Zebra QL220 Plus, QL 420 Plus, QL 320 Plus Quick Start Manual
QL Plus Series
Quick Start Guide
1
Introduction
Getting Started
Using the
Printer
Troubleshooting
Accessories
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra
QL Plus 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.
QL220 Plus QL 320 Plus QL 420 Plus
Media width:
.75 in. to 2.12 in.
(16 to 53.8 mm)
Media width:
1.5 in. to 3.1 in.
(38.1 to 78.4 mm
Media width:
2 in. to 4.1 in.
(50.8 to 104.1 mm)
L: 7.52 in. [191.0 mm]*
W: 3.57 in. [90.7 mm]
H: 3.61 in. [91.7 mm]*
*w/ belt clip
L: 8.16 in. [207.4 mm]*
W: 4.67 in.[118.7 mm]
H: 3.9 in [100.2 mm]*
*w/ belt clip
L: 8.20 in. [208 mm]*
W: 6.1 in.[154.9 mm]
H: 3.5 in. [89 mm]*
*w/ belt clip
This document provides an easy reference for operating and
maintaining the QL Plus Series of Mobile Printers.
Complete and current documentation for each model printer
is provided by the QL Plus Series User Guide available on
the Internet at:
www.zebra.com/manuals.
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.
© ZIH Corp 2013
QSG-QLP-001 Rev. B
QL Plus Series Overview
(QL 220 Plus Illustrated)
1 Platen Roller
2. Bar Sensor
3. Media Support
4. Latch
5. Latch Release Button
6. “D” Ring
7. Control Panel
8. QuickLink™ Module
9. Printhead
10. “E-Z Peel” Label Peeler
11. Media Support Disks
12. Media Cover
13. Belt Clip
14. Kickstand (optional)
15. RS232 Communications Port
16. Battery Charging Receptacle
17. USB Port
18. Battery
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QL Plus Series
Quick Start Guide
Install the Battery
Charge the Battery
Using the LI72 Single Charger
Insert the plug from the charger cable into the battery
pack’s charger jack. Plug the charger into the A.C. outlet.
The light on the front of the charger will indicate the bat-
tery pack’s charge status.
Consult the QL Plus User’s Guide available at
www.zebra.com/manuals for complete information on us-
ing the various versions of the Model LI72 Single Charger.
Batteries are shipped uncharged. Remove protective
shrink-wrap and labels from new battery packs and
allow them to charge completely prior to initial use.
Do not charge the battery while using the printer!
Charge the battery pack when removed from the
Printer for best results.
Section Continues
LI72 Single Battery
Charger
Charger Jack
Battery
Pack
QL 420 Battery
Rotate the Belt Clip out of
the way of the Battery
Rotate the Belt Clip out of
the way of the Battery
QL 220/ 320 Battery
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Load the Media
Section Continues
Open the QL 220 & 420
Open the QL 320
Press Latch Button
Latch ips
open
Open the Media Compartment
Rotate Latch Levers
(both sides
Load the Media Roll
(common for all models)
Pull Media Sup-
ports apart where
shown.
Media Roll
Note direction media
pulls o the roll.
Close the Cover
(common for all models)
Close Latch
Assembly
Flip Peeler Bar into posi-
tion if you will be peeling labels as you print.
Pull Media out of
Printer
Close Media
Cover
Latch ips
open
Open the Media Compartment
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QL Plus Series
Quick Start Guide
Connect the Printer
Connect The Printer With a Cable
You can connect your printer to a terminal or a PC using either RS232C or USB protocols. Refer to the Label
Vista™ application available on the QL product CD or at
www.zebra.com/software for help on setting up communi-
cations with your printer.
Connect the Printer by Infrared (IR) or Radio
If your QL Plus printer has the optional IR module, you can make
wireless line-of-sight connections to other IR equipped devices using the standard IrDA protocol.
If your QL Plus printer has a radio option, you can connect wirelessly to either a terminal or a wireless network (WL AN.) Refer to
the Mobile Printer Wireless Configuration Guide available on the
product CD or at
www.zebra.com/manuals for help on setting up
wireless communications with your printer.
Cable Communications with a Terminal.
Cable Communications with a P.C.
If you are using a USB cable to connect to a PC you
may need to install the Zebra Universal Driver available
at:
www.zebra.com/drivers.
QL Plus printer with
Wireless option
Communications
Port
RS232C or USB
Communications Cable to
Terminal
Refer to Appendix A in the QL Plus
User Guide for part numbers.
Terminal
Terminal with wireless
communications ability
RS-232C or USB Communications
Cable to Computer
Refer to Appendix A in the User Guide
for part numbers.
USB
Connector
RS232
Connector
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