Symbol RP 1000 Quick Reference

RP 1000

RP 1000

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Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

Quick Reference

Introduction

The RP 1000 printer is a portable, rugged, full-page dot matrix
printer that houses a PDT 8000 or PDT 8100 terminal. With an
easy one-step insertion, the terminal snaps into place in the RP
1000 for direct printing in the cab of a truck, or carried into a
remote receiving area.

About This Guide

This guide covers the procedures for the basic set-up and use of
the printer. Specific topics covered include:

• Parts of the Printer on page 2

• Power Accessories on page 4

• Getting Started on page 4

• Installing the Battery on page 5

• Installing the AC Power Adapter on page 6

• Installing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter on page 8

• Charging the Battery on page 8

• Installing the Print Cartridge on page 9

• Loading Paper on page 9

• Controls and Indicators on page 13

• Configuration Self-T est on p age14

• Care and Maintenance on page 15

• Supplies on page 15

• Regulatory Information on page 16

• Warranty on page 17

• Service Information on backcover.

For detailed information on portable terminals, see the Quick
Reference Guide or Product Reference Guide for the terminal.

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Parts of the Printer

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter*

Control Panel

AC Power

Adapter*

Printer Assembly

Paper Lip

Battery*

Latch

Latch

* Optional Accessory

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Right Storage PocketLeft Storage Pocket

Latches

LED 1 Button 2

Printer Cover

Terminal (User
Provided)

LED 2 Button 1

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Power Accessories

Any of the optional accessories can be used to supply power to the
RP 1000 printer:

• 12 volt Nickel Metal Hydride ba tte ry

• AC power adapter

• cigarette lighter adapter.
Note: If the battery is used, then either the AC power adapter

or the cigarette lighter adapter must be used to charge
the battery.

Getting Started

Before using the RP 1000, perform the following basic set up
procedures:

• installing the bat t e r y

• installing the AC power adapter

• installing the cigarette lighter adapter

• charging the battery

• installing the print cartri dge

• loading paper.

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Installing the Battery

1. Open the cover.

2. Place the battery in the battery well as shown.

Battery Well Cable ConnectorBattery

3. Connect the cable connector to the battery.

4. Install the battery strap.

Battery

Strap

5. Close the cover.

6. Charge the battery. Refer to Chargi ng the Battery on page 8.

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Installing the AC Power Adapter

1. Open the cover.

2. Depress the locking lever to open the print mechanism.

Locking

Lever

3. Flip open the print mechinism.

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4. Feed the transformer connector through the access hole and
into the left storage pocket.

Connector

(Red Tag)

Transformer

Connector

Left Storage

Pocket

AC Line

Cord

Right Storage

Pocket

Access Hole

Transformer Line Cord

Connector

Access Hole

5. Connect the transformer connector to the connector with the
red tag.

6. Place the connectors into the left storage pocket.

7. Place the print mechanism back to its original position.

8. Feed the AC line cord connector into the right storage pocket
and through the access hole.

9. Plug the cable into the transformer.

10. Close the cover.

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Installing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Connect the cigarette lighter cable adapter to the connector with
the white tag in the left storage pocket.

Adapter

Connector

Connector

(White Tag)

Charging the Battery

Note: When a battery is installed, the RP 1000 sounds a

beep every 30 seconds when the battery is low.

To charge the battery , plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet or
the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter. The
RP 1000 battery completely charges in approximately 3 to 4 hours
and 4 to 5 hours with the terminal installed in the printer.

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Installing the Print Cartridge

The RP 1000 ships without the
print cartridge installed. To
install the print cartridge:

1. Remove the print car­tridge from the package.

2. Open the printer cover.

3. Hold the print cartridge by
the flat handle.

4. Insert the print cartridge
on the print head.

5. Turn knob in direction of ar­row several times to fully
seat ribbon.

Handle

Loading Paper

The RP 1000 can hold the following number of form sheets
depending upon the number of parts in the form.

Form Parts Maximum Number of Sheets

1 200
290
360
450

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Caution: Inserting more paper will result in paper jams.

1. Open the two latches on the side of the printer cover.

2. Lift the cover to the fully open position.

3. Depress the locking lever to open the print mechanism.

Locking

Lever

4. Flip open the print mechinism.

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5. Lift the two tractor feed clips.

Paper Lip

Tractor Feed Clips

Paper
Cavity

6. Fold the stack of paper in half with the short sides together
and the top of the form coming out from inside fold.

7. Place the paper into the printer cavity with bottom edges un­der the paper lip in bottom of cavity.

8. Feed the top of the form from the inside of fold through the
tractor feed pins and to the outside edge of the printer.

9. Align the holes in the p aper with th e studs in the t ractor feed
wheel.

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10. Close the tractor feed clips.

Tractor Feed
Locking Lever

1 1. The left tractor feed is adjustable. Lift the locking lever to re-

lease the tractor feed.

12. Ensure that the paper is taught in order for the paper to feed
properly.

13. Press down on the tractor feed locking lever to lock the trac­tor feed in place.

14.Close the print mechanism.

15. Close the printer cover.

Setting the Top of a Form

1. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer.

2. Position the paper by pressing Button 1 until the edge of the
paper is at the edge of the case. Press Button 2 to back feed
the paper, if needed.

3. Turn the printer off by simultaneously pressing Button 1 and
Button 2.

4. Press Button 1 to turn the printer on. The top of the form is
automatically set.

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Tearing the Paper

1. Set the paper to the top of a form.

2. Grab one side of the paper at a leading edge and pull up.
Once the paper tear is started at the perforation, finish with a
swift pull upward and away.

