Zebra Technologies MD-ZBR4RW Zebra Embedded Bluetooth 2.0 Radio User Manual UMAN RWS 008A

Zebra Technologies Corporation Zebra Embedded Bluetooth 2.0 Radio UMAN RWS 008A

Users Manual

UMAN-RWS-008 Rev. AAugust, 2008
2RW Series User GuideContentsProprietary Statement ................................................................ 5Document Conventions ..............................................................7Introduction to the RW Series .................................................. 10Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................10Reporting Damage ................................................................................10Getting Ready to Print .............................................................. 11Battery Safety ....................................................................................... 11Charger Safety ...................................................................................... 11Installing RW Series Batteries ...............................................................................13The LI72 Charger ....................................................................................................13Charging Battery Packs with the LI72 Two-Wire Version ................................................14Charging Battery Packs with the LI72 Three-Wire Version ..............................................15Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger ..............................................................................16Loading the Media ................................................................................18Loading Media Procedure ......................................................................................18Loading Media From An Internal Supply ................................................................19Loading Media From An External Supply ...............................................................20Operator Controls .................................................................................22Control Panel ..........................................................................................................22Programmable LCD Settings ..................................................................................23Verify the Printer Is Working ................................................................26Printing a Configuration Label ................................................................................26Connecting the Printer .............................................................. 27Cable Communications ........................................................................27Serial (RS232C) and USB Combination Port ..........................................................27USB ........................................................................................................................28Wireless Communications ...................................................................29Wireless Communications with Bluetooth® .........................................................29Bluetooth Networking Overview ...........................................................................29Wireless Local Area Network Overview ...............................................................29Setting Up the Software ........................................................................................30Radio Regulatory Information ..................................................32Bluetooth RW -ZBR3 Radio (RW 220 and RW 420) .............................................32European Regulatory Information for the RW-ZBR3 Bluetooth Radio ..............................32Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................32Zebra Bluetooth Radio 2.0 RW-ZBR4 (RW 220 and RW 420) ...............................33European Regulatory Information for this Radio ..............................................................33Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................33Compact Flash (802.11b) Radio Module .................................................................34European Regulatory Information for this Radio ..............................................................34Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................35Zebra Value Radio, 802.11b ....................................................................................36European Regulatory Information for this Radio ..............................................................36Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................37WLAN Module Using 802.11b/g Radio ..................................................................38European Regulatory Information for this Radio ..............................................................38Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................39Republic of China Regulatory Information for the Compact Flash 802.11b/g Radio .........40
3RW Series User GuidecontinuedCompact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules ....................41European Regulatory Information for the Compact Flash 802.11b Radio and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules ...............................................................................................41Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................41Card Reader Options .................................................................43Magnetic Stripe Reader ........................................................................43Smart Card Reader ...............................................................................45Using the Accessories ............................................................... 46Belt Clip ..................................................................................................46Adjustable Shoulder Strap ...................................................................47Cradles ...................................................................................................48RW 420 Vehicle Cradle .....................................................................................................48Installing the RW 420 in the Cradle .......................................................................48Removing the RW 420 from the Cradle............................................................................50RW 220 Vehicle Cradle..........................................................................51Installing the RW 220 in the Cradle ..................................................................................51Removing the RW 220 from the Cradle ...........................................................................52Preventive Maintenance ...........................................................53Extending Battery Life ...........................................................................................53General Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................54Troubleshooting .........................................................................56LCD Control Panel Indicators ...............................................................56Troubleshooting Topics ........................................................................57Troubleshooting Techniques ...............................................................59Printing a Configuration Label ................................................................................59Performing a Forced Shutdown .............................................................................59Communications Diagnostics ................................................................................59Calling Technical Support .......................................................................................60Specifications .............................................................................64Printing Specifications ..........................................................................................64Memory/Communications Specifications .............................................................64RW 420 Media Specifications ...............................................................................65RW 220 Media Specifications ...............................................................................65Communications Ports ...........................................................................................67USB ...................................................................................................................................67RS232/USB .......................................................................................................................67Font/Bar Code Specifications ................................................................................68Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications .................................................69RW Series Accessories ........................................................................................72Appendix A ................................................................................. 73Interface Cables .....................................................................................................73RS232 Download Cable ..........................................................................................73USB Download Cable .............................................................................................73USB Cable ...............................................................................................................74Appendix B ................................................................................. 75Media Supplies .......................................................................................................75Appendix C ................................................................................. 76Maintenance Supplies ............................................................................................76
4RW Series User GuideAppendix D ................................................................................. 77Product Support .....................................................................................................77Appendix E ................................................................................. 79Battery Disposal .....................................................................................................79Product Disposal ....................................................................................................79Appendix F ..................................................................................80Using zebra.com .....................................................................................................80Index ............................................................................................82Patent Numbers .........................................................................84
5RW Series User GuideProprietary StatementThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equip-ment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or dis-closed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.Product ImprovementsSince continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-tion. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits or a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. •Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. •Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletorcircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthere-ceiver is connected. •Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation. To conform to FCC RF exposure re-quirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and in-structions listed in this manual. Note that there are several radio options available with this printer. Additional regulatory information is contained in later sections devoted to each radio individually.NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance.Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corpo-ration could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.Canadian Compliance StatementThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.“IC:” before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada techni-cal specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.NCC (Taiwan) Compliance Statement“經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學 醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。”“ According to “Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices” Without permission granted by the DGT, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power radio-frequency devices. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from le-gal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.”continued
6RW Series User GuideAgency Approvals and Regulatory Information •FCCpart15 •CanadianSTDRSS-210 •NOM/NYCE(Mexico) •EN60950:2000SafetyStandard •EN55022:1998ClassBEuropean •C-Tick(Australia) Electromagnetic Radiation StandardLiability DisclaimerInasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual, Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.No Liability for Consequential DamageIn no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.CopyrightsThe copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violators may be subject to civil liability.This product may contain ZPL®, ZPL II®, and ZebraLinktm programs; Element Energy Equal-izer® Circuit; E3®; and AGFA fonts. Software © ZIH Corp. All rights reserved worldwide.ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks, and Zebra, the Zebra logo, ZPL, ZPL II, Element Energy Equalizer Circuit, and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp. All rights reserved worldwide.Monotype®, Intellifont® and UFST® are trademarks of Monotype Imaging, Inc. registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdic-tions. AndyTM , CG PalacioTM, CG Century SchoolbookTM, CG TriumvirateTM, CG TimesTM, Monotype KaiTM, Monotype MinchoTM and Monotype SungTM are trademarks of Monotype Imaging, Inc. and may be registered in some jurisdictions. HYGothicHangulTM is a trademark of Hanyang Systems, Inc.AngsanaTM is a trademark of Unity Progress Company (UPC) Limited.Andale®, Arial®, Book Antiqua®, Corsiva®, Gill Sans®, Sorts® and Times New Roman® are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation registered in the United States Patent and Trade-mark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.Century Gothic™, Bookman Old StyleTM and Century SchoolbookTM are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. HGPGothicB is a trademark of the Ricoh company, Ltd. and may be registered in some ju-risdictions.UniversTM is a trademark of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions, exclusively licensed through Linotype Library GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.Futura® is a trademark of Bauer Types SA registered in the United States Patent and Trade-mark Office and may be registered in some jurisdictions.TrueType® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.©2008 ZIH Corp.
7RW Series User GuideDocument ConventionsThe following conventions are used throughout this docu-ment to convey certain information: Caution•Warnsyouofthepotentialforelectrostaticdischarge. Caution•Warnsyouofapotentialelectricshocksituation. Caution•Warnsyouofasituationwhereexcessiveheatcouldcauseaburn Caution•Advisesyouthatfailuretotakeoravoidaspecicactioncouldresultinphysicalharmtoyou. Caution•Advisesyouthatfailuretotakeoravoidaspecicactioncouldresultinphysicalharmtothehardware. Important•Advisesyouofinformationthatisessentialtocompleteatask. Note•Indicatesneutralorpositiveinformationthatemphasizesorsupplementsimportantpointsofthemaintext.
8RW Series User GuideFigure 1: RW 420 Overview 1. Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Support Disks 4. Printhead 5. Latch Release Button 6. Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Slot 7. Communications Port Door 8. “D” Rings 9. Control Panel 10. Smart Card Slot 11. Gap Sensor 12. Bottom Media Feed Slot (external media models only) 13. Media Cover 14. Belt Clip 15. Communications Port 16. Battery 17. Docking Connector Cover 18. Battery Charging Receptacle123456789111310151416181281712
9RW Series User GuideFigure 2: RW 220 Overview1 1. Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Support Disks 4. Printhead 5. Latch Release Button 6. Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Slot 7. “D” Rings 8. Control Panel 9. Smart Card Slot 10. Gap Sensor 11. Media Cover 12. Communications Port Door 13. Communications Port 14. Belt Clip 15. Battery 16. Battery Charging Receptacle2345678101191512 1416713
10RW Series User GuideIntroduction to the RW SeriesThank you for choosing one of our Zebra RW Mobile Printers. It is one of a series of rugged printers that are sure to become productive and efficient additions to your work-place thanks to their innovative design. Because the RW series is made by Zebra Technologies, you’re assured of world-class support for all of your bar code printers, software, and sup-plies.•ThisUser’sGuidegivesyoutheinformationyou’llneedtooperate and maintain your RW 220 or RW 420 printer.•TheRWseriesprintersusetheCPCLprogramminglan-guage. To create and print receipts and labels using the CPCL language, refer to our Label Vista™ label cre-ation program or the Mobile Printing Systems CPCL Programming Manual which are both available on our Web site at: http://www.zebra.com .•RWseriesprinterssoftwareincludesinterpretersfortheZPL II® programming language (up to Version 30.8.4) and the EPL programming language. Manuals for the ZPL and EPL label design programming languages are also avail-able on our Web site. Refer to Appendix “E” of this man-ual for more information on accessing and downloading manuals and other user information.Unpacking and InspectionInspect the printer for possible shipping damage:•Checkallexteriorsurfacesfordamage.•Openthemediacover(referto“LoadingtheMedia”inthe Getting Ready to Print section) and inspect the media compartment for damage.In case return shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material.Reporting DamageIf you discover shipping damage:•Immediatelynotifyandleadamagereportwiththeship-ping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not re-sponsible for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.•Keepthecartonandallpackingmaterialforinspection.•NotifyyourauthorizedZebrare-seller.
11RW Series User GuideGetting Ready to PrintBattery SafetyThe Battery Packs used on Zebra Mobile Printers contain a great deal of energy and can cause personal injury or start a fire if used improperly or carelessly. Please observe the fol-lowing safety practices: Caution•Avoidaccidentalshortcircuitingofanybattery.Allowingbatteryterminalstocontactconductivematerialwillcreateashortcircuitwhichcouldcauseburnsandotherinjuriesorcouldstartare. Caution•Batteriescanexplodeorcatchreifimproperlychargedorexposedtohightemperaturesorre.Donotdisassemble,crushorexposebatteriestowater. Caution•UseofanychargernotapprovedspecicallybyZebraforusewithitsbatteriescouldcausedamagetothebatterypackortheprinterandwillvoidthewarranty. ReadcarefullyandalwaysobservethesafetyguidelinesforLi-ionbatteriesprovidedwitheachBatteryPack.Charger Safety DonotplacetheLI72-4QuadChargerinlocationswhereliquidsormetallicobjectsmaybedroppedintothechargingbays. UsecareinlocatingeithertheLI72SingleChargerortheLI72-4QuadCharger.Donotblocktheventilatingslotsonthetopandbottomcovers.EnsurethattheChargerispluggedintoapowersourcewhichwon’taccidentlybeturnedoffifyouwillbechargingbatteriesovernight. RequiredRegulatoryTextforArgentina Onlycertiedadaptorswiththefollowingelectricalcharacteristicsshallbeused.Theuseofdifferentadaptorscoulddamagethedevice,presenthazardstotheuseranddeclarethecorrespondentguarantyvoid. LI72: Inputratings:100-240VAC50/60Hz200mA.,Class2  Outputratings:8.4VDC,800mA
12RW Series User GuideFigure 4: Installing the RW 220 BatteryFigure 3: Installing the RW 420 BatteryRotate Belt Clip out of the way.Insert this end of the Battery Pack into the printerRock the Battery Pack into the Printer until the latch clicks into place.Insert this end of the Battery Pack into the printerRock the Battery Pack into the Printer until the latch clicks into place.Rotate Belt Clip out of the way.
13RW Series User GuideInstalling RW Series Batteries Important•Batteriesareshippeduncharged.Removeprotectiveshrink-wrapandlabelsfromnewbatterypackspriortouse.1. Rotate the Belt Clip to allow access to the Battery com-partment. This is an optional step on the RW 220.2. Insert the battery into the printer as shown in Figure 3 or 4,3. Rock the Battery into the printer as shown until it locks in place.When the battery is first installed, the Control Panel indica-tors may briefly turn on and then go off, indicating the battery is not fully charged (see “Charging the Battery” below and “Operator Controls.”)The LI72 ChargerThe LI72 is a wall mounted fast charger with universal 110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple A.C. plug configurations comply with most international standards. This charger is in-tended for use with the RW series printers which are equipped with Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries.continuedFigure 5: LI72 Single ChargerLI72 ChargerFor best results, remove the Battery Pack while charging.Charger Jack
14RW Series User GuideThe LI72 is supplied in two variations: a two-wire version and a three-wire version per Figure 6. The three-wire version offers more intelligent charging features and will gradually re-place the two-wire version.Both of the LI72 models will charge a battery pack as fast as its charge level will allow, and then switch over to a mainte-nance charge to keep the charge at its maximum.Charging Battery Packs with the LI72 Two-Wire VersionPlug the LI72 into the appropriate A.C. wall receptacle, then insert the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack.The charge indicator LED will indicate the status of the char-ger as follows:Indicator Charger Function Charger StatusSteady Charging Battery Pack is undergoing a fast chargeSlow Flashing (1 HZ) Maintain Battery is ready for useRapid Flashing (4 Hz) ErrorThe battery may have an internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry may be malfunctioning. The battery pack should not be used any further. Donotchargebatterieswiththetwo-wireLI72modelwhileprinting.Attemptingtoprintwhilechargingcanresultinimproperlychargedbatteries,leadingtoshortenedbatterylife.ChargingT r ickleChargingFaultConditionY e llow GreenFigure 6: LI72 Single Charger TypesLI72 2-Wire Charger LI72 3-Wire Charger
15RW Series User Guide Caution•Donotleavethetwo-wirechargerpluggedintoabatterypackforaprolongedperiodoftimewhenitisinstalledintheprinterandhasreachedthemaintenancechargestate.Chargingabatterywheninstalledinaprinterforaprolongedperiodoftimecouldcausedamagetotheprinter. Alwaysremovethebatterypackwhilecharging,forbestresults.Charging Battery Packs with the LI72 Three-Wire VersionPlug the LI72 into the appropriate A.C. wall receptacle, then insert the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack.Theyellow/greenchargeindicatorLEDwillindicatethesta-tus of the charger as per the following table.Indicator Charger Function Charger StatusSteady yellow indicator Standby AC power on; no battery being chargedSlow (1 Hz) flashing yellow indicator Pre-ChargeCharger is applying trickle charge current (5% of maximum) to bring a cold battery temperature up to 0°C before starting a full charge cycleFast (4 Hz) flashing green indicator Rapid ChargeCharger is applying the maximum charge rate to the batterySlow (1 Hz) flashing green indicator MaintainCharger is in trickle charge mode(10% of nominal charge value).Fast (4 Hz) flashing yellow indicator ErrorThe battery may have an internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry may be malfunctioning. The battery pack should not be used any further.Steady green indicator Ready No charge is being applied to the batterySlow (1 Hz) flashing alternate yellow and green indicator WaitBattery temperature is too hot. Charging will not begin until battery temperature reaches 45°C. Notes•Donotchargebatterieswiththethree-wireLI72modelwhileprinting.Attemptingtoprintwhilechargingcanresultinimproperlychargedbatteries. Chargingwillceasethree(3)hoursafterthechargerhasenteredthe“Maintain”mode.continued
16RW Series User GuideFaultFast ChargeFaultFast ChargeFaultFast ChargeReadyPowerFull ChargeReadyFull ChargeReadyFull ChargeFull ChargeFaultFast ChargeReadyFigure 6: UCLI72-4 Quad ChargerModel UCLI72-4 Quad ChargerThe UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four RW Series battery packs simultaneously. Batteries must be removed from the printer to be charged in the Quad Charger.1. Ensure that the charger has been installed properly per the Quad Charger instruction manual. Ensure that the power indicator on the front panel is on.2. Remove any protective shrink-wrap and labels from all battery packs prior to use. Plug a battery pack into any one of the four charging bays as shown in Figure 6, not-ing the orientation of the battery pack. Slide the battery pack into the charging bay until it stops. Then rock the battery pack back until it snaps into place. The amber in-dicator directly under the battery being charged will turn on if the battery is properly inserted.The indicators under the battery will allow you to monitor AmberLEDGreenLED2. Rock Battery Pack into place1. Slide Battery Pack into Charger BayPower IndicatorPower SupplyCharger Bay
17RW Series User Guidethe charging process per the following table:UCLI72-4Battery Status IndicatorsAmber LED Green LED Battery StatusOn Off ChargingOn Flashing 80% charged (O.K. to use)Off On Completely ChargedFlashing Off Fault Important•Afaultconditioniscausedbyaproblemwiththebattery.Thechargermayindicateafaultbecausethebatteryistoohotortoocoldtochargereliably.Trytochargethebatteryagainwhenitreturnstotheroom’sambienttemperature.IftheAmberindicatorstartsashingonthesecondchargingattempt,thebatteryshouldbediscarded.Alwaysdisposeofbatteriesinapropermanner.RefertoAppendixELI72-4 Charger Cycle Times :RW 420 RW 220Battery 80% Charged 2.5 Hrs. 1.25 Hrs..Battery Fully Charged 5 Hrs.. 2.5 Hrs..  Note•Chargetimesareforcompletelydischargedbatteries.Partially discharged Battery Packs will take less time than listed in the chart to reach a fully charged state. Once Battery Packs have reached 80% of their charge capacity they may be used, but it is recommended that you allow the batteries to reach a full charge to maintain maximum battery life.  Note•TheUCLI72-4QuadCharger’ssafetyfeatureswillstopthebatterychargingprocessaftersixhoursregardlessofthebattery’schargestate.
