Zebra Technologies RFID-M5ECZ-01 Zebra Embedded RFID radio User Manual UMAN P4TB3

Zebra Technologies Corporation Zebra Embedded RFID radio UMAN P4TB3

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Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual Introduction© ZIH Corp. 2008 UMAN-P4T-001 Rev.BZebra P4T/RP4T™Mobile Printer SeriesUser Guide2:26 pm, Jul 31, 2008
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 2P4T OverviewManual Introduction Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexProprietary StatementThis 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.Product ImprovementsSince continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.FCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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 StatementThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.“IC:” before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user’s satisfaction.Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information •FCCpart15 •CanadianSTDRSS-210 •NOM-ETL(Mexico) •EN60950:2000SafetyStandard •EN55022:1998ClassBEuropean •C-Tick(Australia) Electromagnetic Radiation StandardLiability DisclaimerInasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual, Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.No Liability for Consequential DamageIn no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.CopyrightsThe copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Technologies Corporation. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software in the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up tooneyearandnesofupto$10,000(17U.S.C.506).Copyrightviolatorsmaybesubject to civil liability.ThisproductmaycontainZPL®,ZPLII®,andZebraLinktm programs; Element Energy 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Ofce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Ofce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Ofceandmayberegisteredinsomejurisdictions.TrueType®isatrademarkofAppleComputer,Inc.registeredintheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOfceandmayberegisteredincertainjurisdictions.Allotherbrandnames,productnames,ortrademarksbelongtotheirrespectiveholders.©2008ZIHCorp.Section Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 3P4T OverviewManual Introduction Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexDocument ConventionsThe 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. Caution•Warnsyouofasituationwhereexcessiveheatcouldcauseaburn Caution•Advisesyouthatfailuretotakeoravoidaspecicactioncouldresultinphysicalharmtoyou. Caution•Advisesyouthatfailuretotakeoravoidaspecicactioncouldresultinphysicalharmtothehardware. Important•Advisesyouofinformationthatisessentialtocompleteatask. Note•Indicatesneutralorpositiveinformationthatemphasizesorsupplementsimportantpointsofthemaintext. Textinthisformatwilljumptotheappropriatesectioninthemanual.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 4P4T OverviewManual Introduction Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4TUser Guide 4Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionThankyouforchoosingoneofourZebraP4TSeriesMobilePrint-ers.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avail-able on our Web site. Refer to Appendix“F” of this manual for more information on accessing and downloading manuals and other user 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.Unpacking and InspectionInspect the printer for possible shipping damage:•Checkallexteriorsurfacesfordamage.•Openthemediacover(referto“LoadingtheMedia”inthePrinterPreparationsection)andinspectthemediacompart-ment for damage.Incasereturnshippingisrequired,savethecartonandallpack-ing material.Reporting DamageIf you discover shipping damage:•Immediatelynotifyandle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.Section ContinuesIntroduction to the P4T Series
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 5P4T OverviewManual Introduction Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4TUser Guide 5Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionFigure 1a: P4T/RP4T Bottom ViewSection ContinuesP4T/RP4T OverviewFigure 1: P4T/RP4T Illustrated 1 Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Support 4. Printhead 5. RFID Reader/Encoder (RP4T only) 6. Ribbon Cartridge Cover 7. Control Panel 8. Ribbon Cartridge Cover Latch 9. Media Cover Latch 10. Media Support Disks 11. Label Peeler 12. Media Cover 13. External Media Access (optional) 14. Battery 15. Battery Charging Receptacle 16. RS232 Communications Port 17. USB Port 171415 1312876916411121053
