Z4Mplus/Z6MplusIndustrial/Commercial PrinterUser Guide

About This DocumentWho Should Use This Document213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Who Should Use This DocumentThis User Guide is int

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays9213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Adjust Label Top PositionThis parameter adjusts the print

93ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AThese parameters are automatically set during the calibra

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays9413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Select Idle DisplayThis parameter selects the LCD options

95ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASelect the Display LanguageThis parameter changes the lan

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays9613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Print Server LCD DisplaysThe menu options shown in Table

97ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASpecify IP Protocol2Allows either the user (permanent) or

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays9813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Specify Default Gateway2This parameter allows you to sele

99ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASelect Encryption Mode1,3Select whether to use 40-bit enc

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays10013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Reset Network2,3This option resets the wireless card and

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A5Routine MaintenanceThis section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures.ContentsLubr

3About This DocumentContacts1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AContactsYou can contact Zebra Technologies at the following.Web Siteht

Routine MaintenanceLubrication10213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06LubricationNo lubrication is needed for this printer.Cleaning Pro

103Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AClean the Printhead and Platen RollerYou can minimize pri

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures10413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06To clean the printhead and platen roller, complete these

105Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AClean the Media Compartment and SensorsTo clean the media

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures10613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Clean the Rewind OptionThe Rewind option is required. Ref

107Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AClean the Peel-Off AssemblyThe Peel-Off option is require

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures10813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/065. While manually rotating the pinch roller, clean it tho

109Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A8.9.Close the media door. The printer is ready to operate

Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures11013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Clean the Cutter ModuleIf the cutter is not cutting the l

111Routine MaintenanceCleaning Procedures1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A6. Replace the cutter shield.7. Plug the printer into its

About This DocumentDocument Conventions413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Document ConventionsThe following conventions are used thr

Routine MaintenanceFuse Replacement11213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Fuse ReplacementA user-replaceable AC power fuse is located

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A6TroubleshootingThis section provides information about errors that you might need to troubleshoot

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Checklists11413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Troubleshooting ChecklistsIf an error condition exists

115TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ALCD Error MessagesThe LCD displays messages when there is an e

TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages11613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06RIBBON light ON, ERROR light flashes. Ribbon is loaded, but th

117TroubleshootingLCD Error Messages1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AThe printer stops and the ERROR light flashes. Caution • An im

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems11813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Print Quality ProblemsTable 13 identifies problems with pr

119TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AFine, angular gray lines on blank labelsWrinkled ribbon. S

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems12013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Vertical drift in top-of-form positionNormal tolerances of

121TroubleshootingCalibration Problems1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ACalibration ProblemsTable 14 identifies problems with calibr

5About This DocumentDocument Conventions1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AIllustration Callouts Callouts are used when an illustrat

TroubleshootingCommunications Problems12213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Communications ProblemsTable 15 identifies problems with

123TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AMiscellaneous Printer ProblemsTable 16 identifies

TroubleshootingMiscellaneous Printer Problems12413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06The printer fails to calibrate or detect the top o

125TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APrinter DiagnosticsSelf tests and other diagnostics provide s

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics12613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06CANCEL Self TestThe CANCEL self test prints a configuration l

127TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APAUSE Self TestThis self test can be used to provide the test

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics12813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06FEED Self TestDifferent types of media may require different

129TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AFigure 39 • FEED Test Label4. See Figure 40 and Table 17. Ins

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics13013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Figure 40 • Bar Code Darkness ComparisonTable 17 • Judging Ba

131TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A5. Note the relative darkness value and the print speed print

About This DocumentDocument Conventions613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06 Notes • ________________________________________________

TroubleshootingPrinter Diagnostics13213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06FEED and PAUSE Self TestPerforming this self test temporarily

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A7Data PortsThis section describes the standard communication ports available to connect the printe

Data PortsParallel Data Port13413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Parallel Data PortThe parallel data interface supports IEEE 1284 bi

135Data PortsParallel Data Port1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A31 nInit32 nFault/NDataAvail33, 34 Not used35 +5 V through a 1.8 KΩ

Data PortsSerial Data Port13613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Serial Data PortSee RS-232 Serial on page 20 for basic cabling inform

137Data PortsSerial Data Port1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APin ConfigurationConnect the serial data cable to the female DB-9 con

Data PortsSerial Data Port13813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06RS-232 Interface ConnectionsThe printer is configured as Data Termina

139Data PortsSerial Data Port1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ADB-9 to DB-25 ConnectionsTo connect the printer’s RS-232 DB-9 interfa

Data PortsSerial Data Port14013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06 Notes • ___________________________________________________________

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A8SpecificationsThis section provides the features of and specifications for the printer.ContentsGe

