Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................ 5Controls .................................................................. 6 Keypad Functions ........................................................ 6Self Test ........................................................
Page 4 - PEP P
4 UMAN-PEP T HE C AMEO TM PEP P ORTABLE E NCODING P RINTER Magnetic Stipe Card reader/Encoder Keypad Media Cover SerialCommunicationsPort Battery Latch IR window (for optional IrDA communications)
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; Publication
5 UMAN-PEP INTRODUCTION The Cameo™ PEP Portable Encoding Printer combines the latest technology in direct thermal printing with theability to read and encode magnetic stripe cards in avariety of formats. This product’s compact size is ideallysuited to print receipts and for many other mobile applica...
Page 6 - CONTROLS; Keypad Functions; Cameo PEP can perform a self test which will print a
6 UMAN-PEP CONTROLS Keypad Functions Self Test Cameo PEP can perform a self test which will print a line of interlocking “x” characters to insure all ele-ments of the print head are working, and then printout the version of software loaded in the printer.Refer to the Troubleshooting section for deta...
Page 7 - BATTERIES AND CHARGING; To remove the battery pack
7 UMAN-PEP BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery terminals are recessed to prevent acci-dental short circuitingof the battery. Allow- ing these terminals tocontact conductivematerial will create ashort circuit which couldcause burns and otherinjuries or could start afire. Removing and ReplacingBattery Pack...
Page 8 - fully discharging it through normal use.; Chargers; Listed below are the specifications for the Cameo PEP
8 UMAN-PEP Conditioning Battery Packs IMPORTANT Cameo batteries must be cycled several timesbefore maximum capacity is realized.A battery is ”cycled” by fully charging it, then fully discharging it through normal use. Chargers Listed below are the specifications for the Cameo PEP chargers: UCN72-4 :...
Page 9 - Low Battery Shutdown; The Cameo PEP monitors the battery charge level in; Safety Warnings; printer and will void the warranty.
9 UMAN-PEP Low Battery Shutdown The Cameo PEP monitors the battery charge level in software and will cause the Power LED to flash as thebattery becomes depleted. When the Power LED beginsto flash, the printer should be shut off and the batterypack recharged or replaced. The Cameo PEP will auto-matic...
Page 10 - INSTALLATION OF MEDIA
10 UMAN-PEP INSTALLATION OF MEDIA The following details media installation: 1. Turn unit off.2. Squeeze the two finger grips on either side of the media compartment cover. Rotate the top back toreveal the paper compartment. 3. Drop a new roll of paper into the compartment. Media should feed from the...
Page 11 - PEP
11 UMAN-PEP Feed media inthis direction Edge Guide Squeeze finger grips here on both sides to open cover I NSTALLATION OF M EDIA IN THE C AMEO PEP Insert EdgeGuides in theseslots to adjustfor media width
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the print head:
12 UMAN-PEP MAINTENANCE The Cameo PEP will provide reliable service if a few simple guidelines are followed. The printer should becleaned approximately every two weeks or more often,depending on usage and the type of media being em-ployed. Components of the printer that require periodicmaintenance a...
Page 16 - COMMUNICATING TO THE PRINTER; The printer must establish communications with a host; Cable Communications; The Cameo PEP printer can communicate by cable the; PEP S
16 UMAN-PEP COMMUNICATING TO THE PRINTER The printer must establish communications with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed. Communi-cations occur in three basic ways: • By a cable between the printer and its host terminal• Infrared (usually by means of the industry standard IrDA prot...
Page 17 - IR Communications; Printers equipped for infrared (IR) communications are; Linking a Printer to an IrDA Host; IrDA compliant terminals will automatically initiate
17 UMAN-PEP continued next page IR Communications Printers equipped for infrared (IR) communications are identified by a small “IR” logo on the unit’s keypad. IRallows wireless communications between the printer andthe host terminal. IR units can also communicate with acable as detailed above, howev...
Page 18 - BluetoothTM Networking Overview; Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation; master
18 UMAN-PEP Bluetooth™ Networking Overview “Bluetooth” is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies.Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help pre-vent interference with other devices running at similarradio frequencies. This limits the range of...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Perform the self test as described in the Controls sec-; Troubleshooting Guide; No power; Prints illegible characters:
20 UMAN-PEP TROUBLESHOOTING Self Test: Perform the self test as described in the Controls sec- tion. Unit should print a line of interlocking “x” charactersto insure all elements of the print head are working, printout the version of software loaded in the printer and thenprint two reports. The firs...
Page 21 - /or a cotton swab for cleaning the printer.
21 UMAN-PEP • Invalid label format or command structure — use Hex Dump Mode for troubleshooting. Reduced battery charge life: • Recondition (cycle) battery.• Damaged battery-replace.• Check battery date code: if one to two years old, short charge life may be due to normal aging. Status light flashin...
Page 22 - Appendices
Page 23 - APPENDIX A; INTERFACE CABLES; For Use With a Personal Computer
A-1 APPENDIX A INTERFACE CABLES Pin 1 Pin 9 DB-9 Pin Female Plug (to P.C.) 8 Pin Male Plug (to printer) (TXD)(RXD)(RTS)(CTS)(GND)(DTR)(DSR)Shield (RXD)(TXD)(CTS)(RTS)(GND)(DSR)(DTR)Shield 3278546 1234578 1 4 6 7 3 5 8 2 PC Signals Printer Signals Part Number BL11757-0008-Pin DIN to 9-Pin DB PC Cable...
Page 26 - APPENDIX B; MEDIA SUPPLIES; Consistent quality and reliability of media products.
A-4 APPENDIX B MEDIA SUPPLIES To insure maximum printer life and consistent print qualityand performance for your individual application, it isrecommended that only media produced by Zebra beused. These advantages include: • Consistent quality and reliability of media products. • Large range of stoc...
Page 27 - APPENDIX C; MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
A-5 APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES In addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it isrecommended that the print head be cleaned as pre-scribed in the maintenance section. The following itemsare available for this purpose: • Cleaning Pen (10 pack), Reorder No. AN11209-1 (Recommended for use...
Page 28 - APPENDIX D; PRODUCT SUPPORT; For product support, contact Zebra Technologies at:; Zebra Technologies International, LLC
A-6 APPENDIX D PRODUCT SUPPORT For product support, contact Zebra Technologies at: www.zebra.com Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods ParkwayVernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 USAPhone: +1.847.793.2600 or +1.800.423.0442Fax: +1.847.913.8766 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra...
Page 29 - PATENT INFORMATION
A-7 D275,286 D347,021 D389,178 D430,199 D433,702 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...
