User Guide
Customer Order # 13163L Manufacturer 13163LB Rev
Contents
Printer Setup
Configuration
Index
Proprietary Statement
Product Improvements
FCC Compliance Statement
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
Liability Disclaimer
Limitation of Liability
Declaration of Conformity
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Warranty Information
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Printers and Related Hardware Products
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Related Hardware Items
Supplies Products
Repair Services
Warranty Exclusions & Conditions Statement
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Contents
Preface
Contacts
Support
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
US Phone Number +1 UK/International Phone Number +44 0 1494
Document Conventions
Ztools
Related Documents
Example of an Illustration with Callouts
Introduction
External View
External View
Front Panel
Front Panel Controls and LEDs
LCD Display Settings
Print Mode Options
Print Modes
Printer Media Compartment
Media Compartment
Printer Setup
Before You Begin
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
Report Damage
Storage
Select a Site for the Printer
Select a Surface
Provide Proper Operating Conditions
Allow Proper Space
Connect the Printer to a Power Source
Power Cord Specifications
International Safety Organization Marks
Select a Communication Interface
Optional Print Servers
Communicating Using a Parallel Port
Cable Requirements
Types of Media
Selecting Media
Non-Continuous Media
Continuous Media
When to Use Ribbon
Ribbon
Ribbon Width
Coated Side of Ribbon
To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps
To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps
If the ribbon Then
Printer Setup
Printer Operation
Front Panel
Front Panel Keys
Front Panel Keys
Front Panel Lights
Front Panel Lights
Tear-Off Mode
Load Roll Media
To load media in Tear-Off Mode, complete these steps
Cutter Mode
To load media in Cutter-Off Mode, complete these steps
Printer Operation
Peel-Off Mode
To load media in Peel-Off Mode, complete these steps
Printer Operation
Liner Take-Up Mode
To load media in Liner Take-Up Mode, complete these steps
Liner Take-Up Spindle
Liner Removal
Rewind/Peel-Off Mode
To load media in Rewind/Peel-Off Mode, complete these steps
Liner Removal
Rewind Mode
To load media in Rewind Mode, complete these steps
Media Removal
Adjust Media Alignment for Rewind Option
Rewind Option Adjustment Dial
Load Fanfold Media
Loading Fanfold Media
To load fanfold media, complete these steps
Load the Ribbon
To load ribbon, complete these steps
Remove the Ribbon
To remove used ribbon, complete these steps
Calibrate the Printer
Auto Calibration
Manual Calibration
Print a Configuration Label
To print a configuration label, complete these steps
Go to Configuration on
Print a Network Configuration Label
Network Configuration Label
Adjust Printhead Pressure
Z4Mplus Printhead Pressure
Z6Mplus Printhead Pressure
Install Memory Card
To install the Pcmcia memory card, complete these steps
Configuration
Enter Configuration Mode
To enter configuration mode, complete these steps
Overview
Exit Configuration Mode
To exit configuration mode, complete these steps
Change Password-Protected Parameters
To enter a password, complete these steps
Basic Configuration
To perform basic a configuration, complete these steps
Yes
No 1. Press Select
Continue with Select Media Type
Continue with Select Sensor Type
Yes 1. Continue with Save Changes and Exit
Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
R K N E S S
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 1
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 2
Setting Print Width
Print Width
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 3
Sensor Select Selecting Sensor
List Setup
List Fonts
List
List Images
List ALL
Format Card
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 5
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 6
Init Flash MEM Initialize Flash Memory
Media and Ribbon
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 7
Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration Manual Calibration
Serial Comm
Baud
Data Bits
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 8
R I T Y
Host
Handshake
Protocol
Communication Diagnostics Test Printout
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 10
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 11
Control Prefix Control Prefix Character
Format Prefix Format Prefix Character
Delimiter Char Delimiter Character
ZPL Mode
Media
Head Close
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 12
C K F E E D
Label TOP
Left Position
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 13
WEB S Media S Ribbon S . Take Label Media LED Ribbon LED
Idle Display
RTC Date
Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays Sheet 14
Password
RTC Time
Level
Language
ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Server LCD Displays
Leap Mode 3,4
Encryption
Configuration
Routine Care Adjustments
Cleaning Procedures
Clean the Exterior
Clean the Interior
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller
Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller
Routine Care and Adjustments
Clean the Sensors
Cleaning the Sensors
Clean the Rewind Option
To clean the Rewind option, complete these steps
Clean the Peel-Off Assembly
Clean the Cutter Module
To clean the cutter module, complete these steps
Fuse Replacement
Lubrication
To replace the fuse, complete these steps
Adjust the Reflective Sensor
Position the Label Sensor
To adjust the reflective sensor, complete these steps
Select the Transmissive Sensor
Location of Transmissive Sensors
Troubleshooting
Content
LCD Error Conditions and Warnings
Error Conditions and Warnings
Ribbon OUT
Paper OUT
Head Open
Head
Head Under Temp
Cutter JAM
Error Conditions and Warnings
Print Quality Problems
Print Quality Problems and Solutions
Calibration Problems
Calibration Problems and Solutions
Communication Problems
Communication Problems and Solutions
Miscellaneous Problems and Solutions
Miscellaneous
Printer is displaying a
Language that I cannot read
Printer Diagnostics
Power-On Self Test
Cancel Self Test
To perform the Cancel Self Test, complete these steps
Pause Self Test
To perform the Pause Self Test, complete these steps
Pause
Feed Self Test
To perform the Feed Self Test, complete these steps
Communication Diagnostics Test
Feed and Pause Self Test
To perform a Feed and Pause self test, complete these steps
Loading Factory Defaults
To load the factory defaults, complete these steps
Data Connections
Hardware Control Signal Descriptions
Serial Data Port
Serial Data Connector Pin Configuration
RS-232 Serial Data Port
RS-232 Interface Connections
RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable
RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections
Parallel Cable Pin Configuration
Parallel Data Port
Parallel Cabling Requirements
Parallel Port Interconnections
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Specifications
General Specifications
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus General Specifications
Printing Specifications
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Printing Specifications
Media Specifications
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Media Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Ribbon Specifications
Printer Options
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Options
Zebra Programming Language ZPL II Features
UPC/EAN
Supported Bar Codes
Supported Bar Codes
Index
Index
Out of Memory message
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