Megatron PORTI-T380 Operator's Manual

MODEL

PORTI-T380

All specifications are subjected to change without notice

(Kiosk & Ticket Printer)

Megatron S.A.R.L - 451 route des Blaves - Z.I de Noyer

74200 ALLINGES - FRANCE

+33 (0)4.50.70.54.54

http://www.megatron.fr

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Introduction

150mm/sec high-speed printer. The 3inch thermal panel printer is most suitable for
ticketing applications, such as transportation, coupons, industrial machine, lottery,
ATM and kiosks.

The general features of PORTI-T380 printer are as follows:

u Very silent printing thru direct thermal printing method.

u High speed(150mm/sec, MAX)

u High resolution(203dpi : 8dots/mm)

u UART(RS-232C or TTL) Interface

u Supports text and graphic printing.

u Low power consumption.

u Easy paper handing

u Auto cutting.

u Easier maintenance with self-diagnostic.

u In field programming – Update Firmware, Download Fonts and Logos

u Microsoft Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA / 7 compatible.

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Flow control : Software (XON/XOFF)

※ Hardware flow control not supported in printer.

u Agency Approvals

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Operating Precautions

Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full performance of
the printer.

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Using the Printer

● Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface.

● Do not install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas.

Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:

◆ Operating temperature :-10°C to 50°C

◆ Relative humidity : 10% to 90% (No condensation)

● Do not install the printer near devices that generate strong

electromagnetic fields such as a copy machine.

● Do not open the platen cover during printing .

● Do not remove or reinstall the communication cable during printing

or transmission.

● Do not touch the connectors of the communication during printing.

● Switch the POWER OFF when not in use.

● Do not use alcohol or other solvent.

● The AC adapter, the battery charger and the battery pack may

become warm when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

● When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time

the printer can be used may be shortened.

u Thermal Paper Handling

● Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry and dark place.

● Do not rub the paper with hard object.

● Do not leave the paper with hard object.

● Do not allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper

for long periods.

● Do not stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately

after copying or wet-type copies.

● Do not use chemical glue.

● Always use the clean thermal paper.

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CONTENTS

1. Outline ..............................................................................................................................................5

1.1. Model classifications .............................................................................................................5

1.2. Product Part Number System .................................................................................................5

1.3. Specifications . ........................................................................................................................6

2. Setting up the printer .....................................................................................................................7

2.1. Printer & Accessories ............................................................................................................7

2.2. Printer Features . .....................................................................................................................8

2.3. Dimensions . ........................................................................................................................... 9

2.4. Replacing the paper roll . ...................................................................................................... 10

2.5. Power Supply . ...................................................................................................................... 12

2.5.1. Power connector ....................................................................................................... 12

2.5.2. Specified Power supply ............................................................................................. 12

2.6. Sensor Connector(Option) ................................................................................................... 13

3. Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1. UART(RS-232C or TTL) .................................................................................................... 14

4. Using the printer . .......................................................................................................................... 15

4.1. Control panel . ...................................................................................................................... 15

4.2. The self test . ......................................................................................................................... 15

5. Consumable Parts . ........................................................................................................................ 16

5.1. Recommended paper............................................................................................................ 16

5.2. Printing position . .................................................................................................................. 16

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PORTI-T380 ( ) ( )

Model name

Interface

None: UART

Power

None : DC 24V

Model name / Interface Spec.

Example) 1. Porti-S40 Serial/Bluetooth Part No. ⇒ S40/A1

2. Porti-SC30 Bluetooth Only Part No. ⇒ SC30/Z1

S40

SC30

W25

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Wired Wireless

A RS-232C 1 Bluetooth
B TTL 2 IrDA
C USB 0 None
D RS-485
E Parallel
Z None

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Item Specification

Printing method

Direct thermal line printing

Characters per line

64cpl (MAX)

Character size

Eng. : 9*24dots, 12*24dots Kor. : 16*24dots, [24*24dots]

Optional Characters

Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Russian, Tukish,
Greek, Japanese, Persian, Latin9 and Others upon request.

Resolution

203dpi, 8dots/mm

Print width

3-inch (72mm, 576dots)

Printing speed

150mm / sec (MAX)

Dimensions

169 * 88.2 * 101 mm

Weight

970g (except roll paper)

Interface

UART(RS-232C or TTL) (Standard model)

Paper supplied

Thermal roll paper (80mm wide, 80ø)

Barcode supplied

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dimension : Code128, Code39, I2/5, Code93 UPC, EAN, KAN,

JAN, CODABAR

2-dimension : PDF417, QR Code, DATA Matrix

H/W Spec

MCU : 32bits RISC, FLASH : 4Mbytes, RAM : 8Mbytes

Receive buffer size

1M bytes

Input Power

24VDC, Stand by 60mA and Max 3A

Option

Sliding mount assembly

Environment
conditions

Temperature

-10 °C ~ 50°C (operating)

-10°C ~ 70°C (storage)

Humidity

30% - 80% (operating)
10% - 90% (storage)

MCBF (Mean Cycle
Between failure)

Mechanical 37,000,000 lines

Head Approximately 50 Km

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When unpacking your printer box make sure it contains the printer and all accessories.

If any accessories are missing or damage, please contact your dealer for assistance.

PORTI-T380

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1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, data may be lost.

2. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one.

3. Insert the paper roll as shown.

Note : Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications.

Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because
the printer can not detect the paper end correctly.

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4. Be sure to not the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll.

5. Push in the paper, as shown.

The paper will be loaded automatically.

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The PORTI-T380 printer is equipped to an external supply electrical power.

The functions assigned to the pins in the connector are as follows:

Applicable connector : MOLEX 53014-0410 or equivalent.

The following specifications are requested for Power supply.

Input : 24V DC / Max 3A

Avoid using power supply which its power capacity of power current is extremely high.

51004-0400 (MOLEX)

WARNING

A wrong connection of power supply

connector could be damage the printer.

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Pin No. Pin Spec. Function

1 VCC Anode
2 Signal Collector
3 GND Emitter

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The PORTI-T380 printer has a UART(RS-232C or TTL)interface and is connected
by means of a 3 pin female connector.
In the following table, the signals present on the connector are listed:

Pin No Name Direction Function

1

TxD Output Transmit Data

2

RxD Input Receive Data

3

GND - Ground

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Applicable connector : MOLEX 53014-0310 or equivalent.

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u Button

- FEED Button :

When the printer is on, paper can be feed manually by pressing and
holding the FEED button for more than one second.

u Panel lamp

-POWER : Printer is ON and ready to receive data.

-ERROR : Indicates a fault condition or a printer error.

(i.e : no paper, etc.)

The self test procedure will check most of the printer functions. For self test, turn on
the power while holding down the FEED Button. The Self-Test checks the following :

1) Make sure paper roll has been installed properly.

2) The Self-Test prints the current printer status, which provides the control
ROM version and the communication method setting.

3) After printing the current printer status, Self-Test will print a pattern using the
built-in character set.

4) The Self-Test automatically ends.

The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completed the self test.

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Type : Thermal Paper
Paper width : 80mm
Paper thickness : 60±5㎛
External diameter : Ø 80mm or less
Inside diameter : Ø12mm
Recording side : Outside of roll

Cautions

1. Do not paste the paper to the core. And the roll paper which has near end
mark printing on its near end is recommended.

2. Chemicals or oil may change the color of paper, or printed characters may fade.

3. Change of paper color starts from approx . 70 °C.
Pay attention to heat, humidity and sun light.

4. Color of paper may be changed by being scratched by nail or hard metal, etc.