Installing the Mounting Arm

Description

A mounting arm is included in Zebra accessory kit p/n AK17463-018. The mounting arm allows a more versatile method of positioning the RW 220 printer. It consists of an arm with a ball and socket joint at either end, which in turn are terminated with a mounting flange. One flange is secured to the Cradle by the four mounting holes provided on the bottom plate, and the other is secured to the desired mounting surface. A clamp on the arm locks the Cradle in the desired position.

Installation

Caution: Mount the Printer and Vehicle Cradle where it will not interfere with the operator or cause harm in case of an accident.

Caution: If you are using a Zebra Mobile Charger, do not connect the input power cable to the Vehicle Cradle until the Cradle and Mounting Arm installation has been completed.

For ease of installation, the Arm can be disassembled by loosening the clamp enough to remove the two ball and socket flanged ends. These end flanges can then be easily secured to the Vehicle Cradle and the desired mounting surface. Then the arm can be slipped over the two ends and the clamp tightened to secure the Cradle in position.

When installing the mounting arm, remember that the arm provides a considerable range of movement for the Vehicle Cradle and Printer. Extra clearance should be provided for this movement if it is desired in the installation.

Some models of the RW 220 will have a Magnetic Stripe Card reader and a Smart Card reader installed. If these features are to be used, the printer must be located so that the operator will have clear access to the reader’s slots for these cards. Refer to the RW Series Users Guide for more information on the use of the Magnetic Stripe Reader/Smart Card reader features.

Mounting Hardware

Mounting hardware is supplied with the Mounting Arm Kit. The #8-32 x 1/2” Screws should be used to secure one end of the arm to the bottom of the Vehicle Cradle. The #10-24 x 3/4” Screws and associated hardware may be used to secure the other end of the arm to the desired mounting surface or to the mounting plate supplied with p/n AK17463-018.

Vehicle Cradle Preparation

Locate the Printer and Cradle so when installed with the

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RW 220 Vehicle Cradle Installation Guide