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MZ™Series

Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra

MZ™Series Mobile Printers. These rugged

printers will become productive and efﬁcient additions to

your workplace thanks to their innovative design. Because

they are made by Zebra Technologies you can be assured

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

ware, and supplies.

This document provides an easy reference for operating and

maintaining the MZ Series of Mobile Printers.

Complete and current documentation for each model printer

is provided by the MZ Series User Guide available on the

Internet at:

www.zebra.com/manuals.

Always refer to the Important Safety Information data

sheet shipped with each printer and the Technical

Bulletin shipped with each battery pack. These

documents detail procedures to ensure maximum

reliability and safety while using this printer.

QSG-MZS-007 Rev. A

MZ Series Overview

(MZ 220 Illustrated)

MZ 220 MZ 320

Media width:

2.0 in. (50.8 mm)

Media width:

3.0 in. (76.2 mm

L: 5.34 in. [135.6 mm]

W: 3.18 in. [80.7 mm]

H:2.47 in. [62.7 mm]*

*w/ belt clip

L: 5.34 in. [135.6 mm]

W: 4.11 in.[104.4 mm]

H: 2.47 in. [62.7 mm]*

*w/ belt clip

Introduction

Getting Started

Using the

Printer

Troubleshooting

Accessories

1. Feed Switch

2. Media Status Light

3. USB Port

4. Battery Charging Receptacle

5. Media/Black Bar Sensor

6. Media Cover

7. Platen

8. Printhead

9. Latch Release Button

10. Communications Status Indicator

11. IR window

12. Charge Status Indicator

13. Power Switch

14. Power Indicator

15. Belt Clip

16. Battery Door Latch

17. Battery Compartment Cover

18. Battery Pack

19. External Charge Contacts

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Gett ing S tarte d Intro duct ion MZ Series Overview (MZ 220 Illustrated) Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra MZ™Series Mobile Printers. These rugged printers will become productive and efficient additions to your workplace thanks to their innovative design. Because they are made by Zebra Technologies you can be assured of world-class support for all of your bar code printers, software, and supplies.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d Usin g Print the er Removing the Battery Batteries are shipped uncharged. Remove any protective packaging from a new battery pack, install it in the printer and charge completely prior to initial use. 1. Use a coin to rotate the Battery Compartment lock 1/4 turn as shown. 1. Use a coin to rotate the Battery Compartment lock 1/4 turn as shown. 2. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover 2.
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Preparing the Charger Power Supply Mains Adapter Usin g Print the er Gett ing S tarte d Intro duct ion The printer may be used while charging the battery. However, prolonged use of the printer while charging will greatly increase charge times. Shipping Ring Remove and discard Remove the power supply from its box. Remove and discard the shipping ring from the mains receptacle cavity. Verify that the mains adapter shipped with your Printer is the correct one for your region.
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Intro duct ion Press Latch Button Gett ing S tarte d Media Cover Opens Media Roll Open the Media Cover Trou blesh ootin g Usin g Print the er Note direction media pulls off the roll.
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Connect by Radio Refer to the Wireless Quick Start Guide on the Internet at www.zebra.com/manuals for help on setting up your wireless printer. Terminal with wireless communications ability Gett ing S tarte d Intro duct ion Connect With a Cable Refer to the Label Vista™ application on the Internet at www.zebra.com/software for help on setting up the Printer. If you are connecting to a PC you may need to install the Zebra Universal Driver available on the Internet at: www.zebra.com/drivers.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d Power Button Press until Power Light turns on, then release. Press again to turn unit off Charge Light (Green/Amber) Green indicates the battery fully charged. Amber indicates the battery is less than 90% charged. Power Light (Green) Indicates power status and battery condition. A steadily lit indicator means the battery has more than a 30% charge remaining. A blinking indicator means the battery has less than a 30% charge remaining.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d Tear Bar Caution • To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the Printer, never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the Printer. Printhead Elements Area Printhead Platen Media Compartment Trou blesh ootin g Usin g Print the er Media Sensors Note • Twelve packs of approved cleaning pens are available from Zebra as p/n AN11209-1.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d Interpreting Indicators The printer’s indicators display various printer functions and their status. Check the indicator status, then refer to the Troubleshooting topic referenced in the chart. Function Indicator Color Power Green Charger Amber/Green Error Amber Blue Indicator Status: Steady Indicates printer is on and battery condition is OK to use. Off indicates battery is not charging. Amber indicates battery is charging. Green indicates battery is charged.
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Intro duct ion 5. No print: • Replace battery. • Check cable to terminal. • (Wireless units only) Restore wireless connection. 6. Reduced battery life: Gett ing S tarte d • Check battery date code — if battery is one to two years old, short life may be due to normal aging. • Recharge or replace battery. 7. Flashing Amber indicator: • Check that media is loaded and that printhead is closed and securely latched.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d If the printer has locked up and is not responding to any operator inputs or external commands, either from a connected terminal or from a linked LAN, you can perform a forced reset as follows: Units built before June 18, 2008 (see sidebar-Using The Serial Number Label To Determine Your Printer Version) Units with an S/N with a Year and Week Built code earlier than “08-25” are reset using the following procedure: 1. Open the media compartment and remove any media. 2.
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Adjustable Shoulder Strap (Available as an Accessory Kit) Refer to figure below. Secure each end of the shoulder strap by looping through the slots on the belt clip and securing with the buckle. Thread the free end of the shoulder strap through one of the slots on the belt clip Gett ing S tarte d Intro duct ion Belt Clip (Standard on all printers) To use: hook the clip over your belt and ensure that the clip is securely attached to the belt.
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Intro duct ion Gett ing S tarte d For product support, and the latest versions of all customer documentation, contact Zebra Technologies at: www.zebra.com Refer to Appendix E in the MZ series User Guide for more detailed contact information In the Americas contact: Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 USA Phone: +1.847.793.2600 or +1.800.423. 0422 Fax: +1.847.913.