User's Manual

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RW 420 User Guide
Contents
Proprietary Statement ....................................... 5
Introduction to the RW 420 ............................... 7
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................... 7
Reporting Damage ............................................................... 7
Getting Ready to Print ....................................... 9
Battery .................................................................................. 9
Battery Safety ............................................................................... 9
Installing the Battery ....................................................................
9
Charging the Battery ....................................................................
9
Model LI 72 Single Battery Charger ........................................... 9
Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger ................................................. 10
Charger Safety ...................................................................................... 10
Loading the Media ............................................................. 12
Loading Media in the RW 420 Printer ....................................... 12
Loading Media From An Internal Supply ................................. 13
Loading Media From An External Supply ............................... 14
Operator Controls .............................................................. 16
Control Panel .............................................................................. 16
Verify the Printer Is Working .............................................. 20
Printing a Configuration Label .................................................. 20
Connecting the Printer .................................... 21
Cable Communications ..................................................... 21
Serial (RS232C) .......................................................................... 21
USB ............................................................................................
22
Wireless Communications ................................................. 23
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth
®
............................ 23
Wireless Local Area Network Module Using CF Radio ...........
25
Wireless Local Area Network Overview ..................................27
Setting Up the Software ............................................................ 27
Card Reader Options ........................................
29
Magnetic Stripe Reader ..................................................... 29
Smart Card Reader ............................................................ 31
Using the Accessories ...................................... 32
Belt Clip ....................................................................................... 32
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ........................................................
33
Cradle ..........................................................................................
34
Installing The Printer In The Cradle ..................................................... 34
Removing The Printer From The Crad
le .............................................. 36
Preventive Maintenance .................................. 37
Extending Battery Life ........................................................ 37
Cleaning Instructions ......................................................... 37
Troubleshooting .............................................. 39
LCD Control Panel Indicators ............................................. 39
Troubleshooting Topics ..................................................... 40