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FieldPro/AppPro RT43
Series
Operator’s Manual
Printek, Inc.
1517 Townline Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-925-3200 www.printek.com
Printek Part Number 7091 Rev. A
FCC Part 15 Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try too correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with Canadian and FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions.
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.
Bluetooth Equipped Models:
For units equipped with an OEM Serial Port Adapter from connectBlue, reference FCC ID: PVH070101. For units equipped with a Printek, Inc. Bluetooth module, reference FCC ID: B9J-0213900444.
Wi-Fi Equipped Models:
This equipment contains an OEM Wireless LAN Node Module from DPAC Technologies with FCC ID:
RTTABDB-SEDP. This device has shown compliance with the conducted emissions limits in 15.107, 15.207, or 18.307 adopted under FCC 02-157 (ET Docket 98-80).
Battery Disposal
Only dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. If you do not know your local regulations, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information visit www.rbrc.org.
Acknowledgments:
Printek is a registered trademark of Printek, Inc.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
O’Neil is a trademark of O’Neil Product Development, Inc.
Zebra, ZPL-II, and Comtec are registered trademarks of Zebra Technologies
EPL and IPL are trademarks of Zebra Technologies
Palm OS is a trademark of PalmSource, Inc.
PrintBoy is a registered trademark of Bachmann Software
PrinterCE is a registered trademark of Fieldsoftware Products
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2004, 2009 By Printek, Inc., 1517 Townline Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. All rights reserved.
This manual is based on printer firmware version 6.1.d. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ii
Read all setup and operating instructions before proceeding with operation.
Do not operate in an enclosure unless properly ventilated. Make sure no ventilation openings are blocked or obstructed, which may result in the printer overheating.
Do not operate near a heat source.
Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung.
Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in einem kleinen, geschlossenen Raum, es sei denn dieser wird ordnungsgemäß belüftet. Achten Sie darauf, dass die Lüftungen nicht blockiert oder versperrt sind, denn dies kann zum
Überhitzen des Druckers führen.
Nehmen Sie den Drucker nicht in der Nähe einer Wärmequelle in 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.
The print head and motors get hot during use. Wait until they cool before touching them.
Make certain the printer is disconnected from AC power before removing any covers or performing any required cleaning or maintenance.
Connecting this printer to an ungrounded receptacle can result in electrical shock.
Never place the printer near inflammable or explosive substances. Do not operate near liquid or spill liquid into the printer at any time.
Enthält keine Teile, die vom Bediener instandgesetzt werden können. Bitte wenden Sie sich bei
Instandsetzung oder Reparatur an qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal.
Die Verwendung von echten Printek Ersatzteilen ist notwendig, um ordnungsgemäßen, sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten.
Änderungen oder Modifikationen dieses Geräts machen die Garantie ungültig und können den sicheren Betrieb des Produkts gefährden.
Während des Druckens werden Druckerkopf und Motoren heiß. Warten Sie, bis sich die Teile abgekühlt haben, bevor Sie sie berühren.
Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der Drucker nicht mehr an die Stromquelle angeschlossen ist, bevor Sie
Abdeckungen abnehmen oder das Gerät reinigen bzw. warten.
Schließen Sie diesen Drucker nicht an eine ungeerdete Steckdose an; dies kann zum Elektroschock führen.
Setzen Sie den Drucker niemals in die Nähe von feuer- oder explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen. Betreiben Sie den
Drucker nicht in der Nähe von Flüssigkeiten und lassen Sie keine Flüssigkeiten in den Drucker gelangen. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix C – Using the Bluetooth
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Table of Contents
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Printer Operation
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Printek FieldPro RT43 Series mobile thermal printer. Each printer is shipped with a battery, a carrying strap, a Quick Start Guide, and one roll of receipt paper
The FieldPro series offers a variety of configurations to suit any printing environment. The RT43 prints on receipt paper supplied in roll form up to 4.125 inches wide and includes “black mark” sensing capabilities on the printed side of the media. All models are equipped with a “Universal Port” which supports cabled, serial communications using an optional RS-232C or USB cable. All models also support an optional internal
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface. Complete specifications may be found in Appendix J on page 69.
The remainder of this chapter focuses on preparing the printer for initial use and tasks that will be encountered
the printer for optimal performance and has information on how to diagnose any problems that may occur.
For systems integrators and administrators, appendices contain detailed instructions on how to configure printing characteristics and communications with host systems.
printer.
Tear Bar
Paper Door
Release Lever
Paper Door
Battery
Right Side
Of Printer
Universal Port Cover
Power Connector
Figure 1 - Printer Features
Control Panel
Carrying Strap
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Printer Operation
Battery Installation and Charging
located into the printer, and then press down on the end where the release lever is located until the Release
Lever “snaps” into place.
Release Lever
Battery Contacts
Figure 2 - Battery Installation
The FieldPro RT43 contains battery monitoring and charging circuitry so that the battery may be charged in the printer using an optional power adapter. Printek offers a variety of power adapters for use with 100-
240VAC/50-60Hz and 12/24VDC for vehicle applications.
The printer’s Battery Indicator, shown in Figure 3, flashes whenever the battery needs recharging.
To charge the battery, connect the power adapter to the appropriate source, and connect the output of the adapter to the printer’s power connector.
Note: New batteries are shipped in an “uncharged” state. You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. Maximum battery capacity is not reached until after completing a minimum of three complete charge and discharge cycles.
Caution: Use only Printek power adapters to power your printer and charge batteries. Other power adapters may damage the electronics and printing mechanism. Damage caused by use of a non-Printek power adapter will not be covered by the printer’s warranty.
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Printer Operation
Power Connector
Battery Indicator
Figure 3 - Power Connector & Battery Indicator
When the power adapter is connected, the printer’s charging circuitry will determine if the battery currently requires charging and if so, will turn on the Battery Indicator until the battery has reached sufficient charge.
Depending on the condition of the battery, charging may take up to 2½ hours to complete. When fully charged, the Battery Indicator will turn off.
Leaving the power adapter connected to the printer will cause the printer to continuously monitor the condition of the battery and keep the battery charged.
Installing Print Media
Each printer comes supplied with a roll of receipt paper.
Note: For maximum performance and optimum print quality, use only genuine Printek media in your
FieldPro printer.
To install media, you must release the paper door by moving the Paper Door Release Lever in the direction
shown in Figure 4 and then lift the paper door to expose the paper compartment.
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Printer Operation
Paper Door
Release Lever
Unroll a small portion of the paper as shown, place the roll into the printer, and close the Paper Door. If the printer is turned on, you may now press the Paper Feed Button to advance the paper and then tear it off in preparation for printing.
Note: If you need to use a paper width other than what was supplied with your printer, please refer to the
The FieldPro series printers are designed for simple operation with an easy to use control panel. As shown in
buttons and how to interpret the various indicator meanings.
Power
Button
Power
Indicator
Battery
Indicator
Error
Indicator
Paper Feed
Button
Figure 5 - Control Panel
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Printer Operation
Power Button
Paper Feed Button
Press to turn printer on.
Press and hold to turn printer off.
Advances paper a preset distance or to the next black mark. Also used to clear paper error conditions.
Printer is Off.
Power Indicator
Printer is On.
Printer is in Standby. (Will wake on receipt of data.)
Printer is receiving data and/or printing, or is in the Control Panel Setup mode.
Battery is fully charged.
Battery Indicator or Battery needs to be charged.
Battery is being charged.
Error Indicator
= Off
With Alarm
No error.
Paper out. (Load paper and press Paper
Feed to clear.)
Paper out or Paper Door is open.
With Alarm
Communications error. (Power off to clear.)
= On = Slow Blink = Rapid Flash
Figure 6 - Control Panel Buttons & Indicators
Turning the Printer On and Off
Power Button. To turn the printer off, press and hold the Power Button. The printer will “beep” and then power down after the button is released.
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Printer Operation
Performing A Printer Self Test
To perform a self test, press and hold the Paper Feed Button while turning on the printer with the Power Button.
The printer will print a test page with the following information:
Firmware Revision
& Release Date
Printer Serial Number
Serial Interface Installed,
Not Selected
Bluetooth Interface
Installed and Selected
MCR Installed
Selected
Interface
Settings
Current Printer Emulation Language
Note: At the bottom of the test page the message “Press Feed For Setup
Menu” will be printed. Do not press any buttons at this time.
After approximately four seconds, “Setup Not Requested” will be printed and the printer is ready for normal use.
The internal setup menus allow changes to be made to the printer’s interface and printing features. Improper changes may make your printer perform poorly or not at all. These menus should only be used under the direction of your technical support staff.
For more information, please
refer to “Appendix A – Printer
Image Management
Menu Settings
Device Settings
Menu Settings
Advanced
Menu Settings
Current Battery Voltage
Current
Flash Memory
Contents
Print Head Test Pattern
Control Panel Setup Entry Instruction
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Printer Operation
Removing Printed Output
If all the printing is not yet out of the printer and the host has finished sending data to the printer, the paper may be advanced for tearing by simply pressing the Paper Feed Button.
To tear the paper, pull the paper against the tear bar (a sharp edge on the paper door) at a slight angle as shown
in Figure 7, and then continue to pull the paper in the direction shown to tear it off.
Figure 7 - Tearing Off Printer Output
Using the Magnetic Card Reader
The optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) may be used by some applications to read information from credit cards, drivers licenses, etc.
When the host system sends a request to the printer to enable the Magnetic Card Reader, the MCR Indicator
the card orientation.
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Printer Operation
MCR Indicator
Figure 8 - Using The Magnetic Card Reader
If the card is read successfully, a short beep will sound and the MCR Indicator will turn off to indicate success as the data is sent to the host system.
If the card is not read successfully, a longer error tone will sound, the Error Indicator will light momentarily and the reader will be re-enabled to allow the card to be swiped again to attempt a successful read.
The length of time allowed before the timeout occurs is specified by the host application program. Once a timeout occurs, the Error Indicator will turn on momentarily and the reader will be disabled.
