This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation.
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It is intended solely for the information and use of parties operating and
maintaining the equipment described herein. Such proprietary information may
not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any 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
Maintenance pg. 36
Corporation, all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits or
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
Troubleshooting pg.
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
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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 or circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Speci cations pg.
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 that there are several radio
options available with this printer. Additional regulatory information is contained
in later sections devoted to each radio individually.
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 Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
“IC:” before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. It does not guarantee that the certified product
will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Agency Approvals and Regulatory Information
• FCC part 15 • Canadian STD RSS-210
• NOM-ETL (Mexico) • EN60950-1: Safety Standard
• EN55022: Class B European • C-Tick (Australia)
Electromagnetic Radiation Standard
• Design certified by TUV
Liability Disclaimer
Inasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in
this manual, Zebra Technologies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous
information or omissions. Zebra Technologies Corporation reserves the right to
correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom.
No Liability for Consequential Damage
In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the
creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware
and software) be liable 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.
, ZPL II®, and ZebraLinktm programs; Element Energy
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Document Conventions
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
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Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
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The following conventions are used throughout this document to convey certain information:
Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.
Caution • Warns you of a potential electric shock situation.
Caution • Warns you of a situation where excessive heat could cause a burn
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a speci c action could result in physical harm to you.
Caution • Advises you that failure to take or avoid a speci c action could result in physical harm to the hardware.
Important • Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.
Note • Indicates neutral or positive information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the main text.
Text in
this format will jump to the appropriate section in the manual.
Connecting the
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Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
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pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Introduction pg. 4
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
RP4T Printers pg.
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Introduction to the P4T Series
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Speci cations pg.
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Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra P4T Series Mobile Printers. The P4T Series consists of two models. The P4T can print
on direct thermal or thermal transfer media. The RP4T can print
on direct or thermal transfer media and also encode special RFID
media.
Because these printers are made by Zebra Technologies, you’re
assured of world-class support for all of your bar code printers,
software, and supplies.
• This User’s Guide gives you the information you’ll need to
operate and maintain both the P4T and RP4T models.
• P4T Series printers use the CPCL programming language. To
create and print receipts and labels using the CPCL language,
refer to our Label Vista™ label creation program or the Mobile
Printing Systems CPCL Programming Manual which are both
available on our Web site at:
• P4T Series printer software also includes interpreters for the
®
ZPL II
for the ZPL label design programming language are also available on our Web site. Refer to
for more information on accessing and downloading manuals
and other user information.
programming language (up to Version 30.8.4). Manuals
www.zebra.com/manuals .
Appendix “F” of this manual
Unpacking and Inspection
Inspect the printer for possible shipping damage:
• Check all exterior surfaces for damage.
• Open the media cover (refer to “Loading the Media” in the
Printer Preparation section) and inspect the media compartment for damage.
In case return shipping is required, save the carton and all pack-
ing material.
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 re-seller.
Always refer to the Important Safety Information data sheet
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
shipped with each printer and the Technical Bulletin shipped
with each battery pack. These documents detail procedures
to ensure maximum reliability and safety while using this
printer.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
P4T/RP4T Overview
RP4T Printers pg.
Figure 1: P4T/RP4T Illustrated
Manual
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7
6
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
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Speci cations pg.
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9
10
4
5
3
2
1
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Figure 1a: P4T/RP4T Bottom View
1 Platen Roller
2. Bar Sensor
3. Media Support
4. Printhead
5. RFID Reader/Encoder (RP4T only)
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
6. Ribbon Cartridge Cover
7. Control Panel
8. Ribbon Cartridge Cover Latch
9. Media Cover Latch
10. Media Support Disks
11. Label Peeler
12. Media Cover
13. External Media Access (optional)
14. Battery
15. Battery Charging Receptacle
16. RS232 Communications Port
17. USB Port
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16
17
11
12
13
14
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P4T Series Technology
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
The P4T Series introduces several new technologies to the Zebra
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Maintenance pg. 36
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Mobile Printer product line.
Smart Battery
The P4T Series battery pack contains electronics which allow the
printer to monitor its operating parameters. Among these are the
battery’s charge state, the number of charge cycles it has undergone, and its date of manufacture. Using these parameters, the
P4T Series’ software can monitor the battery’s condition and alert
the user when to recharge, re-condition or remove the battery from
service.
Use of any battery pack other than the one manufactured by
Zebra specifically for use with P4T Series printers will not
be able to use the diagnostic features of the Zebra Smart
Troubleshooting pg.
Printing Technology
The P4T Series uses two methods to print human readible text,
graphics and barcodes: Direct Thermal, and Thermal Transfer
Direct Thermal
Battery and will not work with the printer.
For ease of installation, P4T Series thermal transfer film is supplied
as a cartridge. Typically a thermal transfer film cartridge will be
able to print two rolls of media before needing replacement. This
ratio may vary considerably based on the amount of label stock
per roll.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identi cation)
A P4T Series printer equipped with an RFID encoder allows it to
encode information on special label media using radio frequencies in addition to using conventional thermal transfer technology.
These printers are identified as RP4T printers.
RFID encoded information can be retrieved using an RFID scanner
from a distance of inches to several yards from an encoded label.
Zebra’s implementation of RFID follows accepted industry standards. As an example, the RP4T verifies the information encoded
on the label media after it is transmitted and voids the label if the
data is incorrect. More information concerning RFID may be found
in Zebra’s
Zebra’s Web site.
RFID Programming Manual, available for download on
Direct thermal printing uses heat to cause a chemical reaction on
specially treated media. This reaction creates a dark mark wherever a heated element on the printhead comes in contact with the
media. Since the printing elements are arranged very densely at
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
203 d.p.i. (dots per inch) or 8 dots per mm, highly legible characters
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
and graphic elements may be created a row at a time as the media
is advanced past the printhead. This technology has the advantage
of simplicity, as there is no requirement for consumable supplies
such as ink or toner. However, since the media is sensitive to heat,
it will gradually loose legibility over long periods of time, especially
if exposed to environments with relatively high temperatures.
Thermal Transfer
Thermal transfer printing uses the same basic technology as direct
thermal, except that the printhead elements react with a transfer
film which passes between the printhead and the media. The printing process fuses the thermal transfer material to the media being
printed and creates characters and graphic images that are very
dark, and more permanent than those created by direct thermal
printing. Offsetting this advantage is the extra cost of the thermal
transfer film and printing speeds slower than those required for
direct thermal printing.
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Introduction pg. 4
Printer Preparation
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Battery Safety
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Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
The Battery Packs used on Zebra Mobile Printers contain a great deal of energy and can cause personal injury or start a fire if used
improperly or carelessly. Please observe the following safety practices:
Caution • Avoid accidental short circuiting of any batter y. Allowing battery terminals to contact conduc tive material will
create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or could start a re.
Caution • Batteries can explode or catch fire if improperly charged or exposed to high temperatures or fire. Do not disassemble,
crush or expose batteries to water.
Caution • Use of any charger not approved specifically by Zebra for use with its batteries could cause damage to the battery
pack or the printer and will void the warranty.
Read carefully and always observe the safety guidelines for Li-ion batteries provided with each Battery Pack.
Charger Safety
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Do not place a charger in locations where liquids or metallic objects may be dropped on the charger or, in the case of the
UCLI72-4 Quad Charger, into the charging bays.
Use care in locating any of the approved P4T Series single chargers, the AC Adapter or the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger. Do not
block the ventilating slots on the top and bottom covers. Ensure that the Charger is plugged into a power source which won’t
accidently be turned o if you will be charging batteries overnight.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
Required Regulatory Text for Argentina
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Only certified adaptors with the following electrical characteristics shall be used. The use of different adaptors could damage
the device, present hazards to the user and declare the correspondent guaranty void.
LI72: Input ratings: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 200mA., Class 2
Output ratings: 8.4 VDC, 800 mA
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Approved Chargers
Manual
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The following table lists battery chargers approved for use with the P4T Series Printer.
Use of chargers not approved by Zebra specifically for use with the P4T Series will void the warranty and could cause damage
to the printer or the battery pack. Zebra is not responsible for any damage to equipment caused by the improper use of
unauthorized equipment.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
Troubleshooting pg.
DescriptionPart noNotes.
LI72 single
charger)
AC Adapter/US
Line Cord
AC Adapter/UK
Line Cord
AC Adapter/EU
Line Cord
UCLI72-4 Quad
Charger
AT17696-xx
AT18737-xx
AK18913-002
AK18913-006
AK18913-007
AC18177-xx
1
Must be used with battery
removed from printer
Must be used with battery
installed in printer
Must be used with battery
installed in printer
Must be used with battery
installed in printer
Must be used with battery
1
removed from printer
DescriptionPart noNotes.
15-60V DC
Adapter/Right
Angle
1. Full par t number is determine d by the AC main ad a pter
appropriate for the region of intended use. Consult your Zebra
sales represenetative or the fac tor y for th e appropriate part
number.
AK18913-003N/A
Maintenance pg. 36
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Single Battery Charger
Figure 2: LI72 Single Charger
Speci cations pg.
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Yellow Green
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
The LI72 Charger
LI72 charger is a wall mounted fast charger with a universal 110 to
230, 50-60 Hz. VAC input. Multiple AC plug configurations comply
with most international standards. This charger is intended for use
with the P4T Series printers which are equipped with Lithium Ion
(Li-ion) batteries.
Full part numbers are determined by the AC mains connectors.
Consult Zebra or your authorized re-seller for full part number in-
formation.
The LI72 will charge a battery pack as fast as its charge level will
allow, and then switch over to a maintenance charge to keep the
charge at its maximum.
LI72 Charger
AT17696-xx
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Figure 3: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
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Maintenance pg. 36
Receptacle
Battery Charging
Mains connector will
vary with country of
intended use.
LI72 Battery
Charger
Troubleshooting pg.
38
P4T Series
Battery Pack
Charging Battery Packs with the AT17696-xx LI72 Single Charger
Plug the LI72 into the appropriate AC wall receptacle, then insert the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack.
The yellow/green charge indicator LED will indicate the status of the charger as per the following table.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
Indicator
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Steady yellow indicator StandbyAC power on; no battery being charged
Slow (1 Hz) ashing
yellow indicator
Fast (4 Hz) ashing
green indicator
Slow (1 Hz) ashing
green indicator
Fast (4 Hz) ashing
yellow indicator
Steady green indicator ReadyNo charge is being applied to the battery
Slow (1 Hz) ashing
alternate yellow and
green indicator
Charger
Function
Pre-Charge
Rapid
Charge
Maintain
Error
Wait
Charger Status
Charger is applying trickle charge current
(5% of maximum) to bring a cold battery
temperature up to 0°C before starting a
full charge cycle
Charger is applying the maximum charge
rate to the battery
Charger is in trickle charge mode(10% of
nominal charge value).
The battery may have an internal short,
or its charge monitoring circuitry may be
malfunctioning. The battery pack should
not be used any further.
Battery temperature is too hot. Charging
will not begin until battery temperature
reaches 45°C.
Notes: The battery pack must be removed from the printer when using the AT17696-xx LI72 Single Charger.
Charging will cease three (3) hours after the charger has entered the “Maintain” mode.
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pg. 5
Manual
P4T Overview-
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Maintenance pg. 36
Figure 4: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72 Single Charger
Battery Charging
Receptacle
Mains connector will vary
with country of intended
use.
LI72 Battery
Charger
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Pack
Charging Battery Packs with the AT18737-xx LI72 Single Charger
Plug the LI72 into the appropriate AC wall receptacle, then insert the charge cable into the battery pack charger jack.
The amber/green charge indicator LED will indicate the status of the charger as per the following table.
Speci cations pg.
LED StatusCharger Status
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Green SolidFully Charged
Amber SolidCharging
• Battery Contact Problem
P4T Series Battery
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Amber Blinking
1. Short Circuit of Output Terminals
2. Detection of Short Battery's Circuit
3. No Contact + Terminal
• Over Voltage Protection
• Over Current Protection
• Temperature Waiting Time
Operating Temperature0 to 40o C @ 30-85% Relative Humidity
Storage Temperature-30 to 60
Input VoltageAC100 to 240V 47 to 63Hz
Input Current0.18A MAX
OutputDC 8.4V 800mA
o
C @ 10-90% Relative Humidity
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Introduction pg. 4
Charging the P4T Series Battery with the P1026943-1 AC Adapter
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Figure 4A: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AC Adapter
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AC Power Cord
(varies with
location)
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
P4T Series AC
Adapter
p/n P1026943-1
Open the
protective cover
for access to
the charger
receptacle
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
• Connect the appropriate AC power cord for your location to the adapter and then plug the power cord into an AC receptacle.
• Plug the barrel plug from the P1026943-1 AC adapter into the charger jack on the printer.
• Open the protective cover on the P4T Series printer to expose the charger jack and the communication ports.
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• The printer will power up and begin charging. The printer can be left on or turned off at this point. Charging will continue in either
state.
The following table details how the AC Adapter and P4T Series printers interact:
Printer
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Status
O O O Pressing turns printer On
OnO Normal display operationPressing turns printer O
OnOn
O On
Charging
Status
Printer LCDPower Button Operation
Normal display operation, plus
battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Charging will continue
as required..
Battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Printer turns o at end
of charge cycle.
Pressing switches printer to limited
operation: only battery charging &
LCD functional
Pressing turns printer On. Printer
will run normally
Note: If the battery is out of its safe charging temperature range (either too hot or too cold) the printer will display the following:
“Charging will resume when battery is in the range 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F)” and the battery icon will alternately
ash
and . Once the battery reaches a safe charging temperature, normal charging will automatically resume.
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Manual
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Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AT18488-1 DC Adapter (Customer ordering
RP4T Printers pg.
p/n AK18913-003)
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Maintenance pg. 36
Figure 4B: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the DC Adapter
DC Power Cord
(open wires)
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
P4T Series DC
Adapter
p/n AT18488-1
Troubleshooting pg.
Open the
protective cover
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for access to
the charger
receptacle
Speci cations pg.
• Open the protective cover on the P4T Series printer to expose the charger jack and the communication ports.
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• Plug the right angled barrel plug from the AT18488-1 DC adapter into the charger jack on the printer.
• Connect the black cable ground (-) terminal to vehicle ground (preferably at the vehicle fuse box).
• Connect the white cable power (+) terminal to the vehicle power source (preferably at the vehicle fuse box).
The following table details how the DC Adapter and P4T Series printers interact:
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Printer
Status
O O O Pressing turns printer On
OnO Normal display operationPressing turns printer O
OnOn
O On
Charging
Status
Printer LCDPower Button Operation
Normal display operation, plus
battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Charging will continue
as required..
Battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Printer turns o at
end of charge cycle.
Pressing switches printer to limited
operation: only battery charging &
LCD functional
Pressing turns printer On. Printer
will run normally
Note: If the battery is out of its safe charging temperature range (either too hot or too cold) the printer will display the following:
“Charging will resume when battery is in the range 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F)” and the battery icon will alternately
ash
and . Once the battery reaches a safe charging temperature, normal charging will automatically resume.
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pg. 5
Manual
P4T Overview-
Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AT18488-2 DC Adapter (Customer ordering
RP4T Printers pg.
p/n AK18913-015)
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Figure 4C: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the DC Adapter (Vehicle Cradle)
DC Power Cord
Maintenance pg. 36
(open wires)
P4T Vehicle Cradle
DC Adapter
p/n AT18488-2
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
Troubleshooting pg.
Access the charger
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receptacle located
on the bottom
of the vehicle
cradle as
indicated..
Speci cations pg.
• Locate the charger receptacle on the bottom of the P4T vehicle cradle.
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• Plug the Molex connector of the AT18488-2 DC adapter into the charger receptacle.
• Connect the black cable ground (-) terminal to vehicle ground (preferably at the vehicle fuse box).
• Connect the white cable power (+) terminal to the vehicle power source (preferably at the vehicle fuse box).
The following table details how the DC Adapter and P4T Series printers interact:
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Printer
Status
O O O Pressing turns printer On
OnO Normal display operationPressing turns printer O
OnOn
O On
Charging
Status
Printer LCDPower Button Operation
Normal display operation, plus
battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Charging will continue
as required..
Battery icon will cycle through
level bars. Printer turns o at
end of charge cycle.
Pressing switches printer to limited
operation: only battery charging &
LCD functional
Pressing turns printer On. Printer
will run normally
Note: If the battery is out of its safe charging temperature range (either too hot or too cold) the printer will display the following:
“Charging will resume when battery is in the range 0-40 degrees C (32-104 degrees F)” and the battery icon will alternately
ash
and . Once the battery reaches a safe charging temperature, normal charging will automatically resume.
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pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Installation Guidelines (DC Adapter)
RP4T Printers pg.
35
CAUTION: Insure that the adapter and cable you are using for this installation are clearly labeled for use with the vehicle's
voltage. Failure to match the adapter's capacity to the vehicle's voltage could result in improper printer operation, or severe
damage to either the printer and/or the adapter.
Maintenance pg. 36
Note: It is the installer's responsibility to insure correct wiring and installation.
Note: Zebra is not liable for damage to any equipment caused by improper installation or wiring of the adapter, or
damage resulting from use of the wrong adapter for the intended application.
Note: Do not lengthen the adapter's power cable or remove the cable's ferrite if equipped. Extending the cable or removing
Troubleshooting pg.
the ferrite may affect the adapter's reliability and radio frequency interference (RFI). Use care when attaching the adapter's
power cable and power source. The red wire attaches to the positive (+) and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal. If
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wired backwards the adapter will be rendered inoperable and will need to be replaced.
General Guidelines
• Completely install the input power (battery) cable before connecting the unit(s).
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
• Route the input power from the general area where the unit(s) will be mounted.
• Use a snap-in bushing if the input power passes through the firewall or other sheet metal.
• Make sure that cable routing does not interfere with other equipment or vehicle controls.
• Make sure that cable routing does not expose the cable to potential physical damage.
• Secure the input power at least every 12 inches (30 cm) throughout the cable run.
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Fault
Fast Charg e
Fault
Fast Charg e
Fault
Fast Charg e
Ready
Power
Full Charg e
Ready
Full Charg e
Ready
Full Charg e
Full Charg e
Fault
Fast Charg e
Ready
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
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Charging the P4T Series Battery with the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger
Figure 5- UCLI72-4 Quad Charger
The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to
charge up to four battery packs simultaneously. Charging times are as follows:
pg. 5
pg. 7
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Slide Battery Pack
into a Charger bay
Maintenance pg. 36
Power Supply
Battery StatusCharging Time
80% charged2.5 Hrs.
Full charge5 Hrs.
• Ensure that the charger has been installed
properly per the Quad Charger instruction
manual. Ensure that the power indicator on
the front panel is on.
• Remove any protective shrink-wrap and
labels from all battery packs prior to first use.
Plug a battery pack into any one of the four
charging bays as shown opposite in Figure _,
Troubleshooting pg.
Rock Battery
Pack into place
noting the orientation of the battery pack.
• Slide the battery pack into the charging
bay until it stops.
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• Rock the battery pack back until it snaps
into place.
The amber indicator directly under the battery being charged will turn on if the battery
is properly inserted.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
Amber
Indicator
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Green
Indicator
Charger
Bay
Power Indicator
Important • A fault condition (flashing amber indicator) is caused by a problem with the battery
pack. The charger may indicate a fault because the battery is too hot or too cold to charge
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reliably. Try to charge the battery again when it returns to the room’s ambient temperature.
If the amber indicator starts flashing on the second charging attempt, the batter y should
The indicators under each battery will allow
you to monitor the charging process per the
table below:
Amber Green
OnO Charging
OnFlashing
O On
FlashingO Faulty Battery
Battery Status
80% charged
(O.K. to use)
Completely
Charged
be discarded. Always dispose of batteries in a proper manner. Refer to Appendix E of this
manual.
Notes: For more information regarding the installation and use of the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger refer to the instructions included
with the product.
The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger has a safety feature which stops charging a battery after six hours regardless of its charge state.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack
RP4T Printers pg.
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uncharged. Remove any protective shrinkwrap and labels from a new battery pack
prior to use.
Additional battery packs may be ordered
using Zebra p/n AK18913-001.
Important • New battery packs are shipped
Figure 6: Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Maintenance pg. 36
If you are using an LI72 single charger
or the LI72- 4 Quad Charger, you must
charge the battery prior to installing it in
the printer.
•. Insert the battery pack into the printer as
shown in Figure 6 .
• Rock the battery pack into the printer as
Troubleshooting pg.
shown until it locks in place.
Charger port for use
with the P1026943-1
AC Adapter
If you are using the AC adapter, you should
allow the battery pack to charge completely
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prior to using it for the first time.
When a new battery pack is first installed, the
Control Panel indicators may briefly turn on and
then go off, indicating the battery is not fully
charged. Refer to the
Operator Controls topics in this manual.
Speci cations pg.
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Insert this side of the
battery pack into the
bottom of the printer as
shown.
Rock the battery pack
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P4T Series
Battery Pack
until it clicks into place.
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User Guide
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Introduction pg. 4
Load the Media
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
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media or label stock.
Figure 7.1 Opening the Media CoverFigure 7.2 Loading the Media
Load Media Roll
P4T series printers are designed to print either continuous (journal)
Maintenance pg. 36
Pull Media Supports
apart where shown.
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Press down on the Media
Cover Latch Lever
Note direction media
pulls o the roll.
Media cover opens
1. Open the Media Cover
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Speci cations pg.
Refer to Figure 7.1.
• Press the latch release button on the side of the printer as
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shown at “1” below. The media cover will open automatically
• Rotate the Media Cover back completely as shown exposing
the media compartment and the adjustable media supports.
2. Loading Media From An Internal Supply
Refer to Figure 7.2.
• Pull the media supports apart as shown.
• Insert the roll of media between them, and let the media supports close. Ensure that the media pulls off the core in the
direction shown in Figures 7.2 and 7.4. The supports will center
the media roll within the media compartment, and the media
roll should be able to spin freely on the supports.
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pg. 5
Manual
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35
Maintenance pg. 36
Figure 7.3- Loading Media From An External Supply
Media Spacer
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
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Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
3. Loading Media From An External Supply
Refer to Figure 7.3. A P4T Series printer configured with the External Media
option has a loading slot in the rear of the media compartment allowing you to
use 4.0 in. (101.6 mm) wide fanfold or roll media from an external supply. The
external supply must be designed such that it does not exert excessive drag as
media is fed through the printer, which could result in distorted printing.
Rear Feed Slot
External Media
Source
• Pull the media supports apart, insert a Media Spacer (Zebra part number
BA16625-1) between them, and let the media supports close.
• Insert the media from the external supply through the rear feed slot, between
the media guides and up through the media compartment as shown. Make
sure the side of the media you will be printing on faces the printhead.
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P4T/RP4T
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RP4T Printers pg.
Figure 7.4-Close the Media Cover
Figure 7.5- Insert Media into Peeler
pg. 5
pg. 7
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Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Pull Media out of the
Printer. Use alignment
marks on the cover to
ensure alignment.
Close Media
Cover
Peeler Assembly.
Peeler Bar.
3. Feed the leader over
the peeler bar and into
the printer if you will be
peeling labels as you
print.
4. Press down on Peeler
Assembly where shown
and slide the media until it
emerges .
1. Remove enough
labels from the media
roll to create a 4” [100
mm] leader.
2. Align the edge of the
leader with the index marks
on the top cover to ensure it
will pass through the peeler
without wrinkling.
4. Close the Media Cover:
Refer to Figure 7.4.
• Pull the media out of the printer as shown at “1.”
• Close the media cover as shown at “2”, ensuring that it latches
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Speci cations pg.
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securely into place.
• Turn the printer on or press the Feed button if the printer is
already on.
5. Using the Label Peeler
Optional Step for label stock only
Refer to Figure 7.5.
The label peeler feature allows automatic separation of the printed
label from its backing.
1. If you wish to use the label peeling feature, remove enough
labels from the media roll to create a leader approximately 4”
[100 mm.] long.
• The printer will advance a short strip of media and will then
be ready for printing.
2. Align the media as it emerges from the printhead with the
index marks on the top cover to ensure it will pass through
the peeler assembly without wrinkling.
2. Feed the leader you created in step 1 over the peeler bar and
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into the peeler assembly.
3 Push on the peeler assembly where shown in Figure 6.5.
Insert the leader into the label peeler as shown and push on
the media roll until it emerges from the slot at the rear of the
peeler assembly.
• Turn the printer on or press the Feed button if the printer is
already on.
• The printer will advance a short strip of media and will then
be ready for printing.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Adjusting The Media Support Disks
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
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Media Core Size
Media supplied for the P4T Series printers will have two possible core sizes, depending on
the media type. Journal media
Maintenance pg. 36
and most label media is supplied
with a 0.75” [19.1 mm] diameter
core to maximize the amount of
media contained on a roll.
P4T printer media supports are
set at the factory for 0.75” diameter media cores.
RP4T printers (equipped with
Troubleshooting pg.
the RFID encoder) are configured
for media with 1.38” [35.05 mm]
diameter cores since RFID me-
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dia cannot be wound around
a small diameter core without
both degrading its ability to feed
properly past the printhead and
causing possible damage to the
embedded RFID circuitry.
Speci cations pg.
Figure 8- Adjusting the Media Core Diameter
Media Support Disk
(shown re-adjusted for
3/4” label media core)
Remove Support Disk,
and ip it 180° to change
core size.
Changing The Media Support
Core Diameter Size
It may become necessary to
change the media core size in
the field to allow use of different
media.
The media support disks are
designed for both sizes of media
cores, and they can be adjusted
by removing them, flipping their
position and re-securing them to
the printer.
1. Open the Media Cover and
remove any label media.
2. Use Phillips head screwdriver
with a long blade to keep the
screw attaching the Support Disk
to the printer from turning.
3. Rotate the Support Disk while
keeping the attachment screw
from turning, and remove it.
4. Flip the Media Support Disk
so that the desired core diameter
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ridge faces towards the inside of
the printer. Please refer to Figure 8.
5. Re-secure the Support Disk by tighten-
Media Support Disk
(shown adjusted for 1 3/8”
label media core)
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freely.
ing it onto the attaching screw. Do not over
tighten the Support Disk. It must be able to spin
Repeat this procedure on the other Support Disk.
Always ensure that both Support Disks are adjusted for the
same size media core.
Replace the Media Support Disks if they have been adjusted
for di erent core sizes more than 5 ( ve) times.
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Introduction pg. 4
Load the Ribbon Cartridge
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
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Figure 9.1-Open the Printer Covers
3. Press the Ribbon
Cartridge Cover latch.
Cover will slide open
If you are using media that requires Thermal Transfer media, perform
this step. If you are using journal stock, or media that uses direct
thermal technology to print labels, omit this step.
1. Open the Printer Covers
Refer to Figure 9.1.
• Press the latch release button on the side of the printer as shown at
Maintenance pg. 36
“1” in figure 9.1. The media cover will open automatically
• Press on the Ribbon Cartridge Cover latch. The cover will slide
open.
1. Press down on the
Media Cover Latch Lever
Troubleshooting pg.
Figure 9.2-Load the Ribbon Cartridge
3. Locating pins
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on the cartridge
must lock into the
printer frame.
2. Media cover
opens
2. Drop the cartridge in place
over the printhead as shown.
2. Load the Ribbon Cartridge.
Refer to Figure 9.2.
Select the correct Thermal Transfer cartridge for the media you will be using. Consult a Zebra sales representative for information regarding proper
media selection for your application.
• Remove the tape holding the transfer ribbon in place.
1. Remove tape and pre-tension
the media to remove wrinkles.
• Pre-tension the transfer ribbon to remove wrinkles by turning the takeup roll until the media is stretched flat between the two rolls of the
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
Ribbon Cartridge cartridge.
• Drop the appropriate cartridge in place. The locating pins on either
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side of the cartridge must be secured in the printer frame.
The Ribbon Cartridges are protected by a security device which
verifies compatiblity with P4T Series printers. Use of third part y
cartridges will cause the printer to malfunction, and will void the
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Figure 9.3-Close the Printer Covers
2. Slide the Ribbon Cartridge Cover closed until it
locks in place.
1. Ensure Media is
pulled out of
Printer
3. Close the Printer Covers
Refer to Figure 9.3.
factory warranty.
• If you have not done so, load label media into the printer as detailed
previously, ensuring that the media has been pulled out of the printer
past the printhead.
• Slide the Ribbon Cartridge cover closed until it latches in place.
3. Close the
Media Cover
Always close the Ribbon Cartridge cover before closing the media
cover.
• Close the media cover and ensure it latches in place.
