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MP350 Mobile Printer

Product Reference Guide

Rev. A

Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.

Summary of Contents for MP350

Page 1: ...MP350 Mobile Printer Product Reference Guide Rev A Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co Ltd...

Page 2: ...and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved All product names mentioned in this manual may be tr...

Page 3: ...s not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and consumables not officially approved This product is designed for servicing at an Authorized Service Center Other than routine ma...

Page 4: ...per Labels 13 Tearing Paper 14 Chapter 3 Using the Printer Initial Power Up and Self Test 15 Connecting the Printer 16 Dip Switch Location 16 Setting DIP Switches 17 Communications 18 Serial Communica...

Page 5: ...Batteries 26 Important Notes on Replacing Batteries 26 Verifying Battery Charge State 27 Battery and Safety Information 28 Recycling Batteries 28 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Problems and Solutions 29 C...

Page 6: ...eipt and label printer It s designed for varied job environments including field service field sales hospitality ticketing and many other applications where point of service receipts are required What...

Page 7: ...P350 The following section identifies the main components and features of the MP350 Feature Feature 1 Paper feed button 8 Paper window 2 Paper door unlock button 9 IrDA window 3 Metal tear bar 10 Belt...

Page 8: ...ion The product complies with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC The product conforms to ANSI UL STD 60950 Certified to CAN CSA STD C22 2 No 60950 00 CB Certified ETL Listed...

Page 9: ...ttery charge it and then allow full discharge through normal use in the printer Install the Battery Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door latches down Open the battery door Insert the ba...

Page 10: ...charger is Class II equipment Multiple plug configurations comply with most international standards The wall mount charger is not supplied with plugs for use in Korea Battery Notices Do not use an una...

Page 11: ...ations of the on off button feed button and the AC adapter port refer to A Tour of the MP350 on page 7 LED Status Condition Function Communication Green Flashing RS232 serial mode selected Steady Comm...

Page 12: ...tach the strap to the knob insert the knob located at the bottom of the printer into the slot on the connector Pull down until you hear a click The printer is now secure The loop is then placed over y...

Page 13: ...s and graphics on thermal receipt paper See Supply Specifications on page 32 for the width thickness requirements and approved vendors Follow these steps to load printer paper Open the paper door by p...

Page 14: ...ell Close the paper supply cover until it clicks shut Tearing Paper The printer s paper door acts as a tear bar Pull one edge of the paper against the tear bar as indicated then pull down and across a...

Page 15: ...nding on the communication mode The printer will remain on until it is manually powered off Press the on off button to power the printer off The LED turns off To start the self test press and hold the...

Page 16: ...ity for Windows CE devices is available from Unitech Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software or PalmPrint Utility from StevensCreek are recommended for mobile computer devices Dip Switch Locatio...

Page 17: ...tooth OFF ON BT Baud Rate set for 57600 bps but 3 4 5 must be off 3 4 5 Baud Rate SW 3 SW 4 SW 5 57 600 OFF OFF OFF 38 400 OFF ON OFF 19 200 ON ON OFF 14 400 OFF OFF ON 9 600 ON OFF ON Used for fixed...

Page 18: ...s available if optional daughter boards are installed Serial Communication Specification The RS232 interface signals for the MP350 printers are terminated on a 6 pin RJ type data connector located on...

Page 19: ...n IrDA connection is made at which time the printer will wake up and print the requested data Bluetooth Communication Option DIP switch 1 must be in the off position DIP switch 2 must be in the on pos...

Page 20: ...and process cards with a magnetic stripe such as credit cards or a driver s license Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right or right to left The magnetic stripe must be facing t...

Page 21: ...CR 0D 13 Carriage return SO 0E 14 Shift out SI 0F 15 Shift in XON 11 17 Transmitter on AUXON 12 18 Printer on XOFF 13 19 Printer receiver is off NORM 14 20 Return to default 42 column mode AUXOFF 15...

Page 22: ...k 8 No Monospace821BT 20 CPI normal 10x23 ESC k 7 No Monospace821BT 10 CPI normal 20x23 ESC k 6 No Courier Courier mode 5 24 CPI normal 8x23 ESC k 5 Yes Courier mode 4 21 CPI normal 9x23 ESC k 4 Yes C...

Page 23: ...mmands Option Command String Printer Action ESC M nnm Cr Select MSR with nn auto timeout Where nn 00 to 99 m 1 Reads track 1 only m 2 Reads track 2 only m 3 Reads track 3 only m 4 Reads track 1 2 m 5...

Page 24: ...mmands Command String Printer Action V Buffer power timer and battery status B Buffer status ESC P Print battery voltage ESC M 000 Cr Disable the power down timer ESC M nn0 Cr Sets the power down time...

Page 25: ...up Remove the paper roll Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and clean the print head Clean the platen roller with a dry cloth or small brush Make sure the platen roller is clean all the way...

Page 26: ...g while the battery is charging Important Notes on Charging Batteries The MP350 Mobile Printer requires an adapter output of 10V DC 1 32A The battery fast charge is initiated each time the AC adapter...

Page 27: ...e circuit is functioning The AC power portion of the circuit appears ok To Test the DC Power Disconnect the AC adapter output cable once the battery has charged for five minutes Press and hold the fee...

Page 28: ...nently lose charge capacity The recommended temperature for charging is between 68 F 20 C to 77 F 25 C Be sure to use a fully charged battery before long or battery intensive printing sessions Certain...

Page 29: ...just the print contrast through print application Voids in printing Clean the print head following the cleaning instruction listed under Print Head Cleaning on page 26 Red Error LED on Check that the...

Page 30: ...UK Euro Australian plug 756998 1 Spare belt clip 757061 MP350 thermal paper pack 5 rolls 757061 CASE MP350 thermal paper case 200 rolls 757150 Thermal print head cleaning pen 757351 Optional shoulder...

Page 31: ...s 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Operating Humidity Limits 20 85 non condensing Storage Humidity Limits 5 95 non condensing Drop Threshold 4 Print Head 3 203 dpi 8 dots per mm Printing Method Thermal direct Prin...

Page 32: ...3 Supply Length 1 roll of receipt paper is approx 600 15 240 mm Supply Sensing Black mark on face of supply Paper Roll Diameter Outside 2 Inside 40 Approved Vendors Kansaki P300 P310 P350 P354 P390 P3...

Page 33: ...he equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Bluetooth equipped printers please note Th...

Page 34: ...efore a unit is returned to Unitech for repair Once a unit has been properly returned to Unitech Note The customer is responsible for ensuring proper packing to prevent damage in transit as well as th...

Page 35: ...Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co Ltd 35...

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