Printek Interceptor 800 Series Integrator's Manual

Interceptor 800 Series

Integrator’s Manual

Printek LLC

1517 Townline Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

269-925-3200

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Printek, LLC. A Company.

Part Number 7436 Rev A

FCC Part 15 Class A

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, 2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this
radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its
gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary
for successful communication. Maximum power output plus maximum antenna gain of the EUT is: 4.5W/m2 ,
Limit is 10Wm2.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le
présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé
pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir
le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. La puissance de sortie maximale plus
gain d'antenne maximal du EUT est : 4.5W/m

2

Limite est 10W/m

2

Additional Regulatory Marks

ISO 7637-2-2004 Road Vehicle Transients Conducted on Power Lines

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FCC Part 15, Class A

Battery Disposal

Only dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. If you do not know your local
regulations, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a non-profit organization
created to promote recycling of rechargeable batteries. For more information visit www.rbrc.org.

This device has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.


This equipment emits radio frequency energy but the radiated power is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
To meet FCC RF exposure rules; do not co-locate or operate this product in conjuncture with another antenna or transmitter
and maintain 20 cm distance from body of user.

Part 15.21 Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Printek LLC could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Statement

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Acknowledgments:
Printek is a registered trademark of Printek LLC
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2015 By Printek LLC, 1517 Townline Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. All rights reserved.

Read all set up and operating instructions before proceeding with operation. Do not operate in an enclosure unless

properly ventilated. Do not operate near a heat source.

Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in einem
kleinen, geschlossenen Raum, es sei denn dieser wird ordnungsgemäß belüftet. Nehmen Sie den Drucker nicht in der Nähe
einer Wärmequelle in Betrieb

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer service or repairs to a qualified service professional. Use of genuine Printek
replacement parts is required to warrant proper, safe operation. Any alteration or modification of this device voids the user
warranty and may make the product unsafe to operate. The print head and motors get hot during use. Wait until they cool
before touching them. Make certain the printer is disconnected from AC power before removing any covers or performing
any required cleaning or maintenance. Connecting this printer to an ungrounded receptacle can result in electrical shock.
Never place the printer near inflammable or explosive substances. Do not operate near liquid or spill liquid into the printer at
any time.

Enthält keine Teile, die vom Bediener instandgesetzt werden können. Bitte wenden Sie sich bei Instandsetzung oder
Reparatur an qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal. Die Verwendung von echten Printek Ersatzteilen ist notwendig, um
ordnungsgemäßen, sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten. Änderungen oder Modifikationen dieses Geräts machen die
Garantie ungültig und können den sicheren Betrieb des Produkts gefährden. Während des Druckens werden Druckerkopf
und Motoren heiß. Warten Sie, bis sich die Teile abgekühlt haben, bevor Sie sie berühren. Vergewissern Sie sich, dass der
Drucker nicht mehr an die Stromquelle angeschlossen ist, bevor Sie Abdeckungen abnehmen oder das Gerät reinigen bzw.
warten. Schließen Sie diesen Drucker nicht an eine ungeerdete Steckdose an; dies kann zum Elektroschock führen. Setzen
Sie den Drucker niemals in die Nähe von feuer- oder explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen. Betreiben Sie den Drucker nicht in der
Nähe von Flüssigkeiten und lassen Sie keine Flüssigkeiten in den Drucker gelangen.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Printer Features ................................................................................................................................... 2

Quick Start Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 3

A. Paper Load ................................................................................................................................ 3

B. Printer Power ............................................................................................................................. 3

C. Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 4

D. Performing a Printer Self-Test ................................................................................................... 4

Configuration and Setup ...................................................................................................................... 5

A. Device Settings ......................................................................................................................... 5

B. Black Mark Operation ................................................................................................................ 7

Printing Modes ..................................................................................................................................... 8

A. ASCII Based Print Jobs ............................................................................................................. 8

B. Graphic Based Print Jobs .......................................................................................................... 8

Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications ........................................................................ 9

A. Windows Desktop Computers ................................................................................................... 9

I. USB ...................................................................................................................................... 9

II. Discover Bluetooth ................................................................................................................ 9

III. Bluetooth Windows 7 and above ........................................................................................... 9

IV. Wi-Fi – .................................................................................................................................. 9

B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones – ..................................................................................... 10

C. Android Tablets and Smart phones ......................................................................................... 10

I. Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 10

D. Apple Tablets and Smartphones – ........................................................................................... 10

Print Language Commands – ASCII Text-based Printjobs ................................................................. 11

Demo Programs, SDKs, and Drivers ................................................................................................. 18

Demo Programs and Apps ............................................................................................................. 18

Software Developers Kits (SDKs) ................................................................................................... 19

Drivers and Virtual Drivers ................................................................ ............................................. 19

Printek Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 22

Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 23

A. Appendix A – Printer Specifications ......................................................................................... 23

B. Appendix B – Supplies and Accessories .................................................................................. 24

C. Appendix C – Media ................................................................................................................ 24

D. Appendix D – Print & Font Samples ........................................................................................ 25

E. Appendix E – ASCII Character Tables ..................................................................................... 27

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 29

Index ................................................................................................................................................. 31

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Printek Interceptor 800 Series mobile thermal printer, also referred to in
this manual as the “I800”. The I800 prints on special thermal media supplied in roll form up to 8.5
inches wide, and includes “black mark” sensing capabilities. All models are equipped with a USB port
which supports cabled, serial communications. All models support an optional internal Bluetooth or
Wi-Fi interface. Complete specifications may be found in Appendix A – Printer Specifications.
The remainder of this manual focuses on the details of integrating the printer into your application,
explaining most possible use cases for the printer. For application scenarios not described in this
guide, please contact your dealer or Printek Technical Support.

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Printer Features

Paper Door Lever

Paper Door

Indicator Panel

Your Interceptor 800 features:

 8.5” wide or A4 width paper options with 100’ paper roll capacity
 True drop in paper loading, fully self-contained unit
 USB Plug-N-Play to Windows computers
 Wireless options available
 Fast print speeds up to 2 ips (11 pages per minute)
 External power input 12 -24 volt DC, or optional internal battery
 Driver for Windows, Android, and Linux computing hosts
 Mounting options, in dash, vertical, horizontal, upside down
 Compact, just 4.3”tall x 2.6” deep

For detailed specifications reference Appendix A – Printer Specifications.

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Quick Start Instructions

Pull up on paper door

lever to open paper

compartment door.

