Custom Audio Electronics s'print DPT100-B User manual

DPT100-B
User Manual
Portable thermal printer
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DPT100-B
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form, whether by printed or electronic means, is forbidden. While guarantee-
ing that the information contained in it has been carefully checked, CUSTOM
ENGINEERING SPA and other entities utilized in the realization of this manual
bear no responsibility for how the manual is used.
Information regarding any errors found in it or suggestions on how it could be
improved are appreciated. Since products are subject to continuous check
and improvement, CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA reserves the right to make
changes in information contained in this manual without prior notification.
COD. DOME - DPT100-B VERS. 1.10
Copyright 2001 CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA – Italy
CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
http:\\www.custom.it http:\\www.smice.com
Customer Service Dept.:
Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. DPT100-B – Front external view
1- Printer base
2- Cover
3- Paper holder
4- Printing mechanism
5- Multi-function + ON key
6- Paper exit slot
7- Infrared device

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B. DPT100-B –Under view
1- Serial connector and battery recharger
2- Battery compartment

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
MANUAL CONTENTS ....................................................................................1
EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ......................................1
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER .........................................................................2
PRINTER FEATURES ...................................................................................3
PRINTER DESCRIPTION .............................................................................4
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Battery recharger ........................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Turning the printer On and Off ....................................................... 1-2
1.2 BATTERIES ......................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Recharging batteries...................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Information regarding battery use.................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 Replacing batteries ........................................................................ 1-4
1.2.4 Disposing of batteries.................................................................... 1-6
1.3 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 1-6
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ........................................................................ 1-8
1.5 SIXLOAD.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.6 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-9
1.6.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-9
1.6.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................1-11
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 INFRARED BIDIRECTIONAL SERIAL............................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Printing instructions ........................................................................ 2-4
3. PRINTER OPERATION
3.1 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 ESC/POS emulation ..................................................................... 3-1

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 4-3
4.3 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-4
5. CHARACTER FONTS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Belt coupler.................................................................................... A-1
A.2 SPARE PARTS.................................................................................... A-2

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MANUAL ORGANIZATION
In addition to the Introduction which includes a description of the explanatory
notes used in the manual, general safety information, how to unpack the
printer and a brief description of the printer including its basic features, this
manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Contains the information required for correct printer installation
and its proper use, as well as interface specifications
Chapter 2: Contains information on interface specifications
Chapter 3: Contains a description of the printer command set
Chapter 4: Contains Technical Specifications of the printer
Chapter 5: Contains the character sets (fonts) used by the printer
SYMBOL USED IN THIS MANUAL
NOTE
Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the
printer.
WARNING
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to
guard against damaging the printer.
DANGER
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to
guard against operator injury or damage.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•Read and keep the instructions which follow.
•Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply and make sure
that the printer is off.
•Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
•Do not operate the printer near water.
•Only use approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect to
products that are not compatible.

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•Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in
doubt, contact your retailer.
•When deciding where to place the printer, make sure it is positioned
where its cables will not be damaged.
•Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as they could
cause a short circuit and could jeopardize printer functioning.
•Do not spill liquids onto the printer.
•Do not carry out technical operations on the printer, with the exception of
the scheduled maintenance procedures specifically indicated in the user
manual.
•Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a
specialized technician when:
A. The feed connector has been damaged.
B. Liquid has seeped inside of the printer.
C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all
instructions in the users manual have been followed.
E. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged.
F. Printer performance is poor.
G. The printer is not functioning.
UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Remove the printer from its carton being careful not to damage the packing
material so that it may be re-used if the printer is to be transported in the
future.
Make sure that all the components illustrated in fig. 1 are present and that
there are no signs of damage. If there are, contact Customer Service.
1. Warning sheet
2. Cable
3. Paper roll
4. Adaptor / Battery recharger
5. Batteries (5 pcs.)
6. Belt coupler
7. Printer
8. Box

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PRINTER FEATURES
The new s’ print portable thermal printer offers an innovative alternative to
impact-based systems, with a range of interface options (RS232
serial,R232+IRDA). The printer is powered using batteries.
(Fig. 1)

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The battery version (with RS232+IRDA interface) is primarily intended for
the automatic identification and mobile telephony market, combined with
portable terminals without printer; the infrared bidirectional interface with
which it is equipped makes cable connection—so “inconvenient” for portable
devices—unnecessary.
It is important to note that s’ print is the first Custom printer designed with
“sixload” easy paper load, making it simpler and more convenient to use.
It has a 203 dpi thermal print mechanism that utilizes 57.5mm-wide paper
rolls and can print up to 24 o 40(1) charaters per line.
(1)NOTE
The 40 column version is downloadable on the Support/Download/
Firmware section from www.custom.it web site.
PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The printers consists of a ABS-V0 casing (1) equipped with a cover (2)
under which is housed the paper roll and print mechanism. On the front is the
multi-function key (3) and red LED (4).
(Fig. 2)