Zebra Technologies Portable Encoding Printer User Manual
Portable Encoding Printer
User's Manual
Part No. UMAN-PEP Rev J, January, 2004
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Product Improvements
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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 A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provided
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation. To conform to FCC RF exposure
requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and
instructions listed in this manual.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies
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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................ 5
Controls .................................................................. 6
Keypad Functions ........................................................ 6
Self Test ....................................................................... 6
Batteries and Charging .......................................... 7
Removing and Replacing Battery Packs ..................... 7
Conditioning Battery Packs.......................................... 8
Chargers ...................................................................... 8
Low Battery Shutdown ................................................. 9
Safety Warnings........................................................... 9
Installation of Media ............................................. 10
Maintenance ......................................................... 12
Cleaning the print head:............................................. 12
Cleaning the platen (print roller): ............................... 12
Cleaning the Media Sensor ....................................... 12
Magnetic Card Encoder (MCE) ............................ 14
Reading Cards ........................................................... 14
Encoding Cards ......................................................... 14
Communicating to the Printer ............................. 16
Cable Communications.............................................. 16
IR Communications ................................................... 17
Bluetooth™ Networking Overview ............................. 18
Troubleshooting ................................................... 20
Self Test: .................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide............................................... 20
APPENDIX A- INTERFACE CABLES ................ A-1
APPENDIX B - MEDIA SUPPLIES ..................... A-4
APPENDIX C - MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES ...... A-5
APPENDIX D - PRODUCT SUPPORT ................ A-6
PATENT INFORMATION ..................................... A-7
Magnetic Stipe Card reader/Encoder
Keypad
IR window
(for optional IrDA
communications)
Serial
Communications
Port
Battery Latch
UMAN-PEP
THE C
AMEO
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Media Cover
ORTABLE ENCODING PRINTER
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INTRODUCTION
The Cameo™ PEP Portable Encoding Printer combines
the latest technology in direct thermal printing with the
ability to read and encode magnetic stripe cards in a
variety of formats. This product’s compact size is ideally
suited to print receipts and for many other mobile applications where on-site printing and card encoding is required.
This manual should be read in its entirety before attempting operation of the Cameo PEP. Further information regarding this printer series’ features and operation
can be found in the Mobile Printer Programming Manual
(available at in Adobe Acrobat™ format at
www.zebra.com/SS/manuals.htm
or on diskette as p/n
DISK-PTRPRO-MAN), and the Magnetic Card Encoder
(MCE) manuals written for various keycard vendors .
The following lists relevant reference publications and
their .pdf file names for the Cameo PEP printer.
Publication .pdf filename
Printing Systems
Programming Manual Pro_Mann.pdf
http://
1
MCE Commands for
Saflok MCE_Saflok1.pdf
MCE Commands for
Tesa MCE_Tesa1.pdf
MCE Commands for
Vingcard MCE_Vingcard2.pdf
1. n =most recent manual revision level
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Keypad Functions
CONTROLS
On Switch:
momentary action
turns on unit
IR Window;
must be aligned with
corresponding window on host
for IR communications to occur.
(Units with IR option only)
Power Light:
Indicates unit
is turned on
Flashing light
indicates low
battery
Status Light: Steady
light indicates printer is
either out of media, or
media cover is open.
Flashing during data
transmission between
host and printer
indicates normal
wireless operation.
Feed Switch:
Advances media
when held down.
Self Test
Cameo PEP can perform a self test which will print a
line of interlocking “x” characters to insure all elements of the print head are working, and then print
out the version of software loaded in the printer.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section for details on
interpreting the self-test.
The self test is activated by the following key sequence:
1.Press the "FEED" key
2.While still holding down the "FEED" key, turn on
the printer by pressing and releasing the "ON" key.
3.Keep the "FEED" key depressed until self test
starts.
The printer will perform the self test and remain on.
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BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Battery terminals are recessed to prevent accidental short circuiting
of the battery. Allowing these terminals to
contact conductive
material will create a
short circuit which could
cause burns and other
injuries or could start a
fire.
Removing and Replacing Battery Packs
To remove the battery pack
from the Cameo PEP: Slide
the Battery Latch button in
the direction shown in the top
illustration, and slide the
battery out.
Battery Latch Button
To replace the battery,
insert the end of the pack
with the contacts into the
battery well and slide in the
direction shown in the
illustration at right.
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Conditioning Battery Packs
IMPORTANT
Cameo batteries must be cycled several times
before maximum capacity is realized.
A battery is ”cycled” by fully charging it, then
fully discharging it through normal use.
Chargers
Listed below are the specifications for the Cameo PEP
chargers:
UCN72-4: (p/n series AC15482-tab)
Designed to charge up to four batteries simultaneously. Battery packs may be charged separately
or while plugged into the printer. Typical charge
time is 90 minutes. Switch selectable 110/220
V.A.C. input voltage. Supplied with line cords
compatible with most international standards.
Do not attempt to charge batteries with the
UCN72-4 Charger while printing. Attempting to
print while charging batteries can result in unreli-
able charging.
Part numbers will vary depending on specific country of use. Consult factory for complete part numbers.
UC72N: (p/n series AT15244-tab)
A wall mounted single charger . Universal 110 to
230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple plug configura-
tions comply with most international standards.
Do not attempt to charge batteries with the
UC72N Charger while printing. Attempting to print
while charging batteries can result in unreliable
charging.
Part numbers will vary depending on specific country of use. Consult factory for complete part numbers.
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Low Battery Shutdown
The Cameo PEP monitors the battery charge level in
software and will cause the Power LED to flash as the
battery becomes depleted. When the Power LED begins
to flash, the printer should be shut off and the battery
pack recharged or replaced. The Cameo PEP will automatically shut off if the battery become severely discharged.
Safety Warnings
Use of any charger not approved specifically by
Zebra for use with Cameo series NiMH batteries
could cause damage to the battery pack or the
printer and will void the warranty.
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