Zebra PA/PT 400 User Manual

User'sGuide

10 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideLoading the MediaYou can operate this printer in one of two different modes: Tear-Offor Peel-Off. Tear-Off mod

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 115. Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Thread the media into the printer untilit extends approximately 1” (25.4 mm) past

12 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide9. Refer to Figure 7. If it’s not already in place, install the tear barin the media access door. Gently lift

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 13Peel-Off ModeNOTES.- Your authorized Zebra reseller can recommendthe correct ribbon and peel-off media for you

14 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideNOTE.- When not in use, the tear bar may be stored on theinside of the media access door. Refer to Figure 9. W

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 1513. Push in the bottom of the media access door to close.14. Turn on the printer or press the Feed button if t

16 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideFanfold Media (optional vibration mount required)NOTE. If ribbon is loaded (PTseries only), remove the rib-bon

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 179. Swing up the media access door. Thread the fanfold mediathrough the slot beneath the notch on the media acc

18 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideLoading the Ribbon (PT400 and 403 only)1. If the printhead is not already open, lift it until you feel it “loc

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 194. Slide the ribbon cartridge past the printhead (refer to Figure15). It will automatically move into the corr

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20 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideOperator ControlsRefer to Figure 17.Power Button• Press to turn on the printer.•To turn off the printer, press

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 21Indicator LEDsRefer to Figures 17 and 18.Power LED (Green)• “On” during normal printer operation.• Functions a

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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 23Null ModemCableAdapterCableComputerCommunicationsPortsCommunicationsCableFerrite

24 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideCommunicating with the PrinterSetting the Communication ParametersWhen using the printer’s serial port to tran

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 25PrintheadPressure AdjusterLowestPressureSettingHighestPressureSettingDon't tighten or loosenthese screws!

26 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideAdjusting the StrapHand/Shoulder StrapTo lengthen the strap:Refer to Figure 23.1. With the printer in front of

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 27To shorten the strap:Refer to Figure 24.1. Pull the buckle until the strap is taut.2. Latch by inserting the f

28 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide CalibrationAuto CalibrationNOTE., The printer will not auto calibrate when you are us-ing pre-printed labels

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 296. Press the Feed button. One entire blank label should feed. Ifthis doesn’t happen, try defaulting (refer to

30 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuidePreventive MaintenanceWARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or damageto the printer, never insert any poi

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 31LubricationCAUTION. No lubricating agents of any kind should beused on this printer! Some commercially availab

32 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideBattery DisposalThe EPA certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cad-mium (Ni-Cd) battery indicate

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 33TroubleshootingTr y as you may, you can’t seem to get the label to look right. Or, theLEDs are on or flashing

34 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guidein “Getting Ready to Print”. Then, press the Feed button to resumeprinting.The ribbon is out (PT SERIES only).

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 35•You may be trying to use the printer outside of its environmental limits.The correct operating temperature ra

36 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guidecorrect communications port on the computer is selected. Next, verifythat the same handshaking is in use by bo

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 37Communications DiagnosticsIf there’s a problem transferring data between the computer and theprinter, try putt

38 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideSpecificationsNOTE.- Printer specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.Printing SpecificationsPrint D

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 39Label SpecificationsLabel/Tag Width 1" to 4.25" (25.4 mm to 108 mm)Fanfold Width 3.5" to 4.25&q

4 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideContentsIntroduction ... 7Unpacking and Inspection ...

40 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideFont/Bar Code SpecificationsFonts Available CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable smoothZebra fonts A, B, C,

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 41Agency Approvals• UL 544 Medical Equipment Standard Part 42.5• CSA 22.2 number 950 Canadian Safety Standard• I

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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 43Fanfold media 16Loading the ribbon 17, 18Lubrication 31MMaintenance Manual 7Media LoadingPeel-off mode 13

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 5Extending Battery Life... 31Battery Disposal ...

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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 7IntroductionThank you for choosing our Zebra Mobile Printer. The PA/PT 400and PA/PT403 printers are sure to be

8 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s GuideBatteryCompartmentDoorSilver-coloredBatteryContactsBatteryFIGURE 2

PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide 9Getting Ready to PrintBatteryInstalling the Battery NOTE: Batteries are shipped uncharged.1. Slide up the batte