Zebra Z4M User Manual

H-974PAGE 1 OF 57 0808 IH-974Customer order # 77965LManufacturer part # 77965LB Rev. 1

H-974PAGE 10 OF 57 0808 IH-974Configuring the Software of Printer DriverMany printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label

H-974PAGE 11 OF 57 0808 IH-974System ConsiderationsInterfacesThe method of interfacing this printer to a data source depends on thecommunication optio

H-974PAGE 12 OF 57 0808 IH-974When communicating via the parallel port(refer to Figure 12), the previouslymentioned parameters are not considered.Refe

H-974PAGE 13 OF 57 0808 IH-974Front PanelThis section discusses the functions of the various controls and indicators on theprinter. The operator shoul

H-974PAGE 14 OF 57 0808 IH-974Front Panel Keys20 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideKey FunctionFEEDForces the printer to feed one blank label each time th

H-974PAGE 15 OF 57 0808 IH-974Front Panel LightsZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 21Light Status IndicationPOWEROffThe printer is off or no power is appl

H-974PAGE 16 OF 57 0808 IH-974Roll Media LoadingTear-Off ModeRefer to Figure 14.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.2

H-974PAGE 17 OF 57 0808 IH-974Cutter Mode(Cutter option required)Refer to Figure 15.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs

H-974PAGE 18 OF 57 0808 IH-974Value Peel-Off Mode(Value peel option required)Refer to Figure 16.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assem

H-974PAGE 19 OF 57 0808 IH-974Power Peel-Off Mode(Power peel-off option required)Refer to Figure 17.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead a

H-974PAGE 2 OF 57 0808 IH-974Printer OverviewDepending on the options you have selected, your printer may look slightly different.4 Zebra Z4M Printer

H-974PAGE 20 OF 57 0808 IH-974Backing Removal1. Cut the backing material prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.2. Rotate the take-up spindl

H-974PAGE 21 OF 57 0808 IH-974Power Rewind Mode(Power rewind option required)Refer to Figure 18.1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assem

H-974PAGE 22 OF 57 0808 IH-974Media Removal1. Cut the media prior to where it winds onto the take-up spindle.2. Rotate the take-up spindle until the r

H-974PAGE 23 OF 57 0808 IH-974Fanfold Media LoadingFanfold media feeds through either the bottom or rear access slot.Refer to Figure 19.1. Press the p

H-974PAGE 24 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 33PrintheadassemblyMedia supply guideMediasupplyhangerPrinthead open leverTransmissivesen

H-974PAGE 25 OF 57 0808 IH-974Ribbon LoadingNOTE: The ribbon supply spindle in your printer is a "dual tension"variety. Most applications re

H-974PAGE 26 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 35Ribbonsupply spindleRibbon take-up spindlePrinthead open leverRibbonguide platePrinthea

H-974PAGE 27 OF 57 0808 IH-974After you have installed the media and ribbon and the power-on self test (POST) iscomplete, the front panel display will

H-974PAGE 28 OF 57 0808 IH-974Changing Password-Protected ParametersCertain parameters are password protected by factory default.NOTE: You have the op

H-974PAGE 29 OF 57 0808 IH-974Leaving the Setup ModeYou can leave the program mode at any time by pressing the SETUP/EXIT key. The“SAVE CHANGES” displ

H-974PAGE 3 OF 57 0808 IH-974This chapter of the user’s guide is so important that we’ve printed it on a differentcolor paper! That way, it will be ea

H-974PAGE 30 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 41Display Shows Action/ExplanationPRINT MODESelecting Print Mode Press the INCREMENT (+)

H-974PAGE 31 OF 57 0808 IH-97444 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationINITIALIZE CARDInitialize Memory CardCAUTION: Perform t

H-974PAGE 32 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 45Media and Ribbon Sensor CalibrationPerforming the manual calibration procedure first re

H-974PAGE 33 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 47Display Shows Action/ExplanationPARITYSetting Parity Press the INCREMENT (+) or DECREME

H-974PAGE 34 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 49Selecting Prefix and Delimiter CharactersPrefix and delimiter characters are 2-digit he

H-974PAGE 35 OF 57 0808 IH-97450 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideSelecting ZPL ModeDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationZPL MODESelecting ZPL Mode Press the

H-974PAGE 36 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 51Label Positioning ParametersDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationBACKFEEDBackfeed Sequence P

H-974PAGE 37 OF 57 0808 IH-97452 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationWEB S.These parameters are automatically set during the

H-974PAGE 38 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 53Display Shows Action/ExplanationIP RESOLUTION*IP Resolution Press the INCREMENT (+) or

H-974PAGE 39 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 43Listing Printer InformationDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationLIST FONTSList Fonts Press t

H-974PAGE 4 OF 57 0808 IH-974Loading the MediaFigure 6 illustrates one method of media loading. For more detailed instructions, aswell as information

H-974PAGE 40 OF 57 0808 IH-97454 Zebra Z4M Printer User’s GuideDisplay Shows Action/ExplanationLANGUAGESelecting the Display Language Press the INCREM

H-974PAGE 41 OF 57 0808 IH-974CleaningThis table provides a recommended cleaning schedule. Specific cleaning proceduresare provided on the following p

H-974PAGE 42 OF 57 0808 IH-974Cleaning the ExteriorThe exterior surfaces of the printer may be cleaned with a lint-free cloth. Do not useharsh or abra

H-974PAGE 43 OF 57 0808 IH-974NOTE: If print quality has not improved after performing thisprocedure, try cleaning the printhead with Save-a-Printhead

H-974PAGE 44 OF 57 0808 IH-974Cleaning the Power Peel-Off Module(Power peel-off option required)Perform the following procedure if adhesive buildup be

H-974PAGE 45 OF 57 0808 IH-974Cleaning the Value Peel-Off Module(Value peel-off option required)Perform the following procedure if adhesive buildup be

H-974PAGE 46 OF 57 0808 IH-974Cleaning the Cutter Module(Cutter option required)WARNING!!! For personnel safety, ALWAYS turn off andunplug the printer

H-974PAGE 47 OF 57 0808 IH-974LubricationCAUTION! No lubricating agents of any kind should be used on thisprinter! Some commercially available lubrica

H-974PAGE 48 OF 57 0808 IH-974Printhead Pressure AdjustmentThis adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick mediais u

H-974PAGE 49 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 63Pressure adjustmentdialsFigure 27Power Rewind Media Alignment(Power rewind option requi

H-974PAGE 5 OF 57 0808 IH-974Positioning the Media SensorThe correct positioning of the media sensor is important. It can make the differencebetween a

H-974PAGE 50 OF 57 0808 IH-974Zebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 65PrintheadassemblyAdjustmentdialTake-upspindleFigure 28Fuse ReplacementA user-replaceabl

H-974PAGE 51 OF 57 0808 IH-974LCD Error Conditions and WarningsError condition RIBBON OUTError condition PAPER OUTZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 67Tro

H-974PAGE 52 OF 57 0808 IH-974Error condition HEAD OPENError condition RIBBON INWarning HEAD OVER TEMPWarning HEAD UNDER TEMP68 Zebra Z4M Printer User

H-974PAGE 53 OF 57 0808 IH-974Error condition HEAD OPENError condition RIBBON INWarning HEAD OVER TEMPWarning HEAD UNDER TEMP68 Zebra Z4M Printer User

H-974PAGE 54 OF 57 0808 IH-974Warning CUTTER JAMOUT OF MEMORY*Print Quality ProblemsGeneral print quality issuesZebra Z4M Printer User’s Guide 69Probl

H-974PAGE 55 OF 57 0808 IH-974Gray lines on blank labels with no consistent patternLight, consistent vertical lines running through all of the labelsI

H-974PAGE 56 OF 57 0808 IH-974CalibrationCommunications ProblemsA label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATAlight does not flas

A label format was sent to the printer. Several labels print, then theprinter skips, misplaces, misses, or distorts the image on the label.A label for

H-974PAGE 6 OF 57 0808 IH-974Adjusting the Reflective SensorRefer to Figure 7.1. Open the printhead assembly by pressing the printhead open lever.2. L

H-974PAGE 7 OF 57 0808 IH-974Transmissive SensorThe transmissive sensor is in a fixed position and enabled via the front panel (detailsin “SENSOR SELE

H-974PAGE 8 OF 57 0808 IH-974Operator ControlsPOWER SwitchThe POWER switch is located at the back of the printer above the power cord. Turnon the prin

H-974PAGE 9 OF 57 0808 IH-974Configuring the PrinterThe configuration procedure in the next table contains the information you need toget your printer