Specifications

Introduction
This manual is intended to be used by software developers for the purpose of creating and/or modifying
applications to make use of the special features offered by the Printek MtP series of mobile thermal printers.
This section of the manual describes the various models of printers and the features supported by this manual
and the information contained in other sections.
For printer set up and operating information for users, system integrators and information technology
personnel, please refer to the MtP400 Series Operator’s Manual for the specific model of interest.
Printer Models and Key Features
Printek’s MtP400 series of mobile thermal printers offers solutions for a wide variety of printing applications.
The various models support flexible paper widths, printing from roll stock or flat stock in easy loading
cassettes, label printing enhancements, and several host interface choices. The configuration options are shown
below for each model. For additional information, please refer to the MtP400 Series Operator’s Manual or
visit www.printek.com.
Host Interfaces
Model Max Paper Size Label Printing
RS-232 IrDA Bluetooth Wi-Fi
MtP400 4.125” Roll Front Black Mark Std Opt Opt Opt
MtP400 LP 4.125” Roll Front/Back Black Mark, Gap Std Opt Opt Opt
MtP400 SL 4 x 6” Cassette n/a Std Opt Opt Opt
Manual Contents
The remaining sections of this manual provide information on printer commands offered for the various
emulations as well as additional information helpful to programmers. Descriptions of each section are shown
below.
Selecting Emulations describes which emulation is available for each printer and how to select emulations in
the MtP400 series printers.
Printek Emulation describes in detail the commands available for controlling Printek MtP400 series printers.
Mt3 Emulation provides a summary of the command that are supported when emulating a Printek Mt3 printer.
O’Neil Emulation provides a summary of the commands that are supported when emulating an O’Neil
microFlash4t printer.
ZPL-II Emulation provides a summary of the commands that are supported when emulating a Zebra ZPL-II
compatible printer.
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