USER’S GUIDE Thermal Printer DPU-S445 SERIES Read this user’s guide carefully before using the printer. Keep this user’s guide in a place where it can be accessed quickly. Seiko Instruments Inc.
DPU-S445 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER USER’S GUIDE Document Number: First Edition: Second Edition: Third Edition: U00110291502 April 2008 May 2008 July 2008 Copyright ©2008 by Seiko Instruments Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the property of SII and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written approval of SII.
Product: AC adapter PW-0904-W1-E Directive: Title 2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive Standards EN 55022:2006 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2005 EN 55024:1998 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2003 EN 60950-1:2001 +Amendment11:2004 Product: Battery Charger PWC-L07A1-W1-E Directive: Title 2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive Standards EN 55022:1998 +Amendment1:2000 EN 610
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DPU-S445 thermal printer. This USER’S GUIDE explains how to handle DPU-S445 thermal printer (hereinafter referred to as printer), specified AC adapter, specified battery charger, specified battery pack and specified AC cable (hereinafter, omit “specified”). Read through the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and OPERATING PRECAUTIONS carefully before using the printer. Also read the instruction manuals of the optional equipment that you purchased with the printer.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following symbols are used in this User’s Guide in order to make use of the printer properly and prevent the printer from being damaged. Follow the instructions marked with the symbol. Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this WARNING symbol could result in severe personal injury or death. Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this CAUTION symbol could result in minor personal injury or product and/or peripheral damage.
WARNING DO NOT use the printer, the AC adapter, the AC cable and the battery charger in the country which has not complied with regulations. Doing so, we do not assure the safety of these products and you will be responsible for violation of regulations. POWER OFF the printer, unplug the power cable from the power outlet, and remove the battery pack in any of the following cases: u The printer does not recover from an error. u Smoke, strange noise or smells erupt from the printer.
DO NOT connect except specified battery pack with the battery charger. Doing so may cause explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or injury. DO NOT put the printer into water in a place where it could get wet. Doing so may cause fire, a failure or other accidents. DO NOT touch the printer by wet hand. If not, it might cause electric shock. Turn the power off the printer before removing/inserting the battery pack. If not, it might cause electric shock.
CAUTION If the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC plug from the outlet and remove the battery pack from the printer. If not, it might cause fire or electric shock. When cleaning the printer, unplug the AC plug from the outlet and remove the battery pack from the printer. If not, it might cause fire or electric shock. Keep the printer out of the reach of children. If not, it might cause injury. DO NOT subject the printer to the following places as it may lead to fire, a failure or injury.
DO NOT touch the cutter. Doing so may cause injury. Be sure to hold the battery cover to the printer when the battery pack is inserted in the printer. Fall of the battery pack due to the battery cover slid off may cause injury or any damages. DO NOT make your hair, etc. which are easily entangled in the printer approach to the printer during the operation Doing so may cause injury.
Precautions in the Battery pack (Option) WARNING If you find any of the following abnormalities in the battery pack, remove the battery pack from the printer and keep away from fire. u When the battery pack gave out a nasty smell, reached an extraordinarily high temperature or showed any unusual sign. u When the battery pack case was broken. u When leakage was found. Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or injury.
DO NOT apply strong impact to the battery pack with a hammer or a nail, and DO NOT crush it. Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or injury. DO NOT put the battery pack into water. Always keep it away from rain and water. Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or injury. DO NOT touch the battery pack by wet hand. Doing so may cause electric shock or a failure.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full performance of the printer. Using the Printer u Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface. u DO NOT install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas.
u The AC adapter, the battery charger and the battery pack may become warm when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction. u When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time the printer can be used may be shortened. u High-print-rate printing or using the printer under low temperature condition might cause irregular printouts or generate loud noise. This is not a failure in the printer, but an inherent paper phenomenon.
deterioration of performance. HINT • Items To Remember This box contains helpful hints to remember when using the printer.
1 PREPARATION Once you have opened the carton, make sure it contains the printer and all accessories. Printer Printer User’s Guide (CD-ROM) 1 (piece) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 (sheets) Keep the package and packing materials for future transportation or long-term storage.
2 EACH PART OF PRINTER ④ ⑦ ③ ⑫ ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑤ ⑨ ② ① ⑭ ⑥ ⑬ ⑮ ⑯ thermal paper is fed continuously. The POWER switch turns the printer ON (3) POWER lamp or OFF. To turn the printer on, hold down The POWER lamp lights when the printer the POWER switch until the POWER lamp turns on. See the Lamp Display on the lights. To turn the printer off, hold down next page for details. the POWER switch until the POWER lamp (4) ERROR lamp goes off.
standards of the physical layer of IrDA (11) Paper cover (Ver1.2). The platen roller is released from the (6) Interface connector thermal paper after opening this cover. Connects with the interface cable. Open Open this cover to replace the thermal the rubber cover and insert the connector. paper or to clean the thermal head. (7) Paper outlet (12) Platen roller Paper port with a paper cutter. The platen roller brings the paper in contact with the thermal head.
Lamp Display Lamp display POWER lamp (Green) ERROR lamp (Orange) Power OFF Power ON (Print-ready) Initializing Out-of-paper Paper cover open Battery low, power failure Thermal head temperature error Recharging Function setting mode Function setting mode shifting NV memory loading Hardware error Off On On On On Blink Blink twice Blink Off Blink Short blink Off Off Off On Blink Blink twice On On Off On Blink Short blink Blink Display Pattern ○: On, ─: Off Items Blink Short blink Blink twice Pattern ─
3 POWER CONNECTION The printer can be powered with a battery pack or an AC adapter. Always refer to Section 11 SPECIFICATIONS before using the battery pack and the AC adapter. Installing a Battery Pack The battery pack should be fully recharged. See Section 8, Recharging the Battery Pack, for details on the recharging method. NOTE - Before installing or removing the battery pack, turn the printer off. - If the printer is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack from the printer.
HINT • If the battery pack starts to run out soon, it means that the battery life has expired. Purchase a new battery pack. • When used in the condition of low temperature, operation time of the printer is shorter than that average. • Even if the battery pack is not used, its performance will be deteriorated with time. • If the Auto Power Off function is Enabled, the printer turns off automatically when it is not operated for 30 minutes to save the battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter (1) Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. (2) Insert the DC jack of the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer. (3) Insert the AC plug of the AC cable to an electric outlet. (3) (2) (1) NOTE - Before installing or removing the AC adapter, turn the printer off. - If the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC cable from the outlet.
4 PAPER SETTING This printer can feed cut sheets and paper roll. The printer function setting for cut sheets is different from that for paper roll. See Section 6 Function Setting for details. Setting Cut Sheets Place a cut sheet with the paper position detection mark facing up. (1) Turn the printer on. (2) If the printer has been stored without thermal paper, open and close the paper cover (see Section 2 EACH PART OF PRINTER) before setting the cut sheet.
Setting Paper roll (1) Press the paper cover open button to open the paper cover in the direction of the arrow. (2) Install the paper roll to the paper holder and make sure that the tip of the paper 5 cm or longer appears from the paper outlet and straighten the paper setting. (3) Certainly press both sides of the paper cover to set the printer. (4) If the paper roll with mark is used, press the FEED switch once for feeding to home position. Certainly press both sides of the paper cover to set the printer.
5 TEST PRINTING After loading thermal paper in the printer, perform test printing. In test printing, the printer's function setting and character strings for testing are printed. (1) Make sure that the thermal paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is off. If the paper is not loaded, load the paper as instructed in Section 4, Paper Setting, and turn the printer off. (2) Press the POWER and FEED switches at the same time. When the POWER lamp lights, release the POWER switch, then the FEED switch.
6 FUNCTION SETTING This printer allows you to set various function according to operating conditions or uses. The settings are stored in the software DIP switches (NV memory) in the printer. They can be set by using switches or by entering commands. This manual describes how to set functions by using switches. HINT • See the Technical Reference for details on function setting with commands. Function Setting Mode The printer must be in the function setting mode to set functions with switches.
