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User's GuideCustomer order # 77460L Manufacturer part # 77460LB Rev. 2For the Zebra Z4000™ and Z6000™ Printers1H:...uspiran2.vpThu Jun 18 15:49:0

For shipping information, refer to Appendix C.CommunicationsRefer to Figure 1. The Z Series™ printer comes standard with both anElectronics Industries

Z Series™ ConfigurationThe Z Series™ printer will have one of two different styled front pan-els. The deluxe front panel contains an LCD (Liquid Cryst

Operating ModesWhen shipped from the factory, the printer is preset to the most com-monly used modes of operation:Tear-Off Mode, Thermal Transfer Prin

Loading MediaTo load media, refer to Figure 2.1. Raise the media cover.2. Press the Printhead Open Lever(e).[The Printhead Assembly(f) automatically s

Roll Media LoadingTo load roll media, refer to Figure 3.1. Place the roll of media on the Media Supply Hanger(i) and push iton all the way.2. Fold the

Loading RibbonNOTE: The Ribbon Supply Spindle in your printer may be a"Dual-Tension" variety. Most applications require the spindle to be in

Loading the RibbonCAUTION: Always use ribbon that is wider than the media. Thesmooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear.(For Direc

Media Sensor OperationWhen the printer is turned ON, a Power ON Self Test is performedwhich checks the status of the electronic system and controls wi

sensor anywhere under the media so that an “Out-of-Media” condi-tion will still be sensed.5. Insure the media and ribbon are properly positioned withi

next. To maintain proper print quality, refer to the Care & Adjustmentssection later in this guide.Figure 7 illustrates a properly loaded Z Series

Proprietary StatementProduct ImprovementsFCC Compliance StatementCanadian DOC Compliance StatementLiability DisclaimerNo Liability for Consequential D

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Operator InterfaceThe Z Series™ family of printers features either a standard or deluxefront panel. The deluxe front panel features a Liquid Crystal D

Front Panel LEDsLEDs on the front panel are a quick indication of the printer's status.The LEDs listed below are common to all Z Series™ printers

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Auto-CalibrationThe auto-calibration of the Z Series™ printer occurs at power ON andeach time the printer recovers from error conditions such as media

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CleaningCAUTION: Use only the cleaning agents indicated. Zebra Technolo-gies Corporation will not be responsible for damage caused by anyother cleanin

Cleaning the InteriorRemove any accumulated dirt and lint from the interior of the printerusing a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner.Cleaning th

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Cleaning the Cutter Module(For printers equipped with the Cutter option.)The Cutter Module requires periodic cleaning to remove paper dustand gummed l

NOTE: Disassembly of the Cutter module should only be performed by aService Technician.Z Series™ User’s Guide 23Figure 11. Cutter Cleaning31H:...uspir

Cleaning the Peel Blade(For printers equipped with the Value Peel or Power Peel option.)1. Open the Media Door and press the Printhead Open Lever to r

LubricationCAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on thisprinter! Some commercially available lubricants, if used, will damagethe f

Power Rewind/Power PeelMedia Alignment(For printers equipped with the Power Rewind/Power Peel option.)An adjustment to the Media Alignment Spindle all

LCD Display (Deluxe Front Panel)The Z Series™ printers include the option of replacing the standardfront panel with a deluxe front panel containing a

Power Rewind/Power Peel OptionThe Z Series™ printer supports a rewind option, with the capability ofrewinding an entire roll of printed labels (Rewind

Media LoadingRefer to Figure 15 (Power Rewind) or Figure 16 (Power Peel) whileloading media.1. Place the roll of media on the Media Supply Hanger(i) a

8. Loosen the thumbscrew and slide the Rewind Media Guide(x) outto the end of the spindle and rotate it to its horizontal position.9. Place an empty m

Media LoadingRefer to Figure 17 while loading media.1. Place the roll of media on the Media Supply Hanger(i) and push iton all the way.2. Fold the Med

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Cutter OptionThe Z Series™ printer also features a cutter option. This option is avail-able as both a factory installed feature and a field installabl

4. Feed the media under the Media Spindle(j), under the Ribbon Sen-sor(k), through the Cutter Module, and out the front of the printer.5. Slide the Me

Electronics OptionsPCMCIA OptionAn optional PCMCIA Port is available for the Z Series™ printer.This option is available as both a factory installed fe

Once the option is installed in the printer, information to be stored inFlash Memory is downloaded to the printer from the host computer.A specific ZP

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Power On Self-TestA Power On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the printer isturned ON. During this test, the front panel LEDs will turn ON andO

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40 Z Series™ User’s GuidePrinter Self-TestsThe Z Series™ printer is designed to work with most Zebra media andribbon combinations, right out of the bo

Make sure that your print width is set correctly for the media you areusing before you run any self-tests, otherwise the test may print out on theplat

WelcomeGetting Started 1Communications 2Printer Power 2Printer ConfigurationZ Series™ Configuration 3Media & Ribbon LoadingLoading Media 5Loading

PAUSE Key Self-testPress and hold the PAUSE key while turning the printer power ON.Release the key anytime after the first front panel LED turns OFF.T

FEED Key Self-testPress and hold the FEED key while turning the printer power ON. Re-lease the key anytime after the first front panel LED turns OFF.T

PAUSE and CANCEL Key Self-testPress and hold both the PAUSE key and CANCEL key while turningthe printer power ON. Release both keys anytime after the

Communications Diagnostic Self-testThe Communications Diagnostic Mode is a troubleshooting tool forchecking the interconnection between the printer an

Media and Ribbon Sensor ProfileThe Media and Ribbon Sensor Profile may be used to troubleshoot reg-istration problems that may be caused when the Medi

Initializing the Flash Memory andPCMCIA CardAs of Firmware release V22.8.4, a new procedure is used to initializethe optional on-board Flash Menory de

Print Error ConditionsThere are several error conditions that effect printing. Some actuallystop the printing process completely, while others are onl

NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. Yourprinter may not have all of the options described in these specifications. Ifyo

Printing SpecificationsRibbon Specifications50 Z Series™ User’s GuideTable 5. Printing SpecificationsTable 6. Ribbon Specifications58H:...uspiran2.vpT

Media SpecificationsZ Series™ User’s Guide 51Pressure sensitive media: release liner must be free of preprint (withthe exception of black mark registr

Media CalibrationAuto-Calibration 17Calibration Control 17Care & AdjustmentsCleaning 19Lubrication 24Printhead Pressure Adjustment 24Power Rewind/

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II )Bar Codes52 Z Series™ User’s GuideDownloadable graphics (withdata compression)Bit image data transfer and print-in

Standard Printer FontsFor more information on fonts, refer to the ZPL II Programming Guide.Bit-mapped fonts A, B, D, E, F, G, H, and GS are expandable

Standard Printer Font Examples54 Z Series™ User’s GuideDefault Printer Fonts - 300 dots/inch (12 dots/mm)Default Printer Fonts - 203 dots/inch (8 dots

Optional Printer FontsThere are many optional character fonts that can be purchased for yourZ Series™ printer, in addition to those which are standard

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Printer ConfigurationNOTE: To configure a Z Series™ printer having the optional deluxefront panel, refer to the information found later in this sectio

Refer to Table 8 if the settings need to be changed to match those ofyour host computer. If you do not know the settings of your host com-puter, refer

Operating ModesUse the Bank Two (right) switches to select printer operating modes.When shipped from the factory, all switches are in the ON position.

Standard Front Panel Control KeysIf you need to adjust the print darkness, label position or the image po-sition on the label, use the following contr

Printer ConfigurationNOTE: To configure a Z Series™ printer having the standard frontpanel, refer to the information found earlier in this section.Del

Printer SpecificationsGeneral Specifications 47Printing Specifications 48Ribbon Specifications 48Media Specifications 49Zebra Programming Language (ZP

NEXT MENU KeyPress this key to increment through the major menu headings, showingthe top level of each configuration section. When the end of the menu

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Exiting the Configuration modeWhen you are finished changing or reviewing the necessary parame-ters, press the START/SAVE key. Use the NEXT ITEM key t

Communication InterfacesData cables must be fully shielded and fitted with metal or metalizedconnector shells to prevent radiation and reception of el

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RS-232 InterfaceThe Z Series printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment(DTE). The serial data cable used to connect the printer to the hostcomp

Hardware Control Signal DescriptionsFor all RS-232 input and output signals, the Z Series™ printer followsboth the Electronics Industries Association

Parallel Data CommunicationsTable 12 illustrates the pin connections on the Bi-directional Parallelconnector at the rear of the printer.Parallel Inter

AC Power CordSince many areas of the world have specific power requirements, anAC Power Cord may not be included with your printer. Refer to Figure30.

Fuse ReplacementA user-replaceable AC Power Fuse is located just below the AC PowerSwitch at the rear of the printer. The replacement fuse is a 3AG Fa

1. Load media (and Ribbon if required) according to the appro-priate Media Loading and Ribbon Loading Instructions foundin this User’s Guide. Insure t

Slightly Light - Slightly light labels are, in some cases, preferred toslightly dark for “In Spec” bar codes. Both normal and rotated barcodes will be

ASCII Code ChartZ Series™ User’s Guide 79NOTE: NOT recommended for use as a CommandPrefix, Format Prefix, or Delimiter Character87H:...uspiran2.vpThu

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alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such aspunctuation marks.backfeed When the printer pulls the media and ribbon (if used) back

Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality thermal de-mand printer manufactured by the industry leader in quality, service,and value. For

diagnostics Information about which printer functions are not working- used for troubleshooting printer problems.die-cut labels See non-continuous med

non-continuous media Consumable printing stock which contains anindication of where one label/printed format ends and the next onebegins. Examples are

take label sensor See label available sensor.thermal direct See direct thermal.thermal transfer A printing method in which the printhead pressesan ink

AAC Power 2AdjustmentsMedia Sensor Position 9Printhead Pressure 24ASCII Control CodesXOFF (DC3) 71XON (DC1) 71CCalibration 17CautionRibbon Width 8Ship

DDamage Report 1DIP Switches 55DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 71EEIA RS232 71Electrical Noise 69Error Conditions 46LCD Display 27FFactory Defaults 44FCC Ru

MMaintenance 1MediaContinuous 9Fanfold 6Non-Continuous 9Roll 6Media AlignmentPower Peel 25Power Rewind 25Media Guide 6, 29, 31, 32Media Loading 5Media

RReporting Damage 1Ribbon Loading 7Ribbon Removal 8Ribbon Supply Spindle 8Ribbon Takeup Spindle 8RS-232 70Chassis Ground 69DSR (Data Set Ready) 69DTR

TTroubleshooting 35UUnpacking 1WWarningAC Power 2, 73Earth Ground 2, 73Equipment Safety 2, 73Personnel Safety 2, 73ZZPL II 1, 17, 50ZPL II Instruction

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