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ZQ500 Series User Guide
Preventive Maintenance
Extending Battery Life
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures
over 65° C (149° F).
• Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for Lithium-
Ion batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage the
battery.
• Use the correct media for your printing requirements. An au-
thorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum me-
dia for your application.
• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consider
using a pre-printed label.
• Choose the correct print darkness, and print speed for your
media.
• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possible.
• Remove the battery if the printer won’t be used for a day or
more and you’re not performing a maintenance charge.
• Consider purchasing an extra battery.
• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability
to maintain a charge over time. It can only be recharged a finite
number of times before it must be replaced. Always dispose of
batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information on
battery disposal.
General Cleaning Instructions
Caution • Avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer. Never
insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer. Always turn off the
printer before performing any cleaning procedures. Use care when
working near the tear bars as the edges are very sharp.
Warning • The printhead can get very hot after prolonged printing. Allow
it to cool off before attempting any cleaning procedures.
Only use a Zebra cleaning pen (not supplied with the printer) or a cotton
swab with alcohol for cleaning the printhead.
Caution • Use only cleaning agents specified in the following tables.
Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage
caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.
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