Zebra ZD620 DT

Set Up Guide

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Troubleshooting

Printhead Open Alert / Red Light Is Visible (Potentially Flashing)

Possible Cause

  • Cover not closed properly.
  • Badge stock is out of place.
  • Object caught between the latches or the rim of the printer head.

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To successfully close the printer head

  1. Open the Printer Head by pulling on both Yellow Latches.
  2. Gently bring the printer head down and apply light pressure until you hear the release latches click. The light will turn green.

Watch the video: Proper Badge Loading

When closing the Printer Head:

  1. Place the Badge Stock correctly through the Yellow guides in a straight manner.
  2. Gently bring the Printer Head down and apply light pressure until you hear the latches click.

Applying the pressure but still not hearing the click:

  1. Open backup and remove any object obstructing the latches.
  2. Look for any damaged or broken Yellow latches.

Printing Issues: Double Badge Printing, Improper Badge Prints, Blank Printing, Not Printing/Calibrating

Possible Cause

  • Badge Stock Improperly Placed.
  • Configuration Needed.
  • Calibration needs to be performed.
  • Not receiving information from the Computer or Tablet.
  • Sensor needs to be positioned correctly.
  • Printer won’t calibrate: "Load Backing Printer Paused".
  • Printer won’t calibrate: "Reload All Continue".
  • Printer stops calibration after one or two badges.
  • One badge prints and then there’s a printer jam and the red light flashes.

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Insert Badge Stock with Timing Mark face down and arrows pointing towards the front. Adjust Yellow guides to avoid movement but not too tight.

Watch the video: Proper Badge Loading

Set the printer to the correct Badge Stock Specifications:

  1. Press Home.
  2. Select Settings with the D-Pad.
  3. Toggle twice to the right to Media Type.
  4. Select the Correct Media Setting: Auto Detect, Mark, Gap/Notch.

To Calibrate Printer (resets previous settings):

  1. Turn Off Cutter: Home > Settings > Cutter > Off.
  2. Select Home Icon, navigate to Settings icon, 6 clicks right.
  3. Scroll to display "No Cutter".
  4. Select Tools icon, navigate 4 clicks right to "Media Ribbon Calibration".
  5. Start calibration by pressing Start. Follow prompts to feed badges and complete calibration.
  6. Turn Cutter back On: Home > Settings > Cutter > Cut.

Verify connectivity:

  1. Ensure Ethernet cable is tightly inserted on both ends.
  2. Ensure computer/tablet is on the same network as the printer.
  3. Adjust the Mark Sensor: Open printer head. Pull back badge stock until yellow slider is visible. Move slider below black mark on the badge.

Unit Not Powering On

Possible Cause

  • No Power connection.
  • Try a different power cable.

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Check for loose cable connections in the back of the printer and adapter. Make sure the cable is plugged into the wall.

Watch the video: Series Desktop Printer Highlight

If problems persist, change the power cable from another printer.

Cutter Not Working

Possible Cause

  • Cutter Jammed.
  • Turn Cutter On.

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Cutter jammed:

  1. Open the Printer by sliding yellow tabs on either side.
  2. Feed badge paper and close the printer.
  3. Hold Pause (II) button briefly to feed paper through until even cut achieved.

Turning Cutter On:

  1. Select HOME icon from menu.
  2. Navigate and select SETTINGS.
  3. Use directional pad 6 times to Cutter Mode, select option.
  4. Press HOME to return to main menu.

Faded Text On The Badge Stock

Possible Cause

  • Badge stock residue under printhead.
  • Darkness is at a low level.
  • Speed is too high.

Resolution0 of 3 done

Clean printer head with alcohol swab before printing.

To increase Darkness:

  1. Select Home > Settings.
  2. Navigate to Darkness option and increase using directional pad.

To lower printing speed:

  1. Select Home > Settings.
  2. Navigate to Print Speed and decrease slightly. Test print and repeat if needed.

Setup via the Browser

Zebra Setup via the Browser Backend

Every Zebra ZD printer has a web page you can open from any device on the same network. Find the printer's IP address, sign in, change the settings, then save the configuration so the changes survive a restart.

Find the Printer IP Address on a ZD621

Step 1

On the ZD621 home page, tap Printer Info.

Under Active IP you will find the IP address of the printer.

You need the printer's IP address before you can reach it in a browser.

