Zebra Technologies Z4Mplus Manual

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Printer Setup

Before You Begin

Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide 9

Ribbon

Ribbon is a thin film carrying wax or wax resin that is transferred to the media during

the thermal transfer process. Direct thermal media does not require the use of a ribbon,

but printhead life may be shortened because of the abrasion of direct contact with the

media.

Printhead life may be reduced by the abrasion from exposed paper fibers when using

perforated media. Refer to Printer Basics on page 33 for a detailed description of

loading label media and ribbon.

Caution • The ribbon must be as wide or wider than the media being used. If the

ribbon is narrower than the media, areas of the printhead are unprotected and subject

to premature wear.

Note • When printing in direct thermal mode, ribbon is not used and should not be

loaded into the printer.