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Online Data Validator User’s Manual
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r r SL5000 and T5000 RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers Online Data Validator User’s Manual
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Software License Agreement CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRINTER. USING THIS PRINTER INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PRINTER AND ALL ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS TO THE PLACE YOU OBTAINED THEM, AND YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. Definitions. “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine-readable data and program. The term “Software Product
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2. IN NO EVENT WILL PRINTRONIX, INC. BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF PRINTRONIX, INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE ABUSE OR MANIPULATION OF THE SOFTWARE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE L
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Communication Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar
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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: EN 300 220-1 (2000), Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters; Short Range Devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power levels ranging up to 500 mW. EN 55022 — “Li
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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 responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. The information in this manual is su
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Table of Contents 1 Installation Instructions............................ 11 Overview..............................................................................11 Safety Notices .....................................................................14 Installation and Removal .....................................................15 Prepare The Printer.......................................................15 Install The Ferrite ..........................................................16 Install
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Table of Contents Operation.............................................................................74 Print Speed Limits.........................................................74 On-Demand Printing .....................................................77 Bar Code Failures................................................................78 Bad Bar Code Error Detection ......................................78 Missing Bar Code Error Detection.................................78 Error Action .....
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1 Installation Instructions Overview The online data validator (validator) is an external bar code scanning device attached above the paper exit of the printer. When activated, it scans the printed output looking for bar codes. When it finds a bar code, it determines what type of bar code it is and monitors the bar code quality as it passes through the scan area. After the entire bar code has passed under the scanning beam, the validator grades the bar code and sends a report to the printe
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Chapter 1 Overview The validator can also evaluate PDF 417 bar codes. For PDF 417 Limited, the validator works best with security level 5 or higher, using the current default printer settings for Defects Percentage, Percent Decode, and Decodeability. For lower security levels, lower the Defects Percentage to 5% to enable checking for bar code damage. Stacked, 2D, and vertical (ladder) bar codes are not supported. Bar codes must have a minimum x-dimension of 10 mil (0.010 inch) to be
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Tools And Materials You Will Need SL5000r/T5000r User’s Manual Static wrist strap* 2.5 mm hex key* Parts List 3 mm hex key Validator/Upper bracket Lower bracket Grounding wire Overlays Bar code calibration card Ferrite* Cable assembly* Wire saddle* Grommet* * Only for a field installation 13
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Chapter 1 Safety Notices Safety Notices The validator is a Class 2 laser product. The following notices apply at all times when the printer is powered on and the validator is active: WARNING Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam. WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Note: This is the laser exit window. Figure 1. Safety Warnings
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Prepare The Printer Installation and Removal This section describes how to install the validator. To remove the validator, reverse the steps of this procedure. Prepare The Printer 1. Set the printer power switch to O (Off). WARNING Always unplug the printer power cord from the printer or power outlet before doing any installation procedure. Failure to remove power could result in injury to you and damage the equipment. You will be instructed when to apply power. 2. Unplug the printer power c
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Chapter 1 Installation and Removal Install The Ferrite 1. Loosen the two captive screws securing the top of the frame side cover. (Figure 2.) 2. Tilt the frame side cover back from the top and lift it until the tabs along the lower edge disengage from the slots in the printer frame. Captive Screw (2) Frame Side Cover Figure 2. Removing the Frame Side Cover 16
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Install The Ferrite Power/Data Cable Ferrite Second Wrap RJ-11 Connector (to validator) 20.0 ± 0.5 inches Wide P10 Connector (to controller board) Power/Data Cable First Wrap Figure 3. Wrapping the Power/Data Cable Around the Ferrite 3. Using the RJ-11 connector end of the power/data cable, insert the cable through the ferrite. (Figure 3.) 4. Wrap the power/data cable around the ferrite twice. 5. Adjust the position of the ferrite so that the length from the ferrite to the RJ-11 connector
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Chapter 1 Installation and Removal Frame Boss Wire Saddle Figure 4. Inserting the Wire Saddle Into the Frame Boss 6. Insert the wire saddle into the frame boss. (Figure 4.) 18
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Install The Ferrite Wire Saddle RJ-11 Connector (to validator) Ferrite Frame Opening Figure 5. Inserting the Power/Data Cable Through the Hole in the Frame Wall 7. Raise the media cover and remove the solid grommet from the frame opening. 8. On the electronics side of the printer, push the RJ-11 connector end of the power/data cable through the frame opening. (Figure 5.) 9. Route the power/data cable through the wire saddle. 19
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Chapter 1 Installation and Removal Split Grommet RJ-11 Connector Inserted Split Grommet (media side) Power/Data Cable (approximately 17 inches exposed) Figure 6. Adding the Grommet to the Power/Data Cable 10. On the media side of the printer, slide the split grommet onto the power/data cable and insert it into the frame opening. (Figure 6.) 11. Inspect the power/data cable to ensure approximately 17 inches of cable is exposed from the grommet to connect it to the validator. NOTE: You wi
