Datamax RP Series User Manual
RP SERIES OF PRINTERS
110157-005
User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RP Printer Views ................................................... 1
Open View .......................................................... 1
Closed View ........................................................ 1
Installing the Printer ............................................ 2
Using the Ribbon................................................... 2
Ribbon Guidelines................................................ 2
Installing the Ribbon............................................ 2
Removing the Ribbon........................................... 3
Using Power Options............................................. 4
Using a Battery.................................................... 4
Charging a Battery............................................... 6
Using a Power Supply or Power Adapter ................ 7
Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Optional
Power Cables ...................................................... 9
Loading Paper.......................................................10
Paper Quantity Guidelines ...................................13
Mounting the Printer............................................14
Mounting Guidelines ...........................................14
Printing a Self-Test ..............................................15
Setting Top of Form .............................................15
Tearing Paper .......................................................16
Configuring the Printer ........................................16
Inserting a Handheld ...........................................17
Standard RP Series Printers.................................17
RP2000-9000 Printers .........................................17
Using the Control Panel .......................................19
LED Indicators ...................................................19
Button Functions ................................................20
Audio Indicators .................................................21
Troubleshooting ...................................................22
Supplies ................................................................26
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RP Printer Views
Open View
Closed View
Control panel
Power supply
Battery/battery
cavity
Paper cavity
Paper exit
Control panel
AC cord pocket
Handheld cavity
Cigarette adapter
pocket
Printer cover
Paper exit
Latches (2)
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Installing the Printer
For information on installing the printer, see the
RP
Installation Guide
, which is accessible from
www.datamax-oneil.com.
Using the Ribbon
Ribbon Guidelines
In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace
the ribbon immediately. If the jam continues, do not
remove the smear guards.
Installing the Ribbon
1. Remove the ribbon from its packaging.
2. Open the printer's cover. Verify the control panel is
facing toward you.
3. Remove the orange “Open Printer” label from the
locking lever (Figure 1).
4. Slide the printhead away from the edge of the
printer (Figure 2).
5. Hold the ribbon by the flat handle (Figure 3).
Figure 2
Figure 1
Open
Printer
label
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6. Install the ribbon on the printhead (Figure 4). Verify
the ribbon is fully installed.
7. On the ribbon, turn the knob counter-clockwise
several times to fully seat the ribbon to the
printhead.
Removing the Ribbon
1. Slide the printhead away from the edge of the
printer (Figure 5).
2. Pull the ribbon away from the printer (Figure 6).
Figure 3
Figure 4
Knob
Printhead
Figure 5
Figure 6
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Using Power Options
Use the following information to supply power to the
printer:
Using a Battery on this page
Using a Power Supply or Power Adapter on
page 7
Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Optional
Power Cables on page 9
Using a Battery
Installing and/or Replacing Batteries
1. Open the printer's cover. Verify the control panel is
facing toward you.
2. Place the battery in the battery cavity (Figure 7).
Note:
If the printer will be mounted in a vehicle, a
battery must be installed in the printer due to varying
battery power conditions.
Figure 7
Battery
connector
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3. Connect the printer's cable connector to the battery
(Figures 8a and 8b). Verify the printer's battery
connector is aligned properly. The rubber key (on
the printer's battery connector) should be aligned
with the bottom notch (on the battery).
4. Install the battery strap over the printer's cable
connector and the battery so that they are both held
in place (Figure 9).
5. Close the printer's cover.
6. Charge the battery. For more information, see
Charging a Battery on page 6
.
Figure 8a
Cable
connector
Figure 8b
Rubber
key
Figure 9
Battery strap
Printer's cable connector
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Charging a Battery
You can charge the battery either by connecting power
supplied from the AC power adapter, or by connecting
power supplied from a cigarette lighter adapter, as
follows:
AC Power Adapter: Plug the AC power cord into a
wall outlet. For information on using AC power, see
Using a Power Supply or Power Adapter on page 7
.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Connect the printer's
cigarette lighter adapter connector into your
vehicle's cigarette outlet. For more information, see
Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Optional Power
Cables on page 9
.
The battery charges in approximately 4 to 5 hours
when a handheld computer (HHC) is installed.
Note: The battery must be fully charged before
operating the printer to prevent errors.
Note:
The printer sounds a beep every 30 seconds when
the battery is low.
Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
Caution: The operating temperature of this portable
printer is 50° C. However, the operating temperature
when used with Datamax-O’Neil power supply for
charging the portable printer is limited to 35° C. Please
charge the printer in a suitable location that meets this
temperature requirement.
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