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Copyright ©2003 ZIH Corp. This copyrighted guide and the label pr inters described herein are owned by Zebra T echnologies. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized r eproduction of the guide or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 ( 17 U.
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 3URSUL HWDU6W DWHPHQ W This guide contains proprieta ry information of Zebra T echnologies. It is intended solely for the information and use of part ies operating and maintaining the equipment described herein.
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Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide i 7DEOHRI&RQWHQWV Proprietary State ment Declaration of Confor mity Warranty In formation Prefa c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Contacts . . .
ii Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide T able of Content s 2 • Printer Setu p and Calibratio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before Y ou Beg in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T able of Contents Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide iii General S pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Print S peci fications by Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide v 3UHIDFH This users guide provides all the info rmation you need to operate the Zebra Xi III Plus printer . Content s Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi About this Docu ment . . . . . .
vi Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guid e Prefac e Contacts &RQWDFWV Y ou can contact Zebra T echnologies at any of the following: Visit us at: www .zebra.com Our M ailin g A ddresse s: =HEUD7 HFKQRORJLHV 333 Corporate W oods Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061.
Prefac e About this Docu men t Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide vii $ERXWWK LV'RFXPHQW The Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide contains these chapters a nd appendices: &K 1R 7LW OH &RQWH QW W arranty Information W arranty information on Zebra printers, re lated hardware, and supplies.
viii Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Prefac e Document C onven tions 'RF XPHQW&RQ YHQW LRQV The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information: About this Chapter Sections This section list s and describe s each main section of the chapter , including the initial page number of that section.
Prefac e Doc um ent C onven tion s Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide ix Illustration Callout Instruction Illustration callout instructions are used when an illustration contains either information about a dialog box or step(s) to a ccomplish in a dialog box.
x Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Prefac e Related Doc uments 5HODWHG'RFXPHQW V In addition to the Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide, the following documents might be helpful references : ZPL II ® Progr amming Guide V olume I (part number 45541L) and Vo l u m e I I (part number 45542L).
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 1 C HAPTE R 1 ,QWURGXFWLRQ This chapter gives you an overview of the Xi II I Plus printer . Content s Unpack and In spect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Printer Overvi ew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Unpack and In spect the Printer 8QSDFNDQG,QVSHFWWKH3ULQWHU Make sure the printer is in good condition when you receive it. The instructions below outline what you need to do. ,QVSHFWWKH3ULQWHU Use this list as a guide to inspect the printer .
Introduction Prin ter Over view Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 3 3ULQWHU2Y HUYLHZ The printer controls are on the front pane l. These controls are used to change print settings as needed for your application. This illustra tion shows the printer ’ s front panel.
4 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Printer Overvi ew Right oval increases values, answers <(6 , indicates 21 , or moves to the next selection. PREVIOUS goes back one step. NEXT/SA VE moves one step or saves settings if used a fter SETUP/EX IT .
Introduction Components Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 5 &RPSRQHQWV This illustration sho ws the side view of your prin ter . The callouts are identified in t he table that follows. ! Import ant • Depending on the printer options you have selected, your printer may look slightly dif ferent.
6 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Components 3ULQWHU2SWLRQV Y our printer can have options including: Rewind Spindle Peel (T ake Label) Sensors Cutter These options change the way your ribbon and labels are loade d. For more information, see Labels and Print Modes on page 23 .
Introduction Components Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 7 6WD QGD U G, QWHU ID FHV St andard c ommunication interface s are: RS-232 serial data port Bi-direc tional parallel port USB 2.0 port (USB 1.0- and 1.1-compatible). For more information on the standard communication interfaces, see S tandar d Ports on page 38 .
8 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Introduction Components This illustra tion and the callout table that follows it identi fy the parts of the power cord.
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 9 C HAPTE R 2 3ULQWHU6HWXSDQG&DOLEUDWLR Q This chapter gives you step-by-step instru ctions to set up your printer and print a calibration label. Content s Before Y ou B egin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin %HIRUH<R X%HJLQ Review this checklist before you begin loading your Zebra Xi II I Plus printer . Labels Do you have the correct labels for your application? If you are not sure, see T ypes of Labels on page 24 .
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 7RO RD GW K HOD EHOV FR PS OH WH WKHV H VW HSV 1. Open the printhead. This illustra tion calls out the parts of the printer used when loading the labels.
12 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin The illustrati on below shows labels l oaded in the prnter . The callouts show the l abels and the parts of the printer described in the instructions. 5. Feed the labels under the media guide roller and unde r the printhead.
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 13 7. Are you using direct thermal labels? • If yes, close the printhead and go to T o print a configuration label, complete these steps: on page 18 . • If no, go to T o make a ribbon leader , complete these steps: on page 13 .
14 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin This acts as a ribbon leader . 7RORDG WKHULEE RQFR PSOHWHWKHVHVWH SV 1. Put the roll of ribbon on the ribbon spindle and push the core as far as it will go, until it is against the stop on the ribbon supply spi ndle.
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 15 2. Pull the ribbon leader up over the top roller , above the printhead.
16 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin 3. Bring the leader and ribbon under the ribbon takeup spindle. W rap the leader and ribbon around the spindle. T urn the spindle several times until the ribbon stays on the spindle.
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 17 4. Close the printhead. The callouts in the illustration below and the table that follows show ribbon and labels loade d in the printer .
18 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin 7RSULQWDFRQILJX UDWLRQODEHOFRPSOH WHWKHVHVWH SV 1. Connect the power cord to the printer . The power connection is at the back of the printer .
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 19 The configuration label prints. 7. Did the labe l print? • Ye s , a c onfiguration label printed. Conne ct the printer to your computer system. Communication can be handled in many dif ferent ways.
20 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin • No , a label did not print. Sensors out of position is a common cause of pr inting problems. 6HQVRU$GMXVWPHQW Adjust sensors only when the printer cannot detect the top of the label.
Printe r Setup and Ca libration Before Y ou Begin Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 21 7RDGM XVWWK HXSS HUDQ GORZHU PHGLD VHQVR UVFR PSOHWH WKHV H VWHSV 1. Remove the ribbon (if ribbon is used). 2. Locate the upper media sensor .
22 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Printer Setup and Calibration Before Y ou B egin The callout in th e illustration below and t he table that follows show the lower medi a sensor .
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 23 C HAPTE R 3 /DEHOVDQG3ULQW0RGHV This chapter tells you about the label and print mode setups you can use. Content s Label T ypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Print M ode Choic es . .
24 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Label T ypes /DEHO 7S HV Set up the printer to match the label, ri bbon, and printer options you have chosen.
Labels and Print Modes Label T ypes Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 25 Non-Continuous Blac k Mark labels Non-continuous black mark labels have black marks printed on the back of the liner ma terial that indicate the start and end of each label. Shown in this illustration are examples of black marks.
26 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 3ULQW0R GH&KRLFHV The options on your printer may le t you set up additional print modes. See Fr ont Panel Contr ols on page 54 to set up the printer f ront panel controls to match the print mode you are using.
Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 27 The callouts in the illustration and the foll owing table identify the parts of the printer and rewind plate. 2. Position the rewind plate so the lip on the attached hook plate points down.
28 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 8. Load labe ls as shown in Load the Printer on page 10 . 9. When loa ding labels, allow approximate ly 36 in. (915 mm) of labels to extend past the printhead. Remove all labels from this portion to create a leader .
Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 29 3HHO2II0RGH Peel-Off Mode advances one label at a t ime. The printer does not print another label until the first label is removed. The T AKE LABEL light flashes until the label is removed.
30 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 10. Close the printhead. The liner winds on the rewind spindle or core. The callouts in the illustration and table that follow show the printe r and labels in Peel-of f Mode.
Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 31 5HZLQG0RG HZLWK&XWWHU2 SWLRQ Printers with the Cutter option can use the Rewind Mode , if you wish to print and save a roll of labels. A cutter , as its name suggests, is a rota ting knife with a se lf-sharpening blade.
32 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 13. If you are using a core, slide it onto the re wind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate. 14. W ind the label liner around either the 3 i n. (76 mm) core or the rewind spindle.
Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 33 5HZLQG6SLQG OH Rewind Mode and Peel-Off Mode use the rewind spindle. Label liner must be removed every time you cha nge labels for the printer to work correctly . T o remove label line r from the rewind sp indle, complete thes e step s: 1.
34 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 7RORD GIDQIR OGODEH OVFRP SOHWH WKHVHV WHSV 1. Open the printhead. 2. Slide the media guide as far from the printer fra me as possible. 3. How do you want to feed fanfold labels? • From the bottom slot in the printer body .
Labels and Print Modes Prin t Mode Choi ces Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 35 Cutter option • If you do not have a cutter , go to S tep 4, on page 35 . • If you do have a cutter , feed the fa nfold labels through the cutter . 4. Slide in the media guide so it just touches, but does no t restrict, the edge of the labels.
36 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Labels and Print Modes Print M ode Choic es 2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the knob clockwise until it stops. This causes the ribbon release bars to pivot down, easing the spindle’ s grip on the wound ribbon.
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 37 C HAPTE R 4 'DWD3RUWV This chapter describes the standard communication ports on the Xi II I Plus printers. Content s Para llel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Seri al Por t . . . .
38 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 6WDQ GDUG3 RUWV The dif fere nt ports available to connect the Xi III Plus printer to your computer or network include: Parallel .
Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 39 The following table shows the pin configuration and function of a standa rd computer- to-printer parallel c able.
40 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 6HULDO3RUW Communication using the serial data port of the printer requires choosing the number of data and stop bits, pa rity , and handshaking. Default settings are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity , and XO N/XOFF .
Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 41 6HULDOSLQ FRQILJX UDWLRQ The table below shows the pin configuration a nd function of the rear panel serial data connector on the printer .
42 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 56 ,QWHU IDFH& RQQ HFWL RQV 'LUHFWFRQQHF WLRQWRDFRPSXWHU The printer is configured as Data T erminal Equipment (DTE). This illustration sho ws the internal connec tions of the printer ’ s RS-232 connector .
Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 43 '% WR'% FRQQHF WLRQV An interface adapter is required (Zebra part number 33138) to connect the printer ’ s DB-9 interface to a DB-25 c onnector . A gene ric DB-25 adapter may al so be used.
44 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts 0RGHP FR QQ HFWLRQ When the printer is connected via its RS-232 interface to Data Communica tion Equipment (DCE) such as a modem, use a standard RS-232 (straight-through) interfa ce cable.
Data Ports S tandard Ports Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 45 56 56 ,QW HUFR QQH FWLRQV An interface adapter (Zebra part number 33130) is require d to connect the printer ’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or RS-485 interface.
46 Zebra Xi III Plus Us ers Guide Data Ports S tanda rd Po rts The USB connection is shown in callout 1 of the illustration below . 'DW D & DE OHV Data cables must be full y shi elded and fitte d with metal or metali zed connector shells.
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 47 C HAPTE R 5 0HPRU&DUGV This chapter describes the optional cards that can be used with the Xi II I Plus printer and gives instructions for installation. Content s PCMCIA Car d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Memory Cards PCMCIA Car d 3&0&, $&DUG See the instructions below to install the T ype I- or T ype II-compliant PCMCIA card. 7RLQ VWD OOWK H3& 0&, $F DUG FRPS OHWH WKH VHVW HSV 1.
Memor y Cards PCMC IA Card Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 49 The printer is now ready to operate with the additional memory or font option. T o be sure the ca rd has successfully initialized, print a c.
50 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Memory Cards CompactFlash Card &RPSDFW) ODVK &DUG CompactFlash cards are nonvola tile memory cards that store data even when the power to the printer is turned off. 7RLQ VWD OOW KH7 SH ,FR PSO LDQ W&RPSDFW)ODVK FDUGFRPSOHWH WKHVHV WHSV 1.
Memor y Cards Com pac tFla sh Car d Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 51 2. Remove the electronics cover by removing the two screws nea r the bottom. 3. Lift the elec tronics cove r at the rear top cor ner as shown and pull the corner forward and up, then lift the cover up and away from the printer .
52 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guid e Memory Cards CompactFlash Card 5. Reinstall the electronics cover by lowering the cover so the lip goes into the channel on the top of the printer . Secure the cover by r einstalling the two screws on the bottom of the cover .
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 53 $SSHQGL [HV These appendixes explain using the front pa nel controls, troubleshooting your printer , choosing printer supplies, and caring for your printer . Content s Fron t Panel Contr ols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols )URQ W3DQ HO&RQW UROV After you have installed the labels and ribbon and printed a configuration label, you can change your Xi III Plu s printer settings using the front panel controls.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 55 . 3DVVZRUG3URWHFWHG 3DUDPHWHUV Certain parameters a re password-pr otected by f actory defau lt, includi ng the communicat ion parame ters.
56 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 'HIDXO WSDV VZR UGY DOXH The default password value is 1234 . The password can be changed using the ^KP (Define Password) ZPL II instruction or through ZebraLink ™ We b V i e w (ZebraNet ® PrintSer ver II required).
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 57 )URQW3DQHO/LJKWV /LJKW 6W DWXV ,QGLFDWHV POWER Off ( O ) The printer is of f or power is not applied. On ( I ) The printer is on. T AKE LABE L Off Normal operation. Flashing (Peel-Off Mode only .
58 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols DA T A Off Normal operation. No da ta being received or processed. On Data processing or printing is taking place.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 59 )UR QW 3 DQ HO / &' The LCD display is shown in the order it appears when using NEXT/SA VE to move through the front panel menu. PREVIOUS may be used to move backward in the menu.
60 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 35,1763 ((' Adjustin g Print Speed: Press the right black oval to increase print speed.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 61 0(',$7< 3( Setting Me dia T ype: Press either black oval to display choices. Default: Continuous Select ions : Continuous, non-continuous This parameter t ells the printer the typ e of media you are using.
62 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 35,17 0(7+2' Select ing Prin t Method: Press either black oval to display choices.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 63 0$;,080 /(1*7+ Setting Maximu m Length: T o increase the value, press the right black ova l. T o decrease the value, pr ess the left black oval. Default Rang e: The default and range of acceptable values vary depending on your printer ’ s configuration.
64 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ($5/< :$51,1* Setting Early W arning: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 65 When the printer detects it is running low with less than 15% of the remain ing labels or ribbons, :$51,1*0( ',$/2: or :$51,1* 5,%%21 /2: appears on the LCD. If the aler t function has been enabled, an alert is also sent.
66 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols /,67%$5 &2'(6 List Bar Codes: Press the right black oval to print a label listing a ll available bar codes in the printer .
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 67 )250$7& $5' $ % Initialize Me mory Card Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all pr eviously stored information from the memory card.
68 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ,1,7)/$ 6+ 0(0 Initialize Flash M emory Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all pr eviously stored information from Flash memory . 1. T o bypass this function, press NEXT/SA VE .
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 69 6(1625 352),/( Sensor Profile: 1. Press NEXT/SA VE to skip this standard calibration procedur e and continue with the media and ribbon calibration parameter that follows. 2. Press the right black oval to start this standard calibration procedur e and print a media sensor profile.
70 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 0(',$$1 ' 5,%%21 &$/,%5$7 ( This procedure is us ed t o adj ust the sensitiv ity of the media and ribbon sensors. Note • The procedure must be followed exactly a s presented.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 71 — 5(/2$'$ // When 5(/2 $'$// is displayed: 1. Open the printhead and pull the media forward until a label is positioned under the media sensor . 2. Reload the ribbon back into to its proper position.
72 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols %$8' Setting B aud: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 73 +267 +$1'6+$. ( Settin g Hos t Ha ndsh ake : Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
74 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 1(7:25. ,' Setting N etwork ID: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 75 &20081,& $ 7,216 Setting Commu nications Mode: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
76 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols &21752/ 35(),; Contr ol Prefix Character: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 77 '(/,0,7( 5 &+$5 Delimiter Charac ter: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position.
78 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 0(',$32 :(5 83 Media Power Up : Press the right or left black oval to display the choices.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 79 %$&.)((' Backf eed Seq uence: Press the r ight or left black oval to display other choices.
80 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols /()7 326,7,21 Adjusting Left Position: The displayed value represents dots. 1. Press the left black oval to move the cursor . 2. Press the right black oval to change between + and to increase the value of the digit.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 81 +($' 5(6,6725 Setting the Head Resistor V alue: Caution • Do not set the v alue higher than that shown on the printhead. Setting a higher value may damage the printhead. 1.
82 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 9(5,),(5 3257 Sett ing the V erifi er Po rt: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Off Select ions : Off, VER-RP RNT , VER-THRUPUT The auxiliary port is used to determine how the printer reacts to the online verifier .
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 83 $33/,&$7 25 3257 Setting the Applicator Port: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices. Default: Off Select ions: Off, mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, mode 4 Determines the action of the verifier port.
