Printronix SL5000r Quick Reference Manual
Printronix SL5000r Quick Reference Manual

Printronix SL5000r Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide ™ ™ SL5000 and T5000 RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ... 11 Loading Media And Ribbon ... 15 Loading Roll Media ... 16 Loading Ribbon ... 21 Contact Information ... 24 Printronix Customer Support Center ... 24 Printronix Supplies Department ... 24 Corporate Offices ... 25 For More Information ... 25...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 The User’s Manual • Useful utility programs • The CD-ROM is in a plastic pocket in the back cover. Save this guide. If you move or pack the printer in the future, you will need to follow the instructions in this guide.
  • Page 6: Software License Agreement

    Product” includes the Software resident in the printer and its documentation. The Software Product is licensed (not sold) to you, and Printronix, Inc. either owns or licenses from other vendors who own, all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in the Software Product.
  • Page 7 This License shall continue until terminated. This license may be terminated by agreement between you and Printronix, Inc. or by Printronix, Inc. if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not corrected within thirty (30) days after notice. When this License is terminated, you shall return to the place you obtained them, the printer and all copies of the Software and documentation.
  • Page 8 Operating Frequency: 902 to 928 MHz Typical RF Power: 25 to 100 milliwatts (SL5x04 MP) or 25 to 205 milliwatts (SL5x04 C1) Maximum RF Power: 1 Watt under abnormal conditions Printronix SL5000 and T5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards...
  • Page 9 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 10 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...
  • Page 11: Controls And Indicators

    Controls And Indicators Power Switch The power switch is located on the bottom back 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 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the control panel.
  • Page 12 Controls And Indicators Status And Display Indicators...
  • Page 13 Control Panel Control Panel Keys...
  • Page 14 Controls And Indicators Control Panel Keys (cont.)
  • Page 15: Loading Media And Ribbon

    Loading Media And Ribbon IMPORTANT Printronix recommends using the supplied roll of 100 labels to set up and verify printer operation. If you have an SL5000r, this will avoid expending the more expensive smart labels for this task. CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or the electronic components under the printhead assembly.
  • Page 16: Loading Roll Media

    Loading Media And Ribbon Loading Roll Media Pivoting Deck 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. 1. Slide the media hanger guide outward to the end of the media hanger, and flip it up into the horizontal position (as shown).
  • Page 17 3. Slide the media width guide close to the outside end of the media damper. 4. Slide the supplied media roll onto and towards the back of the media hanger. NOTE: For information regarding smart labels, refer to the RFID Labeling Reference Manual .
  • Page 18 6. Thread the media under the media damper and then between the platen (rubber drive roller) and the printhead. You can also refer to the arrows on the printer frame or to the label inside the media cover for media loading instructions.
  • Page 19 Lower Media Sensor Media Media Guard Damper 7. Verify that the left edge of the media is against the fixed guide on the bottom of the media damper. 8. Push the media width guide in until it is flush with the outer edge of the media.
  • Page 20 Pivoting Deck 11. Close the printhead by pressing down on the pivoting deck and rotating the deck lock lever fully counterclockwise. 12. Power on the printer (place the power switch in the | position). Notch Media (left edge) Deck Lock...
  • Page 21: Loading Ribbon

    1. Install the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle. NOTE: The first ribbon take-up core comes with the printer. Thereafter, use the core from the old (used up) ribbon. 2. Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle until it stops against the spindle flange.
  • Page 22 4. Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead. You can also refer to the arrows on the printer frame or to the upper-right corner of the label inside the media cover for ribbon loading instructions.
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT Do not attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up spindle without a ribbon take-up core installed. 5. Attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up core on the ribbon take-up spindle using the adhesive on the ribbon leader. NOTE: Use a small adhesive label to secure ribbon without a leader to the ribbon take-up core.
  • Page 24: Contact Information

    Good and bad samples that clearly show the problem (faxing of these samples may be required) Americas Europe, Middle East, and Africa Asia Pacific http://www.printronix.com/support.aspx Printronix Supplies Department Contact the Printronix Supplies Department for genuine Printronix supplies. Americas Europe, Middle East, and Africa Asia Pacific http://www.printronix.com/supplies-parts.aspx (714) 368-2686...
  • Page 25: 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 general information for use of your printer. Refer to the User’s Manual (located on the CD-ROM included with this book) for more detailed information including: •...
  • Page 26 For More Information...
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