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User Guide
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Introduction pg. 4
Printer Controls
RP4T Printers pg.
Operator Controls
Manual
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The printer control panel has buttons for the power on/off and media feed functions and a display which provides information regard-
ing printer functions and application prompts. Two navigation keys provide easy selection of menu options.
The “Scroll Forward” button allows scrolling through the various options and settings. The “Scroll Back” button allows scrolling back
through previously viewed menus. Pressing the “Select” button selects the currently highlighted option or function.
pg. 5
pg. 7
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
The status icons at the top of the screen indicate the state of various printer functions per the table below. Refer to the
Troubleshooting sec-
tion for more information on the printer status icons.
Maintenance pg. 36
Indicates a Bluetooth connection is established. This icon is functional only on P4T Series printers with a
Bluetooth wireless option installed.
Indicates that the printer is associated with a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) using an 802.11b/g
compliant radio. This icon is functional only on a P4T Series printer with a WLAN wireless option installed.
A ashing icon indicates that the printer does not detect any label media. This could indicate an out of
media condition, or improperly loaded media.
A ashing icon indicates that the thermal transfer lm is depleted.
Troubleshooting pg.
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A ashing icon indicates that data is being transferred to the printer.
A ashing outside element of the battery icon indicates low charge status. You should suspend any printing
operations and recharge or replace the Battery Pack as soon as is convenient.
Cycling charge level elements within the battery icon indicate the P4T Series battery is being charged by
the AC Adapter. Refer to Charger section of this manual.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
43
Figure 10 -P4T Series Printer Controls & LCD Icons
Scroll Back Button
Press to scroll to the previous
menu choice on the display.
Press to select a menu choice on
.
Select Button
the display.
Scroll Forward Button
Press to scroll to the next
menu choice on the display.
If the printer displays:
“ Please Recondition the Battery”
and beeps ve times, the user
should recondition the battery to
return it to optimal operation.
To recondition the battery, charge
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the battery fully overnight and then
use the printer until the printer
shuts down due to a low battery
condition.
Charge the battery again until it
is fully charged. At that point the
battery will be reconditioned. If the
battery is not reconditioned properly the indicated battery charge
level will indicate that there is more
Power Button
Press to turn unit on.
Press again to turn unit
o .
Printer Status
Icons
Refer to the Troubleshooting section for
more information on
the status icons.
charge remaining in the battery
pack than is actually available. Reconditioning performed as prompt-
Display
Indicates status mes-
sages and menu
prompts..
Feed Button
Press to advance a
blank label or a predetermined length of
journal media.
ed by the printer will ensure accurate capacity indication throughout
the serviceable life of the battery
pack.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
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Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
Programmable LCD Settings
RP4T Printers pg.
In addition to the status icons, the LCD on the control panel can display many of the printer’s settings and functions as text as deter-
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mined by the printer’s application. Applications can be written to allow the user to view and /or modify these settings using the scroll
and select keys on the display. Refer to the following tables for a partial set of printer features that can be programmed to display on
the LCD.
The LCD has a backlighting option which allows viewing of the screen in a dark environment, or provides better contrast in a very bright
environment. Use of the display backlight will decrease the time the printer will run between charges. Refer to the section “Extending
Battery Life” for more information.
Maintenance pg. 36
Extended LCD Functions
FunctionDefault settingScroll & Select Options
Sensor TypeBar
Baud Rate19200
Troubleshooting pg.
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Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Data Bits8
ParityN (none)
LCD Contrast8
No-activity Timeout120 sec.
Audio Volume3
Media TypeJournal
LCD Backlight
Factory Reset (Resets
all to factory set
values)
3
Momentary On
No
• Bar
• Gap
• 9600
• 19200
• 32400
• 57600
• 115200
• 7
• 8
• E (Even)
• N (None)
• O (Odd)
• Increase (15max.)
• Decrease (15 max.)
• Decrease (0 min.)
• Increase (120 max.)
• 1 – Low
• 2 – Medium
• 3 - High
• Journal
• Label
• Momentary On w/ time delay
• O
• No
• Yes
2
NOTES:
1: LCD menu options are under speci c application control. Not all options may be available In your printer’s application.
2: A No-activity timeout value of “0” means the printer will remain on until powered o by the operator.
3: LCD Backlight turns on when any key other than FEED is pressed.
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User Guide
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pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
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Display Functions Not Controlled from the Keypad
RP4T Printers pg.
While the parameters in this table can appear on the display they can be set only by using a PC running Zebra’s Label Vista label cre-
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Maintenance pg. 36
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ation program and a data cable link to the printer.
FunctionDefault settingScroll & Select Options
WLAN IDFactory Set ValueN/A
Tear-o Position (Top of Form)00
Network & RF Settings
Bridge ModeO
DTR/VBUS-Power O O
Present-at000
Troubleshooting pg.
Bluetooth parametersn/aDisplays current Bluetooth operating parameters
802.11g operating parametersn/aDisplays current 802.11g WLAN parameters
Media TypeJournal
• Increase (max. = +10)
• Decrease (min. = -120)
• All protocols On
• Protocols On or O individually
• O
• On
• On
• O
• Increase (max.= +120)
• Decrease (min. = 000
•Journal
•Label
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43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Adjustable Shoulder Strap
RP4T Printers pg.
Manual
35
Figure 11- Shoulder Strap
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Maintenance pg. 36
Hold Buckle
Pull Strap here
to shorten
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Speci cations pg.
Pull Strap here
to lengthen
Snap into feature on
printer
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Refer to figure above. Snap each end of the shoulder strap into the retaining features on top of the printer. Hold the buckle and adjust
the strap as shown until you achieve the desired length.
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Introduction pg. 4
Verify the Printer Is Working
RP4T Printers pg.
Before you connect the printer to your computer or
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portable data terminal, make sure that the printer is in
proper working order. You can do this by printing a configuration label using the “two key reset” method. If you
can’t get this label to print, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section of this manual
Figure 12 -Sample P4T Series Con guration Label
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Maintenance pg. 36
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Printing a Con guration Label
1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment
with journal media (media with no black bars printed
on the back)
2. Press and hold the Feed Button.
3. Press and release the Power button and keep the
Feed button pressed. When printing starts, release
the Feed button.
The unit will print a line of interlocking “x” characters
Troubleshooting pg.
to ensure all elements of the printhead are working, print
out the version of software loaded in the printer and then
print two reports.
The first report indicates the printer model, ROM version, serial number, baud rate, etc. The second report
prints out more detailed information on the printer’s configuration and parameter settings. If no second report
appears, there is no application loaded.
Speci cations pg.
See the Troubleshooting Section for a further discussion
on how to interpret the configuration label as a diagnostic
tool.
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User Guide
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Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Connecting the Printer
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
The printer must establish communications with a host device which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in three
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basic ways:
• By a cable between the printer and its host terminal using either RS232C or USB protocols
• By means of a Bluetooth short-range radio frequency link
• By means of a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) per 802.11b/g specifications
Maintenance pg. 36
Cable Communications
Caution • The printer should be turned o before connecting or disconnecting any communications cable.
Note • All P4T series printers can communicate by cable; the specific cable used with your printer can vary with the host
terminal.
Figure 13: P4T Series Communication Ports
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Battery Charging
Receptacle
USB Port
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
RS232/USB Port
Align Locking Plug
features with these
cutouts.
Rotate clockwise
to lock the cable
in place; counterclockwise to unlock the cable.
Serial (RS232C) or USB Port
The 10- pin modular connector on your communications cable plugs into the combination RS232C/USB communications port on the
side of the printer. Signals and pin assignments for both communications ports are in the Specifications section of this manual.
The protocol used with this port is determined by the communications cable you are using. Refer to Appendix A for more information
on the communications cables offered with the P4T Series.
Plug the connector into the RS232 port and ensure its locking device has clicked into position.
The other end of the cable must be plugged into the host terminal as shown in Figure 14, or to a serial port on a computer as shown
in Figure 15.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
USB
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
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P4T Series Printers also have a USB type B port located directly above and to the right of the RS232C port. (Refer to Figure 13)
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The USB port is configured with the USB Open HCI interface driver allowing it to communicate with Windows
®
based devices. USB
drivers are included in the Zebra Universal Driver which can be downloaded from www.zebra.com. Other terminals or communications
devices may require the installation of special drivers to use the USB connection. Consult your Zebra re-seller or the factory for further
details.
Maintenance pg. 36
Figure 14- Connecting to a TerminalFigure 15- Connecting to a PC
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Communications Ports
RS232C or USB
Communications Cable
to Terminal
Terminal
Communications Ports
RS-232C or USB
Communications Cable to
Computer
Refer to Appendix A for part numbers.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
USB
USB
RS232
Connector
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Connector
RS232
Connector
Connector
RS232
Connector
USB
Connector
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Connect the Printer by Radio
RP4T Printers pg.
Manual
35
Maintenance pg. 36
If your P4T Series printer has a radio option, you can connect wirelessly to either a terminal or a wireless network (WLAN.) Refer to the
Mobile Printer Wireless Configuration Guide available on the product CD or at www.zebra.com/manuals for help on setting up wireless
communications with your printer.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Figure 16- Connecting Wirelessly to a Terminal
P4T Series printer with
Wireless option
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Terminal with wireless
communications
capability
Speci cations pg.
43
Information pg. 31
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pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
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Connecting the
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Wireless Communications
RP4T Printers pg.
Wireless Communications with Bluetooth®
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Maintenance pg. 36
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
“Bluetooth” is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data
between two devices via radio frequencies. Bluetooth radios are
relatively low powered to help prevent interference with other de-
vices running at similar radio frequencies. This limits the range of
a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters (about 32 feet).
Both the printer and the device it communicates with must follow
the Bluetooth standard.
Bluetooth Networking Overview
Each Bluetooth enabled P4T series printer has a unique Bluetooth
Device Address (BDA) loaded into its radio module when manu-
factured.
Bluetooth software is always running in the background, ready to
respond to connection requests. One device (known as the master
or the client) must request a connection with another. The second
Troubleshooting pg.
device (the slave or the server) then accepts or rejects the connec-
tion. A Bluetooth enabled P4T series printer will normally act as
a slave creating a miniature network with the terminal sometimes
referred to as a “piconet.”
For the most part, communications using Bluetooth are initiated
and processed without any operator intervention.
P4T Series printers can be equipped with both a Bluetooth and
an 802.11b/g radio, allowing communications with both Bluetooth
Speci cations pg.
enabled devices and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (see
discussion below).
Wireless Local Area Network Overview
P4T Series printers can be equipped with several radio options
which use the industry standard 802.11b or g WLAN protocols.
• P4T Series Wireless Network Printers with the Zebra 802.11b/g
WLAN radio module can be identified by the Product Con-
figuration Code (PCC) on the serial number label on the back
of the printer. Printers with this option will have a “K” as the
seventh character of the PCC Code. Printers with this option
may also be identified by the FCC ID: I28-PLAN11BG, or the
Industrie Canada ID: 3798B-PLAN11BG on printers built for the
North American region.
• P4T printers with both an 802.11b/g WLAN radio and a
Bluetooth radio running in the same unit are considered to be
dual radio devices. Printers with this option will have an “A”
as the seventh character of the PCC Code.
Such dual radio equipped P4T units will have an FCC
ID: I28 -ZB4L AN -01 and and an Industrie Canada ID:
3798B-ZB4LAN01. The FCC and IC ID numbers and other
regulatory information for this radio configuration are also located on the serial number label of printers built for the North
American region.
Refer to Appendix D of this manual for more information on
locating the Product Con guration Code.
Printers equipped with either of the 802.11b/g radio options allow
wireless communication as a node within a WLAN and its wireless
capabilities allow communications from any point within the WLAN’s
perimeter. P4T printers equipped with the dual Bluetooth/802.11b/g
WLAN radio configuration can be linked to both a WLAN and a
Bluetooth network simultaneously.
Methods of establishing communications to P4T Series printers will vary with each LAN application. General information on
establishing WLAN communications can be found in either the
”CPCL Programmers Manual” or the “Quick Start Guide for Mobile
Wireless Printers” both available on-line at the Zebra Web site
www.zebra.com/manuals. More information and LAN configura-
tion utilities may also be found in Zebra’s Label Vista™ program
(version 2.8 and later). The latest version of Label Vista may be
downloaded from Zebra’s Web site.
Setting Up the Software
P4T Series printers use Zebra’s CPCL Programming language
which was designed for mobile printing applications. CPCL is fully
described in the ” CPCL Programmers Manual”, available on-line
at the Zebra Web site.
You can also use Label Vista™, Zebra’s Windows based label creation program which uses a graphical interface to create and edit
labels in the CPCL language.
All P4T Series printers support an interpreter for the ZPL II programming language. RP4T printers (with RFID encoding/reading
capabilities) use the ZPL programming language’s extensive set of
RFID commands.
If you plan to use ZPL II , refer to the appropriate Programming
Guides available on-line from Zebra’s Web site.
If you have a printer with wireless capabilities, you can refer to
the “Wireless Configuration Guide.” also available on the Zebra
web site.
RP4T model printers cannot be configured with the 802.11g/
Bluetooth dual radio option.
If you choose to use a third party label preparation system, follow
the installation instructions included in the package.
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31
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Radio Regulatory Information
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio
The following section only applies when the Bluetooth ZBR4 module is installed in a P4T
series printer. This radio con guration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations.
P4T series printers with this con guration sold in North America will have the FCC ID:
I28-MD-ZBR4WA and the Industrie Canada ID: 3798B-ZBR4WA for this radio module on a
label on the back of the printer.
Caution • Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
WLAN Module Using 802.11b/g Radio
The following section only applies when the 802.11b/g WLAN module is installed in a P4T
series printer. Other than conditions speci ed elsewhere in this manual, only one of the
radio options can be installed in the printer at one time and the antenna used for these
transmitters must not be co-located or must not operate in conjunction with any other
antenna.
P4T Series printers for sale in North America will have the 802.11b/g radio FCC ID:
I28-PLAN11BG, and the Industrie Canada ID: 3798B-PLAN11BG printed on a label on the
back of the unit.
The radiated output power of this internal Bluetooth radio
is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The
internal Bluetooth radio operates within guidelines found
in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.
Do not use the printer in an unauthorized manner.
Caution • The radiated output power of this internal 802.11b/g
WLAN radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. The internal radio operates within guidelines found
in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations.
Do not use the printer in an unauthorized manner.
Note • The following section only applies when the ZBR4
Troubleshooting pg.
Bluetooth Radio is installed in a P4T Series printer. Unless
specified elsewhere in this manual, the antenna used for this
transmitter must not be co-located or must not operate in
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conjunction with any other antenna.
European Regulatory Information for this Radio
ATBECYCZDK
EEFIFRDEGR
HUIEITLVLT
LUMTNLPLPT
European Regulatory Information for the ZBR4 Bluetooth Radio
This device is intended for use in all EU and EFTA member states.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• EN55022
European Immunity Standard
• EN 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 300 328
Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment
• EN 301 489
EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office
use in all EU and EFTA member states.
Important Notice:
This device is a portable RF printer intended
for commercial and industrial use in all EU
and EFTA member states.
Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are
crossed out!
This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO)
SKSIESSEGB
Important Notice:
This device is a portable RF printer
intended for commercial and industrial use
in all EU and EFTA member states except in
France where restrictive use applies
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32
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
RP4T Printers pg.
35
Maintenance pg. 36
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• EN55022
European Emissions Standard
• EN 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1
Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment
• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1
EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and
office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive
use applies.
The use of this frequency band in France is subject to restrictions. You may only
use channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those
French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (24122472 MHz) may be used. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or
Troubleshooting pg.
Speci cations pg.
http://www.art-telecom.fr
01Ain36Indre69Rhone
02Aisne37Indre et Loire70Haute Saone
03Allier39Jura71Saone et Loire
05Hautes Alpes41Loir et Cher72Sarthe
08Ardennes42Loire75Paris
09Ariege45Loiret77Seine et Marne
10Aube50Manche78Yvelines
11Aude54
12Aveyron55Meuse82Tarn et Garonne
16Charente57Moselle84Vaucluse
19Correze58Nievre86Vienne
2ACorse Sud59Nord88Vosges
2BHaute Corse60Oise89Yonne
“ According to “Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated
Devices” Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or
user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter
original characteristic as well as performance to a approved low power radiofrequency devices. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence
aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall
cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal
communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the
Telecommunications Act.
The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference
from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.”
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33
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio
RP4T Printers pg.
Modules
35
Maintenance pg. 36
The following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module and
Bluetooth ZBR4 module are installed in a P4T printer. This co-located radio con guration
has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. P4T printers with this con guration
sold in North America will have the FCC ID: I28-ZB4LAN-01 and the Industrie Canada ID:
3798B-ZB4LAN01 for this radio con guration printed on a label on the back of the printer.
Caution • Use of a P4T printer with the co-located ZBR4
Bluetooth radio modul e and the 802.11b/g WL AN radio
module meets the FCC requirements for radio frequency (RF)
radiation exposure in the standard body worn configuration
with no minimum separation. In this configuration, which
applies whether the belt clip or shoulder strap is used, the
face of the printer from which paper is transported is facing
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove
presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• EN 60950-1
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1
Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment
• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1
EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and
office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France where restrictive
use applies.
The use of this frequency band in France is subject to restrictions. You may only
use channels 10 and 11 (2457 and 2462 MHz) on French territory, except in those
French departments as listed in the table below where channels 1-13 (24122472 MHz) may be used. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or
http://www.art-telecom.fr
away from the user’s body. The standard configuration must
always be used when the printer is body worn.
Troubleshooting pg.
The radiated output power of this radio configuration is far
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Both the
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internal Bluetooth and the 802.11b/G radio operate within
guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and
recommendations. Do not use the printer in an unauthorized
manner.
RP4T printers are not con gured with this radio option.
Speci cations pg.
European Regulatory Information for the Compact Flash 802.11b Radio
and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules
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Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Note: -Member states in the EU with restrictive use for this device are
crossed out!
This device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states (CH, IS, LI, NO)
ATBECYCZDK
EEFIFRDEGR
HUIEITLVLT
LUMTNLPLPT
SKSIESSEGB
01Ain36Indre69Rhone
02Aisne37Indre et Loire70Haute Saone
03Allier39Jura71Saone et Loire
05Hautes Alpes41Loir et Cher72Sarthe
08Ardennes42Loire75Paris
09Ariege45Loiret77Seine et Marne
21Cote d’Or61Orne90Territoire de Belfort
24Dordogne63Puy de Dome91Essonne
25Doubs64
26Drome65Hautes Pyrenees93Seine St Denis
27Eure66
32Gers67Bas Rhin
35Ille et Vilaine68Haute Rhin
Meurthe et
Moselle
Pyrenees
Atlantique
Pyrenees
Orientales
79Deux Sievres
92Hauts de Seine
94Val de Marne
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User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Manual
35
Maintenance pg. 36
The following section only applies when the RFID encoder is installed in an RP4T printer. The RFID encoder may be installed in conjunction with either the Bluetooth or 802.11g radio options detailed
previously, but may not be installed with the Bluetooth/802.11g
dual radio option.
