User guide

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QLn Series User Guide
Table of Contents
Proprietary Statements ............................................................................................4
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................6
Introduction to the QLn™ Series Printers ...........................................................7
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................... 7
Reporting Damage ........................................................................... 7
QLn Series Technology .............................................................................................8
Smart Battery .................................................................................................8
Printing Technology ......................................................................................9
Direct Thermal ...............................................................................................9
QLn Series Overview ............................................................................................. 10
Getting Ready to Print ........................................................................................... 12
Battery ............................................................................................. 12
Installing the Battery ...................................................................................12
Battery Safety ..............................................................................................13
Charger Safety .............................................................................................13
Smart Charger-2 (SC2) Single Battery Charger ............................ 14
Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger ...................................................................16
Ethernet and Charging Cradles ..................................................... 19
Printer Operation with Cradle .....................................................................21
AC Power Adapter (included in kit p/n P1031365-024) ..............................23
Loading the Media in the QLn Series Printers ..........................24
Loading Media in Peel-off Mode .................................................................26
Operator Controls .......................................................................... 27
Standard Control Panel ...............................................................................27
LCD Control Panel .......................................................................................29
Status Bar Icons ..........................................................................................30
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Main Menu Screen ......................................................................................32
Programmable LCD Settings ......................................................................33
Verify the Printer Is Working .........................................................34
Printing a Configuration Label ....................................................................34
Connecting the Printer ................................................................... 34
Cable Communication .................................................................................35
RS-232C Communications ..........................................................................35
USB Communications ................................................................................35
Providing Strain Relief for Communications Cable ...................................36
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth™ ..............................................38
Bluetooth Networking Overview ................................................................38
WLAN Overview ............................................................................. 39
Setting Up the Software ................................................................ 39
Using the Accessories.............................................................................................40
Swivel Belt Clip ............................................................................................40
Soft Case......................................................................................................40
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ..........................................................................41
Hand Strap ...................................................................................................42
Preventive Maintenance ....................................................................................... 43
Extending Battery Life ...................................................................43
General Cleaning Instructions ....................................................... 43
QLn Series Cleaning .................................................................................44
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................46