® Easy-Load Desktop-Thermal Printer GPT-4378-FLASH-70-iBT Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH Modules and devices for input, analysis, display and printing of analog and digital data. GeBE Document No. ® Bluetooth SMAN-E-689-V1.1 wireless technology Status: 28.11.2011 Printed: 28.11.2011 German: SMAN-D-688 Article No. 13255 Operating Instructions GeBE Contacts Printers: GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH • Email: sales.ef@gebe.net • www.oem-printer.
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Contents Contents Chapter Page Copyrights 2 1 Service 3 2 Warranty 3 3 Specification 4 4 Safety Instructions 4.1 Symbols and their Meaning 4.2 Safety Instructions 5 5 5 5 Description 5.1 Available Printer Configuration for OEM 6 6 6 Packing List 6.1 Accessories and Spare Parts 7 7 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 8 8 8 8 Connecting the Printer Voltage Supply Options Charging 8 Interface 8.1 Bluetooth® wireless technology 9 9 Chapter Page 9 9.1 9.2 9.
Specification 3 Specification GeBE-FLASH® for iOS is a mobile printer system. GeBE-FLASH® for iOS is compatible with iPod touch (2nd generation), iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad. GeBE E + F GmbH • www.oem-printer.com • GeBE Doc. No.: SMAN-E-689-V1.
Safety Instructions 4 Safety Instructions 4.1 Symbols and their Meaning Please read all safety instructions, marked with a , and important information, marked with a , very carefully! Safety instructions regard your personal safety, and are to be adhered to at all times. It is essential to forward these instructions to all other personal using this device. Important information refers to equipment safety, preventing you from damaging your device.
Description 6 5 Description The GeBE-FLASH® for iOS is a portable, battery operated industrial printer in a robust plastic housing. The GeBE-FLASH® for iOS is optimally applicable under normal ambient condition. 1 2 3 Inserting the paper is easy due to Easy Paper Loading Technology. The paper supply lid will always snap securely shut (tested in accordance with DIN EN60068-2-6 vibrations and -29 constant shock). 4 7 The GeBE-FLASH® for iOS has a Bluetooth® interface for data transfer.
Packing List 6 Packing List While unpacking, make sure that all parts are present and undamaged, and that you remove everything from the packaging. Claims for compensation due to transport damages can only be accepted, if the delivery agent is notified immediately. Please write a damage report and send it back to the supplier with the defective part(s). The standard versions of the thermal printers are available in various packages. The table below shows the parts contained in each printer set.
Connecting the Printer 7 Connecting the Printer Before Installation: Always disconnect the power in the system ! 7.1 Voltage Supply 7.3 Charging The GeBE-FLASH® for iOS is equipped with an intelligent charging circuit without charging current Internal Battery Pack, Charging The battery pack includes 4 NiMH Mignon (AA) cells limiting. The current limiting is ensured through the use with 1,600 mAh. A temperature sensor monitors the of the power supply that is supplied with the printer.
Interface • Bluetooth® wireless technology 8 Interface 8.1 Bluetooth® wireless technology The GeBE-FLASH® for iOS meets the BT specification V1.1 class 2, attaining a transmission range of about 10-15 m. If you require a longer transimission range, please contact us. iOS-Framework - GeBE-Framework from GeBE - EA-DEMO from Apple Development Center Operation The printer responds to an inquiry scan with its name "GeBE-FLASH" and its BT address.
Maintenance 9 Maintenance The closed printer is protected against static discharges in accordance with the EMC guidelines. Since the user may come in contact with parts that are electrically sensitive, when the printer is open (like the print head during cleaning, or the electronics during a battery exchange), the user should make sure that all possible static charges are discharged through sufficient grounding of the body before touching the printer (e.g.
Exchange batteries 9.2 Exchanging Batteries 11 1. 1. The lid of the battery compartment on the bottom of the printer can be easily opened by pressing a coin against the spring latch. For operations with a clock, you have max. one minute to exchange batteries before the clock loses its setting. 2. Exchanging Battery Packs Only order the battery type given in this manual. Before inserting it, check for the correct part number, to ensure you are using the correct type. 2.
Key Functions 10 Key Functions Description of the Key Functions The keys can have different functions depending on the status – normal operation or print settings menu. The time for which the button is held down is also an issue. FEED / Enter (6) Through this key, the printer can be reactivated from sleep mode, and the paper can be transported forward. When the feed key is pressed, the printer will first feed one line of the set font.
Status Messages through LEDs 11 Status Messages through LEDs LED "STATUS" (red/green) (7) The STATUS LED will flash green slowly, when everything is in order. It will flash red in regular intervals in case of a failure. During fast charging, the STATUS LED will flash green in regular intervals, while it will permanently glow green during trickle charge. LED "BT Communication" (blue) (4) During the BT-Module hold a connection, the LED will be blue. It will be slowly flashing blue during no connection.
Character Sets 12 Character Sets The flash memory of a standard controller contains four character sets that can be selected by command. Other character sets available on request. The Euro character is located at 16 hex. GeBE Standard Character Set: Similar to IBM II Code Table 850 Font Sizes of the Character Sets Font No. 1 2 3 4 Optional Character Set: ASCII+UTF-8 Dots (horiz./vert.
App 15 13 App for iPod / iPhone / iPad Before connecting the printer GeBE-FLASH® for iOS as accessory with your iPod / iPhone / iPad please ensure that batteries and paper are inserted. Turn “ON” the printer accessory by pressing the “Feed/Enter” key (6), see chapter "Key Functions" on page 12. 13.1 Connect with iPod / iPhone / iPad For connecting an accessory with iPod / iPhone / iPad please proceed as follows: 1. Go to menue "Bluetooth". - Select Settings -> General -> Bluetooth.
Function of App: GeBE Printer 13.3 Function of App: GeBE Printer Menu GeBE Printer Tool contains 6 sub menus. Touch the menu name to enter one of the sub menus. Touch "Back" to return from a sub menu to the main menu. 1. Sub menu "Printer Informations" shows information about the connected printer. 3. Sub menu "Print Webview" serves to select and print out a selected website. 2. Sub menu "Print Text" serves to edit, save and print out a text. 4.
Function of App: GeBE Printer 17 5. Sub menu "Imported PRN Files" serves to edit and print out a imported files. These files have to be generated on an external PC system and can only be imported via email. The App can only import files saved as *.prn file. 6. Sub menu "Printer Dumps" serves to show the latest 10 printouts of "Print Webview". "Print Text" and "Print Image" dumps can be sent via email. 7.
Error Detection and Recovery 14 Error Detection and Recovery Not every error means that there is a printer error that cannot be cleared by the user. Users will save time and money by recognizing and clearing simple errors on their own. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Paper The printer seems to be printing. Paper is transported, but is not blackened. Paper: Wrong side toward print head. Only one side of the paper can be printed on. Insert paper correctly.
CE Certification 19 15 CE Certification Component Printer GNG-9V-0.6A-CC-EU-AC Bluetooth® transmitter (RS+I) CE CE CE CE in particular see declaration of conformity EN 55022 / EN 61000-3-2, -3, -4 EN 60950 / EN 300 328-2 V1.7.
Technical Data • Mechanical Dimensions 16 Technical Data GPT-4378-FLASH-70-iBT Print procedure Paper / print width / diameter Resolution Print speed Layout options Character sets, cpl Bar code Printer Incoming Buffer Data compression Batteries Temp. range during charging Charger Max. current during printing Power consumption BT Environment MTBF Dimensions in mm Weight Complete fixed thermal line Thermal paper: 57.0 ± 0.5 mm / 48 mm / max. 31 mm / app.
