User Manual

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ZQ300 Series User Guide
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Table of Contents
Proprietary Statements ..............................................................4
Document Conventions ..............................................................6
Introduction to the ZQ300 Series .............................................. 7
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................... 8
Reporting Damage ........................................................................... 8
ZQ300 Series Technology ...........................................................9
PowerPrecision+Battery ...............................................................................9
Direct Thermal Printing ..............................................................................10
Thermal Shutdown .....................................................................................10
Near Field Communications (NFC) ............................................................10
QR Code ......................................................................................................11
Made for iPhone (MFi) ................................................................................11
Features Overview ..................................................................... 12
Getting Ready to Print .............................................................. 13
Battery ............................................................................................. 13
Installing/Removing Battery & Battery Tape Insulator ...............................13
Battery Tape Insulator .................................................................... 14
Battery Safety ................................................................................. 16
Charger Safety .............................................................................................16
Charging the Battery ................................................................. 17
AC-to-USB Adapter .....................................................................................17
1-Slot Battery Charger ................................................................................18
3-Slot Battery Charger ................................................................................19
Charging Temperature ...............................................................................19
1-Bay Docking Cradle .................................................................................20
5-Bay Docking Cradle .................................................................................21
Vehicle Adapter ..........................................................................................22
ZQ300 Series Media ....................................................................... 23
Designing Labels .........................................................................................24
Using Pre-Printed Receipt Media .................................................. 25
Loading the Media ......................................................................................30
Media Spacers .............................................................................................31
Operator Controls .......................................................................... 32
Forced Download Description and LED Behavior .....................................37
Power Save Mode .......................................................................................39
Draft Mode ...................................................................................................39
Verify the Printer Is Working .........................................................40
Cable Communication .................................................................................41
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth .................................................44
Bluetooth Networking Overview ................................................................44
NFC Use Cases ............................................................................................47
WLAN Overview .............................................................................48
Setting Up the Software ................................................................ 49
Wearing the Printer ...................................................................50
Belt Clip ........................................................................................................50
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ..........................................................................51
Soft Case......................................................................................................52
Preventive Maintenance ...........................................................53
Extending Battery Life ................................................................... 53