3nStar RPT005 User manual

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Attention:
Place printer on a stable surface. Choose a firm, level surface that is free
from vibration.
Don't use the printer in an environment with high temperature, high
humidity or poor air quality.
Connect the power adapter to a properly grounded receptacle. Avoid using
the same power socket with other high energy consumption devices to
avoid power fluctuations.
Keep water and other liquid from going into the printer. If this happens,
turn the unit off immediately.
Attempting to print without a paper roll will seriously damage the print
head.
Unplug the printer from the power receptacle if it is not going to be used
for a long time.
Only use approved accessories. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the unit.
Use a standard grounded power adapter.
Use high quality paper to ensure the printing quality and the life of the
printer.
Turn off the power to the unit before plugging in or unplugging the cable.
Printer should only be used at altitudes below 5,000 meters.
Applications
POS system
EFT POS system
Gym, retail, civilian aviation
Inquiry service system
Instrument test
Tax and accounting

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Packing
User Manual
1 Piece
Printer
1 Piece
Serial & USB Power cable
1 Piece
Power adapter (24 V)
1 Set
Paper roll
1 Roll
CD with Drivers/Software
Features
80mm large capacity paper housing
High speed text and graphics printing
Excellent, high-quality print performance
Easy to control printer functions and status with print monitor
Error alerts
Receipt printing alarm and error messages
Supports Linux and high-speed printing modes
Supports black mark and printing error detection
Supports 256kb NV logo download store and printing
USB + Serial interface
Quality sealed mechanism and printer with long lifespan
Supports Chinese GB18030
Multiple international language options.
Simplified/traditional Chinese language options
Built-in web page allows for printer setup directly with IE port
intelligent cutter design system to avoid cutter jam error
Thermal print head protection system design
USB number fix function
Virtual COM function
Completed SDK & driver available

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Specification
Printing method
Direct thermal
Black mark detection
Supported
Roll paper size
79.5mm +/- 0.5mm
Column capacity
576 dots/line or 512 dots/line
Character size
ANK
Font A: 12x24 dots
Font B: 9x17 dots
Simplified/traditional Chinese: 24x24
Command
Compatible with ESC/POS
Interface (optional)
USB+Serial
Auto cutter
Full or Partial (optional)
Reliability
Printing head life - 100 km
Barcode
UPC-A/UPC-E
/JAN13(EAN13)/JAN8(EAN8)/CODE39
/ITF/CODABAR/CODE93/CODE128
NV flash
256k bytes
Input buffer
2048k bytes
Paper thickness
0.06-0.08 mm

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Adaptor input voltage
AC 100V/220V, 50-60 Hz
Power supply
DC 24V-2.5A
Printer input voltage
DC 24V-2.5A
Cash drawer control
DC 24V-1A
Working environment
Temp. (0-45°C, humidity (10-80%)
Storage environment
Temp. (-10-60°C, humidity (10-90%)
Drivers
Win9X/Win 2000/Win 2003/Win
XP/Win7/Win 8/Win 8.1/Win 10/Linux
Connection
1. Connect AC power cord to power outlet, connect DC power cord to printer.
2. Connect the printer to the computer.
3. Connect cash drawer to the printer.

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Paper Roll Loading
80mm thermal paper roll is recommended for 80mm series printers.
Loading paper into the printer:
1. Open top cover
2. Drop paper roll into slot indicated in (b).
3. Pull the paper roll into the paper holder (c).
4. Print one self-test to make sure paper is correctly installed.

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Button Name with LED light and function
1. FEED button. Press to feed paper manually.
2. POWER indicator. Light on means connected properly. Blue and red light
means paper low.
3. ERROR button. Alarm is indicated with out of paper, cutter error or print
head overheating.
Self Test
When printer is turned on, turn it off. Press "FEED" button and turn on the power
at the same time. After two (2) seconds, release the FEED button, and a
completed self-test should print out to show printer settings.
Hexadecimal mode
When printer is turned on, turn it off. Press "FEED" button and turn on the power
at the same time. After ten (10) seconds, release the FEED button to enter hex
dump mode. The print out will show the Hexadecimal Dump.

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Reset
When printer is turned on, turn it off. Press "FEED" button and turn on the power
at the same time. After twenty (20) seconds, release the FEED button, reset is
successful if a beep is heard.
Driver installation
1) Install driver and print through Win OS.
2) Printing via port directly.
Install driver under WINDOWS OS (Steps listed below):
1. Double-click driver icon for printer set-up

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2. Select folder where application will be installed
3. Click "Install" to begin the installation

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4. The installation process will update the status
5. Click "Finish" to complete the installation

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Choose "POS-80C" from the Install Configuration

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Select "Check USB Port" for POS Printer Driver
Choose "USB001" in the POS Properties Control Panel

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Select "General" tab and print test page
Printing directly via port:
Does not require installation of printer driver. Choose directly at
appropriate port (i.e., USB, Serial) in software.
Printing via port uses commands to control printer
ESC/POS commands are integrated directly
Clearance issues
Clean printing head if any of the following occur:
1. Printing is blurred or unclear
2. Vertical columns blurred or unclear
3. Paper feeds noisily

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Printing head cleaning steps:
1. Turn printer off, unplug the power cord.
2. Open top cover, take out paper roll.
3. Wait until printing head has cooled.
4. Clean printing head with swab and alcohol. Do not use water.
5. Close top cover until alcohol evaporates.
6. Reconnect power, turn unit on, print self test.
7. Repeat, if needed.
NOTICE:
Turn power off when cleaning the unit.
Don't touch or scratch printing head surface, roller or sensors.
Avoid gas, acetone or organic solvents.
Before powering unit up and printing self test, wait until alcohol has
evaporated after cleaning.
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