Panasonic JT-H340PR-E1 User manual

Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
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Model No. JT-H340PR-E1JT-H340PR-E8
Contents
Precautions............................................... 3
Name of each part & function................... 7
Battery Installation....................................8
Paper Installation......................................9
AC cable Set Up.....................................10
How to connect USB cable..................... 10
Charging Battery......................................11
Troubleshooting......................................12
How to care.............................................13
How to attach the Option parts ............... 14
Specifications.......................................... 16
Warranty Policy.......................................20
Compliance Notice.................................. 20
For USA..................................................21
For CANADA..........................................22
WEEE..................................................... 23
Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this document
for future use.
Read Me First
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2
1. Getting Started....................................... 3
2. Operation
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8
3. Appendix
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Read Me First
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the JT-H340PR series Panasonic Printer.
This manual describes the instructions for the printer.
Please read this manual carefully before using this product.
This Printer is equipped with “Bluetooth” wireless communication. [Class1 Device]
What’s in the Box?
1. Printer (Battery is not included.)
2. Safety Precautions
3. Shoulder Strap
Options
1.BatteryPack:JT-H340BT-E1/-E22.BatteryCharger:JT-H100CG-553.ACAdaptor:JT-H300AD-P14.BeltHook:JT-H340BH-P15.WearableCase:JT-H340CA-P16.USBCable:JT-H300CC-P1
Other Equipment
1. Thermal Paper (Please ask our sales rep about the recommended Paper.)

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1. Getting Started
Precautions
[Printer: JTJTJTJT----H3H3H3H344440PR0PR0PR0PR]
1. Avoid Radio Frequency Interference
Do not place the printer near a television or radio receiver.
2. Avoid Stacking
Do not place heavy objects on the printer.
3. Keep Small Objects Away
Do not insert paper clips or other small objects into the printer.
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
4. Keep Dry
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
5. Do Not Disassemble the Printer
Do not attempt to disassemble the printer. Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
6. Do Not Touch
Keep your hands away from the paper cutter and the thermal head.
Failure to observe this may cause injury.
7. Do Not Use With Any Other Battery
The printer is designed for the specified JT-H340BT battery.
Using unspecified battery may cause smoke or fire.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions and/or local requirements.
8. Use only the specified AC adaptor and AC cord
Using unspecified AC adaptor or AC cord may cause smoke or fire.
9. Do Not Use In Aircrafts or Hospitals
This printer includes “Bluetooth” wireless communication.
Turn off the power switch in aircrafts or hospitals. Abnormal use may occur if used in close
proximity to electric instruments or electro-medical apparatus.
10. Do Not Hold this product for too long when the power on
Failure to observe this may cause a serious low-temperature burn.
11. Do Not Open connector cover and battery cover when transporting this product
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
<NOTE>
Do not open the cover while the printer is operating.
Keep the thermal paper away from the direct exposure to light, high temperature, dust and
humidity.

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Precautions
[Battery Pack:JTJTJTJT----HHHH340B340B340B340BTTTT]
1. Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate.
Failure to observe this may cause fire or explosion.
2. Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as necklaces or hairpins when
carrying or storing. Failure to observe this may cause heat, fire or explosion.
3. Keep Dry
Failure to observe this may cause heat, fire or explosion.
4. Do Not Disassemble and Crush
Do not insert sharp object into the battery pack. Do not deform, disassemble, crush, or
modify the printer. Failure to observe this may cause heat, fire or explosion.
5. Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) contact. Failure to observe this may cause
heat, fire or explosion.
6. Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold, and Direct Sunlight
Do not charges, use or leave the battery pack for extended periods where it will be exposed
to direct sunlight or in a hot, or cold environment.
7. Do Not Put Into a Microwave Oven
Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or pressurized chamber.
Failure to observe this may cause explosion.
8. Do Not Use With Any Other Device
The battery pack is designed for the specified JT-H340PRprinterandJT-H100CG-55 charger.
Do not use the battery with any other device.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions and/or local requirements.
9. Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal odor, become hot to the touch, become discolored,
change shape, or become in any way different, remove it from the printer and stop using it.
<NOTE>
Please charge the battery pack for at least 100minutes before first use.
Please ask our sales rep about the dispose method of the battery.
If the battery pack is not going to be used for a long period, pleasecharge or discharge it until
the remaining battery capacity becomes 30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.

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Precautions
[Li-ion Battery Charger: JTJTJTJT----H100CGH100CGH100CGH100CG]
1. Keep Small Object Away
Do not insert paper clips or other small object into charger. Failure to observe this may cause
fire or electric shock.
2. Do Not Disassemble the Charger
Do not attempt to disassemble the charger. Failure to observe this may cause fire.
3. Keep Dry
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
4. Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) contact.
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
5. Do Not Use With Any Other Battery
The charger is designed for the specified JT-H340BTbattery.Donotusethechargerwith any
other battery.
CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions and/or local requirements.
6. Do Not Touch the Plug with Wet Hands
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock.
7. Do Not Touch the Charger During a Lightning
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock.
8. Be Certain to Plug Fully Into the Outlet
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
9. When Unplugging, Make Sure to Hold the Body of the Plug
Using damaged power strip may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
10. Do Not Use a Damaged Power-code or Plug
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire .
11. Clean the Dust off the Plug, Periodically
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
12. Do Not Hold this product for too long when the power on
Failure to observe this may cause a serious low-temperature burn.
13. Do Not Use this product Outdoors
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
<NOTE>
To prolong the life of the battery, please remove it from the charger within 24 hours when
charging is complete.
Please charge the battery at temperature between 5 to 40 degrees centigrade.

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Precautions
[AC Adaptor: JTJTJTJT----H300AH300AH300AH300ADDDD----P1P1P1P1]
1. Do Not Disassemble
Do not attempt to disassemble the charger.
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
2. Keep Dry
Failure to observe this may cause heat or fire.
3. Do Not Use With Any Other Device
The AC Adaptor is designed for the specified JT-H340PR printer. Do not use the AC adaptor
with any other device.
4. Do Not Exceed the Ratings of AC Outlet and Wirings, and Connect the AC Adaptor
Only within 100-240 V AC.
Exceeding the ratings may result in overheating or fire.
5. Do Not Touch the Plug with Wet Hands
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock.
6. Be Certain to Plug Fully Into the Outlet
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
7. When Unplugging, Make Sure to Hold the Body of the Plug
Using damaged power strip may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
8. Do Not Use a Damaged Power-code or Plug
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
9. Clean the Dust off the Plug, Periodically
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.
10. Do Not hold this product for too long when the power on
Failure to observe this may cause a serious low-temperature burn.
11. Do Not Use this product outdoors.
Failure to observe this may cause electric shock or fire.

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Name of each part & function
LED Indicate Status
Power LED Green Blink Power-on
Off Normal status.
Green Light 1. Start Up (Approx.5 seconds lightning),
2. Shut Down (Approx.0.5 second lightning)
3. Battery Full Charge(at ACAdaptor connection)
Orange Light Detect battery capacity low; printable.
Red Light Battry Charging(at ACAdaptor connection)
Red Blink
(Fast)
1. The cover of paper is open.
2. The paper is empty.
3. Others, the printer is out of order.
Status LED
Red Blink
(Slow)
1. Detect Low voltage; not printable.
2. Battry Charging Error or Preliminary charging
(at AC Adaptor connection)
Green Light 1. Printing
2. Shut Down (Approx.0.5 second lighting)
Receiving
LED Green Blink In communications.
USB Connector Cover
(USB Connector)
DC Jack Cover
(DC IN 9.5 V Jack)
Battery
Cover
Lever
Paper Cover
Receiving LED
Status LED
Feed
(Press
button to feed paper)
Paper Cover
Button
Power
Switch
IrDA I/F
Paper Out
Battery
Cover
Power
LED
Strap Pin
(Both Side)

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2. Operation
Battery Installation
1) Turn Off Power Switch
2) Slide Battery Cover Lever
3) Open the Battery Cover
4) Slide and insert the Battery completely to the printer.
5) Close the Battery Cover.
6) Slide the Battery Cover Lever.
<NOTE> If the Battery cover comes off, fit it as indicated.
Slide the hinge of the Battery Cover into the metal bar
and hook to it.
Metal bar
2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

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Paper Installation
1) Push the Paper Cover Button.
2) Open the Paper Cover
3) Install Paper (Paper must be tightly rolled and be confirmed that dust/sand is not on.)
4) Close the Paper Cover (Make sure that the Cover is closed completely.)
１) ２)
4)
4)
ForReceipt Paper
(insidesurface;thermalpaper) ForLabel Paper
(outsidesurface; thermalpaper)

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AC cable Set Up
Please attach the core to the AC cable, before using the AC adaptor.
The core is included in theAC adaptor (JT-H300AD-P1).
How to connect USB cable
1) Pull the USB Connector Cover.
2) Connect the plug of USB cable (JT-H300CC-P1), to the USB connector of the printer.
<Note>
The USB cable must use the special one (JT-H300CC-P1).
1) 2) USB Connector Cover
AC Adaptor
AC cable
Core

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Charging Battery
[By Battery Charger]
1) Put the Battery on the Charger slot and slide to direction.
2) When charging, Charger LED blinks green. When charging is completed, Charger LED
constantly lights green. Charging functionis limited to one Battery at any moment even if two
Batteries are set to the Charger.
When charging is completed in one slot, the charging of another slot starts automatically.
* Charging Time: approx. 2H per Battery
3) Remove the Battery from the Charger after Charging.
[By AC Adaptor]
1) Pull the DC Jack Cover.
2) Connect the plug ofAC adaptor, to the DC jack of the printer.
When the charge starts, the status LED lights red.
3) When the charge is completed, the status LED lights green.
Remove the AC adaptor, and shut the connector cover.
<Note>
The AC adaptor must use the special one (JT-H300AD-P1).
Don’t open the battery cover, when charging.
AC adapter is for the exclusive use of battery charging.
The printer does not work when AC adapter is connected.
Power LED : Red
Charger LED (Slot2) : Green
Charger LED (Slot1) : Green
DC Jack Cover
1) 2)

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3. Appendix
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No Power in Printer 1. Has the battery fully inserted?
2. Is the Power Switch on? 1. Insert the battery fully. 2. Move the Power Switch on.
Nothing is printed
1. Is the power turned on?
2. Is the paper set correctly?
3. Is the Status LED blinking red
slowly?
4. Is the Status LED blinking red
fast?
5. Are you using Bluetooth?
6. Are you using IrDA?
1. Turn on power.
2. Check the print paper setting.
3. Charge the battery.
4. Make sure that the paper is
setting properly, or close the
paper cover completely.
5. Reduce the distance of the
device and the printer.
6. Adjust the angle of IrDA,or
clean up the window, or avoid
direct sunlight.
The print is faint 1. Isn’t the thermal head dirty?
2. Are you using the
recommended paper?
1. Clean it up.
2. Check the paper.
The orange or red
LED is lighting even
after charging
battery.
The life cycle of the battery pack
may have expired. Replace the battery pack with a new one.

