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other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
Product Improvements
Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation, all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 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 the 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 and correct the interference by
one ore more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced Radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables
must be used with the unit to insure compliance
“The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zebra
Technologies Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.”
Canadian DOC Compliance Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Liability Disclaimer
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Manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the
right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
No Liability for Consequential Damage
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for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of
the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product, even if Zebra Technologies
Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do
not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation
may not apply to you.
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software in any of the system modules may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines
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All products and brand names are trademarks of their respective companies. All rights reserved.
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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide5
6PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing our Zebra Mobile Printer. The PA/PT 400
and PA/PT403 printers are sure to become productive and efficient
additions to your workplace.
• This user’s guide gives you all the information you’ll need to operate your printer.
• There are two basic types of printers in the 400 series: the PA
type which uses direct thermal technology, and the PT type
which uses a thermal transfer film to print.
• There are two models within the 400 series: the cost effective
400 models and the more powerful 403 models with expanded
memory to handle even larger and more complex printing
tasks.
• To create and print label formats, take a look at the
gram Guide
design programming language, better known as “ZPL II.” If one
was not ordered with your printer, simply call your reseller or
Zebra Technologies Corporation or visit the Zebra web site. If
you’d like to use a different label preparation software, contact
your reseller or Zebra for advice and information.
• The
PA400/PT400 Maintenance Manual
tains all the information you’ll need to properly maintain the
printer.
(part #46530L) for information about Zebra’s label
(part #505142L) con-
ZPL II Pro-
Unpacking and Inspection
Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Raise the media access door (refer to “Loading the Media” in
the Getting Ready to Print section) and inspect the media compartment for damage.
•Save the carton and all packing material in case you have to
return the printerdue to shipping damage.
Reporting Damage
If you discover shipping damage:
• Immediately notify and file a damage report with the shipping
company. Zebra Technologies Corporation is not responsible
for any damage incurred during shipment of the printer and will
not cover the repair of this damage under its warranty policy.
•Keep the carton and all packing material for inspection.
• Notify your authorized Zebra reseller.
PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide7
Battery
Compartment
Door
Silver-colored
Contacts
Battery
Battery
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IGURE
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Getting Ready to Print
Battery
Installing the Battery
NOTE: Batteries are shipped uncharged.
1. Slide up the battery compartment door.
2. Insert the battery into the printer as shown in Figure 2, with the
silver-colored battery contacts facing up.
3. After the battery is completely inserted, slide down the battery
compartment door.
When the battery is first installed, the Power and Error LEDs will
light approximately two seconds and then go off. If these lights do not
go on the battery is not fully charged (see “Charging the Battery”).
Charging the Battery
Refer to Figure 3 (your battery charger may look slightly different
than the ones illustrated).
1. With the battery installed in the printer, insert the connector of
the battery charger into the receptacle on the side of the printer.
2. If you are using a 120 VAC battery charger: plug the battery
charger into an appropriate 120 VAC electrical outlet.
If you are using a universal battery charger: Make sure the sup-
PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide9
Loading the Media
h
You can operate this printer in one of two different modes: Tear-Off
or Peel-Off. Tear-Off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip
of labels) after it is printed. In Peel-Off mode, the backing material is
peeled away from the label as it is printed. After you remove this label, the next one is printed.
Tear-Off Mode
NOTE. If ribbon is loaded (PT models only), remove the
ribbon cartridge before loading the media.
1. Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by lifting at the
notch until it unhooks from the top cover.
Top Cover
Notc
Media
Access
Door
FIG. 4
2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to expose the media compartment.
3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead.
4. Lift the printhead until you feel it “lock” into place. Be careful not
to force the printhead past this position!
WARNING: NEVER touch the thermal print elements on
the underside of the printhead. Under certain conditions,
they can be very hot! Also, dirt or moisture from your
hands can damage the printhead!
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5. Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Thread the media into the printer until
it extends approximately 1” (25.4 mm) past the printhead.
6. Separate and hold open the media hangers.
7. Place the media roll onto the media hangers, making sure it is
tightly wound.
8. Release the media hangers so the media locks into the correct
position. Make sure the media is threaded under both media
guides.
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9. Refer to Figure 7. If it’s not already in place, install the tear bar
r
in the media access door. Gently lift the tab on the bar to move
it over the protrusion on the door. Make sure the lip of the bar
(inset, Figure 7) faces out of the printer.
If you’re using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10.
However, if you’re using thermal transfer media, you must also
install a ribbon cartridge. Proceed to “Loading the Ribbon “ in
this chapter.
Ta b
Protrusion
Lip
F
IGURE
7
10. Close the printhead and the top cover.
11. Swing up the media access door, ensuring that the media extends over the tear bar (refer to Figure 8).
12. Lift to hook
the top of the
media access
door over the
top cover.
13. Push in the
bottom of the
media access
door to close.
14. Turn on the
printer or press
the Feed button
if the printer is
already on.
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Tear Ba
Peel-Off Mode
NOTES.- Your authorized Zebra reseller can recommend
the correct ribbon and peel-off media for your application.
If ribbon is loaded (PT series only), remove the ribbon cartridge before loading the media.
1. Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by lifting at the
notch until it unhooks from the top cover.
2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to expose the media compartment.
3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead.
4. Lift the printhead until you feel it “lock” into place. Use caution
not to force the printhead past this position!
WARNING: NEVER touch the thermal print elements on
the underside of the printhead. Under certain conditions, they can be very hot! Also, dirt or moisture from
your hands can damage the prlnthead!
5. Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Remove approximately 6" (152.4 mm)
of labels from the media roll. Then, thread the media into the
printer until it extends approximately 1" (25.4 mm) past the
printhead.
6. Separate and hold open the media hangers.
7. Place the media roll onto the media hangers, making sure it is
tightly wound.
8. Release the media hangers to lock the media into the correct
position. Ensure that the media is threaded under both media
guides. 9. The tear bar should not be installed in the printer. If it
is, gently lift the tab on the bar to get it over the protrusion on
the door (reverse the procedure shown in Figure 7). Then, pull
the bar out of the printer.
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NOTE.- When not in use, the tear bar may be stored on the
g
l
inside of the media access door. Refer to Figure 9. With the
lip of the bar facing the inside of the door, simply align the
notches of the bar with the tabs on the door. Press and slide
the bar toward the door’s hinged end.
Door
Ta b
Door
Ta b
Tear Bar
Notch
Tear Bar
Notch
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IGURE
9
If you’re using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10.
However, if you’re using a PT series printer with thermal transfer
media, you must also install a ribbon cartridge. Proceed to
“Loading the Ribbon ‘ in this chapter.
10. Close the
printhead and
the top cover.
11. Swing up the
media access
door, ensuring
that the media
liner is threaded through the
Label
wide slot in the
media access
door (refer to
Backin
Materia
Figure 10).
12. Lift to hook
the top of the
media access
door over the
top cover.
Wide Slot
F
IGURE
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