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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P4T/RP4TUser Guide 21Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionAdjustable Shoulder StrapRefertogureabove.Snapeachendoftheshoulderstrapintotheretainingfeaturesontopoftheprinter.Holdthebuckleandadjustthe strap as shown until you achieve the desired length.Figure 11- Shoulder StrapSection ContinuesHold BucklePull Strap here to lengthenPull Strap here to shortenSnap into feature on printer
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 22Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionVerify 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 the “Troubleshooting” section of this manualPrinting 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 reports. The first report indicates the printer model, ROM ver-sion, serial number, baud rate, etc. The second report prints out more detailed information on the printer’s con-figuration and parameter settings. If no second report appears, there is no application loaded. See the Troubleshooting Section for a further discussion on how to interpret the configuration label as a diagnostic tool.Figure 12 -Sample P4T Series Configuration Label
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 23Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionConnecting the PrinterThe printer must establish communications with a host device 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/gspecicationsCable Communications Caution•Theprintershouldbeturnedoffbeforeconnectingordisconnectinganycommunicationscable. Note•AllP4Tseriesprinterscancommunicatebycable;thespeciccableusedwithyourprintercanvarywiththehostterminal.Serial (RS232C) or USB PortThe10-pinmodularconnectoronyourcommunicationscableplugsintothecombinationRS232C/USBcommunicationsportontheside of the printer. Signals and pin assignments for both communications ports are in the Specifications section of this manual.The protocol used with this port is determined by the communications cable you are using. Refer to Appendix A for more information onthecommunicationscablesofferedwiththeP4TSeries.PlugtheconnectorintotheRS232portandensureitslockingdevicehasclickedintoposition.TheotherendofthecablemustbepluggedintothehostterminalasshowninFigure14,ortoaserialportonacomputerasshowninFigure15.Figure 13: P4T Series Communication PortsSection ContinuesRS232/USB PortUSB PortBattery Charging ReceptacleAlign Locking Plug features with these cutouts.Rotate clockwise to lock the cable in place; counter-clockwise to un-lock the cable.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 24Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionUSB P4TSeriesPrintersalsohaveaUSBtypeBportlocateddirectlyaboveandtotherightoftheRS232Cport.(RefertoFigure13)The USB port is configured with the USB Open HCI interface 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 installation of special drivers to use the USB connection. Consult your Zebra re-seller or the factory for further details. Section ContinuesFigure 14- Connecting to a Terminal Figure 15- Connecting to a PCRS232C or USB Communications Cable to TerminalTerminalRS232 ConnectorUSB ConnectorCommunications PortsRS-232C or USB Communications Cable to ComputerRefer to Appendix A for part numbers.USB ConnectorRS232 ConnectorCommunications PortsRS232 ConnectorUSB Connector
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 25Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionConnect the Printer by RadioIfyourP4TSeriesprinterhasaradiooption,youcanconnectwirelesslytoeitheraterminalorawirelessnetwork(WLAN.)RefertotheMobilePrinterWirelessCongurationGuideavailableontheproductCDoratwww.zebra.com/manuals for help on setting up wireless communications with your printer.Figure 16- Connecting Wirelessly to a TerminalSection ContinuesP4T Series printer with Wireless optionTerminal with wireless communications capability
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 26Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionWireless 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 interference with other de-vices 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P4TseriesprinterhasauniqueBluetoothDeviceAddress(BDA)loadedintoitsradiomodulewhenmanu-factured. 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another.Theseconddevice(theslaveortheserver)thenacceptsorrejectstheconnec-tion.ABluetoothenabledP4Tseriesprinterwillnormallyactasaslavecreatingaminiaturenetworkwiththeterminalsometimesreferred to as a “piconet.”For the most part, communications using Bluetooth are initiated and processed without any operator intervention.P4TSeriesprinterscanbeequippedwithbothaBluetoothandan802.11b/gradio,allowingcommunicationswithbothBluetoothenableddevicesandaWirelessLocalAreaNetwork(WLAN)(seediscussionbelow).Wireless Local Area Network OverviewP4TSeriesprinterscanbeequippedwithseveralradiooptionswhichusetheindustrystandard802.11borgWLANprotocols.• P4TSeriesWirelessNetworkPrinterswiththeZebra802.11b/gWLAN radio module can be identied by the Product Con-gurationCode(PCC)ontheserialnumberlabelonthebackof the printer. Printers with this option will have a “K” as the seventh character of the PCC Code. Printers with this option mayalsobeidentiedbytheFCCID:TBDon printers built for the North American region.• P4T printers  with both an 802.11b/g WLAN radio and aBluetooth radio running in the same unit are considered to be dual radio devices. Printers with this option will have an “A” as the seventh character of the PCC Code. RP4Tmodelprinterscannotbeconguredwiththe802.11g/Bluetoothdualradiooption. DualradioequippedP4TunitswillhaveaBluetoothradioFCCID“T.B.D.”and802.11bCompactashradioFCCID“T.B.D.”. TheFCCIDnumbersandotherregulatoryinformationforbothradios are also located on the serial number label of printers built for the North American region. RefertoAppendixDofthismanualformoreinformationonlocatingtheProductCongurationCode.Printersequippedwitheitherofthe802.11b/gradiooptionsallowwirelesscommunicationasanodewithinaWLANanditswirelesscapabilitiesallowcommunicationsfromanypointwithintheWLAN’sperimeter.P4TprintersequippedwiththedualBluetooth/802.11b/gWLAN radiocongurationcanbelinkedtobothaWLANandaBluetoothnetworksimultaneously.Methods of establishing communications to P4T Series print-erswillvarywitheachLANapplication.Generalinformation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/manuals.MoreinformationandLANcongura-tionutilitiesmayalsobefoundinZebra’sLabelVista™program(version2.8andlater).ThelatestversionofLabelVistamaybedownloaded from Zebra’s Web site.Setting Up the SoftwareP4T Series printers use Zebra’s CPCL Programming languagewhich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cre-ation program which uses a graphical interface to create and edit labelsintheCPCLlanguage.AllP4TSeriesprinterssupportaninterpreterfortheZPLIIpro-gramminglanguage.RP4Tprinters(withRFIDencoding/readingcapabilities)usetheZPLprogramminglanguage’sextensivesetofRFIDcommands.IfyouplantouseZPLII,refertotheappropriateProgrammingGuides available on-line from Zebra’s Web site. If you have a printer with wireless capabilities, you can refer to the “Wireless Configuration Guide.” also available on the Zebra web site.If you choose to use a third party label preparation system, follow theinstallationinstructionsincludedinthepackage.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 27Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionBluetooth ZBR4 RadioThe following section only applies when the Bluetooth ZBR4 module is installed in a P4T series printer. This radio configuration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. P4T series printers with this configuration sold in North America will have the FCC ID number for this radio module on a label on the back of the printer. 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ZBR4BluetoothRadioisinstalledinaP4TSeriesprinter.Unlessspecified 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ZBR4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.WLAN Module Using 802.11b/g Radio The following section only applies when the 802.11b/g WLAN module is installed in a P4T 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.P4T Series printers for sale in North America will have the 802.11b/g radio FCC ID number on a label on the back of the unit. Caution•Theradiatedoutputpowerofthisinternal802.11b/gWLAN radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The internal radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. Do not use the printer in an unauthorized manner.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 GBNote:-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. 