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A1IntroductionThis section shows the operational controls and location of major components used whe

SpecificationsGeneral Specifications14213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06General SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Z4Mplus Z6Mplu

143SpecificationsAgency Approvals1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AAgency ApprovalsAgency Approvals • IEC 60950-1• EN55022 Class B•

SpecificationsPrinting Specifications14413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Printing SpecificationsPrinting Specifications Z4Mplus Z6M

145SpecificationsMedia Specifications1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AMedia SpecificationsMedia Specifications Z4Mplus Z6MplusLabel

SpecificationsMedia Specifications14613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Black mark dimensionsVertical length 0.98 in. to 0.453 in.2.5

147SpecificationsRibbon Specifications1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ARibbon SpecificationsRibbon must be wound with the coated si

SpecificationsPrinter Options14813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Printer OptionsOption Z4Mplus Z6MplusCutter X XPeel-off X XLiner t

149SpecificationsZPL II Features1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AZPL II FeaturesSupported Bar CodesZPL II Features• Bit image data

SpecificationsSupported Bar Codes15013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06 Notes • ____________________________________________________

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AIndexAadhesive test for ribbon coating, 26adjustmentsLCD, 93left position, 92media alignment for r

IntroductionExternal View813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06External ViewFigure 2 shows the outside of the printer.Figure 2 • Extern

Index15213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06configurationchanging parameters, 73enter Setup mode, 68exit Setup mode, 69configuration l

153Index1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AIidle display setting, 94images list, 79initialize Flash memory, 82initialize memory card,

Index15413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Nnetwork configuration labelprinting, 72printing using List Network command, 80network ID

155Index1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. Aprinter settingsbackfeed, 91baud, 85control prefix, 88data bits, 86date, 94delimiter chara

Index15613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06sensorsreflective, 61sensor profile, 83sensor selection, 76transmissive sensor location, 5

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9IntroductionControl Panel1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AControl PanelThe control panel display shows the printer’s operating sta

IntroductionControl Panel1013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Control Panel ButtonsTable 1 • Control Panel ButtonsButton FunctionFEED

11IntroductionControl Panel1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AControl Panel LightsTable 2 • Control Panel LightsLight Status Indicati

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IntroductionPrinter Media Compartment1213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Printer Media CompartmentFigure 4 shows a simplified view o

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A2Printer SetupThis section provides the tasks that you must complete and the issues that you must

Printer SetupBefore You Begin1413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Before You BeginReview this checklist, and resolve any issues befor

15Printer SetupHandling the Printer1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AHandling the PrinterThis section describes how to handle your p

Printer SetupSelect a Site for the Printer1613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Select a Site for the PrinterConsider the following wh

17Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AConnect the Printer to a Power SourceThe AC po

Printer SetupConnect the Printer to a Power Source1813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Power Cord SpecificationsDepending on how your

19Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASelect a Communication InterfaceThe way that you co

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface2013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Types of ConnectionsThe method of connecting the pr

21Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AIEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel A common communic

iiiDeclaration of Conformity1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ADeclaration of ConformityI have determined that the Zebra printers ide

Printer SetupSelect a Communication Interface2213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Data Cable RequirementsData cables must be fully sh

23Printer SetupTypes of Media1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ATypes of MediaThe printer can use various types of media (Table 4). Z

Printer SetupTypes of Media2413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Non-Continuous Fanfold MediaFanfold media is folded in a zigzag patte

25Printer SetupRibbon Overview1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ARibbon OverviewRibbon is a thin film that is coated on one side with

Printer SetupRibbon Overview2613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Adhesive TestIf you have labels available, perform the adhesive test

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A3OperationsThis section provides the procedures for loading and calibrating the printer.Note • Com

OperationsMedia Loading Overview2813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Media Loading OverviewThe printer can print on roll or fanfold m

29OperationsMedia Loading Overview1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AInsert Media into the PrinterThis section shows how to insert ro

OperationsMedia Loading Overview3013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Fanfold MediaTo insert fanfold media, complete these steps:1. Fl

31OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ALoad Media in Tear-Off ModeFigure 15 shows roll and fanfold

Compliance InformationCompliance Informationiv13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Compliance InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis d

OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode3213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06To load media in Tear-Off Mode, complete these steps:1. Set

33OperationsLoad Media in Tear-Off Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A5. Feed the media under the dancer assembly (1), through th

OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode3413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Load Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner

35OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A To load media in Peel-Off or in Peel

OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode3613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/066. Feed the media under the dancer as

37OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A9. Remove the exposed labels so that

OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode3813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/0612. Close the printhead assembly.13.C

39OperationsLoad Media in Peel-Off Mode or Liner Take-Up Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ARemove Liner in Peel-Off with Liner T