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How to care
<How to clean up the thermal head and the rubber roller.>
1) Turn Off Power Switch
2) Push the paper cover button to open the paper cover.
3) Wipe off any dust/dirt using the cotton swab with a small amount of alcohol (ethanol).
(Do not use thinner, benzene series or kerosene series.)
4) Close the cover after alcohol volatilizes.
How to attach the Option parts
<How to attach the Shoulder Strap. >
1) Through the Shoulder Strap into the strap pin.
2) Fix the Shoulder Strap by the stopper.
<NOTE>
Fix the shoulder strap of the other side by the same way.
2)
Thermal head
Rubber roller
1)
Shoulder Strap
2)
Stopper
2)

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How to attach the Option parts
<How to attach the Belt hook. >
1) Belt hook on the back of the printer confirming the attaching direction.
2) Attach the belt hook to the printer with four screws of the attachment so as not to loosen.
<NOTE>
Do not pull the belt hook strongly.
Failure to observe this may cause breaking and dropping the printer.
Do not use any other screws except the specified screws of the attachment.
Please use the torque driver for the fixation of the screws.
(Please set the torque in 30 cN-m )

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How to attach the Option parts
<How to set a Wearable Case >
1) Put the printer in a wearable case.
2) Pass the belt attachment through the strap pin of the printer.
3) Pass it through the hole of a wearable case
4) Fix the belt attachment by the stopper.
5) Fix the belt attachment of the other side by the same way.
2)
3)
Both belt attachments were installed.
1)
<NOTE>
The belt attachment is the following. It is 2 pieces attached to a wearable case.
4)
Stopper
Other side 5)

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Specifications
[ Printer:JTJTJTJT----H3H3H3H344440PR0PR0PR0PR----E1/E1/E1/E1/----EEEE8888]
Items Description Specifications
CPU 32bitRISCCPU
Memory ROM:4MB,RAM: 1MB
Printing Line Thermal
Printing Speed Max. 75mm (3.0“)/sec(PanasonicTestStandard
*1
)
Resolution 8dots/mm(203dpi)
Paper Setting Clamshell
Mechanical
Sensor Function BlackMark,PaperEnd and CoperOpen
Head Printing Width JT-H340PR-E1: 104mm (4.09“),832 dots/line
JT-H340PR-E8: 70mm(2.75“) , 560dots/line
*2
Font Size 12 x24 dots (standardcharacter),8 x16 dots
Font Type Alpha-numeric,Barcode,2Dcode
Printing
Function Barcode EAN-13, EAN-8 (JAN-13, JAN-8), Code39, Code128, ITF,
NW7,4-Statecode, QRCode(mode2),Maxicode,PDF417
1X10
8
pulse ormoreLife Time Head 25Km ormore(Recommendedlabelpaper)
50Km ormore(Recommendedreceiptpaper)
Type DirectThermalPaperorLabel
Paper Roll Width JT-H340PR-E1: 114mm
+0.5 –0.5mm
(4.48“
+0.02-0.02“
)
JT-H340PR-E8: 80mm
+0.5 –0.5mm
(3.15“
+0.02-0.02“
)
Diameter For JT-H340PR-E1
Outside: Max 52 mm (2.04“)
Inside: Min 12 mm (0.48“)
For JT-H340PR-E8
Outside: Max 50 mm (1.96“)
Inside: Min 12 mm (0.48“)
Media
Roll direction ReceiptPaper:Inside(insidesurface;thermalpaper)
LabelPaper:Outside (outsidesurface;thermalpaper)
Bluetooth Bluetooth V2.1+EDR (Class 2)2.4GHz
*4
IrDA IrDAV1.2(Raw Ir,Proprietary)
Communication
*3
USB USBV2.0 FullSpeed Max.12Mbps
Chaging time Approx.4 hoursforBatteryPackJT-H340BT-E1
Approx.5 hoursforBatteryPackJT-H340BT-E8
Charging
Function Charging
temperature 10to 35 °C
Battery BatteryPack:JT-H340BT-E1/ -E2Power supply AC Adaptor DC9.5V ACAdaptorJT-H300AD-P1(forcharging)

