Zebra Technologies ZT230, ZT220, ZT210 User Manual

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P1048261-004 Rev. A

Zebra® ZT210™/ZT220™/ZT230™

User Guide

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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.

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Part Number: P1048261-004 Rev. A

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Declaration of Conformity

We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

ZT210™, ZT220™, and ZT230™

manufactured by:

Zebra Technologies Corporation

333 Corporate Woods Parkway

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 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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Declaration of Conformity

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.

Note • 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.

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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Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ZT230 Printer Control Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Navigating through Screens in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SETTINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TOOLS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SENSORS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

PORTS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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2 • Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Select a Location for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Select a Data Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Load the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3 • Printer Configuration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Calibration and Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adjust the Printhead Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Adjust Ribbon Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

4 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Clean the Peel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Clean the Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

5 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Meaning of Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Printing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Communications Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Miscellaneous Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

FEED + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

CANCEL + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Communication Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Sensor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

6 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

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About This Document

This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional reference documents.

Contents

Who Should Use This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine maintenance, upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer.

How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:

Section Description

Introduction on page 13 This section provides a high-level overview of the

printer and its components.

Printer Setup and Operation

on page 43

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

on page 77

Routine Maintenance on page 109 This section provides routine cleaning and

Troubleshooting on page 125 This section provides information about errors that

Specifications on page 151 This section lists general printer specifications,

Glossary on page 155 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.

This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.

maintenance procedures.

you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted diagnostic tests are included.

printing specifications, ribbon specifications, and media specifications.

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Contacts

About This Document

Technical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

Web Site: www.zebra.com E-mail Back Technical Library:

E-mail address: emb@zebra.com Subject line: Emaillist

Self Service Knowledge Base: www.zebra.com/knowledgebase Online Case Registration: www.zebra.com/techrequest

Contacts

Which Department

Do You Need?

Regional Headquarters Zebra Technologies Corporation

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 USA

T: +1 847 634 6700 Toll-free +1 866 230 9494 F: +1 847 913 8766

Technical Support

For questions on the operation of Zebra equipment and software, please call your distributor. For additional assistance, contact us.

Please have your model and serial numbers available.

Repair Service Department

For back-to-base service and repair.

Technical Training Department

For Zebra product training courses.

Inquiry Department

For product literature and distributor and dealer information.

Customer Service Department (US)

Internal Sales Department (UK)

For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor or contact us.

Key:

T: Telephone F: Facsimile E: E-mail

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 913 2578

Hardware: ts1@zebra.com Software: ts3@zebra.com

Kiosk printers:

T: +1 866 322 5202 E: kiosksupport@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327) F: +1 847 821 1797

E: repair@zebra.com

To request a repair in the U.S., go to www.zebra.com/repair

T: +1 847 793 6868 T: +1 847 793 6864 F: +1 847 913 2578

E: ttamerica@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)

E: inquiry4@zebra.com

T: +1 877 ASK ZEBRA (275 9327)

E: clientcare@zebra.com

The Americas

Europe, Middle East,

and Africa

Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

T: +44 (0) 1628 556039 F: +44 (0) 1628 556003

E: Tseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1772 693069 F: +44 (0) 1772 693046

New requests: ukrma@zebra.com Status updates:

repairupdate@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556000 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: Eurtraining@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556037 F: +44 (0) 1628 556005

E: mseurope@zebra.com

T: +44 (0) 1628 556032 F: +44 (0) 1628 556001

E: cseurope@zebra.com

Asia Pacific

and India

Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 120 Robinson Road #06-01 Parakou Building Singapore 068913

T: + 65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

T: + 65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838

E: China: tschina@zebra.com

All other areas:

tsasiapacific@zebra.com

E: China: GCmarketing@zebra.com

All other areas:

APACChannelmarketing@zebra.com

T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0836

E: China: order-csr@zebra.com

All other areas:

csasiapacific@zebra.com

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Document Conventions

Table 1 shows the way that certain information is conveyed in this document.

Table 1 • Document Conventions

Alternate Color

If you are viewing this guide online, you can click the blue text used for cross-references or hyperlinks to jump directly to other sections in the guide or to web sites on the internet.

LCD Display Examples

Text from a printer’s Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) appears in Arial font.

Command Line Examples, File Names, and Directories

Command line examples, file names, and directories appear in Courier New font. For example:

ZTools to get to the Post-Install scripts in the /bin directory.

Type Open the

Zebra<version number>.tar file in the /root directory.

Icons and Advisory Words

The following icons and advisory words are used to draw your attention to certain areas of text.

Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.

Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.

Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn.

Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical

harm to you.

(No icon)

Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical

harm to the hardware.

Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.

Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important

points of the main text.

Example • Provides an example, often a scenario, to better clarify a section of text.

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Introduction

This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.

Contents

Printer Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ZT230 Printer Control Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Navigating through Screens in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SETTINGS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TOOLS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

NETWORK Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LANGUAGE Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SENSORS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

PORTS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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ZT210 ZT220

Printer Components

Note • The components inside your printer are color-coded.

• The touch points that you will need to handle are colored gold inside the printers and are

highlighted in gold in the illustrations in this manual.

• The components associated with the ribbon system are made of black plastic, while the

components associated with media are made of gray plastic. Those components and others are highlighted in light blue in the illustrations in this manual as needed.

Figure 1 shows the components inside the media compartment of your printer. Depending on

the printer model and the installed options, your printer may look slightly different. The components that are labeled are mentioned in procedures throughout this manual.

Figure 1 • Printer Components

Control panel

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Media door

Ribbon take-up spindle*

Ribbon supply spindle*

Media supply hanger

* This component appears only in printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.

Media supply guide

Media dancer assembly

Printhead-open lever

Print mechanism

Platen roller

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1 2 3 4 5

14 15 16

Figure 2 • ZT230 Printer Control Panel

STATUS light These indicator lights

show the current status of the printer. For more information, see

Table 14 on page 127.

PAUSE light

DATA light

SUPPLIES light

NETWORK light

The display shows the printer’s current status and

allows the user to navigate the menu system.

