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- Page 1 Mt3 Series Operator’s Manual ©Printek, Inc. 2003 1517 Townline Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (800) 368-4636 www.printek.com PN 5692 RevA...
- Page 2 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Acknowledgments: Printek is a registered trademark of Printek, Inc. PrinterCE is a registered trademark of Fieldsoftware Products PrintBoy is a registered trademark of Bachmann Software...
- Page 3 No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer service or repairs to a qualified service professional. Use of genuine Printek replacement parts is required to warrant proper, safe operation. Any alteration or modification of this device voids the user warranty and may make the product unsafe to operate.
- Page 4 Enthält keine Teile, die vom Bediener instandgesetzt werden können. Bitte wenden Sie sich bei Instandsetzung oder Reparatur an qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal. Verwendung echten Printek Ersatzteilen notwendig, ordnungsgemäßen, sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten. Änderungen oder Modifikationen dieses Geräts machen die Garantie ungültig und können den sicheren Betrieb des Produkts gefährden.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION................1 Models and Options ................. 1 Manual Contents ..................2 GETTING STARTED ..............3 Printer Features..................3 Battery and Safety Information ............... 4 Installing the Battery Cartridge............... 5 Charging the Battery................6 Recycling your Batteries ................. 6 Attaching Belt Loop System .............. - Page 6 Media Specifications................29 Printer Supplies/Accessories..............29 Warranty....................31 Warranty Service.................. 31...
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Page 7: Introduction
If you have any questions, or would like more information on the various supplies and accessories that are available for the Mt3 Series, please visit us on the internet at www.printek.com, or call our Sales Department at (800) 368-4636. -
Page 8: Manual Contents
Manual Contents GETTING STARTED provides information on the printer features and instructions for installing and charging the batteries. OPERATION describes media loading, initial power up and self test, the proper tear action, and how to choose the correct media for your application. CONFIGURATION AND DATA CONNECTIVITY provides detailed information on how to setup the printer to work with your host and... -
Page 9: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Printer Features The printer comes with a battery cartridge, a belt loop system and a roll of paper supply (already loaded in the printer). -
Page 10: Battery And Safety Information
Battery capacity is always improving so there is a possibility that the capacity may be higher than this. Please check with Printek. Charging time in the printer is approximately 90 minutes. Take the battery out of the printer when storing the printer for long periods of time. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery Cartridge
Installing the Battery Cartridge One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery, the printer’s battery must be charged before using it. Refer to the following picture to install the battery pack in the printer. Unlock the battery door by sliding down the battery door releases and open the battery door. -
Page 12: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Insert the AC adaptor plug into the printer. The Yellow/Amber charging LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is being charged. After about 90 minutes the LED will go off and the battery will be fast charged. Note: You must charge the battery for 24 hours prior to the first use. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION Media Loading The printer can print text, bar codes and some limited graphics on thermal receipt paper. See “Media Specifications” for the width, thickness requirements and approved vendors. Follow these steps to load printer paper: Open the paper supply cover by placing your fingers under the “T” pull lever and pulling up firmly on the supply cover until the lever stops moving. -
Page 14: Tearing Off Print Job
Make sure some supply (2-3 inches) extends beyond the top of the paper supply well. Close the paper supply cover. Tearing Off Print Job The printer’s paper supply door acts as a tear bar. Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar as shown below, then tear down and across against the tear bar to remove receipts. -
Page 15: Initial Power Up And Self-Test
Initial Power Up And Self-Test Once the Battery is charged and the paper is loaded perform an initial power up self-test. Note: The self-test feature only functions if printer is in the manual power off mode (factory default). See “Dipswitch settings”... -
Page 16: Reading The Led Status
Reading the LED Status State Status Indicator Power On Green is Printer is on and ready to receive data. ‘ON’ Pressing the On/Off button will turn the printer on and illuminate the Green LED. After approximately 20 seconds, if no instructions are sent, the printer will automatically turn off to conserve battery life. -
Page 17: Using The Options
Using the Options Using the Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) The Magnetic Card Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special application software to read and process cards with a magnetic stripe, such as credit cards or driver’s license. Refer to the following figure if your printer is equipped with the optional magnetic stripe reader and the application software asks for the card to be read. -
Page 19: Configuration And Data Connectivity
CONFIGURATION AND DATA CONNECTIVITY The standard Mt3 Series printer supports both Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces. Serial and IrDA communication settings can be changed via DIP switch located in the paper supply area (see figure on the next page). -
Page 20: Dip Switch Location
Dip Switch Location Dip Switch Selection... -
Page 21: Dip Switch Setting
Dip Switch Setting Switch # Switch # Dip Switch Function Communication Interface RS232 IrDA 2 & 3 Baud Rate 38,400 19,200 9,600 2,400 4 & 5 Parity bit No Parity Odd Parity Even Parity Hardware Reset Enable Reset Disable Reset (default) Not Used Printer Power Control Continuous Power... -
Page 22: Serial Rs232C Connections
Serial RS232C Connections The RS232C Interface signals for the Mt3 Series printer are terminated on a 6 PIN RJ type data connector located on the side of the printer. Six connections are provided from the Serial Interface to the host computer. -
Page 23: Bluetooth Wireless Data Communication
Bluetooth Wireless Data Communication The standard Mt3B printer has the Bluetooth module factory installed option. It requires a host, which also has hardware compatible with the Bluetooth wireless communication standard. It also supports both Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces, with the appropriate DIP switch settings. -
Page 24: Programming Information
Dip switch#7 – ON Dip switch#8 – ON Programming Information This section lists the printer control commands strings. Refer to the Mt3 Series Programmer’s Manual for further details. Further information for Developers is available in the “Developers Kit”. ASCII Control Characters... -
Page 25: Printer Font Commands - Courier Character Set
Printer Font Commands – Courier Character Set Font Name Character size Command String (WxH) 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' MSP Font 10-32... -
Page 26: Graphic Logo And Bar Code Commands
Graphic Logo And Bar Code Commands Command String Printer Action ESC – L – G –n Prepare printer to load image: ESC – G - 0x0FF Loading Logo Complete: ESC – L – g – n Print stored logo image: ESC - 'z' - n1 –... -
Page 27: Resident Character Sets
Resident Character Sets Characters 32 through 255 Esc – 6 for International & Esc – 7 for PC Line Draw... -
Page 29: Printer Maintenance And Troubleshooting
PRINTER MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning You may need to clean the print head and platen roller after printing a number of rolls of paper, whenever you load new supplies or when you see voids in the printout. Caution: Do not use sharp objects to clean the print head. This may damage the printer and require service. -
Page 30: Charging The Printer Battery
Follow these steps to identify and correct any battery power problem encountered. It is strongly recommended testing all printers before returning to Printek. These will help to identify that the fault is with the printer and not some other part of your system. - Page 31 To test the AC adaptor use a multi-meter and measure the output. Output should be 10V. Press the <OFF> switch and wait until all LED’s are off. Insert the AC adaptor plug into the printer. If the amber LED goes on, the battery is not fully charged but the charge circuit is functioning.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Printek Mt3 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Printer will not turn on Discharged battery Recharge battery overnight $ “Battery Charging” No AC power Check AC outlet and indicator not lighting Bad AC adaptor Adaptor when AC Adaptor is Fully charged battery pack plugged in. - Page 33 Communications Verify communications not set correctly between the host device and the printer by performing a printer self test If the problem is not identified following above trouble shooting guide, contact Printek Technical Support at (888) 211-8300 or visit www.printek.com/service.
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Page 34: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Printer Specifications Height: 2.25 inches (57mm) Width: 4.25 inches (108mm) Length: 6 inches (152mm) Weight: w/battery & supply 1.41 lbs. (0.64 g) Shipping weight: 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) Power: 7.2 V NiMH (1600mAH) battery Operating Temp. Limits: 41F to 104F (5 to 40C) Storage Temp. -
Page 35: Media Specifications
Media Specifications Media type: Thermal direct receipt paper Thickness: 2.2 to 3.5 mils (receipt paper) Width: 3.125 inches (80mm) Length: 1 roll of receipt paper is approx. 560 inches (14,220mm) Sensing compatible: Black mark (on face of supply) Paper roll diameter: Outside: 1.5 inches (38 mm) Inside: .5 inches (12.7 mm) Maximum Print Area:... - Page 36 Environmental Case 91250 Belt Loop System 91261 Shoulder Carrying Strap 91251 Coiled Data Cable – Terminated (DB9) 91252 Coiled Data Cable - Unterminated Available from Printek Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ Drivers Email: info@Printek.com Download: http://www.fieldsoftware.c Windows CE / PocketPC print Utility om/PrinterCE.htm Download Palm Pilot print Utility http://www.bachmannsoft...
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Page 37: Warranty Service
Warranty This printer is warranted by Printek, Inc. to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. (The customer is responsible for ensuring proper packing to prevent damage in transit.) This...
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