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505142L Rev. 3 5/03 iPA40x/PT40x SeriesPORTABLE PRINTERSMaintenance ManualRevision 3Registration Form=(%5$7(&+12/2*,(6&25325$7,21To receive

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2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ 6HFWLRQFigure 2-6. Open Media Access DoorFigure 2-7. Raise Printhead AssemblyTop CoverNotchMediaAccessDoorPrintheadMediaCompa

6HFWLRQ 2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZFigure 2-8. Load Media Figure 2-9. Install/Remove Tear Blade1 in. (25 mm) beyondprintheadMediaRollUnwind this directio

2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ 6HFWLRQFigure 2-10. Media Over Tear Blade3HHO2II0RGH1. Refer to Figure 2-6. Raise the media access door by lifting at the not

6HFWLRQ 2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZRefer to Figure 2-11. The tear blade should be stored on the inside of the media access door. With the lip of the tear bla

2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ 6HFWLRQ/RDG5LEERQ1. Lift the printhead until you feel it lock in place.2. Hold the ribbon cartridge as shown in Figure 2-13. The

6HFWLRQ 2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZFigure 2-14. Operate Position (Ribbon Cartridge) Figure 2-15. Close Printhead and CoverRibbonCartridgePrintheadClosePr

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7DEOHRI&RQWHQWVTable of ContentsSection 1 Description of EquipmentDescription...

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2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ 6HFWLRQ$XWR&DOLEUDWLRQBy default, this printer automatically sets the sensor levels and determines the length of the label b

6HFWLRQ 2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ&DOLEUDWH5LEERQ6HQVRU37[RQO\Perform this ribbon sensor calibration whenever a new Ribbon Sensor Board is installe

2SHUDWLRQ2YHUYLHZ 6HFWLRQ2SHUDWH3ULQWHUTo create a label for the Zebra PA 400, you may either use a commercial label preparation system software,

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0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ6HFWLRQ0DLQWHQDQFH7DEOHRI&RQWHQWVPreventive Maintenance Schedule ...

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ(TXLSPHQW6DIHW\7LSVR After reviewing each procedure, place a check in the box.R The AC power plug and IEC 320 connectors on all

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH(TXLSPHQW6DIHW\7LSV&RQWLQXHGR To ensure optimum printhead life, observe proper electrostatic safety precautions (for exa

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ3HUVRQDO6DIHW\7LSVR Danger of an explosion exists if the Ni-Cd battery is discharged incorrectly.R Do not wear any jewelry (rin

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6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH%DWWHU\0DLQWHQDQFHCheck battery contacts and keep clean of corrosion and grime. Clean contacts with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ&RUUHFWLYH0DLQWHQDQFH7RROV5H TX LUHG3DUWDQG$VVHPEO\,GHQWLILFDWLRQUse Figure 4-2 when identifying printer parts or assem

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7DEOHRI&RQWHQWVSection 5 Maintenance and Assembly DrawingsDrawing and Parts List ...

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFHFigure 4-4. Power Supply Board LayoutJ2(Stepper Motor)J12(Membrane Switch)J1(Printhead)J7(Logic Board)FrontBackJ5(RJ45 Jack)J9(

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ5HDVVHPEOH3ULQWHU1. Refer to Figure 4-4. Replace J12 (membrane switch ribbon cable).2. Ensure the contacts on the membrane swit

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFHFigure 4-6. Remove/Install Print Mechanism Module5RXWH%DWWHU\$FFHVV'RRU5HSODFH1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQFigure 4-7. Remove/Install Battery Access Door5HSODFH0DLQ/RJLF%RDUG1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery char

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH10. Refer to Figure 4-5. Reinstall the power supply board and main logic board in the front cover, ensuring the rubber bezel slid

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ5HSODFH3RZHU6XSSO\%RDUG1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide the battery compartment door open

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH21. Refer to Figure 4-7. Ensure the battery access door is in the slot in the front cover with the flat side facing in.22. Replac

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ5HSODFH3ULQWKHDG$VVHPEO\1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide open the battery compartment door

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFHFigure 4-10. Remove/Install Printhead AssemblyFigure 4-11. Locate Printhead Ground Wire Head-OpenSwitch WireGround wire (seco

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ5HSODFH5LEERQ6HQVRU%RDUG$VVHPEO\1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide the battery compartment

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6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFHFigure 4-12. Locate Printhead 16-Pin Connector 1. Insert screwdrivertip between plugand receptacle.2. Carefully twist sto pry a

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQFigure 4-13. Remove Ribbon Sensor Board Figure 4-14. Install Ribbon Sensor Board TabRibbon Sensor Board1. Slide a 1/4 in.(6.

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH5HSODFH3ULQW0HFKDQLVP0RGXOH1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide the battery compartment door

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ18. Refer to Figure 4-6 on page 4-12 and replace J2 (motor harness) and J1 (printhead harness). J2 and J1 are keyed and fit only

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH10. Set the printhead assembly on the antistatic mat. Close the media access door and place the printer face down.11. Remove the

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ30. Reinstall the printhead assembly by reversing steps 5 through 9. Ensure the 16-pin connector, 4-pin connector on the ribbon s

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH5HSODFH0HPEUDQH6ZLWFK$VVHPEO\1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide the battery compartment doo

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ19. Refer to Figure 4-6 on page 4-12. Place the print mechanism, with the media access door facing down, into the front cover by

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH5HSDLU0HGLD*XLGHRefer to Figure 4-18. The media guides are part of the print mechanism assembly. If they are broken, the entir

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQ13. Install a battery, load the media, and calibrate the unit. Connect a battery charger if necessary.Figure 4-18. Adjust Media

/LVWRI)LJXUHV/LVWRI)LJXUHVFigure 1-1. Adapter Cable Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6HFWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH,U'$%RDUGDQG&DEOH5HSODFHPHQW1. Turn the printer Off (2). Disconnect the battery charger.2. Slide the battery compart

0DLQWHQDQFH 6HFWLRQFigure 4-20. Mounting Hole Template2.75 in.(69.8 mm)2.75in.(69.8mm)3.9375 in.(100 mm)3.9375in.(100mm)0.25 in.(6.35 mm)0.25in.(6

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Table 5-1 Replacement Parts and Assemblies (See Figure 5-1)Item Qty Part Number PA400 PT400 PA403 PT 403 Description1 1 505086 X X X X Tear Blade2

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/LVWRI)LJXUHVFigure 4-11.Locate Printhead Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18Figur

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