Woosim Systems WSP-R231 User manual

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MODEL WSP-R231/R241
(2inch Mobile Printer)
Rev. 1.5
All specifications are subjected to change without notice

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 Copyright
WSP-R231/R241 2inch mobile printer operator’s manual.
Copyright ⓒ2017 by Woosim Systems Inc.
All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual is the property of Woosim Systems Inc.
And may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written
permission of Woosim Systems Inc.
 Trademark
a registered trademark of Woosim Systems Inc.
All other trademark are the properties of their respective companies.
 Caution
Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the printer
“OFF”, before you connect or removed the cable on the rear side, in order to guard the printer
against the static electricity.
If the printer is damaged by the static electricity, you should turn the printer “OFF”.
 Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The specification is written with representatives R231. Please check the product specifications for
detailed specifications.

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 Introduction
The WSP-R231/R241 is suitable designed for use with a growing variety of mobile devices.
Bluetooth/USB interfaces make the WSP-R231/R241 the perfect comrade for applications such as
point of transaction warehousing, distribution, point of sales, hospitality, gaming and healthcare.
The general features of WSP-R231/R241 printer are as follows:
Pocket size (79.5 x 104.4 x 37.6mm)
Light weight (193.5g) for true mobility.
Very silent printing thru direct thermal printing method.
High speed(100mm/sec, MAX)
High resolution(203dpi : 8dots/mm)
USB, Bluetooth Ver3.0 interface
Intuitive LED’s indicate Power(on/off),Error, Bluetooth status, Battery status
Support Magnetic Stripe Reader [option]
Support text and graphic printing.
Easier paper loading by CLAMSHELL design.
One touch paper cover
Printer door open & Paper-out sensor
Easier maintenance with self-diagnostics.
In field programming –Update Firmware, Download Fonts and Logos
Microsoft Windows/Windows CE, Linux, Android, iOS compatible
Free fall: 1.5M drop resistance
Flow control : Software (XON/XOFF)
※ Hardware flow control not supported in printer.
Agency Approvals

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 Operating Precautions
Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full performance of the printer.
Using the Printer
● Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface.
● Do not install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas.
Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:
◆ Operating temperature :-10°C to 50°C
◆ Relative humidity : 30% to 80%
● Do not install the printer near devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields such as a
copy machine.
● Do not open the platen cover during printing .
● Do not remove or reinstall the communication cable during printing or transmission.
● Do not touch the connectors of the communication during printing.
● Switch the POWER OFF when not in use.
● Do not use other solvent.
●The AC adapter, the battery charger and the battery pack may become warm when in use.
This is normal and is not a malfunction.
● When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time the printer can be used
may be shortened.
Thermal Paper Handling
● Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry and dark place.
● Do not rub the paper with hard object.
● Do not leave the paper with hard object.
● Do not allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper for long periods.
● Do not stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying or wet-type copies.
● Do not use chemical glue.
●Always use the clean thermal paper.

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CONTENTS
1. Outline ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Model classifications .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Symbol.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Product Part Number System.................................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Setting up the printer......................................................................................................................................11
2.1. Printer & Accessories ................................................................................................................................11
2.2. Printer Features..........................................................................................................................................12
2.3. Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................13
2.4. Replacing the paper roll ...........................................................................................................................15
2.5. Power supply..............................................................................................................................................16
2.5.1. Internal power supply ......................................................................................................................16
2.5.2. Installing the Battery ........................................................................................................................16
2.5.3. Recharging the battery ....................................................................................................................17
2.6. Set operation mode ..................................................................................................................................18
2.7. Memory switch table.................................................................................................................................20
3. Interface..............................................................................................................................................................21
3.1. USB..............................................................................................................................................................21
3.2. Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................................................22
3.3. Read a magnetic stripe card (option)......................................................................................................22
4. Using the printer...............................................................................................................................................23
4.1. Control panel..............................................................................................................................................23
4.2. The self test................................................................................................................................................24
4.3. Using the Belt clip .....................................................................................................................................24
5. Consumable Parts.............................................................................................................................................25
5.1. Recommended paper................................................................................................................................25
5.2. Printing position ........................................................................................................................................25
6. Revision History ................................................................................................................................................26

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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC ID : QDDWSP-R241
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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
ㆍReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ㆍIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
ㆍConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ㆍConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operated the
equipment under FCC rules.
This Device has been evaluated to comply with RF exposure requirement for general use
limit in portable condition. It is safe to be used in sold condition.
CE WARNING
ㆍChanges and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ㆍIt is desirable that it be installed and operated with at least 20cm or more between the radiator and
person’s body. (excluding extremities hand, wrists, feet, and ankles)

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1. . O Ou ut tl li in ne e
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1. .1 1. . M Mo od de el l c cl la as ss si if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s
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1. .2 2 S Sy ym mb bo ol l
WSP-R( ) ( ) ( )
Model
231 : Ø30mm
241 : Ø40mm
Interface
C1 : USB/Bluetooth
Power
None : DC 8.4V
Standby symbol
IEC 5009, the standby symbol(line partially within a broken circle),
Indicates a sleep mode or low power state.
Direct current symbol
This symbol is found on many electronic devices that either require or produce
direct current.

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1. .3 3. . P Pr ro od du uc ct t P Pa ar rt t N Nu um mb be er r S Sy ys st te em m
Model name / Interface Spec.
Example) 1. Porti-S40 UART/Bluetooth Part No. ⇒S40/A1
2. Porti-SC30 Bluetooth Only Part No. ⇒SC30/Z1
Note) The above table is the interface format which is supported.
But some of the interfaces are not supported according to the product
and please contact us, if you have any questions regarding the interface.
S40
SC30
W25
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.
Wired
Wireless
A
RS-232C
1
Bluetooth
B
TTL
2
IrDA
C
USB
0
None
D
RS-485
E
Parallel
Z
None

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1. .4 4. . S Sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s. .
Item
Specification
R231
R241
Printing method
Direct thermal line printing
Character size
- Font Size A: 12X24 / Font Size B : 9X24 / Font Size C : 8X16
- KOR : 24X24(16X24) / CHN, JPN : 24X24
Characters per line
- Font A : 32cpl / Font B : 42cpl / Font C : 48cpl
- KOR : 16cpl(24) / CHN, JPN : 16cpl
Character set
Alphanumeric:95, Extended Graphics:128X50 pages, International:10,
Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Resolution
203dpi, 8dots/mm
Print width
2-inch (48mm, 384dots)
Printing speed
100mm / sec (MAX)
Dimensions
79.5 X 104.4 X 37.6mm
79.5 X 108.3 X 37.6mm (MSR)
79.5 X 114.3 X 43.5mm
79.5 X 118.4 X 43.5mm (MSR)
Weight (w/o paper)
193.5g/ 197.5g (MSR)
197.2g / 202.1g (MSR)
Interface
USB, Bluetooth Ver3.0 interface
Paper supplied
Thermal roll paper
(58mm wide, 30ø)
Thermal roll paper, Label roll
(58mm wide, 40ø)
Barcode supplied
1-dimension : UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, CODE-39, CODE-93,
CODE-128, ITF, CODABAR
2-dimension : PDF417, Micro PDF417, Truncated PDF417, QR-CODE,
DATA Matrix, Maxicode
Etc :GS1 databar
Driver
Microsoft Windows, Linux
H/W spec.
MCU : RX-32bit, RAM : 128M bit, FLASH : 64M bit
Receive buffer size
1M bytes
Sensor
Support Cover open, Paper
Support Cover open, Paper, Label
MSR (option)
Triple tracks (1&2&3 Tracks Reading)
*Supports 3DES & AES encryption
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Item
Specification
Battery
Rechargeable 7.4V DC , 1100mAh (Li-ion)
Battery duration
1 hour continuous printing
Battery Charger
Input (100~240V AC 50~60Hz)
Output(8.4VDC/0.8A), 4hours full charge time
Environment Conditions
Temperature
-10°C ~ 50°C (operating)
-10°C ~ 70°C (storage)
Humidity
30% - 80% (operating)
10% - 90% (storage)
Limited Warranty of Life
Head
100Km
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2. . S Se et tt ti in ng g u up p t th he e p pr ri in nt te er r
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2. .1 1. . P Pr ri in nt te er r & & A Ac cc ce es ss so or ri ie es s
Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact
your dealer for assistance.
Battery charger adaptor
▼OPTIONAL
Car charger
Thermal roll paper
WSP-R231/R241
Communication cable
Battery Pack
MSR
External Battery
Cradle
Belt Clip

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2. .2 2. . P Pr ri in nt te er r F Fe ea at tu ur re es s
▶Part Name
[option]

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2. .3 3. . D Di im me en ns si io on ns s
▶R231
[Unit : mm]
None MSR
MSR

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▶R241
[Unit : mm]
None MSR
MSR

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2. .4 4. . R Re ep pl la ac ci in ng g t th he e p pa ap pe er r r ro ol ll l
1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Open the paper cover as the “One-Touch” way by pressing the button in the arrow direction like
the picture.
3. Insert the paper roll as shown.
4. Tear the excess paper off using the edge of paper door as a tear bar.
Note : Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications.
Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer can not
detect the paper end correctly.