HINT • The printer enters the HEX Dump mode by pressing the POWER switch. This mode can be checked to see the printer's transmission status. See the Technical Reference for details. • If you do not press any switch within 30 seconds after a message is printed, the printer turns off. • When the POWER and ERROR lamps start to blink, release your finger from the POWER and ERROR switches within 5 seconds. If it is ongoing, the printer exits function setting mode.
(2) Changing software DIP switch settings When the message shown at the following is printed in the function setting mode, press the POWER switch. Load Default Setting? Yes: Feed SW / No: Power SW HINT • There are DIP switches from 1 to 4 in the printer, so set 8 bits within DIP switches respectively. • In function setting mode, the POWER lamp blinks once by pressing either the POWER switch or the FEED switch. Be sure to confirm the POWER lamp blinking in order to ensure proper operation.
FEED, POWER, FEED, POWER, FEED, FEED, FEED, FEED, POWER. (2) When the switches are pressed eight times (for eight bits), the following message is printed. DIP SW-1=******** Save Setting? Yes: Feed SW / No: Power SW When the FEED switch is pressed, the message shown at the following is printed, and the setting is saved. DIP SW-1=******** Saved. When you press the POWER switch instead of the FEED switch, the message shown at the following is printed and the setting is not changed. DIP SW-1 Not Changed.
Software DIP Switch Setting List : Factory settings DIP switch 1 Posi -tion Function bit8 Data control bit7 Stop Bit Parity bit5 0 Xon/Xoff control 1 1 bit 0 2 bits 0 Odd 1 Yes (Even or Odd) 0 None Bit length 1 8 bits 0 7 bits 0 bit3 bit2 1 Busy control 1 Even bit6 bit4 Setting Baud Rate (bps) 0 *1 0 0 *1 0 1 1 1 1 1200 0 2400 1 4800 1 9600 0 19200 0 38400 1 57600 1 115200 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 bit1 1 *1 : This setting is enabled only when Serial is selected as the communication mode wit
DIP switch 2 Position Function bit8 Auto Status Output bit7 Kanji Code bit6 Font Size bit5 Auto Power Off bit4 Character Set bit3 Auto Loading bit2 Data Input Mode bit1 Setting 1 Disable 0 Enable 1 JIS code 0 Shift-JIS Code 1 24 dots 0 16 dots 1 Disable 0 Enable 1 ANK 0 IBM Compatible 1 Enable 0 Disable 0 BHT-Ir/ 0 USB 0 Serial/ 1 USB 1 0 IrDA/USB *1 : This setting is enabled only the Bluetooth supported model.
DIP switch 3 Position Function bit8 Reserved 1 Fixed to 1 bit7 Print Density *3 0 bit6 bit5 bit4 Paper Select*1 *3 bit3 bit2 bit1 Paper Mode Setting 0 95% 0 1 1 100% 0 105% 1 1 110% 0 0 0 0 0 PD160R-N 0 TC98KS-LH 1 P350 0 1 0 1 Reserved 1 1 1 1 1 0 KT55F20 0 TF8067 1 TL69KS-HW76B 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 Cut Paper 0 1 Roll Paper TF50KS-E2D (TP-341L-1) 1 Mark Roll 1 Reserved *2 0 Paper 1 *1 : See Section 12 OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PARTS for details of papers.
7 CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE This printer supports serial and USB communication through an interface cable and infrared communication based on IrDA (Ver1.2). Moreover, the Bluetoorh supported model supports Bluetooth (Ver.2.0+EDR)-compliant wireless communication. The printer function setting differs depending upon a communication method to be used. See Section 6 FUNCTION SETTINGS for details. An interface cable is required to perform serial or USB communication.
Serial/USB Communication with an Interface Cable (1) Turn the printer off. (2) Open the interface connector cover and connect the interface cable. The connector of serial interface cable has lock for preventing from falling off. (3) Turn the printer on and send data from the host device to the printer. (4) Verify that the data is printed correctly. (5) The serial interface cable connector has a lock. To remove the cable, pull it out, while holding the lock.