Using The Carrying Strap
The printer’s flexible carrying strap with multiple hook-and-loop fasteners is designed to be used in a variety of ways to carry or mount the printer. The most common use will be to hang the printer from a belt or from the
the bottom of the printer, route it around the back side of your belt and fasten the strap back on itself as shown.
You may also use this method with the Shoulder Strap or keep the Carrying Strap in its original position.
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Shoulder
Strap
Printer Operation
Belt
Figure 9 - Carrying Strap on Belt or Shoulder Strap
Printer Configuration
Prior to using your FieldPro RT43, several features regarding printing characteristics and communication parameters may need to be configured.
If you are the person who will be using the printer on a daily basis, it is quite likely that the printer has already been configured for your use at the factory, by your own IT staff, or by the company from whom you purchased
on how to do so.
If you have questions regarding what has been or needs to be configured, please contact your IT staff or your systems or software vendor.
Unique FieldPro RT43 Features
Printek FieldPro RT43 Series printers support many unique features not found in other manufacturer’s printers.
This include multiple printer language emulations, generous logo storage capacity, and the ability to automatically print headers, footers, and promotional information as described below.
Printer Control Language Emulation
In addition to Printek’s own printer control language, FieldPro RT43 printers emulate languages supported by many other popular mobile printers. In many cases, this allows the RT43 to be a drop-in replacement for those other printer models in a variety of applications.
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Printer Operation
The table below provides examples of various brands of printers and applications, and suggests the RT43 emulation setting that would most likely produce the desired output. To set the emulation chosen, please refer to the appendix that applies to the printer interface that you will be using in your application.
Printer Replaced
Zebra QL Series
Zebra RW Series
Zebra Cameo Series
Zebra Encore Series
Zebra PA/PT Series
Comtec Printers
Zebra Desktop (Selected Models)
O’Neil Microflash Series
Extech (All)
Type of Application Suggested Emulation
Receipt Or Ticket Printing CPCL
Label Printing ZPL
Receipt Or Ticket Printing CPCL
Receipt Or Ticket Printing CPCL
All
Label Printing
All
Label Printing
ALL
All
CPCL
ZPL
CPCL
ZPL
OPDL (ONEIL)
EXTECH (MT3)
Intermec (Selected Desktop Models) Advanced Label Printing IPL
Other Label Printing ESIM
Intermec Mobile (Oem O’Neil Models) All OPDL (ONEIL)
Toshiba Tec Desktop (Selected Models) Label Printing
Monarch Desktop (Selected Models) Label Printing
TEC
MPL
Figure 10 - Printer Emulation Application Chart
Automatic Header/Footer/Promotion Printing
Logos and other images may be stored in the printer and be printed on command or set to automatically print at
information.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning
In normal environments, the printer should be cleaned after printing a few rolls of paper or if there are voids in the printout. For optimum performance and life, you should clean the Print Head and Platen Roller whenever you load new paper.
To clean the printer areas as described below, use a Thermal Head Cleaning Pen and MCR Cleaning Card available from Printek, or you may use cotton swabs moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
MCR Slot
Print Head
Black Mark
Sensor
Tear Bar
Platen Roller
Figure 11 - Printer Cleaning Areas
Please refer to Figure 11 for the following instructions
• Turn the printer off. Open the Paper Door and remove the paper.
• Using a Thermal Head Cleaning Pen, clean the surface indicated on the Print Head.
Caution: Do not use sharp objects to clean the print head. This may damage the printer and require service. Such damage is not covered under warranty.
• Clean the Black Mark Sensor below the print head.
• Clean the Tear Bar
• Clean the Platen Roller. Turn the platen roller with your finger to clean the entire surface.
• If a Magnetic Card Reader is installed, pass an MCR Cleaning Card through the MCR slot to clean the head.
You may also experience a build up of paper dust in the printer. This may be removed using a can of compressed air or by vacuuming.
To clean the exterior of the printer, turn the printer off and use a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Battery Care
Getting the Maximum Battery Life
New batteries are shipped in an “uncharged” state and must be charged for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. Maximum battery capacity is not reached until after completing a minimum of three complete charge and discharge cycles.
For additional information on how battery life may be conserved, or to even operate your printer without a
battery, please refer to “Appendix H – Power Considerations”.
Charging the Battery
• Plug the power adapter into a power source appropriate for the adapter being used.
• Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the side of the printer. The printer’s battery charging circuitry will analyze the condition of the battery and begin charging it if necessary.
• If the battery is not fully charged, charging will begin and the Battery Indicator will illuminate.
• When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Indicator will turn off. Charging may take up to 2½ hours depending on the condition of the battery.
• The printer may be used while the battery is charging, but this will extend the time required to fully charge the battery.
• The power adapter may remain connected to the printer to keep the battery fully charged and will not cause damage to the printer or battery.
Additional Battery and Safety Information
• All FieldPro series printers us a 7.4 volt 2200mAH Lithium Ion battery.
• The recommended ambient temperature for charging is 68-77° Fahrenheit (20-25° Centigrade).
• Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. The battery storage temperature is 40-104° Fahrenheit (4-40° Centigrade). Do not store a fully charged battery at temperatures above this range for long periods of time or the battery may permanently lose charge capacity.
• Do not disassemble, short circuit, heat above 80°C, or incinerate the battery. The battery may explode.
• Only dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. If you do not know your local regulations, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information visit www.rbrc.org.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Testing the Power Adapter and Battery
To verify that the printer’s internal battery charger is functioning properly, perform the following steps.
• Test the power adapter (100-240VAC/50-60Hz, 12/24VDC adapter) with a voltmeter to verify that its output voltage is 9 VDC.
• Connect the power adapter to a power source and then connect it to the printer.
• Verify that the printer’s Battery Indicator is illuminated. If illuminated, the charging circuit is functioning properly.
Note: If the battery is already fully charged, the Battery Indicator will turn off after a short time.
• After the battery has been charged for five minutes, disconnect the power adapter.
• Perform a printer Self-Test. o
Make sure the printer is turned off. o
Press and hold the Paper Feed Button while turning the printer on.
• If the printer successfully prints the Self-Test, the battery is functional. If the Self-Test does not complete and the printer turns itself off, repeat this test with a known good battery.
• Once this test has completed successfully, allow the battery to fully charge. At the end of this time the
Battery Indicator will turn off.
If the printer and battery do not appear to successfully pass these tests, refer to the Troubleshooting section for possible causes and solutions.
Note: This test only verifies that the power adapter, the internal charging circuit, and the battery are functioning properly. This test does not provide a valid indication of the relative capacity of the battery or how long it may hold a charge.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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.
If you are still unable to solve your problem, please contact the company where you purchased your printer since they are most familiar with your systems. If they are unable to help you, you may contact Printek
Technical Support at (800) 368-4636.
Error Conditions
Whenever the printer detects an error condition. the Error Indicator will either flash or stay on. In some cases the audible alarm will also sound. Please refer to the following table for a list of what causes these conditions and how they may be corrected.
Error Indicator
Flashes, With Alarm
Flashes, No Alarm
Stays On, With Alarm
Possible Cause
Paper Out
Solution
Install paper and press the Paper
Feed Button to clear the error.
Paper Out or Paper door not fully closed. Make sure the door is fully closed by opening the door and closing it again until the door “clicks” closed. Check the platen roller for damage.
Communications error. Verify communications settings in the Interface Menu. Printer must be turned off to clear error.
Other Problems
Printer will not turn on.
Printer turns itself off.
Battery Indicator does not light or does not stay lit when power adapter is connected.
Battery not installed properly.
Discharged battery.
Auto Power Down is enabled.
Battery discharged.
Electrostatic discharge.
Remove and reinstall battery making sure the battery release lever “clicks” when fully installed.
Recharge battery.
Change setting in Advanced Menu
Replace or recharge battery.
May occur in extreme low humidity conditions. Turn printer back on with power button.
Battery already fully charged. No action required.
Power adapter not receiving power. Check building/vehicle circuit
Faulty power adapter.
Battery not installed properly. breakers/fuses.
Check output of power adapter with voltmeter. 9 VDC.
Remove and reinstall battery making sure the battery release lever “clicks” when fully installed.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Battery not charging.
Poor print quality.
Paper not feeding.
Paper does not advance to black mark reliably.
Faulty power adapter or battery.
Low battery.
Print head dirty.
Poor quality or “old” paper.
Obstruction in paper path or paper improperly installed.
Poor quality paper.
Paper Door not fully closed.
Dirty black mark/paper sensor
Black mark density/contrast.
Adapter and Battery” on page 13.
Check and recharge battery.
Clean print head. Refer to page 11.
Verify paper from approved source. Try new roll of paper.
Check paper path and reinstall paper.
Verify paper from approved source.
Verify door is closed.
Clean Sensor as described on page
Adjust Mark Sensitivity as described in Device Settings Menu
Paper not feeding reliably or print is compressed vertically
Print Garbled.
Poor quality paper.
Heavy or thick forms.
Specialty paper with slick finish.
Paper Door not fully closed.
Low Battery.
Improper Serial Interface configuration.
Paper Door not fully closed.
Verify paper from approved source.
Lower the Max Paper Speed as described in Device Settings Menu
Verify door is closed.
Check and recharge battery.
Verify printer and host settings match.
Verify door is closed.
Printer will not print. Low Battery.
Paper not loaded correctly.
Check and recharge battery.
Check paper path and reinstall paper.
Improper interface configuration. Verify printer and host settings match. Print a self test to verify printer settings and to verify printer is functioning properly.
Cannot print via optional interface. Interface not configured correctly. Print a self test to verify printer settings. Make sure the interface is selected and make sure printer and host set ups match.
MCR Reader does not read cards reliably.
MCR reader dirty. Clean reader as described on page
Obtaining Service
If service is required for your printer, please contact the company where you purchased your printer. 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.
