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- Page 1 FieldPro 530si Series Operator’s Manual Printek, LLC 2515 Lakeshore Drive Saint Joseph, MI 49085-2977 269-925-3200 www.printek.com Printek, LLC. A Company. Part Number 7666 Rev C...
- Page 2 FCC Part 15 Class B 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.
- Page 3 Battery Disposal Only dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. If you do not know your local regulations, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information visit www.rbrc.org. Acknowledgments: Printek is a registered trademark of Printek, LLC Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction..............................2 Printer Features ............................3 Quick Start Instructions ..........................4 Paper Load ............................4 9 Pin D-Connector Pin Out ........................ 5 Power On ............................5 Control Panel ............................. 5 Performing a Printer Self-Test ......................6 Configuration ............................... 7 Connectivity Parameters ........................ -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Printek FieldPro 530si Series mobile thermal printer. The FP530si series prints on special thermal media supplied in roll form up to 3.125 inches wide. All models are equipped with a USB port which supports printer configuration. All models support an optional internal Bluetooth or Appendix A –... -
Page 6: Printer Features
Printer Features Paper Door Paper door release button USB connector under I/O cover Control Panel Serial I/O and Power Connector Your FieldPro 530si features: Easy-to-read control face and simple drop-in paper loading Quickly prints a wide variety of tickets, receipts, and labels. ... -
Page 7: Quick Start Instructions
Quick Start Instructions A. Paper Load www.printek.com | P: 888.211.3400 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 8: Pin D-Connector Pin Out
B. 9 Pin D-Connector Pin Out Use table to connect Power and RS232 serial communication: Serial Cable Pin Color Description 2 White Receive data (from Host) 3 Red Transmit data (from Printer) 5 Black Ground Power Cable Pin Color Description 5 Black Ground 8 Red... -
Page 9: Performing A Printer Self-Test
E. Performing a Printer Self-Test With power on, press the paper feed button twice quickly. www.printek.com | P: 888.211.3400 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com... -
Page 10: Configuration
Configuration Configuration of the FP530si printer is done through a built-in web page. This allows you to configure the printer from any device that has a browser and is compatible with your FP530si communication capabilities. 1. Turn the printer ON. 2. - Page 11 5. The main configuration screen of the FP530si: This is an overview of the printer configuration. An AC plug will appear in the battery icon when the printer is plugged into an external power source. To return the printer to normal operating mode, double-click the Power button. The POWER LED will be returned to a solid light.
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Page 12: Connectivity Parameters
A. Connectivity Parameters This page allows you to setup the connection to your printer. Depending on the optional interface installed, you will see either Bluetooth Config or WI-FI Config. In the detailed descriptions, an asterisk (*) indicates the factory default value. RS-232 Config: Note: these values must match the host system serial port interface. - Page 13 Handshake: Possible values: Disabled*, Xon/Xoff Sets the handshaking protocol. Parity: Possible values: Disable*, Even, Odd Sets the Parity bit. End of Job Timout: Possible values: 0.5 through 9.5 seconds at .5 intervals Sets the time the printer will wait to receive data betore considering the print job complete. Bluetooth Config: Paired Mode: Possible values: UnPaired, Paired*...
- Page 14 This feature is used to set whether the printer may be discovered by other Bluetooth devices. It should only be set to “Off” after the printer has been discovered and paired with a host computer. Possible Values: 0000*, Up to 16 Numeric Characters Note that this feature is only available if Pairing Mode is set to “Paired”.
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Page 15: Wi-Fi Config
WI-FI Config: Wireless Configuration This will display the current Wi-Fi configuration: IP Address – user defined. If Static Address Method is selected, type in the address the printer will use on the network. SubNetMask – user defined. If Static Address Method is selected, type in the subnet mark of the network. GateWay –... - Page 16 – access points detected by the printer will be displayed. Select Add/Connect to use one Available Networks of these access points. – access points detected by the printer or added through Add/Edit Previously Connected Networks Network will be displayed. Select Connect to use one of these access points, or Remove to delete it from printer.
- Page 17 WPA-EAP or IEEE8021X These are Enterprise network settings. Consult your server manual for recommended settings. Upload Digital Certificate If your enterprise network uses digital certificates as another form of authentication, you can upload the certificates here. www.printek.com | P: 888.211.3400 | F: 269.925.8539 | E: info@printek.com...
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Page 18: Image Parameters
B. Image Parameters This page allows you to make selections about the image to be printed. Current Emulation: Possible Values: PRINTEK*, ZPL, CPCL, ESCPOS, IPL, AUTOIMAGE, PDF, POSTSCRIPT, IMAGE The FP530si printer is capable of using several different emulation modes. This feature sets the family of printer commands that may be used by a host application program to control the various capabilities of the printer. - Page 19 Chars Per Inch and Default Text Line Spacing: NOTE: These settings only function in Printek Emulation This determines how large the characters are and how many characters will print in a one inch space. The higher the number, the greater the number of lines per vertical inch of print. Line Wrapping: Possible Values: OFF*, ON Determines how a line of text is handled.
