
Quick Start Guide
MZ™Series
Introduction
MZ Series Overview
Introduction
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra
MZ™Series Mobile Printers. These rugged
printers will become productive and efficient additions to
your workplace thanks to their innovative design. Because
they are made by Zebra Technologies you can be assured
of world-class support for all of your bar code printers, software, and supplies.
MZ 220 MZ 320
Media width:
2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
Media width:
3.0 in. (76.2 mm
(MZ 220 Illustrated)
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Accessories
L: 5.34 in. [135.6 mm]
W: 3.18 in. [80.7 mm]
H:2.47 in. [62.7 mm]*
*w/ belt clip
L: 5.34 in. [135.6 mm]
W: 4.11 in.[104.4 mm]
H: 2.47 in. [62.7 mm]*
*w/ belt clip
This document provides an easy reference for operating and
maintaining the MZ Series of Mobile Printers.
Complete and current documentation for each model printer
is provided by the MZ Series User Guide available on the
Internet at:
Always refer to the Important Safety Information data
sheet shipped with each printer and the Technical
Bulletin shipped with each battery pack. These
documents detail procedures to ensure maximum
reliability and safety while using this printer.
www.zebra.com/manuals.
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1. Feed Switch
2. Media Status Light
3. USB Port
4. Battery Charging Receptacle
5. Media/Black Bar Sensor
6. Media Cover
7. Platen
8. Printhead
9. Latch Release Button
10. Communications Status Indicator
11. IR window
12. Charge Status Indicator
13. Power Switch
14. Power Indicator
15. Belt Clip
16. Battery Door Latch
17. Battery Compartment Cover
18. Battery Pack
19. External Charge Contacts
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Installing the Battery
Batteries are shipped uncharged. Remove any
protective packaging from a new battery pack, install it
in the printer and charge completely prior to initial use.
Removing the Battery
Introduction
Getting Started
Using the
Printer
1. Use a coin to
rotate the Battery
Compartment lock 1/4
turn as shown.
2. Remove the Battery
Compartment Cover
Battery Pack
Note location of label
1. Use a coin to
rotate the Battery
Compartment lock 1/4
turn as shown.
2. Remove the Battery
Compartment Cover
Battery Pack Connector
Squeeze lock to release.
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Accessories
3. Plug the Battery
Pack connector into
the Printer.
4. Re-install the Battery Compartment Cover and rotate
the lock back 1/4 turn to lock it
in place .
Allow old battery pack to
drop out of the printer
Always release the locking barb before unplugging the
battery connector. Do not attempt to remove the connector
by force, or by using pliers, etc. as this could cause damage
to the printer’s CPU assembly.
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Ensure battery leads are not pinched prior to replacing
battery cover.
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Charging the Battery
The printer may be used while charging the battery. However, prolonged use of the printer while charging will greatly increase charge
times.
Introduction
Getting Started
Using the
Printer
Preparing the Charger Power Supply
Mains Adapter
Shipping Ring
Remove and discard
Remove the power supply from its box. Remove and discard the shipping ring
from the mains receptacle cavity.
Verify that the mains adapter shipped with your Printer is the correct one for
your region.
Install the mains adapter into the Power Supply by hooking the top edge into the
mains receptacle cavity, and rotating it until it snaps into place.
Using the Charger Power Supply
MZ Series Charger Power Supply p/n AT17947-2
110-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 0.6A Input;
12 VDC 1.25 A output
Plug into appropriate AC receptacle.
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Accessories
Plug into printer
Charger Jack
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Loading Media
Press Latch
Button
Introduction
Media Cover
Opens
Getting Started
Using the
Printer
Troubleshooting
Media Roll
Note direction media
pulls o the roll.
Open the Media Cover
Pull a short length of
Media out of the Printer
Load the Media Roll
Accessories
Close Media
Cover
Close the Cover
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