Information Systems:Mobile belt printers - Revision history

Jeremym: /* Initial setup process */

2022-12-03T01:14:57Z

Initial setup process

Jeremym: /* Initial setup process */

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Initial setup process

Jeremym: /* Initial setup process */

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Initial setup process

Norwinu at 22:30, 15 August 2017

2017-08-15T22:30:41Z

Norwinu: /* Troubleshooting/Common problems */

2017-08-15T22:10:24Z

Troubleshooting/Common problems

Norwinu at 22:08, 15 August 2017

2017-08-15T22:08:51Z

Norwinu at 19:11, 15 August 2017

2017-08-15T19:11:46Z

Darrenf at 21:37, 19 June 2017

2017-06-19T21:37:25Z

Darrenf at 21:33, 19 June 2017

2017-06-19T21:33:47Z

Norwinu at 07:00, 23 June 2016

2016-06-23T07:00:48Z

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 When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.
-To work with all output queues enter the following command into a command line: '''WRKOUTQ''' or type: WRKOUTQ ''OUTPUT QUEUE NAME'' to work with a specific output queue.
+To work with all output queues enter the following command into a command line: '''WRKOUTQ''' or type: '''WRKOUTQ ''OUTPUT QUEUE NAME''''' to work with a specific output queue.
 Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.

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 When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.
-To work with the output queue enter the following command into a command line: WRKOUTQ to work with all output queues or type: WRKOUTQ ''OUTPUT QUEUE NAME'' to work with a specific output queue.
+To work with all output queues enter the following command into a command line: '''WRKOUTQ''' or type: WRKOUTQ ''OUTPUT QUEUE NAME'' to work with a specific output queue.
 Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.

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 *# Connection Type needs to be IP and use *OTHER instead of *AS400
-When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.  Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
+When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.
 ===Connecting to the printer===

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 When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.  Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
 ===Batteries and thermal rolls===
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 :* Adhesive from the labels can collect on the labels over time, causing bumps in the roller
 :* Cracks in the roller cause the labels to 'skip' over those areas.
 =Other=
-==Device upgrade==
+===Hardware upgrade===
 * Original grey Zebra QL420 mobile printers were replaced in June of 2017 with the Zebra QLn420. Many of the older printers will still function but are configured for the old wireless network. They have 802.11b radios so if active/connected to a network capable of 802.11n, their mere presence would lower the overall quality of the network (it's just how 802.11 works). Their use should be avoided, but they should be kept available as last-resort spares.
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 ==Troubleshooting/Common problems==
-* Each label on the thermal roll is separated by a black strip printed on the back, along the tear. This mark is how the printer senses where the label ends, so that it can output the label just far enough to be torn off. If this stripe is offset its normal position along the tear (printing problems), the labels will not tear off properly. Replacing the roll solves the problem.
+* Each label on the thermal roll is separated by a black stripe printed on the back, along the tear. This mark is how the printer senses where the label ends, so that it can feed the label just far enough to be torn off. If this stripe is offset from its normal position, the labels will not tear off properly. Replacing the roll solves the problem.
 :* On the other side of this equation, the sensor that reads the black mark may also become dirty. Try to spot and clean the sensor on the printer if it is spitting out too many labels.
 * The platen roller is made of a dense rubber that presses the label to the thermal printhead, producing printed output. The following conditions can cause undesirable print quality, or roll output issues:

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 =Overview=
-Receiving uses mobile printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QLn420 These are direct thermal printers that print to special labels i.e. so no ink or ribbon is required.
+Receiving uses mobile printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QLn420. These are direct thermal printers that print to special labels i.e. so no ink or ribbon is required.
 When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.  Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
 =Other=
 ==Device upgrade==
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-Receiving uses mobile belt printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QL420 (some are the '+' or 'n' variants but they are all similar). These are thermal printers that print to thermal labels i.e. no ribbon required.
+Receiving uses mobile printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QLn420 These are direct thermal printers that print to special labels i.e. so no ink or ribbon is required.
 In June of 2017, six new Zebra QLn420 mobile printers were purchased and configured for use.  Each device has a hostname of MBPTR07 - MBPTR12 with a suffix of unipharm.local.  The static range of IP addresses used by these printers is 172.30.17.50-55.  The printers use 802.11n and are currently set to use the "uwddc1" SSID.  Each printer has its own assigned out queue on the Power8 so that staff in Receiving can use the printers to print labels.  The important settings for the proper configuration of the out queues, are as follows:
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 '''Explanation:''' Wireless communication between the belt printers is weak as the radio is only 802.11b while the security protocol used is WPA2, which is fairly taxing on devices with older radios.
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 #Connection Type needs to be IP and use *OTHER instead of *AS400
-Zebra has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
+When configuring new printers with out queues for the Power8, be aware that the writer for the queue needs to be ended before configuration changes are made and the new printer needs to be added to the zone table (DFU from a DC menu option) so that the RF Guns can actually print to the device.  Zebra also has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices.  There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way.  If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable.  Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
 ==Troubleshooting==

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	Receiving uses mobile belt printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QL420 (some are the '+' or 'n' variants but they are all similar). These are thermal printers that print to thermal labels i.e. no ribbon required.		Receiving uses mobile belt printers to create putaway labels. The model is Zebra QL420 (some are the '+' or 'n' variants but they are all similar). These are thermal printers that print to thermal labels i.e. no ribbon required.

		+	*Original grey Zebra QL420 mobile printers replaced in June of 2017 with new hardware, documentation is below.
		+
		+	In June of 2017, six new Zebra QLn420 mobile printers were purchased and configured for use. Each device has a hostname of MBPTR07 - MBPTR12 with a suffix of unipharm.local. The static range of IP addresses used by these printers is 172.30.17.50-55. The printers use 802.11n and are currently set to use the "uwddc1" SSID. Each printer has its own assigned out queue on the Power8 so that staff in Receiving can use the printers to print labels. The important settings for the proper configuration of the out queues, are as follows:
		+	#Manufacturer type or model - *WSCST
		+	#Workstation Customization Object - Z4XIWSCST in library TLABARCODE
		+	#The INTNETADR does need to be an IP address instead of a hostname which is sucky
		+	#Need to use PortLF1
		+	#Set writers to 1
		+	#Connection Type needs to be IP and use OTHER instead of AS400
		+
		+	Zebra has Windows based configuration program available from the website that can be downloaded and used to configure the printer devices. There is also a mobile app that can be used from an Android phone that can connect to the assigned IP address of the printer and manage it that way. If the printer needs to be configured using the Windows program it will require an old style mini-USB cable. Device drivers for the printer are included in the Zebra program for Windows.
	==Troubleshooting==		==Troubleshooting==

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