Zebra LI 72 User's Guide

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10QL Plus Series User GuideQL 420 Plus Overview 1 Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Rollers 4. Rear Media Slot 5. Media Support 6. “EZ

11QL Plus Series User GuideGetting Ready to PrintBatteryInstalling the Battery Important•Batteriesareshippedpartiallycharged.Removeprotecti

12QL Plus Series User GuideChargingT r ickleChargingFaultConditionYe llow GreenFigure 4: LI72 Single Charger TypesFigure 3: LI72 Single ChargerChar

13QL Plus Series User GuideThe LI72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal 110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configurations co

14QL Plus Series User GuideCharging Battery Packs with the LI72 Three-Wire VersionPlug the LI72 into the appropriate A.C. wall receptacle, and then in

15QL Plus Series User GuideModel UCLI72-4 Quad ChargerThe UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four QL series battery packs simultaneousl

16QL Plus Series User Guiderectly under the battery being charged will turn on if the battery is properly inserted.The indicators under the battery wi

17QL Plus Series User GuideBattery Safety Caution•Avoidaccidentalshortcircuitingofanybattery.Allowingbatteryterminalstocontactconduct

18QL Plus Series User GuideLoading the MediaYoucanoperateQLPlusprintersinoneoftwodifferentmodes: Tear-Off or Peel-Off. Tear-Off mode allows

19QL Plus Series User GuideQL 320 Plus Printers1A. Open the printer: Refer to Figure 6a. • Rotatethelatchreleaseleversoneachsideoftheprint

2QL Plus Series User GuideContentsProprietary Statements ... 4Document Conventions ...

20QL Plus Series User GuideAll models2. Load the media: Loading media from an internal supply. Refer to Figure 7. • Graspthemediasupportswheresh

21QL Plus Series User GuideQL 420 Plus Printers Only2A. Load the media from an external supply:The QL 420 Plus has a loading slot in the rear of the m

22QL Plus Series User Guidenal supply through the rear feed slot, between the media guides and up through the media compartment as shown. Make sure t

23QL Plus Series User GuideOperator ControlsQL Plus printers are available with one of two possible con-trol panels. The keypad control panel is deta

24QL Plus Series User Guide• PrinterswithawirelessQuickLink module installed: a rap-idly blinking LED indicates normal data transmission.• Ast

25QL Plus Series User GuidecontinuedLCD Control PanelThe optional LCD control panel has buttons for the power on/offandmediafeedfunctionsjustas

26QL Plus Series User Guide or Indicates Bluetooth communications status. A “bulb” icon appears on earlier printers; the “Bluetooth” icon () will a

27QL Plus Series User GuideExtended LCD FunctionsFunction Default setting Scroll & Select OptionsSensor Type BarBarGapBaud Rate 192009600192003240

28QL Plus Series User GuideVerify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal, make sure that the

29QL Plus Series User GuideCable Communication Caution•Theprintershouldbeturnedoffbeforeconnecting ordisconnectingacommunicationscable.

3QL Plus Series User GuidePreventive Maintenance ... 51Extending Battery Life ...

30QL Plus Series User Guidethe cable must be plugged into the host terminal as shown in Figure 12, or to a serial or USB port on a computer (Figure 1

31QL Plus Series User GuideIf you have a printer equipped with the Kickstand option, you must first remove the belt clip retainer as shown in Figure 15

32QL Plus Series User GuideIR CommunicationsPrinters equipped for infrared (IR) communications are iden-tified by a small “IR” logo on the unit’s label

33QL Plus Series User GuideWireless Communications with Bluetooth™“Bluetooth” is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via

34QL Plus Series User GuideWLAN OverviewQL Plus printers can be equipped with radios using the in-dustry standard 802.11 protocols. They will have the

35QL Plus Series User GuideRefer to Appendix F for tips on downloading the Label Vista application from Zebra’s Web site.QL series printers with an op

36QL Plus Series User GuideImportant Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EF TA

37QL Plus Series User GuideWLAN Module Using 802.11b CF Radio (North America)The following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN modul

38QL Plus Series User Guide 0168 Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA m

39QL Plus Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5

4QL Plus Series User GuideProprietary StatementsThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely

40QL Plus Series User Guide 0336 Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA m

41QL Plus Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5

42QL Plus Series User GuideWLAN Module Using 802.11g Radio The following section only applies when the 802.11g WLAN module (With FCC ID: I28MD-ZLAN11

43QL Plus Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5

44QL Plus Series User GuideCompact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio ModulesThe following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash

45QL Plus Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5

46QL Plus Series User GuideUsing the AccessoriesBelt ClipRefer to Figure 17. All QL Plus printers are have a belt clip in-stalled as a standard featur

47QL Plus Series User GuidecontinuedKickstandRefer to Figure 18 . The Kickstand option allows users to use the printer on a desktop. To use the optio

48QL Plus Series User GuideDesk StandRefer to Figure 19. To use the Desk Stand: Slide the printer onto the Desk Stand. The printer’s belt clip will

49QL Plus Series User GuidecontinuedAdjustable Shoulder StrapRefer to Figure 20 if your printer is equipped for the shoul-der strap option. Snap each

5QL Plus Series User GuideCopyrightsThe copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corpora

50QL Plus Series User GuideCarrying StrapRefer to Figures 21 and 21a. There are two varieties of car-rying strap. One of them clips onto the printer’

51QL Plus Series User GuidePreventive MaintenanceExtending Battery Life• Neverexposethebatterytodirectsunlightortempera-tures over 104° F (40

52QL Plus Series User GuideGeneral Cleaning Instructions Caution•Avoidpossiblepersonalinjuryordamageto theprinter:neverinsertanypointed