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 appliesRadio Regulatory InformationSectionContinues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 28Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionEurope–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: •EN55022:1998EuropeanEmissionsStandard •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ofce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RhinRepublicofChinaRegulatoryInformationforthe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inuence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.SectionContinues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 29Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual Introduction802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio ModulesThe following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module and Bluetooth ZBR4 module are installed in a P4T printer. This co-located radio configuration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. P4T printers with this configuration sold in North America will have the FCC ID numbers for both radios on a label on the back of the printer. Caution•Use ofaP4Tprinterwiththeco-locatedZBR4Bluetooth radio module and the 802.11b/g WLAN radiomodule meets the FCC requirements for radio frequency (RF) radiation exposure in the standard body worn configuration with no minimum separation. In this configuration, 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 configuration must always be used when the printer is body worn.  P4TprinterswiththisradiooptionhavebeenSARtested.ThemaximumSARvaluemeasuredwas TBD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 GBNote:-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ofce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RhinSectionContinues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 30Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionRFID Encoder ThefollowingsectiononlyapplieswhentheRFIDencoderisin-stalledinanRP4Tprinter.TheRFIDencodermaybeinstalledincon-junctionwitheithertheBluetoothor802.11gradiooptionsdetailedpreviously, but may not be installed with the Bluetooth/802.11gdual radio option.P4T Series printers will have the fth character of the ProductCongurationCode(PCC)perthefollowingtable:RFID option PCC digit “4” Printer ModelNo RFID 0 P4TUS 1RP4TEU 2RP4TJapan 3 RP4TChina 4RP4TKorea 5RP4TUnitsbuiltfortheNorthAmericanregionwillhavetheRFIDencoderFCCIDnumberonalabelonthebackoftheunit. Caution • Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this RFID encoder is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The RFID encoder operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. Do not use the printer in an unauthorized manner.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 31Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual Introduction The information in this section is provided for yourconvenience only and is subject to change. Go tohttp://www.epcglobalinc.org for the late s t EPCinformation.TheRP4TprinterisequippedwithanRFIDencoder/reader,whichisintegratedintotheprinter’sprintheadassembly.TheRP4Ten-codes (writes) information on ultra-thin UHF RFID transpondersthatareembeddedin“smart”labels,tickets,andtags.Theprinterencodes the information; verifies proper encoding; and prints bar codes,graphics,and/ortextonthelabel’ssurface.TheRP4TprinterusesZebra’sextensivesetofRFIDcommendsrunningunderZPLprogramming language emulation.TheRFIDtransponderissometimescalledtheRFIDtagoraninlay.The transponder is usually made of an antenna that is bonded to anintegratedcircuit(IC)chip.TheICchipcontainstheRFcircuit,coders,decoders,andmemory.IfyouholdanRFIDlabeluptothelight, you can see the transponder’s antenna, and you can feel a bump in the label where the IC chip is located.TheRP4TcanencodeandverifyEPC(ElectronicProductCode)Generation2Class1UHFpassiveRFIDtags,inadditiontoprintinghumanreadabletextandconventional1and2-Dbarcodeinforma-tiononZebrasuppliedRFIDthermaltransfermedia.EPC is a product numbering standard that can be used to identify avarietyofitemsbyusingRFIDtechnology.EPCGeneration2tagsofferadvantagesoverothertagtypes.Thetagidentication(TID)memoryinaGeneration2tagincludesthechipmanufacturerandmodel number information, which can be used to identify which optional features are present on the tag. These optional features include those for data content and security.Gen2tagstypicallyhavea96-bitEPCidentier,whichisdifferentfromthe64-bitidentierscommoninearlyEPCtags.The96-bitEPCcodelinkstoanonlinedatabase,providingasecurewayofsharing product-specific information along the supply chain.Gen2tagsalsosupportmuchlargerdatastructures.Thesizeofusermemoryavailable(ifany)variesbythemodelandmanufac-turer of the tag. PrintqualitywillbereducedwhenattemptingtoprintoverthetransponderportionofanRFIDlabel.ItisrecommendedthatRFIDlabellayoutsshouldnotallowprintingovertheRFIDtransponderportionofalabel.Generation2Class1UHFPassiveTagsSupportedByTheP4TAlienSquiggleAveryDennisonRaatacOnetennaOmronWaveEncodingandprintingofanRFIDlabelusuallyarecompletedonthefirst try, but some failures may occur. If you experience consistent encodingfailures,itmaysignalaproblemwiththeRFIDtags,yourlabel formats, or