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Summary of Contents for Extech Instruments S1500T
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Declaration of Conformity ................4 General Precautions ..................5 Safety......................5 1. Getting Started..................6 1.1 Unpacking the Printer..................6 1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge ............7 1.3 Reading the LED Status ..................9 1.4 Attaching Optional Belt Loop System ..............10 2. -
Page 3: T User's Guide Rev 2.1
5.3 Regulatory Notes.....................28 6. Customer Support .................. 29 6.1 Online Technical Assistance................29 6.2 Technical Support Request................29 1500T User’s Guide Rev 2.1... -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451, USA Telephone: +1 781 890 7440 Declares that the Product Product Name: Portable Receipt Printer Model Number: S1500T Optionally Containing: Bluetooth™ radio short range OEM module from connectBlue ab, cB-0701-01; FCC ID PVH 070101. -
Page 5: 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. Extech is not responsible for any operational results regardless of missing information, errors or any misprinting in this manual. -
Page 6: Getting Started
1. Getting Started 1.1 Unpacking the Printer The S1500T portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printers designed for varied job environments including field service, field sales, hospitality and restaurants, ticketing and many others where point of service receipts are required. The package contains:... -
Page 7: Installing And Charging The Battery Cartridge
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge Note: One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery, the printer’s battery must be charged before using it. Extech batteries must be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. To cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow full discharge through normal use in the printer 1.2.1 Installing the battery... -
Page 8: Charging The Battery
47-63 Hz 10VDC/1.32A Output Voltage/Current ( Do not use a charger not approved by Extech for use with the S1500T. Use of an unapproved charger could damage the battery pack or the printer and will void the warranty. The battery terminals are well recessed inside the printer. Do not allow them to contact conductive material since this may create a short circuit which could cause injury or start a fire. -
Page 9: Reading The Led Status
1.3 Reading the LED Status The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1 FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS This table explains the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 for the locations described for ON/OFF and FEED pushbutton switches and AC adaptor socket Table 1 - Reading the LED Status LED Indicator... -
Page 10: Attaching Optional Belt Loop System
1.4 Attaching Optional Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts: A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery door A strap with click on connector To attach the strap insert the knob located at the bottom of the printer into the slot of the connector. -
Page 11: Loading Supplies
2. Loading Supplies 2.1 Adding Paper/Labels The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See “Supply Specifications” on section 5.2 for the width, thickness requirements and approved vendors. Follow these steps to load printer paper. Press Paper Door Release Button. -
Page 12: Tearing Paper
Turn on the printer by pressing Power button and test the paper advance function by pressing the Paper Feed Button. Verify that paper advances correctly. Note: Paper Supply Roll To prevent any possible damage to the print mechanism, it is important to verify that the paper has not been fastened to the inside core in any way. -
Page 13: Using The Printer
3. Using the Printer 3.1 Initial power up and self-test Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded, an initial power up self-test can be performed. Press the <On/Off> switch once. This turns printer on. The Green LED illuminates After approximately 20 seconds, if no instructions are sent to the printer, •... -
Page 14: Connecting The Printer
3.2 Connecting the Printer The S1500T printer supports Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces. Radio frequency (RF) Bluetooth ™ communication is also available as an optional feature. Serial RS232, IrDA and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a DIP switch located on the control card. -
Page 15: Dip Switch Functions
3.3 Serial Communication 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. Six connections are provided from the Serial Interface to the host computer. -
Page 16: Infrared Communications (Irda)
Common – pin 1. FIGURE 12: RJ DATA CONNECTOR Table 3: S1500T Serial RS232C Interface Signals Note: The communication Parameters: Baud rate, Data Bit and Parity must be set the same as the host device settings. Dip switch #1 must be in the OFF position. -
Page 17: Bluetooth Communication (Option)
3.4.1. Direct IR The S1500T printer supports direct IR printing. To select Direct IR mode set DIP switches 1 and 7 in the ON position and 2,3,4,5,6 and 8 to OFF. This sets the communication speed at 9600bps. This mode is intended for host devices that only support the physical layer of the IrDA communication. -
Page 18: Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option)
3.6 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option) 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 Note: Refer to the Figure 1 for location of the optional magnetic stripe reader Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left. -
Page 19: Programming Information
3.7 Programming Information This section lists the printer control commands strings. Note: System Developers: Please refer to S1500T Developer’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... -
Page 20: Printer Graphic Commands
Table 5 shows the International and PC Line Character sets from 32 through 255. Table 5: International and PC Line Draw Character Set 3.7.4 Printer Graphic Commands Command String Printer Action ESC - ‘a’ – n Select dot line spacing between printed lines. ESC - ‘J’... -
Page 21: Graphic Logo And Bar Code Commands
3.7.6 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 22: Printer Maintenance
4. Printer Maintenance 4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions 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. Do not use sharp objects to clean the print head. -
Page 23: Verifying Battery Charge State
4.2.1 Important Notes on Charging Batteries The model S1500T printers require an adaptor output of 10VDC/1.32A. The battery fast-charge is initiated each time the power adapter is connected to the printer The fast-charge controller checks the battery’s voltage and temperature, before the start of the fast recharge process. -
Page 24: Battery And Safety Information
To test if the battery is accepting charge: Press <ON/OFF> switch and wait until all LED’s are off Plug the AC power adapter into the printer. Press <ON>; the green LED is illuminated and after about 20 seconds the LED should go off If the amber LED is on, this will continue on through this test indicating that the battery is accepting a charge and that the charge circuit is ok. -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting
4.6 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 • Make sure the paper supply is loaded correctly, not •... -
Page 26: Printer Supplies
Description 78318I1 S1500T PKG 78318I1-1 S1500T PKG w/Bluetooth™ 78318I1R S1500T MCR PKG 78318I1R-1 S1500T MCR PKG and Bluetooth™ 151133 Optional 12V/24V In-Vehicle Adaptor (Battery in printer) 157261 Multi-Plug Battery Charger Adapter (US, UK Euro & Australian Plug) 5892RJD9 Serial Data Cable – RJ to DB9 PC... -
Page 27: Specifications
5. Specifications 5.1 Printer Specifications Height: 2.5 inches (63mm) Width: 3.5 inches (88.9mm) Length: 5.4 inches (137.2mm) Weight: w/battery & supply 13 ounces (395g) Shipping weight: 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg) Power: 7.4 V Li-Ion battery Operating Temp. Limits: 14F to 122F (-10 to 50C) Storage Temp. -
Page 28: Regulatory Notes
5.3 Regulatory Notes 5.3.1 FCC Part 15 Class B 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. -
Page 29: Customer Support
6. Customer Support 6.1 Online Technical Assistance Frequently Asked Questions page http://www.extech.com/printer/techSupport/FAQ.html Troubleshooting Guide. http://www.extech.com/printer/techSupport/troubleShootGuide.html 6.2 Technical Support Request If you need technical assistance regarding software, hardware or operation of Extech printers, please contact us at: Tech Support Form http://www.extech.com/printer/techSupport/support.html Email printers@extech.com Telephone... - Page 30 Portable Printer Division http://www.extech.com/Printer Copyright © 2007 Extech Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.
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