MP300 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 MP300 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 Getting Started Chapter 4 Printer Maintenance Introducing the MP300 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting . .
A Tour of the MP300 Declaration of Conformity The MP300 conforms to the following regulations or standards: The following section identifies the main components and features of the MP300: 4 5 3 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 MP300 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 MP300. • 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 Clip 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. The loop is then placed over your belt.
Chapter 2 Loading Supplies 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 against the tear bar to rip the paper. 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 Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded, an initial power up and self-test can be performed. • Press the on/off button once. This powers on the printer. LED 1 illuminates in green or blue depending 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.
Communication Setting DIP Switches • The MP300 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 3 is on). ! NOTE: 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) Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option) • DIP switch 1 and 2 (Disable UART 0) must be in the on position. • The Magnetic Stripe Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special application software to read and process cards with a magnetic stripe, such as credit cards or a driver’s licenses. • The printer can be powered up by pressing the power on/off switch.
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 MP300 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 2.27” 756998-1 Spare belt clip Width 5.01” 757061 MP300 thermal paper pack (5 rolls) Length 6.14” 757061-CASE MP300 thermal paper case (200 rolls) 1.41 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 3.125” 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: 1.375” Inside: .25” Maximum Print Area 2.
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.
