Page 2 - r G; Proprietary Statement; Section Continues; RP
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 2 2 Proprietary Statement This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. 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,...
Page 3 - Document Conventions; Caution • Warns you of the potential for electrostatic discharge.; this format; will jump to the appropriate section in the manual.
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 3 3 Document Conventions 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 si...
Page 4 - Appendix “F”; Always refer to the Important Safety Information data sheet; Unpacking and Inspection; Introduction to the P4T Series; ain
4 P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e Thank you for choosing one of our Zebra P4T Series Mobile Print- ers. 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. Becau...
Page 6 - Direct Thermal; RFID Programming Manual; P4T Series Technology
6 P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e The P4T Series introduces several new technologies to the Zebra 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 num...
Page 7 - Printer Preparation; Battery Safety; crush or expose batteries to water.; Charger Safety; Required Regulatory Text for Argentina
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 7 Printer Preparation Battery Safety 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 accident al...
Page 8 - Approved Chargers; unauthorized equipment.; Single Battery Charger; The LI72 Charger; Figure 2: LI72 Single Charger
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 8 Section Continues Approved Chargers The following table lists battery chargers approved for use with the P4T Series Printer. Use of chargers not approved by Zebra specif ically for use with the P4T Series will void the warrant y and could cause damage to the printer o...
Page 9 - Charging Battery Packs with the AT17696-xx LI72 Single Charger; Figure 3: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 9 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 ...
Page 10 - Charging Battery Packs with the AT18737-xx LI72 Single Charger; Charger; Battery Charging
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 10 Figure 4: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the LI72 Single Charger 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/gree...
Page 11 - Charging the P4T Series Battery with the P1026943-1 AC Adapter; Figure 4A: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AC Adapter; fl ash; and
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 11 Charging the P4T Series Battery with the P1026943-1 AC Adapter Figure 4A: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AC Adapter Section Continues • Open the protective cover on the P4T Series printer to expose the charger jack and the communication ports.• Connect the ...
Page 12 - Figure 4B: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the DC Adapter
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 12 Charging the P4T Series Battery with the AT18488-1 DC Adapter (Customer ordering p/n AK18913-003) Figure 4B: Charging the P4T Series Battery with the DC Adapter Open the protective cover for access to the charger receptacle P4T Series DC Adapter p/n AT18488-1 • Open ...
Page 14 - damage to either the printer and/or the adapter.
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 14 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 capacit y to the vehicle's voltage could result in improper printer operation, or severe damage to ei...
Page 15 - Charging the P4T Series Battery with the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger; The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to; • Remove any protective shrink-wrap and
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 15 Charging the P4T Series Battery with the UCLI72-4 Quad Charger The UCLI72-4 Quad Charger is designed to charge up to four battery packs simultane-ously. Charging times are as follows: Battery Status Charging Time 80% charged 2.5 Hrs. Full charge 5 Hrs. • Ensure that ...
Page 16 - Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack; Charging the Battery; Figure 6: Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 16 Installing the P4T Series Battery Pack Important • New battery packs are shipped uncharged. Remove any protective shrink- wrap and labels from a new batter y pack prior to use. Additional batter y pack s may be ordered using Zebra p/n AK18913-001. I f yo u are usin g...
Page 17 - Load the Media; media or label stock.; Load Media Roll
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 17 Load the Media Section Continues P4T series printers are designed to print either continuous (journal) media or label stock. 1. Open the Media Cover Refer to Figure 7.1. • Press the latch release button on the side of the printer as shown at “1” below. The media cove...
Page 18 - Figure 7.3- Loading Media From An External Supply; Loading Media From An External Supply; Rear Feed Slot
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 18 Figure 7.3- Loading Media From An External Supply Section Continues 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 us...
Page 19 - Using the Label Peeler
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 19 Figure 7.4-Close the Media Cover Figure 7.5- Insert Media into Peeler Section Continues 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 securely into ...
Page 20 - Adjusting The Media Support Disks; Figure 8- Adjusting the Media Core Diameter
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 20 Adjusting The Media Support Disks Media Core Size Media supplied for the P4T Se- ries printers will have two pos-sible core sizes, depending on the media type. Journal media and most label media is supplied with a 0.75” [19.1 mm] diameter core to maximize the amount ...
Page 21 - Load the Ribbon Cartridge; “1” in figure 9.1. The media cover will open automatically
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 21 Load the Ribbon Cartridge Section Continues If you are using media that requires Thermal Transfer media, perform this step. If you are using journal stock , or media that uses direc t thermal technology to print labels, omit this step. 1. Open the Printer Covers Refe...
Page 22 - Printer Controls; Operator Controls; Troubleshooting; tion for more information on the printer status icons.; Figure 10 -P4T Series Printer Controls & LCD Icons
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 22 Printer Controls Operator Controls 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 o...
Page 23 - Programmable LCD Settings; Extended LCD Functions
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 23 Programmable LCD Settings 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- mined by the printer’s application. Applications can be written to allow the user to view and /or modify...
Page 24 - Display Functions Not Controlled from the Keypad
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 24 Display Functions Not Controlled from the Keypad 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- ation program and a data cable link to the printer. Function Default setting Scroll...
Page 25 - Adjustable Shoulder Strap; the strap as shown until you achieve the desired length.
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 25 Adjustable Shoulder Strap 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. Figure 11- Shoulder Strap Section Continues Hol...
Page 26 - Verify the Printer Is Working; Before you connect the printer to your computer or
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 26 Verify the Printer Is Working Before you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal, make sure that the printer is in proper working order. You can do this by printing a con-figuration label using the “two key reset” method. If you can’t get this ...
Page 27 - Connecting the Printer; Cable Communications; on the communications cables offered with the P4T Series.
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 27 Connecting the Printer The printer must establish communications with a host device which sends the data to be printed. Communications occur in three basic ways: • By a cable between the printer and its host terminal using either RS232C or USB protocols• By means of ...
Page 28 - USB; Figure 14- Connecting to a Terminal
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 28 USB 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) The USB port is configured with the USB Open HCI interface driver allowing it to communicate with Windows ® based devices. USB drivers...
Page 29 - Connect the Printer by Radio; for help on setting up wireless
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 29 Connect the Printer by Radio 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 ...
Page 30 - Wireless Communications; Bluetooth Networking Overview; Setting Up the Software
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 30 Wireless Communications Wireless Communications with Bluetooth ® “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 runn...
Page 31 - Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio; Radio Regulatory Information; pp
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 31 Bluetooth ZBR4 Radio The following section only applies when the Bluetooth ZBR4 module is installed in a P4T series printer. This radio confi guration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. P4T series printers with this confi guration sold in North America w...
Page 32 - Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity; 者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 32 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...
Page 33 - Modules
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 33 802.11b/g and Bluetooth Co-located Radio Modules 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 confi guration has demonstrated compliance to FCC regulations. ...
Page 34 - RFID Encoder; The following section only applies when the RFID encoder is in-; The following table lists FCC and Industrie Canada ID numbers
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 34 RFID Encoder The following section only applies when the RFID encoder is in- stalled in an RP4T printer. The RFID encoder may be installed in con-junction with either the Bluetooth or 802.11g radio options detailed previously, but may not be installed with the Blueto...
Page 35 - Generation 2 Class 1 UHF Passive Tags Supported By The P4T; Model RP4T RFID Encoder
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 35 T h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n t h i s s e c t i o n i s p r o v i d e d f o r y o u r c o n v e n i e n c e o n l y a n d i s s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e . G o t o h t t p : / / w w w . e p c g l o b a l i n c . o r g f o r t h e l a t e s t E P C information. Th...
Page 36 - Extending Battery Life; General Cleaning Instructions; Preventive Maintenance
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 36 Extending Battery Life • Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or temperatures over 104 °F (40 °C). • Always use a Zebra charger designed specifically for Lithium- Ion batteries. Use of any other kind of charger may damage the battery. C a u t i o n • D o n o...
Page 37 - P4T Series Cleaning; Figure 17.2- Cleaning the P4T Series Peeler Assembly
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 37 P4T Series Cleaning Caution • To avoid possible personal injur y or damage to the printer never inser t sharp or pointed objec ts into the printer mechanism. Area Cleaning Method Interval Printhead Elements Use a Zebra cleaning pen to clean the print elements from en...
Page 38 - LCD Control Panel; Troubleshooting Topics; AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery icon is; recently printed label is removed.
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 38 Pri nte r P re pa ra tio n pg . 7 Co nn ec tin g t he Pri nte r p g. 2 7 Ra dio Reg ula to ry In fo rm ati on pg. 3 1 RP 4T Prin te rs p g. 35 M ain te na nc e pg. 3 6 Tro ub le sh oo tin g pg. 38 Sp ec ifi c ati on s p g. 43 A pp en dic es p g. 4 6 In de x pg. 5 2 P...
Page 39 - Poor or faded print or low battery icon (; Always disp ose of use d bat ter y pack s prop erly. Refer to; or
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 39 Pri nte r P re pa ra tio n pg . 7 Co nn ec tin g t he Pri nte r p g. 2 7 Ra dio Reg ula to ry In fo rm ati on pg. 3 1 RP 4T Prin te rs p g. 35 M ain te na nc e pg. 3 6 Tro ub le sh oo tin g pg. 38 Sp ec ifi c ati on s p g. 43 A pp en dic es p g. 4 6 In de x pg. 5 2 P...
