User Manual Mobile Printer Mobile Impact Printer 80 Column Dot Matrix www.dca-group.
Table of Contans 1.Customer Care And Service 1.1 Warranty And Repair Service 1.2 Application Support 1.3 Notice 1.4 Warning 1.5 Limited Warranty 4 4 4 4 5 5 2. Description 2.1 Printer Overview 2.2 Printer Layout 6 6 7 3. Technical Specifications 8 4. Installation 4.1 Unpacking 4.2 Procedure for Installation 4.2.1Mechanical installation 4.2.2 Driver installation 4.3 Printer Setup 4.4 Caution! 4.5 Self Test 4.6 Indicators 4.
5. Printer Operation 5.1 Control Keys 5.2 Power Source 5.3 Paper Loading 5.4 Sensors 5.5 Maintenance 5.6 Inked Ribbon Cartridge Installation and Replacement 15 15 16 17 18 19 6. Interfaces 6.1 Appendix A: 6.2 Appendix B: 6.
1.Customer Care And Service 1.1 Warranty And Repair Service To obtain warranty or repair service please contact DCA Intertel at Phone: +31(0)172-604963 or Fax: +31(0)172-605237 for a RMA number and shipping instructions. 1.2 Application Support If you have any questions on operating the MP-2000 or require information on specific applications, please contact DCA Intertel. Phone: +31(0)172-604963 or Fax: +31(0)172-605237. 1.
1.4 Warning This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and may cause interference to radio communications. It has been found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
2. Description 2.1 Printer Overview The MP- 2000 Mobile Printer is a ruggedized dot matrix printer designed specifically for mobile and portable applications. It can print in graphics mode along with different character fonts, both in draft ( 150 cps ) and NLQ ( 25 cps ) mode. It has both tractor and friction feed mechanisms and can print on multi-copy paper ( 1 original and up to 3 copies ). MP- 2000 is particularly suited for portable applications, due to its compact size and reduced weight.
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3. Technical Specifications Weight: 2,2 kg. Power: 11-14,0 Volts DC 85 mA Standby 2.5 A at medium print density Print: Impact Dot Matrix, 9 pins Bi-directional with logic seeking Paper Feed: Bi-directional, Sprocket and friction Copies: 1 original, 3 copies Speed: 150 cps Draft Paper Speed: Dots/Line: Char. Set: Ribbon Life: 7 lines/second at 1/6” 13 lines/second continuous 8.25” 8.93” pin to pin (sprocket) 3.5-8.5” tickets 1920 Max IBM graphic bit image Black 1.
4. Installation 4.1 Unpacking Take the printer out of its shipping box and remove any packing material. It is advisable to keep the shipping box in case the printer needs to be reshipped or stored elsewhere. 4.2 Procedure for Installation 4.2.1Mechanical installation The MP-2000 can print in any position 4.2.
4.3 Printer Setup The MP-2000 can be configured by using the DIP-switches as shown in Fig. 1. The function of the DIP-switches is depicted in Table 1.
TABLE 2 - BAUD RATE SELECTION Baud Rate SW 1-1 SW 1-2 1200 2400 4800 9600 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF OFF CRLF mode = ON means that after every CR character (carriage return) sent by the host, the printer automatically performs a LF (Line Feed) operation. STAND-BY mode = ON means that after a certain pre-set inactivity period, the printer goes to stand-by mode (reduced power drain).
4.4 Caution! * Do Not print without inked ribbon or paper, since this leads to rapid printhead needle wear- out. * Do Not move the printhead manually. * Avoid mechanical shocks. * Before starting to print, check that the inked ribbon cartridge is correctly installed, the paper is loaded in the proper position and the printer’s upper swiveling part is locked to the lower one. * If the printer has worked for some time, avoid touching the printhead: it can be very hot.
NOTE: The small size of the printhead did not allow for a headpaper spacing adjustment device to be used in single-copy or multi copy printing. Therefore, when multi-copy printing is performed with a freshly installed inked ribbon cartridge, the first printed pages may have some ribbon marks. 4.5 Self Test The printer is able to perform an internal self-check routine followed by a self-test printout. To execute this procedure, simply keep the LINE feed push-button pressed while the printer is powered up.
4.6 Indicators POWER ON This indicator lights when the printer is correctly powered. If the supply voltage drops below 11.5 Vdc, the POWER indicator flashes. ON LINE Turns on when the printer is ready to accept data. If the ON LINE indicator flashes, the printer has switched to STAND- BY mode. PAPER END Comes on when the printer is out of paper. 4.7 Alarm and Indicator Functions The following description assumes that the control panel with associated indicators and alarm is connected to the printer.
5. Printer Operation The MP-2000 control panel is fitted with four control keys, three indicators of which one is an alarm indicator. 5.1 Control Keys This key switches the printer on and off. When ON LINE, the printer is ready to accept data from the computer. Likewise when it is switched OFF LINE, the carriage automatically moves to the center of the printer span. When ON LINE the printer ignores the remaining push-buttons.
5.2 Power Source The MP-2000 requires a power source between: * 11.0 - 14,0 VDC * If the voltage drops below 11.5 VDC, the POWER ON indicators flashes. * If the voltage drops below 10.5 VDC ( batteries drained ) the printer stops.
5.3 Paper Loading MP-2000 can print on UNI A4/A5 size single sheet paper forms or multi part paper forms or continuous fan-fold paper with hole to hole spacing of 227mm (8.94”). The procedure for correct paper loading is the following: ● ● ● ● ● Set the printer OFF LINE Open the printer by lifting lever A (Fig. 2.
5.4 Sensors A reflective sensor is used on MP-2000 for determining the PAPER END condition. When this sensor detects the end of the currently printed sheet, the following actions take place: 1. printing stops. 2. the printer switches to OFF LINE (ON LINE indicators goes off). 3. PE (PAPER END) indicators comes on. 4. carriage moves to middle of the printer span.
5.5 Maintenance The MP 2000 does not require special maintenance, except for the following: -periodic cleaning, approximately every 10 million characters, of the printhead bearing rod with isopropylic alcohol or similar. verification of the distance between printhead and printing plate (if the printer has suffered major shock or whenever an appreciable occurrence of bad quality printing is experienced).
5.6 Inked Ribbon Cartridge Installation and Replacement Cartridge installation/replacement procedure: ● ● ● ● ● Turn the printer off. Remove used cartridge by unlocking bottom latch and then rotating cartridge body upwards as shown by arrow D. Place ribbon extender on both studs B until it locks down, paying attention to the ribbon not disengaging from the extender itself.
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