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    Zebra ® Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus™ Industrial/Commercial Printer User Guide[...]

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    Copyright © ZIH Corp. This copyrighted guide and the label pr inters described herein are owned by Zebra T echnologies. All rights are reserv ed. Unauthorized reproduction of the guide or the software in the label printer may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to c[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide i Contents Content s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Propriet ary St atement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . .[...]

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    ii Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Content s 2 • Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unpack and I nspect the Prin[...]

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    Content s 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide iii Print a Network Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjust Printhead Press ure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Inst all Memory Card . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iv Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Content s A • Dat a Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Serial Data Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Hardware Control Signal Descriptio[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Xi III Plus User Guide v Proprietary Statement This manual contai ns proprietary informat ion of Zebra T echnologies Corporation a nd its subsidiaries (“Zebra T ech nologies”). It is intended solely fo r the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment describ ed herein. Such proprietary inform[...]

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    vi Xi III Plus User Guide 5/20/2004 13163L Rev . 3 Propriet ary S t atement The user is cautioned that any changes or modific ations not expressly approved by Z ebra T echnologies co uld void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipment. T o ensure compliance, this printer must be u sed with Shielded Communication C ables. Canadian DOC Comp li[...]

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    Declaration of Conformity 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide vii Declaration of Conformity I have determined that the Zebr a printers identified as the Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus™-series manufactured by: Zebra T echnologies Corporation 333 Corporate W oods Parkway V ernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A. Have been shown to comply with the [...]

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    viii Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Declaration of Conformity Notes • ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ ______[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide ix Warranty Information Effective December 30, 2002 All new Zebra products are warrant ed by the manu facturer to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Printers and Related Hardware Product s Proof of purchase or shi pment date is required to valida te the warrant y period. The warra nt[...]

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    x Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 W arranty Information T o qualify for this warranty , the printhead must be ret urned to the fact ory or to an author ized service center . Customers are not re quired to pu rchase Genuine Zebra Supplies (media and/or ribbons) for warrant y qualification. However , if it is determine d that the [...]

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    W arranty Information 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide x i Zebra’ s sole obligation under the se warranties is to furn ish parts and labor for the repair o r possible replacement of pro ducts found to be defective in mate rial or workmanship du ring the warranty period. Zebra may in its di scretion issu e a cr edit for any su c[...]

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    xii Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 W arranty Information Notes • ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ __[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Xi III Plus User Guide xiii Preface The Preface discusses the topics and i llustrates standards tha t are used throug hout this guide. Content s Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    xiv Xi III Plus User Guide 5/20/2004 13163L Rev . 3 Preface Contact s Cont act s Y ou can contact Zebra T echno logies Co rporation, USA at any of the following: V isit us at: http://www .zebra.com Our Mailing Address: Zebra T echnologies Corporation 333 Corporate W oods Park way V ernon Hill s, Illinois 6006 1.3109 U. S.A T eleph one: +1 847.63 4.[...]

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    Preface Document Conventions 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Xi III Plus User Guide xv Document Conventions The following conv entions are used throughout this docu ment to convey cer tain information : Alternate Color (online only) C ross-referenc es contain h ot links to ot her sections in this guide. If you are viewing this guide onli ne in .pdf format[...]

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    xvi Xi III Plus User Guide 5/20/2004 13163L Rev . 3 Preface Related Documents Illustration Callout s Callouts are used when an illustrati on contains informati on that needs to be labeled a nd described. A tab le that conta ins the labels a nd descriptions fo llows the illustration. Figure 1 provides an example. Figure 1 • Example of an Illustrat[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 1 Introduction This chapter shows the operation al controls a nd location o f major compone nts needed in the loading of media and ribbon. Content s Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LCD Display [...]

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    2 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Introduction External V iew External V iew Figure 2 shows the outside of the printer . Figure 2 • External View 1 Electronics cover 2 Front panel 3 Media door 3 2 1[...]

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    Introduction Front Panel 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 3 Front Panel The front panel keys and lights are shown i n Figure 3 . Figure 3 • Front Panel Controls and LEDs 1 Power LED 2 Pause LED 3 Error LED 4 Data LED 5 LCD 6 PLUS (+) Key 7 SETUP/EXIT Key 8 CANCEL Key 9 P A USE Key 10 FEED Key 11 SELECT Key 12 MINUS (–) Key P [...]

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    4 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Introduction Front Panel LCD Display Settings Ta b l e 1 shows front panel LCD display setting s that you may wish to adjust and what they mean. Refer to Basic Configurat ion on pa ge 53 for more detailed info rmation on each setting. T able 1 • Front Panel LCD Display Settin gs LCD Display Me[...]

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    Introduction Front Panel 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 5 Print Modes Y ou can view the current print mo de on the LCD on the front panel of the printer . Refer to Configuratio n and Calibration LCD Displays on p age 57 for more detailed information. Print modes should match the media and printer option s chosen. Print mode cho[...]

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    6 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Introduction Printer Media Co mpartment Printer Media Comp artment Figure 4 shows a simplified view of your pri nter . Depending on installed options, your printer may look slight ly different. Figure 4 • Media Compartment 1 Printhead Asse mbly 2 T ransmissive Sensor 3 Label Supply Guide 4 Lab[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 7 2 Printer Setup The chapter provides the tasks that you must complete a nd th e issues tha t you must consider before you load a nd configure yo ur printer . Content s Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    8 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Before Y ou Begin Before Y ou Begin Review this chec klist, and resolv e any issues before yo u begin setting u p your printer . When you are ready , continue with Prin ter Operation on page 21 .  Unp ack and Inspect Have yo u unpacke d the printe r and inspecte d it for da mage[...]

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    Printer Setup Unpack and Inspect the Printe r 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 9 Unp ack and Inspect the Printer • Check all exterior surfaces. • Raise the med ia door , and inspect the media compartmen t. • Save the carton and all packing material in cas e the printer need s to be shipped . Contact your authorized Zebra re[...]

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    10 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Select a Site for the Printer Select a Site for the Printer Consider the followin g when selec ting an appr opriate loca tion for you r printer . Select a Surface Select a solid, level surface of suf ficient size and strength to acco mmodate the print er and other equipment (such[...]

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    Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 1 Connect the Printer to a Power Source T o connect the printer to a power source, compl ete these step s: 1. T urn the printer powe r switch (located on the rear of the printer) to the Of f ( O ) position. 2. Plug the power c ord into the mati[...]

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    12 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Connect the Printer to a Power Source • The AC power p lug and IEC 32 0 connector must bea r the certificatio n mark of at least o ne of the known internati onal safety organizations shown in Figure 6 . Figure 6 • International Sa fety Organization Marks + R[...]

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    Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13 Select a Communication Interface The way that you connect your printer to a data source depends on the communicati on option s installed in the printer . S tandard interfaces: The RS-232 DB-9 serial data po rt and the IEEE 1284 compliant bidirectio[...]

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    14 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Select a Communication Interface Parallel Port Co mmunicating using the parallel port (see Figure 8 ) does not req uire special settings. The serial settings do not affect the paral lel port. Refer to Parallel Data Port on page 107 for further information. Figure 8 • Communicat[...]

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    Printer Setup T ypes of Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 15 T ypes of Media Y our prin ter is capable of using various for ms of media. These include roll and fanfol d media ( Figure 9 ) that may be labels or card stock and t hat may have optional perforat ions, black marks, or registration h oles. The followin g sections c[...]

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    16 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup T ypes of Media Non-Continuous Media Non-continuous web media refers to individual labe ls that are separated by a gap, notch, or hole ( Figure 10 ). When you look at the media , you can te ll where one l abel ends an d the next one begins. Figure 10 • Non-Continuous W eb Media[...]

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    Printer Setup Ribbon 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 17 Ribbon Ribbon is a thin film that is coat ed on one side with wax or wax resin, wh ich is transferred to the media during the thermal transfer process. The media determines wh ether you need to use ribbon and how wide the rib bon must be. When to Use Ribbon Thermal transfer[...]

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    18 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Ribbon Adhesive T est If you have lab els available, p erform the adhesive test to determine wh ich side of a ri bbon is coated. This method works well for ribbon that is already insta lled. T o perform an adhesive test, complete these step s: 1. Peel a label from its backi ng. 2[...]

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    Printer Setup Ribbon 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 19 5. Observe the results. Did the ri bbon leave a mark on the paper? If the ribbon... Then... Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coate d on the outer surface. Did not leav e a mark on the paper The ribbon is l ikely coate d on the inne r surface. a. Flip the rib bon over [...]

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    20 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Setup Ribbon Notes • ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ ___[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 21 3 Printer Operation If you have complet ed the tasks and reso lved the issues in the checklist in Befor e Y ou Begin on page 8 , follow the instruc tions in this cha pter to load and calibrate your p rinter and to pr int configuration lab els. Content s Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    22 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Front Panel Front Panel The front panel di splay shows the printer ’ s operating status and allows you to change set tings as needed to work with your media and label fo rmats. The front panel keys and lights are shown i n Figure 14 . Descriptions for each are locate d in T[...]

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    Printer Operation Front Panel 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 23 Front Panel Keys T able 4 • Front Panel Keys Key Function FEED Forces the printer to feed one blank label each ti me the key is pressed. • Printer not p rinting: on e blank la bel immediately fee ds. • Printing: one blank label feeds after t he current bat ch[...]

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    24 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Front Panel Front Panel Light s T able 5 • Front Panel Light s Light St atus Indication POWER Off The printer is off o r no power is appli ed. On The printer is on. P A USE Off Normal printer operation. On The printer has st opped all pr inting operati ons. Flashing The Pau[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 25 Load Roll Media T ear-Off Mode T ear-Of f Mode is the default mode. The printer i s set to this mode in th e factory . The option is shown in Figur e 15 . Figure 15 • T ear-Off Mode T o load media in T ear-Off Mode, complete these s tep s: 1. Press the printh[...]

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    26 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media 8. Ensure the media is against th e back of the transmissive se nsor . Slide in the me dia guide until it touches, but do es not restrict, the edge of the label . 9. Close the pr inthead asse mbly . 10. The printer is paused (the Pause light is on), press PA U[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 27 6. Slide in the medi a supply guid e until it touch es, but does not rest rict, the edge o f the roll. 7. Feed the media und er the dancer , through the slot in th e transmissive sensor , under the ribbon sensor , and through the cutte r module. 8. Ensure that [...]

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    28 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media Peel-Off Mode This setting works only with th e Peel-Of f Option install ed on the prin ter . Figure 17 shows the printer with the Pe el-Off Optio n. Figure 17 • Peel-Off Mode T o load media in Peel-Off Mode, complete the se step s: 1. Press the printhead op[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 29 7. Feed the media und er the dancer , through the slot in th e transmissive sensor , under the ribbon sensor , and through the Peel Asse mbly . 8. Pull approximat ely 12 in. (30 mm) of media thro ugh the front of the printe r . 9. Ensure the media is against th[...]

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    30 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media Liner T ake-Up Mode The Liner T ake-up opti on must be insta lled to use this mode. The option is shown in Figure 18 . Figure 18 • Liner T ake-Up Mode T o load media in Liner T ake-Up Mode, complete these step s: 1. Press the printhead open lever . The print[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 31 5. Flip up the media supp ly guide. 6. Slide in the med ia supply guide until it just touches, but d oes not restri ct, the edge o f the media. 7. Feed the media under the da ncer , through the sl ot in the transmissive sensor , and und er the ribbon s ensor . [...]

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    32 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media Liner Removal 1. Pull the liner slide toward you (see in set) until it st ops (about a third of the way down th e liner take-up spind le). Figure 20 • Removing Liner fr om Liner T ake-Up Spindle 2. Slide the liner from th e take-up spindle. Note • The line[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 33 Rewind/Peel-Off Mode The Rewind option must be installe d to use th is mode. The opti on is shown in Figure 21 . Figure 21 • Rewind/Peel Mode T o load media in Rewind/Peel-Off Mode, comp lete these step s: 1. Press the printhead open lever . The printhead ass[...]

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    34 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media 4. Place the roll of label s on the media supply hang er as shown. 5. Flip up the media supply guide. 6. Slide in the med ia supply guide until it just touches, but d oes not restri ct, the edge o f the media. 7. Feed the labels under the dancer , th rough the[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 35 Rewind Mode The Rewind option must be installe d to use th is mode. The opti on is shown in Figure 23 . Figure 23 • Rewind Mode T o load media in Rewind Mode, comp lete these step s: 1. Press the printhead open lever . The printhead assembly springs up. 2. Fl[...]

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    36 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Roll Media 5. Flip up the media supp ly guide. 6. Slide in the med ia supply guide until it just touches, but d oes not restri ct, the edge o f the media. 7. Feed the media under the da ncer , through the sl ot in the transmissive sensor , and und er the ribbon s ensor .[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Roll Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 37 Adjust Media Alignment for Rewind Option The instructions below appl y only if the printer h as a Rewind option. The liner should be installed flush against t he backplate of the re wind spindle to prevent the me dia/backing from winding too loosel y . See Figu[...]

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    38 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load Fanfold Media Load Fanfold Media Fanfold media f eeds through either th e bottom or rear access slot. See Figure 25 . Figure 25 • Loading Fanfold Media 1 Printhead Assembly 2 T ransmissive Sensor 3 Label Supply Guide 4 Label Supply Hanger 5 Dancer 6 Label Guide 7 Print[...]

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    Printer Operation Load Fanfol d Media 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 39 T o load fanfold media, complete these s tep s: 1. Press the printhead open lever . The printhead assembly springs up. 2. Flip down the media su pply guide. 3. Slide the media guide as far fr om the main frame as possi ble. 4. Pass the fanfold med ia over t[...]

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    40 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Load the Rib bon Load the Ribbon The ribbon suppl y spindle in y our printer is a dual-tension va riety . Most applicati ons require the spindle to be in the normal positi on. The low tensi on position is reco mmended only wh en a wide ribbon is used or if normal te nsion ham[...]

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    Printer Operation Load the Ri bbon 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 41 Figure 27 • Ribbon Spindle—Normal and Low T ension 2. See Figur e 26 . Press the printhead open lever . The printhead asse mbly springs up. 3. Orient the ribb on as shown. Pu sh the ri bbon roll comp letely onto th e ribbon supply spindle. 4. Pull the end [...]

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    42 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Calibrate the Printer Calibrate the Printer Auto Calibration The Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus automati cally calibra te on power up . During auto calibration, t he printer determines t he label le ngth and senso r settings. Auto calibration o ccurs when the printer i s turn ed on and [...]

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    Printer Operation Print a Configuratio n Label 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 43 Print a Configuration Label Print a conf iguration label to test the printe r setup. Do thi s when the pri nter is first installed, o r when the printe r cannot pr operly detec t the top of the label. T o print a configuration label, complete these[...]

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    44 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Print a Configuratio n Label 4. Did the configu ration label print correctly ? If the label... Then... Printed correctly 1. Go to Configuration on page 49 . Did not pr int or is a ligned improper ly 1. Review the following items in the order shown. Do only as many steps as ne[...]

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    Printer Operation Print a Network Configuration Label 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 45 Print a Network Configuration Label If you are using a print server , you can pri nt a ne two rk configuratio n label after the printer is hooked to th e network. A netw ork configur ation label lists the settings fo r the wired Z e braNet P[...]

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    46 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Adjust Printhead Pressure Adjust Printhead Pressure See Figure 30 . This adjustment may be necessary if printi ng is too li ght on one side or i f thick media is used. Figure 30 • Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials The pressure adjustment di als fo r the Z4Mplus each have [...]

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    Printer Operation Adjust Printhead Pressure 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 47 T able 7 • Z6Mplus Printhead Pr essure Media Wid th Lef t Dial Right Dial 2 in. (50 mm) 6 1 3 in. (75 mm) 6 2 4 in. (100 mm) 7 3 5 in. (125 mm) 7 4 5.5 in. and u p (140 mm an d up) 6 6[...]

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    48 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Printer Operation Install Memory Card Inst all Memory Card The printer can use T ype I or T ype II compliant PCMCIA memory cards. T o inst all the PCMCIA memory card, complete these step s: 1. Remove the PCMCIA card shiel d from the rear of the print er . 2. Insert the PCMCIA card, with the no[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 49 4 Configuration This chapter discusses detailed configuration se ttings and instructs you how to view or change parameters through the front panel. Content s Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ent[...]

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    50 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Overview Overview After you have i nstalled the media an d ribbon an d the Power -On Self T est (POST) is complete (see Po wer-On Self T est on page 95 for more information), the front panel di splays PRINTER READY . Use the front pan el display a nd the four keys di rectly below[...]

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    Configuration Overview 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 51 Exit Configuration Mode Y ou can leave configura tion mode at any time. T o exit configuration mode, complete these step s: 1. From the front panel , press SETUP/EXIT . The SAVE CHANGES display appea rs. 2. Press PLUS ( + ) or MINUS ( – ) to scroll through the choices ([...]

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    52 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Overview Change Password-P rotected Parameters Certain parameters are password-protecte d by factory defau lt. If you press SE LECT when a password-protected parameter i s displayed on the fr ont panel, the p rinter prompts yo u for a password. If you do n ot know the p assword, [...]

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    Configuration Basic Configur ation 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 53 Basic Configuration If your labels are no t printing correct ly , the co nfiguration may need to be changed because the printer default s may not reflect th e options that you need. Medi a, ribbon, dark ness, print mode, media type, sensor ty pe, and print met[...]

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    54 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Basic Configuration Adjust T ear-Off Position The T ear -Off position defin es the position of t he label on th e tear -off bar . When working with non-conti nuous labels, the in ter-label gap should be on the tear bar . This setting does not appl y to continuo us media. 4. Are y[...]

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    Configuration Basic Configur ation 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 55 Select Media T ype For examples of non-continuous and continuous media, see T ypes of Media on page 15 . 7. Does the media type on the display match the type of medi a that you are using? Select Sensor T ype W eb sensor is use d with most labels, un less the l[...]

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    56 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Basic Configuration 10. Does the Print Meth od setting matc h your media typ e? Save Changes and Exit 11 . Press SETUP/EXIT to leav e the front panel menu. SAVE CHANGES PERMANENT displays. For other save opti ons, see Exit Configuratio n Mode on pa ge 51 . 12. Press SETUP/EXIT ag[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 57 Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays Ta b l e 9 shows th e configuration opt ions for your pri nter . Parameters are shown in the order i n which they are displayed when yo u press PLUS ( + ) after enteri ng the setup mo de. T able [...]

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    58 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays TEAR OFF Adjusting the T e ar -Off Posit ion This parameter establish es the positi on of th e medi a over the tear -off/peel-off bar afte r printing. The label and line r can be torn off or cut bet ween labels. Default: +0 Range: –120[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 59 SENSOR SELECT Selecting Se nsor This parameter tells the printer the sensor t hat you wish to use. Aut o Select is compatible wi th most types of media . However , if you encount er dif ficulties with calibration, se e T ypes of Media on [...]

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    60 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays MAXIMUM LENGTH Setting Maximum Length Always set the value to at least 1 in . (25.4 mm) longer tha n the longest l abel to be used in the printer . Default: 39 in. (991 mm) for no n-continuous material 1. Press SELECT to select th e para[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 61 LIST NETWORK List Network Sett ings This selection i s used to p rint a network c onfiguration label, which lists the settin gs for the wired ZebraNet PrintServer II (PSII) an d th e ZebraNet Wireless Print Server (if installed). (Same la[...]

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    62 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays INIT FLASH MEM Initialize Flash Memory Caution • Perform this oper ation on ly when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the FLASH me mory . Press PLUS (+) to byp ass this function. 1. Press SELECT to select [...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 63 MEDIA AND RIBBON Media and Ribbon Sens or Calibration (Manual Calibration) Performing the manual ca libration proced ure resets the sen sitivity of the sensors to detect the media and ribbon you are using mo re accurately . W ith the sens[...]

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    64 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays Setting Commun ication Para met ers (next nine parameters) Communication parameters must be set correctly for the prin ter to communicate with the host computer . These parameters ma ke sure that t he printer and host comp uter are speak[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 65 PARITY Setting Parity The parity of the p rinter must match the parity of the host computer for a ccurate communications to take place. Select the pa rity that matc hes the one being used by the host computer . Default: NONE Selections: N[...]

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    66 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays COMMUNICATIONS Setting Communication Diagnostics Mode The communicati on diagnostic s mode is a t roubleshooti ng tool for chec king the interconne ction between th e printer and the h ost computer . When “diagnostic s” is selected, [...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 67 Selecting Pr efix and Delimiter Ch aracters (next three parameters) Prefix and del imiter character s are 2-digit hex values us ed within the ZPL/ ZPL II formats sent to the printer . The printer uses the last prefix an d delimiter charac[...]

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    68 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays ZPL MODE Selecting ZPL Mode The printer rema ins in the selec ted mode until it is changed by th is front panel instruction or by usin g a ZPL/ZPL II comman d. The printer acc epts label formats written in either ZPL or ZPL II. This elim[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 69 BACKFEED Backfeed Sequence This parameter establishes when and h ow much label backfeed occurs after a label is removed or cut in the peel-o ff or cutter modes. It has no ef fect in rewind or tear-of f modes. This paramete r setting can b[...]

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    70 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays WEB S. MEDIA S. RIBBON S. TAKE LABEL MEDIA LED RIBBON LED These parameters are automaticall y set duri ng the calibration procedure. They should be changed only by a quali fied service techni cian. See the Maintenance Manual for more inf[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 71 RTC TIME RT C T i m e If the R TC is installed, this parameter al lows changing of time. 1. Press SELECT to select th e parameter . 2. Press PLUS ( + ) to increase the value of the selec ted digit. 3. Press MINUS ( – ) to move to th e n[...]

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    72 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays ZebraNet ® Wired and Wi reless Prin t Server LCD Displays The menu opti ons shown in Ta b l e 1 0 display only if you have the ZebraN et PrintServer II, 10/100 PrintServer , or W ireless Print Server installed. T able 10 • Print Serve[...]

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    Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 73 AUTH. TYPE 2,3 Authentication T ype Default : OPEN Selections: OPEN, SHARED LEAP MODE 3,4 An encryptio n method that is ava ilable with s ome wireless cards. Set th e LEAP user name and passw ord through th e printer web pages. Accepted V[...]

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    74 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Configuration Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays Notes • ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ ______[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 75 5 Routine Care and Adjustments This chapter disc usses printer clea ning and mino r adjustments. Content s Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Clean the Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 C[...]

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    76 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedur es Cleaning Procedures Specific cleaning procedures are pr ovided on the foll owing pag es. Ta b l e 1 1 shows a recommended cleaning schedule. . Clean the Exterior The exterior surfaces of the printe r may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do n[...]

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    Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedures 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 77 Clean the Printhead and Platen Roller Y ou can minimize printhead wea r and maintain prin t quality with re gular preventive measures. Over time, the mo vement of medi a/ribbon across the printhead wea rs through the protective ceramic coating, [...]

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    78 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedur es T o clean the printhead and platen roll er , complete these steps : 1. Refer to Figure 34 . Open the prin thead assembly . 2. Remove the medi a and ribbon. 3. Use the Preven tive Maintena nce Kit (Zebra part number 47362) or a so lution of 90%[...]

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    Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedures 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 79 Clean the Sensors Brush or vacuum an y accumulated paper lint and dust away from the printer sensors. Re fer to Figure 35 . The reflective senso r , transmissive sensor , and ribbon sensor should be cle aned on a regular basis to ensure proper o[...]

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    80 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedur es Clean the Rewind Option The Rewind option is required. Refer to Figure 36 and perform the followin g procedure if adhesive buildup begins t o affect peel performance. Figure 36 • Cleaning the Rewind Option T o clean the Rewind option, comple[...]

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    Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedures 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 81 Clean the Peel-Off Assembly The Peel-Off option is required. If adhesive buildup affect s peel-off performance, complete these step s: 1. Open the pr inthead as sembly . 2. Close the peel assembly to preven t bending th e tear -off/peel-of f bar[...]

  • Page 100

    82 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Cleaning Procedur es Clean the Cutter Module Cutter option req uired. Figure 37 • Cleaning the Cutter Module T o clean the cutter module, complete thes e step s: 1. Remove the cutter shield by removi ng the thumbscrew and lock washer . 2. See Figur e 37 . Using [...]

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    Routine Care and Adjustment s Lubrication 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 83 Lubrication No lubrication is needed for this printer . Fuse Replacement A user -replaceable AC powe r fuse is located just below the AC power switch at the rear of the printer . The replacement fu se is a 5 × 20 mm fast-blow st yle rated at 5 Amp/25 0[...]

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    84 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Position the Label Sensor Position the Label Sensor There are two media se nsors in this print er: reflective and tra nsmissive. Adjust the Reflective Sensor The reflective sensor detects the start -of-label indicator (the notch, hole, black mark, or gap between d[...]

  • Page 103

    Routine Care and Adjustment s Position the Label Sensor 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 85 T o adjust the reflective sensor , complete these step s: 1. See Figur e 38 . Open th e printhe ad assembly by p ressing th e printhead op en lever . 2. Locate the reflective se nsor positioning lever . 3. Move the re flective sens or posi[...]

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    86 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Routine Care and Adjustment s Position the Label Sensor Select the T ransmissive Sensor The standard transmissive sensor is in a fi xed position and enabled from t he front pane l. For more detailed in formation, see Selecting Sensor on pa ge 59 . Figure 39 • Location of T ransmissive Sensor[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 87 6 Troubleshooting This chapter discusses typic al problems and their prob able solutions. Content LCD Error Conditions and W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Calibration Probl[...]

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    88 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting LCD Error Conditio ns and War nings LCD Error Conditions and W arnings The LCD displays error condition messages an d warnings i f the printer detects a problem. The messages, along with their causes and solutions, are listed in Ta b l e 1 2 . T able 12 • Error Conditions an[...]

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    T roubleshooting LCD Error Conditions and W arnings 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 89 HEAD OPEN The printhe ad is not fully closed. Close the printhe ad. The ribbon is load ed incorrectly ; it is covering the head open sensor . Correctly alig n the ribbon with the gui de mark on the strip plate before cl osing the printhead ass[...]

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    90 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting LCD Error Conditio ns and War nings OUT OF MEMORY* *There is not en ough memory to perform the fun ction shown on the second line of the error message. Insuf ficient DRAM for the label length , downloaded fonts/graphics, and images. Ensure that the device, such as FLASH memory[...]

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    T roubleshooting Print Quality Problems 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 91 Print Quality Problems T able 13 • Print Quality Problems and Solutions Issue Potential Problem Recommended Solut ion General print quality is sues Y ou are using an inc orrect media and ribbon combination fo r your application . Consult your authorized[...]

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    92 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting Calibration Problems Calibration Problems T able 14 • Calibration Problems and Solutions Problem Recommended Solution Loss of printing regist ration on labels.Excessive vertical drift in t op-of-form registration. Ensure that th e media guides a re properly positione d. Set [...]

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    T roubleshooting Communication Problems 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 93 Communication Problems T able 15 • Communication Problems and Solutions Issue Potential Proble m Recommended Soluti on The printer does not resp ond to print requests. The DA T A light does not flash. Loose or improperly connected cable. Make sure that [...]

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    94 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting Miscellaneous Miscellaneous T able 16 • Miscellaneous Problems and Solutions Issue Recommended Solution The printer is displaying a language that I cannot read. 1. Press SETUP/EXIT to enter config uration mode. 2. Press MINUS ( – ). The printer displ ays the LANGUAGE para [...]

  • Page 113

    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 95 Printer Diagnostics These self tests prod uce sample printo uts and pr ovide specific informatio n that help determin e the operating conditions for the printer . Each self test is enabled by pr essing a specific front panel ke y or combination o f keys whil[...]

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    96 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics CANCEL Self T est This self test prin ts a listing of the configurati on parameters curr ently stored in the printer ’ s memory . See Figure 40 . Depending on the optio ns ordered, your label may l ook dif ferent. Figure 40 • Sample Configuration Labels[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 97 PA U S E S e l f Te s t This self test can be used to prov ide the test labels required when making adjustme nts to the printer ’ s mechanical assemblies or pa rameter setti ngs. See the samp le printout in Figure 41 . Figure 41 • P AUSE T est Label T o [...]

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    98 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics FEED Self T est See Figure 42 . The FEED Self T e st prints labe ls at various darkness setti ngs above and below that of the da rkness valu e currently sto red in the pri nter (shown on the first line of the configuration lab el). The relative d arkness va[...]

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    T roubleshooting Printer Diagnostics 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 99 FEED and P AUSE Self T est Performing this self test temporarily resets the printer conf iguration to th e factory d efault values. These v alues are activ e only until power is turne d of f unless yo u save them permanently in memory . T o perform a FEED an[...]

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    100 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 T roubleshooting Loading Factory Default s Loading Factory Default s Use care when loadi ng defaults. Y ou will need to reload all set tings that y ou changed manually . T o load the factory default s, complete these step s: 1. Press SETUP/EXIT two times. 2. Use PLUS ( + ) or MINUS ( – ) to[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 01 A Data Connections This appendix p rovides detai ls about the seria l port and parall el port data co nnections. Content Serial Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Hardware Control Signal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    102 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Dat a Connections Serial Data Port Serial Dat a Port Hardware Control Signal Descriptions For all RS-232 i nput and outpu t signals, the Z4 Mplus and Z6Mplu s printers fo llow both the Electronics Industries Assoc iation (EIA) RS -232 and th e Consultative Committee for International T elegra[...]

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    Dat a Connections Serial Dat a Port 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 03 RS-232 Serial Dat a Port The connection for th is standard interfac e is made throu gh the female DB-9 connect or on the rear panel. A DB-9 to DB-25 interface module is requ ired for all RS-232 con nections through a DB-25 cable (see RS-232 Inter con nectio[...]

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    104 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Dat a Connections Serial Data Port RS-232 Interface Connections The printer is con figured as Data T erminal Equipme nt (DTE). Figure 44 shows the internal connections of the printer’ s RS-232 connector . Figure 44 • RS-232 Internal Connections When the printe r is connected v ia its RS-2[...]

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    Dat a Connections Serial Dat a Port 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 05 RS-232 Interconnections Using a DB-25 Cable T o connect the printer’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a DB-25 c onnector , an interface adapter i s required (Zebra part numb er 33138). A generic DB-25 adap ter may also be used, however , the +5 VDC signal so ur[...]

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    106 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Dat a Connections Serial Data Port RS-422/RS-485 Interconnections T o connect the printer’ s RS-232 DB-9 interface to a host computer through an RS-422 or an RS-485 interface, an in terf ace adapter i s required (Zebra part number 33130). Figu re 47 shows the required cable wiring fo r inte[...]

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    Dat a Connections Parallel Data Port 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 07 Parallel Dat a Port The 8-bit parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bidir ectional parallel communications in nibble mode. The para llel interface prov ides a means of communicat ion that is typicall y faster than the previou sly mentione d serial int[...]

