User Manual
Table Of Contents
- About
- Introduction
- Printer Features
- Inside the ZD421 Dual Capacity Ribbon Roll Printer
- Inside the ZD621 Dual Capacity Ribbon Roll Printer
- Inside the ZD421 Direct Thermal Printers
- Inside the ZD621 Direct Thermal Printers
- Inside the ZD421 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
- ZD621 Direct Thermal Locking Printer Features
- Zebra Print Touch
- Controls and Indicators
- Install Hardware Options
- Field Installable printer Accessories and Options
- Printer Connectivity Modules
- Media Handling Options
- Removing the Standard Bezel
- Installing the Label Dispenser
- Installing the Standard Media Cutter
- Installing the Linerless Media Cutter
- Installing the Linerless Media ‘Tear-Off’ Bezel
- Media Roll Core Size Adapters
- Print Resolution Upgrade Kits
- Installing the Attached Power Supply Base Options
- Installing the Attached Battery Base Options
- Installing the Battery into the Attached Power Base
- Color Touch Display and Controls
- Color Touch Display Printer Controls
- Home Screen
- System Menu
- System > Language
- System > Program Language > Diagnostic Mode
- System > Program Language > Virtual Device
- System > Program Language > ZBI
- System > Settings > Display Time Format
- System > Settings > Password Level
- System > Settings > Set Password
- System > Settings > Power Up Action
- System > Settings > Head Close Action
- System > Settings > Screen Calibration
- System > Settings > Restore Defaults
- System > Settings > Print: System Settings
- System > Energy Saving > Energy Star
- Connection Menu
- Connection > Networks > Reset Network
- Connection > Networks > Primary Network
- Connection > Networks > IP Port
- Connection > Networks > IP Alternate Port
- Connection > Networks > Print: Network Info
- Connection > Networks > Visibility Agent
- Connection > Wired > Wired IP Protocol
- Connection > Wired > Wired IP Address
- Connection > Wired > Wired Gateway
- Connection > Wired > Wired Mac Address
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Protocol
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN IP Address
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Subnet
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Gateway
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Mac Address
- Connection > WLAN > ESSID
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Security
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Band
- Connection > WLAN > WLAN Country Code
- Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth
- Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Discovery
- Connection > Bluetooth > Friendly Name
- Connection > Bluetooth > Minimum Security Mode
- Connection > Bluetooth > Specification Version
- Connection > Bluetooth > MAC Address
- Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Auth. PIN
- Connection > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Bonding
- Print Menu
- Print > Print Quality > Darkness
- Print > Print Quality > Print Speed
- Print > Print Quality > Print Type
- Print > Print Quality > Label Type
- Print > Print Quality > Label Length
- Print > Print Quality > Label Width (Dots)
- Print > Label Position > Collection Method
- Print > Label Position > Tear Line Offset
- Print > Label Position > Horizontal Label Offset
- Print > Label Position > Vertical Label Offset
- Print > Sensors > Manual Calibration
- Print > Sensors > Label Sensor
- Print > Sensors > Sensor Type
- Print > Sensors > Print: Sensor Profile
- Print > Print Station
- Print > Applicator > Applicator Port Mode
- Print > Applicator > Start Print Mode
- Print > Applicator > Error on Pause
- Print > Applicator > Applicator Reprint
- RFID Menu
- Storage Menu
- 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 ZD421 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
- Select a Print Mode or Collection Method
- Adjusting the Print Quality
- 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
- Ribbon Cartridge Programming Commands
- Printing with the Attached Battery Base and Battery Option
- Printer Fonts
- EPL Line Mode - Direct Thermal Printers only
- ZD621 and ZD421 Locking Printer Option
- Zebra® ZKDU — Printer Accessory
- ZBI 2.0™ — Zebra Basic Interpreter
- Setting the Power Failure Recovery Mode Jumper
- USB Host Port and Link-OS Usage 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
- 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 Wiring
- Dimensions
- Media
- ZPL Configuration
Setup
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• Space: The area where the printer will be located must include enough space for opening the
printer (media access and cleaning), and for printer access to connectivity and power cords. To
allow for proper ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.
IMPORTANT: Do not place any padding or cushioning material under or around the base of the printer
because this restricts air flow and could cause the printer to overheat.
•Power: Put the printer close to an easily accessible power outlet.
• Data Communication Interfaces: Please ensure that cabling and Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios do not
exceed the maximum distance specified by the communication protocol standard or product data
sheet for this printer. Radio signal strength can be reduced by physical barriers (objects, walls, etc.).
• Data Cables: Cables should not be routed with or near power cords or conduits, fluorescent lighting,
transformers, microwave ovens, motors or other sources of electrical noise and interference. These
interference sources may cause problems with communications, host system operation, and printer
functionality.
• Operating Conditions: Your printer is designed to function in a wide range of environments.
• Operational Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
• Operational Humidity: 20 to 85% non-condensing
• Non-Operational Temperature: -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)
• Non-Operational Humidity: 5 to 85% non-condensing
Install Printer Options and Connectivity Modules
Install the following printer options before proceeding with the printer’s setup.
• Wireless (802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2) Module - Installing the Wireless Connectivity Module on
page 53
• Serial (RS-232 DB-9) Port Module - Installing the Serial Port Module on page 50
• Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module - Installing the Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module on page 51
• Label Dispenser (Peel-Off Liner and Present Label for Operator) - Installing the Label Dispenser on
page 57
• Linerless media cutter - Installing the Standard Media Cutter on page 58
• Linerless Media Tear-Off bezel- Installing the Label Dispenser on page 57
• General purpose media cutter - Installing the Standard Media Cutter on page 58
• Media Roll Core Size Adapters on page 61 for 38.1 mm (1.5 in.), 50.8 mm (2.0 in.), or 76.2 (3.0 in.)
I.D. media cores.
• Print Resolution Upgrade Kits on page 63 (200 and 300 dpi for standard and Linerless media)
Attaching Power
CAUTION: Never operate the printer and power supply in an area where they can get wet. Serious
personal injury could result!
NOTE: Set up your printer so that you can handle the power cord easily if needed. Some processes for
setup or troubleshooting issues may ask you to remove power. Separate the power cord from the power
supply receptacle or AC electrical outlet to make certain the printer cannot carry electrical current.