Zebra ZT600 Series User Manual

Introduction
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4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?
Ribbon Scratch Test
Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.
1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.
2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the ribbon in contact
with the paper.
3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.
4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.
5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If ink from the ribbon... Then...
Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be used in this
printer.
Did not adhere to
the label
The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in the
standard printer. An optional ribbon spindle is available to use
ribbon that is coated on the inside. Contact your authorized
Zebra reseller for ordering information.
To verify this result, repeat the test on the other surface of the
roll of ribbon.
If the ribbon... Then...
Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be used in this
printer.
Did not leave a mark on
the paper
The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot be used in the
standard printer. An optional ribbon spindle is available to use
ribbon that is coated on the inside. Contact your authorized
Zebra reseller for ordering information.
To verify this result, repeat the test on the other surface of the
roll of ribbon.

Zebra ZT600 Series Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Print Resolution	203 dpi/8 dots per mm; 300 dpi/12 dots per mm
Maximum Print Width	4.09 in./104 mm
Maximum Print Speed	14 ips (356 mm/s) for 203 dpi, 12 ips (305 mm/s) for 300 dpi
Media Sensors	Reflective and Transmissive
Communication	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Bluetooth
Memory	512 MB Flash
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C