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Appendix A – Printer Configuration
This section describes printer operating features that may be configured to allow FieldPro series printers to communicate and operate properly with your computer and applications. These items are grouped into logical groupings as “menus” as described below.
Two methods are available to change the configuration of the printer. The preferred method is to use the
Printek Mobile Setup Utility, a Windows ®
based program described in Appendix F. The other method is to use
may need to use either one, or both, of these methods. A table at the beginning of the section for each menu describes which method or methods may be used.
Menu Descriptions
Interface – Contains items such as the printer language emulation and communications parameters which must be set to match the host system. The menu items vary depending upon the interface(s) installed and currently selected as the active interface.
For configuration details for each of these interfaces, refer to the appropriate appendix as listed here.
Appendix B – Using the Serial/USB Interface
Appendix C – Using the Bluetooth
Appendix D – Using the Wi-Fi Interface
Image Management – Contains items that affect character size and appearance.
For details, refer to the “Image Management” section in this
appendix.
Device Settings – Contains items that affect physical aspects of the printer and how they relate to the paper being used and the positioning of the data to be printed.
For configuration details, refer to the “Device Settings” section in this
appendix.
Advanced – Contains items that affect the operating modes of special printer
features. For details, refer to the “Advanced” section in this
appendix.
Print All Logos in Memory –
May be selected to print a directory of downloaded fonts or logos currently stored in the printer’s memory.
For configuration details, refer to the “Print All Logos In Memory”
section in this appendix.
Hardware Menu – Contains items related to the hardware configuration of the printer.
Caution: Hardware Menu items should only be changed by trained service personnel.
For configuration details, refer to the “Hardware Menu” section in
this appendix.
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Appendix A – Printer Configuration
Image Management
The items in the Image Management menu affect character size and appearance.
The table below lists the items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value. Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark. Note that some of these settings may be overridden by the host application software. Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions, an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT
Menu Item
Print Contrast
Default Font
Scalable Font Set
Resident Font Set
Character Placement
Character Space (%)
Line Spacing
Long Lines
Values
-75 to +125
SansSerifA at 4.2, 5.5, 10.2, 10.7,
16.9, 18.5, 20.3, 34.0 cpi; Courier at 12.7, 13.5, 14.5, 15.6, 16.9, 18.5,
20.3, 22.6, 25.4, 34.0 cpi; FGothic
3.0, 4.6, 6.1, 7.8, 11.2, 18.4 cpi;
23x21OCR; ROT OCRA; or
Downloaded fonts if present.
Default Scalable or Downloaded font sets if available.
Default Resident or Downloaded font sets if available.
Fixed Width, Fixed Space
0 to 100
0 to 10 Lines
Wrap, Truncate
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
0
16.9 Courier
9
9
9
9
Default
Scalable
Default
Resident
Fixed Width
0
3
Wrap
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Print Contrast
Possible Values: -75 … 0* … +125 in increments of 5
The printer automatically adjusts the amount of energy used in order to maintain constant print quality as the battery discharges during use. The Print Contrast setting modifies the value that is determined to be needed by the printer and may be used to obtain improved print quality on different qualities of thermal paper.
Note: By affecting the relative amount of battery energy that is used when printing, the Print Contrast setting affects both print speed and battery life. Setting a lower value will result in faster printing and will extend normal battery life. Setting a higher value may allow the use of poorer quality paper and will result in slower printing and a shorter battery life.
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Appendix A – Printer Configuration
Default Font
Possible Values: 4.2 cpi SnsSrfA
5.5 cpi SnsSrfA
10.2 cpi SnsSrfA
10.7 cpi SnsSrfA
16.9 cpi SnsSrfA
16.9 cpi Courier*
18.5 cpi SnsSrfA
18.5 cpi Courier
12.7 cpi Courier
13.5 cpi Courier
14.5 cpi Courier
20.3 cpi SnsSrfA
20.3 cpi Courier
22.6 cpi Courier
15.6 cpi Courier
34.0 cpi SnsSfrA
25.4 cpi Courier
Downloaded fonts are also displayed.
3.0 cpi FGothic
4.6 cpi FGothic
6.1 cpi FGothic
7.8 cpi FGothic
11.2 cpi FGothic
18.4 cpi FGothic
23x21OCR
ROT OCRA
This item selects the default font and character pitch to be used when the printer receives simple ASCII text or no other font is specified by the host application. The fonts listed above are contained in the printer firmware, but additional bit-mapped fonts may be downloaded. Please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s
Manual for more information.
Scalable Font Set
Possible Values: Default Scalable*, Downloaded Font Sets
This item selects the font set to be used when a host application requests that a font be scaled to a larger size.
This provides fonts that have a “smoother” appearance when enlarged. For more information on using emulations and downloading fonts, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Resident Font Set
Possible Values: Default Resident*, Downloaded Font Sets
This item selects the font set to be used in conjunction with the particular printer control language emulation being used. This provides printer output that more closely represents the printer being emulated than might be accomplished with the fonts initially included in the printer firmware. For more information on using emulations and downloading fonts, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Character Placement
Possible Values: Fixed Width*, Fixed Space
This item selects the horizontal spacing method used between characters. Fixed Width is used when all characters are to take up the same amount of horizontal space regardless of the actual size of the character
(mono-space). Fixed Space is used when each character is to take up only enough horizontal space to print the actual character shape (proportional).
Character Space (%)
Possible Values: 0* … 100 in increments of 5
This item selects the amount of additional horizontal white space to be placed between each character. For
Fixed Width Character Placement, start with a value of 0% and make adjustments as needed for the desired output. For Fixed Space Character Placement, start with a value of 20%.
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Line Spacing
Possible Values: 0 … 3* … 10 Lines
When printing text, this item sets the amount of spacing to be placed between lines. The height of a complete line, or line pitch, is determined by adding the Line Spacing value to the vertical size of the current font. With
Line Spacing set to the default value of “3” and using a font that is 23 rows high, the line pitch would be 3 + 23, or 26 dot rows. Since each dot row is 0.125mm, 26 x 0.125 yields a line pitch of 3.25mm. or 7.8 lines per inch
This line pitch value also determines the amount of paper motion performed when an ASCII Line Feed character is received by the printer.
When printing PC Line drawing characters, Line Spacing should be set to “0” to avoid space between rows of characters used to draw vertical lines.
When printing graphic data, Line Spacing has no affect so that multiple lines of graphics may print adjacent to each other.
Long Lines
Possible Values: Wrap*, Truncate
This item specifies what is to be done with data that will not fit within the printable area. The printable area is defined as the printable line length of the print head (approximately 4.1 inches) minus the area specified by the left and right margins.
When printing text, a value of “Wrap” will cause excess data to be “wrapped around” and printed at the beginning of the next line. A value of “Truncate” will cause the excess data to be discarded.
When printing graphics, excess data will always be discarded.
Device Settings
The items in the Device Settings menu affect physical aspects of the printer and how they relate to the paper being used and the positioning of the data to be printed.
The table below lists the items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value. Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark. Note that some of these settings may be overridden by the host application software. Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions, an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
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DEVICE SETTINGS
Menu Item
Left Margin
Right Margin
Maximum Paper Speed
Form Feed Control
Form Feed Distance
Top of Form Adjust
Tear Adjust
Mark Sensitivity
Values
0 to 1.0244”
0 to 1.2608”
0.08 to 2.80 ips
Front Mark, Distance
0.0394 to 2.5216”
-0.2955 to 0.2955”
-0.2955 to 0.3152”
-10 to +10
Modify From
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
0
0
2.80 ips
Distance
1.2608”
0.0000”
0.0000”
0
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Left Margin
Possible Values: 0.0000”* … 1.0244” in increments of 0.0394”
This item sets the left margin in inches relative to the leftmost printing position. The left margin must be less than the right margin.
Right Margin
Possible Values: 0.0000”* … 1.2608” in increments of 0.0394”
This item sets the right margin in inches relative to the rightmost printing position.
Text characters that would have printed to the right of the margin will either be “wrapped around” and printed on the next line, or will be discarded based on the setting for “Truncate Lines” in the Image Management menu.
Graphic data that would have printed to the right of the margin will be truncated.
Maximum Paper Speed
Possible Values: 0.08, 0.25, 0.49, 0.74. 0.99, 1.24, 1.48, 1.73, 1.98, 2.22, 2.47, 2.72, 2.80* ips
This item may be used to reduce the maximum paper speed if necessary to allow the printer to use heavier paper or labels, narrow paper or labels, or some coated papers that have a more slippery finish.
Form Feed Control
Possible Values: Front Mark, Distance*
Mark Sensing is used to identify form or label position marking and must be set to match the paper being used.
The use of Black Mark sensing is associated with the design of the application program that is controlling the printer. For more information on Black Mark sensing, please refer to the MtP Series &FieldPro Programmer’s
Manual.
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Form Feed Distance
Possible Values: 0.0394” … 1.2608”* … 2.5216”
Note: This item is only available when Form Feed Control is set to “Distance”.
This item sets the distance that paper is to be moved whenever the user presses the Paper Feed Button or a
Form Feed character is received from a host system.
Top of Form Adjust
Possible Values: -0.2955 … 0* … +0.2955”
Note: This item is not available when Form Feed Control is set to “Distance”.
This feature sets the distance from the black mark to where printing begins. A more positive number will move the print up. A more negative value will move the print down.
Tear Adjust
Possible Values: -0.2955 … 0* … +0.3152”
Note: This item is not available when Form Feed Control is set to “Distance”.
This feature is used to set the distance from the tear position on the paper/labels to the black mark. If the tear position is above the black mark, the value is negative. If the tear position is below the black mark, the value is positive.
Mark Sensitivity
Possible Values: -10 …0* …+10
Note: This item is not available when Form Feed Control is set to “Distance”.
This item allows the Black Mark/Paper sensor to be adjusted to allow for variations in paper materials and
Black Mark printing methods. The following list will help determine if, and how, the Mark Sensitivity should be adjusted.
• If the printer is not detecting black marks reliably, set the Mark Sensitivity to a lower value.
