1. Bubuka
The Zebra ZT220 is a robust and reliable direct thermal and thermal transfer printer designed for various label printing applications. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your ZT220 printer to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Key features include a 4.09-inch print width, 203 dpi resolution, and connectivity options such as USB and Serial. It supports both direct thermal printing (no ribbon required) and thermal transfer printing (requires ribbon) for versatile media compatibility.
2. Émbaran Kasalametan
Please read and understand all safety instructions before operating the printer. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury or damage to the printer.
- Sumber Daya: Use only the power supply provided with the printer. Ensure the power outlet is properly grounded.
- Ventilasi: Do not block ventilation openings. Ensure adequate airflow around the printer.
- Lingkungan: Operate the printer in a clean, dry environment, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.
- Permukaan Panas: The printhead can become very hot during operation. Avoid touching it immediately after printing.
- Bagian Pindah: Jauhkeun leungeun jeung pakean leupas tina bagian pindah salila operasi.
- beberesih: Disconnect power before cleaning the printer. Use a soft, damp lawon; nyingkahan cleaners abrasive atawa pangleyur.
3. Eusi Paket
Verify that all items are present in the printer package:
- Zebra ZT220 Printer
- Kabel listrik
- Kabel USB
- Gancang Mimitian Guide
- Documentation CD (may contain drivers and full user manual)
4. Fitur fisik sarta komponén
Familiarize yourself with the main components of your Zebra ZT220 printer.

Gambar 4.1: Hareup-katuhu view of the Zebra ZT220 printer with a label roll loaded. The image shows the control panel on the left, the main body of the printer, and the media compartment on the right with a label exiting the print mechanism.
4.1 Panel kontrol
- Tombol Daya: Ngahurungkeun atanapi mareuman printer.
- Tombol eupan: Advances one label.
- Tombol Reureuh: Pauses or resumes printing.
- Tombol Batal: Ngabolaykeun tugas citak ayeuna.
- Indikator Status: LEDs to show printer status (e.g., Ready, Error, Data).
4.2 Sambungan Panel Rear
- Palabuhan Daya: Nyambungkeun kabel listrik.
- Port USB: Connects to a computer for data transfer.
- Palabuhan Serial: Connects to a computer or other device via serial cable.
5. Setélan
5.1 Pamasangan parangkat keras
- panempatan: Place the printer on a stable, flat surface with adequate space for media loading and output.
- Sambungkeun Kakuatan: Connect the power cord to the printer's power port and then to a grounded electrical outlet. Do not power on yet.
- Sambungkeun kabel data: Connect the USB cable from the printer's USB port to an available USB port on your computer, or connect a serial cable to the serial port.
5.2 Loading Media (Labels)
- Open the printer's media cover.
- Place the roll of labels onto the media supply hanger. Ensure the labels feed from the bottom of the roll.
- Thread the labels through the media guides. Adjust the guides to fit the width of your labels snugly but without binding.
- Pull the leading edge of the labels past the printhead and out through the front slot.
- Tutup panutup média.
5.3 Loading Ribbon (for Thermal Transfer Printing)
If you are performing direct thermal printing, you can skip this step.
- Open the printer's media cover.
- Place the ribbon roll onto the supply spindle, ensuring the ribbon unwinds from the top.
- Attach the leading edge of the ribbon to the take-up spindle.
- Rotate the take-up spindle clockwise a few turns to ensure the ribbon is taut and aligned.
- Tutup panutup média.
5.4 Pamasangan Supir
- Daya Hurung: Pencét tombol daya dina printer.
- Pasang Supir: Insert the documentation CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive and follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer drivers. Alternatively, download the latest drivers from the official Zebra websitus.
- Tuturkeun ajakan: During installation, your operating system may detect the new hardware and prompt you to install drivers. Follow these prompts.
- Pariksa Pamasangan: After installation, check your computer's "Devices and Printers" (Windows) or "Printers & Scanners" (macOS) to ensure the Zebra ZT220 is listed and ready.
6. Ngoperasikeun Printer
6.1 Nyitak Dasar
- Pastikeun printer parantos dihurungkeun sareng nyambung ka komputer anjeun.
- Load the appropriate media and ribbon (if using thermal transfer).
- Open the document or application from which you wish to print.
- Pilih "Citak" tina ménu aplikasi.
- Choose the "Zebra ZT220" printer from the list of available printers.
- Adjust print settings (e.g., label size, print darkness, print speed) as needed in the printer preferences.
- Pencét "Citak" pikeun ngirim padamelan ka printer.
6.2 Calibrating the Printer
Calibration ensures accurate label sensing and print registration. Refer to the full user manual or Zebra's support website for detailed calibration procedures, which often involve specific button sequences on the control panel or software utilities.
7. Pangropéa
7.1 Cleaning the Printhead
Regular cleaning of the printhead is crucial for maintaining print quality and extending printhead life. Clean the printhead after every few rolls of labels or if print quality degrades.
- Pareuman printer teras cabut kabel listrikna.
- Buka panutup média.
- Using a Zebra printhead cleaning pen or a cotton swab lightly moistened with 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe across the dark line of the printhead from center to edge.
- Allow the printhead to dry completely (approximately 1 minute) before closing the cover and reconnecting power.
7.2 Ngabersihkeun Rol Platen
The platen roller helps feed the media. Clean it periodically to prevent media jams and ensure smooth operation.
- Pareuman printer teras cabut kabel listrikna.
- Buka panutup média.
- Using a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, wipe the surface of the platen roller while rotating it.
- Keun nepi ka garing sagemblengna sateuacan nutup panutup sareng nyambungkeun deui dayana.
8. Cara ngungkulan
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your ZT220 printer.
| Masalah | Mungkin Cukang lantaranana | Solusi |
|---|---|---|
| Taya Daya | Power cord disconnected; power outlet faulty. | Pastikeun kabel listrik disambungkeun aman. Nguji stop kontak jeung alat sejen. |
| Kualitas Print Miskin | Dirty printhead; incorrect darkness setting; wrong media/ribbon type. | Clean the printhead. Adjust print darkness in driver settings. Ensure correct media/ribbon for application. |
| Labels Teu Dahar Bener | Media not loaded properly; media guides not adjusted; printer needs calibration. | Reload media, ensuring it's correctly aligned. Adjust media guides. Perform media calibration. |
| Printer Teu Ngabales | Cable disconnected; incorrect driver; printer paused. | Check USB/Serial cable connection. Reinstall printer drivers. Press the Pause button to resume. |
9. Spésifikasi
Below are the technical specifications for the Zebra ZT220 printer:
- Métode nyitak: Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
- Resolusi citak: 203 dpi (titik per inci)
- Maximum Print Width: 4.09 inci (104 mm)
- Laju Nyitak Maksimum: 6 inches per second (152 mm/s)
- Konektipitas: USB, séri
- Kaluaran printer: Monokrom
- Beurat barang: 22.8 pon (10.34 kg)
- Alat anu cocog: PC
- Pabrikan: O.E.M. (Zebra)
- Sadia munggaran: 25 Maret 2015
10. Émbaran jaminan
Warranty terms and conditions for the Zebra ZT220 printer are typically provided with the product at the time of purchase or can be found on the official Zebra website. Please refer to your purchase documentation or the manufacturer's website for specific warranty details, coverage periods, and claim procedures.
11. Rojongan
For further assistance, technical support, or to download the latest drivers and firmware, please visit the official Zebra support website. You may also find additional resources, FAQs, and contact information for customer service there.
Zebra Technologies Official Websitus: www.zebra.com