RIGHT SELECT button

These buttons execute the commands shown directly above them in the display.

LEFT SELECT button

The UP ARROW button changes the parameter

values. Common uses are to increase a value or to scroll through choices.

The OK button selects or confirms what is shown

on the display.

The LEFT ARROW button, which is active only

in the menu system, navigates to the left.

The RIGHT ARROW button, which is active only

in the menu system, navigates to the right.

The DOWN ARROW button changes the

parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a value or to scroll through choices.

The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation

when pressed.

The FEED button forces the printer to feed one

blank label each time the button is pressed.

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.

The control panel indicates the printer’s current status and allows the user to control basic printer operation.

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6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 3 • ZT220 Printer Control Panel

STATUS light These indicator lights

show the current status of the printer. For more information, see Table 14

on page 127.

PAUSE light

DATA light

SUPPLIES light

NETWORK light

The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation

when pressed.

The FEED button forces the printer to feed one blank

label each time the button is pressed.

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 7 8

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 4 • ZT210 Printer Control Panel

STATUS light These indicator lights

show the current status of the printer. For more information, see Table 14

on page 127.

PAUSE light

DATA light

SUPPLIES light

NETWORK light

The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation

when pressed.

The FEED button forces the printer to feed one blank

label each time the button is pressed.

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.

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PRINTER READY

V72.18.1Z

HOME MENU

SETTINGS

The ZT230 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 5). If a print server is installed, the printer cycles through the information shown and the printer’s IP address.

Figure 5 • Idle Display

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The printer’s current status

Information that you set through Idle Display on page 84

Home menu shortcut

The printer’s operating parameters are sorted into six user menus, which you can access through the printer’s Home menu (Figure 6). For detailed information about changing the

printer settings, see Changing Printer Settings on page 78.

Figure 6 • Home Menu

See SETTINGS Menu on page 20.See LANGUAGE Menu

on page 32.

See TOOLS Menu on page 24.See SENSORS Menu on page 34.

See NETWORK Menu

See PORTS Menu on page 36.

on page 28.

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Exit and return to the Idle Display (Figure 5).

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HOME MENU

XXXXXXX

SETTINGS

SETTINGS menu icon

SETTINGS menu icon highlighted

ZT230 Printer Control Panel Display

Navigating through Screens in the Display

Table 2 shows the options available for navigating through the screens in the control panel

display.

Idle Display

Table 2 • Navigation

At the Idle Display (Figure 5 on page 17), press LEFT SELECT to go

to the printer’s Home menu (Figure 6 on page 17).

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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XXXXXXX

▼ XXXXXXX ▲

XXX

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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.

▼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.

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DARKNESS

▲

▼

PRINT SPEED

4.0

▲

▼

MEDIA TYPE GAP/NOTCH

▲

▼

PRINT METHOD

THERMAL TRANS

▲

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SETTINGS Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Print Settings on page 79.

Adjust the Print Darkness

Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.

See Print Darkness on page 79 for more information.

Select the Print Speed

Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality.

See Print Speed on page 79 for more information.

Set the Media Type

Select the type of media that you are using.

See Media Type on page 79 for more information.

Select the Print Method

Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer mode (using thermal transfer media and ribbon).

See Print Method on page 80 for more information.

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▼

TEAR OFF

▲

▼

PRINT WIDTH

0000

▲

▼

PRINT MODE

TEAR OFF

▲

▼

LEFT POSITION

0000

▲

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SETTINGS Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 7, Print Settin gs on page 79.

Adjust the Tear-Off Position

If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.

See Tear-Off Position on page 80 for more information.

Adjust the Print Width

Specify the width of the labels being used. The default value is the maximum width for the printer, based on the printhead’s DPI value.

See Print Width on page 81 for more information.

Select the Print Mode

Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options.

See Print Mode on page 81 for more information.

Adjust the Label Left Position

If necessary, shift the print position horizontally on the label. Positive numbers move the left edge of the image toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected, while negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the label.

See Label Left Position on page 81 for more information.

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REPRINT MODE

OFF

▲

▼

LABEL LENGTH MAX

▲

▼

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

▲

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SETTINGS Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 7, Print Settin gs on page 79.

Set the Reprint Mode

When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed

either by issuing certain commands or by pressing the LEFT ARROW on the control panel.

See Reprint Mode on page 82 for more information.

Set the Maximum Label Length

Set the maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length plus the interlabel gap. If you set the value to one that is smaller than the label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot calibrate.

See Maximum Label Length on page 82 for more information.

Select the Display Language

If necessary, change the language that the printer displays. See

Language on page 92 for more information.

Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in

the actual languages to make it easier for you to find one that you are able to read.

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SETTINGS Menu (continued)

TOOLS MENU

PRINT INFORMATION

SETTINGS

START

▼

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

▲ ▼

DARKNESS

▲

START

Tools Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press RIGHT

SELECT to select

• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.

GO.

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PRINT INFORMATION

SETTINGS

▲

▼

LCD CONTRAST

▲

▼

IDLE DISPLAY

FW VERSION

▲

▼

POWER UP ACTION

CALIBRATE

▲

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TOOLS Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Ta ble 8, Calibration and Diagnostic

Tools on page 83.

List the Printer Information*

Prints a printer configuration label.

See Print Information on page 83 for more information.

* Other options are available by scrolling.

Set the Display Contrast

Change the contrast on the printer’s display.

See LCD Contrast on page 84 for more information.

Select the Idle Display

Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.

See Idle Display on page 84 for more information.

Set the Power-Up Action

Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.

See Power-Up Action on page 84 for more information.

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HEAD CLOSE ACTION

CALIBRATE

▲

▼

LOAD DEFAULTS

FACTORY

▲

LOAD

MEDIA/RIBBON CAL

START

▼

DIAGNOSTIC MODE

DISABLED

▲

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TOOLS Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Ta ble 8, Calibration and Diagnostic

Tools on page 83.

Set the Head-Close Action

Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.

See Head-Close Action on page 85 for more information.

