User Manual

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Controls and Indicators
This section discusses the two user control panel variations and their functionality.
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. Go to Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns on page 41.
• 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.
• Color Touch Display and Interface — The Color Touch Display interface provides easy access to
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.