Zebra ZQ63-AUWAE11-00 User Manual
P1102928-002
January 2019
ZQ630
Mobile Printer
User Guide
Contents
Proprietary Statements ...................................................... 6
Document Conventions ..................................................... 8
Introduction to the ZQ630 printer ..................................... 9
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................10
Reporting Damage ...........................................................................10
ZQ630 Technology ...........................................................................10
PowerPrecision+ (PP+) Battery ............................................... 11
Printing Technology ..........................................................................12
QR Code ..........................................................................................12
Made for iPhone (MFi) .....................................................................13
Near Field Communication (NFC) ....................................................13
Color LCD Display ...........................................................................13
Radio-Frequency Identication (RFID) ............................................13
RFID Calibration ..............................................................................15
ZQ630 Overview................................................................ 16
Getting Ready to Print ...................................................... 18
Battery ..............................................................................................18
Removing the Battery ......................................................................18
Removing the Battery Tape Insulator ...............................................19
Installing the Battery ........................................................................20
Battery Safety ..................................................................................21
Charger Safety .................................................................................21
AC Power Adapter ..........................................................................22
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Ethernet and Charging Cradle .........................................................23
LED Status Indicator ........................................................................23
Printer Operation with Cradle ...........................................................24
1-Slot Battery Charger ....................................................................25
Charging Status Indicators ...............................................................25
3-Slot Battery Charger ....................................................................26
Loading the Media in the ZQ630 Printer ..........................................27
Loading Media Procedure ................................................................27
Loading Media in Peel-o Mode .....................................................29
Operator Controls ............................................................................30
Standard Control Panel ....................................................................30
Normal Boot-up LED Behavior .........................................................30
Sleep Mode LED Behavior ...............................................................31
Shutdown Behavior ..........................................................................31
Power LED Ring Behavior ...............................................................32
LCD Control Panel ...........................................................................33
Status Bar Icons ...............................................................................34
Home Menu Screen ........................................................................36
Home Screen Icons and Parameters ...............................................38
Alert Messages ................................................................................38
Buttons .............................................................................................39
Power-Up Sequences ......................................................................39
Runtime Sequences without LED Flashes .......................................40
Sleep Mode ......................................................................................40
Adaptive Print Performance .............................................................41
Draft Mode .......................................................................................41
Verify the Printer is Working ............................................................. 42
Printing a Conguration Label ..........................................................42
Connecting the Printer .....................................................................42
Cable Communication ......................................................................43
RS-232C Communications ..............................................................43
USB Communications ......................................................................43
Providing Strain Relief for Communications Cable ..........................44
Zebra Setup Utilities .........................................................................45
Zebra Android Printer Setup Utility (for Link-OS Printers) ................45
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth ........................................46
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Bluetooth Networking Overview .......................................................46
Bluetooth Security Modes ................................................................47
Bluetooth Minimum Security Modes ................................................48
WLAN Overview ...............................................................................49
Setting Up the Software ...................................................................50
Designing Labels .............................................................................50
Using Pre-Printed Receipt Media .....................................................52
Black Mark Dimensions (Receipt Media) .........................................52
Label Areas ......................................................................................52
Label Design Examples ...................................................................53
Keep-Out Areas ...............................................................................54
Near Field Communication (NFC) ....................................................54
NFC Use Cases ...............................................................................55
Wearing the Printer ..........................................................................56
Swivel Belt Clip ................................................................................56
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ...............................................................57
Soft Case .........................................................................................58
Hand Strap .......................................................................................59
Hard Case ........................................................................................60
Waist Holster ....................................................................................61
Preventive Maintenance ..................................................................62
Extending Battery Life ......................................................................62
General Cleaning Instructions ..........................................................62
LCD Control Panel Indicators ..........................................................64
Troubleshooting Topics ....................................................................66
Troubleshooting Tests ......................................................................68
Printing a Conguration Label ..........................................................68
Communications Diagnostics ...........................................................68
Specications ................................................................... 73
Printing Specications ......................................................................73
Memory and Communications Specications ..................................73
Label Specications .........................................................................74
Physical, Environmental and Electrical Specications ..................... 74
CPCL Font and Bar Code Specications and Commands ...............74
ZPL Font and Bar Code Specications and Command ...................76
Communication Ports .......................................................................77
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ZQ630 Dimensions ..........................................................................79
ZQ630 Mounting Hole Dimensions ..................................................80
ZQ630 Accessories ..........................................................................81
Appendix A ........................................................................ 83
Interface Cables (RS-232 Cables) ...................................................83
USB Cables .....................................................................................84
Appendix B ........................................................................ 85
Media Supplies ................................................................................85
Appendix C ........................................................................ 85
Maintenance Supplies ......................................................................85
Appendix D ........................................................................ 86
Appendix E ...................................................................... 107
Appendix F ...................................................................... 108
Battery Disposal .............................................................................108
Product Disposal ............................................................................108
Appendix G ..................................................................... 109
Using Zebra.com ............................................................................109
Appendix H .......................................................................111
Product Support ............................................................................. 111
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Proprietary Statements
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accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may aect wireless performance.
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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 specic action
could result in physical harm to you.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specic action
could result in physical harm to the hardware.
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete
a task.
Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or
supplements important points of the main text.
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Introduction to the ZQ630 printer
Thank you for choosing our Zebra® ZQ630 Mobile Printer. You will
nd these rugged printers will become a productive and ecient
addition to your workplace thanks to their innovative design and
state of the art features. Zebra Technologies is the leader in
industrial printers with world-class support for all of your bar code
printers, software, and supplies. This user’s guide gives you the
information you will need to operate the ZQ630 printer. They use
some of the latest technologies such as an 802.11ac/Bluetooth
4.1 dual radio, optional RFID capability, a smart battery with
PowerPrecision+ functionality, Near Field Communication (NFC),
a color LCD display 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®.
These printers use CPCL, ZPL and EPL programming languages.
To create and print labels using these languages, refer to the
Programming Guide for CPCL (p/n P1073699-001), ZPL (p/n
P1012728-010) and EPL (p/n 14245L-002). See Appendix H for
instructions on how to access manuals on zebra.com.
ZQ630 Software Utilities:
• ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise™: printer conguration, eet
management
• Zebra Setup Utility: single printer conguration, quick setup
• Zebra Mobile Setup Utility: Android-based setup tool
• ZebraDesigner Pro v2: label design
• Zebra Designer Drivers: Windows® driver
• OPOS Driver: Windows driver
• Multiplatform SDK
• Zebra Downloader
• Printer Prole Manager Enterprise (PPME)
(These utilities can be found on the Zebra website at
http://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html.
See Appendix G.)
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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.
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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.
ZQ630 Technology
The ZQ630 printer use several technologies made popular in other
Zebra Mobile Printer product lines, as well as newer, state-of-theart technologies.
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PowerPrecision+ (PP+) Battery
The ZQ630 printer uses a 4-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 Temperature Charging Temperature Storage Temperature
-20˚C to +50˚C
(-4˚F to 122˚F)
The ZQ630 printer will only function properly with genuine Zebra
smart battery packs.
0˚C to +40˚C
(32˚F to 104˚F)
-25˚C to +65˚C
(-13˚F to 149˚F)
The smart battery’s health has three states: GOOD, REPLACE,
and POOR. The battery health factor determines whether or not the
printer can operate and what is communicated to the user via the
display.
# of Charge Cycles Health Power-up Message
<300 GOOD None
≥300 but <550 REPLACE “Battery Diminished
≥550 but <600 REPLACE “Warning-Battery Is Past
≥600 POOR “Replace Battery Shutting
Consider Replacing” *
Useful Life” *
Down” **
* Warning accompanied by one long beep.
** Warning will ash on and o accompanied by beeping at a
rate of once per second. After 30 seconds the printer will shut
down.
Note • Power down the printer before removing the battery to
minimize the risk of corruption.
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Printing Technology
The ZQ630 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. 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 or in direct sunlight.
QR Code
The QR barcode includes human readable text URL, for example
www.zebra.com/zq630-info, which links the user to printer
information and short videos on topics such as buying supplies,
features overview, loading media, printing a conguration report,
cleaning instructions, and accessory information.
QR Code
Figure 1 • QR Code
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Made for iPhone (MFi)
ZQ630 printer supports communication with Apple devices running
iOS 10 or later over a standalone Bluetooth 4.1 radio and the BT4.1
radio included with the 802.11ac (dual) radio.
Near Field Communication (NFC)
The ZQ630 printer supports 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).
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 terminal. Similarly, the NFC tag
enables launching to a web support page via a tablet, smartphone
or terminal.
Color LCD Display
The ZQ630 printer features a color, non-touch LCD display which
supports a 288x240 pixel viewable area. The user will be able
to view the display in both room light and night time conditions.
The display is capable of displaying colored text as well as
color images. In order to save power, the display will dim after a
congurable timeout.
Radio-Frequency Identication (RFID)
The ZQ630 printer is equipped with an RFID encoder/reader, which
is integrated into the printer’s printhead assembly. The ZQ630
encodes (writes) information on ultra-thin UHF RFID transponders
that are embedded in “smart” labels, tickets, and tags. The printer
encodes the information; veries proper encoding; and prints bar
codes, graphics, and/or text on the label’s surface. The ZQ630
printer uses Zebra’s extensive set of RFID commands running
under ZPL programming language.
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The RFID transponder is sometimes called the RFID tag or an inlay.
The transponder is usually made of an antenna that is bonded to an
integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip contains the RF circuit, coders,
decoders, and memory. If you hold an RFID label up to the light, you
can see the transponder’s antenna, and you can feel a bump in the
label where the IC chip is located. The ZQ630 can encode and verify
EPC (Electronic Product Code) Generation 2 Class 1 UHF passive
RFID tags, in addition to printing human readable text and conventional
1 and 2-D barcode information on Zebra supplied RFID thermal transfer
media. EPC is a product numbering standard that can be used to
identify a variety of items by using RFID technology. EPC Generation
2 tags oer advantages over other tag types. The tag identication
(TID) memory in a Generation 2 tag includes the chip manufacturer and
model number information, which can be used to identify which optional
features are present on the tag. These optional features include those
for data content and security.
Gen 2 tags typically have a 96-bit EPC identier, which is dierent from
the 64-bit identiers common in early EPC tags. The 96-bit EPC code
links to an online database, providing a secure way of sharing product-
specic information along the supply chain. Gen 2 tags also support
much larger data structures. The size of user memory available (if any)
varies by the model and manufacturer of the tag.
Encoding and printing of an RFID label usually are completed on the
rst try, but some failures may occur. If you experience consistent
encoding failures, it may signal a problem with the RFID tags, your label
formats, or with the transponder placement. If an RFID tag cannot be
encoded, “VOID” will be printed on the label. The printer then attempts
to read/encode “n” labels before the next format is attempted, where
“n” is specied by the ZPL programming language “^RS” command.
Acceptable values of “n” are 1 to 10 and the default is 3. After printing
the dened number of voided RFID labels, the printer default is No
Action (Label format causing the error is dropped).
While the user doesn’t have control of where on the label the VOID is
printed, they can control the length of the image. The start of the VOID
image is always at the program position (or F0 if a backward program
position). More information on the “^RS” command may be found in the
RFID Programming Guide 3 available on zebra.com.
Please refer to Appendix D for details on RFID menu options.
Note • RFID is an optional feature on the ZQ630 and is a factoryinstalled option only.
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RFID Calibration
RFID calibration sets communication parameters for your tag type.
This procedure should be done after the printer has been calibrated for
the media (length and gap settings), typically a label length calibration.
During the RFID calibration process, the printer moves the media,
calibrates the RFID tag position, and determines the optimal settings
for the RFID media being used.
These settings include the programming position, the read/write power
level to use. To restore the printer’s default programming position
at any time, use the “restore” option in the rd.tag.calibrate SGD
command.
Do not remove any labels or tag from the liner (label backing or ‘web’).
This allows the printer to determine RFID settings which do not encode
adjacent tags.
Always do a Label Length Calibration and RFID Calibration when you
change media type. It should not be necessary when simply replacing
an empty roll of the same media.
Before beginning, load RFID media into the printer and perform
the label length calibration.
1. Press the Feed button once to advance one label.
2. Press the Home button . Navigate to the RFID menu button and
press the ‘OK’ button on the keypad.
3. Use the ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ arrows on the keypad to browse to
the ‘RFID CALIBRATE’ procedure. Press the ‘OK’ button on the
keypad.
4. The printer will slowly feed a label while adjusting the location and
RFID read/write communication settings for your chosen RFID tag/
label. The printer will feed an additional label in some cases when
calibration has completed successfully with the display message
reading: READY.
5. Remove the excess media. Media calibration has nished and you
are ready to print.
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ZQ630 Overview
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Figure 2 • Overview of Features
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3
4
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1. Platen Roller
2. Back Side Sensor
3. Media Support Disks
4. Tear Bar
5. Front Side Sensor
6. Peeler Lever
7. Peeler Bail
8. Latch Release Lever
9. Key Pad
10. Strap Post
11. Status Screen
12. P rint head
13. Media Cover
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6
8
19
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14. Belt Clip
15. Battery
16. DC Input
17. MAC Address Label
18. Docking Contacts
19. USB/RS-232 Comm Ports
20. Print Touch (NFC) Icon
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www.zebra.com/zq630-info
Note • Scanning the QR code with a smartphone will provide printer-
specic information at www.zebra.com/zq630-info.
Note • Tapping the Zebra Print Touch™ icon with a Near Field
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.
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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 AC
adapter (see page 22) or insert the battery into the 1-Slot Battery
Charger (see page 25) or 3-Slot Battery Charger (see page 29) 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 clearance for the
battery or remove altogether.
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
Battery Tape
Insulator
1. Pull up on the tape insulator tab
located on the bottom of the battery
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 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
or remove altogether.
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. 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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AC Power Adapter
(p/n P1031365-024 with US Type-A Line Cord)
Figure 3 • AC Power Adapter Charging
AC Adapter
AC Power Cord
(varies with geographic location)
DC Input
• Open the protective cover on the printer to expose the DC input
charger jack.
• Connect the appropriate AC power cord for your location to the
adapter and then plug the power cord into an AC receptacle.
• Plug the barrel plug from the AC adapter into the charger jack on
the printer.
• The printer will power up and begin charging. The printer can be
left on or turned o at this point. 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.
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Ethernet and Charging Cradle
The ethernet cradle is an expansion base intended for use with the
ZQ630 printer. The cradle provides charging power to the docked
printer as well as providing a standard 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet port
for communication to the printer. The cradle also supplies battery
charging power to the docked printer and acts as a supplementary
power source.
The cradle features two LED’s to indicate the status of the cradle:
Solid green to indicate when power is provided to the input of the
cradle; and blinking green to indicate Ethernet activity. The cradle
allows the user to dock the printer easily and remove it with the
push of a button. The printer will remain operable while docked,
i.e. display is viewable, charge LED status is viewable, and printer
controls and data entry are available. The printer will still print while
docked and the user will be able to replace the media as well.
LED Status Indicator
LED Status Indication
Solid Green Power On
Blinking Green Ethernet Activity
Note • Remove the docking contacts cover on the bottom of the
printer before docking the printer in the cradle.
Note • Clean the docking contacts with a Zebra cleaning pen to
remove any residue left behind by the label.
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Figure 4 • Ethernet Cradle
Height Width Length
66.2 mm (2.6 in.) 200.6 mm (7.89 in.) 219.61 mm (8.64 in.)
Printer Operation with Cradle
• ZQ630 printer will charge when placed in the cradle.
• Docking the printer in the cradle will automatically turn the printer
on to ensure it is available to be managed remotely.
• When the printer detects input power from the cradle, and the
presence of a live Ethernet link, it will automatically connect to the
Ethernet network.
• The 802.11ac radio will be turned o when the Ethernet link is
active. It will turn back on if the Ethernet link is no longer active.
• For printers with a Bluetooth radio, this interface will remain active
while the printer is in the cradle.
• The serial and USB ports will remain active while the printer is in
the cradle.
• The DC input barrel jack connector cannot be used while the
printer is in the cradle. The DC barrel jack should be plugged
directly into the cradle instead.
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Note • The printer provides over voltage protection such that no
damage occurs when voltages from 0-36V are applied at the DC
Power jack. Upon application of voltage greater than 36V, the DC line
fuse will permanently open to reduce re hazard. The battery is only
charged when 12VDC is applied using the Zebra AC adapter.
1-Slot Battery Charger
(p/n SAC-MPP-1BCHGUS1-01SA with US Type-A Line Cord)
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 4-cell battery within six (6) hours.
Figure 5 • 1-Slot Battery Charger
LED Indicator
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Charging Status Indicators
Fast blinking red
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Solid red
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Solid red
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Solid red
Solid red
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of amber
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Solid red
Solid red
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of amber
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of green
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.
Mode Charging Indication Description
Charge Fault
Charging
(Healthy)
Charge Done
(Healthy)
Charging
(Unhealthy)
Charging Done
(Unhealthy)
Best Battery
(Charging)
Best Battery
(Charge Done)
Fast blinking red
Solid amber
Solid green
Solid red
Solid red
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of amber
Alternates between solid and
bright bursts of green
3-Slot Battery Charger
(p/n SAC-MPP-3BCHGUS1-01) Dual 3-Slot Battery Charger (p/n
SAC-MPP-6BCHUS1-01) w/ US Type-A Line 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 ZQ630 printer. The 3-slot
charger is capable of charging three 4-cell batteries simultaneously
within six (6) hours. It can either be used as a standalone charger
or mounted on a 5-slot share cradle.
Figure 6 • 3-Slot Battery Charger
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Note • For detailed information on the 1-Slot, 3-Slot Battery
Charger and 3-Slot Dual Pack Charger, refer to the P1096323101, P1096767-101 and P1097966-101 Quick Start Guides at
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads.html
Loading the Media in the ZQ630 Printer
You can operate ZQ630 printer in one of two dierent modes: TearO or Peel-O. Tear-O mode allows you to tear o each label (or
a strip of labels) after it is printed. In Peel-O mode, the backing
material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. When printing
batches, after you remove the label, the next one is printed.
Loading Media Procedure
1. Open the printer (Refer to Figure 7).
• Press the Media Cover Button 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 and adjustable media supports.
Figure 7 • Opening the Printer
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2. Pull the media supports apart. Insert the roll of media (in the
orientation shown) between the supports and let the supports
secure the media in place. The supports will adjust themselves
to the width of the media, and the media roll should be able to
spin freely on the supports.
Figure 8 • Loading Media
3. If you plan to use the printer in tear-o mode, close the media
cover as shown below.
Pull Media out of
Printer
4
Close Media
Cover
Note • Please refer to the Programming Guide (P1012728-010) for
information on changing the setting to adjust the media feed length
via a Set-Get-Do (SGD).
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Loading Media in Peel-o Mode
• If you plan to use the printer in the peel-o mode, peel a
few labels o of the media and load the media as previously
described.
• Press down on the latch release lever to open the media cover
and load the media as shown in Figures 7 and 8.
• Close the media cover as shown in (1) in Figure 9.
• Push the peeler lever up (2) and lock it in place to release the
peeler bail into the “up” position (3).
• The media will feed between the peeler bail and platen.
Figure 9 • Activating Peeler Bar
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• Turn on the printer or press the Feed button on the front of the
printer if the printer is already on. The printer will advance the
media to the next label, if printing labels. If you are printing on
journal media, the printer will advance a short strip of media.
To disengage the peeler bail, press the button on the peeler lever
and press down on the peeler button to lock it in place in its original
home position.
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Operator Controls
The ZQ630 printer comes equipped with a keypad control panel
and a color LCD graphical user interface. The standard control
panel is illustrated in Figure 10. The LCD interface allows easy
display and selection of many printer functions as detailed on
following pages.
Standard Control Panel
The standard control panel has multiple control buttons and two
multipurpose indicators.
• The Power Button (Fig. 10) turns the printer on and o. It also
puts the printer in Sleep Mode and wakes it from sleep.
• The Media Feed Button (Fig. 10) 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.
• Four Way Navigation Buttons (Fig. 12) allow the user to scroll
between functions on the LCD user space. (The Navigation
Buttons do not apply to the Status Bar and Navigation Bar.)
• Enter Button allows the user to select the desired function
highlighted on the LCD interface and is indicated by the word
“OK”.
• Two software dened function keys (Fig. 12) allow the user to
select a function listed on the navigation bar
Power Button
Press to turn unit on. There will be
approximately a 20 second boot up time.
Press for 3 sec. to turn unit o.
Figure 10 • Control Panel
Feed Button
Press to advance a blank label or
a software-determined length of
journal media.
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