USB port

External Power input port

A. Paper Load

 Drop in paper with leader coming off top of roll as shown.
 Extend paper past paper edge and close paper door.
 Tear paper up or down against serrated tear edge.

Each printer comes supplied with a roll of standard media.

Note: For maximum performance and optimum print quality, use only genuine Printek media

in your I800.

B. Printer Power

I800 without Battery – Cable Installation

Note: Can be used with either 12V or 24V vehicle systems.

 Snap on port cover after seating connectors for extra strain relief.

I800 with Optional Battery – Charging & Use

 Charge before use via the printers’ USB port using a standard USB Micro-B charger.
 3 hours charge time via Printek supplied USB wall adapter.
 Approximate Battery Life of 100 pages from a full charge.
 New batteries are shipped in a partially-charged state.
 USB port is also “data in” port in normal cabled use

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Charge battery when battery and alert light are flashing indicating low power.

Indicator

Symbol

Type

Function

Power

Button

Turns printer power on or off. The
indicator will light when power is on.

Battery

Light

Indicates battery charging (solid)
operation and low battery (flashing).

Attention

Light

Indicates paper out, paper jam, or other
malfunction.

Paper Feed

Button

Advances paper set amount
(configurable).

C. Control Panel

Note: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Printers will include an additional button and indicator light for

wireless communication.

D. Performing a Printer Self-Test

1. Turn off printer.

2. Press and hold & .
Press and hold the power and paper feed buttons at the same time. Continue to hold until the

power LED turns on. In less than 8 seconds, the self-test configuration will print. Release the
buttons after the printout starts.

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Configuration and Setup

A. Device Settings

1. All printer configuration is done through the
Windows Printer Driver.

2. Open your Devices and Printers folder.

3. Right Click on the Interceptor 800 icon.

4. Select Printer Properties. The Interceptor
800 Properties window will open.

5. Select “Preferences…” under the General
tab.

6. Select the “Advanced…” button.

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7. This will open the Advanced Options:

Printer Configurable Features:

Top-of-Form Adjustment: (Default = No Adjustment)

Values: 0.50 in. higher to .050 in. lower
This setting is used in conjunction with the Start-of-Job Control and End-of-Page Control settings. If
one of those settings change from the default value, this setting can be used to fine tune the setting.

Print all Grays as Black?: (Default = No)
Values: No or Yes
If selecting “Yes” the Color Interpretation setting must be changed to Error Deffusion. Images will be
printed in black and white. No grayscale printing.

B and W Threshold / Halftone Density: (Default = 0 – Typical)
Values: -5 – Lighter to +5 – Darkest
This adjusts the contrast in your graphics printing.

Print Intensity: (Default = No Adjustment)
Values: 25% Lighter to 25% Darker
Adjusts the darkness of the print.

Start-of-Job Control: (Default = No Form Feed)
Values: Form Feed, No Form Feed, Feed 1 inch

Form Feed – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance paper to the black
mark before starting to print.*
No Form Feed – printer will start printing without advaning paper.
Feed 1 inch – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance to the black mark
then feed paper 1 inch before starting to print.*

* Top-of-Form setting can be used to further align the print to the top of the page.

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End-of-Page Control: (Default = Windows Paginated)
Values: Form Feed, Contigous, Feed 1 inch, Windows Paginated

Form Feed – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance paper to the black
mark after page has completed printing.*
Contigous – printer will not advance paper after page is printed.
Feed 1 inch – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance paper 1 inch pass
the black mark after page has completed printing.*
Windows Paginated – printer will advance paper according to the paper size selected in the
Paper Size setting.

* Top-of-Form setting can be used to further align the paper to the tear bar when using black
mark sensing.

End-of-Job Control: (Default = No Form Feed)
Values: Form Feed, No Form Feed, Feed 1 inch

Form Feed – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance paper to the black
mark after the print job has completed printing.
No Form Feed – printer will not advance paper after the print job is completed.
Feed 1 inch – when using a roll with black marks, the printer will advance paper 1 inch past
the black mark after the print job has completed printing.

Print Speed: (Default = 2.00 inches per second)
Values: 2.00 inches per second to Plot Mode.
Adjusts the speed paper advances through the printer.

B. Black Mark Operation

To use the Black Mark Sensing you will need to set the Advance Options in the Windows driver to
Form Feed at the end of each page:

1. Right click on the printer icon in your Devices and Printers folder

2. Select Printer Properties

3. Select the General tab

4. Select Preferences

5. Select Advanced

6. Change the End of Page Control to Form Feed

If using media with an appropriate black mark indicator, printer will now automatically advance paper
to the next black mark when it finishes a printjob.

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Printing Modes

There are two fundamental printing modes with mobile printers.

A. ASCII Based Print Jobs

The host sends the print job as a series of lines of characters, some of which represent the text
to be printed, while other portions are command codes which tell the printer which font to use,
where to locate the text, what barcodes to use, etc. These text-based files are encoded in a
print language specific to the target printer.

The I800 understands ASCII based jobs in its native print language, PCCS. Refer to the Section

Print Language Commands for the description of PCCS and how to use it to create an ASCII

text-based printjob.

B. Graphic Based Print Jobs

The host computer assembles the printed image as a series of dot lines, and transmits this
image as a sequence of data bytes that represent the dot patterns assembled. Often these jobs
or files have some control characters on the front end and / or rear end of the dot pattern bytes
to define their format, help control pagination, etc.

Windows drivers, in particular, encode the image as a graphic based print job for you, before it is
passed along to the printer. The difficult act of creating the image, and thus the printjob, is done
for you by the driver code.

In addition to accepting graphic jobs from its Windows driver, the I800 can accept and print
directly graphic images assembled specifically for it by other host types. This opens up the
option to print job images from a variety of devices for which drivers or print utilities don’t exist,
such as tablets and smartphones. In particular, the virtual printer driver “PrintekPrint” was
created for Android and iOS platforms to mimic the functionality found in the Windows desktop
world, making printing from your compatible app totally transparent to the user. Below is a
sample of screenshots from PrintekPrint for Android.

See the Section on Demos, SDKs and Print Drivers for further information, and visit our website
for information on how to download the software you need.

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Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications
Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer

A. Windows Desktop Computers

Print Drivers

You may download the appropriate Windows driver from our website. Install the printer driver by the
standard method for your version of Windows.

Alternatively, install the printer driver by running the installation program Printek Interceptor 800.exe;
this will install the driver in the manufacturer listing as “Printek Interceptor 800”.

I. USB

a) Install the printer driver Printek Interceptor 800.exe onto your host before connecting the

printer. Follow prompts displayed during installation.
b) Plug the printer into a USB port on your host system using a micro-USB cable.
c) The printer will appear in the unspecified devices as the drivers are loading. After the USB

driver completely loads, the printer will appear as “Printek Interceptor 800” under the

“Printers and Faxes”.

II. Discover Bluetooth

a) Turn on printer.
b) If the wireless LED is not on, push the wireless button to turn on the wireless interface. If

the wireless LED is flashing, this indicates the printer is in the discover mode. If the

wireless LED is solid, this indicates the printer is connected to a host.
c) Your host Bluetooth manager may automatically scan for new devices, or you may need to

tell it to scan. The discover name of the I800 printer will be “IN-XXXxxxxx”, where

XXXxxxxx = the Printer Serial Number.
d) For Pairing, the default passkey is 123456.

III. Bluetooth Windows 7 and above

a) Open the “Devices and Printers” folder.
b) Select “Add a Device”. The I800 printer will display using the discover name listed above.
c) Select the printer from the list of devices.
d) Select “Enter the Device’s Pairing Code”. The default pairing code is 123456.
e) A window will display informing you the device was successfully added, and the printer

name will appear in the devices list.
f) Right click on the printer name or icon.
g) Select Properties. A virtual com port number will be listed under the Services Tab – make

note of this. Use this Com Port number when setting up the printer driver, under the “port

settings”.
Note: Bluetooth host devices pair after discovery, but only connect to Bluetooth printers

when the host application has asked it to print.

IV. Wi-Fi –

This feature and/or specific directions for use were not available as of this printing.

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B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones –

This feature and/or specific directions for use were not available as of this printing.

C. Android Tablets and Smart phones

I. Bluetooth

a) Turn on printer. If the wireless LED is not on, push the wireless button to turn on the

wireless interface. If the wireless LED is flashing, this indicates the printer is in the

discover mode. If the wireless LED is solid, this indicates the printer is connected to a

host.
b) On Host, Select Settings – Bluetooth – Scan. The printer will be displayed using the

discover name "IN-XXXxxxxx", XXXxxxxx = Serial Number. Select the printer and enter

the passkey. The default passkey is 123456. The printer should appear in your paired

devices list.
Note: Bluetooth host devices pair after discovery, but only connect to Bluetooth printers

when the host application has asked it to print.

D. Apple Tablets and Smartphones –

This feature and/or specific directions for use were not available as of this printing.

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Print Language Commands – ASCII Text-based Printjobs

OVERVIEW

This document describes the Printrex Control Code Standard (PCCS) set of control codes. This
control code set is designed to work within a Windows® environment as well as other operating
systems.

There are four categories of control codes and they are Configuration codes, Command codes,
Custom codes and Manufacturing codes. Refer to the appropriate sections for detail on the specific
codes within each category and the usage of those codes.

NOTATION

Parameters are noted in the form of ‘ntt’, where ‘n’ is the parameter number and ‘tt’ is one of the

following parameter types (example, 2sw). The valid range of „tt‟ and the meaning of the value is

described in the description of the code where used.

CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS

There are various control codes (Configuration Codes) that modify the printer parameters. These
Configuration Codes adjust for media coating characteristics, form characteristics (form size and
marker characteristics), DLA and operating system/application specific forms handling (to print
continuously over multiple pages).

DLA Control

Modified by using code: DLA Control
Different media have different friction characteristics and thickness. There are also minor differences

in platen characteristics (diameter and hardness). These factors can create minor changes in the
overall vertical resolution of the printer. To compensate for this, a DLA (Dot Line Adjustment)
parameter is included in the configuration block. The DLA is given in terms of adjusted raster lines per
6144 raster lines. Plot length increase = n/6144.

Example, n=63: 63/6144 = 1.0% length increase

EOJ Eject Control

Modified by using code: Forms Settings
This control determines if the printer will perform a form advance when an End Job (EOJ) command is

received.

FF Eject Control

Modified by using code: Forms Settings

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This control determines if the printer will perform a form advance when a Form Feed (FF) command is
received.

Form Length

Modified by using code: Forms Settings
This parameter establishes the length of the form. It is given in fundamental raster line units. This

parameter is used to compute the Top-of-Form location when the printer performs a form advance
when there are no form markers on the page. It is also used to compute the Top-of-Form location
when the distance from the print line to the form marker is greater than the distance from the print line
to the form marker sensor. If this value is changed from its previous setting, Top-of-Form is set at the
current location.

Form Marker Distance

Modified by using code: Forms Settings
This parameter is used to compute the Top-of-Form location when the printer performs a form

advance. It is the distance from the leading edge of the media Top-of-Form (perforation) to the center
of the form marker and is given in fundamental raster line units. If this value is changed from its
previous setting, Top-of-Form is set at the current location.

Form Marker Width

Modified by using code: Forms Settings
This parameter is used to compute the center of the form marker. It is the distance from the leading

edge of the form marker to the trailing edge of the form marker and is given in fundamental raster line
units. Markers wider than 254 dot-lines will be ignored.

Form Position

Modified by: Power Up, Door Open, using code Forms Settings
This value represents the current location on the form. It is used to determine when the printer is at

the top of the form. The value is forced to the Top-of-Form position at power up, after the door is
closed, or when either the Form Marker Distance or Form Length parameters change.

Linearity

Modified by using code: Print Characteristics
This parameter controls the burn energy transfer function between the two set points of White Level

and Saturation Level. This parameter is unit-less. A zero value takes on a straight line transfer
function between White Level and Saturation Level (a perfectly linear media coating). A maximum
value takes on an „S‟ shaped transfer function between White Level and Saturation Level (a very non­linear media coating). This parameter is used for tonal printing only and has no effect for bi-modal
printing.

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Print Quality

Modified by using code: Print Quality
This parameter controls the print quality. This parameter establishes the interline cool down time and

effects the print speed. It is sometimes desirable to greatly reduce the print speed due to interface
bandwidth considerations; the range of this control is extended such that a ¼ print speed can be
established. It should be noted that print quality may not change appreciably throughout the range of
quality values depending on the amount of converted image.

Saturation Level

Modified by using code: Print Characteristics
This parameter establishes the burn energy required to achieve media saturation (e.g. black level for

B&W printing). It is unit-less and a zero value is factory set for a typical media. This parameter can be
adjusted up or down to allow for different media saturation levels. This parameter is used for tonal
printing and bi-modal printing.

