User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Copyright
- Terms of Use
- About
- Contents
- Introduction
- Printer Features
- Printer Features
- Inside the ZD620 Dual Capacity Ribbon Roll Printer
- Inside the ZD620 and ZD420 Direct Thermal Printers
- Inside the ZD420 Ribbon Cartridge Printer
- Label Dispenser Option (field installable) - All Models
- Cutter Option (field installable) - All Models
- Linerless Media Tear-Off Option (Direct Thermal Models Only)
- Linerless Cutter Option (Direct Thermal Models Only)
- Identifying Platen Drive Rollers Types
- Printer Power Supply Options
- ZD620 and ZD420 Locking Printer Features
- Zebra Print Touch
- Printer Features
- Install Hardware Options
- Field Installable printer Accessories and Options
- Printer Connectivity Modules
- Media Handling Options
- Installing the Attached Power Supply Base Options
- Controls and Indicators
- Printer Configuration Menus
- Setup
- Printer Setup Overview
- Select a Location for the Printer
- Install Printer Options and Connectivity Modules
- Attaching Power
- Getting Ready to Print
- Loading Roll Media
- Loading Thermal Transfer Roll Ribbon
- Loading the ZD420 Ribbon Cartridge
- Run a SmartCal Media Calibration
- Test Printing with the Configuration Report
- Detecting a Media Out Condition
- Detecting a Ribbon Out Condition
- Connecting your Printer to a Computer
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Classic Wireless Connectivity Option
- Setup for Windows® OS
- Print Operations
- Thermal Printing
- Determining Your Printer’s Configuration Settings
- Select a Print Mode
- Adjusting the Print Quality
- Darkness Control
- Adjusting the Print Width
- Printing on Fan-Fold Media
- Printing with Externally Mounted Roll Media
- Using the Label Dispenser Option
- Using the Linerless Options
- Sending Files to the Printer
- Printer Fonts
- EPL Line Mode - Direct Thermal Printers only
- Zebra® ZKDU — Printer Accessory
- ZD620 and ZD420 Locking Printer Option
- ZBI 2.0™ — Zebra Basic Interpreter
- Setting the Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper
- USB Host Port and Link-OS Demonstration Examples
- USB Host
- USB Host and Printer Usage Examples
- Items Required for the USB Host Exercises
- Files for Completing the Exercises
- Exercise 1: Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive and Perform USB Mirror
- Exercise 2: Print a Label Format from a USB Flash Drive
- Exercise 3: Copy Files to/from a USB Flash Drive
- Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label
- Using the USB Hosts Port and the NFC Capabilities
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Resolving Alerts and Errors
- Resolving Print Issues
- Communication Issues
- Miscellaneous Issues
- Tools
- Printer Diagnostics
- Power-On Self Test
- SmartCal Media Calibration
- Configuration Report (CANCEL Self Test)
- Printer Network (and Bluetooth) Configuration Report
- Print Quality Report (FEED self test)
- Reset Printer Factory Defaults (PAUSE + FEED Self Test)
- Reset Network Factory Defaults (PAUSE + CANCEL Self Test)
- Reset Button
- Communication Diagnostics Test
- Sensor Profile
- Advanced Mode
- Factory Test Modes
- Printer Diagnostics
- Interface Connector Wiring
- Dimensions
- Media
- ZPL Configuration
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Controls and Indicators
User Interface
The primary user controls are found on the front of the printer. The ZD-Series Desktop
printers support two user interface options.
• Standard User Interface — This interface provides basic control and status
needed by an operator. Printer operating status is reported by five (5) icon
indicator lights. The icons represent several functional areas of operation. The
indicator lights, as a group, provide a wide range of printer status notifications
when used in combination. They are visible from a greater distance than you can
read on a printer with a display. See the Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns.
• This interface supports operator tasks of replacing printing supplies (labels,
receipt paper, transfer ribbon, etc.) when prompted by two indicators.
• Status indicator’s icons represent a functional area of printer operation.
• Status indicator lights typically use color to show the operator the functional
status of the printer. The status indicator lights may be off (not lit), red, green,
or amber (orange/yellow). Red is ‘needs attention’ or ‘not ready’. Green is for
‘ready’ or ‘functioning’. Amber (orange/yellow) is for busy or active process
(data downloading, over-temperature cooling cycle, etc.). An off or un-lit status
indicator does not require the operators attention.
• A status indicator can flash (blink), fade (bright to off), alternate between
colors, or remain on in a variety of patterns that denote various printer
activities, and operational status as a group.
• Control buttons are used in various combinations to access internal utilities
that calibrate the printer to your media and make limited print settings.
• LCD User Interface — This color LCD interface provides easy printer setup,
configuration, and is customizable for all user types. The interface includes all the
Standard User Interface controls and indicators to provide you with common
functionality and behaviors for these Link-OS printer models.
• The display option provides written printer status and messages. The display
supports 19 languages, selectable by the operator or with programming.
• It has a menu system. Users can make changes to print settings (darkness,
speed, etc.), run utilities, and set wired and wireless communication interfaces
(Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.) that are installed on your printer.