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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Printer Features ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Quick Start Instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 4
A.
Paper Load ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
B.
Cable Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 5
C.
Printer Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 6
D.
Status Indications – Patterns & Meanings ......................................................................................................... 7
E.
Performing a Printer Self-Test ........................................................................................................................... 7
Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer................ 8
Print Drivers ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
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Windows Laptop/Desktop .................................................................................................................................. 8
I.
USB ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
II.
Bluetooth ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
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
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Standard Media ............................................................................................................................................... 21
B.
Black Mark Media Position .............................................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 22
A.
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
B.
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 22
I.
Error Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 22
II.
Other Problems .......................................................................................................................................... 23
C.
Obtaining Service ............................................................................................................................................ 24
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
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Appendix A – VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications ....................................................................................... 25
Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28
