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  • Page 1 DPP-255...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION Web: General enquiries: Support: United States: United Kingdom: Ireland: DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 1 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 3: Compatibility

    COMPATIBILITY DPP-255 Made for: Bluetooth® device with iOS, Android™, Windows®, Windows Phone® 8, Windows Mobile TRADEMARK CREDITS iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows® and Windows Phone® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................1 COMPATIBILITY ..................................2 TRADEMARK CREDITS ................................2 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ..........................5 GUIDELINES FOR USE................................6 ................................ Warnings and Cautions GETTING STARTED ...................................8 ........................... Before Using Your DPP-255 Printer ACCESSORIES ....................................9 DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS ............................10 DPP-255 PRINTER FEATURES ............................11 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................
  • Page 5 ....................... Figure 15: Paper Sensor Position Diagram ..................................Paper Feeding ............................. Diagnostic Self Test Printing ........................Figure 16: Sample - Self Test Printing ................................... Hex Dump Mode ........................Figure 17: Sample - Hex Dump Printing ............................... Function Setting Mode ........................Figure 18: Hardware Setup Warning ............................

  • Page 6: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Please observe the Warnings, Cautions and Notes presented throughout this manual. An explanation of these items is provided below: Symbol Description Actions may result in a serious outcome (e.g., injury, death or other adverse WARNING: affect) to the user. CAUTION: Special care is required to avoid damage to the product or other property.

  • Page 7: Guidelines For Use

    GUIDELINES FOR USE Warnings and Cautions Environmental Avoid using the printer under the following conditions, as it may result in printer failure and/or serious personal injury. • Anywhere printer may be exposed to excessive dust, moisture, or direct sunlight/heat. • Slanted surfaces, or those surfaces which may be subject to strong shocks or vibrations.
  • Page 8 • Touch the thermal head as it may be very hot immediately after printing. Be sure that the thermal head is cool before replacing the paper or cleaning the thermal head. • Remove the interface cable or AC adapter from the connector or the receptacle by gripping the connector or the AC plug.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Before Using Your DPP-255 Printer • Remove the device and any included accessories from the shipping carton and verify contents against your packlng list. • Retain all packing materials, invoice, and bill of lading. These may be required to return the printer for servicing later, or to process a claim with the carrier.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Pairing BLUETOOTH PAIRING Bluetooth® ACCESSORIES Please visit our website ipcmobile.com, or contact your Infinite Peripherals (IPC) account representative, for additional information about our current and future product accessory offerings. DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 9 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 11: Developing Applications

    Software is not provided with your DPP-255 mobile printer. Please contact your reseller or Infinite Peripherals for Third Party software solutions. Integrating the DPP-255 into your mobile application requires the use of the Infinite Peripherals Universal SDK. The SDK incorporates an API specifically for developing applications to use the functionality of the DPP-255.

  • Page 12: Dpp-255 Printer Features

    DPP-255 PRINTER FEATURES The DPP-255 is a mobile thermal printer which allows data input from computers and other host systems through Serial (RS232C), USB and Bluetooth (MFi or SPP). The versatile functions built in the series make it possible to use for several data output applications. • Max 100mm/sec high-speed printing (Using peeler unit : Max 62.5mm/sec) • Rugged body design.

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Peeler Unit Paper Cover Release Button Figure 1: Top Power LED Status LED Air LED Print Feed Power Button Button Button Figure 2: Front DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 12 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...
  • Page 14 DC Jack Port Figure 3: Left Side USB/Serial Port Figure 4: Right Side DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 13 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...
  • Page 15 Battery Compartment Figure 5: Bottom Paper Cover Paper Guide/ Stopper Figure 6: Interior DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 14 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...
  • Page 16 DPP-255 Printer Features POWER button: Press to turn printer power on/off FEED button: Press to feed the paper through the printer PRINT button: Press to configure printer settings Power LED: Indicates the status of the power and battery pack. Status LED: Indicates the operational status of the printer Air LED: Indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Battery

    REPLACING THE BATTERY Open the cover to the battery compartment on the bottom of the printer. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment. 3. Place a new battery pack in the battery compartment and replace the cover. Figure 7: Battery Replacement DISPOSAL Dispose of used batteries appropriately, according to federal law.

  • Page 18: Charging Your Dpp-255

    CHARGING YOUR DPP-255 Before using the DPP-255 thermal printer, the battery should be properly charged. The DPP-255 uses a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack. Before first use, the battery pack should be charged for at least 3 hours. Pull the DC Jack Port cover tab back and Insert the AC adapter into the port. 2.

