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  • Page 1       ® M4L Mobile Printer Administrator’s Manual  ...
  • Page 3 Printronix, Inc. disassemble the Software. or by Printronix, Inc. If you fail to comply with the terms of this You agree to keep confidential and use your best License and such failure is not corrected within thirty (30) days efforts to prevent and protect the contents of the after notice.

  • Page 4: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Printronix makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Printronix shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

      Table of Contents   Product Introduction ..........................7   Printer Features ..........................8   Standard Features .......................... 8   General Specifications ........................9   Print Specifications ........................10   Media Specifications ........................10   LCD Display ..........................13   Installing the Belt Clip and Battery ....................15  ...
  • Page 6 Printhead............................37   Display Languages ........................... 38   Service .............................. 38   Contact Information ..........................43   Printronix Customer Support Center ....................43   Printronix Supplies Department ......................43   Corporate Offices ..........................44   Communication Statements ......................48  ...

  • Page 7: Product Introduction

    The M4L is a comfortable, light-weight printer capable of working with any mobile receipt printing application where you need quick, simple receipts on demand. Our M4L is designed for a rough life, inside the IP54-rated environmental case to resist dust and water and with its rubber over- mold design prepared to take up to a five foot fall and keep printing.

  • Page 8: Printer Features

      Printer Features Standard Features Your M4L offers the following standard features:   Standard Feature Direct thermal printing Black mark reflective sensor (center position , black mark in back side) Gap transmissive sensor (Fixed, center of offset 2.75 mm to right from center) 203 Print Density...

  • Page 9: General Specifications

      Code page Codepage 437 (English-US) Codepage 869 (Greek 2) Codepage 1258 (Vietnam) Codepage 950 (Traditional ISO-8859-1: Latin-1 (Western Codepage 737 (Greek) Chinese European) Codepage 936 (Simplified ISO-8859-2: Latin-2 (Central Codepage 850 (Latin-1) Chinese) European) ISO-8859-3: Latin-3 (South Codepage 852 (Latin-2) Codepage 932 (Japanese) European) ISO-8859-4: Latin-4 (North...

  • Page 10: Print Specifications

      Print Specifications Print Specifications Print head resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) (dots per inch/mm) Printing method Direct thermal Dot size 0.125 x 0.125 mm (width x length) (1 mm = 8 dots) Print speed Max. 4 ips (100 mm/sec) (inches per second) 2,3 ips for Peel-Off mode Max.

  • Page 11: Printer Overview

            Printer Overview                                                           1. LCD Display 2. Feed 3.
  • Page 12   1. Belt Clip 2. Li-ion Battery 3. Battery Open Clasp 4. External Label Entrance Slot 5. Hanger for Shoulder Strap 6. USB Interface 7. Micro SD Card Socket 8. Power Jack Note: Recommended Micro SD card specification SD card Approved SD card SD card spec capacity...

  • Page 13: Lcd Display

      LCD Display Keys Function − Display the printer information  − Button for setting LCD configuration menu    − Enter the printer configuration menu  − Button for setting LCD configuration menu   − Press and hold for 2-3 seconds to turn on the printer  − Press and hold for 2-3 seconds to turn off the printer  − Button for setting LCD configuration menu  ...
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  • Page 15: Installing The Belt Clip And Battery

            Printer Setup Installing the Belt Clip and Battery Insert the Belt Clip first Insert the left side to install the battery on the underside of the printer, and then push the right side of the battery down until the clasp locks Battery Safety Warning: DO NOT throw the battery in fire.

  • Page 16: Loading The Media

      Loading the Media Open the printer media cover by pressing down on the media cover release latch. Pull the media holders apart far enough to fit the width of the label roll you are installing Place the roll, printing side face-out, between the media holders and insert hub into the core. Pull out enough paper above the printhead Press down on both sides of the media cover to ensure it is closed correctly.

  • Page 17: Loading Media In Peel-Off Mode

      Loading Media in Peel-Off Mode Load Media as defined in Loading the Media section on previous page Remove 1 ~ 2 die cut labels from the liner Press down on both sides of the media cover to ensure it is closed correctly. Note: Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media using the Configuration Utility –...
  • Page 18   Pull the liner tightly Push the label peel cover toward the front of the printer until it covers the plate roller Press down on the label peel cover to lock it in place Note: Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media using the Configuration Utility – Printer Function –...

