POSIFLEX PP-7900W User manual

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Package Contents
POS Printer………………………...(x1)
80mm-wide Thermal Paper………..(x1)
(For operational testing)
58mm Paper Spacer Plate………….(x1)
24V/60W Power Adapter………….(x1)
Power Cord………………………...(x1)
USB Cable…………………………(x1)
To avoid paper jam occurring, do NOT press the printer’s cover
open lever or pull the printed paper during printing.
When a paper jam occurs, press the cover open lever to release the
paper cover. Then, remove the jammed paper and reinstall the
paper roll. Next, close the paper cover properly and firmly.
If the auto cutter is still jammed, the paper cover will be locked.
Should the cutter jam be so serious to interfere the paper cover
release operation, please push the paper cover back and press the
cover open lever several times. If the problem cannot be solved
none the less, please call your local service center for help right
away.
FCC NOTES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PP-7900W
POS Printer
User Manual
PP-7900W Ver. A0

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CE CLASS A WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
AVERTISSEMENT CE CLASSE A
Cet équipement est conforme à la classe A de CISPR 32. Dans un environnement résidentiel, cet
équipement peut provoquer des interférences radio.
WARRANTY LIMITS
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the
authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happening.
Warranty voids if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise. The
manufacturer is by no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application.
LIMITES DE GARANTIE
La garantie prend fin automatiquement lorsque la machine est ouverte par une personne autre que
les techniciens autorisés. L'utilisateur doit consulter son revendeur pour le problème qui se produit.
La garantie s'annule si l'utilisateur ne suit pas les instructions d'application de cette marchandise.
Le fabricant n'est en aucun cas responsable de tout dommage ou danger causépar une mauvaise
application.
警告使用者
為避免電磁干擾，本產品不應安裝或使用於住宅環境。
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
Cet équipement ne convient pas àune utilisation dans des endroits où des enfants sont susceptibles
d'être presents.
WARNING
Power cord shall be connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
ATTENTION
Le cordon d'alimentation doit être connecté à une prise de courant avec mise à la terre.

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Views of the PP-7900W
Front View
Paper-out LED Indicator
Power Button
Power LED Indicator
Error LED Indicator
Feed Button
Cover Open
Lever
Paper Roll Exit
Paper Cover
Paper Near End
Sensor (Option)
Wedge Groove

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Part Names
Description
Power Button
This button turns the printer on or off.
Power LED Indicator
This indicator turns on when the printer is on.
Error LED Indicator
This indicator works when the printer has
something wrong. For more details, refer to the
Status LED Indicators section given below.
Paper-out LED
Indicator
This indicator turns on when the paper-out issue
occurs.
Feed Button
Press this button once to feed the paper roll for one
line. Hold down this button to continue feeding the
roll paper
Paper Cover
Open this cover when installing or replacing the
paper roll.
Cover Open Lever
Push this lever to open the paper roll cover.
Paper Exit
An opening where the paper is outputted
Wedge Groove
A settled routine that makes the paper spacer plate
hard to escape
Paper Near End Sensor
(Option)
Provided for adjusting the detection position to suit
the diameter of the paper core used, and for
adjusting the detection position of remaining
amount of paper
Bottom View
Printer Power 24V
DC-IN Connector
CR Port
USB Type B Port
LAN Port

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Loading a Paper Roll
Before loading a paper roll, make sure you use a specified paper type. Follow
the steps below to load a paper roll.
1. Press down the cover open lever to
release the paper cover.
2. The paper cover ejects. Then, open the
paper cover manually.
3. Drop the 80mm-wide thermal paper
inside the paper compartment of the
printer, as shown in the right figure.
Status Indicator for
WiFi Connection
Reset Button

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4. Drag the paper roll to the portion where
the paper roller is installed.
If you want to use a paper roll of 58mm
width, install the spacer plate in the
compartment of the printer, as shown in
the right figure, and then load the paper
roll of 58mm width into the partition at
the right side of the plate.
Next, set the paper width by using PP-7900 Series thermal Printer
Software Switch Utility for Windows. The software switch utility can
be downloaded from the Posiflex’ global website:
https://download.posiflex.com/en-global/Download/index/driver/POS-
Printer/AURA_PP-7900W). To get more detailed information on the
paper width jumper setting, contact directly the Posiflex’ technical
service team.
5. To avoid the paper cover not being
locked completely, push the central
portion of the paper cover to close.
Connecting Power Adapter and I/O Cables
Follow the steps listed below to open the rear cover and connect cables.
1. Hold the concave portion of the cable cover
with thumb, as shown in the circled portion
of the figure.
Paper Roller
Push

