User guide

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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 ..............................................................................................18
Charger Safety .............................................................................................18
Loading the Media .......................................................................... 19
QL 420 Plus and QL 220 Plus Printers ........................................................19
QL 320 Plus Printers ....................................................................................20
All models ....................................................................................................21
QL 420 Plus Printers Only ...........................................................................22
Operator Controls .......................................................................... 24
Keypad Control Panel ..................................................................................24
LCD Control Panel .......................................................................................26
Programmable LCD Settings ......................................................................27
Verify the Printer Is Working .........................................................29
Printing a Configuration Label ....................................................................29
Connecting the Printer ................................................................... 29
Cable Communication .................................................................................30
IR Communications .....................................................................................33
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth™ ..............................................34
Bluetooth Networking Overview ................................................................34
WLAN Overview ............................................................................. 35
Setting Up the Software ................................................................ 35
Radio Regulatory Information ............................................................................ 37
Zebra Bluetooth Radio QL+ZBR3 ...............................................................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
Compact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules .......43
Using the Accessories.............................................................................................44
Belt Clip ........................................................................................................44
Kickstand .....................................................................................................45
Desk Stand...................................................................................................46
Carrying Strap .............................................................................................48
Preventive Maintenance ....................................................................................... 49
Extending Battery Life ................................................................... 49
General Cleaning Instructions ....................................................... 50
QL 220 Plus Cleaning ...............................................................................51