Zebra Technologies PR4T manual Preventive Maintenance, Extending Battery Life

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P4T/RP4T User Guide

Manual Introduction

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P4T Overview- pg. 5

Maintenance pg. 36

Printer Preparation pg. 7

Troubleshooting pg. 38

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 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.

Connecting the Printer pg. 27

Speci†cations pg. 43

Radio Regulatory Information pg. 31

Appendices pg. 46

Index pg. 52

General Cleaning Instructions

Caution • Always turn the printer o¨ 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 specified 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 a Zebra cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with 70% Isopropyl alcohol.

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Contents Manual Introduction RP4T Printers Printer Preparation pgIndex pg UMAN-P4T-013 Rev.AProprietary Statement Document Conventions Introduction to the P4T Series Unpacking and InspectionReporting Damage RP4T Printers 35 Manual IntroductionPrinter Preparation pg Troubleshooting pg P4T/RP4T OverviewUSB Port P4T Series Technology Radio Regulatory Information pg Appendices pg Index pgDirect Thermal Thermal TransferBattery Safety Charger SafetyPrinter Preparation Single Battery Charger Approved ChargersUnauthorized equipment LI72 Charger AT17696-xxBattery Charging Receptacle P4T Series Battery Pack LI72 Battery ChargerConnecting Printer Speci†cations IndexMaintenance pg P4T Series BatteryLED Status Charger Status Input VoltageProtective cover For access to Charger Receptacle Varies withLocation P4T Series AC AdapterDC Power Cord open wires P4T Series DC AdapterAccess 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 Loading Media From An External Supply Media Spacer Rear Feed Slot External Media SourceClose the Media Cover Printer pgAdjusting The Media Support Disks Close the Printer Covers Past the printheadCover Close the media cover and ensure it latches in placePrinter Controls Operator ControlsTion for more information on the printer status icons Programmable LCD Settings Function Default setting Scroll & Select OptionsWlan ID Adjustable Shoulder Strap Snap into feature on printerHold Buckle To lengthen Pull Strap hereVerify the Printer Is Working Before you connect the printer to your computer orPortable data terminal, make sure that the printer is Proper working order. You can do this by printing a conConnecting the Printer Cable CommunicationsConnector Connector ConnectorConnector DetailsConnect the Printer by Radio Communications with your printerWireless Communications Setting Up the SoftwareBluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio Radio Regulatory InformationEuropean Regulatory Information for this Radio NCC Taiwan Compliance Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules Rfid option Printer ModelDigit Con†gurationModel RP4T Rfid Encoder Generation 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4TPreventive Maintenance Extending Battery LifeGeneral Cleaning Instructions P4T Series Cleaning MechanismTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TopicsIcon Status Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting Topic Troubleshooting Topics Poor or faded print or low battery icon «ashingTroubleshooting 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 Second diagnostic report End of second diagnostic reportSpecifications Printing Speci†cationsMemory/Communications Speci†cations Communications PortsRadio Information Appendices Regulatory pg Index pgRotation Angles Fonts Available Physical/Environmental/Electrical Speci†cations 220,5 mm 57 in ,5mm80,2 mm External Media Supply Loading SlotManual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T pg Maintenance Part Number AK18666-1 RW Mod Plug to USB a CableMaintenance Supplies Appendix B Appendix CMedia Supplies Appendix D Product SupportAmericas, contact Asia Paci†c region, contactAppendix E Appendix F Select manual type Click on SubmitAppendix G- Patents Index Zebra Technologies Corporation UMAN-P4T-013 Rev. a May
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