MtP400 Series Operator’s Manual Printek, Inc. 1517 Townline Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-925-3200 www.printek.com Printek Part
Getting Started Installing Media Each printer comes supplied with either a roll of receipt paper or a cassette of receipt paper depending on the model
Getting Started Movable SupportFigure 3 - Media Support Refer to Figure 4 and unroll enough paper to allow it to lay through the print head as shown
Getting Started Insert the cassette into the printer as shown in Figure 5. Make sure that the smooth side of the cassette with the Printek logo down
Getting Started Host Interface Set Up Prior to using your printer with a computer application, check the interface settings to be sure they match tho
Getting Started Belt Loop System The belt loop system consists of two parts – a knob located on the bottom of the printer and a belt loop strap with a
Daily Operation Introduction For normal daily use, most users will only need to turn the printer on and off, load paper, and recharge the battery a
Daily Operation Increment Button – Used in printer configuration menus to change the value of the currently selected feature. (May also be used to
Daily Operation Figure 7 - Tearing Off Printed Output MtP400 SL Models The MtP400 SL models use cassettes of cut sheet receipt paper. In most cases,
Daily Operation Power Connector Battery Indicator Figure 8 - MtP400 Power Connector & Battery Indicator When the power supply is connected, the pr
Daily Operation If the card is read successfully, a short beep will sound, “Card Read Ok” will be displayed and the MCR Indicator will stop flashing
FCC Part 15 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no
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Printer Configuration Introduction To Setup The MtP400 series printers feature an easy to use control panel “Setup” menu system for setting permanent
Printer Configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup, press and hold the Enter Button while turning on the printer with the Power Button. Continue
Printer Configuration Setup Menu Summary The following table is a summary of the features and possible values available in the Format, Interface, and
Printer Configuration Format Menu FORMAT MENU Current Format The MtP400 supports five “Formats”, or sets of printing parameters that may be selecte
Printer Configuration Font Font 16.9 cpi Courier Possible Values: 4.2 cpi SnsSrfA 16.9 cpi SnsSrfA 5.5 cpi SnsSrfA 16.9 cpi Courier* 10.2 cpi SnsSr
Printer Configuration Right Margin Right Margin 0.0000” Possible Values: 0.0000”* … 1.2608” in increments of 0.0394” This feature sets the right marg
Printer Configuration Mark Sensing Mark Sensing Front Possible Values: Front*, Back, Gap (Back* for LP Models) Mark Sensing is used to identify form
Printer Configuration Present Distance Present Distance 0.0000” Possible Values: 0.0000”* …1.2911” This feature sets the distance the paper is moved
Printer Configuration Emulation Emulation Printek Possible Values: Printek*, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL, Hex Dump This feature sets the family of prin
Read all setup and operating instructions before proceeding with operation. Do not operate in an enclosure unless properly ventilated. Make sure n
Printer Configuration XON/XOFF Handshaking XON/XOFF Off Possible Values: Off*, On This feature enables or disables the XON/XOFF (DC1/DC3) character h
Printer Configuration Emulation Emulation Printek Possible Values: Printek*, O’Neil, ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL, Hex Dump This feature sets the family of prin
Printer Configuration Role Policy Role Policy Defer Possible Values: Defer*, Master Note that this feature is only available in firmware version 2.8
Printer Configuration Local Name Local Name MtP400-AAANNNNN Possible Values: MtP400-aaannnnn*, Up to 16 characters of “0” through “9”, “A” throu
Printer Configuration WLAN Type WLAN Type Infrastructure Possible Values: Infrastructure*, Peer-to-Peer This feature specifies the type of wireless n
Printer Configuration Key1: 1234567890 WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 – OR – Key1: 0123456789 01234567890ABCDE Possible Values: 10 or 26 c
Printer Configuration IP Subnet Mask IP Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Possible Values: 0.0.0.0*, User specified This feature specifies the range of addresses,
Printer Configuration Maximum Format Number Max Formats Format 1 Possible Values: Format 1* … Format 5This feature sets the highest Format number to
Printer Configuration Print Promotion Print Promo No Possible Values: No*, Yes This feature is only available in firmware version 2.8 or later. Whe
Interfacing To A Host Computer Every MtP400 is equipped with an RS-232C Serial Interface. Optional factory installed interfaces are also available f
Interfacing to a Host Computer IrDA Interface In addition to the standard Serial interface, your MtP400 may be equipped with an optional IrDA interfac
Interfacing to a Host Computer When discovered, the default name that will appear will be “MtP400-aaannnnn” where “aaannnnn” is the printer’s serial n
Power Considerations MtP400 printers are designed to provide superior output using as little power as necessary. This provides the longest possible
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning In normal environments, the printer should be cleaned after printing a few rolls of paper or if there are vo
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Battery Care Charging the Battery The printer’s battery is charged in the printer using an optional power supply. Pow
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Testing the Power Supply and Battery To verify that the printer’s internal battery charger is functioning properly, pe
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting When encountering problems, the cause may be the printer or may sometimes be due to other problems wit
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Other Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Battery not installed properly. Remove and reinstall battery making su
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Obtaining Service If service is required for your printer, please contact the company where you purchased your printe
Advanced Setup Features An additional security menu is available for system administrators who prefer to “lock out” operator changes to the various
Print & Font Samples Print Samples 47
Print & Font Samples Courier Font With International Extended Character Set Courier Font PC Line Drawing Extended Character Set 48
Print & Font Samples Sans Serif Font 49
Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Method: Direct Thermal, Up To 3.3 Inches Per Second Printing Resolution:
Specifications Physical Specifications Size: MtP400 & MtP400 LP – 8.1 x 6.6 x 3.1 inches, 19.56 x 16.76 x 7.87 cm (LxWxH) MtP400 SL – 9.6 x 6.6
Specifications Media Specifications Receipt Paper General Specifications: 0.0022 to 0.0065” (0.056 to 0.089mm) Thick Black Mark Sensing On Printed
Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Specifications Black Mark Position The vertical position of a Black Mark is dependent on the application program that will be used to search for and p
Specifications Supplies and Accessories Supplies Battery: 7.4V, 2200 mAH Li-Ion Available separately or in 5 or 20 packs. Receipt Paper – Rolls:
Glossary of Terms 802.11 Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE. access point An interface between a wireless network and a wi
Glossary IP Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an addressing method to allow the exchange of data with anothe
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Printek MtP400 Series Mobile Thermal Printer. The MtP400 series offer a variety of configurations to suit a
Getting Started Battery Installation and Charging Note: You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use. The battery for yo
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