Operator's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... IV
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Printer Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Quick Start Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 3
A. Paper Load ( Media 8.5’’) ................................................................................................................................ 3
B. Battery Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Charge Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 4
D. Power On ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
E. Power supply connection ................................................................................................................................ 5
F. Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 6
G. Performing a Printer Self-Test ........................................................................................................................ 6
H. Restore the Printer Firmware .......................................................................................................................... 6
Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
A. Connectivity Parameters ................................................................................................................................. 8
B. Image Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 11
C. Device Config ............................................................................................................................................... 13
D. Fonts ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
E. Image Config ................................................................................................................................................. 17
F. Graphics ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
G. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory .......................................................................... 21
H. Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults (Safe Mode) ...................................................................... 22
Printing Modes .................................................................................................................................................... 23
A. ASCII Based Print Jobs ................................................................................................................................ 23
B. Graphic Based Print Jobs ............................................................................................................................. 23
Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to
Printer ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
A. Windows Desktop Computers....................................................................................................................... 24
Print Drivers ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
I. USB ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Ethernet Drivers ................................................................................................................................................ 28
II. Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones ............................................................................................................. 31
C. Android Tablets & Smart phones .................................................................................................................. 31
I. Wi- Fi .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
D. Apple™ Tablets & Smartphones .................................................................................................................. 31
I. Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Media .................................................................................................................................................................... 31
A. Standard Media ............................................................................................................................................. 31
B. Black Mark Media Position ............................................................................................................................ 31
Maintenance and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 33
A. Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
B. Battery Care .................................................................................................................................................. 33
I. Getting the Maximum Battery Life .............................................................................................................. 33
II. Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................. 33
III. Additional Battery and Safety Information ................................................................................................ 34
IV. Testing the Power Adapter and Battery ................................................................................................... 34
C. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 35
I. General Error Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 35