RP4T Series printers will have the fifth character of the Product
Configuration Code (PCC), which determines country compatibility
for the RFID encoder, per the following table:
RFID Encoder
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
RFID option
No RFID0P4T
USURP4T
EU1RP4T
Australia2RP4T
Taiwan6RP4T
Troubleshooting pg.
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Speci cations pg.
New Zealand8RP4T
Brazil9RP4T
ChinaARP4T
Malaysia BRP4T
PhillipinesCRP4T
IndiaDRP4T
El SalvadorERP4T
IsrealFRP4T
JapanGRP4T
KoreaHRP4T
PCC
digit “5”
Printer Model
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The following table lists FCC and Industrie Canada ID numbers
for the various configurations of RP4T printer radio options.
Con gurationFCC ID:Industrie Canada ID:
RFID EncoderI28RFID-M5ECZ-013798B-M5ECZ01
RFID Encoder & 801.11b/G Radio)I28RFID-R4LANG-01 3798B-R4LANG01
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
RFID Encoder & BT2.0 RadioI28RFID-M5ZBR4-013798B-M5ZBR401:
Caution • Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The radiated output power of this RFID encoder is far below
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The RFID encoder
operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety
standards and recommendations. Do not use the printer
in an unauthorized manner.
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User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Model RP4T RFID Encoder
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
The in fo rm ation in t his se ction is p rovided for yo ur
co nve ni enc e o nly a nd is sub je c t to chan ge. G o to
h t t p : // w w w. e p c g l o b a l i n c . o r g f or t h e l a t e s t E P C
information.
The RP4T printer is equipped with an RFID encoder/reader, which
is integrated into the printer’s printhead assembly. The RP4T encodes (writes) information on ultra-thin UHF RFID transponders
that are embedded in “smart” labels, tickets, and tags. The printer
encodes the information; verifies proper encoding; and prints bar
codes, graphics, and/or text on the label’s surface. The RP4T printer
uses Zebra’s extensive set of RFID commends running under ZPL
programming language emulation.
The RFID transponder is sometimes called the RFID tag or an inlay.
The transponder is usually made of an antenna that is bonded to
an integrated circuit (IC) chip. The IC chip contains the RF circuit,
coders, decoders, and memory. If you hold an RFID label up to the
light, you can see the transponder’s antenna, and you can feel a
bump in the label where the IC chip is located.
The RP4T can encode and verify EPC (Electronic Product Code)
Generation 2 Class 1 UHF passive RFID tags, in addition to printing
human readable text and conventional 1 and 2-D barcode information on Zebra supplied RFID thermal transfer media.
EPC is a product numbering standard that can be used to identify
a variety of items by using RFID technology. EPC Generation 2 tags
offer advantages over other tag types. The tag identification (TID)
memory in a Generation 2 tag includes the chip manufacturer and
model number information, which can be used to identify which
optional features are present on the tag. These optional features
include those for data content and security.
Gen 2 tags typically have a 96-bit EPC identifier, which is different
from the 64-bit identifiers common in early EPC tags. The 96-bit
EPC code links to an online database, providing a secure way of
sharing product-specific information along the supply chain.
Generation 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4T
Alien Squiggle
Avery Dennison
Ra atac Onetenna
Omron Wave
Encoding and printing of an RFID label usually are completed on the
first try, but some failures may occur. If you experience consistent
encoding failures, it may signal a problem with the RFID tags, your
label formats, or with the transponder placement.
If an RFID tag cannot be encoded, “VOID” will be printed on the
label. The printer then attempts to read/encode “n” labels before
the next format is attempted, where “n” is specified by the ZPL
programming language “^RS” command. Acceptable values of “n”
are 1 to 10 and the default is 3. After printing the defined number of
voided RFID labels, printer will go into an error mode. The printer
response to an error is defined by the RFID Setup command and
will allow:
1. No Action (Label format causing the error is dropped)
2. Notification to the Host of the details of the error (Label format
causing the error is dropped).
The user has control of where on the label the VOID is printed.
More information on the “^RS” command may be found in Zebra’s
RFID Programming Guide available on the corporate Web site.
Gen 2 tags also support much larger data structures. The size of
user memory available (if any) varies by the model and manufacturer of the tag.
Print quality will be reduced when attempting to print over
the transponder portion of an RFID label. It is recommended
that RFID label layouts should not allow printing over the
RFID transponder portion of a label.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Preventive Maintenance
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Extending Battery Life
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
• Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures
over 104 °F (40 °C).
• Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for LithiumIon batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage
the battery.
Caution • Do not print while an LI72 Sin gl e Charger is
plugged into the unit. Unreliable batter y charging can
result.
• Use the correct media for your printing requirements. An authorized Zebra re-seller can help you determine the optimum
media for your application.
• If you print the same text or graphic on every label, consider
using a preprinted label.
• Choose the correct print darkness and print speed for your
media.
• RP4T printers (with the RFID encoder/reader): adjust the encoder settings to use the minimum power required for the
RFID media in use.
• Remove the battery from the printer if it won’t be used for a day
or more and you’re not performing a maintenance charge.
• Consider purchasing an extra battery.
• Remember that any rechargeable battery will lose its ability
to maintain a charge over time and can be recharged only a
finite number of times before it must be replaced. The “Smart
Battery” feature of the P4T Series monitors the battery pack’s
condition and will prompt you when a battery pack is nearing
the end of its useful life.
Always dispose of used batteries properly. Refer to Appendix E
for more information on proper battery disposal.
• When the printer displays “Please Recondition The Battery”
and beeps five times, the user should recondition the battery
to return it to optimal capacity Refer to the Operator Controls
section of this manual for information in reconditioning the
battery.
• Use software handshaking (XON/XOFF) whenever possible.
• Use the LCD display backlight only when necessary. Turn it
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
off whenever it is not needed.
General Cleaning Instructions
43
Caution • Always turn the printer o before cleaning.
To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer, never insert any pointed or sharp objects into the printer.
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Use care when working near the Tear Bar. The edges are very sharp.
Caution • The printhead can become ver y hot af ter prolonged printing. Allow it to cool off before attempting any cleaning
procedures.
Caution • Use only cleaning agents specified in the P4T Series cleaning instructions. Zebra Technologies Corporation will not
be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials used on this printer.
Clean the printer with either a Zebra cleaning pen or a cotton swab saturated with 70% Isopropyl alcohol.
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User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
P4T Series Cleaning
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Caution • To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the printer never insert sharp or pointed objects into the printer
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mechanism.
Figure 17.1- P4T Series Cleaning
Tear Edge
Maintenance pg. 36
Printhead
Elements
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Gap Sensor
Media
Support Disks
Bar
Sensor
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
43
Peeler Bar
Platen Surface
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Figure 17.2- Cleaning the P4T Series Peeler Assembly
Label Presence
Sensor
AreaCleaning MethodInterval
Use a Zebra cleaning pen to clean the print
Printhead Elements
Platen Surface
Peeler Bar
Tear Edge
ExteriorWipe with water-dampened cloth
Interior
elements from end to end (the print elements
are located in the thin gray line on the
printhead).
Rotate the platen roller and clean it thoroughly
with the cleaning pen.
Clean thoroughly with the cleaning pen.
Brush/air blow. Ensure the Bar Sensor, Gap
Sensor and Label Present Sensor windows and
the Media Support Disks are free of dust.
After every ve rolls of media (or more
often, if needed)
As needed
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Troubleshooting
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
LCD Control Panel
35
The top of the display shows icons indicating the status of various printer functions. Check the icon’s status and refer to the referenced
Troubleshooting topic on the following pages.
IconStatusIndication
OnBluetooth link establishedn/a
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
O No Bluetooth link6,8
On802.11b/g RF Link establishedn/a
O No 802.11b/g RF Link6,8
Number of bars indicates 802.11g signal strengthn/a
Outer icon element ashingLow Battery4, 6,
Number of bars indicates battery charge level.
Display will cycle through the battery icons if it is undergoing a charge
from the AC Adapter.
Ref. to Troubleshooting
Topic
n/a
FlashingBattery too hot or too cold to charge2
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Blank Screenn/a
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Troubleshooting Topics
FlashingOut of Media9
FlashingRibbon Cartridge depleted9
FlashingData transfer in processn/a
Battery voltage too low to turn printer
on or no application loaded
1,14
2. AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery icon is
alternately ashing and .
1. No power:
• Check that battery is installed properly.
• Recharge or replace battery as necessary.
• If the battery voltage is outside of the range at which the printer
will turn on and the AC Adapter is plugged into printer, the
printer will not turn on. The battery will start to charge, but
the user will have no indication that the battery is charging.
When the battery reaches a valid operating voltage range, the
printer will still not turn on unless the user manually turns it
on, or unplugs and re-plugs the charge cable.
• Indicates that the battery is out of its safe charging temperature
range. Charging will resume when the battery reaches a safe
charging temperature.
3. Media does not feed:
• Be sure printhead is closed and latched.
• Check media support components for any binding.
• If unit is equipped with label presence sensor, ensure the most
recently printed label is removed.
• Ensure label sensor is not blocked.
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P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Troubleshooting Topics (continued)
RP4T Printers pg.
free operation when loading media into the peeler assembly.
4. Poor or faded print or low battery icon ()
Correct media alignment if necessary.
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Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
ashing:
• Clean printhead.
• Check battery pack. Recharge or replace as necessary.
Always dispose of used battery packs properly. Refer to
Appendix E for more information.
• Check quality of media.
5. Partial/missing print:
• Check Ribbon Cartridge and/or label media alignment.
• Clean printhead.
• Ensure printhead is properly closed and latched.
6. No print:
• Replace battery pack.
• Check cable to terminal.
12. Prints multiple “Void” messages:
• RP4T printers only: Ensure you have installed RFID media.
Printer cannot verify RF encoding on non-RFID media and will
print “Void” on a pre-set number of labels before stopping.
13. Communication Error:
• Check media is loaded, head is closed and all error indicators
are off.
• Replace cable to terminal.
14. Screen blank
• No application loaded. Attempt to re-load application and
restart printer.
• No power. See Topic “1” of this section.
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Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
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• Wireless units only: Restore wireless connection.
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• Units using Thermal Transfer media: Ensure Ribbon Cartridge
has been installed.
7. Reduced battery life:
• Check battery pack date code. If battery is one to two years
old, short life may be due to normal aging.
Speci cations pg.
43
• Check printer display. If battery has exceeded a factory set
number of charge cycles the printer will display a message
that the battery needs re-conditioning or replacing.
• Replace battery pack.
8. or icon o :
• Units with Bluetooth or 802.11g option only: indicates no radio
link has been established.
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
9. or ashing:
• Check that label media is loaded.
• Replace Ribbon Cartridge if depleted.
• Check that the printhead is closed and securely latched.
10. Skips labels:
• Ensure correct media is being used.
• Ensure bar/ or gap sensor is not blocked.
• Ensure label design does not exceed actual media length.
11. Prints “wrinkle pattern” or partial characters:
• Ensure Ribbon Cartridge has been tensioned prior to installation.
Problem will self-correct after printing a few labels.
• Ensure label media tracks properly when emerging from printer.
Use the alignment marks on the printer cover to ensure wrinkle
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P4T/RP4T
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pg. 5
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Troubleshooting Techniques
RP4T Printers pg.
Printing a Con guration Label
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
To print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration follow
these steps:
1. Turn the printer off. Load the media compartment with journal
media (media with no black bars printed on the back)
2. Press and hold the Feed Button.
3. Press and release the Power button and keep the Feed button
pressed. When printing starts, release the Feed button.
4. The printer will create two reports. The first report is a basic
functional test of the printer. It prints a series of interlocking
“X” characters which acts as a test of the printhead elements
and reports on basic features of the printer including memory
installed.
The second report is a detailed list of the printer’s configura-
tion, including any options installed (such as radios) and current status of system settings.
hex codes of any data sent to it, and their text representation (or
“.” if not a printable character).
information will be created and stored in the printer’s memory. It
can be viewed, “cloned” or deleted using the Label Vista application. (Refer the Label Vista documentation for more information.)
To terminate the Communications Diagnostics Mode:
“Press FEED key to enter DUMP mode.”
3. Press the FEED key. The printer will print: “Entering DUMP
mode.”
Note • If the FEED key is not pressed within 3 seconds, the
printer will print “DUMP mode not entered” and will resume
normal operation.
4. At this point, the printer is in DUMP mode and will print the ASCII
Additionally, a file with a “.dmp” extension containing the ASCII
1. Turn the printer OFF.
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Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
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Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Refer to Figures 18.1 through 18.2 for a sample configuration
label printout.
Performing a Forced Shutdown
It the printer has locked up and is not responding to any operator
inputs or external commands, from either a connected terminal or
a linked LAN, you can perform a forced shutdown.
• If the printer software locks up during normal operation, force
the printer to shut down by pressing and holding the Power
Button for 3 seconds.
• If you try to turn the printer off normally and the software
locks up, the printer will automatically shut itself off after a 10
second delay.
• If you try to turn the printer off and it does not respond, you
can force an immediate shut down by pressing and holding
the Power Button again within 10 seconds.
A forced shutdown will preserve the printer’s data and settings.
Communications Diagnostics
2. Wait 5 seconds.
3. Turn the printer ON.
The printer will resume normal operation.
Calling Technical Support
If the printer fails to print the configuration label, or you encounter
problems not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide, contact Zebra
Technical Support. You will need to supply the following information:
• Model number/type (e.g. P4T, RP4T)
• Unit serial number (14 digit number, including dashes) and
Product Configuration Code (PCC) (15 digit number, including
dashes). Refer to Appendix D for the location of these numbers.
• Technical support contact information may be found in Appendix D of this manual.
If there’s a problem transferring data between a terminal or WLAN,
placing the printer in the Communications Diagnostics Mode (also
referred to as the “DUMP” mode) will allow diagnostic analysis. The
printer will print transmitted data as ASCII characters and their text
representation (or a period “.” if not a printable character) for any
data received from the host terminal or network
To enter Communications Diagnostics Mode:
1. Print a configuration label as described above.
2. At the end of 2nd diagnostics report, the printer will print:
Section Continues
40
User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Figure 18.1- P4T Series Con guration Label Sample
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
35
Print Head Test
First diagnostic report for all P4T
Series printers
Maintenance pg. 36
End of First Report
Wireless Communi-
Unit Serial Number
Troubleshooting pg.
Installed software and
rmware
38
cations section for a
P4T Series with an
802.11 radio installed
Information on TCP/
Settings for RS232
and USB communi-
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Speci cations pg.
cations via cable
IP and LAN addresses and settings.
43
Wireless
Communications
section with a
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Bluetooth radio
installed.
Units with no
wireless options will
print an empty line
and resume printing.
Information on
any installed
802.11b/g wireless devices.
In this example,
an 802.11b WLAN
card has been
detected.
Second diagnostic report for a printer with a
Bluetooth radio
Second diagnostic report for a printer with an
802.11b/g radio
Section Continues
41
User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
Manual
P4T Overview-
RP4T Printers pg.
Figure 18.2- P4T Series Con guration Label Sample
35
Command languges
supported. P4T
Series supports
both CPCL languge
Maintenance pg. 36
and emulates ZPLII.
Con guration
settings for
ZPL language
emulation
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
Troubleshooting pg.
Flash Memory Size
RAM Size
38
End of Con gura-
Maximum label
dimensions and
label sensor
settings
tion Report
Speci cations pg.
43
Resident Fonts
Installed
End of second diagnostic report
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Second diagnostic report continued
Files Loaded in
Printer Memory.
Will include le for
LCD prompts (.wml
format)
Amount of Memory
Available
42
User Guide
43
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Specifications
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
35
Note.- Printer specifications are subject to change without
Figure 19- P4T Series Communication Ports
notice.
Printing Speci cations
1
Maximum Print Width4.09 in. [103,8 mm]
Maintenance pg. 36
Print Speed @ 30% density
Distance from Print Element to Tear
Edge
Print Head Life1,000,000 inches (25.4 Km) min.
Print Density203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)
Memory/Communications Speci cations
Troubleshooting pg.
Flash Memory8 MB ash (standard)
RAM Memory16 MB RAM)
38
Standard Communications
Speci cations pg.
43
Optional Wireless Communications
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Real Time Clock (RTC)
RS-232C serial port (RJ-45 connector) Con gurable
Baud rate (from 9600 to 115.2 Kbps), parity and data
bits. Software (X-ON/X-OFF) or hardware (DTR/STR)
communication handshake protocols.
Two USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface connections:
(1) a “B” type USB connector, and
(2) USB signals are also integrated into the RJ-45
connector.
Refer to the Communications Ports speci cations and
Appendix A for information on USB cables.
Bluetooth 2.0 compatible 2.4 GHz SRRF link
Wireless LAN capabilities comply with 802.11b or 802.11g
protocols
Co-located Bluetooth 2.0 + 802.11b/g radios (P4T only)
Time and date under application control. Refer to CPCL
Programming Manual, available at www.zebra.com for
RTC commands.
2.0 in. /sec. [50,8 mm/second ]
Direct Thermal mode
1.5 in/sec. [38,1 mm/second]
Thermal Transfer mode
0.39 in. [9,91 mm] 41 dots
RS232/USB
Combination
Port
10
Communications Ports
USB
Signal
Pin#NameType
1VBUSUSB Bus Power
2USB -bi-directional I/O signals
3USB +bi-directional I/O signals
4USB_IDIdenti es A/B connector
5ReturnGround
RS232/USB
Signal
Pin#NameType
1USB D-bi-directionalI/O signals
2USB D+bi-directionalI/O signals
3RXDinputReceive Data
4TXDoutputTransmit Data
5DTRoutputData Terminal Ready- set high
6GNDGround
7DSRinputData Set Ready- low to high
8RTSoutputRequest To Send- set high when
9CTSinputClear To Send from host
10VBUSUSB Bus Power
1
Description
Description
when printer is on.
printer is ready to accept a
command or data
5
USB
Section Continues
43
User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
P4T Series Media Speci cations
RP4T Printers pg.
Media Width2.0 in. to 4.12 in. (50,8 to 104,6 mm)
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Max. continuous receipt (w/std. memory)Continuous, dependent on installed memory
Inter-label Gap.0.08 in. to 0.16 in. (0.12 in. preferred)(2 mm to 4 mm
[3 mm preferred])
Media Thickness- Receipt Paper Minimum: 0.0032 in. (0,08 mm)
- Labels Maximum: 0.0082 in. (0,21 mm)
- Tag Maximum: 0.0065 in. (0,16 mm)
RFID Label Thickness (RP4T only)
Media outside diameter. 2.6 in. (66,04 mm) O.D.
Label Inner Core
Black Mark Dimensions
Media Requirements
Use Zebra brand direct or thermal transfer media that is outside wound. Media may be
re ective (black mark) sensing, or transmissive (gap) sensing, die-cut, or continuous. P4T
Series units con gured with the External Media option will accept fanfold media used
with an external media supply.
For die-cut labels, use only full auto dies.
Same as above but thickness over RFID
element maximum 0.023 in. (0,58 mm)
0.75 in. (19 mm) minimum diameter;
1.38 in. (35 mm) RFID Media
The re ective media black marks should
extend past the centerline of the roll.
