Cino VERSAJET MP3200 Series User manual

User’s Guide
VersaJet Mobile Printer
MP3200 Series

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Copyright
Copyright 1998-2005 PC Worth Int'l Co., Ltd.
Copyright 1998-2005 Cino Group
Regulatory Information
FCC ID : SBCMP3200
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the parts responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
15.105(b)
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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The CE mark as shown above displayed on MP3200 series mobile printer indicates that this product has been tested in accordance with the procedures
given in European Council R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC) and confirmed to comply with the European Standard EN 301 489-17, EN 300 328-2, EN 50371, EN
60950.
低功率電波輻姓電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Table of Contents
Getting Started 1
Getting Familiar with MP3200 Series 2
Installing and Charging the Battery 3
Loading the Media 5
Performing a Self -Test Print 8
Operation 9
Switch Functions 9
LED Indicators 11
Power Save Mode 12
Auto Power Off 14
Troubleshooting 15

Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing VersaJet MP3200 Series Mobile
Printer. The MP3200 Series is designed with rugged yet
lightweight architecture, delivering the ultimate convenience of
mobility to meet your on-demanding labels and receipts printing
requirement. IrDA, RS232 and Optional Bluetooth, communication
interfaces are supported by MP3200, you can select the most
suitable one which meets your demand to generate real-time
labels and receipts.
This User’s Guide provides all of the information required for
installation, operation, configuration, maintenance and
troubleshooting. For further information or specialized
programming, please refer to the Programming Manual available
on our web site at : www.cino.com.tw.
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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.
FCC Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Notice: Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the
party responsible could void the user's authority to operate the
device.
1
1

Getting familiar with MP3200
Please familiarize yourself with the features of your MP3200
Series as shown in the following diagram.
2
2

Installing and Charging the Battery
One Battery Pack is included with the Printer and is shipped
uncharged. Please unpack the Battery Pack prior to use. The
Printer is powered by a 7.2V 2200mAH Li-Ion Battery Pack. Be
sure to fully charge the new rechargeable Battery Pack before
using it for the first time. Following the steps below to charge the
Battery Pack :
Installing the Battery
(1) Open Battery Pack Compartment by pushing down the cover
lock button.
Open the Cover
Push Down the Cover Lock button
A
lign the arrow sign
(2) Slide the Battery Pack into the Battery Pack Compartment
aligning with the arrow sign.
(3) Close the cover of the Battery Pack Compartment.
Close the Cover
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3

Charging the Battery
(1) Insert the charge cable into the printer charger jack, then plug
the charger into the appropriate A.C. wall socket.
(2) Power on the Printer by pressing the POWER switch. The
LED 1 blinks green light five times, then turning to flash red
light. Pressing the POWER switch again, the four LED
indicators blink green light three times, then LED 1 turning to
flash red light again. This represents the Battery Pack has
been fully charged. For more details about LED Indicators,
please refer to the Section “ LED Indicators “.
Press the POWER
Note :
1. Use of unapproved charger could danger the Battery
Pack or the Printer.
2. The Printer should not be operated while the Battery
Pack is charging, this will result in improper charge.
3. For more information on battery safety, please refer to
he Section “ Battery Safety Information “.
4
4

Loading the Media
Deciding the Type of Media and Printing Mode
Before loading the media, please decide the media type and
printing mode.
Note : If your desired media type is label, it’s necessary for
you to change the printing mode by using the Printer
Command. After changing the printing mode, please
execute the Label Length Measurement for the first
time. For detailed “Label Length Measurement”
procedure, please refer to paragraph “Conducting
Label Length Measurement”.
Loading the Media
(1) Open the Media Compartment Cover by pushing down the
Cover Lock Knob.
Push down the Cover Lock Knob
Open the Media Compartment Cover (Upper)
Media Compartment Cover (Front)
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5

Confirm Direction
Confirm Direction
Width Adjustment Spacer
(2) Adjusting the Width Adjustment Spacer to one of the grooves
in accordance with the width of the media roll. Grooves are
available for the width from 34 to 58 mm with 3 mm per pitch.
(3) Set the media load as shown in the following diagram.
Make sure the direction of media roll is correct
(4) For label media, setting the label roll with or without Peeler.
For receipt media, please always set the paper roll with
Peeler.
Without Peeler
With Peeler
Feed Roller
Feed Roller
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6

(5) Close the Media Compartment Cover.
Note : By using label media with specific sensor setup, the
Printer performs automatic Top-of-Form by feeding
one label when closing the Media Compartment
Cover under power-on status. But the Printer doesn’t
perform Top-of-Form when using receipt media or
continuous printing.
Conducting Label Length Measurement
When using label media, you have to conduct Label Length
Measurement. Please follow the instruction indicated below to
carry out the measurement.
(1) Installing a label roll with Media Compartment Cover
opened.
(2) Pressing FEED switch, then closing the Media Compartment
Cover.
(3) Before the Printer starts length measurement, the LED 3
blinks three times.
(4) Three labels will be fed for executing the length
measurement. After completing the measurement, the
Printer feeds the label to printing position and is ready for
printing.
(5) If the length measurement is failed or executed without
setting the label roll, the Printer issues a jam error.
Note : When the length measurement is completed without
any problem, the values will be stored into the Flash
ROM memory.
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7

