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Charging the DS Battery Charging Using the Cradle Shutting Off the Digital Scanner Battery Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Inserting the Digital Scanner in the Cradle Sending Data to the Host Computer Lost Connection to Host Configuring the Digital Scanner Radio Communications Communication with Scan Scanner Control App Beeper and LED Indications Digital Scanner Indications Cradle LED Indications Hand-Held Scanning Hands-Free Scanning Aiming with Digital Scanner Decode Ranges Known Harmful Ingredients Approved Cleaners for the Digital Scanner and Cradle Cleaning the Digital Scanner Report Software Version Bar Code Technical Specifications Cradle Signal Descriptions Setting Parameters Scanning Sequence Examples Errors While Scanning User Preferences Default Parameters Parameter Bar Code Scanning Beep After Good Decode Beeper Volume Beeper Tone Beeper Duration Suppress Power Up Beeps LED on Good Decode Direct Decode Indicator Low Power Mode Time Delay to Low Power Mode Battery Preservation Mode Trigger Mode Hands-Free Mode Hand-Held Decode Aiming Pattern Picklist Mode Continuous Bar Code Read Unique Bar Code Reporting Decode Session Timeout Hands-Free Decode Session Timeout Timeout Between Decodes, Same Symbol Timeout Between Decodes, Different Symbols PDF Prioritization PDF Prioritization Timeout Decoding Illumination Illumination Brightness Low Light Scene Detection Miscellaneous Scanner Parameters Enter Key Tab Key Transmit Code ID Character Scan Data Transmission Format FN1 Substitution Values Unsolicited Heartbeat Interval Send Versions Software Version Serial Number Manufacturing Information Radio Communications Parameter Defaults Wireless Beeper Definitions Radio Communication Host Types Bluetooth Classic vs.

Low Energy Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology Profile Support Bluetooth Friendly Name Discoverable Mode Wi-Fi Friendly Mode Wi-Fi Friendly Channel Exclusion Radio Output Power Link Supervision Timeout Bluetooth Radio State HID Host Parameters Emulate Keypad Fast HID Keyboard Quick Keypad Emulation Simulated Caps Lock Convert Case Auto-Reconnect Feature Reconnect Attempt Beep Feedback Reconnect Attempt Interval Out of Range Indicator Beep on Insertion Digital Scanner To Cradle Support Pairing Methods Connection Maintenance Interval Pairing Bar Code Example Batch Mode Modes of Operation Persistent Batch Storage Bluetooth Security PIN Code Bluetooth Security Levels Bluetooth Radio, Linking, and Batch Operation Save Bluetooth Connection Information Signature Capture Preferences Parameter Defaults Signature Capture Preferences Signature Capture Signature Capture File Format Selector Signature Capture Bits Per Pixel Signature Capture Width Signature Capture Height Connecting a USB Interface USB Parameter Defaults USB Host Parameters USB Device Type Native Firmware Update USB Keystroke Delay Bar Codes with Unknown Characters USB Polling Interval Keypad Emulation Keypad Emulation with Leading Zero Function Key Mapping SSI Transactions General Data Transactions Decoded Data Transmission Communication Summary Number of Data Bits Serial Response Timeout SSI Communication Notes Command Structure Response Structure Example Transaction Simple Serial Interface Parameter Defaults SSI Host Parameters Select SSI Host Baud Rate Check Parity Stop Bits Software Handshaking Decode Data Packet Format Host Serial Response Timeout Host Character Timeout Multipacket Option Interpacket Delay Event Reporting Decode Event Boot Up Event Parameter Event Connecting an RS Interface RS Parameter Defaults RS Host Parameters RS Host Types Data Bits Check Receive Errors Hardware Handshaking RTS Line State Intercharacter Delay IBM Parameter Defaults IBM Host Parameters Port Address Convert Unknown to Code RS Beep Directive IBM Specification Version Connecting a Keyboard Wedge Interface Keyboard Wedge Parameter Defaults Keyboard Wedge Host Parameters Keyboard Wedge Host Types Keystroke Delay Intra-keystroke Delay Alternate Numeric Keypad Emulation Caps Lock Override FN1 Substitution Send Make and Break Keyboard Map Symbology Parameter Defaults Bookland EAN User-Programmable Supplementals UPC-A Preamble UPC-E Preamble UPC-E1 Preamble Coupon Report Code Set Lengths for Code ISBT ISBT Concatenation Code Security Level Code Reduced Quiet Zone Trioptic Code Convert Code 39 to Code Code 32 Prefix Code 39 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Code 39 Security Level Code 39 Reduced Quiet Zone Code 11 Check Digit Verification Transmit Code 11 Check Digits Set Lengths for Interleaved 2 of I 2 of 5 Check Digit Verification Transmit I 2 of 5 Check Digit Convert I 2 of 5 to EAN I 2 of 5 Security Level I 2 of 5 Reduced Quiet Zone Set Lengths for Discrete 2 of Codabar NW - Set Lengths for Codabar CLSI Editing Set Lengths for MSI MSI Check Digits Chinese 2 of Matrix 2 of Set Lengths for Matrix 2 of Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Transmit Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit Korean 3 of Inverse 1D GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar Limited Symbology-Specific Security Features Redundancy Level Security Level Search for a Setup Guide or User Manual.

Enter your printer model or manual type i. Set your language preference 3. Set Asset Type to Manual All three steps are required. Asset Type -No Selection- Manual. Open a Case. Search Knowledge Base. Discussion Forum. Warranty Lookup. Product Warranty Information. Printer Software License Reset. Manage Software Licensing excluding Printers. Device Diagnostic Tool for Mobile Devices. Find a Zebra Partner. Contact Support. Mobile Computers. The Power OFF advanced modes are used to update and troubleshoot the printer.

If you release the FEED button here, the printer begins waiting for data to begin download of the printer firmware file. Your printer firmware may be configured to calibrate to the installed media and print a Configuration.

This section assists you in setting up and operating your printer. This section covers the physical hardware setup needed to print your first label. Calibrate the media with a SmartCal Media calibration. Available wired local connections are:. The printer and media need a clean safe area with moderate temperatures to have optimal print operations. To allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.

Radio signal strength can be reduced by physical barriers objects, walls, etc. These interference sources may cause problems with communications, host system operation, and printer functionality. Serious personal injury could result! Some processes for setup or troubleshooting issues may ask you to remove power. Separate the power cord from the power supply receptacle or AC electrical outlet to make certain the printer cannot carry electrical current.

Insert the AC power cord into the power supply. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into an appropriate AC electrical outlet.

The active power light will turn on green if power is on at the AC outlet. These power cords must bear the relevant certification mark of the country in which the product is being used. The printer setup cannot be completed without media. Ideally choose the same media used for normal operation. This will help you identify any setup and real application issues while using this guide.

The printer does not come with media. The Zebra Web site or your reseller may be able to help you select the right media for your intended printing application. Find media at: www. Careful handing and storage of your media is important in order to maximize print quality.

If the media becomes contaminated or dirty, it can damage the printer and cause defects in the printed image voids, streaks, discoloration, compromise the adhesive, etc.

We recommend removing the outside layer of the media roll or stack. This will remove any contaminants which might be transferred onto the printhead during normal operation. Direct thermal media is chemically treated to be heat sensitive. Always use the oldest, viable non-expired media first. Open the printer.

Pull the release latch levers toward the front of the printer. Open the media roll holders. Orient the media roll so that its printing surface will face up as it passes over the platen drive roller. Pull the media guides open with your free hand and place the media roll on the roll holders and release the guides. Verify the roll turns freely. The roll must not sit in the bottom of the media compartment. Pull the media so that it extends out of the front of the printer.

Flip the media up and align the movable media sensor for your media type. Avoid the center area of the media to only use black mark sensing for operation with black marks. The movable sensor is a dual function sensor. It provides transmissive sees through media and reflective media sensing. The printer can use either sensing method, but not both at the same time. The movable sensor allows the printer to use media with black marks or notches holes through the media on the back side of the media or media liner.

The sensor light and its black mark detector are next to each other under the sensor cover. Notches cut into the side of the media can also become damaged. Close the printer. Press down until the cover snaps closed. You may need a calibrate your printer for the media. When reloading the same media. The thermal transfer printers have a flexible ribbon system. The printer includes meter ribbon adapters for non-Zebra ribbon rolls. Transfer ribbons come in several varieties and in some cases colors to match your application needs.

For transfer ribbon rolls and other printing supplies, see www. The older style ribbon cores and some Non-Zebra ribbons can be identified by notches on only one side of the ribbon core. These older cores are too large.

The core notches should be square to lock the core on the spindle or the core may slip causing ribbon wrinkle, poor end of ribbon sensing or other intermittent failures.

Before following these steps, prepare the ribbon by removing its wrapping and pulling its adhesive strip free. Verify that the ribbon and empty ribbon core have notches on the left side of the ribbon cores as shown above.

Push the right side of the empty core onto the spring loaded spindle right side. Subsequently, use the empty supply core from the supply spindle for the next roll of ribbon. Push it onto the right spindle and lock the left side the same as the take-up mounting the take-up core.

Attach the ribbon to the take up core. Use the adhesive strip on new rolls; otherwise, use a thin strip of tape. Align the ribbon so that it will be taken straight onto the core. Turn the ribbon take-up hub with the top moving toward rear to remove slack from the ribbon. Rotating the hub helps to finish aligning the take up ribbon position to the supply ribbon roll.

The ribbon leader should be completely covered by the ribbon. Verify that the media is loaded and ready to print and then close the printer cover. If printer power is on, press the FEED button to have the printer advance a minimum of 20 cm 8 inches of media to remove slack and ribbon wrinkle straightens the ribbon , and to align the ribbon on the spindles.

Otherwise, wait to turn on the printer and complete the printer instructions in this chapter. This can be done with the printer driver, application software, or printer programming commands. To verify the mode change from direct thermal printing to thermal transfer printing, use the Test Printing with the Configuration Report to print a configuration label.