Zebra 116-8KE-00104 Quick Start Guide
Xi4 Quick Reference Guide
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Use this guide to operate your printer on a daily basis. For more detailed information, refer to
the User Guide.
Printer Components
Figure 1 shows the components inside the media compartment of your printer. Depending on
printer model and the installed options, your printer may look slightly different. Familiarize
yourself with these components before continuing with the pr inter setup procedure.
Figure 1 • Printer Components
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Platen roller
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Control panel
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Printhead assembly
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Printhead-open lever
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* The media hanger varies by model. The 110Xi4 media hanger is shown.
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Ribbon take-up spindle
Ribbon supply spindle
Media supply guide
Media supply hanger*
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Control Panel
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Control Panel
The control panel (Figure 2) indicates the printer’s operating status and controls basic printer
operation.
Figure 2 • Control Panel
Power light On when the printer is on.
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PAUSE light On when the printer is paused.
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Error light Blinks when the printer needs attention.
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Data light Blinks quickly when the printer is receiving data.
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LCD Shows the printer’s operating status.
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PLUS (+) Changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value, to answer
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“yes,” to scroll through choices, or to change values while entering the printer
password.
PREVIOUS When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the previous parameter. Press and hold to
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scroll quickly.
MINUS (-) Changes the parame ter valu es. Co mmo n us es are to decrease a value, to answer
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“no,” to scroll through choices, or to change the cursor position while entering the
SETUP/EXIT Enters and exits Setup mode.
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NEXT/SAVE • When in Setup mode, scrolls the LCD to the next parameter. Press and hold to
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printer password.
scroll quickly.
• When exiting Setup mode, saves any changes that you made in the configuration
and calibration sequence.
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CALIBRATE Calibrates the printer for the following:
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• Media length
• Media type (continuous or non-continuous)
• Print method (direct thermal or thermal transfer)
• Sensor values
PAUSE Starts or stops printer operation when pressed.
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FEED Forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.
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CANCEL Cancels print jobs when the printer is paused.
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Control Panel
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Preparing the Printer for Use
After you have familiarized yourself with the printer components, prepare the printer for use.
Caution • When you are loading media or ribbon, remove all jewelry that could come into
contact with the printhead or other printer parts.
Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity
by touching the metal printer frame or by using an anti-static wriststrap and mat.
To set up the printer, complete these steps:
1. Select a location for the printer that meets these conditions:
• must be a solid, level surface of sufficient size and strength to hold the printer
• must include enough space for ventilation and for accessing the printer components
and connectors
• should be within a short distance of an appropriate power outlet that is easily
accessible
2. Unpack and inspect the printer. If necessary, report any shipping damage. For more
information, refer to the User Guide.
3. Place the printer in the preselected location.
4. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of
the printer.
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115 V AC
230 V AC
5. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
6. Connect the printer to a computer using one or more of the available connections. The
standard connections are shown here. ZebraNet wired and wi reless prin t server opti ons or
an applicator port may also be present on your printer.
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Serial port
USB port
Parallel port
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7. Raise the media door.
8. Load media into the printer (see Load Media on page 9).
9. When using thermal transfer media, load ribbon into the printer (see Load Ribbon
on page 15). Direct thermal media does not use ribbon.
10. Turn o n (I) the printer.
The printer boots up and performs a self-test.
PRINTER READY displays when the
printer is ready to print.
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11. To verify that the media and ribbon are loaded correctly, print a printer configuration
label.
a. On the control panel, press
SETUP/EXIT.
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b. Press
PREVIOUS or NEXT/SAVE until you scroll to:
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