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.
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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)

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 Smart Car Rea er (Option)

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 Paper Cover Lever
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 Paper Cover Lockin Lever
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