ZD621 home screen with Printer Info outlined in red beside Print StatusZD621 Printer Info screen with the Active IP Wired address outlined in red

Find the IP Address on a ZD620

Step 1

On a ZD620 the IP address is shown on the home screen, always displayed.

If it reads 0.0.0.0, give it a few minutes, or follow the cable back to the router to make sure everything is properly set up.

ZD620 front panel home screen with the IP address outlined in red under Printer Ready

Find the IP Address on a Model with No Screen

Step 1

On a model with no screen, load paper and let the printer boot.

Press and hold the Feed and X buttons together for three seconds to print the status page.

Under Network configuration, find the wired section. The IP address sits next to IP ADDRESS.

ZD621 no-screen button panel with the Feed and X buttons outlined in red and purplePrinted printer status page with the wired IP address outlined in blue under Network configuration

Open the Printer Page in a Browser

Step 1

On the iPad home screen, open a new tab in Safari or Chrome.

Enter the IP address of the printer in the top search bar and press Enter.

Safari new tab on an iPad with the printer IP address typed into the address bar and outlined in red

Step 2

The Printer Home Page loads and shows the printer model and its status.

Zebra ZD621 printer home page loaded in Safari showing the status as Ready

Sign in to the Printer Page

Step 1

Click View and Modify Printer Settings.

You will be asked for this again during the session, so keep the details to hand.

Zebra printer home page with View and Modify Printer Settings outlined in red

Step 2

Type admin in the Enter Username field and 1234 in the Enter Password field, then click Submit Changes.

Printer login page with the username field outlined in blue and the password field outlined in green

Get Past the Access Screen

Step 1

On the following page click Access Granted. This IP Address now has admin access to the restricted printer pages. Please Click here to proceed.

Access Granted confirmation page with the proceed link outlined in purple

Set the Media Type to Black Mark

Step 1

Click Media Setup.

View and Modify Printer Settings page with Media Setup outlined in blue

Step 2

Select NON-CONTINUOUS in the Media Type field, MARK in the Sensor Type field, and REFLECTIVE in the Sensor Method field.

Click Submit Changes. The settings have not reached the printer yet, so save them next.

Media Setup page with the Media Type, Sensor Type and Sensor Method fields outlined and Submit Changes at the foot

Save the Configuration to the Printer

Step 1

Click View and Modify Printer Settings.

Repeat this save after every change, or the setting is lost when the printer restarts.

Media Setup page showing Changes were successfully saved temporarily, with View and Modify Printer Settings outlined in red

Step 2

Click Save Current Configuration. The settings have now been sent to the printer.

View and Modify Printer Settings page with Save Current Configuration outlined in purple

Confirm the Save

Step 3

The page confirms Current configuration saved with a green checkmark.

Click View and Modify Printer Settings again to carry on setting up.

Printer settings page showing Current configuration saved with a green checkmark

Turn the Cutter Off or On

Step 1

Click General Setup.

View and Modify Printer Settings page with General Setup outlined in blue

Step 2

Select TEAR OFF in the Print Mode field to turn the cutter off, or CUTTER to turn it on.

Click Submit Changes.

Print Mode dropdown open with Tear Off outlined in red and Cutter outlined in purple

Adjust the Tear-Off Position

Step 1

To adjust the tear-off position on a ZD620 with no screen, click General Setup.

View and Modify Printer Settings page for a ZD620 with General Setup outlined in blue

Step 2

Click Tear Off Adjustment. A negative value moves the cut position up and a positive value moves it down. Change it in increments of 10.

Click Submit Changes.

General Setup page with the Tear Off Adjust field outlined in purple

Head Close and Power Up Actions

Step 1

Click Calibration.

View and Modify Printer Settings page with Calibration outlined in red

Step 2

Select NO MOTION in the Media Power Up field and FEED in the Head Close field.

Click Submit Changes.

Calibration page with the Media Power Up and Head Close fields outlined in purple

Save the Configuration One Last Time

Step 1

Click View and Modify Printer Settings, then Save Current Configuration.

View and Modify Printer Settings page with Save Current Configuration outlined in purple

Step 2

The page confirms Current configuration saved. The settings are now on the printer.

Printer settings page showing Current configuration saved with a green checkmark

Still stuck?

If the printer page will not load, confirm the iPad is on the same network as the printer and that the IP address is current. Alternatively, contact Choose 2 Rent Support and we'll sort it out with you.

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