Zebra ZQ22-A0E01KE-00 User Manual

ZQ220
Mobile Printer
User Guide
P11029 27- 001 Rev. A
December 2018
Contents
Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................9
Reporting Damage .............................................................................9
ZQ220 Technology ...........................................................................10
Battery .............................................................................................10
QR Code .......................................................................................... 11
Made for iPhone (MFi) .....................................................................12
Near Field Communication (NFC) ....................................................12
Printer Overview ............................................................... 13
Getting Ready to Print ...................................................... 15
Battery ..............................................................................................15
Removing the Battery ......................................................................15
Removing the Battery Tape Insulator ...............................................16
Installing the Battery ........................................................................17
Battery Safety ..................................................................................18
Charger Safety .................................................................................18
Charging the Battery ........................................................................19
AC-to-USB Charger ........................................................................19
Loading Media Procedure ................................................................21
Operator Controls ............................................................................23
Standard User Controls ...................................................................23
LCD Control Panel ...........................................................................23
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Information Screen ...........................................................................25
Conguration Screen ......................................................................26
Buttons .............................................................................................27
Power-Up Sequences ......................................................................27
Verify the Printer is Working ............................................................. 27
Printing a Conguration Report ........................................................27
Connecting the Printer .....................................................................28
Cable Communication ......................................................................29
USB Communications ......................................................................29
Zebra Setup Utilities .........................................................................30
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth ........................................30
Bluetooth Networking Overview .......................................................30
Bluetooth Security Modes ................................................................31
Bluetooth Minimum Security Modes ................................................32
Setting Up the Software ...................................................................33
Designing Labels .............................................................................34
Using Pre-Printed Receipt Media .....................................................35
Black Mark Dimensions (Receipt Media) .........................................35
Label Areas ......................................................................................36
Label Design Examples ...................................................................37
Keep-Out Areas ...............................................................................38
Near Field Communication (NFC) ....................................................38
NFC Use Cases ...............................................................................39
Wearing the Printer ..........................................................................40
Swivel Belt Clip ................................................................................40
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ...............................................................41
Soft Case .........................................................................................42
Preventive Maintenance ..................................................................43
Extending Battery Life ......................................................................43
General Cleaning Instructions ..........................................................43
LCD Control Panel Indicators ..........................................................46
Troubleshooting Topics ....................................................................46
Troubleshooting Tests ......................................................................48
Printing a Conguration Label ..........................................................48
Communications Diagnostics ...........................................................48
Specications ................................................................... 52
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Printing Specications ......................................................................52
Memory and Communications Specications ..................................52
Label Specications .........................................................................53
Physical, Environmental and Electrical Specications ..................... 53
CPCL Font and Bar Code Specications and Commands ...............54
Printer Dimensions ...........................................................................55
Printer Accessories ..........................................................................56
Appendix A ........................................................................ 57
USB Cables .....................................................................................57
Appendix B ........................................................................ 58
Media Supplies ................................................................................58
Appendix C ........................................................................ 58
Maintenance Supplies ......................................................................58
Appendix D ........................................................................ 59
Appendix E ........................................................................ 60
Battery Disposal ...............................................................................60
Product Disposal ..............................................................................60
Appendix F ........................................................................ 61
Alert Messages ................................................................................61
Appendix G ....................................................................... 62
Using Zebra.com ..............................................................................62
Appendix H ........................................................................ 64
Product Support ...............................................................................64
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Proprietary Statements

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“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone”, and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certied
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
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Document Conventions

The following graphic icons are used throughout the documentation set. These icons and their associated meanings are described below.
Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.
Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specic action could result in physical harm to you.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specic 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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Introduction to the ZQ220 Printer

This user guide gives you the information you will need to operate the ZQ220 Mobile Printer. The printer uses some of the latest technologies such as USB charging (Type-C connector), an embedded Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR/4.1 Low Energy module, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Made for iPhone® (MFi). MFi printers provide Apple co-processor (MFi) support which allows an Apple device such as an iPhone or iPad® to authenticate and connect over Bluetooth®.
This printer uses CPCL programming language. To create and print labels using this language, refer to the Programming Guide for CPCL (p/n P1073699-001). See “Appendix G” on page 62 for instructions on how to access manuals on zebra.com.
ZQ220 Software Utilities:
ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise™: printer conguration, eet
management
Zebra Setup Utility: single printer conguration, quick setup
• ZebraDesigner Pro v2: label design
• ZebraDesigner Drivers: Windows® driver
• OPOS Driver: Windows driver
• Legacy SDK (part of Multiplatform SDK that supports limited legacy freatures.) These utilities can be found on the Zebra website at
http://www.zebra.com/support. (See “Appendix G” on page 62.)
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Unpacking and Inspection

Zebra Technologies Corporation
Zebra Technologies Corporation
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Open the media cover (see “Loading Media Procedure” on page
21) and inspect the media compartment for damage.
In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material.
475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA
T: +1 847.634.6700 or +1 800.423.0442
In the Americas contact:
475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA
T: +1 847.634.6700 or +1 800.423.0442
In Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India contact:
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF, UK T: +44 (0)1628 556000 F: +44 (0)1628 556001
120 Robinson Road #06-01 Parakou Building Singapore 068913 T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838
AA18153-104 Rev. B
AA18153-104
August 2012
(Adapter and plugs do not ship
with EMEA and LATAM printers)

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage:
Immediately notify and le a damage report with the shipping
company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.
• Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.
• Notify your authorized Zebra re-seller.
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ZQ220 Technology

The ZQ220 printer uses several technologies made popular in other Zebra Mobile Printer product lines, as well as newer, state-of-the­art technologies.

Battery

The printer uses a 2-cell Li-Ion battery pack (p/n BTRY-MPV­24MA1-01) with a charge time of under four (4) hours using a 10W USB charger or cigarette-to-USB adapter. The battery allows the printers to print reliably without recharge for three (3) work days under the following conditions: 25 stops per day and will power up
the device 25 times per day; up to 500 3x8.5 in. receipts per 8-hour
shift with 13% coverage.
Operating Temperature Charging Temperature Storage Temperature
-10˚C to +50˚C (14˚F to 122˚F)
The ZQ220 printer will only function properly with genuine Zebra battery packs.
0˚C to +40˚C
(32˚F to 104˚F)
-20˚C to +60˚C (-4˚F to 140˚F)
Note • Power down the printer before removing the battery to minimize the risk of corruption.
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Printing Technology
The ZQ220 printer uses the Direct Thermal method to print human-readable text, graphics, and barcodes. It incorporates a sophisticated print engine for optimal printing under all operational conditions. Direct thermal printing uses heat to cause a chemical reaction on specially treated media. This reaction creates a dark mark wherever a heated element on the printhead comes in contact with the media. Because the printing elements are arranged very densely at 203 dpi (dots per inch) horizontal and 200 dpi vertical, highly legible characters and graphic elements may be created a row at a time as the media is advanced past the printhead. This technology has the advantage of simplicity, as there is no requirement for consumable supplies such as ink or toner. However, because the media is sensitive to heat, it will gradually lose legibility over long periods of time, especially if exposed to environments with relatively high temperatures or in direct sunlight.

