Cradle

The RW 420 can be used in conjunction with a docking Cradle. When the printer is “docked” the Cradle will charge the printer’s battery and allow the printer to print, receive and transmit data as usual. The Cradle can provide power from a 12 VDC power supply either from a power take-off point in a vehicle or from an external power supply running off A.C. power. Refer to the documentation supplied with the Cradle for more information.

Installing the Printer in the Cradle

It is recommended as a safety precaution that the adjustable shoulder strap be removed prior to docking the Printer. This precaution ensures the strap will not interfere with proper operation of the vehicle.

•Remove the Docking Connector Cover from the bottom of the printer, and retain it for future use. (Refer to Figure 20.)

•Place the bottom of the printer over the two pins in the Cradle.

•Rock the top of the Printer into the Cradle and press firmly until it latches in place.

•Ensure the Cradle power indicator is lit and turn the printer on.

You can load media (including media from an external sup- ply) and perform cleaning operations normally when the RW 420 Printer is installed in the Cradle .

The RW 420 will allow the four display lines on the control panel to be rotated 180º when the printer is docked. This allows for easier reading of the display when the Cradle is

Figure 19: Display Rotated for Cradle Installation

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