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ZE500 Quick Reference Guide
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Use this guide to operate your print engine on a daily basis. For more detailed information,
refer to the User Guide.
Print Engine Orientation
The ZE500 print engines are available in a right-hand configuration (the print mech anism is on
the right) and a left-hand configuration (the print mechanism is on the left).
Figure 1 • Left-Hand (LH) Print Engine
Figure 2 • Right-Hand (RH) Print Engine
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media door
control panel
power switch
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Print Engine Components
Print Engine Components
Figure 3 shows the components inside the media compartment of a right-hand print engine. A
left-hand unit contains a mirror image of these components. Familiarize yourself with these
components before continuing with the print engine setup procedure.
Figure 3 • Print Engine Components (RH model shown)
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ribbon take-up spindle
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ribbon supply spindle
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printhead-release latch
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printhead assembly
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peel bar
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platen roller
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peel roller assembly (hidden when
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peel roller latch
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media guide
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pinch roller assembly
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lower guide post
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upper guide post
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Control Panel
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All controls and indicators for the print engine are locate d on the co ntrol pan el ( Figure 4). The
power switch is located on top of the control panel.
Figure 4 • Control Panel
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Control Panel
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The display shows the print engine’s operating status and allows the user to navigate the menu
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system.
POWER light On when the print engine is on.
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PAUSE light On when the print engine is paused.
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STATUS light Off Normal operation—no print engine errors.
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Blinking A print engine error exists. Check the display for more
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DATA light Off Normal operation. No data being received or
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processed.
On The print engine is processing data or is printing. No
data is being received.
Blinking The print engine is receiving data from or sending
status information to the host computer.
The PAUSE button starts or stops print engine operation when pressed.
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The FEED button forces the print engine to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.
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The CANCEL button cancels print jobs when the print engine is paused.
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The CALIBRATE button calibrates the print engine for media length and sensor values.
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The LEFT ARROW navigates to the previous parameter in the menus.
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The PLUS (+) button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value, to scroll
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through choices, or to change values while entering the print engine password.
The MINUS (-) button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value, to scroll
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through choices, or to change the cursor position wh ile entering the print engine password.
The SETUP/EXIT button enters and exits configuration mode.
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The RIGHT ARROW navigates to the next parameter in the menus.
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Preparing the Print Engine for Use
Preparing the Print Engine for Use
After you have familiarized yourself with the print engine components and the control panel,
prepare the print engine for use.
Caution • When you are loading media or ribbon, remove all jewelry that could come into
contact with the printhead or other
Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity
by touching the metal
To set up the print engine, complete these steps:
1. Unpack and inspect the print engine. If necessary, report any shipping damage. For more
information, refer to the User Guide.
2. Mount the print engine in the preselected location or applicator.
print engine frame or by using an anti-static wriststrap and mat.
print engine parts.
3. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of
the print engine.
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230 V AC
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4. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
5. Connect the print engine to a computer using one or more of the available connections.
The standard connections are shown here. A ZebraNet wireless print server option ‘may
also be present on your print engine.
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parallel port
USB 2.0 port
wired Ethernet port
serial port
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