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Routine Maintenance

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

5.While manually rotating the platen roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

6.Reload the ribbon (if used) and the media. For instructions, see Load the Ribbon on page 60 or Load the Media on page 34.

7.Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) downward until it locks the printhead in place.

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P1066582-002

ZT400 Series™ User Guide

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Contents

Zebra ZT400 Series Part Number P1066582-002 Rev. a Declaration of Conformity Canadian DOC Compliance Statement Compliance InformationFCC Compliance Statement Contents Printer Configuration and Adjustment Routine Maintenance 129 Glossary Index Troubleshooting 145Specifications 173 Contents Contents About This Document Who Should Use This Document How This Document Is Organized Introduction Printer Options Printer Options Printer Components Control Panel Near Field Communication NFC Print Touch Logo Location Types of Media Radio frequency identification Rfid smart media-RFID Roll Media Roll and Fanfold MediaNon-Continuous Fanfold Media Coated Side of Ribbon When to Use RibbonRibbon Overview To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailableTo perform an adhesive test, complete these steps Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation Unpack and Inspect the Printer This section describes how to handle your printerHandling the Printer Store the Printer Operating Temperature and Humidity Select a Location for the Printer Select a Communication Interface Communication Interfaces Connections and Configuration No additional Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraConnections and Configuration The baud rate, number Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Data Cables Connect the Printer to a Power Source Power Cord Specifications Power Cord Specifications Fanfold media in Tear-Off mode Select a Print ModeRoll media in Tear-Off mode Shown fed through the rear access slot Cutter mode Peel-Off mode Liner Take-Up Option Rewind Option Rewind mode Raise the media door Load the MediaTo load media, complete these steps Pull out the media supply guide as far as it goes Feed the media through the rear or bottom access slot Drape the media over the media supply hanger Roll Media Printer Setup and Operation Rewind Mode on Tear-Off modeTear-Off Mode on Cutter mode Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode Load the Ribbon on Printer Setup and Operation Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode with or without Liner Take-Up Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation Feed the liner under the media Alignment roller Slide the liner into the slot in the liner take-up spindle Rewind Option Rewind Option Rewind Option Printer Setup and Operation Load the Ribbon on Final Steps for Rewind Mode Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation Printer Setup and Operation Load the Ribbon on Printer Setup and Operation Final Steps for Cutter Mode Feed the media through the cutter If you have not already done so Printer Setup and Operation Load the Ribbon To load ribbon, complete these steps Printer Setup Printer Setup Is media already loaded in the printer? Continue with on page 35 to load media in the printer Printer Setup Printer Configuration and Adjustment Adjust Printer Settings MD, ~SD Print SettingsPrint Settings Print.tone Tear-Off Ezpl.printmethodPrint Method Position Zpl.leftposition Ezpl.printwidthMedia.printmode Mode Ezpl.reprintmodeReprint Maximum Print Information Calibration and Diagnostic ToolsCalibration and Diagnostic Tools Device.idledisplayformat Power-Up ActionDisplay.contrast LCD Contrast Device.light.coveropenbrightness Ezpl.headcloseactionDevice.light.headopenbrightness Last SAVED-Loads settings from the last permanent save Load Defaults on Device.diagnosticprint Ezpl.manualcalibration Zbi.control.terminate JI, ~JIZbi.control.run Network Settings Wired internalwired.macaddr Wired internalwired.ip.protocolWireless wlan.ip.protocol Wireless wlan.macaddr Wlan.channel Wlan.signalstrengthDevice.reset Rfid Settings Rfid.reader1.antennaport B0 to B30Rfid.position.program Odometer.rfid.validresettable Rfid.reader1.power.readRfid.reader1.power.write Odometer.rfid.voidresettable Display.language Language SettingsLanguage Settings Language Delimiter Char on Command Char onControl Char on Zpl.zplmode ZPL ModeView and Modify Printer Settings ZPL Control Is changed in one of the ways listed here Device.sensorselect Sensor SettingsSensor Settings Ezpl.labelsensor Comm.baud Port SettingsPort Settings Comm.databits Comm.handshake