Zebra LI 72 User Manual

UMAN-RW4-003 Rev. AMarch, 2005

10RW 420 User Guidemode. The battery is ready for use.• A rapidly blinking light indicates a problem with the bat-tery. The battery may have an inter

11RW 420 User Guide Note: A fault condition is caused by a problem with the battery. The charger may indicate a fault because the battery is too hot

12RW 420 User GuideLoading the MediaThe RW 420 printer is designed to print either continuous (journal) media or label stock. Loading Media in the RW

13RW 420 User GuideLoading Media From An Internal Supply• Refer to Figure 6. Pull the media supports apart, insert the roll of media between them, an

14RW 420 User GuideLoading Media From An External Supply Refer to Figure 7. The RW 420 configured with the Ex-ternal Media option has a loading slot

15RW 420 User Guide4. Close the Media Cover: Refer to Figure 8. • Pull the media out of the printer as shown at “1.” • Close the media cover as s

16RW 420 User GuideOperator ControlsControl PanelThe control panel has buttons for the power on/off and media feed functions and a display for providi

17RW 420 User GuideZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MENUZebra RW 420Signal:0%Battery (ok) Latch: ok Rdr MEN

18RW 420 User GuideExtended LCD Functions Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options Sensor Type Bar • Bar • Gap Baud Rate 19

19RW 420 User GuideDisplay Functions Not Accessible from the Keypad4 Function Default setting Scroll & Select Options WLAN ID2 Factory Set

20RW 420 User GuideVerify the Printer Is WorkingBefore you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal, make sure that the printer

21RW 420 User GuideConnecting the PrinterThe printer must establish communications with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed. Communica

22RW 420 User Guideterminal as shown in Figure 12, or to a serial port on a com-puter as shown in Figure 13. Communications between the terminal and

23RW 420 User GuideWireless CommunicationsWireless Communications with Bluetooth® The following section only applies when the ZBR3 Bluetooth Radio (F

24RW 420 User Guideagainst the body and the front of the printer (where paper exits) away from the body, then the 2.5 cm distance between the antenna

25RW 420 User GuideWireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Module Using CF RadioThe following section only applies when the CF (Compact Flash) WLAN module

26RW 420 User GuideEurope – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The

27RW 420 User GuideWireless Local Area Network OverviewRW 420 printers can be equipped with several radio options which use the industry standard 802.

28RW 420 User GuideYou can also use Label Vista™, Zebra’s Windows™ based label creation program which uses a graphical in-terface to create and edit l

29RW 420 User GuideCard Reader OptionsThe RW 420 can be equipped with optional Magnetic Stripe and Smart Card readers. The magnetic stripe card read

3RW 420 User GuideContentsProprietary Statement ... 5Introduction to the RW 420 ... 7U

30RW 420 User GuideThe MSR is used as follows:1. When the reader is enabled, place the card into the reader slot as shown. The magnetic stripe (typic

31RW 420 User GuideSmart Card ReaderThe optional Smart Card reader is used as follows:1. The LCD will display “RDR” to indicate the Smart Card reader

32RW 420 User GuideFigure 17: Using the Belt ClipUsing the AccessoriesBelt ClipRefer to Figure 17. All RW 420 printers are equipped with a belt clip a

33RW 420 User GuideFigure 18: Using the Shoulder StrapAdjustable Shoulder StrapRefer to Figure 18. If your printer is equipped for the shoul-der stra

34RW 420 User GuideCradleThe RW 420 can be used in conjunction with a docking Cradle. When the printer is “docked” the Cradle will charge the printer

35RW 420 User GuideFigure 20: Installing the Printer into the CradleRemove and retain the Docking Connector CoverPlace the Printer over the retaining

36RW 420 User Guidemounted vertically. Refer to Figure 19.Removing the Printer from the CradleRefer to Figure 21.• Turn the Printer off. • Push on

37RW 420 User GuidePreventive MaintenanceExtending Battery Life• Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight or tempera-tures over 104° F (40° C).•

38RW 420 User GuidePrinthead(Figure 22)Use the supplied cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to clean the print elements from end to

39RW 420 User GuideUse the supplied cleaning pen or 70% isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to clean the print elements from end to end (the print elem

4RW 420 User GuideTroubleshooting Techniques ... 42Printing a Configuration Label ...

