Zebra Z Series ZM600 User Manual

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Operations
Load Ribbon
3/27/07 ZM400/ZM600 User Guide 79695L-001 Rev. A
Load Ribbon
Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. For direct
thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
The standard Thermal Transfer option (black ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on the
outside, and the alternate Thermal Transfer option (gray ribbon spindle) uses ribbon coated on
the inside. To avoid damaging your printer, follow the directions for the Thermal Transfer
option installed in your printer.
Figure 8 shows the ribbon paths for ribbon coated on the outside and ribbon coated on the
inside. The coated surfaces of the ribbon are shown in gray when they are visible. To
determine which side of a ribbon is printed, see Coated Side of Ribbon on page 27.
Figure 8 • Ribbon Path
Ribbon Coated Outside
(black ribbon spindle)
Ribbon Coated Inside
(gray ribbon spindle)
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Tension blade
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Ribbon take-up spindle
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Ribbon supply spindle
4
Printhead assembly
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Printhead release latch
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3
4
5
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Zebra Z Series ZM600 Specifications

General

Memory	16 MB SDRAM; 8 MB Flash
Print Method	Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Print Width	4.09 inches (104 mm)
Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional)
Connectivity	USB, Serial, Parallel, Ethernet
Media Sensors	Reflective Transmissive
Media Types	die-cut, continuous, thermal, tag
Ribbon Width	2 in./51 mm to 4.33 in./110 mm
Ribbon Length	450 m/1476 ft
Optional Connectivity	ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
Operating Temperature	40°F to 104°F/5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°F to 140°F/-40°C to 60°C
Humidity	20% to 85% non-condensing
Power Requirements	90-265 VAC, 47-63 Hz