209SpecificationsMedia Specifications9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A90XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus PrintersMedia Specificatio

21IntroductionControl Panel9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AControl Panel LCDThe control panel LCD functions differently in

SpecificationsMedia Specifications21013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0790XiIIIPlus and 96XiIIIPlus Black Mark Sensing OnlyMed

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AEnd User LicenseAgreementPlease read the terms of this “End User License Agreement” (the “A

End User License Agreement21213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/073. Documentation. If the Software contains documentation whi

213End User License Agreement9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A10. Export Restrictions. You agree that you will not export

End User License Agreement21413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0713. Limitation of Liability and Damages. ZEBRA DOES NOT ASSU

215End User License Agreement9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. Abetween a party and any arbitrator will be directed to the AAA

End User License Agreement21613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • ____________________________________________________

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AGlossaryalphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation mark

Glossary21813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07continuous media Label or tag-stock media that has no notch, gap, or web (media

219Glossary9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. Alabel backing (liner) The material on which labels are affixed during manufactu

IntroductionControl Panel2213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07PREVIOUSWhen in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the previous para

Glossary22013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) The technology that allows an item to be

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AIndexNumerics110XiIIIPlusblack mark specifications, 206general specifications, 200label spe

Index22213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07black mark mediadescribed, 36when to clean sensor, 133CCALIBRATE button function, 2

223Index9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AEelectrical specifications, 198electronics cover, 18end user license agreement, 211

Index22413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Mmark LED setting, 96Mark Med S. setting, 96maximum label length setting, 76mediabl

225Index9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. Apin configurationapplicator interface, 183parallel port, 174serial port, 177platen

Index22613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07RR110Xiblack mark specifications, 206general specifications, 200label specification

227Index9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASetup modedefined, 21enter Setup mode, 66exit Setup mode, 67LCD messages, 71passwor

Index22813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07XXML-enabled printing, 100ZZebra Programming Language (ZPL)features, 194ZPL mode se

23IntroductionControl Panel9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AControl Panel Indicator LightsTable 2 describes lights on the co

Part Number: 13383L-004 Rev. A© 2007 ZIH Corp.Zebra Technologies Corporation333 Corporate Woods ParkwayVernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A.Telepho

IntroductionControl Panel2413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • ______________________________________________________

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A2Printer SetupThis section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that yo

Printer SetupBefore You Begin2613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Before You BeginReview this checklist, and resolve any issue

27Printer SetupHandling the Printer9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AHandling the PrinterThis section describes how to handle

Printer SetupSelect a Site for the Printer2813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Select a Site for the PrinterConsider the follo

29Printer SetupSelect a Data Communication Interface9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASelect a Data Communication InterfaceTa

3Declaration of Conformity9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ADeclaration of ConformityI have determined that the Zebra printer

Printer SetupSelect a Data Communication Interface3013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Data Cables and Wireless CardsYou must

31Printer SetupSelect a Data Communication Interface9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AIEEE 1284 Bidirectional ParallelNo addi

Printer SetupSelect a Data Communication Interface3213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Internal wired Ethernet print serverRef

33Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AConnect the Printer to a Power SourceTh

Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source3413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Power Cord SpecificationsDepending on h

35Printer SetupTypes of Media9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ATypes of MediaYour printer can use various types of media:• St

Printer SetupTypes of Media3613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Table 7 • Roll and Fanfold MediaMedia Type How It Looks Descri

37Printer SetupRibbon Overview9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ARibbon OverviewRibbon is a thin film that is coated on one si

Printer SetupRibbon Overview3813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Adhesive TestIf you have labels available, perform the adhesi

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A3OperationsThis section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer.Not

Compliance InformationCompliance Information413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Compliance InformationFCC Compliance Statement

OperationsPrepare the Media for Loading4013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Prepare the Media for LoadingYou can use roll medi

41OperationsPrepare the Media for Loading9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AFanfold MediaYou can load fanfold media through th

OperationsPrepare the Media for Loading4213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07To load fanfold media, complete these steps:1. Thr

43OperationsPrint Modes9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrint ModesThe printer can print on roll or fanfold media and use di

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode4413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Load Media in Tear-Off ModeTear-Off is the default m

45OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ATo load roll media, complete these steps:1. Set the

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode4613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/075. Slide the outer media guide (1) all the way out.

47OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A7. Push the media forward until it passes under the

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode4813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/079. Tighten the thumb screw (not visible from this an

49OperationsLoad Ribbon9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ALoad RibbonUse the instructions in this section to load ribbon for u

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AContentsDeclaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationsLoad Ribbon5013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/072. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.3. Orient the rib

51OperationsLoad Ribbon9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A6. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever

OperationsLoad Ribbon5213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/078. Push the ribbon leader forward until it passes under the printhea

53OperationsLoad Ribbon9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A9. Bring the ribbon leader over the upper ribbon roller (1) and then

OperationsLoad Ribbon5413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/0712. Push down the printhead assembly (1), and then rotate the printh

55OperationsLoad Ribbon9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release

OperationsCalibrate the Printer5613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Calibrate the PrinterCalibrate the printer when it is firs

57OperationsCalibrate the Printer9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASensor Profile CalibrationThe printer auto-calibrates and

OperationsAdjust Media Sensors5813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Adjust Media SensorsThe transmissive sensor consists of two

59OperationsAdjust Media Sensors9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A4. Using the tip of the screwdriver, slide the upper sensor

Contents613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Select a Site for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationsAdjust Media Sensors6013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Lower Media SensorTo adjust the lower media sensor, complet

61OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AAdjust Printhead Pressure and Togg

OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position6213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Printhead Pressure AdjustmentIf po

63OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A4. Some media types require higher

OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position6413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07 Notes • ________________________

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A4ConfigurationThis section describes the control panel parameters that are used to configur

ConfigurationSetup Mode6613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Setup ModeAfter you have installed the media and ribbon and the Po

67ConfigurationSetup Mode9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AExit Setup ModeTo leave Setup mode, complete these steps:1. Press

ConfigurationChange Password-Protected Parameters6813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Change Password-Protected ParametersCert

69ConfigurationPrint a Configuration Label9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrint a Configuration LabelA configuration label

7Contents9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AControl Panel Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationPrint a Network Configuration Label7013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Print a Network Configuration LabelIf you

71ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AControl Panel ParametersUse the LCD on the control p

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Standard Printer ParametersTable 10 shows parameters

73ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AAdjust the Tear-Off PositionThis parameter establish

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set Media TypeThis parameter tells the printer the t

75ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Print WidthDetermines the printable area across

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set Maximum Label LengthThis parameter is used durin

77ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Early Warning for MediaWhen this parameter is en

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters7813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Reset Media Counter for Early WarningThis parameter

79ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Early Warning for MaintenanceWhen this parameter

Contents813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set Printhead Life for Early WarningThis parameter a

81ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AList ImagesThis option prints a label that lists the

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Format Memory Card This option erases all previously

83ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AInitialize Flash MemoryThis option erases all previo

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Print Sensor ProfileA sensor profile shows sensor se

85ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ACalibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor SensitivityUse thi

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set Parallel CommunicationsSelect the communications

87ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Data BitsThis setting applies only when the seri

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters8813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set ProtocolProtocol is a type of error checking sys

89ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Control Prefix CharacterThe printer looks for th

9Contents9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. APrint Specifications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9013383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Select ZPL ModeThe printer remains in the selected m

91ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASelect Head Close OptionThis parameter sets the acti

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9213383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Adjust Left PositionThis parameter establishes how f

93ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet the Head Test CountThe printer periodically perf

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9413383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set the Printhead Resistor ValueCaution • This param

95ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. ASet Applicator Port ModeDetermines the action of the

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9613383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Select Resynch ModeThis parameter determines how the

97ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. AAdjust LCD DisplayThis parameter allows you to adjus

ConfigurationControl Panel Parameters9813383L-004 Rev. A XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 9/6/07Set RTC TimeThis parameter allows you to set the tim

9/6/07 XiIIIPlus/R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13383L-004 Rev. A5Print Modes and OptionsThis section describes the print modes and other options available