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ZG310 Thermal Printer User Instructions

3 Modes of Operation

The ZG310 has two operating modes, when not actually printing:

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Idle Mode:  ready to accept data, but no data is in the buffer awaiting 
printing, and the printer motor is not running; 

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Spool Mode:  active, but storing data for later printing.

Modes are indicated by different color combinations on the front-panel LED (see 

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The ZG310 is supplied configured as permanently powered on whenever the power 
supply is connected and switched on. 

The ZG310 may optionally be supplied with a sleep mode feature. The sleep period is 
configurable between 1 and 65534 seconds.

3.1 Idle Mode

In idle mode, the printer is ready to receive data, which will be printed as soon as 
complete lines or graphics patterns are decoded. It responds to the paper feed button 
normally and can also produce a demonstration print (see below). 

3.2 Spool Mode

In spool mode, data is received and stored, but not printed. This is useful when printing 
needs to be suppressed during data transfer (for example in mobile radio systems); or 
when the printer is unable to print because the paper has run out or the lid is open.

The ZG310 will automatically enter spool mode when the paper is out, when the head 
is up, or if some other error condition occurs, or alternatively by command from the 
host. Spool mode may be cleared by host command, automatically when the condition 
is cleared, or by "double-clicking" the feed button.  

3.3 LED Indications 

The LED indicator at the front of the ZG310 has a number of color combinations, which 
repeat in up to a 4-phase pattern to provide status information (see table below).  

In summary:

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If the LED is constant green it indicates that the printer is operating normally. 

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Flashing on and off indicates that Spool mode is active and no printing can 
take place. 

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Red warns of a low power supply voltage or other problem. 

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No light indicates that the unit is off. 

Summary of Contents for ZG310

Page 1: ...ZG310 Thermal Printer User Instructions AWT35 500729 IssueAA July 2011...

Page 2: ...nder license Full acknowledgment of the source must be given Avery Weigh Tronix is a registered trade mark of the Avery Weigh Tronix LLC This publication was correct at the time of going to print howe...

Page 3: ...right Notice and Disclaimer 7 EMC Caution 8 Chapter 2 Getting Started 9 Connections and EMC Precautions 9 Connector Details 9 Connector Pinouts 9 Connecting to a PC 10 Application Program 11 Chapter 3...

Page 4: ...4 ZG310 Thermal Printer User Instructions...

Page 5: ...ages Examples of special messages you will see in this manual are defined below The signal words have specific meanings to alert you to additional information or the relative level of hazard ELECTRICA...

Page 6: ...G310 is directly powered through the power jack at the rear of the printer The printer is designed for direct connection to a 12V or 24V vehicle battery Alternatively the user may make their own power...

Page 7: ...ht to modify and improve the firmware in its printer products at any time Every effort is made to ensure backward compatibility however no guarantee in this respect is given or implied The ZG310 inclu...

Page 8: ...Printer User Instructions 1 11 EMC Caution System EMC compliance remains the responsibility of the system designer It is recommended that screened cables are used earthing arrangements will depend on...

Page 9: ...cket Detail The maximum insertion length is 12 mm RJ12 Combined Data Socket Detail Power Supply Input Jack Socket Jack RJ12 Data Socket Pin Dimension mm Function Inner Inside 2 1 Positive 9 36 VDC Inp...

Page 10: ...match the printer 5a Your proposed application program may have a way of doing this or you can get to the DOS prompt eg C and type the following command line assuming you have connected the printer t...

Page 11: ...ng the printer from your application program As referred to in the Programmers Guide the ZG310 has a control code set based on the EPSON ESCPOS protocol Many of the commands are as closely compatible...

Page 12: ...print see below 3 2 Spool Mode In spool mode data is received and stored but not printed This is useful when printing needs to be suppressed during data transfer for example in mobile radio systems o...

Page 13: ...h this table may seem complicated few applications will produce many of the combinations Pattern Power Status Buffer Mode Constant Green OK Normal Fast Flashing Green OK Spool Long Green Short Red Low...

Page 14: ...new roll of paper 1 Slide the lid release button forwards until the lid springs open 2 Unwind a small amount of paper from the roll and insert the paper roll into the printer 3 Close lid and the pape...

Page 15: ...of an appropriate control code or after a programmable timeout delay 5 2 Spool Mode Spool mode can be entered by one of the following l a command from the host l a paper out condition or head up condi...

Page 16: ...1 and 12V a logical 0 with reference to the common ground The serial data output line TxD transmits XON XOFF and status information to the host at the same baud rate and in the same format as the seri...

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