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2. .5 5. . P Po ow we er r s su up pp pl ly y
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2. .5 5. .1 1. . I In nt te er rn na al l p po ow we er r s su up pp pl ly y
The following specification is requested for Power supply.
Battery Charger : DC 8.4V/0.8A
Avoid using power supply which its power capacity of power current is extremely high.
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2. .5 5. .2 2. . I In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e B Ba at tt te er ry y
① To install battery pack, proceed as follows:
-Insert the Battery Connector in the direction of the arrow.
② To remove battery pack, proceed the above order reverse.
Warning :
●Before installing or removing the battery pack, ensure the printer is OFF.
● If the printer is not used for long period of time, remove the battery pack from the printer.
● Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
● Batteries are provided not being charged. Please charge the battery before use.

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2. .5 5. .3 3. . R Re ec ch ha ar rg gi in ng g t th he e b ba at tt te er ry y
For recharging the battery pack, install the battery pack in the printer.
Insert the Battery Charger to the charge connector of the printer.
Insert the Battery charger adaptor to the charge connector of the External Battery Cradle.
NOTE : ● While charging the printer, turn off the printer power.
● Do not remove the battery during charging.
●The battery is consumable parts and when purchasing, compared to the use hour is gradually
decreases. (Warranty 6 month)
● If the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the power cord from the printer and outlet.
● The recharging time depends on the voltage level and ambient temperature of the battery.
Normally, if takes about 4 hours to recharge a battery pack.
● You must use only the supplied adapter.
●Red Lamp : charging the battery.
Green Lamp : charging is finished.

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In keeping on pressing the Feed and Power button simultaneously until after the ERROR lamp
blinks 5 times, the printer comes out at the circumstance to change the printer mode.
(refer to Table 2)
POWER button : use for changing OPTION status. (Error Lamp)
FEED button : use for changing MODE status. (Power Lamp)
* Note
No additional mode settings are required to connect Android or iOS devices.
** If you want to change the Bluetooth Mode of printer, you need to disconnect the Bluetooth
function of the current paired Smartphone.
** Methods :
1. Turn off the Bluetooth function of the current paired Smartphone.
(Blue LED is off.)
2. Change the printer mode.
(Additionally, we want to recommend you to rest(OFF→ON) the printer and change mode.)
Printer LED status
Android status iOS status

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[Example] The defaults of the printer are :
USB / Density Low / Mark No Use / Sensor High / PWDN 5 min slp
If a user wants to modify the defaults with
Bluetooth / Density High / Mark Use / Sensor Low / PWDN No Use
Press FEED & POWER Button during the Error Lamp flickers 5 times.
You will see the Power Lamp and the Error Lamp flickers once.
Press the POWER Button twice and the Error Lamp flickers 3 times.
And then, interface mode has set to Bluetooth mode.
When you press FEED Button once again, Power Lamp flickers 2 times
and Error Lamp flickers once.
Press POWER Button twice, Error Lamp flickers 3 times.
And then the density has set to Density high.
When you press FEED Button once again, Power Lamp flickers 3 times
and Error Lamp flickers once.
Press POWER Button once, Error Lamp flickers twice.
And then the mark has set to Mark use.
When you press FEED Button once again, Power Lamp flickers 4 times
and Error Lamp flickers 4 times.
Press POWER Button once, Error Lamp flickers once.
And then the sensor has set to Sensor Low.
When you press FEED Button once again, Power Lamp flickers 5 times
and Error Lamp flickers 6 times.
Press POWER Button 6 times, Error Lamp flickers once
And then the power down has set to Power down no use.
If all the mode have set, press the POWER Button and the FEED Button
at the same time. After then release the buttons at the same time.
Bluetooth / Density High / Mark Use / Sensor Low / PWDN No Use

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Mode
Option
Etc.
Mode
Option
Etc.
1
Communi-
cation
Port
1
USB
5
Power
Down
1
No use
2
USB(Pro)
2
1min Sleep
3
Bluetooth
3
2min Sleep
4
Bluetooth(Pro)
4
3min Sleep
5
Bluetooth(iAP)
V
5
4min Sleep
2
Density
1
Low
6
5min Sleep
2
Medium
7
1min Off
3
High
8
2min Off
3
Mark
1
No use
9
3min Off
2
Use
10
4min Off
4
Sensor
sensitivity
1
Low
11
5min Off
2
Medium1
3
Medium2
4
High
Notice : Bluetooth(iAP) is the mode which is used in iPod, iPhone and iPad Whole aspect.
Etc. (V): no function due to the specification of the product.
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