Media and Ribbon Requirements

Since print quality is affected by media and ribbon, printing speeds, and printer operating modes, it is very important to run tests for your applications.

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Zebra Technologies Corporation-brand supplies for continuous high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to ensure against premature printhead wear.

νContinuous roll media, fanfold media, or card stock with optional perforations and registration holes may be used.

νPrinthead life may be reduced by the abrasion of exposed paper fibers when using perforated media.

νThe ribbon MUST be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead will be unprotected and subject to premature wear. (When printing in direct thermal mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.)

Power Cord

WARNING! For personnel and equipment safety, always use a three-prong plug with a ground (earth) connection.

NOTE: Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one is not included, or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, refer to “Power Line Cord Specifications” on page 92.

The power cord connector must be plugged into the mating connector on the rear of the printer.

Make sure that the POWER on/off switch (located at the back of the printer) is in the off position before connecting the power cable to an electrical outlet.

Zebra XiIII-Series User’s Guide

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