Planon Printstik PS900 Series User Manual

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LANON
USER GUIDE
Planon System Solutions Inc.
5155 Spectrum Way, Mississauga,
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RINT
TIK
Ontario, Canada, L4W 5A1
1 888 507 3926
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900 S
ERIES

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  • Page 1 900 S LANON RINT ERIES USER GUIDE Planon System Solutions Inc. 5155 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5A1 1 888 507 3926...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Thanks from Planon………………………………………………………... Pg 1 Introducing the PrintStik………………………………………………… Pg 2 PrintStik Specifications……………………………………………………. Pg 3 PrintStik Contents………………………………………………………….. Pg 4 Charging the PrintStik…………………………………………………… Pg 5 PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel…………………………………… Pg 6 - 10 Personal Computer Software Installation…………………………………. Pg 10 - 11 PrintStik Personal Computer Software Usage……………………………...
  • Page 3: Thanks From Planon

    PrintStik. You will find the PrintStik to be light weight and durable. We here at Planon hope you make the most of your product. It is delighting to see that it has gotten into the rights hands with customers like you.
  • Page 4: Introducing The Printstik

    RINT “The future of Printing will never be the same again…nor will the mobile office” PLANON has created a technical marvel. At barely over 11” long and only 1.5 pounds in weight, the Bluetooth enabled PrintStik is the ultimate traveling companion.
  • Page 5: Printstik Specifications

    RINT PECIFICATIONS Type 900 Series Size Approx 25mm x 48mm x 280mm (~ 1” x 1.9” x 11”) Weight 1.5 lb. (513 g) including paper cartridge Resolution Approx 200x100dpi, 200x200dpi, 200x400dpi Method Direct Thermal Printing Speed Up to three pages per minute Paper sizes (Roll) Paper Cartridge 8.5"...
  • Page 6: Printstik Contents

    PrintStik Contents After opening the packaging of your PrintStik, please make sure you have the following items inside the box: 1. PrintStik 2. Quickstart guide 3. Installation CD 4. USB Zip Cable 5. Hard Case 6. Wall Charger 7. Travel Case CONTENT picture goes beneath each item *These items are included only in the 950 series PrintStik **These items are only included in the 910 series PrintStik...
  • Page 7 HARGING YOUR RINT Electrical Connectivity The PrintStik has an internal rechargeable battery. This gives the mobility to print without any connection to an external power source. The PrintStik can only function if the battery has a charge. There are two main options to how it can be charged discussed below: Connecting to an AC Outlet The PrintStik has the ability to connect to a typical wall outlet (AC) via the...
  • Page 8: Printstik Main Hardware Control Panel

    PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel Paper Feed Button ButtonButButton Operating Status Power Button Printing Status Battery Status Power Button Power Button ButtonButButt This button can turn the PrintStik on or off. Turning the PrintStik on requires holding the button down for three seconds. After this brief period the button can be released.
  • Page 9 Paper Feed Button ButtonButButton The main function of the “Paper Feed Button” is to insert paper into the PrintStik and to release paper. Inserting paper is important for loading a thermal paper roll, paper cartridge or single sheet (more information would be provided in the paper insertion section of this instruction manual).
  • Page 10: Personal Computer Software Installation

    Operating Status This light which is in the shape of a “Z” letter signifies that the printer is on and Bluetooth connectivity is established. Personal Computer Software Installation *The following software installation Bluetooth printing through a personal computer. This requires that the computer is Bluetooth enabled whether internally or externally upgraded for Bluetooth capability.
  • Page 11 4. The next screen (shown below) reveals that the installation process is ready to begin. Clicking on the “next” button at this point will begin the actual installation. Choose “Next” to begin installation 5. As depicted below, installation has begun and its status is shown by the blue bar that progressively extends as the PrintStik driver files are being installed.
  • Page 12: Printstik Personal Computer Software Usage

    PrintStik Personal Computer Software Usage The PrintStik driver is now installed into the computer. This means that it can now be chosen for printing any time printing is required as seen in the screen shot shown below. To change printing preferences with the PrintStik, the “Properties” button can be chosen with the PrinStik selected to adjust printing preferences (ie.
  • Page 13: Prinstik Personal Computer Bluetooth Pairing

    Selecting the “Advanced...” button opens the screen below with options available for paper size, number of copies, print quality, and advanced printing features. Once these are set, “OK” can be chosen. *for detailed information regarding the various settings of these preferences, please refer to the Windows instructional manual that addresses printing.
  • Page 14: Windows Printing Preferences

    1. In order to complete the pairing of the Printstik, the “Bluetooth security code” will be requested. An example is shown below of this kind of request. (This can be carried out in different ways depending on the Bluetooth device’s software being used). The code to enter in is “0000”.
  • Page 15: Printing Paper

    Planon has approved. Currently available through Planon are 8.5 by 11 thermal cut sheets, 8.5 by 14 thermal cut sheets, and two kinds of thermal paper rolls 8.5” by 99’. And of course the standard printing cartridge is also available.
  • Page 16: Paper Insertion

    Paper Insertion Planon PrintStik Cartridge Removal To remove the cartridge, take hold firmly and raise upwards as depicted in the picture below. Then simply pull the cartridge out from the metal arms which it had been connected to. Once it is fully removed from the metal arms, the thermal paper can be torn to detach the cartridge completely.
  • Page 17 Thermal Sheet and Thermal Paper Roll PrintStik Loading The process is the same for both of these forms of thermal paper. 1. Remove any cartridge that is connected to the PrintStik 2. Insert the paper in the slot firmly as shown below 3.
  • Page 18 6. Choosing the “Application Loader” leads to the screen below. Click “Next” to continue. Click “Next” to continue 7. Click “Next” to continue Click “Next” to continue...
  • Page 19 8. Click the “Add…” button to choose the two modules, “customMenu.alx” and “emailList.alx” to add them. Then click “Next” to continue. 1. Click “Add..” 2. Click “Next” to continue 9. Click the “Finish” button, you will see the following picture. Click “Finish”...
  • Page 20 10. Click the “Close” button to complete. 11. Check the BlackBerry phone to make sure it is back to normal status. If not, please allow some time for it to be back in normal status (This should only take a few minutes). 12.
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    4. It may have lost its serial connection and this should be re-established according to the instructions shown in this manual. 5. If the above mentioned solutions are not effective, please contact Planon for more information (support@planon.com) 4. I cannot find the PrintStik when trying to pair it.
  • Page 22 7. My PrintStik does not seem to be pairing with my Personal Computer. What should I do? In order to pair, please look at the section of this instruction manual that addresses pairing the PrintStik with a PC. Make sure the PrintStik is on when pairing and be sure to refer to the manual of Bluetooth connectivity of the personal computer being paired with the PrintStik.
  • Page 23 14. What kind of paper can be used with the PrintStik? It is best to use the variety of thermal paper offered through Planon. This garrentees that it will work effectively. Planon offers various kinds like 8.5 by 11 Inch cut sheets, 8.5 by 14 inch cut sheets, 8.5 by 99ft rolls (standard quality) and 8.5 by 99 ft (high quality).
  • Page 24 FCC Regulations: Radio Frequency related information The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity related to this product, and other compliance matters can be obtained by sending a request to compliance@datawind.com FCC: 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.

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