POSIFLEX PP-8806 User manual

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Package Contents
PP-8806 Thermal Printer ( x 1)
Paper Separator for 2” Paper Roll (x1)
Thermal Paper Roll (x 1)
USB Cable (x 1)
Power Adaptor (x 1)
Power Cord (x 1)
User Manual (x 1)
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.
CE CLASS A WARNING
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a residential environment this
equipment may cause radio interference.
PP-8806
POS Printer
User Manual
19760902010 Ver. A0
http://www.posiflex.com

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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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Overview
Top View
Cover Release
Button
Paper Exit
Printer Cover
Power LED
Error LED
Paper Out LED
FEED Switch
Adjustment wheel
for paper end
sensor

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Front View
Bottom View
Views of I/O Interface
Note1: The USB type A port of PP-8806 is a host interface to a Posiflex POS
display (PD series) only, such as PD26UE.
Note2: The USB type B port of PP-8806 is a standard USB port for connection
with the POS system.
Rubber Pad
Mounting
Holes
Power Button
Rubber Pad
Service
Window
24 VDC-IN
power jack
LAN Port
USB (Type B) Port2
CR Port
Serial DB-9 COM Port
USB (Type A) Port1

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Loading 2” or 3” Paper Rolls
1. Press down the cover release button to open the top cover.
2. Before installing 2-inch paper roll in the thermal printer, follow the
instructions below to properly install plastic pad spacer and the
separator. If you are using 3” paper roll for the printer, please
skip to next step.
The application of 58 mm width (2-inch) paper roll in this printer can be
achieved through adoption of an option spacing plate and an internal DIP
switch setting. Please contact the service team for the DIP switch setting.
Please refer to the middle picture above for the 58 mm paper spacing plate
with its flange at top edge showing out. Insert the noted corners of the
spacing plate into the 3 dents inside the paper roll compartment as arrowed
in the left picture above with point A goes in first. Then the 58 mm paper
roll sub compartment is formed as in the right picture above.
3. To load the thermal printer with the 3-inch
paper roll, make sure the plastic pad is
removed from the printer compartment. Then,
carefully drop the thermal paper roll inside
the paper roll compartment of the printer as
illustrated in the figure.

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4. Unroll the thermal paper and drag the loose
end of the paper till it extends towards the
paper cutter.
5. Make sure the loose end sticks out of the
opening of the paper roll compartment. Then,
close the top cover by gently pushing it back
at the center of the top side of the cover with
a click sound.
6. Make sure the paper roll is well loaded with
the end of the paper sticking out as shown in
the figure.
To avoid paper jam occurring, do NOT press Cover Release
Button during printing.
Connecting Power Adapter and I/O Cables
Please connect power adapter and I/O cables before operating the printer.
1. Well attach power adapter to DC-IN power connector on the I/O plate.
2. Connect PP-8806 to the POS system using either USB, RS-232 or
LAN cable.
2.1. If you are installing USB interface cable, plug Type-B
connector into Type-B USB port of printer. Then, properly
attach Type-A connector to your POS terminal.
2.2. If you are installing RS-232 cable, well attach the male
connector of RS-232 cable to printer and the other end to the
POS terminal.
2.3. If you are installing LAN cable, plug on side into the LAN
port of printer. Then, properly attach the other side into your
POS terminal.
In order to allow the printer to successfully detect what interface you
are using to transmit data, make sure ONLY ONE type of interface
cable is connected to avoid confusion. Also, reboot the printer after
you change the interface cable for the printer, which enables the
printer to automatically re-detect the type of interface which is
currently used.

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Mounting PP-8806 onto a Wall (Optional)
Please follow the steps described below to mount POS printer on the wall
using wall-mount kits.
1. Define where the printer is mounted. Drill 2 holes about 3.15” or 80
mm apart. Each hole has to be at least 1/4” or 6.35 mm diameter
and at least 1 and 3/16” or 30 mm in depth.
2. After inserting two plastic anchors into the
holes you drilled in Step 1, slightly tap the
plastic anchors with a hammer until they are
fully inserted into the drilled holes.
3. Insert the screws into the plastic anchor,
screw them in but leave them sticking out
from the wall surface to mount the printer.
4. As shown in the figure, locate two holes on
bottom of PP-8806. Then, carefully hang
the printer onto the wall using the plastic
anchors with screws.
5. To get more detailed information of wall mounting, please refer to
relative wall mounting installation guide.
Troubleshooting Paper Jams
When it comes to the common printing problems, it is inevitable that you
might encounter the issue of paper jams at some point. The following steps are
provided to assist you in fixing the problem. Before proceeding, make sure that
your POS terminal is properly shut down.

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1. To open the paper jams rescue compartment,
place your thumbs toward the center of the
compartment and then push the cover up in
the direction shown by the arrow.
2. In the paper jams rescue compartment, find
the adjustment wheel, which mainly allows
you to manually adjust the cutting position of
the cutter.
3. Keep turning the wheel in a clockwise
direction until the cutter is completely moved
back to its start position. You may observe
the cutter position through the gap between
paper jams rescue compartment and the
printer compartment.
4. Push down cover release button to test
whether the cover can be open. If the cover is
still stuck, please repeat step 3 until the cutter
position is set to the proper position and you
are able to open the cover.
5. Remove the jammed paper, reinstall the
paper roll, and then push back the cover to
close the paper jams rescue compartment.
Adjustment wheel

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P.S. The adjustment wheel also can be turned by
using a screwdriver. The control hole is on the
right side of the compartment. Please refer to the
picture.
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.
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.
Software switch number
Pin Number
SW1
Pin 1 ~ 8 = OFF
SW2
Pin 1 ~ 8 = OFF
SW3
Pin 1 ~ 8 = OFF
SW4
Pin 1 ~ 8 = OFF
SW5
Pin 1 ~ 8 = OFF
Status LED Indicator
The below chart is provided to enumerate all the possible indicator
lights with their meanings for your reference.
LED
Status
Description
POWER LED
Solid green
System ON
Error LED
Solid red
Cover open
Flashing red
Printer busy
Paper-out LED
Solid red
Out of Paper
Screwdriver

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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.
Entering the Hexadecimal Dump Mode
To make the printer work in the hexadecimal dump mode, please go through
the following instructions.
1. Power off the printer.
2. Open the paper roll cover manually.
3. Press and hold the feed button of the printer.
4. Power on the printer. The printer will emit one short beep sound.
5. Release the feed button of the printer.
6. Close the paper roll cover manually.
7. The printer enters the hexadecimal dump mode and prints out the result
showing the “Hexadecimal Dump” message.
Doing 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.