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.
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.
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.
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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Figure 1: P4T/RP4T Illustrated 7 6 4 P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T/RP4T P4T User Guide P4T/RP4T Overview 5 3 2 8 9 1 10 Figure 1a: P4T/RP4T Bottom View Appendices Radio Regulatory Information 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 th
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four battery packs simultaneously.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Adjustable Shoulder Strap Figure 11- Shoulder Strap Hold Buckle Pull Strap here to lengthen Pull Strap here to shorten Snap into feature on printer Index Refer to figure above. Snap each end of the shoulder strap into the retaining features on top of the printer.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Verify the Printer Is Working Before 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 configuration label using the “two key reset” method.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction The 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.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide USB 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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Connect the Printer by Radio If 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 Configuration Guide available on the product CD or at www.zebra.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Wireless Communications Wireless 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 devices running at similar radio frequencies.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Radio Regulatory Information Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio WLAN Module Using 802.11b/g Radio The 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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting P4T/RP4T User Guide Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Republic of China Regulatory Information for the 802.11b/g Radio This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide 802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules The 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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide RFID Encoder The following section only applies when the RFID encoder is installed in an RP4T printer. The RFID encoder may be installed in conjunction with either the Bluetooth or 802.11g radio options detailed previously, but may not be installed with the Bluetooth/802.11g dual radio option.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Model RP4T RFID Encoder The information in this section is provided for your convenience only and is subject to change. Go to h t t p://w w w.e p c g l o b a l i n c .o r g fo r the la te s t E PC information.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications P4T/RP4T User Guide Preventive Maintenance Extending Battery Life • Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C). • Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for LithiumIon 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.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide P4T Series Cleaning Caution • To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer never insert sharp or pointed objects into the printer mechanism. Figure 17.1- P4T Series Cleaning Tear Edge Printhead Elements Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Gap Sensor Media Support Disks Bar Sensor Peeler Bar Platen Surface Appendices Radio Regulatory Information Figure 17.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction LCD Control Panel The 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 Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting Topic On Bluetooth link established n/a Off No Bluetooth link 6,8 802.11b/g RF Link established n/a Off No 802.11b/g RF Link 6,8 Printer Preparation On Number of bars indicates 802.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction 4. Poor or faded print or low battery icon ( flashing: ) • Clean printhead. • Check battery pack. Recharge or replace as necessary. Always dispose of used battery packs properly. Refer to Appendix E for more information. Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Troubleshooting Topics (continued) • Check quality of media. 5. Partial/missing print: • Check Ribbon Cartridge and/or label media alignment. • Clean printhead.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Troubleshooting Techniques Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices Printing a Configuration Label To 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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Print Head Test First diagnostic report for all P4T Series printers End of First Report Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Figure 18.1- P4T Series Configuration Label Sample Unit Serial Number Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Wireless Communications section for a P4T Series with an 802.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Figure 18.2- P4T Series Configuration Label Sample Command languges supported. P4T Series supports both CPCL languge and emulates ZPLII.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Note.- Printer specifications are subject to change without notice. Figure 19- P4T Series Communication Ports Printing Specifications Maximum Print Width 1 4.09 in. [103,8 mm] 2.0 in. /sec. [50,8 mm/second ] Direct Thermal mode 1.5 in/sec. [38,1 mm/second] Thermal Transfer mode Print Speed @ 30% density Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Specifications Distance from Print Element to Tear Edge Print Head Life Print Density 5 USB 0.39 in.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Media Width Max. continuous receipt (w/std. memory) Inter-label Gap. Label Thickness RFID Label Thickness (RP4T only) Max. Label Roll diameter. P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting P4T/RP4T User Guide P4T Series Media Specifications Label Inner Core Black Mark Dimensions Media Requirements 2.0 in. to 4.12 in. (50,8 to 104,6 mm) Continuous, dependent on installed memory 0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (0.12 in.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction P4T Series 2.9 lbs. (1,32 Kg.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications Radio Regulatory Information Appendices P4T/RP4T User Guide Appendix A Interface Cables RS232 Download Cable USB Cable Part Number AK17463-008; RW Mod Plug to 9-Pin DB PC Cable Part Number AT17010-1; USB A to USB Mini B Cable PIN 9 (TXD) 3 (RXD) 2 (DSR) 6 (GND) 5 (DTR) 4 (CTS) 8 PIN 1 (RTS) 7 SHIELD 10 PIN MOD Plug (Printer Signals) 3 (RXD) 4 (TXD) 5 (DTR) 6 (
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Appendix B Appendix C Media Supplies Maintenance Supplies To 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.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Appendix D Product 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 Configuration Code (PCC) For on-line product support and the most recent versions of downloadable user documentation, firmware and software utilities, go to the Zebra Web site: www.zebra.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Appendix E Battery Disposal The 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.
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction Using zebra.com The following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web site for finding specific documents . Example 2: Find the Label Vista Download page: Go to www.zebra.com/software and select “Label Vista”, then click “Submit”. 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”.
Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T Overview Maintenance P4T/RP4T User Guide Appendix G- Patents This product and/or its use may be covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding international patents worldwide D275,286 5,113,445 5,399,846 5,726,630 6,261,009 D347,021 5,140,144 5,408,081 5,768,991 6,261,013 D389,178 D430,199 D433,702 Printer Preparation Troubleshooting Connecting the Printer Specifications D549,768 3,964,673 4,019,676 4,044,946 4,360,798 4,369,361 4,387,29
RP4T Printers Manual Introduction B Media, loading Battery pack installing 12 life, tips for extending 32 reconditioning 18 Smart Battery, features 6 Maintenance P4T Overview P4T/RP4T User Guide Index C Cable Communications 23 Combination Port 23 USB 24 Charger, battery AC Adapter 10 Troubleshooting Printer Preparation LI72 single charger 8 AT17696-xx 9 List of approved 8 UCLI72-4 Quad Charger 11 battery charge times 11 indicators 11 Cleaning adjusting for core diameter 16 external media
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