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- Page 1 S1500T-DT S1500T-VEH USER GUIDE For Desk Top and In-Vehicle Use Only VERSION: 1.0 DATE: March 2004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started: Declaration of Conformity General Precautions Unpacking the printer Power Supply Units Reading the LED Status Attaching Belt Loop System Loading Supplies: Adding Paper/Labels Tearing Paper Supply Using the Printer: Initial power up and self-test Connecting the Printer Communications: Serial RS232C Communications: IrDA Communications: Bluetooth... -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451, USA Telephone: +1 781 890 7440 Declares that the Product Product Name: Lightweight Receipt Printer Model Number: S1500T-DT and S1500T-VEH Optionally Containing: Bluetooth™ radio short range OEM module from connectBlue ab, cB-0701-01; FCC ID PVH 070101. -
Page 4: General Precautions
General Precautions Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading please • keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice of any type. •... -
Page 5: Getting Started
1. Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer: The S1500T-DT or S1500T-VEH portable printers are full featured receipt printers designed for varied job environments including field service, field sales, hospitality and restaurants, ticketing and many others where space is limited at point of service or where in-vehicle receipts are required. - Page 6 Lock the battery door by sliding the battery door locking tab up open To remove the battery cartridge, open the battery door and tip the battery out of the printer S1500T-DT Power Supply Unit Input Voltage/Current 100-240 VAC/0.5A Input Frequency...
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Page 7: Reading The Led Status
1.3 Reading the LED Status: This table explains the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 4 for the locations described for ON/OFF and FEED pushbutton switches and AC adaptor socket LED Indicator State Status Multi Function: Green --- Printer is on and ready to receive data. -
Page 8: Tearing Paper Supply
The paper door will pop open a short way. Grip either side of the paper door and open – it will open to 180 degrees. Place the paper roll into the paper supply well. Make sure the paper supply unwinds from the bottom as indicated below with the thermal side closest to the print head. -
Page 9: Using The Printer
3. Using the Printer 3.1 Initial power up and self-test Once the paper is loaded and the power supply unit connected an initial power up self-test can be performed. Press the <On/Off> switch once. This turns printer on. The Green LED illuminates If the printer is set for infrared communications (IrDA) mode the printer will stay on all the time. - Page 10 Infrared Communications (IrDA): Dip switch #1 must be in the <On> position. Serial and Bluetooth Communications: Dip Switch #1 must be in the <Off> position. Note: Be careful when changing dip switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the dip switch you are going to change. DO NOT use a screw driver or apply excessive force.
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Page 11: Communications: Serial Rs232C
Optional 6 & 7 Parity bit No Parity Odd Parity Even Parity Printer Power Control (Hardware) Continuous Power On (can be shut down only by taking the battery out) Auto Power Off Table 2 – DIP Switch Setting 3.3 Communications: Serial The RS232C Interface signals for the S1500T Series printers are terminated on a 6 PIN RJ type data connector located on the side of the printer. -
Page 12: Communications: Irda
3.4 Infrared Communications (IrDA): Dip Switch #1 must be in the <ON> position The printer can be powered up by pressing the power <On/Off> switch If no IrDA connection is made, the printer will automatically power down to a lower power level to conserve battery life. It will remain in a “sleep” mode until an IrDA connection is made, at which time the printer will “wake”... -
Page 13: Programming Information
3.7 Programming Information: This section lists the printer control commands strings. Note: System Developers: Please refer to S1500T programmer’s manual for further details. Other features may be available and are described in the programmer’s manual 3.7.1 ASCII CONTROL CHARACTERS: Character Hex/Dec CONTROL ACTION 04/04... - Page 14 3.7.2 Printer Font Commands – Courier Character Set: Font Name Character size (WxH) Command String 24 CPI normal 8x21 ESC+'k'+'5' 21 CPI normal 9x21 ESC+'k'+'4' 19 CPI normal 10x21 ESC+'k'+'3' 16 CPI normal 12x21 ESC+'k'+'2' 12 CPI normal 16x21 ESC+'k'+'1' 13 CPI rotated 14x16 ESC+'k'+'0'...
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Page 15: Printer Maintenance
3.7.7 Printer Supervisory and Control Commands: Command String Printer Action Buffer, power timer & battery status Buffer status ESC - ‘P’ –‘^’ Print Battery Voltage ESC – ‘P’ – alpa Time and date print and control ESC – ‘M’ - ‘000’ - cr disable the power down timer ESC - ‘M’... -
Page 16: Charging The Optional Battery
Moisten another cotton swab and rub the swab across the tear bar to remove any build-up Note: You may experience dust build-up depending on the environment and the quality of the paper supply you use. If this occurs, use a can of compressed air to blow dust and paper debris out of the printer. -
Page 17: Trouble Shooting
4.5 Trouble Shooting: Problem Action Does not feed paper or has Remove any jammed supply a paper jam. Reload paper supply. Does not print Check or replace the printer’s battery if used Make sure the paper supply is loaded correctly, not backwards. Verify communication between the host device and the printer by disconnecting the communication cable and performing... -
Page 18: Printer Supplies
4.6 Printer Supplies: Part Number Description 78318I1-DT S1500T Desk Top PKG 120v (US Plug) 78318I1R-DT S1500T Desk Top MCR PKG 120v (US Plug) 757060 1500T Thermal paper pack (2.25”/57 mm, 5 rolls per pack) 7A1000014 1500T Li-Ion Battery Cartridge: 7.4VDC– 2200mA US Plug PSU -DT Only (NO battery in printer) 159999-1 Euro Plug PSU -DT Only (NO battery in printer) -
Page 19: Printer Specifications
5 Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications: Height: 2.56 inches (64mm) Width: 3.93inches (98mm) Length: 5.3 inches (135mm) Weight: w/battery & supply 1 lbs. (0.45 g) Shipping weight: 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) Power: DC Power Supply Unit Operating Temp. Limits: 14F to 104F (-10 to 50C) Storage Temp. - Page 20 FIGURE 4 – 1500T Features 1. Power (Green)/Low Power (Yellow) dual LED indicator 2. Disabled LED 3. MCR(Green)/Fault(Red) dual LED indicator 4. Paper Door Release Button 5. ON/OFF Button 6. Paper Feed Button 7. MCR Swipe 8. DC Adapter Plug 9.
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Page 21: Regulatory Notes
5.3 Regulatory Notes: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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