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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Zebra ® R110Xi™/R170Xi™ High-Performance Printers User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2004 ZIH Corp. The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506).
  • Page 3 Xi Plus 140 III 170 III 220 III manufactured by: Zebra Technologies 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC For Home, Office, Commercial, and industrial use If no unauthorized changed is made in the equipment, and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
  • Page 4 ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Types of Media ............14 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Contents R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 6 Getting Started with RFID ..........68 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 7 Replace Fuse ............122 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Contents...
  • Page 8 ) ....... . . 142 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 9: Preface

    Related Documents ............xii 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Preface R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 10: Contacts

    Preface Contacts Contacts You can contact Zebra Technologies at any of the following: Visit us at: http://www.zebra.com Our Mailing Addresses: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A Telephone: +1 847.634.6700 Fax: +1 847.913.8766 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited...
  • Page 11: Document Conventions

    Example • Provides an example, often a scenario, to better clarify a section of text. Tools • Tells you what tools you need to complete a given task. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Preface Document Conventions...
  • Page 12: Related Documents

    45542L) ® • ZebraNet PrintServer II™ Installation and User Guide (part number 45537L) • Maintenance Manual (part number 48152L) provides an example. Figure 1 • Sample Figure with Callouts SETUP/EXIT button CALIBRATE button R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Printer Components ............6 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Introduction R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 14: Exterior View

    The following illustrations show the exterior of the printer. Figure 2 • Printer Exterior—Front View Front panel Media door Figure 3 • Printer Exterior—Rear View Electronics cover Power switch AC power cord connection R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    For a description of the front panel buttons, see Table 1 on page on page 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 4, and for a description of the front panel lights, see Figure 4 • Front Panel Buttons and Lights R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Introduction Front Panel Table 2...
  • Page 16: Front Panel Buttons

    • Media type (continuous or non-continuous) • Print mode (direct thermal or thermal transfer) • Sensor values For more information on calibration, see Table 1 • Front Panel Buttons Calibrate the Printer on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Figure 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 17: Front Panel Lights

    • Off — Normal operation. No data being received or processed. • On/Blinking — Data processing or printing is taking place. Data is being received. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 4 on page Table 2 • Front Panel Lights R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Introduction Front Panel...
  • Page 18: Printer Components

    Ribbon supply spindle Ribbon dancer assembly (only on select models) Media guide Media dancer roller assembly Media supply guide Media supply hanger Lower roller Platen roller Tear-off bar Figure 5 • Internal Components R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 19: Printer Setup

    Coated Side of Ribbon..........16 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Printer Setup R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 20: Before You Begin

    Printer Operation on page Unpack and Inspect the Printer on page 11. To attach the power cord and connect the Connect the Printer to a Power Source on page Ribbon on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Select a Communication 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 21: Unpack And Inspect The Printer

    If you must ship the printer, remove any ribbon and media from the supply spools to avoid damaging the printer. Carefully pack the printer into the original container or a suitable alternate container to avoid damage during transit. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Unpack and Inspect the Printer R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Setup...
  • Page 22: Select A Site For The Printer

    Table 3 • Operating Temperature and Humidity Temperature 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Select a Communication Interface on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Relative Humidity 20 to 85% non-condensing 20 to 85% non-condensing 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 23: Connect The Printer To A Power Source

    Connect the Printer to a Power Source Figure 6 • Power Cord Specifications AC power plug for your country 3-conductor HAR cable IEC 320 connector Neutral, earth, live in contact view Figure 7 • International Safety Organization Marks R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Setup (Figure Figure...
  • Page 24: Select A Communication Interface

    • ZebraNet PrintServer II (PSII). For more information on PSII, see the PrintServer II User and Reference Guide (Zebra part number 45537L). Data Ports on page Figure 8 • Communication Interfaces Parallel port USB 2.0 port Serial port R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 25: Data Cable Requirements

    Class A limits. RS-422 and RS-485 applications should use twisted shielded pairs as recommended in Note • the TIA/EIA-485 Specification. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Select a Communication Interface R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Setup...
  • Page 26: Types Of Media

    Figure 9 • Non-Continuous Web Media The media is wound on a core and is without gaps, holes, notches, or black marks. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Figure 9 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 27 The outline of the transponder (which varies by manufacturer) can be seen through the label. All “smart” labels have memory that can be read, and many have memory that can be encoded. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Setup Types of Media...
  • Page 28: Ribbon

    Peel the label off of the ribbon. Then the media is... Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required. Direct thermal. No ribbon is required. Figure 10 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside Outside R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide (Figure 10). If you are Inside 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 29 Then... The ribbon is coated on the outer surface. The ribbon is coated on the inner surface. To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Setup Ribbon...
  • Page 30 Printer Setup Ribbon ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 31: Printer Operation

    Printhead Pressure Adjustment ......... . 40 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Printer Operation R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Before You Begin...
  • Page 32: Loading The Media

    Caution • Be sure the printer is Off (O) if you have connected the power cable. Types of Media on page Load Roll Media on page Load Fanfold Media on page Figure 11 • Printer Loaded in Tear-Off Mode R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 33: Load Roll Media

    Tear-Off mode. Figure 12 • Interior Components for Media Loading (Tear-Off Mode) Printhead lever Media guide Media guide roller Media guide on media hanger Media hanger 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading the Media Figure 12...
  • Page 34 Be sure to thread the media under the upper media sensor assembly and the ribbon guide roller. If you thread the media over these, the media blocks the ribbon sensor. Figure 13 • Adjusting the Media Guide R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 35 Figure 14 • Threading Media Then... Close the printhead, and then go to Configuration Label on page Loading Ribbon on page Go to When to Use Ribbon on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading the Media Print a Printer...
  • Page 36: Load Fanfold Media

    22. Slide the media guide away from the printer frame. You may shows the printer with fanfold labels loaded through the bottom slot. Figure 15 • Fanfold Media—Bottom Loading Printhead lever (shown in the Open position) Media guide Fanfold labels R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 37 23. Feed the media under the media guide roller and under the Then... Close the printhead, and then go to Configuration Label on page Go to Loading Ribbon on page Go to When to Use Ribbon on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading the Media Print a Printer...
  • Page 38: Loading Ribbon

    Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller (only on some models) Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller (only on some models) Ribbon guide roller Platen roller (not shown) Printhead lever (shown in the Closed position) Figure 18 • Ribbon Path R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide When 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 39: Create A Ribbon Leader

    Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle, and push the core as far back as it can go. If the printhead is closed, open it using the printhead lever. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 (Figure 19). Figure 19 • Ribbon Leader Figure 20 • Ribbon Supply Spindle Segments R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading Ribbon...
  • Page 40 Thread the ribbon under the ribbon guide roller. Figure 22 • Loading Ribbon through the Dancer Assembly Ribbon guide roller Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 41 23. Thread the ribbon under the printhead and past the platen roller. Ribbon leader Top roller Printhead Platen roller Pull the ribbon leader over the printhead and above the top roller. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 23 • Threading Ribbon Under the Printhead R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading Ribbon...
  • Page 42 Figure 24 • Winding Ribbon around the Ribbon Take-up Spindle Turn the ribbon take-up spindle counterclockwise until the ribbon stays on it, as shown. Close the printhead. Ribbon leader Ribbon take-up spindle R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 43: Remove Used Ribbon

    Caution • Do not cut through the ribbon that is on the take-up spindle because you may damage the spindle. Use the ribbon release knob to slide the ribbon off of the spindle. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Loading Ribbon...
  • Page 44: Print A Printer Configuration Label

    Select a Communication Interface on page Sensors out of position is a common cause of printing problems. Refer to Adjust Media Sensors on page assistance, refer to Troubleshooting on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide PRINTER 125. 37. For additional 125. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 45 Printer Operation Print a Printer Configuration Label Figure 26 • Printer Configuration Label 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 46: Print A Network Configuration Label

    Figure 27 • Network Configuration Label (With a Wireless Print Server Installed) SETUP/EXIT (Figure 27). An asterisk designates whether the asterisk indicating the active print server R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide LIST 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 47: Calibrate The Printer

    • Press • Select CALIBRATION for the Select SHORT CAL for the POWER UP parameter (see on page 54 on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Calibrate the Printer if CALIBRATION is selected for MEDIA POWER UP (see Media Power Up on page...
  • Page 48 See Profile on page 49 Select the CALIBRATE panel. See Ribbon Sensors on page 50 instructions. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide SENSOR PROFILE Sensor for instructions. MEDIA AND RIBBON option on the front Calibrate Media and 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 49: Adjust Media Sensors

    , even though there are labels loaded in (Figure 28). The upper media sensor eye is directly below Figure 28 • Upper Media Sensor Location Upper media sensor adjustment screw Upper media sensor R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation Adjust Media Sensors...
  • Page 50 Clamp the wires so that they do not touch any drive belts. Figure 29 • Lower Media Sensor Location Lower media sensor R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide (Figure 29). The sensor is a 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 51: Adjust Printhead Pressure And Toggle Position

    Tighten the locking nuts. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position Figure 30 • Adjusting Toggle Assembly Positions Locking nuts R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Printer Operation (Figure 31).
  • Page 52: Printhead Pressure Adjustment

