Datecs DPP-450 User manual

User Manual
ESC/POS PRINTER DPP-450

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THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT CANNOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL
OR ELECTRONIC WAY AND UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT FROM DATECS LTD.
VERSION: September 2012

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................................................................................. 4
2. Features ................................................................................................................. 4
3. Technical specification............................................................................................ 5
4. General view........................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Dimensions and outlook................................................................................... 6
4.2 Box Contents.................................................................................................... 7
5. Getting started........................................................................................................ 8
5.1 Charge DPP-450.............................................................................................. 9
5.2 Diagnostic information.................................................................................... 10
5.3 Loading paper ................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Mounting belt clip ........................................................................................... 14
5.5 Self-Test......................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Page Mode..................................................................................................... 16
5.7 Ruled lines...................................................................................................... 16
5.8 Protocol mode................................................................................................ 16
5.9 Hardware setup.............................................................................................. 18
5.10 List of commands......................................................................................... 22
5.11 Connecting Device ....................................................................................... 24
5.12 Mount Strap.................................................................................................. 26

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1. Introduction
DATECS DPP-450 is a mobile ESC/POS and LABEL thermal printer. It can be
used in dynamic working conditions and its abundant built-in features allow it to be
widely used for different applications. Printer can quickly and easily print text and/or
graphics, depending on customer’s needs – barcodes, logo, etc.
2. Features
The DPP-450 is a mobile line thermal printer, applicable for different applications
as shown below:
• Mobile
• Label Peeler
• traveling sales
• Retail
• Transportation
• Receipts
• Point of sales
• Distribution
• Accessories: Wearable built-in metal belt hook

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3. Technical specification
DPP-450 Specification
Printing Method Line Thermal Dot Printing
Total Dots 832 dots / line
Dot Density 8 dots / mm (203 dpi)
Print Speed 150 mm / sec
Print Width 104 mm
Characters per Line
Font A: 48 characters / line
Font B: 64 characters / line
Font C: 48 characters / line (loadable)
Font D: 64 characters / line (loadable)
Recommended Paper
- Thermal Paper Roll: 115 mm / Ø 45 mm,
thickness 60 μm
- Label Paper Roll: 115 mm / Ø 45 mm
Interfaces
- R -232C with optional special cable (1200 –
115200 bps)
- U B 1.1 device
- Bluetooth(option)
- Wi-Fi (option)
Paper Feed system Step
Logo Registration 1 Black & White 832 x 248 dots
Emulation ESC/POS / LABEL (Continuous paper
Mode, Black Mark Mode)
Resident Barcodes
- 1D: EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar,
Code 39, Code 128
- 2D: PDF417, QR Code
Power Supply Rechargeable battery (Li-Ion - Model )
14.8V; 2200 mAh, Adapter: AC 100-240V,
DC 24V 5A
Battery Charge Time 2 hours maximum
Input Buffer 128 KB (131072 bytes)
Reliability 50,000,000 pulses or 50 km mechanism
(MCBF): 15,000,000 lines
Weight, kg 0.785 grams (w/o paper)
Dimension (Lx W x H),
mm 136x 123 x 51
Environment
- Operating: 0oC to +40oC; 35% RH to 85%
RH
- torage: -20oC to +60oC; 10% RH tо 90%
RH
More features /
Applications
- Mobile
- Label Peeler
- Traveling sales
- Retail
- Transportation
- Receipts
- Point of sales
- Distribution
Accessories Wearable built-in metal belt hook

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4. General view
4.1 Dimensions and outlook

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4.2 Box Contents

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Software (Drivers & SDK ):
Because of the continually evolving Driver & SDK to support new mobile devices,
Drivers & SDK are distributed online and is available for download at our website
indicated below. For details on using the DPP-450 Drivers & SDK, please refer to the
SDK’s documentation.
http://www.datecs.bg/en/products/DPP-450/2/264#
5. Getting started
The DPP-450 allows you to printer information from your PDA & Smart
phone. Before using the DPP-450 thermal printer the battery should be properly
charged. The following Quick Start guide will help to get your DPP-250 ready
for use.
Steps What to do Purpose Where to find more
information
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Charge the DPP-450
rechargeable battery
pack as
recommended in this
manual
The Lithium Ion battery
pack should be fully
charged before use to
ensure long battery life.
Charging Battery,
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2.1 Load DPP-450 print media(Thermal paper
roll)
DPP-450 requires Thermal
paper for printing. Loading Paper, Page 10
2.2 Load DPP-450 print media(Thermal label
paper)
DPP-450 requires Thermal
label paper. Loading Paper, Page 10
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Setup Bluetooth
Paring Setup Bluetooth pairing to allow DDP-450 to
communicate with
Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Setup,
Page 24
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Install DPP-450
Software To print information from your device, software
needs to be installed onto
your device.
Install DPP-450
Software, Page 8

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5.1 Charge DPP-450
The DPP-450 uses a Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
To prevent electrical damage to the DPP-450 and/or battery pack, please use
approved AC Charger only.
Charging time is 3 hours from empty to full charge. When the battery is fully
charged the device can print 150m paper roll, this is 3.5 rolls standart for DPP-450.
AC adapter and power cord Battery
DPP-450 and battery
DPP-450 DC jack

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Insert cable to dc jack to start charging.
When the device is turn on(holding turn on/off button), in display will show “CHG”
text and greed led “CHARGE” is blink.
5.2 Diagnostic information
• Holding <LF> button while power on for ~ 0.5 sec (first sound signal) – short self-
test.
• Holding <LF> button while power on for ~ 2.5 sec (second sound signal) – start
dump mode. All input data are printed hexadecimal and as text.
• Holding <LF> button while power on for more than 8.5 sec (fifth 4-tone sound
signal) – enter firmware
updating mode.
• Holding <ON/OFF> button while power on for ~ 4 sec (first sound signal):
- If serial cable is connected (RS232 communication) – temporary forcing 9600
bps serial
speed.
- If no serial cable connected (Bluetooth or USB communication) – starting a
hardware menu
for fast Bluetooth pairing info reset.
• Holding <ON/OFF> button while power on for more than 6 sec – enter hardware
setup mode.
• Holding <ON/OFF> button while power off for more than ~ 1sec.
• Holding <ON/OFF> button while less than ~ 1sec, backlight is turn on for short time.
• Holding <ON/OFF> button and press <LF> button – printing WIFI info.
5.3 Loading paper
First slide peeler to position
show on the picture. After this
push to open paper cover.
ECS/POS Ready
CHG
Peeler(slide back)
Push to open
paper cover