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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 to 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 a Printek, Inc. Bluetooth module, reference FCC ID: B9J-0213900444. 

 

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Statement 

This device complies with Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS standard(s).  Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:  1) this device may not cause interference; 2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio 
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter 
by Industry Canada.  To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be 
so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful 
communication.  Maximum power output plus maximum antenna gain of the EUT is: 4.5W/m

, Limit is 10Wm

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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. 
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) 
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en 
compromettre le fonctionnement.  Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio 
peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par 
Industrie Canada.  

Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le 
type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas 
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. 

 

La puissance de sortie maximale plus 

gain d'antenne maximal du EUT est : 4.5W/m

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Limite est 10W/m

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VehiclePro 420

Page 1: ...Printek LLC 3515 Lakeshore Dr St Joseph MI 49085 269 925 3200 www printek com Printek LLC A Company Part Number 7685 Rev A VehiclePro 420 Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...k Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Bluetooth Equipped Models For units equipped with a Printek Inc Bluetooth module reference FCC ID B9J 0213900444 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause inte...

Page 3: ...uching 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 Bediene...

Page 4: ... B Android Tablets and Smartphones 8 I Bluetooth 8 C Apple Tablets and Smartphones 9 D Windows Tablets and Smartphones 9 Bluetooth 9 Configuration 10 A Connectivity Parameters 11 B Image Parameters 16 C Device Config 17 D Fonts 19 E Graphics 19 F Update Printer Firmware Upload Files to Printer Memory 20 G Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults Safe Mode 21 Media 21 A Standard Media 21 B B...

Page 5: ... on the printed side of the media Standard interface is USB All models also support an optional internal Bluetooth or WI FI interface Complete specifications may be found in Appendix A VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications Please visit www printek com to download latest printer drivers and manuals The remainder of this manual focuses on preparing the printer for initial use and tasks that will be ...

Page 6: ... and simple drop in paper loading Quickly prints a wide variety of tickets and receipts IP54 rated for water and dust resistance Extensive fonts character sets barcodes and graphic capabilities Compatible with Windows WindowsMobile Android Emulations that allow the printer to be a drop in replacement for nearly any mobile printer For detailed specifications reference Appendix A VehiclePro 420 Prin...

Page 7: ...800 368 4636 F 269 925 8539 E info printek com Quick Start Instructions A Paper Load Push paper door release pull out drawer drop in paper roll and route through door as shown Printouts can be torn off in either direction ...

Page 8: ...nterminated power wires coming out of the connector The positive cable is marked with red The Red labeled wire in the power cable may be connected to a 9 32 VDC source and the Black wire is to be connected to vehicle ground The printer s power input is internally fused but may be connected to a fused circuit that is capable of providing at least 5A Data Power Connector Pin Assignments Pin Descript...

Page 9: ...ek com P 800 368 4636 F 269 925 8539 E info printek com C Printer Installation To complete the installation secure the data power cable connector to the back of the printer insert the printer into the dash console ...

Page 10: ...0 368 4636 F 269 925 8539 E info printek com D Status Indications Patterns Meanings E Performing a Printer Self Test To print configuration page and conduct printer self test with power on double click the paper feed button ...

Page 11: ...r port during driver installation II Bluetooth a Using the Bluetooth Manager on your PC the printer discover name will be VP XXXxxxxx XXXxxxxx is the serial number of the printer b The default passkey is 0000 4 zeros c The Bluetooth Manager will assign a virtual com port number to the connection Make note of the COM port number d You will need to use this COM port number when installing the Window...

Page 12: ...s printing D Windows Tablets and Smartphones Bluetooth a Using the Bluetooth Manager on your PC the printer discover name will be VP XXXxxxxx XXXxxxxx is the serial number of the printer b The default passkey is 0000 four zeros c The Bluetooth Manager will assign a virtual com port number to the connection Use this COM port number in application when printing to the printer ...

Page 13: ...s 1 Turn the printer ON 2 Connect a USB cable between the printer and a PC 3 To access the VP420 web page push the Power button twice rapidly This will put the printer into Configuration mode 4 When the printer is in Configuration mode the POWER and FAULT LEDs will flash together a Open browser on your PC and type 169 254 200 1 into the address bar of the browser and hit Enter A login box should a...

Page 14: ...click the Power button The POWER LED will be returned to a solid light At the top of the Main Page are selections to access the sub menus A Connectivity Parameters This page allows you to setup the connection to your printer Depending on the optional interface installed you will see either Bluetooth Config or WI FI Config In the detailed descriptions an asterisk indicates the factory default value...

Page 15: ...iscovered and paired with a host computer PIN Possible Values 0000 Up to 16 Numeric Characters Note that this feature is only available if Pairing Mode is set to Paired The PIN value must exactly match the PIN value set in the Bluetooth manager on the host computer Connection Possible Values Printer Personal Area Network This feature selects the role of the printer s interface in the Bluetooth net...