    Increase the darkness level using the front panel controls until the printing is clear. Tighten the upper knurled nuts. Figure 31 • Adjusting Printhead Pressure Upper knurled nuts Lower knurled nuts R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide PAUSE Self Test (Figure 31). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 53: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel LCD ............44 ® ZebraNet 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays ..... 60 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 54: Overview

    PREVIOUS to scroll through the parameters. SAVE CHANGES Front Panel LCD on page Loading factory defaults causes the printer to auto-calibrate. to select the displayed choice. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 3. If you need to 139. (Table SETUP/EXIT except the PRINTER READY displays.
  • Page 55: Password-Protected Parameters

    . The parameter you wish to change is displayed. . Before you can change the parameter, you must enter the four-digit SETUP/EXIT NEXT/SAVE WebView (ZebraNet ™ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls display. The left oval or by turning the printer Off (O). ® PrintServer II...
  • Page 56: Front Panel Lcd

    FEED Self Test on page 138 Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide NEXT/SAVE after to continue to the next...
  • Page 57 (web). • Press either oval to display other choices. Default: WEB Selections: WEB, MARK 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 58 Press the left oval until the unit of measurement is active. Press the right oval to toggle to a different unit of measure (mm, inches, or dots). General Specifications on page 144 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide for further information about the 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 59 EARLY WARNING 43.) appears on the LCD. If the alert function has been . Press the right oval to select YES. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD , press the right or left oval until Password-Protected Parameters...
  • Page 60 Password-Protected Parameters on page ARE YOU SURE? to cancel the request and return to prompt. and begin initialization. displays. INITIALIZE CARD R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 32.) 34.) , press the left oval to select the 43.) displays. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 61: Initialize Card

    If the sensitivity of the media and/or ribbon Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors on page 50 Figure 32 • Media Sensor Profile R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD , press the right oval to select 43.)
  • Page 62 Default: RS-232 Selections: RS-232, RS-422/485, RS485MULTIDROP This procedure must be followed exactly as presented. All of the steps prompt displays. prompt displays. CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT RELOAD ALL R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide displays. displays. CALIBRATE ; during this 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 63 Note • Zebra is the same as ACK_NAK, except that Zebra response messages are sequenced. If Zebra is selected, the printer must use DSR/DTR host handshake protocol. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 64 Press the left oval to move to the next digit position. Press the right oval to increase the value of the digit. Default: 7E (tilde—displayed as a black square) Range: 00 to FF Communications Diagnostics Test on page for more information. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide DIAGNOSTICS 139. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 65 See the ZPL II Programming Guide for more information on the differences between ZPL and ZPL II. • Press the right or left oval to display other choices. Default: ZPL II Selections: ZPL II, ZPL 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 66 For best results with RFID labels, set this parameter to FEED or Setting Maximum Length on page 46). For best results with RFID labels, set this parameter to FEED or Setting Maximum Length on page 46). R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide FEED to cause FEED to cause 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 67 Press the right oval to change between + and to increase the value of the digit. For a negative value, enter the value before changing to the minus sign. Default: 0000 Range: –9999 to +9999 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD BEFORE means that all...
  • Page 68 • Press the right or left oval to display other choices. Default: OFF Selections: OFF, VER-RPRNT, VER-THRUPUT For more information on the operation of the optional verifier, see the documentation provided with that option. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Ω value). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 69 • Press the right or left oval to display other choices. Default: PULSE MODE Selections: PULSE MODE, LEVEL MODE 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 70 Selections: None, 150 → 300, 150 → 600, 200 → 600, 300 → 600 Error Condition Feed Label ERROR light, and asserts the Service Required signal (pin 10 on ERROR light stops flashing, and the Service Required signal Head Close on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Head Close 54). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 71: Idle Display

    • Press the right or left oval to display other choices. Default: ENGLISH Selections: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, JAPANESE 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 72: Zebranet ® Wired And Wireless Print Server Lcd Displays

    4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the card supports LEAP. Table 8 display only if you have the ZebraNet PrintServer II, or Table 8 • Print Server LCD Displays R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 73 4 This parameter appears 1) when no wireless card is inserted or 2) when the wireless card is associated to the WLAN and the card supports LEAP. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 ARE YOU SURE? to cancel the request. and reset the network. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 74: Rfid Lcd Displays

    If necessary, press the right arrow to select Table 9 display only if you have a Radio Frequency Identification Table 9 • RFID LCD Displays QUICK SLOW Figure 33 • Antenna Support Location Antenna support R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide CONTINUE 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 75 RFID TAG TYPE Selections: • CLASS 1 64-BIT • CLASS 1 96-BIT • ISO18000 • NONE • CLASS 0 • CLASS 0+ Default: CLASS 1 96-BIT 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 RESTORE R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Front Panel Controls Front Panel LCD...
  • Page 76 The printer rereads the tag every cycle, so if the tag changes, data is displayed for the current tag over the antenna. for 2 seconds followed by R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide NO DATA appears on 99001122 for 2 seconds.
  • Page 77: Rfid Guidelines

