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ZT510 Industrial Printer User Guide
ZT510 Industrial Printer User Guide
Introduction
Printer Components
Printer Options
Control Panel
Navigating the Display Screens
Navigating from the Idle Display
Navigating the Home Menu
Navigating the User Menus
Menu Shortcuts
Idle Display, Home Menu, and User Menus
Home Menu
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
Servicing the Printer
Shipping the Printer
Selecting a Location for the Printer
Ordering Supplies and Accessories
Media
Ribbon
Select a Print Mode
Load the Media
Inserting the Media into the Printer
Loading the Media - Tear-Off Mode
Loading the Media - Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode
Loading the Media - Rewind Mode
Loading the Media - Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode
Loading the Ribbon
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 through the User Menus
DARKNESS
PRINT SPEED
MEDIA TYPE
PRINT METHOD
TEAR OFF
PRINT WIDTH
PRINT MODE
LABEL TOP
LEFT POSITION
REPRINT MODE
LABEL LENGTH MAX
PRINT INFORMATION
IDLE DISPLAY
POWER UP ACTION
HEAD CLOSE ACTION
LOAD DEFAULTS
MEDIA/RIBBON CAL
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
ENERGY STAR
CONFIG INFO TO USB
ZBI ENABLED?
RUN ZBI PROGRAM
STOP ZBI PROGRAM
PRINT USB FILE
COPY USB FILE TO E:
STORE E: FILE TO USB
PRINT STATION
PASSWORD PROTECT
PRINT TEST FORMAT
ACTIVE PRINT SERVER
PRIMARY NETWORK
WIRED IP ADDRESS
WIRED SUBNET MASK
WIRED GATEWAY
WIRED IP PROTOCOL
WIRED MAC ADDRESS
WLAN IP ADDRESS
WLAN SUBNET MASK
WLAN GATEWAY
WLAN IP PROTOCOL
WLAN MAC ADDRESS
ESSID
CHANNEL
SIGNAL
IP PORT
IP ALTERANTE PORT
RESET NETWORK
VISIBILITY AGENT
LANGUAGE
COMMAND LANGUAGE
COMMAND CHAR
CONTROL CHAR
DELIMITER CHAR
ZPL MODE
VIRTUAL DEVICE
SENSOR TYPE
LABEL SENSOR
TAKE LABEL
BAUD RATE
DATA BITS
PARITY
HOST HANDSHAKE
WML
BLUETOOTH ADDRESS
MODE
DISCOVERY
CONNECTED
BT SPEC VERSION
MIN SECURITY MODE
Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors
Adjust the Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position
Adjusting the Toggle Position
Adjusting the Printhead Pressure
Adjusting the Transmissive Media Sensors
Removing Used Ribbon
Install the Rewind/Liner Take-Up Plate
Installing the Rewind/Liner Take-up Plate - Peel/Applicator Mode
Installing the Rewind/Liner Take-up Plate - Rewind Mode
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning Schedule and Procedures
Cleaning the Exterior, the Media Compartment, and the Sensors
Printer Exterior
Cleaning the Media Compartment and Sensors
Cleaning the Printhead and Platen Roller
Cleaning and Lubricating the Cutter Module
Replacing Printer Components
Ordering Replacement Parts
Recycling Printer Components
Ordering Supplies
Lubrication
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Accessing a QuickHelp Page
Evaluating Barcode Quality
Printer Diagnostic Tests
Print Test Format Option
DARKNESS
FIRST DOT LOCATION
PRINT LINE
IMAGE COMPRESSION
ELEMENT OUT
FEED Self Test
Communication Diagnostics Test
Sensor Profile
Meaning of Indicator Lights
Troubleshooting
Alerts and Error Messages
Printing Issues
Ribbon Issues
Communication Issues
Miscellaneous Issues
Using a USB Host Port and the Print Touch Feature
Items Required for the Exercises
Files for Completing the Exercises
USB Host
Exercise 1: Copy Files to a USB Flash Drive and Perform USB Mirror
Exercise 2: Print a Label Format from a USB Flash Drive
Exercise 3: Copy Files to/from a USB Flash Drive
Exercise 4: Enter Data for a Stored File with a USB Keyboard and Print a Label
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Smart Device and Print a Label
Specifications
General Specifications
Power Specifications
Power Cord Specifications
Communication Interface Specifications
Wireless Specifications
Printing Specifications
Media Specifications
Ribbon Specifications
Glossary
alphanumeric
backfeed
barcode
black mark media
calibration (of a printer)
collection method
configuration
continuous media
core diameter
diagnostics
die-cut media
direct thermal
direct thermal media
fanfold media
firmware
FLASH memory
font
gap/notch media
ips (inches-per-second)
label
label backing (liner)
label type
LED (light emitting diode)
linerless media
LCD (liquid crystal display)
mark media
media
media sensor
media supply hangar
non-continuous media
non-volatile memory
notched media
peel-off mode
perforated media
print speed
print type
printhead wear
Radio frequency identification (RFID) "smart" media
receipt
registration
ribbon
ribbon wrinkle
roll media
supplies
symbology
tag stock
tear-off mode
thermal transfer
void
PRINT METHOD
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).
User menu item:
Home Menu
SETTINGS
Accepted values:
THERMAL TRANS
DIRECT THERMAL
Related ZPL command(s):
^MT
SGD command used:
ezpl.print_method
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Media Setup
Print Method
Changing Printer Settings through the User Menus