84 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 67$5735 ,17 6,* S tart Pr int Si gnal: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 85 5(6<1&+ 02'( Resynch M ode: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
86 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols :(%6 These paramet ers are automatically se t during the calibration procedure. They should be c hanged only by a qualified service technician. See the maintenance manual for mo re information on these parameters.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 87 /&'$'-8 67 LCD Adjust ment: 1. Press the left black oval to move the cursor .
88 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols 57&'$7( R TC (Real-time clock) Date: This parameter all ows you to set the date following the convention selected in ,'/(',63/$ < . 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position.
Appendixes Front Panel Contro ls Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 89 =HEUD 1HW 3ULQW6HUYHU,,2SWLRQ'LVSOD These menu options displays only if you have a ZebraNet ® PrintServer II installed. 3UHV V /&' ([SODQDWL RQ ,3 5(62/87, 21 IP Resolution: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
90 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes Fron t Pane l Cont rols ,3$''5( 66 IP Address: 1. Press the left black oval to move to the next digit position. 2. Press the right black oval to increase the value of the digit. This parameter allows you to select the I P address if perma nent was chosen in ,35(62/87,21 .
Appendixes Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 91 3UHV V /&' ([SODQDWLRQ /$1*8$*( Selecting the Display Langu age: Press the right or left black oval to display other choices.
92 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 6SHFLILFDWLR QVDQG&DUH This appendix describes the specifications f o r your printer and tells you how to keep it in good condition. 6WDQGDUG ;L ,,, 3OXV )HDWXUHV Thermal transfer and direc t thermal printing DRAM 16 MB USB 2.
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 93 Automatic virtual input buf fer management Format inversion Mirror image printing Four-posit ion field rotation .
94 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care MaxiCode Micro PDF MSI PDF-417 (2-dimensional bar code) PLANET code Pless ey POSTNET QR-Code R.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 97 7HPSH UDWXUHI RU3ULQ WHU2SHU DWLRQDQG 6WRUDJH 5HO DWLYH +XPLGL WIRU 3ULQWH U2SHUDW LRQDQG 6WRUDJH 3ULQW6SHFLILFDWLRQVE0RGHO Refer to the key and the tables that follow for printer specificat ions.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 99 ;L ,,, 3O XV DQG ;L ,,, 3OXV 6SHFLILFDWLR Q ;L ,,, 3OXV ;L ,,, 3OXV Printhead resolution 300 dots/in ch (12 dots/mm) 600 dots/inch (24 dots/mm) Dot size (width × length) 0.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 101 5LEERQ6SHFLI LFDWLRQVE0RGHO ;L ,,, 3O XV ;L II I 3OXV Note • Match the ribbon to the label width and printhead width you are using. Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 103 /DEHO 6S HFLIL FDW LRQ V Xi III P lus printers need the correct size and type of labels for best perfor mance. The tables that follow give you the specifications you need. ;L III 3OXV 3ULQWHUV /DEHO 6SHFLIL FDW LRQ .
104 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care J Maximum Q Prefe rred 6SHFLILFDWLRQV ;L ,,, 3OXV ;L ,,, 3OXV ;L ,,, 3OXV Minimum label length 0.7 in. (18 mm) T 0.
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 105 %ODFN0D UN6HQVLQJ 2QO Maximum inte rnal fanfold media pack size (label + line r) L × W × H 8.0 ″ × 4.5 ″ × 4.5 ″ (20 mm × 1 14 mm × 1 14 mm) 8.0 ″ × 5.5 ″ × 4.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 107 T otal thickness (includes liner , if any) 0.003 in. (0.076 m m) F 0.012 in. (0.305 mm) J 0.003 in. (0.076 mm) F 0.012 in. (0.305 mm) J Cutter maximum full- width media thickness 0.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 109 Cutter m aximum full-width media thickness 0.009 in. (0.23 mm) 0.007 in. (0.18 mm) 0.005 in.(0.14 mm) Roll media core inside diameter 3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm) Max imu m ro ll diameter 8.
1 10 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care ;L ,,, 3O XV DQ G ;L ,,,3OXV%ODFN0DUN6HQVLQJ 2QO 3RZHU&RUG6 SHFLILFDWLRQV Y our power cord must meed these standards: The overall length must be less than 9.
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 111 The AC power plug and IEC 320 connector mu st bear the certificat ion mark of at least one of the known international safety or ganizations shown below .
1 12 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 3ULQWHU&DUH Cleaning your printer regularly maintains pr int quality and may extend the life of the printer . 5RXWLQ H3URF HGXUHV The recommended cleaning sche dule is shown in the table below .