• If the printer is detecting black marks where none exist, set the Mark Sensitivity to a higher value.
• If the printer is reporting false Check Paper errors, set the Mark Sensitivity to a higher value.
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Advanced
The items in the Advanced menu contains items that affect the operating modes of special printer features.
The table below lists the items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value. Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark. Note that some of these settings require images to be loaded and/or may be overridden by the host application software. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions, an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value.
ADVANCED
Menu Item Values
Left Paper Guide Adjust A – I
Right Paper Guide Adjust None, 1 – 9
Auto Power Down
Print Header
Off, 1-15 Minute Delay
No, Yes, Not Loaded
Print Promotion
Reprint Mode
No, Yes, Not Loaded
Disabled, Enabled
MCR Method
MCR Data
Always On, Host Request
1 Track, 2 Track, 3 Track
Setup Method
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
A
None
Off
Not Loaded
Not Loaded
Disabled
Host Request
1 Track
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Left Paper Guide Adjust
Possible Values: A*, B through G
This item is used to match the leftmost print position with the location of the Left Paper Guide. For a complete description, please refer to the Right Paper Guide, below.
Right Paper Guide Adjust
Possible Values: None*, 1 through 9
Similar to the Left Paper Guide, this item is used to match the rightmost print position with the right edge of the paper.
The positions of the paper guides are used to adapt the FieldPro RT43 to be used with different widths of paper.
To provide maximum flexibility for various paper widths and black mark positions, any combination of left and right guide positions may be used. Paper widths less than 2.9” are not recommended.
For instance, to use the standard four inch paper (4.125”), the Left Paper Guide would be located at position
“A” as shown in Figure 12, below, and the Right Paper Guide would not be installed (None). To use standard three inch paper (3.125”) the Left Paper Guide would be installed at “A” and the Right Paper Guide would be installed at position “7”.
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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To remove a paper guide, simply pull the guide out of the printer’s paper compartment. To install a paper guide, insert the end toward the rear of the printer first as shown in Figure 12 and then “snap” in the end toward the front of the printer. When selecting guide positions, select positions that are as close to the end of the paper roll as possible, but not so tight that the paper cannot unroll easily.
Insert This
End First
Snap In This
End Second
Figure 12 - Paper Guides
Auto Power Down
Possible Values: Off*, 1 Minute Delay … 15 Minute Delay
This item sets whether the printer will automatically power down and if so, after what period of time of inactivity. If set to a value other that “Off”, the printer will automatically turn itself off after the specified number of minutes have passed since the printer last received data or last printed, whichever is longer.
Print Header
Possible Values: Not Loaded*, No, Yes
When set to “Yes” this item causes a previously stored graphic image with an ID value of “?” to be printed at the beginning of each print job.
Please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual for more information on storing graphics and logos.
Print Promo
Possible Values: Not Loaded*, No, Yes
When set to “Yes” this item causes a previously stored graphic image with an ID value of “$” to be printed at the end of each print job.
This item may be used to print a special logo or graphic image of a special sales promotion or other event.
Please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual for more information on storing graphics and logos.
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Reprint Mode
Possible Values: Disabled*, Enabled
Note: This item is only available when using the Mobile Setup Utility.
This item sets whether the printer will attempt to reprint the current print job after a paper fault is corrected.
MCR Method
Possible Values: Always On, Host Request*
Note: This item is only available when using the Mobile Setup Utility.
This item sets whether the MCR is enabled only when a host request is received, or if it is enabled at all times.
When used in the Host Request mode, the host system sends a request to the MtP400 to enable the Magnetic
Card Reader. “Swipe Card Now” will be displayed and the MCR Indicator will flash to indicate that the card may now be passed through the MCR slot, or “swiped”.
When used in the Always On mode, the card may be swiped at any time and the data will be immediately sent to the host system.
For more information, please refer to the MtP Series and FieldPro Programmer’s Manual for more information.
MCR Data
Possible Values: 1 Track*, 2 Track, 3 Track
Note: This item is only available when using the Mobile Setup Utility.
This item sets the number of data tracks to read when a card is swiped.
Print All Logos In Memory
This menu item is only available using Control Panel Setup and is only available if downloaded fonts and/or logos are currently stored in the printer’s memory. Selecting this item causes the printer to print out a directory of all fonts and logos, and to print a copy of all logos.
PRINT ALL LOGOS IN MEMORY
Menu Item
Print All Logos in Memory n/a
Values
Modify From
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
n/a
9
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Hardware Menu
The items contained in the Hardware Menu are used for printer hardware option configuration. These items should not be changed unless directed by Technical Support personnel.
The table below lists the menu items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value.
Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark.
Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value.
HARDWARE MENU
Menu Item
Burnin Mode
Bluetooth
ConnectBlue Bluetooth
NSC Bluetooth
WiFi
Magnetic Card Reader
Off, On
Not Installed, Installed n/a n/a
Values
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
Off
Model Specific
Model Specific
Model Specific
9
9
9
9
Not Installed, DPAC WiFi Installed Model Specific
Installed, Not Installed
Reset to Factory Defaults Hold Power 10 Sec.
Model Specific n/a
9
9
9
Burnin Mode
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
Bluetooth
Possible Values: Not Installed*, Installed
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
ConnectBlue Bluetooth
Possible Values: n/a
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
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NSC Bluetooth
Possible Values: n/a
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
WiFi
Possible Values: Not Installed*, DPAC WiFi Installed
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
Magnetic Card Reader
Possible Values: Not Installed*, Installed
This item is for factory use only. Do not change this value.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Possible Value: Hold Power 10 Sec.
When this item is displayed, holding the Power Button will cause all setup items in all menus to return to their factory default values. Do not use this item unless instructed by Printek Technical Support.
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Appendix B – Using the Serial/USB Interface
Every FieldPro RT43 printer is equipped with a Universal Port which contains a Serial Interface. The Serial
Interface may be used for either RS-232C or USB communications depending upon which optional cable is used.
To attach a cable to the Universal Port, access the connector by moving the lever in the direction shown in
Figure 13 to unlock and remove the connector cover from the bottom of the printer. The connector location is shown in Figure 14 and the pin assignments are shown in Figure 15.
Cover
Lever
Figure 13 - Removing The Universal Port Cover
Connector
Figure 14 - Universal Port Connector
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Pin # Signal Description
2
3
5
TXD Transmit Data (From Printer)
RXD Receive Data (From Host)
4 Reserved Do Not Connect
CTS Clear To Send (From Printer)
6 COM
7 RTS Request To Send (From Host)
8 Reserved Do Not Connect
Figure 15 - Connector Pin Assignments
Caution: Do not make any connection to pins 4 or 8. These pins are used only for Printek accessories and improper connections with these contacts may cause severe damage to the printer. Such damage will not be covered by the printer’s warranty.
Selecting the Serial/USB Interface
In order to use the Serial Interface, it must be the currently “selected” interface. If your printer does not have an optional Bluetooth
®
or Wi-Fi
®
interface installed, the Serial Interface will always be selected. If one of the optional interfaces is installed, you may either perform a printer self test as described on page 6, or you may perform the following procedure to determine if the Serial Interface is currently selected.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on.
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed button until a second “beep” is heard and then release the button.
3. The set up parameters for the currently selected interface will be printed. If the items printed are as shown below, the Serial Interface is selected and you may skip the remaining steps.
4. To change the selected interface, press and hold the Paper Feed button until a third tone (a “double beep”) is heard and then release the button.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify that the Serial Interface is now selected.
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Serial Interface Configuration
When using the Serial Interface for RS-232C communications, the baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bit(s), and handshaking method (XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK, RTS/CTS) must match the settings on the host computer. If these settings do not match, errors and/or lost data may occur.
When using the Serial Interface for USB communications, the printer’s default values of 57,600 Baud, 8 Data
Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity, and RTS/CTS=Yes must be used.
The table below lists the menu items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value.
Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark.
Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value.
The Serial Interface Menu items may be configured using either the Mobile Setup Utility or the Control Panel
Setup feature built into the printer. Before using the Mobile Setup Utility, please read the following note.
Note: In order to use the Mobile Setup Utility, communications must first be established between the host device running the utility and the printer. This may require that you first use the Control Panel Setup to establish communications and then use the Mobile Setup Utility for final configuration or to configure items in other interface menus.
INTERFACE MENU – Serial Selected
Menu Item
Print Interface Settings
Emulation
Radio Pass-Thru
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Values
n/a
Printek, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS,
HexDump
On, Off
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
7, 8
1, 2
Modify From
Default Value Control
n/a
Printek
Panel
9
9
Setup
Utility
9
Off
57600
8
1
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Print Interface Settings
Possible Values: None
Selecting this item will cause the current interface setup item values to be printed for reference.
Note that this item is only available when using Control Panel Setup.
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Emulation
Possible Values: Printek*, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL, MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS, HexDump
This item sets the family of printer commands that may be used by a host application program to control the various capabilities of the printer. The printer will only respond to commands valid for the currently selected emulation. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Note: HexDump is a diagnostic mode used to assist software programmers in determining the actual data values being received by the printer. In this mode, printer commands are not processed, but are printed along with their hexadecimal value. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series &
FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Radio Pass-Thru
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item allows direct communication to the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface, if installed. When “On”, this feature allows use of a terminal emulation program to access advanced configuration options. Please contact
Printek Technical Support for details.
Note: This item is not available serial only models.
Baud Rate
Possible Values: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600*
This item sets the baud rate for the Serial interface. The value must match the setting used on the host system.
Data Bits
Possible Values: 7, 8*
This item sets the number of data bits in the serial character frame. The value must match the setting used on the host system.
Stop Bits
Possible Values: 1*, 2
This item sets the number of stop bits included in the serial character frame. The value must match the setting used on the host system.
Parity
Possible Values: None*, Even, Odd
This item sets the parity checking requirements for the data bits in the serial character frame. The value must match the setting used on the host system.
