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Welcome
Hello! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Reporting Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Media and Ribbon Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Printer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Printer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Establishing Communication
System Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Data Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cabling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Printer Basics
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Front Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Roll Media Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Value Peel-Off Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Peel-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuration
Entering the Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing Password-Protected Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Leaving the Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuration and Calibration Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Printing Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Media Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
AC Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Appendix
Printer Interface Technical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Serial Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Parallel Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Index
Hello!
n This user’s guide provides all the information you will need to operate the printer.
n The ZPL II® Programming Guide Volume I and Volume II (part #45540L) show
you how to create the perfect label format for your application. These books also
explain how, through optional ZBI™, you can extend the power of ZPL II by
allowing custom programs to be written that operate within the printer, directly
interfacing with, for example, bar code scanners and keyboard display devices. In
addition, the books contain information about the enhanced operating system
features of your printer. There are three ways to obtain these books: on the
accessory CD-ROM (supplied with the printer), on our web site (www.zebra.com),
and printed manuals can be ordered from your distributor.
n The ZebraNet® Networking: PrintServer II™ Installation and User’s Guide
(part # 45537L) explains how you can quickly set up your printer on an IP network
(optional ZebraNet PrintServer II required).
n There is also a maintenance manual for your printer. This manual (part # 77259L)
contains the information you will need to maintain your printer.
Storage
If you are not placing the printer into operation immediately, repackage it using the
original packing materials. The printer may be stored under the following conditions:
n Temperature: -40° F to 140° F (-40° C to 60° C)
n Relative humidity: 5% to 85%, non-condensing
Refer to Figure 1.
Connector
Figure 1
Printhead
assembly
Front
housing
assembly
Media
Dancer supply
hanger
Ribbon
sensor Media Take-up
guide
spindle
Thumbscrew
Figure 2
This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a different
color paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you must calibrate (set
up) the printer for your particular application.
Purpose
n To calibrate the printer.
n To verify that the printer is properly set up by printing a test label.
To calibrate the printer, you must do the following (all of the instructions are
contained in this chapter):
n Determine the type of media (labels) being used.
n Choose the print method.
n Position the media sensor (if necessary).
n Configure the printer and software or driver based on the label being used.
n Print a test label.
Notch
Hole
Figure 3
Black mark
Black mark
Figure 4
Continuous Media
Continuous media (refer to Figure 5) is one uninterrupted roll of material that allows
the image to be printed anywhere on the label.
Figure 5
Printhead
assembly
Dancer Media
Ribbon supply
Media guide
sensor hanger
Printhead open lever
Figure 6
There are two media sensors in this printer: “reflective” and “transmissive.”
Reflective Sensor
The reflective sensor detects the “start-of-label indicator” (the notch, hole, black
mark, or gap between die-cut labels).
Printhead assembly
Reflective
sensor
Reflective
sensor
positioning
Printhead open lever
lever
Figure 7
For more detailed information, refer to the instructions that begin on page 34.
Ribbon
guide plate
Printhead
assembly
Ribbon
supply spindle
Figure 8
Auto calibration occurs when the printer is turned on and each time the printer
recovers from an error condition. (To clear an error, open and close the printhead
assembly and then press the PAUSE key.) The printer will begin to auto calibrate
when all errors have been cleared.
The results of the auto calibration are stored in the printer's memory and are retained
even if printer power is removed. These parameters remain in effect until the next
calibration is performed.
NOTE: The auto calibration process will not take place if the ZPL
command or front panel setting for “MEDIA POWER UP” or “HEAD
CLOSE” is set to either “feed” or “no motion.” In these cases, the
printer assumes the media is correctly positioned and starts printing
without auto calibrating.
POWER Switch
The POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. Turn
on the printer.
Front Panel
For a more detailed explanation of the front panel keys and lights (as shown in
Figure 9), refer to the instructions that begin on page 19.
PAUSE
Figure 9
NOTE: You will need to press the INCREMENT (+) key more than
once to advance to some of the displays.
n Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to scroll to the setting you
wish to change.
n Press the SELECT key to toggle the functionality of the INCREMENT (+) and
DECREMENT (-) keys.
n Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) keys to increase or decrease the
value; answer “yes” or “no”; print a label; or, select the digit you wish to change.
n Press the SELECT key again to use the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-)
keys to scroll to the desired menu item.