QR Code

The QR barcode includes human readable text URL, for example
www.zebra.com/zq220-info, which links the user to printer
information and short videos on topics such as buying supplies,
features overview, loading media, printing a conguration report,
cleaning instructions, and accessory information.
QR Code
Figure 1 • QR Code
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Made for iPhone (MFi)

The ZQ220 printer supports communication with Apple devices running iOS 10 or later over a standalone Bluetooth 4.1 radio.

Near Field Communication (NFC)

The printer supports a passive NFC tag which complies with the “Android Standard Tag format” because Android devices are the most common found on the market today. The NFC tag is programmed from the factory and supports Bluetooth pairing to enable a tablet, smartphone, or terminal to automatically pair with the printer via a Bluetooth connection (within the bounds of the
security prole being used).
The NFC tag also supports app launching whereby an app developed either by Zebra or a third party will launch on an NFC­enabled smartphone, tablet or terminal. Similarly, the NFC tag enables launching to a web support page via a tablet, smartphone, or terminal.
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Printer Overview

Figure 2 • Overview of Features
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1. Platen Roller
2. Back Side Sensor
3. Front Side Sensor
4. Latch Release Lever
5. Tear Bar
6. USB Port
7. Feed Button
8. Strap Posts
9. Congure Button
10. Power Button
11. LCD Display
12. Printhead
13. Media Cover
14. Belt Clip
15. Battery
16. MAC Address Label
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QR Code Print Touch Icon (pg. 14)
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Note • Scanning the QR code with a smartphone will provide printer
specic information at www.zebra.com/zq220-info.
Note • Tapping the Zebra Print Touch™ icon with a Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled smartphone will provide instant
access to printer-specic information. For more information about
NFC and Zebra products, go to http://www.zebra.com/nfc. Bluetooth pairing applications via NFC is also possible. See the Zebra Legacy SDK for more information.
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Getting Ready to Print

Battery

Installing/Removing Battery & Battery Tape Insulator
Important • Batteries are shipped in sleep mode to preserve their maximum capacity while in storage prior to initial use. Plug in the USB adapter (see “AC-to-USB Charger” on page 19) to wake it up
before using for the rst time.

Removing the Battery

1. If a belt clip is present on the bottom of the printer, rotate it such that it provides clear­ ance for the battery.
2. Depress the latch on the battery pack where indicated.
3. Rotate the pack away from the battery well. Lift the battery up and out of the printer.
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Removing the Battery Tape Insulator

The battery tape insulator is designed to cover the battery contacts and allow the printer to be shipped with the battery installed.
Battery Tape Insulator
1. Pull up on the tape insulator tab located on the bottom of the batter y pack.
2. Peel back the tape insulator and remove it from the top of the battery pack. Discard upon removal.
Caution • Battery can explode, leak or catch re if improperly charged or exposed to high temperature. Do not disassemble, crush,
puncture, short external contacts or dispose of in re or water.
Charge on a Zebra approved Lithium-Ion charger only.
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Installing the Battery

1. Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the printer (where indicated).
2. Swivel the belt clip (if present) to access the battery compartment.
3. Insert the battery into the printer as shown. (It is not possible to insert the pack in the incorrect orientation.)
4. Rock the battery into the compartment as shown until it locks in place.
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Battery Safety

Caution • 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
re.
Important • 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.
Important • Always dispose of used batteries properly. See
“Appendix E” on page 60 for more battery recycling information.
Caution • Use of any charger not approved specically by Zebra for use with its batteries could cause damage to the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty.
Caution • Do not incinerate, disassemble, short circuit, or expose to temperatures higher than 60oC (140oF).

Charger Safety

Do not place any charger in locations where liquids or metallic objects may be dropped into the charging bays.
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Charging the Battery

AC-to-USB Charger

Important • You must charge the battery fully before using the printer
for the rst time.
Adapter Plugs
Install the adapter plug into the Power Supply by hooking the top edge into the adapter’s receptacle cavity and rotating it until it snaps into place.
Note • Verify that the adapter plug shipped with your Printer is the correct one for your region.
Note • The battery can also be charged using the 3-slot charger, but
only after rmware modications have been made to the charger.
See “Printer Accessories” on page 56 for part numbers.
Note • Batteries which have reached partial charge capacity may be used, however, it is recommended that you allow the batteries to reach a full charge to maintain maximum battery life.
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AC-to-USB Charger (cont.)
1. Connect the male end of the AC-to-USB adapter into an appropriate power outlet using the appropriate plug for your region.
2. Connect one end of the USB charging cable to the adapter (as shown).
3. Rotate the rubber door on the side of the printer to access the USB port.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the port on the side of the printer.
5. The printer will power-on and begin charging.
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Loading Media in the Printer

Loading Media Procedure

Press the Latch Release Lever on the side of the printer as shown in “1” below. The Media Cover will open automatically.
Rotate the Media Cover back completely as shown in “2”, exposing the media compartment.
Figure 3 • Opening the Printer
Media Cover
Media Compartment
Latch Release Lever
1
Note • The printers also have the option to use media spacers
(p/n KIT-MPV-MD3SPR1-5) which are placed in the media compartment and allow the printer to accept 76.2 mm (3 in.), 58 mm (2.3 in.) and 50.8 mm (2 in.) wide paper.
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Insert the roll of media (in the orientation shown) in the media compartment. The media roll will be able to spin freely inside the media compartment.
Figure 4 • Loading Media (cont.)
Close the media cover as shown below and the paper will advance through the paper path.
Figure 5 • Loading Media (cont.)
Pull Media out of Printer
Close Media Cover
Note • Please refer to the Programming Guide (P1099958-001) for information on changing the setting to adjust the media feed length via a Set-Get-Do (SGD).
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Operator Controls

The ZQ220 printer comes equipped with a three-button user interface for menu navigation (see “Figure 6 • Control Panel” on
page 23). The printer also features an OLED display which stays
lit while the printer is powered on to indicate to the user that the printer is on.

Standard User Controls

The standard controls have three (3) buttons that perform the following user functions.
• The Power Button turns the printer on and off.
• The Media Feed Button advances a length of media which is determined by the type of media being used. Label media will be advanced to the next gap or bar sense marker. Journal (plain) media will be advanced by a length determined by the printer’s
software. When in Conguration Screen mode, the Feed Button
may be used to select a function highlighted on the display.
The Conguration Button allows the user to scroll between functions on the display.
Figure 6 • Control Panel
Power Button
Press to turn unit on. Printer boots up in approx. 1 second. Press for 5 seconds to turn unit off.
Conguration Button
Press to alter printer parameters, print a con­guration report or dismiss an acknowledged message.
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Media Feed Button
Press to advance a blank label or a software-determined length of journal media. Press to navigate while in
Conguration Screen mode.
LCD Control Panel
The LCD control panel allows the user to view content in one of three modes: Operation Screen mode; Information Screen mode; and Conguration Screen mode. The default mode which the user sees upon powering up the printer is Operation Screen mode. This mode is the display shown when the printer is idle, printing and/or receiving data and has no need to convey information beyond icons
shown on the display. The LCD can display up to ve (5) status
icons, including Status, Media, Data, Bluetooth and Battery.
Status Icons: Convey the following printer status conditions:
Ready : Indicates printer is fully operational. Warning : Indicates there is a condition the user should be aware of but the printer is still functional. Error : Indicates there is something wrong with the printer that prevents some basic functionality from being used.
Media Icon: Conveys information about the printer’s media.
Media Present : Media is loaded and ready to print. Media Out : No media loaded in the printer. Door Open : Media cover is unlatched.
Data Icons:
: Printer is not receiving data. : Printer is receiving data.
Bluetooth Icon: Determines the state of the Bluetooth radio.
Connected: Disconnected: No icon
Battery Icon: Displays battery charge status.
Battery Level : 0 to 4 bars.
Battery Level while charging : 0 to 4 bars with lightning bolt. Power from USB : Battery with USB icon inside. Battery Low: Battery icon with zero bars. Charge Error : Battery with error icon inside.
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Information Screen

