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  1. ZT510 Industrial Printer User Guide
  2. Printer Setup and Operation
  • 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
    • LCD (liquid crystal display)
    • LED (light emitting diode)
    • linerless media
    • 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
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
Ordering Supplies and Accessories
Select a Print Mode
Load the Media
Loading the Ribbon
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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