White Level

Modified by using code: Print Characteristics
This parameter establishes the burn energy required to begin conversion of the media coating. It is

unit-less and a zero value is factory set for a typical media. This parameter can be adjusted up or
down to allow for different media white levels and should be adjusted to a point just before the
beginning of conversion. This parameter is used for tonal printing only and has no effect for bi-modal
printing.

CONFIGURATION CODES

Printout Characteristics

Code Sequence: Esc_P 1sb2sb3ub
Used to set parameters: Saturation Level, White Level, and Linearity

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Forms Settings

Code Sequence: Esc_F 1ub2ub3ub4uw5uw
Used to set parameters: FF Eject Control, EOJ Eject Control, Form Marker Width, Form Marker

Distance and Form Length

Speed Control

Code Sequence: Esc_Q 1ub
Controls the print speed.

DLA Control

Code Sequence: Esc_D 1sb
Used to set parameter: DLA Adjustment

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COMMAND CODES

Carriage Return

Code Sequence: CR
Prints any remaining data in the character line buffer while advancing the paper one character line

then returns the character pointer to the beginning of the print line. This code is ignored if paired with
an LF.

Line Feed

Code Sequence: LF
Prints any remaining data in the character line buffer while advancing the paper one character line

and leaves the character line pointer at its current position. This code is ignored if paired with a CR.

Form Feed

Code Sequence: FF
This command code works in conjunction with the current FF Eject Control data. The printer will first

print any remaining data in the character line buffer then if the FF Eject Control is enabled, will
advance to the next Top-of-Form. If the FF Eject Control is disabled, the printer will not perform the
ToF advance.

Raster Graphics

Code Sequence: Esc_R
This sequence is issued in a larger construct, as explained in detail below.
OVERVIEW
The printer uses a printer independent raster protocol. The protocol is graphic in nature to support the

direction of image printing technology.
The general protocol supports Black and White printers, grayscale printers, two color printers, and full

color printers (both three and four pen color devices). This is accomplished by incorporating two
parameters in the raster packet: number of pens, and resolution per pen. Since the Interceptor 800
series printers are Black and White thermal technology only, the user may disregard references to all
other forms of printing in this description.

The protocol is defined in terms of pixels (there are no units). It is required that the raster graphics
generator have knowledge of the printer resolution in order to properly scale the image, however there
is no constraint on the raster graphics generator output being tied to a specific printer resolution.
There is also no constraint on the image or page width. This means that a file generated for an 8 inch
200 dpi printer can be printed on a 2 inch 150 dpi printer.

The Printrex Raster Graphics Protocol is a raster-line based protocol. This means one entire raster
line is embodied in a single structured packet. All of the information required for printing the raster
line is included within the packet. Submitting multiple raster packets prints an entire image.

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The PackBits data compression technique is used to reduce the bandwidth requirements of the
physical interface to the printer. These techniques are easily incorporated into Windows drivers and
are also simple enough to use in embedded systems (for either compressing/encoding or
decompressing/decoding).

NOTATION
The following notation(s) apply throughout this document.

- Items enclosed in curly braces ‘{ }’ are required

- Items enclosed in braces ‘[ ]’ are optional.

- A range of values are indicated by indicate a range ‘a..b’, where a and b are the limits of the

range, all ranges are integral.

- The symbol ‘|’ indicates an ‘OR’ condition.
DEFINITION
ppir = {grfx_ctl_code}{num_pen_pkts}{pen_res}{pen1_data}

Printrex Printer Independent Raster: This is the general structure of one raster line of graphic data.
Where:
grfx_ctl_code = {1Bh 5Fh 52h}

Graphics Control Code: This value is always Esc_R. This control code indicates that the Printrex
raster graphics data structure follows.

num_pen_pkts = {01h | 02h | 03h | 04h}
Number of Pen Packets: The value indicates the number of sets of packed pen data included in the
raster command. This also indicates the number of pens associated with the raster line (01h = 1 pen,
the only case that is relevant to the Interceptor 800 printer).

pen_res = {01h | 04h | 08h}
Pen Resolution: This parameter is in bits per pixel. This value is used to apply the unpacked raster
pen data to pixels on the page. The values of 01h, 04h and 08h correspond to 1, 4 and 8 bits per pixel
respectively.

For multiple bits per pixel, consecutive bits of the unpacked pen raster data are grouped together to
formulate the pixel color weighting.

pen1_data = {pkd_size}{pkd_bits}
The pen data uses the PackBits compression method. The PackBits method uses a combination of
RLE and literal data representation. The basic structure of the pen data is a double-byte (word)
defining the number of bytes requiring unpacking, followed by the pen raster data to unpack. This
method is detailed as follows:

pkd_size = {0000h..FFFFh} Note: High byte first

Packet Size: This is the number of packed bytes requiring unpacking. This value is an unsigned
word, high byte first.

pkd_bits = {flg1, data1, flg2, data2.. flgn, datan}

Packed Bits: The packed bits are a series of flags coupled with data. The flag indicates the nature
of the data (literal or run data) as well as an associated count to be used with the data. For literal
data, the count identifies the number of bytes of literal data to follow. For run data, the count

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identifies the number times the following byte is repeated in a run. The specific interpretations
follow:

flg = {00h.. FFh} Note: -127 to 127

Flag: The flag is treated as a signed number and indicates the treatment of the following data.
A positive value indicates the following data is literal (un-packed) and there are a number of

bytes following the flag. The number of bytes following the flag is defined as:

flg + 1 (zero biased)
Example: For flg = 02h, there are 3 bytes of literal data following the flag.

A negative value of the flag (excluding –128 0x80) indicates the following byte is packed and
the single byte following the flag should be repeated. The number of times the following byte
is to be repeated is given by:

–flg +1 (again zero biased)

Example: For flg = FDh, the following byte is packed and should be repeated 4 times.
A value of –128 (0x80) is reserved – do not use.
data = {xxh}[xxh]….[xxh]

Data: The data is the raster pixel data to be printed. This raster pixel data is packed in
accordance with the flg byte (see above).

The bytes are unpacked from left to right on the page (as the page is viewed for reading) with
the high order bit presented leftmost. For multiple bits per pixel, the grouping is sequential
from left to right (in groups of nibbles or bytes as the case may be).

End Job

Code Sequence: Esc_E
Ends the current print job. This control code causes an advance to next ToF (provided EOJ Eject

Control is enabled), then causes the printer to return to the power on default settings.

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Demo Programs, SDKs, and Drivers

This section is intended to briefly explain the world of collateral computer programs and programming
aids that is intimately associated with PrintekMobile Printers.

Unfortunately, most mobile operating systems are not (yet) as powerful or evolved as their older
desktop brethren, and they run on processing hardware that presently limits their sophistication.
Google Android, Windows CE, and Apple iOS were created at a time and with a purpose that did not
anticipate printing from mobile computing devices. As such, the printing paradigm largely used with
mobile computing applications has reverted to the original form from the early days of computing; that
is, each application that requires a print function has to have a specific code that targets a specific
printer brand due to the individual and distinctive differences of the printer languages. Most mobile
operating systems do not (yet) have sophisticated means of automatically sharing data among
applications they run, and have therefore not yet evolved a common printing interface (the driver)
such as is enjoyed on desktop systems.

The collection of collateral computer programs which PrintekMobile supplies is an attempt to get
around these shortcomings of mobile operating systems, and are designed to allow easy integration
of the printing function into mobile applications which require it. Please contact your dealer for up to
date information and a complete list of PrintekMobile integration aids, or visit our website at

www.PrintekMobile.com.

Demo Programs and Apps

Demonstration programs (“Demo” for short) are just what the name implies. We create programs for
each host operating system platform, which can be installed on a mobile device by a user and
employed to demonstrate the print capability and features of our printers. They are not general
purpose, but written specifically for our printers, often using only our printer command language and
with the ability to address only printer names (digital addresses) which are associated with our
specific printers.

The real intention of these Demos is to give users an ability to see our printers in action, in the
absence of another printing application. Many potential users are in the process of evaluating printers
before they have finished their own applications. In many cases, they need to select their mobile
printer before they finish their application because they need to know which printer language to use in
constructing their printjob code (most small business applications only support one, maybe two,
printer brands).

We generally try to have Demos for the following mobile operating systems:

- WinMobile / WinCE

- Google Android

- Apple iOS

We do not generally supply Demo programs for Windows Desktop/Laptop systems because, by
definition, our Windows driver allows any common Windows application to serve as a “demonstration”
program.

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Software Developers Kits (SDKs)

Even programmers need help sometimes. The purpose behind a Software Developer’s Kit (“SDK”) is
to help a programmer tasked with writing a mobile application for a specific platform. SDK is not a
hard definition in the industry; it is quite variable and generally means any set of instructions,
examples, APIs, or code libraries which are designed to aid a programmer in creating an application.
Any company that supplies a platform upon which software applications are dependent usually
supplies some form of an SDK. For example, Google supplies an SDK for the Android operating
system which describes and illustrates how certain Android functions work; Apple supplies something
similar for iOS as well. Many hardware suppliers, such as Printek, have taken to supplying SDKs for
people who might need to write programs that use our printers in an application, with the intention
being to describe and illustrate for a programmer how to achieve certain primary tasks and use
important product features.

Not surprisingly, SDKs often take the form of or include sample source code (the written program
routines, written in a specific programming language) as a way of easily conveying to a programmer
how certain functions work. For instance, Printek supplies demo programs for most popular platforms
(as described above), and the corresponding SDK for that platform is often the source code from one
of our demo programs. This is particularly useful because the programmer now has an operating
demonstration program which prints for him, and the exact program code of the working demo (with
comments, along with all of the libraries which go into the compiled executable program) in front of
him. This kind of direct correlation makes it easy to add the printing feature into their own application
with great confidence; in some cases they can cut and paste the source code snippets they need from
our SDK into their application. Because the source code is from a real working demo program, the
programmer learns all the fundamental tasks needed to print: opening the communications port,
checking printer status, parsing printer language calls, sending a job line by line (or an entire file at
once) through the port, housekeeping tasks, closing the communications port, etc. In many cases the
Demo / SDK also illustrates some advanced non-printing tasks for that particular platform, such as
graphic file conversion, mobile device screen capture, image dithering, etc.

Printek SDKs come in the following forms:

- WinMobile / WinCE >>> typically written in C# or C++

- Google Android >>> typically written in Java

- Apple iOS >>> typically written in Objective C

It is important to note that printer SDKs are not required if the system integrator will use drivers or
some other utility to print with. In fact, they are not needed at all if the system integrator or
programmer is already comfortable or experienced with writing programs for a particular operating
system and/or a specific printer. Remember, they are only an aid to the programmer, NOT an
absolute requirement. Using the SDKs can save significant time during the application development
process.

Drivers and Virtual Drivers

In the world of desktop and laptop computing systems, drivers are commonplace. When the driver is
loaded and printer communication is achieved, users can print from their applications. The
sophisticated operating system on PCs do all the hard work: they place the correct driver files and
printer information into the proper location on their system, make the printer available (by name) to all
applications running on the operating system, call the driver when it is needed, etc. Traditional device
drivers form the interface between the computer applications and the device, with the operating
system acting as the overall manager of the process. For all operating systems that use the driver

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paradigm, the users never have to know any more about printing than to make sure the driver is

Host Computing

Device

Driver

Demonstration

Program

Comments

Windows

Windows driver

(note OS version)

Any Windows

program with print

capability

Need both installed

for demonstration

Android

Virtual Android

driver

PrintekBlue app

Either will allow for

suitable

demonstration

iOS

Virtual iOS driver

Printek iOS demo

app

Either will allow for

suitable

demonstration

WinMobile

Windows Mobile

Driver (coming Q4

2015)

Printek File Sender

Either will allow for

suitable

demonstration

loaded onto their system. The printer driver performs the relatively complicated task of taking the
document or image created by or stored by the computer and translating that document or image into
a series of data bits arranged in a format that will be familiar and usable to the printer it is targeting.

Enter mobile devices. As sophisticated as new smartphones and tablets may seem, their operating
systems lack much of the complexity and capability of the desktop/laptop systems. Shared data and
a common device driver platform have not yet become features in the most popular mobile operating
systems, but mobile users have the desire to achieve the same simple printer setup experience as
found in the desktop world. That is where mobile print utilities come into play. The Virtual Drivers
from Printek are an attempt to mimic the experience one has in setting up a desktop printer at home,
yet it is very different in a number of ways. The salient and familiar driver characteristics are:

- Setup and forget. Once you set it up on your mobile device, a compatible application will be
able to print to the target PrintekMobile printer at any time, until your mobile device is turned
off.

- Similar “feel” to traditional desktop drivers. Configure, then runs in the background, totally
transparent to the user.

- Specific to PrintekMobile printers only; NOT a general purpose print utility meant for all
printers.

- Provides a “what you see is what you get” experience, performing all the sophisticated
functions to take documents created or stored on your mobile device and rendering them on
paper.