The Information Screen is displayed when text must be used to convey information to the user. The display is split into two viewing areas: The top portion will display the same icons previously
described on the Operation Screen; the bottom portion will display
text messages. There are two (2) types of messages that can be displayed on the Information Screen as described below.
1. Timed Messages: These messages will appear for a specic
period of time, and then be removed. For example, after powering up the printer and the printer is ready to print, the message “PRINTER READY” will appear for 30 seconds.
ZQ220
PRINTER READY
2. User Activity Messages: These messages require that the user performs a needed action. For example, when the printer is out of media, a “MEDIA OUT” message will be displayed until new media is loaded in the printer.
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MEDIA OUT
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The following User Activity Messages are supported by the printer:
DOWNLOAD FW HEAD UNDERTEMP
DOWNLOAD FAILED BATTERY TOO LOW
PAIRING: 123456 MEDIA OUT
PAIRING ONGOING HEAD OPEN
PAIRING ACCEPTED CHARGE ERROR
PAIRING REJECTED NO PRINTING
PAIRING FAILED BATTERY LOW
PAIRING SUCCESS PRINTER READY
HEAD OVERTEMP
When the Information Screen is used to display text messages, it replaces the Operation Screen. When the text message has been acknowledged, the printer will return to the Operation Screen.
Conguration Screen
The Conguration Screen is used as a means to alter printer parameters or initiate printing a conguration label. Specically, the
user will be able to change the following parameters.
Darkness. The user can increase or decrease the darkness by pressing the Media Feed button.
Power Up. The user can select either Feed On or Feed Off by pressing the Media Feed button.
Head Close: The user can select either Feed On or Feed Off by pressing the Media Feed button.
Print: The user can print a conguration report by pressing the
Media Feed button.
MAC Address: The user can select either Display On or Display Off by pressing the Media Feed button.
Exit Conguration: The user can exit the Conguration Screen
and return to the Operation Screen by pressing the Media Feed button.
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Buttons

The user has the ability to use the printer’s multi-button interface to run the following power-up and runtime sequences.

Power-Up Sequences

Seq. # Function Keys Button
1 Two Key Report Hold down Feed button
2 Forced Download Hold down the
3 Turn printer On
or Off
while pressing and
releasing the Power
Button
Conguration and Feed
buttons while pressing
Power Button
Power button

Verify the Printer is Working

Before you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal, make sure that the printer is in proper working order. You
can do this by printing a conguration label using the “two key”
method. If you can’t get this label to print, refer to “Troubleshooting
Topics” on page 46.
Printing a Conguration Report
1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment with journal
media (media with no black bars or gaps on the back).
2. Press and hold the Feed Button.
3. Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button
pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button. The unit will print a line of interlocking “x” characters to ensure all elements of the print head are working, print out the version of software loaded in the printer, and then print the report.
You can also print a conguration report by turning the printer on, pressing the Conguration button multiple times until you get to
the SETTINGS-PRINT screen, and then pressing the Media Feed button to print the report.
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The report indicates model, serial number, baud rate, and more
detailed information on the printer’s conguration and parameter
settings. (See “Troubleshooting Tests” on page 48 for sample
printouts and a further discussion on how to use the conguration
label as a diagnostic tool.)

Connecting the Printer

The printer must establish communications with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in four (4) basic ways:
• Via a cable using USB 2.0 protocols. Windows drivers that
support printing via Serial, USB and the network are included in the Zebra Designer Driver which can be downloaded from
www.zebra.com/drivers.
• Via Bluetooth short range radio frequency link.
• Via WinMobile®, Blackberry®, and Android® devices using
standard Bluetooth protocol.
• Via Bluetooth to an Apple® iOS device.
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Cable Communication

Caution • The printer should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting a communications cable.
The standard cable connection for the printers is a USB 2.0 communication and charging cable. One end of the cable has a USB Type-A connector while the other end is USB Type-C.

USB Communications

The small Type C connector on the USB cable plugs into the printer. The connector is not keyed and therefore can be plugged in in either direction. However, do not try to force the cable if it does not plug in. The Type A end of the cable must be plugged into any USB 2.0 host port. The printers utilize the USB cable to charge the printer (see ”AC-to-USB Charger (cont.)” on page 20) and for communications between the printer and computer.
Figure 7 • USB Cable Communication with PC
LAN
ZebraDesigner Driver uses Windows drivers that support printing via USB and the network. Other terminals or communications
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devices may require the installation of special drivers to use the USB connection. Consult the factory for further details.

Zebra Setup Utilities

Before you start to congure your printer for use on a Local Area
Network (LAN), you will need some basic information which
will enable you to establish the network conguration for your
printer. Zebra Setup Utilities (ZSU) provides a quick and easy
way to congure your printers for a variety of purposes, including
setting them up for wireless communications either on a Local Area Network (LAN) or using the international Bluetooth™ communications standard.
Once ZSU has been downloaded to your computer, attach the USB cable to the printer and computer as shown in Figure 6. Refer to
Wireless Conguration Guide (p/n P1048352-001) to follow the steps necessary for setting up and conguring your printer via ZSU.
Go to https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html
to download ZSU and the Wireless Conguration Guide. (See
“Appendix G” on page 62 for details on navigating zebra.com.)

Wireless Communications with Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies. This form of point­to-point communication does not require access points or other infrastructure. Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help prevent interference with other devices running at similar radio frequencies. This limits the range of a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters (32 feet). The default for the printers is Class 2. Both the printer and the device it communicates with must follow the Bluetooth standard.

Bluetooth Networking Overview

Each Bluetooth enabled printer is identied by a unique Bluetooth
Device Address (BDADDR). This address resembles a MAC
address whereby the rst three bytes are vendor, and the last
three bytes are device (e.g. 00:22:58:3C:B8:CB). This address is labeled on the back of the printer via a barcode for ease of pairing (see “Figure 8 • BT Communications” on page 33). In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth enabled devices must establish a connection. Bluetooth software is always running in
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the background, ready to respond to connection requests. One device (known as the client) must request/initiate a connection with another. The second device (the server) then accepts or rejects the connection. A Bluetooth enabled printer will normally act as a slave creating a miniature network with the terminal sometimes
referred to as a “piconet”. Discovery identies Bluetooth devices
that are available for pairing whereby the master device broadcasts a discovery request and devices respond. If a device is not discoverable, the master cannot pair unless it knows the BDADDR or has previously paired with the device. If both devices support Bluetooth 2.1 or higher they will use Security Level 4 Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), a mandatory security architecture that features two (2) association models: Numeric Comparison and Just Works (no
user conrmation).