    Verify RFID Write Operation........97 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 RFID Guidelines R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 78: Overview

    RFID Label Formats on page For more information about non-RFID ZPL commands and how to use them, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part number 46530L). A copy is available on the R110Xi/R170Xi User CD (part number 23062-003) and online at http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
  • Page 79: Electronic Product Code (Epc)

    Zebra printer. For more information about XML-Enabled Printing, refer to the Zebra XML-Enabled Printer Reference Guide (part number 13426L-001). A copy is available on the R110Xi/R170Xi User CD (part number 23062-003) and online at http://www.zebra.com/manuals. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 for more information about and examples for defining EPC structure.
  • Page 80: Getting Started With Rfid

    63) or through the ^RS ZPL command (see View or Change RFID Write Power on page ^RW on page 93). Calibrate RFID Tag on page 63) or through the ^HR ZPL command (see R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Write Size (in bits) 96 bits 96 bits 64 bits...
  • Page 81: Creating Basic Rfid Label Formats

    23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Creating Basic RFID Label Formats ZPL II Commands for RFID on page ® Word and save as a .txt file), type in the label format exactly as 64). R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines Read and Display RFID Tag...
  • Page 82: Rfid Label Format 1-Write A 96-Bit Tag In Hexadecimal

    Prints “Simple write example” on the label at location 50,50. W,H = write hex Writes the 12 bytes of data (96 bits) to the tag. The data written is: 112233445566778899001122 Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 83: Rfid Label Format 2-Write A 64-Bit Tag In Hexadecimal

    Prints “Simple write example” on the label at location 50,50. W,H = write hex Writes the 8 bytes of data (64 bits) to the tag. The data written is: 1122334455667788 Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 84: Rfid Label Format 3-Write A 96-Bit Tag In Ascii

    Prints “Simple write example” on the label at location 50,50. W,A = write ASCII Writes the 12 bytes of data (96 bits) to the tag. The data written is: 00 rfid data Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 85: Rfid Label Format 4-Read Data From Tag And Print On Label

    At this point, the printer substitutes previous instances of ^FN0 in the label format with the data from this field. The data read from the tag will be padded with zeroes to the maximum bit size. Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 86: Rfid Label Format 5-Write Tag, Read Tag, And Print Data On Label

    Reads the tag data into field variable 7 ( ^FN7 ). After this occurs, any fields in this label format that have ^FN7 will be replaced with this read data. Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 87: Rfid Label Format 6-Write Tag, Read Tag, And Return Results To Host

    Return the value in ^FN3 to the host computer. Data is sent over whichever communication channel is established with the host (such as parallel, serial, USB, ethernet) In this example, 0102030405000000 would be returned to the host. Indicates end of label format. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 88 RFID Guidelines Creating Basic RFID Label Formats Front Panel Display RFID TAG DATA 0102030405000000 Sent to Host Computer 0102030405000000 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 89: Zpl Ii Commands For Rfid

    This section contains the ZPL commands for RFID-specific applications. For non-RFID ZPL commands, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part number 46530L). A copy is available on the R110Xi/R170Xi User CD (part number 23062-003) and online at http://www.zebra.com/manuals. In addition to reading or encoding RFID tags, these ZPL commands also provide for RFID...
  • Page 90: Hr Calibrate Rfid Transponder Position

    R F I D T A G C A L I B R F I D T A G C A L I B front panel parameter performs the same calibration front panel parameter (see Calibrate RFID Tag on page R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 63). 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 91 In this example, the optimal programming position is 195. This is identified at the top of the table ( position=195 ) and with an the arrow ( <---**** ) in the table. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 92: Hv Host Verification

    Accepted values: 1 to 256 returned Default value: 64 h = header Header (in uppercase ASCII characters) to be returned with the data. Acceptable values: 0 to 3072 characters Default value: no header R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 93: Rb Define Epc Data Structure

    The ZPL code to write to a tag with this format would look like this: ^RFW,E^FD1.123.160.200.249.6.1.0^FS When writing to the tag, each set of data is written in its respective 8-bit field. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 94 ^RB64,2,3,14,20,25 ^FO50,50^A0N,40^FN0^FS ^FN0^RFR,E^FS The resulting label would look like this: 0.3.12345.544332.22335221 Company Filter Value Prefix Index 16,383 (decimal (decimal capacity) capacity) R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Item Serial Reference Number 9 to 1,048,575 33,554,431 (decimal (decimal capacity*) capacity) 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 95: Rf Read Or Write Rfid Format

    For example, if the tag has 8 blocks (starting with block 0) and you start with block 6, n can be 2. This would return block 6 and block 7 information. Default value: 1 *Not applicable for R110Xi/R170Xi 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 96 This example writes 96-bit data. ^RS4 ^RFw,a^FD00 my data^FS Write Hex This example writes 64-bit data. ^RS3 ^RFW,H^FD1122334455667788^FS Write EPC This example writes 96-bit data, as specified by the ^RB command. ^RB96,8,3,3,20,24,38 ^RFw,e^FD16,3,5,78742,146165,1234567891^FS R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 97: Rm Enable Rfid Motion

    The following table identifies the parameters for this format. Parameters Details e = enable Accepted values: Y (Yes, move the label), N (No, do not move the label) Default value: Y 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 98: Rr Specify Rfid Retries For A Block

    The following table identifies the parameters for this format. Parameters Details n = number of retries Accepted values: 0 to 10 Default value: 0 Examples • Set read block retries to 5 ^FN1^RR5^RFR,H^FS ^HV1^FS Set write block retries to 2 ^RR2^RFW,H^FD1234^FS R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 99: Rs Rfid Setup

    If a label format specifies a value for this parameter, this value will be used for the programming position for all labels until a new position is specified or until the printer is powered Off ( O ) and then back On ( I ). R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 100: Rfid Guidelines

    To enable or disable the unsolicited error message, refer to the ^SX and ^SQ ZPL commands. The parameter for the RFID error in these commands is V . R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 101 If the printer fails the operation, the rest of the media is voided. Top of label 800 dot rows Start of RFID operation Label length minus 800 dot rows Bottom of label 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 102 If the printer fails the operation, an area that is 500 dot rows of the media is voided instead of the entire rest of the media. Top of label 800 dot rows 500 dot rows Start of RFID operation Label length minus 800 dot rows Bottom of label R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 103: Rt Read Rfid Tag

    For EPC Class 1 (Alien reader) only. Not applicable for EPC class 0. Default value: 0 Accepted values: • 0 (Do not read if mismatched checksum.) • 1 (Read even if mismatched checksum.) *Not applicable for R110Xi/R170Xi 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 104 Tag Data: xxxxxxxx back to the host. The data read will go into the ^FN1 location of the format. The printer will retry the command five times, if necessary. ^FO20,120^A0N,60^FN1^FS ^RT1,,,,5^FS ^HV1,,Tag Data:^FS R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 105: Rw Set Rfid Read And Write Power Levels

    Accepted Values: H (high), M (medium), or L (low) Default Value: H Sets the power level to match the desired output as calibrated in the factory. Accepted Values: H (high), M (medium), or L (low) Default Value: H R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 106: Rz Set Rfid Tag Password

    Only certain tags support this feature, so check to ensure that this command can be used with your particular tag type. Format ^RZp The following table identifies the parameters for this format. Parameters Details p = password Accepted values: 00 to FF (hexadecimal) Default value: 00 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 107: Wt Write Tag

    • 1 (No Feed after writing. Other ZPL may cause a feed.) Default value: 0 w = write protect Accepted values: • 0 (Not write protected.) • 1 (Write protect.) Default value: 0 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 108 • N (Do not verify) • Y (Verify valid data [Hex A5A5 in the first two bytes] before writing) This sample encodes data “RFIDRFID” and will try writing up to five times, if Example • necessary. ^WT,5^FDRFIDRFID^FS R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 109: Wv Verify Rfid Write Operation

    This command is valid with Class 1 Alien tags only. Important • Format ^WVe The following table identifies the parameters for this format. Parameters Details e = enable Accepted values: Y or N Default value: N 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide RFID Guidelines...
  • Page 110 RFID Guidelines ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 111: Data Ports

    USB 2.0 Port ............107 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Data Ports R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 112: Parallel Port

    34) is available on the back of the printer for Figure 34 • Parallel Connector Table 11 • Parallel Cable Pin Configuration Description nStrobe/HostClk Data Bits 1–8 nACK/PtrClk Busy/PtrBusy PError/ACKDataReq Select/Xflag nAutoFd/HostBusy Not used Ground R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 113 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Description +5 V at 750 mA The maximum current draw may be limited by option configuration. Ground ninit nFault/NDataAvail Not used +5 V through a 1.8 KΩ Resistor NSelectin/1284 active R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Data Ports Parallel Port...
  • Page 114: Serial Port

    For all RS-232 input and output signals, the printer follows the specifications of the Electronics Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 and the Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.24. (Figure Figure 35 • Serial Connector 106). R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 35) on the back panel of RS-422/RS-485 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 115: Serial Pin Configuration

