Zebra Technologies Z4M manual Printing Specifications, Ribbon Specifications

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Printing Specifications

Printing Specifications			Z4M
Print resolution		203 dots/inch		8 dots/mm
Print resolution		300 dots/inch		12 dots/mm
		300 dots/inch		12 dots/mm
Dot size	203 dots/inch	0.00492” x 0.00492”		0.125 mm x 0.125 mm
(width x length)	300 dots/inch	0.0033” x 0.0039”		0.84 mm x 0.99 mm
	300 dots/inch	0.0033” x 0.0039”		0.84 mm x 0.99 mm
Maximum print width		4.1”		104 mm

Minimum print length		1 dot row

Maximum print length	203 dots/inch	105”		2667 mm
Maximum print length	300 dots/inch	45”		1143 mm
	300 dots/inch	45”		1143 mm
Bar code modulus	203 dots/inch	5 mil to 50 mil
(”X”) dimension	300 dots/inch	3.3 mil to 33 mil
	300 dots/inch	3.3 mil to 33 mil
		Per second:		Per second:
	203 & 300 dots/inch	Per second:		51 mm, 76 mm, 102 mm,
	203 & 300 dots/inch	2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”		51 mm, 76 mm, 102 mm,
Programmable constant		2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6”		127mm, 152mm
Programmable constant				127mm, 152mm
print speeds		Per second:		Per second:
				Per second:
	Add’l 203 dots/inch			178 mm, 203 mm,
	Add’l 203 dots/inch	7”, 8”, 9”, 10”		178 mm, 203 mm,
		7”, 8”, 9”, 10”		229 mm, 254 mm
				229 mm, 254 mm
	Thin film printhead with energy control

Ribbon Specifications

Ribbon Specifications			Z4M
Ribbon must be wound with the coated side out.
Ribbon width	Minimum	2”		51 mm
(Zebra recommends using
(Zebra recommends using
ribbon at least as wide as the	Maximum
media to protect the printhead	Maximum	4.3”		109 mm
from wear.)

	2:1 media to	984’		300 m
	ribbon roll ratio	984’		300 m
Standard lengths	ribbon roll ratio

	3:1 media to	1476’		450 m
	3:1 media to
	ribbon roll ratio
	ribbon roll ratio

Ribbon core inside diameter		1”		25.4 mm

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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 Hello WelcomeUnpacking and Inspection Reporting Damage Media and Ribbon RequirementsStorage 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 Operator Controls Power SwitchFront Panel Configuring the Printer Configuring the Software of Printer Driver Printing a Test LabelData Specifications Establishing CommunicationSystem Considerations InterfacesCabling Requirements Front Panel Printer BasicsFront Panel Display 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 Configuration and Calibration Sequence Setting Print ParametersDefault +10 Default +0Default Tear-off Default WebSelections Web, mark Sensor SelectPrint Width Listing Printer Information Initialize Memory Card Initialize CardInitialize Flash Memory Init Flash MEMMedia and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Sensor ProfileManual CalibrationSetting Communication Parameters Setting Parallel CommunicationsDefault Parallel Setting BaudSetting Parity Default EvenSetting Host Handshake Default XON/XOFFSetting Network ID Setting Communications ModeNetwork ID CommunicationsSelecting Prefix and Delimiter Characters Control Prefix CharacterRange 00-FF Range 00 FFSelecting ZPL Mode Default ZPL Selections ZPL II, ZPLPower-Up and Head Close Parameters Media Power-Up Default FeedLabel Positioning Parameters Backfeed SequenceBackfeed Label TOPLCD Adjust Password LevelWEB S Media S Ribbon SIP Resolution Default DynamicDefault All Default GatewayDefault English Default PermanentSave Settings LanguageRoutine Care and Adjustments CleaningCleaning the Interior Cleaning the ExteriorCleaning 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 Troubleshooting LCD Error Conditions and WarningsError condition Ribbon OUT 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 Power-On Self Test Printer DiagnosticsAdditional Printer Self Tests 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 Printer Interface Technical Information AppendixSerial Data Communications 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