Zebra QLn320 User Manual

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QLn Series User Guide
Table of C o n tents
Proprietary Statements ............................................................................................4
Document Conventions ...........................................................................................6
Introduction to the QLn™ Series Printers ...........................................................6
QLn Series Software Utilities: .................................................................................7
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................... 7
Reporting Damage ........................................................................... 7
QLn Series Technology .............................................................................................8
Smart Battery .................................................................................................8
Printing Technology ......................................................................................9
Direct Thermal ...............................................................................................9
QR Code .........................................................................................................9
Made for iPhone (MFi) ...................................................................................9
Near Field Communication (NFC) .................................................................9
QLn Series Overview ............................................................................................. 10
Getting Ready to Print ........................................................................................... 14
Battery ............................................................................................. 14
Installing the Battery ...................................................................................14
Battery Safety ..............................................................................................15
Charger Safety .............................................................................................15
Smart Charger-2 (SC2) Single Battery Charger ................... 16
Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger (All QLn Series Printers) ..........................18
Ethernet and Charging Cradles ..................................................... 21
Printer Operation with Cradle .....................................................................25
AC Power Adapter (included in kit p/n P1031365-024 for all QLn Series
Printers) ........................................................................................................26
Loading the Media in the QLn Series Printers ..........................27
Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (QLn320 & QLn220)................................29
Loading Media in Peel-off Mode (QLn420) .................................................30
QLn Healthcare Printers ........................................................................................ 31
Operator Controls .......................................................................... 33
Standard Control Panel ...............................................................................33
Status Bar Icons ..........................................................................................36
Main Menu Screen (QLn320 and QLn220) .................................................38
Programmable LCD Settings ......................................................................39
Home Menu Screen (QLn420 and QLn Healthcare Printers).....................40
Verify the Printer Is Working .........................................................44
Printing a Configuration Label ....................................................................44
Connecting the Printer ...................................................................45
Cable Communication .................................................................................46
RS-232C Communications ..........................................................................46
USB Communications ................................................................................46
Providing Strain Relief for Communications Cable ...................................47
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth .................................................49
Bluetooth Networking Overview ................................................................49
Near Field Communication (NFC) ...............................................................52
WLAN Overview ............................................................................. 54
Setting Up the Software ................................................................54
Using the Accessories............................................................................................. 55
Swivel Belt Clip ............................................................................................55
Soft Case......................................................................................................56

Zebra QLn320 Specifications