Zebra Technologies Z4M manual Cleaning the Sensors

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NOTE: If print quality has not improved after performing this procedure, try cleaning the printhead with Save-a-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra reseller for more information.

Printhead assembly

Take label

sensorTransmissive sensor

Ribbon sensor

Platen roller

Reflective sensor

Figure 23

Cleaning the Sensors

Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the printer sensors. Refer to Figure 23. The reflective sensor, transmissive sensor, and ribbon sensor should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of the printer. For printers with the value peel-off, power peel-off, and/or power rewind option(s) installed, clean the take label sensor.

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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 SensorAdjusting 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 DriverEstablishing Communication Data SpecificationsSystem Considerations InterfacesCabling 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 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 S Default Dynamic IP Resolution Default All Default GatewayDefault Permanent Default EnglishSave Settings LanguageCleaning 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 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 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