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MtP300 Series
Operator’s Manual
Printek, Inc.
1517 Townline Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-925-3200
www.printek.com
Printek Part Number 6044 Rev. D
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FCC Part 15 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 ag
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Read all setup and operating instructions before proceeding with operation. Do not operate in an enclosure unless properly ventilated. Make sure no ventilation openings are blocked or obstructed, which may result in the printer overheating. Do not operate near a heat source. Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung. Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in einem kleinen, geschlossenen Raum, es sei denn dieser wird ordnungsgemäß belüftet. Achten Sie darauf, da
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................1 Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................................3 Battery Installation and Charging ...........................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Advanced Setup Features...................................................................................................................................45 Print & Font Samples.........................................................................................................................................47 Specifications....................................................................................................................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Printek MtP300 Series Mobile Thermal Printer. The MtP300 Series offer a variety of configurations to suit any printing environment. All models support media up to 3.12 inches wide and include “black mark” sensing capabilities on the printed side of the media. The MtP300 LP also supports rear black mark sensing and label gap sensing. All models are equipped with a Serial RS-232C port and will support one additional, optional interface. The inte
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Getting Started Battery Installation and Charging Note: You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. The battery for your MtP300 printer is shipped in an “uncharged” state. The battery must be charged using the following instructions prior to using the printer for the first time. Maximum battery capacity is not reached until after completing a minimum of three complete charge and discharge cycles. Please refer to Figure 1 and insert the battery by sliding
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Getting Started Installing Media Each printer comes supplied with a roll of receipt paper. For your convenience, the printers feature a paper supply indicator as shown in Figure 2. The indicator changes from all green to all red as the paper supply is used. Note: For maximum performance and optimum print quality, use only genuine Printek media in your MtP300 Series printer. To install media, you must release the paper door by moving the Paper Door Release in the direction shown in F
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Getting Started Refer to Figure 4 and unroll enough paper to allow it to lay through the print head as shown, and close the paper door. Figure 4 - Paper Laying Through Print Head You may now press the Paper Feed Button to advance the paper a few inches and then tear it off in preparation for printing. Turning the Printer On and Off To turn the printer on, simply press the Power Button. If you continue to hold the Power Button, the printer will display the printer’s model numbe
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Getting Started • A list of any graphic images or logos that have been stored. • A sample bar code. • Printer serial number. • A print head test pattern. To print the standard printout, press and hold the Paper Feed button while turning on the printer with the Power Button (press and release the power button, but continue to hold the paper feed button) until the printer displays “Printing Current Menu Values”, and then release the Paper Feed button. If the printer has any graphi
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Getting Started 6. You may continue to step through additional set up features by pressing the Enter Button. 7. When you have finished setting the parameters to match you host system, press the Advance Button until “Exit Menus” is displayed. 8. Press the Enter Button to save the changes and exit the Setup Mode. 9. Your printer is now configured and ready to communicate with your host system. Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts – a knob located on the botto
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Daily Operation Introduction For normal daily use, most users will only need to turn the printer on and off, load paper, and recharge the battery at the end of the day. The following sections describe these simple activities and provide additional information regarding the use of the MtP300. Control Panel The MtP300 Series printers are designed for simple operation with an easy to use control panel. As shown in Figure 5, the control panel consists of an LCD Display, five indicat
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Daily Operation Enter Button – Used in printer configuration menus to advance to the next setup feature. May also be used to print the settings and connection information for the currently selected interface. Power Indicator – ON indicates that the power is on and that the printer is in normal power mode. SLOW FLASH indicates that the printer is in Setup mode and not accepting data. SHORT FLASH indicates that the printer has entered the power saving standby mode and will wake upon r
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Daily Operation Battery Charging The MtP300 contains battery monitoring and charging circuitry so that the battery may be charged while still in the printer. Charging the battery in the printer requires an optional power supply. Printek offers power supplies for use with 100-240VAC/50-60Hz and 12/24VDC for vehicle applications. Optional external battery chargers are also available so that you can have fully charged batteries “standing by” when needed. The printer’s battery status is d
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Daily Operation Using the Magnetic Card Reader The optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) is used by some applications to read information from credit cards, drivers licenses, etc. When the host system sends a request to the MtP300 to enable the Magnetic Card Reader, “Swipe Card Now” will be displayed and the MCR Indicator will flash to indicate that the card may now be passed through the MCR slot, or “swiped”. Refer to Figure 8 for the card orientation. MCR Indicator Figure 8 - Usin
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Daily Operation Fault Messages Check Paper This message is displayed and the Error Indicator flashes whenever the printer runs out of print media. This may also occur if there has been a paper jam that prevents paper from feeding into the print head. To clear the error, first clear the jam and/or install new media. For information on how to replace the media supply or to check for a possible jam, please refer to “Installing Media” on page 4 in the Getting Started section of this manu
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