User's Manual

6QL 420 User’s Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing our Zebra QL 420 Mobile Printer. This

rugged printer is sure to become a productive and efficient addi-

tion to your workplace thanks to its innovative design. Because

it’s made by Zebra Technologies Corporation, you’re assured of

world-class support for all of your bar code printers, software,

and supplies.

• This user’s guide gives you all the information you’ll need

to operate the QL 420 printer.

• The QL 420 uses the CPCL programming language. To

create and print labels using the CPCL language, refer to

the Mobile Printer Programming Guide (available on our

website at:

http://www.zebra.com/SS/manuals.htm)

and

our Label Vista™ label creation program.

• The QL 420 has optional interpreters for the EPL and ZPL

(up to X.8 firmware) Programming Languages. The

printer must be equipped with the optional memory up-

grade and an appropriate application in order to use this

function. Manuals for the ZPL II or EPL2 label design

programming languages are available on our website at:

http://www.zebra.com/SS/manuals.htm

Unpacking and Inspection

Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:

• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.

• Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” in the

Getting Ready to Print section) and inspect the media

compartment for damage.

In case shipping is required, save the carton and all packing

material.

Reporting Damage

If you discover shipping damage:

• Immediately notify and file a damage report with the ship-

ping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not re-

sponsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the

printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under

its warranty policy.

• Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.

• Notify your authorized Zebra re-seller.