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ZD500 Series™ Thermal Transfer Printer User’s Guide
P1062653-002 Rev. A
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Troubleshooting
This section provides troubleshoots procedures.
Contents
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Compliance and Regulatory Statements
FCC Compliance Statement (USA)
Mexico NOM-121-SCT1-2009
auden - p/n 220370-09
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Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada (IC) Warning
Brasil Aviso da Anatel
Japan Restricted Frequencies
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NCC
WLAN Radio Specification
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
RFID Radio Specification
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Environmental Management Document Conventions
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Introduction
ZD500 Series Thermal Printers
The ZD500 Series printer features:
The ZD500 Series printer options:
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Whats in the Box?
Unpack and Inspect the Printer
Printer Features
Figure 1 Printer Features
Figure 2 Printer Features Continued
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Control Panel
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Control Panel Display Menu and Status Icons
Figure 5 Typical Home Menu
Printer Control Panel Display
Navigating through Screens in the Menu
Table 2 shows navigating through the screens in the control panel display.
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Introduction Control Panel Menu Map
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Control Panel Menu Map
Setup
Basic Printer Setup (Overview)
Select a Location for the Printer
Attaching Power
Preparing and Handling Media
Media Storage Tips
Setting the Printer Menu and Report Display Language
Set Media Print Method
Loading Roll Media
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Loading Transfer Ribbon
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Test Printing with Configuration Report Printouts
Connecting your Printer to a Computer
Pre-install Windows Printer Drivers
Interface Cable Requirements
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Serial Interface
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Wired (Ethernet) Interface
Telnet Zebra Setup Utilities (includes the ZebraDesigner Windows printer driver)
Ethernet Status/Activity Indicators
Print Server - Default User ID and Password
ZebraNet Internal Wireless Print Server Option
Configure Using the Connectivity Wizard
To use the Connectivity Wizard, complete these steps:
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LCD Link Status and Wireless Signal Indicators
Bluetooth Option Configuration
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Connecting to a Windows XP SP2 Master Device
Connecting to a Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7 Master Device
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After Your Printer is Connected
Testing Communications by Printing
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Printer Configuration
Changing Printer Settings
SETTINGS Menu
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TOOLS Menu
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NETWORK Menu
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RFID Menu
memory bank sizes
protocol bits
TID information
password status
read write
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LANGUAGE Menu
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SENSOR Menu
PORTS Menu
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BLUETOOTH Menu
Manual Calibration - Media
RFID Calibration
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Determining Printer Configuration
Thermal Printing
Modes of Printing
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Setting the Thermal Print Method
Types of Media
Determining Thermal Media Types
To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:
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Media Loading
Attaching the 3 inch Core Adapters
Loading 3 inch I.D. Media rolls
Removing the 3 inch Core Adapters
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Ribbon Overview
When to Use Ribbon
Coated Side of Ribbon
To determine which side of a ribbon is coated, complete these steps:
Ribbon Test with Adhesive
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Ribbon Scratch Test
To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:
Replacing Supplies
Adding a New Transfer Ribbon
Replacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon
Adjusting the Print Width
Adjusting the Print Quality
Media Sensing
Using the Movable Black Mark Sensor
Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Black Marks or Notches
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Adjusting the Movable Sensor for Web (Gap) Sensing
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Printing on Fan-Fold Media
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Printing with Externally Mounted Roll Media
Externally Mounted Roll Media Considerations:
Sending Files to the Printer
Fonts and Your Printer
Identifying Fonts in Your Printer
Localizing the Printer with Code Pages
Asian fonts and Other Large Font Sets
Getting Asian Fonts
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Label Dispenser Option
^XA ^MMP ^XZ
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Cutter Option
Loading Media with the Cutter Option
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ZebraNet Internal Wireless Print Server Option
Bluetooth Option
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Printer Network Configuration Status Label
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Cleaning
Cleaning the Printhead
Media Path Cleaning
Sensor Cleaning
Platen Cleaning and Replacement
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Other Printer Maintenance
RTC Battery
Fuses
Replacing the Printhead
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printhead spring slots to the five posts and snap the printhead into the ribbon frame.
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Error Messages
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Printing Issues
Clean or replace the platen (drive) roller.
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Ribbon Problems
Communications Problems
Miscellaneous Issues
RFID Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
Power-On Self Test
To initiate the Power-On Self Test, complete these steps:
Configuration Report
To perform the configuration, complete these steps:
Print Quality Report
To perform a Print Quality Report, complete these steps:
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Reset Printer Factory Defaults
Reset Network Factory Defaults
Communication Diagnostics Test
To use communications diagnostics mode, complete these steps:
Sensor Profile
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Serial Port Interface
Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device
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Appendix: Dimensions External ZD500 Series Printer Dimensions
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External ZD500 Series Printer Dimensions
9.53in 242mm
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Appendix: Dimensions External ZD500 Series Printer Dimensions
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Label Dispenser
Cutter