Bluetooth Security Modes

Security Mode 1
If a BT>/= 2.1 device is pairing with a BT</= 2.0 device, it falls back to BT 2.0 compatibility mode and behaves the same as BT 2.0. If both devices are BT >/= 2.1, Secure Simple Pairing must be used according to the BT spec.
Security Mode 2
If a BT >/= 2.1 device is pairing with a BT </= 2.0 device, it falls back to BT 2.0 compatibility mode and behaves the same as BT 2.0. If both devices are BT >/= 2.1, Secure Simple Pairing must be used according to the BT spec.
Security Mode 3
If a BT >/= 2.1 device is pairing with a BT </= 2.0 device, it falls back to BT 2.0 compatibility mode and behaves the same as BT 2.0. If both devices are BT >/= 2.1, Secure Simple Pairing must be used according to the BT spec.
Security Mode 4: Simple Secure Pairing
Simple Secure Pairing: a new security architecture introduced supported in BT >= 2.1. Service-level enforced, similar to mode 2. Mandatory when both devices are BT >= 2.1. There are four association
models currently supported by mode 4. Security requirements for services must be classied as one of the
following: authenticated link key required, unauthenticated link key required, or no security required. SSP improves security through the addition of ECDH public key cryptography for protection against passive eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks during pairing.
Numeric Comparison Just Works
Designed for situation where both devices are capable of displaying a six-digit number and allowing user to enter “yes” or “no” response. During pairing, user enters “yes” if number displayed on both devices matches to complete pairing. Differs from the use of PINs in legacy (BT<=2.0) pairing because the number displayed for comparison is not used for subsequent link key generation, so even if it is viewed or captured by an attacker, it could not be used to determine the resulting link or encryption key.
Designed for situation where one (or both) of the pairing devices has neither a display nor keyboard for entering digits (e.g., Bluetooth headset). It performs authentication step 1 in the same manner as as numeric comparison, but the user cannot verify that both values match, so MITM (man-in-the-middle) protection is not provided. This is the only model in SSP that does not provide authenticated link keys.
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Each mode, except for Just Works, has Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) protection, meaning no third device can view the data being passed between the two devices involved. The SSP mode is usually negotiated automatically based on the capabilities of both the master and slave. Lower security modes can be disabled via the bluetooth.minimum_security_mode SGD. The bluetooth.minimum_security_mode SGD sets the lowest security level at which the printer will establish a Bluetooth connection. The printer will always connect at a higher security level if requested by the master device. To change the security mode and security settings in the printers, use Zebra Setup Utilities.

Bluetooth Minimum Security Modes

Set-Get-Do BT Version of Master Device (>2.1)
bluetooth.minimum_security_mode=1
bluetooth.minimum_security_mode=2
bluetooth.minimum_security_mode=3
bluetooth.minimum_security_mode=4
bluetooth.bluetooth_PIN
Secure Simple Pairing
Just Works/Numeric Comparison
Secure Simple Pairing
Just Works/Numeric Comparison
Secure Simple Pairing
Numeric Comparison
Secure Simple Pairing
Numeric Comparison
Not Used
The ZQ220 printer also features bonding for Bluetooth. The printer caches pairing info so devices stay paired through power cycles and disconnects. This eliminates the need to re-pair on every connection establishment.
The bluetooth.bonding SGD is on by default.
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Note • For detailed information on Bluetooth, please refer to the Bluetooth Wireless User Guide (P1068791-002) at:
http://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html
In addition, the printers support a “scan and pair” function via a handheld device and the MAC Address label on the bottom of the printer (see “Figure 8 • BT Communications” on page 33). The ZQ220 printer also features passive Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Using the “Print Touch” feature located on the side of the printer, end users can automatically pair with a handheld device that supports NFC technology. The NFC tag has the printer’s BDADDR encoded in a URL on the tag. Simply touching the NFC handheld device to the “Print Touch” icon on the printer will connect and pair the handheld device to the printer.
Figure 8 • BT Communications
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Setting Up the Software
The printer uses Zebra’s CPCL Programming language which was designed for mobile printing applications. CPCL is fully described in the CPCL Programming Guide (p/n P1073699-001) available on-line at https://www.zebra.com/manuals. You can also use ZebraDesigner Pro v2, Zebra’s Windows® based label creation program which uses a graphical interface to create and edit labels in either language. See “Appendix G” on page 62 for tips on downloading the Designer Pro application from Zebra’s Web site.

Designing Labels

The following examples provide guidelines for designing labels
for the printers, specically for Gap Media, Black Bar Media and Journal Media. The illustrations for each media type dene
recommended tolerances, keep-out zones and safe printing zones designed to avoid any vertical registration issues during printing. Dimensions are determined based on product registration capabilities and Zebra-recommended media tolerances.
Figure 9 • Gap Media
Top edge of die-cut label
1.59 mm
Bottom edge of die-cut label
CPCL Label
1.25 mm
Safe Printing Zone
1.25 mm
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Height
Max Label Height = “H” = 2.5 mm
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1.59 mm
Media Feed Direction
“H”
Figure 10 • Journal Media
Safe Printing Zone
1.59 mm
Figure 11 • Black Bar Label Media
1.25 mm
CPCL Label
Height
1.59 mm
Media Feed Direction
Black Bar
1.59 mm1.59 mm
Black Bar
Safe Printing Zone
Safe Printing Zone
1.25 mm
Max Label Height = “H” = 2.5 mm
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Media Feed Direction
“H”
Using Pre-Printed Receipt Media
The ZQ220 printer supports alignment of pre-printed receipts by using the out of paper sensor located near the printhead.
Black Mark Dimensions (Receipt Media)
The reective media black marks (or black bar/marks) should
extend past the centerline of the roll on the front side of the paper.
• Minimum mark width: 0.59 in. (15 mm) perpendicular to the edge
of the media, and centered within the width of the roll.
• Mark length: 0.19 - 0.24 in. (4.8 - 6.0 mm) parallel to the edge of
the media.

