User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Document
- Printer Overview
- Using the Printer
- Preparing the Battery for Use
- Operator Controls
- Printer Status Icons
- Buttons
- Power Saving Features
- Verify That the Printer is Working
- Connecting the Printer
- Zebra Setup Utilities
- Wireless Communications with Bluetooth
- Bluetooth (BT) Security Modes
- WLAN Overview
- Setting Up the Software
- Designing Labels
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Wearing the Printer
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Miscellaneous
Using the Printer
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Exoskeleton
In order to provide extreme ruggedness for the printers, they come with an optional hard case, or
“Exoskeleton”. This case features a clam shell design whereby the printer is placed securely inside and the
Exoskeleton is clamped shut. The Exoskeleton comes with a shoulder strap for easy portability.
All printer ports are inaccessible while the printer is in the hard case, but the printer control buttons can still
be used (Figure 38). The user will also be able to mount and charge the printer on the Vehicle Cradle and
4-Bay Power Station while in the hard case.
NOTE: Since linerless printers don’t have the reverse tear bar feature which allows media to be torn both
upwards and downwards, it is recommended that linerless printers not be used with the Exoskeleton.
Linerless media can only be torn down and the Exoskeleton is not resistant to the adhesive of the linerless
media.
Figure 38 Exoskeleton
NOTE: For more information on accessories for the ZQ500 printers, see Accessories on page 64.