Zebra ZD620 Setup Instruction Manual

Zebra ZD620 Setup

Overview

Set up your ZD620 printer by installing Zebra Setup Utilities, connecting power via USB, loading media and ribbon, then powering on and printing when the Status light turns solid green. Use the control panel button combinations for diagnostics and calibration.

Specifications

• USB connection: connect a USB cable to the printer.
• Control panel button shortcuts:
  • Configuration report: press Feed + Cancel for 2 seconds.
  • Smart calibration: press Pause + Cancel for 2 seconds.
• Status indicator readiness: printer is ready when the Status Light is solid green.

Quick Setup

1. Install drivers/software: Download and install Zebra Setup Utilities (includes Windows printer driver files).
2. Connect power & cable: Connect a USB cable to the printer.
3. Load media & set up ribbon:
   • Remove and discard the outer protective layer of the roll.
   • Open the printer and place the roll on the holder; verify it spins easily.
   • Pull the paper past the front of the printer and push it under the guides.
   • Align the sensor near the center (default) position or to the middle of the black marks.
   • Insert the Ribbon Take-Up Core, then insert the Ribbon Supply.
   • Pull the ribbon leader, attach it to the take-up core, then wind it forward.
   • Close the printer.
4. Power on & print: Press the power button and wait for startup to complete. When the Status Light is solid green, the printer is ready.

Follow these steps to set up and configure your ZD620 printer.

1. Install the latest Zebra Setup Utilities: http://www.zebra.com/setup
2. Set Up Your Printer: http://www.zebra.com/zd620t-info
3. Learn About Genuine Zebra Supplies: http://www.zebra.com/supplies

Step 1: Install Drivers and Software

Download and Install Zebra Setup Utilities. Includes Windows Printer Driver Files.

URL: www.zebra.com/setup

Step 2: Connect Power and Cable

Connect a USB cable to the printer.

Parts

Step 3: Load Media & Setup Ribbon

1. Remove and discard the outer protective layer of the roll.
2. Open the printer and place the roll on the holder.
3. Verify that the roll spins easily on the holder.
4. Pull the paper past the front of the printer.
5. Push the paper under the guides.
6. Align the sensor near the center (default) position or to the middle of the black marks.
7. Insert the Ribbon Take-Up Core, then insert the Ribbon Supply.
8. Pull the ribbon leader and attach it to the take-up core, then wind it forward.
9. Close the printer.

Step 4: Power On & Print

Press the power button and wait as the status lights complete their startup cycle.

When the Status Light is Solid Green, the printer is ready.

Printer Diagnostics & Calibration

Configuration Report: Press Feed + Cancel buttons for 2 seconds to print the configuration report.

Smart Calibration: Press Pause + Cancel buttons for 2 seconds to perform calibration.

Maintenance & Care

Clean the printhead with a cleaning pen. Wipe from the middle toward the outside edge.

When replacing media: Open the printer and discard the empty roll.

Use caution around warm internal elements and dispose of waste material responsibly.

Control Panel Indicators

Indicators
STATUS	PAUSE	DATA	SUPPLIES	NETWORK
					Ready
					Paused
					Cover Open
					Media Out (Paper Error)
					Ribbon Out
					Network Error
					Out of Memory
					Printhead Overtemp Error

Media Out Warning: Status + Media lights turn Solid Red when paper is empty.

• Pause
• Feed
• Cancel

Support & Contacts

For additional resources, manuals, and drivers, visit the support portal:

• Corporate Headquarters +1 800 423 0442 inquiry4@zebra.com
• Asia-Pacific Headquarters +65 6858 0722 contact.apac@zebra.com
• EMEA Headquarters zebra.com/locations mseurope@zebra.com
• Latin America Headquarters +1 847 955 2283 la.contactme@zebra.com
• ©2017 ZIH Corp. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Zebra and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of ZIH Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Troubleshooting

• Media Out (Paper Error): If paper is empty, the Status + Media lights turn solid red (Media Out warning).
• Ribbon Out: If the ribbon is out, the corresponding Supplies indicator is shown as Ribbon Out.
• Cover Open: If the cover is open, the Cover Open indicator is shown.
• Network Error: If there is a network issue, the Network Error indicator is shown.
• Out of Memory: If the printer runs out of memory, the Out of Memory indicator is shown.
• Printhead Overtemp Error: If the printhead overheats, the Printhead Overtemp Error indicator is shown.

For diagnostics and calibration, print a configuration report using Feed + Cancel for 2 seconds, or run smart calibration using Pause + Cancel for 2 seconds.