Parameter Selections/Explanation
PRINTER READY You are ready to configure the printer.
DARKNESS 0 to 30 (default setting is “10”)
PRINT MODE Tear-off, peel-off, cutter, rewind (default is “tear-off”)
MEDIA TYPE Non-continuous, continuous (default setting is “non-continuous”)
SENSOR TYPE Web, mark (default setting is “web”)
PRINT METHOD Thermal transfer, direct thermal (default setting is “thermal transfer”)
n After you have configured the print method, press the SETUP/EXIT key to save
the changes and exit the configuration mode.
System Considerations
Interfaces
The method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on the
communication options installed in the printer. The standard interfaces are an
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial data port and a bi-directional parallel port. The
optional ZebraNet PrintServer II enables printers to be connected to 10Base-T
Ethernet networks.
Data Specifications
Printer Computer
When communicating via an asynchronous
serial data port (refer to Figure 11), the baud
rate, number of data and stop bits, parity,
and handshaking are user selectable (default
settings are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop Male
bit, no parity, and XON/XOFF). Parity only
25
Male
25
9
Female
Null modem adapter
(if using a standard
modem cable)
Figure 11
Cabling Requirements
Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted 10’ (3 m) maximum
with metal or metalized connector shells.
Shielded cables and connectors are required Figure 12
to prevent radiation and reception of
electrical noise.
Front Panel
This section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on the
printer. The operator should become familiar with each of these functions.
PAUSE
Figure 13
Key Function
Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed.
FEED • Printer not printing: one blank label immediately feeds.
• Printing: one blank label feeds after the current batch of labels is complete.
Starts and stops the printing process.
• Printer not printing: no printing occurs. (Press PAUSE again to resume
PAUSE printing.)
• Printing: printing stops once the current batch is complete.
When in the pause mode, this key will cancel print jobs.
• Printer not printing: the next stored label format will not print.
CANCEL • Printing: the label format currently printing is canceled.
Press and hold for several seconds to cancel all print jobs in the printer’s
memory.
SETUP/EXIT Enters and exits the configuration mode.
Toggles the function of the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys between
the “scroll” and “change” modes.
• Press once to use the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys to change the
SELECT value of the selection.
• Press again to use the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys to scroll
through the menu items.
INCREMENT (+) Scrolls to the next selection.
(”scroll” mode)
• Increases the value
INCREMENT (+) • Answers “yes”
(”change” mode)
• Prints a label (when applicable)
DECREMENT (-) Scrolls to the previous selection.
(”scroll” mode)
• Decreases the value
DECREMENT (-) • Selects the digit you wish to change
(”change” mode)
• Answers “no”
Tear-Off Mode
Refer to Figure 14.
1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.
2. Flip down the media supply guide.
3. Slide out the media guide as far from the printer frame as possible.
4. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger.
5. Flip up the media supply guide. Slide in the media supply guide so that it just
touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the roll.
6. Feed the media under the dancer, through the slot in the transmissive sensor,
under the ribbon sensor, and out the front of the printer.
7. Ensure that the media is against the back of the transmissive sensor. Slide in the
media guide so that it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the media.
8. Close the printhead assembly.
Printhead
assembly
Dancer Media
Ribbon supply
Media guide
sensor hanger
Printhead open lever
Figure 14
Printhead
assembly
Ribbon
sensor
Cutter
module
Dancer
Media
Media guide supply
Transmissive hanger
Printhead open lever sensor
Figure 15
Printhead
assembly
Lever
Dancer Media
Label Ribbon Media guide supply
sensor hanger
Printhead open lever
Figure 16
Printhead
assembly
Front
housing
assembly
Label
Media
Dancer supply
hanger
Ribbon
sensor Media Take-up
guide
spindle
Printhead
open lever Media Rewind
alignment media
spindle guide
Thumbscrew
Figure 17
Backing Removal
1. Cut the backing material prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.
2. Rotate the take-up spindle until the rewind media guide is in the “12 o’clock”
position.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew and slide out the rewind media guide to the end of the
take-up spindle.
