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ZT200 Series Industrial Printer User Guide
About this Guide
Notational Conventions
Icon Conventions
Introduction
Printer Components
Control Panel
ZT230 Printer Control Panel
ZT220 Printer Control Panel
ZT210 Printer Control Panel
Navigating through Screens in the ZT230 Printer Display
Idle Display
Home Menu
User Menus
Idle Display, Home Menu, and User Menus
Home Menu
Changing Printer Settings through the User Menus
Media Types
Ribbon Overview
When to Use Ribbon
Scratch Test
Coated Side of Ribbon
Adhesive Test
Ribbon Scratch Test
Printer Setup and Operation
Handling the Printer
Unpacking and Inspecting the Printer
Storing the Printer
Shipping the Printer
Selecting a Location for the Printer
Selecting a Print Mode
Loading the Ribbon
Loading the Media
Final Steps for Tear-Off Mode
Final Steps for Peel-Off Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up)
Final Steps for Cutter Mode
Connecting the Printer to a Device
Connecting to a Phone or Tablet
Installing Drivers and Connecting to a Windows-Based Computer
Installing the Drivers
Running the Printer Installation Wizard
Connecting to a Computer Using the Printer’s USB Port
Connecting to Your Network through the Printer’s Ethernet Port
Connecting the Printer to Your Wireless Network
What to Do If You Forget to Install Printer Drivers First
Adding a Printer through Zebra Setup Utilities
Printing a Test Label and Making Adjustments
Installing Label Design Software
ZebraDesigner System Requirements
Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Changing Printer Settings
Changing Printer Settings through the Windows Driver
Changing Printer Settings through the User Menus
Print Settings
Calibration and Diagnostic Tools
Network Settings
Language Settings
Sensor Settings
Port Settings
Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors
Performing Auto Calibration
Performing Manual Sensor Calibration
Adjusting the Printhead Pressure
Adjusting Ribbon Tension
Removing Used Ribbon
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
Cleaning the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors
Printer Exterior
Media Compartment and Sensors
Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller
Cleaning the Peel Assembly
Cleaning and Lubricating the Cutter Module
Replacing Printer Components
Ordering Replacement Parts
Recycling Printer Components
Lubrication
Troubleshooting
Meaning of Indicator Lights
Printing Issues
Ribbon Problems
Error Messages
QuickHelp Pages
Error Message Lookup
Communications Problems
Miscellaneous Issues
Printer Diagnostics
Power-On Self Test
CANCEL Self Test
PAUSE Self Test
FEED Self Test
FEED and PAUSE Self Test
CANCEL and PAUSE Self Test
Communication Diagnostics Test
Sensor Profile
Specifications
General Specifications
Power Cord Specifications
Communication Interface Specifications
Standard
USB 1.1 Data Interface
RS-232/CCITT V.24 Serial Data Interface
Optional
IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel Data Interface
Wired 10/100 Internal Ethernet Print Server
Wireless Print Server (802.11a/b/g/n wireless card support)
Printing Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Media Specifications
Scratch Test
Scratch Test
Scratch Test
Scratch the print surface of the media rapidly with your fingernail.
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.
When to Use Ribbon
