RW 420 Print Station Safety, Installation and User Guide ...EN
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1. UMAN RW4PS 101 rev A December 2009 RW 420 Print Station Safety Installation and User Guide EN 2 Le systeme RW 420 Print Station Guide de s curit d installation et d utilisation FR 21 RW 420 Print Station System Sicherheits Installations und Benutzerhandbuch DE 40 El sistema RW 420 Print Station Gu a de seguridad instalaci n y USO ita ES 59 Il sistema Print Station RW 420 Manuale di installazione uso e sicurezza 78 unidade multifuncional portatil RW 420 Manual de seguranca RW 420 PRINT STATION SAFETY INSTALLATION AND USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS PROPRIETARY STATEMENT EN 3 DESCRIPTION enirn none 7 GETTING READY TO EN 9 SMART BATTERY nsvtectonsvqntonducsnsonndtnndsaccanoucstegsiedenaes 9 LOADING THE tette tenete nennen EN 10 OPERATOR CON ROLS EN 10 VERIFY THE PRINTER IS WORKING nnne EN 15 CONNECTING THE PRINTER rennes EN 16 SETTING UP THE EN 17 CAR2. Print Station are always at an optimum charge To install the Print Station on the Charger Cradle e Align the two slots on the bottom edge of the Print Station with the retaining pins on the storage and charge module e Rock the top edge of the Print Station towards the storage and charge module until the locking latch on the module engages securely with the Print Station To remove the RW 420 Print Station from the Charger Cradle Press the green Latch Release Button on the Charger Cradle module Refer to Figure 4 Rock the top edge of the Print Station away from the stor age and charge module and lift the Print Station away from the Charger Cradle Use of the External Power Supply The RW 420 Print Station may also be used with an optional ex ternal AC power source Refer to table on page 7 for order part numbers and descriptions To use the Print Station with the external power supply Plug the output cable of the power supply into the power jack The power jack is located under the protective flap in the lower left corner of the Print Station when viewed from the front the Power Supply into a compatible AC power source Ensure you have the correct AC power cable for use in your locality The Power Supply will adjust to most AC voltages and frequencies automatically Charger status Indicators Whenever the Print Station is either charging in the Route solu tions Vehicle Cradle or has been attached to p
3. Vehicle Cradle and or the Print Station could be rendered inoperable and will need to be sent to an authorized service provider for repair CAUTION High voltages may be present Always disconnect the vehicle s primary battery before installing any Print Station system component Completely install the input power cable before connecting the unit s Route the Input Power cable from the general area where the unit s will be mounted e Use a snap in bushing if the Input Power cable passes through the vehicle s fire wall or other sheet metal barriers Ensure that cable routing does not interfere with other equipment or vehicle controls Make sure that cable routing does not invite damage to the cable Secure the Input Power at least every 12 inches 30 cm throughout the cable run Input Power Cable Installation AK17463 006 CONNECTION TO POWER SOURCE WITH UN TERMINATED CABLE You must cut the cable to length and strip the individual wire ends of the cable Finally you must complete the connections UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 20 to the vehicle power source The installer must find the nearest practical connection point to the main battery s voltage It may be possible to use internal wiring supplied in the vehicle but only if the wire gauge is equal to or greater than 18 AWG CAUTION There must be a fuse between the vehicle s power source and the input power cable connection The capacity of the fuse between the veh
4. the Motorola terminal removable MC70 all versions MC7004 MC7090 MC7094 MC7095 MC7098 MC75 all of which with without the 2x extended battery pack The RW4 PS draws from the accessory suite developed for the RW printers and RW 420 Route Palettes The following table lists the Accessory Kits that may be used with the RW 420 Print Station as a stand alone device Table 1 Print Station Accessories Order Number Description More complete information on other available accessories for the RW 420 Print Station can be found in UMAN RW4AK 103 Table 2 RW 420 Print Station Specifications Physical Units 12282 782192828879 Weight w printer battery no terminal 8 lbs Kg 3 25 1 47 Working temperature temperature F PC 4 20 to 131 55 Charging temperature O 32 0 to 104 40 Storage temperature w printer and battery F 22 30 to 149 65 Relative humidity operating 10 90 non condensing 20 80 non condensing w power supply UMAN RWAPS 101 7 Electrical Units a paso 177777 ETA rre Pack Accessories Units AC Power supply See Table 1 for Order Part Numbers Print Station Vehicle Cradle Zebra p n AK18822 1 SAE Compliance SAE J1113 11 Circuit protective devices Protected direct input power line 125V 5Amps slowblow fuse UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 8 GETTING READY TO PRINT Battery Safety The Ba