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 3 ([WHULRU Clean the outside surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth. Use a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner sparingly , as needed. ,QWHULRU After every four rolls of labe ls, in spect the inside of the printer .
1 14 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 7RFOH DQWKHSULQWKHDGFRPSOHWH WKHVHVWHSV 1. Open the printhead. 2. Remove the labels and ribbon (if loaded). 3. Moisten an applicator tip w ith solvent and wipe along the print eleme nts from end to end.
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 5 . &DOOR XW 'HV FUL S WL RQ Label-available sensor Black mark sensor Ribbon sensor Platen r oller .
1 16 Zebr a Xi II I Plus Users Guide Appendixes S pecifica tions and Care 6QDS3OD WH Clean the snap plate when label adhesive or a label is stuck to the underside of the snap plate. 7RF OHDQ WKH VQDS SOD WH FRP SOHWH WKHVHV WHSV 1.
Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 7 7. T o reinstall the snap plate, insert the two tabs on the bottom of the snap plate into the two slots of the media path. 8. Slide the snap plate toward you. 9. Press down on the loops to lock the snap plate into place.
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Appendixes S pecific ations a nd Car e Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 11 9 2. Remove the faulty fuse and install a new fuse in the in-circuit position as shown. If you use the spare fuse, be sure to orde r a replacement fuse fr om your Zebra distributor .
120 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g 7URX EOHVKRRW LQJ If there is an error c ondition on the printer or the labels are not printing or advancing correctly , review the ch ecklist below . What type of labels are you using? Review the types of label and the print modes, see Labels and Print Modes on page 23 .
Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 121 7RDGMXVWSULQWK HDGSUHVVX UHFRPSOHWHWKHVHVWHSV 1. Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the P AUSE Self T est described in T o perform a P AUSE self test, complete these steps: on page 134 .
122 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g 0HGLDDQG5LEERQ6HQVRU&DOLEUDWLRQ Media and ribbon sensor calibration is one of the most common adjustments to the printer settings. There are two different t ypes of calibration that can be done by the printer .
Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 123 /&'(UURU &RQGLWLRQV The LCD displays messages when there is an error condition.
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Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 125 :DUQL QJ²+HDG 7RR+R W :DUQL QJ²&OH DQ+HDG 1RZ Caution • The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool. &DXVH 6R OXWLRQ The printhead is over temperature.
126 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g :DUQL QJ²+HDG &ROG :DUQL QJ²&XWW HU-DPPHG Caution • An improperly connected cable ca n cause this warning. The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
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Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 129 :ULQNOHG5LEERQ &DXVH 6ROXWLRQ The ribbon is not loaded correctly . Load the ribbon correctly . See T o load the ribbon, complete these steps: on page 14 . The darkness setting is incorrect.
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Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 131 A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DA T A light flashes but no printing occurs. The printer fails to c alibrate or detect the t op of the label. 3ULQWHU'LDJQRVWLFV Self tests give information about the condition of the printer .
132 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g $GGLWLRQ DO3UL QWHU 6HOI7HVWV These self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that help determine the operating conditions for the printer .
Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 133 A configuration label prints. The printer configuration ca n be changed by pe rforming a calibration procedure. See T o print a configuration l abel, complete the se steps: on page 18 for further information about the configuration procedure.
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Appendixes T roubles hootin g Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 135 )(('6HOI7HVW This test helps you choose the best darkness setting for your printer . 7RS HUIRUP D)( ('VHOIW HVWFR PSOHWH WKHV HVWHS V 1. T urn off the printer .
136 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide Appendixes T roubles hootin g )(('DQG3$86(6HOI7HVW Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer configuration to the factory default values. These values are active only until power is turned off unless you save them permanentl y in memory .
Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 137 ,QGH [ A about this document vii adjustments printhead pressure, 121 upper media sensor , 21 applicator port setting, 83 B backfeed setting, 79 bar codes (specificati.
Index 138 Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide format prefix setting, 76 front panel lights, 57 fuse replacement, 1 18 H head resistor value setting, 81 head test count setting, 80 host handshake setting, 73.
Index Zebra Xi III Plus Users Guide 139 print width setting, 62 printer configuration, 91 diagnostics, 131–136 protocol setting, 73 R related documents x removal of label liner , 33 reporting damage.
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