User guide
Table Of Contents
- Printer Operation
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Appendix A – Printer Configuration
- Appendix B – Using the Serial/USB Interface
- Appendix C – Using the IrDA® Interface
- Appendix D – Using the Bluetooth® Interface
- Appendix E – Using the Wi-Fi® Interface
- Appendix F – Additional Setup Features
- Appendix G – Printer Setup Menu Summary
- Appendix H – Mobile Setup Utility
- Appendix I – Control Panel Setup
- Appendix J - Power Considerations
- Appendix K – Print & Font Samples
- Appendix L – Specifications
- Glossary of Terms
Printer Operation
Removing Printed Output
In most cases, the host application program will issue a Form Feed that will eject the paper so that all the
printed information is fed out of the printer and the receipt or label is ready to be torn off. If all the printing is
not yet out of the printer and the host has finished sending data to the printer, the paper may be positioned for
tearing by simply pressing the
Paper Feed Button.
To tear the paper, pull the paper against the tear bar at a slight angle as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 - Tearing Off Printed Output
Using the Magnetic Card Reader
The optional Magnetic Card Reader (MCR) is used by some applications to read information from credit cards,
drivers licenses, etc.
The MCR may be used in either the Host Request mode or the Always On mode. When used in the Host
Request mode, the host system sends a request to the DP-550 to enable the Magnetic Card Reader. “Swipe
Card Now” will be displayed and the
MCR Indicator will flash to indicate that the card may now be passed
through the MCR slot, or “swiped”. Refer to
Figure 8 for the card orientation.
When used in the Always On mode, the card may be swiped at any time and the data will be immediately sent
to the host system.
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