Controls and Indicators

Controls

Function Action

Line Feed Press Button 1 once
5 Line Feeds Press & hold Button 1
Form Feed Press & hold Button 1 then release
Self Test Press & hold Button 1 until printing starts
Clear “Out of Paper” Press Button 1
Stop Print or Pause/Clear

Buffer
Back Feed Press Button 2

LED Indications

LED 1 Status

Solid Red Charging in progress
Red Flash Slow Low temperature or battery disconnected
Red Flash Fast High temperature
Red/Orange Flash Slow Low voltage
Red/Orange Fast High Voltage
Orange Flash Slow Time out
Orange Flash Fast Internal Error
Solid Green Charge completed

Press Button 1

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LED 2 Status

Solid Green Power on

Audio Indications

Audio Status

Beeping with LEDs flashing Head jam. Check for paper jam.
5 double beeps Out of paper
3 beeps Low battery

Configuration Self-Test

To establish communication between the computer and RP 1000
printer, check the RP 1000's protocol and set the computer's to
match it. Print a configuration self-test by holding down button 1 for
a few seconds. A sample default configuration is shown below.

Printer Configuration
Printer Type 8i Flash
Firmware Version 2.XX
Timeout 15S
Baud Rate 9600
Parity None
Data Bits 8
Handshaking Both
Beeper On
Battery voltage XX.XV - GOOD
Batt. Temperature 19C
Flash/RAM Memory 4/1 Mbit
Boot Version 2.06
Printhead Driver 1.04
Infrared Configuration

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Infrared IrDA
Device Name 8i Flash
Device Nickname
IrDA Version 1.0-12
Max IrDA Baud 115.2K

Care and Maintenance

• Do not expose printer to temperatures over 70°C/158°F or
under -40°C/-40°F.

• Use only approved power supplies or damage may result.

• Do not spill liquids on printer or immerse.

• Do not attempt to service this unit. Contact the Symbol Sup­port Center.

Supplies

Use only supplies certified by the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM). For OEM supplies, please contact the
Symbol Customer Support Center.

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Regulatory Information

All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.

Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to

Tested to comply
with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which th e
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

Statement of Compliance

Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in co mpliance with a ll
the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaratio n of Conformity may
be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/.

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Warranty

(A) Warranty Symbol Technologies (hereaf ter “Seller”) hardwar e Product s are warrant ed against defect s in

workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise
provided by Seller in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and
proper conditions. Warranty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product
modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications (“Custom Products”), remanufactured
products, and reconditioned or upgraded products, shall be as provided in the applicable Product
specification in effect at the time of purchase or in the accompanyin g software license.

(B) Spare Parts Spare parts (i.e. parts, components, or subassemblies sold by Seller f o r use in the service
and maintenance of Products) are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Spare parts may be new or or iginate from ret urned units under the
conditions set forth in subsection D below.

(C) Repair of Symbol-branded hardware For repairs on Symbol-branded hardware Products under this
Agreement, including repairs covered by warranty, the repair services provided are warranted against
defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of the Product for a period of thirty (30)
days from the shipment date of the repaired Product, or until the end of the original warranty period,
whichever is longer.

(D) Product Service Products may be serviced or manufac tured with p arts, c omponents, or subassemblies
that originate from returned products and that have been tested as meeting applicable specifications for
equivalent new material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products is limited
to repair or replacement (at Seller’s option) on a “return to servi ce depot” basis with prior Selle r authorization.
Customer is responsible for shipment to the Seller and assumes all costs and risks associ ated with this
transportation; return shipment to the Customer will be at Seller's expense. Customer shall be responsible
for return shipment charges for product returned where Seller determines there is no defect (“No Defect
Found”), or for product returned that Seller determines is not eligible for wa rranty repair. No charge will be
made to Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repa irs. Seller is not res ponsible for any damage to or l oss
of any software programs, data or removable data storage media, or the restoration or reinstallation of any
software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by Seller during manufacture of the
Product.

(E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repai red component arising from
a repair service as provided in Section C above, the aforementioned provisions do not extend the original
warranty period of any Product that had either been repaired or replaced by Seller.

(F) Warranty Provisions The above warranty provisions shall not apply to any Product (i) which has been
repaired, tampered with, altered or modified, exce pt by Seller’s authorized service person nel; (ii) in which the
defects or damage to the Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage,
water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessori es not approved or supplied by Symbol, or
failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Sell er; (iii) which
has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond
normal use within the specified operational and environment al parameters set forth in the appli cable Product
specification; nor shall the above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such
as batteries, supplied with the Product.

EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY OF TITLE AND THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE,
SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MA Y BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMITATION ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, FOR
SUCH PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT
APPLY.

The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on the part of Seller for damages,
including but not limited to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with
the use or performance of the Product or service. Seller’s liability for damages to Buyer or others resulting
from the use of any Product or service furnished hereunder shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said
Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to per sons or property.

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Service Information

Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and
run your applications.

If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, cont act your facility’s
Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
contact the Symbol Support Center:

United States

United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific 337-6588
Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0
Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580
France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/Deutchland 6074-49020
Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835
Netherlands/Nederland 315-271700 Norway/Norge [phone]
South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00

Sweden/Sverige 84452900 [phone]

Latin America
Sales Support

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor Operations

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Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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1-800-653-5350
1-631-738-2400

1-800-347-0178 Inside US
[phone] Outside US

Contact local distributor or call
[phone]

Canada 905-629-7226

Inside Spain

Outside Spain

72-58260-01

Revision B — July 2003

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300