Zebra Technologies MD-BTC2TY6 Zebra MZ-ZBR3 Bluetooth Radio User Manual QSG MZS 001a
Zebra Technologies Corporation Zebra MZ-ZBR3 Bluetooth Radio QSG MZS 001a
User Manual
Installing the Battery
Batteries are shipped uncharged. Remove any protective packaging from new battery packs, install it
in the printer and charge completely prior to initial use.
Important Safety Information
Static Discharge and Thermal Printing
Caution • Static Discharge
The discharge of electrostatic energy can damage or destroy the printhead or electronic
components used in this device. DO NOT TOUCH the printhead or any exposed electronic
components.
Caution • Printhead
The printhead can become hot after prolonged printing. Use only the supplied cleaning pen
to perform maintenance on the printhead.
Battery Safety
Always observe the safety precaution in the Lithium-Ion Battery Technical Bulletin included with
each Battery Pack.
Caution • Short Circuits
Avoid accidental short circuiting of any battery. Allowing battery terminals to contact conduc-
tive material will create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or could start
a fire.
Important • Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Battery Disposal
Always dispose of used printer batteries properly. Disposal regulations may vary by loca-
tion. Refer to the MZ series Users Guide for more battery recycling information.
Caution • Use Zebra Chargers
Use of any charger not approved specifically by Zebra for use with its batteries could cause dam-
age to the Battery Pack or the Printer and will void the warranty.
Product Support
For product support, contact Zebra Technologies at: www.zebra.com
In the Americas contact:
Zebra Technologies International, LLC
333 Corporate Woods Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 USA
Phone: +1.847.793.2600 or +1.800.423.
0422
Fax: +1.847.913.8766
In Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India
contact
Zebra Technologies Europe Limited
Zebra House
The Valley Centre, Gordon Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UK
Phone: +44.1494.472872
Fax: +44.1494.450103
In the Asia Pacific region contact:
Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC
16 New Industrial Road
#05-03 Hudson TechnoCentre
Singapore 536204
Phone: +65-6858 0722
Fax: +65-6885 0838
MZ 220 MZ 320
1. Feed Switch
2. Media Status Light
3. USB Port
4. Battery Charging Receptacle
5. Media Sensor
6. Media Cover
7. Platen
8. Printhead
9. Latch Release Button
10. Communications Status Indicator
11. IR window
12. Charge Status Indicator
13. Power Switch
14. Power Indicator
15. Belt Clip
16. Battery Door Latch
17. Battery Compartment Cover
18. Battery Pack
19. External Charge Contacts
Charging the Battery
Printer Controls
Loading Media
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra MZ Series Mobile Printers.
These rugged printers will become productive and efficient additions to
your workplace thanks to their innovative design. Because they are made
by Zebra Technologies Corporation, you can be assured of world-class
support for all of your bar code printers, software, and supplies.
This document provides an easy reference for operating and
maintaining the MZ Series Mobile Printers. Complete documentation for
this printer series is provided by the MZ Series User Guide available on
the Internet at: http://www.zebra.com.
MZ Series Overview
(MZ 220 Illustrated)
Load the Media Roll
Close the Cover
Zebra® MZ Series
Mobile Printers
Quick Start Guide
QSG-MZS-002 rev. A © ZIH Corp. 2006
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The printer may be used while charging the battery. However, prolonged use of the printer
while charging will greatly increase charge times.
Using the Charger Power Supply
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Power Button
Press to turn unit on.
Press again to turn unit off Feed Button
Press to advance the media a
software determined length of
journal media.
Communication Light (Blue)
When lit steadily indicates a wireless
communications link is established, when
blinking indicates data transmission.
Charge Light (Green/
Amber)
Green indicates the battery
fully charged. Amber indicates
the battery is less than 90%
charged.
IrDA Window
This area must be within the line of sight
of any other IrDA enabled device for IR
communications to occur.
Media Status Light
(Amber)
When off Indicates normal operation,
blinking indicates either no media or
that the media compartment is open
Power Light (Green)
Indicates power status and battery condition. A
steadily lit indicator means the battery has more
than a 30% charge remaining. A blinking indicator
means the battery has less than a 30% charge
remaining.
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1. Use a coin to rotate the
Battery Compartment
lock 1/4 turn as shown.
2. Remove the Battery
Compartment Cover
3. Plug the Battery
Pack connector into the
Printer.
Battery Pack
Note location of label
4. Re-install the Battery Compartment Cover and rotate
the lock back 1/4 turn to lock it in place .
Ensure battery leads are not pinched prior to replacing
battery cover.
Charger Power Supply
Plug into AC receptacle Plug into printer Charger Jack
Verify that the mains adapter shipped
with your Printer is the correct one for
your region.
Install the mains adapter into the
Power Supply by hooking the top edge
into the mains receptacle cavity, and
rotating it until it snaps into place.
Preparing the Charger Power Supply
Remove the power supply from its box. Remove and discard
the shipping ring from the mains receptacle cavity.
Mains Adapter
Shipping Ring
Remove and discard
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Media Roll
Note direction media pulls
off the roll.
