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Zebra® ZT400 Series™
User Guide
P1066582-002 Rev. B
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Part Number: P1066582-002 Rev. A

Declaration of Conformity 3
Declaration of Conformity
We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the
ZT410™ and ZT420™
manufactured by:
Zebra Technologies Corporation

475 Half Day Road, Suite 500
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069 U.S.A.
Have been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards of the FCC
For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use
If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

and if the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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4 Declaration of Conformity
Compliance Information
Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

(for printers with RFID encoders)
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Contents
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 • Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Near Field Communication (NFC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Types of Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Coated Side of Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 • Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Select a Location for the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode
(with or without Liner Take-Up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Final Steps for Rewind Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Final Steps for Cutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Load the Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3 • Printer Configuration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Adjust Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calibration and Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
RFID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
BlueTooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
User Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Navigating through Screens in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
SETTINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
TOOLS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
RFID Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
SENSORS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
PORTS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
BLUETOOTH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Adjust the Printhead Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
4 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Cleaning Schedule and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clean the Peel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Clean the Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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5 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Meaning of Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Printing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
RFID Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Communications Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Miscellaneous Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
FEED Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
FEED + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CANCEL + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Communication Diagnostics Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Sensor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
6 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Ribbon Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

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About This Document
This section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and
additional reference documents.
Contents
Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How This Document Is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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10 About This Document
Who Should Use This Document
Who Should Use This Document

This User Guide is intended for use by any person who needs to perform routine maintenance,
upgrade, or troubleshoot problems with the printer.
How This Document Is Organized

The User Guide is set up as follows:
Section Description
Introduction on page 11 This section provides a high-level overview of the
printer and its components.
Printer Setup and Operation This section assists the technician with initial setup
on page 21 and operation of the printer.
Printer Configuration and Adjustment This section assists you with configuration of and
on page 65 adjustments to the printer.
Routine Maintenance on page 129 This section provides routine cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
Troubleshooting on page 145 This section provides information about errors that
you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted
diagnostic tests are included.
Specifications on page 173 This section lists general printer specifications,
printing specifications, ribbon specifications, and
media specifications.
Glossary on page 179 The glossary provides a list of common terms.

1
Introduction
This section provides a high-level overview of the printer and its components.
Contents
Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Types of Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ribbon Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
When to Use Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Coated Side of Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Printer Options
Printer Options
The available printer options are shown in Figure 1. For information about the print modes that
can be used with the printer options, see Select a Print Mode on page 30.
Figure 1 • Printer Options
1 2
3 4
1 Tear-Off (standard)
2 Peel with Liner Take-Up option
3 Rewind option
4 Cutter option

Introduction 13
Printer Components
Printer Components
Note • The components inside your printer are color-coded.
• The touch points that you will need to handle are colored gold inside the printers and are
highlighted in gold in the illustrations in this manual.
• The components associated with the ribbon system are made of black plastic, while the
components associated with media are made of gray plastic. Those components and
others are highlighted in light blue in the illustrations in this manual as needed.
Figure 2 shows the components inside the media compartment of a standard printer.
Depending on the printer model and the installed options, your printer may look slightly
different. The components that are labeled are mentioned in procedures throughout this
manual.
Figure 2 • Printer Components
10
3
8
9
6 7
4
1 Media door 6 Printhead-open lever

2 Printhead pressure adjustment toggles 7 Ribbon take-up spindle*
3 Control panel 8 Ribbon supply spindle*
4 USB host port 9 Media supply hanger
5 Printhead assembly 10 Media supply guide
* This component appears only in printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.

14 Introduction
Control Panel
Control Panel
The control panel indicates the printer’s current status and allows the user to control basic
printer operation.
Figure 3 • Control Panel
1 2 3 4 5
1 STATUS light These indicator lights
2 PAUSE light show the current status
of the printer. For more
3 DATA light
information, see Table 1
4 SUPPLIES light on page 146.
5 NETWORK light
6
6 The display shows the printer’s current status and
allows the user to navigate the menu system.
7 RIGHT SELECT These buttons execute
button the commands shown
8 LEFT SELECT button directly above them in
7 the display.
8 9 The UP ARROW button changes the parameter
values. Common uses are to increase a value or to
scroll through choices.
10 The OK button selects or confirms what is shown
9 on the display.
10 11 The LEFT ARROW button, which is active only
in the menu system, navigates to the left.
12 The RIGHT ARROW button, which is active only
11 in the menu system, navigates to the right.
13 The DOWN ARROW button changes the
12 parameter values. Common uses are to decrease a
value or to scroll through choices.
13 14 The PAUSE button starts or stops printer operation
when pressed.
15 The FEED button forces the printer to feed one
blank label each time the button is pressed.
16 The CANCEL button cancels label formats when
the printer is paused.
• Press once to cancel the next label format.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds to cancel all label
formats.
14 15 16

Introduction 15
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Near Field Communication (NFC)

The Zebra Print Touch™ feature allows you to touch an Android™-based, NFC-enabled
smartphone or tablet to the Zebra Print Touch logo (Figure 4) to pair the device to the printer.
Your device then launches an app that displays a menu of choices that are specific to your
Zebra printer.
Figure 4 • Print Touch Logo Location

16 Printer Setup and Operation
Types of Media
Types of Media
Important • Zebra strongly recommends the use of Zebra-brand supplies for continuous
high-quality printing. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester, and vinyl stock has
been specifically engineered to enhance the printing capabilities of the printer and to prevent
premature printhead wear. To purchase supplies, go to http://www.zebra.com/howtobuy.
Your printer can use various types of media:

• Standard media—Most standard media uses an adhesive backing that sticks individual
labels or a continuous length of labels to a liner. Standard media can come on rolls or in a
fanfold stack (Table 1).
• Tag stock—Tags are usually made from a heavy paper. Tag stock does not have adhesive
or a liner, and it is typically perforated between tags. Tag stock can come on rolls or in a
fanfold stack (Table 1).
• Radio frequency identification (RFID) “smart” media—RFID
media can be used in a printer that is equipped with an RFID
reader/encoder. RFID labels are made from the same materials and
adhesives as non-RFID labels. Each label has an RFID transponder
(sometimes called an “inlay”), made of a chip and an antenna,
embedded between the label and the liner. The shape of the transponder varies by
manufacturer and is visible through the label. All “smart” labels have memory that can be
read, and many have memory that can be encoded.
Important • Transponder placement within a label depends on the transponder type and
the printer model. Make sure that you are using the correct “smart” media for your printer.
For more information, refer to the RFID Programming Guide 3. A copy of the manual is
available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.
For transponder placement details, go to http://www.zebra.com/transponders.

Printer Setup and Operation 17
Types of Media
Table 1 • Roll and Fanfold Media
Media Type How It Looks Description

Non-Continuous Roll media is wound on a core that can be 1 in. to 3 in. (25 to
Roll Media 76 mm) in diameter. Individual labels or tags are separated by
one or more of the following methods:
• Web media separates labels by gaps, holes, or notches.
• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the

back side of the media to indicate label separations.
• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or

tags to be separated from each other easily. The media may
also have black marks or other separations between labels
or tags.
Non-Continuous Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can

Fanfold Media have the same label separations as non-continuous roll media.
The separations would fall on or near the folds.
Continuous Roll media is wound on a core that can be 1 in. to 3 in. (25 to
Roll Media 76 mm) in diameter.
Continuous roll media does not have gaps, holes, notches, or
black marks to indicate label separations. This allows the
image to be printed anywhere on the label. Sometimes a cutter
is used to cut apart individual labels.

Ribbon Overview
Ribbon Overview
Ribbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with wax, resin, or wax resin, which is
transferred to the media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines whether
you need to use ribbon and how wide the ribbon must be.
When ribbon is used, it must be as wide as or wider than the media being used. If the ribbon is
narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject to premature wear.
When to Use Ribbon

Thermal transfer media requires ribbon for printing while direct thermal media does not.
To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, perform a media scratch test.
To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:
1. Scratch the print surface of the media rapidly with your fingernail.
2. Did a black mark appear on the media?
If a black mark... Then the media is...

Does not appear on the media Thermal transfer. A ribbon is required.
Appears on the media Direct thermal. No ribbon is required.
Coated Side of Ribbon

Ribbon can be wound with the coated side on the inside or outside (Figure 5). This printer can
only use ribbon that is coated on the outside. If you are unsure which side of a particular roll of
ribbon is coated, perform an adhesive test or a ribbon scratch test to determine which side is
coated.
Figure 5 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

Outside Inside

Ribbon Overview
Adhesive Test
If you have labels available, perform the adhesive test to determine which side of a ribbon is
coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already installed.
To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:
1. Peel a label from its liner.
2. Press a corner of the sticky side of the label to the outer surface of the roll of ribbon.
3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.
4. Observe the results. Did flakes or particles of ink from the ribbon adhere to the label?
If ink from the ribbon... Then...

Adhered to the label The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be
used in this printer.
Did not adhere to the label The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot
be used in this printer.
To verify this, repeat the test on the other
surface of the roll of ribbon.
Ribbon Scratch Test

Perform the ribbon scratch test when labels are unavailable.
To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:
1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.
2. Place the unrolled section of ribbon on a piece of paper with the outer surface of the
ribbon in contact with the paper.
3. Scratch the inner surface of the unrolled ribbon with your fingernail.
4. Lift the ribbon from the paper.
5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If the ribbon... Then...

Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outside and can be
used in this printer.
Did not leave a mark on the The ribbon is coated on the inside and cannot
paper be used in this printer.
To verify this, repeat the test on the other
surface of the roll of ribbon.

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2
Printer Setup and
Operation
This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.
Contents
Handling the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unpack and Inspect the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Store the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ship the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Select a Location for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Select a Communication Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connect the Printer to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Cord Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Select a Print Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Load the Ribbon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Handling the Printer
Handling the Printer

This section describes how to handle your printer.
Unpack and Inspect the Printer

When you receive the printer, immediately unpack it and inspect for shipping damage.
• Save all packing materials.
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Raise the media door, and inspect the media compartment for damage to components.
If you discover shipping damage upon inspection:

• Immediately notify the shipping company and file a damage report.
• Keep all packaging material for shipping company inspection.
• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller
Important • Zebra Technologies is not responsible for any damage incurred during the
shipment of the equipment and will not repair this damage under warranty.
Store the Printer

If you are not placing the printer into immediate operation, repackage it using the original
packing materials. You may store the printer under the following conditions:
• Temperature: –40°F to 140°F (–40° to 60°C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Ship the Printer

If you must ship the printer:
• Turn off (O) the printer, and disconnect all cables.
• Remove any media, ribbon, or loose objects from the printer interior.
• Close the printhead.
• Carefully pack the printer into the original container or a suitable alternate container to
avoid damage during transit. A shipping container can be purchased from Zebra if the
original packaging has been lost or destroyed.

Select a Location for the Printer
Select a Location for the Printer

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.
• Space: The area where the printer will be located must include enough space for
ventilation and for accessing the printer components and connectors. To allow for proper
ventilation and cooling, leave open space on all sides of the printer.
Caution • Do not place any padding or cushioning material behind or under the printer
because this restricts air flow and could cause the printer to overheat.
• Power: The printer should be within a short distance of an appropriate power outlet that is
easily accessible.
• Data communication interfaces: The printer must be within range of your WLAN radio
(if applicable) or within an acceptable range for other connectors to reach your data source
(usually a computer). For more information on maximum cable lengths and configuration,
see Table 2 on page 25.
• Operating conditions: Your printer is designed to function in a wide range of
environmental and electrical conditions, including a warehouse or factory floor. Table 1
shows the temperature and relative humidity requirements for the printer when it is
operating.
Table 1 • Operating Temperature and Humidity
Mode Temperature Relative Humidity

Thermal Transfer 40° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) 20 to 85% non-condensing
Direct Thermal 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Select a Communication Interface

You may connect your printer to a computer using one or more of the available connections.
The standard connections are shown in Figure 1. A ZebraNet wired or wireless print server
option or a parallel port may also be present on your printer.
Figure 1 • Communication Interfaces
Internal wired Ethernet print server
Serial port
USB port
Table 2 on page 25 provides basic information about communication interfaces that you can
use to connect your printer to a computer. You may send label formats to the printer through
any communication interface that is available. Select an interface that is supported by both
your printer and your computer or your Local Area Network (LAN).
Caution • Ensure that the printer power is off (O) before connecting data communications
cables. Connecting a data communications cable while the power is on (I) may damage the
printer.

Table 2 • Communication Interfaces
Standard or
Interface Description
Option
Bluetooth® Standard Limitations and Requirements Many mobile devices can
communicate with the printer within a 10-foot radius of the
printer.
Connections and Configuration Refer to the Zebra
Bluetooth User Guide for specific instructions for configuring
your printer to use a Bluetooth interface. A copy of this manual is
available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
RS-232 Serial Standard Limitations and Requirements
• Maximum cable length of 50 ft (15.24 m).
• You may need to change printer parameters to match the host
computer.
• You need to use a null-modem adaptor to connect to the printer
if using a standard modem cable.
Connections and Configuration The baud rate, number of
data and stop bits, the parity, and the XON/XOFF or DTR control
must match those of the host computer.
USB Standard Limitations and Requirements
• Maximum cable length of 16.4 ft (5 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
Connections and Configuration No additional
configuration is necessary.
Wired Ethernet print Standard Limitations and Requirements
server • Can print to the printer from any computer on your LAN.
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web
pages.
• The printer must be configured to use your LAN.
• A parallel connection or a wireless print server (if installed)
takes up this port on the printer.
Caution • Be careful not to plug a USB cable into a wired

Ethernet print server connector on the printer because doing so
will damage the Ethernet connector.
Connections and Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet
Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for configuration
instructions. A copy of this manual is available at
http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
Note • To use this connection, you may need to remove a
factory-installed plug that is designed to keep someone
from accidentally plugging a USB connector into this port.

Table 2 • Communication Interfaces (Continued)
Standard or
Interface Description
Option
8-bit Parallel data Option Limitations and Requirements
interface • Maximum cable length of 10 ft (3 m).
• Recommended cable length of 6 ft (1.83 m).
• No printer parameter changes required to match the host
computer.
• A wired or wireless print server (if installed) takes up this port
on the printer.
Connections and Configuration No additional
configuration is necessary.
Wireless print server Option Limitations and Requirements
• Can print to the printer from any computer on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN).
• Can communicate with the printer through the printer’s web
pages.
• The printer must be configured to use your WLAN.
• A parallel connection or a wired print server (if installed) takes
up this port on the printer.
Configuration Refer to the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print
Servers User Guide for configuration instructions. A copy of this
manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
Data Cables
You must supply all data cables for your application.
Ethernet cables do not require shielding, but all other data cables must be fully shielded and
fitted with metal or metallized connector shells. Unshielded data cables may increase radiated
emissions above the regulated limits.
To minimize electrical noise pickup in the cable:

• Keep data cables as short as possible.
• Do not bundle the data cables tightly with the power cords.
• Do not tie the data cables to power wire conduits.

Connect the Printer to a Power Source

The AC power cord must have a three-prong female connector on one end that plugs into the
mating AC power connector at the rear of the printer. If a power cable was not included with
your printer, refer to Power Cord Specifications on page 28.
Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor
power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an
IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific three-conductor grounded
plug configuration.
To connect the printer to a power source, complete these steps:
1. Plug the female end of the A/C power cord into the A/C power connector on the back of
the printer.
2. Plug the male end of the A/C power cord into an appropriate power outlet.
115 V AC
230 V AC

3. Turn on (I) the printer.
The printer boots up and performs a self-test. The printer reports its status through the
indicator lights on the control panel (see Table 1 on page 146 for the meaning of the light
colors and combinations).
Power Cord Specifications
Caution • For personnel and equipment safety, always use an approved three-conductor
power cord specific to the region or country intended for installation. This cord must use an
IEC 320 female connector and the appropriate region-specific, three-conductor grounded
plug configuration.
Depending on how your printer was ordered, a power cord may or may not be included. If one
is not included or if the one included is not suitable for your requirements, see Figure 2 and
refer to the following guidelines:
• The overall cord length must be less than 9.8 ft. (3 m).
• The cord must be rated for at least 10 A, 250 V.
• The chassis ground (earth) must be connected to ensure safety and reduce electromagnetic
interference.

Figure 2 • Power Cord Specifications
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1
1 AC power plug for your country—This should bear the certification

mark of at least one of the known international safety organizations
(Figure 3).
2 3-conductor HAR cable or other cable approved for your country.
3 IEC 320 connector—This should bear the certification mark of at
least one of the known international safety organizations (Figure 3).
4 Length ≤ 9.8 ft. (3 m). Rating 10 Amp, 250 VAC.
Figure 3 • International Safety Organization Certification Symbols

Select a Print Mode
Select a Print Mode

Use a print mode that matches the media being used and the printer options available
(Table 3). The media path is the same for roll and fanfold media.
Table 3 • Print Modes and Printer Options
Print Mode When to Use/Printer Options Required Printer Actions

Tear-Off Use for most applications. This mode can The printer prints label formats as it
(default setting) be used with any printer options and most receives them. The printer operator can tear
media types. off the printed labels any time after they
print.
Roll media in Tear-Off mode
Fanfold media in Tear-Off mode

(shown fed through the rear access slot)
Red solid lines = media, Blue dotted lines = backing only

Select a Print Mode

Cutter Use if the printer has a cutter option when The printer prints a label and then cuts it
you want the labels to be cut apart. free.
Cutter mode
Peel-Off Use if the printer has the Peel-Off option, The printer peels the label from the liner
the Liner Take-Up option, or the Rewind during printing and then pauses until the
option. label is removed. The liner exits the front of
the printer.
Peel-Off mode

Select a Print Mode

Peel-Off (with Use if the printer has the Liner Take-Up The printer peels the label from the liner
Liner Take-Up) option or the Rewind option. during printing and then pauses until the
label is removed. The liner winds onto the
liner take-up spindle or the rewind spindle.
Liner Take-Up Option
Rewind Option

Select a Print Mode

Rewind Use if the printer has the Rewind option. The printer winds the labels and liner onto
the rewind spindle without peeling the
labels from the liner.
Rewind mode

Load the Media
Load the Media

Use the instructions in this section for loading roll or fanfold media in any print mode.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,
hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open
printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume
printing.
Note • In some of the drawings that follow, the printer is shown without a ribbon system to
give you a better view of the components involved in media loading.
To load media, complete these steps:
1. Raise the media door.

Load the Media
2.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever.
3. Insert media into the printer. Follow the instructions for roll or fanfold media, as
appropriate.
Roll Media Fanfold Media
3-a. Remove and discard any tags or Pull out the media supply guide as far
labels that are dirty or that are held by as it goes.
adhesives or tape.

Load the Media
Roll Media (Continued) Fanfold Media

(Continued)
3-b. Pull out the media supply guide as far Feed the media through the rear or
as it goes. bottom access slot.
Rear Feed
Bottom Feed
3-c. Place the roll of media on the media Drape the media over the media
supply hanger. Push the roll back as supply hanger.
far as it will go.

Load the Media
Roll Media (Continued) Fanfold Media

(Continued)
3-d. Slide in the media supply guide, until Slide in the media supply guide, until
it touches the edge of the roll. it touches the edge of the media.
3-e. Continue with step 4. Continue with step 4 and the

remaining steps as shown for roll
media.
4. Slide the media guide all the way out.

Load the Media
5. From the media hanger (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through the
media sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back until it
touches the inside back wall of the media sensor.
4 3 2 1

Load the Media
6. In which print mode will your printer be operating? (For more information on print
modes, see Select a Print Mode on page 30.)
If using… Then…
Tear-Off mode Continue with Final Steps for
Tear-Off Mode on page 40.
Peel-Off mode (with or without Liner Take-Up) Continue with Final Steps for
Peel-Off Mode (with or without
Liner Take-Up) on page 42.
Rewind mode Continue with Final Steps for

Rewind Mode on page 51.
Cutter mode Continue with Final Steps for Cutter

Mode on page 57.

Load the Media—Tear-Off Mode
Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode
1. Slide in the media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.
2. Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) downward until it locks the printhead in place.
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3. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see
When to Use Ribbon on page 18.
If using… Then…
Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed) Continue with step 4.
Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed) a. If you have not already done so,
load ribbon in the printer. See
Load the Ribbon on page 60.
b. Continue with step 4.

Load the Media—Tear-Off Mode
4. Close the media door.
5. Set the printer to Tear-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 69).
6. Press PAUSE to exit pause mode and enable printing.

The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
7. If desired, perform the CANCEL Self Test on page 163 to verify that your printer is able to
print.
Media loading in Tear-Off mode is complete.

Load the Media—Peel-Off Mode (with our without Liner Take-Up)
Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode

(with or without Liner Take-Up)
1. Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever to open the peel assembly.

2. Extend the media approximately 18 in. (500 mm) out of the printer.
3. Remove the exposed labels so that only the liner remains.

4. Feed the liner behind the peel assembly. Make sure that the end of the liner falls outside of
the printer.

5. Complete this step only if you want to use Peel-Off mode with Liner Take-Up. Your
printer must have the Liner Take-Up option or the Rewind option installed. Follow the
instructions for your printer option. If you are not using Liner Take-Up, continue with
step 6.
5-a. Thread the liner into the slot below the peel assembly.
Rewind Option Liner Take-Up Option
5-b. Feed the liner under the media Slide the liner into the slot in the liner
alignment roller (1). take-up spindle (1).

Rewind Option Liner Take-Up Option

(Continued) (Continued)
5-c. Loosen the thumbscrew on the Push the liner back until it touches
rewind media guide. the back plate of the liner take-up
spindle assembly.
5-d. Slide the rewind media guide all the Wrap the liner around the liner
way out, and then fold it down. take-up spindle and turn the spindle
counterclockwise to tighten the liner.
For the Liner Take-Up option,

loading of the liner is complete.
Continue with step 6.

Rewind Option
(Continued)
5-e. Slide an empty core onto the rewind

spindle.
5-f. Wrap the liner around the core as

shown, and then turn the rewind
spindle to tighten the media. Ensure
that the edge of the media is flush
against the backplate of the rewind
spindle.

Rewind Option
(Continued)
5-g. Fold up the rewind media guide, and

then slide it in until it touches the
liner.
5-h. Tighten the thumbscrew on the

rewind media guide.
5-i. Loading of the liner is complete.

Continue with step 6.

6.
Caution • Use the peel release lever and your right hand to close the peel assembly.
Do not use your left hand to assist in closing. The top edge of the peel roller/assembly
could pinch your fingers.
Close the peel assembly using the peel-off mechanism release lever.
7. Slide in the media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.
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If using… Then…
11. Set the printer to Peel-Off mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 69).

print.
Media loading in Peel-Off mode is complete.

Load the Media—Rewind Mode
Final Steps for Rewind Mode
2. Feed the media over the peel assembly.

3. Thread the media into the slot below the peel assembly.
4. Feed the media under the media alignment roller.
5. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rewind media guide.

6. Slide the rewind media guide all the way out, and then fold it down.
7. Slide an empty core onto the rewind spindle.
8. Wrap the media around the core as shown and turn the rewind spindle to tighten the
media. Ensure that the edge of the media is flush against the backplate of the rewind
spindle.

9. Fold up the rewind media guide, and then slide it in until it touches the media.
10. Tighten the thumbscrew on the rewind media guide.
11. Slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.

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If using… Then…
15. Set the printer to Rewind mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 69).


print.
Media loading in Cutter mode is complete.

Load the Media—Cutter Mode
Final Steps for Cutter Mode
1.
Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.
Feed the media through the cutter.

2. Slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.
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If using… Then…

6. Set the printer to Cutter mode (for more information, see Print Mode on page 69).

print.
Media loading in Cutter mode is complete.

60 Printer Setup
Load the Ribbon
Load the Ribbon
Note • This section applies only to printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.
Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon
in the printer. To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, see When to Use
Ribbon on page 18.
printing.
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
Ribbon must be coated on the outside.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:

Printer Setup 61
Load the Ribbon
2.
printhead to cool.
3. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle with the loose end of the ribbon
unrolling as shown. Push the roll back as far as it will go.

62 Printer Setup
Load the Ribbon
4. Bring the ribbon under the printhead assembly, and then wrap it several turns around the
ribbon take-up spindle.

Printer Setup 63
Load the Ribbon
5. Is media already loaded in the printer?
If... Then...
No Continue with step 3 on page 35 to load media in the printer.
Yes a. Rotate the printhead-open lever (1) downward until it locks the
printhead in place.
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b. Close the media door.
c. If necessary, press PAUSE to enable printing.

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Load the Ribbon
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3
Printer Configuration
and Adjustment
This section assists you with configuration of and adjustments to the printer.
Contents
Adjust Printer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calibration and Diagnostic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
RFID Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sensor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
BlueTooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
User Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Navigating through Screens in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
SETTINGS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
TOOLS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
NETWORK Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
RFID Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
LANGUAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
SENSORS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
PORTS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
BLUETOOTH Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Adjust the Printhead Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Remove Used Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
4/8/14 P1066582-002
66 Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Adjust Printer Settings

This section presents the printer settings that you can change and identifies the tools for
changing them. These tools include the following:
• ZPL and Set/Get/Do (SGD) commands (See the Zebra® Programming Guide for more
information.)
• The printer’s user menus (See User Menus on page 90 for more information.)
• The printer’s web pages when the printer has an active wired or wireless print server
connection (See the ZebraNet Wired and Wireless Print Servers User Guide for more
information.)
Copies of the referenced manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
This section contains the following subsections:

• Print Settings on page 67
• Calibration and Diagnostic Tools on page 71
• Network Settings on page 77
• RFID Settings on page 80
• Language Settings on page 83
• Sensor Settings on page 86
• Port Settings on page 87
• BlueTooth Settings on page 89

Printer Configuration and Adjustment 67
Print Settings
Table 1 • Print Settings

Print Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. If you set the darkness
Darkness too high, the label image may print unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon
may burn through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
If desired, use the FEED Self Test on page 165 to determine the best darkness setting.
Accepted values: 0.0 – 30.0
Related ZPL command(s): ^MD, ~SD
SGD command used: print.tone
User menu item: DARKNESS on page 94
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > General Setup >
Darkness
Print Speed Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower print speeds
typically yield better print quality.
Accepted values: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Related ZPL command(s): ^PR
SGD command used: media.speed
User menu item: PRINT SPEED on page 94
Printer web page: N/A
Media Type Select the type of media that you are using.
• If you select CONTINUOUS, you must include a label length in your label format (^LL
if you are using ZPL).
• If you select GAP/NOTCH or MARK for various non-continuous media, the printer
feeds media to calculate the label length.
See Types of Media on page 16 for more information.
Accepted values: • CONTINUOUS
• GAP/NOTCH
• MARK
Related ZPL command(s): ^MN
SGD command used: ezpl.media_type
User menu item: MEDIA TYPE on page 94
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup >
Media Type

Table 1 • Print Settings (Continued)

Print Method Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or Thermal Transfer mode
(using thermal transfer media and ribbon).
Accepted values: • THERMAL TRANS
• DIRECT THERMAL
Related ZPL command(s): ^MT
SGD command used: ezpl.print_method
User menu item: PRINT METHOD on page 94
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup > Print
Method
Tear-Off If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar after printing.
Position • Higher numbers move the media out (the tear line moves closer to the leading edge of
the next label).
• Lower numbers move the media in (the tear line moves closer to the edge of the label
just printed).
1
2
1 Media direction
2 Factory-set tear line location at position 000
Accepted values: –120 to 120

Related ZPL command(s): ~TA
SGD command used: ezpl.tear_off
User menu item: TEAR OFF on page 95
Tear Off


Print Width Specify the width of the labels being used. The default value is the maximum width for the
printer, based on the printhead’s DPI value.
Note • Setting the width too narrow can result in portions of a label format not being
printed on the media. Setting the width too wide wastes formatting memory and can
cause the printer to print off of the label and onto the platen roller. This setting can
affect the horizontal position of the label format if the image was inverted using the
^POI ZPL II command.
Accepted values: ZT410 203 dpi = 0002 to 832
ZT410 300 dpi = 0002 to 1248
ZT410 600 dpi = 0002 to 2496
ZT420 203 dpi = 0002 to 1344
ZT420 300 dpi = 0002 to 1984
Related ZPL command(s): ^PW
SGD command used: ezpl.print_width
User menu item: PRINT WIDTH on page 95
Print Width
Print Mode Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options.
For information about how the print mode selections work with different printer options, see
Select a Print Mode on page 30.
Accepted values: • TEAR OFF
• CUTTER
• PEEL (use this value for peel-off or liner take-up
printing)
Related ZPL command(s): ^MM
SGD command used: media.printmode
User menu item: PRINT MODE on page 95
Print Mode
Label Left If necessary, shift the print position horizontally on the label. Positive numbers move the left
Position edge of the image toward the center of the label by the number of dots selected, while
negative numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of the label.
Accepted values: –9999 to 9999
Related ZPL command(s): ^LS
SGD command used: zpl.left_position
User menu item: LEFT POSITION on page 95
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Advanced Setup >
Left Position


Reprint When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed by pressing and holding
Mode PAUSE + CANCEL on the printer’s control panel.
Accepted values: • ON
• OFF
Related ZPL command(s): ^JZ
SGD command used: ezpl.reprint_mode
User menu item: REPRINT MODE on page 95
Maximum Set the maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) greater than the
Label Length actual label length plus the interlabel gap. If you set the value to one that is smaller than the
label length, the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer cannot
calibrate.
For example, if the label length is 6.0 inches (152 mm) including the interlabel gap, set the
parameter for at least 7.0 inches (178 mm).
1
3
1 Label length (including interlabel gap)

2 Interlabel gap
3 Set the maximum label length to approximately
this value
Accepted values: 0 to the maximum label length supported by the printer

Related ZPL command(s): ^ML
SGD command used: ezpl.label_length_max
User menu item: LABEL LENGTH MAX on page 96
Maximum Length

Calibration and Diagnostic Tools
Table 2 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools

Print Print the specified information on one or more labels.
Information • SETTINGS—prints the printer configuration
Accepted values:
label.
• NETWORK—prints the settings for any print
server that is installed.
• FORMATS—prints the available formats stored
in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional
memory card.
• IMAGES—prints the available images stored in
the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional
memory card.
• FONTS—prints the available fonts in the printer,
including standard printer fonts plus any optional
fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash
memory.
• BARCODES—prints the available bar codes in
the printer. Bar codes may be stored in RAM or
Flash memory.
• ALL—prints the previous six labels.
• SENSOR PROFILE—shows the sensor settings
compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret
the results of the sensor profile, see Sensor Profile
on page 170.
Related ZPL command(s): Settings: ~WC
Network: ~WL
Sensor profile: ~JG
Others: ^WD
SGD command used: none
User menu item: Settings: PRINT INFORMATION on page 97
Network: PRINT INFORMATION on page 106
Sensor profile: PRINT INFORMATION on page 113
Control panel key(s): Settings and Network: Do one of the following:
• Hold CANCEL during printer power-up.
• Hold FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds when
the printer is in the Ready state.
Sensor profile: Hold FEED + CANCEL during printer
power-up.
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings >
Print Listings on Label

Table 2 • Calibration and Diagnostic Tools (Continued)

LCD Contrast Change the contrast on the printer’s display.
Accepted values: 3 to 15
Related ZPL command(s): none
SGD command used: display.contrast
User menu item: LCD CONTRAST on page 97
Idle Display Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.
Accepted values: • FW VERSION
• IP ADDRESS
• MM/DD/YY 24 HR
• M/DD/YY 12 HR
• DD/MM/YY 24 HR
• DD/MM/YY 12 HR
SGD command used: device.idle_display_format
User menu item: IDLE DISPLAY on page 97
Power-Up Action Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.
• CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and
feeds the media to the next web.
• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the
media to the next web.
• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure
that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.
• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,
determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
Accepted values: • CALIBRATE
• FEED
• LENGTH
• NO MOTION
• SHORT CAL
Related ZPL command(s): ^MF
SGD command used: ezpl.power_up_action
User menu item: POWER UP ACTION on page 97
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration


Head-Close Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.
Action • CALIBRATE adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and
feeds the media to the next web.
• FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
• LENGTH determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the
media to the next web.
• NO MOTION tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure
that the web is positioned correctly, or press feed to position the next web.
• SHORT CAL sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain,
determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
Accepted values: • CALIBRATE
• FEED
• LENGTH
• NO MOTION
• SHORT CAL
Related ZPL command(s): ^MF
SGD command used: ezpl.head_close_action
User menu item: HEAD CLOSE ACTION on page 98
Head-Open Light Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the printhead is open.
Accepted values: • HIGH
• MEDIUM
• LOW
• OFF
Related ZPL command(s): N/A
SGD command used: device.light.head_open_brightness
User menu item: HEAD OPEN LIGHT on page 98
Cover-Open Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the media door is open.
Light • HIGH
Accepted values:
• MEDIUM
• LOW
• OFF
SGD command used: device.light.cover_open_brightness
User menu item: COVER OPEN LIGHT on page 98


Load Defaults Restore specific printer, print server, and network settings back to the factory defaults.
Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you
changed manually.
• FACTORY—Restores all printer settings other than the network settings back to the
factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all
settings that you changed manually.
• NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or wireless print server. With a
wireless print server, the printer will also reassociate with your wireless network.
• LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last permanent save.
Accepted values: • FACTORY
• NETWORK
• LAST SAVED
Related ZPL command(s): Factory: ^JUF
Network: ^JUN
Last saved: ^JUR
SGD command used: none
User menu item: LOAD DEFAULTS on page 106
Control panel key(s): Factory: Hold FEED + PAUSE during printer power-
up to reset the printer parameters to factory values.
Network: Hold CANCEL + PAUSE during printer
power-up to reset the network parameters to factory
values.
Last saved: N/A
Printer web page: Factory: View and Modify Printer Settings > Restore
Default Configuration
Network: Print Server Settings > Reset Print Server
Last saved: View and Modify Printer Settings >
Restore Saved Configuration


Media and Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.
Ribbon Sensor For complete instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrate the
Calibration Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 119.
Accepted values: N/A
Related ZPL command(s): ~JC
SGD command used: ezpl.manual_calibration
User menu item: MEDIA/RIBBON CAL on page 98
Control panel key(s): Hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds to
initiate calibration.
Printer web page: The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through
the web pages. See the following web page for
settings that are set during sensor calibration:
View and Modify Printer Settings > Calibration
Important • Do not change these settings

unless you are told to do so by Zebra
Technical Support or by an authorized service
technician.
Communication Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all
Diagnostics Mode data received by the printer.
For more information, see Communication Diagnostics Test on page 169.
Accepted values: • DISABLED
• ENABLED
Related ZPL command(s): ~JD to enable, ~JE to disable
SGD command used: device.diagnostic_print
User menu item: DIAGNOSTIC MODE on page 99
Control panel key(s): Hold PAUSE + FEED for 2 seconds when the printer
is in the Ready state.


Enable ZBI Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0™) is a programming option that may be purchased for
your printer. If you would like to purchase this option, contact your Zebra reseller for
more information.
SGD command used: zbi.key (identifies if the ZBI 2.0 option is enabled
or disabled on the printer)
User menu item: ZBI ENABLED? on page 99
Run a ZBI If you have ZBI installed, you may choose to run a ZBI program that you have
Program downloaded to your printer.
Related ZPL command(s): ^JI, ~JI
SGD command used: zbi.control.run
User menu item: RUN ZBI PROGRAM on page 99
Printer web page: Directory Listing
Stop a ZBI If your printer is running a ZBI program, you may stop that program.
Program N/A
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ~JQ
SGD command used: zbi.control.terminate
User menu item: STOP ZBI PROGRAM on page 99
Printer web page: Directory Listing

Network Settings
Table 3 • Network Settings

IP Address View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address.
Changes to this setting are saved only if IP PROTOCOL is set to PERMANENT. To
allow any saved changes to take effect, reset the print server (see Reset Network
on page 79).
Accepted values: 000 to 255 for each field
Related ZPL command(s): ^ND
SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.addr
Wireless: ip.addr, wlan.ip.addr
User menu item: WIRED IP ADDRESS on page 102
Network Communications Setup >
TCP/IP Settings
Subnet Mask View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask.
This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on your
printer. To save changes to this setting, set IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then
reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 79).
SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.netmask
Wireless: wlan.ip.netmask
User menu item: WIRED SUBNET MASK on page 102
TCP/IP Settings
Gateway View and, if necessary, change the default gateway.
This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server is installed on your
printer. To save changes to this setting, set IP PROTOCOL to PERMANENT, and then
reset the print server (see Reset Network on page 79).
SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.gateway
Wireless: wlan.ip.gateway
User menu item: WIRED GATEWAY on page 103
TCP/IP Settings

Table 3 • Network Settings (Continued)

IP Protocol This parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic) selects the
IP address. When a dynamic option is chosen, this parameter tells the method(s) by
which the wired or wireless print server receives the IP address from the server.
Accepted values: • ALL
• GLEANING ONLY
• RARP
• BOOTP
• DHCP
• DHCP & BOOTP
• PERMANENT
SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.ip.protocol
Wireless: wlan.ip.protocol
User menu item: WIRED IP PROTOCOL on page 103
TCP/IP Settings
MAC Address View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server that is installed in the
printer (wired or wireless).
SGD command used: Wired: internal_wired.mac_addr
Wireless: wlan.mac_addr
User menu item: WIRED MAC ADDRESS on page 103
Wireless Setup
ESSID The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier for your wireless
network. This setting, which cannot be modified from the control panel, gives the
ESSID for the current wireless configuration.
Accepted values: 32-character alphanumeric string (default 125)
SGD command used: wlan.essid
User menu item: ESSID on page 105
Wireless Setup

Table 3 • Network Settings (Continued)

Channel View the wireless channel being used when the wireless network is active and
authenticated.
SGD command used: wlan.channel
User menu item: CHANNEL on page 105
Wireless Setup
Signal View the wireless signal strength when the wireless network is active and authenticated.
SGD command used: wlan.signal_strength
User menu item: SIGNAL on page 105
Wireless Setup
Reset Network This option resets the wired or wireless print server. You must reset the print server to
allow any changes to the network settings to take effect.
Related ZPL command(s): ~WR
SGD command used: device.reset
User menu item: RESET NETWORK on page 106
Printer web page: Print Server Settings > Factory Print Server Settings

RFID Settings
Table 4 • RFID Settings

RFID Status Display the status of the RFID subsystem of the printer.
Related ZPL command(s): ^HL or ~HL
SGD command used: rfid.error.response
User menu item: RFID STATUS on page 108
Read RFID Data Read and return the specified tag data from the RFID tag located over the RFID
antenna. No printer movement occurs while tag data is being read. The printhead can be
open or closed.
Accepted values: epc = reads the first 128 bits of EPC data
tid information = reads the first 32 bits of the
TID (Tag ID)
password status = reads the tag’s access and kill
passwords
protocol bits = reads the protocol bits from the
EPC memory banks and converts that value to
the EPC size
memory bank sizes = reads the EPC, TID, and
user memory banks sizes
Related ZPL command(s): ^RF
SGD command used: rfid.tag.read.content and
rfid.tag.read.execute
User menu item: READ RFID DATA on page 108
RFID Test During the RFID test, the printer attempts to read and write to a transponder. No printer
movement occurs with this test.
Accepted values: quick = performs a read EPC test and a write EPC
test (using random data)
read = performs a read EPC test
write = performs a write EPC test (using random
data)
SGD command used: rfid.tag.test.content and
rfid.tag.test.execute
User menu item: RFID TEST on page 109

Table 4 • RFID Settings (Continued)

Programming If the desired programming position (read/write position) is not achieved through RFID
Position tag calibration, a value may be specified. See the RFID Programming Guide 3 for more
information.
Accepted values: F0 to Fxxx (where xxx is the label length in
millimeters or 999, whichever is less)
The printer feeds the label forward for the
specified distance and then begins
programming.
B0 to B30
The printer backfeeds the label for the
specified distance and then begins
programming. To account for the backfeed,
allow empty media liner to extend out of the
front of the printer when using a backward
programming position.
Related ZPL command(s): ^RS
SGD command used: rfid.position.program
User menu item: RFID PROGRAM POS. on page 109
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > RFID Setup >
PROGRAM POSITION
RFID Antenna If the desired antenna is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be
Element specified.
Note • This parameter does not apply to ZD500R printers, which always use an
antenna element value of A1.
Accepted values: A1, A2, A3, A4
B1, B2, B3, B4
C1, C2, C3, C4
D1, D2, D3, D4
E1, E2, E3, E4
Related ZPL command(s): ^RW
SGD command used: rfid.reader_1.antenna_port
User menu item: RFID ANTENNA on page 109
RFID ANTENNA

Table 4 • RFID Settings (Continued)

RFID Read If the desired read power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be
Power specified.
SGD command used: rfid.reader_1.power.read
User menu item: RFID READ POWER on page 109
RFID READ PWR
RFID Write If the desired write power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a value may be
Power specified.
SGD command used: rfid.reader_1.power.write
User menu item: RFID WRITE POWER on page 109
RFID WRITE PWR
RFID Valid Resets the RFID valid label counter to zero.
Counter N/A
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ~RO
SGD command used: odometer.rfid.valid_resettable
User menu item: RFID VALID COUNT on page 110
RFID Void Resets the RFID void label counter to zero.
Counter N/A
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ~RO
SGD command used: odometer.rfid.void_resettable
User menu item: RFID VOID COUNT on page 110
RFID Tag Initiate tag calibration for RFID media. (Not the same as media and ribbon calibration.)
Calibration N/A
Accepted values:
Related ZPL command(s): ^HR
SGD command used: rfid.tag.calibrate
User menu item: RFID CALIBRATE on page 108

Language Settings
Table 5 • Language Settings

Language If necessary, change the language that the printer displays.
This change affects the words shown on the following:
• the Home menu
• the user menus
• error messages
• the printer configuration label, the network configuration label, and other labels that you
can select to print through the user menus
Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in their native languages.
Accepted values: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN,

NORWEGIAN, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH, DANISH,
SPANISH 2, DUTCH, FINNISH, CZECH, JAPANESE,
KOREAN, ROMANIAN, RUSSIAN, POLISH,
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE, TRADITIONAL CHINESE
Related ZPL command(s): ^KL
SGD command used: display.language
User menu item: (SETTINGS menu) LANGUAGE on page 96
(LANGUAGE menu) LANGUAGE on page 111
Language
ZPL Enable this menu item to prevent the following ZPL commands from changing the printer’s
Override current settings:
• ^MM (print mode)
• ^MT (Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer print method)
• ^MN (media type non-continuous or continuous)
When this menu item is disabled, these commands override the printer’s settings.
Accepted values: • DISABLED
• ENABLED
SGD command used: zpl.zpl_override
User menu item: ZPL OVERRIDE on page 111
Printer web page: none

Table 5 • Language Settings (Continued)

Command The format command prefix is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in
Character ZPL/ZPL II format instructions. The printer looks for this hex character to indicate the start
of a ZPL/ZPL II format instruction.
Set the format command character to match what is used in your label formats.
Important • You cannot use the same hex value for the format command prefix,
control character, and delimiter characters. The printer must see different characters
to work properly. If you are setting the value through the control panel, the printer
will skip any value that is already in use.
Accepted values: 00 to FF
Related ZPL command(s): ^CC or ~CC
SGD command used: zpl.caret
User menu item: COMMAND CHAR on page 111
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > ZPL Control
Control The printer looks for this two-digit hex character to indicate the start of a ZPL/ZPL II
Character control instruction.
Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label formats.
Related ZPL command(s): ^CT or ~CT
SGD command used: zpl.control_character
User menu item: CONTROL CHAR on page 111
Delimiter The delimiter character is a two-digit hex value used as a parameter place marker in
Character ZPL/ZPL II format instructions.
Set the delimiter character to match what is used in your label formats.
Related ZPL command(s): ^CD or ~CD
SGD command used: zpl.delimiter
User menu item: DELIMITER CHAR on page 112

Table 5 • Language Settings (Continued)

ZPL Mode Select the mode that matches what is used in your label formats.
This printer accepts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II, eliminating the need to
rewrite any ZPL formats that already exist. The printer remains in the selected mode until it
is changed in one of the ways listed here.
Accepted values: • ZPL II
• ZPL
Related ZPL command(s): ^SZ
SGD command used: zpl.zpl_mode
User menu item: ZPL MODE on page 112

Sensor Settings
Table 6 • Sensor Settings

Sensor Type Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you are using. The
reflective sensor typically is used only for black mark media. The transmissive sensor
typically is used for other media types.
Accepted values: • TRANSMISSIVE
• REFLECTIVE
Related ZPL command(s): ^JS
SGD command used: device.sensor_select
User menu item: SENSOR TYPE on page 113
Printer web page: View and Modify Printer Settings > Media Setup
Label Sensor Set the sensitivity of the label sensor.
Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change this
setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an
authorized service technician.
Accepted values: 0 – 255
SGD command used: ezpl.label_sensor
User menu item: LABEL SENSOR on page 113
Take Label Set the intensity of the take label LED.
Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do not change this
setting unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an
authorized service technician.
Accepted values: 0 – 255
SGD command used: ezpl.take_label
User menu item: TAKE LABEL on page 114

Port Settings
Table 7 • Port Settings

Baud Rate Select the baud value that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Accepted values: • 115200
• 57600
• 38400
• 28800
• 19200
• 14400
• 9600
• 4800
Related ZPL command(s): ^SC
SGD command used: comm.baud
User menu item: BAUD RATE on page 115
Serial Communications Setup
Data Bits Select the data bits value that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Accepted values: • 7
• 8
SGD command used: comm.data_bits
User menu item: DATA BITS on page 115
Parity Select the parity value that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Accepted values: • NONE
• EVEN
• ODD
SGD command used: comm.parity
User menu item: PARITY on page 115

Table 7 • Port Settings (Continued)

Host Handshake Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by the host computer.
Accepted values: • XON/XOFF
• RTS/CTS
• DSR/DTR
SGD command used: comm.handshake
User menu item: HOST HANDSHAKE on page 115

BlueTooth Settings
Table 8 • BLUETOOTH Menu

Bluetooth Displays the printer’s Bluetooth Device Address
Address N/A
Accepted values:
SGD command used: bluetooth.address
Mode Displays the Bluetooth connection pair printer’s device type—Slave (typical) or Master.
SGD command used: N/A
Discovery Select if the printer is “Discoverable” for Bluetooth device pairing.
Accepted values: ON = enables Bluetooth discoverable mode
OFF = disables Bluetooth discoverable mode
SGD command used: bluetooth.discoverable
Connected Displays the Bluetooth connection status to its paired device (Yes or No).
BT Spec Version Displays the Bluetooth operational specification level.
SGD command used: bluetooth.radio_version
Min. Security Displays the printer’s Bluetooth minimum level of applied security.
Mode

User Menus
User Menus
The printer’s control panel includes a display, where you can view the printer’s status or
change its operating parameters. In this section, you will learn how to navigate through the
printer’s menu system and change values for menu items.
Navigating through Screens in the Display

Idle Display After the printer completes the power-up sequence, it moves to the Idle Display
(Figure 1). The printer cycles through its IP address and information configured by the user.
Figure 1 • Idle Display
PRINTER READY 1
V75.19.6Z 2
1 The printer’s current status

2 Information that is set through Idle Display on page 72
Home menu shortcut

User Menus
Home Menu The printer’s operating parameters are sorted into eight user menus, which you
can access through the printer’s Home menu (Figure 2). For detailed information about
changing the printer settings, see Adjust Printer Settings on page 66.
Figure 2 • Home Menu
HOME MENU
SETTINGS
See SETTINGS Menu on page 94. See NETWORK Menu

on page 102.
See LANGUAGE Menu See PORTS Menu on page 115.
on page 111.
See TOOLS Menu on page 97. RFID — See RFID Menu
on page 108.
See SENSORS Menu on page 113. See BLUETOOTH Menu
on page 117.
Exit and return to the Idle Display
(Figure 1).

User Menus
Navigation Table 9 shows the options available for navigating through the screens in the
control panel display.
Table 9 • Navigation
Idle Display
XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
HOME MENU
SETTINGS
At the Idle Display (Figure 1 on page 90), press LEFT SELECT to go to

the printer’s Home menu (Figure 2 on page 91).
Home Menu
To move from icon to icon in the To select the highlighted menu Press LEFT SELECT to exit the
Home menu, press any of the icon and enter the menu, press OK. Home menu and return to the Idle
ARROW buttons. Display. The printer automatically
When an icon is selected, its returns to the Idle Display after
colors are reversed to highlight it. 15 seconds of inactivity in the
Home menu.
SETTINGS menu icon
SETTINGS menu icon

highlighted

User Menus
Table 9 • Navigation (Continued)
User Menus
XXXXXXX
▼ XXXXXXX ▲
Press LEFT SELECT to return to the Home menu. ▼and ▲ indicate that a value can be changed. Any
The printer automatically returns to the Home menu changes that you make are saved immediately.
after 15 seconds of inactivity in a user menu. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to scroll
through accepted values.
XXX
To scroll through the items in a user menu, press the A word in the bottom-right corner of the display
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW. indicates an available action.
Press OK or press RIGHT SELECT to perform the
action shown.

User Menus—SETTINGS Menu
SETTINGS Menu
Items in this menu are shown in the order in which they appear when you press the RIGHT
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Print Settings on page 67.
Adjust the Print Darkness
DARKNESS Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print
quality. If you set the darkness too high, the label image may print
▼ 10.0 ▲ unclearly, bar codes may not scan correctly, the ribbon may burn
through, or the printhead may wear prematurely.
See Print Darkness on page 67 for more information.
Select the Print Speed
PRINT SPEED Select the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second).
Slower print speeds typically yield better print quality.
▼ 6.0 ▲ See Print Speed on page 67 for more information.
Set the Media Type
MEDIA TYPE Select the type of media that you are using.
See Media Type on page 67 for more information.
▼ GAP/NOTCH ▲
Select the Print Method
PRINT METHOD Specify if the printer is to use Direct Thermal mode (no ribbon) or
Thermal Transfer mode (using thermal transfer media and ribbon).
▼ THERMAL TRANS ▲ See Print Method on page 68 for more information.

Adjust the Tear-Off Position
TEAR OFF If necessary, adjust the position of the media over the tear-off bar
after printing.
▼ 0 ▲ See Tear-Off Position on page 68 for more information.
Adjust the Print Width
PRINT WIDTH Specify the width of the labels being used. The default value is the
maximum width for the printer, based on the printhead’s DPI
▼ 832 ▲ value.
See Print Width on page 69 for more information.
Select the Print Mode
PRINT MODE Select a print mode that is compatible with your printer options.
See Print Mode on page 69 for more information.
▼ TEAR OFF ▲
Adjust the Label Left Position
LEFT POSITION If necessary, shift the print position horizontally on the label.
Positive numbers move the left edge of the image toward the
▼ 0 ▲ center of the label by the number of dots selected, while negative
numbers move the left edge of the image toward the left edge of
the label.
See Label Left Position on page 69 for more information.
Set the Reprint Mode
REPRINT MODE When reprint mode is enabled, you can reprint the last label printed
either by issuing certain commands or by pressing the
▼ ▲ LEFT ARROW on the control panel.
OFF
See Reprint Mode on page 70 for more information.

Set the Maximum Label Length
LABEL LENGTH MAX Set the maximum label length to a value that is at least 1.0 in.
(25.4 mm) greater than the actual label length plus the interlabel
▼ 39 ▲ gap. If you set the value to one that is smaller than the label length,
the printer assumes that continuous media is loaded, and the printer
cannot calibrate.
See Maximum Label Length on page 70 for more information.
Select the Display Language
LANGUAGE If necessary, change the language that the printer displays. See
Language on page 83 for more information.
▼ ENGLISH ▲
Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in
the actual languages to make it easier for you to find one
that you are able to read.
Tools Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press
TOOLS MENU
RIGHT SELECT to select GO.
GO GO
PRINT INFORMATION
SETTINGS
START
• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the

LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.
GO
LANGUAGE DARKNESS
▼ ENGLISH ▲ ▼ 10 ▲
START

User Menus—TOOLS Menu
TOOLS Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 2, Calibration and Diagnostic
Tools on page 71.
List the Printer Information*
PRINT INFORMATION Prints a printer configuration label.

See Print Information on page 71 for more information.
▼ SETTINGS ▲
* Other options are available by scrolling.
PRINT
Set the Display Contrast
LCD CONTRAST Change the contrast on the printer’s display.

See LCD Contrast on page 72 for more information.
▼ 10 ▲
Select the Idle Display
IDLE DISPLAY Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the
printer is idle.
▼ FW VERSION ▲ See Idle Display on page 72 for more information.
Set the Power-Up Action
POWER UP ACTION Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.
See Power-Up Action on page 72 for more information.
▼ CALIBRATE ▲

Set the Head-Close Action
HEAD CLOSE ACTION Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.
See Head-Close Action on page 73 for more information.
▼ CALIBRATE ▲
Set the Head-Open Light Action
HEAD OPEN LIGHT Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the printhead is
open.
▼ HIGH ▲
Set the Cover Open Light Action
COVER OPEN LIGHT Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the media door is
open.
▼ HIGH ▲
Load Printer Defaults*
LOAD DEFAULTS Use this menu item to restore all settings other than the network
settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading
▼ FACTORY ▲ defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you
changed manually.
LOAD See Load Defaults on page 74 for more information.
Calibrate the Media and Ribbon Sensors
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL Use this menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the media and
ribbon sensors.
See Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration on page 75 for more
information. For instructions on how to perform a calibration
START procedure, see Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors
on page 119.

Enable Communication Diagnostics Mode
DIAGNOSTIC MODE Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the
hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.
▼ DISABLED ▲ See Communication Diagnostics Mode on page 75 for more
information.
Is ZBI Enabled?
ZBI ENABLED? This menu item indicates if the Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0™)
option is enabled on your printer. If you would like to purchase this
NO option, contact your Zebra reseller for more information.
See Enable ZBI on page 76 for more information.
Run a ZBI Program*
RUN ZBI PROGRAM If ZBI programs exist on your printer, they are listed. If no
program exists, NONE is listed.
▼ (*NONE*) ▲ If you wish to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to
your printer:
RUN 1. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the file from
this menu.
2. Press RIGHT SELECT to select RUN. If no program exists, the
RUN option does not perform an action.
See Run a ZBI Program on page 76 for more information.
* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer

and no ZBI program is running.
Stop a ZBI Program*
STOP ZBI PROGRAM If a ZBI program is running, the printer lists it. If you wish to stop
the program, press RIGHT SELECT to select STOP.
▼ (*NONE*) ▲ See Stop a ZBI Program on page 76 for more information.
* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer

STOP
and a ZBI program is running.

Print a File from a USB Flash Drive*
PRINT USB FILE Use this menu item to select files to print from a USB Flash drive.
1. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select one file or
▼ SELECT ALL ▲ all files from this menu.
2. Press RIGHT SELECT to select PRINT.
PRINT
* This menu item appears only if a USB Flash drive is inserted
into the USB host port on the printer.
Save a File from a USB Flash Drive to the Printer*
COPY USB FILE TO E: Use this menu item to copy files from a USB Flash drive to your
printer.
▼ SELECT ALL ▲ 1. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select one file or
all files from this menu.
COPY 2. Press RIGHT SELECT to select COPY.

Save a File from the Printer to a USB Flash Drive*
STORE E: FILE TO USB Use this menu item to save files from your printer to a USB Flash
drive.
▼ SELECT ALL ▲ 1. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select one file or
all files from this menu.
STORE 2. Press RIGHT SELECT to select STORE.

Fill in a Form and Print a Label Format from the Display
PRINT STATION Use this menu item to fill in variable fields in a label format and
print the label using a Human Input Device (HID), such as a USB
keyboard or scanner. A suitable label format must be stored on
the E: drive of the printer to use this option.
When the printer finds an HID plugged into the printer’s USB host
port, it uses this user menu to prompt you to select a form on the
printer’s E: drive. After you have been prompted to fill in each
variable ^FN field on the form, you can specify the desired
quantity of labels to print.
For more information about using the ^FN command, refer to the
Zebra Programming Guide. You can download a copy of the
manual from http://www.zebra.com/manuals/.

Network Menu Shortcut

NETWORK MENU
GO GO NO PRINT SERVER
INSTALLED
IP ADDRESS
000.000.000.000
NEXT

GO
STORE E: FILE TO USB

▼ SELECT ALL ▲ PRINT INFORMATION
▼ SETTINGS ▲
STORE
START

User Menus—NETWORK Menu
NETWORK Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 3, Network Settings on page 77.
For more information about print servers and how they function, refer to the Wired and
Wireless Print Server User Guide. A copy of this manual is available at
http://www.zebra.com/manuals.
View the Active Print Server
ACTIVE PRINT SERVER Only one print server (wired or wireless) can be installed at a time.
Therefore, the print server installed is the active print server.
INTERNAL WIRED
View the Active Print Server
PRIMARY NETWORK Only one print server (wired or wireless) can be installed at a time.
Therefore, the print server installed is the active print server.
WIRED
Set the Printer’s IP Address
WIRED IP ADDRESS View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address.

Changes are saved only if WIRED IP PROTOCOL on page 103 is
▼ 000.000.000.000 ▲ set to PERMANENT. To allow any saved changes to take effect,
use RESET NETWORK on page 106 to reset the print server.
NEXT See IP Address on page 77 for more information.
Set the Subnet Mask
WIRED SUBNET MASK View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask.
NEXT See Subnet Mask on page 77 for more information.

Set the Default Gateway
WIRED GATEWAY View and, if necessary, change the default gateway.

NEXT See Gateway on page 77 for more information.
Set the IP Resolution Method
WIRED IP PROTOCOL This parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic)
selects the IP address. When a dynamic option is chosen, this
▼ all ▲ parameter tells the method(s) by which the wired or wireless print
server receives the IP address from the server.
See IP Protocol on page 78 for more information.
View the MAC Address
WIRED MAC ADDRESS View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server
that is installed in the printer (wired or wireless).
00:05:9A:3C:78:00 See MAC Address on page 78 for more information.
View the Primary TCP/IP Port
IP PORT View the Ethernet TCP port number, over which labels and
commands can be sent for processing.
6101 * This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control
panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is
installed in your printer.
View the Alternate TCP/IP Port
IP ALTERNATE PORT View the alternate Ethernet TCP port number, over which labels
and commands can be sent for processing.
9100 * This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control
panel, appears only if a wired or wireless print server is

Set the Printer’s IP Address*
WLAN IP ADDRESS View and, if necessary, change the printer’s IP address.

NEXT See IP Address on page 77 for more information.
* This menu item appears only if a wireless print server is

Set the Subnet Mask*
WLAN SUBNET MASK View and, if necessary, change the subnet mask.
NEXT See Subnet Mask on page 77 for more information.

Set the Default Gateway*
WLAN GATEWAY View and, if necessary, change the default gateway.

NEXT See Gateway on page 77 for more information.

Set the IP Resolution Method*
WLAN IP PROTOCOL This parameter tells if the user (permanent) or the server (dynamic)
selects the IP address. When a dynamic option is chosen, this
▼ all ▲ parameter tells the method(s) by which the wired or wireless print
server receives the IP address from the server.
See IP Protocol on page 78 for more information.


View the MAC Address*
WLAN MAC ADDRESS View the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the print server
that is installed in the printer (wired or wireless).
00:05:9A:3C:78:00 See MAC Address on page 78 for more information.
* This menu item, which cannot be modified from the control

panel, appears only if a wireless print server is installed in your
printer.
View the ESSID Value*
ESSID The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is an identifier

for your wireless network. This setting, which cannot be modified
125 from the control panel, gives the ESSID for the current wireless
configuration.
See ESSID on page 78 for more information.

printer.
View the Channel Value*
CHANNEL View the wireless channel being used when the wireless network is
active and authenticated. No value indicates that you have no a
wireless connection.
See Channel on page 79 for more information.

printer.
View the Signal Value*
SIGNAL View the wireless signal strength when the wireless network is
active and authenticated. A value of zero indicates that you have
0 no wireless connection.
See Signal on page 79 for more information.

printer.

Print the Network Settings*
PRINT INFORMATION This option prints a network configuration label, which lists the
settings for any print server that is installed.
▼ NETWORK ▲ See Print Information on page 71 for more information.

PRINT
Reset the Network Settings*
RESET NETWORK This option resets the wired or wireless print server. You must reset
the print server to allow any changes to the network settings to take
effect.
See Reset Network on page 79 for more information.
RESET
* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server
is installed in your printer.
Load Network Defaults*
LOAD DEFAULTS Use this menu item to restore all print server and network settings
back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults
▼ NETWORK ▲ because you will need to reload all settings that you changed
manually.
LOAD See Load Defaults on page 74 for more information.
* This menu item appears only if a wired or wireless print server

is installed in your printer. Other options are available by
scrolling.

RFID Menu Shortcut

• To be taken to the next user menu, press OK or press RIGHT
RFID MENU
SELECT to select GO.
GO GO
LANGUAGE
▼ ENGLISH ▲
• To continue to navigate in the same user menu, press the LEFT

ARROW or RIGHT ARROW.
GO
LOAD DEFAULTS RFID STATUS

▼ NETWORK ▲
RFID OK
NEXT

User Menus—RFID Menu
RFID Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 4, RFID Settings on page 80.
Select the RFID Country Code
RFID COUNTRY CODE Select the RFID country code (if applicable).
▼ ▲ Note • A prompt for the country code appears only on

NOT SELECTED some printers the first time that they are powered up,
depending on the world region to which the printers were
shipped. Specify the appropriate country to access the
printer’s RFID features.
View the RFID Status
RFID STATUS This parameter displays the status of the RFID subsystem of the
printer. During an error condition, an error message displays.
RFID OK See RFID Status on page 80 for more information.
Perform RFID Tag Calibration
RFID CALIBRATE Initiate tag calibration for RFID media.

See RFID Tag Calibration on page 82 for more information.
START
Read and Display the RFID Tag Data
READ RFID DATA When this option is selected, the reader attempts to read the
▼ ▲ specified information from an RFID tag, even if the printhead is
EPC
open. No printer movement occurs while tag data is being read.
12345ABC12345ABC124
5ABC If you wish to read and display the information stored in an RFID
tag:
READ
1. Position the RFID label with its transponder over the RFID
antenna.
2. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to select the type of
information that you want read and displayed.
3. Press RIGHT SELECT to select READ.
The results of the test are shown on the display.
See Read RFID Data on page 80 for more information.

Perform an RFID Test
RFID TEST During the RFID test, the printer attempts to read and write to a
transponder. No printer movement occurs with this test.
READ OK
If you wish to test an RFID label:
WRITE OK
1. Position the RFID label with its transponder over the RFID
START antenna array.
2. Press RIGHT SELECT to select START.
The results of the test are shown on the display.
See RFID Test on page 80 for more information.
Display or Change the RFID Programming Position
RFID PROGRAM POS. This menu item displays the current programming position. If the
desired programming position is not achieved through RFID tag
▼ F0 ▲ calibration, a value may be specified.
See Programming Position on page 81 for more information.
Display or Change the RFID Antenna Element
RFID ANTENNA This menu item displays the RFID antenna element in use. If the
desired antenna element is not selected through RFID tag
▼ A1 ▲ calibration, a value may be specified.
See RFID Antenna Element on page 81 for more information.
Display or Change the RFID Read Power
RFID READ POWER This menu item displays the current read power setting. If the
desired read power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration, a
▼ 16 ▲ value may be specified.
See RFID Read Power on page 82 for more information.
Display or Change the RFID Write Power
RFID WRITE POWER This menu item displays the current write power setting. If the
desired write power is not achieved through RFID tag calibration,
▼ 16 ▲ a value may be specified.
See RFID Write Power on page 82 for more information.

Display or Reset the RFID Valid Counter
RFID VALID COUNT Displays the RFID valid label count or resets the counter to zero.
See RFID Valid Counter on page 82 for more information.
0
RESET
Display or Reset the RFID Void Counter
RFID VOID COUNT Displays the RFID void label count or resets the counter to zero.
See RFID Void Counter on page 82 for more information.
0
RESET
Language Menu Shortcut

LANGUAGE MENU
GO GO
LANGUAGE
▼ ENGLISH ▲

GO
RFID VOID COUNT RFID STATUS
RFID OK
NEXT

User Menus—LANGUAGE Menu
LANGUAGE Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 5, Language Settings
on page 83.
Select the Display Language
LANGUAGE If necessary, change the language that the printer displays.

See Language on page 83 for more information.
▼ ENGLISH ▲
Note • The selections for this parameter are displayed in
the actual languages to make it easier for you to find one
that you are able to read.
Enable ZPL Override
ZPL OVERRIDE Enable this menu item to allow certain ZPL commands to override
the printer’s current settings.
▼ DISABLED ▲ See ZPL Override on page 83 for more information.
Set the Command Character Value
COMMAND CHAR Set the format command character to match what is used in your
label formats.
▼ ^ (5E) ▲ See Command Character on page 84 for more information.
Set the Control Character Value
CONTROL CHAR Set the control prefix character to match what is used in your label
formats.
▼ ~ (7E) ▲ See Control Character on page 84 for more information.

User Menus—LANGUAGE Menu
Set the Delimiter Character Value
DELIMITER CHAR Set the delimiter character to match what is used in your label
formats.
▼ , (2C) ▲ See Delimiter Character on page 84 for more information.
Set the ZPL Mode
ZPL MODE Select the mode that matches what is used in your label formats.
See ZPL Mode on page 85 for more information.
▼ ZPL II ▲
Sensors Menu Shortcut

SENSORS MENU
GO GO
SENSOR TYPE
▼ TRANSMISSIVE ▲

GO
ZPL MODE LANGUAGE

▼ ZPL II ▲ ▼ ENGLISH ▲

User Menus—SENSORS Menu
SENSORS Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 6, Sensor Settings on page 86.
Select the Media Sensor
SENSOR TYPE Select the media sensor that is appropriate for the media that you
are using. The reflective sensor typically is used only for black
▼ TRANSMISSIVE ▲ mark media. The transmissive sensor typically is used for other
media types.
See Sensor Type on page 86 for more information.
Calibrate the Media and Ribbon Sensors
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL Use this menu item to adjust the sensitivity of the media and
ribbon sensors.
For instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see
Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 119.
START
Print a Sensor Profile*
PRINT INFORMATION Use this menu item to print a sensor profile.

See Print Information on page 71 or Sensor Profile on page 170
▼ SENSOR PROFILE ▲ for more information.

PRINT
Set the Sensitivity of the Label Sensor
LABEL SENSOR
Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do
not change this setting unless you are told to do so by
▼ 204 ▲ Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service
technician.
See Label Sensor on page 86 for more information.

User Menus—SENSORS Menu
Set the Intensity of the Take Label LED
TAKE LABEL
Important • This value is set during sensor calibration. Do
not change this setting unless you are told to do so by
▼ 50 ▲ Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service
technician.
See Take Label on page 86 for more information.
Ports Menu Shortcut

PORTS MENU
GO GO
BAUD RATE
▼ 9600 ▲

GO
TAKE LABEL SENSOR TYPE

▼ 000 ▲ ▼ TRANSMISSIVE ▲

User Menus—PORTS Menu
PORTS Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see Table 7, Port Settings on page 87.
Set the Baud Rate
BAUD RATE Select the baud value that matches the one being used by the host
computer.
▼ 9600 ▲ See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.
Set the Data Bits Value
DATA BITS Select the data bits value that matches the one being used by the
host computer.
▼ 8 ▲ See Data Bits on page 87 for more information.
Set the Parity Value
PARITY Select the parity value that matches the one being used by the host
computer.
▼ NONE ▲ See Parity on page 87 for more information.
Set the Host Handshake Protocol Value
HOST HANDSHAKE Select the handshake protocol that matches the one being used by
the host computer.
▼ XON/XOFF ▲ See Host Handshake on page 88 for more information.

User Menus—PORTS Menu
View the Wireless Markup Language (WML) Version
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES This value cannot be changed.
WML S1.09 ©
zebra.com/support
BlueTooth Menu Shortcut

BLUETOOTH MENU
GO GO
DARKNESS
▼ 10 ▲
START

GO
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGY BAUD RATE

WLM S109 © ▼ 9600 ▲

User Menus—BLUETOOTH Menu
BLUETOOTH Menu
ARROW. For more information about these settings, see BlueTooth Settings on page 89.
View the BlueTooth Address
BLUETOOTH ADDRESS Displays the printer’s Bluetooth Device Address

See MAC Address on page 78 for more information.
XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
View the Printer’s BlueTooth Mode
MODE Displays the Bluetooth connection pair printer’s device

type—Slave (typical) or Master.
SLAVE See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.
DISCOVERY Select if the printer is “Discoverable” for Bluetooth device pairing.

See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.
ON
CONNECTED Displays the Bluetooth connection status to its paired device (Yes
or No).
NO See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.

User Menus—BLUETOOTH Menu
BT SPEC VERSION Displays the Bluetooth operational specification level.

See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.
2.1
MIN SECURITY MODE Displays the printer’s Bluetooth minimum level of applied
security.
1 See Baud Rate on page 87 for more information.
Settings Menu Shortcut

SETTINGS MENU
GO GO
DARKNESS
▼ 10 ▲
START

GO
BLUETOOTH ADDRESS MIN SECURITY MODE

XX.XX.XX.XX.XX.XX 1

Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors

Use the procedure in this section to calibrate the printer, which adjusts the sensitivity of the
media and ribbon sensors.
• For issues that may be resolved by sensor calibration, see Printing Issues on page 148.
• For a summary of the options for initiating calibration, see Media and Ribbon Sensor
Calibration on page 75.
Important • Follow the calibration procedure exactly as presented. All of the steps must be
performed even if only one of the sensors requires adjustment. You may press and hold
CANCEL at any step in this procedure to cancel the process.
To perform sensor calibration, complete these steps:
1. With the printer in the Ready state, initiate media and ribbon calibration in one of these
ways:
• Press and hold PAUSE + FEED + CANCEL for 2 seconds.
• Send the ezpl.manual_calibration SGD command to the printer. See the
Zebra Programming Guide for more information about this command.
• Navigate to the following menu item on the control panel display. This item is located
under the TOOLS menu and the SENSORS menu. See Navigating through Screens in
the Display on page 90 for information about using the control panel and accessing
the menus.
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL
START
a. Press RIGHT SELECT to select START.

The printer does the following:
• The STATUS light and SUPPLIES light flash yellow once.
• The PAUSE light blinks yellow.
• The control panel displays:
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL
LOAD BACKING
REMOVE RIBBON

2.
printhead to cool.
4. Remove the exposed labels so that only the liner remains.

5. Pull the media into the printer so that only the backing is between the media sensors.
6. Remove the ribbon (if used).
8. Press PAUSE to begin the media calibration process.

• The PAUSE light turns off.
• The SUPPLIES light flashes.
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL
CALIBRATING
PLEASE WAIT

When the process is complete:

• The SUPPLIES light stops flashing.
• The PAUSE light flashes yellow.
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL
RELOAD ALL
CONTINUE
9. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever.

10. Pull the media forward until a label is positioned under the media sensors.
11. Reload the ribbon (if used).
12. Close the printhead.
14. Press PAUSE to enable printing.

Adjust the Printhead Pressure

You may need to adjust printhead pressure if printing is too light on one side, if you use thick
media, or if the media drifts from side to side during printing. Use the lowest printhead
pressure necessary to produce good print quality.
See Figure 3. The printhead pressure adjustment dials have setting marks from 1 to 4.
Figure 3 • Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials
1 2
1 Inside dial
2 Outside dial
See Table 10. Begin with the following pressure settings, based on your printer and media
width, and make adjustments as necessary.
Table 10 • Pressure Setting Starting Points
Printer Media Width Inside Dial Setting Outside Dial Setting

ZT410 1 in. (25 mm) 4 1
2 in. (51 mm) 3 1
3 in. (76 mm) 2.5 1.5
≥ 3.5 in. (89 mm) 2 2
ZT420 2 in. (51 mm) 4 1
3 in. (76 mm) 3.5 1
4 in. (102 mm) 3 1.5
≥ 5 in. (127 mm) 2 2

If necessary, adjust the printhead pressure adjustment dials as follows:
If the media... Then...

Requires higher pressure to print Increase both dials one position.
well
Prints too lightly on the left side Increase the inside dial setting one position.
of the label.
Prints too lightly on the right side Increase the outside dial setting one position.
of the label.


Shifts left while printing Increase the outside dial setting one position.
OR
Decrease the inside dial setting one position.


Shifts right while printing Increase the inside dial setting one position.
OR
Decrease the outside dial setting one position.

Remove Used Ribbon
Remove Used Ribbon

Remove used ribbon from the ribbon take-up spindle each time you change the roll of ribbon.
To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Has the ribbon run out?
If the ribbon... Then

Ran out Continue with the next step.
Did not run out Cut or break the ribbon before the ribbon take-up spindle.
Caution • Do not cut the ribbon directly on the ribbon

take-up spindle. Doing so may damage the spindle.
2. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob to the left until it
stops.
The ribbon release bars pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the used ribbon.
3. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle and discard.

Routine Maintenance
This section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Contents
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clean the Peel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Clean the Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Replacing Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Recycling Printer Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
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Cleaning Schedule and Procedures

Routine preventive maintenance is a crucial part of normal printer operation. By taking good
care of your printer, you can minimize the potential problems that you might have with it and
help to achieve and to maintain your standards for print quality.
Over time, the movement of media or ribbon across the printhead wears through the protective
ceramic coating, exposing and eventually damaging the print elements (dots). To avoid
abrasion:
• Clean the printhead frequently.
• Minimize printhead pressure and burn temperature (darkness) settings by optimizing the
balance between the two.
• When using Thermal Transfer mode, ensure that the ribbon is as wide or wider than the
media to prevent exposing the printhead elements to the more abrasive label material.
Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this
printer.
Specific cleaning procedures are provided on the following pages. Table 1 shows the
recommended cleaning schedule. These intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may
have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.
.
Table 1 • Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Area Method Interval

Printhead Solvent* Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of
Platen roller Solvent* media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).
Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of
Media sensors Air blow
ribbon.
Ribbon sensor Air blow
Media path Solvent*
Ribbon path Solvent*
Pinch roller (part of Peel-Off option) Solvent*
Cutter If cutting continuous, Solvent* After every roll of media (or more often,
module pressure-sensitive media depending upon your application and media).
If cutting tag stock or label Solvent* and After every two or three rolls of media.
liner material air blow
Tear-off/peel-off bar Solvent* Once a month.
Take-label sensor Air blow Once every six months.
* Zebra recommends using Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of this kit, you may use a clean swab
dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and deionized water (maximum 10%).

Routine Maintenance 131
Clean the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors

Over time, dust, grime, and other debris may build up on the outside and inside of your printer,
particularly in a harsh operating environment.
Printer Exterior
You may clean the exterior surfaces of the printer with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of a
mild detergent, if necessary. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.
Important • Zebra is not responsible for damage caused by the use of cleaning fluids on this
printer.
Media Compartment and Sensors
To clean the sensors, complete these steps:
1. Brush, air blow, or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the media and
ribbon paths.
2. Brush, air blow, or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the sensors.
2 3
1 Take-label sensor
2 Ribbon sensor reflector
3 Media sensor

Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller

Inconsistent print quality, such as voids in the bar code or graphics, may indicate a dirty
printhead. For the recommended cleaning schedule, see Table 1 on page 130.
printing.
Note • For printers with a peel assembly, keep the peel assembly closed while cleaning the
platen roller to reduce the risk of bending the tear-off/peel-off bar.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead
to cool.
Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity
by touching the metal printer frame or by using an antistatic wriststrap and mat.
To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these steps:

2.
printhead to cool.
3. Remove the ribbon (if used) and the media.
4. Using the swab from a Zebra Preventive Maintenance Kit, wipe along the brown strip on
the printhead assembly from end to end. In place of the Preventive Maintenance Kit, you
may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%) and
deionized water (maximum 10%). Allow the solvent to evaporate.

5. While manually rotating the platen roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab. Allow the
solvent to evaporate.
6. Reload the ribbon (if used) and the media. For instructions, see Load the Ribbon
on page 60 or Load the Media on page 34.

The printer is ready to operate.

Note • If performing this procedure does not improve print quality, try cleaning the
printhead with Save-A-Printhead cleaning film. This specially coated material removes
contamination buildup without damaging the printhead. Call your authorized Zebra
reseller for more information.

Clean the Peel Assembly

The peel assembly, which is part of the Peel-Off and Liner Take-Up options, consists of
several spring-loaded rollers to ensure the proper roller pressure. Clean the pinch roller and
tear-off/peel-off bar if adhesive buildup begins to affect peel performance.
Caution • Do not use your left hand to assist in closing the Peel assembly. The top edge of
the Peel roller/assembly could pinch your fingers.
If adhesive buildup affects peel-off performance, complete these steps:
2.
printhead to cool.

3. Push down the peel-off mechanism release lever to open the peel assembly.
4. Remove any media liner to expose the pinch roller.
5. While manually rotating the pinch roller, clean it thoroughly with the swab from the
Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362). In place of the Preventive Maintenance
Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%)
and deionized water (maximum 10%). Allow the solvent to evaporate.
6. Use the swab to remove excess adhesive from the tear-off/peel-off bar. Allow the solvent
to evaporate.
Important • Apply minimum force when cleaning the tear-off/peel-off bar. Excessive
force can cause the tear-off/peel-off bar to bend, which could have a negative effect on
peel performance.
7. Reload the media liner through the peel mechanism. For instructions, see Final Steps for
Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up) on page 42.

8.
Caution • Use the peel release lever and your right hand to close the peel assembly.
Do not use your left hand to assist in closing. The top edge of the peel roller/assembly
could pinch your fingers.
Close the peel assembly using the peel-off mechanism release lever.

The printer is ready to operate.


Clean the Cutter Module

If the cutter is not cutting the labels cleanly or if it jams with labels, clean the cutter.
Caution • For personnel safety, always power off and unplug the printer before performing
this procedure.
To clean the cutter module, complete these steps:
1. Turn the printer off (O), and unplug the printer from its power source.
3. Remove media that is loaded through the cutter module.
4. Loosen and remove the thumbscrew and lock washer on the cutter shield.

5.
Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.
Remove the cutter shield.
6. If necessary, rotate the cutter motor thumbscrew to fully expose the V-shaped cutter
blade (1).

7. Using the swab from the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362), wipe along the
upper cutting surface (1) and the cutter blade (2). In place of the Preventive Maintenance
Kit, you may use a clean swab dipped in a solution of isopropyl alcohol (minimum 90%)
and deionized water (maximum 10%). Allow the solvent to evaporate.
1 2
8.
Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. For operator safety, replace the cutter shield.
Replace the cutter shield (1) and secure it with the thumbscrew and lock washer that you
removed earlier (2).
1

10. Plug the printer into its power source, and then turn on (I) the printer.
The cutter blade returns to its operating position.
11. If the cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service

technician.

Replacing Printer Components
Replacing Printer Components

Some printer components, such as the printhead and platen roller, may wear out over time and
can be replaced easily. Regular cleaning may extend the life of some of these components. See
Table 1 on page 130 for the recommended cleaning intervals.
Ordering Replacement Parts

For optimal printing quality and proper printer performance across our product line, Zebra
strongly recommends the use of genuine Zebra™ supplies as part of the total solution.
Specifically, the ZT400 Series printers are designed to work only with genuine Zebra™
printheads, thus maximizing safety and print quality.
Contact your authorized Zebra reseller for part ordering information.
Recycling Printer Components

The majority of this printer’s components are recyclable. The printer’s main logic board may
include a battery that you should dispose of properly.
Do not dispose of any printer components in unsorted municipal waste. Please dispose of the
battery according to your local regulations, and recycle the other printer components
according to your local standards. For more information, see
http://www.zebra.com/environment.
Lubrication
No lubrication is needed for this printer.
Caution • Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finish and the
mechanical parts if used on this printer.

5
Troubleshooting
This section provides information about errors that you might need to troubleshoot. Assorted
diagnostic tests are included.
Contents
Meaning of Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Printing Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Ribbon Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
RFID Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Communications Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Miscellaneous Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Printer Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power-On Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
CANCEL Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
FEED Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
FEED + PAUSE Self Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CANCEL + PAUSE Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Communication Diagnostics Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Sensor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
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Meaning of Indicator Lights

The indicator lights on the control panel show the current status of the printer (Table 1).
Table 1 • Status of Printer As Shown by Indicator Lights
STATUS light steady green (other lights steady yellow for

2 seconds during printer power-up)
The printer is ready.
PAUSE light steady yellow.
The printer is paused.
STATUS light steady red

SUPPLIES light steady red
The media supply is out. The printer needs attention and
cannot continue without user intervention.
SUPPLIES light flashing red
The ribbon supply is out. The printer needs attention and
STATUS light steady yellow
SUPPLIES light flashing yellow
The printer is in Direct Thermal mode, which does not
require ribbon; however, ribbon is installed in the printer.
PAUSE light steady yellow
The printhead is open. The printer needs attention and
The printhead is over temperature.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could
cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
STATUS light flashing yellow

This indicator light flashing indicates one of the following:
• The printhead is under temperature.
• The power supply is over temperature.
• The main logic board (MLB) is over temperature.
PAUSE light steady red
DATA light steady red
The printhead was replaced with one that is not a genuine
Zebra™ printhead. Install a genuine Zebra™ printhead to
continue.

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Table 1 • Status of Printer As Shown by Indicator Lights (Continued)

STATUS light flashing red
The printer is unable to read the dpi setting of the
printhead.
Printers with a ZebraNet wired Ethernet option

NETWORK light off
No Ethernet link is available.
NETWORK light steady green

A 100 Base link was found.
NETWORK light steady yellow

A 10 Base link was found.
NETWORK light steady red

An Ethernet error condition exists. The printer is not
connected to your network.
Printers with a ZebraNet wireless option
NETWORK light off
A radio was found during power-up. The printer is
attempting to associate with the network. The light flashes
red while the printer associates with the network. The light
then flashes yellow while the printer is authenticating with
the network.
NETWORK light steady green

The radio is associated with your network and
authenticated, and the WLAN signal is strong.
NETWORK light flashing green
WLAN—The radio is associated with your network and
authenticated, but the WLAN signal is weak.
NETWORK light steady red
A WLAN error condition exists. The printer is not
connected to your network.

148 Troubleshooting
Printing Issues
Printing Issues
Table 2 identifies possible issues with printing or print quality, the possible causes, and the
recommended solutions.
Table 2 • Printing Issues
Issue Possible Cause Recommended Solution

General print quality The printer is set at the For optimal print quality, set the print speed to
issues incorrect print speed. the lowest possible setting for your application
via control panel, the driver, or the software. You
may want to perform the FEED Self Test
on page 165 to determine the optimal settings for
your printer.
See Print Speed on page 67 for how to change
the print speed.
You are using an incorrect 1. Switch to a different type of media or ribbon
combination of labels and to try to find a compatible combination.
ribbon for your application. 2. If necessary, consult your authorized Zebra
reseller or distributor for information and
advice.
The printer is set at an incorrect For optimal print quality, set the darkness to the
darkness level. lowest possible setting for your application. You
on page 165 to determine the ideal darkness
setting.
See Print Darkness on page 67 for how to
change the darkness setting.
The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead and platen roller. See Clean
the Printhead and Platen Roller on page 132.
Incorrect or uneven printhead Set the printhead pressure to the minimum
pressure. needed for good print quality. See Adjust the
Printhead Pressure on page 124.
Loss of printing The platen roller is dirty. Clean the printhead and platen roller. See Clean
registration on labels. the Printhead and Platen Roller on page 132.
Excessive vertical Media guides are positioned Ensure that the media guides are properly
drift in top-of-form improperly. positioned. See Load the Media on page 34.
registration.
The media type is set Set the printer for the correct media type
incorrectly. (gap/notch, continuous, or mark). See Media
Type on page 67.
The media is loaded incorrectly. Load media correctly. See Load the Media
on page 34.
Long tracks of Print element damaged. Call a service technician.
missing print on
several labels Wrinkled ribbon. See wrinkled ribbon causes and solutions in
Ribbon Problems on page 151.

Troubleshooting 149
Printing Issues
Table 2 • Printing Issues (Continued)

Fine, angular gray Wrinkled ribbon. See wrinkled ribbon causes and solutions in
lines on blank labels Ribbon Problems on page 151.
Printing too light or The media or ribbon is not Replace supplies with those recommended for
too dark over the designed for high-speed high-speed operation.
entire label operation.
You are using an incorrect 1. Switch to a different type of media or ribbon
combination of media and to try to find a compatible combination.
ribbon for your application. 2. If necessary, consult your authorized Zebra
reseller or distributor for information and
advice.
You are using ribbon with Direct thermal media does not require ribbon. To
direct thermal media. determine if you are using direct thermal media,
perform the label scratch test in When to Use
Ribbon on page 18.
Smudge marks on The media or ribbon is not Replace supplies with those recommended for
labels designed for high-speed high-speed operation.
operation.
Misregistration/skips The printer is not calibrated. Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
labels and Media Sensors on page 119.
Improper label format. Check your label format and correct it as
necessary.
Misregistration and The platen roller is dirty. Clean the printhead and platen roller. See Clean
misprint of one to the Printhead and Platen Roller on page 132.
three labels Media does not meet Use media that meets specifications. See Media
specifications. Specifications on page 176.
Vertical drift in The printer is out of calibration. Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
top-of-form position and Media Sensors on page 119.
The platen roller is dirty. Clean the printhead and platen roller. See Clean

150 Troubleshooting
Printing Issues
Table 2 • Printing Issues (Continued)

Vertical image or The printer is using Set the printer for the correct media type
label drift non-continuous labels but is (gap/notch, continuous, or mark—see Media
configured in continuous mode. Type on page 67) and calibrate the printer, if
necessary (see Calibrate the Ribbon and Media
Sensors on page 119).
The media sensor is calibrated Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
improperly. and Media Sensors on page 119.
The platen roller is dirty. Clean the printhead and platen roller. See Clean
Improper printhead pressure Adjust the printhead pressure to ensure proper
settings (toggles). functionality. See Adjust the Printhead Pressure
on page 124.
The media or ribbon is loaded Ensure that the media and ribbon are loaded
incorrectly. correctly. See Load the Ribbon on page 60 and
Load the Media on page 34.
Incompatible media. You must use media that meets the printer
specifications. Ensure that the interlabel gaps or
notches are 2 to 4 mm and consistently placed
(see Media Specifications on page 176).
The bar code printed The bar code is not within Perform the FEED Self Test on page 165. Adjust
on a label does not specifications because the print the darkness or print speed settings as necessary.
scan. is too light or too dark.
There is not enough blank Leave at least 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) between the bar
space around the bar code. code and other printed areas on the label and
between the bar code and the edge of the label.
Auto Calibrate failed. The media or ribbon is loaded Ensure that the media and ribbon are loaded
incorrectly. correctly. See Load the Ribbon on page 60 and
Load the Media on page 34.
The sensors could not detect the Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
media or ribbon. and Media Sensors on page 119.
The sensors are dirty or Ensure that the sensors are clean and properly
positioned improperly. positioned.
The media type is set Set the printer for the correct media type
incorrectly. (gap/notch, continuous, or mark). See Media
Type on page 67.

Troubleshooting 151
Ribbon Problems
Ribbon Problems
Table 3 identifies problems that may occur with ribbon, the possible causes, and the
Table 3 • Ribbon Problems
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution

Broken or melted Darkness setting too high. 1. Reduce the darkness setting. See Print
ribbon Darkness on page 67 for how to change the
darkness setting.
2. Clean the printhead thoroughly. See Clean
the Printhead and Platen Roller
on page 132.
The ribbon is coated on the Replace the ribbon with one coated on the
wrong side and cannot be used correct side. For more information, see Coated
in this printer. Side of Ribbon on page 18.
Wrinkled ribbon Ribbon was loaded incorrectly. Load the ribbon correctly. See Load the Ribbon
on page 60.
Incorrect burn temperature. For optimal print quality, set the darkness to the
lowest possible setting for your application. You
on page 165 to determine the ideal darkness
setting.
See Print Darkness on page 67 for how to
change the darkness setting.
Media not feeding properly; Make sure that media is snug by adjusting the
“walking” from side to side. media guide, or call a service technician.
The printhead or platen roller Call a service technician.
may be installed incorrectly.
The printer does not The printer may have been Calibrate the printer, this time using ribbon, or
detect when the calibrated without ribbon. load printer defaults. See Calibrate the Ribbon
ribbon runs out. Later, ribbon was inserted and Media Sensors on page 119 or Load
In thermal transfer without the user recalibrating Defaults on page 74.
mode, the printer did the printer or loading printer
not detect the ribbon defaults.
even though it is
loaded correctly.
The printer indicates The printer was not calibrated Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
that ribbon is out, for the label and ribbon being and Media Sensors on page 119.
even though ribbon is used.
loaded correctly.

152 Troubleshooting
RFID Problems
RFID Problems
Table 4 identifies problems that may occur with RFID printers, the possible causes, and the
recommended solutions. For more information about RFID, refer to the RFID Programming
Guide 3. A copy of the manual is available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the
user CD that came with your printer.
Table 4 • RFID Problems

The RFID-enabled The printer is not calibrated for Manually calibrate the printer (see Calibrate the
printer voids every the media being used. Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 119).
label. You are using an RFID label The ZT400 series printers support only Gen 2
with a tag type that is not RFID labels. For more information, refer to the
supported by your printer. RFID Programming Guide 3, or contact an
authorized Zebra RFID reseller.
The printer is unable to 1. Turn off (O) the printer.
communicate with the RFID 2. Wait 10 seconds.
reader. 3. Turn on (I) the printer.
4. If the problem persists, you may have a bad
RFID reader or a loose connection between
the RFID reader and the printer. Contact
Technical Support or an authorized Zebra
RFID service technician for assistance.
Radio frequency (RF) Do one or more of the following as necessary:
interference from another RF • Move the printer away from fixed RFID
source. readers or other RF sources.
• Make sure that the media door is closed at all
times during RFID programming.
The settings are incorrect in The software settings override the printer
your label designer software. settings. Make sure that the software and printer
settings match.
You are using an incorrect Do one or more of the following as necessary:
programming position, • Check the RFID programming position , or
particularly if the tags being the program position setting in your label
used are within printer designer software. If the position is incorrect,
specifications. change the setting.
• Restore the RFID programming position back
to the default value.
For more information, refer to the RFID
Programming Guide 3. For transponder
placement details, go to
http://www.zebra.com/transponders.
You are sending RFID ZPL or Check your label formats. For more information,
SGD commands that are refer to the RFID Programming Guide 3.
incorrect.

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RFID Problems
Table 4 • RFID Problems (Continued)

Low yields. Too many The RFID labels are not within Make sure that the labels meet transponder
RFID tags per roll specifications for the printer, placement specifications for your printer. See
are voided. which means that the http://www.zebra.com/transponders for
transponder is not in an area transponder placement information.
that can be programmed For more information, refer to the RFID
consistently. Programming Guide 3, or contact an authorized
Zebra RFID reseller.
Incorrect read and write power Change the RFID read and write power levels.
levels for the RFID tag type. For instructions, refer to the RFID Programming
Guide 3.
Radio frequency (RF) Do one or more of the following as necessary:
interference from another RF • Move the printer away from fixed RFID
source. readers.
• Make sure that the media door is closed at all
times during RFID programming.
The printer is using outdated Go to http://www.zebra.com/firmware for
printer firmware and reader updated firmware.
firmware versions.
The printer stops at The printer calibrated the label 1. Select FEED for the MEDIA POWER UP and
the RFID inlay. length only to the RFID inlay HEAD CLOSE parameters (see Power-Up
instead of to the interlabel gap. Action on page 72 or Head-Close Action
on page 73).
2. Manually calibrate the printer (see Calibrate
the Ribbon and Media Sensors on page 119).
The DATA light The download was not 1. Turn off (O) the printer.
flashes indefinitely successful. For best results, 2. Wait 10 seconds.
after you attempt to cycle power on the printer 3. Turn on (I) the printer.
download printer or before downloading any
4. Attempt to download the firmware again.
reader firmware. firmware.
5. If the problem persists, contact Technical
Support.

154 Troubleshooting
RFID Problems
Table 4 • RFID Problems (Continued)

RFID parameters do The printer was powered Wait at least 10 seconds after turning the printer
not appear in Setup off (O) and then back on (I) too power off before turning it back on.
mode, and RFID quickly for the RFID reader to 1. Turn off (O) the printer.
information does not initialize properly. 2. Wait 10 seconds.
appear on the printer
configuration label.
4. Check for the RFID parameters in Setup
mode or for RFID information on a new
The printer does not
configuration label.
void RFID labels that
are not programmed An incorrect version of printer 1. Verify that the correct firmware version is
correctly. or reader firmware was loaded loaded on your printer. For more information,
on the printer. refer to the RFID Programming Guide 3.
2. Download the correct printer or reader
firmware if necessary.
3. If the problem persists, contact Technical
Support.
The printer is unable to 1. Turn off (O) the printer.
communicate with the RFID 2. Wait 10 seconds.
subsystem. 3. Turn on (I) the printer.
4. If the problem persists, you may have a bad
RFID reader or a loose connection between
the RFID reader and the printer. Contact
Technical Support or an authorized service
technician for assistance.

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Error Messages
Error Messages
The control panel displays messages when there is an error. See Table 5 for errors, the possible
causes, and the recommended solutions.
QuickHelp Pages Most error messages will include the option to view a QuickHelp page.
The lower right-hand corner of the message displays “QR.”
To access a QuickHelp page from an error message, do the following:
1. Press RIGHT SELECT to select QR.

The printer displays a QuickHelp page specific to that error message. This page includes a
QR code.
2. Scan the QR code with a smartphone.

Your phone accesses either a video specific to that error message or the Zebra support
page for your printer.
Table 5 • Error Messages
Display/
Possible Cause Recommended Solution
Indicator Lights
The printhead is not fully Close the printhead
HEAD OPEN
CLOSE HEAD
closed. completely.
The printhead open sensor is Call a service technician to
STATUS light steady red not working properly. replace the sensor.
The media is not loaded or is Load media correctly. See
MEDIA OUT
LOAD MEDIA
loaded incorrectly. Load the Media on page 34.
Misaligned media sensor. Check the position of the
STATUS light steady red media sensor.
SUPPLIES light steady red The printer is set for 1. Install the proper media
noncontinuous media, but type, or reset printer for the
continuous media is loaded. current media type.
2. Calibrate the printer. See
Media and Ribbon Sensor
Calibration on page 75.
Ribbon is loaded, but the Ribbon is not required with
WARNING
RIBBON IN
printer is set for direct thermal direct thermal media. If you
mode. are using direct thermal media,
remove the ribbon. This error
STATUS light steady yellow message will not affect
SUPPLIES light flashing yellow printing.
If you are using thermal
transfer media, which requires
ribbon, set the printer for
Thermal Transfer mode. See
Print Method on page 68.

156 Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Table 5 • Error Messages (Continued)
Display/
Indicator Lights
In thermal transfer mode: 1. Load ribbon correctly. See
ALERT
RIBBON OUT • ribbon is not loaded Load the Ribbon
• ribbon is loaded incorrectly on page 60.
• the ribbon sensor is not 2. Calibrate the printer. See
detecting ribbon Media and Ribbon Sensor
SUPPLIES light flashing yellow Calibration on page 75.
• media is blocking the
ribbon sensor
In thermal transfer mode, the 1. Print a sensor profile (see
printer did not detect the Print Information
ribbon even though it is loaded on page 71). The ribbon
correctly. out threshold (2) is likely
too high, above the line that
indicates where the ribbon
is detected (1).
1
2
2. Calibrate the printer (see

Media and Ribbon Sensor
Calibration on page 75) or
load printer defaults (see
Load Defaults on page 74).
If you are using direct thermal Set the printer for Direct
media, the printer is waiting Thermal mode. See Print
for ribbon to be loaded Method on page 68.
because it is incorrectly set for
thermal transfer mode.
The printhead was replaced Install a genuine Zebra™
PH NOT AUTHENTICATED
REPLACE PRINTHEAD
with one that is not a genuine printhead.
Zebra™ printhead.
PAUSE light steady red
DATA light steady red

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Error Messages
Display/
Indicator Lights
PRINT HEAD OVERTEMP Caution • The printhead may be hot enough to cause
PRINTING HALTED severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
STATUS light steady yellow The printhead is over Allow the printer to cool.
temperature. Printing automatically resumes
when the printhead elements
cool to an acceptable operating
temperature.
If this error persists, consider
changing where the printer is
located or using a slower print
speed.
HEAD COLD Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or

PRINTING HALTED power cable can cause these error messages. The
printhead may be hot enough to cause severe burns.
Allow the printhead to cool.
THERMISTOR
REPLACE PRINTHEAD The printhead data cable is not Call a service technician to
properly connected. hook up the printhead
STATUS light steady yellow properly.
The printer shows one of these messages The printhead has a faulty Call a service technician to
or cycles between them. thermistor. replace the printhead.
HEAD COLD Caution • An improperly connected printhead data or

PRINTING HALTED power cable can cause this error message. The
printhead may be hot enough to cause severe burns.
Allow the printhead to cool.
STATUS light flashing yellow
The printhead temperature is Continue printing while the
approaching its lower printhead reaches the correct
operating limit. operating temperature. If the
error remains, the environment
may be too cold for proper
printing. Relocate the printer
to a warmer area.
The printhead data cable is not Call a service technician to
properly connected. hook up the printhead
properly.
The printhead has a faulty Call a service technician to
thermistor. replace the printhead.

158 Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Display/
Indicator Lights
CUT ERROR Caution • The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or

rub the blade with your fingers.
STATUS light steady red The cutter blade is in the Turn off the printer power and
media path. unplug the printer. Inspect the
cutter module for debris and
clean as needed following the
cleaning instructions in Clean
the Cutter Module
on page 140.
There is not enough memory Free up some of the printer’s
OUT OF MEMORY
STORING GRAPHIC
to perform the function memory by adjusting the label
specified on the second line of format or printer parameters.
the error message. One way to free up memory is
OUT OF MEMORY to adjust the print width to the
STORING FORMAT actual width of the label
instead of leaving the print
width set to the default. See
OUT OF MEMORY Print Width on page 69.
STORING BITMAP
Ensure that the data is not
directed to a device that is not
OUT OF MEMORY installed or is unavailable.
STORING FONT
If the problem persists, call a
service technician.

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Communications Problems
Communications Problems
Table 6 identifies problems with communications, the possible causes, and the recommended
solutions.
Table 6 • Communications Problems

A label format was sent to The communication Check the printer driver or software
the printer but was not parameters are incorrect. communications settings (if applicable).
recognized. The DATA If you are using serial communication, check
light does not flash. the serial port settings. See PORTS Menu
on page 115.
If you are using serial communication, make
sure that you are using a null modem cable or a
null modem adapter.
Check the printer’s handshake protocol setting.
The setting used must match the one being
used by the host computer. See Host
Handshake on page 88.
If a driver is used, check the driver
communication settings for your connection.
A label format was sent to The serial communication Ensure that the flow control settings match.
the printer. Several labels settings are incorrect. Check the communication cable length. See
print, then the printer Table 2 on page 25 for requirements.
skips, misplaces, misses, or
distorts the image on the Check the printer driver or software
label. communications settings (if applicable).
A label format was sent to The prefix and delimiter Verify the prefix and delimiter characters. See
the printer but was not characters set in the printer Command Character on page 84 and Delimiter
recognized. The DATA do not match the ones in the Character on page 84.
light flashes but no label format.
printing occurs. Incorrect data is being sent Check the communication settings on the
to the printer. computer. Ensure that they match the printer
settings.
If the problem continues, check the label
format.

160 Troubleshooting
Miscellaneous Issues
Table 7 identifies miscellaneous issues with the printer, the possible causes, and the
Table 7 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems

The control panel The language parameter was 1. On the control panel display, scroll
display shows a changed through the control to LANGUAGE Menu.
language that I panel or a firmware command. 2. Press OK to access the items in this
cannot read menu.
3. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to
scroll through the language selections. The
selections for this parameter are displayed in
the actual languages to make it easier for you
to find one that you are able to read.
4. Select the language that you want to display.
The display is missing The display may need Call a service technician.
characters or parts of replacing.
characters
Changes in Some parameters are set 1. Check the parameters and change or reset if
parameter settings incorrectly. necessary.
did not take effect 2. Turn the printer off (O) and then on (I).
A firmware command turned Refer to the Programming Guide for ZPL, ZBI,
off the ability to change the Set-Get-Do, Mirror, and WML or call a service
parameter. technician.
A firmware command changed
the parameter back to the
previous setting.
If the problem persists, there Call a service technician.
may be a problem with the
main logic board.
Non-continuous The printer was not calibrated Calibrate the printer. See Calibrate the Ribbon
labels are being for the media being used. and Media Sensors on page 119.
treated as continuous The printer is configured for Set the printer for the correct media type
labels. continuous media. (gap/notch, continuous, or mark). See Media
Type on page 67.
All indicator lights Internal electronic or firmware Call a service technician.
are on, nothing is on failure.
the display (if the
printer has a display),
and the printer
locks up.
The printer locks up Main logic board failure. Call a service technician.
while running the
Power-On Self Test.

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Table 7 • Miscellaneous Printer Problems (Continued)

The printer is not The printer currently supports Use a USB drive that is 1 TB or smaller.
acknowledging a USB USB drives only up to 1 TB in
device or is not size.
reading the files on a The USB drive may require its If your USB drive requires external power, make
USB device that is own external power. sure that it is plugged into a working power
plugged into the USB supply.
host port.

162 Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
Printer Diagnostics
Self tests and other diagnostics provide specific information about the condition of the printer.
The self tests produce sample printouts and provide specific information that helps determine
the operating conditions for the printer.
Important • Use full-width media when performing self tests. If your media is not wide
enough, the test labels may print on the platen roller. To prevent this from happening, check
the print width, and ensure that the width is correct for the media that you are using.
Each self test is enabled by pressing a specific control panel key or combination of keys while
turning on (I) the printer power. Keep the key(s) pressed until the first indicator light turns off.
The selected self test automatically starts at the end of the Power-On Self Test.
Note •
• When performing these self tests, do not send data to the printer from the host.
• If your media is shorter than the label to be printed, the test label continues on the next
label.
• When canceling a self test prior to its actual completion, always reset the printer by
turning it off (O) and then on (l).
Power-On Self Test

A Power-On Self Test (POST) is performed each time the printer is turned on (l). During this
test, the control panel lights (LEDs) turn on and off to ensure proper operation. At the end of
this self test, only the STATUS LED remains lit. When the Power-On Self Test is complete, the
media is advanced to the proper position.
To initiate the Power-On Self Test, complete these steps:

The POWER LED illuminates. The other control panel LEDs and the LCD monitor the
progress and indicate the results of the individual tests. All messages during the POST
display in English; however, if the test fails, the resulting messages cycle through the
international languages as well.

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Printer Diagnostics
CANCEL Self Test

The CANCEL self test prints a printer configuration label and a network configuration label.
For other ways to print these labels, see Print Information on page 71.
To perform the CANCEL Self Test, complete these steps:
1. Turn off (O) the printer.
2. Press and hold CANCEL while turning on (I) the printer. Hold CANCEL until the first
control panel light turns off.
The printer prints a printer configuration label (Figure 1) and then a network configuration
label (Figure 2).
Figure 1 • Sample Printer Figure 2 • Sample Network

Configuration Label Configuration Label

164 Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
PAUSE Self Test

This self test can be used to provide the test labels required when making adjustments to the
printer’s mechanical assemblies or to determine if any printhead elements are not working.
Figure 3 shows a sample printout.
To perform a PAUSE self test, complete these steps:
2. Press and hold PAUSE while turning on (I) the printer. Hold PAUSE until the first control
panel light turns off.
• The initial self test prints 15 labels at the printer’s slowest speed, and then
automatically pauses the printer. Each time PAUSE is pressed, an additional 15 labels
print. Figure 3 shows a sample of the labels.
Figure 3 • PAUSE Test Label
• While the printer is paused, pressing CANCEL alters the self test. Each time PAUSE is
pressed, 15 labels print at 6 in. (152 mm) per second.
• While the printer is paused, pressing CANCEL again alters the self test a second time.
Each time PAUSE is pressed, 50 labels print at the printer’s slowest speed
• While the printer is paused, pressing CANCEL again alters the self test a third time.
Each time PAUSE is pressed, 50 labels print at 6 in. (152 mm) per second.
• While the printer is paused, pressing CANCEL again alters the self test a fourth time.
Each time PAUSE is pressed, 15 labels print at the printer’s maximum speed.
3. To exit this self test at any time, press and hold CANCEL.

Troubleshooting 165
Printer Diagnostics
FEED Self Test

Different types of media may require different darkness settings. This section contains a
simple but effective method for determining the ideal darkness for printing bar codes that are
within specifications.
During the FEED self test, labels are printed at different darkness settings at two different print
speeds. The relative darkness and the print speed are printed on each label. The bar codes on
these labels may be ANSI-graded to check print quality.
During this test, one set of labels is printed at 2 ips, and another set is printed at 6 ips. The
darkness value starts at three settings lower than the printer’s current darkness value (relative
darkness of –3) and increase until the darkness is three settings higher than the current
darkness value (relative darkness of +3).
To perform a FEED self test, complete these steps:
1. Print a configuration label to show the printer’s current settings.
3. Press and hold FEED while turning on (I) the printer. Hold FEED until the first control
panel light turns off.
The printer prints a series of labels (Figure 4) at various speeds and at darkness settings
higher and lower than the darkness value shown on the configuration label.
Figure 4 • FEED Test Label
4. See Figure 5 and Table 8. Inspect the test labels and determine which one has the best
print quality for your application. If you have a bar code verifier, use it to measure
bars/spaces and calculate the print contrast. If you do not have a bar code verifier, use your
eyes or the system scanner to choose the optimal darkness setting based on the labels
printed in this self test.

166 Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
Figure 5 • Bar Code Darkness Comparison
Table 8 • Judging Bar Code Quality
Print Quality Description

Too dark Labels that are too dark are fairly obvious. They may be
readable but not “in-spec.”
• The normal bar code bars increase in size.
• The openings in small alphanumeric characters may fill in
with ink.
• Rotated bar code bars and spaces run together.
Slightly dark Slightly dark labels are not as obvious.
• The normal bar code will be “in-spec.”
• Small character alpha numerics will be bold and could be
slightly filled in.
• The rotated bar code spaces are small when compared to
the “in-spec” code, possibly making the code unreadable.

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Printer Diagnostics
Table 8 • Judging Bar Code Quality (Continued)
Print Quality Description

“In-spec” The “in-spec” bar code can only be confirmed by a verifier,
but it should exhibit some visible characteristics.
• The normal bar code will have complete, even bars and
clear, distinct spaces.
• The rotated bar code will have complete, even bars and
clear, distinct spaces. Although it may not look as good as
a slightly dark bar code, the bar code will be “in-spec.”
• In both normal and rotated styles, small alphanumeric
characters look complete.
Slightly light Slightly light labels are, in some cases, preferred to slightly
dark ones for “in-spec” bar codes.
• Both normal and rotated bar codes will be in spec, but
small alphanumeric characters may not be complete.
Too light Labels that are too light are obvious.
• Both normal and rotated bar codes have incomplete bars
and spaces.
• Small alphanumeric characters are unreadable.
5. Note the relative darkness value and the print speed printed on the best test label.
6. Add or subtract the relative darkness value from the darkness value specified on the
configuration label. The resulting numeric value is the best darkness value for that specific
label/ribbon combination and print speed.
7. If necessary, change the darkness value to the darkness value on the best test label.
8. If necessary, change the print speed to the same speed as on the best test label.

168 Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
FEED + PAUSE Self Test

Performing this self test resets the printer configuration to the factory default values. Perform a
sensor calibration after this self test. (See Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors
on page 119.)
To perform a FEED and PAUSE self test, complete these steps:
2. Press and hold FEED + PAUSE while turning on (I) the printer.
3. Hold FEED + PAUSE until the first control panel light turns off.
The printer configuration is reset to the factory default values. No labels print at the end of
this test.
CANCEL + PAUSE Self Test

Performing this self test resets the network configuration to the factory default values.
To perform a CANCEL and PAUSE self test, complete these steps:
2. Press and hold CANCEL + PAUSE while turning on (I) the printer.
3. Hold CANCEL + PAUSE until the first control panel light turns off.
The printer’s network configuration is reset to the factory default values. No labels print at
the end of this test.

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Printer Diagnostics
Communication Diagnostics Test

The communication diagnostics test is a troubleshooting tool for checking the interconnection
between the printer and the host computer. When the printer is in diagnostics mode, it prints all
data received from the host computer as straight ASCII characters with the hex values below
the ASCII text. The printer prints all characters received, including control codes such as CR
(carriage return). Figure 6 shows a typical test label from this test.
Note • The test label prints upside-down.
Figure 6 • Communications Diagnostics Test Label
To use communications diagnostics mode, complete these steps:
1. Set the print width equal to or less than the label width being used for the test. See Print
Width on page 69 for more information.
2. Set the DIAGNOSTICS MODE option to ENABLED. For methods, see Communication
Diagnostics Mode on page 75.
The printer enters diagnostics mode and prints any data received from the host computer
on a test label
3. Check the test label for error codes. For any errors, check that your communication
parameters are correct.
Errors show on the test label as follows:
• FE indicates a framing error.
• OE indicates an overrun error.
• PE indicates a parity error.
• NE indicates noise.
4. Turn the printer off (O) and then back on (I) to exit this self test and return to normal
operation.

170 Troubleshooting
Printer Diagnostics
Sensor Profile
Use the sensor profile image (which will extend across several actual labels or tags) to
troubleshoot the following situations:
• The printer experiences difficulty in determining gaps (web) between labels.
• The printer incorrectly identifies preprinted areas on a label as gaps (web).
• The printer cannot detect ribbon.
With the printer in the Ready state, print a sensor profile in one of these ways:
Using the buttons on a. Turn off (O) the printer.

the control panel b. Press and hold FEED + CANCEL while turning on (I) the
printer.
c. Hold FEED + CANCEL until the first control panel light
turns off.
Using ZPL a. Send the ~JG command to the printer. See the Zebra
Programming Guide for more information about this
command.
Using the control panel a. Navigate to the following item under the SENSORS menu.
display See Navigating through Screens in the Display on page 90
for information about using the control panel and
accessing the menus.
PRINT INFORMATION
▼ SENSOR PROFILE ▲
PRINT
b. Press RIGHT SELECT to select PRINT.
Compare your results to the examples shown in this section. If the sensitivity of the sensors
must be adjusted, calibrate the printer (see Calibrate the Ribbon and Media Sensors
on page 119).

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Printer Diagnostics
Ribbon Sensor Profile (Figure 7) The line labeled RIBBON (1) on the sensor profile
indicates the ribbon sensor readings. The ribbon sensor threshold setting is indicated by
OUT (2). If the ribbon readings are below the threshold value, the printer does not
acknowledge that ribbon is loaded.
Figure 7 • Sensor Profile (Ribbon Section)
1
2
Media Sensor Profile (Figure 8) The line labeled MEDIA (1) on the sensor profile
indicates the media sensor readings. The media sensor threshold settings is indicated by WEB
(2). The media out threshold is indicated by OUT (3).The downward spikes (4) indicate gaps
between labels (the web), and the lines between the spikes (5) indicate where labels are
located.
If you compare the sensor profile printout to a length of your media, the spikes should be the
same distance apart as the gaps on the media. If the distances are not the same, the printer may
be having difficulty determining where the gaps are located.
Figure 8 • Sensor Profile (Media Section)
4 4 4 1
2
5 5 5
3

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6
Specifications
This section lists general printer specifications, printing specifications, ribbon specifications,
and media specifications.
Contents
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Printing Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Ribbon Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
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174 Specifications
General Specifications
General Specifications
Model ZT410™ ZT420™

Height 12.8 in.(325 mm) 12.8 in. (325 mm)
Width 10.7 in. (272 mm) 13.2 in. (335 mm)
Depth 19.7 in. (500 mm) 19.7 in. (500 mm)
Weight 36 lb (16 kg) 40 lb (18 kg)
Electrical 90–265 VAC, 48-62 Hz 90–265 VAC, 48-62 Hz
Power consumption 118.7 W 220.0 W
Printing PAUSE test at slowest speed
Power consumption 12.0 W 12.0 W
Printer idle
Fuses 5A 5A
Temperature Operating Thermal Transfer: 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Direct Thermal: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage –40° to 140°F (–40° to 60°C)
Relative Humidity Operating 20% to 85%, non-condensing
Storage 5% to 85%, non-condensing
Communication Interfaces Standard Interfaces
• RS-232/CCITT V.24 serial data interface; 2400 to 115000
baud, parity, bits/character, 7 or 8 data bit, and XON-XOFF,
RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR handshake protocol required.
750mA at 5 V from pins 1 and 9.
• USB 1.1 data interface
• USB host port
• 10/100 internal Ethernet
• Bluetooth version 2.1
• Near Field Communication (NFC)
Optional Interfaces
• 8-bit parallel data interface; nibble mode compliant
• Wireless card support
802.11 b
• 2.4GHz
• DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK and CCK)
• RF power 10 mW (ZebraNet b/g Print Server)
802.11 g
• 2.4GHz
• OFDM (16-QAM and 64-QAM with BPSK and QPSK)
• RF power 10 mW (ZebraNet b/g Print Server)

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Printing Specifications
Printing Specifications
Model ZT410 ZT420

Print resolution 203 dpi (dots/in.)/8 dots/mm 203 dpi (dots/in.)/8 dots/mm
300 dpi/12 dots/mm 300 dpi/12 dots/mm
600 dpi/24 dots/mm N/A
Dot size (nominal) 203 dpi 0.0049 in. x 0.0049 in. 0.0049 in. x 0.0049 in.
(width x length) (0.125 mm x 0.125 mm) (0.125 mm x 0.125 mm)
300 dpi 0.0033 in. x 0.0039 in. 0.0033 in. x 0.0039 in.
(0.084 mm x 0.099 mm) (0.084 mm x 0.099 mm)
600 dpi 0.0016 in. x 0.0016 in. N/A
(0.042 mm x 0.042 mm)
Maximum print width 203 dpi 4.09 in. (104 mm) 6.6 in. (168 mm)
300 dpi 4.09 in. (104 mm) 6.6 in. (168 mm)
600 dpi 4.09 in. (104 mm) N/A
Bar code modulus (X) dimension
Picket fence (nonrotated) 203 dpi 4.9 mil to 49 mil 5 mil to 50 mil
orientation 300 dpi 3.3 mil to 33 mil 3.3 mil to 33 mil
600 dpi 1.6 mil to 16 mil N/A
Ladder (rotated) 203 dpi 4.9 mil to 49 mil 5 mil to 50 mil
orientation 300 dpi 3.9 mil to 39 mil 3.9 mil to 39 mil
600 dpi 1.6 mil to 16 mil N/A
Programmable constant print 203 dpi 2.4 in. to 14 in. 2.4 in. to 12 in.
speeds (61 mm to 356 mm) per (61 mm to 305 mm) per
second in 1-in. (25.4 mm) second in 1-in. (25.4 mm)
increments increments
300 dpi 2.4 in. to 10 in. 2.4 in. to 10 in.
(61 mm to 254 mm) per (61 mm to 203 mm) per
second in 1-in. (25.4 mm) second in 1-in. (25.4 mm)
increments increments
600 dpi 1.5 in. to 4 in. N/A
(38 mm to 102 mm) per
second in 1-in. (25.4 mm)
increments

176 Specifications
Media Specifications
Media Specifications
Model ZT410 ZT420

Label length Minimum Non-RFID
Tear-off 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) 0.5 in. (12.7 mm)
Peel-off 0.5 in (12.7 mm) 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
Rewind 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) 0.5 in. (12.7 mm)
Cutter 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) 1.0 in. (25.4 mm)
RFID Varies for each transponder type
Maximum 200 or 300 dpi 39 in. (991 mm) 39 in. (991 mm)
600 dpi 20 in. (508 mm) N/A
Maximum continuous media print 200 dpi 157 in. (3988 mm) 102 in. (2590 mm)
length 300 dpi 73 in. (1854 mm) 45 in. (1143 mm)
600 dpi 39 in. (991 mm) N/A
Label width Minimum Non-RFID 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) 2 in. (51 mm)
RFID Varies for each transponder type
Maximum Tear/Cutter 4.5 in. (114 mm) 7.0 in. (178 mm)
Peel/Rewind 4.25 in. (108 mm) 6.75 in. (171 mm)
Total thickness Minimum 0.0023 in. 0.0023 in.
(includes liner, if any) (0.058 mm) (0.058 mm)
Maximum 0.010 in. (0.25 mm)
Maximum roll outside diameter 8 in. (203 mm)
on a 3-in. (76-mm) inside diameter core
Inter-label gap Minimum 0.079 in. (2 mm)
Preferred 0.118 in. (3 mm)
Maximum 0.157 in. (4 mm)
Ticket/tag notch size (width x length) 0.25 in. x 0.12 in.
(6 mm x 3 mm)
Hole diameter 0.125 in. (3.18 mm)
Notch or hole position (centered from Minimum 0.15 in. (3.8 mm)
inner media edge) Maximum 2.25 in. (57 mm) 3.5 in. (90 mm)
Density, in Optical Density Units (ODU) (black mark) > 1.0 ODU
Maximum media density ≤ 0.5 ODU
Transmissive media sensor (fixed position) 7/16 in. (11 mm) from inside edge

Specifications 177
Ribbon Specifications
Model ZT410 ZT420

Ribbon width* Minimum 2 in.** (51 mm**)
Maximum 4.33 in. (110 mm)
Maximum ribbon length 1476 ft (450 m) 1476 ft (450 m)
Ribbon core inside diameter 1 in. (25 mm)
* Zebra recommends using ribbon that is at least as wide as the media to protect the printhead from wear.
** Depending on your application, you may be able to use ribbon narrower than 2 in. (51 mm), as long as the ribbon is wider
than the media being used. To use a narrower ribbon, test the ribbon’s performance with your media to assure that you get the
desired results.

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Glossary
alphanumeric Indicating letters, numerals, and characters such as punctuation marks.
backfeed When the printer pulls the media and ribbon (if used) backward into the printer so
that the beginning of the label to be printed is properly positioned behind the printhead.
Backfeed occurs when operating the printer in Tear-Off and Applicator modes.
bar code A code by which alphanumeric characters can be represented by a series of

adjacent stripes of different widths. Many different code schemes exist, such as the universal
product code (UPC) or Code 39.
black mark A registration mark found on the underside of the print media that acts as a start-
of-label indication for the printer. (See non-continuous media.)
calibration (of a printer) A process in which the printer determines some basic
information needed to print accurately with a particular media and ribbon combination. To do
this, the printer feeds some media and ribbon (if used) through the printer and senses whether
to use the direct thermal or thermal transfer print method, and (if using non-continuous media)
the length of individual labels or tags.
configuration The printer configuration is a group of operating parameters specific to the

printer application. Some parameters are user selectable, while others are dependent on the
installed options and mode of operation. Parameters may be switch selectable, control panel
programmable, or downloaded as ZPL II commands. A configuration label listing all the
current printer parameters may be printed for reference.
continuous media Label or tag-stock media that has no notch, gap, or web (media liner
only) to separate the labels or tags. The media is one long piece of material.
core diameter The inside diameter of the cardboard core at the center of a roll of media or
ribbon.
diagnostics Information about which printer functions are not working that is used for
troubleshooting printer problems.
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die-cut media A type of label stock that has individual labels stuck to a media liner. The
labels may be either lined up against each other or separated by a small distance. Typically the
material surrounding the labels has been removed. (See non-continuous media.)
direct thermal A printing method in which the printhead presses directly against the media.
Heating the printhead elements causes a discoloration of the heat-sensitive coating on the
media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media moves past, an image is
printed onto the media. No ribbon is used with this printing method. Contrast this with thermal
transfer.
direct thermal media Media that is coated with a substance that reacts to the application of
direct heat from the printhead to produce an image.
dynamic RAM The memory devices used to store the label formats in electronic form while
they are being printed. The amount of DRAM memory available in the printer determines the
maximum size and number of label formats that can be printed. This is volatile memory that
loses the stored information when power is turned off.
fanfold media Media that comes folded in a rectangular stack. Contrast this with roll media.
firmware This is the term used to specify the printer’s operating program. This program is
downloaded to the printer from a host computer and stored in FLASH memory. Each time the
printer power is turned on, this operating program starts. This program controls when to feed
the media forward or backward and when to print a dot on the label stock.
FLASH memory FLASH memory is non-volatile and maintains the stored information
intact when power is off. This memory area is used to store the printer’s operating program. In
addition, this memory can be used to store optional printer fonts, graphic formats, and
complete label formats.
Font A complete set of alphanumeric characters in one style of type. Examples include
CG Times™, CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed™.
ips (inches-per-second) The speed at which the label or tag is printed. Many Zebra
printers can print from 1 ips to 12 ips.
label An adhesive-backed piece of paper, plastic, or other material on which information is

printed.
label backing (liner) The material on which labels are affixed during manufacture and
which is discarded or recycled by the end-users.
light emitting diode (LED) Indicators of specific printer status conditions. Each LED is
either off, on, or blinking depending on the feature being monitored.
liquid crystal display (LCD) The LCD is a back-lit display that provides the user with
either operating status during normal operation or option menus when configuring the printer
to a specific application.
media Material onto which data is printed by the printer. Types of media include: tag stock,
die-cut labels, continuous labels (with and without media liner), non-continuous media,
fanfold media, and roll media.

Glossary 181
media sensor This sensor is located behind the printhead to detect the presence of media
and, for non-continuous media, the position of the web, hole, or notch used to indicate the start
of each label.
media supply hanger The stationary arm that supports the media roll.
non-continuous media Media that contains an indication of where one label/printed

format ends and the next one begins. Examples are die-cut labels, notched tag-stock, and stock
with black mark registration marks.
non-volatile memory Electronic memory that retains data even when the power to the
printer is turned off.
notched media A type of tag stock containing a cutout area that can be sensed as a start-of-
label indicator by the printer. This is typically a heavier, cardboard-like material that is either
cut or torn away from the next tag. (See non-continuous media.)
peel-off A mode of operation in which the printer peels a printed label away from the
backing and allows the user to remove it before another label is printed. Printing pauses until
the label is removed.
print speed The speed at which printing occurs. For thermal transfer printers, this speed is
expressed in terms of ips (inches per second).
printhead wear The degradation of the surface of the printhead and/or the print elements
over time. Heat and abrasion can cause printhead wear. Therefore, to maximize the life of the
printhead, use the lowest print darkness setting (sometimes called burn temperature or head
temperature) and the lowest printhead pressure necessary to produce good print quality. In the
thermal transfer printing method, use ribbon that is as wide or wider than the media to protect
the printhead from the rough media surface.
registration Alignment of printing with respect to the top (vertical) or sides (horizontal) of a
label or tag.
ribbon A band of material consisting of a base film coated with wax or resin “ink.” The
inked side of the material is pressed by the printhead against the media. The ribbon transfers
ink onto the media when heated by the small elements within the printhead. Zebra ribbons
have a coating on the back that protects the printhead from wear.
ribbon wrinkle A wrinkling of the ribbon caused by improper alignment or improper

printhead pressure. This wrinkle can cause voids in the print and/or the used ribbon to rewind
unevenly. This condition should be corrected by performing adjustment procedures.
roll media Media that comes supplied rolled onto a core (usually cardboard). Contrast this
with fanfold media.
supplies A general term for media and ribbon.
symbology The term generally used when referring to a bar code.
tag A type of media having no adhesive backing but featuring a hole or notch by which the
tag can be hung on something. Tags are usually made of cardboard or other durable material.

182 Glossary
tear-off A mode of operation in which the user tears the label or tag stock away from the
remaining media by hand.
thermal transfer A printing method in which the printhead presses an ink or resin coated
ribbon against the media. Heating the printhead elements causes the ink or resin to transfer
onto the media. By selectively heating the printhead elements as the media and ribbon move
past, an image is printed onto the media. Contrast this with direct thermal.
void A space on which printing should have occurred, but did not due to an error condition
such as wrinkled ribbon or faulty print elements. A void can cause a printed bar code symbol
to be read incorrectly or not at all.

Index
A C
active print server user menu item, 102 calibration
adhesive test for ribbon coating, 19 Auto Calibrate failed, 150
adjustments how to set as head-close action, 73
display contrast how to set as power-up action, 72
LCD contrast user menu item, 97 media/ribbon cal user menu item
ways to adjust, 72 SENSORS menu, 113
label left position, 69 TOOLS menu, 98
maximum label length, 70 procedure, 119
print darkness, 67 SHORT CAL
print width, 69 how to set for head-close action, 73
printhead pressure, 124 how to set for power-up action, 72
tear-off position, 68 ways to initiate, 75
antenna element Canadian DOC compliance, 4
ways to set, 81 cancel a label format, 14
CANCEL button
B CANCEL self test, 163
location, 14
bar codes
channel
bar code does not scan, 150
user menu item, 105
bar codes label, 71
ways to view, 79
darkness comparison during FEED self test, 165
cleaning
battery disposal, 144
cutter module, 140
baud rate
exterior of printer, 131
user menu item, 115, 117, 118
media compartment, 131
ways to set, 87
peel-off assembly, 136
black mark media
printhead and platen roller, 132
described, 17
recommended cleaning schedule, 130
selecting media type, 67
sensors, 131
setting media type through user menu, 94
command character
BlueTooth
user menu item, 111
view address, 117
ways to set, 84
broken ribbon, 151
buttons on control panel, 14
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communication diagnostics mode data cables, 26

how to initiate, 75 data source
overview, 169 connections, 24
user menu item, 99 site selection considerations, 23
communication interfaces, 24 declaration of conformity, 3
communications problems, 159 default gateway
configuration label user menu item, 103, 104
network ways to view or set, 77
printing using CANCEL self test, 163 default reset, 74
user menu item, 106 delimiter character
ways to print, 71 user menu item, 112
printer ways to set, 84
printing from TOOLS menu, 97 diagnostic mode
printing using CANCEL self test, 163 how to initiate, 75, 169
ways to print, 71 user menu item, 99
conformity declaration, 3 diagnostics, 162
connect printer to computer or network, 24 Direct Thermal mode
connect printer to power source, 27 how to specify, 68
continuous media media scratch test, 18
described, 17 display
selecting media type, 67 contrast
setting media type through user menu, 94 LCD contrast user menu item, 97
control character ways to adjust, 72
user menu item, 111 location, 14
ways to set, 84 missing characters, 160
control panel display language
button function, 14 how to change from unfamiliar language, 160
error messages, 155 user menu item
location, 13 LANGUAGE menu, 111
navigation, 90 SETTINGS menu, 96
CUT ERROR message, 158 ways to change, 83
Cutter mode disposal of printer parts, 144
cleaning the cutter module, 140
CUT ERROR message, 158 E
description and media path, 31
electronics cover, 13
how to select, 69
enable ZBI
select print mode through user menu, 95
ways to tell if ZBI is enabled, 76
ZBI enabled user menu item, 99
D error messages, 155
darkness ESSID
how to make adjustments, 67 user menu item, 105
print quality too light or too dark, 149 ways to view, 78
user menu item, 94 Ethernet
data bits characteristics of a wired connection, 25
user menu item, 115 characteristics of wireless connection, 26
ways to set, 87 external view of printer, 13

Index 185
F I
fanfold media idle display
described, 17 how to change what displays, 72
loading, 35 user menu item, 97
FCC compliance, 4 images distorted on labels, 159
FCC radiation exposure limits, 4 images label, 71
feed a label indicator lights
how to set as head-close action, 73 combined with error message, 155
how to set as power-up action, 72 location, 14
through the control panel, 14 troubleshooting, 146
FEED button initiate manual calibration, 75
FEED and PAUSE self test, 168 inspect for shipping damage, 22
FEED self test, 165 IP address
location, 14 user menu item, 102, 104
fonts label, 71 ways to view or set, 77
formats label, 71 IP protocol
user menu item, 103, 104
G ways to select IP protocol, 78
IP resolution
gap/notch
IP protocol user menu item, 103, 104
illustrations, 17
ways to select IP protocol, 78
selecting media type, 67
sensor selection through user menu, 113
setting media type through user menu, 94 L
ways to select media sensor type, 86 label left position
gateway how to adjust, 69
user menu item, 103, 104 user menu item, 95
ways to view or set, 77 label length
how to adjust maximum value, 70
H user menu item, 96
label sensor
HEAD COLD message, 157
user menu item, 113
HEAD COLD message
ways to set sensitivity of sensor, 86
cycling with other messages, 157
label shift, 69
displaying alone, 157
label width, 69
HEAD OPEN message, 155
labels did not print, 159
head-close action
labels not printing, 159
how to change, 73
language
user menu item, 98
how to change from unfamiliar language, 160
Home menu, 91
user menu item
host handshake
LANGUAGE menu, 111
user menu item, 115
SETTINGS menu, 96
ways to set, 88
ways to change display language, 83
Human Input Device (HID), 100
last saved settings, 74
LCD contrast
how to adjust, 72
user menu item, 97
LCD error messages, 155
LENGTH
how to set as head-close action, 73
how to set as power-up action, 72
liability, 2

186 Index
Liner Take-Up mode media sensor calibration

description and media path, 31, 32 media/ribbon cal user menu item
how to select, 69 SENSORS menu, 113
select print mode through user menu, 95 TOOLS menu, 98
load defaults procedure, 119
how to load printer or print server defaults, 74 ways to initiate, 75
network media type
user menu item, 106 how to select, 67
ways to initiate, 74 user menu item, 94
user menu item, 98 melted ribbon, 151
location for printer, 23 misregistration of labels, 149
lubrication, 144 missing print on labels, 148
M N
MAC address navigation, 90
user menu item, 103, 105 Near Field Communication (NFC), 15
ways to view, 78 network configuration label
manual calibration user menu item, 106
media/ribbon cal user menu item ways to print, 71
SENSORS menu, 113 network settings
TOOLS menu, 98 load defaults
procedure, 119 user menu item, 106
ways to initiate, 75 ways to initiate, 74
maximum label length, 70 reset network
media user menu item, 106
black mark, 17 ways to reset, 79
continuous roll media, 17 NO MOTION
fanfold, 17 how to set as head-close action, 73
non-continuous roll media, 17 how to set as power-up action, 72
perforated, 17 non-continuous media
RFID “smart” labels, 16 described, 17
tag stock, 16 problem with labels, 160
types of media, 16 selecting media type, 67
web, 17
media door, 13 O
MEDIA OUT message, 155
operating conditions, 23
media scratch test, 18
ordering replacement parts, 144
media sensor
OUT OF MEMORY message, 158
sensor type user menu item, 113
ways to select, 86

Index 187
P print server
parallel port active print server user menu item, 102
characteristics of parallel connection, 26 channel
specifications, 174 user menu item, 105
parity characteristics of wired connection, 25
user menu item, 115 characteristics of wireless connection, 26
ways to set, 87 default gateway
PAUSE button user menu item, 103, 104
FEED and PAUSE self test, 168 ways to view or set, 77
location, 14 ESSID
PAUSE self test, 164 user menu item, 105
Peel-Off mode ways to view or set, 78
cleaning peel-off assembly, 136 IP address
description and media path, 31, 32 user menu item, 102, 104
how to select, 69 ways to view or set, 77
select print mode through user menu, 95 IP protocol
perforated media, 17 user menu item, 103, 104
PH NOT AUTHENTICATED message, 156 ways to select IP protocol, 78
power MAC address
connect to power source, 27 user menu item, 103, 105
power cord specifications, 28 ways to view, 78
site selection, 23 network configuration label
Power-On Self Test (POST) user menu item, 106
how to perform, 162 ways to print, 71
printer locks up during POST, 160 reset network settings
power-up action user menu item, 106
how to change, 72 ways to reset, 79
user menu item, 97 signal
print darkness setting, 67 user menu item, 105
PRINT HEAD OVERTEMP message, 157 ways to view or set, 79
print information subnet mask
how to print various printer information, 71 user menu item, 102, 104
NETWORK MENU (network configuration ways to view or set, 77
label), 106 print speed
SENSORS menu (sensor profile), 113 how to select, 67
TOOLS menu (printer configuration label), 97 selection, 67
print method user menu item, 94
how to specify, 68 print station, 100
user menu item, 94 print width
print mode how to adjust, 69
how to select, 69 user menu item, 95
user menu item, 95 printer configuration label, 71
print quality printer diagnostics, 162
bar code does not scan, 150 printer locks up, 160
darkness comparison during FEED self test, 165
printhead pressure adjustment, 124
troubleshooting, 148

188 Index
printer settings reset network settings

darkness, 67 user menu item, 106
label left position, 69 ways to reset, 79
maximum label length, 70 reset printer to default values, 74
media type, 67 RFID
print method, 68 “smart” labels, 16
print mode, 69 troubleshooting, 152
print speed, 67 RFID status
print width, 69 view through user menu, 108
reprint mode, 70 ways to view, 80
settings not taking effect, 160 RFID test
tear-off position, 68 initiate through user menu, 109
printhead ways to perform, 80
adjust printhead pressure, 124 ribbon
HEAD COLD message, 157 adhesive test, 19
how to clean, 132 broken or melted ribbon, 151
PH NOT AUTHENTICATED message, 156 determining coated side, 18
PRINT HEAD OVERTEMP message, 157 removal, 128
THERMISTOR PREPLACE PRINTHEAD ribbon not detected correctly, 151
message, 157 scratch test, 19
programming position setting print method to Thermal Transfer mode, 68
view or set through user menu, 109 when to use, 18
ways to set, 81 wrinkled ribbon, 151
RIBBON IN message, 155
Q RIBBON OUT message, 156
ribbon sensor calibration
QR codes with error messages, 155
media/ribbon cal user menu item
QuickHelp pages, 155
SENSORS menu, 113
TOOLS menu, 98
R procedure, 119
radiation exposure limits, 4 ways to initiate, 75
read power roll media
view or set through user menu, 109 described, 16
ways to set, 82 loading, 35
read RFID data routine cleaning schedule, 130
through user menu, 108 run a ZBI program
ways to perform, 80 user menu item, 99
read/write position, 81 ways to run, 76
recycling printer parts, 144
reflective sensor S
selecting through user menu, 113
scratch test
ways to select, 86
media type, 18
registration loss during printing, 148
ribbon coated side, 19
relative humidity
self tests, 162
operating, 23
CANCEL, 163
operating and storage, 174
communication diagnostics, 169
reload last saved settings, 74
FEED, 165
replacement parts, 144
FEED and PAUSE, 168
report shipping damage, 22
PAUSE, 164
reprint mode
Power-On Self Test (POST), 162
how to set and use, 70
sensor profile, 71
user menu item, 95
print from user menu, 113

Index 189
sensor type tear-off position

user menu item, 113 how to adjust, 68
ways to select, 86 user menu item, 95
sensors temperature
interpreting sensor profile, 170 operating, 23
serial port operating and storage, 174
characteristics of serial connection, 25 Thermal Transfer mode
specifications, 174 how to specify, 68
SETTINGS menu, 94 media scratch test, 18
setup THERMISTOR REPLACE PRINTHEAD
unpack the printer, 22 message, 157
shipping TOOLS menu, 97
report damage, 22 transmissive sensor
reshipping the printer, 22 selecting through user menu, 113
SHORT CAL ways to select, 86
how to set as power-up action, 72 troubleshooting
how to set for head-close action, 73 communications problems, 159
signal diagnostic tests, 162
user menu item, 105 error messages, 155
ways to view, 79 indicator lights, 146
site selection for printer, 23 print quality problems, 148
“smart” labels, 16 RFID problems, 152
smudge marks on labels, 149 ribbon problems, 151
spacing requirements, 23 types of media
specifications black mark media, 17
power cord, 28 continuous roll media, 17
stop a ZBI program fanfold media, 17
user menu item, 99 non-continuous roll media, 17
ways to stop, 76 perforated media, 17
storing the printer, 22 RFID “smart” labels, 16
subnet mask tag stock, 16
user menu item, 102, 104 web media, 17
ways to view or set, 77
surface for printer, 23 U
unpack the printer, 22
T USB host port
tag calibration copying a file from a USB Flash drive, 100
initiate through user menu, 108 location, 13
ways to initiate, 82 printer does not recognize USB device, 161
tag stock printing a file from a USB Flash drive, 100
described, 16 saving a file to a USB Flash drive, 100
take label USB port
user menu item, 114 characteristics of USB connection, 25
ways to set intensity of sensor, 86 specifications, 174
Tear-Off mode
description and media path, 30
how to select, 69
select print mode through user menu, 95

190 Index
V wrinkled ribbon causes, 151

valid RFID label counter write power
view or reset through user menu, 110 view or set through user menu, 109
ways to reset, 82 ways to set, 82
ventilation requirements, 23
vertical drift Z
top-of-form position, 149 Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI)
void RFID label counter run a ZBI program
view or reset through user menu, 110 user menu item, 99
ways to reset, 82 ways to run, 76
stop a ZBI program
W user menu item, 99
web media ways to stop, 76
described, 17 ways to tell if ZBI is enabled, 76
wired print server ZBI enabled user menu item, 99
characteristics, 25 ZPL mode
specifications, 174 user menu item, 112
wireless print server ways to select, 85
channel ZPL override
user menu item, 105 how to enable and commands affected, 83
ways to view, 79 user menu item, 111
characteristics, 26
ESSID
user menu item, 105
ways to view, 78
signal
user menu item, 105
ways to view, 79
specifications, 174

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Zebra® ZT400 Series™

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.

Product Improvements Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All

Part Number: P1066582-002 Rev. A

We have determined that the Zebra printers identified as the

ZT410™ and ZT420™

Zebra Technologies Corporation

For Home, Office, Commercial, and Industrial use

If no unauthorized change is made in the equipment,

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FCC Compliance Statement

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

Canadian DOC Compliance Statement

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 • Printer Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Load the Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3 • Printer Configuration and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4 • Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Who Should Use This Document

How This Document Is Organized

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Figure 1 • Printer Options

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Figure 2 • Printer Components

1 Media door 6 Printhead-open lever

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Figure 3 • Control Panel

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Near Field Communication (NFC)

Figure 4 • Print Touch Logo Location

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Your printer can use various types of media:

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Table 1 • Roll and Fanfold Media

Media Type How It Looks Description

• Black mark media uses pre-printed black marks on the

• Perforated media has perforations that allow the labels or

Non-Continuous Fanfold media is folded in a zigzag pattern. Fanfold media can

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When to Use Ribbon

To perform a media scratch test, complete these steps:

2. Did a black mark appear on the media?

If a black mark... Then the media is...

Coated Side of Ribbon

Figure 5 • Ribbon Coated on Outside or Inside

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To perform an adhesive test, complete these steps:

1. Peel a label from its liner.

3. Peel the label off of the ribbon.

If ink from the ribbon... Then...

Ribbon Scratch Test

To perform a ribbon scratch test, complete these steps:

1. Unroll a short length of ribbon.