Zebra Technologies How to Adjust Zebra Print Width and Configure Your Zebra ZD500 Printer Options
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Print Operations

Adjusting the Print Width

Adjusting the Print Width

Print width must be set when:

•You are using the printer for the first time.

•There is a change in media width.

Print width may be set by:

•The Windows printer driver or application software such as ZebraDesigner™.

•Using the control panel. Navigate as follows:

• Press the menus ‘Home’ ( ) button. Navigate to the ‘SETTINGS’ ( ) menu button and press the ‘Select’ () button. Use the ‘Right’ () navigation arrow to browse to ‘PRINT WIDTH’.Use the ‘Up’ () and ‘Down’ () navigation arrows to change the print width. The print with is expressed in dots/pixels.

•Controlling printer operations with ZPL programming; refer to the Print Width (^PW) command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).

Adjusting the Print Quality

Print quality is influenced by the heat (density) setting of the printhead, the print speed, and the media in use. Experiment with these settings to find the optimal mix for your application. Print quality can be set with the Zebra Setup Utility’s ‘Configure Print Quality’ routine.

Note • Media manufactures may have specific recommendations for speed settings for your printer and the media. Some media types have lower maximum speeds than your printer’s maximum speed.

The relative darkness (or density) setting can be controlled by:

• Using the control panel. Navigate as follows:

• Press the menus ‘Home’ ( ) button. Navigate to the ‘SETTINGS’ ( ) menu button and press the ‘Select’ () button. Use the ‘Right’ () navigation arrow to browse to ‘DARKNESS’. Use the ‘Up’ () and ‘Down’ () navigation arrows to change the darkness setting.

• The Set Darkness (~SD) ZPL command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).

If you find that the print speed needs to be adjusted, use:

•The Windows printer driver or application software such as ZebraDesigner™.

•The Print Rate (^PR) command (consult your ZPL Programming Guide).

Use the printer’s ‘Print Quality Report’ (also know as FEED Self Test) to print a range of labels used to allow you to identify changes to print DARKNESS and SPEED settings to optimize general print and bar code quality. See the Print Quality Report on page 135 for details.

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ZD500 Series™ Thermal Transfer Printer User’s Guide

