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Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide 29

CHAPTER 3

Communication

This chapter describes communications options and their connections.

Contents

System Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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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

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