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Zebra 2746e User Manual

Zebra 2746e
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User’s Manual No. 980412-001 Rev.A
©2002 ZIH Corp.
2746e
Thermal Printer
User’s Manual

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Zebra 2746e Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZebra
Model2746e
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation & Operation

Unpacking Your Printer

Open the shipping carton and remove the printer and its accessories.

Getting To Know Your Printer

Familiarize yourself with the printer's internal components and external features.

Controls & Indicators

Details on the printer's power switch, buttons, LEDs, and mode switch.

Installation

Step-by-step guide for attaching power and interface cables to the printer.

Media Loading

Instructions for loading various types of media, including steps for opening the print head and guides.

Before You Load Media in the Printer

Guidance on preparing the media, including removing loose labels and detaching tag stock ends.

Using AutoSense

Procedure to automatically set media sensitivity, form, and gap lengths for optimal sensing.

Label Dispense Mode

How to configure and use the printer to dispense single peeled labels.

Media Rewinding

Instructions for using the rewind function to rewind partial label rolls.

Loading Transfer Ribbon

Steps for installing an empty ribbon core and a transfer ribbon roll.

Troubleshooting

Where to Start

Introduces the common problems troubleshooting table for initial reference.

Serial Interface Communication Configuration

Details on the printer's serial port default configuration settings.

Serial Interface Cable Wiring

Diagrams showing cable wiring for DB-9 to DB-9 and DB-25 to DB-9 serial connections.

USB Interface Cable Wiring

Pinout information for connecting the printer via USB interface.

Parallel Interface Cable Wiring

Diagrams illustrating cable wiring for Centronics parallel interface connections.

Printer Configuration Settings

Explanation of printer configuration settings stored in flash memory and their parameters.

Media

Overview of direct thermal and thermal transfer media types supported by the printer.

Media Sensing

Description of the transmissive, reflective, and ribbon out sensors used for media detection.

Sensor Positioning

Guidance on adjusting the printer's sensor for optimal detection of gaps, marks, or holes.

Top Of Form Sensing

Explanation of how the printer detects the top of a label or tag using gap or black mark sensing.

Gap Sensing

Details on how the transmissive sensor uses gaps between labels for sensing.

Black Mark Sensing

Information on using the reflective sensor to detect black marks on media backing.

Gap and Index Hole Sensing Range

Illustrates sensor adjustment range and required dimensions for index holes/notches on tag stock.

Operator Maintenance

Cleaning Your Printer

Instructions for cleaning the printer's media path, including safety warnings.

Cleaning the Print Head

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the printer's print head using a cleaning pen.

Extending Print Head Life

Factors affecting print head life and how proper maintenance extends it.

Print Head Care

Key factors that reduce print head life, including touching, cleaning, media, ribbon, temperature, and speed.

Using the Media Cutter

Guidelines

General rules for using the cutter, including what not to cut and command references.

Cutter Specifications

Technical details of the cutter option, including warranty, MTBF, media compatibility, and dimensions.

Clearing the Cutter

Instructions for safely clearing jams from the media cutter.

Mounting the Cutter

Procedure for attaching and removing the optional cutter from the printer.

Print Odometer

ELP2 Odometer Commands

Overview of commands used to access and control print odometer data.

oL Command - Print Head Life Reminder Control

Command for customizing print head life reminder thresholds, frequency, and messages.

oln Command - Disable Print Head Life Reminder

Command to deactivate the print head life reminder reporting feature.

oLy Command - Enable Print Head Life Reminder

Command to activate the print head life reminder reporting feature.

URH Command - Print Head History Report

Command to print or report the printer's print head history.

URL Command - Read Print Odometers

Command to read current print head usage and total printer distance.

URR Command - Print Odometer Status Reporting

Command to print or report the status and settings for the print head life reminder.

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