Zebra Technologies Calibrate Your Zebra Printer: Step-by-Step Guide for Optimal Performance

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Auto Calibration

When auto calibrating, the printer is determining the label length and media/ribbon sensor settings.

Auto calibration occurs when the printer is turned on and each time the printer recovers from an error condition. (To clear an error, open and close the printhead assembly and then press the PAUSE key.) The printer will begin to auto calibrate when all errors have been cleared.

The results of the auto calibration are stored in the printer's memory and are retained even if printer power is removed. These parameters remain in effect until the next calibration is performed.

NOTE: The auto calibration process will not take place if the ZPL command or front panel setting for “MEDIA POWER UP” or “HEAD CLOSE” is set to either “feed” or “no motion.” In these cases, the printer assumes the media is correctly positioned and starts printing without auto calibrating.

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Contents

Customer order # 77965L Manufacturer 77965LB Rev Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Zebra Z4M Printer Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Table of Contents Establishing Communication Configuration Index Welcome HelloUnpacking and Inspection Media and Ribbon Requirements Reporting DamageStorage Printer Power Printer Overview Purpose Calibrating the PrinterNon-Continuous Web Media Types of MediaContinuous Media Non-Continuous Black Mark MediaChoosing the Print Mode Loading the Media Reflective Sensor Positioning the Media SensorAdjusting the Reflective Sensor Transmissive Sensor Loading the RibbonAuto Calibration Power Switch Operator ControlsFront Panel Configuring the Printer Printing a Test Label Configuring the Software of Printer DriverEstablishing Communication Data SpecificationsSystem Considerations InterfacesCabling Requirements Printer Basics Front PanelFront Panel Display Key Function Front Panel KeysLight Status Indication Front Panel LightsRoll Media Loading Tear-Off ModeTransmissive Sensor Printhead Assembly Dancer Cutter Mode Printhead Assembly Ribbon Sensor Cutter Value Peel-Off Mode Media supply guide Power Peel-Off Mode Backing Removal Power Rewind Mode Media Removal Fanfold Media Loading Dancer Media Ribbon Media guide Loading the Ribbon Ribbon LoadingZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Ribbon Removal Entering the Setup Mode ConfigurationChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Setup Mode Setting Print Parameters Configuration and Calibration SequenceDefault +10 Default +0Default Web Default Tear-offSelections Web, mark Sensor SelectPrint Width Listing Printer Information Initialize Card Initialize Memory CardInitialize Flash Memory Init Flash MEMSensor Profile Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationManual CalibrationSetting Parallel Communications Setting Communication ParametersDefault Parallel Setting BaudDefault Even Setting ParitySetting Host Handshake Default XON/XOFFSetting Communications Mode Setting Network IDNetwork ID CommunicationsControl Prefix Character Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersRange 00-FF Range 00 FFDefault ZPL Selections ZPL II, ZPL Selecting ZPL ModePower-Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power-Up Default FeedBackfeed Sequence Label Positioning ParametersBackfeed Label TOPPassword Level LCD AdjustWEB S Media S Ribbon SDefault Dynamic IP ResolutionDefault All Default GatewayDefault Permanent Default EnglishSave Settings LanguageCleaning Routine Care and AdjustmentsCleaning the Exterior Cleaning the InteriorCleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning the Sensors Cleaning the Power Peel-Off Module Cleaning the Value Peel-Off Module Cleaning the Cutter Module Lubrication Printhead Pressure Adjustment Pressure adjustment dials Power Rewind Media Alignment Adjustment Fuse Replacement LCD Error Conditions and Warnings TroubleshootingError condition Ribbon OUT Error condition Paper OUTError condition Ribbon Error condition Head OpenGeneral print quality issues Print Quality ProblemsWrinkled ribbon Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent patternCalibration Communications ProblemsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Printer Diagnostics Power-On Self TestAdditional Printer Self Tests Cancel Key Self Test Pause Key Self Test Feed Key Self Test Communications Diagnostics Test Loading Factory DefaultsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide General Specifications SpecificationsRibbon Specifications Printing SpecificationsOptions Media SpecificationsBar Codes Zebra Programming Language ZPLPower Line Cord Specifications AC Power CordZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Appendix Printer Interface Technical InformationSerial Data Communications RS-232 Interface Hardware Control Signal Descriptions RS-485 Interface Parallel Interface Parallel Data CommunicationsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Index Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide