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ZT231/ZT231R Industrial Printer User Guide
Specifications
Communication Interface Specifications
Standard Connections
USB 2.0 Data Interface
ZT231/ZT231R Industrial Printer User Guide
ZT231/ZT231R Industrial Printer User Guide
Introduction
Printer Components
Control Panel
Home Screen
Printer Setup
Selecting a Location for the Printer
Ordering Supplies and Accessories
Media
Ribbon
Inspecting the Contents of the Box
Installing Label Design Software
Connecting the Printer to a Device
Connect 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
Determining the Media Handling Method
Loading the Media
Inserting the Media into the Printer
Using Tear-Off Mode
Using Peel Mode (with or without Liner Take-Up)
Using Cutter Mode or Delayed Cut Mode
Loading the Ribbon
Running the Print Wizard and Printing a Test Label
Printer Configuration and Adjustment
Changing Printer Settings
Changing Printer Settings through the Windows Driver
Printer Wizards
User Menus
System Menu
Connection Menu
Print Menu
RFID Menu
Storage Menu
Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors
Performing Auto Calibration
Performing Manual Sensor Calibration
Adjusting the Printhead Pressure
Adjusting Ribbon Tension
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
Removing Used Ribbon
Replacing Printer Components
Ordering Replacement Parts
Recycling Printer Components
Lubrication
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Evaluating Barcode Quality
Configuration Labels
PAUSE Self-Test
Sensor Profile
Using Communication Diagnostics Mode
Loading Defaults or Last Saved Values
Alert and Error States
Alerts and Error Messages
Indicator Lights
Troubleshooting
Printing or Print Quality Issues
Ribbon Issues
Communications Issues
RFID Issues
Miscellaneous Issues
Servicing the Printer
Shipping the Printer
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
Print Touch/Near Field Communication (NFC)
Exercise 5: Enter Data for a Stored File with a Device and Print a Label
Specifications
General Specifications
Power Specifications
Power Cord Specifications
Communication Interface Specifications
Standard Connections
USB 2.0 Data Interface
RS-232/C Serial Data Interface
Wired 10/100 Ethernet Print Server (Internal)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE)
USB Host Port
Optional Connections
Wireless Print Server
Applicator Interface
Wired 10/100 Ethernet Print Server (External)
Wireless Specifications
Antenna Information
Wireless, Bluetooth, and RFID Specifications
Print 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
USB 2.0 Data Interface
USB 2.0 Data Interface
Limitations and requirements
A maximum cable length of 5m (16.4 ft).
Connections and configuration
No additional configuration is necessary.
Standard Connections
