Zebra Technologies RFID-R4CXNG-01 P4T with Zcomax WiFi plus RFID radio User Manual UMAN P4TB3
Zebra Technologies Corporation P4T with Zcomax WiFi plus RFID radio UMAN P4TB3
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Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices User Guide Radio Regulatory Information P4T/RP4T™ Mobile Printer Series Connecting the Printer Index © ZIH Corp. 2008 UMAN-P4T-001 Rev.B Zebra RP4T Printers Manual Introduction information or omissions. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom. This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation. No Liability for Consequential Damage Product Improvements Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice. P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T/RP4T User Guide Proprietary Statement FCC Compliance Statement Appendices Radio Regulatory Information This 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 operation. 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 equipment 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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 receiver 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 requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and instructions 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 Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Compliance Statement This 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 technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information Index • FCC part 15 • Canadian STD RSS-210 • NOM-ETL (Mexico) • EN60950: 2000 Safety Standard • EN55022:1998 Class B European • C-Tick (Australia) Electromagnetic Radiation Standard Liability Disclaimer In 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. Copyrights The 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 ZebraLink tm programs; Element Energy Equalizer® 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 jurisdictions. 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 Trademark 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 jurisdictions. 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 Trademark 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. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Inasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual, Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous Section Continues RP4T Printers Manual Introduction The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information: Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge. Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation. Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Document Conventions Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to you. Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action could result in physical harm to the hardware. Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices 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. Text in this format will jump to the appropriate section in the manual. Index RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T P4T User Guide Introduction to the P4T Series Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra P4T Series Mobile Printers. The P4T Series consists of two models. The P4T can print on direct thermal or thermal transfer media. The RP4T can print on direct or thermal transfer media and also encode special RFID media. Because these printers are made by Zebra Technologies, you’re assured of world-class support for all of your bar code printers, software, and supplies. • This User’s Guide gives you the information you’ll need to operate and maintain both the P4T and RP4T models. • P4T Series printers use the CPCL programming language. To create and print receipts and labels using the CPCL language, refer to our Label Vista™ label creation program or the Mobile Printing Systems CPCL Programming Manual which are both available on our Web site at: www.zebra.com/manuals . • P4T Series printer software also includes interpreters for the ZPL II® programming language (up to Version 30.8.4). Manuals for the ZPL label design programming language are also available on our Web site. Refer to Appendix “F” of this manual for more information on accessing and downloading manuals and other user information. Unpacking and Inspection Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage: • Check all exterior surfaces for damage. • Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” in the Printer Preparation section) and inspect the media compartment for damage. In case return shipping is required, save the carton and all packing material. Reporting Damage If you discover shipping damage: • Immediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible 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. Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Always refer to the Important Safety Information data sheet shipped with each printer and the Technical Bulletin shipped with each battery pack. These documents detail procedures to ensure maximum reliability and safety while using this printer. Index Section Continues RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Figure 1: P4T/RP4T Illustrated P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T/RP4T P4T User Guide P4T/RP4T Overview 10 Figure 1a: P4T/RP4T Bottom View Appendices Radio Regulatory Information 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Platen Roller Bar Sensor Media Support Printhead RFID Reader/Encoder (RP4T only) Ribbon Cartridge Cover Control Panel Ribbon Cartridge Cover Latch Media Cover Latch Media Support Disks Label Peeler Media Cover External Media Access (optional) Battery Battery Charging Receptacle RS232 Communications Port USB Port 17 11 16 12 13 15 Index 14 Section Continues Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T/RP4T P4T User Guide P4T Series Technology The P4T Series introduces several new technologies to the Zebra For ease of installation, P4T Series thermal transfer film is supplied Mobile Printer product line. as a cartridge. Typically a thermal transfer film cartridge will be able to print two rolls of media before needing replacement. This Smart Battery The P4T Series battery pack contains electronics which allow the ratio may vary considerably based on the amount of label stock printer to monitor its operating parameters. Among these are the per roll. battery’s charge state, the number of charge cycles it has under- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) gone, and its date of manufacture. Using these parameters, the A P4T Series printer equipped with an RFID encoder allows it to P4T Series’ software can monitor the battery’s condition and alert encode information on special label media using radio frequenthe user when to recharge, re-condition or remove the battery from cies in addition to using conventional thermal transfer technology. service. These printers are identified as RP4T printers. RFID encoded information can be retrieved using an RFID scanner Use of any battery pack other than the one manufactured by from a distance of inches to several yards from an encoded label. Zebra specifically for use with P4T Series printers will not Zebra’s implementation of RFID follows accepted industry stanbe able to use the diagnostic features of the Zebra Smart dards. As an example, the RP4T verifies the information encoded Battery and will not work with the printer. on the label media after it is transmitted and voids the label if the data is incorrect. More information concerning RFID may be found Printing Technology The P4T Series uses two methods to print human readible text, in Zebra’s RFID Programming Manual, available for download on Zebra’s Web site. graphics and barcodes: Direct Thermal, and Thermal Transfer Direct Thermal Direct thermal printing uses heat to cause a chemical reaction on specially treated media. This reaction creates a dark mark wherever a heated element on the printhead comes in contact with the media. Since the printing elements are arranged very densely at 203 d.p.i. (dots per inch) or 8 dots per mm, highly legible characters and graphic elements may be created a row at a time as the media is advanced past the printhead. This technology has the advantage of simplicity, as there is no requirement for consumable supplies such as ink or toner. However, since the media is sensitive to heat, it will gradually loose legibility over long periods of time, especially if exposed to environments with relatively high temperatures. Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Thermal Transfer Index Thermal transfer printing uses the same basic technology as direct thermal, except that the printhead elements react with a transfer film which passes between the printhead and the media. The printing process fuses the thermal transfer material to the media being printed and creates characters and graphic images that are very dark, and more permanent than those created by direct thermal printing. Offsetting this advantage is the extra cost of the thermal transfer film and printing speeds slower than those required for direct thermal printing. RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Printer Preparation Battery Safety The 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 following 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 fire. Caution • Batteries can explode or catch fire if improperly charged or exposed to high temperatures or fire. Do not disassemble, crush or expose batteries to water. Caution • Use of any charger not approved specifically 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. Troubleshooting Printer Preparation Charger Safety Do not place a charger in locations where liquids or metallic objects may be dropped on the charger or, in the case of the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger, into the charging bays. Use care in locating any of the approved P4T Series single chargers, the AC Adapter or the UCLI72-4 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. Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices Required Regulatory Text for Argentina Only certified 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 Index Section Continues RP4T Printers Manual Introduction The following table lists battery chargers approved for use with the P4T Series Printer. Use of chargers not approved by Zebra specifically for use with the P4T Series will void the warranty and could cause damage to the printer or the battery pack. Zebra is not responsible for any damage to equipment caused by the improper use of unauthorized equipment. Description LI72 single charger) AC Adapter/US Line Cord UCLI72-4 Quad Charger Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Approved Chargers Part no AT17696-xx1 AK18913-002 AC18177-xx1 Notes. Must be used with battery removed from printer Must be used with battery installed in printer Must be used with battery removed from printer Troubleshooting Printer Preparation 1. Full part number is determined by the AC mains adapter appropriate for the region of intended use. Consult your Zebra sales representative or the factory for the appropriate part number. Single Battery Charger The LI72 Charger LI72 charger is a wall mounted fast charger with a universal 110 to 230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple AC plug configurations comply with most international standards. This charger is intended for use with the P4T Series printers which are equipped with Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries. Full part numbers are determined by the AC mains connectors. Consult Zebra or your authorized re-seller for full part number information. The LI72 will charge a battery pack as fast as its charge level will allow, and then switch over to a maintenance charge to keep the charge at its maximum. Figure 2: LI72 Single Charger Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices Yellow Green Index LI72 Charger AT17696-tab Section Continues Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Figure 3: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72 Battery Charging Receptacle Mains connector will vary with country of intended use. LI72 Battery Charger Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T Series Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs with the AT17696-xx LI72 Single Charger Plug the LI72 into the appropriate AC wall receptacle, then insert the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack. The yellow/green charge indicator LED will indicate the status of the charger as per the following table. Indicator Steady yellow indicator Slow (1 Hz) flashing yellow indicator Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Fast (4 Hz) flashing green indicator Slow (1 Hz) flashing green indicator Fast (4 Hz) flashing yellow indicator Steady green indicator Slow (1 Hz) flashing alternate yellow and green indicator Charger Function Standby Pre-Charge Rapid Charge Maintain Error Ready Wait Charger Status AC power on; no battery being charged Charger is applying trickle charge current (5% of maximum) to bring a cold battery temperature up to 0°C before starting a full charge cycle Charger is applying the maximum charge rate to the battery Charger is in trickle charge mode(10% of nominal charge value). The battery may have an internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry may be malfunctioning. The battery pack should not be used any further. No charge is being applied to the battery Battery temperature is too hot. Charging will not begin until battery temperature reaches 45°C. Index Notes: The battery pack must be removed from the printer when using the AT17696-xx LI72 Single Charger. Charging will cease three (3) hours after the charger has entered the “Maintain” mode. Section Continues Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AT18646-1 AC Adapter Figure 4: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AC Adapter AC Power Cord (varies with location) P4T Series AC Adapter p/n AT18646-1 Troubleshooting Printer Preparation Open the protective cover for access to the charger receptacle Specifications Connecting the Printer • Open the protective cover on the P4T Series printer to expose the charger jack and the communication ports. • Plug the barrel plug from the AT18646-1 AC adapter into the charger jack on the printer. • Connect the appropriate AC power cord for your location to the adapter and then plug the power cord into an AC receptacle. The following table details how the AC Adapter and P4T Series printers interact: Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Printer Status Off On Charging Status Off Off On On Off On Printer LCD Power Button Operation Off Normal display operation Normal display operation, plus battery icon will cycle through level bars. Charging will continue as required.. Battery icon will cycle through level bars. Printer turns off at end of charge cycle. Pressing turns printer On Pressing turns printer Off Pressing switches printer to limited operation: only battery charging & LCD functional Pressing turns printer On. Printer will run normally Index Note: If the battery is out of its safe charging temperature range (either too hot or too cold) the printer will display the following: “Charging will resume when battery is in the range 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F)” and the battery icon will alternately flash and . Once the battery reaches a safe charging temperature, normal charging will automatically resume. Section Continues 10 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four battery packs simultaneously. Charging times are as follows: Figure 5- UCLI72-4 Quad Charger Battery Status 80% charged Full charge Slide Battery Pack into a Charger bay Power Supply Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Charging the P4T Series Battery with the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger Troubleshooting Printer Preparation Rock Battery Pack into place Fas Fau t Ch lt rge Full Cha rge Rea dy Fas Fau t Ch arg lt Full Cha Rea rge dy Fas Fau t Ch lt rge Full Cha Rea rge dy Fas Specifications Connecting the Printer