1. ZD421 and ZD621 Series Desktop Printers User Guide
  2. Setup
  3. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge – ZD421 Ribbon Cartridge Printers Only
  • ZD421 and ZD621 Desktop Printers User Guide
Loading the Ribbon Cartridge – ZD421 Ribbon Cartridge Printers Only

Loading the Ribbon Cartridge – ZD421 Ribbon Cartridge Printers Only

The printer uses a transfer ribbon cartridge for thermal transfer printing. This procedure involves sliding the cartridge into the ribbon transport and then closing the printer. The printer automatically reads the information about the cartridge that is stored on the cartridge.
Only Genuine Zebra Ribbon Cartridges are supported.
1
Cartridge guide rails
A
Hold the ribbon cartridge here.
2
Cartridge information smart chip
B
Insert this end of the cartridge
  1. Open the printer and insert the ribbon cartridge into the ribbon cartridge slot on the ribbon transport in your printer.
    1
    Front of ribbon transport
    2
    Smart chip reader
    3
    Cartridge guides
  2. Push until the cartridge is nearly flush to the front of the ribbon transport.
    You will hear and feel the cartridge lock into place.