MP200 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.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the Unitech MP200 Mobile Printer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Notices Table of Contents General Precautions • Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. • The information contained is subject to change without notice. • Unitech is not responsible for any operational results regardless of missing information, errors or any misprinting in this manual. • Unitech is not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and consumables not officially approved.
Chapter 1 Magnetic Stripe Reader Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Smart Card Reader Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Graphic Logo and Bar Code Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Printer Supervisory and Control Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance Getting Started Introducing the MP200 Print-Head Cleaning . . . . .
A Tour of the MP200 Declaration of Conformity The following section describes the main components and features of the MP200: The MP200 conforms to the following regulations or standards: 4 3 5 FCC: • Part 15 Subpart B, Class B CE: • • • • • Supplementary Information : • 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.
Installing and Charging the Battery Charging the Battery The MP200 Mobile Printer and the Li-ion battery pack are packaged separately. You will have to install the battery pack when you receive your printer. Please ensure that the battery pack is properly installed and fully charged prior to initial use of the MP200. • Plug the AC adapter output cable into the AC adapter port as shown below. To ensure a full charge do not operate the printer while charging.
Reading the LED Status Attaching the Belt Clip The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators. The belt loop system consists of two parts: • A knob located on the back part of the printer just above the battery door. • A strap with a click-on connector. To attach 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. Place the loop over your belt.
Chapter 2 Loading Supplies • Close the paper door while pressing the paper door release button. • Let go of the paper door release button and press the printer door closed. • Press the power button, and test the paper advance function by pressing the paper feed button. Verify the paper advances correctly. Adding Paper The printer can print text, bar codes and graphics on thermal receipt paper. See “Supply Specifications” on page 32 for the width, thickness requirements and approved vendors.
Chapter 3 Using the Printer Initial Power Up and Self-Test Connecting the Printer • The MP200 supports Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces. Radio frequency (RF) Bluetooth communication is also available as an optional feature. • Serial, IrDA, and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a DIP switch located on the control card as shown below. Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded, an initial power up and self-test can be performed.
Communication Setting DIP Switches • The MP200 has two serial communication UARTs. It is able to support two modes of communication simultaneously – either RS232 and IrDA (If DIP switch 1 is on) or RS232 and Bluetooth (If DIP switch 1 is off and DIP switch 5 is on). ! NOTE: Please be careful when changing the DIP switch settings. Carefully use a pointer on the DIP switch you are going to change. DO NOT use a screw driver or apply excessive force.
Infrared Communication Mode (IrDA) • DIP switch 1 must be in the on position. • Press the on/off button once. This powers on the printer. • If no IrDA connection is made, the printer will automatically power down to a lower power level (sleep mode) to conserve battery life. It will remain in sleep mode until an IrDA connection is made, at which time the printer will power up and print the requested data. Direct IR • The MP200 supports direct IR printing.
Programming Information Printer Font Commands This section lists the printer control command strings.
Magnetic Stripe Reader Commands (When MSR is Installed) Command String ESC - ‘M’ - ‘nnm’ - CR ESC - ‘C’ Printer Supervisory and Control Commands Printer Action Command String Printer Action 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: Reads track 2 & 3 m=6: Reads track 1, 2 & 3 ^V Buffer, power timer and battery status ^B Buffer status ESC - ‘P’ - ‘^’ Print battery voltage ESC - ‘M’
Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance Important Notes on Charging Batteries • The MP200 Mobile Printer requires an adapter output of 10V DC/1.32A. • The battery fast-charge is initiated each time the AC adapter output cable is connected to the printer. Print-Head Cleaning You may need to clean the print-head and platen roller after printing a number of rolls of paper, whenever you load new supplies or when you see voids in the printout.
Chapter 5 To Test the DC Power: Trouble Shooting • Disconnect the AC adapter output cable once the battery has charged for five minutes. • Press and hold the feed button, then press and release the on/off button and then release the feed button. The printer will print a “self test” receipt. • If the self test receipt is printed, the DC power is ok.
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Printer Supplies Part Number Description Specifications Printer Specifications 151133 Optional 12V/24V in-vehicle adapter 157260 Multi-plug battery charger adapter (US, UK, Euro & Australian plug) Height 2.4” 756998-1 Spare belt clip Width 4.06” 757060 MP200 thermal 2” paper pack (5 rolls) Length 5.46” 757060-CASE MP200 thermal 2” paper case (200 rolls) 1 lbs.
Chapter 8 Supply Specifications Part Number Regulatory Notes and Warranty Description Supply Thermal direct receipt paper Supply thickness 2.2 to 3.5 mils (receipt paper) Supply width 2.25” 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: 1.5” Inside: 0.4” Maximum print area 1.89” x 5.
Warranty and/or Repair Service A Return Merchandise Authorization number must be issued before 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 the shipping costs back to Unitech), it will be repaired (estimates are provided first if the repair cost is estimated above $100.00) and returned via UPS ground.