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 6P4T OverviewManual Introduction Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4TUser Guide 6Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionTheP4TSeriesintroducesseveralnewtechnologiestotheZebraMobile Printer product line.Smart BatteryTheP4TSeriesbatterypackcontainselectronicswhichallowtheprinter to monitor its operating parameters. Among these are the battery’s charge state, the number of charge cycles it has under-gone, and its date of manufacture. Using these parameters, the P4TSeries’softwarecanmonitorthebattery’sconditionandalertthe user when to recharge, re-condition or remove the battery from service. UseofanybatterypackotherthantheonemanufacturedbyZebraspecicallyforusewithP4TSeriesprinterswillnotbeabletousethediagnosticfeaturesoftheZebraSmartBatteryandwillnotworkwiththeprinter.Printing TechnologyTheP4TSeriesusestwomethodstoprinthumanreadibletext,graphicsandbarcodes:DirectThermal,andThermalTransferDirectThermalDirectthermalprintingusesheattocauseachemicalreactiononspeciallytreatedmedia.Thisreactioncreatesadarkmarkwher-ever 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. ThermalTransferThermal 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 print-ing 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.Foreaseofinstallation,P4TSeriesthermaltransferlmissuppliedas a cartridge. Typically a thermal transfer film cartridge will be able to print two rolls of media before needing replacement. This ratiomayvaryconsiderablybasedontheamountoflabelstockper roll.RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)AP4TSeriesprinterequippedwithanRFIDencoderallowsittoencode information on special label media using radio frequen-cies in addition to using conventional thermal transfer technology. These printers are identified as RP4Tprinters.RFIDencodedinformationcanberetrievedusinganRFIDscannerfrom a distance of inches to several yards from an encoded label.Zebra’simplementationof RFIDfollows acceptedindustrystan-dards.Asanexample,theRP4Tveriestheinformationencodedon the label media after it is transmitted and voids the label if the dataisincorrect.MoreinformationconcerningRFIDmaybefoundin Zebra’s RFIDProgrammingManual, available for download on Zebra’s Web site.P4T Series Technology
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 7Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionPrinter PreparationBattery SafetyTheBatteryPacksusedonZebraMobilePrinterscontainagreatdealofenergyandcancausepersonalinjuryorstartare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re. Caution•Batteriescanexplodeorcatchreifimproperlychargedorexposedtohightemperaturesorre.Donotdisassemble,crushorexposebatteriestowater. Caution•UseofanychargernotapprovedspecicallybyZebraforusewithitsbatteriescouldcausedamagetothebatterypackortheprinterandwillvoidthewarranty. ReadcarefullyandalwaysobservethesafetyguidelinesforLi-ionbatteriesprovidedwitheachBatteryPack.Charger Safety Donotplace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. RequiredRegulatoryTextforArgentina Onlycertiedadaptorswiththefollowingelectricalcharacteristicsshallbeused.Theuseofdifferentadaptorscoulddamagethedevice,presenthazardstotheuseranddeclarethecorrespondentguarantyvoid. LI72:Inputratings:100-240VAC50/60Hz200mA.,Class2  Outputratings:8.4VDC,800mASection Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 8Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionSection ContinuesApproved ChargersThefollowingtablelistsbatterychargersapprovedforusewiththeP4TSeriesPrinter. UseofchargersnotapprovedbyZebraspecically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 Part no Notes.LI72 single charger) AT17696-xx1Must be used with battery removed from printerAC Adapter/US Line Cord AK18913-002 Must be used with battery installed in printerUCLI72-4 Quad Charger AC18177-xx1Must be used with battery removed from printer1. Full part number is determined by the AC mains adapter ap-propriate for the region of intended use. Consult your Zebra sales representative or the factory for the appropriate part num-ber.Single Battery ChargerThe LI72 ChargerLI72chargerisawallmountedfastchargerwithauniversal110to230,50-60Hz.VACinput.MultipleACplugcongurations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 in-formation.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.Ye llow GreenFigure 2: LI72 Single ChargerLI72 Charger AT17696 -tab
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 9Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionCharging Battery Packs with the AT17696-xx LI72 Single ChargerPlug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 Charger Function Charger StatusSteady yellow indicator Standby AC power on; no battery being chargedSlow (1 Hz) flashing yellow indicator Pre-ChargeCharger is applying trickle charge current (5% of maximum) to bring a cold battery temperature up to 0°C before starting a full charge cycleFast (4 Hz) flashing green indicatorRapid ChargeCharger is applying the maximum charge rate to the batterySlow (1 Hz) flashing green indicator Maintain Charger is in trickle charge mode(10% of nominal charge value).Fast (4 Hz) flashing yellow indicator ErrorThe battery may have an internal short, or its charge monitoring circuitry may be malfunctioning. The battery pack should not be used any further.Steady green indicator Ready No charge is being applied to the batterySlow (1 Hz) flashing alternate yellow and green indicatorWaitBattery temperature is too hot. Charging will not begin until battery temperature reaches 45°C. 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.Figure 3: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72Section ContinuesP4T Series Battery PackLI72 Battery ChargerBattery Charging Receptacle Mains connector will vary with country of intended use.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 10Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionCharging the P4T Series Battery with the AT18646-1 AC AdapterFigure 4: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AC AdapterSection Continues• 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:Printer StatusCharging StatusPrinter LCD Power Button OperationOff Off Off Pressing turns printer OnOn Off Normal display operation Pressing turns printer OffOn OnNormal display operation, plus battery icon will cycle through level bars. Charging will continue as required..Pressing switches printer to limited operation: only battery charging & LCD functionalOff OnBattery icon will cycle through level bars. Printer turns off at end of charge cycle.Pressing turns printer On. Printer will run normally 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ash and .Oncethebatteryreachesasafechargingtemperature,normalchargingwillautomaticallyresume.P4T Series AC Adapterp/n AT18646-1 Open the protective cover for access to the charger receptacleAC Power Cord (varies with location)
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 11Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionCharging the P4T Series Battery with the UCLI72-4 Quad ChargerThe UCLI72-4QuadChargerisdesignedtochargeuptofourbatterypackssimultane-ously. Charging times are as follows:Battery Status Charging Time80% charged 2.5 Hrs.Full charge 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rst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 bat-tery 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 Green Battery StatusOn Off ChargingOn Flashing 80% charged (O.K. to use)Off On Completely ChargedFlashing Off Faulty BatterySection Continues Important•Afaultcondition(ashing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 ashing 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.FaultFast ChargeFaultFast ChargeFaultFast ChargeReadyPowerFull ChargeReadyFull ChargeReadyFull ChargeFull ChargeFaultFast ChargeReadyFigure 5- UCLI72-4 Quad Charger 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.Charger BayAmberIndicatorGreenIndicator Power IndicatorPower SupplySlide Battery Pack into a Charger bayRock Battery Pack into place
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 12Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionInstalling the P4T Series Battery Pack Important•Newbatterypacksareshippeduncharged.Removeanyprotecti veshrink-wrapandlabelsfromanewbatterypackpriortouse. AdditionalbatterypacksmaybeorderedusingZebrap/nAK18913-001. 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rst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.Figure 6: Installing the P4T Series Battery PackSection ContinuesP4T Series Battery PackInsert this side of the battery pack into the bottom of the printer as shown.Rock the battery pack until it clicks into place.Charger port for use with the AT18646-1 AC Adapter
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 13Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionLoad the MediaSection ContinuesP4Tseriesprintersaredesignedtoprinteithercontinuous(journal)mediaorlabelstock.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 automati-cally•RotatetheMediaCoverbackcompletelyasshownexposingthe media compartment and the adjustable media supports.2. Loading Media From An Internal SupplyRefertoFigure7.2.•Pullthemediasupportsapartasshown.•Inserttherollofmediabetweenthem,andletthemediasup-ports 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.Figure 7.1 Opening the Media Cover Figure 7.2 Loading the MediaPress down on the Media Cover Latch LeverPull Media Supports apart where shown. Load Media RollNote direction media pulls off the roll.Media cover opens
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 14Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionFigure 7.3- Loading Media From An External SupplySection Continues3. Loading Media From An External SupplyRefertoFigure7.3.AP4TSeriesprintercongured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.Rear Feed SlotMedia SpacerExternal Media Source
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 15Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionFigure 7.4-Close the Media Cover Figure 7.5- Insert Media into PeelerSection Continues4. 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 PeelerOptional Step for label stock onlyRefer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.Close Media Cover3. Feed the leader over the peeler bar and into the printer if you will be peeling labels as you print.4. Press down on Peeler Assembly where shown and slide the media until it emerges . Peeler Bar.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.Peeler Assembly.Pull Media out of the Printer. Use alignment marks on the cover to ensure alignment.1. Remove enough labels from the media roll to create a 4” [100 mm] leader.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 16Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionAdjusting The Media Support DisksMedia Core SizeMediasuppliedfortheP4TSe-ries printers will have two pos-sible 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”diam-eter media cores.RP4T printers (equipped withtheRFIDencoder)areconguredformediawith1.38”[35.05mm]diametercoressinceRFIDme-dia 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.Changing The Media Support Core Diameter SizeIt may become necessary to change the media core size in 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tighten-ing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(ve)times.Figure 8- Adjusting the Media Core DiameterSection ContinuesMedia Support Disk (shown adjusted for 1 3/8” label media core)Media Support Disk (shown re-adjusted for 3/4” label media core)Remove Support Disk, and flip it 180° to change core size.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 17Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionLoad the Ribbon CartridgeSection Continues 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gure9.1.Themediacoverwillopenautomatically•Press on the Ribbon Cartridge Cover latch.  The cover will slideopen.2. Load the Ribbon Cartridge.RefertoFigure9.2.Select the correct Thermal Transfer cartridge for the media you will be us-ing. Consult a Zebra sales representative for information regarding proper media selection for your application.•Removethetapeholdingthetransferribboninplace.•Pre-tensionthetransferribbontoremovewrinklesbyturningthetake-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. The Ribbon Cartridges are protected by a security device whichveriescompatiblitywithP4TSeries printers. Useof third partycartridgeswillcausetheprintertomalfunction,andwillvoidthefactorywarranty.Figure 9.1-Open the Printer Covers3. Close the Printer CoversRefer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. AlwaysclosetheRibbonCartridgecoverbeforeclosingthemediacover.•Closethemediacoverandensureitlatchesinplace.Figure 9.2-Load the Ribbon CartridgeFigure 9.3-Close the Printer Covers3. Close the Media Cover2. Drop the cartridge in place over the printhead as shown.1. Press down on the Media Cover Latch Lever 2. Media cover opens1. Ensure Media is pulled out of Printer3. Press the Ribbon Cartridge Cover latch.Cover will slide open2. Slide the Ribbon Car-tridge Cover closed until it locks in place.1. Remove tape and pre-tension the media to remove wrinkles.3. Locating pins on the cartridge must lock into the printer frame.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 18Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionPrinter ControlsOperator ControlsThe printer control panel has buttons for the power on/off and media feed functions and a display which provides information regard-ing 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 sec-tion 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.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.Section Continues 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 prop-erly the indicated battery charge level will indicate that there is more charge remaining in the battery pack than is actually available. Re-conditioning performed as prompt-ed by the printer will ensure accu-rate capacity indication throughout the serviceable life of the battery. Figure 10 -P4T Series Printer Controls & LCD IconsScroll Forward ButtonPress to scroll to the next menu choice on the display.Feed ButtonPress to advance a blank label or a pre-determined length of journal media.Power ButtonPress to turn unit on. Press again to turn unit off.Scroll Back ButtonPress to scroll to the previous menu choice on the display..DisplayIndicates status mes-sages and menu prompts..Printer Status IconsRefer to the Trouble-shooting section for more information on the status icons.Select ButtonPress to select a menu choice on the display.
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 19Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionProgrammable LCD SettingsInadditiontothestatusicons,theLCDonthecontrolpanelcandisplaymanyoftheprinter’ssettingsandfunctionsastextasdeter-mined 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 FunctionsFunction Default setting Scroll & Select OptionsSensor Type Bar • Bar• GapBaud Rate 19200• 9600• 19200• 32400• 57600• 115200Data Bits 8 • 7• 8Parity N (none)• E (Even)• N (None)• O (Odd)LCD Contrast 8 • Increase (15max.) • Decrease (15 max.)No-activity Timeout 120 sec. • Decrease (0 min.)2• Increase (120 max.)Audio Volume 3• 1 – Low• 2 – Medium• 3 - HighMedia Type Journal • Journal• LabelLCD Backlight3Momentary On • Momentary On w/ time delay• OffFactory Reset (Resets all to factory set values) No • No• YesNOTES: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.Section Continues
P4T/RP4TUser Guide 20Printer Preparation Connecting the PrinterRadio Regulatory InformationRP4T Printers Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Appendices IndexP4T OverviewManual IntroductionDisplay Functions Not Controlled from the KeypadWhile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cre-ationprogramandadatacablelinktotheprinter.Function Default setting Scroll & Select OptionsWLAN ID Factory Set Value N/ATear-off Position (Top of Form) 00 • Increase (max. = +10)• Decrease (min. = -120)Network & RF Settings • All protocols On• Protocols On or Off individuallyBridge Mode Off • Off• OnDTR/VBUS-Power Off Off • On• OffPresent-at 000 • Increase (max.= +120)• Decrease (min. = 000Bluetooth parameters n/a Displays current Bluetooth operating parameters802.11g operating parameters n/a Displays current 802.11g WLAN parametersMedia Type Journal •Journal•LabelSection Continues
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 Radio 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TBD-ZBR4BluetoothRadio(TBD)isinstalledinaP4TSeriesprinter.  Unless specied elsewhere in this manual, theantennausedforthistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedormustnotoperateinconjunctionwithanyotherantenna.EuropeanRegulatoryInformationfortheTBD-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 (FCC ID: TBD) 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 models have the FCC ID number on a label on the back of the unit. Caution•UseofaP4TSeriesprinterwiththeradiomodulemarkedwithFCCID:TBDmeetstheFCCrequirementsforradio frequency (RF) radiation exposure in the standardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthisconguration,whichapplieswhetherthebeltcliporshoulderstrapisused,thefaceoftheprinterfromwhichpaperistransportedisfacingawayfromtheuser’sbody.Thestandardcongurationmustalwaysbeusedwhentheprinterisbodyworn. The P4T Series printer with this radio option has beenSAR tested. The maximum SAR value measured is:TBDW/Kg(1gaverageEuropean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office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.The use of this frequency band in France is subject to restrictions. You may only usechannels10and11(2457and2462MHz)onFrenchterritory,exceptinthoseFrenchdepartmentsaslistedinthetablebelowwherechannels1-13(2412-2472MHz)maybeused.Formoreinformationseehttp://www.anfr.fr/and/orhttp://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 IndreetLoire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 SaoneetLoire05 Hautes Alpes 41 LoiretCher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 DeuxSievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 PuydeDome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 SeineStDenis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 ValdeMarne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 IlleetVilaine 68 Haute 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 influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.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 (With FCC ID:TBD) and Bluetooth module (FCC ID:TBD) are installed in a P4T printer. This co-located radio configuration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. The FCC ID numbers are on the serial number label on the back of the printer and can be read with the module installed. Caution • Use of a P4T printer with the radio modulemarkedwithboth“FCCID:TBD”and“TBD”meetstheFCCrequirements for radio frequency (RF) radiation exposureinthestandardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthisconguration,whichapplieswhetherthebeltcliporshoulderstrapisused,thefaceoftheprinterfromwhich paperistransportedis facingawayfromtheuser’s body. The standard conguration must always beusedwhentheprinterisbodyworn. 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office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive use applies.The use of this frequency band in France is subject to restrictions. You may only usechannels10and11(2457and2462MHz)onFrenchterritory,exceptinthoseFrenchdepartmentsaslistedinthetablebelowwherechannels1-13(2412-2472MHz)maybeused.Formoreinformationsee http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr01 Ain 36 Indre 69 Rhone02 Aisne 37 IndreetLoire 70 Haute Saone03 Allier 39 Jura 71 SaoneetLoire05 Hautes Alpes 41 LoiretCher 72 Sarthe08 Ardennes 42 Loire 75 Paris09 Ariege 45 Loiret 77 Seine et Marne10 Aube 50 Manche 78 Yvelines11 Aude 54 Meurthe et Moselle 79 DeuxSievres12 Aveyron 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne16 Charente 57 Moselle 84 Vaucluse19 Correze 58 Nievre 86 Vienne2A Corse Sud 59 Nord 88 Vosges2B Haute Corse 60 Oise 89 Yonne21 Cote d’Or 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort24 Dordogne 63 PuydeDome 91 Essonne25 Doubs 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 92 Hauts de Seine26 Drome 65 Hautes Pyrenees 93 SeineStDenis27 Eure 66 Pyrenees Orientales 94 ValdeMarne32 Gers 67 Bas Rhin35 IlleetVilaine 68 Haute 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alsohavethe(FCCID:TBD)onalabelonthebackoftheunit. Caution • Use of a RP4T printer with the RFID EncodermarkedwithFCCID:TBDmeetstheFCCrequirementsforradio frequency (RF) radiation exposure in the standardbodyworncongurationwithnominimumseparation.Inthiscongurationthefaceoftheprinterfromwhichpaperis transported is facing away from the user’s body. Thestandard conguration must always be used when theprinterisbodyworn. The RP4T printer with this radio option has beenSAR tested. The maximum SAR value measured is:TBDW/Kg(1gaverage
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 st E P C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

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