XON/XOFF Handshaking
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item enables or disables the XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) character handshaking method used to control data flow from the host system to the printer. When enabled, an XOFF character will be sent by the printer
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whenever the printer’s input buffer is nearly full. An XON character will be sent whenever the printer’s input buffer becomes nearly empty.
ETX/ACK Handshaking
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item enables or disables the ETX/ACK character handshaking method used to control data flow from the host system to the printer. When enabled, an ACK character will be sent by the printer after an ETX character has been received and processed out of the input buffer. ETX characters used for handshaking cannot be part of an escape sequence.
RTS/CTS Handshaking
Possible Values: Off, On*
This item enables or disables the RTS/CTS hardware handshaking method used to control data flow from the host system to the printer. When enabled, the printer will activate the RTS signal whenever the printer’s input buffer becomes nearly empty or when the printer’s control panel Setup Menus are active. The RTS signal will be deasserted whenever the printer’s input buffer becomes nearly empty.
Likewise, the printer will not send data to the host system if the host has asserted the CTS signal.
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Appendix C – Using the Bluetooth
®
Interface
In addition to the standard Serial Interface, your FieldPro RT43 may be equipped with an optional Bluetooth
®
Interface. To determine if this interface is installed in your printer, you may look at the model description on the serial number label on the back of the printer. You may also refer to “Performing A Printer Self Test” on
Page 6.
The Bluetooth Interface uses wireless, radio frequency signals to communicate. Bluetooth interfaces are built into some Smartphones and PDA’s and may be added to most others. Bluetooth interfaces may also be added to notebook or desktop computers.
The FieldPro Bluetooth Interface acts as a “serial port adapter” operating as a “server”. Being a serial port adapter means that the printer may appear as a “Serial Device” when discovered, rather than as a “Printer”.
Operating as a server, other devices such as a PDA or other host computer may initiate the connection to the printer.
When discovered, the default name that will appear will be “FP-aaannnnn” where “aaannnnn” is the printer’s serial number. To obtain the printer’s Bluetooth name, you may print the printer’s test page by holding the
Paper Feed button while turning the printer on. For pairing, the default PIN value is “0” (if this value does not work, contact your system administrator).
To conserve battery power, application programs should disconnect from the printer whenever possible.
Selecting the Bluetooth Interface
In order to use the Bluetooth Interface, it must be the currently “selected” interface. To determine if the
Bluetooth Interface or the Serial Interface is selected, you may either perform a printer self test as described on page 6, or you may perform the following procedure.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on.
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed button until a second “beep” is heard and then release the button.
3. The set up parameters for the currently selected interface will be printed. If the items printed are as shown below, the Bluetooth Interface is selected and you may skip the remaining steps.
4. To change the selected interface, press and hold the Paper Feed button until a third tone (a “double beep”) is heard and then release the button.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify that the Bluetooth Interface is now selected.
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®
Interface
Bluetooth Interface Configuration
The table below lists the menu items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value.
Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark.
Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value.
The Bluetooth Interface Menu items may be configured using either the Mobile Setup Utility or the printer’s internal Control Panel Setup feature as described in Appendix G. Before using the Mobile Setup Utility, please read the following note and then refer to Appendix F.
Note: In order to use the Mobile Setup Utility, communications must first be established between the host device running the utility and the printer. This may require that you first use the Control Panel Setup to establish communications and then use the Mobile Setup Utility for final configuration or to configure items in other menus.
INTERFACE MENU – Bluetooth Selected
Menu Item
Print Interface Settings
Emulation
Radio Pass-Thru
Pairing Mode
Role Policy
Pin
Local Name n/a
Printek, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS,
HexDump
On, Off
Paired, Unpaired
Defer, Master
Values
Up to 16 Numeric Characters
Up to 16 Alphanumeric Characters
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
n/a
Printek
9
9 9
Off
Paired
Defer
0
FP-Serial#
9
9
9
9
9 9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Print Interface Settings
Possible Values: None
Selecting this item will cause the current interface setup item values to be printed for reference.
Note that this item is only available when using Control Panel Setup.
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®
Interface
Emulation
Possible Values: Printek*, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL, MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS, HexDump
This item sets the family of printer commands that may be used by a host application program to control the various capabilities of the printer. The printer will only respond to commands valid for the currently selected emulation. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Note: HexDump is a diagnostic mode used to assist software programmers in determining the actual data values being received by the printer. In this mode, printer commands are not processed, but are printed along with their hexadecimal value. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series &
FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Radio Pass-Thru
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item allows direct communication to the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface, if installed. When “On”, this feature allows use of a terminal emulation program to access advanced configuration options. Please contact
Printek Technical Support for details.
Pairing Mode
Possible Values: Paired*, Unpaired
This item allows Bluetooth pairing to occur between the printer and the connecting device whenever Security is required by either device. Pairing requires that the PIN on the printer and the connecting device exactly match each other.
Security
Possible Values: Off*, On
Setting Security to On forces the printer and the remote device to use pairing. Setting Security On requires that
Pairing is set to Paired and that a PIN has been entered that matches the PIN in the remote device.
Role Policy
Possible Values: Defer*, Master
This item selects the role of the printer’s interface in the Bluetooth network.
If the device attempting to communicate with the printer is having trouble discovering the printer, setting the value to Master may correct the problem.
Discoverability
Possible Values: Off, On*
This item is used to set whether the printer may be discovered by other Bluetooth devices. It should only be set to “Off” after the printer has been discovered and paired with a host computer.
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®
Interface
PIN
Possible Values: 0*, Up to 16 Numeric Characters.
Note that this item is only available if Paring Mode is set to Paired. The PIN value must exactly match the PIN value set on the host computer.
Local Name
Possible Values: FP-aaannnnn*,
Up to 16 characters of “0” through “9”, “A” through “Z”, “a” through “z”, “-“, “_”, SPACE
This item sets the name that will be displayed by most host systems when “discovering” the printer. When shipped from the factory, the default value for the Bluetooth Local Name is “FP-aaannnnn” where “aaannnnn” is the printer’s serial number. This name may be changed to any combination of letters, numbers, dashes, underscores, and SPACEs. The name may be up to 16 characters in length.
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Appendix D – Using the Wi-Fi Interface
In addition to the standard Serial Interface, your FieldPro RT43 may be equipped with an optional Wi-Fi
Interface. To determine if this interface is installed in your printer, you may look at the model description on the serial number label on the back of the printer. You may also refer to “Performing A Printer Self Test” on
Page 6.
The Wi-Fi interface uses wireless, radio frequency signals to communicate. Wi-Fi interfaces are built into some
PDA’s and may be added to most others. Wi-Fi interfaces may also be added to notebook or desktop computers and as an “access point” to a wired network. To communicate using the Wi-Fi Interface, it must be selected as the currently active interface.
The FieldPro Wi-Fi interface acts as a server and will accept connections from a host device such as a PDA, notebook computer, or a network server.
When operating in Infrastructure mode, the printer will attempt to conserve battery power whenever possible by placing the Wi-Fi interface into a low power mode when not communicating. However, according to the IEEE
802.11b standard, the printer must be granted “permission” from the network’s Access Point before operating in the low power mode. Since different Access Point manufacturers implement this feature differently, the amount of power saving actually achieved varies. The actual power saving also varies with the amount of network traffic.
Selecting the Wi-Fi Interface
In order to use the Wi-Fi Interface, it must be the currently “selected” interface. To determine if the Wi-Fi
Interface or the Serial Interface is selected, you may either perform a printer self test as described on page 6, or you may perform the following procedure.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on.
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed button until a second “beep” is heard and then release the button.
3. The set up parameters for the currently selected interface will be printed. If the items printed are as shown below, the Wi-Fi Interface is selected and you may skip the remaining steps.
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4. To change the selected interface, press and hold the Paper Feed button until a third tone (a “double beep”) is heard and then release the button.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify that the Wi-Fi Interface is now selected.
Wi-Fi Interface Configuration
The table below lists the menu items available, the values that may be selected, and the factory default value.
Which setup method may be used to change values is indicated by a checkmark.
Following the tables are detailed descriptions of each setup item. In the detailed descriptions an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value.
The Wi-Fi Interface Menu items may be configured using either the Mobile Setup Utility or the printer’s internal Control Panel Setup feature as described in Appendix G. Before using the Mobile Setup Utility, please read the following note and then refer to Appendix F.
Note: In order to use the Mobile Setup Utility, communications must first be established between the host device running the utility and the printer. This may require that you first use the Control Panel Setup to establish communications and then use the Mobile Setup Utility for final configuration or to configure items in other menus.
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INTERFACE MENU – Wi-Fi Selected
Menu Item Values
Printek
Setup Method
Default Value Control
Panel
9
Setup
Utility
9
Web
Page
Emulation Printek, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, Hex Dump
Pass Through Mode On, Off
SSID
Type Access Point, Ad Hoc
Channel
Encryption WEP 64, WEP 128, WPA, Open
Off
Any
Ad Hoc
1
Open
9
Authentication
Auth Protocol
Use WEP Key #
IP Method
Printer Server Port
Open PSK, Shared PSK, PSK, Leap
PAP, MS-CHAP v2
Address
Subnet
Gateway
Open PSK
PAP
1
DHCP
192.0.0.192
9
9
255.255.255.0
9
192.0.0.1
8023
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9
9
9
9
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9
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Advanced Features Contact Printek Technical Support
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9
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Print Interface Settings
Possible Values: None
Selecting this item will cause the current interface setup item values to be printed for reference.
Note that this item is only available when using Control Panel Setup.
Emulation
Possible Values: Printek*, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL
This item sets the family of printer commands that may be used by a host application program to control the various capabilities of the printer. The printer will only respond to commands valid for the currently selected emulation. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Note: HexDump is a diagnostic mode used to assist software programmers in determining the actual data values being received by the printer. In this mode, printer commands are not processed, but are printed along with their hexadecimal value. For more information, please refer to the MtP Series &
FieldPro Programmer’s Manual.
