BTP-R580 User’s Manual Content GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ................... 3 1 INTRODUCTION ........................4 1.1 O ..........................4 UTLINE 1.2 M ........................4 EATURES 2 MAIN SPECIFICATION......................5 2.1 T ....................5 ECHNICAL PECIFICATION 2.2 C ....................... 5 UTTER PECIFICATION 2.3 P ......................
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BTP-R580 User’s Manual 4.8 S ............13 WITCHING ON THE PRINTER AND PRINTING OF SELF TEST 4.8.1 Switching on the printer ....................13 4.8.2 Printing a self-test page....................13 4.9 S ............13 ETTING OF PRINTER PARAMETERS AND CONFIGURATION 5 PRINTER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ..................14 5.1 C...
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If users need further data about this product or have any doubt about safety issues that might arise from using it, please feel free to contact SNBC or your local agents. Copyright No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of SNBC.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual General Safety Instruction Before installing and using the printer, please read the following items carefully: 1. Safety Instructions Caution: Do not touch the cutter of the printer. Heating: The print head is at a high temperature during printing or just after operation.
1 Introduction 1.1 Outline The BTP-R580 is a high performance, high speed thermal printer. It can be widely used for real-time receipt printing applications, such as for POS systems, restaurant, bars, ATM etc. The BTP-R580 can be connected to host computers via a parallel interface, serial interface, USB interface, Ethernet interface or WLAN interface.
Don’t use or store paper under high temperature, high humidity and strong light conditions. 2.3.2 Marked paper In marked paper mode, BTP-R580 determines the cut position and the initial printing position by referencing the position of the black mark. Black marked paper should meet the following requirement besides that of standard paper.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual Caution: The printer will measure the marks during the printing or feeding process. If the lengths of the mark (L1) is larger than the default value (default: 13mm), the printer will give a paper-end alarm. 2.4 Print and cut position 2.4.1 Print position...
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 3 Outline and Parts 3.1 Outline and Parts 1—Paper near end sensor adjusting lever 2 —Paper holder 3 —Platen roller 4—Middle cover 5—Bottom cover 6 — Power switch 7—Paper guide 8—Top cover 9 — Cover spanner 10—Printhead 11—Paper roll shaft...
BTP-R580 User’s Manual Error indicator Indicating some error status. Under normal conditions, ERROR LED is always off. Under some error conditions(Cover Open、Cutter Error、Print head is overheating、Input voltage is abnormal), ERROR LED will flash. Paper indicator Indicating paper status. Under normal conditions, PAPER LED is always off. When the paper status changes (paper end or paper near end), PAPER LED will flash.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 4 Installation 4.1 Unpacking Check whether all items, that are listed on the packing list are present and in a good condition. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. 4.2 Printer installation The printer should be installed on a flat and stable horizontal surface.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual of fire or electric shock. Do not place the power cord near a heating device, otherwise, the cover of the cord may melt, causing a risk of fire or electric shock. If the printer is not in use for a long period, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet for safety.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 4.6.2 Load/replace a paper roll 1) Press the latch of the top cover and open it. 2) Place a paper roll in the paper holder. 3) Close the printer top cover. Caution: If needed remove the paper guide. Choose the suitable paper guide position according to the width of the paper roll and mount the paper guide.
4.9 Setting of printer parameters and configuration The parameters of the printer can be set (configuring) in a detailed way by means of the utility software that is available from the reseller or from SNBC by special request. - 13 -...
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 5 Printer routine maintenance Caution: Before starting routine maintenance, ensure that the printer is switched off. Do not use solvents like gasoline or acetone. When cleaning sensors, the printer should not be switched on until the pure alcohol has totally evaporated.
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 6 Interface signal 6.1 Parallel interface Parallel interface can work in IEEE 1284 compatible mode or half-byte mode, which is a 36 pin socket. The Interface is defined as below: Pin# Signal source Signal definition NStrobe Data 0 (Least Significant Bit)
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 6.2 Serial interface The serial interface of the printer is compatible with RS-232 and is equipped with a 25-pin female D type connector. PIN No. Signal definition PIN1 Frame Ground PIN2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 5...
BTP-R580 User’s Manual Supports 9100 port print Supports ASB(Auto status back) Supports parameter configuration Supports firmware program updated online Supports printer status query and interface module maintenance based on HTTP. Interface signal definition The parameters of Ethernet interface socket match 10BASE-T standard of IEEE802.3. The...
BTP-R580 User’s Manual 6.6 Signal definition of power connector Signal definition of power interface Signal name 6.7 Signal definition of cash drawer interface Electric characteristics Driving voltage: DC 24 V Driving current: Max. current is 1 A The signal for checking cash drawer status: “L”...
If the moving blade of the cutter does not return to its home-position, then the top cover should be opened and the printer should be switched on. This will force the moving blade to reset and return to its home-position. Please contact SNBC or your supplier if the problem persists. - 19 -...
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