53QL Plus Series User Guide Figure 22: Cleaning the QL 220 PlusPrinthead ElementsPeeler Bar Platen surfaceAvoid using alcohol on linerless platen sur

54QL Plus Series User GuideQL 320 Plus CleaningArea Method IntervalPrinthead (Figure 23)Use the supplied cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a co

55QL Plus Series User GuidePrinthead ElementsPeeler Bar RollersLocated under “EZ-Peel” PeelerPlaten surfaceAvoid using alcohol on linerless platen sur

56QL Plus Series User Guide AreaMethod IntervalPrinthead (Figure 24)Use the supplied cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to clean t

57QL Plus Series User GuidePrinthead ElementsPeeler Bar RollersPeeler Bar orScraper Scraper used on units with linerless platens only. Platen surfaceA

58QL Plus Series User GuideTroubleshootingFigure 25 QL Plus Control PanelsKeypad Control PanelIf the printer is not functioning properly, refer to the

59QL Plus Series User GuideLCD Control Panel IndicatorsThe top of the display shows several icons which indicate the status of various printer functio

6QL Plus Series User GuideDocument ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this docu-ment to convey certain information:Cautions, Imp

60QL Plus Series User GuideTroubleshooting Topics1. No power•Checkthatbatteryisinstalledproperly.•Rechargeorreplacebatteryasnecessary. A

61QL Plus Series User Guide8. Yellow error light or flashing:•Noapplicationorapplicationcorrupted:reloadprogram.•Ifusingwirelesscommunicat

62QL Plus Series User GuideTroubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration LabelTo print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration fol-low thes

63QL Plus Series User GuideTo terminate the Communications Diagnostics Mode and re-turn the printer to normal operations:1. Turn the printer OFF.2. Wa

64QL Plus Series User Guide Figure 26: QL Plus Conguration Label ExampleUnit Serial NumberApplication NumberEnd of First ReportPrint Head TestReport

65QL Plus Series User Guidecontinued Figure 26a: QL Plus Conguration Label Example (continued)Memory InstalledMaximum Label Size Resident Human Read

66QL Plus Series User Guide Figure 26b: QL Plus Conguration Label Example (continued)Files Loaded in Printer Memory (will include Pre-scaled or Scal

67QL Plus Series User GuideSpecifications Note.-Printerspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Printing Specifications PaParameter QL 220

68QL Plus Series User GuideLabel SpecificationsParameter QL220 Plus QL 320 Plus QL 420 PlusLabel or Tag Width0.75 in. to 2.12 in. (16 to 53.8 mm)1.5 in

69QL Plus Series User GuideFont and Bar Code SpecificationsStandard Fonts25 bit-mapped fonts; 1 scalable font (CG Trimvirate Bold Condensed*)Downloadab

7QL Plus Series User GuideIntroduction to the QL Plus™ SeriesThank you for choosing one of our Zebra® QL Plus series Mobile Printers. These rugged pri

70QL Plus Series User GuideCommunications PortsRS-232CPin# Signal Name Type Description1 RXD input Receive Data2 TXD output Transmit Data3 CTS input

71QL Plus Series User GuidePhysical, Environmental and Electrical SpecificationsParameterQL 220 Plus QL 320 Plus QL 420 PlusWeightw/battery,excluding

72QL Plus Series User Guide Figure 29: QL 220 Plus Overall Dimensions2.96 in.75.2 mm3.61 in.91.7 mm7.15 in.181.6 mm3.57 in.90.7 mm7.52 in.191.0 mm

73QL Plus Series User Guidecontinued Figure 30: QL 320 Plus Overall Dimensions1. Belt Clip must be removed to use all three mounting holes on the bot

74QL Plus Series User Guide Figure 31: QL 420 Plus Overall Dimensions0.74 in.[18.7 mm]2.26 in [57.4 mm]3.05 in.[77.5 mm]3.57 in. [90.7 mm]3.53 in. [8

75QL Plus Series User GuideQL Plus Series Accessories DescriptionQL 220 PlusQL 320 PlusQL 420 PlusAdjustable shoulder strap• • •Carrying Strap• • •Pro

76QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix AInterface CablesRS232 CablesPin 1Pin 9DB-9 PinFemale Plug(to P.C.)8 PinMale Plug(to printer)(TXD)(RXD)(RTS)

77QL Plus Series User Guide ContacttheFactoryoryourZebraSalesRepresentativeformoreinformationoninterfacecablestomostmajormanufacture

78QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix BMedia SuppliesTo insure maximum printer life and consistent print qual-ity and performance for your individual ap

79QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix DProduct SupportWhen calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please have the following information

8QL Plus Series User GuideQL 220 Plus Overview 123456789101112 1 Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Support 4. Latch 5. Latch Release But

80QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix D (continued)Serial and PCC Number Locations for QL Plus Series PrintersSerial Number BarcodeQL 420 PL u s PCC

81QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix EBattery DisposalThe EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery supplied with y

82QL Plus Series User GuideAppendix FUsing zebra.comThe following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web site for finding specific documents .

83QL Plus Series User GuideExample 2: Find the Label Vista Download page:Go to w ww.zebra.com/soft ware and select “Label Vista”, then click “Submit”.

84QL Plus Series User GuideAAccessoriesBelt clip 46Carrying Strap 50Desk Stand 48Kickstand 47list of 75Shoulder Strap 49using 46BBattery, charg

85QL Plus Series User GuidePCMCIA WLAN radio, QL 320 Plus 42Zebra 802.11b Radio 40Zebra 802.11g Radio 42SSoftware 34SpecificationsFont/barCode6

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9QL Plus Series User GuideQL 320 Plus Overview 1 Platen Roller2. Bar Sensor3. Media Support Disks4. Media Support5. “EZ-Peel” Peeler 6. Latch7.