Radio Pass-Thru
Possible Values: Off*, On
This item allows direct communication to the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface, if installed. When “On”, this feature allows use of a terminal emulation program to access advanced configuration options. Please contact
Printek Technical Support for details.
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Appendix D – Using the Wi-Fi Interface
WLAN Type
Possible Values: Infrastructure*, Peer-to-Peer
This item specifies the type of wireless network the printer will be attached to. An Infrastructure network consists of nodes that connect to each other and/or a wired network through an Access Point. A Peer-to-Peer , or Ad-Hoc, network consists of nodes that connect directly to each other without the control of an access point.
Note: When using Control Panel Setup to change the WLAN Type to Peer-to-Peer, the following items will also be changed. To change these items back to their original settings will require the use of the
Printek Mobile Setup Utility.
IP Address Assign will be set to “Static”
IP Address will be set to “192.168.0.2”
WLAN Channel will be set to “1”
WLAN WEP will be set to “Disabled”
WLAN Channel
Possible Values: 1* … 14
Note that this item is only available if the WLAN Type is set to Peer-to-Peer.
This item sets the radio channel to be used when communicating in a Peer-to-Peer network. When in an
Infrastructure network, the radio channel is automatically assigned by the interface and Access Point.
WLAN SSID
Possible Values: any*,
“9”, “A” through “Z”, “a” through “z”,
Up to 16 characters of “0” through
This item specifies the “name” of the network the printer will connect to. This allows communications to be controlled, or routed to the appropriate nodes when multiple wireless networks are present. When set to “any”, the printer may connect to any available network(s).
WLAN WEP Bits
Possible Values: 0*, 64, 128
This item specifies the level of Wired Equivalent Security to use. If set to “0”, security is turned off. If set to a“64” or “128” bit encryption level, a WEP Key must be entered that matches the key on the other nodes on the network.
WEP Key 1, WEP Key 2, WEP Key 3, WEP Key 4
Possible Values: 10 or 26 character user specified hexadecimal string
Note that this item is only available if WLAN WEP Bits is set to 64 or 128.
This item specifies an encryption “key” or password that is used to encrypt/decrypt data on the network. If
WLAN WEP Bits is set to “64”, a ten character hexadecimal string must be entered that matches the key on the other nodes the printer will be communicating with. If WLAN WEP Bits is set to “128”, a 26 character hexadecimal string must be entered.
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WLAN Auth
Possible Values: Auto*, Open, Shared
This item specifies the authentication method that will be used when establishing connections on the network.
The method may be to use an open key or a shared key. If set to “Auto”, the printer will automatically match itself to the method used by other nodes.
IP Address Assign
Possible Values: DHCP*, Static
This item specifies whether the printer will obtain an IP address from a DHCP server, or if a an IP address will be manually assigned.
IP Address
Possible Values: 0.0.0.0*, User specified
This item specifies the IP address for the printer.
Note that this item has no effect if IP Address Method is not set to “Static”.
IP Subnet Mask
Possible Values: 0.0.0.0*, User specified
This item specifies the range of addresses, or the size of the network, that the printer’s IP address belongs to.
Note that this item has no effect if IP Address Method is not set to “Static”.
IP Gateway
Possible Values: 0.0.0.0*, User specified
This item specifies the network node where data destined for a node outside of the LAN should be directed.
Note that this item has no effect if IP Address Method is not set to “Static”.
Tunnel Port Number
Possible Values: 00000 … 08023* … 65384
This item specifies the TCP/IP port to be used for data that are to be printed..
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Appendix E – Printer Setup Menu Summary
The following is a complete list of setup menus for the FieldPro RT43 printer. For details on the items listed in each menu, please refer to the appendix listed below each summary.
INTERFACE MENU – Serial Selected
Menu Item
Print Interface Settings
Emulation
Radio Pass-Thru
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Values
n/a
Printek, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS,
HexDump
On, Off
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
7, 8
1, 2
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
n/a
Printek
9
9 9
Off
57600
8
1
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Appendix B – Using the Serial/USB Interface
INTERFACE MENU – Bluetooth Selected
Menu Item
Print Interface Settings
Emulation
Radio Pass-Thru
Pairing Mode
Role Policy n/a
Printek, Oneil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS,
HexDump
On, Off
Paired, Unpaired
Defer, Master
Values
Pin Up to 16 Numeric Characters
Local Name Up to 16 Alphanumeric Characters
Appendix C – Using the Bluetooth
®
Interface
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
n/a
Printek
9
9 9
Off
Paired
Defer
0
FP-Serial#
9
9
9
9
9 9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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INTERFACE MENU – Wi-Fi Selected
Menu Item Values
Printek
Setup Method
Default Value Control
Panel
9
Setup
Utility
9
Web
Page
Emulation Printek, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
MPL, IPL, ESim, Hex Dump
Pass Through Mode On, Off
SSID
Type Access Point, Ad Hoc
Channel
Encryption WEP 64, WEP 128, WPA, Open
Off
Any
Ad Hoc
1
Open
9
Authentication
Auth Protocol
Use WEP Key #
IP Method
Printer Server Port
Open PSK, Shared PSK, PSK, Leap
PAP, MS-CHAP v2
Address
Subnet
Gateway
Open PSK
PAP
1
DHCP
192.0.0.192
9
9
255.255.255.0
9
192.0.0.1
8023
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9
9
9
9
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9
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Advanced Features Contact Printek Technical Support
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Appendix D – Using the Wi-Fi Interface
IMAGE MANAGEMENT
Menu Item Values
Print Contrast -75 to +125
Default Font
Scalable Font Set
Resident Font Set
SansSerifA at 4.2, 5.5, 10.2, 10.7,
16.9, 18.5, 20.3, 34.0 cpi; Courier at 12.7, 13.5, 14.5, 15.6, 16.9, 18.5,
20.3, 22.6, 25.4, 34.0 cpi; FGothic
3.0, 4.6, 6.1, 7.8, 11.2, 18.4 cpi;
23x21OCR; ROT OCRA; or
Downloaded fonts if present.
Default Scalable or Downloaded font sets if available.
Default Resident or Downloaded font sets if available.
Fixed Width, Fixed Space Character Placement
Character Space (%)
Line Spacing
0 to 100
0 to 10 Lines
Long Lines Wrap, Truncate
Appendix A – Printer Configuration, Image Management
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
0
16.9 Courier
9
9
9
9
Default
Scalable
Default
Resident
Fixed Width
0
3
Wrap
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Appendix E – Printer Setup Menu Summary
DEVICE SETTINGS
Menu Item Values
Left Margin
Right Margin
Maximum Paper Speed
Form Feed Control
0 to 1.0244”
0 to 1.2608”
0.08 to 2.80 ips
Front Mark, Distance
Form Feed Distance
Top of Form Adjust
0.0394 to 2.5216”
-0.2955 to 0.2955”
Tear Adjust -0.2955 to 0.3152”
Mark Sensitivity -10 to +10
Appendix A – Printer Configuration, Device Settings
ADVANCED
Menu Item Values
Left Paper Guide Adjust A – I
Right Paper Guide Adjust None, 1 – 9
Auto Power Down
Print Header
Print Promotion
Reprint Mode
MCR Method
MCR Data
Off, 1-15 Minute Delay
No, Yes, Not Loaded
No, Yes, Not Loaded
Disabled, Enabled
Always On, Host Request
1 Track, 2 Track, 3 Track
PRINT ALL LOGOS IN MEMORY
Menu Item Values
Print All Logos in Memory n/a
Appendix A – Printer Configuration, Print All Logos In Memory
Modify From
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
0
0
2.80 ips
Distance
1.2608”
0.0000”
0.0000”
0
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Setup Method
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
A
None
Off
Not Loaded
Not Loaded
Disabled
Host Request
1 Track
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Modify From
Default Value Control
Setup
Panel Utility
n/a
9
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Appendix E – Printer Setup Menu Summary
HARDWARE MENU
Burnin Mode
Bluetooth
ConnectBlue Bluetooth
NSC Bluetooth
WiFi
Menu Item
Magnetic Card Reader
Off, On
Not Installed, Installed n/a n/a
Values
Reset to Factory Defaults Hold Power 10 Sec.
Appendix A – Printer Configuration, Hardware Menu
Modify From
Default Value Control
Panel
Setup
Utility
Off
Model Specific
9
9
Model Specific
Model Specific
Not Installed, DPAC WiFi Installed Model Specific
Installed, Not Installed Model Specific n/a
9
9
9
9
9
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Appendix F – Mobile Setup Utility
The Printek Mobile Setup utility provides an easy to use tool for configuring your FieldPro RT43 printer from a
Windows Desktop computer or a Windows CE or Windows Mobile device.
The Mobile Setup utility, version 2.0 and greater, supports printer firmware versions 6.0 and greater. A similar tool, “Universal Remote Setup”, is available for printers with firmware versions less than 6.0.
Installation
Windows Desktop Installation
To install Mobile Setup on a Windows desktop PC, create a new folder and copy “Mobile Setup.exe” to that folder. The first time the program is run, it will create a “cfg.txt” file containing default program parameters in that same folder.
Note: Requires Microsoft .Net Framework version 2.0 or later.
Mobile Device Installation
To install Mobile Setup on a Windows CE or Windows Mobile device, refer to the instructions for your mobile device to create a folder and copy the “Mobile Setup.exe” file to that folder. The first time the program is run, it will create a “cfg.txt” file containing default program parameters in that same folder.
Note: Requires Microsoft .Net Compact Framework version 2.0 or later.
Windows CE 5.0+ and Windows Mobile 5.0+ should already be compatible.
Starting the program
To run Mobile Setup, simply open “Mobile Setup.exe”. The opening screen is shown below. You may select
“Help and Options” to obtain brief instructions on how to navigate the various screens and menus.
