1. ZT400 Series Industrial Printer User Guide
  2. Printer Configuration and Adjustment
  3. Changing Printer Settings
  4. Changing Printer Settings through the User Menus
  5. Calibration, Diagnostic, and Other Tools
  • ZT400 Series Industrial Printer User Guide
Calibration, Diagnostic, and Other Tools

Calibration, Diagnostic, and Other Tools

TOOLS Menu
Tools Setting
Description
Print Information
Print the specified information on one or more labels.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Main Menu >
NETWORK
Main Menu >
SENSORS
Accepted values:
  • SETTINGS—prints the printer configuration label.
  • NETWORK—prints the settings for any print server that is installed.
  • FORMATS—prints the available formats stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.
  • IMAGES—prints the available images stored in the printer’s RAM, Flash memory, or optional memory card.
  • FONTS—prints the available fonts in the printer, including standard printer fonts plus any optional fonts. Fonts may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.
  • BARCODES—prints the available bar codes in the printer. Bar codes may be stored in RAM or Flash memory.
  • ALL—prints the previous six labels.
  • SENSOR PROFILE—shows the sensor settings compared to actual sensor readings. To interpret the results, see Sensor Profile.
Related ZPL command(s):
SETTINGS:
~WC
NETWORK:
~WL
SENSOR PROFILE:
~JG
Others:
^WD
Control panel key(s):
SETTINGS and NETWORK: Do one of the following:
  • Hold
    CANCEL
     during printer power-up.
  • Hold
    FEED
     +
    CANCEL
     for 2 seconds when the printer is in the Ready state.
SENSOR PROFILE: Hold
FEED
 +
CANCEL
 during printer power-up.
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Print Listings on Label
LCD Contrast
Change the contrast on the printer’s display. (Does not display on the color screen option.)
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
3 to 15
SGD command used:
display.contrast
Idle Display
Select the information shown on the printer’s display when the printer is idle.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • FW VERSION
  • IP ADDRESS
  • MM/DD/YY 24 HR
  • MM/DD/YY 12 HR
  • DD/MM/YY 24 HR
  • DD/MM/YY 12 HR
SGD command used:
device.idle_display_format
Power-Up Action
Set the action for the printer to take during the power-up sequence.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • CALIBRATE—adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
  • FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
  • LENGTH—determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the media to the next web.
  • NO MOTION—tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure that the web is positioned correctly, or press
    FEED
     to position the next web.
  • SHORT CAL—sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
Related ZPL command(s):
^MF
SGD command used:
ezpl.power_up_action
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Calibration
Head-Close Action
Set the action for the printer to take when you close the printhead.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • CALIBRATE—adjusts sensor levels and thresholds, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
  • FEED—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
  • LENGTH—determines the label length using current sensor values, and feeds the media to the next web.
  • NO MOTION—tells the printer not to move the media. You must manually ensure that the web is positioned correctly, or press
    FEED
     to position the next web.
  • SHORT CAL—sets the media and web thresholds without adjusting sensor gain, determines the label length, and feeds the media to the next web.
Related ZPL command(s):
^MF
SGD command used:
ezpl.head_close_action
Printer web page:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Calibration
Head-Open Light
Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the printhead is open.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • HIGH
  • MEDIUM
  • LOW
  • OFF
SGD command used:
device.light.head_open_brightness
Cover-Open Light
Set the brightness of the light that turns on when the media door is open.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • HIGH
  • MEDIUM
  • LOW
  • OFF
SGD command used:
device.light.cover_open_brightness
Load Defaults
Restore specific printer, print server, and network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • FACTORY—Restores all printer settings other than the network settings back to the factory defaults. Use care when loading defaults because you will need to reload all settings that you changed manually.
  • NETWORK—Reinitializes the printer’s wired or wireless print server. With a wireless print server, the printer also re-associates with your wireless network.
  • LAST SAVED—Loads settings from the last permanent save.
Related ZPL command(s):
FACTORY:
^JUF
NETWORK:
^JUN
LAST SAVED:
^JUR
Control panel key(s):
FACTORY: Hold
FEED
 +
PAUSE
 during printer power-up to reset the printer parameters to factory values.
NETWORK: Hold
CANCEL
 +
PAUSE
 during printer power-up to reset the network parameters to factory values.
LAST SAVED: N/A
Printer web page:
FACTORY:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Restore Default Configuration
NETWORK:
Print Server Settings
Reset Print Server
LAST SAVED:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Restore Saved Configuration
Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration
Calibrate the printer to adjust the sensitivity of the media and ribbon sensors.
For complete instructions on how to perform a calibration procedure, see Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Main Menu >
SENSORS
Related ZPL command(s):
~JC
SGD command used:
ezpl.manual_calibration
Control panel key(s):
Hold
PAUSE
 +
CANCEL
 for 2 seconds to initiate calibration.
