Zebra ZP 450 Manual de usuario

User GuideZebra® ZP 450™Desktop Thermal Printer

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12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0011IntroductionThis section describes what you get in your shipping box and provides an overview of printer feat

IntroductionZP-Series™ Thermal Printers2P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010ZP-Series™ Thermal PrintersThe Zebra® ZP model is the best value in a

3IntroductionWhat’s in the Box?12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001What’s in the Box?Save the carton and all packing materials in case you need to

IntroductionInspecting the Printer4P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Inspecting the PrinterLook at the outside of the printer and make sure that

5IntroductionInspecting the Printer12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Printer FeaturesPrintheadHead-Up Sensor(inside)Label Taken SensorPeel Rolle

IntroductionInspecting the Printer6P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Closing the printer1. Lower the top cover. Press down until the cover snaps

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001 2Getting StartedThis section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common

Getting StartedAttaching Power8P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Attaching Power1. Make sure the power switch is in the off position (down).2. I

9Getting StartedModes of Printing12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Modes of PrintingYou can operate this printer in different modes:• Standard t

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Getting StartedLoading Roll Media10P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment1. Open the printer. Remember tha

11Getting StartedLoading Roll Media12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0013. Pull the media so that it extends out of the front of the printer. Verif

Getting StartedOperator Controls12P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Operator Controls Power Switch Press up to turn ON or down to turn OFF the p

13Getting StartedOperator Controls12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Feed Button • Tap the Feed button once to force the printer to feed one blan

Getting StartedPrinting a Test Label14P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Printing a Test LabelBefore you connect the printer to your computer, ma

15Getting StartedPre-install Windows® Printer Drivers12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Pre-install Windows® Printer Drivers Zebra is changing th

Getting StartedPre-install Windows® Printer Drivers16P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Serial Port and Windows® operating systemsThe Windows ope

17Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Connecting your Printer to a ComputerThe Zebra® ZP-Serie

Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer18P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010USB Interface RequirementsUniversal Serial Bus (version

19Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Serial CommunicationsThe printer automatically detects a

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Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer20P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010EPL Y CommandUse the serial port setup (Y) command to ch

21Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Parallel PortThe required cable must have a 25 pin “D” t

Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer22P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Ethernet The printer requires UTP RJ45 Ethernet cable ra

23Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Communicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus (USB)

Getting StartedConnecting your Printer to a Computer24P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010 Notes • ______________________________________________

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0013Operations and OptionsThis section provides media and print handling, font and language support, and the setu

Print OperationsThermal Printing26P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Thermal PrintingYou must use the correct media for the type of printing you

27Print OperationsAdjusting the Print Width12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Adjusting the Print WidthPrint width must be set when: • You are us

Print OperationsMedia Sensing28P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Media SensingThe printer has automatic media sensing capability. The printer is

29Print OperationsPrinting in Dispenser Mode12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Printing in Dispenser ModeThe dispenser option allows you to print

ivP1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Print OperationsPrinting in Dispenser Mode30P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/20102. Lift the liner over the top of the printer and open the dispens

31Print OperationsPrinting in Dispenser Mode12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0013. Insert the label liner between the dispenser door and the print

Print OperationsPrinting in Dispenser Mode32P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/20105. Press the Feed button to advance the media. 6. Set the label (t

33Print OperationsPrinting on Fan-Fold Media12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Printing on Fan-Fold MediaPrinting on fan-fold media requires you

Print OperationsPrinting on Fan-Fold Media34P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/20103. Insert the media through the slot at the rear of the printer. 4

35Print OperationsZebraNet® 10/100 Internal (Wired) Print Server Option12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001ZebraNet® 10/100 Internal (Wired) Print

Print OperationsZebraNet® 10/100 Internal (Wired) Print Server Option36P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Printer Network Configuration Status La

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0014MaintenanceThis section provides routine cleaning and maintenance procedures. ContentsCleaning . . . . . . .

MaintenanceCleaning38P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010CleaningWhen you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits you

39MaintenanceCleaning12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Cleaning the PrintheadAlways use a new cleaning pen on the printprintheadhead (an old pen

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001About This DocumentThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, an

MaintenanceCleaning40P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Cleaning the Media PathUse a cleaning swab to remove debris, dust or crust that has built

41MaintenanceCleaning12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001SensorsDust can accumulate on the media sensors. 1. Gently brush away dust; if necessary,

MaintenanceCleaning42P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Cleaning the PlatenThe standard platen (drive roller) normally does not require cleaning.

43MaintenanceCleaning12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0015. Install the platen in the printer. Discard the cleaning swabs after use - do not reuse

MaintenanceCleaning44P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010 Notes • _______________________________________________________________________________

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-0015TroubleshootingThis section provides information about printer error reporting that you might need for printe

TroubleshootingStatus Light Descriptions46P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Status Light DescriptionsWhat the Status Light is Telling YouLED Sta

47TroubleshootingStatus Light Error Resolutions12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Status Light Error ResolutionsThe following Status Error Light

TroubleshootingStatus Light Error Resolutions48P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/20106. The printer is paused.• Press the Feed button to resume pri

49TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label.• The media may not be dire

About This DocumentWho Should Use This DocumentviP1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Who Should Use This DocumentThis User Guide is intended for u

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems50P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) on severa

51TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001A EPL label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer.• Is

TroubleshootingManual Calibration52P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Manual Calibration Manual calibration is recommended whenever you are using

53TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tests12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration Label To print out a list

TroubleshootingResetting the Factory Default Values54P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Resetting the Factory Default Values Sometimes, resetting

55TroubleshootingCommunications Diagnostics12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001The following example of a communications DUMP mode printed out. Th

TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes56P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Feed Button ModesPower Off ModesWith the printer power off, press and hold t

57TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Power On ModesWith the printer power on and top cover closed, press and hold

TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes58P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010 Notes • __________________________________________________________________

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001AAppendix: Interface WiringThis section provides printer interface connection information.ContentsUniversal Se

viiAbout This DocumentContacts12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001 ContactsTechnical Support via the Internet is available 24 hours per day, 365 d

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface60P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Universal Serial Bus (USB) InterfaceThe figure below displays the cable

61Parallel Interface12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Parallel InterfaceThe printer’s parallel interface uses the IEEE 1284-A to 1284-B parallel

Ethernet Interface62P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Ethernet InterfaceThis interface requires a UTP RJ45 Ethernet cable rated CAT-5 or better.

63Serial Port Interface12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001Serial Port InterfaceThe maximum current available through the serial and/or parallel p

Serial Port Interface64P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Connecting the Printer to a DCE Device DB-25S Co

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001BAppendix: ZPLConfigurationThis section provides a basic overview of managing printer configuration, the Confi

Managing the ZPL Printer Configuration66P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Managing the ZPL Printer ConfigurationThe ZPL printer is designed to a

67ZPL Configuration Status to Command Cross-reference12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001 ZPL Configuration Status to Command Cross-referenceThe P

ZPL Configuration Status to Command Cross-reference68P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Table 1 • ZPL Commands and Configuration Receipt Callout

69ZPL Configuration Status to Command Cross-reference12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001 The configuration settings listed here resume after the

About This DocumentDocument ConventionsviiiP1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Document ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout t

Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports70P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010Printer Memory Management and Related Status ReportsTo h

71Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001 Table 3 • Object Management and Status Report CommandsC

Printer Memory Management and Related Status Reports72P1031442-001 ZP 450 User Guide 12/8/2010 Notes • ______________________________________________

12/8/2010 ZP 450 User Guide P1031442-001ContentsAbout This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .