Zebra Technologies PR4T manual Connecting the Printer, Cable Communications

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P4T/RP4T User Guide

Manual Introduction

RP4TPrinters 35

Connecting the Printer

• By a cable between the printer and its host terminal using either RS232C or USB protocols

 

 

 

The printer must establish communications with a host device which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in three

 

 

 

basic ways:

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• By means of a Bluetooth short-range radio frequency link

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• By means of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) per 802.11b/g specifications

 

 

 

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Cable Communications

Caution • The printer should be turned o¨ before connecting or disconnecting any communications cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note • All P4T series printers can communicate by cable; the specific cable used with your printer can vary with the host

 

 

 

terminal.

 

 

 

Figure 13: P4T Series Communication Ports

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Battery Charging

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receptacle

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USB Port

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Align Locking Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

features with these

 

 

 

cutouts.

 

 

 

Rotate clockwise

 

 

 

to lock the cable

 

 

 

in place; counter-

 

 

 

clockwise to un-

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lock the cable.

The 10- pin modular connector on your communications cable plugs into the combination RS232C/USB communications port on the

 

 

 

RS232/USB Port

 

 

 

Serial (RS232C) or USB Port

 

 

 

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.

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Plug the connector into the RS232 port and ensure its locking device has clicked into position.

 

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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.

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Contents UMAN-P4T-013 Rev.A Manual Introduction RP4T PrintersPrinter Preparation pg Index pgProprietary Statement Document Conventions RP4T Printers 35 Manual Introduction Introduction to the P4T SeriesUnpacking and Inspection Reporting DamagePrinter Preparation pg Troubleshooting pg P4T/RP4T OverviewUSB Port Thermal Transfer P4T Series TechnologyRadio Regulatory Information pg Appendices pg Index pg Direct ThermalBattery Safety Charger SafetyPrinter Preparation LI72 Charger AT17696-xx Single Battery ChargerApproved Chargers Unauthorized equipmentIndex Battery Charging Receptacle P4T Series Battery PackLI72 Battery Charger Connecting Printer Speci†cationsInput Voltage Maintenance pgP4T Series Battery LED Status Charger StatusP4T Series AC Adapter Protective cover For access to Charger ReceptacleVaries with LocationP4T Series DC Adapter DC Power Cord open wiresAccess the charger receptacle located on the bottom P4T Vehicle Cradle DC AdapterVehicle cradle as Indicated Installation Guidelines DC Adapter Indicators under each battery will allow You to monitor the charging process perTable below Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack Installing the P4T Series Battery PackLoad the Media Media Spacer Rear Feed Slot External Media Source Loading Media From An External SupplyPrinter pg Close the Media CoverAdjusting The Media Support Disks Close the media cover and ensure it latches in place Close the Printer CoversPast the printhead CoverPrinter Controls Operator ControlsTion for more information on the printer status icons Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options Programmable LCD SettingsWlan ID Pull Strap here Adjustable Shoulder StrapSnap into feature on printer Hold Buckle To lengthenProper working order. You can do this by printing a con Verify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or Portable data terminal, make sure that the printer isCable Communications Connecting the PrinterDetails ConnectorConnector Connector ConnectorCommunications with your printer Connect the Printer by RadioWireless Communications Setting Up the SoftwareBluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio Radio Regulatory InformationEuropean Regulatory Information for this Radio Europe EU Declaration of Conformity NCC Taiwan Compliance Statement802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules Con†guration Rfid optionPrinter Model DigitGeneration 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4T Model RP4T Rfid EncoderPreventive Maintenance Extending Battery LifeGeneral Cleaning Instructions Mechanism P4T Series CleaningTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TopicsIcon Status Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting Topic Poor or faded print or low battery icon «ashing Troubleshooting TopicsTroubleshooting Techniques To enter Communications Diagnostics ModeTo terminate the Communications Diagnostics Mode First diagnostic report for all P4T Series printers Bluetooth radioSecond diagnostic report for a printer with an End of second diagnostic report Second diagnostic reportCommunications Ports SpecificationsPrinting Speci†cations Memory/Communications Speci†cationsRadio Information Appendices Regulatory pg Index pgRotation Angles Fonts Available External Media Supply Loading Slot Physical/Environmental/Electrical Speci†cations220,5 mm 57 in ,5mm 80,2 mmPart Number AK18666-1 RW Mod Plug to USB a Cable Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T pg MaintenanceMaintenance Supplies Appendix B Appendix CMedia Supplies Asia Paci†c region, contact Appendix DProduct Support Americas, contactAppendix E Select manual type Click on Submit Appendix FAppendix G- Patents Index UMAN-P4T-013 Rev. a May Zebra Technologies Corporation
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