Zebra PA400 Instrukcja Użytkownika

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IntroductionHello!Thank you for choosing our Zebra Portable Printer. Don’t let its size foolyou - this rugged little printer is sure to become a produ

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Getting Ready to PrintBatteryInstalling the BatteryNOTE: Batteries are shipped uncharged.1. Slide up the battery compartment door.2. Insert the batter

Charging the BatteryRefer to Figure 3 (your battery charger may look slightly different than theones illustrated).If you are using a 120 VAC battery c

4. The battery charging LED will briefly flash and then stay on. Whenthe battery is fully charged (approximately one hour for the standardbattery; two

2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to expose themedia compartment.3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead.4. Lift the print

5. Refer to Figures 5 and 6. Thread the media into the printer until itextends approximately 1” (25.4 mm) past the printhead.6. Separate and hold open

9. Refer to Figure 7. If it’s not already in place, install the tear bar in themedia access door. Gently lift the tab on the bar to move it over thepr

11. Swing up the media access door, ensuring that the media extends overthe tear bar (refer to Figure 8).12. Lift to hook the top of the media access

Peel-Off ModeNOTES: Your authorized Zebra reseller can recommend thecorrect ribbon and peel-off media for your application.If ribbon is loaded (PT400

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9. The tear bar should not be installed in the printer. If it is, gently lift thetab on the bar to get it over the protrusion on the door (reverse the

10. Close the printhead and the top cover.11. Swing up the media access door, ensuring that the media liner isthreaded through the wide slot in the me

Fanfold Media (optional vibration mount required)NOTE: If ribbon is loaded (PT400 only), remove the ribboncartridge before loading the media.1. Raise

NOTE: The plastic media core can be obtained from anauthorized Zebra supplies reseller.7. Release the media hangers so the plastic media core locks in

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Loading the Ribbon (PT400 only)1. If the printhead is not already open, lift it until you feel it “lock” intoplace.WARNING: NEVER touch the thermal pr

To remove the ribbon cartridge, simply lift the printhead and pull the ribboncartridge from the printer.17RibbonCartridgePrintheadFigure 15ClosePrinth

Operator ControlsRefer to Figure 17.Power Button•Press to turn on the printer.•To turn off the printer, press and hold until the Power LED flashes onc

Indicator LEDsRefertoFigures17and18.Power LED (Green)•“On” during normal printer operation.•Functionsasaprinteroperational/batterystatusindicator(see“

Printing a Test LabelBefore you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal,make sure that the printer is in proper working order.

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Communicating with the PrinterSetting the Communication ParametersWhen using the printer’s serial port to transfer data, you will need to makesure tha

Adjusting the Printhead PressureAdjust printhead pressure if print darkness is inconsistent across the label.NOTE: In general, use a higher setting fo

Adjusting the StrapHand/Shoulder StrapTo lengthen the strap:Refer to Figure 22.1. With the printer in front of you, unwrap the padded handle by liftin

To shorten the strap:Refer to Figure 23.1. Pull the buckle until the strap is taut.2. Latch by inserting the fastener into the buckle.3. Wrap and secu

Adjustable Shoulder StrapRefer to Figure 24.Slide the two buckles toward either the printer or shoulder pad until youachieve the desired length.26Grip

CalibrationAuto CalibrationNOTE: The printer will not auto calibrate when you are usingpre-printed labels or pre-printed label backing. If you are usi

Manual CalibrationA manual calibration should be performed whenever you are usingpre-printed labels (or label backing) or if the printer will not auto

Preventive MaintenanceWARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or damage tothe printer, never insert any pointed or sharp objects into theprinter.Cl

LubricationCAUTION: No lubricating agents of any kind should be usedon this printer! Some commercially available lubricants, ifused, will damage the f

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•Select Tear-Off mode whenever possible (Peel-Off mode uses morepower).•Pull the battery out of the printer if the printer won’t be used for a day orm

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TroubleshootingTry as you may, you can’t seem to get the label to look right. Or, the LEDsare on or flashing when they’re normally off. This is the se

2. The printhead is open.•Close the top cover and media access door. Then, press the Feed buttonto resume printing.The media is out.•Loadarollofmedia,

7. The battery is under voltage (level 2).•The battery may not have enough power to print the next label and canreset the printer, losing formats in t

There are long tracks of missing print (blank vertical lines) onseveral labels.•The printhead is dirty. Clean the printhead according to the instructi

Troubleshooting TestsPrinting a Configuration LabelTo print out a listing of the printer’s current configuration (a sample isshowninFigure27),referto“

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Feed Button Modes39Power Off Mode (Communications Diagnostics Mode)With the printer power off, press and hold the Feed button while you turn on thepow

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SpecificationsNOTE: Printer specifications are subject to change withoutnotice.Printing SpecificationsRibbon Cartridge Specifications (PT400)41Print D

Label SpecificationsMemory/Communications Specifications42Label/Tag Width 1” to 4.25” (25.4 mm to 108 mm)Fanfold Width 3.5” to 4.25” (89 mm to 108 mm)

Font/Bar Code SpecificationsPhysical/Environmental/ElectricalSpecifications43Fonts AvailableüCG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable smoothüZebra fonts

Agency Approvals•UL 544 Medical Equipment Standard Part 42.5•CSA 22.2 number 950 Canadian Safety Standard•IEC 950/EN 60950 International Safety Standa

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AAdaptercable...20Adaptercablepinouts...45Adjustingthestrap...24AdjustmentsPrintdarkness...22Printwidth...22Printheadpressure

LLoading the mediaFanfoldmedia...13Peel-offmode...10Tear-offmode...5Loadingtheribbon...16Lubrication...30MMaintenancemanual

UsersGuide'Customer order #52600LManufacturer part #52600LB' Zebra Technologies CorporationZebra HouseThe Valley Centre, Gordon RoadHigh Wyc

ContentsIntroductionHello!...1Unpacking and Inspection ...1Reporting Damage ...

Adjusting the Printhead Pressure...23Adjusting the Strap ...24Hand/Shoulder Strap ...24A

Font/Bar Code ...43Physical/Environmental/Electrical ...43Agency Approvals ...44Opti

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