Extech Instruments S4500THS User Manual

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VERSION: 1.0 DATE: JUNE 1, 2005

S4500THS

User Guide

Portable Printing Solutions S4500THS User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declares that the Product ..................................................................... iii

Conforms to the following regulation and/or standards: ................. iii

Supplementary Information : .................................................................. iii

Getting Started:

1.1 Unpacking the Printer: ..............................................................................1

1.2 Installing and Charging the Battery Cartridge: ..................................

1.3 Reading the LED Status .............................................................................

1.4 Attaching Belt Loop System: .....................................................................

Loading Supplies:

2.1 Adding Paper/Labels: ..................................................................................6

2.2 Tearing Paper: .............................................................................................

Using the Printer:

3.1 Initial power up and self-test ..................................................................7

3.2 Connecting the Printer ..............................................................................

3.3 Communications: .......................................................................................

3.4 Infrared Communications Mode (IrDA Only) : .......................................

3.5 Bluetooth/802.11b Communications Only : ............................................

3.6 Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader: ........................................................

3.7 Programming Information: .......................................................................

Printer Maintenance

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4.1 Cleaning: ....................................................................................................15

4.2 Charging the Printer Battery: ...............................................................

4.3 Verifying Battery Charge State: ...........................................................

4.4 Battery and Safety Information: ...........................................................

4.5 Recycling your Batteries: .......................................................................

4.6 Trouble Shooting: .....................................................................................

4.7 Printer Supplies: ......................................................................................

Specifications:

5.1 Printer Specifications .............................................................................23

5.2 Supply Specifications ...............................................................................

5.3 Regulatory Notes .....................................................................................

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S4500THS User Guide Portable Printing Solutions

PROVISIONAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Name: Extech Instruments Corporation
Manufacturer’s Address 285 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451, USA
Telephone: [phone]

DECLARES THAT THE PRODUCT

Product Name: Portable Receipt Printer
Model Number: S4500THS;
Optionally Containing: 1) 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),

2) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (EN 301 489-1
and -17);
and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (EN
61131-2)

3) 802.11 Wi-Fi Module

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.

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. 60950-00

• CB Certified

• ETL Listed, control # 3046813

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• IEC 68 certified

• IP54 certified

Place: Waltham, MA, USA
Date:
Signature:
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

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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

AC+DC, Current or Voltage

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S4500THS User Guide Portable Printing Solutions

1. GETTING STARTED

1.1 UNPACKING THE PRINTER:

The S4500THS portable printer is a full featured portable receipt printer
designed for varied job environments including field service, field sales,
hospitality and restaurants, ticketing and many others where point of
service receipts are required. The package contains:

 Printer:
 Battery Cartridge,
 AC input, DC output 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.

1.1.1 OVERVIEW:

MCR

LOT

S

ON
OFF

FEED

WITCH

S

PRINT

EAD

H

BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR

FIGURE 1

PERATOR CONTROLS

O

PAPER

AREA

PLATEN

ROLLER

STATUS

NDICATOR

I

S

LED

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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 Figure 2 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
 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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FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE

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1.2.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY

 Press the On/Off switch until all LED indicators are OFF.
 Charge the battery by inserting the wall mounted charger line cord into the

printer jack. Then insert the charger plug into an appropriate wall socket.

 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.

 Note: The wall mounted charger is a Class II equipment ( ). Multiple

plug configurations comply with most international standards.

S4500THS

Input Voltage/Current 100-240 VAC/0.5A

Input Frequency

Output Voltage/Current (

47-63 Hz

) 10VDC/1.4A

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 S4500THS. 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.

MCR

BATTERY

COMMUNICATIONS

FIGURE 3 - LED INDICATOR LOCATIONS

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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.

TABEL 1 - READING THE LED STATUS

LED State Status

Flashing Green, indicates that Power is ON and that the printer is in RS232 or IrDA mode.

Steady GREEN state when communicating with host.

Flashing Blue, indicates that Power is ON and that the printer is in Bluetooth mode.

Steady Blue state during transmit/receive.

Flashing Orange, it indicates the power is ON and that the printer is in 802.11b mode.

Steady Orange state during transmit/receive.

The battery charger is charging the battery at a fast rate. The LED will turn off when the
battery is fully charged

The battery voltage is low and needs charging

Communication

Status

LED # 1

Battery

LED # 2

On - Green

On - Blue

On - Orange

On - Yellow

On - Red

Magnetic

Card

Reader

(MCR) Status

LED # 3

On - Green

On - Red

• Indicates that MCR is ready to accept data.

• Indicates that SCR is ready to accept data.

• Steady Red, indicates an MCR/SCR fault condition or a printer error. The printer is not
ready to accept data.

• Printer is out-of-paper or Paper door is open.

• Flashing Red, indicates the printhead is hot and printing is paused.

 Note: Refer to the troubleshooting guide to determine error

or fault condition.

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