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Zebra XiII Printer User’s Guide 3
Getting Started
System Requirements
In addition to the XiII printer, you will need the following items to form a
complete label preparation system:
• Label-, ticket-, or tagstock.
• A device, such as a computer, for data entry and output of label formats.
• A data communication cable to connect the controlling device to the XiII
printer. (Remote installations may require additional cables and commu-
nication devices such as modems and/or protocol converters.)
• Thermal transfer ribbon (if printing in Thermal Transfer mode).
Media and Ribbon Requirements
Print quality not only depends on the Zebra XiII-Series printer but also on
the printer’s media and ribbon. Factors such as reflectivity and contrast are
important for bar code scanning applications. Factors such as paper abra-
sion and temperature requirements are important to maintaining the life of
the printhead.
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Zebra Technologies Corpora-
tion-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of
paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engi-
neered to enhance the printing capabilities of the Zebra XiII-Series printer
and to ensure against premature printhead wear.
Continuous roll form paper, fanfold media, or cardstock with optional per-
forations and registration holes may be used. The life of the printhead may
be reduced by the abrasion of exposed paper fibers when using perforated
media.
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