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Page 20: Device Config
C. Device Config This page allows you to set certain hardware parameters on the printer. Login Password This allows the printer webpage password to be changed. Units Select between inches or millimeters. If you change units, do so before entering other settings. Max Paper Speed Possible values: 1.0 to 5.5 ips, Default = 5.0 When using labels or heavy paper stock, you may need to decrease the paper speed to prevent paper jams. - Page 21 Sensor Brightness Possible values 0-100%. This displays the reflectivity or light transmission of the media, depending on the setting for Mark Seeking. This value is updated once per second. Note: Before adjusting black mark thresholds, set Mark Width to match the width of the black mark or label gap on your media.
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Page 22: Fonts
D. Fonts Upload Font File Truetype Fonts (.ttf, .otf, .ttc and .bdf) can be uploaded here. Languages like ZPL and CPCL can use the fonts by referring to them by their Font Family Name. Printek emulation uses the Index value when selecting a font. Font Aliases Languages like ZPL and CPCL can use an uploaded Font Alias Table so legacy jobs can have their font names mapped to other uploaded fonts. -
Page 23: Graphics
E. Graphics This menu will allow you to load a graphics file into printer memory for use in creating your output. For instance, logos can be stored for recall and use by your host program (see Integrator’s Guide for more details). Upload File Select the graphics file to load into printer memory. -
Page 24: Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files To Printer Memory
F. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory Printer Application Updates, OEM information and Manuals and more can be uploaded here. Contact Printek Technical Support at (800) 368-4636 for more information. G. Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults (Safe Mode) Printer settings can be restored to factory configurations. -
Page 25: Printing Modes
Printing Modes There are two fundamental printing modes with mobile printers. A. ASCII Based Print Jobs The host sends the print job as a series of lines of characters, some of which represent the text to be printed, while other portions are command codes which tell the printer which font to use, where to locate the text, what barcodes to use, etc. -
Page 26: Integrating The Printer Into Your Business Applications
Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer Windows Desktop Computers Print Drivers You may download the appropriate Windows driver from our website. Install the printer driver by the standard method for your version of Windows. SERIAL a) Install the printer driver onto your host before connecting the printer. -
Page 27: Wi-Fi
f) A window will display informing you the device was successfully added, and the printer name will appear in the devices list. Close this. g) Printer now appears under “Printer and Faxes” heading of the “Devices and Printers” screen, as “FP530si-serial #”. The icon may show that it is still configuring. h) Right click on the printer name or icon and select Properties. -
Page 28: Windows Tablets And Smartphones
B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones This feature and/or specific directions for use were not available as of this printing. C. Android Tablets & Smart phones Bluetooth a) Turn on printer. Make sure Bluetooth on your host device is turned ON. b) Your host Bluetooth manager may automatically scan for new devices, or you may need to tell it to scan. -
Page 29: Media
Printek offers a variety of media types. See Appendix D for detailed descriptions and ordering information. You may also visit our website or contact your PrintekMobile sales representative for a complete and up to date description of our consumables and accessory products. B. Black Mark Media Position For automatic ticket printing, the Black Mark should be positioned as shown in the figure below. -
Page 30: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting A. Cleaning In normal environments, the printer should be cleaned after printing a few rolls of paper or if there are voids in the printout. For optimum performance and life, you should clean the Print Head and Platen Roller whenever you load new paper. -
Page 31: General Error Conditions
General Error Conditions Whenever the printer detects an error condition the Alert (red) Indicator will either flash or stay on. In some cases the audible alarm will also sound. Please refer to the following table for a list of what causes these conditions and how they may be corrected. -
Page 32: Obtaining Service
Problem Possible Cause Solution Paper does not advance to Black Mark density/contrast Adjust Mark Sensitivity as black mark reliably. described in Device Settings Menu . Poor quality paper Verify paper from approved source. Paper not feeding reliably or Heavy or thick forms; Lower the Max Paper Speed print is compressed vertically specialty paper with slick... -
Page 33: Appendix
APPENDIX A. Appendix A – FieldPro 530si Printer Specifications Printer Setup via internal web page, Printing Specifications Operator Controls and access with browser from any host Indicators Printing Method: Direct thermal. (tablets and smartphones included). LED indicators for general fault, power Printing Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots per status indication. -
Page 34: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms 802.11 Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE. Ad-Hoc A Wi-Fi network consisting of only stations (no access point). Same as Peer-to- Peer. authentication The process a Wi-Fi station uses to identify itself to another station. baud rate The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. - Page 35 reset Initialization of various operating features of the printer to the value or state assumed when the printer is powered on. server Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client). SSID Service Set Identifier. An identifier attached to packets on a Wi-Fi network that identify the particular network the packets are intended for.
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Page 36: Index
Index 802.11, 28 Device Config, 11 Paper Load, 4 Add Enterprise Network, 9 DHCP, 28 passkey, 16, 18 Add Personal Network, 9 discover name, 16, 18 PDF, 10 Address Method, 9 Discoverablity, 9 Peer-to-Peer, 28 Ad-Hoc, 28 dpi, 28 PIN, 8, 9 Alert, 6 driver, 16 POSTSCRIPT, 10...