5. associated with improper wiring can be severe To avoid unintentional contact between the wire and any sharp edges provide the cable with proper bushings and clamping where it passes through openings If the wire is subjected to sharp surfaces and excess engine vibration the wiring harness insulation can wear away causing a short between the bare wire and the chassis This can start a fire A Caution It is very important to ensure you make the correct connections to the power source because electrical energy from a vehicle s power system can harm equipment and people UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 4 Caution If you need to jump start your vehicle from another vehicle battery disconnect the power cable running to the RW 420 Print Station Failure to do so can result in damage to your mobile terminal and or the RW 420 Print Station itself The safety instructions in this guide do not exclude all situations which could be dangerous Common sense caution and care should be exercised by the user or the person in charge of the maintenance service Maintenance and repair of electric and electronic parts must be carried out only by qualified technicians after considering all the necessary safety measures The standard RW 420 Print Station system is not designed to operate in environments with a potentially explosive atmosphere n NOTE Zebra Technologies is not liable for personal injury or damage to any equipment caused by the improper instal
6. operate and what is communicated to the user via the display Health has three states Good Replace and Poor If health Good then no action is taken Normal printing operation is permitted If Health Replace then a reminder message is displayed on the screen for 10 seconds at power up Normal operation shall then commence message Please Replace Battery Pack The warning shall accompanies by three beeps in rapid succession Warning Battery is Past its Useful Life The warning shall accompanies by a series of three double beeps rapid succession If Health Poor then the following message is displayed on power up for 30 Seconds The message shall flash on and off and shall be accompanied by beeping at the rate of once per second After the 30 second interval the printer shall shut down Please Replace Battery Before Proceeding Shutting Down UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 11 Power Button Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on Press and hold again for 2 seconds to turn off Zebra RW4 PS 8 ul re mun Figure 2 RW 420 Print Station Printer Controls amp LCD Icons Printer Status Icons Refer to the Trouble shooting section for NN more information on the status icons Feed Button Press to ad vance a blank label predetermined length of jour nal media Le Select Button Display Scroll Forward Button Press to s
7. safety directions for this system com ponent Note that the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle can also be mounted via a flexible arm assembly Zebra p n AK17463 002 Use of this option is also covered in the RW 420 Route Solutions Accessory Installation Guide Splicing onto the input power cable is not recommended due to UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 19 voltage drops encountered across splices and other discontinui ties Installation General Guidelines Follow the general guidelines below and other safety instruc tions closely when installing the Input Power cables CAUTION Ensure that the input power cable you are using for this installation is clearly labeled for use with the vehicle s voltage NOTES 1 It is the installer s responsibility to insure correct wiring and installation 2 Zebra is not liable for damage to any equipment caused by improper installation or wiring of the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle or damage resulting from use of the wrong Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle for the intended application 3 Do not lengthen the input power cable Extending the cable will affect the systems s reliability and radio frequency interference RFI Do not attach any ground wires to the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle housing 4 Use care when attaching the converter s power cable to the power source The red wire attaches to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal If wired backwards the Route Solutions
8. the charger and or the printer may result Securing the Power Cable Secure the Input Power every 12 inches 30 cm with adjustable cable clamps or nylon wire wraps Make sure that the cable rout ing does not interfere with other equipment or vehicle controls Ensure that the cable routing protects the cable from damage dur ing vehicle use Finish the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Installation Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Location Locate the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle in a location that al lows convenient access to the system Follow these guidelines Allow adequate clearance for the removal and replacement of the RW 420 Print Station on the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Locate the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle and the RW 420 Print Station in the vehicle so that it will avoid contact with the operator in case of an accident Make sure that cable routing does not invite damage to the cable Plug the power input cable into the mating plug on the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Use the cable retention features on the bottom of the charger and holder module to route the power input cable s exit from the module Secure the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle with 8 4 mm hardware where indicated in Figure 2 at A Insure that the mounting hardware will not become loose due to vibration by using locking hardware or prevailing torque fasteners Follow the installation and safety guidelines included in the Charger Holde