with the transponder placement.IfanRFIDtagcannotbeencoded,“VOID”willbeprintedonthelabel. The printer then attempts to read/encode “n” labels before the next format is attempted, where “n” is specied by the ZPLprogramming language “^R S ” command. Acceptable values of “n” are1to10andthedefaultis3.AfterprintingthedenednumberofvoidedRFIDlabels,printerwillgointoanerrormode.TheprinterresponsetoanerrorisdenedbytheRFIDSetupcommandandwill allow:1.NoAction(Labelformatcausingtheerrorisdropped)2.NoticationtotheHostofthedetailsoftheerror(Labelformatcausingtheerrorisdropped).TheuserhascontrolofwhereonthelabeltheVOIDisprinted.More information on the “^R S ” command may be found in Zebra’s RFIDProgrammingGuideavailableonthecorporateWebsite.Model RP4T RFID Encoder
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 32Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionExtending Battery Life• Avoidexposingthebatterytodirectsunlightortemperatures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. Caution • Do not print while an LI72 Single Charger isplugged into the unit.  Unreliable battery charging canresult.• Usethecorrectmediaforyourprintingrequirements.Anau-thorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum media for your application.• Ifyouprintthesametextorgraphiconeverylabel,considerusing a preprinted label.• Choosethecorrectprint darknessandprintspeedforyourmedia.• RP4Tprinters(withtheRFIDencoder/reader):adjusttheen-coder settings to use the minimum power required for the RFIDmediainuse.• Usesoftwarehandshaking(XON/XOFF)wheneverpossible.• 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abilityto maintain a charge over time and can be recharged only a finite number of times before it must be replaced. The “Smart Battery”featureoftheP4TSeriesmonitorsthebatterypack’sconditionandwillpromptyouwhenabatterypackisnearingthe end of its useful life. Alwaysdisposeofusedbatteriesproperly.RefertoAppendixEformoreinformationonproperbatterydisposal.• Whentheprinterdisplays“PleaseReconditionTheBattery”and beeps five times, the user should recondition the battery to return it to optimal capacity Refer to the OperatorControls section of this manual for information in reconditioning the battery.General 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P4TSeriescleaninginstructions.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.Section ContinuesPreventive Maintenance
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 33Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionP4T Series Cleaning Caution•Toavoidpossiblepersonalinjuryordamagetotheprinterneverinsertsharporpointedobjectsintotheprintermechanism.Area Cleaning Method IntervalPrinthead ElementsUse the supplied cleaning pen 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 Surface Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly with the cleaning pen.Peeler Bar Clean thoroughly with the cleaning pen.As neededTear EdgeExterior Wipe with water-dampened clothInterior Brush/air blow. Ensure the Bar Sensor, Gap Sensor and Label Present Sensor windows and the Media Support Disks are free of dust.Figure 17.1- P4T Series CleaningPrinthead ElementsLabel Presence SensorGap SensorPlaten SurfacePeeler Bar Media Support DisksTear EdgeBar SensorFigure 17.2- Cleaning the P4T Series Peeler Assembly
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 34Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionTroubleshootingLCD Control PanelThetopofthedisplayshowsiconsindicatingthestatusofvariousprinterfunctions.Checktheicon’sstatusandrefertothereferencedTroubleshooting topic on the following pages.Icon Status Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting TopicOn Bluetooth link established n/aOff No Bluetooth link 6,8On 802.11b/g RF Link established n/aOff No 802.11b/g RF Link 6,8Number of bars indicates 802.11g signal strength n/aOuter icon element flashing Low Battery 4, 6,Number of bars indicates battery charge level. Display will cycle through the battery icons if it is undergoing a charge from the AC Adapter.n/aFlashing Battery too hot or too cold to charge 2Flashing Out of Media 9Flashing Ribbon Cartridge depleted 9Flashing Data transfer in process n/aBlank Screen n/a Battery voltage too low to turn printer on or no application loaded 1,14Troubleshooting Topics1.Nopower:•Checkthatbatteryisinstalledproperly.•Rechargeorreplacebatteryasnecessary.•Ifthebatteryvoltageisoutsideoftherangeatwhichtheprinterwill turn on and the AC Adapter is plugged into printer, the printer will not turn on. The battery will start to charge, but the user will have no indication that the battery is charging. When the battery reaches a valid operating voltage range, the printer will still not turn on unless the user manually turns it on, or unplugs and re-plugs the charge cable.2.ACAdapterispluggedinandthebatteryiconisalternatelyashing and .•Indicatesthatthebatteryisoutofitssafechargingtemperaturerange. Charging will resume when the battery reaches a safe charging temperature.3.Mediadoesnotfeed:•Besureprintheadisclosedandlatched.•Checkmediasupportcomponentsforanybinding.•Ifunitisequippedwithlabelpresencesensor,ensurethemostrecently printed label is removed. •Ensurelabelsensorisnotblocked.Section Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 35Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual Introduction4.Poororfadedprintorlowbatteryicon( )ashing:•Cleanprinthead.•Checkbatterypack.Rechargeorreplaceasnecessary. Alwaysdisposeofusedbatterypacksproperly.RefertoAppendixEformoreinformation.•Checkqualityofmedia.5.Partial/missingprint:•CheckRibbonCartridgeand/orlabelmediaalignment.•Cleanprinthead.•Ensureprintheadisproperlyclosedandlatched.6.Noprint:•Replacebatterypack.•Checkcabletoterminal.•Wirelessunitsonly:Restorewirelessconnection.•UnitsusingThermalTransfermedia:EnsureRibbonCartridgehas been installed.7.Reducedbatterylife:•Checkbatterypackdatecode.Ifbatteryisonetotwoyearsold, short life may be due to normal aging.•Checkprinterdisplay.Ifbatteryhasexceededafactorysetnumber of charge cycles the printer will display a message that the battery needs re-conditioning or replacing.•Replacebatterypack.8. or iconoff:•UnitswithBluetoothor802.11goptiononly:indicatesnoradiolinkhasbeenestablished.9. or ashing:•Checkthatlabelmediaisloaded.•ReplaceRibbonCartridgeifdepleted.•Checkthattheprintheadisclosedandsecurelylatched.10.Skipslabels:•Ensurecorrectmediaisbeingused.•Ensurebar/orgapsensorisnotblocked.•Ensurelabeldesigndoesnotexceedactualmedialength.11.Prints“wrinklepattern”orpartialcharacters:•EnsureRibbonCartridgehasbeentensionedpriortoinstallation.Problem will self-correct after printing a few labels.•Ensurelabelmediatracksproperlywhenemergingfromprinter.Usethealignmentmarksontheprintercovertoensurewrinklefree operation when loading media into the peeler assembly. Correct media alignment if necessary.12.Printsmultiple“Void”messages:•RP4T printers only: Ensure you have installed RFID media.PrintercannotverifyRFencodingonnon-RFIDmediaandwillprint“Void”onapre-setnumberoflabelsbeforestopping.13.CommunicationError:•Checkmediaisloaded,headisclosedandallerrorindicatorsare off.•Replacecabletoterminal.14.Screenblank•No application loaded.  Attempt to re-load application andrestart printer.•Nopower.SeeTopic“1”ofthissection.Section ContinuesTroubleshooting Topics (continued)
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 36Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionPrinting a Configuration LabelTo print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration follow 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. 4.Theprinterwillcreatetworeports.Therstreportisabasicfunctionaltestoftheprinter.Itprintsaseriesofinterlocking“X”characterswhichactsasatestoftheprintheadelementsand reports on basic features of the printer including memory installed. The second report is a detailed list of the printer’s configura-tion,includinganyoptionsinstalled(suchasradios)andcur-rent status of system settings. RefertoFigures18.1through18.2forasamplecongurationlabel printout.Performing a Forced ShutdownIttheprinterhaslockedupandisnotrespondingtoanyoperator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 software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 settings.Communications DiagnosticsIfthere’saproblemtransferringdatabetweenaterminalorWLAN,placingtheprinterintheCommunicationsDiagnosticsMode(alsoreferredtoasthe“DUMP”mode)willallowdiagnosticanalysis.Theprinter will print transmitted data as ASCII characters and their text representation(oraperiod“.”ifnotaprintablecharacter)foranydatareceivedfromthehostterminalornetworkToenterCommunicationsDiagnosticsMode:1.Printacongurationlabelasdescribedabove.2.Attheendof2nddiagnosticsreport,theprinterwillprint:“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applica-tion.(RefertheLabelVistadocumentationformoreinformation.)ToterminatetheCommunicationsDiagnosticsMode:1.TurntheprinterOFF.2.Wait5seconds.3. Turn the printer ON.The printer will resume normal operation.Calling Technical SupportIf the printer fails to print the configuration label, or you encounter problems not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide, contact Zebra Technical Support. You will need to supply the following informa-tion:•Modelnumber/type(e.g.P4T,RP4T)•Unit serial number (14 digit number, including dashes) andProductCongurationCode(PCC)(15digitnumber,includingdashes).RefertoAppendixDforthelocationofthesenum-bers.