    Data terminal ready—output from printer Signal ground Data set ready—input to printer Request to send—output from printer Clear to send—input to printer +5 VDC at 750 mA The maximum current draw may be limited by option configuration. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Data Ports Serial Port...
  • Page 116: Rs-232 Interface Connections

    Data Ports Serial Port RS-232 Interface Connections Adapters are available from Zebra Technologies LLC. Note • • RS-422/RS-485 adapter, Zebra part number 33114M • RS-232 DB-9 to DB-25 adapter, Zebra part number 33109M Direct Connection to a Computer The printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
  • Page 117: Modem Connection

    DSR (data set ready) RTS (request to send) CTS (clear to send) +5 VDC signal source NOTE: Pin 1 is unused and unterminated at the printer. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Data Ports Serial Port Female DB-25 Adapter Connector (plugs into cable)
  • Page 118: Rs-422/Rs-485 Interconnections

    Figure 39 • DB-9 to DB-25 Connections Female DB-25 Connector on RS-422/RS-485 Adapter Frame ground +5 VDC 725 mA source Signal ground ref. Data input B (–) Data output B (–) Data input A (+) Data output A (+) R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 119: Usb 2.0 Port

    Use a USB 2.0-certified compliant cable no longer than 16.4 ft (5 m) long. A cable that Note • meets these requirements is available from Zebra (part number 33011). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure Figure 40 • USB Connectors 16.4 ft (5 m) maximum R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Data Ports USB 2.0 Port...
  • Page 120 Data Ports USB 2.0 Port ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 121: Memory Cards

    CompactFlash Card ........... . 112 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Memory Cards R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 122: Pcmcia Memory Card

    Insert the PCMCIA card, with the notch up, into the card slot as shown. Insert it far enough to make the eject button pop out. Figure 41 • PCMCIA Card Installation PCMCIA card shield PCMCIA card Notch Card-eject button R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide (Figure 41). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 123 Print a Printer Configuration Label on page 32 and review it to see whether the new memory card information is listed. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 124: Compactflash Card

    Lip of cover Lift the electronics cover at the rear top corner. Pull the corner forward and up, then lift the cover up and away from the printer. Figure 42 • Printer Exterior R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide (Figure 42). 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 125 The CompactFlash card may take a few minutes to initialize. If the process is not successfully completed within 10 minutes, contact Technical Support at http://www.zebra.com/SS/service_support.htm 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 43 • Compact Flash Card Insertion Option board Card slot Compact flash card for assistance. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Memory Cards CompactFlash Card...
  • Page 126 Memory Cards CompactFlash Card ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 127: Routine Maintenance

    Replace Fuse ............122 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 128: Cleaning Schedule

    500 ft (150 m) of fanfold labels. Solvent* • Thermal Transfer Print Mode: After every roll (1500 ft or 450 m) of ribbon. Air blow Air blow Monthly Solvent* Solvent* As needed R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 13. See the following pages for appears. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 129: Clean Interior

    Allow a few seconds for the solvent to evaporate. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 CLEAN HEAD NOW Figure 44. (The print elements are on the brown strip on the R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Routine Maintenance Clean Interior appears on...
  • Page 130 Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the rollers. Reload the media and the ribbon (if required). Close the printhead. Figure 44 • Cleaning the Printhead Applicator Platen roller Printhead print elements Printhead lever R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 131: Sensors

    Schedule on page Ribbon and Label-Available Sensor Locations The ribbon sensor and optional label-available sensor are shown in 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 116. Figure 45 • Sensor Locations Label-available sensors Ribbon sensor R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Routine Maintenance Clean Interior Cleaning Figure...
  • Page 132 The locations of the upper and lower transmissive (media) sensors are shown in Figure Figure 46 • Upper Media Sensor Upper media sensor Figure 47 • Lower Media Sensor Lower media sensor R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Figure 46 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 133: Snap Plate

    23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 48 • Snap Plate Location Antenna support screws Location of right-side snap plate screw (screw not shown) Snap plate Antenna support Antenna support frame Left-side snap plate screw R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Routine Maintenance Clean Interior Figure 48 shows...
  • Page 134: Replace Fuse

    Routine Maintenance Replace Fuse Replace Fuse The R110Xi fuse must be replaced only by an authorized service technician. Caution • Turn the AC power switch Off (O) and remove the power cord before performing this procedure. The printer uses a metric-style fuse (5 × 20 mm IEC) rated at F5A, 250 V. The AC power entry module comes with two approved fuses in the fuse holder: one is in-circuit, and the second is provided as a spare.
  • Page 135 If the printer does not power on, an internal component failure may have occurred, Note • and the printer requires servicing by an authorized service technician. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 50 • Fuse Locations In-circuit fuse Fuse holder Spare fuse R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Routine Maintenance Replace Fuse...
  • Page 136 Routine Maintenance Replace Fuse ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Additional Printer Diagnostics ......... . 139 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Troubleshooting R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle for more information. Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors Printer Diagnostics on page Support on page x R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensors Print Quality Problems Communications Problems Types of Media Loading the Media Adjust Media 134.
  • Page 139: Lcd Error Messages

