Contents

Proprietary Statement .......................................

5

Introduction to the RW 420...............................

7

Unpacking and Inspection...................................................

7

Reporting Damage...............................................................

7

Getting Ready to Print .......................................

9

Battery ..................................................................................

9

Battery Safety...............................................................................

9

Installing the Battery....................................................................

9

Charging the Battery....................................................................

9

Model LI 72 Single Battery Charger ...........................................

9

Model UCLI72-4 Quad Charger.................................................

10

Charger Safety......................................................................................

10

Loading the Media .............................................................

12

Loading Media in the RW 420 Printer.......................................

12

Loading Media From An Internal Supply .................................

13

Loading Media From An External Supply ...............................

14

Operator Controls ..............................................................

16

Control Panel ..............................................................................

16

Verify the Printer Is Working..............................................

20

Printing a Configuration Label ..................................................

20

Connecting the Printer ....................................

21

Cable Communications .....................................................

21

Serial (RS232C) ..........................................................................

21

USB ............................................................................................

22

Wireless Communications.................................................

23

Wireless Communications with Bluetooth® ............................

23

Wireless Local Area Network Module Using CF Radio...........

25

Wireless Local Area Network Overview ..................................

27

Setting Up the Software............................................................

27

Card Reader Options........................................

29

Magnetic Stripe Reader .....................................................

29

Smart Card Reader ............................................................

31

Using the Accessories......................................

32

Belt Clip.......................................................................................

32

Adjustable Shoulder Strap........................................................

33

Cradle..........................................................................................

34

Installing The Printer In The Cradle .....................................................

34

Removing The Printer From The Cradle..............................................

36

Preventive Maintenance ..................................

37

Extending Battery Life........................................................

37

Cleaning Instructions .........................................................

37

Troubleshooting ..............................................

39

LCD Control Panel Indicators.............................................

39

Troubleshooting Topics .....................................................

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RW 420 User Guide