•TechnicalsupportcontactinformationmaybefoundinAp-pendixDofthismanual.Troubleshooting TechniquesSection Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 37Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionFigure 18.1- P4T Series Configuration Label SampleSecond diagnostic report for a printer with a Bluetooth radioSecond diagnostic report for a printer with an 802.11b/g radioFirst diagnostic report for all P4T Series printersSection ContinuesEnd of First ReportPrint Head TestUnit Serial NumberInstalled software and firmwareSettings for RS232 and USB communi-cations via cableWireless Communications section with a Bluetooth radio installed. Units with no wireless options will print an empty line and resume printing.Wireless Communi-cations section for a P4T Series with an 802.11 radio installed Information on TCP/IP and LAN address-es and settings.Information on any installed 802.11b/g wire-less devices.In this example, an 802.11b WLAN card has been detected.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 38Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionFigure 18.2- P4T Series Configuration Label SampleSecond diagnostic report continuedEnd of second diagnostic reportResident Fonts Installed Files Loaded in Printer Memory. Will include file for LCD prompts (.wml format)Amount of Memory AvailableEnd of Configura-tion ReportCommand languges supported. P4T Series supports both CPCL languge and emulates ZPLII.Configuration settings for ZPL language emulationMaximum label dimensions and label sensor settingsFlash Memory SizeRAM Size
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 39Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionSpecifications Note.- Printer specifications are subject to change without notice.Printing Specifications Maximum Print Width 4.09 in. [103,8 mm]Print Speed @ 30% density2.0 in. /sec. [50,8 mm/second ] Direct Thermal mode1.5 in/sec. [38,1 mm/second] Thermal Transfer modeDistance from Print Element to Tear Edge 0.39 in. [9,91 mm] 41 dotsPrint Head Life 1,000,000 inches (25.4 Km) min.Print Density 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)Memory/Communications SpecificationsFlash Memory 8 MB flash (standard)RAM Memory 16 MB RAM)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.Two USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface connections:(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 2.0 compatible 2.4 GHz SRRF linkWireless LAN capabilities comply with 802.11b or 802.11g protocolsCo-located Bluetooth 2.0 + 802.11b/g radios (P4T only)Real Time Clock (RTC)Time and date under application control. Refer to CPCL Programming Manual, available at www.zebra.com for RTC commands.Communications PortsUSBSignal DescriptionPin# Name Type1VBUS USB Bus Power2 USB - bi-directional I/O signals3 USB + bi-directional I/O signals4USB _ ID Identifies A/B connector5Return GroundRS232/USBSignal DescriptionPin# Name Type 1 USB D- bi-directional I/O signals2 USB 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 PowerFigure 19- P4T Series Communication PortsSection Continues1101USBRS232/USBCombination Port5
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 40Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionP4T Series Media SpecificationsMedia Width 2.0 in. to 4.12 in. (50,8 to 104,6 mm)Max. continuous receipt (w/std. memory) Continuous, dependent on installed memoryInter-label Gap. 0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (0.12 in. preferred)(2 mm to 4 mm [3 mm preferred])Label Thickness 0.032 in to 0.007” (0,064 mm to 0,165 mm) RFID Label Thickness (RP4T only) 032 in to 0.007” (.064 mm to .165 mm), Thickness over RFID element- .023 in. [0,58 mm]Max. Label Roll diameter. 2.25 in. (57 mm) O.D.Label Inner Core .75 in. (19 mm) minimum diameter;1.38 in. (35 mm) RFID MediaBlack Mark Dimensions The reflective media black marks should extend past the centerline of the roll.Media RequirementsMinimum mark width: 1.0 in. (25,4 mm) perpendicular to edge of media, centered within the width of the roll.Mark length: 0.094 in. (2,4 mm) parallel to edge of mediaUse Zebra brand direct or thermal transfer media that is outside wound. Media may be reflective (black mark) sensing, or transmissive (gap) sensing, die-cut, or continuous. P4T Series 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.P4T Series Font and Bar Code SpecificationsLinear & 2-D Bar Codes AvailableCodabar (NW-7)UCC/EAN 128Code 39Code 93EAN 8/JAN 8, 2 and 5 digit extensionsEAN 13/JAN 13, 2 and 5 digit extensionsEAN 14/JAN 14, 2 and 5 digit extensionslnterleaved 2 of 5MSI/PlesseyFIM/POSTNETUPC-A, 2 and 5 digit extensionsUPC-E, 2 and 5 digit extensionsQR CodeMaxiCodePDF 417AztecDataMatrix (using ZPL emulation)RSS (Reduced Space Symbology®):RSS-14 TruncatedRSS-14 StackedRSS-14 Stacked OmnidirectionalRSS LimitedRSS ExpandedTLC-39/Micro PDFRotation Angles0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°Fonts AvailableStandard Fonts: 25 bit-mapped fonts; 1 scalable (CG Trimvirate Bold Condensed*) Downloadable optional bit-mapped & scalable fonts via Label Vista software International character sets: Chinese 16 x 16 (trad.), 16 x 16 (simplified), 24 x 24 (simplified);Japanese 16 x 16, 24 x 24Korean Myang 16 x 16GreekHebrew/Arabic*Contains UFST from Agfa Monotype Corporation*Contains UFST from Agfa Monotype CorporationSection Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 41Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionPhysical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications P4T SeriesWeight w/ battery, and TT ribbon excluding media and radio option2.9 lbs. (1,32 Kg.)Operating Temperature Direct Thermal: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C)Thermal Transfer: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)Charging Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0°C to 40 °C)Storage Temperature -22 °F to 149 °F (-30 °C to 65 °C)Relative HumidityOperating: 10% to 90%(non-condensing) Storage: 10% to 90%(non-condensing)Battery 7.4V Lithium-Ion 4.2 AHr.Intrusion Protection (IP) Rating 14(54 w/ optional soft case)Figure 20-P4T Series Overall DimensionsAppendixA2.92 in. [74,2 mm]4.25 in. [108,0 mm]3.16 in. [80,2 mm]0.57 in. [14 ,5mm]1.60 in. [40,6 mm]8.68 in. [220,5 mm]3.38 in. [85,9 mm]3.14 in. [79,7 mm]6.53 in. [165,9 mm]#8-32 x .30 DP. x2External Media Supply Loading Slot
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 42Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionInterface CablesPartNumberAK17463-008;RWModPlugto9-PinDBPCCablePartNumberAK18666-1;RWModPlugtoUSBA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 APIN 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 1RS232 Download CableUSB Download CableUSB CableAppendixB&C
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 43Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionMedia SuppliesTo insure maximum printer life and consistent print quality and performance for your individual application, it is recommended 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Rep-resentative.Maintenance SuppliesIn addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recom-mended that the printer be cleaned as prescribed in the Mainte-nance section. The following items are available for this purpose:• CleaningPen(12pack),ReorderNo.AN11209-1• CleaningKitwithCleaningPen,andCottonSwabs,ReorderNo.AT702-1Appendix B Appendix CAppendixD
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 44Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionProduct Support When calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please have the following information on hand:• Modelnumber/type(e.g.P4T,RP4T)• Unitserialnumber• ProductCongurationCode(PCC)For on-line product support and the most recent versions of down-loadable user documentation, firmware and software utilities, go to the Zebra Web site: www.zebra.comIn the Americas, contactRegional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service DeptZebra Technologies International, LLC333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 U.S.A T: +1 847 793 2600 Toll-free +1 800 423 0422 F: +1 847 913 8766T: +1 847 913 2259 F: +1 847 913 2578 Hardware: ts1america@zebra.com Software: ts3america@zebra.com For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us. T: +1 877 275 9327 E: 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 450103 T: +44 (0) 1494 768298 F: +44 (0) 1494 768210 Germany: Tsgermany@zebra.comFrance: Tsfrance@zebra.com Spain/ Portugal: Tsspain @zebra.com All other areas: Tseurope@zebra.com For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us T: +44 (0) 1494 768316 F: +44 (0) 1494 768244E: cseurope@zebra.comIn the Asia Pacific region, contactRegional Headquarters Technical Support Customer ServiceZebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC Go to www.zebra.com/contact for complete contact informationT: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838 T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0838 E: (China):tschina@zebra.com All other areas: tsasiapacific@zebra.com For printers, parts, media, and ribbon, please call your distributor, or contact us T: +65 6858 0722 F: +65 6885 0836E: (China) order-csr@zebra.com All other areas: csasiapacific@zebra.comAppendix DSerial and PCC Number Locations for P4T Series PrintersAppendixEP4T Series Serial NumberP4T Series Product Configuration Code (PCC)
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 45Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionBattery 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 industry program to collect and recycle thesebatteriesattheendoftheirusefullife,whentakenout of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program 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disposal.Please call +1 800 8BATTERY for information on Li-ion battery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.Product DisposalDonotdisposeofthisproductinunsortedmunicipal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/environmentAppendix EAppendixF
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 46Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionUsing 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.Example 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 “Appendix FAppendixGSelect manual typeClick on “SUBMIT”Select networking type (Wireless Mobile in this example)Click on “SUBMIT”Select languageSelect the “Label Vista demo
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 47Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionAppendix G- PatentsD275,286D347,021D389,178D430,199D433,702D549,768 3,964,6734,019,6764,044,9464,360,7984,369,3614,387,2974,460,1204,496,8314,593,1864,607,1564,673,8054,736,0954,758,7174,816,6604,845,3504,896,0264,897,5324,923,2814,933,5384,992,7175,015,8335,017,7655,021,6415,029,1835,047,6175,103,4615,113,4455,140,1445,132,7095,142,5505,149,9505,157,6875,168,1485,168,1495,180,9045,229,5915,230,0885,235,1675,243,6555,247,1625,250,7915,250,7925,262,6275,267,8005,280,1635,280,1645,280,4985,304,7865,304,7885,321,2465,335,1705,364,1335,367,1515,372,4395,373,1485,378,8825,396,0535,396,0555,399,8465,408,0815,410,1395,410,1405,412,1985,415,4825,418,8125,420,4115,436,4405,444,2315,449,8915,449,8935,468,9495,479,0005,479,0025,479,4415,486,0575,503,4835,504,3225.519,3815,528,6215,532,4695,543,6105,545,8895,552,5925,570,1235,578,8105,589,6805,612,5315,642,6665,657,0665,680,4595,726,6305,768,9915,790,1625,791,7965,806,9935,813,3435,816,7185,820,2795,848,8485,860,7535,872,5855,874,9805,909,2335,976,7205,978,0045,995,1285,997,1936,004,0536,010,2576,020,9066,034,7086,036,3836,057,8706,068,4156,068,4156,095,7046,109,8016,123,4716,147,7676,151,0376,201,255 B16,231,253 B16,261,0096,261,0136,267,5216,270,072 B16,285,845 B16,292,5956,296,0326,364,5506,379,058 B16,409,401 B16,411,397 B16,428,227 B26,480,1436,530,7056,540,1226,540,1426,607,3166,609,8446,655,5936,784,7876,874,9586,899,4776,908,0347,126,7167,137,0007,172,1227,190,270This product and/or its use may be covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding international patents worldwideIndex
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 48Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionIndexBBatterypackinstalling 12life, tips for extending 32reconditioning 18Smart Battery, features 6CCable Communications 23Combination Port 23USB 24Charger, batteryAC Adapter 10LI72singlecharger8AT17696-xx9Listofapproved8UCLI72-4QuadCharger11battery charge times 11indicators 11Cleaninggeneral instructions 32methods & intervalstable of 33Communications, Wireless802.11b/g26Bluetooth 26Controls, Operatorfunctions illustrated 18LCDfunctions,extended19EEncoder optionRFID5,6LLabel,Conguration22use as a diagnostic tool 22LabelVistasettingWLANparameterswith26MManualCPCLProgramming26RFIDProgrammingGuide31Wireless Configuration Guide 25Media, loadingadjusting for core diameter 16external mediamedia Spacer, use of 14Internal roll 13thermal transfer film 17use of label peeler 15using external supply 14PP4TMedia40Printing MethodDirectThermal6thermal transferLoadingthermaltransferlm17Thermal Transfer 6thermal transfer film 6Programming languageCPCL4ZPLII4,31RRadio Regulatory Information802.11b/gRadio27Republic of China 28Bluetoothradio(ZBR4)27Co-located802.11b&Bluetooth26,29RFIDEncoder30RFIDlabel types supported 31ModelRP4T6SSafetyBattery 7Charger 7Shoulder Strap, Adjustable 21SpecificationsFont/bar Codes 41Media 40Memory/communications 39communications ports 39Physical 41overall dimensions 41printing 39TTechnical Supportcontacting 36Troubleshootingentering communications diagnostic mode 36forced shutdown 36LCDControlPanel34printing a configuration label 22,36,37,38Troubleshooting Topics 34
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