iMotion MP121 User Manual

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MP121 / MP131
Mobile Barcode Printer
User's Manual
Version A0 29/10/2020

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  • Page 1 MP121 / MP131 Mobile Barcode Printer User’s Manual Version A0 29/10/2020...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    The material in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. FCC Compliance Statement for American Users Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Ems And Emi Compliance Statement For European Users

    V2.1.1(2016-11).The equipment also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55022 for the both Radiated and Conducted emissions limits. MP121/MP131 to Which This Declaration Relates Is In Conformity With the Following Standards IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2); am1, IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am2, GB4943.1-2011, GB9254-2008 , GB17625.1-2012 ;...
  • Page 4: Important Notices And Precautions

    Do not directly connect the battery to an electrical power outlet not specified by iMotion or an automobile’s cigarette lighter jack. Doing so may result in overheating, combustion and/or explosion of the battery by over-current and/or over-voltage.
  • Page 5 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Only use with designated power supply adapter model. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ..................2 FCC Compliance Statement for American Users ........2 EMS and EMI Compliance Statement for European Users ......3 MP121/MP131 to Which This Declaration Relates Is In Conformity With the Following Standards ..................3 Warranty Limits ................... 3 Important Notices and Precautions .............
  • Page 7 Appendix C: MP131 WiFi Setting ..........33 Check the Wireless Access Point Setting Value ........33 Set up MP131 Wireless Network through iMotion WiFi tool ...... 34 Activate DHCP function for MP131 ............36 Wi-Fi Printer Sever Module Installation (Quick Setting) ......37...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    The high durability feature allows users to easily cope with accidental drops or unexpected environmental changes on the job. Additionally, MP121/MP131 also comes with a proprietary label design software to create labels or receipts for various workplaces. It also supports image printing to help promote the corporate brand image for customers wherever and whenever possible.
  • Page 9: Features

     Power Button  Top Cover  Open Button  Feed Button  Connector Cap  Bluetooth Button Back View MP131 MP121  Battery  Battery   Belt Strap Hole Shoulder Strap Holes iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Inc. Internal View   Platen Roller Power Jack   Tear Bar RS232+USB Port  Top Cover Hooks  Thermal Print Head iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Printer Setup

    2. Label roll guide can be adjusted according to label roll width. (MP131 Only) 3. Insert the paper as shown in the image. Pull the paper out and close the paper cover. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Battery Charging

    * Charge the battery around 3 hours before use please. Charging the ambient temperature at 0℃ ~ 40℃. ** Close the external interface cap when printer does not connect an adapter or cable for avoiding dust away. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 13: Belt Strap & Shoulder Strap Usage

    Inc. Belt Strap & Shoulder Strap Usage MP121 Use a coin to tighten the belt strap screw. MP131 Connect the clips of the shoulder strap to the printer. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Driver

    Inc. Driver Before you use MP121/MP131 barcode label printer, please download the driver on iMotion official website→Support page. Then install the driver on your computer. 1. After decompression, click the Windows Printer Driver file to enter the installation wizard.
  • Page 15: Install Imotion Label Design Software

    Inc. 4. With a USB connection, search models such as the right diagram printer device. Please specify "BP20" (BP20 for MP121, BP30 for MP131) as the printer model. Then the driver installation would be completed. Install iMotion Label Design Software Please download “iMotion Label”...
  • Page 16 Inc. 3. Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with iMotion Label or through the printer driver. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Setting And Control For Operation Panel

    If you are using media with gaps, pressing the FEED button once will advance only one label. If the label does not stop at the correct position, you iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 Power off Green light Battery power supply as normal Recharge finished Green light Standby Mode (5 sec flash one time) blinking Red light Battery is recharging Red light blinking Battery must be charged or replaced iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 19: Label Calibration And Self Test

    3. Turn on the printer again, while pressing the FEED button. After waiting for the buzzer sounds twice, the printer will now measure the label stock and store the label height. 4. Once the printer has successfully calibrated the label stock, it will print a self-test label. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 20: Active / Sleep / Shutdown / Charge Mode

    All functions active. On active mode, receiving a print job. Go to Sleep mode if no operation over 30~3600 seconds in Active mode. Sleep Mode Only FEED button functions active. Go to Shutdown mode if no operation and over 30~3600 seconds to forever in Sleep mode. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21: Bluetooth Connection Terminal

    * Note: Do not press Bluetooth button while downloading information through standard com port or Bluetooth, otherwise the information may lose and malfunction of printer may occur. The default password for the Bluetooth device is 0000. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Accessories

    2. Insert the battery into the Charger as shown in the figure the below. MP131 MP121 3. Gently slide the battery until it reaches the bottom of the charger. 4. Charging starts as soon as the battery is completely inserted. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 23: Car Charger (Optional)

    1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off. 2. Connect the car charger to your car’s cigarette lighter jack. 3. Open the external interface protection cap. 4. Connect the battery charger to the power connector. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 24: Rs-232 Cable (Optional)

    1. Please make sure that the printer is switched off. 2. Open the external interface protection cap. 3. Connect the mini USB cable to the power connector. * This RS232 & USB Port only support signal transmission, no charge function. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25: Protective Case

    1. Unzip to open up the protective case and insert your printer into the protective case. 2. Open the paper discharger when using the printer. 3. Connect the clips of the leather case with the shoulder strap. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Adjustments

    *Weekly to clean the print head one time. (Recommended) *When cleaning the print head, please note that if any metal or dirt on the soft cloth makes the print head damage, which is not covered under warranty conditions. Print Head iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

     Use the internal “~T” command to check whether the thermal print head carries out a complete print job.  Check the quality of the print medium. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 28  Check the darkness setting. The printed image is blurred.  Check the thermal print head for dust or dirt. (Please see page 26) If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 29: Appendix A: Product Specifications

    0.5”(12.5mm) core Printer GPOS Emulations or EZPL / GZPL / GEPL/ GDPL Emulations Language  RS232 + USB 2.0 port, mini-B type connector Interfaces  Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Power Adapter  Switching power supply iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 30  2-D Barcodes: Aztec code, Code 49,Codablock F, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, Micro PDF417, Micro QR code, PDF417,QR code, TLC 39, GS1 Composite Code Pages  CODEPAGE 437, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 *79mm(6.71”x4.48”x3.11”)  Weight : 325g, with battery  Weight : 660g, with battery  Label Design Software: iMotion Label(for EZPL only)  Driver: Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Software Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, MAC, Linux ...
  • Page 32: Appendix B: Interface

    Inc. Appendix B: Interface Pinout Description USB Port (mini-B Type) Pin No. Function VBUS iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 33: Appendix C: Mp131 Wifi Setting

    Connect MP131 Wireless Module to Wireless Access Point, and then connect the Module to the Mobile phones or computers through network. About the parameters of wireless access point, please refer to the figure below (Example: D-Link AP) SSID Securit Pre-Shared Key iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 34: Set Up Mp131 Wireless Network Through Imotion Wifi Tool

    Inc. Set up MP131 Wireless Network through iMotion WiFi tool 1. Connect MP131 and computer by USB cable 2. Turn on MP131 3. Start iMotion Label 4. Click Generic→Printer Setup→Select MP131 as printer model→and click Save (see the screenshot below) 5.
  • Page 35 Security Pre-Shared Key 7. Click “Set Data” icon, and the printer will reboot If printer doesn’t reboot after a few seconds and 3 beeps are not heard, please repeat the steps from Step 1. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 36: Activate Dhcp Function For Mp131

    Activate DHCP function for MP131 1. First of all, configure DHCP function through USB 2. Click Generic→Printer Setup→Printer Interface 3. Select USB port/BP30, and click “Save” 4. Obtain the printer IP address through Network/WiFi Setting. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Printer Sever Module Installation (Quick Setting)

    Inc. Wi-Fi Printer Sever Module Installation (Quick Setting) Set up wireless network through iMotion WiFi tool 1. Turn on the MP131, connect printer and computer by USB cable 2. Start iMotion Label 3. Click Generic→Printer Setup 4. Select MP131 as Printer Model, and click “Save”...
  • Page 38 Inc. 5. Click Network→WiFi Setting→Quick Setting 6. Click the Search Button 7. Select your Server (AP) and click next button. 8. Enter the password set on the server side and click the “Setting” button. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 9. After the setting succeeded, a prompt will pop up and the printer will restart. 10. Enter the WiFi tool, select the "Other" tab and click the "Get Data" icon after selecting "IP Settings". Then remember the IP address. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Inc. 11. Open the "Printer Settings" window. Select the “Printer Interface” tab, fill in the IP address and click “Save” to complete. iMotion MP121 / MP131 User’s Manual...

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