
P1041085-001 Rev. B
June, 2011
QLn-EC/QLn-EC4
Ethernet Cradle for QLn Series Printers

Contents
Proprietary Statements 3
Product Improvements.....................................................................3
FCC Compliance Statement.............................................................3
Canadian Compliance Statement.....................................................3
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information................................3
Liability Disclaimer...........................................................................4
No Liability for Consequential Damage............................................4
Copyrights.......................................................................................4
Document Conventions.......................................................5
Installation Safety...............................................................6
Indicator and Parts Descriptions.........................................7
QLn-EC.............................................................................................7
Descriptions.....................................................................................7
Indicators and Parts Description cont................................8
QLn-EC4...........................................................................................8
Descriptions.....................................................................................8
Introduction........................................................................9
QLn-EC.............................................................................................9
QLn-EC4...........................................................................................9
Required for Installation...................................................................9
Packaging Contents..........................................................10
QLn-EC...........................................................................................10
QLn-EC4.........................................................................................10
Installation........................................................................10
Tasks for Installation.....................................................................10
Cradle Preparation.........................................................................11
Using the Printer on the Cradle.........................................12
Printer Preparation........................................................................12
Printer Installation.........................................................................13
Printer Removal..............................................................................13
Printer Access................................................................................13
Cradle Indicators...............................................................14
Technical Support.............................................................15
U.S. Only........................................................................................15
All Others.......................................................................................15
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Proprietary Statements
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely
for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such
proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other
purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Product Improvements
Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications
and signs are subject to change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
Class B digital device. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation with certain versions of the printer used with this
product. To conform to FCC RF exposure requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the
operating conditions and instructions listed in the printer’s User Guide. There are several radio options
available with the printer used in conjunction with this product. Additional regulatory information is
contained in the printer’s Users Guide in sections devoted to each radio option.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
“IC:” before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical
specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s
satisfaction.
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information
• FCC part 15 Class B
• Canadian STD ICES-003 Class B
• EN55022 Class B European Electromagnetic Radiation Standard
• EN55024 European Immunity Standard
• EN60950 Safety Standard
• NOM (Mexico)
• C-Tick (Australia)
• VCCI (Japan)
• PCT (Russia)
• BSMI (Taiwan)
• SII (Israel)
• KC (Korea)
• Ukrsepro (Urkaine)
• CE (EU/EFTA)
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Liability Disclaimer
In as much 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.
Copyrights
The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra
Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label print engine
may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators
may be subject to civil liability.
ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks, and Zebra, the Zebra logo, ZPL, ZPL II,
Element Energy Equalizer Circuit, and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. All rights reserved
worldwide.
CG Triumvirate is a trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. CG
Triumviratetm font © AGFA Monotype Corporation. Intellifont® portion © AGFA Monotype Corporation.
All rights reserved worldwide. UFST is a registered trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation. All rights
reserved worldwide.
All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
©2011 ZIH Corp
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Document Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information:
Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.
Warning • Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with the electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard
practices for preventing accidents.
Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specic action could result in physical harm to you.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specic action could result in physical harm to the hardware.
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.
Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text.
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