Zebra ZP 450 Betriebsanweisung

User GuideZebra ZP 450™Desktop Thermal Printer

Contentsx980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Printing in Dispenser Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B1IntroductionThis section describes what you get in your shipping box and provides an overview of printer part

IntroductionWhat’s in the Box?2980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07What’s in the Box?Save the carton and all packing materials in case you need to

3IntroductionInspecting the Printer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BInspecting the PrinterLook at the outside of the printer and make sure that

IntroductionInspecting the Printer4980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07After opening the printer, check the media compartment.PrintheadPullHead-Up

5IntroductionInspecting the Printer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BClosing the printer1. Lower the top cover.2. Press down until the cover sna

IntroductionInspecting the Printer6980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/071. Always place the mini-CD in its plastic sleeve to protect the mini-CD fr

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B2Getting StartedThis section describes how to set up your printer for the first time and use the most common o

Getting StartedAttaching Power8980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Attaching Power1. Make sure the power switch is in the off position (down).2. I

9Getting StartedLoading Roll Media12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BLoading Roll MediaWhen you load media, you must place the roll on the media

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Getting StartedLoading Roll Media10980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Placing the Roll in the Media Compartment1. Open the printer. Remember that

11Getting StartedLoading Roll Media12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B4. Lower the roll between the hangers and release the left hanger onto the

Getting StartedOperator Controls12980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Operator Controls Power Switch Press up to turn ON or down to turn OFF the p

13Getting StartedOperator Controls12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BFeed Button • Tap the Feed button once to force the printer to feed one blan

Getting StartedPrinting a Test Label14980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Printing a Test LabelBefore you connect the printer to your computer, ma

15Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BHooking Up the Printer and ComputerYour printer will have

Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer16980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Serial CommunicationsThe required cable must have a nine-p

17Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BEPL Y CommandUse the serial port setup (Y) command to chan

Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer18980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Ethernet The printer requires UTP RJ45 Ethernet cable rate

19Getting StartedHooking Up the Printer and Computer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BCommunicating with the PrinterUniversal Serial Bus (USB) C

iii12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Getting StartedAdjusting the Print Width20980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Adjusting the Print WidthPrint width must be set when: • You are usi

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B3Operations & OptionsThis section helps you get the most from your printer.You must use programming to con

Operations & OptionsThermal Printing22980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Thermal PrintingYou must use the correct media for the type of print

23Operations & OptionsPrinting in Dispenser Mode12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BPrinting in Dispenser ModeThe factory installed label disp

Operations & OptionsPrinting in Dispenser Mode24980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/071. Load your labels into the printer. Close the printer an

25Operations & OptionsPrinting in Dispenser Mode12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B2. Lift the liner over the top of the printer and open the

Operations & OptionsPrinting in Dispenser Mode26980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/073. Insert the label liner between the dispenser door and t

27Operations & OptionsPrinting in Dispenser Mode12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B5. Press the Feed button to advance the media. 6. Set the

Operations & OptionsPrinting on Fan-Fold Media28980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Printing on Fan-Fold MediaPrinting on fan-fold media requi

29Operations & OptionsZebraNet® 10/100 Internal Print Server Option12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BZebraNet® 10/100 Internal Print Server

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Operations & OptionsZebraNet® 10/100 Internal Print Server Option30980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Printer Network Configuration Status La

31Operations & OptionsLiner-less Media Printing12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BLiner-less Media PrintingThe ZP-Series printer includes a l

Operations & OptionsSending Files to the Printer32980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Sending Files to the PrinterFiles can be sent to the pri

33Operations & OptionsSending Files to the Printer12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B5. Click on your Zebra printer to select the printer for

Operations & OptionsMedia Sensing34980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Media SensingThe printer has automatic media sensing capability. The pr

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B4MaintenanceCleaningWhen you clean the printer, use one of the following supplies that best suits your needs::

MaintenanceCleaning36980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Printhead CleaningAlways use a new cleaning pen on the printhead (an old pen carries cont

37MaintenanceCleaning12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BMedia Path CleaningUse a cleaning swab (such as a Texpad swab or alcohol moistened lint-f

MaintenanceCleaning38980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Sensor CleaningDust can accumulate on the media sensors. 1. Gently blow away dust; if nec

39MaintenanceCleaning12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BPlaten ConsiderationsThe standard platen (drive roller) normally does not require cleanin

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BPrefaceThis section provides you with contact information, document structure and organization, and additional

MaintenanceLubrication40980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/073. Remove several inches of new liner-less media from the roll.4. Gently tamp the adhe

41MaintenanceReplacing the Platen12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BReplacing the PlatenRemovalOpen the printer and remove any media.1. Press the

MaintenanceReplacing the Platen42980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Installation1. Make sure the bearings are on the shaft of the platen.2. Align

43MaintenanceReplacing the Printhead12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BReplacing the PrintheadIn the event you need to replace the printhead, rea

MaintenanceReplacing the Printhead44980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/073. Unplug both bundles of printhead wires from their connectors.Installati

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B5TroubleshootingResolutions1. The printer is not receiving power.• Have you turned on the printer power?• Che

TroubleshootingResolutions46980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/073. The printer has failed its power on self test (POST).• If this error occurs ri

47TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BPrint Quality ProblemsNo print on the label.• You must use direct therm

TroubleshootingPrint Quality Problems48980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07The printing does not start at the top of the label, or misprinting of

49TroubleshootingManual Calibration12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BManual Calibration Manual calibration is recommended whenever you are using

PrefaceEnvironmental Managementvi980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07SupportYou can contact Zebra support at:Web Address: www.zebra.com/SS/servi

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tests50980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Troubleshooting Tests Printing a Configuration Label To print out a list

51TroubleshootingResetting the Factory Default Values12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BResetting the Factory Default Values Sometimes, resetting

TroubleshootingCommunications Diagnostics52980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07The following example of a communications DUMP mode printed out. Th

53TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BFeed Button ModesPower Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)Wi th the p

TroubleshootingFeed Button Modes54980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Power On ModesWi th the pri nter power on and top cover closed, press and ho

55TroubleshootingRepackaging the Printer for Return12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BRepackaging the Printer for ReturnBefore repackaging your p

TroubleshootingRepackaging the Printer for Return56980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/073. Place the power cord and USB cable on the top of the foa

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 B6InterfacesUniversal Serial Bus (USB) ConnectorThe figure below displays the cable wiring required to use the

InterfacesEthernet Interface58980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Ethernet InterfaceThis interface requires a UTP RJ45 Ethernet cable rated CAT-5

59InterfacesSerial Port Interface12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BSerial Port InterfaceThe maximum current available through the serial and/or

viiPrefaceRelated Documents12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BRelated DocumentsThe following documents might be helpful references:• ZPL Programm

InterfacesSerial Port Interface60980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07Connecting the Printer to a DTE Device Connecting the Printer to a DCE Device

PrefaceRelated Documentsviii980546-003 B ZP 450™ User Guide 12/17/07 Notes • ________________________________________________________________________

12/17/07 ZP 450™ User Guide 980546-003 BContents • Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .