User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Terms of Use
- Publication Date
- 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 Locking Printer Features
- Zebra Print Touch
- Printer Features
- 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
- User Interface
- LCD User Interface
- Meaning of the Indicator Light Patterns
- Display Controls and Menus
- Battery Indicators and Controls
- 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
- 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
- Ribbon Cartridge Programming Commands
- Printing with the Attached Battery Base and Battery Option
- Printer Fonts
- EPL Line Mode - Direct Thermal Printers only
- ZD620 and ZD420 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
- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
- Serial Port Interface
- ZD620 / ZD420 Thermal Transfer Models
- ZD620 / ZD420 Ribbon Cartridge Thermal Transfer Models
- ZD620 / ZD420 Direct Thermal Models
- Printer Diagnostics
- Media
- ZPL Configuration
Setup
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Select a Location for the Printer
The printer and media need a clean safe area with moderate temperatures to have optimal print
operations.
Select a location for the printer that meets these conditions:
• Surface: The surface where the printer will be located must be solid, level, and of sufficient size and
strength to hold the printer with media.
• 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.
• Serial (RS-232 DB-9) Port Module - Installing the Serial Port Module
• Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module - Installing the Internal Ethernet (LAN) Module
• Label Dispenser (Peel-Off Liner and Present Label for Operator) - Installing the Label Dispenser
• Linerless media cutter - Installing the Standard Media Cutter
• Linerless Media Tear-Off bezel- Installing the Label Dispenser
• General purpose media cutter - Installing the Standard Media Cutter
• Media Roll Core Size Adapters for 38.1 mm (1.5 inch), 50.8 mm (2.0 inch), or 76.2 (3.0 inch) I.D.
media cores.
• Print Resolution Upgrade Kits (200 and 300 dpi for standard and Linerless media)