Thank you for purchasing a Printek FieldPro RT43 Series mobile thermal printer. The FieldPro series offers a
variety of configurations to suit any printing environment.
The RT43 prints on receipt paper supplied in roll form up to 4.125 inches wide and includes “black mark”
sensing capabilities on the printed side of the media. All models are equipped with a “Universal Port” which
supports cabled, serial communications using an optional RS-232C or USB cable. All models also support an
optional internal Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface.
Each printer is shipped with a battery, a carrying strap, a Quick Start Guide, and one roll of receipt paper.
This manual has been written for systems administrators and end users and contains information needed for the
set up and everyday use of the printer. It also contains information regarding preventative maintenance and
how to obtain service if needed.
The information in this manual is arranged in the following sections:
Getting Started contains the minimum steps required to get the printer set up and able to communicate with
your host system.
Daily Operation describes additional activities that are likely to be encountered under normal operation.
Printer Configuration contains detailed information on all the features available in the Setup menus.
Interfacing To A Host Computer provides basic information related to connecting the printer to a computer via
a cabled serial connection or the optional Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interfaces.
Power Considerations provides information regarding operation on the internal battery or from an external
supply.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting contains information on how to care for your printer to keep it working at
peak performance. This section also includes a list of printer error conditions and suggestions on how to solve
problems.
Print & Font Samples offers examples of printed output and character mapping for standard fonts.
Specifications provides detailed information regarding performance, media specifications, and options available
for your FieldPro series printer.
Glossary of Terms is a reference for terminology used within this manual and in the computer and printer
industry.
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