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Controls and Indicators
User Interface
The primary user controls are found on the front of the printer. The ZD-Series Desktop
printers support two user interface options.
• Standard User Interface — This interface provides basic control and status
needed by an operator. Printer operating status is reported by five (5) icon
indicator lights. The icons represent several functional areas of operation. The
indicator lights, as a group, provide a wide range of printer status notifications
when used in combination. They are visible from a greater distance than you can
read on a printer with a display. See the Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns.
• This interface supports operator tasks of replacing printing supplies (labels,
receipt paper, transfer ribbon, etc.) when prompted by two indicators.
• Status indicator’s icons represent a functional area of printer operation.
• Status indicator lights typically use color to show the operator the functional
status of the printer. The status indicator lights may be off (not lit), red, green,
or amber (orange/yellow). Red is ‘needs attention’ or ‘not ready’. Green is for
‘ready’ or ‘functioning’. Amber (orange/yellow) is for busy or active process
(data downloading, over-temperature cooling cycle, etc.). An off or un-lit status
indicator does not require the operators attention.
• A status indicator can flash (blink), fade (bright to off), alternate between
colors, or remain on in a variety of patterns that denote various printer
activities, and operational status as a group.
• Control buttons are used in various combinations to access internal utilities
that calibrate the printer to your media and make limited print settings.
• LCD User Interface — This color LCD interface provides easy printer setup,
configuration, and is customizable for all user types. The interface includes all the
Standard User Interface controls and indicators to provide you with common
functionality and behaviors for these Link-OS printer models.
• The display option provides written printer status and messages. The display
supports 19 languages, selectable by the operator or with programming.
• It has a menu system. Users can make changes to print settings (darkness,
speed, etc.), run utilities, and set wired and wireless communication interfaces
(Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.) that are installed on your printer.