4. Slide the core and backing material from the take-up spindle.
Printhead
assembly
Front
housing
assembly
Media
Dancer supply
hanger
Ribbon
sensor Media Take-up
guide
spindle
Thumbscrew
Figure 18
Media Removal
1. Cut the media prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.
2. Rotate the take-up spindle until the rewind media guide is in the “12 o’clock”
position.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew and slide out the rewind media guide to the end of the
take-up spindle.
4. Slide the core and roll of media from the take-up spindle.
Printhead
assembly
Transmissive
sensor
Dancer Media
Ribbon Media guide supply
sensor hanger
Printhead open lever
Printhead
assembly
Transmissive
sensor
Dancer Media
Ribbon Media guide supply
sensor hanger
Printhead open lever
Figure 19
To place this spindle in the "normal" position, firmly pull out the
spindle end cap until it clicks into place as shown in Figure 20. To
place the spindle in the "low tension" position, firmly push in the
spindle end cap until it clicks into place.
Figure 20
Loading the Ribbon
CAUTION: Always use ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth
backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear. (For direct thermal
printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.)
Ribbon
guide plate
Printhead
assembly
Ribbon
supply spindle
Ribbon
guide plate
Printhead
assembly
Ribbon
supply spindle
Figure 21
After you have installed the media and ribbon and the power-on self test (POST) is
complete, the front panel display will show “PRINTER READY.” (If the printer fails
its POST, refer to page 73.) You may now set printer parameters for your application
using the front panel display and the four keys directly below it.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all parameters are listed in the order
they are displayed, starting with “DARKNESS.”
The first attempt to change one of these parameters will require you to enter a
four-digit password. This is done via the “ENTER PASSWORD” display. The
DECREMENT (-) key changes the selected digit position. The INCREMENT (+)
key increases the selected digit value. After entering the password, press the
SELECT key. The parameter you wish to change will be displayed. If the password
was entered correctly, you can now change the value.
The default password value is 1234. The password can be changed using the ^KP
(Define Password) ZPL II instruction.
NOTE: Once the password has been entered correctly, it will not
have to be entered again unless you leave and re-enter the
programming mode using the SETUP/EXIT key.
Figure 22
* Option required
DARKNESS NOTE: If you pressed the SELECT key but are through programming the
printer configuration, you may press the SETUP/EXIT key and continue
with the “SAVE SETTINGS” function.
Save Settings Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to display
other choices.
Default: Permanent
Selections: Permanent, temporary, cancel, load defaults, load last save.
This display appears when you attempt to exit the configuration mode.
• Permanent: Permanently saves the changes, even when printer power is
SAVE SETTINGS turned off.
• Temporary: Saves the changes until changed again or until power is turned
off.
• Cancel: Cancels all changes since you entered the configuration mode
except for darkness and tear-off position (if they were changed).
• Load defaults: Loads factory defaults.
• Load last save: Loads the values from the last permanent save.
Press the SETUP/EXIT key to activate the displayed choice.
PRINTER READY You have exited the configuration and calibration sequence and are now ready
for normal printer operation.
Cleaning
This table provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning procedures
are provided on the following pages.
NOTE: The printer can remain on while you are cleaning the
printhead. In this way all label formats, images, and all temporary
parameter settings stored in the printer's internal memory will be
saved.
Printhead
assembly
Take label
sensor
Transmissive
sensor
Ribbon
sensor
Reflective
sensor
Platen roller
Figure 23
Printhead
assembly
Tear-off/
peel-off
bar
Peel
rollers
Reflective
surface
Front
housing
assembly
Handles
Figure 24
Printhead
assembly
Tear-off/
peel-off
bar
Pinch
roller
Pivot
bracket
assembly
Figure 25
Lower
cutter
blade
Cutter
motor
thumbnut
Figure 26
Lubrication
CAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on this
printer! Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish
and the mechanical parts, if used.
The pressure adjustment dials each have four possible settings designated by blocks of
increasing size embossed on the print mechanism. The smallest block (fully
counterclockwise) is considered “position 1” and the largest block (fully clockwise) is
considered “position 4.”
The following table will help you to select the initial dial settings for your media.
NOTE: Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For
these media, increase both dials one position. If the media tends to
shift to the left while printing, increase the right dial setting one
position or decrease the left dial setting one position. If the media
tends to shift to the right while printing, increase the left dial setting
one position or decrease the right dial setting one position.
Figure 27
Perform the following adjustment if the media does not track properly onto the
take-up spindle.
or
Turn the dial counterclockwise to align the media/backing material more to the
left. (The image will move to the right.)
3. Manually rotate the take-up spindle and ensure the media/backing tracks
properly.
4. Close the printhead assembly.
Take-up
spindle
Adjustment
dial
Figure 28
Before replacing the fuse, turn off the AC power switch and unplug the AC power
cord.
To replace the fuse, insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the slot in the end of
the fuse holder end cap. Press in slightly on the end cap and turn the screwdriver
slightly counterclockwise. This will disengage the end cap from the fuse holder and
permit removal of the fuse.
OUT OF MEMORY*
Problem Solution
Insufficient DRAM for the label length, downloaded
fonts/graphics, and images.
*There is not enough memory to perform
Ensure that the device, such as FLASH memory or
the function shown on the second line of
PCMCIA card, is installed and not write protected or full.
the error message.
Ensure that the data is not directed to a device that is
not installed or available.
Wrinkled ribbon
Problem Solution
Load the ribbon correctly. See “Ribbon Loading” on
The ribbon is not loaded correctly.
page 34.
Set the darkness to the lowest possible setting for good
The darkness setting is incorrect.
print quality. See “Darkness” on page 40.
Set the pressure to the minimum required for good print
Incorrect printhead pressure or balance. quality. See “Printhead Pressure Adjustment” on
page 62.
The media is not feeding correctly. It is Make sure that the media guide and media supply guide
“walking” from side to side. touch the edge of the media.
Loss of printing registration on labels. Via the front panel, locate the “SENSOR SELECT” menu
Excessive vertical drift in top-of-form item (page 41) and manually select the correct sensing
registration. method.
Reload the media. Check the reflective sensor position
(see page 11).
Clean the platen roller according to the instructions on
page 56.
Perform a manual calibration (see page 45).
“Auto Calibrate” failed. Load the media. Ensure that the reflective sensor is
properly positioned (see page 11).
Communications Problems
A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATA
light does not flash.
Problem Solution
Check the printer driver or software communications
settings (if applicable).
Verify the prefix and delimiter characters. See page 49.
Are you using the correct communication cable? See
The printer does not respond to label
page 18 for the requirements.
requests.
Via the front panel, check the protocol setting. It should
be set to “none.” See page 47.
Ensure that the correct driver is being used (if
applicable).
A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATA
light flashes but no printing occurs.
Problem Solution
The prefix and delimeter characters set in
Verify the prefix and delimeter characters. See
the printer do not match the ones in the
page 49.
label format.
Check the communication settings on the computer.
Incorrect data is being sent to the printer.
Ensure that they match the printer settings.
Each self test is enabled by pressing a specific front panel key or combination of keys
while turning the POWER switch on. Keep the key(s) depressed until the DATA
light turns off (approximately five seconds). When the power-on self test is
complete, the selected self test starts automatically.
When canceling a self test prior to its actual completion, always turn
the printer power off and then back on to reset the printer.
When performing these self tests while in the peel-off mode, you must
remove the labels as they become available.
n The initial self test prints 15 labels at 2"/51 mm per second, then automatically
pauses the printer. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed, an additional 15 labels
print.
n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key alters the self test. Now
each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 15 labels at 6”/152 mm per
second.
n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test
again. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at
2”/51 mm per second.
n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test a
third time. Now each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 50 labels at
6”/152 mm per second.
n While the printer is paused, pressing the CANCEL key again alters the self test a
fourth time. Each time the PAUSE key is pressed the printer prints 15 labels at the
printer’s maximum speed.
n To exit this self test at any time, press and hold the CANCEL key.
The value printed on that label is added to (plus) or subtracted from (minus) the
darkness value specified on the configuration label. The resulting numeric value
(0 to 30) is the best darkness value for that specific media/ribbon combination.
This test is controlled from the front panel display. Refer to page 48. A typical
printout from this test is shown in Figure 32. Turn off the power to exit this self test.
