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Introduction

Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal label printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service, and value. For over 25 years, Zebra Technologies Corporation has provided customers with the highest caliber of products and support.

nThis user's guide provides all the information you will need to operate the printer on a daily basis.

nZPL II® is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s Zebra Programming Language II label design language. ZPL II lets you create a wide variety of labels from the simple to the very complex, including text, bar codes, and graphics. To create and print label formats, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide (part #46469L). If one was not ordered with your printer, simply call your distributor or Zebra Technologies Corporation.

nIn addition, label preparation software is available. Contact your distributor or Zebra Technologies Corporation for further information. Or, visit our web site for a free demo copy.

nThe S400/S600 Maintenance Manual (part #44895L) contains all the information you will need to maintain your printer. To order, contact your distributor or Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Unpacking

Save the carton and all packing materials in case reshipping is required.

Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage.

nCheck all exterior surfaces for damage.

nRaise the media access cover (refer to Figure 4) and inspect the media compartment for damage.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage:

nImmediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.

nKeep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

nNotify your authorized Zebra distributor.

For storage and reshipping information, refer to the Appendix.