    • If the failed elements affect your printing application, replace the printhead. • To override this error, disable the head test count feature on the front panel by defaulting the value to 0000. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages Table 14 for LCD errors, the possible...
  • Page 140 If the message does not go away after the printhead is cleaned, open the printhead and then close it. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Selecting Print Method 117. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 141 Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads. Ensure that the data is not directed to a device that is not installed or available. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting LCD Error Messages 109.
  • Page 142: Print Quality Problems

    Caution • The printhead is hot and can cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool. Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Adjusting 117. Adjust Printhead 117. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 143 Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide touch the edge of the media. Adjust the ribbon strip plate. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting Print Quality Problems 117. Adjust Printhead Loading Ribbon...
  • Page 144: Communications Problems

    Delimiter Character on page 53 requirements. Ensure that ZPL is being used. Check the communication settings on the computer. Ensure that they match the printer settings. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Data Cable for the requirements. NONE . See Setting for the...
  • Page 145: Miscellaneous Printing Problems

    RFID labels, select FEED or LENGTH for the HEAD CLOSE Power Up on page 54 on page 54). R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting on the front panel to pause the CALIBRATE on the front panel to pause CALIBRATE Adjust Media Sensors for the location).
  • Page 146: Printer Diagnostics

    When performing a self test, do not send a label format to the printer. For remote hosts, disconnect all data interface cables from the printer. For printers in Peel-Off Mode, remove the labels as they come out of the printer. FAILED shows on the LCD. If this occurs, R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 147 Press and hold CANCEL while turning the power On (I). Hold CANCEL until the DATA light turns off. A printer configuration label prints 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 (Figure 51). Figure 51 • Printer Configuration Label R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics...
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics The printer configuration can be changed by performing a calibration procedure. See the Printer on page 35 for more information. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Calibrate 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 149: Pause Self Test

    When PAUSE is pressed, 15 labels print at the printer’s maximum speed. • To exit this self test at any time, press and hold CANCEL. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Figure 52 • PAUSE Test Label R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics Figure 52...
  • Page 150: Feed Self Test

    Enter the corresponding darkness and print speed values into the printer through the front panel. (Figure 53) at various speeds and at darkness settings Figure 53 • FEED Test Label R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 151: Communications Diagnostics Test

    Additional diagnostic tests are available for this printer. See the Maintenance Manual for information about these additional tests. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Setting Communications Mode shows a typical printout from this test. Turn off the power to exit this R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics...
  • Page 152 Troubleshooting Printer Diagnostics ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 153 This appendix provides the features of and specifications for the R110Xi/R170Xi printers. Contents Features ............. 142 Standard Features .
  • Page 154: Features

    • Programmable quantity with print, pause, and cut control • Communicates in printable ASCII characters • Error-checking protocol • Status message to host upon request • Serialized fields • In-spec OCR-A and OCR-B • UPC/EAN • User-programmable password R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 155: Bar Codes

    • Micro PDF • MSI • PDF-417 (2-dimensional bar code) • PLANET code • Plessey • POSTNET • QR-Code • RSS code • Standard 2 of 5 • TLC 39 • UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC extensions R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Specifications Features...
  • Page 156: General Specifications

    41° to 104°F (5° to 40° C) 32° to 104°F (0° to 40° C) –40° to 140°F (–40° to 60° C) R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide R170Xi 15.5 in. (393.7 mm) 13.15 in. (334.4 mm) 19.5 in. (495.3 mm) 67 lb. (30.5 kg) R170Xi 90 to 264 VAC;...
  • Page 157: Print Specifications By Model

    Bar code modulus (X) dimension Thin film printhead with Element ® Energy Equalizer (E 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi 200 dpi 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) 0.0049×0.0049 in. (0.125×0.125 mm) 0.10 ± 0.035 in. (2.5 ± 0.89 mm) 4.09 in. (104 mm) 2.4, 3 through 10...
  • Page 158 2.4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 39 in. (99 cm) 100 in. (381 cm) 3.9 mil to 39 mil 3.33 mil to 33 mil R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 170Xi 300 dpi 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm) 0.0033×0.0033 in.
  • Page 159: Ribbon Specifications By Model