Page 16: ...ent Wi Fi configuration IP Address user defined If Static Address Method is selected type in the address the printer will use on the network SubNetMask user defined If Static Address Method is selected type in the subnet mark of the network Gateway user defined If Static Address Method is selected type in the gateway address of the network SSID user defined Network name broadcasted by printer when...

Page 17: ...and Paper Feed buttons until the Power and Alert LEDs light Release both buttons and the printer will restart in Personal Area Network mode To exit Personal Area Network mode press and hold the Power and Paper Feed buttons until the Power and Alert LEDs light Release both buttons and the printer will restart in normal Wi Fi mode Current Connection access points added through Add Edit Previously Co...

Page 18: ...tion type Click Next The following form will change depending on the authentication type WPA PSK Enter the password for the network connection WPA EAP or IEEE8021X These are Enterprise network settings Consult your server manual for recommended settings Upload Digital Certificate If your enterprise network uses digital certificates as another form of authentication you can upload the certificates ...

Page 19: ... for a driver AUTOIMAGE selected when mixed PDF and POSTSCRIPT images are sent to the printer The printer will determine which type of file has been sent This can increase printer response time PDF When in this mode the printer will directly print Portable Document Files PDF POSTSCRIPT When in this mode the printer will directly print Postscript formatted files ps You can also use a generic Postsc...

Page 20: ... This determines how large the characters are and how many characters will print in a one inch space The higher the number the greater the number of lines per vertical inch of print C Device Config This page allows you to set certain hardware parameters on the printer Units Select between inches or millimeters If you change units do so before entering other settings ...

Page 21: ...tops at the black mark Normal value is between 70 90 Backup Distance Before Printing Used with Mark Seek User defined This is the distance the printer will pull in the paper before starting to print Stop Distance after Mark Use with Mark Seeking User defined This is the distance the printer will advance the paper after the mark is detected Left Margin Setting this value will tell the printer how f...

Page 22: ...x value when selecting a font Font Aliases Languages like ZPL and CPCL can use an uploaded Font Alias Table so legacy jobs can have their font names mapped to other uploaded fonts Contact Printek Technical Support at 800 368 4636 for more information E Graphics This menu will allow you to load a graphics file into printer memory for use in creating your output For instance logos can be stored for ...

Page 23: ...ur receipt or label See Integrator s Guide for more information on graphics commands When selecting header the graphics file will automatically print the logo at the beginning of each print job When selecting footer the graphics file will automatically print the logo at the end of each print job You must set each of these values before selecting Upload Logo or the default values will be associated...

Page 24: ... your PrintekMobile sales representative for a complete and up to date description of our consumables and accessory products B Black Mark Media Position For automatic ticket printing the black mark should be positioned as shown in the figure below The black mark MUST be on the front of the paper When using Mark Sensing mode VehiclePro printers will automatically position the output for tear off an...

Page 25: ...h your finger to clean the entire surface You may also experience a buildup 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 B Troubleshooting When encountering problems the cause may be the printer or may sometimes be due to other problems wi...

Page 26: ... path or paper improperly installed Check paper path and reinstall paper Poor quality paper Verify paper from approved source Paper Door not fully closed Verify door is closed Paper not feeding reliably or print is compressed vertically Poor quality paper Verify paper from approved source Heavy or thick forms Specialty paper with slick finish Lower the Max Paper Speed in Format Menu Paper Door not...

Page 27: ...he 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 ...

Page 28: ...CL ZPL and ESCPOS Print Media Paper Type Direct Thermal Roll Roll Size Maximum roll diameter 1 75 4 3 cm roll widths from 2 9 to 4 125 7 4 to 10 5 cm Roll Capacity Approx 65 19 8 m or approx 130 6 long receipts with 2 4 mil thick media max Core Size 0 75 Recommended 19 mm Power Management 9 32 VDC in vehicle power Auto ON OFF with vehicle power Physical Specifications Fits standard console 3 high ...

Page 29: ...er is powered on or reset DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A method used to centrally control the assignment of IP addresses on a network dpi Dots per inch Generally used to refer to graphics density or resolution font A group of characters of a given shape or style infrastructure A Wi Fi network consisting of stations connecting to a wired network or other stations via an access point int...

Page 30: ...ion that controls the connection between systems on a network top of form 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 USB Universal Serial Bus WAN Wide Area Network Refers to connections that allow one LAN to com...

Page 31: ...19 Form 28 Format Menu 24 Gap Paper Sensor Threshold 18 GateWay 13 Graphics 19 IMAGE 16 Image Parameters 15 Infrastructure 27 Installation Cable 5 Printer 6 Interface 2 24 27 IP Address 13 IP45 3 IPL 16 LAN 28 LED 26 28 Left Margin 18 lpi 28 Maintenance 2 23 Margin 28 Mark Seeking 18 Max Paper Speed 18 24 Media 22 26 Memory 26 Obtaining Service 25 Paired Mode 12 Paper Loading 3 4 Paper Energy Valu...

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