Telpar, Inc. MTP Series Receipt Thermal Printer User Manual
2011 Telpar, Inc. (Rev.20110809)
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3 Manual Operation and General Operational Tests
3.1 Paper Cut and Paper Feed Buttons
The MTP series of printers have two external, momentary push-buttons that allow the operator to
manually feed and cut paper. The locations of these buttons are shown below. When the Feed
Button is pressed, the printer will feed paper until the Feed Button is released. When the Cut Button
is pressed and released, the printer will feed and cut one short section of paper.
3.2 Self Test Mode and Burn-in Mode
The MTP series has a self-test and Burn-in mode that will print and cut sample documents. All
electrical and mechanical portions of the printer are exercised and checked by this action (except for
the communication interface components). The self-test printout also shows pertinent information
pertaining to the current printer setup.
3.2.1
Self Test
NOTE
: The printer does not have to be connected to a host (computer, PLC, or other controller) to
perform a Self Test. To place the unit into self-test mode: remove power from the printer, then press
and hold the FEED button (see above). Next, return power to the printer, then release the paper feed
switch after hearing one beep. The printer will print a Self Test form showing pertinent information
pertaining to the current setup and sample text and barcodes.
3.2.2
Factory Burn-in Mode
NOTE
: The printer does not have to be connected to a host (computer, PLC, or other controller) to
enter the Factory Burn-in Mode. If the Feed button is held for five beeps
after power is applied to the
printer, the printer will enter the Factory Burn-In Mode. Fifty
shorter sheets will be printed.
MTP-2822, MTP-2832, MTP-2242
CUT BUTTON
is on top
FEED BUTTON
is on the bottom
MTP-2283
CUT BUTTON
is on the right
FEED BUTTON
is on the left