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ZT600 Series
Industrial Printer
User Guide
P1088680-04EN
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ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in
many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2019 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this document
is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied
only in accordance with the terms of those agreements.
For further information regarding legal and proprietary statements, please go to:
SOFTWARE:http://www.zebra.com/linkoslegal
COPYRIGHTS:http://www.zebra.com/copyright
WARRANTY:http://www.zebra.com/warranty
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: http://www.zebra.com/eula
Terms of Use
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries
(“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and
maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced,
or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express, written permission of Zebra
Technologies.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All specifications and designs are
subject to change without notice.
Liability Disclaimer
Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering specifications and manuals are
correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and
disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Zebra Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the
accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, consequential damages including loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the results of use of, or inability to
use such product, even if Zebra Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Publication Date
December 22, 2020
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Declaration of Conformity
We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the
ZT610 and ZT620
manufactured by:
Zebra Technologies Corporation
3 Overlook Point
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 U.S.A.
Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC
For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use
If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,
and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement (for printers with RFID encoders)
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Select a Location for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learn the Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Insert the Media into the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Do I Need to Use Ribbon? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Load the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Install the Printer Driver and Connect the Printer to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Install Zebra Setup Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connect a Computer to the Printer’s USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connect a Computer to the Printer’s Serial or Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connect to Your Network through the Printer’s Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Connect the Printer to Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Print a Test Label and Make Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Learn the Standard Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Navigating through Screens in the Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Idle Display, Home Menu, and User Menus in the Standard Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Adjust Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DARKNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
PRINT SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
MEDIA TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
PRINT METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
TEAR OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
PRINT WIDTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
PRINT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
LABEL TOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
LEFT POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
REPRINT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
LABEL LENGTH MAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
COVER OPEN LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
MEDIA PATH LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
RIBBON PATH LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
PRINT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
IDLE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
POWER UP ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
HEAD CLOSE ACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
LOAD DEFAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
DIAGNOSTIC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
ENERGY STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
CONFIG INFO TO USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
ZBI ENABLED? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
RUN ZBI PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
STOP ZBI PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
PRINT USB FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
COPY USB FILE TO E: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
STORE E: FILE TO USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
PRINT STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
PASSWORD PROTECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
APPLCTR ERR: PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
PRINT TEST FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
ACTIVE PRINT SERVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
PRIMARY NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
WIRED IP ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
WIRED SUBNET MASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
WIRED GATEWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
WIRED IP PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
WIRED MAC ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
WLAN IP ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
WLAN SUBNET MASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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WLAN GATEWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
WLAN IP PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
WLAN MAC ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
ESSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
IP PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
IP ALTERNATE PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
RESET NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
VISIBILITY AGENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
RFID STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
RFID CALIBRATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
READ RFID DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
RFID TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
RFID PROGRAM POS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
RFID ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
RFID READ POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
RFID WRITE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
RFID VALID COUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
RFID VOID COUNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
COMMAND LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
COMMAND CHAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
CONTROL CHAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
DELIMITER CHAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
ZPL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
VIRTUAL DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
SENSOR TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
SELF ADJUST SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
LABEL SENSOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
TAKE LABEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
BAUD RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
DATA BITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
PARITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
HOST HANDSHAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
WML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
BLUETOOTH ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
DISCOVERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
CONNECTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
BT SPEC VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
MIN SECURITY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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Adjust the Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Toggle Position Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Printhead Pressure Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Adjust the Sensor Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Install the Rewind/Liner Take-Up Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Peel Mode/Applicator Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Clean and Lubricate the Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Ordering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
QR Codes and QuickHelp Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Judging Barcode Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Printer Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Print Test Format Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Optimal Darkness and Speed Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Communication Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Sensor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Alerts and Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Printing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Ribbon Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
RFID Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Communications Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Miscellaneous Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Items Required for the Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Files for Completing the Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
USB Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Exercise 1: Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive and Perform USB Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 251
Exercise 2: Print a Label Format from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Exercise 3: Copy Files to/from a USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label . . 256
Near Field Communication (NFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Smart Device and Print a Label . . . 258
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
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Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Communication Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Standard Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Optional Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wireless Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
7 • Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
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Printer Setup and Operation
This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.
Handling the Printer
This section describes how to handle your printer.
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
When you receive the printer, immediately unpack it and inspect for shipping damage.
• Save all packing materials.
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components.
If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:
• Immediately notify the shipping company and file a damage report.
• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.
• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller
Important • Zebra Technologies is not responsible for any damage incurred during the shipment of
the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty.
Store the Printer
If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original packing
materials. You may store the printer under the following conditions:
• Temperature: –40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
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Service the Printer
If you have a problem using the printer, contact your facility's technical or systems support. If there is a
problem with the printer, they will contact the Zebra Global Customer Support Center at:
http://www.zebra.com/support.
When contacting Zebra Global Customer Support, have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit
• Model number or product name
• Firmware version number
Zebra responds to calls by e-mail, telephone, or fax within the time limits set forth in service agreements. If
your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Global Customer Support, you may need to return your
equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
If you purchased your product from a Zebra business partner, please contact that business partner for
support.
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Ship the Printer
Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if an approved shipping container is
not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If you must ship the printer:
• Turn off (O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.
• Remove any media, ribbon, or loose objects from the printer interior.
• Close the printhead.
• Carefully pack the printer into the original container or a suitable alternate container to avoid damage
during transit. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra if the original packaging has been
lost or destroyed.
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22.7– 29.4 kg
50 – 65 lb
Select a Location for the Printer
Select a location for the printer that meets these conditions:
• Surface: The surface where the printer will be located must be solid, level, and of sufficient size and
strength to hold the printer.
