Zebra Technologies A300 User Manual
ZEBRA PERSONAL PRINTER LINE
Zebra
DIRECT THERMAL PRINTER
A300
User's Guide
Zebra® A300
User’s Guide
Customer order # 55530L
Manufacturer part # 55530LB Rev. 4
ZebraA300 Users Guide
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary i nfor mati on of Zebra Technologies Corpor ation. It is intended solely for the information and
use of parties operating and maintaining the e quipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies
Corporation.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation. All specifications and signs are subject to
change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limi ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Thi s equipm e nt generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
In order to insure compliance, this printer must be used with Shielded Commu n ication Cables.
“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corp oration could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissio ns from dig i tal apparatus as set out in the radio
interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
CE Compliance
If the accompanying printer displays the CE mark, it also meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC, with ammendments effective at the
time of manufacture.
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Zebra Technologies Corporation takes steps to assure that its published Engineering specificati on s a nd Manuals are correct;
however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not
apply to you.
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reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the la bel printer may result in imprisonment of up to one
year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.
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ZebraA300 Users Guide
Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Additional Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Setting Up the Zebra A300 Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting Up the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ZebraNet Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preventive Maint ena nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Feed button
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Label presentation sensor
Figure 1: Printer Overview
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Introduction
This manual provides all of the information you will need to operate your
printer on a daily basis. To print labels, tags, or tickets with the A300 printer,
ref e r to th e ZPL II Programming Guide (part # 46469L) or to the o n -li ne
instructions with the BAR-ONE software. To obtain a copy of the ZPL II
Programming Guide, mail or fax in the card at the back of this book.
Unpacking and Inspecti on
Save the carton and all packin g materia ls in case shippi ng is eve r require d.
Inspect the printer for possible damage incurred during shipment. If you discover shipping damag e upon inspec tio n:
• Immediately notify the shippi n g compan y of the damage .
• Retain all packaging materi al for shippin g compan y inspec tio n.
• File a damage report wit h the shippin g compan y and no tif y your local
distributor and Zebra Technologies Corporat ion of the damag e.
Zebra Technologies Corpora ti on is not respon sibl e for any damage incurred
dur in g shipment of the equipment and will not repair th is damage under warranty. Immediate notification of damage to the shipping company or its
insuring agency will generally result in ensuring any damage claim validity
and ult im ate monet ary compens a tion.
Additional Requirements
• Shielded data cable—serial or parallel, depending on which method you
prefer to use.
• Power cord—for 230 VAC operation only (120 VAC units come with a
power cord)
• ZPL II Programming Guide, if you are going to use ZPL II to design
label formats for the A300 printer. To obtain a copy, m ail or f ax in the
card at the back of thi s boo k .
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Setting Up the ZebraA300 Printer
Tear-Off Mode of Operation
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