Figure 32
General Specifications
General Specifications Z4M
Height 13.3” 338 mm
Width 10.9” 277 mm
Depth 18.7” 475 mm
Weight (without options) 32.4 lbs. 14.7 kg
Electrical 90-265 VAC, 48-62 Hz, 5 Amps (fused)
CISPR 22B, IEC 950, 801-2, -3, and -4 standard.
Agency approvals Complies with FCC Class B and Canadian Doc Class A
rules. Carries the CE mark of compliance.
Operating 40° to 105° F 5° to 41° C
Temperature
Storage -40° to 140° F -40° to 60° C
Operating 20% to 85%, non-condensing
Relative humidity
Storage 5% to 85%, non-condensing
• RS-232/CCITT V.24 and RS-485 serial data interface;
600 to 38400 baud, parity, bits/character, and
XON-XOFF or DTR/DSR handshake protocol required.
• RS-485 serial data interface; 600 to 38400 baud, parity,
Communication interface bits/character (all selectable). XON/XOFF handshake
protocol required.
• 8-bit parallel data interface; supports IEEE 1284
bi-directional parallel communication in “nibble mode.”
• Error detection CRC protocol.
Ribbon Specifications
Ribbon Specifications Z4M
Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.
Ribbon width Minimum 2” 51 mm
(Zebra recommends using
ribbon at least as wide as the
media to protect the printhead Maximum 4.3” 109 mm
from wear.)
2:1 media to
ribbon roll ratio 984’ 300 m
Standard lengths
3:1 media to
ribbon roll ratio 1476’ 450 m
Options
Z4M
n Cutter
n Value peel-off
n PCMCIA card
n 1 MB and 2 MB FLASH
n 300 dpi printhead
Bar Codes
n Code 11 n LOGMARS
n Code 39 (supports ratios n Plessey
of 2:1 to 3:1)
n EAN-8, EAN-13,
n Code 49 (2-dimensional EAN EXTENSIONS
bar code)
n UPC-A, UPC-E,
n Code 93 UPC EXTENSIONS
n Code 128 (supports serial- n MSI
ization in all subsets and
UCC case codes) n PDF-417 (2-dimensional
bar code)
n Codabar (supports ratios
of 2:1 to 3:1) n Micro-PDF417
n Codablock n POSTNET
Figure 33
+
R
Figure 34
Figure 35
25-pin to 25-pin cable – (null modem cable) must have a 25-pin “D” type (DB-25S)
connector on the end that is plugged into the serial port at the computer and a 25-pin
“D” type (DB-25P) connector on the other end that is plugged into the connector at
the rear of the printer. Figure 36 shows the required cable connections.
Figure 36
For all RS-232 input and output signals, this printer follows both the Electronics
Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 and the Consultative Committee for
International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT) V.24 standard signal level
specifications.
When DTR/DSR handshaking is selected, the Data Terminal Ready (DTR) control
signal output from the printer controls when the host computer may send data. DTR
ACTIVE (positive voltage) permits the host to send data. When the printer places
DTR in the INACTIVE (negative voltage) state, the host must not send data.
Figure 37
Parallel Interface
The 8-bit parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel
communications in “nibble mode.” The parallel interface provides a means of
communication that is typically faster than the previously mentioned serial interface
methods. In this method, the bits of data that make up a character are sent all at one
time over several wires in the cable, one bit per wire.
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Damage, reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Data specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Calibrating the printer . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Calibration, auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Calibration, manual. . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Factory defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
CANCEL key self test . . . . . . . . . . 74
FEED key self test . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cleaning
Front panel display . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cutter module. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Front panel keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Front panel lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Platen roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Power peel-off module . . . . . . . . 58
Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 I
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Value peel-off module . . . . . . . . 59 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Communications diagnostics test. . . . . 77 L
Communications problems . . . . . . . . 71 LCD error conditions and warnings . . . 67
Configuration Loading the media
Changing password-protected Fanfold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuration and calibration Loading the ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Entering the setup mode . . . . . . . 37
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ZebraNet Networking: PrintServer II
Installation and User's Guide . . . . . . 1
ZPL II Programming Guide
Volume I and Volume II . . . . . . . . . 1