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User’s Manual No. 980176-001 Rev. E ©1999 Zebra Technologies Corporation Orion™ Thermal Printer User’s Manual.
FOREWORD This manual provides installation and operation information for the Orion (LP2443) series printers, manufactured by Zebra Technologies Corporation, Camarillo, California. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This document contains information proprietary to Zebra Technologies Corporation.
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SHOCK HAZARD WARNING: The printer and power supply should never be operated in a location where either one can get wet. Personal injury could result. MEDIA WARNING: Always use high quality Eltron approved labels, tags and transfer ribbons.
980176-001 Rev.E v TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting To Know Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation . . . . .
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1 Installation and Operation This section provides information on the installation and operation of the printer. The Orion™ is a low cost, desktop direct ther- mal printer.
Unpacking Your Printer 2 980176-001 Rev.E Installation and Operation User Documentation &S o f t w a r e.
Getting To Know Your Printer 980176-001 Rev.E 3 Installation and Operation.
Installation The following steps will guide you through the installation of the printer and software. Step ➊ - Attach Power Supply To The Printer Attach the power supply to a suitable AC outlet. See the SHOCK HAZARD WARNING on page iv. 4 980176-001 Rev.
Step ➋ Attach Interface Cable For additional information on serial cable wir - ing, refer to Appendix A. 980176-001 Rev.E 5 Installation and Operation Parallel Interface Serial Interface.
Step ➌ Load Labels 6 980176-001 Rev.E Installation and Operation Open Cover Open Guides Install Roll.
Load Labels - continued If the indicator fails to light, refer to Appendix A - Troubleshooting. 980176-001 Rev.E 7 Installation and Operation Thread Through Guides Adjust Guides Note: When using linerfree labels, adjust the guides to the widest position.
Step Í AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment Perform this procedure when loading a new roll. You cannot perform this procedure if using the printer’s label dispenser option.
AutoSense Gap Sensor Adjustment - continued If the indicator remains orange or red, see the troubleshooting steps. 980176-001 Rev.E 9 Installation and Operation 4 MO3351F 16 V3.
Label Dispenser Option 10 980176-001 Rev.E Installation and Operation Open Door and Push Switch I = Dispense 0 = Batch Remove Several Labels and Push Liner Through Slot Close Door.
Using Fan-Fold Media 980176-001 Rev.E 11 Installation and Operation Insert Media Adjust Guides Adjust Holders Tighten Screw Note: Use a small Phillips driver (#1).
Step ➎ Install Software Start your computer and follow the installation instructions on the compact disc (CD). 12 980176-001 Rev.E Installation and Operation.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem Solution or Reason POWER indicator does not light GREEN when power switch is turned to ON (1) position. 1. Check power connections from A.C. outlet to power supply to printer. POWER indicator lights GREEN, but printer will not print.
Other Support Resources The first troubleshooting reference source is the table on the previous page. Next, contact the dealer where you purchased your printer. Zebra Technologies also provides a variety of information and user support services: • Internet : http://www.
Serial Interface Cable Wiring The figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the printer's RS-232 serial interface. 980176-001 Rev.E 15 Appendix A - Troubleshooting N/C RxD TxD DTR GN.
Cleaning the Print Head When you load new media, you can also clean the print head. 16 980176-001 Rev.E Appendix A - Troubleshooting Rub Cleaning Pen Across Dark Area of the Print Head Wait One Minute.
Appendix B - Accessories Accessories available for the Orion™ printer are listed below. Always refer to the ELTRON part number when placing an order. For the name of an Eltron brand dealer in your area, call: 1(805) 579-1800 or the nearest Zebra Tech - nologies office (located on the back of this man - ual).
World Wide Offices: Zebra Technologies Corporation Eltron Products 1001 Flynn Road Camarillo, CA 93012-8706 USA Phone: +1 (805) 579 1800 FAX: +1 (805) 579 1808 e-mail: sales@eltron.
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