Infrared communication by IrDA (1) Turn the printer off. (2) Turn the printer on without connecting the interface cable to it. (3) Place the infrared transmitter/receiver of the host device and the infrared transmitter /receiver of the printer as shown in the figure. (4) Check communication status from the host device. (5) Send data from the host device to the printer. Verify that the printer prints it correctly. Keep the host device and the infrared transmitter/receiver of the printer horizontal.
Bluetooth-based Wireless Communication (Bluetooth supported model) (1) Turn the printer off. (2) Turn the printer on without connecting the USB interface cable to it. (3) Check communication status from the host device. (4) Send data from the host device to the printer. Verify that the printer prints it correctly. WARNING The printer may affect medical or other electronic devices. Obtain information and data concerning influence due to radio interference from the respective manufacturers or dealers.
8 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is partially charged prior to shipping, and provides sufficient power to check the printer operation. To use the printer for an extended time, fully recharge the battery pack. This battery pack does not need to be used up or discharged before recharging. The battery pack can be recharged when it is installed in the printer connected with an AC adapter. The battery pack can also be recharged with exclusive battery charger.
HINT • The printer can print or receive data while it is recharging the battery pack, too. While printing or receiving data, the POWER lamp lights continuously and the printer pauses to recharge. The printer recharges the battery again after printing and receiving data are completed. • To stop recharging, press the POWER switch. The printer will turn off. To recharge the battery pack again, repeat the steps shown in (5).
NOTE - When the battery charger is connected to the outlet, do not bring any metal object into contact with the metal terminal. - Unplug the battery charger from the outlet after using. Remove the recharged battery pack from the battery charger within 24 hours. HINT • The battery pack should be recharged at 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) for optimum performance.
9 THERMAL HEAD MAINTENANCE The thermal head of this printer does not require user maintenance. If paper dust accumulates, clean the thermal head to maintain maximum print quality for an extended time. Cleaning the Thermal Head (1) Turn the printer off. (2) Unplug the AC plug of the AC cable to the outlet. (3) Removed the battery pack from the printer. (4) Open the paper cover. (5) Clean the thermal head or the platen roller with a cotton swab moistened with a small amount of ethyl alcohol.
10 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following points before you make a request for repair. The power does not turn on. · Is specified AC adapter or battery pack being used ? · Are the AC cable and AC adapter connected correctly ? · Is the AC adapter connected to the printer correctly ? · Is the battery pack fully recharged? The printer does not print.
11 SPECIFICATIONS Specified Battery Pack Specifications (Option) Printer Specifications Item Specification Model DPU-S445-00A-E (Bluetooth unsupported model) DPU-S445-01A-E (Bluetooth supported model) Printing method Thermal Characters per line 52*1 Character size Item (H × W) Standard size: 24 dots × 12 dots (H × W) Kanji size: 24 dots × 24 dots Dots available 832 dots Dot density 8 dots/mm Printing width/paper width 104/112mm Printing speed 90 mm/s maximum Operating temperature 32°F to 122°F 0°C to
Interface Specifications · Serial interface Item · Infrared interface Specification Synchronous Baud rate Asynchronous system 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200bps 7 or 8 bits None, Even or Odd Busy or Xon/Xoff Data length Parity Data control Signal I/O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NC TxD RxD connected to 6 GND connected to 4 CTS RTS O I I O · USB interface Specification Version Ver 2.
List of Compliance with Regulation This printer and accessories comply with the regulation under countries as shown below. Be sure to use the products in the following countries because acceptable one differs in each countries.
12 OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PARTS Options Name Model Specified Battery pack BP-L0720-A1-E Specified AC adapter PW-0904-W1-E Specified AC cable (for specified AC adapter) *1 For Japan CB-JP02-18B-E For USA, Canada CB-US02-18B-E For EU, EFTA CB-CE02-18B-E Specified Battery charger PWC-L07A1-W1-E Specified AC cable (for specified battery charger) *1 For Japan CB-JP01-18B-E For USA, Canada CB-US01-18B-E For EU, EFTA CB-CE01-18B-E Specified Serial cable IFC-S01-1-E Specified USB cable IFC-U01-1-E *1 The shape o
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