  • Page 19: Loading Fan-Fold/External Media

      Loading Fan-fold/External Media Open the printer media cover by pressing down on the media cover release latch. Pull the media holders apart far enough to fit the width of the Fan-fold media you are installing Push down each media holder lock lever to secure the media holders in place Route the media, printing side out, through the bottom external label slot Press down on both sides of the media cover to make sure it is closed correctly Note: Calibrate the gap/black mark sensor when changing media using the Configuration Utility –...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer The printer must establish communication with a host terminal which sends the data to be printed. There are three ways to connect the M4L series:  By an USB cable between the printer and its host terminal ...

  • Page 21: Power-On Utilities

            Power-On Utilities There are three power-on utilities to set up and test printer hardware. These utilities are activated by pressing the FEED key then turning on the printer power key simultaneously and releasing the FEED key when the desired utility function displays on the LCD panel to initiate that utility.

  • Page 22: Media Sensor Calibration

      Media Sensor Calibration Use the following steps to calibrate the media sensor: Turn off the printer using the Power key Press and hold down the Feed key then, while still holding down the Feed key, press and hold down the Power key Release the Power key when the Error LED turns red continuing to hold down the Feed key When the printer beeps twice release the Feed key...

  • Page 23: Self Test

      Self Test Printer will print the Configuration Page after media sensor calibration. Self-test printout can be used to verify printer configurations and available memory space. The printhead test pattern can verify if any printhead heater elements (dots) are damaged. Note: The Self-test printout requires 4”...

  • Page 24: Dump Mode

      Dump Mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing Configuration Page. In dump mode, all characters will be printed in 2 columns as shown. The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters. It allows users or engineers to verify and debug the program.

  • Page 25: Start The Configuration Utility

      Configuration Utility PRINTRONIX’s Configuration Utility is an integrated tool incorporating features that enable you to explore a printer’s settings/status; change a printer’s settings; download graphics, fonts and firmware; create a printer bitmap font; and send additional commands to a printer. With the aid of this powerful tool, you can review printer status and setting in an instant, which makes it much easier to troubleshoot problems and other issues.
  • Page 26   Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. Note: The printer connects with the computer via USB to USB cable or USB to RS-232 cable (option). Select the printer interface connected with bar code printer USB to USB cable USB to RS-232 cable The default interface setting is USB interface.

  • Page 27: Setting Bluetooth By Configuration Utility

      Setting Bluetooth by Configuration Utility Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. Note: The printer connects with the computer via USB to USB cable or USB to RS-232 cable (option). Turn the printer power on using the Power key Open Configuration Utility and set interface (default setting is USB) USB to USB cable USB to RS-232 cable...

  • Page 28: Setting Wifi By Configuration Utility

      Setting WiFi by Configuration Utility Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. Note: The printer connects with the computer via USB to USB cable or USB to RS-232 cable (option). Turn the printer power on using the Power key Open Configuration Utility and set interface (default setting is USB) USB to USB cable USB to RS-232 cable...

  • Page 29: Using The Lcd To Set The Printer

        LCD Menu Function The M4L has an LCD panel to further enhance its capabilities to meet the demands of a wide range of printing solutions. This includes an LCD control panel, 4 keys and 2 LED status indicators.
  • Page 30   Example: To change the Speed setting, follow the steps below: Press “M” key to enter the Main menu. Press key to enter the “Setup” item. Press button to enter the “Print Setup” item. Select the “TSPL2” item. Enter the “Speed” setting mode.

  • Page 31: Using The Lcd To Set The Printer

      Using the LCD to Set the Printer There are 5 categories for the main menu. You can easily set the settings of the printer without connecting it to a computer. Please refer to the following sections for more details. Printer Setup for EPL2...
  • Page 32   Item Description Default Use this item to setup printing darkness. The available setting is from 0 to 30, and Density the step is 1. You may need to adjust your density based on selected media. Use this item to setup print speed. The each increase or decrease is 1 ips. Available Print Speed setting is from 1 to 6.

  • Page 33: Sensor

      Sensor Item Description Default This item is used to set the media sensor type and calibrate the Auto Calibration selected sensor. Printer will feed 2 to 3 gap labels to calibrate the sensor sensitivity automatically. In case “Auto Calibration” cannot apply to the media, please use “Manual Setup”...

  • Page 34: Serial Comm

      Serial Comm. Item Description Default Baud Rate This item is used to set the RS-232 baud rate. 9600 Parity This item is used to set the RS-232 parity. None Data Bits This item is used to set the RS-232 Data Bits. Stop Bit(s) This item is used to set the RS-232 Stop Bits.

  • Page 35: Wireless Lan

      Wireless LAN Item Description Default This item is used to set the operating mode of wireless local area networks to connect devices to the networks. Operating Mode Infrastructure Note: Infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point for this communication to take place.