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Battery Life 500 pcs printing after 10 hours standby (Panasonic Test
Standard
*1
)
Operating
temperature -5to40degreecentigrade(withoutpaper)
Operating
humidity 35 to85 %RH(Nocondensation)
Environment
Drop
specification 1m onconcrete
*5
Center Button Color JT-H340PR-E1: Yellow
JT-H340PR-E8: Blue
Dimensions Approx.W 125mm xL154mm xD 60mm
Weight Approx. 560 g(withoutpaper)
*1: In normal temperature, with a new Battery Pack, printing a piece of a receipt (Length: 56
mm/2.2 inches, Printing Area: less than 14.8 % per piece)
*2: Max. 72 mm (576dots/line)
*3: Connectivity of this printer with some equipment (PC, Handheld Computer) made by
Panasonic has confirmed. This printer may not connect the other equipments. Some PC or
Handheld computer are confirmed the communication with this printer via I/F(Bluetooth,
IrDA, USB) works correctly.
*4: Bluetooth is a registered trademark if the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*5: Based on Panasonic test standard.

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Specifications
[ Li-ion Battery Pack: JTJTJTJT----HHHH340BT340BT340BT340BT----E1E1E1E1////----E2E2E2E2]
Items Description Specifications
Type Lithium ion Battery 7.2 V Battery Cell Rated capacity JT-H340BT-E1: 1,300 mAh
JT-H340BT-E8: 1,600 mAh
Life time 300 times discharge/charge or 1year
*1
Dimentions Approx. W 70 mm x L 38 mm x D 20 mm
Weight Approx. 80 g
Color Gray [JT-H340BT-E1]
Black [JT-H340BT-E2]
Environment Operating
temperature -5 to 40 degree centigrade
*1 : The battery pack is a consumable item therefore consumption and life time is just an
indication and may vary depending on usage and environment conditions.
[Battery Charger: JTJTJTJT----H100CGH100CGH100CGH100CG----55555555
*2
]
Items Description Specifications
Power LED
(Red) Red Light : Power-on
LED Indication
Charger LED
(Green: X 2
(Slot))
1) Green Blink :Charging, Output short,
Abnormal temperature
2) Green Light : Complete charging
3) Off : Error
Charging time Approx. 2 hours for charging 1 Battery Pack
Approx. 4 hours for charging 2 Battery Packs
*3
Charging
Function Charging current
Approx.1,200 mA(10 to 40°C)
Approx. 840 mA(0 to 10°C)
Input AC 110 V -240 V 50/60 Hz 0.23APower Output DC 7.2 V 1.2 A
Environment Operation
temperature 0 to 40 °C
Dimensions Approx.W 94mm xL102mm xD36mm
Weight Approx. 170 g
*2 : AC cord is not attached.
*3 : Charging function is limited to one Battery Pack at any moment even if two Batteries are set
to the Charger. Charging time varies depending on the remained capacity of the battery and
environment temperature.

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Specifications
[AC Adaptor: JTJTJTJT----H300ADH300ADH300ADH300AD----P1P1P1P1
*1
]
Items Description Specifications
Input AC 100 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz Power Output DC 9.5 V 1 A
*1 : AC cord is not attached.

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Warranty Policy
The warranty period and what is covered are according to the application, contract or distributor.
Please ask our sales rep.
<NOTE>
The following damages are not covered by the warranty.
Any secondary damages, including without limitation, loss of business.
Any damages by user including dropping, water contact or any otherwrong use, other than the
purpose designed for.
Compliance Notice
Hereby, we declare that this printer is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Compliance Notice – CE Mark
This equipment is in conformance with the reuirements of European Council Directive
listed below:
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
This notice is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards:
EN 60950-1
EN 300 328
EN 55022 (Class B), EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
EN 301 489-1 , EN 301 489-17
Importer’snameandaddresstofollow EU rules:
PanasonicTestingCentre
PanasonicServiceEurope, adivisionofPanasonicMarketingEurope GmbH
Winsbergring 15,22525 Hamburg,F. R. Germany