Load Printer Defaults*

Use this menu item to restore all settings other than the network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

See Load Defaults on page 86 for more information.

* Other options are available by scrolling.

Calibrate the Media and Ribbon Sensors

Use this menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

See Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration on page 87 for more

information. For instructions on how to perform a calibration

procedure, see Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Senso r s

on page 98.

Enable Communication Diagnostics Mode

Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.

See Communication Diagnostics Mode on page 87 for more

information.

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ZBI ENABLED?

▼

RUN ZBI PROGRAM

(*NONE*)

▲

RUN

▼

STOP ZBI PROGRAM

(*NONE*)

▲

STOP

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TOOLS Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Ta ble 8, Calibration and Diagnostic

Tools on page 83.

Is ZBI Enabled?

This menu item indicates if the Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0™) option is enabled on your printer. If you would like to purchase this option, contact your Zebra reseller for more information.

See Enable ZBI on page 88 for more information.

Run a ZBI Program*

If ZBI programs exist on your printer, they are listed. If no program exists, NONE is listed.

If you wish to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer, select it from this menu, and then press

RIGHT SELECT to select

RUN. If no program exists, the RUN

option does not perform an action.

See Run a ZBI Program on page 88 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer

and no ZBI program is running.

Stop a ZBI Program*

If a ZBI program is running, the printer lists it. If you wish to stop

the program, press RIGHT SELECT to select

STOP.

See Stop a ZBI Program on page 88 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer

and a ZBI program is running.

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TOOLS Menu (continued)

NETWORK MENU

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

NO PRINT SERVER

INSTALLED

▼

STOP ZBI PROGRAM

(*NONE*)

▲

▼

PRINT INFORMATION

SETTINGS

▲

START

RUN ZBI PROGRAM

(*NONE*)

ZBI ENABLED?

Network Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press RIGHT

SELECT to select

• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.

GO.

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NO PRINT SERVER

INSTALLED

▼

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

▲

▼

SUBNET MASK

000.000.000.000

▲

▼

GATEWAY

000.000.000.000

▲

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NETWORK Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 9, Network Settings

on page 89.

No Print Server Message*

* If no print server is installed, this message displays in place of

the print server menu items.

Set the Printer’s IP Address*

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address.

Changes are saved only if IP PROTOCOL on page 29 is set to

PERMANENT. To allow any saved changes to take effect, use

RESET NETWORK on page 30 to reset the print server.

See IP Address on page 89 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Set the Subnet Mask*

View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask.

Changes are saved only if IP PROTOCOL on page 29 is set to

PERMANENT. To allow any saved changes to take effect, use

RESET NETWORK on page 30 to reset the print server.

See Subnet Mask on page 89 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Set the Default Gateway*

View and, if necessary, change the default gateway.

Changes are saved only if IP PROTOCOL on page 29 is set to

PERMANENT. To allow any saved changes to take effect, use

RESET NETWORK on page 30 to reset the print server.

See Gateway on page 89 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

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IP PROTOCOL

ALL

▲

ACTIVE PRINT SERVER

INTERNAL WIRED

MAC ADDRESS

00-05-9A-3C-78-00

ESSID

125

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NETWORK Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 9, Network Settings

on page 89.

Set the IP Resolution Method*

This parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the IP address. If a dynamic option is chosen, this parameter tells the method(s) by which the wired or wireless print server receives the IP address from the server.

See IP Protocol on page 90 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

View the Active Print Server*

Only one print server (wired or wireless) can be installed at a time. Therefore, the print server installed is the active print server.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed in your printer.

View the MAC Address*

View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server that is installed in the printer (wired or wireless).

See MAC Address on page 90 for more information.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed in your printer.

View the ESSID Value*

The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier for your wireless network. This setting, which cannot be modified from the control panel, gives the ESSID for the current wireless configuration.

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See ESSID on page 90 for more information.

* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wir eless print server is instal led in your printer.

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PRINT INFORMATION

NETWORK

▲

RESET NETWORK

RESET

▼

LOAD DEFAULTS

NETWORK

▲

LOAD

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NETWORK Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 9, Network Settings

on page 89.

Print the Network Settings *

This option prints a network configuration label, which lists the settings for any print server that is installed.

See Print Information on page 83 for more information.

* Other options are available by scrolling.

Reset the Network Settings*

This option resets the wired or wireless print server. You must reset the print server to allow any changes to the network settings to take effect.

See Reset Network on page 91 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer.

Load Network Defaults*

Use this menu item to restore all print server and network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

See Load Defaults on page 86 for more information.

* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer. Other options are availabl e by scrolling.

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NETWORK Menu (continued)

LANGUAGE MENU

▼

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

▲

▼

LOAD DEFAULTS

NETWORK

▲

IP ADDRESS

000.000.000.000

Language Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press the

RIGHT SELECT to select

• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.

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LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

▲

▼

ZPL OVERRIDE

ENABLED

▲

▼

COMMAND CHAR

^ (5E)

▲

▼

CONTROL CHAR

~ (7E)

▲

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LANGUAGE Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 10, Language Settings

on page 92.

Select the Display Language

If necessary, change the language that the printer displays.

See Language on page 92 for more information.

Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in

the actual languages to make it easier for you to find one that you are able to read.

Enable ZPL Override

Enable this menu item to allow certain ZPL commands to override the printer’s current settings.

See ZPL Override on page 92 for more information.

Set the Command Character Value

Set the format command character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Command Character on page 93 for more information.

Set the Control Character Value

Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Control Character on page 93 for more information.

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DELIMITER CHAR

, (2C)

▲

▼

ZPL MODE

ZPL II

▲

SENSORS MENU

▼

SENSOR TYPE

TRANSMISSIVE

▲

▼

ZPL MODE

ZPL II

▲ ▼

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

▲

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LANGUAGE Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 10, Language Settings

on page 92.

Set the Delimiter Character Value

Set the delimiter character to match what is used in your label formats.

See Delimiter Character on page 93 for more information.

Set the ZPL Mode

Select the mode that matches what is used in your label formats.

See ZPL Mode on page 94 for more information.

