User's Manual

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QL Plus Series User Guide
Table of Contents
Proprietary Statements .............................................................. 4
Document Conventions .............................................................. 6
Introduction to the QL Plus™ Series .......................................... 7
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................... 7
Reporting Damage ........................................................................... 7
QL 220 Plus Overview ................................................................8
QL 320 Plus Overview ................................................................9
QL 420 Plus Overview ..............................................................10
Getting Ready to Print .............................................................. 11
Battery ............................................................................................. 11
Installing the Battery ...................................................................................11
QL 220 Plus ..................................................................................................11
QL 420 Plus ..................................................................................................11
QL 320 Plus ..................................................................................................11
Charging the Battery with the LI72 Charger ...............................................12
Battery Safety ..............................................................................................17
Charger Safety .............................................................................................17
Loading the Media .......................................................................... 18
QL 420 Plus and QL 220 Plus Printers ........................................................18
QL 320 Plus Printers ....................................................................................19
All models ....................................................................................................20
QL 420 Plus Printers Only ...........................................................................21
Operator Controls .......................................................................... 23
Keypad Control Panel ..................................................................................23
LCD Control Panel .......................................................................................25
Programmable LCD Settings ......................................................................26
Verify the Printer Is Working.......................................................... 28
Printing a Configuration Label ....................................................................28
Connecting the Printer ................................................................... 28
Cable Communication .................................................................................29
IR Communications .....................................................................................32
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth™ ..............................................33
Bluetooth Networking Overview ................................................................33
WLAN Overview ............................................................................. 34
Setting Up the Software ................................................................34
Radio Regulatory Information .................................................. 36
Zebra Bluetooth Radio QL+ZBR3 ...............................................................36
Zebra Bluetooth Radio 2.0 QL+ZBR4 .........................................................37
WLAN Module Using 802.11b CF Radio (North America) .........................38
WLAN Module Using 802.11b CF Radio (Asia & EU Countries) ................39
Zebra 802.11b WLAN Radio Module ..........................................................41
WLAN Module Using 802.11g Radio .........................................................43
Compact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules .......45
Using the Accessories ............................................................... 47
Belt Clip ........................................................................................................47
Kickstand .....................................................................................................48
Desk Stand ...................................................................................................49
Carrying Strap .............................................................................................51
Preventive Maintenance ...........................................................52
Extending Battery Life ................................................................... 52