Link-OS Release Notes

1 Link-OSP1105470-13 ENRelease Notes2 ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2021 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights in this document is subject to change without notice. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of those further information regarding legal and proprietary statements, please go to:SOFTWARE: : : USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: of UseProprietary StatementThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries ( Zebra Technologies ).

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4 Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to DateJanuary 24, 20223 Version Numbers and Printer ModelsThis document applies to all Link-OS printer models. Exceptions are noted as releases by Link-OS versionLink-OS Release Release Release Release Release Release Release Release Notes ..36 Older releases by firmware versionV68 Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release Printer OS Release the printer models supported by the different firmware versions, see Table 1 on page support.

5 Please visit Numbers and Printer Models4 Table 1 Printer Firmware VersionsPrinter ModelsOS BranchQLn220 QLn320 QLn420 QLn220 HC QLn320 HCV68ZT210ZT220ZT230V72iMZ220 iMZ320V73ZD500ZD500RV74ZT410 ZT420V75ZQ510 ZQ520V76ZR338V78ZR628 ZR638V79ZT510ZT610ZT620V80ZQ310 ZQ320V81ZR318 ZR328V82ZD510V83ZD410 DZD420 CZD420 DZD420 TZD620 DZD620TV84ZQ610ZQ620ZQ630V85ZR658ZR668V8 6ZD220ZD230ZD888V89ZT411ZT421V92 Version Numbers and Printer Models5ZD421 CZD421 DZD421 TZD621 DZD621TV93ZE511ZE521V94 Table 1 Printer Firmware Versions (Continued)Printer ModelsOS Branch6 Link-OS Release NotesThis document applies to all listed Link-OS printer models.

6 Exceptions are noted as support, please visit Date: 4 February 2022 Applies to the following Link-OS printer models:Printer ModelsOS BranchBuildPrinter ModelsOS Release Link-OS version number is now Datamax emulation is now incorporated into the standard Printer OS and is always available to be selected, except for the ZT2x0, ZD2x0 and ZD888 printer models. The Datamax emulation is not included in the OS for those Intermec emulation is now incorporated into the standard Printer OS and is always available to be selected, except for the ZT2x0, ZD2x0 and ZD888 printer models.

7 The Intermec emulation is not included in the OS for those on the Front Panel and 2 Key report dealing with Bluetooth connections has been updated to conform to industry standards. username parameter for WiFi securities now allows up to 64 type QR barcodes can now be created by specifying the FNC1 code at the beginning of the data. This is done by using >8 as the first data after the ^FD JSON used to configure subjectAltName SAN fields has been extended to include supporting other additional types including UPN.

8 Additional details will be published in the Printer Administration new Set-Get-Do command has been added to all printer models that have a Bluetooth capability. This SGD controls the way in which the printer closes Bluetooth connections. Accepted values are "yes" and "no" with the default value of "yes" keeping previous functionality. Changing the setting to "no" will cause the printer to leave the connection open until it is explicitly closed by the other device. Setting this to "no" may increase throughput when using Bluetooth to connect to a Windows computer.

9 An example usage would be:! U1 setvar " " "no" new Set-Get-Do command has been added to all printer models that have a Bluetooth capability. This SGD allows a Bluetooth connectivity option known as "sniff mode" to be disabled. Accepted values are "enabled" and "disabled" with the default value of "enabled" keeping previous functionality. Changing the setting to "disabled" will turn off "sniff mode", which will allow better connectivity to newer iOSTM based products such as the iPhone 12. An example usage would be:!

10 U1 setvar " " "disabled" Download recovery has been improved on ZT4x1, ZD4x1, ZD6x1, and ZE5x1 printers. In some circumstances, such as when a firmware file intended for a different model is sent to the printer, the OS will recover without rebooting. That circumstance will be indicated by the Status LED blinking red for 5 Asked Questions:1. Why should I upgrade to Zebra continually revises and adapts our printer operating system to keep it current with the latest technology trends and best practices. Version contains both improvements, such as new Supplies Use Visibility features, but also fixes that could otherwise positively impact your business.