• Space: The area where the printer will be located must include enough space for ventilation and for
accessing the printer components and connectors. To allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave
open space on all sides of the printer.
Caution • Do not place any padding or cushioning material behind or under the printer because this
restricts air flow and could cause the printer to overheat.
• Power: The printer should be within a short distance of an appropriate power outlet that is easily
accessible.
• Data communication interfaces: 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 lengths and configuration, see General Specifications
on page 260.
• Operating conditions: Your printer is designed to function in a wide range of environmental and
electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. Table 1 shows the temperature and
relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is operating.
Table 1 • Operating Temperature and Humidity
Mode Temperature Relative Humidity
Thermal Transfer 40° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing
Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
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Learn the Printer Components
Figure 1 shows the components inside the media compartment of a standard 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.
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.
• Some components are highlighted in light blue in the illustrations in this manual for emphasis or
clarity.
Figure 1 • Printer Components
Media door
1
Printhead pressure toggles
2
Printhead assembly
3
Control panel display
4
Platen roller
5
Control panel
6
USB host port
7
Printhead-open lever
8
Ribbon take-up spindle
9
Ribbon supply spindle
10
Ribbon guide roller
11
Media guide adjustment knob
12
Transmissive media sensor adjustment
13
wheel
Media dancer assembly
14
Media supply spindle
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Select a Print Mode
Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available (Figure 2). The
media path is the same for roll and fanfold media.
Table 2 • Print Modes and Printer Options
Print Mode Description
TEAR OFF This mode (default) can be used with any printer options and most media types.
The printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear
off the printed labels any time after they print.
PEEL-OFF This mode can be used if the printer has a rewind option.
The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then pauses until the
label is removed. The backing is wound on the rewind spindle without using the
rewind plate.
REWIND This mode can be used only if the printer has a rewind option.
The printer prints without pausing between labels. The media is wound onto a core
after printing. The rewind plate is used to keep the labels from separating from the
backing.
CUTTER This mode can be used only if the printer has a cutter option.
The printer cuts between labels after each one is printed.
DELAYED CUT This mode can be used only if the printer has a cutter option.
The printer waits for a delayed cut ZPL command (~JK) before it cuts the last
printed label.
LINERLESS PEEL* * Reserved for future use.
LINERLESS REWIND*
LINERLESS TEAR*
APPLICATOR This mode is for use with a machine that applies labels.
The printer prints when it receives a signal from the applicator. Refer to the
Advanced User Information section of the Maintenance Manual for additional
information about the applicator interface.
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Figure 2 • Printer Options
Tear-Off (standard)
1
Cutter option
2
Rewind option set for Peel mode
3
Rewind option set for Rewind mode
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Load the Media
Use the instructions in this section for loading roll or fanfold media in the appropriate print mode for your
needs.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging
necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not
required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as
a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you
must reload them before you resume printing.
Insert the Media into the Printer
The majority of the illustrations in this section show roll media because the media loading path is the same
for both roll and fanfold media.
1. Raise the media door.
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2. Remove and discard any tags or labels that are torn or dirty or that are held by adhesives or tape.
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3. Insert roll or fanfold media into the printer.
Roll Media
Place the roll of media on the media supply spindle. Push the roll as far back as it will go.
Fanfold Media
Fanfold media can be stored behind or under the printer. Depending on where the media is stored,
feed the media from behind or through the bottom access slot.
Rear Feed Bottom Feed
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4. In which print mode will your printer be operating? (For more information on print modes, see Select a
Print Mode onpage15.)
If using… Then…
TEAR OFF Continue with Tear-Off Mode on page 20.
PEEL-OFF or APPLICATOR Continue with Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode
on page 24.
REWIND Continue with Rewind Mode onpage33.
CUTTER or DELAYED CUT Continue with Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode
on page 41.
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Tear-Off Mode
1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the section Insert the Media into the Printer
on page 17.
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2.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
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3. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide slides all the way out.
4.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
From the media spindle (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through the media
sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back until it touches the inside
back wall of the media sensor.
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5. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the
media.
6. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see When to Use
Ribbon on page 45.
If using… Then…
Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed) Continue with step 7.
Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
a. If you have not already done so, load ribbon in
the printer. See Load the Ribbon onpage47.
b. Continue with step 7.
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7. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
8. Close the media door.
9. Set the printer to the appropriate print mode (see PRINT MODE on page 100).
10. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.
The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
11. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors onpage181.
12. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. (See PRINT
INFORMATION on page 109.)
Media loading in Tear-Off mode is complete.
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Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode
1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the section Insert the Media into the Printer
on page 17.
2. If necessary, install the rewind/liner take-up plate in the peel-off position as shown.
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2-a. Loosen the knurled nut (1) on the outside stud on the printer’s base.
2-b. Align the large hole of the keyhole in the rewind/peel plate over the knurled nut, and then slide the
plate down until it hits the studs.
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2-c. Tighten the knurled nut.
3. If desired, slide a core onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate. A core is not
necessary for liner take-up.
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4.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
5.
Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide slides all the way out.
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6.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
From the media spindle (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through the media
sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back until it touches the inside
back wall of the media sensor.
7.
Extend approximately 18 in. (500 mm) of media out of the printer. Remove and discard the labels from
this exposed media, leaving just the liner.
8. Feed the liner behind the rewind/liner take-up plate.
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9. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.
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10. Wind the liner around the rewind spindle as shown. Rotate the rewind spindle several turns to tighten
the liner and remove any slack.
11. Reinstall the spindle hook over the liner. Insert the long end of the hook into the small hole on the
guide plate (1). Insert the short end of the hook into the hole in the center of the adjusting nut (2).
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12. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the
media.
13. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see When to Use
Ribbon on page 45.
If using… Then…
Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed) Continue with step 14.
Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
a. If you have not already done so, load ribbon in
the printer. See Load the Ribbon on page 47.
b. Continue with step 14.
14. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
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15. Close the media door.
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16. Set the printer to the appropriate print mode (for more information, see PRINT MODE on page 100).
17. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.
The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
18. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors onpage181.
19. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. (See PRINT
INFORMATION on page 109.)
Media loading in Peel-Off mode is complete.
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Rewind Mode
1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the section Insert the Media into the Printer
on page 17.
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2. If necessary, install the rewind/liner take-up plate in the rewind position as shown.
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2-a. Locate the four mounting slots for the rewind/liner take-up plate.
2-b. Locate the four mounting tabs on the rewind/liner take-up plate.
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2-c. Insert the mounting tabs of the rewind plate into the mounting slots of the printer, and then slide
the rewind plate to the left until it will not go any farther.
3. Slide a core onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.
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4.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
5.
Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide slides all the way out.
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6.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
From the media spindle (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through the media
sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back until it touches the inside
back wall of the media sensor.
7.
Extend approximately 18 in. (500 mm) of media out of the printer.
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8. Feed the media over the rewind/liner take-up plate.
9. Wind the media around the rewind spindle as shown. Rotate the rewind spindle several turns to tighten
the media and remove any slack.
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10. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the
media.
11. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see When to Use
Ribbon on page 45.
If using… Then…
Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed) Continue with step 12.
Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
a. If you have not already done so, load ribbon in
the printer. See Load the Ribbon on page 47.
b. Continue with step 12.
12. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
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13. Close the media door.
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14. Set the printer to Rewind mode (for more information, see PRINT MODE on page 100).
15. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.
The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
16. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors onpage181.
17. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. (See PRINT
INFORMATION on page 109.)
Media loading in Rewind mode is complete.
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Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode
1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the section Insert the Media into the Printer
on page 17.
2.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
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3. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide slides all the way out.
4.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
From the media spindle (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through
the media sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back
until it touches the inside back wall of the media sensor.
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5.
Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.
Feed the media through the cutter.
Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the
6.
media.
7. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see When to Use
Ribbon on page 45.
If using… Then…
Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed) Continue with step 8.
Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
a. If you have not already done so, load ribbon in
the printer. See Load the Ribbon onpage47.
b. Continue with step 8.
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8. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
9. Close the media door.
10. Set the printer to the appropriate print mode (for more information, see PRINT MODE on page 100).
11. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.
The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
12. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors onpage181.
13. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. (See PRINT
INFORMATION on page 109.)
Media loading in Cutter mode is complete.
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Do I Need to Use Ribbon?
Outside Inside
Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is transferred to the
media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines whether you need to use ribbon and
how wide the ribbon must be.
When ribbon is used, it must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is narrower
than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.
When to Use Ribbon
Thermal transfer media requires ribbon for printing while direct thermal media does not. To determine if
ribbon must be used with a particular media, perform a media scratch test.
1. Scratch the print surface of the media rapidly with your fingernail.
2. Did a black mark appear on the media?
If a black mark... Then the media is...
Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.
Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.
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Coated Side of Ribbon
Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 3). This printer can only use
ribbon that is coated on the outside unless you purchase and install the optional spindle that allows ribbon
that is coated on the inside. Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for ordering information.
If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon
scratch test to determine which side is coated.
Adhesive Test
If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is coated. This
method works well for ribbon that is already installed.
Figure 3 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside
1. Peel a label from its liner.
2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.
3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.
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4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?
If ink from the ribbon... Then...
Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be used in this
printer.
Did not adhere to
the label
Ribbon Scratch Test
Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.
1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.
2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the ribbon in contact
with the paper.
3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.
4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.
5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If the ribbon... Then...
Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be used in this
The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in the
standard printer. An optional ribbon spindle is available to use
ribbon that is coated on the inside. Contact your authorized
Zebra reseller for ordering information.
To verify this result, repeat the test on the other surface of the
roll of ribbon.
printer.
Did not leave a mark on
the paper
The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in the
standard printer. An optional ribbon spindle is available to use
ribbon that is coated on the inside. Contact your authorized
Zebra reseller for ordering information.
To verify this result, repeat the test on the other surface of the
roll of ribbon.
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Load the Ribbon
Note • This section applies only to printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.
Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon in the printer.
To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, see When to Use Ribbon onpage45.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging
necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not
required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as
a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you
must reload them before you resume printing.
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. Ribbon must be
coated on the outside.
1. Raise the media door.
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2.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle with the loose end of the ribbon unrolling as
3.
shown. Push the roll back as far as it will go.
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4. Bring the ribbon under the printhead assembly and around its left side, as shown.
5. With the ribbon tracking as far back as it can under the printhead assembly, wrap the ribbon around
the ribbon take-up spindle. Rotate the spindle several turns in the direction shown to tighten and align
the ribbon.
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6. Is media already loaded in the printer?
If... Then...
No Continue with Load the Media on page 17 to load media in the printer.
Yes
a. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
b. Close the media door.
c. If necessary, press PAUSE to enable printing.
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Install the Printer Driver and Connect the Printer to the Computer
In this section, you are shown how to use the Zebra Setup Utilities program to prepare a computer running
Microsoft Windows
communication interfaces. Use this section for directions to install this program if you have not already
done so. You may connect your printer to your computer using any of the connections that you have
available.
