User Manual
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ZQ630 User Guide
Preventive Maintenance
Extending Battery Life
• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures over
40° C (104° F) when charging.
• Always use a Zebra charger designed specically for Lithium-Ion
batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage the
battery.
• Use the correct media for your printing requirements. An
authorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum
media for your application.
• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consider
using a pre-printed label.
• Choose the correct print darkness, and print speed for your
media.
• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possible.
• Remove the battery if the printer won’t be used for a day or more
and you’re not performing a maintenance charge.
• Consider purchasing an extra battery.
• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability to
maintain a charge over time. It can only be recharged a nite
number of times before it must be replaced. Always dispose of
batteries properly. Refer to Appendix F for more information on
battery disposal.
General Cleaning Instructions
Caution • Avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer.
Never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer. Always
turn o the printer before performing any cleaning procedures. Use
care when working near the tear bars as the edges are very sharp.
Warning • The printhead can get very hot after prolonged printing.
Allow it to cool o before attempting any cleaning procedures.
Only use a Zebra cleaning pen (not supplied with the printer) or
a cotton swab with 90% medical grade alcohol for cleaning the
printhead.
Caution • Use only cleaning agents specied in the following tables.
Zebra Technologies Corporation will not be responsible for damage
caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.