Zebra ZD620 TT

Set Up Guide

Setup Videos

Step by Step Setup

  1. Connect the Power Adapter to the Power Cable and the other end to the printer.
  2. Plug in an Ethernet Cable from the router’s LAN port onto the ethernet port behind the printer. Ensure to hold down the tab while removing the Ethernet cable to prevent damage to the Ethernet port.
  3. Push the Power Button by the printer’s display. The printer will take 20 seconds to boot up and the LCD screen will display “Printer Ready”.
  4. Thermal transfer setup: Install transfer ribbon. Align the take-up roll with the roll guides and insert it. Insert the thermal transfer ribbon and roll it over the take-up roll. Scan this QR code for a detailed video.
  5. Install the Badge Stock (for images see last page) opening the printer by pulling the 2 Yellow Latches on each side. Pass the Badge stock from the back of the printer through the Yellow media guides on the inside all the way to the front of the printer as to have one badge sticking out of the printer. Adjust the guides width with the yellow roller inside the printer so that the media does not move freely or is too tight. Make sure the badge stock is placed correctly. i.e. With the Black Marks facing down and the arrows facing towards the front of the printer. Scan this QR code for a detailed video.
  6. Close the printer by pressing down the printer lid until you hear a snap, this will ensure the lid has been properly closed. Watch the LCD Screen Display “Printer un-paused”, press the Pause button once to “un-pause” the printer.
  7. Setting up the badge specifications. Click the Home button (left, under screen) then select settings by pressing the Check Mark button inside the Directional Pad. From here you can modify the Darkness, Print Speed, Media Type & Print Method. Move from each setting using the Left & Right Directional and adjust/change each setting with the Up & Down Directional. Press the “Home” button to navigate back.
  8. Calibrating the printer to the new badge specifications. Adjust the settings according to Step 7, then unpause the printer to allow it to recalibrate automatically.

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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.

Resolution0 of 3 done

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 on the side click into place. The light on the printer will then turn green.

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 to grab on to its locks.
  2. Look closely for any damaged / 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 needed.
  • Not receiving information from the Software.
  • Sensor will need to be positioned correctly.

Resolution0 of 5 done

Badge Stock

  1. Should be inserted with the Timing Mark face down and the arrows pointing towards the front of the Printer.
  2. The Yellow guides inside the printer should be adjusted so that they are close to the badge stock to avoid movement but not so tight that makes it hard for the badge stock to move.

Make sure the printer is set 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 for your badge stock; Auto Detect, Mark or Gap/Notch.

To Calibrate Printer (Calibrating will reset previous settings)

  1. Turn Off Cutter: Home > Settings > Cutter >Off
  2. Select the home Icon on the bottom left of the screen by pressing the button directly below the image. Choose the settings icon, navigate 6 clicks to the right.
  3. Scroll down with arrow keys until the display says no cutter.
  4. Press back then go right to navigate and select Tools icon.
  5. Navigate right 4 clicks until the display says media ribbon calibration.
  6. Start calibration by pressing the button directly below Start.
  7. Screen will display “Load backing printer pause”. Press the pause button to continue.
  8. The printer will feed and measure several labels. The Display will report “READY” when done.
  9. Open the Printer Head to roll in the badges used for calibration. Close the Printer Head.
  10. Turn the Cutter back On: Home > Settings > Cutter > Cut.
  11. Return Home. Done.

Please check the ethernet or USB cable connections on both ends of the cable used.

  1. Verify the software has the correct Printer selected.

Adjusting the Mark Sensor

  1. Open the printer head.
  2. Pull back the badge stock until you see the yellow slider.
  3. Move the slider so that it is below the black Mark on the Badge Stock (usually in the middle).

Unit Not Powering On

Possible Cause

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

Resolution0 of 2 done

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

If everything is connected properly and problems persist change the power cable from another printer and put the bad one aside.

Cutter Not Working

Possible Cause

  • Cutter jammed.
  • Turn cutter On.

Resolution0 of 2 done

Cutter jammed:

  1. Open the Printer, by sliding yellow tabs on either side of printer body.
  2. Feed badge paper into the proper position and close the printer again.
  3. Hold down the pause (II) button briefly to feed paper through. Repeat until printer gives full even cut.

Turning the cutter on:

  1. From the menu screen select and press the HOME icon.
  2. Press left or right to navigate and select SETTINGS.
  3. Tab over with directional pad 6 times until the screen displays Cutter Mode, scroll down to select the best option.
  4. Press the HOME button to go back to the main MENU.

Faded Text On The Badge Stock

Possible Cause

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

Resolution0 of 3 done

When placing media, check the printer head and make sure it doesn't have any residue left over. Clean with an alcohol swab located in the printer box to prevent further printing issues.

To make text darker:

  1. Select home option.
  2. Press settings.
  3. Navigate to the right until the screen displays the darkness option.
  4. Use up directional pad to increase Darkness. As numbers get higher Darkness is more pronounced on print.

Lower printing speed by:

  1. Select home option.
  2. Press settings.
  3. Navigate to the right until find print speed.
  4. Lower the speed slightly and test print.
  5. Repeat as 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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