18RW Series User GuideLoading the MediaRW series printers are designed to print either continuous (journal) media or label stock. Loading Media Procedure1. Open the printer: Refer to Figure 7. • Pressthelatchreleasebuttononthesideoftheprinterasshown at “1” below. The media cover will open automati-cally• RotatetheMediaCoverbackcompletelyasshownat“2”,exposing the media compartment and the adjustable me-dia supports.Figure 7: Opening the PrinterRW 420 printer shown.Media Support DisksMedia Compartment
19RW Series User GuidecontinuedLoading Media From An Internal Supply• RefertoFigure8.Pullthemediasupportsapartasshown.Insert the roll of media between them, and let the media supports close. Ensure that the media pulls off the core in the direction shown in Figure 8. The supports will ad-just themselves to the width of the media, and the roll of media should be able to spin freely on the supports.Figure 8: Loading Media from an Internal SupplyMedia RollNote direction media pulls off the roll.Pull on Media Supports where shown.
20RW Series User GuideLoading Media From An External Supply Note•OnlytheRW420supportsanexternalmediasupply. Refer to Figure 9. The RW 420 configured with the External Media option has a loading slot in the rear of the media compartment allowing you to use standard 4 in. (101.6 mm) wide fanfold media from an external sup-ply. The external supply must be designed such that it does not exert excessive drag as media is fed through the printer, which could result in distorted printing. Zebra offers a series of vehicle cradles for the RW 420 (P/NsAK17463-003andAK17463-004)whichincorporateprovisions for installation of an external media supply bin.• Pullthemediasupportsapart,insertaMedia Spacer (Zebra part number BA16625-1) between them, and let the media supports close. Insert the media from the ex-ternal supply through the rear feed slot, between the me-Figure 9: Loading Media from an External SupplyMedia Spacerp/nBA16625-1Feed media through bottom feed slotPrinting surface of media must face the printhead
21RW Series User Guidedia guides and up through the media compartment as shown. Make sure the side of the media you will be print-ing on faces the printhead.4. Close the Media Cover: Refer to Figure 10.• Pullthemediaoutoftheprinterasshownat“1.”• Closethemediacoverasshownat“2”,ensuringthatitlatches securely into place.• TurntheprinteronorpresstheFeedbuttoniftheprinteris already on. The printer will advance a short strip of media and will then be ready for printing. Figure 10: Closing the Media CoverPress Media Cover firmly when closing to ensure it latches in place.Pull Media out of the Printer
22RW Series User GuideZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUOperator ControlsControl PanelThecontrolpanelhasbuttonsforthepoweron/offandme-dia feed functions and a display for providing information re-garding printer functions. Two keys provide easy navigation and selection of menu options affecting many printer func-tions.The “Scroll” button allows scrolling through the various op-tions and settings. The “Select” button allows selection of the option or function displayed on the screen. NOTE•RWseriesprintersmayhaveoneoftwoLCDtypes.LCDswiththe“Bluetooth”iconwillgraduallyreplaceLCDswiththe“lightbulb”icon,bothofwhichindicateBluetoothactivity.Printerswitheithertypeofdisplaywillfunctionidentically.Figure 11: LCD Control PanelPower ButtonPress to turn unit on. Press again to turn unit offFeed ButtonPress to advance the media one blank label or a software determined length of journal media.Scroll ButtonPress to scroll through the menu choices on the LCD.Select ButtonPress to select a menu choice on the LCD.LCDSee LCD Functions Table for an overview of menu optionsNOTE: LCD menu options are under specific application control. Not all options may be available In your printer’s application.Printer Status IconsIndicates the status of several printer functions
23RW Series User GuideThe top of the screen has a row of status icons which indi-cate the state of various printer functions: or Indicates a Bluetooth connection is established. The “Bluetooth” icon ( ) will appear on the most recent RW series displays. Either icon, when lit, indicates an es-tablished Bluetooth connection. These icons are func-tional only on RW series printers with a Bluetooth wire-less option installed. Indicates that the printer is associated with a wireless LocalAreaNetwork(LAN)usingan802.11b/gcompliantradio. This icon is functional only on RW series printers with a WLAN wireless option installed.Aashingiconindicateslowbatterystatus.Youshould suspend any printing operations and recharge or replace the Battery Pack as soon as is convenient. A flashing icon indicates that the media cover is open or not properly latched. A flashing icon indicates normal printing activity.A flashing icon indicates that a file is being downloaded to the printer. A flashing icon indicates that the printer does not detect any media. This could indicate an out of media condition, or improperly loaded media. A flashing icon, in conjunction with a steadily lit Bluetooth ( or )or802.11b/gicon( ) indicates data transmission activity on the most recent RW series print-ers.Programmable LCD SettingsIn addition to the status icons, the LCD on the control pan-el can display many of the printer’s settings and functions as text as determined by the printer’s application. Applications canbewrittentoallowtheusertoviewand/ormodifythesesettings using the scroll and select keys on the display. Refer to the tables on the following pages for a partial set of printer features that can be programmed to display on the LCD.The LCD has a backlighting option which allows viewing of continued
24RW Series User Guidethe screen in a dark environment, or provides better contrast in a very bright environment. Use of the display backlight will decrease the time the printer will run between charges. Refer to the section “Extending Battery Life” for more information. Extended LCD Functions1 Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options SensorType Bar • Bar   • Gap BaudRate 19200 • 9600   • 19200   • 32400   • 57600   • 115200 DataBits 8 • 7   • 8 Parity N(none) • E(Even)   • N(None)   • O(Odd) LCDContrast 8 • Increase(15max.)   • Decrease(15max.) No-activityTimeout 120sec. • Decrease(0min.)2   • Increase(120max.)   • Off   • On(The4textlines  of display will be Flip Screen Off flipped 180 ° when the printer is in the Cradle Location of icons will remain unchanged.   • 1–Low AudioVolume 3 • 2–Medium   • 3-High MediaType Journal • Label   • Journal LCD Backlight3 MomentaryOn • MomentaryOnw/ time delay   • Off FactoryReset No • No (Resetsallto  • Yes factory set values) NOTES: 1:LCDmenuoptionsareunderspecicapplicationcontrol.NotalloptionsmaybeavailableInyourprinter’sapplication. 2:ANo-activitytimeoutvalueof“0”meanstheprinterwillremainonuntilpoweredoffbytheoperator. 3:LCDBacklightturnsonwhenanykeyotherthanFEEDispressed
25RW Series User GuideDisplay Functions Not Accessible from the Keypad1 Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options WLAN ID2 FactorySet  N/A Value Tear-off 00 • Increase(max.=+10) Position(TopofForm)  • Decrease(min.=-120   • AllprotocolsOn Network&RFSettings  • ProtocolsOnorOff  individually BridgeMode Off • Off   • On DTR/VBUS-PowerOff Off • On   • Off Present-at 000 • Increase(max.=+120)   • Decrease(min.=000 Displays current Bluetoothparameters n/a  Bluetoothoperating  parameters Displays current 802.11b WLAN parameters n/a  802.11boperating parameters MediaType Journal • Journal   • Label SmartCardor  • Off MSRCard Off • Display“RDR” Reader Status3  NOTES: 1:TheparametersinthistablewillappearonthedisplaybutcanbesetonlybyusingaPCrunningZebra’sLabelVistalabelcreationprogramandadatacablelinktotheprinter. 2:CanbeadjustedfromthefactorydefaultusingaPCrunningZebra’sLabelVistalabelcreationprogramandadatacablelinktotheprinter. 3:Cardreaderstatusisunderapplicationcontrol,andisnotuserselectable.
26RW Series User GuideVerify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal, make sure that the printer is in proper working order.Youcandothisbyprintingacongurationlabelusingthe “two key reset” method. If you can’t get this label to print, refer to “Troubleshooting.”Printing a Configuration Label1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment with journal media (media with no black bars printed on the back)2. Press and hold the Feed Button.3. Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button. The unit will print a line of interlocking “x” characters to ensure all elements of the printhead are working, print out the version of software loaded in the printer and then print two re-ports. The first report indicates model, ROM version, serial num-ber, baud rate, etc. The second report prints out more de-tailed information on the printer’s configuration and parameter settings. If no second report appears, there is no application loaded. (See the Troubleshooting Section for a sample print-out and a further discussion on how to use the configuration label as a diagnostic tool.)
27RW Series User GuideConnecting the PrinterThe printer must establish communications with a host ter-minal which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in three basic ways:•Byacablebetweentheprinteranditshostterminalusingeither RS232C or USB protocols•BymeansofaBluetoothshort-rangeradiofrequencylink• BymeansofawirelessLAN(LocalAreaNetwork)per802.11b specificationsCable Communications Caution•Theprintershouldbeturnedoffbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthecommunicationscable.Serial (RS232C) and USB Combination Port Note•AllRWseriesprinterscancommunicatebycable;thespeciccablesuppliedwithyourprinterwillvarywiththehostterminal.The 10- pin modular connector on your communications ca-bleplugsintothecombinationRS232C/USBcommunicationsport on the side of the printer. The protocol used with this port is determined by the communications cable you are us-ing. (Refer to Appendix A for more information on the com-munications cables offered with the RW series.)Plug the connector into the combination port and ensure it’s locking device has clicked into position. Then press the Locking Plug into the opening around the connector, aligning its locking features with the cutouts on the printer case. Turn Figure 12: Communications PortcontinuedRS232/USBPortAlign Locking Plug features with these cutouts.Rotate clockwise to lock the cable in place; coun-terclockwise to unlock the cable.USB Port
28RW Series User Guidethe Locking Plug clockwise one-quarter turn to secure it in place. The other end of the cable must be plugged into the host terminal as shown in Figure 13, or to a serial port on a comput-er as shown in Figure 14. Communications between the termi-nal and the printer are controlled by the applications running on the terminal and the printer.USB RW series Printers also have a USB type B port located di-rectlyabovethe10-pinRS323/USBcombinationcommunica-Figure 13: Communications to a TerminalFigure 14: Communications to a PCCommunications CablePart number varies. Refer to Appendix APrinter Communications PortRS232 Communications CableRefer to Appendix A for part numberUSB Communications CableRefer to Appendix A for part number
29RW Series User GuideWireless CommunicationsWireless Communications with Bluetooth® “Bluetooth” is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies. Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help prevent interfer-ence with other devices running at similar radio frequencies. This limits the range of a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters (about 32 feet).Both the printer and the device it communicates with must follow the Bluetooth standard. Bluetooth Networking OverviewEach Bluetooth enabled RW series printer has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) loaded into its radio module when manufactured. Bluetooth software is always running in the background, ready to respond to connection requests. One device (known as the master or the client) must request a connection with an-other. The second device (the slave or the server) then accepts or rejects the connection. A Bluetooth enabled RW series printer will normally act as a slave creating a miniature net-work with the terminal sometimes referred to as a “piconet.”For the most part, communications using Bluetooth are initi-ated and processed without any operator intervention. RW 420 printers can be equipped with both a Bluetooth and an 802.11b radio, allowing communications with both Bluetooth enabled devices and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (see discussion below).Wireless Local Area Network OverviewRW series printers can be equipped with several radio op-tions which use the industry standard 802.11 WLAN protocol. tions port. (Refer to Figure 12)The RW series is configured with the USB Open HCI inter-face driver allowing it to communicate with Windows® based devices. USB drivers are included in the Zebra Universal Driver which can be downloaded from www.zebra.com. Other terminals or communications devices may require the instal-lation of special drivers to use the USB connection. Consult your Zebra reseller or the factory for further details. continued
30RW Series User Guide• RWseriesprinterswithaCompactFlash(CF)ra-dio module can be identified by the FCC ID number “I28MD-RW4137” and other regulatory information on the serial number label on the back of the unit.• RWseriesprinterswithaZebraValueRadio,802.11bcanbe identified by the FCC ID number “I28MD-ZLAN11B” and other regulatory information on the serial number la-bel on the back of the unit. • RWseriesWirelessNetworkPrinterswiththeZebra802.11b/gWLANradiomodulecanbeiden-tified by the text “Wireless Network Printer” and FCC ID: I 2 8 M D - Z L A N11G on the serial number label on the back of the printer.• RW420printerswithbothan802.11bWLANradioanda Bluetooth radio running in the same unit are consid-ered to be dual radio devices. At present this dual radio configuration is offered only on the RW 420. Dual radio equipped RW 420 units will have a Bluetooth radio FCC ID “I28MD-BTC2TY3”and802.11bCompactashradioFCCID “I28MD-RW4137”. The FCC ID numbers and other reg-ulatory information for both radios are located on the se-rial number label on the back of the RW 420.Printers so equipped allow wireless communication as a node within a WLAN and its wireless capabilities allow com-munications from any point within the WLAN’s perimeter. PrintersequippedwiththedualBluetooth/802.11bWLANradio configuration can be linked to both a WLAN and a Bluetooth network simultaneously.Methods of establishing communications to RW series print-ers will vary with each LAN application. General informa-tion on establishing WLAN communications can be found in either the ”CPCL Programmers Manual” or the “Quick Start Guide for Mobile Wireless Printers” both available on-line at the Zebra Web site www.zebra.com. More information and LAN configuration utilities may also be found in Zebra’s Label Vista™ program (version 2.8 and later). Label Vista may be downloaded from Zebra’s Web site.Setting Up the SoftwareRW series printers use Zebra’s CPCL Programming language
31RW Series User Guidewhich was designed for mobile printing applications. CPCL is fully described in the ”CPCL Programmers Manual”, available on-line at the Zebra Web site.YoucanalsouseLabel Vista™, Zebra’s Windows® based label creation program which uses a graphical interface to create and edit labels in the CPCL language. Label Vista is available on-line Zebra’s Web site.RW series printers support an interpreter for ZPL II®, or EPL programming languages. If you plan to use ZPL II or EPL, refer to the appropriate Programming Guides available on-line from Zebra’s Web site. If you choose to use a third party label prep-aration system, follow the installation instructions included in the package.
32RW Series User GuideRadio Regulatory InformationBluetooth RW -ZBR3 Radio (RW 220 and RW 420) Caution • ExposuretoRadioFrequencyRadiation. TheradiatedoutputpowerofthisinternalBluetoothradioisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.TheinternalBluetoothradiooperateswithinguidelinesfoundinradiofrequencysafetystandardsandrecommendations.Donotusetheprinterinanunauthorizedmanner. Note•ThefollowingsectiononlyapplieswhentheRW-ZBR3BluetoothRadio(FCCID:I28MD-BTC2TY3)isinstalledinanRWseriesprinter.Unlessspeciedelsewhereinthismanual,theantennausedforthistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedormustnotoperateinconjunctionwithanyotherantenna.European Regulatory Information for the RW-ZBR3 Bluetooth RadioThis device is intended for use in all EU and EFTA member states.Europe – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: • EN60950:2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN300328-2V1.4.1(2003-04) Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment • EN301489-1/-17V1.4.1/1.2.1(2002-08) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states.Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states.
33RW Series User GuideZebra Bluetooth Radio 2.0 RW-ZBR4 (RW 220 and RW 420) Caution•ExposuretoRadioFrequencyRadiation.TheradiatedoutputpowerofthisinternalBluetoothradioisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.TheinternalBluetoothradiooperateswithinguidelinesfoundinradiofrequencysafetystandardsandrecommendations.Donotusetheprinterinanunauthorizedmanner. Note•ThefollowingsectiononlyapplieswhenanRW-ZBR4(FCCID:TBD)Bluetooth2.0RadioisinstalledinaRW220orRW420printer.Unlessspeciedelsewhereinthismanual,theantennausedforthistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedormustnotoperateinconjunctionwithanyotherantenna.European Regulatory Information for this RadioThis device is intended for use in all EU and EFTA member states.Europe – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: •EN55022:1998 European Immunity Standard •EN60950:2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment •EN300328-2V1.4.1(2003-04) Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment •EN301489-1/-17V1.5.1/1.2.1(2003-12)-17v1.2.1(2002-08) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states.Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states.
34RW Series User GuideCompact Flash (802.11b) Radio ModuleThe following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module (With FCC ID: I28MD-RW4137) is installed in a RW series printer. The FCC ID number is on the serial number label on the back of the printer and can be read with the module installed. Other than conditions specified elsewhere in this manual, only one of the radio options can be installed in the printer at one time and the antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located or must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna. Caution•UseofaRWseriesprinterwiththeradiomodulemarkedwith“FCCID:I28MD-RW4137”meetstheFCCrequirementsforradiofrequency(RF)radiationexposureinthestandardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthisconguration,whichapplieswhetherthebeltcliporshoulderstrapisused,thefaceoftheprinterfromwhichpaperistransportedisfacingawayfromtheuser’sbody.Thestandardcongurationmustalwaysbeusedwhentheprinterisbodyworn. RW220printerswiththisradiooptionhavebeenSARtested.ThemaximumSARvaluemeasuredforeachmodelwas0.011527W/gaveragedover1gram. RW420printerswiththisradiooptionhavebeenSARtested.ThemaximumSARvaluemeasuredforeachmodelwas0.062W/kgaveragedover1gram.European Regulatory Information for this RadioAT BE CY CZ DKEE FI FR DE GRHU IE IT LV LTLU MT NL PL PTSK SI ES SE GB Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out!This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO) 0336 Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France where restrictive use applies.
35RW Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: •EN60950:2000Safety of Information Technology Equipment •EN300328-2V1.2.1(2001-12)Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment •EN301489-17V1.2.1(2002-08)EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.TheuseofthisfrequencybandinFranceissubjecttorestrictions.Youmayonlyuse channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) may be used. For more information seehttp://www.anfr.fr/and/orhttp://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saone et Loire05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 Puy de Dome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 Seine St Denis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 Val de Marne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 Ille et Vilaine 68 Haute Rhin
36RW Series User GuideZebra Value Radio, 802.11bThe following section only applies when the Zebra Value Radio, 802.11b (with FCC ID: I28MD-ZLAN11B) is installed in a RW series printer. The FCC ID number is on the serial number label on the back of the printer and can be read with the module installed. Other than conditions specified elsewhere in this manual, only one of the radio options can be installed in the printer at one time and the antenna used for these transmit-ters must not be co-located or must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna. Caution•Theradiatedoutputpowerofthisinternal802.11bradioisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.Nevertheless,thisradiomustbeusedinsuchamannerthattheantennais2.5cm.orfurtherfromthehumanbody.Theradioandantennaaremountedinternallyinthisprintersuchthatwhentheprinteriswornwiththebackoftheprinteragainstthebodyandthefrontoftheprinter(wherepaperexits)awayfromthebody,thenthe2.5cmdistancebetweentheantennaandtheusersbodywillbemet.Donotusetheprinterinanunauthorizedmanner.European Regulatory Information for this Radio AT BE CY CZ DKEE FI FR DE GRHU IE IT LV LTLU MT NL PL PTSK SI ES SE GB Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out!This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO)0336 Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France where restrictive use applies.
