Use this guide to operate your printer on a daily basis. For more detailed information, refer to
the User Guide.
Printer Components
Figure 1 shows the components inside the media compartment of your printer. Depending on
the printer model and the installed options, your printer may look slightly different. The
components that are labeled are mentioned in procedures throughout this manual.
STATUS lightThese indicator lights show the current status of the printer. For more
PAUSE light
information, see Table 1 on page 7.
DATA light
SUPPLIES light
NETWORK light
The display shows the printer’s operating status and allows the user to navigate the menu system.
RIGHT SELECT buttonThese buttons execute the commands shown directly above them in the
LEFT SELECT button
display.
The UP ARROW button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value or to
scroll through choices.
The OK button operates as follows:
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•When on the Home screen, pressing OK enters the menu system.
•When in the menu system, pressing OK accepts the values shown.
The LEFT ARROW button, which is active only in the menu system, navigates to the left.
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The RIGHT ARROW button, which is active only in the menu system, navigates to the right.
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The DOWN ARROW button changes the parameter valu es. Common uses are to decrease a value
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or to scroll through choices.
The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation when pressed.
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The FEED button forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.
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The CANCEL button cancels print jobs when the printer is paused.
After you have familiarized yourself with the printer components, prepare the printer for use.
Caution • When you are loading media or ribbon, remove all jewelry that could come into
contact with the printhead or other
Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity
by touching the metal
To set up the printer, complete these steps:
1. Select a location for the printer that meets these conditions:
•The surface must be solid and level of sufficient size and strength to hold the printer.
•The area must include enough space for ventilation and for accessing the printer
components and connectors
•The printer should be within a short distance of an appropriate power outlet that is
easily accessible
printer frame or by using an anti-static wriststrap and mat.
printer parts.
•The printer must be within range of your WLAN radio (if applicable) or within an
acceptable range for other connectors to reach your data source (usually a computer).
For more information on maximum cable len gths and configuration, refer to the User Guide.
2. Unpack and inspect the printer. If necessary, report any shipping damage. For more
information, refer to the User Guide.
3. Place the printer in the preselected location.
4. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of
Table 1 • Status of Printer As Shown by Indicator Lights (Continued)
Printers with a ZebraNet wired Ethernet option
Printers with a ZebraNet wireless option
NETWORK light off
No Ethernet link is available.
NETWORK light steady green
A 100 Base link was found.
NETWORK light steady yellow
wired Ethernet—A 10 Base link was found.
NETWORK light steady red
An Ethernet error condition exists. The printer is not
connected to your network.
NETWORK light off
A radio was found during power-up. The printer is
attempting to associate with the network. The light flashes
red while the printer associates with the network. The l ight
then flashes yellow while the printer is authenticating with
the network.
NETWORK light steady green
The radio is associated with your network and
authenticated, and the WLAN signal is strong.
NETWORK light flashing green
WLAN—The radio is associated with your network and
authenticated, but the WLAN signal is weak.
NETWORK light steady red
A WLAN error condition exists. The printer is not
connected to your network.
Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon and to load roll media in Tear-Off mode.
Note • The components inside your printer are color-coded.
•The touch points that you will need to handle are colored gold inside the printers and are
highlighted in gold in the illustrations in this manual.
•The components associated with the ribbon system are made of black plastic, while the
components associated with media are made of gray plastic. Those components and
others are highlighted in light blue in the illustrations in this manual as needed.
Loading Ribbon Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labe ls. For direct thermal labels,
do not load ribbon in the printer (omit steps 2 through 6 in the following procedure).
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
Ribbon must be coated on the outside (refer to the User Guide for more information).
Note • The maximum ribbon length for the ZT210 and ZT220 is 984 ft (300 m). The
maximum ribbon length for the ZT230 is 1476 ft (450 m).
Load Ribbon and Media
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Loading Media For instructions for loading fanfold media or for loading in different print