zicox HDT312A User manual

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MODEL: HDT312A
Operator’s Manual
2 inches portable ticket printer
Rev 2.1
zicox print technology co.,ltd.
#1605, CIMIC Mansion,
800, SANGCHENG ROAD,
PUDONG, SHANGHAI,
CHIAN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
URL:
http://www.zicox.com
All specifications are subjected to change without notice

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Copyright:
HDT312A 2 inches portable ticket printer operator’s manual.
Copyright ©2012 By Zicox print technology Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved.
The information contained in this manual is property of Zicox print technology
Co.,Ltd.
And may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written permission
of Zicox print technology Co.,Ltd.
Trademark
a registered trademark of Zicox print technology Co.,Ltd.
All other trademarks 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.

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Introduction
The HDT312A is the ideal solution for Mobile banking system , Retail,
point of sales, Credit card Transaction, other traveling and mobile
computing etc.
The general features of HDT312A printer are as follows:
Compact size (113×82×48mm)
Light weight(246g) for true mobility [standard]
Very silent printing thru direct thermal printing method
High speed ( [40 - 60]mm/sec )
High resolution(203dpi : 8dots/mm).
Bluetooth Ver2.0 + EDR, Mini USB
Support Graphic OLED(128×32dots)
Support text and graphic printing
Indicate Power(on/off), Error
Easier paper roll loading
One touch paper cover
Printer door open & Paper-out sensor
Easier maintenance with self-diagnostic.
In field programming – Update Firmware, Download Fonts and Logos
Microsoft Windows XP/VISTA/7/CE/Linux/Android/IOS compatible.
Flow control : Software (XON/XOFF)
※ Hardware flow control not supported in printer.
Free fall: 1 meter onto concrete
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:
◆ Operang temperature :-20°C to 50°C
◆ Relave 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.

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● 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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Note
This equipment communication part has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
These 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:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CONTENTS
1. Outline -------------------------------------------------- 8
1.1. Model classifications ------------------------- 8
1.2. Product Part Numbers System ------------- 8
1.3. Specifications ---------------------------------- 9
2. Setting up the printer ------------------------------- 11
2.1. Printer & Accessories ------------------------ 11
2.2. Printer Feature -------------------------------- 12
2.3. Dimensions ------------------------------------ 13
2.4. Replacing paper rool ------------------------ 14
2.5. Power supply --------------------------------- 15
2.5.1. Specified power supply -------------- 15
2.5.2. Installing the battery ----------------- 15
2.5.3. Recharging the battery pack ------- 16
2.6. Set operation mode ------------------------- 17
2.6.1. Turn on ----------------------------------- 17
2.6.2. Turn off ----------------------------------- 17
2.6.3. Sleep/Wakeup -------------------------- 17
2.6.4. Configuration --------------------------- 17
3. Interface ----------------------------------------------- 19
3.1. Mini USB -------------------------------------- 19
3.2. Bluetooth -------------------------------------- 19
4. Using the printer ------------------------------------- 20
4.1. Control panel ---------------------------------- 20
4.2. Self-test ----------------------------------------- 20
5. Consumable Parts ------------------------------------ 21
6. Revision History --------------------------------------- 22

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1. Outline.
1.1. Model classifications.
HDT 3 1 2 A
1.2. Product Part Number System
Model Name
HD Portable
(Hand held)
T Thermal printer
Model
The 3th type
The 1st series
2 inches paper
Enhanced

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1.3. Specifications.
Item Specifications
Print method Direct thermal line printing
Characters 32cpl
Character size ASCII(8x16,12x24);
GBK & Big5(16x16,24x24)
Optional Characters
Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Arabic,
Cyrillic,Russian, Tukish, Greek, Latin9 and Others
upon request
Resolution 203dpi, 8dots/mm
Print width 2 inches (48mm, 384dots)
Paper width 58mm (max)
Paper thick 50um to 150um
Print speed 40mm/s to 60mm/s
Dimension 113 x 82 x 48mm
Weight
191g(not battery & roll paper)
249g(with battery but no roll paper)
305g(with battery & roll paper)
[Standard zicox paper: W 58mm; D 40mm]
Interface Mini USB, Bluetooth Ver2.0
Paper roll Width:58mm; Diameter: 40mm;
Paper loading Clamshell loading
Barcodes
1- dimension: EAN, UPC, Code39, Code93,
Code128 etc.
2- dimension: QRCode, PDF417, DataMatrix
Driver Windows XP/Vista/7
Windows CE, Linux, Android, IOS
Black Mark detection Support left mark & right mark detection
Label detection Support Label detection
Support instruction
ESC/Pos
CPCL
Label
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Item Specifications
LCD 128 x 32 OLED
Battery Rechargeable 7.4V DC, 1300mAh(Li-ion)
Battery duration 1 hour continuous printing
Battery changer Input (100 ～240V AC, 50 ～60Hz, 0.3A)
Output(12V DC/1A) max
Environment
Condtions
Temperature -20℃- 50℃(operating)
-5℃ - 35℃(storage)
Humidity 30% - 80%(operating)
10% - 90%(storage)
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