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Introduction to the ZQ300 Series
This user guide gives you the information you will need to operate the ZQ320 and ZQ310 printers. These printers feature different models for various vertical markets; one for Transportation
& Logistics (T&L)/Manufacturing/Governement, and one specically for Retail. They use some of the latest technologies such
as Bluetooth BR/EDR, LE 4.0, WLAN: 802.11ac, USB charging (Type-C connector), 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®. They also
share charging capabilities with Zebra’s Mobile Computers for
bettery synergy and a total solution package.
ZQ320ZQ310
OutdoorIndoorOutdoorIndoor
ColorBlackSilver & BlackBlackSilver & Black
ConnectivityBluetooth
OutputReceipts,
SensorsMedia Out,
Programming
Languages
(BR/EDR,LE
4.0)
Linerless
Labels
Black Bar,
Media Door
Open
CPCL,ZPL CPCL,ZPLCPCL,ZPLCPCL,ZPL
Dual Radio
(802.11ac + BT
BR/EDR LE 4.0)
Receipts,
Labels,
Linerless Labels
Gap, Black
Bar, Media Out,
Media Door
Open
Bluetooth
(BR/EDR,LE
4.0)
Receipts,
Linerless
Labels
Media Out,
Black Bar,
Media Door
Open
Dual Radio
(802.11ac + BT
BR/EDR LE 4.0)
Receipts,
Labels,
Linerless Labels
Gap, Black
Bar, Media Out,
Media Door
Open
ZQ300 Series Software Utilities:
• Zebra Net Bridge™ : printer conguration, eet management
• Zebra Setup Utility: single printer conguration, quick setup
• Zebra Mobile Setup Utility: Android-based setup tool
• Zebra Designer Pro: label design
• Zebra Designer Drivers: Windows® driver
• OPOS Driver: Windows driver
• Multiplatform SDK
• Zebra Downloader
(These utilities can be found https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/soft-
ware/barcode-printers/zebralink.html)
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Unpacking and Inspection
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• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” in the
Getting Ready to Print section) and inspect the media compartment for damage.
In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing
material.
Printer
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• 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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ZQ300 Series Technology
The ZQ300 Series printers use several technologies unique to
this line and/or made popular in other Zebra Mobile printer lines.
PowerPrecision+ (PP+) Battery
The ZQ300 Series printers use a 2-cell Li-Ion battery pack
with integrated intelligence and data storage capability meeting
PowerPrecision+ (PP+) functionality. This intelligent battery has
the integrated technology required to collect the detailed realtime battery metrics needed to maximize useful battery life and
ensure every battery is healthy and able to hold a full charge.
In addition, technology inside the batteries tracks and maintains the metrics required to provide real-time visibility into more
meaningful battery statistics, such as total cycle usage of the
battery, whether the battery is old and should be retired or how
long a battery will take to fully charge.
Operating Tem-
perature
-15o C to 55o C
(5o F to 131o F)
Charging
Temperature
0o C to 45o C
(32o F to 113o F)
Storage
Temperature
-25o C to 65o C
(-13o F to 149o F)
Battery Status UI Indicators (Printer ON)
StatusDisplay
Healthy
Unhealthy
Note • Power down the printer before removing the batter y
to minimize the risk of corruption.
Important • The ZQ310 and ZQ320 printers will only
function properly with genuine Zebra PowerPrecision+
battery packs.
ChargingSolid Amber
Charge FaultFast Blinking Red
(2 blinks/second
Charge CompleteSolid Green
ChargingSolid Red
Charge FaultFast Blinking Red
(2 blinks/second)
Charge CompleteSolid Red
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Direct Thermal Printing
The ZQ300 Series printers use the Direct Thermal printing
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. Since the printing elements are arranged very densely at 203 d.p.i. (dots per inch)
horizontal and 200 d.p.i. 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, since 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.
Thermal Shutdown
The ZQ300 Series printers have a thermal shutdown featurewhereby the printer hardware will detect a printhead over-temperature condition at 70oC (158oF). If this condition occurs, there
is a chance that label data will be lost. The printer will automatically stop printing until the printhead cools down to 62oC (144oF).
Printing will then recommence without a loss of label data or
without any degradation of print quality.
Near Field Communication (Passive NFC)
The ZQ300 Series printers support a passive NFC tag which
complies with the “Android Standard Tag format” since 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 prole being used).
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The NFC tag also supports app launching whereby an app developed either by Zebra or a third party will launch on a NFCenabled smartphone, tablet or termial. Similarly, the NFC tag
enables launching to a web support page via a tablet, smartphone or terminal.
QR Code
The QR barcode includes human readable text (URL) which
links the user to printer information and short videos on topics
such as buying supplies, features overview, loading media, print-
ing a conguration report, cleaning instructions, and accessory
information. This barcode is located on the bottom of the printer
as shown below.
Figure 1 • QR Code (ZQ320 Shown).
QR Code
www.zebra.com/zq320-info
Made for iPhone (MFi)
ZQ300 Series printers support communication with Apple devices running iOS 5 or later over a standalone Bluetooth 4.0 radio and the BT3.0 radio included with the 802.11n (dual) radio.
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QR Code
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Features Overview
Figure 2 • Overview of Features (ZQ320 Shown).
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2
5
7
6
4
9
1
3
Note • Tapping the Zebra Print Touch
Communication (NFC) enabled smartphone will provide instant
access to printer-specic 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
Multi-platform SDK for more information.
Important • Batteries are shipped in sleep mode to preser ve
their maximum capacity while in storage prior to initial use.
Plug in the AC-to-USB Adapter with the Type-C USB cable
that ships with the printer, or insert the battery in the 1-Slot
or 3-Slot battery charger to wake it up prior to using it for
the rst time. These are optional accessories available for
purchase. See Page 73 for part numbers to be used for
ordering.
Figure 3 • Removing the Battery Pack.
1. If a belt clip is present on the bottom of the printer, rotate it such that it
provides clearance for the battery.
3. Lift the batter y up and out of the
pr int er.
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2. Depress the clip on the battery
pack and rotate the battery away from
the battery well.
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Battery Tape Insulator
The ZQ300 Series battery is installed in the printer during shipping and is protected by a battery tape insulator. The tape insulator covers the battery contacts and provides a layer of separation
from the contacts located in the battery well. The tape insulator
should be removed upon removal of the battery pack as shown
below.
Figure 4 • Removing the Battery Tape Insulator.
Ba t t e r y Ta p e
Insulator
1. Pull up on the tape insulator tab lo-
cated on the bottom of the batter y pack.
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2. Peel back the tape insulator and
remove it from the top of the battery
pack.
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Figure 5 • Installing the Batter y Pack.
2. Slide the front of the battery pack
into the battery well. Press down on the
back of the battery pack until it clicks
into place.
1. Angle the battery pack toward the
front of the battery well. The clip on the
battery pack should be facing the rear
of the printer.
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Battery Safety
Caution • Avoid accidental shor t 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.
Refer to Appendix E for more battery recycling
information.
Caution • Use of any charger not approved specically 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 65oC (149oF).
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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A
Charging the Battery
When the battery is rst installed, the printer power and charge
indicators should indicate the battery is not fully charged (see
“Charging the Battery” below and “Operator Controls”).
Important • You must charge the battery fully before using
the printer for the rst time.
AC-to-USB Adapter
Use Case: Home Oce/Small Business
Figure 6 • AC-to-USB Adapter
C Adapter
USB
Connector
USB Type-C
Connector
Rubber Door
• Connect the USB connector to the AC Adapter.
• Plug the AC Adapter into an AC receptacle.
• Rotate the rubber door on the printer counterclockwise to
expose the USB port.
• Plug the USB Type-C end of the cable into the USB port
on the printer. The connector will plug into the port in either direction as it is not keyed.
• The printer will power up and begin charging. The print-
er can be left on or turned o at this point as charging will
continue in either state.
Important • While it’s possible to charge the battery when
using the printer, charge times will increase under this
condition.
Note • See Appendix B for LED Charging Behavior.
continued
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1-Slot Battery Charger
Use Case: Home Oce/Small Business
The 1-Slot Battery Charger provides the user with a single,
spare battery charging solution. Similar to the 3-Slot Battery
Charger, the single charger will charge a battery from empty to
fully charged in less than four (4) hours.
Figure 7 • 1-Slot Battery Charger
Charging Status Indicators
Both the 3-slot and 1-slot battery chargers use an LED indicator located next to each slot to indicate the charge state in either
green, red, or amber as detailed below.
ModeCharging IndicationDescription
Charge Fault
Charging
(Healthy)
Charge Done
(Healthy)
Charging
(Unhealthy)
Charging Done
(Unhelathy)
Best Battery
(Charging)
Best Battery
(Charge Done)
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Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of amber
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of green
Solid green
Solid red
Solid red
3-Slot Battery Charger (w/ power supply and power cord)
Use Case: Settlement Room
The 3-Slot Battery Charger is a charging system for use with
the 2-cell lithium-ion batteries used in the ZQ300 Series printers. The 3-slot charger is capable of charging three batteries simultaneously from empty to full in less than four (4) hours. It can
either be used as a standalone charger or mounted on a 5-Bay
Docking Cradle (see Page 20).
Figure 8 • 3-Slot Battery Charger
LED
Indicator
Note • For detailed information on the 1-Slot and 3-Slot
Battery Charger, refer to the P1096070-101 and P1096218101 Quick Start Guides at https://www.zebra.com/us/en/
support-downloads.html
Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 37 °C (32 °F to
98.6 °F). The device or cradle always performs battery charging
in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37 °C (+98 °F)) the device or cradle may for small
periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging
to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The device and
cradle indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.
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5-Bay Docking Cradle
Use Case: Settlement Room
The ZQ300 Series 5-Bay Docking Cradle is designed to dock
and charge up to ve (5) ZQ310 and ZQ320 printers simultaneously. The 5-bay cradle is benecial for use in settlement rooms
where space and electrical outlets are at a premium and charging in volume is critical. The 5-bay cradle charges the printer from
empty to full in less than four (4) hours. The user is allowed to operate the printer during charging, although the media compartment is not accessible while the printer is docked.
1. Ensure that the 5-bay cradle has been installed properly per
its instruction manual. Ensure that the power supply is properly connected and its power indicator LED is on (see below).
LED
2. Slide a printer into any one of the ve docking bays as
shown in Figure 9.
Note • If you are using a shoulder strap, ensure it is pulled
away from the printer when docking on the cradle.
Figure 9 • 5 -Bay Docking Cradle
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Since the cups are removable from the base of the cradle, the
3-slot charger is mountable on the base by removing two cups.
This conguration allows individual batteries to be charged in
combination with printers and/or mobile computers.
Note • If interested in this conguration, please contact the
Custom Applications Group (CAG).
1-Bay Docking Cradle
Use Case: Home Oce/Small Business
The ZQ300 Series printers also have the option of being
charged using a 1-bay docking cradle. This compact charging
solution charges a battery from empty to full within 3.5 hours like
the 5-slot docking cradle. The cradle is designed such that it can
easily be docked or undocked with one hand. The printer can
continue to print while charging and printer controls are still accessible. However, the media compartment cannot be accessed
while the printer is docked.
Figure 10 • 1-Bay Docking Cradle
Note • For detailed information on the 5-Bay and 1-Bay
docking cradles, refer to the P1096430-101 and P1096075101 Quick Start Guides at https://www.zebra.com/us/en/
support-downloads.html.
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Vehicle Adapter
A
B
Use Case: Vehicle
The ZQ300 Series printers, along with accompanying Zebra
TC51/TC56 mobile computers, can be charged in the vehicle
through the use of a vehicle adapter. The vehicle adapter uses
either an open-ended connection (A) or cigarette lighter
adapter (B), along with a power supply.
Figure 11 • Vehicle Adapter
Note • For detailed information on the Vehicle Adapters,
refer to the P1097394-101 Quick Start Guide at https://www.
zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html.
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ZQ300 Series Media
The ZQ300 Series printers are designed to print either contin-
uous (receipt) media or label stock.
ZQ320ZQ310
Max Media Width
Max Roll Outside
3.15” ±0.02” (80mm ±
0.75 mm) Spacers avaiable
to suppor t 3” ±0.02” (76 mm
± 0.75m m)
40 mm (1.57 in)
Diameter
Media Holder
Media Thickness
Media Types
Min. Receipt Length
Max Receipt Length
Drop-in Fixed Media Width (Clamshell)
0.05842mm (0.0023”) to 0.1614mm (0.0063”)
Direct Thermal : Receipt Paper, Label, Linerless label
12.5 mm (0.49”)
Unconstrained in line mode
Label Counter
Note • Scan the QR code on the bottom of the printer or go
to https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/supplies.html for
a complete list of Zebra media and supplies.
2.28” ± 0.02” (58mm ±
0.75mm) Spacers avaiable to
suppor t 2” ±0.02” (50.8 mm
± 0.75m m)
Odometer
Note • To order custom labels, go to https://www.zebra.
com/us/en/products/supplies/custom-supplies.html
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Designing Labels
The following examples provide guidelines for designing la-
bels for the ZQ300 Series printers, specically for Gap Media,
Black Bar Media and Journal Media. The illustrations for each
media type dene 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 12 • Gap Media
1.59 mm
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
Height
“H”
Max Label Height = “H” = 2.5 mm
Figure 13 • Journal Media
1.59 mm
Media Feed Direction
1.59 mm
Safe Printing Zone
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Media Feed Direction
Figure 14 • Black Bar Label Media
CPCL Label
Height
Black Bar
1.59 mm1.59 mm
Media Feed Direction
“H”
Max Label Height = “H” = 2.5 mm
Black Bar
1.25 mm
Safe Printing Zone
Safe Printing Zone
1.25 mm
Note • Black bars are located on the back of the media and
are only shown in the above view for illustration purposes.
Using Pre-Printed Receipt Media
ZQ300 Series printers support alignment of pre-printed receipts by using the out of paper sensor located near the
printhead.
Black Mark Dimensions (Receipt Media)
The reective 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.
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