Label Areas

The media/black bar sensor detects the dark, pre-printed bar on the media, so a path in the center of the paper must be kept free of dark, pre-printed graphics.
Note • Dark, pre-printed graphics refer to any symbols, barcodes, text and/or colored areas that have been applied to the receipt paper rolls before they have ever been used in the printer.
Figure 12 • Label Areas
Keep
dark color
pre-printed
graphics,
barcodes,
and text
out of the
path
of the
bar sensor.
0.59 in.
(15 mm)
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Label Design Examples

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
This section shows examples of labels with and without problems.
Figure 13 • Label Design Examples
ACME COLLEGE
PARKING
VIOLATION
PROBLEM LABEL DESIGN
The dark color, pre-printed text and graphics are in the path of the black bar at the bottom of the receipt.
ACME RECEIPT
ACME COLLEGE
VIOLATION
PARKING
GOOD LABEL DESIGN
The center path to the black bar is free of dark color, pre-printed text and graphics.
ACME RECEIPT
Quality FIRST
Quality FIRST
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PROBLEM LABEL DESIGN
The dark color, pre-printed text and graphics are in the path of the black bar at the bottom of the receipt.
Note • Complete information on using pre-printed receipt paper can be found
GOOD LABEL DESIGN
The center path to the black bar is free of dark color, pre-printed text and graphics.
in the FORM command in the CPCL Programming Guide (P1073699-001) at
www.zebra.com/manuals.
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Keep-Out Areas

At times, incomplete printing of text and/or graphics appear because minimum margins are not provided during label design. The recommended minimum margins, or “keep out areas” are shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 • Keep Out Areas
0.59 in.
(15 mm)
* *
*
*
*
Receipt Paper with Black Bars
* Maintain a minimum “keep out area” of 1/16 in. (1.59 mm) from the two outer edges of the paper roll and from the black bars.
Note • The length of each “continuous” receipt is determined by the data sent to the printer.
Continuous Receipt Paper
(without Black Bars)
* Maintain a minimum “keep out area” of 1/16 in. (1.59 mm) from the two outer edges of the paper roll.

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Devices using NFC may be active or passive. A passive device, such as a ZQ220 printer with an NFC tag, contains information that other devices can read but does not read any information itself. An active device, such as a smartphone, can read the information on the printer’s NFC tag, but the tag itself does nothing except transmit the info to authorized devices.
*
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Figure 15 • Near Field Communication (NFC) Pairing
http://www.zebra.com/nfc

NFC Use Cases

Bluetooth Pairing – used to cause a tablet, smart phone or
terminal to automatically pair with the printer via a Bluetooth
connection, within the bounds of the security prole being used.
This shall contain the BT address and serial number of the printer.
App launching – used to cause an app, developed either by
Zebra or a third party to be executed on a smartphone, tablet or terminal
Web site launching – used to cause a smart phone, tablet or
terminal to display a web site developed by Zebra or a third party developer
Note • Tapping the Zebra Print Touch™ icon with a Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled smartphone will provide instant
access to printer-specic information. For more information about
NFC and Zebra products, go to http://www.zebra.com/nfc. Bluetooth pairing applications via NFC is also possible. Please see Zebra Legacy SDK for more information.
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Wearing the Printer

Swivel Belt Clip

The ZQ220 printer has a plastic swivel belt clip included as a standard feature.
To install or remove the belt clip:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Slide the belt into the slot on the bottom of the printer.
3. Reinstall the battery pack.
To use the belt clip:
Hook the belt clip over your belt, and ensure that the clip is securely attached to the belt. The belt clip will pivot to allow you to move freely while wearing the printer.
Figure 16 • Printer with Belt Clip
Belt Clip
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Adjustable Shoulder Strap

Refer to Figure 17 if your printer is equipped with the shoulder strap option (p/n SG-MPV-SDSTP1-01).
Figure 17 • Using the Optional Shoulder Strap
1. Clip one end of the shoulder strap to the post (circled) on the front side of the printer.
2. Clip the opposite end of the strap to the second post (circled) to secure.
3. The printer will hang securely from both clips and the strap can be adjusted to be longer or shorter in length.
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Soft Case

The ZQ220 printer has a soft case option (p/n SG-MPV-SC31-01) that also allows you to carry the printer using the shoulder strap.
Figure 18 • Using the Soft Case
1. Lift up the top ap of the soft case which is secured with Velcro. Insert the printer in the case with the bottom of the printer facing forward in this orientation.
2. Turn the case around to access the LCD display and user controls which are visible through the plastic window. The bottom half of the plastic window can be lifted to access the paper path.
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Note • The shoulder strap option can be used with the soft case by securing the ends of the shoulder strap on the two metal rings on the soft case.

Preventive Maintenance

Extending Battery Life

• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures over 40° C (104° F) when charging.
Always use a Zebra charger designed specically for Lithium-Ion batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage the battery.
• Use the correct media for your printing requirements. An authorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum media for your application.
• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consider using a pre-printed label.
• Choose the correct print darkness, and print speed for your media.
• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possible.
• Remove the battery if the printer won’t be used for a day or more and you’re not performing a maintenance charge.
• Consider purchasing an extra battery.
• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability to
maintain a charge over time. It can only be recharged a nite
number of times before it must be replaced. Always dispose of batteries properly. Refer to “Appendix F” on page 61 for more information on battery disposal.

General Cleaning Instructions

Caution • Avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer. Never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer. Always turn off the printer before performing any cleaning procedures. Use care when working near the tear bars as the edges are very sharp.
Warning • The printhead can get very hot after prolonged printing. Allow it to cool off before attempting any cleaning procedures.
Only use a Zebra cleaning pen (not supplied with the printer) or a cotton swab with 90% medical grade alcohol for cleaning the printhead.
Caution • Use only cleaning agents specied in the following tables. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.
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Cleaning
Area Method Interval
Printhead Use a Zebra cleaning pen to
Platen Surface (Linered)
Platen Surface (Linerless)
Scraper (Linerless Units Only)
Tear Bar Clean thoroughly with 90%
Printer Exterior Water-dampened cloth or
Printer Interior Gently brush out printer.
Interior of units with Linerless Platens
swab the thin gray line on the printhead, cleaning the print elements from the center to the outside edges of the printhead.
Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly with a
ber-free swab, or lint free,
clean, damp cloth lightly moistened with medical grade alcohol (90% pure or better) (Figure 19).
Rotate platen roller and
clean with a ber-free swab
and 1 part liquid soap (Palmolive or Dawn) and 25 parts water. Use pure water to clean after soap/water mixture. (Figure 20)
Use adhesive side of media to clean scraper on linerless units. (Figure 20)
medical grade alcohol and a cotton swab. (Figure 19)
90% medical grade alcohol wipe.
Ensure the Backside Sensor and Frontside Sensor windows are free of dust. (Figure 19)
Clean thoroughly with 90% medical grade alcohol and
a ber-free swab. (See
Figure 20 for specic target areas for interior cleaning.)
After every ve rolls of media
(or more often, if needed). When using linerless type media, cleaning is required after every roll of media.
After every ve rolls of media
(or more often, if needed)
Clean platen only if there is an issue during printing, i.e., media not releasing from the platen. (*See Note below.)
After every ve rolls of
media (or more often, if needed).
As needed
As needed
As needed
After every ve rolls of media
(or more often, if needed).
Note • This is an emergency procedure only to remove foreign contaminates (oils, dirt) from the platen that can damage the printhead or other printer components. This procedure will shorten or even exhaust the linerless platen’s useable life. If the linerless media continues to jam after cleaning and feeding 1 to 2 meters (3 to 5 feet) of media, replace the platen.
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Back Side Sensor
Front Side Sensor
Figure 19 • Cleaning (Linered)
Platen Roller
Printhead Elements
Tear Bar
Platen Roller
Platen Holder
Media Compartment
Figure 20 • Cleaning (Linerless)
Scraper
Printhead Elements
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LCD Control Panel Indicators

The printer’s display shows several icons which indicate the status of various printer functions (See “Information Screen” on page
25). Check the indicator status, then refer to the Troubleshooting
topic referenced in the chart to resolve the problem.

