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Printronix SL4M Quick Setup Manual

Printronix SL4M Quick Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide ™ ™ SL4M and T4M RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers...
  • Page 2 • Printer Setup Wizard • Windows Drivers • Label Design Software • Network and RFID Solutions • Manuals • Contact Us Save this guide. If you move your printer to a different location in the future, you may need these instructions again.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SL4M RFID Smart Label printer or T4M thermal printer. This Quick Setup Guide describes how to set up the printer, load ribbon and media, and print a test page. NOTE: This Quick Setup Guide covers both the SL4M and T4M printers.

  • Page 4: Printer Setup

    1. Place the printer on a flat level surface that allows easy access to all sides of the printer. CAUTION Never operate the printer on its side or upside down. 2. At the front of the printer, set the power switch to O (Off). Front View...
  • Page 5 AC Power Receptacle 3. At the rear of the printer, connect the desired interface cable to the appropriate connector and the host computer. WARNING Failure to properly ground the printer may result in electric shock to the operator. In compliance with international safety standards, this printer has been equipped with a three-pronged power cord.
  • Page 6 Loading Ribbon And Roll Media Loading Ribbon And Roll Media IMPORTANT For best results, use only genuine Printronix supplies. See “Printronix Supplies Department” on page 18. CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or the electronic components under the printhead assembly.

  • Page 7: Load Ribbon

    1. Raise the media cover. 2. Install the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle. NOTE: The first ribbon take-up core comes with the printer. Thereafter, move the empty core from the ribbon supply spindle to the take-up spindle after the ribbon is used up.
  • Page 8 Loading Ribbon And Roll Media Ribbon Take-Up Core Printhead Platen (not shown) 5. Thread the end of the ribbon under the ribbon guide rollers, between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead, and between the ribbon take-up and supply spindles. NOTE: Make sure to thread the ribbon behind the ribbon take-up spindle.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT Never attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a ribbon take-up core installed. 6. Attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle with tape. 7. Manually rotate the ribbon take-up spindle counterclockwise until the ribbon leader has passed the printhead.

  • Page 10: Load Roll Media

    Loading Ribbon And Roll Media Load Roll Media Media Cover IMPORTANT If you are using direct thermal mode, clean the printhead, platen roller, and upper and lower media sensors every time you change the media. Refer to the User’s Manual . 1.
  • Page 11 2. Place the media roll onto the media hanger and slide the media roll until it is flush with the printer’s side wall. NOTE: For information regarding smart labels, refer to the RFID Labeling Reference Manual . 3. Slide the media hanger guide against the media roll to prevent horizontal travel.
  • Page 12 CAUTION If the media width guide locking knob is too loose or is removed, the media width guide will fall off the printer. 5. Turn the media width guide locking knob counterclockwise just enough to slide the media width guide, and no more.
  • Page 13 Position The Media Sensor Assembly Your printer is equipped with a media sensor assembly that detects the top-of-form position on media with label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes, or black marks). See page 14. The media sensor should not be placed in the path of media features that could cause false gap detection or paper out faults.
  • Page 14 Loading Ribbon And Roll Media Inside Media Media Edge Guide (left edge) Media Media Sensor Assembly 1. Align the left (inside) edge of the media with the inside media edge guide. 2. If the label has no special label length indicators, leave the media sensor assembly in the factory position.
  • Page 15 Position The Media Sensor Assembly Pivoting Deck 3. Rotate the deck lock lever fully clockwise to close the pivoting deck. 4. If you have an RFID encoder, you may need to adjust the coupler. (Refer to the RFID Labeling Reference Manual .) 5.

  • Page 16: Controls And Indicators

    Controls And Indicators Power Switch The power switch is located on the bottom front panel of the printer. To apply power, place the switch in the | (On) position. When you first power on the printer, a series of initialization messages appears on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) on the control panel.

  • Page 17: Run A Barcode Demo Test

    . The printer will go online, and the Barcode Demo test pattern will start and print two bar codes. 8. If desired, you can run additional printer tests, such as Grey, Grid, and Checkerboard. See step 2 above to start other tests.

  • Page 18: Contact Information

    Europe, Middle East, and Africa Asia Pacific http://www.printronix.com/support.aspx Printronix Supplies Department For optimal print quality and printhead life, always use Genuine Printronix Ribbons and Labels. Contact your local Printronix supplies reseller or contact Printronix at: Americas Europe, Middle East, and Africa Asia Pacific http://www.printronix.com/supplies-parts.aspx...

  • Page 19: Corporate Offices

    Singapore 486763 Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588 Visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com For More Information This Quick Setup Guide provides information for the setup of your printer. Refer to the User’s Manual (located on the CD-ROM included with this book) for more detailed information including: •...
  • Page 20 Operating Frequency: 869.525 MHz (AWID 869), 910 to 914 MHz (AWID 910-914), or 902 to 928 MHz (AWID 915) Typical RF Power: 100 milliwatts Maximum RF Power: 700 milliwatts Printronix SL4M and T4M Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS 210.

  • Page 21: Ce Notice (European Union)

    CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this Printronix system to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Printronix system meets the following technical standards: •...

  • Page 22: Lithium Battery Warning

    Failure to comply may cause the battery to explode. Contact your local waste agency for the correct disposal procedure. Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held...
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