Fau Amber Indicator Green Charger Indicator Bay t Ch rge lt Pow Full Cha rge Rea er dy Power Indicator Charging Time 2.5 Hrs. 5 Hrs. • 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. • Remove any protective shrink-wrap and labels from all battery packs prior to first use. Plug a battery pack into any one of the four charging bays as shown opposite in Figure _, noting the orientation of the battery pack. • Slide the battery pack into the charging bay until it stops. • Rock the battery pack back until it snaps into place. The amber indicator directly under the battery being charged will turn on if the battery is properly inserted. The indicators under each battery will allow you to monitor the charging process per the table below: Amber On Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Important • A fault condition (flashing amber indicator) is caused by a problem with the battery pack. 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 flashing on the second charging attempt, the battery should be discarded. Always dispose of batteries in a proper manner. Refer to Appendix E of this manual. Green Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off Battery Status Charging 80% charged (O.K. to use) Completely Charged Faulty Battery Notes: For more information regarding the installation and use of the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger refer to the instructions included with the product. The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger has a safety feature which stops charging a battery after six hours regardless of its charge state. Index Section Continues 11 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack Important • New battery packs are shipped uncharged. Remove any protective shrinkwrap and labels from a new battery pack prior to use. Additional battery packs may be ordered using Zebra p/n AK18913-001. Figure 6: Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack If you are using an LI72 single charger or the LI72-4 Quad Charger, you must charge the battery prior to installing it in the printer. •.Insert the battery pack into the printer as shown in Figure 6 . • Rock the battery pack into the printer as shown until it locks in place. If you are using the AC adapter, you should allow the battery pack to charge completely prior to using it for the first time. When a new battery pack is first installed, the Control Panel indicators may briefly turn on and then go off, indicating the battery is not fully charged. Refer to the Charging the Battery and Operator Controls topics in this manual. Charger port for use with the AT18646-1 AC Adapter Insert this side of the battery pack into the bottom of the printer as shown. Rock the battery pack until it clicks into place. P4T Series Battery Pack Index Section Continues 12 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T series printers are designed to print either continuous (journal) media or label stock. Figure 7.1 Opening the Media Cover Figure 7.2 Loading the Media Load Media Roll Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Note direction media pulls off the roll. P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Load the Media Pull Media Supports apart where shown. Press down on the Media Cover Latch Lever Media cover opens Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices 1. Open the Media Cover Refer to Figure 7.1. • Press the latch release button on the side of the printer as shown at “1” below. The media cover will open automatically • Rotate the Media Cover back completely as shown exposing the media compartment and the adjustable media supports. 2. Loading Media From An Internal Supply Refer to Figure 7.2. • 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 Figures 7.2 and 7.4. The supports will center the media roll within the media compartment, and the media roll should be able to spin freely on the supports. Index Section Continues 13 Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting P4T/RP4T User Guide Figure 7.3- Loading Media From An External Supply Media Spacer Specifications Connecting the Printer Rear Feed Slot External Media Source Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Index 3. Loading Media From An External Supply Refer to Figure 7.3. A P4T Series printer configured with the External Media option has a loading slot in the rear of the media compartment allowing you to use 4.0 in. (101.6 mm) wide fanfold or roll media from an external supply. 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. • 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 external supply through the rear feed slot, between the media guides and up through the media compartment as shown. Make sure the side of the media you will be printing on faces the printhead. Section Continues 14 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Figure 7.4-Close the Media Cover Pull Media out of the Printer. Use alignment marks on the cover to ensure alignment. Figure 7.5- Insert Media into Peeler Peeler Assembly. Peeler Bar. 4. Press down on Peeler Assembly where shown and slide the media until it emerges . 1. Remove enough labels from the media roll to create a 4” [100 mm] leader. 3. Feed the leader over the peeler bar and into the printer if you will be peeling labels as you print. 2. Align the edge of the leader with the index marks on the top cover to ensure it will pass through the peeler without wrinkling. Close Media Cover 4. Close the Media Cover: Refer to Figure 7.4. • 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. 5. Using the Label Peeler Optional Step for label stock only Refer to Figure 7.5. The label peeler feature allows automatic separation of the printed label from its backing. 1.If you wish to use the label peeling feature, remove enough labels from the media roll to create a leader approximately 4” [100 mm.] long. 2. Align the media as it emerges from the printhead with the index marks on the top cover to ensure it will pass through the peeler assembly without wrinkling. 2. Feed the leader you created in step 1 over the peeler bar and into the peeler assembly. 3 Push on the peeler assembly where shown in Figure 6.5. Insert the leader into the label peeler as shown and push on the media roll until it emerges from the slot at the rear of the peeler assembly. • 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. Index Section Continues 15 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Adjusting The Media Support Disks Media Core Size Media supplied for the P4T Series printers will have two possible core sizes, depending on the media type. Journal media and most label media is supplied with a 0.75” [19.1 mm] diameter core to maximize the amount of media contained on a roll. P4T printer media supports are set at the factory for 0.75” diameter media cores. RP4T printers (equipped with the RFID encoder) are configured for media with 1.38” [35.05 mm] diameter cores since RFID media cannot be wound around a small diameter core without both degrading its ability to feed properly past the printhead and causing possible damage to the embedded RFID circuitry. Figure 8- Adjusting the Media Core Diameter Media Support Disk (shown re-adjusted for 3/4” label media core) Media Support Disk (shown adjusted for 1 3/8” label media core) Changing The Media Support Core Diameter Size Remove Support Disk, It may become necessary to and flip it 180° to change change the media core size in core size. the field to allow use of different media. The media support disks are designed for both sizes of media cores, and they can be adjusted by removing them, flipping their position and re-securing them to the printer. 1. Open the Media Cover and remove any label media. 2. Use Phillips head screwdriver with a long blade to keep the screw attaching the Support Disk to the printer from turning. 3. Rotate the Support Disk while keeping the attachment screw from turning, and remove it. 4. Flip the Media Support Disk so that the desired core diameter ridge faces towards the inside of the printer. Please refer to Figure 8. 5. Re-secure the Support Disk by tightening it onto the attaching screw. Do not over tighten the Support Disk. It must be able to spin freely. Repeat this procedure on the other Support Disk. Always ensure that both Support Disks are adjusted for the same size media core. Replace the Media Support Disks if they have been adjusted for different core sizes more than 5 (five) times. Index Section Continues 16 Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Load the Ribbon Cartridge Figure 9.1-Open the Printer Covers 3. Press the Ribbon Cartridge Cover latch. Cover will slide open 1. Press down on the Media Cover Latch Lever If you are using media that requires Thermal Transfer media, perform this step. If you are using journal stock, or media that uses direct thermal technology to print labels, omit this step. 1. Open the Printer Covers Refer to Figure 9.1. • Press the latch release button on the side of the printer as shown at “1” in figure 9.1. The media cover will open automatically • Press on the Ribbon Cartridge Cover latch. The cover will slide open. 2. Media cover opens Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications 2. Load the Ribbon Cartridge. Refer to Figure 9.2. 2. Drop the cartridge in place Select the correct Thermal Transfer cartridge for the media you will be usover the printhead as shown. ing. Consult a Zebra sales representative for information regarding proper media selection for your application. • Remove the tape holding the transfer ribbon in place. 1. Remove tape and pre-tension • Pre-tension the transfer ribbon to remove wrinkles by turning the takethe media to remove wrinkles. up roll until the media is stretched flat between the two rolls of the Ribbon Cartridge cartridge. • Drop the appropriate cartridge in place. The locating pins on either side of the cartridge must be secured in the printer frame. Figure 9.2-Load the Ribbon Cartridge 3. Locating pins on the cartridge must lock into the printer frame. Appendices Radio Regulatory Information The Ribbon Cartridges are protected by a security device which verifies compatiblity with P4T Series printers. Use of third party cartridges will cause the printer to malfunction, and will void the factory warranty. Figure 9.3-Close the Printer Covers 2. Slide the Ribbon Cartridge Cover closed until it locks in place. 1. Ensure Media is pulled out of Printer 3. Close the Printer Covers Refer to Figure 9.3. • If you have not done so, load label media into the printer as detailed previously, ensuring that the media has been pulled out of the printer past the printhead. • Slide the Ribbon Cartridge cover closed until it latches in place. Index Always close the Ribbon Cartridge cover before closing the media cover. 3. Close the Media Cover • Close the media cover and ensure it latches in place. Section Continues 17 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Operator Controls The printer control panel has buttons for the power on/off and media feed functions and a display which provides information regarding printer functions and application prompts. Two navigation keys provide easy selection of menu options. The “Scroll Forward” button allows scrolling through the various options and settings. The “Scroll Back” button allows scrolling back through previously viewed menus. Pressing the “Select” button selects the currently highlighted option or function. The status icons at the top of the screen indicate the state of various printer functions per the table below. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information on the printer status icons. Indicates a Bluetooth connection is established. This icon is functional only on P4T Series printers with a Bluetooth wireless 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 a P4T Series printer with a WLAN wireless option installed. A flashing icon indicates that the printer does not detect any label media. This could indicate an out of media condition, or improperly loaded media. A flashing icon indicates that the thermal transfer film is depleted. Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Printer Controls Troubleshooting Printer Preparation A flashing icon indicates that data is being transferred to the printer. A flashing outside element of the battery icon indicates low charge status. You should suspend any printing operations and recharge or replace the Battery Pack as soon as is convenient. Cycling charge level elements within the battery icon indicate the P4T Series battery is being charged by the AC Adapter. Refer to Charger section of this manual. Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices Figure 10 -P4T Series Printer Controls & LCD Icons Scroll Back Button Press to scroll to the previous menu choice on the display. Power Button Press to turn unit on. Press again to turn unit off. Select Button Press to select a menu choice on the display. Scroll Forward Button Press to scroll to the next menu choice on the display. Printer Status Icons Refer to the Troubleshooting section for more information on the status icons. Index Feed Button Display Indicates status messages and menu prompts.. Press to advance a blank label or a predetermined length of journal media. If the printer displays: “Please Recondition the Battery” and beeps five times, the user should recondition the battery to return it to optimal operation. To recondition the battery, charge the battery fully overnight and then use the printer until the printer shuts down due to a low battery condition. Charge the battery again until it is fully charged. At that point the battery will be reconditioned. If the battery is not reconditioned properly the indicated battery charge level will indicate that there is more charge remaining in the battery pack than is actually available. Reconditioning performed as prompted by the printer will ensure accurate capacity indication throughout the serviceable life of the battery. Section Continues 18 Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Programmable LCD Settings In addition to the status icons, the LCD on the control panel 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 following tables 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 the 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 Functions Troubleshooting Printer Preparation Specifications Connecting the Printer Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Function Default setting Sensor Type Bar Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits Parity N (none) LCD Contrast No-activity Timeout 120 sec. Audio Volume Media Type Journal LCD Backlight3 Momentary On Factory Reset (Resets all to factory set values) No Scroll & Select Options • Bar • Gap • 9600 • 19200 • 32400 • 57600 • 115200 •7 •8 • E (Even) • N (None) • O (Odd) • Increase (15max.) • Decrease (15 max.) • Decrease (0 min.)2 • Increase (120 max.) • 1 – Low • 2 – Medium • 3 - High • Journal • Label • Momentary On w/ time delay • Off • No • Yes NOTES: 1: LCD menu options are under specific 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. Index Section Continues 19 RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Function WLAN ID Default setting Factory Set Value Tear-off Position (Top of Form) 00 Network & RF Settings Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Display Functions Not Controlled from the Keypad While the parameters in this table can appear on the display they can be set only by using a PC running Zebra’s Label Vista label creation program and a data cable link to the printer. Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices Bridge Mode Off DTR/VBUS-Power Off Off Present-at 000 Bluetooth parameters 802.11g operating parameters n/a n/a Media Type Journal Scroll & Select Options N/A • Increase (max. = +10) • Decrease (min. = -120) • All protocols On • Protocols On or Off individually • Off • On • On • Off • Increase (max.= +120) • Decrease (min. = 000 Displays current Bluetooth operating parameters Displays current 802.11g WLAN parameters •Journal •Label Index Section Continues 20
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