Pull Media out of Printer
Close Media Cover
Press Latch
Button
Media Cover Opens
Open the Media Cover
QSG-MZS-001 rev. A © ZIH Corp. 2006
Area Method Interval
Printhead
Use a Zebra cleaning pen or a
70% isopropyl alcohol solution
on a cotton swab to clean the
print elements from end to end
(the print elements are located
in the thin gray line on the
printhead).
After every five rolls of
media (or more often, if
needed)
Platen
Rotate the platen roller and
clean it thoroughly with a
Zebra cleaning pen or a 70%
isopropyl alcohol solution and
a cotton swab.
Tear bar
Clean thoroughly with a
Zebra cleaning pen or a 70%
isopropyl alcohol solution and
a cotton swab.
Exterior Water dampened cloth As needed
Media
Compartment
Interior
Brush/air blow.
After every five rolls of
media (or more often, if
needed)
Belt Clip (standard on all
printers)
To use: hook the clip over
your belt and ensure that the
clip is securely attached to the
belt. The belt clip will pivot to
allow you to move freely while
wearing the Printer.
Cleaning the Printer
Hold Buckle
Pull Strap
here to
Pull Strap here
to shorten
Wearing the Printer
Adjustable Shoulder Strap (Accessory Kit)
Refer to figure below. Secure each end of the shoulder strap by looping through
the slots on the belt clip and securing with the buckle.
Troubleshooting Topics
1. No power:
• Check that battery is installed properly.
• Recharge or replace battery as necessary.
2. Media does not feed:
• Be sure Media Cover is closed and latched.
• Check media compartment. Ensure media is not binding on the
sides of the compartment.
3. Poor or faded print
• Clean printhead.
• Check battery for possible damage. Recharge or replace as
necessary.
• Check quality of media.
4. Partial or missing print:
• Check media alignment.
• Clean printhead.
• Ensure Media Cover is properly closed and latched.
5. No print:
• Replace battery.
• Check cable to terminal.
• (Wireless units only) Restore wireless connection.
6. Reduced battery life:
• Check battery date code — if battery is one to two years old,
short life may be due to normal aging.
• Recharge or replace battery.
7. Flashing Amber indicator:
• Check that media is loaded and that printhead is closed and
securely latched.
• If media is present and latch is closed, indicates that no
application is present or application is corrupted. Program must
be re-loaded.
8. Communication Error:
• (Wireless units only) Check that media is loaded, head is closed
and blue communication link light is on.
• Replace cable to terminal.
9. Label Jam:
• Open media cover.
• Generously apply alcohol to Printer in area of jammed label.
10. Battery Pack Is Hard to Install
• Do not force the battery into place. Verify you have not pinched
any wires between the battery and the printer.
• Verify you are plugging the battery connector into the printer
correctly.
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Troubleshooting
Interpreting Indicators
The printer’s indicators display various printer functions and their sta-
tus. Check the indicator status, then refer to the Troubleshooting topic
referenced in the chart.
Function Indicator
Color
Indicator Status:
Steady
Indicator Status:
Blinking
Troubleshooting
Topic
Power Green
Indicates printer is
on and battery con-
dition is OK to use.
Blinking signifies
Low Battery 3
Charger Amber/
Green
Off indicates battery
is not charging. Am-
ber indicates battery
is charging. Green
indicates battery is
charged.
N/A 1,6,10
Error Amber Off indicates no er-
ror condition
No media or media
door is open.
Application may
be missing or cor-
rupted
2,4,7,9
Commu-
nications Blue
Cable/IrDA:N/A Data is being re-
ceived 5,8
Bluetooth: Printer
has paired with
another Bluetooth
device.
Data is being re-
ceived 5,8
802.11g: Radio is
associated with a
WLAN
Radio is trying to
associate with a
WLAN.
5,8
Note • Twelve packs of approved cleaning pens are available from Zebra as p/n AN11209-1.
Caution • To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the Printer, never insert any pointed or
sharp objects into the Printer.
Connecting the Printer
Connect With a Cable
Refer to the Label Vista™ application on the Internet at http://www.zebra.com for help on setting
up the Printer.
If you are connecting to a PC you may need to install the Zebra Universal Driver available on the
Internet at : http://www.zebra.com.
Connect by Radio
Refer to the Wireless Quick Start Guide on the Internet at http://www.zebra.com for help on set-
ting up your wireless printer.
Communications Cable
to Terminal
USB Port
MZ Series Printer
with wireless
option
Terminal
with wireless
communications
ability
Terminal
or PC
Once the shoulder strap is secured,
slide the buckle away from or
towards the Printer until you
achieve the desired length.
Resetting an MZ Series Printer
If the printer has locked up and is not responding to any operator inputs or external commands, ei-
ther from a connected terminal or from a linked LAN, you can perform a forced reset as follows:
1. Open the media compartment and remove any media.
2. Press the Feed button and hold it approximately ten seconds until the Power, Communications and
Error indicators turn off and stay off.
3. After the three indicators turn off wait ten more seconds and press the Power button. The Printer
will restart and normal operation can resume.
Tear Bar
Printhead
Elements
Platen Surface
Media
Compartment
Clip Printer to
belt
Thread the free end of the
shoulder strap through one
of the slots on the belt clip
Thread the free end of the shoulder
strap through the buckle and pull tight
to adjust.
Do the same procedure on the other
end of the strap in the remaining slot
on the belt clip.