Printronix SL5000r MP User manual

Online Data Validator User’s Manual
SL5000r™ and T5000r™
RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers

SL5000r and T5000r
RFID Smart Label and Thermal Printers
Online Data Validator Administrator’s Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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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 guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
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and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
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Printronix Online Data Validator (ODV) Compliance Statement
The Printronix Online Data Validator gathers data per the ISO/ANSI method of
verification to perform practically all the industry standard bar code quality
parameter calculations. These include all ISO/ANSI method parameters, PCS,
ratio, X dimension calculation, modulo check digit calculations, average bar
deviation, etc., along with decoding the symbol.
Reflectance Compliance –660 nm Wavelength (Red) Light
The reflectance values embedded in the calibration symbol supplied with each
ODV are traceable to Applied Image Primary Verification Calibrated Standard
per ANSI X3.182 Step Reflectance Chart (see note 2.) Applied Image certified
Calibration Standards are manufactured to Applied Image, Inc. and Uniform
Code Council, Inc. specifications, using ANSI X3.182-1990 methodology, and
are calibrated using standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (N.I.S.T.)
ISO/ANSI Method Compliance
The Printronix ODV gathers data and performs all ISO/ANSI method parameter
calculations per the ISO/IEC 15416 and ANSI X3.182-1990 methodologies with
a few special considerations and exceptions. The ODV also conforms to
ISO/IEC 15426 per the requirements specified in Section 2. The exceptions and
considerations are related to the instrument’s design and mission. The design
incorporates a proprietary analog laser scanner that can be assembled with
various focus lengths to produce different beam spot sizes. The mission is to
not only analyze bar code quality, but also to detect any printer failures, process
failures or media problems. For maximum performance and to conform to
quality specifications, a fixed mounting distance and angle are required. A
beam spot size able to detect errors of the particular print method is highly
recommended. This beam spot size used may or may not correspond to the
recommendations in various specifications that it be related to the X dimension
of a particular symbol, but instead correspond to the printer’s resolution or
some other parameter(s) critical in the application. A major philosophy of an
on-line verification system is; if the printer and/or process is operating correctly
and the media has proper reflectance properties, the best print quality for that
particular print method and material is achieved by definition.
Special Considerations
1. Final system tests are performed at the proper focus distance and at an
angle of 22 degrees. Units with common focus distances are checked to yield
analysis results within +/- 4 % of all target values except +/- 3% for the Rmin
calculation.
2. The standard ODV has an 8 inch focus distance creating a spot size that
gathers light equivalent to a 6 mil round aperture. For these models, final test
includes analyzing UPC symbols on the Calibrated Conformance Standard
Test Card for EAN/UPC Symbol Verifiers. Results are checked to be within +/-
4% (+/- 3% for Rmin) of the marked values on the test card.
3. All ODV’s use the same laser diode with a wavelength of 660 +/- 10 nm.
Therefore, any ISO/ANSI overall symbol grade calculated by an ODV includes
660 as the wavelength portion of the grade.

Exceptions to the ISO/ANSI Method
1. The Defects calculation does not include the quiet zone area. A separate
quiet zone check is implemented to more easily isolate print problems vs. setup
problems in an on-line environment.
2. A laser spot is used instead of a round aperture. The spot size is dependent
on the focus distance of the unit’s optical system.

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Table of Contents
1 Installation Instructions ............................................................ 13
Overview........................................................................................................ 13
Safety Notices ............................................................................................... 15
Installation and Removal ............................................................................... 16
Prepare the Printer..................................................................................16
Install the Ferrite ..................................................................................... 17
Install the Validator ................................................................................. 27
Attach the Power/Data Cable.................................................................. 30
Restore the Printer to Operation ................................................................... 32
Enable the Validator ...................................................................................... 32
Adjust the Scanning Beam ............................................................................33
Continuous, Tear-Off, and Tear-Off Strip ...............................................33
Peel-Off Media Handling Mode...............................................................34
Cut Media Handling Mode ......................................................................35
Scanning Beam Vertical Alignment......................................................... 38
Scanning Beam Skew Adjustment..........................................................38
Shifting the Scanning Beam .......................................................................... 39
Calibration...................................................................................................... 40
Bar Code Validation Demo Page ............................................................41
2Operation................................................................................. 43
Basic Validator Setup ....................................................................................43
VALIDATOR Menu.................................................................................. 44
Configuring the Validator ............................................................................... 48
Enabling and Disabling the Validator ...................................................... 48
Validator Reporting ................................................................................. 49
Validator Statistics ..................................................................................51
Defining Validator Options ...................................................................... 52
Advanced Validator Options ...................................................................55
General Process for Barcode Analysis ................................................... 71
Operation .......................................................................................................72
Print Speed Limits ...................................................................................72
On-Demand Printing ............................................................................... 74
Bar Code Failures.......................................................................................... 74
Bad Bar Code Error Detection ................................................................74
Missing Bar Code Error Detection ..........................................................74
Validator Action (Error Action) ................................................................ 75
Error Messages.......................................................................................79
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................85
Maintenance .................................................................................................. 88
AContact Information ................................................................. 89
Printronix Customer Support Center.......................................................89
Printronix Supplies Department ..............................................................90
Corporate Offices.................................................................................... 90

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Installation Instructions1
Overview
The online data validator (ODV) 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 printer. How the printer responds is determined by
the validator settings, explained in “Configuring the Validator” on page 48.
Operational Parameters
The design parameters of the validator are as follows:
The validator can track the performance of up to four horizontal bar codes at one
time.
The validator requires a minimum distance of 1/2 inch or 20 times the minimum
element width (x-dimension), whichever is greater, between bar codes.
The validator recognizes the following linear, picket fence bar codes: Codabar, Code
39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and UPC/EAN.
The validator can also evaluate PDF 417 bar codes. For PDF 417 Limited, the val-
idator 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 recognized
by the full width of the scanning beam. The validator can recognize bar x-dimension
as narrow as 6.6 mil (0.0066 inch) for 300 dpi printers, and 10 mil (0.010 inch) for
203 dpi printers. The validator cannot recognize x-dimensions smaller than 6.6 mil
(0.0066 inch) or larger than 40 mil (0.040 inch).
Refer to Table 1 for the minimum x-dimension requirements for each printer size of a
300 dpi printer.
Table 1: Minimum X-Dimension and Beam Width for
a 300 dpi Printer
Printer Size
Beam Width
Minimum X-Dimension
4 inch
4.5 inches
6.6 mil
6 inch
6.5 inches
10 mil

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8 inch
8.5 inches
13 mil
Tools and Materials You will Need
SL5000r/T5000r Administrator’s Manual
Static wrist strap*
2.5 mm hex key*
#2 Phillips Screwdriver*
Parts List
3 mm hex key
Validator and mounting screws
Validator bracket, mounting screws, and skew adjustment screw
Extended Media Width Guide*
Cable ties, black
Bar code calibration card
Ferrite*
Cable assembly*
Wire saddle*
Grommet*
ODV Interface PCBA (used for SL/T5000r Energy Star models only)
* Only for a field installation

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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.
Figure 1. Safety Warnings
Note: This is the
laser exit window.

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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 cord from the printer or the AC power source.
Factory Installation
If your printer has a factory installed validator, the ferrite, cable, wire saddle, grommet,
and extended media width guide have already been installed. Go to “Install the
Validator” on page 27
If you are doing a field installation, you must install the ferrite, cable, wire saddle,
grommet, and extended media width guide. Go to “Install the Ferrite” on page 17.

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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.
Figure 2. Removing the Frame Side Cover
Captive Screw (2)
Frame Side Cover

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Figure 3. Locating the Ferrite Position on the Power/Data Cable
3. Stretch the Power/Data cable out straight on a flat surface.
4. Measure back 20.0 ± 0.5 inches from the DB15 connector and mark the cable with a
pencil line. (Figure 3.)
DB15 Connector

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Figure 4. Routing the Power/Data Cable
CAUTION To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, always wear a
properly grounded static wrist strap when you handle circuit boards.
5. Put on a static wrist strap and ground it to an unpainted part of the printer frame.
Touch the frame with the hand wearing the wrist strap.
6. Raise the media cover and remove the plastic plug from the frame opening.
7. Gently press the small wires of the P10 connector end of the power/data cable
against the connector and route the connector through the frame opening. (Figure
4.)
P10 Connector
Frame Opening
Plastic Plug

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Figure 5. Wrapping the Power/Data Cable Around the Ferrite
8. Using the P10 connector end of the power/data cable, insert the cable through the
ferrite. (Figure 5.)
9. Wrap the power/data cable around the ferrite twice.
10. Adjust the position of the ferrite so that the length from the ferrite to the DB15
connector is 20 ± 0.5 inches.
Ferrite
Pencil Line
P10 Connector
(to controller board)