Zebra Technologies Z4M manual Cabling Requirements

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	When communicating via the parallel port	Printer	Computer
	(refer to Figure 12), the previously	Printer	Computer
	(refer to Figure 12), the previously
	mentioned parameters are not considered.
	Refer to page 46 to configure the
	communication parameters for the printer.	36-pin
	The values selected must be the same as	36-pin
	The values selected must be the same as	male	PC
	those used by the host equipment connected		25-pin
	those used by the host equipment connected		female
	to the printer.		female
	to the printer.
	For serial and parallel pinout and technical
	information, refer to the Appendix on
	page 85.		25-pin
			male
	Cabling Requirements
	Data cables must be fully shielded and fitted	10’ (3 m) maximum
	with metal or metalized connector shells.
	Shielded cables and connectors are required	Figure 12
	to prevent radiation and reception of
	electrical noise.

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.

NOTE: Zebra printers comply with FCC “Rules and Regulations,” Part 15, for Class B Equipment, using fully shielded data cables. Use of unshielded cables may increase radiated emission above the Class B limits.

NOTE: RS-422 and RS-485 applications should use twisted shielded pairs as recommended in the Appendix of the TA/EA.-485 Specification.

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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 Calibrating the Printer PurposeTypes of Media Non-Continuous Web MediaNon-Continuous Black Mark Media Continuous MediaChoosing the Print Mode Loading the Media Positioning the Media Sensor Reflective SensorAdjusting the Reflective Sensor Loading the Ribbon Transmissive SensorAuto Calibration Front Panel Power Switch Operator Controls Configuring the Printer Configuring the Software of Printer Driver Printing a Test LabelSystem Considerations Data SpecificationsEstablishing Communication InterfacesCabling Requirements Front Panel Display Printer BasicsFront Panel Front Panel Keys Key FunctionFront Panel Lights Light Status IndicationTear-Off Mode Roll Media LoadingTransmissive 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 Ribbon Loading Loading the RibbonZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Ribbon Removal Configuration Entering the Setup ModeChanging Password-Protected Parameters Leaving the Setup Mode Default +10 Configuration and Calibration SequenceSetting Print Parameters Default +0Selections Web, mark Default Tear-offDefault Web Sensor SelectPrint Width Listing Printer Information Initialize Flash Memory Initialize Memory CardInitialize Card Init Flash MEMManual Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationSensor Profile CalibrationDefault Parallel Setting Communication ParametersSetting Parallel Communications Setting BaudSetting Host Handshake Setting ParityDefault Even Default XON/XOFFNetwork ID Setting Network IDSetting Communications Mode CommunicationsRange 00-FF Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersControl Prefix Character Range 00 FFPower-Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power-Up Selecting ZPL ModeDefault ZPL Selections ZPL II, ZPL Default FeedBackfeed Label Positioning ParametersBackfeed Sequence Label TOPWEB S Media S LCD AdjustPassword Level Ribbon SDefault All IP ResolutionDefault Dynamic Default GatewaySave Settings Default EnglishDefault Permanent LanguageRoutine Care and Adjustments CleaningCleaning 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 Ribbon OUT TroubleshootingLCD Error Conditions and Warnings Error condition Paper OUTError condition Head Open Error condition RibbonPrint Quality Problems General print quality issuesGray lines on blank labels with no consistent pattern Wrinkled ribbonCommunications Problems CalibrationZebra 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 Loading Factory Defaults Communications Diagnostics TestZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Specifications General SpecificationsPrinting Specifications Ribbon SpecificationsMedia Specifications OptionsZebra Programming Language ZPL Bar CodesAC Power Cord Power Line Cord SpecificationsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Serial Data Communications AppendixPrinter Interface Technical Information RS-232 Interface Hardware Control Signal Descriptions RS-485 Interface Parallel Data Communications Parallel InterfaceZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Index Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide