Zebra Z4M Manuale Utente

Customer order # 77965LManufacturer part # 77965LB Rev. 1

Reporting DamageIf you discover shipping damage:nImmediately notify the shipping company and file a damage report. ZebraTechnologies Corporation is no

92 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideMMaintenance manual ...1Media loadingCutter ...24Fanfold ...32Power peel-off ...

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 93UUnpacking ...1ZZebraNet Networking: PrintServer IIInstallation and User's Guide ...1ZPL II Pro

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Printer PowerThe power supply in the printer automatically detects the applied line voltage andworks in the 90 to 265 VAC range.WARNING!!! For personn

Printer OverviewDepending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different.4 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideMedia supply guid

This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a differentcolor paper! That way, it will be easy for you to find when you m

Types of MediaNon-Continuous Web MediaNon-continuous web media (refer to Figure 3) refers to individual labels that areseparated by a gap, notch, or h

Non-Continuous Black Mark MediaNon-continuous black mark media has black marks printed on the back that indicatethe start and end of each label (refer

Choosing the Print ModenTear-off mode allows you to tear off each label, or a strip of labels, after it isprinted.nIn peel-off mode, backing material

Loading the MediaFigure 6 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed instructions, aswell as information about how to load the differe

Positioning the Media SensorThe correct positioning of the media sensor is important. It can make the differencebetween a perfect label and a call to

Adjusting the Reflective SensorRefer to Figure 7.1. Open the printhead assembly by pressing the printhead open lever.2. Locate the reflective sensor p

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Transmissive SensorThe transmissive sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel (detailsin “SENSOR SELECT” on page 41).Loading the R

Auto CalibrationWhen auto calibrating, the printer is determining the label length and media/ribbonsensor settings.Auto calibration occurs when the pr

Operator ControlsPOWER SwitchThe POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. Turnon the printer.Front PanelFor a more det

Configuring the PrinterThe configuration procedure in the next table contains the information you need toget your printer up and running, but it is no

Configuring the Software of Printer DriverMany printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or labelpreparation software. Refer to

System ConsiderationsInterfacesThe method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on thecommunication options installed in the printer. T

When communicating via the parallel port(refer to Figure 12), the previouslymentioned parameters are not considered.Refer to page 46 to configure thec

Front PanelThis section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on theprinter. The operator should become familiar with each of

Front Panel Keys20 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideKey FunctionFEEDForces the printer to feed one blank label each time the key is pressed.•Printer not

Front Panel LightsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 21Light Status IndicationPOWEROffThe printer is off or no power is applied.OnThe printer is on.PAUSEO

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide iiiI have determined that the Zebra printer identified as theZebra Z4M Printer™manufactured by:Zebra Technologies Corpo

Roll Media LoadingTear-Off ModeRefer to Figure 14.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2. Flip down the media supply g

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 23Printhead open leverPrintheadassemblyMedia supply guideMedia guideRibbonsensorDancerTransmissivesensorMediasupplyhang

Cutter Mode(Cutter option required)Refer to Figure 15.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2. Flip down the media supp

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 25Printhead open leverPrintheadassemblyMedia supply guideMedia guideMediasupplyhangerDancerTransmissivesensorRibbonsens

Value Peel-Off Mode(Value peel option required)Refer to Figure 16.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2. Flip down th

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 27Media guideDancerRibbonsensorLabelLeverPrinthead open leverPrintheadassemblyMedia supply guideMediasupplyhangerTransm

Power Peel-Off Mode(Power peel-off option required)Refer to Figure 17.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2. Flip dow

Backing Removal1. Cut the backing material prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.2. Rotate the take-up spindle until the rewind media guide

Power Rewind Mode(Power rewind option required)Refer to Figure 18.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2. Flip down th

Media Removal1. Cut the media prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.2. Rotate the take-up spindle until the rewind media guide is in the “1

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Fanfold Media LoadingFanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot.Refer to Figure 19.1. Press the printhead open lever. The print

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 33PrintheadassemblyMedia supply guideMediasupplyhangerPrinthead open leverTransmissivesensorMedia guideDancerRibbonsens

Ribbon LoadingNOTE: The ribbon supply spindle in your printer is a "dual tension"variety. Most applications require the spindle to be in the

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 35Ribbonsupply spindleRibbon take-up spindlePrinthead open leverRibbonguide platePrintheadassemblyRibbon sensorRibbonsu

Ribbon RemovalTo remove the ribbon:1. Break the ribbon between the ribbon guide plate and the ribbon take-up spindle.2. While turning the ribbon take-

After you have installed the media and ribbon and the power-on self test (POST) iscomplete, the front panel display will show “PRINTER READY.” (If the

Changing Password-Protected ParametersCertain parameters are password protected by factory default.NOTE: You have the option of making ALL parameters

Leaving the Setup ModeYou can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The“SAVE CHANGES” display will appear. There are five

Configuration and Calibration Sequence40 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationPRINTER READY Normal printer operation.Setting

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 41Display Shows Action/ExplanationPRINT MODESelecting Print Mode Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key todisplay

WelcomeHello! ...1Unpacking and Inspection ...1Reporting Damage...

42 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationPRINT METHODSelecting Print Method Press the INCREMENT (+) key for the next value;pre

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 43Listing Printer InformationDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationLIST FONTSList Fonts Press the INCREMENT (+) key to print

44 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationINITIALIZE CARDInitialize Memory CardCAUTION: Perform this operation only when it is

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 45Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationPerforming the manual calibration procedure first resets the sensitivity of the se

46 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideSetting Communication ParametersCommunication parameters must be set correctly for the printer to communicate with th

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 47Display Shows Action/ExplanationPARITYSetting Parity Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to displayother cho

48 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationNETWORK IDSetting Network ID Press the DECREMENT (-) key to move to the nextdigit pos

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 49Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersPrefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit hex values used within the ZPL/Z

50 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideSelecting ZPL ModeDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationZPL MODESelecting ZPL Mode Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-)

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 51Label Positioning ParametersDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationBACKFEEDBackfeed Sequence Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECR

Loading the Ribbon ...12Auto Calibration ...13Operator Controls ...

52 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationWEB S.These parameters are automatically set during the calibration procedure. Theysh

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 53Display Shows Action/ExplanationIP RESOLUTION*IP Resolution Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-) key to displayot

54 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationLANGUAGESelecting the Display Language Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREMENT (-)key to

CleaningThis table provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning proceduresare provided on the following pages.CAUTION: Use only the cle

Cleaning the ExteriorThe exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not useharsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solven

NOTE: If print quality has not improved after performing thisprocedure, try cleaning the printhead with Save-a-Printhead cleaningfilm. This specially

Cleaning the Power Peel-Off Module(Power peel-off option required)Perform the following procedure if adhesive buildup begins to affect peelperformance

Cleaning the Value Peel-Off Module(Value peel-off option required)Perform the following procedure if adhesive buildup begins to affect peel-offperform

Cleaning the Cutter Module(Cutter option required)WARNING!!! For personnel safety, ALWAYS turn off andunplug the printer before performing this proced

LubricationCAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on thisprinter! Some commercially available lubricants will damage the finishand

Fanfold Media Loading ...32Ribbon Loading ...34Loading the Ribbon ...

Printhead Pressure AdjustmentThis adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick mediais used.Refer to Figure 27.The pre

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 63Pressure adjustmentdialsFigure 27

Power Rewind Media Alignment(Power rewind option required.)NOTE: Under normal operating conditions, media alignment shouldnot be necessary if the medi

Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 65PrintheadassemblyAdjustmentdialTake-upspindleFigure 28

Fuse ReplacementA user-replaceable AC power fuse is located just below the AC power switch at therear of the printer. The replacement fuse is a 3AG fa

LCD Error Conditions and WarningsError condition RIBBON OUTError condition PAPER OUTZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 67TroubleshootingProblem SolutionIn

Error condition HEAD OPENError condition RIBBON INWarning HEAD OVER TEMPWarning HEAD UNDER TEMP68 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideProblem SolutionThe pr

Warning CUTTER JAMOUT OF MEMORY*Print Quality ProblemsGeneral print quality issuesZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 69Problem SolutionCutter blade is in

Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent patternLight, consistent vertical lines running through all of the labelsIntermittent creases on the lef

CalibrationCommunications ProblemsA label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATAlight does not flash.Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Gui

TroubleshootingLCD Error Conditions and Warnings ...67Print Quality Problems...69Communications Problems

A label format was sent to the printer. Several labels print, then theprinter skips, misplaces, misses, or distorts the image on the label.A label for

Printer DiagnosticsPower-On Self TestA power-on self test (POST) is performed automatically each time the printer isturned on. During this test sequen

CANCEL Key Self TestThis self test prints a listing of the configurationparameters currently stored in the printer’smemory. See Figure 29. (Depending

PAUSE Key Self TestThis self test can be used toprovide the test labels requiredwhen making adjustments to theprinter’s mechanical assemblies.See the

FEED Key Self TestSee Figure 31.1. Turn off the printer.2. Press and hold the FEED key whileturning on the power.3. Release the key after the DATAligh

Communications Diagnostics TestThis test is controlled from the front panel display. Refer to page 48. A typicalprintout from this test is shown in Fi

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NOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change without notice.General SpecificationsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 79SpecificationsGeneral Specifi

Printing SpecificationsRibbon Specifications80 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuidePrinting Specifications Z4MPrint resolution203 dots/inch 8 dots/mm300 dot

Media SpecificationsOptionsZ4MnCutternValue peel-offnPCMCIA cardn1MBand2MBFLASHn300 dpi printheadZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 81Media Specifications

Hello!nThis user’s guide provides all the information you will need to operate the printer.nThe ZPL II®Programming Guide Volume I and Volume II (part

Zebra Programming Language (ZPL II)Bar Codes82 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuidenDownloadable graphics (withdata compression)nBit image data transfer and

AC Power CordSince many areas of the world have specific power requirements, an AC power cordmay not be included with your printer. The power cord mus

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Printer Interface Technical InformationSerial Data CommunicationsThe following table illustrates the pin connections on the DB-25 connector at the rea

RS-232 InterfaceThis printer is configured as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). The serial data cableused to connect the printer to the host computer wil

Hardware Control Signal DescriptionsFor all RS-232 input and output signals, this printer follows both the ElectronicsIndustries Association (EIA) RS-

RS-485 InterfaceFigure 37 illustrates the pin connections on the DB-25 connector at the rear of theprinter that are used for the RS-485 communication

Parallel Data CommunicationsThe following table illustrates the pin connections on the bi-directional parallelconnector at the rear of the printer.Par

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Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 91IndexAAdjustmentsPrinthead pressure ...62Reflective sensor ....11Auto calibration ....13CCabli