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Appendix F – Mobile Setup Utility
Communications Set Up
Mobile Setup will allow you to modify the parameters for any interface installed in the printer, but it will only communicate with the interface that is currently “selected” in the printer. If your printer is equipped with a
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi interface, you may use either that interface or the cabled interface (an optional Serial or
USB cable is required).
If you are unsure which interface is currently selected in your printer, perform the following steps.
1. Make sure the printer is powered on.
2. Press and hold the Paper Feed button until a second “beep” is heard and then release the button.
3. The currently selected interface will be printed along with its current set up parameter values. If this is the interface you wish to use, you may skip the remaining steps.
4. To change the selected interface, press and hold the Paper Feed button until a third tone (a “double beep”) is heard and then release the button.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify that the desired interface is now selected.
To make sure the interface parameters in Mobile Setup match those currently set in the printer, you may check and/or modify the Mobile Setup parameters by selecting “Help and Options” and then select the tab for the desired interface. The default parameters for each interface are shown below.
Once you have reviewed the parameters, select either “Save Options” or “Cancel” to return to the opening screen. If desired, you may the select “Test Page” next to the selected interface to verify that Mobile Setup can communicate with the printer.
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Mobile Setup Utility Basics
Connecting to a Printer
To connect the Mobile Setup utility to a printer, select the “Connect via …” button for the desired interface.
Once connected, Mobile Setup will advance to the “Main Menu”, as shown below. This menu provides access to the printer setup menus and additional features of the Mobile Setup program. Note that the printer’s serial number and firmware version are shown in the title bar.
Note: While Mobile Setup is connected to a printer, the printer’s control panel is disabled.
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Appendix F – Mobile Setup Utility
To navigate Mobile Setup, use the cursor arrows and the enter key, or the directional pad on a Windows Mobile device. Use Up/Down to highlight one of the choices. On the “Use …” lines, you may use Left/Right or +/- to change the value. Note that when changing the value on the “Use Interface:” line, the menu options below it change accordingly. On all other choices, use Enter, the center of the directional pad, or the Select Button to select that item. The function of each of the choices on this menu are as described below.
Use Interface:
Cable Menu >
Bluetooth Menu >
Wi-Fi Menu >
Selects the printer interface that will be selected after changes are saved to the printer.
Changing this value will change the interface menu presented and allow changes to be made to any interface in the printer.
Available when “Use Interface: Cable” is displayed.
Advances to the Serial Interface Menu and presents the items described in
“Appendix B – Using the Serial/USB Interface”.
Only available when printer has a Bluetooth interface and “Use Interface:
Bluetooth” is displayed.
Advances to the Bluetooth Interface Menu and presents the items described in
“Appendix C – Using the Bluetooth
®
Interface”.
Only available when printer has a Wi-Fi interface and “Use Interface: Wi-Fi” is displayed.
Advances to the Wi-Fi Interface Menu and presents the items described in
“Appendix D – Using the Wi-Fi Interface”.
Use Emulation:
Image Management > Advances to the Image Management Menu and presents the items described in the “Image Management” section of “Appendix A – Printer Configuration”.
Device Settings > Advances to the Device Settings Menu and presents the items described in the
“Device Settings” section of “Appendix A – Printer Configuration”.
Advanced >
Selects the printer emulation language that will be used when changes are saved to the printer.
Printer Utilities >
Advances to the Advanced Menu and presents the items described in the
“Advanced” section of “Appendix A – Printer Configuration”.
Advances to selections where the current setup values may be stored in, or retrieved from, a file. Additional printer maintenance functions are also provided.
Save Changes? Advances to selections where any changes may be saved to the printer or discarded, and then disconnect from the printer.
Note: Make sure the “Use …” selections in the Main Menu are correct before saving changes to the printer. These will be “selected” when changes are saved to the printer. Saved changes will take effect immediately after Mobile Setup disconnects from the printer and the printer completes an internal reset.
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Appendix F – Mobile Setup Utility
Mobile Setup Utility Examples
Example: Changing the Default Font and Print Contrast
This example shows the steps required to change the font selection from 16.9 cpi Courier to 18.5 cpi Courier, and then continue on to change the print contrast from 0 to +10.
Note that either of these values may be overridden by your software application. When this occurs, selecting a different value in Setup will not change the output printed by your application. This may also apply to some other items within the Format Menu.
After connecting to the printer as described previously, move to and select the “Format Menu” line.
To change the default font size from 16.9 cpi Courier to 18.5 cpi Courier, move to the “Sys Font” line and increment the value twice.
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To change the default contrast from 0 to 10, move to the “Contrast” line and increment the value twice.
Now return to the Main Menu. You may move to and select the “Back” line, or you may select the Main Menu button.
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In the Main Menu, move to and select the “Save Changes” line, and then in the Save menu, select the “Save
Changes & Exit” line.
Mobile Setup will now write the changes you have made to the printer’s non-volatile memory and disconnect from the printer. The printer will perform an internal reset and the printer is now ready to use with the changes you have made.
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Appendix F – Mobile Setup Utility
Example: Changing the Wi-Fi TCP/IP Address
This example shows the steps required to change the TCP/IP address from 192.0.0.192 to 192.168.0.10.
Additional Wi-Fi values may also need to be changed unless the printer has already been on your network.
Note that at the beginning of this example, Mobile Setup is connected to the printer using an optional serial cable and then the “Use Interface” value is changed to “Wi-Fi” to access the Wi-Fi Menu. If the printer is already on your network, you may connect to it using the Wi-Fi interface.
After connecting to the printer as described previously, move to the “Use Interface: Cable” line and increment the value so that “Use Interface: Wi-Fi” is displayed. Notice that the Menu options below this line have changed to correspond with the interface selected.
Move to and select the “Wi-Fi Menu” line.
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Now move to and select the “Address” line. Note that this line is not available if the IP Method is set to
“Auto”. If this is the case, move to that line, increment the value to “Manual (Static)”, and then select the
“Address” line.
Mobile Setup will now present a text box where you may enter the new IP Address. Enter the new address and press Enter or select the “OK” button.
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The IP address has changed as shown below. You may now move to other lines in this menu and make any other changes necessary to connect to your network. When finished making changes, move to and select the
“Back” line to return to the Main Menu. You may also use the “Main Menu” button.
In the Main Menu, make sure the “Use Interface” value is set according to which interface you want to be
“selected” after changes are written to the printer. If you wish to continue using the serial interface, change the value back to “Cable” before saving changes.
With “Use Interface” set to the preferred interface, move to and select the “Save Changes” line, and then in the
Save menu select the “Save Changes & Exit” line.
Mobile Setup will now write the changes you have made to the printer’s non-volatile memory and disconnect from the printer. The printer will perform an internal reset and the printer is now ready to use with the changes you have made.
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Appendix G – Control Panel Setup
Control Panel Setup allows the user to configure some features of the FieldPro RT43. Some may require using the Printek Mobile Setup Utility described in Appendix F.
The list below describes where, in this manual, you may find detailed information for each of the setup menus.
Each section begins with a summary table which describes which setup method(s) may be used.
Control Panel Setup Basics
Control Panel Setup makes use of the Power and Paper Feed buttons and printing to step through the menus of items and values that may be changed. Install plain receipt paper for this task.
Power
Button
Paper Feed
Button
Figure 16 - Control Panel
Entering Setup
To enter Setup, press and hold the Paper Feed Button while turning on the printer with the Power Button. The printer will print a test page which shows most of the menu items and their current values. At the end of the test page, “PRESS FEED FOR SETUP MENU” will be printed. Pressing the Paper Feed within the next four seconds will cause the Setup mode to be entered. If the button is not pressed within four seconds, the printer will return to normal operation.
Using Setup
After the Setup mode is entered, instructions will be printed indicating that the Power Button may be used as a
“Select” button and that the Paper Feed Button may be used as a “Next Menu” button.
As instructed, press the Power to select each menu or item to be changed, and press the Paper Feed to skip to the next menu or item. Upon selecting an item inside a Menu by pressing Power, the displayed setting will change to the next value available for that item.
Press Paper Feed to skip to the next item in the menu. When EXIT MENU is displayed, press Power to exit the current menu and go to the next menu.
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Appendix G – Control Panel Setup
Shortcuts
Exiting the Current Menu - When at any item within a menu, you may press and hold Paper Feed until it beeps a second time to exit the current menu. If changes have been made, the printer will exit the current menu and automatically advance to EXIT SETUP SAVE CHANGES. If no changes have been made, the printer will return to the beginning of the current menu where you may re-enter the menu by pressing Power or advance to the next menu by pressing Paper Feed.
Selecting the Factory Default Value - When at any item within a menu, you may press and hold the Power
Button until it beeps a second time to set the current item to its factory default value.
Exiting Setup
After you have finished making changes, press Paper Feed to proceed to either of the following exit menu choices.
To save the changes you have made, press Power when the EXIT SETUP SAVE CHANGES Menu selection appears.
To exit without saving changes, press Power when the EXIT SETUP DISCARD CHANGES Menu selection appears, or at any time you may press and hold the Power Button until the printer beeps and turns off.
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Appendix G – Control Panel Setup
Control Panel Setup Examples
Example: Changing the Default Font and Print Contrast
This example shows the steps required to change the font selection from 16.9 cpi Courier to 18.5 cpi Courier, and then continue on to change the print contrast from 0 to +10..
Note that either of these values may be overridden by your software application. When this occurs, selecting a different value in Setup will not change the output printed by your application. This may also apply to some other items within the Format Menu.
PRESS FEED FOR SETUP MENU
Enter Setup by pressing the Paper Feed Button after performing self test.
SETUP MENUS:
============
POWER -> SELECT FEED -> NEXT MENU
Setup Menu Instructions are Displayed.
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INTERFACE MENU
When INTERFACE MENU is displayed, press Paper Feed to advance to the next menu.
FORMAT MENU
When FORMAT MENU is displayed, press Power to enter the menu and display the first item and its current value.
Font: 16.9 cpi Courier
Press Power to select the next value.
Font: 18.5 cpi SnsSrfA
Press Power to select the next value.
