Freedom Electronics Passport Printer Table of Contents 1. Connecting to a Gilbarco Passport Console……..……………………..…………..…...3 2. Setting the Dipswitches....................4 3. Loading Paper…………………………………………………...…………………………...6 4. Keys and Indicators………………………………...……………………………………..…7 5. Self-Test Print………………………………………………………..………..…....7 6. Cleaning the Print Head………………………………………..………………..………8 7. Cleaning the Paper Sensor…………….…........…..…..………….8 8. Cleaning the Rubber Roller……………………….….…………........9 9.
Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 1. Connecting to a Gilbarco Passport Console The provided data cable must be used for proper operation. (1) Connect the DB9 end of the cable to the serial port of the printer. (2) Connect the RJ45 end of the cable to the applicable port on the Passport console.
Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 2. Setting the Dipswitches (1) Determine the correct printer communication protocol. Some possibilities are: • Baud Rate = 9600, Data Bits = 7 *default • Baud Rate = 9600, Data Bits = 8 • Baud Rate = 38400, Data Bits = 8 (2) Power off the printer.
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Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 2. Setting the Dipswitches Switch Function Diffusion Knife Without Diffusion Knife With Diffusion Knife Data Bits 8 Bit 7 Bit Print Concentration High Concentration Normal Concentration 24-bit Character Mode No Chinese Characters Have Chinese Characters Print Characters Per Line...
(3) Pull out some paper and close the cover as shown in illustration 2 and 3. (4) Tear off the paper with the cutter. Paper Specifications: The Freedom Electronics printer uses the same paper as the OEM printer. • Form: Paper roll • Paper width: 79.5 ± 0.5 mm {3.13 ± 0.02"} •...
Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 4. Keys and Indicators POWER Indicator (green) On when power is applied. EROR Indicator (red) Flashes when paper low, paper jam, printer head is overheating, printer heat error, or other abnormalities. PAPER Indicator (red) On when paper is not detected.
Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 5. Cleaning the Print Head When to clean the print head: 1) Printing is not clear. 2) Printed edge is not clear. 3) The paper feeding noise is high. How to clean the print head: 1) Disconnect power from the printer, open the upper cover and remove the paper.
Freedom Electronics Passport Printer 7. Cleaning the Rubber Roller When to clean the Rubber Roller: 1) Printing is not clear. 2) A vertical column of the printed edge is not clear. 3) High noise when feeding the paper. How to clean the Rubber Roller: 1) Disconnect power from the printer and open the upper cover.
Close Cash Drawer Error Part # FE-PA04060013 Description Freedom Electronics Thermal Printer for Gilbarco Passport Models PX52, PX60, PX68 Issue: FE Passport Printer hangs on “close cash drawer” message after it has been closed. This can delay the next sale.
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