Zebra Technologies PA/PT 400 Printer User Manual


 
4 PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide
Contents
Introduction ................................................ 7
Unpacking and Inspection ................................................. 7
Reporting Damage .............................................................. 7
Getting Ready to Print................................. 9
Battery ................................................................................. 9
Installing the Battery .................................................................... 9
Charging the Battery.................................................................... 9
Loading the Media ............................................................ 10
Tear-Off Mode............................................................................ 10
Peel-Off Mode............................................................................ 13
Fanfold Media (optional vibration mount required) .................... 16
Loading the Ribbon (PT SERIES only) ........................... 18
Operator Controls ............................................................. 20
Power Button ............................................................................. 20
Feed Button ............................................................................... 20
Indicator LEDs .................................................................. 21
Power LED ................................................................................. 21
Error LED ................................................................................... 21
Battery Charging LED................................................................ 21
Printing a Test Label ......................................................... 22
Connecting the Printer and Computer............................ 22
Connecting to a Portable Data Terminal ......................... 22
Communicating with the Printer ..................................... 24
Setting the Communication Parameters .................................... 24
IR Communications ................................................................... 24
Setting Up the Software ................................................... 24
Adjusting the Print Width ................................................. 24
Adjusting the Print Darkness .......................................... 25
Adjusting the Printhead Pressure ................................... 25
Adjusting the Strap........................................................... 26
Hand/Shoulder Strap ................................................................. 26
Adjustable Shoulder Strap ......................................................... 27
Calibration ............................................... 28
Auto Calibration ................................................................ 28
Manual Calibration............................................................ 28
Preventive Maintenance ............................ 30
Cleaning............................................................................. 30
Lubrication ........................................................................ 31