Important • You must use the Zebra Setup Utilities program or the Zebra Printer Setup Utility app for
Android devices (available for free from Google Play ™ at
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zebra.printersetup) before connecting the printer to
your computer. Your computer will not install the correct printer drivers if you connect the printer to it
without the Zebra Setup Utilities program or the Zebra Printer Setup Utility app.
®
for the printer driver before connecting the printer to any of the computer’s data
Install Zebra Setup Utilities
Follow the directions in this section if you do not have Zebra Setup Utilities installed on your computer or if
you want to update an existing version of the program. You do not need to uninstall any older versions or
any Zebra printer drivers to do so.
Download the Zebra Setup Utilities Installer
1. Go to http://www.zebra.com/setup.
The Zebra Setup Utilities page displays.
2. On the DOWNLOADS tab, click Download under the ZEBRA SETUP UTILITIES option.
You are prompted to read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
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3. If you agree with the terms of the EULA, click
ACCEPT AND BEGIN DOWNLOAD NOW
Depending on your browser, you are given options to run or save the executable file.
Run the Zebra Setup Utilities Installer
4. Save the program to your computer. (Optional if your browser gave you the option to run the program
instead of saving it.)
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5. Run the executable file. If your computer prompts you for permission to run the file, click the
appropriate button to allow it to run.
What the computer displays next depends on whether Zebra Setup Utilities was already installed.
Follow the instructions based on what your computer prompts you to do.
If your computer... Then...
Did not previously
have the Zebra
Setup Utilities
installed
Did previously have
the Zebra Setup
Utilities installed
a. The Zebra Setup Utilities - InstallAware Wizard displays the following.
b. Go to New Installations of Zebra Setup Utilities on page 54.
a. The Zebra Setup Utilities - InstallAware Wizard displays the following.
b. Go to Updating Existing Installations of Zebra Setup Utilities on page 56.
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New Installations of Zebra Setup Utilities
6. Click Next.
You are prompted again to read and accept the End User License Agreement (EULA).
7. If you agree with the terms of the EULA, check the box that says
I accept the terms of the license agreement
8. Click Next.
You are prompted to select where the files will be installed.
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9. Change the destination folder, if necessary, and then click Next.
You are prompted to select a location for program shortcuts.
10. Change the location, if desired, and then click Next.
You are prompted to complete the InstallAware wizard.
11. Skip to Continuing with New or Updated Installations on page 57.
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Updating Existing Installations of Zebra Setup Utilities
12. Click Next.
You are prompted to choose the features that you would like to install.
13. Click Next.
You are prompted to complete the InstallAware wizard.
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Continuing with New or Updated Installations
14. Click Next.
Installation begins.
During installation, you are presented with information about drivers.
15. Read the information, and then check the box that says
“I have read the information above”.
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16. Click Next.
You are shown options that can take place when the wizard exits the installation.
17. Check the box that says “Run Zebra Setup Utilities now.”
18. Click Finish.
What the computer displays next depends on whether any Zebra printer drivers are already installed
on your computer. Follow the instructions based on what your computer displays.
If your computer... Then...
Did not previously
The System Prepare Wizard displays.
have any Zebra
printer drivers
installed
To connect by... Then...
USB port Continue with Connect a Computer to the Printer’s USB
Port onpage60.
Serial or optional
parallel port
Continue with Connect a Computer to the Printer’s Serial
or Parallel Port onpage63.
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If your computer... Then...
Did previously have
any Zebra printer
drivers installed
The Zebra Setup Utilities screen displays.
To connect by
the...
USB port Continue with Connecting the printer to a USB port on
Serial or optional
parallel port
Then...
your computer on page 61.
Continue with Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup
Utilities Screen on page 65.
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Connect a Computer to the Printer’s USB Port
Complete the steps in this section only after you have installed the Zebra Setup Utilities program. If
necessary, complete the steps in Install Zebra Setup Utilities onpage51 before continuing.
Important • You must install the Zebra Setup Utilities program before connecting the printer to your
computer. Your computer will not install the correct printer drivers if you connect the printer to it without
the Zebra Setup Utilities program.
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications cables.
Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (I) may damage the printer.
Running the System Prepare Wizard
If you are at the Zebra Setup Utilities screen, you do not need to complete this section. Continue with
Connecting the printer to a USB port on your computer on page 61.
The first time that you install the Zebra Setup Utilities program and printer drivers, you are prompted to
follow the System Prepare Wizard.
Figure 4 • System Prepare Wizard
1. Click Next.
The System Prepare Wizard prompts you to connect the printer to the USB port on your computer.
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2. Click Finish.
The Zebra Setup Utilities screen displays.
Connecting the printer to a USB port on your computer
Complete the steps in this section only after the System Prepare Wizard prompts you to do so or after you
have opened the Zebra Setup Utilities program. If necessary, complete the steps in Install Zebra Setup
Utilities on page 51 before continuing.
Figure 5 • Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
3. Connect one end of the USB cord to the USB port on your printer and the other end to your computer.
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100 – 240 VAC
50 – 60 Hz
4. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of the printer.
5. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
6. Turn on (I) the printer.
As the printer boots up, your computer completes the driver installation and recognizes your printer.
The installation for the USB connection is complete.
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Connect a Computer to the Printer’s Serial or Parallel Port
Complete the steps in this section only after you have installed the Zebra Setup Utilities program. If
necessary, complete the steps in Install Zebra Setup Utilities onpage51 before continuing.
Important • You must install the Zebra Setup Utilities program before connecting the printer to your
computer. Your computer will not install the correct printer drivers if you connect the printer to it without
the Zebra Setup Utilities program.
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications cables.
Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (I) may damage the printer.
