Operator's Manual
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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
A. 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 ........................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Device Config .................................................................................................................................................. 14
D. Fonts ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
E. Graphics .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
F. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory .............................................................................. 18
G. Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults (Safe Mode) ......................................................................... 19
Media ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
A. Standard Media ............................................................................................................................................... 19
B. Black Mark Media Position .............................................................................................................................. 19
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 20
A. Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
B. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 20
I. Error Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 20
II. Other Problems .......................................................................................................................................... 21
C. Obtaining Service ............................................................................................................................................ 22
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
A. Appendix A – VehiclePro 420 Printer Specifications ....................................................................................... 23
Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Index ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26