Sensors Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, 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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SENSOR TYPE

REFLECTIVE

▲

MEDIA/RIBBON CAL

START

▼

PRINT INFORMATION

SENSOR PROFILE

▲

▼

LABEL SENSOR

000

▲

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SENSORS Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 11, Sensor Settings

on page 95.

Select the Media Sensor

Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you are using. The reflective sensor can be used with all media types. The transmissive sensor should be used only for simple gap media.

See Sensor Type on page 95 for more information.

Calibrate the Media and Ribbon Sensors

Use this menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

For instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 98.

Print a Sensor Profile*

Use this menu item to print a sensor profile.

See Print Information on page 83 or Sensor Profile on page 149

for more information.

* Other options are available by scrolling.

Set the Sensitivity of the Label Sensor

Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do

not change this setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

See Label Sensor on page 95 for more information.

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TAKE LABEL

000

▲

PORTS MENU

▼

BAUD RATE

9600

▲

▼

TAKE LABEL

000

▲ ▼

SENSOR TYPE

TRANSMISSIVE

▲

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SENSORS Menu (continued)

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 11, Sensor Settings

on page 95.

Set the Intensity of the Take Label LED

Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do

not change this setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

See Take Label on page 95 for more information.

Ports Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, 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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BAUD RATE

9600

▲

▼

DATA BITS

▲

▼

PARITY

NONE

▲

▼

HOST HANDSHAKE

XON/XOFF

▲

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PORTS Menu

Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Tabl e 12, Port Settings on page 96.

Set the Baud Rate

Select the baud value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Baud Rate on page 96 for more information.

Set the Data Bits Value

Select the data bits value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Data Bits on page 96 for more information.

Set the Parity Value

Select the parity value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Parity on page 96 for more information.

Set the Host Handshake Protocol Value

Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

See Host Handshake on page 97 for more information.

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SETTINGS MENU

▼

DARKNESS

▲

START

▼

HOST HANDSHAKE

XON/XOFF

▲ ▼

BAUD RATE

9600

▲

Settings Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press RIGHT

SELECT to select

• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.

GO.

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Types of Media

Important • Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous

high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to prevent premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.

Your printer can use various types of media:

• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual

labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner. Standard media can come on rolls or in a fanfold stack (Table 3).

• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from a heavy paper. Tag stock does not have adhesive

or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags. Tag stock can come on rolls or in a fanfold stack (Table 3).

Table 3 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Roll Media

Roll media is wound on a core that can be 1 in. to 3 in. (25 to 76 mm) in diameter. Individual labels or tags are separated by one or more of the following methods:

• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches.

• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the

back side of the media to indicate label separations.

• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or

tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may also have black marks or other separations between labels or tags.

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Table 3 • Roll and Fanfold Media (Continued)

Media Type How It Looks Description

Printer Setup and Operation

Types of Media

Non-Continuous Fanfold Media

Continuous Roll Media

Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can have the same label separations as non-continuous roll media. The separations would fall on or near the folds.

Roll media is wound on a core that can be 1 in. to 3 in. (25 to 76 mm) in diameter.

Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches, or black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the image to be printed anywhere on the label. Sometimes a cutter is used to cut apart individual labels.

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Printer Setup and Operation

Outside Inside

Ribbon Overview

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.

To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:

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.

Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 7). This printer can only use ribbon that is coated on the outside. 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.

Figure 7 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

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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.

To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:

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.

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 The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot

be used in this printer.

To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

Printer Setup and Operation

Ribbon Overview

Ribbon Scratch Test

Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.

To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:

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 printer.

Did not leave a mark on the paper

The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot

be used in this printer.

To verify this, repeat the test on the other surface of the roll of ribbon.

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Notes • ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Ribbon Overview

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Printer Setup and

Operation

This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.

Contents

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Store the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Select a Location for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Select a Data Communication Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Data Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power Cord Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Load the Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Printer Setup and Operation

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

Ship the Printer

If you must ship the printer:

• Turn off (

• 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.

O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.

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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 Table 5 on page 47.

Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Location for the Printer

• Operating conditions: Your printer is designed to function in a wide range of

environmental and electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. Ta ble 4 shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is operating.

Table 4 • Operating Temperature and Humidity

Mode Temperature Relative Humidity

Thermal Transfer 41° 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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Select a Data Communication Interface

You may connect your printer to a computer using one or more of the available connections. The standard connections are shown in Figure 8. A ZebraNet wired or wireless print server option or a parallel port may also be present on your printer.

Figure 8 • Communication Interfaces

Serial port

USB 2.0 port

Table 5 on page 47 provides basic information about data communication interfaces that you

can use to connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through any data communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both your printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).

Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications

cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on ( printer.

I) may damage the

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 5 • Data Communication Interfaces

Printer Setup and Operation

Interface

Standard or Option

Description

RS-232 Serial Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).

• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host

computer.

• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer

if using a standard modem cable.

Connections and Configuration The baud rate, number of data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control must match those of the host computer.

USB Standard Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host

computer.

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary.

8-bit Parallel data interface

Option Limitations and Requirements

• Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).

• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).

• No printer parameter changes required to match the host

computer.

• A wired or wireless print server (if installed) takes up this port

on the printer.

Wired Ethernet print server

Connections and Configuration No additional configuration is necessary.

Option Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.

• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web

pages.

• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.

• A parallel connection or a wireless print server (if installed)

takes up this port on the printer.

Caution • Be careful not to plug a USB cable into a wired

Ethernet print server connector on the printer because doing so will damage the Ethernet connector.

Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for configuration

instructions. A copy of this manual is available at

http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with

your printer.

Note • To use this connection, you may need to remove a

factory-installed plug that is designed to keep someone from accidentally plugging a USB connector into this port.

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Select a Data Communication Interface

Table 5 • Data Communication Interfaces (Continued)

Interface

Standard or Option

Description

Wireless print server Option Limitations and Requirements

• Can print to the printer from any computer on your Wireless

Local Area Network (WLAN).

• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web

pages.

• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN.

• A parallel connection or a wired print server (if installed) takes

up this port on the printer.

Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wired and Wirel ess Print Servers User Guide for configuration instructions. A copy of this

manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Data Cables

You must supply all data cables for your application.

Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Unshielded data cables may increase radiated emissions above the regulated limits.

To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

• Keep data cables as short as possible.

• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.

• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

115 V AC

230 V AC

The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with

your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 50.

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps:

1. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of

the printer.

Printer Setup and Operation

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

2. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.

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Connect the Printer to a Power Source

3. Turn on (I) the printer.

The printer boots up and performs a self-test. The printer reports its status through the indicator lights on the control panel (see Table 14 on page 127 for the meaning of the light colors and combinations).

Power Cord Specifications

Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor

power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific, three-conductor grounded plug configuration.

Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, see Figure 9 and refer to the following guidelines:

• The overall cord length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3 m).

• The cord must be rated for at least 10 A, 250 V.

• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagnetic

interference.

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Printer Setup and Operation

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Figure 9 • Power Cord Specifications

AC power plug for your country—This should bear the certification

mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 10). 3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for your country.

IEC 320 connector—This should bear the certification mark of at

least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 10). Length ≤ 9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp, 250 VAC.

Figure 10 • International Safety Organization Certification Symbols

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Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Print Mode

Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available (Tab le 6).

Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Tear-Off (default setting)

Use for most applications. This mode can be used with any printer options and most media types.

Roll media in Tear-Off mode

(shown using thermal transfer media with ribbon loaded)

The printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels any time after they print.

Fanfold media in Tear-Off mode

(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)

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Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Print Mode

Peel-Off Use if the printer has the Peel-Off option or

the Liner Take-Up option.*

* The Liner Take-Up option is available only on

the ZT230 printer.

Peel-Off mode

(shown without a ribbon system)

The printer peels the label from the liner during printing and then pauses until the label is removed. The liner exits the front of the printer.

• In Peel-Off mode, the liner exits the

front of the printer.

• In Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up,

the liner winds onto the liner take-up spindle or the rewind spindle.

Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up*

(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)

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Printer Setup and Operation

Select a Print Mode

Table 6 • Print Modes and Printer Options

Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Cutter Use if the printer has a cutter option when

you want the labels to be cut apart.

Cutter mode

(shown using direct thermal media and no ribbon)

The printer prints a label and then cuts it free.

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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 on page 40.

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.

Printer Setup

Load the Ribbon

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1. Raise the media door.

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Printer Setup

Load the Ribbon

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) counterclockwise to release the print mechanism (2).

Position the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

4. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. Push the roll back as far as it will go.

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Printer Setup

Load the Ribbon

5. Your printer shipped with an empty ribbon core on the ribbon take-up spindle. If this core

is no longer there, place an empty ribbon core on the ribbon take-up spindle. Push the core back as far as it will go.

6. Slide the ribbon under the print mechanism.

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Printer Setup

Load the Ribbon

7. Wind the ribbon clockwise around the core on the ribbon take-up spindle. Turn the spindle

enough to wind the ribbon around it several times.

8. If media is already loaded, rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks the

printhead in place. Otherwise, continue with Load the Media on page 60.

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9. Close the media door.

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Load the Ribbon

10. If necessary, press PAUSE to enable printing.

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

To load media, complete these steps:

Use the instructions in this section for loading roll or fanfold media in any print mode.

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,

1. Raise the media door.

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) counterclockwise to release the printhead mechanism (

2).

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

3. Insert media into the printer. Follow the instructions for roll or fanfold media, as

appropriate.

Roll Media

a. Remove and discard any tags or

labels that are dirty or that are held by adhesives or tape.

b. Slide out and flip down the media

supply guide.

Fanfold Media

a. Slide out and flip down the media

supply guide.

b. Insert the fanfold media through the

rear of the printer.

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Roll Media (Continued)

c. Place the roll of media on the media

supply hanger. Push the roll back as

c. Drape the media over the media

Fanfold Media (Continued)

supply hanger.

far as it will go.

d. Flip up the media supply guide. d. Flip up the media supply guide.

e. Slide in the media supply guide until

it touches the edge of the roll.

e. Slide in the media supply guide until

it touches the edge of the media.

f. Continue with the remaining steps as

shown for roll media.

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4. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.

Printer Setup

Load the Media

5. Slide the media under the media dancer assembly and the print mechanism. Allow the end

of the media to extend out of the front of the printer.

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

6. Make sure that the media passes through the slot in the transmissive media sensor (1) and

under the inner media guide (

2). The media should just touch the back of the transmissive

media sensor slot.

7. In which print mode will your printer be operating? (For more information on print

modes, see Select a Print Mode on page 52.)

If using… Then…

Tear-Off mode Continue with Final Steps for

Tear-Off Mode on page 66.

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

If using… Then…

Peel-Off mode (with or without Liner Take-Up) Continue with Final Steps for

Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up) on page 68.

Cutter mode Continue with Fina l Steps for Cutt er

Mode on page 74.

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode

8. Slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.

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9. Rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks the printhead in place.

10. Set the printer to Tear-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 81).

11. Close the media door.

12. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.

13. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 142 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

Media loading in Tear-Off mode is complete.

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Printer Setup

Load the Media

Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up)

14. Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever to open the peel assembly.

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15. Extend the media approximately 18 in. (500 mm) out of the printer.

Printer Setup

Load the Media

16. Remove the exposed labels so that only the liner remains.

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17. Feed the liner behind the peel assembly. Make sure that the end of the liner falls outside of

the printer.

18. Complete this step only if you want to use Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up. Your

printer must have the Liner Take-Up option installed.

18-a. Slide the liner into the slot in the liner take-up spindle (1).

18-b. Push the liner back until it touches the back plate of the liner take-up spindle

assembly.

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Wrap the liner around the liner take-up spindle and turn the spindle

18-c.

counterclockwise to tighten the liner.

19.

Caution • Use the peel release lever and your right hand to close the peel assembly.

Do not use your left hand to assist in closing. The top edge of the peel roller/assembly could pinch your fingers.

