Zebra Technologies P4T manual Wireless Communications, Setting Up the Software

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P4T/RP4T User Guide

Manual Introduction

RP4T Printers 35

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P4T Overview- pg. 5

Maintenance pg. 36

Printer Preparation pg. 7

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Troubleshooting pg.

Connecting the Printer pg. 27

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Specifications pg.

Radio Regulatory Information pg. 31

Appendices pg. 46

 

Index pg. 52

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 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 Overview

Each 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 Overview

P4T 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 identified by the Product Con- figuration 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 identified by the FCC ID: I28-PLAN11BG, or the Industrie Canada ID: 3798B-PLAN11BG 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 configured with the 802.11g/ Bluetooth dual radio option.

Such dual radio equipped P4T units will have an FCC ID: I28-ZB4LAN-01 and and an Industrie Canada ID: 3798B-ZB4LAN01. The FCC and IC ID numbers and other regulatory information for this radio configuration are also lo- cated 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 Configuration 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 configuration 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 configura- 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 Software

P4T 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.

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Contents Index pg Manual Introduction RP4T PrintersPrinter Preparation pg UMAN-P4T-010 Rev.AProprietary Statement Document Conventions Unpacking and Inspection Connecting the Printer pgIntroduction to the P4T Series Reporting DamagePrinter Preparation pg Troubleshooting pg P4T/RP4T OverviewUSB Port P4T Series Technology Direct ThermalThermal Transfer Battery Safety Charger SafetyPrinter Preparation Approved Chargers Single Battery ChargerSpecifications pg Unauthorized equipmentConnecting Printer Specifications Battery Charging Receptacle P4T Series Battery PackLI72 Battery Charger IndexLED Status Charger Status Maintenance pgP4T Series Battery Input VoltageAC Power Cord varies with Location P4T Series AC Adapter Printer Charging Printer LCD Power Button Operation StatusDC 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 You to monitor the charging process per Indicators under each battery will allowFront panel is on Table belowInstalling the P4T Series Battery Pack Charger port for useWith the P1026943-1 AC Adapter Load the Media Loading Media From An External Supply Media Spacer Rear Feed Slot External Media SourceGuide Adjusting The Media Support Disks Load the Ribbon Cartridge Printer Controls Operator ControlsTion for more information on the printer status icons Programmable LCD Settings Function Default setting Scroll & Select OptionsWlan ID Hold Buckle To lengthen Adjustable Shoulder StrapSnap into feature on printer Pull Strap herePortable data terminal, make sure that the printer is Verify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or Proper working order. You can do this by printing a conPrinter pg Troubleshooting Radio Information Appendices Battery ChargingRegulatory pg Index pg Connector ConnectorConnector Connector 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 Printer Model ConfigurationRfid option DigitModel RP4T Rfid Encoder Generation 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4TPreventive Maintenance Extending Battery LifeGeneral Cleaning Instructions Mechanism P4T Series CleaningArea Cleaning Method Interval Tear EdgeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TopicsIcon Status Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting Topic Troubleshooting Topics Poor or faded print or low battery icon flashingTroubleshooting 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 reportConnecting Printer pg SpecificationsPrinting Specifications P4T/RP4T UserRadio Information Rotation Angles Fonts Available80,2 mm Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications220,5 mm 57 in ,5mm External Media Supply Loading SlotContact the Factory or your Zebra Sales Representative Appendix aInterface Cables For more information on interface cables to most majorMaintenance Supplies Appendix B Appendix CMedia Supplies Americas, contact Appendix DProduct Support Asia Pacific region, contactAppendix E Appendix F Select manual type Click on SubmitAppendix G- Patents Index Zebra Technologies Corporation UMAN-P4T-010 Rev. a October
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