Contents
Introduction
Zebra 170PA X 2 Print Engine ......................1
Getting Started .............................1
Print Engine Mounting .........................1
Communications ............................1
Printer Power ..............................2
Media & Ribbon Loading
Media Loading .............................3
Ribbon Loading.............................5
Removing Used Ribbon ........................6
Media Sensor Position
Reflective Media Sensor ........................7
Transmissive Media Sensor.......................7
Printer Operation
Power On/Off Switch ..........................9
Front Panel Keys ............................9
Liquid Crystal Display ........................10
Control Panel Keys ..........................10
Front Panel Indicator Lights (LEDs) .................10
Configuration and Calibration
Introduction ..............................11
Configuration Process .........................12
Setting Print Parameters ........................12
Listing Printer Information ......................16
Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration ................18
Setting Communication Parameters ..................20
Selecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters ..............23
Selecting ZPL Mode..........................24
Setting Ribbon Tension ........................24
Power Up and Head Close Parameters ................24
Label Positioning Parameters .....................25
Head Test Function ..........................28
Head Resistance ............................28
Verifier Port ..............................28
Applicator Port ............................29
Printing Controls ...........................30
Sensor Values .............................31
LCD Adjust ..............................32
Printer Language ...........................32
170PAX2-Series User’s Guide
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