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Contents ZD500 Series Page Iii Compliance and Regulatory StatementsJapan Restricted Frequencies Canadian DOC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada IC Warning Brasil Aviso da AnatelTaiwan Restricted Frequencies Korean Compliance StatementEuropean Regulatory Information NCC Vii Wlan Radio SpecificationBluetooth 2.1 + EDR Rfid Radio SpecificationDocument Conventions Environmental ManagementDocument Conventions ViiiContents Print Operations Printer ConfigurationMaintenance Troubleshooting 123Printer Options Appendix Interface Wiring 143 Appendix DimensionsXii ZD500 Series Thermal Printers IntroductionZD500 Series printer options ZD500 Series printer featuresIntroduction Unpack and Inspect the Printer What’s in the Box?Printer Features Printer FeaturesPrinter Features Printer Features Cutter Option Left Option button Control PanelPrinter is ready Printer Status Indicator LightTypical Home Menu Control Panel Display Menu and Status IconsExit and return to the Idle Display Figure Printer Control Panel DisplayNavigation Navigating through Screens in the MenuPress Select  button or press Right To scroll through the items in a User menu, pressLeft Arrow or Right Arrow Indicates an available actionRfid Control Panel Menu MapBasic Printer Setup Overview SetupBoth 40 to 140F -40 to 60C To 85% non-condensing Operating Temperature and HumidityNon-Operating and Storage Temperature and Humidity Select a Location for the PrinterAttaching Power Media Storage Tips Preparing and Handling MediaSet Media Print Method Setting the Printer Menu and Report Display LanguageInstructions for media loading Loading Roll MediaSetup Guides Loading Transfer Ribbon Setup Setup Setup Test Printing with Configuration Report Printouts Connecting your Printer to a Computer Pre-install Windows Printer DriversInterface Cable Requirements USB Interface Serial Interface Wired Ethernet Interface Green Print Server Default User ID and PasswordUser ID admin Password Both OFFZebraNet Internal Wireless Print Server Option To use the Connectivity Wizard, complete these steps Configure Using the Connectivity WizardSetup Setup Enable the Dhcp dynamic or static IP option Select Dhcp and click NextContinue with step Kerberos Settings section of the window, enter From the drop-down, select your Security ModeEnter the Security Username and Password Security Username and PasswordSetup Tabletop/Desktop Mobile This saves you from having to go through Wireless Setup Wizard more than onceLCD Link Status and Wireless Signal Indicators Link Status IndicatorsWireless Signal Indicators Bluetooth Option Configuration Setup Select ‘Keep the existing drivers’ and click ‘Next’ Connecting to a Windows XP SP2 Master DeviceSetup Setup Setup Test Printing with Zebra Setup Utility After Your Printer is ConnectedTest Printing with Windows ‘Printer and Faxes’ menu Copy TEST.ZPL LPT1 This section contains the following subsections Changing Printer SettingsSettings Menu Settings MenuJust printed Tear-OffPosition Next labelReprint Print ModeLabel Top Label LeftMaximum Length Maximum Label LengthTools Menu Tools MenuInformation Idle Display Power-Up Action Set the Power-Up ActionLCD Contrast Change the contrast on the printer’s displayHead-Close Set the Head-Close Action View and Modify Printer Settings CalibrationLoad Defaults Load Printer or Print Server Defaults ManualCalibration Run a ZBI Network Menu Network MenuMAC Address Wired or Set the IP Resolution MethodWired or View the MAC Address IP ProtocolDirected to this port Signal View the Signal ValueChannel View the Channel Value IP Port View the IP Port ValueFactory Print Server Settings Reset NetworkRfid Calibrate Rfid MenuRfid Menu Rfid StatusRfid Test Read Rfid DataRfid Read PowerProgramming B0 to B30Rfid Tag Resets the Rfid void label counter to zeroOdometer.rfid.voidresettable Rfid VoidLanguage Enable ZPL OverrideLanguage Menu Language MenuDelimiter Command Set the Format Command Prefix Value CharacterZPL Mode Set the ZPL Mode Control Set the Control Prefix Character ValueLabel Sensor Set the Sensitivity of the Label Sensor Sensor MenuSensor Menu Sensor Type Select the Media SensorData Bits Set the Data Bits Value Ports MenuPorts Menu Baud Rate Set the Baud RateError and status messages from the printer Host Handshake Set the Host Handshake Protocol ValueParallelport.mode Bluetooth Menu Bluetooth MenuCenter Position Media Guide Manual Calibration MediaRfid Calibration Print Operations Thermal Printing Modes of Printing Determining Printer ConfigurationSetting the Thermal Print Method Types of MediaDetermining Thermal Media Types Fanfold Media Types of Media Roll and Fanfold MediaNon-Continuous Roll MediaMedia Loading Attaching the 3 inch Core AdaptersOpen the printer Loading 3 inch I.D. Media rolls Removing the 3 inch Core Adapters When to Use Ribbon Ribbon OverviewCoated Side of Ribbon Paper Printer Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailableLeft a mark on the paper Did not leave a mark onReplacing Supplies Adding a New Transfer RibbonReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Adjusting the Print Quality Adjusting the Print WidthMedia Sensing Media SettingsUsing the Movable Black Mark Sensor Black Marks Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Black Marks or NotchesPrint Operations Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Web Gap Sensing Printing on Fan-Fold Media Print Operations Sending Files to the Printer Printing with Externally Mounted Roll MediaZPL Fonts Fonts and Your PrinterIdentifying Fonts in Your Printer Localizing the Printer with Code PagesGetting Asian Fonts Asian fonts and Other Large Font SetsPrint Operations Printer Options 100 Label Dispenser Option101 102 Maximum Paper Weight thickness up to 180 g/m2 0.0077 Cutter Option103 104 Loading Media with the Cutter OptionClose the printer. Press down until the cover snaps closed 105106 107 Bluetooth Option108 Printer Network Configuration Status LabelMaintenance 110 Cleaning111 Cleaning the Printhead112 Media Path Cleaning113 Sensor Cleaning114 Platen Cleaning and ReplacementLift the platen out of the printer’s bottom frame 115116 RTC BatteryOther Printer Maintenance Fuses117 Replacing the Printhead118 119 120 121 122 This section provides troubleshoots procedures TroubleshootingHas been detected Status light steady red Error MessagesError Messages 124125 Printing Issues Printing Issues126 127 128 Ribbon Problems Ribbon Problems129 Communications Problems Communications Problems130 Miscellaneous Issues Miscellaneous Printer Problems131 132 Rfid TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics Power-On Self Test133 134 Configuration Report135 Print Quality Report136 Too darkSlightly dark 137 In-specToo light Reset Printer Factory Defaults Reset Network Factory Defaults138 139 Communication Diagnostics TestMenus Information about using the control panel and accessingSensor Profile 140Sensor Profile Media Section 141142 Appendix Interface Wiring Serial Port Interface 144Pin Description This section provides external printer dimensions Appendix Dimensions146 External ZD500 Series Printer DimensionsLabel Dispenser 148
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