ZD500 Series™ Quick Reference Guide
Interface
Connectors
Control Panel
Release
Latches
Release
Latches
DC Power
Receptacle
Power
Switch
Fan-Fold Media
Entry Slot
Use this guide to operate your printer on a daily basis. For more detailed information, refer to
the ZD500 Series™ User Guide.
Printer Features
Figure 1 shows features on the outside and Figure 2 shows features inside the media
compartment of your printer. Depending on the printer model and the installed options, your
printer may look slightly different.
Figure 1 • Printer Features
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Printer Features
Sensor
Peel Bar
Platen
Roller
Printhead
Moveable
BlackLine
Sensor
Ribbon Trailer Sensor
(hidden from view)
Roll Holders and
Media Guides
Head-Up Sensor
(inside)
Pinch
Roller
Dispenser Door
(open)
Take Up Spindles
Supply Spindles
Ribbon Roll Holders
Dispenser Option
Web (Gap)
Sensor
Media Guide Stop
Adjustment
RFID Antenna
(inside)
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Figure 2 • Printer Features Continued
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Figure 3 • Printer Features - Cutter Option
Media Cutter
(Option)
Printer Features
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Figure 4 • ZD500 Control Panel
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Control Panel
The control panel indicates the printer’s operating status and allows the user to control basic
printer operation.
STATUS light Shows the current status of the printer. For more information, see
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The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation when pressed.
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The FEED button forces the printer to feed one blank label each time the button is pressed.
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The CANCEL button cancels print jobs when the printer is paused.
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The RIGHT ARROW button, which is active only in the menu system, navigates to the right.
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The DOWN ARROW button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value
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or to scroll through choices.
The OK button operates as follows:
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• When on the Home screen, pressing OK enters the menu system.
• When in the menu system, pressing OK accepts the values shown.
The UP ARROW button changes the parameter values. Common uses are to increase a value or to
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scroll through choices.
The LEFT ARROW button, which is active only in the menu system, navigates to the left.
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RIGHT SELECT button These buttons execute the commands shown directly above them in the
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LEFT SELECT button
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The display shows the printer’s operating status and allows the user to navigate the menu system.
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Table 1 on page 5.
display.
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Table 1 • Printer Status Indicator Light
STATUS light steady green
The printer is ready.
STATUS light steady amber
This indicator light on steady indicates one of the following:
• The printer is not ready.
• The printhead is over temperature.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow
the printhead to cool.
STATUS light flashing amber
This indicator light flashing indicates one of the following:
• The printhead is under temperature.
STATUS light steady red
This indicator light on steady indicates one of the following:
• The media supply is out.
• The ribbon supply is out.
• The printhead is open.
• Cutter malfunction.
The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
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STATUS light flashing red
This indicator light flashing indicates one of the following:
• The printer is unable to correctly identify the printhead type.
• The main logic board (MLB) is over temperature.
• The printhead is extremely over temperature.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow
the printhead to cool.
The printer needs attention and cannot continue without user intervention.
STATUS light flashing amber followed by alternating amber/ green
This status light condition indicates the printer is in Forced Download Mode.
Forced Download Mode is used to download new firmware to the printer. This
mode should only be used by trained personal.
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Control Panel Display Menu and Status Icons
Error
Cover Unlocked
Ribbon In
Media In
Data
Ethernet
Bluetooth
Signal Strength
WiFi
Previous Menu Shortcut
Language Menu
Settings Menu
Sensors Menu
Tools Menu
Ports Menu
Network Menu
Bluetooth Menu
RFID Menu
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Control Panel Display Menu and Status Icons
Figure 5 • Typical Home Menu
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Printer Control Panel Display
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SETTINGS
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.
After the printer completes the power-up sequence, it moves to the Idle Display (Figure 6).
If a print server is installed, the printer cycles through the information shown and the
printer’s IP address.
Figure 6 • Idle Display
Printer Control Panel Display
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The printer’s current status
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Information that you set through Idle Display
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Home menu shortcut
The printer’s operating parameters are organized into several user menus, which you can
access through the printer’s Home menu (Figure 7). For detailed information about
changing the printer settings, see the ZD500 Series Users Guide.
Figure 7 • Home Menu
See SETTINGS Menu. See LANGUAGE Menu.
See TOOLS Menu. See SENSORS Menu.
See NETWORK Menu. See PORTS Menu.
See RFID Menu.See BLUETOOTH Menu.
Exit and return to the Idle Display
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Printer Control Panel Display
SETTINGS menu icon
SETTINGS menu icon highlighted
and active for selection.
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Navigating through Screens in the Menu
Table 2 shows navigating through the screens in the control panel display.
Idle Display
At the Idle Display (Figure 6 on page 7), press LEFT SELECT to go to
the printer’s Home menu (Figure 7 on page 7).
Home Menu
Table 2 • Navigation
To move from icon to icon in the
Home menu, press the ARROW
buttons.
When an icon is selected, its
image reverses to highlight it.
Note • The printer automatically returns to the Idle Display after 15 seconds of inactivity in the Home menu.
To select the highlighted menu
icon and enter the menu, press
SELECT (
) button.
Press LEFT SELECT to exit the
Home menu and return to the Idle
Display.
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