Zebra Printer Z6M plus

Caution: The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.

Caution: Do not use your left hand to assist in closing the Peel assembly. The top edge of the Peel roller/assembly could pinch your fingers.

Printhead release latch pressed to open the printhead assembly

Printhead lifted until it latches open

Peel assembly opened by pivoting the module toward you

Media backing removed to expose the pinch roller

Pinch roller cleaned thoroughly while manually rotating it

Excess adhesive removed from the tear-off/peel-off bar using the swab

Caution: For personnel safety, always power off and unplug the printer before performing this procedure.

Caution: The cutter blade is sharp. Do not touch or rub the blade with your fingers.

Turn the printer Off (O), and unplug the printer from its power source.

Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the upper cutting surface. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

To expose the V-shaped cutter blade, turn the cutter motor thumbscrew counterclockwise to lower the blade.

Using the Preventive Maintenance Kit (part number 47362) or a solution of 90% Isopropyl and 10% deionized water and swab, wipe along the cutter blade. Allow the solvent to evaporate.

Plug the printer into its power source, and then turn On (I) the printer. The lower cutter blade returns to its correct operating position.

If the cutter continues to perform unsatisfactorily, contact an authorized service technician.

Caution: Turn Off (O) the printer and disconnect it from the power source before performing the following maintenance.

Insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the slot in the end of the fuse holder.

Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise until the fuse holder disengages from fuse socket.

Remove the fuse holder from the fuse socket.

Remove the old fuse from the fuse holder.

Insert a new, compatible fuse into the fuse holder.

Place the fuse holder into the fuse socket.

Insert the tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the slot in the end of the fuse holder.

With the screwdriver, press in gently, and then turn the screwdriver clockwise until the fuse holder engages.

Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).

Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of ribbon or three rolls of media.

These intervals are intended as guidelines only.

You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution.

If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume printing.

To clean the media compartment and sensors, complete these steps:

1. Brush or vacuum any accumulated paper lint and dust away from the media and ribbon paths.

Direct Thermal Mode: After every roll of media (or 500 feet of fanfold media).

Thermal Transfer Mode: After every roll of ribbon or three rolls of media.

These intervals are intended as guidelines only.

You may have to clean more often, depending upon your application and media.