Font: 18.5 cpi Courier
Print Contrast: 0
Print Contrast: + 5
With the desired value displayed, press Paper
Feed to advance to the next menu item..
Press Paper Feed to select the next item.
Continue pressing Paper Feed until Print Contrast is displayed.
Press Power to select the next value.
Press Power to select the next value.
Print Contrast: +10
EXIT SETUP SAVE CHANGES
With the desired value displayed, press and hold
Paper Feed to exit this menu.
Press Power to select this choice to exit and save the changes.
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Example: Changing the Serial Interface Baud Rate
This example shows the steps required to change the serial baud rate from 57600 to 38400.
PRESS FEED FOR SETUP MENU
Enter Setup by pressing the Paper Feed Button after performing self test.
SETUP MENUS:
============
POWER -> SELECT FEED -> NEXT MENU
Setup Menu Instructions are Displayed.
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INTERFACE MENU
When INTERFACE MENU is displayed, press Power to enter the menu and display the first item and its current
Print Interface Settings
Emulation: Printek
Radio Pass-Thru: OFF
Press Paper Feed to select the next menu item.
Press Paper Feed to select the next menu item.
Press Paper Feed to select the next menu item.
Baud Rate: 57600
Baud Rate: 9600
Baud Rate: 19200
With Baud Rate displayed, press Power to select the next value.
Press Power to select the next value.
Press Power to select the next value.
Baud Rate: 38400
EXIT SETUP SAVE CHANGES
With the desired value displayed, press and hold
Paper Feed to exit this menu.
Press Power to select this choice to exit and save the changes.
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Appendix H – Power Considerations
FieldPro printers are designed to provide superior output using as little power as necessary. This provides the longest possible battery life. The printers may also be operated from an external power adapter when used in a more permanent installation in a vehicle or office. The following discussions indicate how the printer accomplishes this power conservation using features such as Standby and Auto Power Down.
For more information on battery charging, please refer to “Battery Care” on page12.
Standby Operation
When operating on battery power, the printer automatically enters a Standby mode one minute after the last computing event (i.e., receiving data, printing, a front panel button is pressed, or a magnetic card reader swipe operation). When in Standby, the printer will flash the Power Indicator.
While in Standby the printer turns off as many power consuming components as possible. However, the printer remains fully capable of receiving data or responding to a control panel button. The printer will automatically
“wake up” when it begins to receive data from a host system, or when any front panel Button is pressed.
Auto Power Down
To conserve even more battery power, the printer may also be configured to turn itself off after a specified number of minutes of inactivity. When the printer powers down, this is equivalent to turning the printer off using the Power Button and the printer will no longer respond to incoming data.
To enable Auto Power Down, please refer to the Advanced settings on page 23.
Operation Without A Battery
FieldPro printers may be operated without a battery installed. Power adapters are available for use with 100-
240VAC/50-60Hz and for 12/24VDC vehicle applications.
Caution: Use only Printek power adapters designed specifically for your FieldPro RT43 printer. Using a different power adapter may cause damage to the printer and will not be covered by the printer’s warranty.
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Appendix I – Print & Font Samples
Print Samples
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Appendix I – Print & Font Samples
Courier Font With International Extended Character Set
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Courier Font PC Line Drawing Extended Character Set
Sans Serif Font
Appendix I – Print & Font Samples
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Appendix J – Specifications
Printer Specifications
Printing Specifications
Printing Method: Direct Thermal
Printing Resolution: 203 dots per inch (8 dots per mm)
Printing Speed: Up To 2.8 Inches Per Second
Printing Width: 832 Printing Elements for up to 4.1″ (10.41 cm)
Fonts/Characters/Bar codes
Fonts: A wide range of font types and sizes, from ~ 4 cpi to 34 cpi plus scaling depending on emulation chosen
International Characters: An expanding catalog available for download
Bar Codes: Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN08 & 13, PDF-417, and UPC depending on emulation chosen
Downloads: Downloadable fonts, graphics, logos, and additional bar codes
Connectivity
Serial: RS-232C (Standard), USB (Optional cable required)
Bluetooth
®
(Optional) - 2.0 including L2CAP, RFCOMM, SDP protocols and
GAP, SDAP, SPP profiles.
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g (Optional)
Universal Port: Data and power port allows connection of external devices such as Printek barcode scanners, signature capture pads
Emulations: Printek, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Printek Mt3, CPCL, MPL, IPL, ESim, TEC, EPOS
Software Available: Drivers for Windows 98/2000/XP/7/8
Setup utility for configuration from Windows 98/2000/XP/7
Compatible with Windows CE/Pocket PC, Windows Mobile, Android, and iOS
SDK’s
Data Input
Magnetic Card Reader: 3 Track, Simultaneous Read (Optional)
Power Management
Battery: 7.4 V, 2200mAH rechargeable 2 cell Lithium Ion
Endurance: Over 3,500 inches of print per charge
Internal Charging: 2 hours (requires optional power adapter or external charger)
Battery Free Operation: Printer may be used with optional external power adapter, with or without battery
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Appendix J – Specifications
Physical Specifications
Size: 6.1 x 5.9 x 2.7 inches, 15.5 x 15.0 x 6.9 cm (LxWxH)
Weight: 20 Ounces (.57 kg) with battery
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temp: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Rating: IP54 per IEC 529
Operator Controls and Indicators
Indicators: Power/Wireless Connection, Battery Status, Fault
Controls: Power, Paper Feed
Sensors: Paper, Paper Door Open, Black Mark Detection
Memory Capacity
Durability and Reliability
Drop Test: Survives multiple 4 foot drops to concrete (each face), conforms to IEC 68-2
MTBF: 10,000 hours in normal use
Regulatory Approvals
Approvals/Markings: FCC Class B
CE Mark
RoHS
UL listed AC adapters
E-mark on In-Vehicle adapters
Warranty
Printer: One year including print head and battery
Optional extended warranties available
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Printer Specifications
Media Specifications
Receipt Paper
General Specifications: 0.0022 to 0.0065” (0.056 to 0.089mm) Thick
2.9 to 4.125” (73.66 to 104.78mm)Wide
1.75” (44.45mm) Maximum Outside Diameter
0.750” (19.05mm) Core Diameter Recommended
Black Mark Sensing On Printed Side
Approved Vendors: Kansaki: P300, P310, P350, P354, P390*, P530UV, TO281CA,
OP200, TO381N, F180, F380, F550
Appleton: Resiste 900-3.0*
*Standard Printek Offering
Black Mark Position
For automatic ticket printing, the black mark should be positioned as shown in the figure below. When using
Mark Sensing mode, FieldPro printers will automatically position the output for tear-off and printing following a Form Feed command or by pressing the Paper Feed button.
For non-automatic paper positioning, refer to the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual for sensing and positioning commands.
Perforation or tear position
0.15”
Black Mark should span width of paper for best results.
Figure 17 - Black Mark Position
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Appendix J – Specifications
Supplies and Accessories
Supplies
Battery: 7.4V, 2200 mAH Li-Ion
Available separately or in 5 or 20 packs.
3.125”
3.125” and 4.125” wide premium receipt paper
Available in cases of 36. Other sizes available on request.
Cleaning Supplies: Print head cleaning pens
Magnetic Card Reader cleaning cards
Accessories
Power Adapters: 100-240VAC/50-60Hz Wall Adapters
12/24VDC Vehicle Adapters
Cables: RS-232C – RJ45 to DB-9F
USB – RJ45 to USB-A
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Glossary of Terms
access point
Ad-Hoc
ASCII authentication bandwidth baud rate binary bit
Bluetooth client control code character pitch current line current print position default
DHCP dpi escape sequence font hexadecimal infrastructure interface
An interface between a wireless network and a wired network.
A Wi-Fi network consisting of only stations (no access point). Same as Peerto-Peer.
American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
The process a Wi-Fi station uses to identify itself to another station.
The amount of data that be transferred in a given period of time.
The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. This is also often referred to as bits per second.
Base two numbering system. Digits are represented by the characters 0 and 1.
A single binary digit.
A definition for short range radio frequency communications.
Any node on a network that requests services from another node (server).
A single, non-printing character which is used to control the configuration or operation of the printer.
The horizontal spacing of characters. Measured in cpi.
The line upon which the next character will be printed.
The column on the current line where the next character will be printed.
Value or configuration assumed when the printer is powered on or reset.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method used to centrally control the assignment of IP addresses on a network.
Dots per inch. Generally used to refer to graphics density or resolution.
String of characters beginning with the escape (ESC) character which is used to control the configuration or operation of the printer. The characters which are part of this string are not printed.
A group of characters of a given shape or style.
Base sixteen numbering system. Digits are represented by the characters 0 through 9 and a through f.
A Wi-Fi network consisting of stations connecting to a wired network or other stations via an access point.
The connection between the printer and the host computer.
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Glossary
IP
LAN
LCD line pitch margin
MSB node parity
Peer-to-Peer reset
RS-232C server
SSID
TCP top of form
WAN
WEP
Wi-Fi
WLAN
Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must be combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete connection with the other system.
Local Area Network.
Liquid crystal display.
The vertical spacing of rows of characters. Measured in lpi.
An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed.
Most significant bit. In a character, this refers to bit seven (of 0 to 7).
Any device connected to a network.
A method used for detecting errors within a single character transmitted or received via an interface.
A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server). Same as Ad-Hoc.
Initialization of various operating features of the printer to the value or state assumed when the printer is powered on.
An EIA standard for serial data transmission.
Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client).
Service Set IDentifier. An identifier attached to packets on a Wi-Fi network that identify the particular network the packets are intended for.
Transmission Control Protocol. A specification that controls the connection between systems on a network.
The vertical position where the first line is printed on the paper. Also the position the paper is advanced to when a form feed (FF) character is received from the host or the Form Feed button is pressed on the printer's control panel.
Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to communicate with another LAN(s).
Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to provide data security similar to a wired LAN.
Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards.
Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes.
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