Page 40 - To enter Communications Diagnostics Mode:; Troubleshooting Techniques
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 40 Pri nte r P re pa ra tio n pg . 7 Co nn ec tin g t he Pri nte r p g. 2 7 Ra dio Reg ula to ry In fo rm ati on pg. 3 1 RP 4T Prin te rs p g. 35 M ain te na nc e pg. 3 6 Tro ub le sh oo tin g pg. 38 Sp ec ifi c ati on s p g. 43 A pp en dic es p g. 4 6 In de x pg. 5 2 P...
Page 41 - Figure 18.1- P4T Series Confi guration Label Sample; Second diagnostic report for a printer with a
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 41 Pri nte r P re pa ra tio n pg . 7 Co nn ec tin g t he Pri nte r p g. 2 7 Ra dio Reg ula to ry In fo rm ati on pg. 3 1 RP 4T Prin te rs p g. 35 M ain te na nc e pg. 3 6 Tro ub le sh oo tin g pg. 38 Sp ec ifi c ati on s p g. 43 A pp en dic es p g. 4 6 In de x pg. 5 2 P...
Page 42 - Figure 18.2- P4T Series Confi guration Label Sample; Second diagnostic report continued
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 42 Pri nte r P re pa ra tio n pg . 7 Co nn ec tin g t he Pri nte r p g. 2 7 Ra dio Reg ula to ry In fo rm ati on pg. 3 1 RP 4T Prin te rs p g. 35 M ain te na nc e pg. 3 6 Tro ub le sh oo tin g pg. 38 Sp ec ifi c ati on s p g. 43 A pp en dic es p g. 4 6 In de x pg. 5 2 P...
Page 43 - Specifications; Note.- Printer specif ications are subjec t to change without; Figure 19- P4T Series Communication Ports
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 43 Specifications Note.- Printer specif ications are subjec t to change without notice. Printing Specifi cations Maximum Print Width 4.09 in. [103,8 mm] Print Speed @ 30% density 2.0 in. /sec. [50,8 mm/second ] Direct Thermal mode1.5 in/sec. [38,1 mm/second] Thermal Tra...
Page 44 - P4T Series Media Specifi cations; P4T Series Font and Bar Code Specifi cations
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 44 P4T Series Media Specifi cations Media Width 2.0 in. to 4.12 in. (50,8 to 104,6 mm) 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 Thick...
Page 45 - Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifi cations; Figure 20-P4T Series Overall Dimensions; Appendix A
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 45 Physical/Environmental/Electrical Specifi cations P4T Series Weight w/ battery, and TT ribbon excluding media and radio option 2.9 lbs. (1,32 Kg.) Operating Temperature Direct Thermal: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C)Thermal Transfer: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)...
Page 46 - Interface Cables; Part Number AK18666-1 RW Mod Plug to USB A Cable; USB Download Cable
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 46 Interface Cables Part Number AK17463-008; RW Mod Plug to 9-Pin DB PC Cable Part Number AK18666-1; RW Mod Plug to USB A Cable Part Number AT17010-1; USB A to USB Mini B Cable Co nt a c t t h e Fa c to r y o r yo u r Ze b r a S a l e s R e p r e s e nt at i ve f o r m ...
Page 47 - Media Supplies; Appendix B; Appendix D
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 47 Media Supplies 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. Advantages include: • Consistent quality and reliability of media products.• Large...
Page 48 - Product Support; have the following information on hand:; Serial and PCC Number Locations for P4T Series Printers; Appendix E
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 48 Product Support When calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please have the following information on hand: • Model number/type (e.g. P4T, RP4T)• Unit serial number• Product Configuration Code (PCC) For on-line product support and the most recent vers...
Page 49 - Battery Disposal; Appendix F
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 49 Battery Disposal The EPA certified RBRC ® Battery Recycling Seal on the Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery supplied with your printer indicates Zebra Technologies Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the ...
Page 50 - The following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web; Appendix G
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 50 Using zebra.com The following examples use the search functions on Zebra’s Web site for finding specific documents . Example1: Find the Mobile Printer Wireless Confi guration Guide. Go to www.zebra.com/manuals . Select as a manual type “Networking Manual” then click ...
Page 51 - This product and/or its use m ay be covered by one or m ore of the; Index
P 4 T/R P 4 T U se r G u id e 51 Appendix G- Patents D 275,286D 347,021D 389,178D 430,199D 433,702D 549,768 3,964,6734,019,6764,044,9464,360,7984,369,3614,387,2974,460,1204,496,8314,593,1864,607,1564,673,8054,736,0954,758,7174,816,6604,845,3504,896,0264,897,5324,923,2814,933,5384,992,7175,015,8335,0...
Page 53 - Zebra Technologies Corporation
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
