Daily Operation; Introduction; Control Panel - Printek Mobile Thermal Printer MtP300 Series Operator's Manual

For normal daily use, most users will only need to turn the printer on and off, load paper, and recharge the
battery at the end of the day. The following sections describe these simple activities and provide additional
information regarding the use of the MtP300.
The MtP300 Series printers are designed for simple operation with an easy to use control panel. As shown in
Figure 5, the control panel consists of an LCD Display, five indicators, and four pushbuttons.
Power Indicator
Power Button
Wireless Indicator
MCR Indicator
Increment Button
In normal daily use, most users will only use the
Button, and observe any messages that may appear on the LCD Display. The purpose and functionality of all of
the buttons and indicators are listed below.
Power Button
Paper Feed
/Advance Button
Increment Button

Daily Operation

Introduction

Control Panel

LCD Display
IrDA Window
Figure 5 - Control Panel
Power Button/Indicator and perhaps the Paper Feed
– Used to turn the printer on or off.
– Advances paper the distance set by the FFeed Distance
feature for the currently selected Format. (Default =
1.2608" (32mm).
Also used to clear Check Paper error conditions.
– Used in printer configuration menus to change the value of
the currently selected feature. (May also be used to access
a stored command file – see the MtP Series & FieldPro
Programmer's Manual for more information.)
Error Indicator
Battery Indicator
Paper Feed Button
/Advance Button
Enter Button
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