We use the term “virtual driver” instead of just “driver” to denote the significant and important technical

differences in how this software works relative to its desktop brethren.

Printek has “real” drivers for its mobile printers for all the various versions of the Windows operating
system. It offers “virtual drivers” for the Android and iOS operating systems to provide our users with

the best possible overall product experience.

The integrator (either customer staff or 3rd party group) will need to define, test, and document the
exact interface between his host software and the PrintekMobile printer. The exact collateral
programs required will be dependent on the nature and characteristics of the user’s mobile system.

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The diagram below leads you to the correct tool for the integrator given their particular application:

Printek Technical Support

For application scenarios not described in this guide, or if you need further assistance, please contact
your dealer, or alternatively contact Printek Technical Support (www.printekmobile.com or phone 800­368-4636).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Alert light and battery light
flashing

Low power

Charge Battery

Printer will not power on

Battery not installed properly

Remove and reinstall battery making sure
contacts aligned

AC Adapter not working

Use only Printek supplied AC Adapters.

Battery discharged

Recharge battery

Printer turns itself off

Electrostatic discharge

May occur in extreme low humidity
conditions. Turn printer back on with power
button

Battery discharged

Recharge or replace battery

Battery indicator does not
light or does not stay lit when
USB power adapter is
connected

Battery already fully charged

No action required

Power adapter not receiving power

Check USB connection at host

Battery not installed properly

Remove and reinstall battery

Battery not charging

Faulty USB connection or battery

Check USB connections, replace battery

Poor Print Quality

Low Battery

Recharge battery

Print head dirty

Clean print head

Poor quality or old paper

Verify paper from approved source, try new
roll

Paper not feeding

Obstruction in paper path or paper
improperly installed

Check paper path and reinstall paper

Paper Load

Poor quality paper

Verify paper from approved source

Paper door not fully closed

Check and close paper door

Paper does not advance to
black mark reliably

Dirty black mark/paper sensor

Clean sensor

Black mark density/contrast

Adjust Mark sensitivity Black Mark

Sensing

Paper not feeding reliably or
Print is compressed vertically

Poor quality paper

Verify paper from approved source

Heavy or thick forms; specialty
paper with click finish

Lower the Max paper speed
Paper door is not fully closed

Check and close paper door

Print Garbled

Low Battery

Check and recharge battery

Improper USB interface
configuration

Connect printer to different USB port.
Paper door not fully closed.

Check and close paper door

Printer will not print

Low battery

Recharge battery

Paper not loaded correctly

Check paper path and reinstall paper.

Paper Load

Cannot print via optional
interface

Interface not configured correctly

Print a self-test to verify printer settings.
Make sure the interface is selected and
make sure printer and host set ups match.

Performing A Printer Self-Test

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Printing Specifications

Printing Method: Direct thermal.
Printing Resolution: 203 dpi
(8 dots per mm).
Printing Speed: Up to 2 ips
(11 pages per minute).
Printing Width: Up to 8.27 inches
(210mm).

Fonts/Characters/Bar Codes

Graphic printing via Windows driver.
Internal 12 pitch character set.

6.125 character lines per inch.

Connectivity

Standard (All Units): USB (PNP).
Wireless Options:

- Bluetooth®

- Complete Bluetooth® 4.0 Stack
including:

- Protocols: L2CAP, RFCOMM, SDP

- Profiles: GAP, SDAP, SPP, BTLE

- Class 2 Operation

- RFC2217 & EN60601 compliant.

- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n compatible.

Print Media (use Printek
media for best results)

Paper Type: Direct Thermal Roll.
Roll Size: Maximum roll diameter

2.125” (54 mm),
Roll widths from A4 to 8.5”

(up to 210 mm).

Roll Capacity: Approx. 100’ (30 m),
approx. 100 11.5” long sheets (with

2.0 mil thick media).
Core Size: 0.5” (13 mm).

Software

Drivers and Utilities: Drivers for WIN
XP, 7, 8.
Compatible with Windows CE/Pocket
PC, Windows Mobile, Apple iOS,
Android. Print utilities and SDKs for all
platforms.

Native App and Web printing.

Robust internal printer language.
Firmware can be upgraded as new
features become available.

Power Management

Optional Battery: Rechargeable
LiFeP04.
Endurance: Over 1,200 printed inches
per charge (at 25% density).
Recharging: 2 hours via universal
USB Micro-B wall adapter
Std. Input Power: 100-240 VAC wall
adapter, or 12-24

VDC in-vehicle power adapter.

Physical Specifications

D x W x H: 2.6” x 12.3” x 4.3” (66 x

312 x 109 mm).
Weight: 3 lbs. (1.4 kg).

Environmental
Specifications

Operating Temp: 14° to 122°F
(-10° to 50°C).
Storage Temp: -40° to 140°F
(-40° to 60°C).
Humidity: 20% to 95% RH
(non-condensing).
Dust, Splash and Spray: IP54 rating.

Operator Controls and
Indicators

4 LED indicators for general fault,
wireless connection, power and
battery status indication. Buttons for
power, paper feed, and optional
wireless activation.
Sensors for paper out, black mark
detection.

Memory Capacity

256 kB Flash, 64 kB SRAM. Standard
memory supports large and graphic
intensive print jobs.

Durability and Reliability

Vibration
Mil-STD-810F method 514.5,
Fig. 514.5C1 EN
1789:2007 Medical vehicles and
their equipment;
Road Ambulances

- Section 6.3.4 Mechanical Strength

- Section 6.3.5 Fixation of Devices
Shock
Shock: 20g peak 1/2 sine wave @
11 ms, x30
Shock crash hazard - 75 g, 6ms per
MIL -STD-810F method 516.5,
procedure V.
MTBF: 20,000 hours in normal use.

Regulatory Approvals

ISO 7637-2-2004 Road Vehicle
Transients conducted on power lines.
PITO AES 5 issues 10
CE and e-mark.
Automotive EMC directive
2004/104/EC and
2006/28/EC for e-marking.
RoHS, WEEE, and REACH
compliant.
FCC Part 15, Class A.

Warranty

One-year printer warranty on the
entire printer—case, battery, and
print head included.

Options and Accessories

• AC Wall Adapter, 100 to 240 VAC.

• In-vehicle Power Adapter, 12 to 24

VDC.

• Shoulder Strap

• Battery

• Data Cables: USB

• Spare Batteries in Multi-packs.

