Section 1 … The Printer User Interface Introduction This guide summarizes the operation and maintenance features of Extech 2000i dot matrix impact printers. Membrane Switch Functions (see Figure 1) § <ON> The <ON> switch turns printer power on. § < FEED>...
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Front Panel Indicators (continued) § <FAULT> Indicates printer is out of paper. Indicates error was encountered while reading the magnetic card. The FAULT and LOW POWER LED on simultaneously, indicate the printer is unable to print due to low battery power. §...
Section 2 … Charging The Printer Battery Charging the Battery Cartridge § Insert the battery Cartridge into the printer. Remove the battery door at the back of the printer, by placing a coin into the slot and pushing the cover to release the lock; (see Figure 2). Install the battery cartridge in the battery compartment located at the back of the printer as shown in Figure 3.
Section 3 … Loading Printer Paper Impact Printer 2000I - Manually Installing Paper and Ribbon § Open the hinged paper supply door to load paper or replace the printer ink cartridge. § To unlock the top hinged paper cover, hold the printer with both hands and place each thumb on the two locking ribs located below...
Impact Printer 2000I - Replacing the Inked Ribbon Cartridge (figure 1) § Open the paper supply door to access the ribbon cartridge § Remove the worn out ribbon cartridge by pressing with one finger at the location labeled “EJECT” on the ribbon cartridge. §...
Section 4 … Auto Paper Load Operation Auto Paper Load … 2000i Printers (Option 1) § Open the hinged paper door by pushing up the two locking ribs (figure 4). § If the printer is not already on, turn it on by pressing the ON switch. §...
Section 5 … Serial RS232, IrDA and XMODEM Communications Select a serial RS232 or IrDA communication interface (see Figure1) • The S2000i printers support Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces. • These interfaces are selected using DIP switches located on the printer control card, located on the side of the paper supply.
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RS232 Communication Interface - General notes & DIP switch settings § Eight-position dipswitch, located to one side of the paper roll, is used to select and set the serial RS232 interface. The printer reads these switches once, on initial power-up. The functions assigned to each switch are listed in Table 2.
Section 6 … Printer Control Codes and Resident Fonts Character Hex/Dec CONTROL ACTION 04/04 End Of Text 08/08 Back Space 09/09 Horizontal Tab 0A/10 Line Feed 0B/11 Vertical Tab 0C/12 Form Feed 0D/13 Carriage Return 0E/14 Shift Out – Select double wide print 0F/15 Shift In –...
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Printer will not turn on Discharged Battery Recharge battery overnight. Charge LED not lighting when No AC power or AC adapter Check AC outlet or adapter AC adapter is plugged in. defective (note: battery pack may be fully charged) Battery not charging.
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- Optional printer parts and supplies TABLE A Part Number Description 757059 2000i paper pack (2.2” / 57.5 mm wide, 1.5” O.D. 5 rolls) 7A100005 2000i Battery Cartridge - 5 Cells – 1400mA 767700 External 4 bays charger for 2000i 767600 Single Bay Fast Charger 157120...
Regulatory Notes FCC Part 15 Class B 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.
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