Contents

 

Introduction ................................................

7

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

7

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

7

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

9

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

9

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

9

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

9

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

10

Tear-Off Mode ............................................................................

10

Peel-Off Mode ............................................................................

13

Fanfold Media (optional vibration mount required) ....................

16

Loading the Ribbon (PT SERIES only) ...........................

18

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

20

Power Button .............................................................................

20

Feed Button ...............................................................................

20

Indicator LEDs ..................................................................

21

Power LED .................................................................................

21

Error LED ...................................................................................

21

Battery Charging LED................................................................

21

Printing a Test Label .........................................................

22

Connecting the Printer and Computer ............................

22

Connecting to a Portable Data Terminal .........................

22

Communicating with the Printer .....................................

24

Setting the Communication Parameters ....................................

24

IR Communications ...................................................................

24

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

24

Adjusting the Print Width .................................................

24

Adjusting the Print Darkness ..........................................

25

Adjusting the Printhead Pressure ...................................

25

Adjusting the Strap ...........................................................

26

Hand/Shoulder Strap .................................................................

26

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

27

Calibration ...............................................

28

Auto Calibration ................................................................

28

Manual Calibration ............................................................

28

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

30

Cleaning .............................................................................

30

Lubrication ........................................................................

31

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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide