Datecs DPP-250 User manual

DATECS
USER'S
MANUAL
ESC/POS
Thermal Printer
DPP-250

We wish you a pleasant work
with DPP-250!
The information contained in this document is subject to chan e without prior notice.
All ri hts reserved. Any mechanical, electrical or electronic reproduction
or adaptation of the information in this document
without prior written permission from DATECS Ltd. is prohibited
1784 Sofia, Bul aria, 115A Tzari radsko shosse blvd.
Tel.: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
Е-mail: sales@datecs.b
Version: november 2009 г. / firmware version 1.61

C O N T E N T S
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Intro uction
Main features ........................................................................................................................ 4
1. Technical Specifications .................................................................................................. 5
2. Safety Instructions
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3. Confirmation of Carton Contents
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4. Part Names an Functions
Front / Right View ............................................................................................................... 10
Front View / LEDS
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Front / Right View / Connections
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ON/OFF button an LF button Functions
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LEDS
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Magnetic Car Rea er
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Smart Car Rea er
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5. Setup
DIP Switch Settings ........................................................................................................... 15
Printer Configuration
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Memory Switches Setup
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Saving an Clearing PAIRING Info
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Connecting Device
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Bluetooth Setup
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Loa ing Drivers for DPP-250
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Charging the Battery
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Replacing the Battery
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Loa ing Paper
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SELF TEST Printing
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6. Troubleshooting
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7. List of Comman s for ESC/POS mo e ..................................................................... 28

I N T R O D U C T I O N
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Main Features 
DATECS DPP-250 is a mobile ESC/POS thermal printer with 2-inch wide printin
mechanism. It can be used in dynamic workin conditions and its abundant built-in
features allow it to be widely used for different applications.
DATECS DPP-250 can quickly and easily print text and/or raphics, dependin on
customer’s needs – barcodes, lo o, etc.
DATECS DPP-250 is the latest in the series of DATECS mobile printers.
DATECS DPP-250 is one of the smallest and li htest mobile printers in the World.
DATECS DPP-250 offers all the features of other popular models of DATECS mobile
printers: PP-50, PP-55, DPP-350, yet can easily fit in your pocket.
Features:
– Small and li htwei ht, for real mobility;
– Hi h speed and low noise, owin to line thermal print;
– Easy paper-loadin ;
– Lon lastin battery – max 20000 lines per char e
– Serial RS232 and USB interfaces;
– Supports protocol for POS and BARCODE;
– Capable of printin alpha-numeric and raphical data;
– Drivers for Pocket PC, Palm OS, Windows and Blackberry.
Configuration Options:
– Bluetooth interface;
– Ma netic Stripe Reader (3 track);
– Smart Card Reader;
– Built-in metal belt hook and neck lanyard.

Technical Specifications
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Parameter Description
Printing Printin Method Line thermal dot printin
Printer mechanism FTP-628MCL 103
Resolution 203 dpi (8 x 8 dots/mm)
Dot pitch
Horizontal – 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)
Vertical – 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)
Max. Print Width 48 mm / 384 dots per line
Paper Feed System Step
Printin Speed (Мax.) 60 mm/s (480 dots/sec) at 8.5 V
Print lines per char e 20 000
Fonts
Resident Fonts Font А: 12 х 24 dots (32 char. per line);
Font B: 9 х 16 dots (42 char. per line);
Loadable Font C: 12 х 24 dots (32 char. per line);
Font D: 9 х 16 dots (42 char. per line);
Japanese vers. only
(option)
Chinese vers. only
(option)
Font E (JIS and Shift-JIS): 24 х 24 dots
(168 char. per line);
Font F (GB2312): 24 х 24 dots
(16 char. per line);
Width, mm 57
Diameter, mm 45
Me ia:
Roll Thermal Paper
Thickness, m m 60
Resi ent
Barco es
1D EAN 13
EAN 8
UPC A
UPC E
Codabar
Code 39
Code 128
2D PDF417, QR Code
Logo Registration 1 Black & White Size: 384 х 248 dots
Interfaces
Serial
USB
Bluetooth
RS232 C – max. 115200 bps
USB v 1.1, compatible with 2.0
Option

Technical Specifications
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Parameter Description
Emulation ESC/POS Continuous paper Mode
Label/Black Mark Mode
Rea ers "Smart Card" Reader
Ma netic Card Reader
Option
3-track head, ISO 7811 (Option)
Input Buffer 128 KB (131072 bytes )
Battery Rechar eable
Li-ion battery
7,4 V / 1100 mAh
A apter Model:
Input:
Output:
10AD-E
AC 100 – 240 V, 1,3 A, 50/60 Hz
DC 9 V, 1 A
Operation
switches
Button LF
Button ON/OFF
Paper feed, Self test, Dump Mode
Switch On/Switch OFF
Power Switch ON/OFF
Weight Without paper:
With paper:
295
350
Dimensions (mm ) 86 (W) X 113 (D) Х 57 (H)
Environment Operatin temperature
conditions:
Stora e temperature
conditions:
Temperature from 0
о
С to 40
о
С
Humidity from 35% RH to 85% RH
Temperature from -20
о
С to 60
о
С
Humidity from 10% RH tо 90% RH
Reliability
Printin Head:
"Drop" тест:
"Waterproof"
50 km paper lon
(printin rate 25% max)
Cables RS-232 interface cable;
Mini USB cable А to B cable (option)

Safety Instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
which must be strictly observed!
● Prior t o oper a tion , r ead carefully DPP-250 safety instructions and sa v e them for la t er
r efer ence.
● Do
no t dr op or put for ei n ma tt er such as c lips and pins int o the print er . This ma y cause
p
r oblems.
● Do not spill drinks such as tea, coffee and juice on the printer or spray insecticide on
the printer. If drink or water is spilled, first be sure to turn the power off and then
consult our service personnel.
●
Be car eful when movin or carryin the print e r . Dr oppin the print er ma y cause injury or
pr oper t y dama e.
●
When cleanin the s urface o f the p rint er ca se, do no t use t he clo th t ha t is soak ed in
t hinner , trichloro e th ylene, benzine, k e t one or similar chemicals.
● Oper a t e the control panel pr operl y . A car ele ss, r ou h handlin ma y cause p r oblems or
malfunction. Do no t use such sharp-ed ed t ool as a ballpoint pen for oper a tion.
● When print er tr ouble occur s, do no t try t o dissemble it. Inst ead, consult our service
per sonnel.
● Do not disassemble or modify the printer.
Discar
d or safel y st or e the pla stic packing bag.
This bag should be k e p t a w a y fr om childr en.
If the bag is pulled o v er a child’ s head, it ma y cause suffoca tion.
Warning
Caution
In icates a situation, which if was not observe an
han le properly, coul result in serious injury.
In icates a situation, which if was not observe an
han le properly, coul result in injury.
Caution

Safety Instructions
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DATECS
NOTICE
● Before use, be sure to read this manual. And keep it handy for reference when
needed.
●
DATECS reserves the ri ht to chan e the content of this manual without prior notice.
●
R epr oduction, tr ansfer , or tr ansmission of the cont ent s of this manual without prior
consent is strictl y pr ohibit ed.
●
DATECS is not liable for an y pr oblems r e sultin fr om the use of optional pr oducts and
consumable supplie s other than the de si na t ed product s cont ained her ein.
● Do
no t handle, disa ssemble or r epair the par t s other than those specified in this manual.
●
DATECS is n o t liable for an y dama e caused b y user's err oneous use of the print er and
inadequa t e en vironment.
●
Da t a r e sidin in the print er is t emporary . Therefor e, all da t a will be lost if po w er is lost.
DATECS is n o t liable for an y dama e or loss of pr ofit s caused b y da t a loss due t o failur e s,
r epair s, inspections, e tc.
●
Please cont act us if ther e ar e an y mist ake s or ambi uitie s within this manual.
We would be rateful!

Confirmation of Carton Contents
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When unpackin the printer, check carefully that the followin accessories are included in the
carton:
Item Part Name
1
DPP-250 Thermal printer
2 AC Char er
3 1 Roll of thermal paper
4 User's Manual
5 DPP-250 Drivers
6 Interface cable
Because of the continually evolving Drivers & SDK to support new mobile devices,
Drivers & SDK are distributed online andis available for download at our website
indicated below:
http:// atecs.bg

Part Names an Functions
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Front / right view


 Power ON/OFF Switch


 Paper Feed (LF)


 Magnetic Car Rea er (Option)


 Smart Car Rea er (Option)


 Paper Cover Lever


 Paper Cover Lockin Lever
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2
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4
5
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Part Names an Functions
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Front view / LEDS


 ERR LED:
it indicates the printer status.


 BATT LED:
it indicates the battery status.
and the process of readin
ma netic and Smart Card.


 BT LED:
it indicates the PAIRING
of Bluetooth DPP-250
to other Bluetooth device.
Front / right view / connections
USB
RS232
AC/DC a apter input
1
2
3

Part Names an Functions
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ON/OFF button an LF button Functions
Button Functions
ON/OFF
1. Switch ON / Switch OFF ( hol ing ON/OFF button for more than 1 сек .)
the printer.
2. Short pressin : indicates the battery status.
3. Holdin ON/OFF button while power on for ~ 4 сек. (first soun signal)
– If serial cable is connected ( RS232 communication ) – temporary
forcing 9600 bps serial spee .
– If no serial cable connected (
Bluetooth or USB communication ) –
starting a har ware menu for fast Bluetooth pairing info reset.
4. Holdin ON/OFF button while power on for more than 6 сек. – enters
har ware setup mo e .
1.
Pressin LF button – feedin the media while the button is pressed, after
releasin the button the feedin stops.
After ~ 0.5 sec
an after the 1-beep
SHORT
SELF TEST
print
After ~ 2.5 sec
an after the 2-beep
Hex DUMP mo e
LF
2.
Push and Hold
while Power ON –
Release after the number
of beeps:
After ~ 4.5 sec
an after the 3-beep
LONG
SELF TEST
print
After ~ 8.5 sec
an after the 5-beep
4-tone beep
Program mo e –
loa ing
the firmware
3. Pressin LF button in hardware setup mode confirms the chan es.
4. LF switch operation in black mark mo e:
Short pressing: feeds one line.
Continuous pressing (>1 sec): Feeds the paper to find next black marker
(the same as sendin FF command).

Part Names an Functions
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LEDS
LED Function
ERR
1
. It li hts in green – the printer power is on.
2. It li hts in re – end of the paper or paper out. After the loadin a new
paper roll it li hts in
green .
3. It flashes green/re – the printer thermal head is overheat. The printer
stops printin . When the printer head temperature returns to normal the
STATUS LED li ht green and the printer continues to print.
4. It flashes green – low battery.
5. When switchin ON the printer, while the LF button is pressed, re and
green li hts are rotated after every beep (up to the fifth).
6. In the lon pressin the button it flashes green/re after a beep.
After releasin the
ON/OFF button it li hts green .
BATT
1.
When the adapter is swiched ON only one of the BATT LED diodes is
li htin
green, dependin on the battery status (from left to right - low
battery to
fully charge battery).
For details see Section "Char in the Battery".
2. When the adapter is swiched ON the BATT LED diodes are li htin as
shown on the illustrtion in Section "Char in the Battery", up to full battery
char in .
3. When a Ma netic Card is readin the BATT LED diodes are li htin
simultaneously in both directions – from the middle to left and ri ht
(as shown on the illustration in Section "Char in the Battery".
BT 1. It li hts blue when PAIRING.

Part Names an Functions
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Magnetic Car Rea er (option)
DPP-250 has optional a built-in ma netic card reader. The card reader incorporates a (3)-track
ma netic read head requirin a sin le swipe to read field data from all three tracks.
The reader’s ma netic head faces towards the front of the printer. When placin the card into the
reader, the ma netic strip must be facin as show in the fi ure above. Keep the bottom ed e of
the card flat on the inner base of the reader to ensure that the ma netic strip passes over the
read head evenly.
When swipin the card throu h the reader, use an even consistent motion from start to finish.
The speed of swipin can vary however the speed must be consistent from start to finish of the
swipe in order to accurately read card data.
Smart Car Rea er (option)
DPP-250 has a built-in smart card reader (optional). The smart card reader is desi ned to read
information stored embedded on smart chips and process the information usin device side
software.
When placin the card into the reader,
the smart chip must be facin to the front
of the printer as show in the fi ure above.
Insert the card in to the reader
in to the reader until the card stops
To use the magnetic and smart card reader features, special software must be used to
read and process the card information I you do not have card reading software, please
consult your resaller to find out if this software is available or contact DATECS for
recommendations on compatible third party software solution
Card Swipe direction
Ma netic strip
(face this direction)
Card Insert
direction
Smart Chip
(Face this
direction)

Setup
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DIP Switches Settings
Switch OFF ON
Sw1 Bluetooth enabled Bluetooth disabled
Sw2 Continuous paper mode Black mark mode*
Sw3 None Xon/Xoff protocol
Sw4 Normal operation mode Protocol mode
The printer has two operation modes. They are determined by the state of switch
Sw2 :
OFF Continuous paper mode
ON Black Mark searchin mode
* The black mark searching mode
is designed for accurate positioning
starting print position on paper
with printed information on it
.
DIP Switches Location
The DIP switch location is shown in the illustration below:
Unlockin
the battery
cover DIP
switches

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Printer Configuration
DPP-250 uses nonvoltatile memory for storin some of the printer default confi uration. The
followin table shows the available options:
Memory Switches (see GS command) 1000000011
BAUD RATE 115200 bps
POWER OFF TIME 10 min
PRINT DENSITY 100%
CHARACTER TABLE WESTERN (1252)
PAIRING INFO [SAVE=NO]
To chan e the settin s:
1. Switch OFF the printer.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button. The ERR LED flashes re / green every second.
3. Release the ON/OFF buton in about 6 sec. and wait for the printer to print out the
current memory settin s. Follow the printer instructions to make the necessary chan es.
The pressin
LF (YES)
– confirms chan es.
The pressin
ON/OFF (No) – cancels chan es.
Care must be taken when changing
factory preset configuration information.
To exit the hardware menu hold the
ON/OFF button for more than 1 sec.

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Memory Switches Setup
DPP-250 has 10 memory switches, which have the followin action:
Flag OFF ON
1 Power ON/OFF sound disabled Power ON/OFF sound enabled
2 CR (ASCII code 13) is not executed CR is executed LF (ASCII code 10)
3 LF (ASCII code 10) is executed LF (ASCII code 10) is not executed
4 LF immediately after CR
as selected by fla 3
LF immediately after CR
is not executed
5 Default is Font A (12x24) Default is Font B (9x16)
6 “Cover open” sensor monitored “Cover open” sensor disabled
7 Disable IrDa module
8 Bluetooth in DISCOVERABLE mode Bluetooth in NONDISCOVERABLE mode
9 USB interface disabled USB interface enabled
10 USB in mode HOST USB in mode DEVICE
To chan e the settin s:
1. Switch OFF the printer.
2.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button.
The
ERR LED flashes re / green every second.
3.
Release the ON/OFF buton in about 6 sec.
and wait for the printer to print out
the current memory settin s.
4
.
Follow the printer instruction
to make the necesary chan es.
The pressin
LF (YES)
– confirms chan es.
The pressin
ON/OFF (No) – cancels chan es.
Care must be taken when
changing factory preset
configuration information.

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Saving an Clearing PAIRING Info
When savin PAIRING Information, the printer Bluetooth information of the last device
connected paired) to the printer. Savin
PAIRING info prevents the printer from askin for
passkey upon initialization. The process for usin this option is described below:
To speed this pro rammin process, you may bypass the memory switch settin s by indicatin
"NO" via pressin of the ON/OFF button when the printer prints "CHANGE MEMORY
SWITCHES" as shown on pa e 17. This will advance you to the next level of settin where
pairin can be found. The default
PAIRING info option is [SAVE=No] .
To save PAIRING Info:
1.
Chan e the PAIRING Info option to [SAVE=YES] .
2. Confirm SAVE SETTINGS pressin LF.
3. Turn the printer ON and it will PAIR with the first Bluetooth evice.
4. The printer will now remember the PAIRING information and not prompt user for a
passkey on every printer initialization.
To clear PAIRING Info:
1.
Chan e the PAIRING Info option to [SAVE= No] .
2. Turn ON the printer and PAIR the new Bluetooth evice to the printer.
3. The printer will prompt user for a passkey on every printer initialization.

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Connecting Device
DPP-250 is desi ned to use different method of communicaions. The connection can be
realized by a serial port, USB or Bluetooth. The fi ures below show how to attach the
different devices to the DPP-250:
Serial / USB (Cable ) Version:
Bluetooth (Wireless) Version:
DPP-250 Bluetooth version uses Bluetooth wireless technolo y to connect to Bluetooth
enable devices. See "BluetoothSetup" section for details.
Communication Configuration:
Communication options Memory Switch Options
(from 1 tо 10)
Har ware Switch Options
(1, 2 3, 4)
With PDA evice
• Via Bluetooth/USB/Serial
* * * * * * * 0 1 0 *, OFF, OFF, ON
With PC (usin Windows
printer driver)
• Via Bluetooth/USB/Serial
* * * * * * * 0 1 1
*, OFF, OFF, OFF
With PC
in Service mo e
• Via Serial Interface
* * * * * * * 0 1 1
*, OFF, *, ON
* Depending on user requirments can be 0 or 1.
When not using Driver/SDK developer tools, set DIP Switch 4 to OFF.
USB Port
Serial Port

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Bluetooth Setup
Bluetooth setup enables the printer DPP-250 included Bluetooth option to communicate
with other Bluetooth devices. For this purpose, use the correspondin to your device
Bluetooth mana er.
The followin is a brief explanation on how to [
PAIR ] your Bluetooth DPP-250 to PDA and
Smartphon.
BlackBerry Devices:
Add Device or Pairin Bluetooth peripherals to BlackBerry
devices require the use of the device Bluetooth mana er.
The ima e on the ri ht shows a typical
BlackBerry Bluetooth mana er.
Win owsMobile Devices:
Creatin a New Partnership or Pairin Bluetooth
peripherals to your WindowsMobile device require
the use of the device Bluetooth mana er.
The ima e on the ri ht shows a typical
WindowsMobile Bluetooth mana er.
Palm Devices:
Add Device or Pairin Bluetooth peripherals to your Palm
devices require the use of the device Bluetooth mana er.
The ima e on the ri ht shows a typical
Palm Bluetooth mana er.
When adding / pairing the DPP-250 as a Bluetooth device, use the [0000] pairing
key when prompted
.