Zebra Z4Mplus - Printer Side View

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Introduction

Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Printer Overview

Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide 5

Printer Side View

The illustration below is a simplified view of your printer. Depending on installed

options, your printer may look slightly different.

Number Description

Printhead Assembly

Transmissive Sensor

Label Supply Guide

Label Supply Hanger

Dancer

Label Guide

Printhead Open Lever

Main Page

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- Product and Personal Information3
- Document Usability3
- Additional Comments3
Product Improvements5
FCC Compliance Statement6
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement6
Liability Disclaimer6
Limitation of Liability6
Copyrights7
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY9
- Zebra Technologies Corporation9
  - For Home, Office, Commercial, and industrial use9
Printer Products11
- Supplies Products13
- Warranty Exclusions & Conditions Statement13
Printer Software and Firmware License Agreement14
Contacts26
- Support26
About this Document27
Document Conventions28
Related Documents30
Inspect the printer32
- Report Damage32
- Storage32
Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Printer Overview33
- Front Panel33
- Printer Side View35
Before You Begin38
- Media38
- Ribbon39
- Types of Media40
- Print Mode42
Load Media and Ribbon43
- Load the Media43
Load the Ribbon44
Calibration45
- Auto Calibration45
Printhead Pressure Adjustment46
- Set Printhead Pressure47
Rewind Media Alignment48
Configuration Label49
- Print a Configuration Label49
Troubleshoot Printing Problems51
Basic Configuration52
- Basic Configuration Process53
Position the Label Sensor56
- Reflective Sensor56
  - Adjust the Reflective Sensor56
  - Transmissive Sensor58
- Configure the Software or Printer Driver58
System Considerations60
- Interfaces60
  - Standard Interfaces60
- Cable Requirements62
Printer Overview64
- Front Panel64
  - Front Panel Keys66
  - Front Panel Lights67
Load Roll Media68
- Tear-Off Mode68
- Cutter Mode70
- Peel-Off Mode72
- Liner Take-Up Mode74
  - Liner Removal76
- Rewind76
Load Fanfold Media82
Load the Ribbon84
- Remove the Ribbon86
Configuration88
- Enter Setup Mode88
- Change Password-Protected Parameters89
- Leave the Setup Mode90
Configuration and Calibration Sequence91
Cleaning Procedures116
- Clean the Exterior117
- Clean the Interior117
- Clean the Sensors119
- Clean the Rewind Option120
- Clean the Peel-Off Assembly122
- Clean the Cutter Module123
LCD Error Conditions and Warnings128
- Error Conditions128
- Warnings131
Print Quality Problems133
- General print quality issues133
- Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent pattern133
- Light, consistent vertical lines running through all labels133
- Intermittent creases on the left and right edges of the label134
- Wrinkled ribbon134
- Calibration135
- Communication Problems136
Printer Diagnostics138
- Power-On Self Test138
- Additional Printer Self Tests138
- Cancel Self Test139
- Pause Self Test140
- Feed Self Test141
- Communications Diagnostics Test142
  - Loading Factory Defaults142
General Specifications144
Printing Specifications145
Media Specifications146
Ribbon Specifications148
Options149
Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II)150
Bar codes151
AC Power Cord152
- Power Line Cord Specifications152
Printer Interface Technical Information154
- Serial Data Communications154
  - Hardware Control Signal Descriptions154
- Cable Specifications154
  - RS-232 Serial Data Port154
Parallel Data Port162
- Parallel Interface162
  - Parallel Cabling Requirements162
- Parallel Port Interconnections162
Memory Cards166
- PCMCIA Card166
  - Install the PCMCIA Card166
Extend the Life of Your Printhead with SaveaPrinthead Cleaning Film170
- Recommended for all Zebra printers170
- Use Save-a-Printhead Cleaning Film173
- How to Order Cleaning Film Kits174

Zebra Z4Mplus - Printer Side View

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