Zebra Technologies Z4M manual Configuring the Printer

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Configuring the Printer

The configuration procedure in the next table contains the information you need to get your printer up and running, but it is not comprehensive. Refer to page 40 for more information.

Press the SETUP/EXIT key at the “PRINTER READY” display to enter the configuration mode.

NOTE: You will need to press the INCREMENT (+) key more than once to advance to some of the displays.

Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to scroll to the setting you wish to change.

Press the SELECT key to toggle the functionality of the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys.

Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) keys to increase or decrease the value; answer “yes” or “no”; print a label; or, select the digit you wish to change.

Press the SELECT key again to use the INCREMENT (+) and DECREMENT (-) keys to scroll to the desired menu item.

Parameter	Selections/Explanation
PRINTER READY	You are ready to configure the printer.

DARKNESS	0 to 30 (default setting is “10”)

PRINT MODE	Tear-off, peel-off, cutter, rewind (default is “tear-off”)

MEDIA TYPE	Non-continuous, continuous (default setting is “non-continuous”)
SENSOR TYPE	Web, mark (default setting is “web”)
PRINT METHOD	Thermal transfer, direct thermal (default setting is “thermal transfer”)

After you have configured the print method, press the SETUP/EXIT key to save the changes and exit the configuration mode.

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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 Unpacking and Inspection WelcomeHello Storage Media and Ribbon RequirementsReporting Damage 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 Sensor Adjusting the Reflective Sensor Transmissive Sensor Loading the RibbonAuto Calibration Front Panel Power SwitchOperator Controls Configuring the Printer Printing a Test Label Configuring the Software of Printer DriverInterfaces Data SpecificationsEstablishing Communication System ConsiderationsCabling Requirements Front Panel Display Printer BasicsFront Panel 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 Default +0 Configuration and Calibration SequenceSetting Print Parameters Default +10Sensor Select Default Tear-offDefault Web Selections Web, markPrint Width Listing Printer Information Init Flash MEM Initialize Memory CardInitialize Card Initialize Flash MemoryCalibration Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationSensor Profile ManualSetting Baud Setting Communication ParametersSetting Parallel Communications Default ParallelDefault XON/XOFF Setting ParityDefault Even Setting Host HandshakeCommunications Setting Network IDSetting Communications Mode Network IDRange 00 FF Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersControl Prefix Character Range 00-FFDefault Feed Selecting ZPL ModeDefault ZPL Selections ZPL II, ZPL Power-Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power-UpLabel TOP Label Positioning ParametersBackfeed Sequence BackfeedRibbon S LCD AdjustPassword Level WEB S Media SDefault Gateway IP ResolutionDefault Dynamic Default AllLanguage Default EnglishDefault Permanent Save SettingsCleaning Routine Care and AdjustmentsCleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning the Interior 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 Error condition Paper OUT TroubleshootingLCD Error Conditions and Warnings Error condition Ribbon 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 Additional Printer Self Tests Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test 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 Serial Data Communications AppendixPrinter Interface Technical Information 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