User's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Printer Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Quick Start Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Paper Load ............................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Battery Installation .................................................................................................................................... 5
C. Charge Battery .......................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Power On .................................................................................................................................................. 5
E. Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 6
F. Performing a Printer Self-Test .................................................................................................................. 6
Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
A. Connectivity Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 8
B. Image Parameters .................................................................................................................................. 12
C. Device Config ......................................................................................................................................... 13
D. Fonts ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
E. Graphics ................................................................................................................................................. 16
F. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory ..................................................................... 17
G. Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults (Safe Mode) ................................................................ 17
Printing Modes .................................................................................................................................................. 18
A. ASCII Based Print Jobs .......................................................................................................................... 18
B. Graphic Based Print Jobs ....................................................................................................................... 18
Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications .............................................................................. 19
A. Windows Desktop Computers ................................................................................................................ 19
Print Drivers .................................................................................................................................................... 19
I. USB ................................................................................................................................................... 19
IV. Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................. 20
B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones ....................................................................................................... 20
C. Android Tablets & Smart phones ............................................................................................................ 20
II. Wi- Fi ................................................................................................................................................. 21
D. Apple™ Tablets & Smartphones ............................................................................................................ 21
II. Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Media ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
A. Standard Media ...................................................................................................................................... 22
B. Black Mark Media Position ..................................................................................................................... 22
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 23
A. Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 23
B. Battery Care ............................................................................................................................................ 23
I. Getting the Maximum Battery Life ..................................................................................................... 23
II. Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... 23
III. Additional Battery and Safety Information ......................................................................................... 24
IV. Testing the Power Adapter and Battery ............................................................................................. 24
C. Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 25
I. General Error Conditions ................................................................................................................... 25
II.
Fault Description and Resolution ....................................................................................................... 25
D. Obtaining Service ................................................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
A. Appendix A – FieldPro 581 Printer Specifications .................................................................................. 27
B. Appendix B – Supplies and Accessories ................................................................................................ 28
C. Appendix C – Media ............................................................................................................................... 29
D. Appendix D – Mounting Options ............................................................................................................. 29
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Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Index .................................................................................................................................................................. 32