9. used Any maintenance operation described below must be executed with the Print Station disconnected from its power source Table 5 Maintenance Operations Part Exterior Printer connection contact Terminal connection contact Power connector and DEX connector Terminal release mechanism Shoulder Strap optional Method Remove the printer and the terminal then clean with water dampened cloth Release the printer Remove any dust or other materials with compressed dry air Then clean with cleaning swab and 70 isopropyl alcohol Remove the terminal Remove any dust or other materials with compressed dry air Then clean with cleaning swab and 70 isopropyl alcohol Remove dust or other materials with compressed dry air Visually check the connectors for any signs of damage Check the hooks for terminal retention are elastic and return in rest position Visually inspect the optional shoulder strap for any signs of damage or excessive wear Interval 6 months or as necessary 6 months or as necessary 6 months or as necessary 6 months or as necessary 6 months or as necessary 3 months or as necessary 12 months or as necessary UMAN RWARP 103 EN 25 General considerations For more consistent operation Consult the RW printer series User Guide for complete information on maintenance and troubleshooting of the Printer If you do not have access to the documentation supplied wi
10. D isIi e EN 17 INSTALLATION 2 rero porro EN 17 INSTALLING THE RW 420 PRINT STATION IN A VEHICLE EN 17 INSTALLATION GENERAL GUIDELINES EN 20 INPUT POWER CABLE INSTALLATION AK17463 006 EN 20 CIGARETTE ADAPTER CABLE INSTALLATION 17463 007 EN 21 SECURING THE POWER CABLE eerte EN 22 FINISH THE ROUTE SOLUTIONS VEHICLE CRADLE INSTALLATION EN 22 PREPARE THE RW 420 PRINT STATION EN 23 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE TERMINAL EN 23 RW 420 PRINT STATION EN 23 CARE AND EN 25 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS eene EN 26 TROUBLESHOOTING ovis ccciccwccccecetevenssetecsnctecetetetecseeten EN 26 PRODUCT SUPPORT EN 29 UMAN RWAPS 101 2 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 described 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 Technologies Corporation Product Improvem
11. P Figure 3 RW 420 Route Solutions Shoulder Strap and Hand strap Pull Shoulder Pull Shoulder Strap here to Strap here to shorten engthen Hold Buckle Shoulder Strap Snap Hand Strap into Snap into D Ring D Ring on printer on printer nq Velcro side is facing out Hand Strap D Rings at A Pull Hand four corners Strap through under D Ring Refer to figure above Snap each end of the shoulder strap into the retaining features at the corners of the Print Station Hold the buckle and adjust the strap as shown until you achieve the desired length Snap one end of the hand strap into the retaining features at the corners of the printer Make sure the velcro side is facing out and the leather side is facing the printer Pull other side of the hand strap through under the D ring and fold the strap to adjust it to the desired length Verify the Printer Is Working Before you connect the printer to your computer or portable data terminal make sure that the printer is in proper working or der You can do this by printing a configuration label using the two key reset method same as performed with the RW series printer For more information on this please reference the RW User Guide UMAN RWAPS 101 15 Connecting the Printer The printer must establish communications with a host device which sends the data to be printed Communications occur in t
12. atory Information FCC part 15B 2007 Canadian STD ICES 003 Class B EN55022 2006 Class B European Electromagnetic Radiation Standard EN55022 1998 European Immunity Standard EN60950 2001 Safety Standard NOM NYCE Mexico Liability Disclaimer Inasmuch as every effort has been made to supply accurate information in this manual Zebra Technolo gies Corporation is not liable for any erroneous information or omissions Zebra Technologies Corpora tion reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims liability resulting therefrom No Liability for Consequential Damage In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the accompanying product including hardware and software be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product even if Zebra Technologies Corporation has been advised of the possibil ity of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion of liability for consequential or incidental damages the above limitation may not apply to you Copyrights The copyrights in this manual and the label print engine described therein are owned by Zebra Tech nologies Corporation Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or the software i
13. ecrease 15 max 120 sec Non Radio Decrease 0 min No activity Timeout 20 mia Bluetooth Increase 120 max 1 Low 3 High Journal Media Type Journal Label Momentary On w time delay 48 1 LCD menu options are under specific application control Not all options may be available in your printer s application 2 No activity timeout value of 0 means the printer will remain on until powered off by the operator 3 LCD Backlight turns on when any key other than FEED is pressed LCD Backlight Momentary On Display Functions Not Controlled from the Keypad The backlight setting can be changed from the display and is available in our standard WML script that ships with the product Also any documented setting can be changed by any communi cations program and can be done wirelessly as well as via a serial cable continued UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 13 Table 4 Display Functions Function Default setting Tear off Position Top of Form Bluetooth amp RF Settings DTR VBUS Power Off Present at Bluetooth parameters n a Media Type Journal UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 14 Scroll amp Select Options Increase max 10 Decrease min 120 All protocols On Protocols On or Off individually On Off Increase max 120 Decrease min 000 Displays current Bluetooth operating parameters eJournal ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAP AND HAND STRA