37RW Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: •EN60950:2000Safety of Information Technology Equipment •EN300328-2V1.2.1(2001-12)Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment •EN301489-17V1.2.1(2002-08)EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.TheuseofthisfrequencybandinFranceissubjecttorestrictions.Youmayonly use channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) may be used. For more information seehttp://www.anfr.fr/and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saone et Loire05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 Puy de Dome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 Seine St Denis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 Val de Marne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 Ille et Vilaine 68 Haute Rhin
38RW Series User GuideWLAN Module Using 802.11b/g Radio The following section only applies when the 802.11b/g WLAN module (With FCC ID: I28MD-ZLAN11G) is installed in a RW series printer). Other than conditions specified elsewhere in this manual, only one of the radio options can be installed in the printer at one time and the antenna used for these transmitters must not be co-located or must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna.RW Series models have the FCC ID number on a label on the back of the unit. Caution•UseofaRWseriesprinterwiththeradiomodulemarkedwithFCCID:I28MD-ZLAN11GmeetstheFCCrequirementsforradiofrequency(RF)radiationexposureinthestandardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthisconguration,whichapplieswhetherthebeltcliporshoulderstrapisused,thefaceoftheprinterfromwhichpaperistransportedisfacingawayfromtheuser’sbody.Thestandardcongurationmustalwaysbeusedwhentheprinterisbodyworn.The RW 220 and RW 420 printers with this radio option have been SAR tested. The maximum SAR value measured for each model is listed below:Model SAR value W/Kg (1g average))RW220 0.004 RW 420 0.004 European Regulatory Information for this RadioAT BE CY CZ DKEE FI FR DE GRHU IE IT LV LTLU MT NL PL PTSK SI ES SE GB Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out!This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO)Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France where restrictive use applies.
39RW Series User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: •EN55022:1998 European Emissions Standard •EN60950:2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment •EN300328-2V1.2.1(2001-12) Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment •EN301489-17V1.2.1(2002-08) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.TheuseofthisfrequencybandinFranceissubjecttorestrictions.Youmayonlyuse channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz)maybeused.Formoreinformationseehttp://www.anfr.fr/and/orhttp://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saone et Loire05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 Puy de Dome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 Seine St Denis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 Val de Marne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 Ille et Vilaine 68 Haute Rhincontinued
40RW Series User GuideRepublic of China Regulatory Information for the Compact Flash 802.11b/g Radio經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。According to “Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices” Without permission granted by the DGT, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power radio-frequency devices. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.
41RW Series User GuideCompact Flash (802.11b) and Bluetooth Co-located Radio ModulesThe following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module (With FCC ID: I28MD-RW4137) and Bluetooth module (FCC ID: I28MD-BTC2TY3) are installed in a RW 420 printer. This co-located radio configuration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. The FCC ID numbers are on the serial number label on the back of the printer and can be read with the module installed. Caution•UseofaRW420printerwiththeradiomodulemarkedwithboth“FCCID:I28MD-RW4137”and“I28MD-BTC2TY3”meetstheFCCrequirementsforradiofrequency(RF)radiationexposureinthestandardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthisconguration,whichapplieswhetherthebeltcliporshoulderstrapisused,thefaceoftheprinterfromwhichpaperistransportedisfacingawayfromtheuser’sbody.Thestandardcongurationmustalwaysbeusedwhentheprinterisbodyworn.RW420printerswiththisradiooptionhavebeenSARtested.ThemaximumSARvaluemeasuredforeachmodelwas0.28W/kgaveragedover1gram.European Regulatory Information for the Compact Flash 802.11b Radio and Bluetooth Co-located Radio ModulesAT BE CY CZ DKEE FI FR DE GRHU IE IT LV LTLU MT NL PL PTSK SI ES SE GB Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are crossed out!This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO)Europe – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.ThefollowingtestmethodshavebeenappliedinordertoprovepresumptionofcompliancewiththeR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC: •EN60950:2000Safety of Information Technology Equipment •EN300328-2V1.2.1(2001-12)Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment •EN301489-17V1.2.1(2002-08)EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.Important Notice:This device is a portable RF printer intended for commercial and industrial use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France where restrictive use applies.continued
42RW Series User GuideTheuseofthisfrequencybandinFranceissubjecttorestrictions.Youmayonlyuse channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz) may be used. For more information seehttp://www.anfr.fr/and/orhttp://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 Saone et Loire05 Hautes Alpes 41 Loir et Cher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 Deux Sievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 Puy de Dome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 Seine St Denis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 Val de Marne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 Ille et Vilaine 68 Haute Rhin
43RW Series User GuideCard Reader OptionsThe RW series can be equipped with optional Magnetic Stripe and Smart Card readers. The magnetic stripe card reader allows the user to swipe magnetic stripe cards such as credit cards through a slot in the printer and then read and process the data contained in the card.In a similar manner the Smart Card reader can read the in-formation written in the microchip embedded in Smart Cards, and process the information in the chip in a variety of ways depending on the printer’s application.Magnetic Stripe ReaderThe status of the Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) is indicated in three possible ways:• ReaderstatusisdisplayedontheMainMenuLCDasshown in Figure 15.• TheLCDbacklightashestoindicatestatus(3ashes=enabled,2ashes=disabled).• Chimesindicatesthereaderstatus(3chimes=enabled,2chimes=disabled).Zebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUFigure 15: Magnetic Stripe Reader Status Indicatorcontinued“Rdr” indicates MSR is enabled.
44RW Series User GuidecontinuedThe MSR is used as follows:1. When the reader is enabled, place the card into the read-er slot as shown. The magnetic stripe (typically on the back of the card) must face the bottom of the printer, and be inserted into the bottom of the card reader slot as shown in Figure 16.2. Slide the card through the slot. The card will be read if slid in either direction. Depending on the application software, the printer will sound one chime when a scan is successful .3. If the card did not read, slide it back through the slot in the opposite direction.Figure 16: Using the Magnetic Stripe ReaderMagnetic Stripe CardPlace the Card in the reader slot with the magnetic stripe facing down as shown.Card can be read in both direc-tions.Magnetic Stripe Reader Slot
45RW Series User GuideSmart Card ReaderThe optional Smart Card reader is used as follows:1. The LCD will display “RDR” to indicate the Smart Card reader is active. (Some reader applications may flash the displaybacklightand/orchimethreetimestoindicatethereader status is “ready.”) At this time, the printer is acting only as a Smart Card reader connected to the host termi-nal; all other printer functions are suspended. 2. Insert the card into the reader slot as shown in Figure 17. The microchip imbedded in the card must be oriented facing the bottom of the printer and must be completely inserted into the Reader Slot to scan successfully .3. Depending on the application software, the printer will sound a chime after a successful transaction. 4. After the card has been successfully read the printer can resume normal printing operations and the Smart Card can be removed.Figure 17: Using the Smart Card ReaderSmart Card Reader SlotInsert Smart Card with microchip facing down.Insert Smart Card completely into printer.
46RW Series User GuideFigure 18: Using the Belt ClipUsing the AccessoriesBelt ClipRefer to Figure 18. All RW series printers are equipped with a belt clip. To use: hook the clip over your belt, and ensure that the clip is securely attached to the belt. The belt clip will pivot to allow you to move freely while wearing the printer.Clip printer to beltPrinter can pivot freely
47RW Series User GuideFigure 19: Using the Shoulder StrapAdjustable Shoulder StrapRefer to Figure 19. If your printer is equipped for the shoul-der strap option: snap each end of the shoulder strap into the “D” rings in the top of the printer. Hold the buckle and adjust the strap until you achieve the desired length.Hold Buckle Pull Strap here to lengthenPull Strap here to shortenSnap in to “D” rings on printer
48RW Series User GuideCradlesRW 420 Vehicle CradleThe RW 420 can be used in conjunction with a docking Cradle. When the printer is “docked” the Cradle will charge the printer’s battery and allow the printer to print, receive and transmit data as usual. The Cradle can provide power from a 12 VDC power supply either from a power take-off point in a vehicle or from an external power supply running off A.C. power. Refer to the documentation supplied with the Cradle for more information.The RW 420 has software features which can automatical-ly rotate the four display lines on the control panel 180º when the printer is docked. This allows for easier reading of the dis-play when the Cradle is mounted vertically. Refer to Figure 20.This rotation feature is also available on the RW 220, but the command to rotate the display lines must be sent to the RW 220 when it is docked; it will not rotate the display text auto-matically.Installing the RW 420 in the Cradle Important•ItisrecommendedasasafetyprecautionthattheadjustableshoulderstrapberemovedpriortodockingthePrinter.Thisprecautionensuresthestrapwillnotinterferewithproperoperationofthevehicle.• RemovetheDockingConnectorCoverfromthebottomof the printer, and retain it for future use. (Refer to Figure 21.) Zebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUNormal Display in CradleDisplay rotated in CradleFigure 20: Display Rotated for Cradle Installation
49RW Series User GuidecontinuedFigure 21: Installing the RW 420 into the Cradle• PlacethebottomoftheprinteroverthetwopinsintheCradle. • RockthetopofthePrinterintotheCradleandpressrm-ly until it latches in place. • EnsuretheCradlepowerandchargeindicatorsarelitandturn the printer on.Remove and retain the Docking Connector CoverPlace the Printer over the retaining pins in the Cradle.Rock the Printer into the Cradle to latch it in position.Power IndicatorAlways Green when power is onCharge Indicator
50RW Series User Guide Ifthechargeindicatordoesnotlightup,unlatchtheprinterfromtheVehicleCradle,liftitclearfromtheCradleandre-seatit. RefertotheVehicleCradleInstallationGuideformorecompleteinformationonthepowerandchargeindicatorsYoucanloadmedia(includingmediafromanexternalsup-ply) and perform cleaning operations normally when the RW 420 Printer is installed in the Cradle . Removing the RW 420 from the CradleRefer to Figure 22.• TurnthePrinteroff.• PushonthelatchontheCradleandrockthetopoftheprinter away from the Cradle. • LiftthePrinteroutfromtheCradle.Replace the Docking Connector Cover if you will be us-ing the Printer for an extended period of time away from the Cradle.Figure 22: Removing the RW 420 from the CradleLift the printer free of the retaining pins.Press the Latch button to release the Printer.Rotate the Printer out of the Cradle.