  • Page 19: Using Your Dpp-255

    USING YOUR DPP-255 Attaching the Belt Clip Insert screws through the holes of the belt clip and tighten with a screwdriver. Figure 9: Belt Clip DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 18 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 20: Installing A Paper Roll

    Installing a Paper Roll The DPP-255 uses a drop-and-load design, making paper loading easy and trouble free. To load a paper roll, simply lift up the paper cover latch and drop in the new roll as shown in the steps below. Press the Paper Cover Release button to open the cover (Figure 10).

  • Page 21: Setting The Peeler Unit For Labels

    Setting the Peeler Unit for Labels Insert the label stock into the printer with the end of the label roll sticking out of the feeder approximately 1-1/2 inches (40 mm). Close the cover. Raise the peeler unit arm and pull the label-end toward the back of the printer. 3.

  • Page 22: Sensors

    Sensors Paper End Sensor The Paper-End Sensor is installed into the paper path where the photo-interrupter detects that there is paper in the printer. Once the Paper End Sensor sends signal to indicate the paper roll is empty, the printer stops printing and the Status LED turns red. As soon as the paper-end strip appears, the paper roll should be replaced.

  • Page 23: Print Area

    Print Area The left and right margins are the approximate distance from the paper edge and will shift about ±1mm depending on the paper path, paper position and tolerances. When using label stock, the area of the thermal paper becomes equivalent to printing area. Figure 13: Print Area Diagram DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 22 of 48...

  • Page 24: Print Head And Cutter Position

    Print Head and Cutter Position The numeric values in the figure below are nominal center values. Leave enough margin for the cutting position to account for paper flex or variability. Figure 14: Print Head and Cutter Position Diagram DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 23 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 25: Paper Sensor Position

    Paper Sensor Position Figure 15: Paper Sensor Position Diagram Paper Feeding Backlash Backlash in the paper feed mechanism may lead to under-feeding and crowding of characters on adjacent lines. Always be sure to turn the paper feed motor 24 steps (3mm) at the start of printing and initialization, and after opening and closing the thermal head.

  • Page 26: Diagnostic Self Test Printing

    Diagnostic Self Test Printing The DPP-255 printer’s Feed button is used for entering various printer modes. These modes can be used to assist developers in debugging problems related to programing and communication. The following explain how to access the various operating modes. Press the Power button and FEED button to power the printer on and start the self-test.

  • Page 27: Hex Dump Mode

    Hex Dump Mode Data entered from the computer is printed in hexadecimal numbers and characters. Press and hold the FEED button, then press the POWER button. When the printer beeps and the POWER LED turns green, release the FEED button. 3.

  • Page 28: Function Setting Mode

    Function Setting Mode There is a function setting mode to switch register functions in the memory manually. Functions are called up by the POWER and FEED buttons, and the printer prints registered functions. Operation: Hold down the POWER button to turn the power on. Release POWER button when title “HARDWARE SETUP”...
  • Page 29 Follow the flow chart below to change settings. As the setting parameter is printed, select the right parameter using the FEED and POWER buttons. After completing the parameters set up, the data is stored and the printer turned off. Figure 20: Parameter Changes DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 28 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 30: Setting Memory Switches (Default Settings)

    Setting Memory Switches (Default Settings) RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS? Select to reset memory switch as factory default. • YES: Returns to the default memory • No action 2. CHANGE MEMORY SWITCHES? Set memory switch controlled by 1 bit. SWITCH NO NO (Value: 0) YES (Value: 1) ENABLE SOUND Buzzer OFF...
  • Page 31 8. CHANGE PAIRING INFO? Select the setting for Bluetooth Pairing key. After selecting “YES” option, automatically goes to the setting item “SAVE PAIRING INFO”. This option may be set up even when ”DISABLE AUTHENTICATION?” option is set “NO”. 9. SAVE PAIRING INFO? Select option for saving pairing key.

  • Page 32: Dip Swich Setting Menu

    Dip Swich Setting Menu Default settings can established for the functions below by setting the corresponding DIP-switch. When the power is ON, the printer reflects the default data in standby mode. Figure 21: Dip Switch Number Function BLUETOOTH Enable Bluetooth function Disable Bluetooth function PEELER MODE Standard mode...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Print Density

    Adjusting the Print Density Paper sensitivity varies by type of thermal paper. Choose the proper print density to achieve the best print quality and reliable printing. Excess heating of the thermal print head may result in a reduction of and/or print head performance and longevity. Allows print density to be set from 60 to 160%.

  • Page 34: Led Display

    LED Display When an error occurs, the Status LED lights up or blinks (depending on the error type) as follows. No Error Detected: • Standby The printer is online and awaiting printing data. • Initialization Initialize printer memories. The printer goes offline during initialization. Once initialization is complete, the printer goes into standby mode.
  • Page 35 (2) Error Signal is Detected: Status Temperature Error Power LED: Green -> No LED (Off) (70°C or higher) Status LED: No LED (Off) -> Red Battery Low Power LED: Green Status LED: No LED (Off) Green (Standby) (Paper Empty) Paper Empty Power LED: Status LED: Paper Cover Open...

  • Page 36: Memory

    Memory Input Buffer Buffer memory stores input data from the interface. Buffer size is approximately 30 kilobytes (KB). 2. User Memory User memory is used for download bit image and macro commands registration. Maximum size is 16 kilobytes (KB). Users are able to manipulate the area freely. Calculate the available memory size due to the limited amount of memory available.

  • Page 37: Usb

    Pin layout: Connector: Mini-B type 5-PIN Cable: Use specified serial cable Signal Function Input Serial data input Output Serial data output Conditions: Baud rate: 1200 to 115200bps Parity: None Bit length: 8 bit Busy control: Software control(XON/XOFF) / None Software control (XON/XOFF): Xon(11H) / Xoff(13H) signal is used to control data transmission to the host system.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth This printer is equipped with a BT module obtained MFi license which can communicate with iOS including the iPhone, iPod and iPad, as well as non-iOS devices such as Android and PC terminals, through SPP profile and the printer is widely used for electronic equipment. Item Specifications Interface...

  • Page 39: Wifi (W Model)

    WiFi (W Model) Contents Items Hardware WiFI standard: IEEE 802.11b Speed rate: Max. 11Mbps Channel: CH 1 to 13 Security: 64/128 WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK Software WiFI protcol: TCP, IP, SOCKET, ARP, RAPP Port: 1 to 9999 (default 9100) Mode: Infastructure, Adhoc SSID: Alphanumeric character, SP, -, _ Max 32 columns of character string...

  • Page 40: Label Printing

    Label Printing Optional Gap sensor (transparent photo interrupter) and Black Mark sensor (reflective photo interrupter) are sensed to top of label form. Label Printing Setup: • Set the paper sensor as marking detector. • Detection of marking position is operated by FF command. • Height of marking should be 3mm.
  • Page 41 Label Specifications: Item Without Black Mark With Black Mark Recommended Media: Length: 75μm Thickness of base paper: 58μm Color on base paper: Blue or White Total thickness: 150μm or less Roll Diameter: 58mm or less Label Core: 25.4mm (Internal dia.) × 31.4mm (External dia.) Base Paper Width: 24.9±0.5mm to 57.5±0.5mm Label Width:...

  • Page 42: Printer Maintenance

    PRINTER MAINTENANCE The printer should be cleaned periodically to maintain print quality and avoid device failures. Below are the recommended guidelines for cleaning your printer: Roll Paper: Every 6 months or 1 million lines of printing Label Paper: Clean printer head and roller once per day or every five rolls. Thermal Head When cleaning the thermal dot line on the print head, use a cotton swab with alcohol (ethanol, methanol or Isopropyl alcohol) and wipe off stains and dust.

  • Page 43: Servicing Your Dpp-255 Mobile Printer

    SERVICING YOUR DPP-255 MOBILE PRINTER Please contact your Infinite Peripherals representative or certified service center for printer servicing. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the printer, AC adapter, or power cord as this may void the warranty. See section titled PRODUCT RETURNS AND SERVICING for additional information.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting guidelines provided in the following section are included to assist in the successful installation and configuration of the DPP-255 mobile printer. If you are having problems operating your printer, first verify that there is power to the printer and that it is powered on and sufficiently charged.

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA FEATURES Standard Features Bluetooth, RS232C Interface, USB Interface Optional Features WiFi PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS Printing Method Direct line thermal Max 100mm/s (Standard), 62.5mm/s (Peeler Function) Printing Speed Note: DC7.4 Printing ratio 12.5%, Standard paper 48mm (384 dots per line) Print Width Resolution 203 x 203 dpi (8 x 8 dot/mm)
  • Page 46 Bluetooth (MFI/SPP) Bluetooth 2.0 Class 2 (Serial Port Profile) – optional Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0 Class 2 (Serial Port Profile, iPod Accessory Protocol) – optional Connectivity Mini USB 2.0 port (device) Serial RS-232C port (max 115200b) WiFi Wireless LAN 802.11b (Optional) ENVIRONMENT Temperature: -10°C to +50°C (14°F to +122°F) Operating Environment...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    NO WARRANTY. This technical documentation is provided AS-IS. Further, the documentation does not represent a commitment on the part of Infinite Peripherals, Inc., and does not warrant that it is accurate, complete or error free. Any use of the technical documentation is at the risk of the user. Infinite Peripherals, Inc.

  • Page 48: Symbols For Use

    SYMBOLS FOR USE Symbol Definition Consult Instructions for Use Manufacturer Manufacture Date Caution Serial Number Part Number Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment Mark of conformity to European Union Directives Complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. DPP-255 Mobile Printer User Manual Page 47 of 48 UM-00017 Version: A...

  • Page 49: Federal Communications Commission

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(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.

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