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MtP400 Series
Operator’s Manual
Printek, Inc.
1517 Townline Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-925-3200
www.printek.com
Printek Part Number 5885 Rev. E
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FCC Part 15 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection ag
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Read all setup and operating instructions before proceeding with operation. Do not operate in an enclosure unless properly ventilated. Make sure no ventilation openings are blocked or obstructed, which may result in the printer overheating. Do not operate near a heat source. Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung. Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in einem kleinen, geschlossenen Raum, es sei denn dieser wird ordnungsgemäß belüftet. Achten Sie darauf,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................1 Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................................3 Battery Installation and Charging .........................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................39 Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................................39 Battery Care ....................................................................................................................................................40
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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 L
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Getting Started Battery Installation and Charging Note: You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. The battery for your MtP400 printer is shipped in an “uncharged” state. The battery must be charged using the following instructions prior to using the printer for the first time. Maximum battery capacity is not reached until after completing a minimum of three complete charge and discharge cycles. Please refer to Figure 1 and insert the battery by sliding
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Getting Started Installing Media Each printer comes supplied with either a roll of receipt paper or a cassette of receipt paper depending on the model you purchased. Note: For maximum performance and optimum print quality, use only genuine Printek media in your MtP400 series printer. To install media, you must release the paper door by moving the Paper Door Release in the direction shown in Figure 2 and then lift the paper door to expose the paper compartment. Paper Supply Indic
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Getting Started Movable Support Figure 3 - Media Support Refer to Figure 4 and unroll enough paper to allow it to lay through the print head as shown, and close the paper door. Figure 4 - Paper Laying Through Print Head You may now press the Paper Feed Button to advance the paper a few inches and then tear it off in preparation for printing. Cassette Media The MtP400 SL models use cassettes containing 100 sheets of receipt paper. To open the paper cassette, please follow the
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Getting Started Insert the cassette into the printer as shown in Figure 5. Make sure that the smooth side of the cassette with the Printek logo down and the flap side up, and close the paper door. Figure 5 - Cassette In Printer Turning the Printer On and Off To turn the printer on, simply press the Power Button. If you continue to hold the Power Button, the printer will display the printer’s model number. After the button is released, the printer will continue its power up initi
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Getting Started Host Interface Set Up Prior to using your printer with a computer application, check the interface settings to be sure they match those required by your host system. Each printer is equipped with a Serial RS-232C interface which is selected by default. Additionally, the printer may also be equipped with either an IrDA interface, Bluetooth interface, or Wi-Fi interface. The model description on the serial number label will indicate if one of the optional interfaces is in
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Getting Started Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts – a knob located on the bottom of the printer and a belt loop strap with a click on connector To use the belt loop system, slide your belt through the strap of the belt loop and then insert the knob located on the bottom of the printer into the slot of the belt loop connector. Pull down on the printer until you hear a click. The printer is now secure and can safely hang down beside your hip. To release the prin
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Daily Operation Introduction For normal daily use, most users will only need to turn the printer on and off, load paper, and recharge the battery at the end of the day. The following sections describe these simple activities and provide additional information regarding the use of the MtP400. Control Panel The MtP400 series printers are designed for simple operation with an easy to use control panel. As shown in Figure 6, the control panel consists of an LCD Display, five indic
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Daily Operation Increment Button – Used in printer configuration menus to change the value of the currently selected feature. (May also be used to access a stored command file – see the MtP Series & FieldPro Programmer’s Manual for more information.) Enter Button – Used in printer configuration menus to advance to the next setup feature. May also be used to print the settings and connection information for the currently selected interface. Power Indicator – ON indicates that the pow
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Daily Operation Figure 7 - Tearing Off Printed Output MtP400 SL Models The MtP400 SL models use cassettes of cut sheet receipt paper. In most cases, the host application program will issue a Form Feed that will eject the sheet currently being printed so that it is ready for the user to simply pull out of the printer. If the sheet has not been ejected and the host has finished sending data to the printer, the paper may be ejected by pressing the Paper Feed Button. Battery Charging
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Daily Operation Power Connector Battery Indicator Figure 8 - MtP400 Power Connector & Battery Indicator When the power supply is connected, the printer’s charging circuitry will determine if the battery currently requires charging and if so, will turn on the Battery Indicator until the battery has reached sufficient charge. Depending on the condition of the battery, charging may take up to 2½ hours to complete. Leaving the power supply connected to the printer will cause the printer to
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Daily Operation If the card is read successfully, a short beep will sound, “Card Read Ok” will be displayed and the MCR Indicator will stop flashing and remain on briefly to indicate success as the data is sent to the host system. If the card is not read successfully, a longer error tone will sound, “Card Not Read” will be displayed and the Error Indicator will also begin to flash. If the read operation is not cancelled by the host application within a few seconds, the Error Indicator
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