If you are at the Zebra Setup Utilities screen, you do not need to complete this section. Continue with
Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen on page 65.
Running the System Prepare Wizard
The first time that you install the Zebra Setup Utilities program and printer drivers, you are prompted to
follow the System Prepare Wizard.
Figure 6 • System Prepare Wizard
1. Select “Other computer ports (Parallel Port, Serial Port, TCP-IP Port, ...), and then click Next.
The new printer wizard prompts you to begin the installation procedure.
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2. Click Finish.
The printer driver wizard displays.
3. Click Next.
You are prompted to select an installation option.
4. Continue with step 6 on page 66.
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Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
Figure 7 • Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
5. On the Zebra Setup Utilities screen, click Install New Printer.
You are prompted to select an installation option.
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6. Click Install Printer.
You are prompted to select a printer type.
7. Select your printer model and resolution.
The model and resolution are on a part number sticker on the printer, usually located below the media
spindle. The information will be in the following format:
Part Number: XXXXXxY – xxxxxxxx
where
XXXXX = the printer model
Y = the printer resolution (2 = 203 dpi, 3 = 300 dpi, 6 = 600 dpi)
For example, in the part number
ZT620 indicates that the printer is a ZT620 model
3 indicates that the printhead resolution is 300 dpi
ZT620x3 – xxxxxxxx
8. Click Next.
You are prompted for a printer name, the port to which the printer will be connected, and the language
for the program.
9. Change the printer name (if desired), and select the appropriate port and language.
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10. Click Next.
You are prompted to launch other setup wizards.
11. Check the desired options, and then click Finish.
The printer driver is installed. If you are prompted that other programs might be affected, click Next.
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Serial Connector Parallel Connector
100 – 240 VAC
50 – 60 Hz
Connecting the printer to a serial or parallel port on your computer
12. Connect one or both cords to the appropriate ports on your printer.
13. Connect the other end of the cord to the appropriate port on your computer.
14. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of the printer.
15. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
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16. Turn on (I) the printer.
The printer boots up.
Configuring the printer (if necessary)
17. If necessary, adjust the printer’s port settings to match those of your computer. For more information,
see PORTS on page 93.
The installation for serial or parallel connections is complete.
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100 – 240 VAC
50 – 60 Hz
Connect to Your Network through the Printer’s Ethernet Port
If you wish to use a wired print server (Ethernet) connection, you may need to connect the printer to your
computer using one of the other available connections. While the printer is connected via one of those
connections, you would configure the printer to communicate with your Local Area Network (LAN) through
the printer’s wired print server.
For additional information about Zebra print servers, refer to the ZebraNet Wired and
Wireless Print Server User Guide. To download the latest version of this guide, go to
http://www.zebra.com/zt600-info.
1. Install Zebra Setup Utilities as instructed in Install Zebra Setup Utilities onpage51.
2. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back
of the printer.
3. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
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4. Turn on (I) the printer.
The printer boots up.
5. Connect the printer to an Ethernet cable that is connected to your network.
The printer attempts to communicate with your network. If it is successful, it fills in your LAN’s gateway
and subnet values and gets an IP address. The printer display will alternate between the printer’s
firmware version and its IP address.
6. Check the display to see if an IP address was assigned to the printer. See WIRED IP ADDRESS
on page 132.
If the printer’s IP address is... Then...
0.0.0.0
or
Continue with Configuring the printer with your LAN
information (if necessary) on page 72.
000.000.000.000
any other value Continue with Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup
Utilities Screen on page 73.
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Configuring the printer with your LAN information (if necessary)
If your printer connected to your network automatically, you do not need to complete this section. Continue
with Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen on page 73.
7. Connect the printer to your computer using a USB, serial, or optional parallel port as instructed in
Connect a Computer to the Printer’s USB Port onpage60 or Connect a Computer to the Printer’s
Serial or Parallel Port on page 63.
8. Configure the following printer settings. You can change the values through the Zebra Setup Utilities
(click Configure Printer Connectivity on the Zebra Setup Utilities screen) or by the ways listed at the
following links. Contact your network administrator for the proper values for your network.
• WIRED IP PROTOCOL on page 135 (change the value from ALL to PERMANENT)
• WIRED GATEWAY on page 134 (match the gateway value of your LAN)
• WIRED SUBNET MASK on page 133 (match the subnet value of your LAN)
• WIRED IP ADDRESS onpage132 (assign a unique IP address to the printer)
9. After the print server settings have been configured, reset the network to apply the changes. See
RESET NETWORK on page 147.
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Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
10. If necessary, open the Zebra Setup Utilities program.
The Zebra Setup Utilities screen displays.
Figure 8 • Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
11. Click Install New Printer.
The printer driver wizard displays.
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12. Click Next.
You are prompted to select an installation option.
13. Click Install Printer.
You are prompted to select a printer type.
14. Select your printer model and resolution.
The model and resolution are on a part number sticker on the printer, usually located below the media
spindle. The information will be in the following format:
Part Number: XXXXXxY – xxxxxxxx
where
XXXXX = the printer model
Y = the printer resolution (2 = 203 dpi, 3 = 300 dpi, 6 = 600 dpi)
For example, in the part number
ZT620 indicates that the printer is a ZT620 model
3 indicates that the printhead resolution is 300 dpi
ZT620x3 – xxxxxxxx
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15. Click Next.
You are notified that the printer is already installed.
16. Click Add new printer.
You are prompted for a printer name, the port to which the printer will be connected, and the language
for the printer display.
17. Click Add Port.
The wizard prompts you for a name for the port and the IP address of your printer.
n
Note • If you have other applications open, you may be prompted that the driver is locked by another
process. You may click Next to continue or Exit to allow you to save your work before continuing with
this installation.
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18. Give the port a name that you can recognize when it appears in the list of available ports.
19. Enter the printer’s IP address. This could be one that was assigned automatically or one that you
specified manually in the previous section.
20. Click OK.
A printer driver is created with the port name that you assigned. The new printer port appears in the list
of available ports.
21. Click Next.
You are prompted to launch other setup wizards.
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22. Check the desired options, and then click Finish.
The printer driver is installed. If you are prompted that other programs might be affected, click the
appropriate option to continue.
The installation for wired (Ethernet) connections is complete.
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Connect the Printer to Your Wireless Network
If you wish to use the printer’s optional wireless print server, you must first connect the printer to your
computer using one of the other available connections. While the printer is connected via one of those
connections, you configure the printer to communicate with your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
through the wireless print server.
For additional information about Zebra print servers, refer to the ZebraNet Wired and
Wireless Print Server User Guide. To download the latest version of this guide, go to
http://www.zebra.com/zt600-info.
1. Install Zebra Setup Utilities as instructed in Install Zebra Setup Utilities onpage51.
2. Connect the printer to your computer using a USB, serial, or optional parallel port as
instructed in Connect a Computer to the Printer’s USB Port onpage60 or Connect a Computer to the
Printer’s Serial or Parallel Port on page 63.
3. Configure the following printer settings. You can change the values through the Zebra Setup Utilities
(click Configure Printer Connectivity on the Zebra Setup Utilities screen) or by the ways listed at the
following links. Contact your network administrator for the proper values for your network.
• WLAN IP PROTOCOL on page 140 (change the value from ALL to PERMANENT)
• WLAN GATEWAY on page 139 (match the gateway value of your WLAN)
• WLAN SUBNET MASK on page 138 (match the subnet value of your WLAN)
• WLAN IP ADDRESS onpage137 (assign a unique IP address to the printer)
4. After the print server settings have been configured, reset the network to apply the changes. See
RESET NETWORK on page 147.
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Adding a Printer from the Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
5. If necessary, open the Zebra Setup Utilities program.
The Zebra Setup Utilities screen displays.
Figure 9 • Zebra Setup Utilities Screen
6. Click Install New Printer.
The printer driver wizard displays.
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7. Click Next.
You are prompted to select an installation option.
8. Click Install Printer.
You are prompted to select a printer type.
9. Select your printer model and resolution.
The model and resolution are on a part number sticker on the printer, usually located below the media
spindle. The information will be in the following format:
Part Number: XXXXXxY – xxxxxxxx
where
XXXXX = the printer model
Y = the printer resolution (2 = 203 dpi, 3 = 300 dpi, 6 = 600 dpi)
For example, in the part number
ZT620 indicates that the printer is a ZT620 model
3 indicates that the printhead resolution is 300 dpi
ZT620x3 – xxxxxxxx
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10. Click Next.
You are notified that the printer is already installed.
11. Click Add new printer.
You are prompted for a printer name, the port to which the printer will be connected, and the language
for the printer display.
12. Click Add Port.
The wizard prompts you for a name for the port and the IP address of your printer.
n
Note • If you have other applications open, you may be prompted that the driver is locked by another
process. You may click Next to continue or Exit to allow you to save your work before continuing with
this installation.
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13. Give the port a name that you can recognize when it appears in the list of available ports.
14. Enter the printer’s IP address. This could be one that was assigned automatically or one that you
specified manually in the previous section.
15. Click OK.
A printer driver is created with the port name that you assigned. The new printer port appears in the list
of available ports.
16. Click Next.
You are prompted to launch other setup wizards.
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17. Check the desired options, and then click Finish.
The printer driver is installed. If you are prompted that other programs might be affected, click the
appropriate option to continue.
The installation for wireless communication is complete.
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Print a Test Label and Make Adjustments
After you have loaded media, loaded ribbon (if using Thermal Transfer media), installed the printer driver,
and connected your printer to your computer, use the directions in this section to print a test label. Printing
this label allows you to see if your connection is working and if you need to adjust any of the printer
settings.
1. Open the Zebra Setup Utilities to return to the Zebra Setup Utilities screen.
2. Click on one of the available print drivers for your printer.
3. Click Open Printer Tools.
The Tools window displays the available printer commands.
4. Click Send to print a printer configuration label.
If your connection is working correctly and your printer is correctly loaded with media and ribbon (if
used), a printer configuration label prints.
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Figure 10 • Sample Printer Configuration Label
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5. Did the printer configuration label print, and is the print quality acceptable?
If... Then...
The label printed and the print
quality is acceptable
The label did not print
The label prints, but with poor
quality or other issues
Your printer is ready for printing. Continue with the label
designer program of your choice. You may use
ZebraDesigner ™ , which you can download from
http://www.zebra.com.
a. Close the Tools window and make sure that you selected
the correct printer driver before you click Open Printer
Tools. Try printing the label again.
b. If the label still did not print, check the connections between
your printer and your computer or your printer and your
network.
c. If necessary, modify the printer’s settings to make them
match your computer’s settings.
See Diagnostics and Troubleshooting on page 215.
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and Adjustment
This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.
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1 2 3 4 5
Figure 11 • Control Panel
1
STATUS light These indicator lights
show the current status
of the printer. For more
information, see
Indicator Lights
on page 228.
2
PAUSE light
3
DATA light
4
SUPPLIES light
5
NETWORK light
6
The display shows the printer’s current status and
allows the user to navigate the menu system.
7
RIGHT SELECT button These buttons execute
the commands shown
directly above them in
the display.
8
LEFT SELECT button
9
The UP ARROW button changes the parameter
values. Common uses are to increase a value or
to scroll through choices.
10
The OK button selects or confirms what is shown
on the display.
11
The LEFT ARROW button, which is active only in
the menu system, navigates to the left.
12
The RIGHT ARROW button, which is active only
in the menu system, navigates to the right.
13
The DOWN ARROW button changes the
parameter values. Common uses are to decrease
a value or to scroll through choices.
14
The PAUSE button starts or stops printer
operation when pressed.
15
The FEED button forces the printer to feed one
blank label each time the button is pressed.
16
The CANCEL button cancels label formats when
the printer is paused.
• Press once to cancel the next label format.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to cancel all label
formats.
6
13
12
9
8
11
10
14 15 16
7
Learn the Standard Control Panel
The standard control panel indicates the printer’s current status and allows the user to control basic printer
operation. An optional color touch control panel is available for purchase. Because it functions differently, it
is documented in a separate User Guide.
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SETTINGS menu icon
SETTINGS menu icon
highlighted
Navigating through Screens in the Standard Display
Table 3 shows the following:
• the options available for navigating through the screens in the control panel display
• how to select or modify things shown on the display
Table 3 • Navigation
Idle Display
At the Idle Display (Figure 12 on page 91), press LEFT SELECT to go to the
printer’s Home menu (Figure 13 on page 91).
Home Menu
To move from icon to icon in the Home
menu, press any of the ARROW
buttons.
When an icon is selected, its colors
are reversed to highlight it.
To select the highlighted menu icon
and enter the menu, press OK.
Press LEFT SELECT to exit the Home
menu and return to the Idle Display.
The printer automatically returns to the
Idle Display after 15 seconds of
inactivity in the Home menu.
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User Menus
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▲ XXXXXXX ▼
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Table 3 • Navigation (Continued)
Press LEFT SELECT to return to the Home menu. The
printer automatically returns to the Home menu after
15 seconds of inactivity in a user menu.
To scroll through the items in a user menu, press the LEFT
ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.
Menu Shortcuts
▲ and ▼ indicate that a value can be changed. Any
changes that you make are saved immediately.
Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to scroll through
accepted values.
A word in the bottom-right corner of the display indicates
an available action.
Press OK or press RIGHT SELECT to perform the action
shown.
To go to the next user menu from a menu shortcut, press
OK or press RIGHT SELECT to select
GO.
To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.
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1
2
Idle Display, Home Menu, and User Menus in the Standard Display
The printer’s control panel includes a display, where you can view the printer’s status or change its
operating parameters. In this section, you will learn how to navigate through the printer’s menu system and
change values for menu items.
Idle Display After the printer completes the power-up sequence, it moves to the Idle Display (Figure 12).
The printer displays the current firmware version and its IP address.
Figure 12 • Idle Display
The printer’s current status
1
The printer’s firmware version (top line) and its IP
2
address (bottom line)
Home menu shortcut
Home Menu
eight user menus (see Adjust Printer Settings onpage92). Click any of the icons in Figure 13 to go to the
descriptions of the menu items for that user menu.
Use the Home menu (Figure 13) to access the printer’s operating parameters through the
Figure 13 • Home Menu
Exit and return to the Idle Display (Figure 12).
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Adjust Printer Settings
This section presents the printer settings that you can change and identifies the tools for changing them.
These tools include the following:
• The printer’s user menus
See the information that follows in this section.
• ZPL and Set/Get/Do (SGD) commands
See the Zebra
• The printer’s web pages when the printer has an active wired or wireless print server connection
See the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for more information.
Copies of the referenced manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
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Programming Guide for more information.
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NETWORK
—
ACTIVE PRINT SERVER
—
PRIMARY NETWORK
—
WIRED IP ADDRESS
—
WIRED SUBNET MASK
—
WIRED GATEWAY
—
WIRED IP PROTOCOL
—
WIRED MAC ADDRESS
—
WLAN IP ADDRESS
—
WLAN SUBNET MASK
—
WLAN GATEWAY
—
WLAN IP PROTOCOL
—
WLAN MAC ADDRESS
—
ESSID
—
CHANNEL
—
SIGNAL
—
IP PORT
—
IP ALTERNATE PORT
—
PRINT INFORMATION**
—
RESET NETWORK
—
VISIBILITY AGENT
—
LOAD DEFAULTS
—
RFID MENU*
RFID
—
RFID STATUS
—
RFID CALIBRATE
—
READ RFID DATA
—
RFID TEST
—
RFID PROGRAM POS.
—
RFID ANTENNA
—
RFID READ POWER
—
RFID WRITE POWER
—
RFID VALID COUNT
—
RFID VOID COUNT
—
LANGUAGE MENU*
TOOLS
—
PRINT INFORMATION**
—
IDLE DISPLAY
—
POWER UP ACTION
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HEAD CLOSE ACTION
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LOAD DEFAULTS
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MEDIA/RIBBON CAL**
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DIAGNOSTIC MODE
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ENERGY STAR
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CONFIG INFO TO USB
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ZBI ENABLED?
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RUN ZBI PROGRAM
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STOP ZBI PROGRAM
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PRINT USB FILE
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COPY USB FILE TO E:
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STORE E: FILE TO USB
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PRINT STATION
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PASSWORD PROTECT
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APPLCTR ERR: PAUSE
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PRINT TEST FORMAT
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NETWORK MENU*
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
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PRINT METHOD
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TEAR OFF
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PRINT WIDTH
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PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
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LEFT POSITION
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REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE**
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TOOLS MENU*
* Denotes a shortcut to the next user menu.
** Appears in multiple user menus for your convenience.
PORTS
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BAUD RATE
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DATA BITS
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PARITY
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HOST HANDSHAKE
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WML
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BLUETOOTH MENU*
BLUETOOTH
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BLUETOOTH ADDRESS
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MODE
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DISCOVERY
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CONNECTED
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BT SPEC VERSION
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MIN SECURITY MODE
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SETTINGS MENU*
SENSORS
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SENSOR TYPE
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MEDIA/RIBBON CAL**
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PRINT INFORMATION**
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SELF ADJUST SENSOR
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LABEL SENSOR
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TAKE LABEL
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PORTS MENU*
LANGUAGE
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LANGUAGE**
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COMMAND LANGUAGE
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COMMAND CHAR
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CONTROL CHAR
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DELIMITER CHAR
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ZPL MODE
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VIRTUAL DEVICE
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SENSORS MENU*
* Denotes a shortcut to the next user menu.
** Appears in multiple user menus for your convenience.
User Menus The following are the printer’s user menus and the menu items that appear in each. Click
any menu item to go to its description. For navigation instructions, see Navigating through Screens in the
Standard Display on page 89.
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SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
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PRINT METHOD
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TEAR OFF
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PRINT WIDTH
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PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
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LEFT POSITION
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REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > DARKNESS
Set the print darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too
high, the label image may print unclearly, barcodes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through,
or the printhead may wear prematurely.
If desired, use the Optimal Darkness and Speed Test on page 224 to determine the best darkness setting.
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
0.0 to 30.0
^MD, ~SD
print.tone
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Darkness
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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
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PRINT METHOD
—
TEAR OFF
—
PRINT WIDTH
—
PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
—
LEFT POSITION
—
REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > PRINT SPEED
Select the speed, in inches per second (ips), for printing a label. Slower print speeds typically yield better
print quality.
Accepted values:
ZT610 203 dpi = 2 to 14 ips
ZT610 300 dpi = 2 to 12 ips
ZT610 600 dpi = 1 to 6 ips
ZT620 203 dpi = 2 to 12 ips
ZT620 300 dpi = 2 to 8 ips
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
^PR
media.speed
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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
—
PRINT METHOD
—
TEAR OFF
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PRINT WIDTH
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PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
—
LEFT POSITION
—
REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > MEDIA TYPE
Select the type of media that you are using.
Accepted values:
• CONTINUOUS
• GAP/NOTCH
• MARK
If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label
format (^LL if you are using ZPL). If you select GAP/NOTCH or MARK for
various noncontinuous media, the printer feeds media to calculate the
label length.
See Types of Media on page 22 for more information.
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
^MN
ezpl.media_type
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Media Type
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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
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PRINT METHOD
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TEAR OFF
—
PRINT WIDTH
—
PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
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LEFT POSITION
—
REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > PRINT METHOD
Specify if the printer needs to use ribbon for printing.
Accepted values:
• THERMAL TRANS—Uses ribbon and thermal transfer media.
• DIRECT THERMAL—Uses direct thermal media and no ribbon.
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
^MT
ezpl.print_method
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print Method
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SETTINGS > TEAR OFF
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
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PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
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PRINT METHOD
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TEAR OFF
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PRINT WIDTH
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PRINT MODE
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LABEL TOP
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LEFT POSITION
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REPRINT MODE
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LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
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MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
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RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
Printer Configuration and Adjustment
If necessary, shift the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.
• Lower numbers move the media into the printer by the specified number of dots (the tear line moves
closer to the edge of the label just printed).
• Higher numbers move the media out of the printer (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of
the next label).
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
–120 to 120
~TA
ezpl.tear_off
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Tear Off
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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
—
PRINT SPEED
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MEDIA TYPE
—
PRINT METHOD
—
TEAR OFF
—
PRINT WIDTH
—
PRINT MODE
—
LABEL TOP
—
LEFT POSITION
—
REPRINT MODE
—
LABEL LENGTH MAX
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COVER OPEN LIGHT
—
MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
—
RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > PRINT WIDTH
Specify the width of the labels being used, in dots. The default value is the maximum width for the printer,
based on the printhead’s DPI value.
Accepted values:
Note • Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of a label
format not being printed on the media. Setting the width too wide
wastes formatting memory and can cause the printer to print off of
the label and onto the platen roller. This setting can affect the
horizontal position of the label format if the image was inverted
using the ^POI ZPL II command.
ZT610 203 dpi = 0002 to 832
ZT610 300 dpi = 0002 to 1248
ZT610 600 dpi = 0002 to 2496
ZT620 203 dpi = 0002 to 1344
ZT620 300 dpi = 0002 to 1984
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
^PW
ezpl.print_width
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print Width
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Printer Configuration and Adjustment
SETTINGS
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DARKNESS
—
PRINT SPEED
—
MEDIA TYPE
—
PRINT METHOD
—
TEAR OFF
—
PRINT WIDTH
—
PRINT MODE
—
LABEL TOP
—
LEFT POSITION
—
REPRINT MODE
—
LABEL LENGTH MAX
—
COVER OPEN LIGHT
—
MEDIA PATH LIGHTS
—
RIBBON PATH LIGHTS
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LANGUAGE
SETTINGS > PRINT MODE
Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options. For information about how the print mode
selections work with different printer options, see Select a Print Mode on page 15.
Accepted values:
• TEAR OFF
• PEEL-OFF
• REWIND
• CUTTER
• DELAYED CUT
• LINERLESS PEEL
• LINERLESS REWIND
• LINERLESS TEAR
• APPLICATOR
Related ZPL command(s):
SGD command used:
^MM
media.printmode
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup > Print Mode
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