Appendix

A. Appendix A – Printer Specifications

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Part #

ACCESSORIES for 800 Printer without Battery

93078

AC Adapter - North America, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

93287

In-Vehicle Adapter – Cigarette Plug

93206

In-Vehicle Adapter Unterminated

93065

USB Cable

Part #

Accessories for 800 Printer with Battery

93065

USB Cable

93207

In-Vehicle Adapter USB

93208

AC charging adapter USB

Part #

SUPPLIES

93107

Interceptor Battery

93108

Interceptor Battery - 5 pack

93109

Interceptor Battery - 20 Pack

93228

Interceptor 800 Wall Mount

93290

Interceptor 800 -812 Mount adapter kit

91393

Thermal Print head Cleaning Pen (12/box)

Part#

Grade

Type

Qty

93088

STANDARD

8.5” W, 100 FT PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93102

STANDARD

8.5” W, 100 FT PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

93222

STANDARD

8.5” W, BLK MRK 11”, 100 FT PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93223

STANDARD

8.5” W, BLK MRK 11”, 100 FT PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

93089

STANDARD

8.5” w, PERFORATED 11”, 100 FT PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93103

STANDARD

8.5” W, PERFORATED 11”, 100 FT PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

93209

PREMIUM

8.5” W, 80 FT PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93210

PREMIUM

8.5” W, 80 FT PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

93224

PREMIUM

8.5” W, BLK MRK 11”, 80 FT PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93225

PREMIUM

8.5” W, BLK MRK 11”, 80 FT PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

93211

PREMIUM

8.5” W, PERFORATED 11”, 86 SHTS PER ROLL

6 ROLLS

93212

PREMIUM

8.5” W, PERFORATED 11”, 86 SHTS PER ROLL

36 ROLLS

B. Appendix B – Supplies and Accessories

C. Appendix C – Media

Please contact your Printek sales representative for price and availability.

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D. Appendix D – Print & Font Samples

Print Sample, Standard Font

There is one 12 pitch character set included in the standard as follows:

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E. Appendix E – ASCII Character Tables

ASCII Control Code Definitions

The following table is provided as a reference to the control character descriptions as provided by the ASCII
definition. Not all of these definitions are supported by Printek printers and some are emulation dependent.
For more information consult the appropriate chapter for the emulation being used.

Control Hexadecimal
Code Value Description
─────────── ───────────── ───────────
NUL 00 Null
SOH 01 Start of Heading
STX 02 Start of Text
ETX 03 End of Text
EOT 04 End of Transmission
ENQ 05 Enquiry
ACK 06 Acknowledge
BEL 07 Bell
BS 08 Backspace
HT 09 Horizontal Tabulation
LF 0A Line Feed
VT 0B Vertical Tabulation
FF 0C Form Feed
CR 0D Carriage Return
SO 0E Shift Out
SI 0F Shift In
DLE 10 Data Link Escape
DC1 11 Device Control 1 (XON)
DC2 12 Device Control 2
DC3 13 Device Control 3 (XOFF)
DC4 14 Device Control 4
NAK 15 Negative Acknowledge
SYN 16 Synchronous Idle
ETB 17 End of Transmission Block
CAN 18 Cancel
EM 19 End of Medium
SUB 1A Substitute
ESC 1B Escape
FS 1C File Separator
GS 1D Group Separator
RS 1E Record Separator
US 1F Unit Separator

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Decimal to Hexadecimal TO ASCII Conversion Table

Dec Hex ASCII

0 00 NUL
1 01 SOH
2 02 STX
3 03 ETX
4 04 EOT
5 05 ENQ
6 06 ACK
7 07 BEL
8 08 BS
9 09 HT
10 0A LF
11 0B VT
12 0C FF
13 0D CR
14 0E SO
15 0F SI
16 10 DLE
17 11 XON
18 12 DC2
19 13 XOFF
20 14 DC4
21 15 NAK
22 16 SYN
23 17 ETB
24 18 CAN
25 19 EM
26 1A SUB
27 1B ESC
28 1C FS
29 1D GS
30 1E RS
31 1F US
32 20 SP
33 21 !
34 22 “
35 23 #
36 24 $
37 25 %
38 26 &
39 27 '
40 28 (
41 29 )
42 2A *
43 2B +
44 2C ,
45 2D ­ 46 2E .
47 2F /
48 30 0
49 31 1
50 32 2
51 33 3
52 34 4
53 35 5
54 36 6
55 37 7
56 38 8
57 39 9
58 3A :
59 3B ;
60 3C <
61 3D =
62 3E >
63 3F ?

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Dec Hex ASCII

64 40 @
65 41 A
66 42 B
67 43 C
68 44 D
69 45 E
70 46 F
71 47 G
72 48 H
73 49 I
74 4A J
75 4B K
76 4C L
77 4D M
78 4E N
79 4F O
80 50 P
81 51 Q
82 52 R
83 53 S
84 54 T
85 55 U
86 56 V
87 57 W
88 58 X
89 59 Y
90 5A Z
91 5B [
92 5C \
93 5D ]
94 5E ^
95 5F _
96 60 `
97 61 a
98 62 b
99 63 c
100 64 d
101 65 e
102 66 f
103 67 g
104 68 h
105 69 i
106 6A j
107 6B k
108 6C l
109 6D m
110 6E n
111 6F o
112 70 p
113 71 q
114 72 r
115 73 s
116 74 t
117 75 u
118 76 v
119 77 w
120 78 x
121 79 y
122 7A z
123 7B {
124 7C |
125 7D }
126 7E ~
127 7F DEL

Dec Hex

128 80
129 81
130 82
131 83
132 84
133 85
134 86
135 87
136 88
137 89
138 8A
139 8B
140 8C
141 8D
142 8E
143 8F
144 90
145 91
146 92
147 93
148 94
149 95
150 96
151 97
152 98
153 99
154 9A
155 9B
156 9C
157 9D
158 9E
159 9F
160 A0
161 A1
162 A2
163 A3
164 A4
165 A5
166 A6
167 A7
168 A8
169 A9
170 AA
171 AB
172 AC
173 AD
174 AE
175 AF
176 B0
177 B1
178 B2
179 B3
180 B4
181 B5
182 B6
183 B7
184 B8
185 B9
186 BA
187 BB
188 BC
189 BD
190 BE
191 BF

Dec Hex

192 C0
193 C1
194 C2
195 C3
196 C4
197 C5
198 C6
199 C7
200 C8
201 C9
202 CA
203 CB
204 CC
205 CD
206 CE
207 CF
208 D0
209 D1
210 D2
211 D3
212 D4
213 D5
214 D6
215 D7
216 D8
217 D9
218 DA
219 DB
220 DC
221 DD
222 DE
223 DF
224 E0
225 E1
226 E2
227 E3
228 E4
229 E5
230 E6
231 E7
232 E8
233 E9
234 EA
235 EB
236 EC
237 ED
238 EE
239 EF
240 F0
241 F1
242 F2
243 F3
244 F4
245 F5
246 F6
247 F7
248 F8
249 F9
250 FA
251 FB
252 FC
253 FD
254 FE
255 FF

802.11

Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE.

