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SiPix Pocket Printer A6 User Manual

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  • Page 2 User’s Guide Trademarks SiPix is a registered trademark of SiPix, Inc. Pocket Printer and Pocket Printer A6 are trademarks of SiPix, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Palm is a registered trademark of Palm Computing, Inc. Handspring is a registered trademark of Handspring Inc.
  • Page 3 The Pocket Printer A6 can be connected to either a Windows-based PC, or to a Palm-based PDA. Users interested in printing from a Windows CE environment should review the information regarding third-party solutions.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Getting Started Pocket Printer A6 Package Contents When unpacking your Pocket Printer A6, make sure you've received all the components: 4 x AA Alkaline battery AC Adapter Printer Cable (PC end: D-sub 9 pin, Printer end: Mini Din 8 pin) One roll of A6 paper Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 5 While the Pocket Printer A6 is on, push and release the power button once to turn the printer off. To conserve power, the Pocket Printer A6 will automatically turn off after 3 minutes (batteries) or 1 hour (AC) of inactivity.
  • Page 6 Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Loading Paper in the Pocket Printer A6 Loading the A6 roll paper 1. Ensure that the printer is off. 2. Open the A6 roll paper compartment. 3. Remove the roll paper from the protective plastic bag.
  • Page 7 CD ROM drive letter, if this is not correct substitute your CD ROM drive letter for “D”) then click OK. 8. This will find the Pocket Printer A6 on the next screen, make sure this is highlighted, then click NEXT.
  • Page 8 2. Right-click on the Pocket Printer A6, and select PROPERTIES. 3. Click on the DETAILS tab. 4. Select the COM port that the Pocket Printer A6 is connected to. (Most commonly COM 1 or COM 2 for cable connections, and COM 4 for infrared serial connections.)
  • Page 9 Using the USB cable (optional) SiPix now offers an optional USB-To-Serial Adapter Cable, allowing users to easily connect the Pocket Printer A6 to the USB port of a PC. Please visit the SiPixShop (www.sipix.com/sipixshop), our online parts & accessories store, for additional information.
  • Page 10 4. Click on the DEVICE OPTIONS tab. Set IMAGE CONTROL to 50%. Note: The Pocket Printer A6 uses A6 size paper (4 1/8” x 5 3/4”). When it is enlarged 200% on a copy machine, it will produce approximately Letter or A4 size (8.5 x 11.7).
  • Page 11 15 degrees. Introduction to IrPrint To print from your PDA using the Pocket Printer A6, you must first open the IrPrint application. To open this application, first tap the “Home” icon until “all” shows in the upper right corner. Then, scroll down until you see the SiPix logo.
  • Page 12 IrDiscover Tap this icon and simply point your PDA at the Pocket Printer A6 and it will display information on the type of device, name of the devise, and communication protocol. Use this feature to verify communication between the PDA and the printer.
  • Page 13 Pocket PC Compatibility Solutions The Pocket Printer A6 does not include drivers for PDAs running the Pocket PC Operating System, however drivers for this platform are available from third party vendors. For information about Pocket PC drivers, please contact our partner, Field Software.
  • Page 14 Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Troubleshooting: Serial Port Communications If you are unable to print to the Pocket Printer A6 when using the Serial Cable, which was included, you should follow the recommendations below in resolving the communication problem. Please confirm that you have the correct COM port settings: Click START, and select SETTINGS.
  • Page 15 PDA and the computer. When the HotSync Manager software is running, it will prevent other software from accessing or utilizing the Serial Port. When the Pocket Printer A6 attempts to print, the HotSync Manager software will effectively block any communication.
  • Page 16 Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Troubleshooting: Infrared Port Communications There are a number of factors that affect IR communication; we've listed them below. But it's important to remember that not all computers are identical when it comes to the configuration and setup, especially where the BIOS is concerned.
  • Page 17 10. Select Style (for Address Book Only). 11. Tap OK. Do I need to install the Pocket Printer A6 on my PC if I only want to use it on my PDA? No. However, you will need to use your computer to install the Pocket Printer A6 driver onto your PDA.
  • Page 18 Attention Palm VII owners: You may encounter performance problems when using the SiPix Pocket Printer A6 and a Palm VII running OS 3.5.0 or 3.5.1. The "IrPrint" driver will fail to locate the printer. This is not a problem with the printer hardware.
  • Page 19 Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Matrix and Solutions Guide Issue: Solution: Click "Properties" and then properties of the printer will be shown. Choose the "Paper" tab. Make sure this is not set to "User Defined", or "Custom". A4 is The document does not the most common setting.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Pocket Printer A6 User’s Guide Specifications Item Product Specification Printer Serial Thermal Transfer Method method 400 x 400dpi Resolution Total printing 1500 dot/line About 2 pages/min. (Not including data received time) Printing speed None Font Roll Paper (wide 105mm x 2.5 M)
  • Page 21 SiPix Pocket Printer A6. SiPix also provides additional, web-based resources that offer up-to-date information, drivers, troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions. We encourage users to visit the SiPix website for these resources, and for news & updates.

  • Page 22: Warranty Information

    These are the sole remedies and SiPix’s sole liabilities for performance or failure to perform of the product. SiPix reserves the right to change its warranty policy at any time for all products distributed after the date of such change in warranty. Except as...
  • Page 23 USA and Canada. SiPix often bundles many different third party software options with its products. If any of these options were ordered with your SiPix product and they appear to be missing or incorrect, contact your reseller immediately.

  • Page 24: Technical Support Information

    Technical Support within one-year (in warranty) call toll free: 866-888-1678 Technical Support after one-year (out of warranty) call: 408-719-5076 SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PST, Monday through Friday, and from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, excluding holidays. SiPix Technical Support www.sipix.com/support...