Planon PrintStik PS900 User manual

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Planon System Solutions Inc.
5155 Spectrum Way, Mississauga,
Ontario, Canada, L4W 5A1
1 888 507 3926
PLANON PRINTSTIK 900 SERIES
USER
GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thanks from Planon………………………………………………………...
Pg 1
Introducing the PrintStik………………………………………………… Pg 2
PrintStik Specifications……………………………………………………. Pg 3
PrintStik Contents………………………………………………………….. Pg 4
Charging the PrintStik…………………………………………………… Pg 5
PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel…………………………………… Pg 6 -10
Personal Computer Software Installation…………………………………. Pg 10 -11
PrintStik Personal Computer Software Usage……………………………... Pg 11 -12
Prinstik Personal Computer Bluetooth Pairing……………………………. Pg 12 -13
Windows Printing Preferences…………………………………………….. Pg 14 -15
Printing Paper…………………………………………………………… Pg 15
Paper Insertion………………………………………………………….. Pg 16
Blackberry Blue………………………………………………………… Pg 17 -20
Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………………….. Pg 21 -22
Warranty Information……………………………………………………… Pg 23

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THANKS FROM PLANON
Hello my name is Douglas Verkaik, CEO of Planon System Solutions
Inc. I wanted to personally thank you for your purchase of our PrintStik 900
series Bluetooth Printer. It has taken much time investment and hard work
of ateam of individuals at multi-locations in Planon to develop the right
kind of products for the 21st century that is practical, efficient, and effective!
Let’s face it, things are rapidly changing and needs are changing which has
made convenience and mobility more important than ever.
Originally impacting the market with our portable color and black and
white scanners, we have brought customers practical personal and business
solutions. And now with a proven successful track record we have come to
a new horizon in a new arena with this Bluetooth mobile printer known as
the PrintStik. You will find the PrintStik to be light weight and durable. We
here at Planon hope you make the most of your product. It is delighting to
see that it has gotten into the rights hands with customers like you.
By all means, please contact us any time letting us know your success
story. We’d love to hear about it! And make sure you are registered with us
for future products and promotions.
Sincerely,
Douglas Verkaik

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INTRODUCING THE PRINTSTIK
“The future of Printing will never be the same again…nor will the mobile office”
PLANON has created a technical marvel. At barely over 11” long and only 1.5
pounds in weight, the Bluetooth enabled PrintStik is the ultimate traveling
companion. The PrintStik is a fully self-contained and most convenient printer
complete with paper and battery making it the smallest in the market. Using
advanced Printing Technology, the Bluetooth enabled PrintStik eliminates the
need for messy and expensive ink, toner, or ribbons. The Bluetooth connectivity
provides a simple, reliable cable-free printing connection of up to 100 meters
(approximately 300 feet) to your laptop , PDA or other handheld Bluetooth.-
enabled devices.

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PRINTSTIK
SPECIFICATIONS
Type 900 Series
Size Approx 25mm x 48mm x 280mm (~ 1” x 1.9” x 11”)
Weight 1.5 lb. (513 g) including paper cartridge
Resolution Approx 200x100dpi, 200x200dpi, 200x400dpi
Method Direct Thermal Printing
Speed Up to three pages per minute
Paper sizes (Roll) Paper Cartridge 8.5" wide 20 pages
Interface Wireless Bluetooth + Standard USB 2.0
Power supply Options AC -100-240 VAC, 50 or
60 Hz with AC Adapter
Number of pages per charge Up to 30 pages
Battery type PrintStik Rechargeable Lithium-ion Polymer
Regulatory CE, IC, FCC
Operating System Supported XP, Vista, Blackberry, other Java phones
(Check Website for new additions)

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PrintStik Contents
After opening the packaging of your PrintStik, please make sure you have
the following items inside the box:
1. PrintStik
2. Quickstart guide
3. Installation CD
4. USB Zip Cable
5. Hard Case*
6. Wall Charger
7. Travel Case**
CONTENT picture goes beneath each item
*These items are included only in the 950 series PrintStik
**These items are only included in the 910 series PrintStik

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CHARGING YOUR PRINTSTIK
Electrical Connectivity
The PrintStik has an internal rechargeable battery. This gives the mobility to
print without any connection to an external power source. The PrintStik can
only function if the battery has a charge. There are two main options to
how it can be charged discussed below:
Connecting to an AC Outlet
The PrintStik has the ability to connect to a typical wall outlet (AC) via the
included wall charger. When connected the PrintStik battery symbol and
“Z”symbol lightswill turn on (see page 8 for more information). This
signifies the charging of the PrintStik. It takes one hour and twenty minutes
for a full charge. See the picture below for clarification:
*PICTURE -PrintStik connecting to a wall.

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Operating Status
PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel
Power Button
This button can turn the PrintStik on or off. Turning the PrintStik on
requires holding the button down for three seconds. After this brief period
the button can be released. At this point, the “Operating Status Light”and
“Printing Status Light”will light up signifying the PrintStik is on and
operational.
When turning PrintStik off, the power button would need to be
pressed down firmly for another three seconds. Once the button is released,
the “Operating Status Light”and “Printing Status Light”should both be
turned off signifying the PrintStik is off.
Power Button
Paper Feed Button
ButtonButButton
Printing Status
Battery Status
Power Button
ButtonButButt

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The main function of the “Paper Feed Button”is to insert paper into
the PrintStik and to release paper. Inserting paper is important for loading a
thermal paper roll, paper cartridge or single sheet (more information would
be provided in the paper insertion section of this instruction manual).
Releasing paper is useful to provide spacing after printing and for paper
removal.
PrintStik Print Testing
The PrintStik has a convenient method to test its printing ability
quickly. This can be accomplished easily by pressing the Paper feed button
and the Power button simultaneously. Once this is done, the following
statement would be printed ten times:
“The printer is ready. This is a testing line”
The “Printing Status” being on provides notification that the Printstik
is currently printing.
The “Battery Status” light shows different color lighting in relation to
the amount of battery life remaining. The color code and representation is
shown below:
= 76-100 percent battery life remaining
= 26-75 percent battery life remaining
= 1-25 percent battery life remaining
Paper Feed Button
ButtonButButton
Printing Status
Battery Status
Green
Orange
Red

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Operating Status
This light which is in the shape of a “Z” letter signifies that the printer
is on and Bluetooth connectivity is established.
Personal Computer Software Installation
*The following software installation Bluetooth printing through a
personal computer. This requires that the computer is Bluetooth
enabled whether internally or externally upgraded for Bluetooth
capability.
1. Open your PrintStik installation CD
2. Select the “Install PrintStik.exe” file
3. The following page will appear. It addresses copywrite information
and advises the importance of closing any other programs to ensure a
complete and smooth installation. Left click “Next” to continue.
Choose “Next”
to continue

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4. The next screen (shown below) reveals that the installation process is
ready to begin. Clicking on the “next” button at this point will begin
the actual installation.
5. As depicted below, installation has begun and its status is shown by
the blue bar that progressively extends as the PrintStik driver files are
being installed. The files from the CD are being copied into the
designated area of your computer automatically. Once completed left
click “Next” to finish.
Installation Progress
and Status
Choose “Next” to begin
installation
Choose “Next”
to complete

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PrintStik Personal Computer SoftwareUsage
The PrintStik driver is now installed into the computer. This means that it
can now be chosen for printing any time printing is required as seen in the
screen shot shown below.
To change printing preferences with the PrintStik, the “Properties” button
can be chosen with the PrinStik selected to adjust printing preferences (ie.
resolution settings).
When the “Properties” button is selected,the following screen will appear
with two tabs for setting the printing preferences of the PrintStik. There is
the “Layout” tab (Figure 1) and the “Paper/Qaulity” tab (Figure 2). Select
and set accordingly. The “Advanced..” button can be selected for more
advanced options.
Figure 1 Figure 2
The PrintStik can be
chosen as an option
for printing.
Choose to set printing
preference
s.
Select for Advanced options

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Selecting the “Advanced...” button opens the screen below with options
available for paper size, number of copies, print quality, and advanced
printing features. Once these are set, “OK” can be chosen.
*for detailed information regarding the various settings of these preferences,
please refer to the Windows instructional manual that addresses printing.
Prinstik Personal Computer Bluetooth Pairing
As with all Bluetooth devices, the PrintStik would have to be paired with the
computer before printing as is described below:
1. The PrintStik must first be turned on (Refer to Page 8 for more
details). Once on, Bluetooth connectivity is immediately available. It
is ready to be paired with any Bluetooth enabled device at this point.
2. To prepare the computer for pairing, please refer to the instruction
manual that addresses the computer’s bluetooth capability (this may
be internal or an external Bluetooth enabling device).
3. When searching for Bluetooth devices through the computer’s
Bluetooth software, the PrintStik icon will be found signifying that it
can be paired as shown below.
Printstik Icon shown
for pairing

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1. In order to complete the pairing of the Printstik, the “Bluetooth
security code”will be requested. An example is shown below of this
kind of request. (This can be carried out in different ways depending
on the Bluetooth device’s software being used). The code to enter in
is “0000”.
Once the serial port connection is established, the PrintStik is fully paired
and can be chosen to print.
Windows Printing Preferences
After printing has been chosen, there will be anicon of a printer shown at
the bottom right of computer screen. Printing preferences can be accessed
and adjusted accordingly through this screen. It can be clicked on to look at
the printing que status of the Printstik (when it has been chosen to print):
Bluetooth Security
Code Request
(Example)

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This is a part of the windows configuration. It can also be accessed through
the “Control Panel” found in the start menu of windows. For more
information, consider the Windows instruction manual in regards to Printers.
Thermal Printing Paper
The PrintStik uses special printing technology to print on specially designed
paper known as thermal paper. It is recommended that the thermal paper
used with it should only be those that Planon has approved. Currently
available through Planon are 8.5 by 11 thermal cut sheets, 8.5 by 14 thermal
cut sheets, and two kinds of thermal paper rolls 8.5” by 99’. And of course
the standard printing cartridge is also available. For more information and
pricing please talk to a Planon representative ([email protected])for
more details.
Access to adjust PrinStik Preferences

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Paper Insertion
Planon PrintStik Cartridge Removal
To remove the cartridge, take hold firmly and raise upwards as depicted in
the picture below. Then simply pull the cartridge out from the metal arms
which it had been connected to. Once it is fully removed from the metal
arms, the thermal paper can be torn to detach the cartridge completely. At
this point, the “Paper Feed”button can be pressed to remove the remaining
paper still held within the PrintStik.
PICTURES NEEDED
Planon PrintStik Cartridge Loading
For Cartridge insertion, make sure that there is no cartridge in the PrintStik
and the Printstik must not have any leftover paper with it either.
1. Pull the paper from the small roll in the cartridge 4-6 inches out as
shown in the picture
2. Insert the paper in the slot firmly as shown.
3. Press the paper feed button in order to draw the paper into the
Printstik while the paper remains in the slot.
4. Once some paper has been taken into the PrinStik, raise the metal
arms upwards with the PrintStik laid down (the logo would be facing
up)
5. Metail metal arms can now be lined up with the slots on the PrintStik
cartridge as depicted in the picture. This will slide the cartridge into
place. When it is fully inserted, fold the cartridge back into place.
6. Now it is ready to print

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Thermal Sheet and Thermal Paper Roll PrintStik Loading
The process is the same for both of these forms of thermal paper.
1. Remove any cartridge that is connected to the PrintStik
2. Insert the paper in the slot firmly as shown below
3. Press the paper feed button in order to draw the paper in.
4. Paper will emerge from the other end of the PrintStik as shown
5. Now it is ready to print
BlackBerry Driver Installation Guide
1. Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager and install on your
computer. Copy the following link to download this program:
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/
2. Use the BlackBerry USB data cable to connect your SmartPhone
Device and computer.
3. After you have installed BlackBerry desktop manager, Run it.
4. The following screen will appear
5. Double click the icon “Application Loader” to run.
Choose “Application Loader”

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6. Choosing the “Application Loader” leads to the screen below. Click “Next” to
continue.
7. Click “Next” to continue
Click “Next”
to continue
Click “Next” to
continue

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8. Click the “Add…” button to choose the two modules,
“customMenu.alx” and “emailList.alx” to add them.Then click
“Next” to continue.
9. Click the “Finish” button, you will see the following picture.
1. Click “Add..”
Click “Finish”
2. Click “Next”
to continue

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10.Click the “Close” button to complete.
11.Check the BlackBerry phone to make sure it is back to normal status.
If not, please allow some time for it to be back in normal status (This
should only take a few minutes).
12.After the installation, the phone should be checked for the two
applications modules:
“emailList”and “customMenu”
13.Run these two applications one by one.
14.From your applications, choose bluetooth application to add your
bluetooth printer while the PrintStik is turned on.The Bluetooth code
to be used when pairing is “0000”.
15.Go to your email. When viewing email, open it and click the menu
key. There should be two options:
1. Print…
2. Email List Print
16. Choose any one, you can print.