Connecting the Printer | Zebra Technologies PR4T specification

P4T/RP4T User Guide

	Manual Introduction	RP4TPrinters 35		Connecting the Printer
	Manual Introduction	RP4TPrinters 35		• By a cable between the printer and its host terminal using either RS232C or USB protocols
				The printer must establish communications with a host device which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in three
				basic ways:
	pg.	pg.		• By means of a Bluetooth short-range radio frequency link
	4			• By means of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) per 802.11b/g specifications

	P4TOverview- pg.5	Maintenancepg.36		Cable Communications
	P4TOverview- pg.5	Maintenancepg.36		Caution • The printer should be turned o¨ before connecting or disconnecting any communications cable.

				Note • All P4T series printers can communicate by cable; the specific cable used with your printer can vary with the host
				terminal.
				Figure 13: P4T Series Communication Ports
	PrinterPreparation pg. 7	38	Troubleshootingpg.	Battery Charging
				Battery Charging
				Receptacle
	Connectingthe Printerpg.27		Speci†cationspg.	USB Port
	Connectingthe Printerpg.27	43	Speci†cationspg.	Align Locking Plug
				Align Locking Plug
				features with these
				cutouts.
				Rotate clockwise
				to lock the cable
				in place; counter-
				clockwise to un-
	RadioRegulatory Informationpg.31	Appendicespg.46		lock the cable.
	RadioRegulatory Informationpg.31	Appendicespg.46		The 10- pin modular connector on your communications cable plugs into the combination RS232C/USB communications port on the
				RS232/USB Port
				Serial (RS232C) or USB Port
				side of the printer. Signals and pin assignments for both communications ports are in the Specifications section of this manual.

The protocol used with this port is determined by the communications cable you are using. Refer to Appendix A for more information on the communications cables offered with the P4T Series.

	Index	Plug the connector into the RS232 port and ensure its locking device has clicked into position.

	pg.	The other end of the cable must be plugged into the host terminal as shown in Figure 14, or to a serial port on a computer as shown
	pg.	in Figure 15.
	52	in Figure 15.
	52

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Zebra Technologies PR4T manual Connecting the Printer, Cable Communications

Contents

UMAN-P4T-013 Rev.A Manual Introduction RP4T PrintersPrinter Preparation pg Index pg Proprietary Statement Document Conventions RP4T Printers 35 Manual Introduction Introduction to the P4T SeriesUnpacking and Inspection Reporting Damage Printer Preparation pg Troubleshooting pg P4T/RP4T OverviewUSB Port Thermal Transfer P4T Series TechnologyRadio Regulatory Information pg Appendices pg Index pg Direct Thermal Battery Safety Charger SafetyPrinter Preparation LI72 Charger AT17696-xx Single Battery ChargerApproved Chargers Unauthorized equipment Index Battery Charging Receptacle P4T Series Battery PackLI72 Battery Charger Connecting Printer Speci†cations Input Voltage Maintenance pgP4T Series Battery LED Status Charger Status P4T Series AC Adapter Protective cover For access to Charger ReceptacleVaries with Location P4T Series DC Adapter DC Power Cord open wires Access the charger receptacle located on the bottom P4T Vehicle Cradle DC AdapterVehicle cradle as Indicated Installation Guidelines DC Adapter Indicators under each battery will allow You to monitor the charging process perTable below Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack Load the Media Media Spacer Rear Feed Slot External Media Source Loading Media From An External Supply Printer pg Close the Media Cover Adjusting The Media Support Disks Close the media cover and ensure it latches in place Close the Printer CoversPast the printhead Cover Printer Controls Operator ControlsTion for more information on the printer status icons Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options Programmable LCD Settings Wlan ID Pull Strap here Adjustable Shoulder StrapSnap into feature on printer Hold Buckle To lengthen Proper working order. You can do this by printing a con Verify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or Portable data terminal, make sure that the printer is Cable Communications Connecting the Printer Details ConnectorConnector Connector Connector Communications with your printer Connect the Printer by Radio Wireless Communications Setting Up the SoftwareBluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio Radio Regulatory InformationEuropean Regulatory Information for this Radio Europe EU Declaration of Conformity NCC Taiwan Compliance Statement 802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules Con†guration Rfid optionPrinter Model Digit Generation 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4T Model RP4T Rfid Encoder Preventive Maintenance Extending Battery LifeGeneral Cleaning Instructions Mechanism P4T Series Cleaning Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TopicsIcon Status Indication Ref. to Troubleshooting Topic Poor or faded print or low battery icon «ashing Troubleshooting Topics Troubleshooting 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 End of second diagnostic report Second diagnostic report Communications Ports SpecificationsPrinting Speci†cations Memory/Communications Speci†cations Radio Information Appendices Regulatory pg Index pgRotation Angles Fonts Available External Media Supply Loading Slot Physical/Environmental/Electrical Speci†cations220,5 mm 57 in ,5mm 80,2 mm Part Number AK18666-1 RW Mod Plug to USB a Cable Manual Introduction RP4T Printers P4T pg Maintenance Maintenance Supplies Appendix B Appendix CMedia Supplies Asia Paci†c region, contact Appendix DProduct Support Americas, contact Appendix E Select manual type Click on Submit Appendix F Appendix G- Patents Index UMAN-P4T-013 Rev. a May Zebra Technologies Corporation