Microcom 485TC Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
1
Unpacking Your New Printer
Package contains the printer, power cord, and any optional items
purchased. The model number is shown on the back. Please retain
original packaging in case of repair.
[A] TOUCHSCREEN [H] POWER CONNECTION
[B] TOP COVER THUMBSCREWS [I] CASH DRAWER PORT (Optional)
[C] ADJUSTABLE MEDIA GUIDES [J] ETHERNET PORT
[D] MEDIA GUIDE THUMBSCREW [K] USB PORT
[E] RJ 12 SERIAL PORT (Optional) [L] HOST USB PORT FOR
[F] RS-232 SERIAL PORT CODE UPDATES
[G] POWER SWITCH [M] AUXILIARY PORT
2
Connecting Power
Connect the power cord to the back of the printer and an electrical
outlet. Power the printer OFF and proceed to Step 3.
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3
Connecting Communication
The printer has USB, Ethernet, and RS-232 Serial connections.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are optional.
USB Cable Connection
Confirm the printer power is OFF. Connect the USB cable to the back
of the printer and to your computer. Power the printer ON and your
computer will automatically recognize the USB connection. Proceed
to Step 5.
Ethernet Cable Connection
1. Confirm the printer power is OFF.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the back of the printer and power
the printer ON.
NOTE: If DHCP is enabled and a DHCP server does not assign an IP
within 30 seconds, the printer self-assigns an Auto IP number (starts
with 169)
3. Option A: Run the IP Discovery tool to setup the port settings.
https://www.microcomcorp.com/downloads/microcom_ip_discovery
.zip Then double-click on the printer that is displayed to setup the
network address and to turn DHCP on or off.
3. Option B: Use the printer's internal webpage to configure the
printer. On the printer touchscreen, select CONFIG MENU and then
NEXT until PRINTER INFO to see the IP address. Type the IP address of
the printer in a browser and the web configuration will open
*** At this point, proceed with Step 4 and Step 5 before completing
the additional Ethernet steps on the back of this Quick Start Guide.
WIFI Connection (Optional)
1. Confirm the printer power is OFF.
2. Plug the WIFI dongle into the HOST USB PORT located on the back
of the printer and then power the printer ON.
3. Once the printer touchscreen shows STATUS: STOCK OUT, select
CONFIG MENU and then NEXT until OPTIONAL PORTS.
4. Select OPTIONAL PORTS, then select WIFI from the menu. SAVE
and REBOOT NOW when prompted.
5. Once the printer touchscreen again shows STATUS: STOCK OUT,
select CONFIG MENU and then NEXT until WIFI.
6. Select WIFI and adjust/configure the network parameters. (WIFI
SSID, WIFI PASSPHRASE, WIFI DHCP, WIFI IP Address, WIFI GW
Address, WIFI Subnet Mask, WIFI Port)
*** At this point, proceed with Step 4 and Step 5 before completing
the additional WIFI steps on the back of this Quick Start Guide.
Model 485TC
Connecting Communication (Continued)
Bluetooth Connection (Optional)
1. Confirm the printer power is OFF.
2. Plug the Bluetooth dongle into the HOST USB PORT located on the
back of the printer and then power the printer ON.
3. Once the printer touchscreen shows STATUS: STOCK OUT, select
CONFIG MENU and then NEXT until OPTIONAL PORTS.
4. Select OPTIONAL PORTS, then select Bluetooth from the menu.
SAVE and REBOOT NOW when prompted. Wait until the printer
touchscreen again shows STATUS: STOCK OUT
5. On the HOST PC, go to Control Panel and then Devices & Printers.
6. Select ADD DEVICE located at the top left of the screen.
7. Once Windows detects the Microcom printer, select it and select
NEXT to install.
NOTE: To determine the printer name, use the touchscreen CONFIG
MENU  BLUETOOTH NAME
8. After the device installs, a printer titled "BLUETOOTH NAME" will
be listed under the "Printers" section of the "Devices & Printers"
window. Right-click and select PROPERTIES, then select the Hardware
tab at the top. Take note of the COM port number that was installed
and close the window.
*** At this point, proceed with Step 4 and Step 5 before completing
the additional Bluetooth steps on the back of this Quick Start Guide.
IMPORTANT: During the Printer Driver installation process, select the
COM port that was reported by the Bluetooth device from above.
4
Loading Media
Loosen the Green Thumbscrew and adjust the Green Media Guides to
fit the media. After adjustment, tighten the Green Thumbscrew.
Load media between the Green Adjustable Media Guides. Once the
printer detects media, it will auto-feed and align. Confirm the printer
touchscreen shows STATUS: READY
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