Zebra QL 320 User Manual - Objects Into The Printer.

QL 320 User’s Guide

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Preventive Maintenance

 WARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or

damage to the printer, never insert any pointed or sharp

objects into the printer.

Extending Battery Life

• Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures

over 104

∞

 F (40

∞

 C).

• Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for Li-

thium-Ion batteries.  Use of any other kind of charger may

damage the battery.

• Choose the media that is easiest to “burn.” An authorized

Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum media

for your application.

• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consid-

er using a pre-printed label.

• Choose the correct print darkness, and print speed for your

media.

• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possi-

ble.

• Select Tear-Off mode whenever possible (Peel-Off mode

uses more power).

• If your printer has the optional LCD display: Use the display

backlight only when necessary.  Turn it off whenever it is not

needed.  The LCD backlight consumes a great deal of pow-

er.

• Pull the battery out of the printer if the printer won’t be used

for a day or more and you’re not performing a maintenance

charge.

• Consider purchasing an extra battery.

• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability

to maintain a charge over time.  It can only be recharged a

finite number of times before it must be replaced.