Host Handshake Bluetooth.discoverable BlueTooth SettingsBluetooth.address Bluetooth.radioversion User Menus Navigating through Screens in the Display Exit and return to the Idle Display Figure See Bluetooth Menu onRfid See Rfid Menu on Navigation Indicates an available action Press Left Select to return to the Home menuThrough accepted values Action shown Select the Print Speed Settings MenuAdjust the Print Darkness Set the Media Type Select the Print Mode Adjust the Tear-Off PositionAdjust the Print Width Adjust the Label Left Position Tools Menu Shortcut Set the Maximum Label LengthSelect the Display Language To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press List the Printer Information Set the Power-Up ActionTools Menu Set the Display Contrast Set the Head-Open Light Action Load Printer DefaultsSet the Head-Close Action Set the Cover Open Light Action See Enable ZBI on page 76 for more information Enable Communication Diagnostics ModeIs ZBI Enabled? Run a ZBI Program Save a File from the Printer to a USB Flash Drive Print a File from a USB Flash DriveSave a File from a USB Flash Drive to the Printer Fill in a Form and Print a Label Format from the Display Network Menu Shortcut View the Active Print Server Network Menu102 Set the Printer’s IP Address 103 104 View the Channel Value View the Signal ValueView the Essid Value Load Network Defaults Print the Network SettingsReset the Network Settings 106 Rfid Menu Shortcut Rfid Menu 108 109 110 Display or Reset the Rfid Valid CounterDisplay or Reset the Rfid Void Counter Language Menu Shortcut Language Menu Enable ZPL OverrideSet the Command Character Value 111 Set the Delimiter Character Value Set the ZPL Mode112 Sensors Menu Shortcut Select the Media Sensor Sensors Menu113 Print a Sensor Profile Ports Menu Shortcut 114Set the Intensity of the Take Label LED Ports Menu 115 116 View the Wireless Markup Language WML VersionBlueTooth Menu Shortcut This value cannot be changed View the Printer’s BlueTooth Mode Bluetooth MenuView the BlueTooth Address 117 Settings Menu Shortcut 118 To perform sensor calibration, complete these steps Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors119 Status light and Supplies light flash yellow once 120 121 Supplies light flashes 122 123 124 Adjust the Printhead PressurePressure Setting Starting Points ZT410 125 Decrease the inside dial setting one position 126 Decrease the outside dial setting one position 127 To remove used ribbon, complete these steps Remove Used Ribbon128 Has the ribbon run out? Routine Maintenance Direct Thermal Mode After every roll Cleaning Schedule and ProceduresRecommended Cleaning Schedule Thermal Transfer Mode After every roll 131 Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the SensorsTo clean the sensors, complete these steps Take-label sensor Ribbon sensor reflector Media sensor Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller 132 133 134 135 Clean the Peel Assembly 136 137 138 139 140 Clean the Cutter ModuleTo clean the cutter module, complete these steps 141 142 143 Lubrication Ordering Replacement PartsReplacing Printer Components Recycling Printer Components Troubleshooting 146 Meaning of Indicator LightsStatus of Printer As Shown by Indicator Lights No Ethernet link is available Printer is unable to read the dpi setting of the printhead147 Base link was found 148 Printing IssuesPrinting Issues 149 150 151 Ribbon ProblemsRibbon Problems 152 Rfid ProblemsRfid Problems 153 154 155 Error MessagesError Messages Print Information 156Load the Ribbon Calibration on page 75 or 157 Status light flashing yellow Print Width on 158Cutter Module 159 Communications ProblemsCommunications Problems 160 Miscellaneous IssuesMiscellaneous Printer Problems 161 To initiate the Power-On Self Test, complete these steps Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self Test 162 163 Cancel Self TestTo perform the Cancel Self Test, complete these steps To perform a Pause self test, complete these steps Pause Self Test164 To perform a Feed self test, complete these steps Feed Self Test165 Slightly dark 166Too dark Too light 167In-spec 168 Cancel + Pause Self TestFeed + Pause Self Test To perform a Feed and Pause self test, complete these steps Communication Diagnostics Test 169 Sensor Profile For information about using the control panelAccessing the menus 170 171 Sensor Profile Ribbon Section 172 Specifications General Specifications 174 Printing Specifications 175 Varies for each transponder type Media Specifications176 Ribbon Specifications 177 178 Glossary 180 181 182 Index 184 Essid Length No Motion Power-On Self Test Post how to perform Rfid 189 Essid Page Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC Zebra Technologies CorporationZebra Technologies Europe Limited