Zebra MZ220 UMAN_MZPS_004A

MZ Series Power Station Installation and

User Guide

Important Charger and Battery Safety Information

Keep this guide available. It contains impor tant safety and operating information.

Battery Safety

Caution • Shor t Circuits

Avoid accidental short circuiting of any battery. Allowing battery terminals to contact
conductive material will create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or
could start a fire.

Caution • Don’t Use Damaged Batteries

Never at tempt to charge a batter y that is visibly damaged or is emit ting odors.

Caution • Always Use Zebra Batteries

Use of any batteries not approved specifically for use with this charger could cause damage
to the bat tery or the charger and will void the warranty.

Impor tant • Observe Battery Safety Precautions

Always observe the safet y precautions in the Lithium-ion Technical Bulletin included with
each Battery Pack.

Impor tant • Battery Disposal

Always dispose of used bat teries in accordance with local regulations. Placing used
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream may be illegal in your area.
Insulate battery contacts with a piece of tape prior to disposal.

Charger Safety

Caution • Use the Correct Zebra Charger

Only charge the suppor ted bat tery pack types designated for use with this charger. Use of
any bat tery charger not approved specifically by Zebra for use with its batteries could cause
damage to the bat tery pack or the printer and will void any equipment warranty.

Caution • Correct Voltage

Ensure that the Battery Charger is configured for the A.C. voltage used in your area and you
are using the correct A.C. power cord and/or power supply for the intended country of use.
Use the charger with the supplied power supply only, which must be plugged into an earth
grounded outlet.

Impor tant • Charger Location

Use care in locating the Charger. Do not place it in locations where liquids or metallic
objects may be dropped into the charger. Never locate the charger near any source of
combustion.
Ensure that the Charger is plugged into a power source that won’t accidentally be turned off
if you will be charging bat teries overnight.

Impor tant • Indoor Use Only

This charger is intended for indoor use only.

Impor tant • Charger Maintenance

Clean only with a dry or slightly damp, lint free cloth.
Never operate a charger that has been damaged in any way.
Do not disassemble the battery packs or the charger.
There are no user servicable components inside

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Charger Specifications

The power supply is compatible with all common AC supply

voltages. AC voltage setting is automatic.

Power Supply
Specifications

Power Supply

Operating

Temperature

Input

Output 12.0 VDC @ 4.2 AMPS Max.

During
Charge

In Storage

100-240 VAC @ 1.2 AMPS
Max., 50-60 Hz

o

C to 35o C

0

20% - 80% relative humidity

o

-10

C to 70o C

10% - 90% relative humidity

Installation

The MZ Series Power Station’s power supply may be se­cured to the back of the Power Station with the supplied
straps, or may be located a distance from the main charger
module. The Power Station also has provisions to allow hang­ing from a wall. (Refer to Figure 3.) The power supply cannot
be secured to the back of the Power Station when using this
mounting method.

Figure 1: Mounting Dimensions

19.62” [498.35 mm]

4.75”
[120.7 mm]

(Includes depth of power

suppl y when secured to

3.65” [92.7 mm]

You should leave a 1.75 in [44.5mm] minimum space above the printer

to allow its insertion and removal if you are installing the Power
Station under an overhang.

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[134.9 mm]

the Power Station)

5.31”

Plug the power supply output cable into the Power Station.
You may elect to secure the power supply to the back of the
Power station using the supplied Velcro® straps at this time.

Ensure the power cord supplied with your Power Station
is the correct one for use in your locality. Plug the AC power
cord into the power supply and into an AC receptacle. The in-

cator on the power supply should light up.

di

The Power Station should be situated to avoid the possibility
of interfering with operator’s normal activities, and should be
plugged into an AC outlet that will not be accidently shut off if
you are planning twenty-four hour charging of batteries.

Figure 2: Power Supply Installation

AC Receptacle

Holding

straps

Power Supply

Output Cable

Power Supply p /n AT18138-2

Input 100-240 VAC@1.2A

Output: 12 VDC@4.2 A

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AC Power Cord

Wall Mounting

Use the dimensions in Figure 3 to determine the best loca­tion for mounting the MZ Power Station on a wall. Remember
to retain a minimum of 1.75 inches [44.5 mm] clearance above
the Power Station for removing and inserting printers as noted
above. When choosing a location please observe all the safety
precautions included in this manual.

Figure 3: Dimensions for Wall Mounting

.104” [2.6 mm] R

3.65”

[92.7 mm]

19.62” [498.35 mm]

0.50” [12.7 mm]

10.0” [254.0 mm]

Due to the many attachment variations that may be encountered in

hanging the MZ Power Station form a wall, Zebra cannot supply or
recommend specific mounting hardware. Selection of the correct
hardware is the responsibility of the installer.

Zebra is not responsible for any personal or property damage

resulting from improper installation of the MZ Power Station.

3.25”

[82.5 mm]

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MZ Series Quad Power Station

Using the Power Station

The MZ series Quad Power Station is designed to dock and
charge up to four MZ series printers of either type simultane­ously.

1. Ensure that the Power Station has been installed properly
per this manual. Ensure that the power supply is properly
connected and its power indicator light is on.

2. Slide a printer into any one of the four docking bays as
shown in Figure 4.

NOTE: If you are using a shoulder strap, ensure it is pulled away from

the printer when installing in the Power Station.

The printer’s charge status indicator will turn amber if the

printer is properly inserted and the battery is less than
90% charged.

The printer’s charge indicators will allow you to monitor the

Figure 4: MZ Series Quad Power Station

MZ 220 Printer

MZ 320 Printer

Green (Power)
Indicator

Slide Printer into docking bay

Amber/Green (Charge)
Indicator

continued

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charging process. (Refer to the following pages and to figure

5. )

Charge Status Indicators

When the printer is installed in the Power Station, the

Green/Amber indicator to the right of the Power Button indi­cates the status of the printer’s built-in charger:

• The indicator is off indicates the battery is not being
charged.

• If the indicator is amber the battery is being charged.

• If the indicator is green, the battery is fully charged.

The Green Indicator between the Power and Feed buttons

has two states:

• A rapidly blinking light indicates a low battery condition.

• A steadily lit indicator means that power is on and the
battery charge level is sufficient for use.

Approximate Charge Times :

Batteries are fully charged after 2.5 hours from the low-bat­tery shut-off state. Partially discharged batteries will take less
time to charge.

Notes: Do not use the printer when installed in the Power Station.

Charge times are for completely discharged batteries.

As a safety feature the bat tery will stop charging after 4.5

hours regardless of the battery’s charge state.

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Figure 5: MZ Series Printer Charge Status Indicators

Feed Button

Press to advance the media. Re-

lease to stop.

Power Button

Press and hold to turn unit on.
Press again to turn unit off.

Power Light (Green)

Indicates power status and battery condition. A steadily

lit indicator means the batter y has more than a 30%

charge remaining. A blinking indicator means the bat-

tery has less than a 30% charge remaining.

Charge Light (Green/Amber)

Green indicates the bat tery fully
charged. Amber indicates the bat­tery is less than 90% charged.

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FCC Disclaimer

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con­ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Liability Disclaimer

Inasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual, Zebra
Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions. Zebra Tech­nologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting
therefrom.

No Liability for Consequential Damage

In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation, produc­tion, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any
damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the
results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been
advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion of
liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

Product Support Contacts

In the Americas contact

Regional Hea dquar ters Technic al Supp ort Customer Servic e Dept.

Zebra Tec hnolo gies In terna tiona l, LLC

3 Corp orate Woods Parkwa y

33

Verno n Hills , Illin ois 60061.3109 U.S.A
T: [phone]
Toll-f ree [phone]

T: [phone]
F: [phone]
Hard ware:
hwtsamerica @zebra .com
Softwar e:
swts america @zebra.com

In Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India contact

Regional Hea dquar ters Technic al Supp ort Inte rnal Sales De pt.

Zebra Tec hnolo gies Eu rope Limited

bra Ho use

Ze
The Valley Centre, G ordon Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ , UK
T: [phone]
F: +44 (0 ) 1494 450103

T: [phone]
F: +44 (0 ) 1494 768210
Germ any:
Tsgerm any@zebra .com

F: +44 (0 ) 1494 76824 4
E: mseurope @zebra.c om
France::

Tsfrance@ zebra.com
Spain /Portugal:
Tsspain @zebra.com

All ot her areas:

Tseurope@z ebra.com

For printer s, par ts, media,
and ribbon, please c all you r
dist ributor, or con tact us.
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: VHCustS erv @zebra.com

For printer s, par ts, media,
and ribbon, please c all you r
dist ributor, or con tact us.
T: [phone]
F: +44 (0 ) 1494 76824 4
E: mseurope @zebra.c om

In the Asia Pacific region contact

Regional Hea dquar ters Technic al Supp ort Customer Servic e

Zebra Tec hnolo gies Asia Pacific, LL C

ew Industrial Road

16 N
#05-03 Hudson TechnoCen tre
Singa pore 536204
T: [phone]
F: [phone]

T: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: tsa siapacific @zebra.com

For printer s, par ts, media,
and ribbon, please c all
your distributor, or conta ct
us.
T: [phone]
F: [phone]

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