Performing a Self-Test Print
Printing a Configuration Message
Printing a configuration message once the Battery Pack is fully
charged and the media roll is loaded. Performing a Self-Test Print
to verity the printer is under proper working condition. You can
print a configuration message after conducting the Self-Test
procedure.
(1) Make sure the Printer is power off.
(2) Press FEED button and POWER button
simultaneously.
(3) Release both POWER and FEED buttons, the
four LEDs blink green lights 5 times, then LED 1
blinks orange light 10 times quickly. The Printer
starts printing a Self-Test message.
This message indicates the model No, firmware version,
communications, power, control setting, specifications and head
resistance information.
Tearing Off the Print Job
Pulling one edge of the media against the tear bar, then tearing
down and across against the tear bar to tear the media.
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8

Operation
The tables below identify and define the Printer switches and LED
indicators interface.
Switch Functions
The Printer has two control switches : POWER switch and FEED
switch. Following table shows the Printer status by pressing each
switch. under different states.
Switch State Action Status
Power
Off Press Power On
Press 2 seconds
or less No ChangeNormal Mode Press 2 seconds
or more Power Off
Press 2 seconds
or less Escape from Power Save Mode
Carry out head check
Display battery remains,
then turn to normal mode
POWER
Power
Save
Mode
Press 2 seconds
or more Power Off
Press both FEED
and POWER
together with
Media
Compartment
Cover closed
Perform a Self-Test Print
FEED Power
Off
When
Turn On
Power
Press, with
Media
Compartment
Cover opened
Start Firmware Change
Mode
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9

Press, with
Media
Compartment
Cover closed
Label Print Mode:
When no print has been
done, feed one label. If
any print has been done,
re-print the last label.
Receipt Print Mode:
Feed paper approx.
20mm. If follows “stop
printing” caused by an
error, then re-print the
last print.
Normal
Mode
Press, with
Media
Compartment
Cover opened
After cover is closed, start
length measurement
Press, with
Media
Compartment
Cover closed
Escape from Power
Save Mode, then turn to
Normal Mode after
performing the following
actions.
Label Print Mode:
When no print has been
done, feed one label. If
any print has been done,
re-print the last label.
Receipt Print Mode:
Feed paper approx.
20mm. If follows “stop
printing” caused by an
error, then re-print the
last print.
Power
Save
Mode
Press,with Media
Compartment
Cover opened
After cover is closed, start
length measurement
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10

LED Indicators
The Printer has four LED Indicators. When you turn on the power
or press the POWER switch under power save mode, the LED
Indicators display the battery remains by blinking light. Please
refer to the battery remains status by its LED light indication as
shown below.
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 Status
G G G G More than 90% of
battery remains
G G G
More than 70% of
battery remains
G G
More than 50% of
battery remains
G
More than 20% of
battery remains
O
More than 10% of
battery remains
R
Less than 10% of
battery remains
R
Communication error
. Note : G – Green ; O – Orange, R – Red

Power Save Mode
To minimize the power consumption, the Printer changes to Power
Save Mode in accordance with your setting automatically. If it’s
under an error condition, then the Printer goes to power Saving
Mode in 10 seconds. Power Save Mode can be terminated by
performing following actions :
(1) Receiving data through IrDA (Link securing)
(2) Receiving data through RS232C
(3) Closing the Media Compartment Cover
(4) Pressing the FEED switch
(5) Pressing the POWER switch
Consequent actions will follow each Power Save Mode
cancellation :
(1) Receiving data through IrDA and RS232C
- Starting data processing.
(2) Closing the Media Compartment Cover
- The Printer performs Top-of-Form (for label print mode)
then turning to normal mode.
- The Printer performs Length Measurement (for label
print mode) if the FEED switch is pressed before
closing the Media Compartment Cover.
(3) Pressing the FEED switch
- Reprint the last print.
- For label print mode, if no label has been printed prior
to this, the Printer feeds one label.
- For receipt print mode, if no receipt has been printed
prior to this, the Printer feeds paper approx. 20mm in
length.
-
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12

(4) Pressing the Power switch
- The Printer carries out head check and displays battery
remains, then turn to normal mode.
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13

Auto Power Off
In order to minimize the battery consumption, the Printer goes off
automatically 10 minutes later after entering into Power Saving
Mode. Before Auto Power-Off, MP3200 Series sends a notice to
the last-communicated external equipment. If no response from
the external equipment or no any operation on both POWER or
FEED switches, the Printer will shut off in 10 seconds. If you want
to turn on the Printer, just pressing the POWER switch. You can
set up the time frame between 00 to 255 minutes to activate the
Auto Power Off function. However, if you set the time frame as 00,
then the Auto Power Off function won’t be activated. To turn off the
power, just pressing and holding the POWER switch for 2 seconds
or more.
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14

Troubleshooting
Please review the following Troubleshooting Guide to solve
common problems you may encounter with your Printer. If the
problems are not covered in the Troubleshooting Guide, please
contact the company where you purchased your Printer. If they
can’t assist you, please contact PC World technical support at
886-2-2696-2559.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Solution
Printer can’t be turned on ♦Make sure the battery pack is
installed properly.
♦Recharge the battery pack.
No label (paper) movement ♦Adjust or replace platen drive
gears as required.
♦Select the correct label
sensor type (for label media).
♦Remove the obstruction in
paper path
Poor print quality ♦Clean the print head.
♦Check and recharge the
battery pack.
♦Check the quality of media.
No print ♦Make sure the paper is loaded
correctly.
♦Verify communication
between the host device and
the Printer is correct.