51RW Series User GuideRW 220 Vehicle CradleThe RW 220 can be used in conjunction with its own docking Cradle. When the printer is “docked” it can be powered by ei-ther its own battery or one of the RCLI series of external char-gers. Refer to the documentation supplied with the Cradle for more information.Installing the RW 220 in the CradleRefer to Figure 23. Important•ItisrecommendedasasafetyprecautionthattheadjustableshoulderstrapberemovedpriortodockingthePrinter.Thisprecautionensuresthestrapwillnotinterferewithproperoperationofthevehicle.• PlacethebottomoftheprinteroverthetwopinsintheCradle. • RockthetopofthePrinterintotheCradleandpressrm-ly until it latches in place. Figure 23: Installing the RW 220 in the CradlecontinuedPlace the Printer over the retaining pins in the Cradle.Rock the Printer into the Cradle to latch it in position.
52RW Series User GuideRemoving the RW 220 from the CradleRefer to Figure 24.• TurnthePrinteroff.• PullthelatchbuttonontheCradleandrotatetheprinteraway from the Cradle. • LiftthePrinterfreeofthecradlelocatingpinsandoutfrom the Cradle. Figure 24: Removing the RW 220 from the CradleLift the printer free of the locating pins.Pull the Latch button to release the Printer.Rotate the Printer out of the Cradle.
53RW Series User GuidePreventive MaintenanceExtending Battery Life• Avoidexposingthebatterytodirectsunlightortempera-tures over 104° F (40° C).• AlwaysuseaZebrachargerdesignedspecicallyforLithium-Ion batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage the battery.• Usethecorrectmediaforyourprintingrequirements.Anauthorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the op-timum media for your application.• Ifyouprintthesametextorgraphiconeverylabel,con-sider using a preprinted label.• Choosethecorrectprintdarkness,andprintspeedforyour media.• Usesoftwarehandshaking(XON/XOFF)wheneverpossi-ble.• UsetheLCDdisplaybacklightonlywhennecessary.Turnit off whenever it is not needed.• Removethebatteryfromtheprinterifit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abil-ity to maintain a charge over time and can be recharged a finite number of times before it must be replaced. Always dispose of used batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information on proper battery dis-posal.  Caution•DonotprintwhiletheLI72WallChargerispluggedintotheunit.Unreliablebatterychargingcanresult.continued
54RW Series User GuideGeneral Cleaning Instructions Caution•Alwaysturntheprinteroffbeforecleaning. Toavoidpossiblepersonalinjuryordamagetotheprinter,neverinsertanypointedorsharpobjectsintotheprinter. UsecarewhenworkingneartheTearBar.Theedgesareverysharp. Caution•Theprintheadcanbecomeveryhotafterprolongedprinting.Allowittocooloffbeforeattemptinganycleaningprocedures. Caution•Useonlycleaningagentsspeciedinthefollowingtable.ZebraTechnologiesCorporationwillnotberesponsiblefordamagecausedbyanyothercleaningmaterialsusedonthisprinter. Cleantheprinterwitheitherthecleaningpensuppliedwiththeprinteroracottonswabsaturatedwithalcohol.
55RW Series User GuideFigure 25: Cleaning RW Series PrintersRW 420 illustratedRW Series CleaningArea Method IntervalPrinthead (Figure 25)Use the supplied cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to clean the print elements from end to end (the print elements are located in the thin gray line on the printhead). After every five rolls of media (or more often, if needed)Platen Roller (Figure 25)Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly with the cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.Tear bar(Figure 25)Clean thoroughly with the cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.Exterior Water-dampened cloth As neededInterior(Figure 25)Brush/airblow.EnsuretheBarSensor and Gap Sensor windows are free of dust.After every five rolls of media (or more often, if needed)Tear BarBar SensorGap SensorPlaten SurfacePrinthead Elements
56RW Series User GuideTroubleshootingLCD Control Panel IndicatorsThe top of the display shows several icons which indicate various printer functions. Check the indicator status, then refer to the Troubleshooting topic referenced in the chart to resolve the problem.Icon Status Indication Ref. to Topic #On Bluetooth Link established n/aOff No Bluetooth Link 6On Bluetooth link established n/aOff No Bluetooth link 6Flashing Transmitting/Receivingdata n/aOn 802.11b/gRFLinkestablished n/aOff No802.11b/gRFLink 6Flashing Low Battery 3, 6, 7Flashing Head latch not closed 9, 11Flashing Indicates Printing activity n/aSteady data processing in process 8Flashing Out of Media 9,11Blank Screenn/a No applica-tion Notes•RWseriesprinterswillhaveoneoftwoLCDtypes.LCDswiththeBluetoothicon(highlightedbyagraybackgroundinthetableabove)willgraduallyreplaceLCDswiththe“lightbulb”iconindicatingBluetoothactivity.Printerswitheithertypeofdisplaywillfunctionidentically. The“rightfacing”arrowiconwillbeactivatedinbothLCDversionsonprinterswiththelatestrmwareupdates.
57RW Series User GuidecontinuedTroubleshooting Topics1. No power•Checkthatbatteryisinstalledproperly.•Rechargeorreplacebatteryasnecessary.(Always dispose of used batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information on proper battery disposal.)2. Media does not feed: •EnsureMediaCoverisproperlyclosedandlatched.•Checkmediasupportsforanybinding.3. Poor or faded print or flashing icon:•Cleanprinthead.•Checkbatteryandrechargeorreplaceasnecessary.•Checkqualityofmedia.4. Partial/missing print:•Checkmediaalignment.•Cleanprinthead.•EnsureMediaCoverisproperlyclosedandlatched.5. Garbled print:•Checkbaudrate.6. No print:•Checkbaudrate.•Replacebattery.Always dispose of used batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information on proper battery disposal.•Checkcabletoterminal.•Wirelessunits(Bluetoothor802.11b/g)only:EstablishRFLink.RestoreLANassociativityon802.11b/gwirelessunits.•Invalidlabelformatorcommandstructure—putprinterinCommunications Diagnostic (Hex Dump) Mode to diagnose problem (refer to Troubleshooting Tests section).7. Reduced battery life•Checkbatterydatecode—ifbatteryisonetotwoyearsold, short life may be due to normal aging.•Replacebattery.(Always dispose of used batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information on proper battery disposal.)8. Flashing icon:•Noapplicationorapplicationcorrupted:reloadprogram.•Flashingindicatorisnormalwhiledataisbeingreceived.
58RW Series User Guide9. Flashing or icon :•Checkthatmediaisloaded.•EnsureMediaCoverisproperlyclosedandlatched.10. Skips labels (only when using label stock):•Checkmediafortopofformsensemarkorlabelgap.•Checkthatthemaximumprinteldhasnotbeenexceededon label.•Ensurebarorgapsensorisnotblockedormalfunctioning.11. Communication Error:•Checkmediaisloaded.•EnsureMediaCoverisproperlyclosedandlatchedanderror indicators are off.•Checkbaudrate.•Replacecabletoterminal.12. Label Jam:•Openmediacover.•Applygenerousamountofalcoholtoprinterinareaof jammed label.13. Blank LCD Screen •Noapplicationloadedorapplicationcorrupted:reloadprogram.14. Magnetic Strip Card or Smart Card Won’t Read•Ensurethe“RDR”textisdisplayed,indicatingcardreaderisenabled. (Refer to the Operator Controls section.)•Ensurecardisinsertedwiththemagneticstripeormicrochip facing in the correct direction.•Checkcardforexcessivewearordamagetoeitherthemagnetic strip or the microchip.15. Battery Pack Is Hard to Insert•ThebatterypacksfortheRWandQLseriesprintersaresimilar in size and shape, but are not interchangeable. Verify you are using the correct battery pack. The battery pack part number for the RW 420 is AK17463-005. The battery pack part number for the RW 220 is AK18026-002.•Verifythattheshrinkwrappingandthewarningcardprotecting the battery contacts have been removed.
59RW Series User GuideTroubleshooting TechniquesPrinting a Configuration LabelTo print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration fol-low these steps:1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment with journal media (media with no black bars printed on the back)2. Press and hold the Feed Button.3. Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button. Refer to Figures 26 through 26b for a sample configura-tion printout.Performing a Forced ShutdownIt the printer has locked up and is not responding to any op-erator inputs or external commands, from either a connected terminal or a linked LAN, you can perform a forced shutdown. •Iftheprintersoftwarelocksupduringnormaloperation,force the printer to shut down by pressing and holding the Power Button for 3 seconds. •Ifyoutrytoturntheprinteroffnormallyandthesoft-ware locks up, the printer will automatically shut itself off after a 10 second delay. •Ifyoutrytoturntheprinteroffanditdoesnotrespond,you can force an immediate shut down by pressing and holding the Power Button again within 10 seconds.A forced shutdown will preserve the printer’s data and set-tings.Communications DiagnosticsIf there’s a problem transferring data between the computer and the printer, try putting the printer in the Communications Diagnostics Mode (also referred to as the “DUMP” mode). The printer will print the ASCII characters and their and their text representation (or the period ‘.’, if not a printable character) for any data received from the host computer To enter Communications Diagnostics Mode:1. Print a configuration label as described above. 2. At the end of 2nd diagnostics report, the printer will print: continued
60RW Series User Guide“Press FEED key to enter DUMP mode.”3. Press the FEED key. The printer will print: “Entering DUMP mode.” Note•IftheFEEDkeyisnotpressedwithin3seconds,theprinterwillprint“DUMPmodenotentered”andwillresumenormaloperation.4. At this point, the printer is in DUMP mode and will print the ASCII hex codes of any data sent to it, and their text representation (or “.” if not a printable character).Additionally, a file with a “.dmp” extension containing the ASCII information will be created and stored in the printer’s memory. It can be viewed, “cloned” or deleted using the Label Vista application. (Refer the Label Vista documentation for more information.)To terminate the Communications Diagnostics Mode and re-turn the printer to normal operations:1. Turn the printer OFF.2. Wait 5 seconds.3. Turn the printer ON.Calling Technical SupportIf the printer fails to print the configuration label, or you en-counter problems not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide, contactZebraTechnicalSupport.Youwillneedtosupplythefollowing information:• Modelnumber/type(e.g.RW420)• Unitserialnumber(14digitnumber,includingdashes)(Refer to Figures 26 through 26b.)• ProductConfiguration Code (PCC) (15 digit number, in-cluding dashes). Refer to Appendix D for more informa-tion.Technical support contact information may be found in Appendix D of this manual.
61RW Series User Guide Figure 26: Conguration Label ExamplecontinuedUnit Serial NumberInstalled software and firmwareEnd of First ReportPrint Head TestReport appears only on units with wireless options installed. Units with no wireless options will print an empty line and resume printing This example has a Bluetooth module installed. (Refer to page 29 for more details.)Information on TCP/IPandLANaddresses and settings.Settings for RS232 and USB communications via cable
62RW Series User Guide Figure 26a: Conguration Label Example (continued)1. Dual radio units as illustrated above are available only on the RW 420.Information on any installed 802.11b/gwireless devicesIn this example, an 802.11b WLAN card has been detected.List of peripherals installed. In this example the printer has the Mag Card and SmartCard reader option, and the wireless expansion module has an 802.11b and Bluetooth wireless module1.List of power management settings. Also includes a count of the number of times the unit has been powered on.
63RW Series User Guide Figure 26b: Conguration Label Example (continued)Flash Memory SizeMaximum Label Size Files Loaded in Printer Memory (will include Pre-scaled or Scalable Fonts)Amount of Memory AvailablePre-scaled fonts (.cpf) listed separatelyRAM SizeResident Fonts Installed End of Configuration Report(my 2010.CPF)(my 2020.CPF)Resident Pre-scaled Font Installed myfont .FNTmyfont2 .FNTmyfont3 .FNTmy_2010 .CPFmy_2020 .CPF
64RW Series User GuideSpecifications  Note.-Printerspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Printing Specifications RW 420 RW 220 Print Width 4.09 in. [103.8 mm] max. 2.20 in [56 mm] max. PrintSpeed  3in./second @30%density  [76.2mm/second] Distance from .20 in. [5 mm] Print Element 41 dots to Tear Edge Print Head Life, 1,964,160 in. (50 Km) calculated nominal  PrintDensity  203dots/inch(8dots/mm)Memory/Communications SpecificationsFlash Memory 4 MB flash (standard)RAM Memory 8 MB RAM (standard)Standard CommunicationsRS-232C serial port (RJ-45 connector) Configurable Baud rate (from 9600 to 115.2 Kbps), parity and data bits. Software (X-ON/X-OFF)orhardware(DTR/STR)communication handshake protocols.(2)USB2.0FullSpeedInterface(12Mb/s):(1) a “B” type USB connector, and (2) USB signals are also integrated into the RJ-45 connector. Refer to the Communications Ports specifications and Appendix A for information on USB cables. Optional Wireless CommunicationsBluetooth compatible 2.4 GHz SRRF linkWireless LAN capabilities comply with 802.11b or 802.11g protocolsCo-locatedBluetooth+802.11bradios(RW 420 only)Real Time Clock (RTC)Time and date under application control. Refer to CPCL Programming Manual, avail-able at www.zebra.com for RTC commands.
65RW Series User GuideRW 420 Media SpecificationsMedia Width 2.0 in. to 4.12 in. (50.8 to 104.6 mm) Max. continuous Continuous, dependent on installed memoryreceipt(w/std.memory)Inter-label Gap. 0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (0.12 in. preferred) (2 mm to 4 mm [3 mm preferred])Label Thickness .0025” to .0065” (.064 mm to .165 mm)Max. Label Roll dia. 2.25 in. (57 mm) O.D.Label Inner Core .75 in. (19 mm) minimum dia; 1.38 in. (35 mm) optional settingBlack Mark The reflective media black marks should Dimensions extend past the centerline of the roll. Media Minimum mark width: 1.0” (25.4 mm) Requirements perpendicular to edge of media, centered within the width of the roll. Mark length: 0.094” (2.4 mm) parallel to edge of media RW 220 Media SpecificationsMedia Width 1.0” in. to 2.37 in. [25.4 to 60.1 mm] Max. continuous Continuous, dependent on installed memoryreceipt(w/std.memory)Inter-label Gap. 0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (0.12 in. preferred) (2 mm to 4 mm [3 mm preferred])Label Thickness .0025” to .0065” (.064 mm to .165 mm)Max. Label Roll dia. 2.25 in. [57 mm] O.D.Label Inner Core .75 in. [19 mm) minimum dia; 1.38 in. (35 mm) optional settingBlack Mark The reflective media black marks should Dimensions extend past the centerline of the roll. Media Minimum mark width: .5” (12.7 mm) Requirements perpendicular to edge of media, centered within the width of the roll. Mark length: 0.094” (2.4 mm) parallel to edge of media Use Zebra brand direct thermal media that is outside wound. Media may be reflective (black mark) sensing, or transmissive (gap) sensing, die-cut, or continuous. RW 420 units configured with the External Media option will accept fanfold media used with an external media supply.For die-cut labels, use only full auto dies. continued
66RW Series User Guide Figure 27: Communication Ports110RS232/USBCombination PortUSB51
67RW Series User GuideCommunications PortsUSBSignal DescriptionPin# Name Type1VBUS USB Bus Power2 USB - bi-directional I/Osignals3USB+ bi-directional I/Osignals4USB_ID IdentiesA/Bconnector5Return GroundRS232/USBSignal DescriptionPin# Name Type 1 USB D- bi-directional I/Osignals2USBD+ bi-directional I/Osignals3RXD input Receive Data4TXD output Transmit Data5DTR output Data Terminal Ready- set high when printer is on.6GND Ground7DSR input Data Set Ready- low to high8RTS output Request To Send- set high when printer is ready to accept a command or data9CTS input Clear To Send from host10 VBUS USB Bus Powercontinued
68RW Series User GuideFont/Bar Code Specifications Standard Fonts: 25 bit-mapped fonts; 1 scalable font (CG Trimvirate Bold Condensed*)Fonts Available Downloadable optional bit-mapped & scalable fonts via Label Vista software. Optional International character sets: Chinese 16 x 16 (trad), 16 x 16 (simplified), 24 x 24 (simplified); Japanese 16 x 16, 24 x 24; Hebrew/Arabic Codabar UCC/EAN128 UCC-128CompositeA/B/C Code 39 Code 93 EAN8/JAN8,2and5digitextensionsLinear Bar Codes EAN-8 CompositeAvailable EAN13/JAN13,2and5digitextensions EAN-13 Composite lnterleaved 2 of 5 MSI/Plessey FIM/POSTNET UPC-A, 2 and 5 digit extensions UPCA Composite UPC E, 2 and 5 digit extensions UPCE Composite MaxiCode PDF 4172-D Bar Codes Datamatrix (using ZPL emulation)Available RSS: RSS-14 Truncated RSS-14 Stacked RSS-14 Stacked Omnidirectional RSS Limited RSS Expanded QR CodeRotation Angles 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°*contains UFST from Agfa Monotype Corporation
69RW Series User GuidePhysical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications RW 420 RW 220Weightw/battery,excluding media2.0 lbs. (907 g. )11.45 lb.(658 g.)12.15 lbs. (975 g)21.55 lb. (703 g)2Operating Temperature -4° to 131° F (-20° to 55° C)Charging Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40° C)Storage Temperature -22° to 149° F (-30° to 65° C)w/obattery-4° to 113° F (-20° to 45°C) with battery Relative HumidityOperating: 10% to 90%(non-condensing) Storage: 10% to 90%(non-condensing)Battery 7.4V Lithium-Ion 4 AHr.7.4V Lithium-Ion 2 AHrIntrusion Protection (IP) Rating 541. Weight is for base unit (without MSR /SmartCard option)2. Weight is for unit with MSR/SmartCard option installed continued
70RW Series User Guide Figure 28: RW 420 Overall Dimensions1.8” [46 mm].25” [6 mm]6.9” [175 mm]7.4” [188 mm]3.7” [94 mm] max. 13.2”[81 mm] max. 16.3” [160 mm]NOTE: 1. Dimensions shown are for units with the MSR/Smart Card option installed. Subtract .08” [2 mm] from these dimensions for units without this option.
71RW Series User Guide Figure 29: RW 220 Overall Dimensionscontinued7.2” [185.3 mm]4.4”[111.8 mm]3.2”[81 mm]13.7”[94.1 mm]16.8” [173.6 mm]# 6-32 x .25” [6.4 mm] deep (2) places3.9” [99.1 mm]1.8” [45.6 mm]NOTE: 1. Dimensions shown are for units with the MSR/Smart Card option installed. Subtract 0.27” [5 mm] from these dimensions for units without this option.
72RW Series User GuideRW Series Accessories Description Input VoltageAdjustable shoulder strap n/aCarrying Strap n/aRW 420 Protective Soft Case n/aRW 220 Protective Soft Case n/aRW 420 Extra Battery Pack n/aRW 220 Extra Battery Pack n/aRW420VehicleCradle/Charger 9-30 VDCRW420VehicleCradle/Chargerw/cigarettelighteradapter9-30 VDCRW 220 Vehicle Cradle n/aRW220VehicleCradlew/mounting armn/aModel RCLI-DC Mobile ChargersDC-DCrun/chargeunits112 VDC9-30 VDC30-60 VDCModel RCLI-AC Mobile Charge AC/DCrun/chargeunit100-240 VAC 50/60HzModel LI72- Single Battery Charger2100-240 VAC 50/60Hz Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger2100-240 VAC 50/60Hz NOTES 1.PartnumbersofRCLI-DCrun/chargeunitswillvarydependingontheselectedoutputvoltage. 2.PartnumbersofLI72SingleBatteryChargersandUCLI72-4QuadChargerwillvarydependingupontheintendedcountryofuse.ContactthefactoryoryourZebrare-sellerforcompletepartnumberinformation. RefertoAppendixAforinformationonDataI/OCables. Formoredetailsonavailableaccessories,contactyourauthorizedZebrare-seller.
73RW Series User GuideAppendix AInterface CablesRS232 Download CablePart Number AK17463-008; RW Mod Plug to 9-Pin DB PC Cable PIN 1 PIN 106(DSR)SHIELD(GND)(DTR)(CTS)(RTS)5487(RXD)(TXD)235(DTR)SHIELD6(GND)7(DSR)89(RTS)(CTS)10 PIN MOD Plug(Printer Signals)43(TXD)(RXD)PIN 9PIN 1PIN 102 (USB D+)3 (USB D+)6 (GND)4 (GND)10 PIN MOD Plug(Printer Signals)4 PIN USB (Type A Plug)1 (USB D-)2 (USB D-)1 (VBUS) 10 (VBUS)PIN 1USB Download CablePart Number AK18666-1; RW Mod Plug to USB A Cablecontinued
74RW Series User GuideUSB CablePart Number AT17010-1; USB A to USB Mini B Cable  ContacttheFactoryoryourZebraSalesRepresentativeformoreinformationoninterfacecablestomostmajormanufacturer’sdataterminals. YoumayalsovisittheZebraWebsiteatwww.zebra.comforalistingofinterfacecablesforallseriesofZebramobileprintersAppendix AMore Interface Cables
75RW Series User GuideAppendix BMedia SuppliesTo insure maximum printer life and consistent print qual-ity and performance for your individual application, it is rec-ommended that only media produced by Zebra be used. Advantages include:• Consistentqualityandreliabilityofmediaproducts.• Largerangeofstockedandstandardformats.• In-housecustomformatdesignservice.• Largeproductioncapacitywhichservicestheneedsofmany large and small media consumers including major retail chains world wide.• Mediaproductsthatmeetorexceedindustrystandards.For more information about standard or custom media contact your re-seller or Zebra Technologies Corporation at +1.866.230.9495(U.S.,CanadaandMexico)andasktospeakto a Media Sales Representative.
76RW Series User GuideAppendix CMaintenance SuppliesIn addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recommended that the printer be cleaned as prescribed in the maintenance section. The following items are available for this purpose:• CleaningPen(10pack),ReorderNo.AN11209-1• CleaningKitwithCleaningPen,andCottonSwabs,Reorder No. AT702-1
77RW Series User GuideAppendix DProduct SupportWhen calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please have the following information on hand:• Modelnumber/type(e.g.RW420)• Unitserialnumber(refertogureonoppositepage)• ProductCongurationCode(PCC)(refertogureonop-posite page))For on-line product support and the most recent versions of downloadable user documentation, firmware and software utilities, go to the Zebra Web site: www.zebra.comIn the Americas contactRegional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept.Zebra Technologies International, LLC333 Corporate Woods ParkwayVernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.AT: +1 847 793 2600Toll-free +1 800 423 0422F: +1 847 913 8766T: +1 847 913 2259F: +1 847 913 2578Hardware:ts1america@zebra.comSoftware:ts3america@zebra.comFor printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us.T: +1 877 275 9327E: clientcare@zebra.comIn Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India contactRegional Headquarters Technical Support Internal Sales Dept.Zebra Technologies Europe LimitedZebra HouseThe Valley Centre, Gordon RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshire HP13 6EQ, UKT: +44 (0)1494 472872F: +44 (0) 1494 450103T: +44 (0) 1494 768298F: +44 (0) 1494 768210Germany: Tsgermany@zebra.comFrance: Tsfrance@zebra.comSpain/ Portugal:Tsspain @zebra.comAll other areas: Tseurope@zebra.comFor printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us.T: +44 (0) 1494 768316F: +44 (0) 1494 768244E: cseurope@zebra.comIn the Asia Pacific region contactRegional Headquarters Technical Support Customer ServiceZebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLCGo to www.zebra.com/contact for complete contact information.T: +65 6858 0722F: +65 6885 0838T: +65 6858 0722F: +65 6885 0838E: (China) tschina@zebra.comAll other areas:tsasiapacific@zebra.comFor printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us.T: +65 6858 0722F: +65 6885 0836E: (China) order-csr@zebra.comAll other areas:csasiapacific@zebra.comcontinued
78RW Series User GuideSerial and PCC Number Locations for RW Series PrintersAppendix D (continued)Serial Number RW 420 RW 220 Product Configuration CodeProduct Configuration CodeSerial Number
79RW Series User GuideBattery DisposalThe EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery supplied with your printer indicates Zebra Technologies Corporation is voluntarily participating in an in-dustry program to collect and recycle these bat-teries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC® pro-gram provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. InsulatedepletedbatteryterminalswithtapebeforedisposalPleasecall1-800-8-BATTERYforinformationonLi-ionbat-tery recycling and disposal bans or restrictions in your area. Zebra Technologies Corporation’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.Outside North America, please follow local battery recycling guidelines.Appendix EProduct DisposalDo not dispose of this product in unsorted mu-nicipal waste. This product is recyclable. Please recycle according to your local standards. For more information, please see our web site at: http://www.zebra.com/environment
80RW Series User GuideAppendix FUsing zebra.comThe following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web site for finding specific documents . Example1: Find the Mobile Printer Wireless Configuration Guide.Go to www.zebra.com/manuals.Select as a manual type “Networking Manual” then click on “Submit”.At the resulting screen, select Wireless Mobile as the networking type. Then select the desired language. (Best choices are “All” or “English”) At the resulting screen, select “Zebra Mobile Printers - Wireless Configuration Guide” then click on “Download” to begin the download process.continuedSelect manual typeSelect languageClick on “SUBMIT”Select networking type (Wireless Mobile in this example)Click on “SUBMIT”
81RW Series User GuideExample 2: Find the Label Vista Download page:Go to www.zebra.com/software and select “Label Vista”, then click “Submit”.At the resulting window select “Download a free Label Vista demo now “Select the “Label Vista demo
82RW Series User GuideAAccessoriesAdjustable Shoulder Strap 47Belt Clip 46list of 72Vehicle Cradle RW 220 51Vehicle Cradle RW 420 48BBattery packdisposal of 53,?57installing 13life, tips for extending 53Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) 29Bluetooth Networking Overview 29CCable Communications 27Combination Port 27Card ReadersMagnetic Stripe Reader 43Smart Card Reader 45Charger, batteryLI72 single charger 13three-wire version 15two-wire version 14UCLI72-4 quad charger 16Cleaningexterior 55interior 55platen 55printhead 55tear bar 55Configuration Code, Product (PCC) 60Controls, Operator 22functions illustrated 22LCD functions, extended 24Cradle, Vehicle, RW 220 51Installing printer in 51removing printer from 52Cradle, Vehicle, RW 420 24,?48Installing printer in 48removing printer from 50rotate display text when docking 48DDeclaration of Conformity802.11b (Compact Flash radio)EU countries 35,?37,?41Bluetooth radio (ZBR-3)EU Countries 32co-located 802.11b & Bluetooth radios 41EU countriesBluetooth radio 33Zebra 802.11g WLAN 38Zebra Value Radio, 802.11b 37LLabel, Configurationprinting 26Label, configuration, example 61Label Vista 30,?31MManualCPCL Programming 30,?31EPL Programming 31ZPL II Programming 31Media, loading 18fan-fold media 20media Spacer, use of 20PProgramming languageEPL 31ZPL II 31Index
83RW Series User GuideRRadio Regulatory Information802.11b/g Radio 38EU countries 39Republic of China 40802.11b (Compact Flash radio)EU countries 34Bluetooth radio (RW-ZBR3)EU countries 32Co-located 802.11b & Bluetooth 41Zebra Value Radio, 802.11b 36EU Countries 36Real Time Clock 64Regulatory InformationBluetooth radio (ZBR3 & QL+ZBR4) 33Bluetooth radio (ZBR4) 33SSafetyBattery 11Charger 11Software 30SpecificationsFont/bar Codes 68Media, RW 220 65Media, RW 420 65Memory/communications 64Physical 69printing 64TTechnical Supportcontacting 60Troubleshootingcontrol panel indicators 56entering communications diagnostic mode 59forced shutdown 59printing a configuration label 59topics 57WWireless Communications802.11b/g WLAN Radio 38802.11b (Compact Flash radio) 34,?36using in a WLAN 29Bluetooth (ZBR3) radio 29,?30dual radio configuration 30,?41Zebra Value Radio. 802.11b 36
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