Ad-Hoc

A Wi-Fi network consisting of only stations (no access point). Same as Peer­to-Peer.

authentication

The process a Wi-Fi station uses to identify itself to another station.

baud rate

The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. This is
also often referred to as bits per second.

Bluetooth

A definition for short range radio frequency communications.

client

Any node on a network that requests services from another node (server).

character pitch

The horizontal spacing of characters. Measured in cpi.

cpi

Characters per inch.

default

Value or configuration assumed when the printer is powered on or reset.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A method used to centrally control the
assignment of IP addresses on a network.

dpi

Dots per inch. Generally used to refer to graphics density or resolution.

font

A group of characters of a given shape or style.

infrastructure

A Wi-Fi network consisting of stations connecting to a wired network or other
stations via an access point.

interface

The connection between the printer and the host computer.

IP

Internet Protocol. A specification for packets, or datagrams, of data and an
addressing method to allow the exchange of data with another system. Must
be combined with another protocol such as TCP to create a complete
connection with the other system.

LAN

Local Area Network.

LED

Light emitting diode.

lpi

Lines per inch.

margin

An area along any edge of a form where data may not be printed.

Peer-to-Peer

A network consisting of only stations (no access point or central server).
Same as Ad-Hoc.

Glossary of Terms

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reset

Initialization of various operating features of the printer to the value or state
assumed when the printer is powered on.

server

Any node on a network that provides services to another node (client).

SSID

Service Set Identifier. An identifier attached to packets on a Wi-Fi network
that identify the particular network the packets are intended for.

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol. A specification that controls the connection
between systems on a network.

top of form

The vertical position where the first line is printed on the paper. Also the
position the paper is advanced to when a form feed (FF) character is received
from the host or the Form Feed button is pressed on the printer's control
panel.

USB

Universal Serial Bus.

WAN

Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to
communicate with another LAN(s).

WEP

Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to
provide data security similar to a wired LAN.

Wi-Fi

Refers to any of the IEEE 802.11 standards.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network. A LAN made up of wireless nodes.

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Index

802.11, 23, 29
Accessories, 23, 24
Adapters, 23, 24

AC, 22

Vehicle, 23, 24
Addt’l Regulatory Marks, i
Ad-Hoc, 29
Alert, 4, 22
Android, 8, 18, 19, 20, 23

Tablets and Smartphones,

10

Apple, 18, 19, 20, 23

iOS, 8

Tablets and Smartphones,

10

ASCII, 8, 11, 27

Character Tables, 27

Control Code Definitions,

27

Decimal to Hexadecimal

to ASCII, 28
Attention, 4
Authentication, 29
Battery, 2, 3, 4, 22, 23, 24

Charging, 3, 4, 23
Disposal, i

Low, 22
Baud Rate, 29
Black Mark, 1, 6, 7, 22, 23
Bluetooth, ii, 1, 4, 9, 10, 23,

29
CE, i, 23
Character Pitch, 29
Cleaning, ii, 22

Cleaning Pen, 24
Client, 29
Com Port, 9
Command Codes, 15
Configuration, 5, 6

Codes, 13

Parameters, 11
Connectivity, 23
Control Panel, 4
cpi, 29
Default, 6, 7, 9, 17, 29
Default Passkey, 10
Demo Programs and Apps,

18
Demo Programs, SDKs, and

Drivers, 8, 18

DHCP, 29
Discover Name, 9, 10
dpi, 15, 23, 29
Drivers, 2, 9, 18, 19, 23

Android, 2
Linux, 2
USB, 9
Virtual, 8, 19, 20
Windows, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 16,

18, 23
Electrostatic Discharge, 22
FCC Part 15, Class A, i, 23
Features, 2, 18, 19, 20, 23
Firmware, 23
Font, 23, 25, 29
Form, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15,

18
Graphic Based Print Jobs, 8
Humidity, 22, 23
Infrastructure, 29
Integrating the Printer, 9
Interface, 1, 9, 10, 13, 16,

18, 19, 20, 22, 29
Interference, i
IP, 29
IP54, 23
ISO 7637-2-2004, i, 23
LAN, 29
LED, 4, 9, 10, 23, 29
lpi, 29
Maintenance, ii
Margin, 29
Media, 1, 3, 7, 11, 12, 13,

23, 24
Memory, 23
Mil-STD-810F, 23
Mounting, 2, 24
Operating Temp, 23
Pairing, 9
Pairing Code, 9
Paper

Feed, 4, 22

Loading, 3, 22

Speed, 22
Passkey, 9, 10
Peer-to-Peer, 29
PITO AES 5, i, 23
Power, i, ii, 2, 4, 22, 23

Adapter, 22

Low, 4, 22

Printer, 3

Vehicle, 3
Print & Font Samples, 25
Print Language Commands,

8, 11
Print Speed, 2, 7, 13, 14, 23
PrintekPrint, 8
Printing Modes, 8
Printrex Control Code

Standard (PCCS), 11
Profiles, 23
Protocols, 23
Quality, 3, 12, 22
Quick Start Instructions, 3
Reset, 30
Resolution, 11, 15, 16, 23
Road Ambulances, 23
Self-Test, 4, 22
Sensor, 12, 22, 23
Server, 30
Service, ii
Settings, 5
Shock, 23
Software, 8, 19, 20
Software Developers Kits

(SDKs), 19, 23
Specifications, ii, 1, 2, 23

Environmental, 23

Physical, 23
SSID, 30
Storage Temp, 23
TCP, 30
Technical Support, 1, 21
Top-of-Form, 6, 7, 12, 30
Troubleshooting, 22
USB, 2, 3, 9, 22, 23, 24, 30

Port, 1, 3, 9, 22
Utilities, 8, 20, 23
Vibration, 23
WAN, 30
Warranty, ii, 23
Weight, 23
WEP, 30
Wi-Fi, ii, 1, 4, 9, 23, 30
Windows, ii, 8, 9, 11, 18, 20,

23

Tablets and Smartphones,

10

WinMobile, 19, 20
WLAN, 30

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