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- Page 1 VehiclePro 420 Operator’s Manual Printek LLC 3515 Lakeshore Dr. St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-925-3200 www.printek.com Printek, LLC. A Company. Part Number 7685 Rev A...
- Page 2 This transmitter must not be co- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Part 15.21 Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Printek, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 3 Betrieb No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer service or repairs to a qualified service professional. Use of genuine Printek replacement parts is required to warrant proper, safe operation. Any alteration or modification of this device voids the user warranty and may make the product unsafe to operate.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Other Problems ............................23 C. Obtaining Service ............................24 APPENDIX ................................... 25 A. Appendix A – VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications ..................25 Glossary of Terms ............................... 26 Index .................................... 28 www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Printek VehiclePro 420 Model Series mobile thermal printer. Each printer is shipped with a Quick Start Guide, and one roll of receipt paper. The VehiclePro series offers a variety of configurations to suit any printing environment. The 420 Model prints on receipt paper supplied in roll form up to 4.125 inches wide and includes “black mark”... -
Page 6: Printer Features
Compatible with Windows, WindowsMobile, Android Emulations that allow the printer to be a drop-in replacement for nearly any mobile printer For detailed specifications reference Appendix A – VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E:... -
Page 7: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions A. Paper Load Push paper door release, pull out drawer, drop in paper roll and route through door as shown. Printouts can be torn off in either direction. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 8: Cable Installation
B. Cable Installation Printek provides a single 9-pin D-connector that plugs into the back of the VP420 printer. This connection provides for both data communication and power to the printer. The cable has a USB-A connection to plug into the host. The cable has two unterminated power wires coming out of the connector. -
Page 9: Printer Installation
C. Printer Installation To complete the installation, secure the data/power cable connector to the back of the printer, insert the printer into the dash/console. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 10: Status Indications - Patterns & Meanings
D. Status Indications – Patterns & Meanings E. Performing a Printer Self-Test To print configuration page and conduct printer self-test, with power on, double click the paper feed button. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 11: Integrating The Printer Into Your Business Applications Step By Step - Creating A Link From Host To Printer
Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer Print Drivers Printer drivers can be downloaded from our web site; https://www.printek.com/windows-desktop/ Select the I820 / VP420 / FP530 driver. This driver will work for both 32 and 64 bit operating systems. -
Page 12: Apple Tablets And Smartphones
The default passkey is 0000(four zeros). c) The Bluetooth Manager will assign a virtual com port number to the connection. Use this COM port number in application when printing to the printer. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 13: Configuration
Open browser on your PC and type 169.254.200.1 into the address bar of the browser and hit Enter - A login box should appear: b. Type “0000” and hit Enter- you should now be at the home page for VP420 Configuration. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 14: Connectivity Parameters
This page allows you to setup the connection to your printer. Depending on the optional interface installed, you will see either Bluetooth Config or WI-FI Config. In the detailed descriptions, an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value. Bluetooth Config: www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... - Page 15 The Power LED will flash off every two seconds while in this mode. After pairing with the printer, the host Bluetooth icon will appear different, indicating that an access point is present. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
- Page 16 WiFi Port – user defined. Type in the IP port to be used by the printer. (default value = 8023) Address Method – user selectable Static – printer will always connect to the network using the IP address defined. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
- Page 17 Network will be displayed. Select Connect to use one of these access points, or Remove to delete it from printer. Available Networks – access points detected by the printer will be displayed. Select Add/Connect to use one of these access points. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
- Page 18 These are Enterprise network settings. Consult your server manual for recommended settings. Upload Digital Certificate If your enterprise network uses digital certificates as another form of authentication, you can upload the certificates here. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
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Page 19: Image Parameters
This page allows you to make selections about the image to be printed. Current Emulation: Possible Values: ESCPOS*, PRINTEK, ZPL, CPCL, AUTOIMAGE, PDF, POSTSCRIPT, IMAGE The VP420 printer is capable of using several different emulation modes. This feature sets the family of printer commands that may be used by a host application program to control the various capabilities of the printer. -
Page 20: Device Config
Chars Per Inch and Default Text Line Spacing: NOTE: These settings only function in Printek Emulation This determines how large the characters are and how many characters will print in a one inch space. The higher the number, the greater the number of lines per vertical inch of print. - Page 21 Set this value to have the printer power off after a specified tie of inactivity. Paper Energy Values This is a locked value. These are preset configurations for different thermal paper grades. Higher numbers will produce darker printing. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
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Page 22: Fonts
Printek emulation uses the Index value when selecting a font. Font Aliases Languages like ZPL and CPCL can use an uploaded Font Alias Table so legacy jobs can have their font names mapped to other uploaded fonts. Contact Printek Technical Support at (800) 368-4636 for more information. E. Graphics This menu will allow you to load a graphics file into printer memory for use in creating your output. -
Page 23: Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files To Printer Memory
F. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory Printer Application Updates, OEM information and Manuals and more can be uploaded here. Contact Printek Technical Support at (800) 368-4636 for more information. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E:... -
Page 24: Reset Printer Configuration To Factory Defaults (Safe Mode)
Note that WIFI network configurations will be lost when Network Config to Factory Defaults is checked. Media A. Standard Media Printek offers a variety of media types. You may visit our website, or contact your PrintekMobile sales representative for a complete and up to date description of our consumables and accessory products. -
Page 25: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
When encountering problems, the cause may be the printer or may sometimes be due to other problems with your system. Please review the following tables to solve common problems you may encounter with your printer. You may also visit www.printek.com for additional “FAQ’s” that may assist you. -
Page 26: Other Problems
Cannot print via optional Interface not configured correctly. Print a self-test to verify printer interface. settings. Make sure the interface is selected and make sure printer and host set ups match. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 27: Obtaining Service
If they are unable to assist you, contact Printek Customer Service at (800) 368-4636. If you wish to return your printer to Printek for service, please contact Printek Customer Service at (800) 368-4636 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Units returned without a Return Authorization will not be accepted. -
Page 28: Appendix
APPENDIX A. Appendix A – VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications Printer Setup Program provides Printing Specifications Operator Controls and convenient configuration via a Windows Printing Method: Direct thermal. Indicators Interface from any computer, tablet PC, Printing Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots per LED indicator for general status. -
Page 29: Glossary Of Terms
An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed. Peer-to-Peer A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same as Ad-Hoc. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... - Page 30 Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to provide data security similar to a wired LAN. Wi-Fi Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards. WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes. www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
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Page 31: Index
Infrastructure, 27 Windows, 3, 8, 9, 26 Installation: Cable, 5; Printer, 6 WindowsMobile, 3, 26 Interface, 2, 24, 27 WLAN, 28 IP Address, 13 ZPL, 16 IP45, 3 IPL, 16 www.printek.com | P: 800.368.4636 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...