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User's
Guide
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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 de- scribed herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the expressed written permission of Zebra Technol- ogies Corporation. Product Improvements Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Tech
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Contents Introduction ................................................ 7 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................. 7 Reporting Damage .............................................................. 7 Getting Ready to Print................................. 9 Battery ................................................................................. 9 Installing the Battery .................................................................... 9 Charging the Battery....
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Extending Battery Life...................................................... 31 Battery Disposal ........................................................................ 32 Troubleshooting........................................ 33 Help! The LEDs are On/Off/Flashing) .............................. 33 Resolutions: ...................................................................... 33 Print Quality Problems ............................................................... 34 Troubleshooting Tests
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Introduction Thank you for choosing our Zebra Mobile Printer. The PA/PT 400 and PA/PT403 printers are sure to become productive and efficient additions to your workplace. • This user’s guide gives you all the information you’ll need to op- erate your printer. • There are two basic types of printers in the 400 series: the PA type which uses direct thermal technology, and the PT type which uses a thermal transfer film to print. • There are two models within the 400 series: the cost effective 400
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8 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide
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Loading the Media You can operate this printer in one of two different modes: Tear-Off or Peel-Off. Tear-Off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed. In Peel-Off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After you remove this la- bel, the next one is printed. Tear-Off Mode NOTE. If ribbon is loaded (PT models only), remove the ribbon cartridge before loading the media. 1. Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by
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9. Refer to Figure 7. If it’s not already in place, install the tear bar in the media access door. Gently lift the tab on the bar to move it over the protrusion on the door. Make sure the lip of the bar (inset, Figure 7) faces out of the printer. If you’re using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10. However, if you’re using thermal transfer media, you must also install a ribbon cartridge. Proceed to “Loading the Ribbon “ in this chapter. Tab Protrusion Lip FIGURE 7 10. Close the printh
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Peel-Off Mode NOTES.- Your authorized Zebra reseller can recommend the correct ribbon and peel-off media for your application. If ribbon is loaded (PT series only), remove the ribbon car- tridge before loading the media. 1. Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by lifting at the notch until it unhooks from the top cover. 2. Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to ex- pose the media compartment. 3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead. 4. Lift the printhead until yo
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NOTE.- When not in use, the tear bar may be stored on the inside of the media access door. Refer to Figure 9. With the lip of the bar facing the inside of the door, simply align the notches of the bar with the tabs on the door. Press and slide the bar toward the door’s hinged end. Door Tab Door Tab Tear Bar Notch Tear Bar Notch FIGURE 9 If you’re using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10. However, if you’re using a PT series printer with thermal transfer media, you must also install a
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13. Push in the bottom of the media access door to close. 14. Turn on the printer or press the Feed button if the printer is al- ready on. NOTES. To ensure optimal print quality, make sure that the backing material is flush against the peel bar (as shown in Figure 10). If it starts to “loop “ away from the peel bar, gen- tly pull down on the backing material With certain types of media, it may be necessary to reduce the print speed to 1.5 “ (38. 1mm) per second to produce consistent peel operati
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Fanfold Media (optional vibration mount required) NOTE. If ribbon is loaded (PTseries only), remove the rib- bon cartridge before loading the media. 1. Raise the media access door by lifting at the notch until it un- hooks from the top cover (refer to Figure 4). 2. Swing the media access door open to expose the media com- partment (refer to Figure 5). 3. Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead. 4. Lift the printhead until you feel it “lock” into place. Be careful not to force the printhead p
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Operator Controls Refer to Figure 17. Power Button • Press to turn on the printer. •To turn off the printer, press and hold until the Power LED flashes once. (Holding the button for approximately two sec- onds acts as a safeguard. That way, no data will be lost if the button is accidentally pressed or bumped.) CAUTION. The power should be turned off before con- necting or disconnecting the communications cable. Feed Button •Forces the printer to feed one blank label. •Takes the printer out of a
