Honeywell RP4 User Manual

User Guide
RP2/RP4
*
Mobile Printers
* For China, models RP2B-C, RP2D-C, RP4B, RP4D-C
*For Thailand models RP2B, RP2D-T, RP4B, RP4D-T
*For India models RP2B, RP2D, RP4B-I, RP4D-I

Honeywell RP4 Specifications

General

Print Method	Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Width	4.1 inches (104 mm)
Max Print Speed	5 ips (127 mm/s)
Connectivity	USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Battery	Rechargeable, 7.4V, 2500 mAh
Durability	IP54
Drop Specification	1.8 m (6 ft) to concrete
Media Type	Labels, Receipts, Tags
Operating Temperature	14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
Memory	128 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash
Weight	1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) with battery

Summary

Chapter 1 - Get Started

Unpack Your Device

Charge the Battery

Detailed steps for charging the printer's battery.

Download Required Software

Guide to downloading essential printer software and drivers.

Printer Drivers

Install Honeywell Windows Driver

Step-by-step procedure for installing the Windows driver.

Install NETira® CT Printer Configuration Utility

Instructions for installing the printer configuration software.

Install Printer

Steps to connect and install the printer onto a Windows system.

Safety Precautions for Lithium Batteries

Critical safety guidelines for handling lithium-ion batteries.

Important Safety Instructions

General safety precautions for safe printer operation.

Chapter 3 - Program the Interface

USB Connection

How to establish communication via a USB cable.

Default USB Connection

Configure Printer

Steps to configure the printer's USB interface.

Bluetooth Connection

Guide to connecting the printer wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Settings

Tap and Pair

Wireless LAN Connection

Steps to set up and connect the printer via Wi-Fi.

Static IP/DHCP

Dynamic IP Address (DHCP)

Static IP Address

Wireless LAN Security

WEP 64 and 128 Bit

WPA2-PSK with CCMP

WPA2-PSK with TKIP

Chapter 4 - Printer Display and Buttons

On/Off Button

Media Button

LED Display

Chapter 5 - Calibration

Calibrate the Media

Quick Media Calibration

Procedure for performing a rapid media calibration.

Manual Media Calibration

Detailed steps for manual media calibration.

Gap Type Labels

Black Mark Labels

Chapter 6 - Configuration Files

Print Configuration Label

Save and Load Configuration Files

Save a Configuration File

Load a Configuration File

Chapter 7 - Maintenance

Battery Charge Information

Health Status

Change the Battery

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the printer battery.

Cleaning Intervals

Maintenance Schedule

Clean the Printhead

Procedure for cleaning the printer's printhead.

Standard RP4 Models

Linerless Models

Upgrade the Printer Firmware

Guide to downloading and installing firmware updates.

Firmware Update

Detailed steps for performing a firmware update.

Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting

Print quality is bad

Solutions for issues resulting in poor print quality.

Printer indicates it is out of media, even though it is not

Troubleshooting false media-out errors.

Printer doesn't print or prints several labels at once

Resolving problems with incorrect label printing.

Printer skips every other label or occasionally skips labels

Fixing issues with skipped labels during printing.

Unable to print rotations

Printing is light on the right side of the label

Troubleshooting uneven print density.

Printer fails to power on

Steps to resolve issues when the printer does not power on.

Label advances 8 inches before a fault indication

Diagnosing faults related to excessive label advancement.

Labels move excessively from side to side during printing

Solutions for media misalignment during printing.

Chapter 9 - Product Specifications

RP2 Printer Specifications

Comprehensive technical details for the RP2 printer model.

RP4 Printer Specifications

Comprehensive technical details for the RP4 printer model.

Barcode Symbologies

Control Language Compatibility

Device Management Support and Compatibility

Network Compatibility

O/S Support

Label Design Software Compatibility

Chapter 10 - Accessories

Soft Case

APPENDIX A - Printer Language Emulation

Printer Language Support

Manual Language Change