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2. Pull the cover in the direction indicated by
the arrow in the right figure.
3. Remove the cable cover.
4. Connect the power adapter and the other I/O
cables to the I/O ports of the printer.
Please follow the instruction given below to connect I/O cables
before powering on the printer.
Connect the POS printer with an USB cable, or a LAN cable to
your POS terminal. After being powered ON, the POS printer
will automatically detect its connected I/O port.
5. Make the cable cover wedge to the printer.
Determine that the cable cover is well
wedged to the printer.
6. Cover the I/O ports of the printer.
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7. Determine that the cable cover is completely
closed.
Setting up the Printer
The PP-7900W can be set through the specific software switch setting utility
for setup of other functions. Please visit our web site
https://download.posiflex.com/en-global/Download/index/driver/POS-
Printer/AURA_PP-7900W to download the Thermal Printer Software
Switch Utility for Windows. After downloading the utility, please call your
service center for support before operating the software switch setup.
Please reboot the printer after the switch settings are done.
Installing the USB Virtual COM Port Driver
If you use software programs that communicate with your POS terminal via a
serial interface, but your POS system does not have any serial port, you will
require a so-called virtual COM port driver. This virtual COM port driver
allows you to assign a virtual COM port connection number to your POS
terminal connected via a USB port and enables bidirectional communication
between your POS terminal and the printer.
To download the USB Virtual COM Port Driver, go to the Posiflex’ global
website: https://download.posiflex.com/en-
global/Download/index/driver/POS-Printer/AURA_PP-7900W to download
the up-to-date driver of the POS printer.
After downloading the driver, start to install them. When you finish installing
the driver, it is suggested to turn on your POS terminal again. The system will
automatically detect the POS printer.
Restore Software Switch to Factory Default via Software
Switch Reset
Software Switch Reset is the specially-designed function aimed to facilitate the
factory reset process. Please go through the following instructions to reset your
printer to factory settings using Software Switch Reset.
1. Power off the printer.
2. Open the paper roll cover manually.
3. Keep pressing the feed button and then power on the printer. The printer
will emit one short beep sound.
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4. Press the feed button of the printer 2times.
5. Close the paper roll cover manually.
6. The printer will emit one short beep sound and then print a page
displaying software switch factory-default settings.
7. The printer will restart by itself.
Doing WiFi/LAN Settings Reset
Among multiple built-in functions, LAN Settings Reset mainly
allows you to reset LAN settings to factory default. The
following steps are provided to help you complete the reset
process.
1. Power off the printer.
2. Open the paper roll cover manually.
3. Keep pressing the feed button and then power on the printer. The printer
will emit one short beep sound.
4. Press the feed button of the printer 4times.
5. Close the paper roll cover manually.
6. The printer will emit one long beep sound and then print a page displaying
LAN default settings.
7. The printer will restart by itself.
8. Ensure that WiFi/LAN settings is correctly set to factory default as follows:
WiFi/LAN Interface Information for Factory Default
IP Address
WiFi interface: 192.168.192.168
LAN interface: 192.168.192.166
NETMASK
255.255.255.0
GATEWAY
192.168.192.168
LINK STATUS
DISCONNECT
Performing a Self-Test of the Printer
1. Power off the printer.
2. Press and hold the feed button of the printer.
3. Power on the printer. The printer will emit one short beep sound.
4. Release the feed button of the printer.
5. The printer performs a self-test and prints out the self-test result.
If the paper-out LED indicator still turns bright in red, press the feed
button of the printer to make the printer print the remaining self-test result.
6. Release the feed button of the printer and then the paper-out LED indicator
does not light.

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Configuration of WiFi/LAN Printer
Posiflex LAN WiFI Printer Manager through WiFi mode
The default IP address of PP-7900W in WiFi mode is 192.168.192.168.
1. Connect USB cable to the printer module and the POS terminal.
2. Turn on the printer.
3. Please visit our web site https://download.posiflex.com/en-
global/Download/index/driver/POS-Printer/AURA_PP-7900W to
download the Posiflex LAN WIFI Printer Manager Utility for
Windows.
4. Open the Posiflex LAN WIFI Printer Manager Utility for Windows.
5. Select printer model and printer interface –Wi-Fi.
6. Select “Change Settings By USB”.
7. Make sure the WiFi hotspot of your host POS terminal is turned on.