14. elect a Indicates status Press to scroll to the messages and next menu choice on the menu prompts display Scroll Back Button Press to scroll to the previous menu choice on the display menu choice on the display PROGRAMMABLE LCD SETTINGS In addition to the status icons the LCD on the control panel can display many of the printer s settings and functions as text as de termined by the printer s application Applications can be written to allow the user to view and or modify these settings using the scroll and select keys on the display Refer to the following tables for a partial set of printer features that can be programmed to dis play on the LCD The LCD has a backlighting option which allows viewing of the screen in a dark environment or provides better contrast in a very bright environment Use of the display backlight will decrease the time the printer will run between charges Refer to the section Extending Battery Life for more information The power button requires a 2 second push for both on and off functionality UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 12 Extended LCD Functions Table 3 LCD functions Function Default setting Scroll amp Select Options Sensor Type Bar 9600 19200 Baud Rate 32400 57600 115200 ui Data Bits 48 E Even Parity N none N None O Odd LCD Contrast Increase 15 max Ajustable On Display D
15. ents Since continuous product improvement is a policy of Zebra Technologies Corporation all specifications and signs are subject to change without notice FCC Compliance Statement Class B digital device Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use WARNING Exposure to Radio Frequency radiation with certain versions of the printer used with this product To conform to FCC RF exposure requirements this device shall be used in accordance with the operating conditions and instructions listed in the printer s User Guide There are several radio options available with the printer used in conjunction with this product Additional regulatory information is contained in the printer s Users Guide in sections devoted to each radio option NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Zebra Technologies Corporation could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada IC before the equipment certification number signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifica tions were met It does not guarantee that the certified product will operate to the user s satisfaction Agency Approvals and Regul
16. ery as necessary f the battery voltage is outside of the range at which the printer will turn on and the AC Adapter is plugged into printer the printer will not turn on The battery will start to charge but the user will have no indication that the battery is charging When the battery reaches a valid operating voltage range the printer will still not turn on unless the user manually turns it on or unplugs and re plugs the charge cable 2 AC Adapter is plugged in and the battery icon is alternately flashing and mmm Indicates that the battery is out of its safe charging temperature range Charging will resume when the battery reaches a safe charging temperature 3 Media does not feed Be sure printhead is closed and latched Check media support components for any binding lf unit is equipped with label presence sensor ensure the most recently printed label is removed Ensure label sensor is not blocked 4 Poor or faded print or low battery icon flashing Clean printhead Check battery pack Recharge or replace as necessary Always dispose of used battery packs properly Refer to Appendix E for more information Check quality of media 5 Partial missing print Load media improperly Clean printhead Ensure printhead is properly closed and latched UMAN RWARP 103 EN 27 6 No print Replace battery pack Check cable to terminal Wireless units only Restore wirele
17. icle s power source and the charger should not exceed 2 2A Consult the vehicle manufacturer or a dealer to determine the best power connection location NOTE Actual cable termination used must be compatible with the power source The following is only a guideline 1 Cut the RED wire as near to the power source as practical Cut the BLACK wire to length to the nearest practical chas sis ground Strip 1 4 6 mm of insulation from the BLACK wire Securely crimp a 3 8 terminal ring onto the BLACK wire Strip 1 4 6 mm of insulation from the RED wire Securely crimp a 3 8 terminal ring onto the RED wire Ensure that cable terminals are well connected to the cable Connect black cable ground terminal to vehicle ground location 9 Connect red cable power terminal to vehicle power source CON W Cigarette Adapter Cable Installation AK17463 007 No input power cable preparation is necessary Plug the ciga rette lighter adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter power socket The appropriate fuse is integrated with the adapter The LED on the adapter will light indicating that power is applied to the charger If the LED does not light this may indicate that the internal fuse in the adapter is blown A5 Ampere 250 Volt Type 312 fuse is integrated with the adapter UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 21 CAUTION Do not attempt to replace this fuse with a higher amperage fuse Damage to
18. indicates that data is being transferred to the printer A flashing outside element of the battery icon indicates low charge status You should suspend any printing operations and recharge or replace the Battery Pack as soon as it is convenient Cycling charge level elements within the battery icon indicate the Print Station Series battery is being charged the cycling stops when the battery is fully charged Refer to the Charger section of this manual Battery Charging The Print Station Series battery is being charged while the unit is off Battery Charging message displays on the screen If the printer displays Please Recondition the Battery the user should recondition the battery to return it to optimal operation To recondition the battery charge the battery fully overnight and then use the printer until the printer shuts down due to a low battery condition Charge the battery again until it is fully charged At that point the battery will be reconditioned If the battery is not reconditioned properly the indicated battery charge level will be inaccurate Reconditioning performed as prompted by the printer will ensure accurate capacity indication throughout the serviceable life of the battery pack Battery health is a parameter that determines the suitability of the pack for service It is computed on power up and displayed on a 2 key report The battery health factor shall determine whether or not the printer can
19. lation of this equipment to any power source Carefully read the electric data stated on the identification nameplate placed on the device In case such plate is missing or unreadable contact a Zebra authorized service provider The purpose of this guide is to explain how to use and install the RW 420 Print Station system by means of instructions pictures and examples All the necessary operations are described in order to allow the correct use of the RW 420 Print Station and its options Consult the user documentation supplied for the printer and terminal for more complete information on the operation of these compo nents Non qualified personnel should not handle or attempt repairs of the RW 420 Print Station system UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 5 Figure 1 RW 420 Print Station Overview For the details of the printer mechanism refer to RW series printer 1 Magnetic Stripe Reader MSR Slot 2 Terminal MC 70 Series Dock 3 Control Panel 4 Terminal Latch Release Button 5 Cradle Contacts 6 Battery 7 D Rings 8 Media Release Button 9 Communications and Charging Port Doors 10 Bluetooth Device Address BDA label UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 6 DESCRIPTION The RW 420 Print Station is a rugged integrated device that pro vides easy storage and simultaneous charging of the printer and terminal The RW 420 Print Station provides housing for a Zebra RW 420 printer mechanism integrated internally non removable and
20. le required required required Internal USB Not Internal USB No Internal USB Not Handheld to Supported Handheld to Supported Handheld to Supported Printer Printer Printer UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 16 1 While multiple interfaces can be connected only one can be sending data at a time 2 As the External USB and External RJ45 USB interfaces use the same USB port yet provide different connectors only one connector can be connected at a time 3 Current Motorola MC70 75 terminal products do not implement USB When functionality is supported it is assumed to be Host USB 4 Terminal Bluetooth is assumed to be a host port 5 DEX connection is not applicable in this case as there is no terminal present 6 This is not applicable as there is no terminal docked to send information to 7 Bluetooth functionality of the printer and handheld are independent of terminal dock state or DEX usage 8 Part number can be found on mobile printer price list 9 The Dex cable is used to communicate directly with the terminal While the Dex connector is plugged in the serial communication between the terminal and the print station is unavailable Wireless Communications with Bluetooth Both the RW 420 Print Station and the terminal it communicates with must follow the Bluetooth standard Each Bluetooth enabled RW 420 Print Station has a unique Bluetooth Device Address BDA loaded into its radio module when manufactured The BDA lable is loca
21. n the label print engine may result in imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to 10 000 17 U S C 506 Copyright viola tors may be subject to civil liability Devices used with this product may contain ZPL ZPL 11 and ZebraLink programs Element Energy Equalizer Circuit E3 and AGFA fonts Software ZIH Corp All rights reserved worldwide ZebraLink and all product names and numbers are trademarks and Zebra the Zebra logo ZPL ZPL II Element Energy Equalizer Circuit and E3 Circuit are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp All rights re served worldwide CG Triumvirate is a trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation All rights reserved worldwide CG Triumvirate font AGFA Monotype Corporation Intellifont portion AGFA Monotype Corpora tion All rights reserved worldwide UFST is a registered trademark of AGFA Monotype Corporation All rights reserved worldwide All other brand names product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders 2008 ZIH Corp UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 3 Special Notices The following notices emphasize certain information in this guide Each serves a special purpose and is displayed in the for mat shown NOTE Note is used to emphasize any significant information Caution Indicates information that if not followed can result in damage to software hardware or data Caution This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in per
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23. ower through the external power supply the battery icon on the LCD will cycle through the charge level bar It stops when the battery is fully charged The LED around the RW4 PS will illuminate when power is applied to the RW4 PS Terminal Battery Recharging The yellow LED on the terminal indicates the status of the terminal battery recharging The LED will normally light when re charging is complete UMAN RWARP 103 EN 24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE The RW 420 Print Station requires little maintenance other than routine cleaning Before performing any maintenance on the system ensure it is disconnected form any source of power Use a damp cloth with a mild detergent for cleaning and dry with a soft cloth Do not use strong products solvents or anything similar Avoid any liquid in filtration into the system Do not use the RW 420 Print Station system if it shows evidence of the following e has been visibly damaged or tampered with The system indicates a malfunction e has been stored for a long period in unsuitable condi tions Switch the device off immediately disconnect it from the power supply and contact the authorized service provider Warning To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the RW 420 Print Station never insert any pointed or sharp object into it or the terminal Caution Use only the cleaning agents indicated Zebra will not be responsible for damage caused by any other cleaning materials
24. r Installation manual UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 22 PREPARE THE RW 420 PRINT STATION Installation and Removal of the Terminal Figure 5 RW 420 Print Station MC70 Terminal Terminal retention pins Terminal Docking Terminal release Bay MC 70 button MC 70 MC 70 series Terminal See Figure 5 To install an MC 70 series terminal in the RW 420 Print Station Insert and push the terminal in the docking bay e Push the terminal in until you hear a click indicating that the terminal is properly locked in place To remove the MC 70 terminal Turn the terminal off Press the green terminal release button as shown in Figure 1 The terminal will unlock from the Print Station and may be removed RW 420 PRINT STATION USE References Print Station RW series printer User Guide Terminal MC70 Users Manual 43 NOTE Do not attempt to use any power sources other than the ones supplied by Zebra for use with this product Use of third party power supplies and or charger modules will void the warranty and could cause irreparable damage to the Printer and the terminal UMAN RWARP 103 EN 23 Installation with the Vehicle Cradle When not in use the RW 420 Print Station should be installed on its Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle This will retain the Print Station securely and ensure that the batteries of the terminal and
25. s printer User Guide Communications Diagnostics See RW Series printer User Guide PRODUCT SUPPORT CONTACTS In the Americas contact Regional Headquarters Technical Support Customer Service Dept Zebra Technologies International LLC T 1 847 913 2259 For printers parts media 475 Half Day Road Suite 500 F 1 847 913 2578 and ribbon please call your Lincolnshire IL 60069 U S A Hardware ts1 zebra com distributor or contact us T 1 847 634 6700 1 877 ASK ZEBRA Toll free 1 800 423 0422 Software ts3 zebra com 275 9327 F 1 847 913 8766 E clientcare Dzebra com In Europe Africa the Middle East and India contact Regional Headquarters Technical Support Internal Sales Dept Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Self Service Knowledgebase For printers parts media Dukes Meadow www zebra com knowledgebase and ribbon please call your E mail Back Technical Library Send nen Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF UK e mail to F 44 0 1494 768244 44 0 1628 556000 emb zebra com E mseurope zebra com 44 0 1628 556001 Subject Emaillist On Line case registration www zebra com techrequest In the Asia Pacific region contact Regional Headquarters Technical Support Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific LLC 65 6858 0722 For printers parts media and Go to www zebra com contact for complete F 65 6885 0838 ribbon please call your distributor contact information E tsasiapacific zebra com or co
26. s responsibility Do not replace the fuse on either of the power input cables with a fuse with a different power rating The Vehicle Cradle provides a source of power to run and charge the RW 420 Print Station from the vehicle s electrical sys tem In all installations the power cable is wired to the vehicle s battery power indirectly through a power take off point Since each situation or equipment type may pose unique requirements mounting hardware selection and mechani cal installation shall be the responsibility of the installer Zebra recommends using self locking ESN nuts bolts and or lock washers for installing the mount Since the vehicle s electrical system is used to charge the entire RW 420 Print Station System it is important that this system func tion properly The vehicle s charging circuit must work properly and vehicle generated electrical noise must be minimized and within specifications The vehicle charging circuit must neither undercharge nor over charge the vehicle battery Defective ignition wiring dam aged insulation or faulty vehicle electrical components can cause excess electrical noise severe enough to defeat the electrical fil tering that is built into the Print Station system components n NOTE Hardware used to secure the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle to the vehicle is not supplied in the kit Recommended fasteners are 728 32 3 mm hex head or socket head bolts with flat washers lock washers n
27. sonal injury Caution This warning symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may be a shock hazard Warning This warning symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents gt Eb Vehicle Installation Safety Caution Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Caution DO NOT USE THE RW 420 PRINT STATION WHILE DRIVING as this may result in property damage or personal injury Zebra Technologies Corp does not promote the use of these products except when parked or stationary and is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use or misuse of our products Most importantly we do not want to see harm come to our customers or anyone else Caution Do not install the RW 420 Print Station where it will be exposed to precipitation or excessive condensation Caution Do not install the RW 420 Print Station on or near an airbag cover plate or within an airbag zone Also do not install the RW 420 Print Station in a location that will affect vehicle safety or operation Caution The means of routing and securing the Power Input cable from the RW 420 Print Station through to the vehicle power source is extremely important Hazards
28. ss connection Units using Thermal Director media 7 Reduced battery life Check battery pack date code If battery is one to two years old short life may be due to normal aging Check printer display If battery has exceeded a factory set number of charge cycles the printer will display a message that the battery needs re conditioning or replacing Replace battery pack 8 e icon off Units with Bluetooth only Indicates no radio link has been established 9 flashing Check that label media is loaded Check that the printhead is closed and securely latched 10 Skips labels Ensure correct media is being used Ensure bar gap sensor is not blocked Ensure label design does not exceed actual media length 11 Communication Error Check media is loaded head is closed and all error indicators are off Replace cable to terminal 12 Screen blank No application loaded Attempt to re load application and restart printer No power See Topic 1 of this section 13 Computer message display USB device not recognized By design docking and turning the terminal On disable the USB connection to the computer Power surge on the Hub Port e Itreflects 2 devices on the USB line The computer will shut down its USB port when the terminal is docked and turned On UMAN RWARP 103 EN 28 Printing a Configuration Label See RW Series printer User Guide Performing a Forced Shutdown See RW Serie
29. stics shall be used The use of different adaptors could damage the device present hazards to the user and declare the correspondent guaranty void LI72 Input ratings 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 200 Class 2 Output ratings 8 4 VDC 800 mA Smart Battery The Print Station battery pack contains electronics which allow the printer to monitor its operating parameters Among these are the battery s charge state the number of charge cycles it has un dergone date of first use and its date of manufacture Using these parameters the Print Station software monitors the battery condi tion and alerts the user when to recharge re condition or remove the battery from service The Print Station battery pack is physically different from the battery which is used in the RW series printer The battery charg UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 9 ing jack is on the same side as the battery contacts The charging contacts on the RW series battery pack are on the opposite side of the battery contacts The Print Station however uses the same method for battery installation as RW series printer The LI72 Single Charger and UCLI72 4 Quad Charger can be used to charge stand alone the battery outside the printer Please refer to RW series printer User Guide Additionally the RW 420 Print Station has internal charging circuits which are designed for op tional charging and monitoring of the battery pack with the use of an external power adapter which can be connected
30. ted in the terminal MC 70 dock and it can be used for scan to associate A Bluetooth enabled RW 420 Print Station will normally act as a Bluetooth slave creating a minature network with the terminal sometimes refered to as a piconet Please refer to the RW series printer User Guide Setting Up the Software The RW 420 Print Stations support the same programming language as the RW series printer Please refer to the RW series printer User Guide Card Reader The RW 420 Print Stations can be equipped with a Magnetic stripe reader Please refer to the RW series printer User Guide INSTALLATION Installing the RW 420 Print Station in a Vehicle INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLATION If you will be running the RW 420 Print Station from a vehicle s electrical system you will need the following An optional Vehicle Cradle ref Zebra p n AK18822 1 UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 17 One of two types of power cables running between the Vehicle Cradle Part number listed Table 1 and the vehi cle s power source An unterminated fused power input cable ref Zebra p n AK17463 006 or A power input cable with a cigarette lighter adapter The adapter is internally fused ref Zebra p n AK17463 007 CAUTION There must be a fuse between the vehicle s power source and the input power cable connection If you are not using the cable provided by Zehra for use with the RW 420 Print Station selecting the size and rating of this fuse is the installer
31. th the printer the latest version may be found on line at www zebra com manuals Always observe the safety precautions in the Lithium ion Technical Bulletin included with each printer battery pack The rechargeable batteries of both the terminal and printer deteriorate in performance over time Consider replacing the batteries at regularly scheduled intervals as part of a preventative maintenance procedure Always consult the specific manuals and other user documenta tion for both the terminal and printer for more complete operating procedures TROUBLESHOOTING LCD Control Panel The top of the display shows icons indicating the status of vari ous printer functions Check the icon s status and refer to the referenced Troubleshooting topic on the following pages Table 6 Troubleshooting Ref to Troubleshooting Status Indication Topic On Bluetooth link n a established Outer icon Low Batter BEEN element flashing y Battery too hot or too ENEE 1 Flashing cold to charge 6 Flashing Out of Media UMAN RWARP 103 EN 26 Number of bars indicates battery charge 1 level Display will cycle through the battery n a icons if it is undergoing a charge from the AC Adapter Flashin Data transfer in 9 process Battery voltage too low to turn printer on or no application loaded Blank Screen Troubleshooting Topics 1 No power Check that battery is installed properly Recharge or replace batt