OperationsLoad Media in Cutter Mode4013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Load Media in Cutter ModeThis section applies only if the Cut

41OperationsLoad Media in Cutter Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A3. Press the printhead release latch to open the printhead as

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AContentsDeclaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationsLoad Media in Cutter Mode4213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/066.7.Push the media to the back of the transmissive sensor (1)

43OperationsLoad Media in Cutter Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A8. Close the printhead assembly.9. If the printer is paused (

OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode4413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Load Media in Rewind ModeThis section applies only if the Rew

45OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ATo load media in a printer that has the Rewind option, comple

OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode4613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/064. Lift the printhead until it latches open.5. Slide out the

47OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A8. Pull approximately 18 in. (500 mm) of media through the fr

OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode4813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/0611. Feed the liner under the media alignment roller.12. Loose

49OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A13. Slide the rewind media guide all the way out, and then fo

OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode5013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/0617. Tighten the thumbscrew on the rewind media guide.18. Push

51OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A2. Rotate the take-up spindle counterclockwise until the rewi

Contentsvi13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Select a Site for the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationsLoad Media in Rewind Mode5213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Adjust Media Alignment for Rewind OptionThe instructions belo

53OperationsLoad Ribbon1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ALoad RibbonThe ribbon supply spindle in your printer is a dual-tension vari

OperationsLoad Ribbon5413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06To load ribbon, complete these steps:1. Set the ribbon supply spindle for n

55OperationsLoad Ribbon1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A4. Place the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle (1) and push it all

OperationsLoad Ribbon5613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/067. Wind the ribbon clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle (3).Remove Use

57OperationsLoad Ribbon1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A2. To loosen the ribbon, squeeze the ribbon against the ribbon take-up spin

OperationsCalibrate the Printer5813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Calibrate the PrinterAuto CalibrationBy default, the printer auto

59OperationsPosition the Media Sensors1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APosition the Media SensorsThis printer uses two types of med

OperationsPosition the Media Sensors6013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Figure 23 • Transmissive Sensor with Adjustment Tab PointerT

61OperationsPosition the Media Sensors1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AAdjust the Reflective SensorThe reflective sensor is compati

viiContents1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A4 • Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OperationsPosition the Media Sensors6213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06To adjust the reflective sensor, complete these steps:1. See

63OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AAdjust Printhead PressureYou may need to adjust printhead pre

OperationsAdjust Printhead Pressure6413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/062. If necessary, adjust the pressure adjustment dials as foll

65OperationsInstall Memory Card1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AInstall Memory CardThe printer can use Type I or Type II compliant

OperationsInstall Memory Card6613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06 Notes • _________________________________________________________

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. A4ConfigurationThis section describes the control panel parameters that are used to configure the p

ConfigurationSetup Mode6813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Setup ModeAfter you have installed the media and ribbon and the Power-On

69ConfigurationSetup Mode1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AExit Setup ModeTo leave Setup mode, complete these steps:1. Press SETUP/E

ConfigurationChange Password-Protected Parameters7013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Change Password-Protected ParametersCertain par

71ConfigurationPrint a Configuration Label1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APrint a Configuration LabelA configuration label lists t

Contentsviii13163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/067 • Data Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ConfigurationPrint a Network Configuration Label7213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Print a Network Configuration LabelIf you are us

73ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AControl Panel LCD DisplaysUse the LCD display on the cont

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays7413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Adjust Print SpeedAdjusts the speed for printing a label

75ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASelect Print ModePrint mode settings tell the printer the

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays7613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Select a SensorThis parameter tells the printer the senso

77ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASet Print WidthDetermines the printable area across the w

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays7813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Set Maximum Label LengthThis parameter is used during the

79ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AList FontsThis option prints a label that lists the avail

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays8013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06List SetupThis option prints a configuration label (see F

81ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AFormat Memory Card This option erases all previously stor

1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. AAbout This DocumentThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and orga

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays8213163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Initialize Flash MemoryThis option erases all previously

83ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. APrint Sensor ProfileThe sensor profile may be used to tro

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays8413163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor SensitivityUse this pro

85ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASet Parallel CommunicationsSelect the communications port

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays8613163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Set Data BitsThe data bits of the printer must match the

87ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASet ProtocolProtocol is a type of error checking system.

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays8813163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Set Communications ModeThe communication diagnostics mode

89ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASet Format Prefix CharacterThe format prefix is a two-dig

ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays9013163L-001 Rev. A Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 1/18/06Select ZPL ModeThe printer remains in the selected mode u

91ConfigurationControl Panel LCD Displays1/18/06 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L-001 Rev. ASelect Head Close OptionThis parameter sets the action of