Printer web page:
The calibration procedure cannot be initiated through the web pages. See the following web page for settings that are set during sensor calibration:
View and Modify Printer Settings
Calibration
Do NOT change these settings unless you are told to do so by Zebra Technical Support or by an authorized service technician.
Communication Diagnostics Mode
Use this diagnostics tool to cause the printer to output the hexadecimal values for all data received by the printer.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
Accepted values:
  • DISABLED
  • ENABLED
Related ZPL command(s):
~JD to enable, ~JE to disable
SGD command used:
device.diagnostic_print
Control panel key(s):
Hold
PAUSE
 +
FEED
 for 2 seconds when the printer is in the Ready state.
Enable ZBI
Zebra Basic Interpreter (ZBI 2.0) is a programming option that may be purchased for your printer. If you would like to purchase this option, contact your Zebra reseller for more information.
User menu item:
Main Menu >
TOOLS
SGD command used:
zbi.key (identifies if the ZBI 2.0 option is enabled or disabled on the printer)
Run a ZBI Program
If you have ZBI installed, you may choose to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer and no ZBI program is running.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
If ZBI programs exist on your printer, they are listed. If no program exists, NONE is listed.
If you wish to run a ZBI program that you have downloaded to your printer:
Use the
UP ARROW
 or
DOWN ARROW
 to select a file from this menu. Press
RIGHT SELECT
 to select RUN. If no program exists, the RUN option does not perform an action.
Related ZPL command(s):
^JI, ~JI
SGD command used:
zbi.control.run
Printer web page:
Directory Listing
Stop a ZBI Program
If your printer is running a ZBI program, you may stop that program.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if ZBI is enabled on your printer and no ZBI program is running.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
If ZBI programs are running, the printer lists them.
If you wish to stop a program:
Use the
UP ARROW
 or
DOWN ARROW
 to select the file from this menu. Press
RIGHT SELECT
 to select STOP.
Related ZPL command(s):
~JQ
SGD command used:
zbi.control.terminate
Printer web page:
Directory Listing
Print from a USB Flash Drive
Select files to print from a USB Flash drive.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if a USB Flash drive is inserted into the USB host port on the printer.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
  1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to print all available files on the USB Flash drive.
  2. Use the
    UP ARROW
     or
    DOWN ARROW
     to select a file from this menu.
  3. Press
    RIGHT SELECT
     to select PRINT.
SGD command used:
usb.host.read_list
Copy Files from a USB Flash Drive
Select files to copy to the printer from a USB Flash drive.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if a USB Flash drive is inserted into the USB host port on the printer.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
  1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to copy all available files on the USB flash drive.
  2. Use the
    UP ARROW
     or
    DOWN ARROW
     to select a file from this menu.
  3. Press
    RIGHT SELECT
     to select STORE.
SGD command used:
usb.host.read_list
Store Files on a USB Flash Drive
Select files from the printer to store on a USB flash drive.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if a USB Flash drive is inserted into the USB host port on the printer.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
  1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files. SELECT ALL is available to copy all available files on the USB Flash drive.
  2. Use the
    UP ARROW
     or
    DOWN ARROW
     to select a file from this menu.
  3. Press
    RIGHT SELECT
     to select STORE.
SGD command used:
usb.host.read_list
Print Station (Fill in a Form or Print a Label Format from the Display)
Use this menu item to fill in variable fields in a label format and print the label using a Human Input Device (HID), such as a USB keyboard or barcode scanner. A suitable label format must be stored on the E: drive of the printer to use this option.
When the printer finds an HID plugged into the printer’s USB host port, it uses this user menu to prompt you to select a form on the printer’s E: drive. After you have been prompted to fill in each variable ^FN field on the form, you can specify the desired quantity of labels to print.
For more information about using the ^FN command or the SGD commands related to this feature, refer to the Zebra Programming Guide. You can download a copy of the manual from zebra.com/manuals.
User menu item: *
* This menu item appears only if a USB Flash drive is inserted into the USB host port on the printer.
Main Menu >
TOOLS
  1. Insert a USB flash drive into the printer’s USB host port. The printer lists available files.
  2. Use the
    UP ARROW
     or
    DOWN ARROW
     to select a file from this menu.
  3. Press
    RIGHT SELECT
     to select
    SELECT
    . The printer accesses the file and prompts for the information in the ^FN fields in the file.
  4. Use your keyboard or barcode scanner to enter the requested information. When using a keyboard, press
    <ENTER>
     after entering the appropriate information in the field. When all ^FN fields have been filled, the printer prompts for the number of labels to print.
  5. Specify the desired number of labels. The specified number of labels is printed with your data in the appropriate fields.
SGD command used:
usb.host.keyboard_input (must be set to ON)
usb.host.template_list usb.host.fn_field_list
usb.host.fn_field_data
usb.host.fn_last_field
usb.host.template_print_amount