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Table of Contents
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................ 4
General Precautions ..................................................................................... 5
Safety........................................................................................................... 5
1. Getting Started......................................................................................... 6
1.1 Unpacking the Printer........................................................................................ 6
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge ....................................................... 7
1.3 Reading the LED Status..................................................................................... 9
1.4 Attaching Optional Belt Loop System..................................................................10
2. Loading Supplies .................................................................................... 11
2.1 Adding Paper/Labels ........................................................................................11
2.2 Tearing Paper .................................................................................................12
3. Using the Printer .................................................................................... 13
3.1 Initial power up and self-test.............................................................................13
3.2 Connecting the Printer .....................................................................................13
3.2 Connecting the Printer .....................................................................................14
3.3 Serial Communication ......................................................................................15
3.4 Infrared Communications (IrDA)........................................................................16
3.5 Bluetooth Communication (Option) ....................................................................17
3.6 Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option)........................................................................18
3.7 Programming Information.................................................................................19
4. Printer Maintenance ............................................................................... 22
4.1 Print Head Cleaning Instructions........................................................................22
4.2 Charging the Printer Battery .............................................................................22
4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State ..........................................................................23
4.4 Battery and Safety Information .........................................................................24
4.5 Recycling Batteries ..........................................................................................24
4.6 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................................25
4.7 Printer Supplies...............................................................................................26
5. Specifications ......................................................................................... 27
5.1 Printer Specifications .......................................................................................27
5.2 Supply Specifications .......................................................................................27
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5.3 Regulatory Notes.............................................................................................28
6. Customer Support .................................................................................. 29
6.1 Online Technical Assistance...............................................................................29
6.2 Technical Support Request................................................................................29
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Declaration of Conformity
Name Extech Instruments Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451, USA
Telephone: +1 781 890 7440
Declares that the Product
Product Name: Portable Receipt Printer
Model Number: S1500T
Optionally Containing: Bluetooth™ radio short range OEM module from
connectBlue ab, cB-0701-01; FCC ID PVH
070101.
Conforms to R&TTE Directives: 1999/5/EC (EN
300 328-2), EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (EN 301
489-1 and -17); and Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC (EN 61131-2)
Conforms to the following
regulation and/or standards:
FCC: Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
CE: EN60950
CE: EN55022 Class B;
CE: EN61000-3-2;
CE: EN61000-3-3 ;
CE: EN50024
AS/NZ : 3548 Class B
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. 6095000
• CB Certified
• ETL Listed, control # 3046813
• GS certified; S mark
• The product is IEC 68 certified
Place: Waltham, MA, USA
Date: July, 2003
Signature:
Antony Revis
Antony Revis, General Manager
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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 herein is subject to change without notice of any type.
Extech is not responsible for any operational results regardless of missing information,
errors or any misprinting in this manual.
Extech is not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and
consumables not approved by them.
This product is designed for servicing at an Authorized Service Center. Other than routine
maintenance described in this manual the user should not attempt to repair service or
disassemble this product.
Incorrect operation, handling, improper supplies and operating environments may cause
damage or otherwise affect the proper operation of this product. Such actions invalidate
the product warranty.
Safety
In this manual and on the Printer and accessories we make use of internationally recognized
safety symbols as follows:
Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Caution! Risk of electric shock
Double Insulation or Reinforced Insulation
DC, Direct Current or Voltage
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AC+DC, Current or Voltage
1. Getting Started
1.1 Unpacking the Printer
The S1500T portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printers designed for varied
job environments including field service, field sales, hospitality and restaurants, tic k eting and
many others where point of service receipts are required. The package contains:
S1500T Printer
Battery Cartridge
Universal AC Adaptor (US, UK, European, and Australian plugs) for charging the battery
inside the printer.
Roll of paper supply (already loaded in the printer)
Both cabled and wireless communication is possible.
Overview
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FIGURE 1: PRINTER OVERVIEW
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge
Note: One battery cartridge is included with the printer. Similar to a cordless phone battery,
the printer’s battery must be charged before using it.
Extech batteries must be cycled several times to achieve maximum capacity. To
cycle a battery, fully charge it and then allow full discharge through normal use in
the printer
1.2.1 Installing the battery
Note: Refer to the illustration below to install the battery pack in the printer.
Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door locking tab down.
Open the battery door to an angle of about 90 degrees. Do not force open.
Insert the battery as shown. (Non-contact end first and let the contact end drop into place).
Close and lock battery door by sliding the locking tab up.
FIGURE 2: INSTALLING BATTERY CARTRIDGE
Note: Ensure that battery side with 2 contact terminals is facing down to make contact with
the spring probes inside the battery compartment
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1.2.2 Charging the Battery
Plug the battery charger adaptor output cable into the battery charger connector as
shown.
Plug battery charger adaptor into the appropriate AC line voltage socket.
The Yellow/Amber charging LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is being
charged.
The battery will be fast charged and after 180 minutes the LED will turn off.
To remove the battery cartridge, open the battery door and tip the battery out of the
printer.
FIGURE 3: CHARGING THE BATTERY
Note: To ensure a full charge do not operate the printer while charging.
Note: The wall mounted charger is a Class II equipment (
comply with most international standards. The wall mounted charger is not supplied with
plugs for use in Korea.
Model S1500T
Input Voltage/Current 100-240 VAC/0.4A
Input Frequency 47-63 Hz
Output Voltage/Current ( )
10VDC/1.32A
). Multiple plug configurations
Do not use a charger not approved by Extech for use with the S1500T. Use of an
unapproved charger could damage the battery pack or the printer and will void
the warranty.
The battery terminals are well recessed inside the printer. Do not allow them to
contact conductive material since this may create a short circuit which could
cause injury or start a fire.
When using the wall mounted charger ensure the socket outlet is close to the
printer and easily accessible during the battery recharging process. Either
switch the socket off (if supplied with a socket switch) or pull out the charger
from the socket or disconnect the plug from the printer in the event of any
problems.
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1.3 Reading the LED Status
The illustration below points out the location of the LED indicators described in Table 1.
FIGURE 4: LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS
This table explains the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 1 for the locations described for
ON/OFF and FEED pushbutton switches and AC adaptor socket
.
Table 1 - Reading the LED Status
LED Indicator State
GREEN
LED #1
LED # 2 YELLOW
PURPLE/ORANGE
BLUE
If the LED’s Color is Green it indicates that
Power is ON and that the printer is in RS232
or IrDA mode
If the LED’s Color is PURPLE it indicates LOW
power in Bluetooth (BT) mode. If it is
ORANGE it indicates low power in RS232
mode.
If the LED’s Color is Blue it indicates that
Power is ON and that the printer is in
Bluetooth mode
The battery charger is being charged at a
fast rate. If the battery is below 5V, the
battery is being “trickle” charged until the
battery voltage reaches 5V, and then the
fast charge rate is started. The LED will turn
off when the battery is fully charged.
Status
LED # 3
Note: Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error or fault condition.
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GREEN
RED
Indicates that MCR is ready to accept
data.
Indicates a fault condition or a printer
error. The printer is not ready to accept
data.
Printer is out-of-paper.
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