ZEBRA ZD 421T Desktop Printer User Guide

ZEBRA ZD 421T Desktop Printer

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Zebra Printer
• Model: XYZ-123
• Dimensions: 10″ x 8″ x 6″
• Weight: 2 lbs
• Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
• Connectivity: USB

Product Usage Instructions

1. Setup
   Scan the code to download and install Zebra Setup Utilities.

2. Remove Packing

3. Slide the release latches to the front to unlock the cover.

4. Open the printer and remove the packing.

5. Load Media

6. Unroll and discard the outer layer of the media roll.

7. Spread the roll holders open and place the roll into the printer.

8. Verify the roll spins easily on the holder.

9. Pull the end of the roll past the front edge of the printer.

10. Press the media under the guides.

11. Adjust Sensor

12. Align the sensor to the center of the roll for regular labels.

13. Align the sensor to the edge of the roll for marked labels.

14. Load Ribbon

15. Push the right side of the spool onto the spring-loaded spindle.

16. Place the left side of the spool onto the spindle aligning it with the notches.

17. Pull the supply ribbon leader up and over the printhead and attach it to the take-up spool.

18. Turn the ribbon take-up wheel to remove the slack and advance the ribbon.

Close Printer
Push down on the front edge of the printer until it locks.

Connect Power

• A. Plug the power supply into the printer.
• B. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
• C. Plug the power cord into an appropriate receptacle.
• D. The power supply lights green.

Connect USB
Connect a USB cable to the printer, connect the other end to your computer.

Power On

• Press the power button.
• When the printer is ready, the printer status light will turn green.

Smart Calibration
Press and hold the Pause and Cancel buttons for two seconds to line up the labels.

Print Configuration Report
Press and hold the Feed and Cancel buttons for two seconds to print a configuration report.

Media Out

• When the media runs out, the printer status and media status lights will turn red.
• Open the printer and discard the empty roll.

Cleaning
Clean printhead with cleaning pen starting from the middle to sliding to the outside. Do not use a cleaning pen on the platen.

Ribbon Out

• When the ribbon runs out, the printer status and ribbon status lights will turn red.
• Open the printer and discard the empty spools.

Support and Information
Slide the release latches to the front to unlock the cover.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do when the media runs out?
  A: When the media runs out, open the printer and discard the empty roll.

• Q: How do I clean the printhead?
  A: Clean the printhead with a cleaning pen starting from the middle and sliding to the outside. Do not use a cleaning pen on the platen.

• Q: What should I do when the ribbon runs out?
  A: When the ribbon runs out, open the printer and discard the empty spools.

Setup

zebra.com/setup

• Scan the code to download and install Zebra Setup Utilities.

Remove Packing

• Slide the release latches to the front to unlock the cover.
• Open the printer and remove the packing.

Load Media

• Unroll and discard the outer layer of the media roll.
• Spread the roll holders open and place the roll into the printer.
• Verify the roll spins easily on the holder.
• Pull the end of the roll past the front edge of the printer.
• Press the media under the guides.

Adjust Sensor

• Align the sensor to the center of the roll for regular labels.
• Align the sensor to the edge of the roll for marked labels.

Load Ribbon

• Push the right side of the spool onto the spring-loaded spindle.
• Place the left side of the spool onto the spindle aligning it with the notches.
• Pull the supply ribbon leader up and over the printhead and attach it to the take-up spool.
• Turn the ribbon take-up wheel to remove the slack and advance the ribbon.

Close Printer

Push down on the front edge of the printer until it locks.

Connect Power

• A. Plug the power supply into the printer.
• B. Plug the power cable into the power supply.
• C. Plug the power cord into an appropriate receptacle.
• D. The power supply lights green.

Connect USB

Connect a USB cable to the printer, connect the other end to your computer.

Power On

• Press the power button.
• When the the printer is ready, the printer status light will turn green.

Smart Calibration

Press and hold the Pause and Cancel buttons for two seconds to line up the labels.

Print Configuration Report

Press and hold the Feed and Cancel buttons for two seconds to print a configuration report.

Media Out

• When the media runs out, the printer status and media status lights will turn red.
• Open the printer and discard the empty roll.

Cleaning

Clean printhead with cleaning pen starting from the middle to sliding to the outside. Do not use a cleaning pen on the platen.

Ribbon Out

• When the ribbon runs out, the printer status and ribbon status lights will turn red.
• Open the printer and discard the empty spools.

Support and Information

• zebra.com/zebradesigner
• zebra.com/ppme
• zebra.com/printsecure
• zebra.com/zd421t-info
• zebra.com/contact
• zebra.com/supplies

Slide the release latches to the front to unlock the cover.

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