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Portable Encoding Printer
User's Manual
Part No. UMAN-PEP
Rev J, January, 2004

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  • Page 1 Portable Encoding Printer User's Manual Part No. UMAN-PEP Rev J, January, 2004...
  • Page 2: Proprietary Statement

    No Liability for Consequential Damage In no event shall Zebra Technologies Corporation or anyone else involved in the cre- ation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and soft- ware) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 5 Controls ... 6 Keypad Functions ... 6 Self Test ... 6 Batteries and Charging ... 7 Removing and Replacing Battery Packs ... 7 Conditioning Battery Packs ... 8 Chargers ... 8 Low Battery Shutdown ... 9 Safety Warnings... 9 Installation of Media ...
  • Page 4 Magnetic Stipe Card reader/Encoder Keypad Serial Communications Port IR window (for optional IrDA communications) Battery Latch Media Cover PEP P AMEO ORTABLE NCODING RINTER UMAN-PEP...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Cameo™ PEP Portable Encoding Printer combines the latest technology in direct thermal printing with the ability to read and encode magnetic stripe cards in a variety of formats. This product’s compact size is ideally suited to print receipts and for many other mobile applica- tions where on-site printing and card encoding is re- quired.
  • Page 6: Controls

    Keypad Functions On Switch: momentary action turns on unit must be aligned with corresponding window on host for IR communications to occur. (Units with IR option only) Self Test Cameo PEP can perform a self test which will print a line of interlocking “x”...
  • Page 7: Batteries And Charging

    BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery terminals are recessed to prevent acci- dental short circuiting of the battery. Allow- ing these terminals to contact conductive material will create a short circuit which could cause burns and other injuries or could start a fire.
  • Page 8: Conditioning Battery Packs

    Conditioning Battery Packs IMPORTANT Cameo batteries must be cycled several times before maximum capacity is realized. A battery is ”cycled” by fully charging it, then fully discharging it through normal use. Chargers Listed below are the specifications for the Cameo PEP chargers: UCN72-4: (p/n series AC15482-tab) Designed to charge up to four batteries simulta-...
  • Page 9: Low Battery Shutdown

    Low Battery Shutdown The Cameo PEP monitors the battery charge level in software and will cause the Power LED to flash as the battery becomes depleted. When the Power LED begins to flash, the printer should be shut off and the battery pack recharged or replaced.
  • Page 10: Installation Of Media

    INSTALLATION OF MEDIA The following details media installation: 1. Turn unit off. 2. Squeeze the two finger grips on either side of the media compartment cover. Rotate the top back to reveal the paper compartment. 3. Drop a new roll of paper into the compartment. Media should feed from the top of the roll and the roll should fit between the edge guide and the right hand wall.
  • Page 11 Squeeze finger grips here on both sides to open cover NSTALLATION OF EDIA IN THE Insert Edge Guides in these slots to adjust for media width AMEO Feed media in this direction Edge Guide UMAN-PEP...
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    The Cameo PEP will provide reliable service if a few simple guidelines are followed. The printer should be cleaned approximately every two weeks or more often, depending on usage and the type of media being em- ployed. Components of the printer that require periodic maintenance are the print head, print roller (platen), and the media sensor.
  • Page 13 Print Head Media Sensor Platen LEANING THE AMEO UMAN-PEP...
  • Page 14: Magnetic Card Encoder (Mce)

    MAGNETIC CARD ENCODER (MCE) The magnetic stripe reader/encoder is used as follows: Reading Cards 1. A flashing status light indicates the printer is avail- able to scan. Insert the magnetic stripe of the card being read or encoded into the printer. The stripe must face the top of the printer as shown opposite.
  • Page 15 Slide card in this direction Stripe faces this way SING THE AMEO MAGNETIC NCODER UMAN-PEP...
  • Page 16: Communicating To The Printer

    COMMUNICATING TO THE PRINTER The printer must establish communications with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed. Communi- cations occur in three basic ways: • By a cable between the printer and its host terminal • Infrared (usually by means of the industry standard IrDA protocol) •...
  • Page 17: Ir Communications

    IR Communications Printers equipped for infrared (IR) communications are identified by a small “IR” logo on the unit’s keypad. IR allows wireless communications between the printer and the host terminal. IR units can also communicate with a cable as detailed above, however, IR functions are dis- abled when the cable is plugged in.
  • Page 18: Bluetoothâ„¢ Networking Overview

    Bluetooth™ Networking Overview “Bluetooth” is a worldwide standard for the exchange of data between two devices via radio frequencies. Bluetooth radios are relatively low powered to help pre- vent interference with other devices running at similar radio frequencies. This limits the range of a Bluetooth device to about 10 meters (about 32 feet).
  • Page 19 Address (BDA) loaded into its radio module when manu- factured. A Typical Bluetooth Connection Sequence In this simplified sequence “Joe’s Terminal” is a Bluetooth ready hand held terminal running an applica- tion that needs access to a printer. 1. Joe’s Terminal performs a search of its “piconet” (a Device Inquiry) and determines that there are four Blue- tooth devices in the vicinity.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Self Test: Perform the self test as described in the Controls sec- tion. Unit should print a line of interlocking “x” characters to insure all elements of the print head are working, print out the version of software loaded in the printer and then print two reports.
  • Page 21: Communication Error

    • Invalid label format or command structure — use Hex Dump Mode for troubleshooting. Reduced battery charge life: • Recondition (cycle) battery. • Damaged battery-replace. • Check battery date code: if one to two years old, short charge life may be due to normal aging. Status light flashing and beeper chimes: •...
  • Page 22 Appendices...
  • Page 23: Appendix A- Interface Cables

    INTERFACE CABLES Part Number BL11757-000 8-Pin DIN to 9-Pin DB PC Cable This part is also available as a coiled cable under Part Number BL15063-1. For Use With a Personal Computer Pin 9 PC Signals (TXD) (RXD) (RTS) Pin 1 (CTS) (GND) DB-9 Pin...
  • Page 24 APPENDIX A INTERFACE CABLES...
  • Page 25 APPENDIX A (continued) INTERFACE CABLES...
  • Page 26: Appendix B - Media Supplies

    • Media products that meet or exceed industry stan- dards. For more information call Zebra Technologies Corpora- tion at +1.866.230.9495 (U.S., Canada and Mexico) and ask to speak to a Media Sales Representative. APPENDIX B...
  • Page 27: Appendix C - Maintenance Supplies

    MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES In addition to using quality media provided by Zebra, it is recommended that the print head be cleaned as pre- scribed in the maintenance section. The following items are available for this purpose: • Cleaning Pen (10 pack), Reorder No. AN11209-1 (Recommended for use with Bravo™, Cameo™...
  • Page 28: Appendix D - Product Support

    APPENDIX D PRODUCT SUPPORT For product support, contact Zebra Technologies at: www.zebra.com Zebra Technologies International, LLC 333 Corporate Woods Parkway Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061-3109 USA Phone: +1.847.793.2600 or +1.800.423.0442 Fax: +1.847.913.8766 Zebra Technologies Europe Limited Zebra House The Valley Centre, Gordon Road...
  • Page 29: Patent Information

    PATENT INFORMATION This product and/or its use may be covered by one or more of the following US patents and corresponding international patents worldwide D275,286 5,029,183 D347,021 5,047,617 D389,178 5,103,461 D430,199 5,113,445 D433,702 5,140,144 3,964,673 5,132,709 4,019,676 5,142,550 4,044,946 5,149,950 4,360,798 5,157,687 4,369,361...

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