Minimum mark width: 1.0 in. (25,4 mm)
perpendicular to edge of media, centered within the
width of the roll.
Mark length: 0.094 in. (2,4 mm) parallel to edge of
media
To insure maximum printer life and consistent print quality and
performance for your individual application, it is recommended
that only media produced by Zebra be used.
Maintenance pg. 36
38
Advantages include:
• Consistent quality and reliability of media products.
• Large range of stocked and standard formats.
• In-house custom format design service.
• Large production capacity which services the needs of many
large and small media consumers including major retail chains
world wide.
• Media products that meet or exceed industry standards.
Troubleshooting pg.
For more information about standard or custom media contact your
re-seller or Zebra Technologies Corporation at +1.866.230.9495
(U.S., Canada and Mexico) and ask to speak to a Media Sales Rep-
resentative.
In addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recommended that the printer be cleaned as prescribed in the Maintenance section. The following items are available for this purpose:
• Cleaning Pen (12 pack), Reorder No. 105950-035
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Appendix D
47
User Guide
48
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Appendix D
RP4T Printers pg.
Manual
35
Product Support
Serial and PCC Number Locations for P4T Series Printers
When calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please
have the following information on hand:
• Model number/type (e.g. P4T, RP4T)
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Maintenance pg. 36
• Product Configuration Code (PCC)
For on-line product support and the most recent versions of down-
loadable user documentation, firmware and software utilities, go
• Unit serial number
to the Zebra Web site:
In the Americas, contact
Regional HeadquartersTechnical SupportCustomer Service Dept
Spain/ Portugal:
Tsspain @zebra.com
All other areas:
Tseurope@zebra.com
For printers, parts, media,
and ribbon, please call your
distributor, or contact us.
T: +1 877 275 9327
E: clientcare@zebra.com
For printers, parts, media,
and ribbon, please call your
distributor, or contact us
T: +44 (0) 1494 768316
F: +44 (0) 1494 768244
E: cseurope@zebra.com
P4T Series Product
Con guration Code
(PCC)
P4T Series Serial
Number
In the Asia Paci c region, contact
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Regional HeadquartersTechnical SupportCustomer Service
Zebra Technologies Asia Paci c, LLC
Go to www.zebra.com/contact for
complete contact information
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0838
E: (China):
tschina@zebra.com
All other areas:
tsasiapaci c@zebra.com
For printers, parts, media,
and ribbon, please call your
distributor, or contact us
T: +65 6858 0722
F: +65 6885 0836
E: (China)
order-csr@zebra.com
All other areas:
csasiapaci c@zebra.com
Appendix E
48
User Guide
49
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Appendix E
RP4T Printers pg.
35
Battery Disposal
®
The EPA certified RBRC
Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery supplied with your printer
indicates Zebra Technologies Corporation is voluntarily
Maintenance pg. 36
out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal
in your area.
Insul ate de pl eted b at tery termi nals wit h t ap e b ef ore
Troubleshooting pg.
Please call +1 800 8BATTERY for information on Li-ion battery
recycling and disposal bans or restrictions in your area. Zebra
38
Technologies Corporation’s involvement in this program is part of
our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving
our natural resources.
participating in an industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken
disposal.
Battery Recycling Seal on the
Product Disposal
Do not dispose of this product in unsorted municipal waste.
This product is recyclable. Please recycle according to your
local standards. For more information, please see our web
site at:
http://www.zebra.com/environment
Outside North America, please follow local battery recycling
guidelines.
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Appendix F
49
User Guide
50
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
Appendix F
RP4T Printers pg.
pg. 5
pg. 7
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
35
Using zebra.com
The following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web
Example 2: Find the Label Vista Download page:
www.zebra.com/software
Go to
and select “Label Vista”, then click “Submit”.
site for finding specific documents .
Example1: Find the Mobile Printer Wireless Con guration Guide.
www.zebra.com/manuals
Go to
Select as a manual type “Networking Manual” then click on “Submit”.
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
.
Select manual
type
Click on
“SUBMIT”
Select the
“Label Vista
demo
At the resulting screen, select Wireless Mobile as the networking type. Then select the
desired language. (Best choices are “All” or “English”)
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Speci cations pg.
43
Select networking
type (Wireless Mobile
in this example)
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Select
language
Click on
“SUBMIT”
At the resulting screen, select “Zebra Mobile Printers - Wireless Con guration Guide” then
click on “Download” to begin the download process.
At the resulting window select “Download a free Label Vista demo now “
Appendix G
50
User Guide
D 275,286
D 347,021
D 389,178
D 430,199
D 433,702
D 549,768
3,964,673
4,019,676
4,044,946
4,360,798
4,369,361
4,387,297
4,460,120
4,496,831
4,593,186
4,607,156
4,673,805
4,736,095
4,758,717
4,816,660
4,845,350
4,896,026
4,897,532
4,923,281
4,933,538
4,992,717
5,015,833
5,017,765
5,021,641
5,029,183
5,047,617
5,103,461
5,113,445
5,140,144
5,132,709
5,142,550
5,149,950
5,157,687
5,168,148
5,168,149
5,180,904
5,229,591
5,230,088
5,235,167
5,243,655
5,247,162
5,250,791
5,250,792
5,262,627
5,267,800
5,280,163
5,280,164
5,280,498
5,304,786
5,304,788
5,321,246
5,335,170
5,364,133
5,367,151
5,372,439
5,373,148
5,378,882
5,396,053
5,396,055
5,399,846
5,408,081
5,410,139
5,410,140
5,412,198
5,415,482
5,418,812
5,420,411
5,436,440
5,444,231
5,449,891
5,449,893
5,468,949
5,479,000
5,479,002
5,479,441
5,486,057
5,503,483
5,504,322
5.519,381
5,528,621
5,532,469
5,543,610
5,545,889
5,552,592
5,570,123
5,578,810
5,589,680
5,612,531
5,642,666
5,657,066
5,680,459
5,726,630
5,768,991
5,790,162
5,791,796
5,806,993
5,813,343
5,816,718
5,820,279
5,848,848
5,860,753
5,872,585
5,874,980
5,
909,233
5,976,720
5,978,004
5,995,128
5,997,193
6,004,053
6,010,257
6,020,906
6,034,708
6,036,383
6,057,870
6,068,415
6,068,415
6,095,704
6,109,801
6,123,471
6,147,767
6,151,037
6,201,255 B1
6,231,253 B1
6,261,009
6,261,013
6,267,521
6,270,072 B1
6,285,845 B1
6,292,595
6,296,032
6,364,550
6,379,058 B1
6,409,401 B1
6,411,397 B1
6,428,227 B2
6,480,143
6,530,705
6,540,122
6,540,142
6,607,316
6,609,844
6,655,593
6,784,787
6,874,958
6,899,477
6,908,034
7,126,716
7,137,000
7,172,122
7,190,270
This product and/or its use m ay be covered by one or m ore of the
follow ing U S patents and corresponding international patents
w orldwide
51
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
RP4T Printers pg.
Appendix G- Patents
Manual
35
P4T Overview-
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Speci cations pg.
pg. 5
Printer Preparation
pg. 7
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
43
Information pg. 31
Radio Regulatory
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
Index
51
User Guide
P4T/RP4T
Introduction pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
Printer pg. 27
Information pg. 31
Manual
P4T Overview-
Printer Preparation
Connecting the
Radio Regulatory
RP4T Printers pg.
Index
35
B
Battery pack
installing 16
life, tips for extending 36
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Speci cations pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46Index pg. 52
reconditioning 22
Smart Battery, features 6
C
Cable Communications 27
Combination Port 27
USB 28
Charger, battery
AC Adapter 11, 12, 13
LI72 single charger 8
AT17696-xx 9, 10
AT18737-xx 10
List of approved 8
UCLI72-4 Quad Charger 15
battery charge times 15
indicators 15
Cleaning
general instructions 36
methods & intervals
table of 37
Communications, Wireless
802.11 b/g 30
Bluetooth 30
Controls, Operator
functions illustrated 22
LCD functions, extended 23
CPCL Programming 30
RFID Programming Guide 35
Wireless Configuration Guide 29
Media, loading
adjusting for core diameter 20
external media
media Spacer, use of 18
Internal roll 17
thermal transfer film 21
use of label peeler 19
using external supply 18
P
P4T Media 44
Printing Method
Direct Thermal 6
thermal transfer
Loading thermal transfer film 21
Thermal Transfer 6
thermal transfer film 6
Programming language
CPCL 4
ZPL II 4, 35
R
Radio Regulatory Information
802.11b/g Radio 31
Bluetooth radio (ZBR4) 31
Co-located 802.11b & Bluetooth 30, 33
RFID Encoder 34
RFID
label types supported 35
Model RP4T 6
overall dimensions 45
printing 43
T
Technical Support
contacting 40
Troubleshooting
entering communications diagnostic mode 40
forced shutdown 40
LCD Control Panel 38
printing a configuration label 26
Troubleshooting Topics 38
, 40, 41, 42
E
Encoder option
RFID 5, 6
L
Label, Configuration 26
use as a diagnostic tool 26
Label Vista
setting WLAN parameters with 30
M
Manual
S
Safety
Battery 7
Charger 7
Shoulder Strap, Adjustable 25
Specifications
Font/bar Codes 45
Media 44
Memory/communications 43
communications ports 43
Physical 45
52
Zebra Technologies Corporation
475 Half Day Road, Suite 500
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone: +1 847.634.6700
Toll Free: +1 800.423.0442
Fax: +1 847.913.8766
UMAN-P4T-013 Rev. A May 2013
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