Extech Instruments S2500THS, S1500T User Manual
S2500THS
USER
GUIDE
VERSION: 2.0 DATE: March 2004
Table of Contents
Getting Started:
Declaration of Conformity 3
General Precautions 4
1.1 Unpacking the printer 5
1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery 5
1.3 Reading the LED Status 7
1.4 Attaching Belt Loop System 7
Loading Supplies:
2.1 Adding Paper/Labels 8
2.2 Tearing Paper Supply 8
Using the Printer:
3.1 Initial power up and self-test 9
3.2 Connecting the Printer 10
3.3 Communications: Serial RS232C 12
3.4 Communications: IrDA 12
3.5 Communications: Bluetooth 13
3.6 Using the Magnetic Card Reader 13
3.7 Programming information 14
Printer Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning 16
4.2 Charging the Printer Battery 17
4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State 17
4.4 Battery and Safety Information 18
4.5 Recycling your Batteries 18
4.6 Trouble Shooting 19
4.7 Printer Supplies 20
Specifications:
5.1 Printer Specifications 21
5.2 Supply Specifications 21
5.3 Regulatory Notes 23
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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: S2500THS;
S1500T
Optionally Containing:
Conforms to the following
regulation and/or standards:
Supplementary Information : • The product complies with EMC Directive
Place: Waltham, MA, USA
Date: July, 2003
Signature:
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)
FCC: Part 15 Subpart B, Class B
CE: EN60950
CE: EN55022 Class B;
CE: EN61000-3-2;
CE: EN61000-3-3 ;
CE: EN50024.
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. 60950-00
• CB Certified
• ETL Listed, control # 3046813
• The product is IEC 68 certified
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 or improper 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:
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Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Caution! Risk of electric shock
Double Insulation or Reinforced insulation
DC, Direct Current or Voltage
AC+DC, Current or Voltage
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Unpacking the Printer:
The S2500THS and S1500T portable printers are full featured portable receipt
printers designed for varied job environments including field service, field sales,
hospitality and restaurants, ticketing an d many others where point of service
receipts are required. The package contains:
printer:
battery cartridge,
AC wall mounted charger (may be USA, European or UK style plug), for
charging the battery inside the printer
belt loop system and
roll of paper supply (already loaded in the printer).
Both cabled and wireless communication is possible.
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.
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Note: Refer to the illustration below to install the battery pack in
the printer.
Extech batteries must be cycled several times to achieve maximum
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capacity. To cycle a battery fully charge it and then allow full
discharge through normal use in the printer.
Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door locking tab down
Open the battery door
Insert the battery as shown. The battery side with two contact terminals should be
facing down to make contact with the two spring probes inside the battery
compartment.
Close the battery door.
Lock the battery door by sliding the
battery door locking tab up
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Charge the battery by inserting the wall mounted charger line cord into the
printer jack (Refer to Figure 4
jack on the printer). Then insert the charger plug into an appropriate wall
socket.
on page (20) for the location of the adaptor
The Yellow/Amber charging LED will illuminate indicating that the battery is
being charged
The battery will be fast charged and after about 180 minutes the LED will go
off
To remove the battery cartridge, open the battery door and tip the battery
out of the printer
Note: To ensure a full charge do not operate the printer while charging.
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Note: The wall mounted charger is a Class II equipment (
plug configurations comply with most international standards.
S2500T
Input Voltage/Current 100-240 VAC/0.5A
Input Frequency 47-63 Hz
Output Voltage/Current
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Note: The wall mounted charger is not supplied with
plugs for use in Korea.
Do not use a charger not approved by Extech for use with the
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S2500THS. 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 in jury 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:
This table explains the LED indicator status. Refer to Figure 4 for the locations
described for ON/OFF and FEED pushbutton switches and AC adaptor socket
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LED Indicator State Status
Multi Function:
Dual Green & Yellow
or Red
Yellow ON Yellow --- The battery charger is
Green and Red ON Green --- Indicates that MCR is
ON Green --- Printer is on and
ready to receive data.
Yellow --- Indicates low power.
Battery needs recharge.
Red --- Very low power. Printing
not possible.
charging the battery at a fast
rate. If the battery is below
5.0V, the battery is being
“trickle” charged until the
battery voltage reaches 5.0V,
and then the fast charge rate is
started. The LED will turn Off
when the battery is fully
charged.
ready to accept data.
Red --- Indicates a fault
condition or a printer error. The
printer is not ready to accept
data.
Note: Refer to the troubleshooting
guide to determine error or fault
condition.
Table 1 - Reading the LED Status
1.4 Attaching Belt Loop System:
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 click on connector
To attach the strap insert the knob located at the bottom of the printer into the slot
of the connector. Pull down until you hear a click. The printer is now secure. Place
the loop over your belt. Allow the printer to hang down on the left or right hip.
To release the printer, press in on the two latches on the connector and pull
the knob clear of the slot.
Note: Do not force or pull the printer from the connector without pressing
in on the two latches
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