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Datamax RP Series User Manual

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110157-005
RP SERIES OF PRINTERS
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  • Page 1 110157-005 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Printing a Self-Test ..........15 Setting Top of Form ..........15 Tearing Paper ............16 Configuring the Printer ........16 Inserting a Handheld ...........17 Standard RP Series Printers .........17 RP2000-9000 Printers .........17 Using the Control Panel ........19 LED Indicators ...........19 Button Functions ..........20 Audio Indicators ..........21 Troubleshooting ...........22...

  • Page 4: Rp Printer Views

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE RP Printer Views Open View Paper cavity Battery/battery cavity Power supply Control panel Paper exit Closed View AC cord pocket Printer cover Handheld cavity Control panel Latches (2) Cigarette adapter pocket Paper exit...

  • Page 5: Installing The Printer

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Installing the Printer For information on installing the printer, see the Installation Guide , which is accessible from www.datamax-oneil.com. Using the Ribbon Ribbon Guidelines In the event of a jam to or under the ribbon, replace the ribbon immediately.

  • Page 6: Removing The Ribbon

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 6. Install the ribbon on the printhead (Figure 4). Verify the ribbon is fully installed. Printhead Knob Figure 3 Figure 4 7. On the ribbon, turn the knob counter-clockwise several times to fully seat the ribbon to the printhead.

  • Page 7: Using Power Options

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using Power Options Use the following information to supply power to the printer: Using a Battery on this page  Using a Power Supply or Power Adapter on  page 7 Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Optional ...
  • Page 8 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 3. Connect the printer's cable connector to the battery (Figures 8a and 8b). Verify the printer's battery connector is aligned properly. The rubber key (on the printer's battery connector) should be aligned with the bottom notch (on the battery).

  • Page 9: Charging A Battery

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Charging a Battery Note: The battery must be fully charged before operating the printer to prevent errors. Note: The printer sounds a beep every 30 seconds when the battery is low. You can charge the battery either by connecting power...

  • Page 10: Using A Power Supply Or Power Adapter

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Caution: (For US/Canada) Please only use the Datamax-O’Neil part number 220180-100 power supply with this product. Using a Power Supply or Power Adapter Routing the AC Power Adapter 1. Open the printer's cover. Verify the control panel is facing toward you.
  • Page 11 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Figure 12 Figure 13 5. In the printer's cigarette adapter pocket, there are two (2) sockets. Connect the AC power adapter's plug to the printer's AC power socket (Figure 14). The printer's AC power socket has a red tag.

  • Page 12: Using A Cigarette Lighter Adapter Or Optional

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the adapter (Figure 16). Figure 15 Figure 16 3. Close the printer's cover. 4. Plug the AC power adapter's cord into a wall outlet. Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter or Optional Power Cables 1.

  • Page 13: Loading Paper

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Loading Paper Note 1: Do not use paper that has glued edges or paper with carbon between the sheets; only use paper with clawed crimps. Note 2: For information on the printer's paper capacity, Paper Quantity Guidelines on page 13 1.
  • Page 14 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 5. Install the paper as follows: If you are loading paper into a standard RP Series printer, perform the following: a. Insert the paper stack into the paper cavity so that the back edges of the paper rests against the printer's lid.
  • Page 15 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE b. Slide the front edge of the paper stack under the printhead. The paper stack should curve up so that the bottom edges of the paper stack rests against the paper tray's back wall (Figure 23).

  • Page 16: Paper Quantity Guidelines

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 7. Close both tractor feed clips (Figure 25). Figure 25 8. Adjust the tractor feed clips so that the paper is taut. Note: The left tractor feed is adjustable. To release the tractor feed, lift the locking lever.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Printer

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Mounting the Printer The following mounting options are available: Note: Standard RP printers can be mounted only if mounting brackets are used. Mounting Brackets - For information on using  mounting brackets, refer to the documentation included in the brackets' original packaging.

  • Page 18: Printing A Self-Test

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Printing a Self-Test 1. Press and hold Button 1. After printing begins, release Button 1 (Figure 29). Setting Top of Form 1. Press Button 1 to turn on the printer. 2. Position the paper by pressing Button 1 until the end of the paper aligns with “TOP OF FORM”...

  • Page 19: Tearing Paper

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Tearing Paper 1. Set the paper to top of form. For more information, Setting Top of Form on page 15 2. Verify the printer's cover is closed. 3. Grab one side of the paper at a leading edge and pull up (Figure 30).

  • Page 20: Inserting A Handheld

    Inserting a Handheld Standard RP Series Printers Perform the following to insert a handheld computer (HHC) into a standard RP series printer: 1. Insert the HHC into the handheld cavity and press down until it is firmly seated (Figure 32).
  • Page 21 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE 2. Press down until the handheld is fully seated (Figure 33). Side channel(s) Figure 33 3. Raise the yellow locking lever. When locked, the lever clicks into place (Figure 34). Note: The HHC will not communicate with the printer unless the locking lever is locked into place.

  • Page 22: Using The Control Panel

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Using the Control Panel Button 2 LED 1 LED 2 Button 1 Paper exit LED Indicators LED 1 Description Action Red flash - slow Low temperature. Change environment. Red flash - fast High temperature. Change environment.

  • Page 23: Button Functions

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Button Functions Function Description 1 line feed Press Button 1 once. 5 line feeds Press and hold Button 1. Form feed Press and hold Button 1, then release. Self-test Press and hold Button 1 until printing starts.

  • Page 24: Audio Indicators

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Audio Indicators Beep(s) Description Action Series of 50 Head jam. Check for paper jam. short beeps Check the ribbon. 1 short RF power is on (when RF None. power button is pressed and RF power was off).

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution When running on Battery may be Provide the printer battery power, the drained. with an external printer fails to power source to complete a print charge the battery. job. This may be accompanied by three beeps.

  • Page 26: Agency Approvals

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE Agency Approvals FCC Notice 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 against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 27 RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE...

  • Page 28: Supplies

    If you try to repair, disassemble, or change the product in any way, or use parts not provided by Datamax-O’Neil without prior, written authorization, all warranties are void. For complete warranty and repair information, see the Warranty Card included in your original packaging.

  • Page 29: For More Information

    RP SERIES OF PRINTERS USER'S GUIDE For more information For more information about using the printer, contact Datamax-O’Neil at (949) 458-0500, or visit www.datamax-oneil.com.
  • Page 30 COPYRIGHT © 2010, DATAMAX-O’NEIL...

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