Close the peel assembly using the peel-off mechanism release lever.

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20. Slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.

21. Rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks the printhead in place.

22. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 81).

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23. Close the media door.

24. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.

25. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 142 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

Media loading in Peel-Off mode is complete.

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Final Steps for Cutter Mode

26.

Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

Feed the media through the cutter.

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27. Slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.

Printer Setup

Load the Media

28. Rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks the printhead in place.

29. Set the printer to Cutter mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 81).

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30. Close the media door.

31. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.

32. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 142 to verify that your printer is able to

print.

Media loading in Cutter mode is complete.

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Printer Configuration

and Adjustment

This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.

Contents

Changing Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Calibration and Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Language Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Adjust the Printhead Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Adjust Ribbon Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

This section presents the printer settings that you can change and identifies the tools for changing them. These tools include the following:

• ZPL and Set/Get/Do (SGD) commands (See the Zebra

information.)

• For ZT230 printers only, the printer’s control panel display (See ZT230 Printer Control

Panel Display on page 17 for more information.)

• 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 or on the user CD that came with your printer.

This section contains the following subsections:

• Print Settings on page 79

• Calibration and Diagnostic Tools on page 83

Programming Guide for more

• Network Settings on page 89

• Language Setting s on page 92

• Sensor Settings on page 95

• Port Settings on page 96

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Print Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Print Darkness

If desired, use the FEED Self Test on page 144 to determine the best darkness setting.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

0.0 – 30.0

^MD, ~SD

print.tone

Control panel menu item: DARKNESS on page 20 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Darkness

Print Speed Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds

typically yield better print quality.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

^PR

media.speed

Control panel menu item: PRINT SPEED on page 20 Printer web page: N/A

Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.

• 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 non-continuous media, the printer

feeds media to calculate the label length.

See Types of Media on page 38 for more information.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• CONTINUOUS

• GAP/NOTCH

• MARK

^MN

ezpl.media_type

Control panel menu item: MEDIA TYPE on page 20 Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Media Type

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Media direction

Factory-set tear line location at position 000

Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Print Method Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer mode

(using thermal transfer media and ribbon).

Tear-Off Position

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• THERMAL TRANS

• DIRECT THERMAL

^MT

ezpl.print_method

Control panel menu item: PRINT METHOD on page 20 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print

Method

If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.

• Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of

the next label).

• Lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label

just printed).

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

–120 to 120

~TA

ezpl.tear_off

Control panel menu item: TEAR OFF on page 21 Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Tear Off

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Print Width Specify the width of the labels being used. The default value is the maximum width for the

printer, based on the printhead’s DPI value.

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.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

0000 to 1248 dots

^PW

ezpl.print_width

Control panel menu item: PRINT WIDTH on page 21 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Print Width

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 52.

Accepted values:

• TEAR OFF

• CUTTER

• PEEL (use this value for peel-off or liner take-up

printing)

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

^MM

media.printmode

Control panel menu item: PRINT MODE on page 21 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Print Mode

Label Left Position

Accepted values:

–9999 to 9999

Related ZPL command(s): ^LS SGD command used:

zpl.left_position

Control panel menu item: LEFT POSITION on page 21 Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced Setup >

Left Position

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Label length (including interlabel gap)

Interlabel gap

Set the maximum label length to approximately this value

Changing Printer Settings

Table 7 • Print Settings (Continued)

Reprint Mode

Maximum Label Length

When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed by pressing and holding

PAUSE + CANCEL on the printer’s control panel.

Accepted values:

• ON

• OFF

Related ZPL command(s): ^JZ SGD command used:

ezpl.reprint_mode

Control panel menu item: REPRINT MODE on page 22 Printer web page: N/A

For example, if the label length is 6.0 inches (152 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the parameter for at least 7.0 inches (178 mm).

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): ^ML SGD command used: ezpl.label_length_max Control panel menu item: Printer web page:

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0 to the maximum label length supported by the printer

LABEL LENGTH MAX on page 22

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >

Maximum Length

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Calibration and Diagnostic Tools

Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Print Information

Print the specified information on one or more labels.

Accepted values:

• SETTINGS—prints the printer configuration

label.

• NETWORK—prints the settings for any print

server that is installed.

• FORMATS—prints the available formats stored

in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

• IMAGES—prints the available images stored in

the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.

• FONTS—prints the available fonts in the printer,

including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

• BARCODES—prints the available bar codes in

the printer. Bar codes may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.

• ALL—prints the previous six labels.

• SENSOR PROFILE—shows the sensor settings

compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret

the results of the sensor profile, see Sensor Profile

on page 149.

Related ZPL command(s):

Settings: ~WC Network: ~WL Sensor profile: ~JG Others: ^WD

SGD command used: none Control panel menu item:

Settings: PRINT INFORMATION on page 24

Network: PRINT INFORMATION on page 30

Sensor profile: PRINT INFORMATION on page 34

Control panel key(s):

Settings and Network: Do one of the following:

Sensor profile: Hold FEED + CANCEL during

printer power-up.

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

• Hold CANCEL during printer power-up.

• Hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds when

the printer is in the Ready state.

Print Listings on Label

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

LCD Contrast Change the contrast on the printer’s display. (ZT230 only)

Accepted values:

3 to 15

Related ZPL command(s): none SGD command used:

display.contrast

Control panel menu item: LCD CONTRAST on page 24 Printer web page: N/A

Idle Display Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.

(ZT230 only)

Accepted values:

• FW VERSION

• IP ADDRESS

• MM/DD/YY 24 HR

• M/DD/YY 12 HR

• DD/MM/YY 24 HR

• DD/MM/YY 12 HR

Related ZPL command(s): none SGD command used:

device.idle_display_format

Control panel menu item: IDLE DISPLAY on page 24 Printer web page: N/A

Power-Up Action Set the Power-Up Action

Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.

• CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and

feeds the media to the next web.

• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.

• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the

media to the next web.

• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure

that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.

• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,

determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• CALIBRATE

• FEED

• LENGTH

• NO MOTION

• SHORT CAL

^MF

ezpl.power_up_action

Control panel menu item: POWER UP ACTION on page 24 Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

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Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Changing Printer Settings

Head-Close Action

Set the Head-Close Action

Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.

• CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and

feeds the media to the next web.

• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.

• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the

media to the next web.

• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure

that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.

• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,

determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• CALIBRATE

• FEED

• LENGTH

• NO MOTION

• SHORT CAL

^MF

ezpl.head_close_action

Control panel menu item: HEAD CLOSE ACTION on page 25 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Load Defaults Load Printer or Print Server Defaults

• FACTORY—Restores all printer settings other than the network settings back to the

factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.

• NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or wireless print server. With a

wireless print server, the printer will also reassociate with your wireless network.

• LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last permanent save.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

• FACTORY

• NETWORK

• LAST SAVED

Factory: ^JUF Network: ^JUN Last saved: ^JUR

SGD command used:

none

Control panel menu item: LOAD DEFAULTS on page 30 Control panel key(s):

Factory: Hold FEED + PAUSE during printer

power-up to reset the printer parameters to factory values.

Network: Hold CANCEL + PAUSE during printer

power-up to reset the network parameters to factory values.

Last saved: N/A

Printer web page:

Factory: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Restore Default Configuration

Network: Print Server Settings > Reset Print

Server

Last saved: View and Modify Printer Settings >

Restore Saved Configuration

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Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Changing Printer Settings

Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration

Communication Diagnostics Mode

Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

For complete instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrate the

Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 98.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: Control panel key(s):

N/A

~JC

ezpl.manual_calibration

MEDIA/RIBBON CAL on page 25

Hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds to

initiate calibration.

Printer web page:

The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages. See the following web page for settings that are set during sensor calibration:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Important •

Do not change these settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.

For more information, see Communication Diagnostics Test on page 148.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: Control panel key(s):

• DISABLED

• ENABLED

~JD to enable, ~JE to disable

device.diagnostic_print

DIAGNOSTIC MODE on page 25

Hold PAUSE + FEED for 2 seconds when the

printer is in the Ready state.

Printer web page: N/A

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 8 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

Enable ZBI Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0™) is a programming option that may be purchased for

your printer. If you would like to purchase this option, contact your Zebra reseller for more information.

Accepted values: N/A

Run a ZBI Program

Stop a ZBI Program

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

none

zbi.key (identifies if the ZBI 2.0 option is enabled or disabled on the printer)

Control panel menu item: ZBI ENABLED? on page 26 Printer web page: N/A

If you have ZBI installed, you may choose to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: Printer web page:

N/A

^JI, ~JI

zbi.control.run

RUN ZBI PROGRAM on page 26

Directory Listing

If your printer is running a ZBI program, you may stop that program.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item:

N/A

~JQ

zbi.control.terminate

STOP ZBI PROGRAM on page 26

Printer web page:

Directory Listing

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Network Settings

Table 9 • Network Settings

IP Address View or Set the Printer’s IP Address

View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address.

Changes to this setting are saved only if IP PROTOCOL is set to PERMANENT. To

allow any saved changes to take effect, reset the print server (see Reset Network

on page 91).

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.addr

Control panel menu item: IP ADDRESS on page 28 Printer web page:

Subnet Mask View or Set the Subnet Mask

View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask.

This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on your printer. To save changes to this setting, set

reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 91).

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.netmask

Control panel menu item: SUBNET MASK on page 28

000 to 255 for each field

^ND

Wireless: ip.addr, wlan.ip.addr

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then

000 to 255 for each field

^ND

Wireless: wlan.ip.netmask

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

Gateway View or Set the Default Gateway

View and, if necessary, change the default gateway.

This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on your printer. To save changes to this setting, set

IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then

reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 91).

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s):

000 to 255 for each field

^ND

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.gateway

Wireless: wlan.ip.gateway

Control panel menu item: GATEWAY on page 28 Printer web page:

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View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

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Changing Printer Settings

Table 9 • Network Settings (Continued)

IP Protocol Set the IP Resolution Method

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.protocol

Control panel menu item: IP PROTOCOL on page 29 Printer web page:

MAC Address View the MAC Address

View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server that is installed in the printer (wired or wireless).

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s):

• ALL

• GLEANING ONLY

• RARP

• BOOTP

• DHCP

• DHCP & BOOTP

• PERMANENT

^ND

Wireless: wlan.ip.protocol

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > TCP/IP Settings

N/A

none

SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.mac_addr

Control panel menu item: MAC ADDRESS on page 29 Printer web page:

ESSID View the ESSID Value

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: wlan.essid Control panel menu item: MAC ADDRESS on page 29 Printer web page:

Wireless: wlan.mac_addr

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

32-character alphanumeric string (default 125)

none

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Network Communications Setup > Wireless Setup

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Table 9 • Network Settings (Continued)

Reset Network This option resets the wired or wireless print server. You must reset the print server to

allow any changes to the network settings to take effect.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: Printer web page:

N/A

~WR

device.reset

RESET NETWORK on page 30

Print Server Settings >

Factory Print Server Settings

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Language Settings

Table 10 • Language Settings

Language If necessary, change the language that the printer displays.

This change affects the words shown on the following:

• the Home menu

• the user menus

• error messages

• the printer configuration label, the network configuration label, and other labels that you

can select to print through the user menus

Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in the actual languages to

make it easier for you to find one that you are able to read.

ZPL Override

Accepted values:

ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH, SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH

Related ZPL command(s): ^KL SGD command used: display.language Control panel menu item:

(SETTINGS menu) LANGUAGE on page 22

(LANGUAGE menu) LANGUAGE on page 32

Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >

Language

Enable ZPL Override

Enable this menu item to prevent the following ZPL commands from changing the printer’s current settings:

• ^MM (print mode)

• ^MT (Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer print method)

• ^MN (media type non-continuous or continuous)

When this menu item is disabled, these commands override the printer’s settings.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s):

• DISABLED

• ENABLED

none

SGD command used:

zpl.zpl_override

Control panel menu item: ZPL OVERRIDE on page 32 Printer web page:

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none

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Table 10 • Language Settings (Continued)

Changing Printer Settings

Command Character

Control Character

Set the Format Command Prefix Value

The format command prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The printer looks for this hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction.

Set the format command character to match what is used in your label formats.

Important • You cannot use the same hex value for the format command prefix,

control character, and delimiter characters. The printer must see different characters to work properly. If you are setting the value through the control panel, the printer will skip any value that is already in use.

Accepted values: 00 to FF Related ZPL command(s): ^CC or ~CC SGD command used: zpl.caret Control panel menu item: COMMAND CHAR on page 32 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control

Set the Control Prefix Character Value

The printer looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II control instruction.

Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.

Accepted values: 00 to FF

Delimiter Character

Related ZPL command(s): ^CT or ~CT SGD command used: zpl.control_character Control panel menu item: CONTROL CHAR on page 32 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control

Set the Delimiter Character Value

The delimiter character is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in ZPL/ZPL II format instructions.

Set the delimiter character to match what is used in your label formats.

Accepted values: 00 to FF Related ZPL command(s): ^CD or ~CD SGD command used: zpl.delimiter Control panel menu item: DELIMITER CHAR on page 33 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control

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Changing Printer Settings

ZPL Mode Set the ZPL Mode

Select the mode that matches what is used in your label formats.

This printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II, eliminating the need to rewrite any ZPL formats that already exist. The printer remains in the selected mode until it is changed in one of the ways listed here.

Table 10 • Language Settings (Continued)

Accepted values:

• ZPL II

• ZPL

Related ZPL command(s): ^SZ SGD command used: zpl.zpl_mode Control panel menu item: ZPL MODE on page 33 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control

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Sensor Settings

Table 11 • Sensor Settings

Sensor Type Select the Media Sensor

Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you are using. The reflective sensor can be used with all media types. The transmissive sensor should be used only for simple gap media.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• TRANSMISSIVE

• REFLECTIVE

^JS

device.sensor_select

Control panel menu item: SENSOR TYPE on page 34 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup

Label Sensor Set the Sensitivity of the Label Sensor

Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change this

setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

0 – 255

none

ezpl.label_sensor

Control panel menu item: LABEL SENSOR on page 34 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration

Take Label Set the Intensity of the Take Label LED

Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change this

setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.

Accepted values: Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

0 – 255

none

ezpl.take_label

Control panel menu item: TAKE LABEL on page 35 Printer web page:

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Port Settings

Baud Rate Set the Baud Rate

Select the baud value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Table 12 • Port Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: BAUD RATE on page 36 Printer web page:

Data Bits Set the Data Bits Value

Select the data bits value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• 115200

• 57600

• 38400

• 28800

• 19200

• 14400

• 9600

• 4800

^SC

comm.baud

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

• 7

• 8

^SC

comm.data_bits

Control panel menu item: DATA BITS on page 36 Printer web page:

Parity Set the Parity Value

Select the parity value that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used: Control panel menu item: PARITY on page 36 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

• NONE

• EVEN

• ODD

^SC

comm.parity

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

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Table 12 • Port Settings (Continued)

Host Handshake Set the Host Handshake Protocol Value

Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.

Printer Configuration and Adjustment

Changing Printer Settings

Accepted values:

Related ZPL command(s): SGD command used:

• XON/XOFF

• RTS /CTS

• DSR/DTR

^SC

comm.handshake

Control panel menu item: HOST HANDSHAKE on page 36 Printer web page:

View and Modify Printer Settings >

Serial Communications Setup

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MEDIA/RIBBON CAL

START

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors

Use the procedure in this section to calibrate the printer, which adjusts the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.

• For issues that may be resolved by sensor calibration, see Printing Issues on page 129.

• For a summary of the options for initiating calibration, see Media and Ribbon Sensor

Calibration on page 87.

Important • Follow the calibration procedure exactly as presented. All of the steps must be

performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press and hold

CANCEL at any step in this procedure to cancel the process.

To perform sensor calibration, complete these steps:

1. With the printer in the Ready state, initiate media and ribbon calibration in one of these

ways:

• Press and hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds.

•Send the ezpl.manual_calibration SGD command to the printer. See the

Zebra Programming Guide for more information about this command.

• ZT230 printer only:

a. Navigate to the following menu item on the control panel display. This item is

located under the TOOLS menu and the SENSORS menu. See ZT230 Printer

Control Panel Display on page 17 for information about using the control panel

and accessing the menus.

b. Press RIGHT SELECT to select START.

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MEDIA/RIBBON CAL

LOAD BACKING

REMOVE RIBBON

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors

The printer does the following:

•The STATUS light and SUPPLIES light flash yellow once.

•The PAUSE light blinks yellow.

• The control panel (ZT230 printer only) displays:

Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the

printhead to cool.

Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) counterclockwise to release the print mechanism (2).

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Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors

4. Remove the exposed labels so that only the liner remains.

5. Pull the media into the printer so that only the backing is between the media sensors.

6. Remove the ribbon (if used).

7. Rotate the printhead-open lever clockwise until it locks the printhead in place.

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Zebra Technologies ZT230, ZT220, ZT210 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Declaration of Conformity

Compliance Information

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

Contacts

Document Conventions

Introduction

Printer Components

Control Panel

ZT230 Printer Control Panel Display

Navigating through Screens in the Display

SETTINGS Menu

TOOLS Menu

NETWORK Menu

LANGUAGE Menu

SENSORS Menu

PORTS Menu

Types of Media

Ribbon Overview

When to Use Ribbon

Coated Side of Ribbon

Handling the Printer

Unpack and Inspect the Printer

Store the Printer

Ship the Printer

Select a Location for the Printer

Select a Data Communication Interface

Data Cables

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

Power Cord Specifications

Select a Print Mode

Load the Ribbon

Load the Media

Changing Printer Settings

Print Settings

Calibration and Diagnostic Tools

Network Settings

Language Settings

Sensor Settings

Port Settings

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors