Portable Wireless Infrared Printer (w/ Disposable Batteries) Part No. 24-1400 Instruction 24-9450 Operation & Maintenance Rev.
WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to Bacharach Inc.’s applicable specifications. Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, at Bacharach’s option, of this Product or parts thereof returned to Seller at the factory of manufacture and shown to Bacharach Inc.
IrDA Printer Contents Contents Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IrDA Printer Notes: ii Instruction 24-9450
IrDA Printer Description Description General Bacharach’s portable wireless printer uses infrared technology to communicate with other Bacharach instruments that are capable of transmitting data using either the Infrared Data Association (IrDA) standard, or HP protocol. The printer is designed around a patented easy-loading paper mechanism, which consists of a main cavity into which a paper roll is dropped for loading.
Description IrDA Printer Power Switch The Power switch, located on the left side of the printer, is used to turn the unit ON and OFF. Indicator LEDs • Power LED (Green): Glows steady when the printer is turned ON. • Error LED (Red): Flashes when: - Out of paper - Paper cover is open - Set-up mode is selected (refer to Section Set-Up Mode). - Buffer is full - Print head temperature exceeds 140°F (60°C) Pushbuttons • FEED: - Momentarily press this button to advance the paper.
IrDA Printer Description FEED Button: 1) With printer already ON, press to advance paper. 2) Enter Self-Test Mode by holding down this button and turning ON the printer. 3) With printer already in its Set-Up Mode, press to change value of printer parameter as selected by the SEL button. Paper Cover Power ON OFF Infrared Sensor Window Battery Cover (bottom of printer) SEL Button: 1) Enter Set-Up Mode by holding down this button and turning ON the printer.
Description IrDA Printer Technical Characteristics Printing Method . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct thermal Character Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06 x 0.12 in. (1.5 x 3.0 mm) Line Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 in (4.0 mm) Paper Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 in. (57.5 mm) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IrDA or HP International Characters . . . . . U.S.A.
IrDA Printer Operation Operation Precautions To ensure the proper operation of the printer and prevent the possibility of voiding the warranty, be sure to observe the following precautions: • Avoid dirty or dusty locations, or those with excessive heat or humidity • Choose a stable level surface to place the printer • Use only alkaline batteries • Use only the supplied thermal paper or its replacement part Self Test The self-test mode checks the printer’s control circuit functions, setup parameters, soft
Operation IrDA Printer Set-Up Mode The printer has been set up at the factory with the following default parameters: Baud rate Handshaking Country Print mode Paper Density IrDA : 9600 bps : DTR : U.S.A. : Text (upright) : Normal paper : 100% : IrDA-SIR If necessary, the default parameters can be changed as follows: 1. With the printer initially switched OFF, press and hold down the SEL pushbutton, and then switch ON the printer. 2.
IrDA Printer Operation 4. Press the SEL button to print the next parameter, and then use the FEED button to change that parameter to the desired value. 5. Repeat Step 4 as necessary to change all desired parameters. 6. Once all parameters have been set, press and hold down the SEL button, and then press the FEED button to save the new settings; after which, the message “Data Keeping, Setting mode END !!” should be printed. Using the Printer See Figure 2.
Maintenance IrDA Printer Maintenance Battery Installation Install four ‘AA’ alkaline batteries as follows: 1. Turn OFF printer. 2. Unlatch and remove battery cover from bottom of printer. 3. Remove old batteries and dispose of them properly. 4. Insert four ‘AA’ alkaline batteries, observing the polarity marked inside the battery compartment. 5. Install battery cover.
IrDA Printer Maintenance Paper Roller Paper-Cover Latch Close Paper Cover so that paper is pinched between the Paper Roller and Print Head Paper Cover Paper Roll Print Head Red LED flashes when paper runs out Battery Cover (bottom of printer) Figure 3.
Maintenance IrDA Printer Cleaning the Printer External surfaces of the printer may be kept clean by simply wiping with a damp cloth. Do not use any solvents that may attack the plastic case. Be sure that the inside surfaces are kept dry at all times. Cleaning the Print Head To maintain a good print quality, it is recommended that the print head be cleaned at least once a year or up to once a month if the printer is used heavily.
IrDA Printer Parts & Service Parts & Service Replacement Parts Part No. Paper, thermal: 1 roll ................................................................................................. 06-8733 5 roll pack ......................................................................................... 24-1310 Battery Cover .......................................................................................24-1405 Service Centers United States Canada California Bacharach of Canada, Inc.
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