  • Page 36: Display

      Display Item Description Default Contrast This item is used to set the contrast for the display. Backlight This item is used to set the backlight time for the display. 10 Seconds File Manager This feature is used to check the printer available memory and file list. Item Description Use this menu to show available memory space and run...

  • Page 37: Diagnostics

      Diagnostics Print Config This feature is used to print current printer configuration to the label. On the configuration printout, there is a print head test pattern, which is useful for checking if there is any dot damage on the printhead heater elements.

  • Page 38: Display Languages

      Display Languages Is option is used to setup languages on LCD display Service This feature is used to restore printer settings to defaults. Please refer to Printer Defaults in Chapter 4. Note: When printer initialization is done, calibrate the gap or black mark sensor before printing or attempting any Self Tests.

  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer. If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked, please contact the Printronix Customer Support Center for assistance. Problem...

  • Page 40: Recovery Procedure

      Problem Possible Cause Recovery Procedure * Delete unused files in the memory. * The max. number of DRAM is 256 files. Can’t downloading the file * The max. user addressable memory space to memory (FLASH / * The selected memory space is full. of DRAM is 2048KB.
  • Page 41   Maintenance This section discusses how to maintain your printer. 1. Use one of following materials to clean the printer.  Cotton swab or authorized Printronix Thermal Printhead Cleaning Pen (203502-002)  Lint-free cloth  Vacuum / Blower brush ...
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  • Page 43: Contact Information

      Contact Information Contact Information   Printronix Customer Support Center   IMPORTANT Please have the following information available prior to calling the Printronix Customer Support Center:  Model number  Serial number (located on the back of the printer) ...

  • Page 44: Corporate Offices

    Phone: (65) 6542 0110 Fax: (65) 6546 1588 Printronix Commercial (Shanghai) Co. Ltd 22F, Eton Building East No.555, Pudong Av. Shanghai City, 200120, P R China Phone: (86) 400 886 5598 Fax: (86-21) 5138 0564 Visit the Printronix web site at www.printronix.com...
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  • Page 46 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Printronix product and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 47   Printronix encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Printronix offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on these product recycling offerings can be found on Printronix’s Internet site at...

  • Page 48: Communication Statements

            Communication Statements   FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT 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.
  • Page 49 In solch einem Fall ist der Abstand bzw. die Abschirmung zu der industriellen Störquelle zu vergrößern. Anmerkung: Um die Einhaltung des EMVG sicherzustellen sind die Geräte, wie in den Printronix Handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Konformitätsklassen: CE: EN 55022/24, IEC 61000-3-3, IEC 61000-3-2, EN 300328, EN 301489 EN 60950-1 durchgeführt von TÜV SÜD...
  • Page 50   Batterie-Sicherheitshinweis: Batterie nicht in offenes Feuer werfen. Batterie nicht kurzschließen. Batterie nicht zerlegen. Batterie nicht über den Hausmüll entsorgen. Auf fachgerechte Entsorgung achten (Kennzeichnung durch durchgestrichene Mülltonne). Achtung! Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch Original- oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Typ.

  • Page 51: Software License Agreement

      Software License Agreement   Your printer contains, among other software, Printronix operating software including, but not limited to the Embedded Configurable Operating System (the “eCos Software”) as embedded software. The terms of this Agreement apply only to the eCos Software, and all other embedded software supplied with the printer.
  • Page 52           GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE   Version 2, June 1991   Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 54     The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution, and modification follow.   GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE   TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION, AND MODIFICATION This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License.
  • Page 55           These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 56     If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code.
  • Page 57           8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded.

  • Page 58: Bsd License

        REPAIR OR CORRECTION   12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED...
  • Page 59           THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE REGENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE REGENTS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF...
  • Page 60         Index         Media Specifications, 9  B  P  Battery, 35  Bluetooth, 33  Power‐On Utilities, 19  Print Config, 35  Print Specifications, 9  C  Printer Defaults, 22  Printer Initialization, 20  Cable Communications, 18  Printer Setup for EPL2, 29  Charging the Battery, 13  Printhead, 36  Connecting the Printer, 18  S  D  Self Test, 21  Date Time, 33  Self Test and Dump Mode, 20  Display, 34  Sensor, 31  Display Languages, 36  Serial Comm., 32  Dump Mode, 22, 35  Service, 36  Setting Bluetooth by Configuration Utility, 25  F  Setting WiFi by Configuration Utility, 26  Standard Features, 7  File Manager, 34 ...
  • Page 61                                                                                  ...

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