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    108 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Dat a Connections Parallel Data Port Notes • ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ________[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 09 B Specifications This appendix co ntains specifi cations for the Z4Mp lus and Z6Mplus printe rs. Content s General S pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 10 Printing S pecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    1 10 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Specification s General S pecifications General Specifications T able 19 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mp lus General Specifications General Specifications Z4Mplus Z6Mplus Height 13.3 in. 338 mm 13.3 in. 338 mm W idth 10.9 in. 277 mm 13.4 in. 341 mm Depth 18.7 in. 475 mm 18.7 in. 475 mm W eight (witho ut[...]

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    Specificatio ns Printing S pecifications 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 1 1 Printing S pecifications T able 20 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mp lus Printing Specifications Printing Spe cifications Z 4Mplus Z6Mplus Print resolu tion 203 dots/inc h 8 dots/mm 203 dots/inc h 8 dots/mm 300 dots/inch 12 dots/mm 300 dots/inch 12 dots/m m Dot si[...]

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    1 12 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Specification s Media S pecifications Media S pecifications T able 21 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Media Specifications Media Specific ations Z4Mplus Z6Mplus Label length Minimum T ear-off 0.5 in. 13 mm 0.5 in. 13 mm Peel-of f 1 i n. 25.4 mm 1 in. 25.4 mm Rewind 0.5 in. 1 3 mm 0.5 in. 13 mm Cutter[...]

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    Specificatio ns Ribbon S pecifications 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 13 Ribbon S pecifications T able 22 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Ribbon Specifications Ribbon S pecificat ions Z4Mplus Z6Mplus Ribbon must be wound with the co ated side out Ribbon widt h (Zebra recomme nds using ribb on at least as w ide as the media to protect[...]

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    1 14 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Specification s Printer Options Printer Options T able 23 • Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus Options Option Z4Mplus Z6Mplu s Cutter X X Peel-off X X Liner take-up X Not availa ble PCMCIA card socket (supports Zebra Ra pid Flash and A T A formats) XX Linear Memory Card (Zebra Rapid Flas h) 8MB and 32MB X[...]

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    Specificatio ns Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) Featur es 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 15 Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II) Features • Downloadable graphics (wit h data compression) • Bit image d ata transfer and printing, mixed tex t/graphics • Format inversion • Mirror image prin ting • Four -position fie [...]

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    1 16 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Specification s Supported Bar C odes Supported Bar Codes T able 24 • Supported Bar Codes Z4M/Z6Mplus Bar Code Features Code 1 1 LOGMARS Code 39 (suppo rts ratios of 2: 1 to 3:1) Plessey Code 49 (2-dimen sional ba r code) EAN-8, EAN- 13, EAN EXTENSIONS Code 93 UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC EXTEN SIONS C[...]

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    13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 17 Index A AC power cord specifications, 11 addresses, xi v adhesive test for ribbon coating, 18 adjustments darkness, 57 label left posi tion, 69 label top po sition, 69 LCD display, 70 media alignment for rewind , 37 print speed , 57 printhead p ressure, 46 reflective sensor, 84 tear -of f pos[...]

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    1 18 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Index customer support, xiv Cutter Jam message, 89 cutter mode backfeed sequence setting, 69 media loading, 26 D darkness adjustment FEED key self test, 98 procedure, 57 data bits, 64 data cable requiremen ts, 14 data communica tions parallel ports, 107 serial port, 102 data ports parallel, 1[...]

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    Index 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 19 L label left po sition adjustm ent, 69 label sensor position ing, 84 label top po sition adjustmen t, 69 language displayed changing from unreadable la nguage, 94 parameter description, 71 LCD display a djustment, 70 LCD error conditions and warn ings, 88 left edge of label adjustment, [...]

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    120 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Index print server settings default gateway, 72 IP address, 72 IP protocol, 72 subnet mask, 72 print speed adjustmen t, 57 print width settin g, 59 printer calibration , 42 printer diagn ostics, 95 printer parame ters basic configurat ion, 53 LCD displays, 57 password protection, 52 printer s[...]

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    Index 13163L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1 21 specifications AC power cord, 11 general, 1 10 media, 1 12 power cord, 1 1 printing, 11 1 ribbon, 113 supported bar cod es, 1 16 Zebra Programming Langua ge (ZPL II), 1 15 storage requirements, 9 subnet mask, 72 support, xiv surface fo r the printe r, 10 system interfaces, 13 T tear -of[...]

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    122 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 131 63L Rev . 3 5/20/2004 Index Note • ________ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ___________ _________ __ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ _________ ____________ _________ _________ ______ ___________ _________ _________ ______[...]

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