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FieldPro RT43 Series
Operator’s Manual
Printek, Inc.
1517 Townline Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-925-3200
www.printek.com
Printek Part Number 6360 Rev. B
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FCC Part 15 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag
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Read all setup and operating instructions before proceeding with operation. Do not operate in an enclosure unless properly ventilated. Make sure no ventilation openings are blocked or obstructed, which may result in the printer overheating. Do not operate near a heat source. Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung. Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in einem kleinen, geschlossenen Raum, es sei denn dieser wird ordnungsgemäß belüftet. Achten Sie darauf,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................1 Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................................3 Printer Features...........................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Print & Font Samples.........................................................................................................................................39 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................43 Printer Specifications.................................................................................................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Printek FieldPro RT43 Series mobile thermal printer. The FieldPro series offers a variety of configurations to suit any printing environment. The RT43 prints on receipt paper supplied in roll form up to 4.125 inches wide and includes “black mark” sensing capabilities on the printed side of the media. All models are equipped with a “Universal Port” which supports cabled, serial communications using an optional RS-232C or USB cable. All models al
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Getting Started Printer Features Before preparing your new FieldPro RT43 for use, please refer to Figure 1 and familiarize yourself with the locations of the various features of the printer. Paper Door Tear Bar Release Lever Paper Door Battery Right Side Of Printer Control Panel Universal Port Cover Carrying Strap Power Connector Figure 1 - Printer Features Battery Installation and Charging The battery for your FieldPro printer is shipped in an “uncharged” state. The
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Getting Started Release Lever Battery Contacts Figure 2 - Battery Installation To charge the battery, connect an optional power supply to the appropriate input source, and then connect the output of the power supply to the printer’s Power Connector at the location shown in Figure 3. The Battery Indicator will turn on and remain on until the battery is fully charged. This may take up to 2½ hours. Note: You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. Cau
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Getting Started Installing Media Each printer comes supplied with a roll of receipt paper. Note: For maximum performance and optimum print quality, use only genuine Printek media in your FieldPro printer. To install media, you must release the paper door by moving the Paper Door Release Lever in the direction shown in Figure 4 and then lift the paper door to expose the paper compartment. Paper Door Release Lever Figure 4 - Opening Paper Door Unroll a small portion of th
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Getting Started Turning the Printer On and Off Refer to Figure 5 and locate the printer’s Power Button. To turn the printer on, simply press and release the Power Button. To turn the printer off, press and hold the Power Button. The printer will “beep” and then power down after the button is released. Battery Error Paper Feed Power Power Indicator Indicator Indicator Button Button Figure 5 - Printer Control Panel Performing A Printer Self Test To perform a self test
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Getting Started Removing Printer Output To tear the paper, pull the paper against the tear bar (a sharp edge on the paper door) at a slight angle as shown in Figure 6, and then continue to pull the paper in the direction shown to tear it off. If all the printing is not yet out of the printer and the host has finished sending data to the printer, the paper may be positioned for tearing by simply pressing the Paper Feed Button. Figure 6 - Tearing Off Printer Output Host Interface Set
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Getting Started Using The Carrying Strap The printer’s flexible carrying strap with multiple hook-and-loop fasteners is designed to be used in a variety of ways to carry or mount the printer. The most common use will be to hang the printer from a belt or from the optional shoulder strap as shown in Figure 7. To use the strap in this way, simply pull the end of the strap from the bottom of the printer, route it around the back side of your belt and fasten the strap back on itself as show
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Daily Operation Introduction For normal daily use, most users will only need to turn the printer on and off, tear off printed output, load paper, and charge the battery as described in the Getting Started section of this manual. This section of the manual provides additional detail regarding the printer’s control panel and for recharging the battery. Use of the optional Magnetic Card Reader is also described. Control Panel The FieldPro series printers are designed for simple o
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Daily Operation Symbol Function Status Power Button Used to turn the printer on or off. Advances paper a preset distance or to the next black Paper Feed Button mark. Also used to clear paper error conditions. Printer is Off. Printer is On. Power Indicator Printer is in Standby. (Will wake on receipt of data.) Printer is receiving data and/or printing, or is in the Control Panel Setup mode. Battery is fully charged. Battery Indicator or Battery needs to be charged.
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Daily Operation Battery Charging The FieldPro RT43 contains battery monitoring and charging circuitry so that the battery may be charged while in the printer. Charging the battery in the printer requires an optional power supply. Printek offers power supplies for use with 100-240VAC/50-60Hz and 12/24VDC for vehicle applications. The printer’s Battery Indicator flashes whenever the battery needs recharging. To charge the battery, connect the power supply to the appropriate source, a
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Daily Operation Using the Magnetic Card Reader The optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) may be used by some applications to read information from credit cards, drivers licenses, etc. When the host system sends a request to the printer to enable the Magnetic Card Reader, the MCR Indicator will light to indicate that the card may now be passed through the MCR slot, or “swiped”. Refer to Figure 11 for the card orientation. MCR Indicator Figure 11 - Using The Magnetic Card Reader
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Printer Configuration Introduction This section describes printer operating features that may be configured to allow FieldPro series printers to communicate and operate with your computer and applications. These features are grouped into logical groupings as “menus”. Two methods are available to change the configuration features of the printer. The preferred method is to use ® the Printek Mobile Setup Utility, a Windows based program which may be downloaded from a Printek web site.
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Printer Configuration INTERFACE MENU – Bluetooth Selected Modify From Menu Item Values Default Value Control Setup Panel Utility Emulation Printek, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL Printek Paired Mode Paired, Unpaired Paired Role Policy Defer, Master Defer Discoverability On, Off On Pin Up to 16 Numeric Characters 0 Security On, Off Off Local Name Up to 16 Alphanumeric Characters FP-Serial # INTERFACE MENU – Wi-Fi Selected Modify From Menu Item Values Default Value