40RW 420 User GuideTroubleshooting Topics1. No power• Check that battery is installed properly• Recharge or replace battery as necessary. (Always disp

41RW 420 User Guide9. Flashing or icon :• Check that media is loaded.• Ensure Media Cover is properly closed and latched.10. Skips labels (only when

42RW 420 User GuideTroubleshooting TechniquesPrinting a Configuration LabelTo print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration fol-low these s

43RW 420 User Guide3. Press the FEED key. The printer will print: “Entering DUMP mode.” NOTE: If the FEED key is not pressed within 3 seconds, the pr

44RW 420 User Guide Figure 23: Configuration Label ExampleUnit Serial NumberSoftware and Firmware installedEnd of First ReportPrint Head TestReport ap

45RW 420 User Guide Figure 23a: Configuration Label Example (continued)1. Dual radio units as illustrated above are not yet offered for sale. This op

46RW 420 User Guide Figure 23b: Configuration Label Example (continued)Flash Memory SizeMaximum Label Size Files Loaded in Printer Memory (will includ

47RW 420 User GuideSpecifications NOTE.- Printer specifications are subject to change without notice.Printing Specifications Print Width Up to 4.09

48RW 420 User GuideCommunications PortsUSB Signal Pin# Name Type Description1 VBUS - USB Bus Power2 USB - bi-directional I/O signals3 USB +

49RW 420 User Guide Figure 24: Communication Ports110RS232USB51

5RW 420 User GuideProprietary StatementThis manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation. It is in-tended solely for the

50RW 420 User GuideMedia SpecificationsMedia Width 2.0 in. to 4.1 in. (50.8 to 104.1 mm) Max. continuous receipt 143 in. (3620 mm)(w/std. memor

51RW 420 User GuideFont/Bar Code Specifications Standard Fonts: 25 bit-mapped fonts; 1 scalable font (CG Trimvirate Bold Condensed*)Fonts Availabl

52RW 420 User GuidePhysical/Environmental/Electrical SpecificationsWeight w/ battery, 2.0 lbs. (.91 kg. ) excluding media* Operating: -4° to 13

53RW 420 User Guide Figure 25: RW 420 Overall Dimensions1.8” [46 mm].25” [6 mm]6.9” [175 mm]7.4” [188 mm]3.7” [94 mm] max. 13.1” [76 mm] max. 16.3

54RW 420 User GuideRW 420 Accessories Description Order Number Adjustable shoulder strap BT11132-1Carrying Strap BT16899-1 Protective Soft Case

55RW Series User Guide AppendicesAppendix AInterface CablesRS232 Download CablePart Number BL17205-1; RW Mod Plug to 9-Pin DB PC Cable PIN 1PIN 106(DS

56RW Series User Guide Appendices Cable Cord Terminal PrinterTerminal Part Number Lgth/Type

57RW Series User Guide AppendicesAppendix CMaintenance SuppliesIn addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recommended that the printe

58RW Series User Guide AppendicesAppendix DProduct SupportWhen calling with a specific problem regarding your printer, please have the following inform

59RW Series User Guide AppendicesBattery DisposalThe EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery supplied with your

6RW 420 User GuideFigure 1: RW 420 Overview 1. Platen Roller 2. Bar Sensor 3. Media Support Disks 4. Printhead 5. Latch Release Button 6.

60RW 420 User GuideIndexAAccessoriesAdjustable Shoulder Strap 33Belt Clip 32Docking Stationinstalling the printer in 34removing the printer from 3

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7RW 420 User GuideIntroduction to the RW 420Thank you for choosing our Zebra RW 420 Mobile Printer. It is one of a series of rugged printers that are

8RW 420 User GuideFigure 2: Installing the BatteryFigure 3: Single ChargerRotate Belt Clip out of the way.Insert this end of the Battery Pack into the

9RW 420 User GuideGetting Ready to PrintBatteryBattery SafetyThe Battery Packs used on Zebra Mobile Printers contain a great deal of energy and can ca