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  • 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
Printer Setup and Operation

Printer Setup and Operation

This section assists the technician with initial setup and operation of the printer.
Handling the Printer
Selecting a Location for the Printer
Selecting a Print Mode
Loading the Ribbon
Loading the Media
Connecting the Printer to a Device
Adding a Printer through Zebra Setup Utilities
Printing a Test Label and Making Adjustments
Installing Label Design Software

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