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Zebra GX430D User Manual

Zebra GX430D
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User Guide
Zebra
®
GX420d™ / GX430d™
Desktop Thermal Printer
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Zebra GX430D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandZebra
ModelGX430D
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Document

Who Should Use This Document

Defines the intended audience for this user guide.

How This Document Is Organized

Explains the structure and layout of the user guide.

Contacts

Provides contact information for Zebra Technologies support.

Document Conventions

Explains the various conventions used throughout the manual.

1 Introduction

GX Series Thermal Printers

Overview of Zebra GX Series desktop thermal printers and their features.

What’s in the Box?

Lists the items included in the printer's shipping package.

Your Printer

Identifies key components and parts of the printer.

Printer Features

Details the various hardware features and capabilities of the printer.

Operator Controls

Explains the function of the printer's buttons and indicators.

2 Getting Started

Attaching Power

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the printer to a power source.

Loading Roll Media

Guide on how to properly load media rolls into the printer.

Printing a Test (Printer Configuration) Label

Procedure to print a configuration status label for verification.

Pre-install Windows® Printer Drivers

Instructions for installing printer drivers before connecting.

Connecting your Printer to a Computer

Details on establishing communication between the printer and a computer.

After Your Printer is Connected

Steps and checks to perform after the printer is connected.

3 Print Operations

Determining Printer Configuration

How to print and interpret the printer's configuration status label.

Localizing the Printer Status Configuration Label

Information on customizing the printer status label language.

Long Term Printer In-activity or Storage

Recommendations for storing the printer to prevent damage.

Thermal Printing

Explanation of the direct thermal printing process.

Modes of Printing

Describes the different printing modes available for the printer.

Print Media Types

Details the various types of media supported by the printer.

Replacing Supplies

Instructions for replacing media or other consumables.

Adjusting the Print Width

How to set or adjust the printer's print width.

Adjusting the Print Quality

Guidance on optimizing print quality settings.

Media Sensing

Explanation of the printer's media detection capabilities.

Printing on Fan-Fold Media

Instructions for printing using fan-fold media.

Printing with Externally Mounted Roll Media

Guidance for using externally mounted media rolls.

Fonts and Your Printer

Information on printer font support and management.

Getting Asian Fonts

Details on acquiring and using Asian language fonts.

Stand Alone Printing

How to operate the printer without a computer connection.

Sending Files to the Printer

Methods for transferring files like fonts and graphics to the printer.

Print Meter

Information on the printer's print metering and reporting features.

EPL Line Mode

Description of the EPL Line Mode printing functionality.

4 Printer Options

Label Dispenser Option

Details on the optional label dispenser functionality.

Moveable Blackline Sensor Option

Explanation of the adjustable blackline sensor option.

Cutter Option

Information about the optional media cutter accessory.

ZebraNet® 10/100 Internal (Wired) Print Server Option

Details on the wired network print server option.

ZebraNet® Internal Wireless Print Server Option

Explanation of the wireless network print server option.

Bluetooth Option

Information on the optional Bluetooth connectivity.

RTC and Full Flash Memory Option

Details on the Real Time Clock and expanded memory option.

Asian Fonts - Printer Accessory

Information on acquiring and using Asian font accessories.

Zebra® KDU — Printer Accessory

Description of the Zebra Keyboard Display Unit accessory.

KDU Plus™ — Printer Accessory

Details on the KDU Plus accessory.

ZBI 2.0™ — Zebra Basic Interpreter

Information on the Zebra Basic Interpreter programming language.

5 Control Panel Operation

LCD Display Overview

Explanation of the printer's LCD display and its functions.

Normal Operation Display

Examples of the display during normal printer operation.

Display Settings

How to adjust display settings like backlight and contrast.

Printer Settings

Details on user-selectable and programmable printer settings.

802.11 WLAN Settings

Configuration options for 802.11 wireless network connections.

Bluetooth Settings

Configuration options for Bluetooth connectivity.

6 Maintenance

Cleaning

General procedures for cleaning printer components.

Cleaning the Printhead

Specific steps for cleaning the printer's printhead.

Media Path Considerations

Guidance on maintaining the media path.

Platen Cleaning and Replacement

Instructions for cleaning or replacing the platen roller.

Other Printer Maintenance

Additional general maintenance tasks for the printer.

Replacing the Printhead

Step-by-step guide for replacing the printhead.

7 Troubleshooting

Status Light Descriptions

Explanation of printer status light indicators and meanings.

Status Light Error Resolutions

Solutions for errors indicated by the printer's status light.

Print Quality Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to print quality.

Manual Calibration

Procedure for manually calibrating the printer's media sensors.

Troubleshooting Tests

Details on diagnostic tests for troubleshooting printer issues.

Resetting the Factory Default Values

Steps to reset the printer to its factory default settings.

Communications Diagnostics

Procedures for diagnosing communication problems.

Feed Button Modes

Explanation of different functions accessed via the feed button.

A Appendix: Interface Wiring

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface

Wiring details for the printer's USB connection.

Parallel Interface

Wiring details for the printer's parallel connection.

Ethernet Interface

Wiring details for the printer's Ethernet connection.

Serial Port Interface

Wiring details for the printer's serial port connection.

B Appendix: Dimensions

External GX Printer Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the external GX printer.

Label Dispenser

Physical dimensions of the printer with a label dispenser.

Cutter

Physical dimensions of the printer with a cutter option.

Wireless Printer

Physical dimensions of the wireless printer model.

Wireless Printer with Label Dispenser

Dimensions of wireless printer with label dispenser.

Wireless Printer with Cutter

Dimensions of wireless printer with cutter option.

C Appendix: ZPL Configuration

Managing the ZPL Printer Configuration

Overview of managing printer settings using ZPL.

ZPL Configuration Status to Command Cross-reference

Cross-reference of ZPL commands and configuration settings.

Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports

Information on managing printer memory and status reports.

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