User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Proprietary Statements
- Document Conventions
- Introduction to the QL Plus™ Series
- Unpacking and Inspection
- Reporting Damage
- QL 220 Plus Overview
- QL 320 Plus Overview
- QL 420 Plus Overview
- Getting Ready to Print
- Battery
- Installing the Battery
- QL 220 Plus
- QL 420 Plus
- QL 320 Plus
- Charging the Battery with the LI72 Charger
- Battery Safety
- Charger Safety
- Loading the Media
- QL 420 Plus and QL 220 Plus Printers
- QL 320 Plus Printers
- All models
- QL 420 Plus Printers Only
- Operator Controls
- Keypad Control Panel
- LCD Control Panel
- Programmable LCD Settings
- Verify the Printer Is Working
- Printing a Configuration Label
- Connecting the Printer
- Cable Communication
- IR Communications
- Wireless Communications with Bluetooth™
- Bluetooth Networking Overview
- WLAN Overview
- Setting Up the Software
- Radio Regulatory Information
- Zebra Bluetooth Radio QL+ZBR3
- Zebra Bluetooth Radio 2.0 QL+ZBR4
- WLAN Module Using 802.11b CF Radio (North America)
- WLAN Module Using 802.11b CF Radio (Asia & EU Countries)
- Zebra 802.11b WLAN Radio Module
- WLAN Module Using 802.11g Radio
- Compact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules
- Using the Accessories
- Belt Clip
- Kickstand
- Desk Stand
- Carrying Strap
- Preventive Maintenance
- Extending Battery Life
- General Cleaning Instructions
- QL 220 Plus Cleaning
- QL 320 Plus Cleaning
- QL 420 Plus Cleaning
- Troubleshooting
- Keypad Control Panel
- LCD Control Panel Indicators
- Troubleshooting Topics
- Troubleshooting Tests
- Printing a Configuration Label
- Communications Diagnostics
- Contacting Technical Support
- Specifications
- Printing Specifications
- Memory and Communications Specifications
- Label Specifications
- Font and Bar Code Specifications
- Communications Ports
- Physical, Environmental and Electrical Specifications
- QL Plus Series Accessories
- Appendix A
- Interface Cables
- RS232 Cables
- USB Cable
- More Interface Cables
- Appendix B
- Media Supplies
- Appendix C
- Maintenance Supplies
- Appendix D
- Product Support
- Appendix E
- Battery Disposal
- Product Disposal
- Appendix F
- Using zebra.com
- Index
- Patent Numbers
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QL Plus Series User Guide
Label Specifications
Parameter QL220 Plus QL 320 Plus QL 420 Plus
Label or Tag Width
0.75 in. to 2.12 in.
(16 to 53.8 mm)
1.5 in. to 3.1 in.
(38.1 to 78.4 mm)
2 in. to 4.1
in. (50.8 to
104.1 mm)
Max.Label/TagLength
(w/std.memory)
20 in. (508 mm) 16 in. (406.4 mm) 20 in. (508 mm)
Inter-label Gap.
0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (.12 in. preferred)
(2 mm to 4 mm, 3 mm preferred)
Label Thickness 0.0025 in to 0.0065 in (0.064 mm to .165 mm)
Tag Thickness 0.0060 in. (0.152 mm) maximum
Max. Label Roll dia.
2.20 (55.8 mm)
O.D.
2.63 in. (66.8 mm) O.D.
Label Inner Core
0.75 in. (19 mm) minimum dia;
1.38 in. (35.05 mm) minimum dia. for linerless media
(QL 420 Plus accepts linerless media on 0.75 in. cores.)
Black Mark Dimensions
The reflective media black marks should extend past
the center-line of the roll.
Media Requirements
Minimum mark width: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) perpendicular
to edge of media, centered within the width of the
roll.
Mark length: 0.094 in. (2.4 mm) parallel to edge of
media
UseZebrabranddirectthermalmediathatisoutsidewound.Media
maybereective(blackmark)sensing,ortransmissive(gap)sensing,
die-cut,continuous,orlinerless.QL420Plusmodelswillaccept
fanfoldmediaifusedwithanexternalmediasupply.
Fordie-cutlabels,useonlyfullautodies.