32. ttery Packs used on Zebra Mobile Printers contain a great deal of energy and can cause personal injury or start a fire if used improperly or carelessly Please observe the following safety practices Caution Avoid accidental short circuiting of any battery Allowing battery terminals to contact conductive material will create a short circuit which may damage the battery pack and could cause burns and other injuries or could start a fire AN Caution Batteries can explode or catch fire if improperly charged or exposed to high temperatures or fire Do not disassemble crush or expose batteries to water Caution Use of any charger or power adapter not approved specifically by Zebra for use with its batteries and systems could cause damage to the battery pack or the RW4 PS and will void the warranty n Read carefully and always observe the safety guidelines for Li ion batteries provided with each Battery Pack Charger Safety Do not place the UCLI72 4 Quad Charger in locations where liquids or metallic objects may be dropped into the charging bays Use care in locating either the LI72 Single Charger or the UCLI72 4 Quad Charger Do not block the ventilating slots on the top and bottom covers Ensure that the Charger is plugged into a power source which won t accidently be turned off if you will be charging batteries overnight n Required Regulatory Text for Argentina Only certified adaptors with the following electrical characteri
33. uts and or locking nuts You may optionally elect to drill and tap for a 8 32 or M4 screw POSITION THE ROUTE SOLUTIONS VEHICLE CRADLE Your tasks are to Route and install the input power cable to the vehicle s power source UMAN RWAPS 101 EN 18 Mechanically install the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Decide where you will mount the RW 420 Print Station and the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle then proceed with the following instructions Always follow the Safety Guidelines at the beginning of this manual when deciding on the location of the Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle and the RW 420 Print Station CAUTION Locate the Charger in the vehicle so that it will avoid contact with the operator in case of an accident Figure 4 RW 420 Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle Mounting Dimensions N Station Latch Release B D C Input Power Cable 9 A A D A c5 1 50 in 10 80 in 27 4 cm 1 19 in 3 02 cm 4 58 in 11 6 cm 12 00 in 5 1 cm 2 25 in 5 7 cm a rje 3 8 cm 6 03 in 15 2 cm Refer to Figure 4 for Route Solutions Vehicle Cradle mounting dimensions Recommended fasteners for the Mobile Charger are 8 32 M4 bolts flat washers and lock washers Refer to the RW 420 Print Station Accessory Installation Guide p n UMAN RW4AK 001 supplied with the Vehicle Cradle for more complete installation and
34. via the barrel jack power input Power can also be applied to charge the battery via the Print station itself when its docked in the vehicle cradle Loading the Media The media loading procedure for the RW 420 Print Station is same as for the RW series printer The latch release button is on the left side of the printer Refer to figure 1 For more detailed in struction on media loading please reference the RW series User s Guide Operator Controls CONTROL PANEL The printer control panel has buttons for the power on off and media feed functions and a display which provides information regarding printer functions and application prompts Two naviga tion keys provide easy selection of menu options The Scroll Forward button allows scrolling through the various options and settings The Scroll Back button allows scrolling back through previously viewed menus Pressing the Select button selects the currently highlighted option or function The status icons at the top of the screen indicate the state of various printer functions per the table below UMAN RWAPS 101 10 Indicates a Bluetooth connection is established This icon is functional only on Print Station Series printers with a Bluetooth wireless option installed A flashing icon indicates that the printer does not detect any media This could indicate an out of media condition or improperly loaded media or the media door is open A flashing icon
35. wo basic ways By acable between the printer and its host terminal using either RS232C or USB protocols By means of a Bluetooth short range radio frequency link Cable Communications CAUTION The printer should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any communications cable The table below illustrates the communications functions that can be used concurrently during the different usage scenarios For instance when the terminal is docked and a DEX cable is not connected to the RW 420 Print Station you can use the external serial port to send commands to the printer but you can t use the external USB port Functionality of the various RW4 PS ports in different Usage Scenarios 1 Terminal is docked DEX 2 Terminal is docked DEX 3 Terminal is not docked 5 port not in use port use Available Available Available External RJ 45 Yes External RJ 45 Yes External RJ 45 Y Serial Port to Serial Port to Serial Port to the Printer the Printer the Printer Y es External USB External USB es Port to the Port to the Printer Printer es External USB Port to the Printer Internal Serial Not Commsfrom Applicable Handheld to Printer Internal Serial Internal Serial Comms from Comms from Handheld to Handheld to Printer Printer 6 USB via the USB via the USB via the Y External External External RJ 45 Port RJ 45 Port RJ 45 Port special cable special cable special cab
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