Troubleshooting Topics

1. No power:
• Check that battery is installed properly.
• Recharge or replace battery as necessary.
Caution • Always dispose of batteries properly. Refer to “Appendix
F” on page 61 for more information on proper battery disposal.
2. Media does not feed:
• Be sure media cover is closed and latched.
• Check media compartment for any binding.
• Ensure most recently printed label is removed (only in peel mode).
• Ensure label sensor is not blocked.
3. Poor or faded print:
• Clean printhead.
• Check quality of media.
4. Partial or missing print:
• Check media alignment.
• Clean print head.
• Ensure media cover is properly closed and latched.
5. Garbled print:
• Check baud rate.
6. No print:
• Check baud rate.
• Replace battery.
• Check cable to terminal.
• Invalid label format or command structure. Place printer in Communications Diagnostic (Hex Dump) Mode to diagnose problem.
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7. Reduced battery charge life:
• If battery is older than one year, short charge life may be due to normal aging.
• Check battery health.
• Replace battery.
8. displayed:
• Data icon is normal while data is being received.
9. or displayed:
• Check that media is loaded and that the media cover is closed and securely latched.
10. Communication error:
• Check baud rate.
• Replace cable to terminal.
11. Label jam:
• Open head release latch and media cover.
• Remove and reinstall media.
12. Skip Labels:
• Check media for top of form sense mark or label gap.
Check that the maximum print eld has not been exceeded on label.
• Ensure bar or gap sensor is not blocked or malfunctioning.
13. Blank LCD screen:
• Make sure printer is turned on.
• No application loaded or application corrupted: reload program.
14. No NFC Connectivity
• Ensure smartphone is positioned 3 inches (7.62 cm) or closer to the Print Touch icon on the side of the printer.
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Troubleshooting Tests

Printing a Conguration Label
To print out a listing of the printer’s current conguration, follow
these steps:
1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment with journal
media (media with no black bars printed on the back).
2. Press and hold the Feed Button.
3. Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button
pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button.
Note • The conguration report can also be pressing the Conguration button and navigating to SETTINGS>PRINT.
Refer to “Figure 21 • Conguration Label” on page 50 for sample
conguration printouts.