    0.79 in. (20 mm) 4.33 in. (110 mm) 984 ft (300 m) 1476 ft (450 m) 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) 3.2 in. (81.3 mm) R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Specifications Ribbon Specifications by Model R170Xi 300 dots/inch(12 dots/mm) 2.0 in. (51 mm) 6.7 in.
  • Page 160: Label Specifications

    Specifications Label Specifications Label Specifications R110Xi/R170Xi printers need the correct size and type of labels for best performance. Refer to the tables that follow for the specifications. Media registration and minimum label length are affected by label type and Important •...
  • Page 161 Black Mark Sensing Only Label Specifications R110Xi 200 dpi Mark length (measuring 0.12 in. (3 mm) parallel to label/tag edge) 0.43 in. (11 mm) Mark width (measuring to 0.43 in. (11 mm) perpendicular Full media width label/tag edge) Mark location within 0.040 in.
  • Page 162 Specifications Label Specifications ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 163: Proprietary Statement

    Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies.
  • Page 164: Canadian Doc Compliance Statement

    Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
  • Page 165: Warranty Information

    (12) months from the purchase date. Printheads Because printhead wear is part of normal operation, the original printhead is covered by a limited warranty as indicated below. Warranty period begins on purchase date. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 166 Zebra printers. Warranty Period 6 months 12 months Warranty Period 1 month 3 months 1 month 1 year 1 year 6 months 3 months 1 year 1 month 3 years R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 167 Zebra to be valid. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Zebra Technologies 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061-3109 U.S.A. Phone +1 847.634.6700 or +1 800.423.0442 Fax + 1 847.913.8766 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Warranty Information www.zebra.com...
  • Page 168 Warranty Information ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04...
  • Page 169: Printer Software And Firmware License Agreement

    PLEASE PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER, ENCLOSURES AND ALL PACKAGING FOR A FULL REFUND. Zebra Technologies (ZEBRA) hereby grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE embedded in the printer and the accompanying documentation according to the following terms:...
  • Page 170 SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE and any accompanying superseding PSFLA and (b) in the case of the replacement or modified SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE, your use of all prior versions of the SOFTWARE and/or FIRMWARE is terminated. R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 171 U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Export Administration nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges. 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 172 ZEBRA has included in this PSFLA terms that disclaim all warranties and liability for the SOFTWARE and FIRMWARE. To the full extent allowed by law, YOU HEREBY RELEASE ZEBRA AND ITS SUPPLIERS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 173 QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions, or if you desire to contact ZEBRA for any reason, please contact the ZEBRA subsidiary serving your country, or write: Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 23063L-003 Rev. 1 12/6/04 Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide...
  • Page 174 Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement ___________________________________________________________________ Notes • __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 175: Index

    116 interior, 117 printhead and platen roller, 117 recommended schedule, 116 sensors, 119 snap plate, 121 communication interfaces overview and location, 12 types of connections, 99 communications diagnostics test sample printout, 139 selecting, 52 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Index message, 128...
  • Page 176 4 enter setup mode, 42 exit setup mode, 42 illustration, 3 LCD error messages, 127 LCD parameters, 44 lights, 5 fuse replacement, 122 gleaning, 60 gray lines on labels, 130 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 177 16 media sensor adjustments, 37 location, 120 print media sensor profile, 49 sensor sensitivity calibration, 36 memory card installation CompactFlash card, 112 PCMCIA memory card, 110 modem connection, 105 motion in RFID label, 85 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Index...
  • Page 178 34 network ID, 52 parallel communications, 50 parity, 51 passwords, 43 print darkness, 44 print method, 46 print server settings, 60 print speed, 44 print width, 46 protocol, 51 resynch mode, 58 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 179 16 Ribbon S. setting, 58 ribbon sensor calibration procedure, 50 cleaning, 119 location, 119 sensitivity calibration, 36 when to clean, 116 roll media loading, 21 routine maintenance, 115 RS-232 interface connections, 104 RS-422/RS-485 interconnections, 106 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Index...
  • Page 180 116 transponders calibrate from front panel, 63 calibration using ZPL (^HR), 78 characteristics of different types, 68 placement in labels, 66 selecting type, 68 setting tag type, 68 when to calibrate, 68 R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 181 ZPL, 93 write RFID format (^RF), 83 write RFID tag (^WT), 95 XML-enabled printing, 67 Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) features, 142 RFID label formats, 69 RFID ZPL commands, 77 ZPL mode setting, 53 Zebra support, x R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide Index...
  • Page 182 Index Notes • ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide 12/6/04 23063L-003 Rev. 1...
  • Page 184 Zebra Technologies Corporation 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061.3109 U.S.A. Telephone: +1 847.634.6700 Facsimile: +1 847.913.8766 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre, Gordon Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 1494 472872...