Zebra MtP400 Operator's Manual - Introduction

Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing a Printek MtP400 Series Mobile Thermal Printer.  The MtP400 series offer a variety 

of configurations to suit any printing environment. 

The MtP400 series consists of three basic models for receipt and label printing.  The standard MtP400 prints on 

receipt paper supplied in roll form up to 4.2 inches wide.  The MtP400 SL model prints on receipt paper up to 

4” wide and 6” long supplied in easy to load cassettes containing 100 sheets each.  The MtP400 LP model is 

able to print on either receipt paper or labels supplied in roll form up to 4.2” wide. 

All models include “black mark” sensing capabilities on the printed side of the media, and the MtP400 LP also 

supports rear black mark sensing and label gap sensing.  All models are equipped with a Serial RS-232C port 

and will support one additional, optional interface.  The interfaces available are IrDA, Bluetooth, and  

Wi-Fi. 

Each printer is shipped with a battery, a belt loop system, a two page Quick Start Guide, and either one roll or 

one cassette of receipt paper. 

This manual has been written for the end user and contains information needed for the set up and everyday use 

of the printer.  It also contains information regarding preventative maintenance and how to obtain service if 

needed. 

The information in this manual is arranged in the following sections: 

Getting Started contains the minimum steps required to get the printer set up and able to communicate with 

your host system. 

Daily Operation describes the activities that are likely to be encountered under normal operation by most users. 

Printer Configuration contains detailed information on all the features available in the Setup menus. 

Interfacing To A Host Computer provides basic information related to connecting the printer to a computer via 

the standard RS-232C Serial port or one of the optional IrDA, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi interfaces. 

Power Considerations provides information regarding operation on the internal battery or from an external 

supply. 

Maintenance and Troubleshooting contains information on how to care for your printer to keep it working at 

peak performance.  This section also includes a list of printer error messages and suggestions on how to solve 

problems. 

Advanced Setup Features contains additional information for systems administrators. 

Print & Font Samples offers examples of printed output and character mapping for the standard fonts. 

Specifications provides detailed information regarding performance, media specifications, and options available 

for your MtP400 series printer. 

Glossary of Terms is a reference for terminology used within this manual and in the computer and printer 

industry. 

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