Communications Diagnostics

If there is a problem transferring data between the computer and the printer, try putting the printer in the Communications Diagnostics Mode (also referred to as the “DUMP” mode). The printer will print the ASCII characters and their text representation (or the period ‘.’, if not a printable character) for any data received from the host computer.
To enter Communications Diagnostics Mode:
1. Print a conguration label as described above.
2. At the end of the diagnostics report, the printer will print: “Press
FEED key to enter DUMP mode”.
3. Press the FEED key. The printer will print: “Entering DUMP
mode”.
Note • If the FEED key is not pressed within 3 seconds, the printer will print “DUMP mode not entered” and will resume normal operation.
4. At this point, the printer is in DUMP mode and will print the ASCII
hex codes of any data sent to it, and their text representation (or “.” if not a printable character).
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Additionally, a le with a “.dmp” extension containing the ASCII
information will be created and stored in the printer’s memory. It can be viewed, “cloned” or deleted using the ZebraNet Bridge application. (Refer to the ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise documentation for more information.)
To terminate the Communications Diagnostics Mode and re-turn the printer to normal operations:
1. Turn the printer OFF.
2. Wait 5 seconds.
3. Turn the printer ON.
Contacting Technical Support
If the printer fails to print the conguration label, or you encounter
problems not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide, contact Zebra Technical Support. Technical Support addresses and phone numbers for your area can be found in “Appendix H” on page 64 of this manual.
You will need to supply the following information:
• Model number and type (e.g., ZQ220)
• Unit serial number (Found on the large label on the back of the
printer, also found in the conguration label printout.)
Product Conguration Code (PCC) (15 digit number found on the label on the back of the unit)
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Figure 21 • Conguration Label
Sensors: (Adj)
Front Bar:0
Head Temperature: 28 C Voltage:7.18V
Resident Fonts:
Font Sizes Chars
------- ----- ----- 0 0- 6 20-FF 1 0 20-80 2 0- 1 20-59 3 0 64-2E 4 0- 7 20-FF 5 0- 3 20-FF 6 0 20-44 7 0- 1 20-FF (ICON .CPF) 0 (GBUNSG16.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU12.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU14.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU16.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU20.CPF) 0
File Directory:
File Size
--------------- -------- INDEX .WML 853 INFO_TIM.WML 394 INFO_ACK.WML 361 CONFIG .WML 2352 BTPAIR .WML 1217 ICON .CPF 4988 TT0003M .TTF 169188 GBUNSG16.CPF 1420810 DEJAVU12.CPF 5323 DEJAVU14.CPF 7001 DEJAVU16.CPF 8183 DEJAVU20.CPF 10288 2KEY .TXT 1748 10632000 Bytes Free
End of report
Press FEED key to enter Diagnostics Mode
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Zebra ZQ220 Serial Number:
XXZSJ182500525
PCC: ZQ22-A0E02KE-00 Name: XXZSJ182500525 Firmware: V88.01.01P563
RAM Chksum: 12DF Build Date Nov 2 2018 Build Time 08:33:47
Universal Serial Bus:
2.0 Full Speed Device
Manufacturer String: Zebra Tec hnologies Product String: ZTC ZQ620-203d pi CPCL ID string: off
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Spec: 4.1
Firmware: 5.5.3 Date: 10/03/2017 Local Name: XXZSJ182500525 Discoverable: on Security Mode: 1 Enable: on Address: OC:61:CF:24:86:18
0C61CF24861B
Power Management:
In-activity Timeout:1200 Secs
Low-battery Timeout:60 Secs Voltage :7.18V Low-bat Warning :7.14V Low-bat Shut-down :6.82V
Power On Cycles :3 Memory:
Flash :16777215 Bytes
RAM :16711679 Bytes
Label:
Width : 72 mm
Height: 8191 mm
Printhead Test
Identies Printer
as a ZQ220
Printer Serial Number
Firmware Version
BluetoothTM
Radio Address
Flash and RAM Memory Installed
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Figure 21a • Conguration Label (cont.)
Sensors: (Adj)
Front Bar:0
Head Temperature: 28 C Voltage:7.18V
Resident Fonts:
Font Sizes Chars
------- ----- ----­ 0 0- 6 20-FF 1 0 20-80 2 0- 1 20-59 3 0 64-2E 4 0- 7 20-FF 5 0- 3 20-FF 6 0 20-44 7 0- 1 20-FF (ICON .CPF) 0 (GBUNSG16.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU12.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU14.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU16.CPF) 0 (DEJAVU20.CPF) 0
File Directory:
File Size
--------------- -------­ INDEX .WML 853 INFO_TIM.WML 394 INFO_ACK.WML 361 CONFIG .WML 2352 BTPAIR .WML 1217 ICON .CPF 4988 TT0003M .TTF 169188 GBUNSG16.CPF 1420810 DEJAVU12.CPF 5323 DEJAVU14.CPF 7001 DEJAVU16.CPF 8183 DEJAVU20.CPF 10288 2KEY .TXT 1748 10632000 Bytes Free
End of report
Press FEED key to enter Diagnostics Mode
Resident Human
Readable Fonts Installed
Files loaded in
printer memory
(includes pre­scaled or scalable
fonts)
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Specications
Note • Printer specications are subject to change without notice.
Printing Specications
Parameter ZQ220
Print Width Up to 72 mm (2.91 in.)
Print Speed 63.5 mm (2.5 in.)/second
Printhead Burn Line to Tear Edge Distance
Printhead Life 390K inches of paper feed MTBF when using Zebra media.
Print Density 203 dots/in. or better
Memory and Communications Specications
Parameter ZQ220
Flash Memory 16 MB
SDRAM Memory 16 MB
Wireless Communications
Embedded Dual Mode Bluetooth 2.1+EDR/4.1 Low Energy with
integrated antenna and modular certication
4.8 mm (0.19 in.)
1
1
1. Memory conguration on your printer may be ascertained by printing a conguration
label as detailed on “Printing a Conguration Label” on page 48.
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Label Specications
Parameter ZQ220
Media Width Standard:80 mm +/- 0.75 mm (3.15 in. +/- 0.02 in.)
Min/Max Label
Length
Black Bar Sensor to
Printhead Burnline
Distance
Media Thickness
(except Tag)
Max Tag Thickness 0.1397 mm (5.5 mils)
Max Label Roll Outer Diameter
Inner Core Diameters
Black Mark Location The reective media black marks should be centered on media
Black Mark
Dimensions
Note • Use Zebra brand direct thermal media that is outside wound.
Media may be reective (black mark) sensing, or transmissive (gap)
sensing, die-cut, continuous or linerless. For die-cut labels, use only full auto dies.
*Optional: 76.2 mm +/- 0.65 mm (3 in. +/- 0.025 in.)
*Optional: 58 mm +/- 0.65 mm (2.28 in. +/- 0.025 in.)
*Optional: 50.8 mm +/- 0.65 mm (2 in. +/- 0.025 in.)
12.5 mm (0.5 in.) minimum (Unconstrained max length in line print mode)
16 mm (0.63 in.) +/-
0.635 mm (0.025 in.)
0.058 to 0.1575 mm (2.28 to 6.2 mils)
50 mm (1.97 in.)
Media 3.5 mm or less: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Media > 3.5 mm: 22.2 mm (0.875 in.)
roll
Minimum mark width: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Mark length: 2.4-11 mm (0.09 to 0.43 in.)
* Optional media requires the use of spacers (KIT-MPV-MD3SPR1-5).
Physical, Environmental and Electrical Specications
Parameter ZQ220
Weight w/ battery 1.0 lbs. (0.45 kg)
Operating: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Temperature
Relative Humidity Operating/Storage: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Battery 2-Cell Battery Lithium-Ion, 7.26 VDC (nominal);
Intrusion
Protection (IP)
Rating
IP43 (without optional environmental case)
Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
(-4 °F to 140 °F)
Charging: 0 °C to 40°C
(32 °F to 104 °F)
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CPCL Font and Bar Code Specications and Commands
Standard Fonts SWIS721.CSF - CPCL scalable font; DEJAVU12.CPF - Pre-
Available Optional Fonts Optional International character sets: Chinese 16 x 16 (trad), 16
Linear Bar Codes
Available
2-D Bar Codes Available RSS:
Rotation Angles 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°
Scaled fonts; DEJAVU14.CPF - Pre-Scaled fonts; DEJAVU16. CPF - Pre-Scaled fonts; DEJAVU20.CPF - Pre-Scaled fonts; English/Latin9 built in EZ320; MUTOS16.CPF - Utah, Vietnamese, 16x16 bitmap; CTUNMK24.CPF - M Kai; Traditional Chinese, 24x24 bitmap; NSMTTC16.CPF - New Sans MT; Traditional Chinese, 16x16 bitmap.
x 16 (simplied),24 x 24 (simplied); Japanese 16 x 16, 24 x 24
Barcode (CPCL Command)
Codabar (CODABAR, CODABAR 16) UCC/EAN 128 (UCCEAN128) Code 39 (39, 39C, F39, F39C) Code 93 (93) Code 128 (128) EAN 8, 13, 2 and 5 digit extensions (EAN8, EAN82, EAN85, EAN13, EAN132, and EAN135) EAN-8 Composite (EAN8) EAN-13 Composite (EAN13) Plessey (PLESSEY) lnterleaved 2 of 5 (I2OF5) MSI (MSI, MSI10, MSI1110) FIM/POSTNET (FIM) TLC39 (TLC39) UCC Composite A/B/C (128(Auto)) UPCA, 2 and 5 digit extensions (UPCA2 and UPCA5) UPCA Composite (UPCA) UPCE, 2 and 5 digit extensions (UPCE2 and UPCE5) UPCE Composite (UPCE)
Aztec (AZTEC) MaxiCode (MAXICODE) PDF 417 (PDF-417) QR Code (QR) RSS-14 (RSS-Subtype 1) RSS-14 Truncated (RSS-Subtype 2) RSS-14 Stacked (RSS-Subtype 3) RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional (RSS-Subtype 4) RSS Limited (RSS-Subtype 5) RSS Expanded (RSS-Subtype 6)
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Figure 22 • Printer Dimensions

58.8 mm
(2.31 in.)
Height
129.5 mm (5.09 in.)
114.5 mm (4.5 in.)
Width Length
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Printer Accessories

Region Part # Description
NALA PWR-WUA5V12W0US AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (US)
EU PWR-WUA5V12W0GB AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (UK)
EU PWR-WUA5V12W0EU AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (EU)
LA PWR-WUA5V12W0BR AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (BR)
AP PWR-WUA5V12W0IN AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (IN)
AP PWR-WUA5V12W0KR AC to USB Adaptor; ZQ3 (KR)
WW CHG-AUTO-USB1-01 Cigarette to USB Adapter; ZQ3
WW BTRY-MPV-24MA1-01 Spare 2450 mAh battery for ZQ220/ZQ120
WW KIT-MPV-MD3SPR1-5 Spacers for ZR138/ZQ120/ZQ220 media
WW SG-MPV-SC31-01 Soft Case ZR138/ZQ120/ZQ220
WW SG-MPV-SDSTP1-01 Shoulder Strap ZQ220/ZQ120/ZR138
WW KIT-MPM-BLTCLP5-01 Belt Clip for ZQ300 Series, Qty. 5
NA SAC-MPP-3BCHGUS1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (US)
EU SAC-MPP-3BCHGEU1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (EU)
EU SAC-MPP-3BCHGUK1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (UK)
LA SAC-MPP-3BCHGBR1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (BR)
AP SAC-MPP-3BCHGAU1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (AU)
AP SAC-MPP-3BCHGCN1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (CN)
AP SAC-MPP-3BCHGIN1-01 3-slot Battery Charger, ZQ6/ZQ5 (IN)
WW CBL-MPV-USB1-01 USB Cable (Type A to Type C), ZQ220 QTY1
WW CBL-MPV-USB1-05 USB Cable (Type A to Type C), ZQ220 QTY5
compartment to accept 3” (76.2), 2.3”(58) and 2”
(50.8) wide paper, (5 sets; 2 per set)
Note • For more information on Zebra accessories, go to
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/accessories/printer-print-engine.html.
Note • Refer to “Appendix A” on page 57 for additional information on Data I/O cables.
Note • The 3-slot battery charger can only be used after rmware
modications have been made to the charger.
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Appendix A

USB Cables

Part Numbers P1081545; ASSY,CABLE,USB A TO C
Pin 1
Pin 4
A1
B12
A12 A1
A1, B1, A12, B12
A6
A7
A4, B4, A9, B9
Type-C Plug Wire Type-A Plug
Pin
#
A1,B1,
A12,B12
A4,B4,A9,
B9
A5 CC See Note 1
B5 VCONN
A6 Dp1 3 UTP_Dp 3 D+
A7 Dn1 4 UTP_Dn 2 D-
Notes:
1. Pin A5 (CC) of the USB Type-C plug shall be connected to VBUS through resistor Rp (56 kΩ
+/- 5%).
2. Contacts B6 and B7 should not be present in the USB Type-C plug.
3. All VBUS pins shall be connected together within the USB Type-C plug. Bypass capacitors are not required for the VBUS pins in this cable.
4. All ground return pins shall be connected together within the USB Tupe-C plug.
5. Shield and GND grounds shall be connected within the USB Type-C and USB 2.0 Standard-A plugs on both ends of the cable assembly.
6. All UsB Type-C plug pins that are not listed in this table shall be open (not connected).
Signal
Name
GND 1 GND_PWrt1 4 GND
VBUS 2 PWR_VBUS1 1 VBUS
Shield Braid Shield Shell Shield
Wire
#
Signal
Name
Pin
#
-
Signal
Name
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Appendix B

Media Supplies

To insure maximum printer life and consistent print quality and performance for your individual application, it is recommended that only media produced by Zebra be used.
Advantages include:
• Consistent quality and reliability of media products.
• Large range of stocked and standard formats.
• In-house custom format design service.
• Large production capacity which services the needs of many
large and small media consumers including major retail chains world wide.
• Media products that meet or exceed industry standards.
For more information go the Zebra website (www.zebra.com) and select the Products tab.

Appendix C

Maintenance Supplies

In addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recommended that the printer be cleaned as prescribed in
“Cleaning” on page 44. The following item is available for this
purpose:
• Cleaning Pen (12 pack): p/n 105950-035
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Appendix D

Serial and PCC Number Locations
Serial Number Barcode
PCC Barcode
Important • Due to compliance and customs restraints, an integrator may not be able to ship a printer purchased in one country to another country based on the limitations imposed by regional SKUs.
The country code identied in the printer SKU determines the area of
the world in which the printer can be used.
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Appendix E

Battery Disposal

The EPA certied RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal
on the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery supplied with your printer indicates Zebra Technologies Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-Ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Important • When the battery is depleted, insulate the terminals with tape before disposal.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Li-Ion battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
Zebra Technologies Corporation’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
Outside North America, please follow local battery recycling guidelines.

Product Disposal

The majority of this printer’s components are recyclable. Do not dispose of any printer components in unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of the battery according to your local regulations, and recycle the other printer components accordingto your local standards.
For more information, please see our web site at:
http://www.zebra.com/environment.
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Appendix F

Alert Messages

The printers will display the following alert messages on the Information Screen to inform the user of various performance conditions that might occur with the ZQ220.
Event Type English Phrase
Download Firmware User Activity Download FW
Download Failed User Activity Download Failed
BT Pairing PIN Timed – 30 seconds.
Conguration button accepts
pairing pin. If timeout expires, go to BT Pairing Failed Alert.
BT Pairing Ongoing User Activity Pairing Ongoing
BT Pairing Accepted Timed – 5 seconds Pairing Accepted
BT Pairing Rejected Timed – 5 seconds Pairing Rejected
BT Pairing Failed Timed – 5 seconds Pairing Failed
BT Pairing Success Timed – 5 seconds Pairing Success
Head Over temp User Activity Head Overtemp
Head Under temp User Activity Head Undertemp
Battery Too Low User Activity Battery Too Low
Media Out User Activity Media Out
Head Open User Activity Head Open
Charge Error User Activity Charge Error
Battery Missing User Activity No Printing
Battery Low User Activity Battery Low
Printer Ready Timed – 30 seconds Printer Ready
Pairing: 123456
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Appendix G

Using Zebra.com

The following examples illustrate the search function on Zebra’s
website for nding specic documents and downloads.
Example 1: Finding the User Guide.
Go to http://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html
Type the appropriate printer name in search box.
Type Printer Name (i.e., ZQ220)
Click on “Manuals” tab on the printer main page.
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Click on the dropdown menu to choose your language, and then click on the download button next to the selected manual.
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Appendix H

Product Support

To contact product support in your region, go to:
https://www.zebra.com/contact.
When calling with a specic problem regarding your printer, please
have the following information on hand:
• Model number/type (e.g., ZQ220).
• Unit serial number.
Product Conguration Code (PCC) (refer to “Appendix E” on page
60)
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Index
A
Accessories 40–65, 56 Appendix A, USB Cables 58 Appendix B, Media Supplies 59 Appendix C, Maintenance Supplies 59 Appendix D, Parameters Menus 60 Appendix E, Battery Disposal 61 Appendix F, Alert Messages 62 Appendix G, Using Zebra.com 63 Appendix H, Product Support 65
B
Battery, installing 15 Battery pack
Power Precision 10 Battery Safety 18 Belt Clip 40 Black Mark Dimensions 35 Bluetooth 30 Bluetooth, minimum security modes
32 Bluetooth, networking 30 Bluetooth, security modes 31
C
Cable Communication 29 Charger, battery 18–65 Charger Safety 18 Communications Diagnostics 48 Conguration Label, sample 50 CPCL Font and Bar Code
Specications and Commands
54
D
Designing Labels 34 Dimensions, ZQ220 55 Document Conventions 7
G
General Cleaning Instructions 43
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Getting Ready to Print 15
H
Home Menu Screen 26
I
Installing the Battery 15 Introduction to the ZQ220 Printers 8
L
Label Areas 36 Label Design Examples 37 LCD Control Panel 24, 46
M
Made for iPhone (MFi) 12 Media, loading 21
N
Near Field Communication (NFC) 12,
38
P
Power-Up Sequences 27 Preventive Maintenance 43 Printer Status Icons 25 Printing Method
Direct Thermal 11
Programming language
CPCL 8
Q
QR Code 11
S
Shoulder Strap 41 Smart Battery, PowerPrecision+ 10 Smart Charger-2 (SC2) Single Battery
Charger 21
Soft Case 42
Specications, label 53 Specications, memory and
communications 52
Specications, physical, environmental
and electrical 55
65
Specications, printing 52 Status Bar Icons 25
T
Troubleshooting, tests 48 Troubleshooting, topics 46
V
Verify printer is working 27
W
Wearing the Printer 40
Z
Zebra Setup Utilities 30
ZPL Font and Bar Code Specications
and Commands 55 ZQ220 Accessories 56
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