Zebra 105SL Plus User Manual

Printer Setup and Operation
Ribbon Overview
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Adhesive Test
If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is
coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already installed.
To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:
1. Peel a label from its liner.
2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.
3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.
4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?
Ribbon Scratch Test
Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.
To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:
1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.
2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the
ribbon in contact with the paper.
3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.
4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.
5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If ink from the ribbon... Then...
Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be
used in this printer.
Did not adhere to the label The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot
be used in this printer.
To verify this, repeat the test on the other
surface of the roll of ribbon.
If the ribbon... Then...
Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be
used in this printer.
Did not leave a mark on the
paper
The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot
be used in this printer.
To verify this, repeat the test on the other
surface of the roll of ribbon.

Zebra 105SL Plus Specifications

General

Weight	50 lbs / 22.7 kg
Humidity	20-85% non-condensing
Print Method	Thermal Transfer
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Max Print Width	4.09 inches / 104 mm
Max Print Speed	12 inches per second / 305 mm per second
Memory	16 MB SDRAM, 8 MB Flash
Media Width	0.79 inches / 20 mm to 4.5 inches / 114 mm
Media Thickness	0.003 inches / 0.076 mm to 0.012 inches / 0.305 mm
Media Types	Continuous, die-cut, black mark
Ribbon Width	2.00 inches / 51 mm to 4.33 inches / 110 mm
Ribbon Length	1476'/450 m
Connectivity	Parallel, Serial
Optional Connectivity	Ethernet, Wireless
Power Requirements	90-264 VAC; 48-62 Hz
Operating Temperature	40°F to 105°F / 5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F / -40°C to 60°C