Seiko DPU-S445 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

Thermal Printer

DPU-S445 SERIES

Read this user’s guide carefully before using the printer. Keep this user’s guide in a place where it can be accessed quickly.

Seiko Instruments Inc.

DPU-S445 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER USER’S GUIDE

Document Number: U00110291502 First Edition: April 2008 Second Edition: May 2008 Third Edition: July 2008

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Copyright ©2008 by Seiko Instruments Inc.

is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.

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Bluetooth is registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Applicable EC Directive and Standards

Product: Thermal Printer DPU-S445-01A-E

Directive: Title

1999/5/EC EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive

Standards

This product may be used in following all EU and EFTA countries: EU

EFTA

Product: Thermal Printer DPU-S445-00A-E, DPU-S445-01A-E

Directive: Title

Standards

EN 301 489-1 V 1.6.1 EN 301 489-17 V 1.2.1 EN 300 328 V1.7.1 EN 60950-1:2006

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, United Kingdom

Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein

2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

EN 55022:2006 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2005 EN 55024:1998 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2003

Product: AC adapter PW-0904-W1-E

Directive:

Standards

Product: Battery Charger PWC-L07A1-W1-E

Directive: Title

Standards

Title 2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive

EN 55022:2006 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2005 EN 55024:1998 +Amendment1:2001 +Amendment2:2003 EN 60950-1:2001 +Amendment11:2004

2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive

EN 55022:1998 +Amendment1:2000 EN 61000-3-2:2006 EN 61000-3-3:1995 +Amendment1:2001 EN 55024:1998 +Amendment1:2001 EN 60950-1:2001, First Edition

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 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.

Any changes in this certified device could void your legal right to operate it.

Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement

This device complies with the requirements of RSS-210. 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.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the DPU-S445 thermal printer. This USER’S GUIDE explains how to handle DPU-S445 thermal printer (hereinafter referred to as printer), specified AC adapter, specified battery charger, specified battery pack and specified AC cable (hereinafter, omit “specified”).

Read through the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and OPERATING PRECAUTIONS carefully before using the printer. Also read the instruction manuals of the optional equipment that you purchased with the printer. Keep this user’s guide in a place where it can be accessed quickly. For more detailed technical information on this printer, refer to the DPU-S445 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE. The User’s Guide consists of the following sections.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............................................................................2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................9

1 PREPARATION..................................................................................12

2 EACH PART OF PRINTER ................................................................13

3 POWER CONNECTION.....................................................................16

4 PAPER SETTING...............................................................................19

5 TEST PRINTING................................................................................21

6 FUNCTION SETTING ........................................................................22

7 CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE............................................29

8 RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK...............................................33

9 THERMAL HEAD MAINTENANCE ....................................................36

10 TROUBLESCHOOTING .....................................................................37

11 SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................38

12 OPTIONS AND CONSUMABLE PARTS............................................41

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following symbols are used in this User’s Guide in order to make use of the printer

properly and prevent the printer from being damaged.

Follow the instructions marked with the symbol.

Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this

WARNING

CAUTION

Symbol Examples

The symbol

The example on the left indicates warning or caution.

The symbol

The example on the left means prohibition of disassembling.

The symbol

The example on the left means “pull the power plug out of the outlet.”

symbol could result in severe personal injury or

death.

Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this

symbol could result in minor personal injury or

product and/or peripheral damage.

indicates caution (including danger and warning).

indicates prohibition.

indicates requirement or what must be done.

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WARNING

DO NOT use the printer, the AC adapter, the AC cable and the battery

charger in the country which has not complied with regulations.

Doing so, we do not assure the safety of these products and you will be

responsible for violation of regulations.

POWER OFF the printer, unplug the power cable from the power outlet,

and remove the battery pack in any of the following cases:

u The printer does not recover from an error.

u Smoke, strange noise or smells erupt from the printer.

u A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of the

printer.

u Case is broken.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Please contact your vender to

repair the products.

DO NOT insert any foreign objects such as a piece of metal or any liquid

in the internal parts or slot of the printer.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOT REPAIR THE

PRINTER YOURSELF.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or other accidents.

DO NOT use an AC adapter, AC cable, battery charger or battery pack

other than that which is specified.

Doing so may cause explosion, overheating or fire leading to serious

accidents.

DO NOT use any power supply of the AC adapter and the battery charger

other than specified range of one.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or other accidents.

DO NOT touch the output terminal or metallic area of the connector to

avoid short-circuiting.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or other accidents.

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DO NOT connect except specified battery pack with the battery charger.

Doing so may cause explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or

injury.

DO NOT put the printer into water in a place where it could get wet.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or other accidents.

DO NOT touch the printer by wet hand.

If not, it might cause electric shock.

Turn the power off the printer before removing/inserting the battery pack.

If not, it might cause electric shock.

UNPLUG the AC plug from the outlet when there is any AC cable of the

AC adapter or the battery charger damaged.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or electric shock.

Keep the AC adapter and the AC plug of the battery charger away from

dust and metallic materials.

If not, it might cause fire or electric shock.

Plug the AC adapter and the AC plug of the battery charger completely.

If not, it might cause fire or electric shock.

DO NOT destroy the AC adapter, the AC cable or plug of the battery

charger. Moreover, DO NOT bend, pull or twist the AC cable forcibly, or

place heavy object on the cable.

Doing so may cause fire, a failure or electric shock.

When unplugging the AC adapter or AC cable of the battery charger from

the outlet, do not pull on the cable but hold onto the plug.

Exposure or disconnection of the cable might cause fire or electric shock.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

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CAUTION

If the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC plug from the

outlet and remove the battery pack from the printer.

If not, it might cause fire or electric shock.

When cleaning the printer, unplug the AC plug from the outlet and

remove the battery pack from the printer.

If not, it might cause fire or electric shock.

Keep the printer out of the reach of children.

If not, it might cause injury.

DO NOT subject the printer to the following places as it may lead to fire,

a failure or injury.

u Places of direct sunlight or high temperature

u Places of extreme humidity or any place where it can possibly be

splashed by any liquids.

u Places with strong vibration or is inclined.

DO NOT cover the printer with any clothes.

Doing so may cause fire or a failure.

NEVER touch the thermal head immediately after printing because it

becomes very hot. Make sure that the thermal head is cool before

clearing a paper jam or cleaning the thermal head.

Doing so may cause injury.

NEVER touch the portions such as the thermal head or the paper sensor

or the platen roller directly while opening the paper cover to install the

paper for example.

Doing so may cause injury or other accidents.

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DO NOT touch the cutter.

Doing so may cause injury.

Be sure to hold the battery cover to the printer when the battery pack is

inserted in the printer.

Fall of the battery pack due to the battery cover slid off may cause injury

or any damages.

DO NOT make your hair, etc. which are easily entangled in the printer

approach to the printer during the operation

Doing so may cause injury.

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Precautions in the Battery pack (Option)

WARNING

If you find any of the following abnormalities in the battery pack, remove

the battery pack from the printer and keep away from fire.

u When the battery pack gave out a nasty smell, reached an

extraordinarily high temperature or showed any unusual sign.

u When the battery pack case was broken.

u When leakage was found.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

NEVER disassemble, remodel, or solder the battery pack.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

DO NOT charge the battery pack except by specified battery charger.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

DO NOT touch the metallic area of the battery pack to avoid

shortcircuiting.

Doing so may cause overheating, fire or electric shock leading to fire or

injury.

DO NOT throw the battery pack into fire and DO NOT heat it.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

DO NOT charge the battery pack in a place at 35 °C / 95 °F or more

under burning scorching or in the close vicinity of fire.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

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DO NOT apply strong impact to the battery pack with a hammer or a nail,

and DO NOT crush it.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

DO NOT put the battery pack into water. Always keep it away from rain

and water.

Doing so may cause liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading

to fire or injury.

DO NOT touch the battery pack by wet hand.

Doing so may cause electric shock or a failure.

CAUTION

If liquid inside the battery pack reaches the eyes, immediately wash it

away with clean water and take a physician's medical treatment.

If not, the eyesight might be damaged.

Keep the battery pack away from children.

If not, it might cause injury.

DO NOT subject the battery pack to the following places as it may lead to

liquid leakage, explosion, overheating or fire leading to fire or injury.

u Places of direct sunlight or high temperature

u Places of extreme humidity or any place where it can possibly be

splashed by any liquids.

u Places with strong vibration or is inclined.

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

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

 Using the Printer

u Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface. u DO NOT install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas. Suitable environment for

the use of the printer is as follows:

· Ambient temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

· Relative humidity: 30 to 80%RH (noncondensing)

u DO NOT install the printer near devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields

such as a copy machine.

u DO NOT install the printer in a location that is subject corrosive gas or siloxane and

so on.

u DO NOT connect the AC cables of the AC adapter and the battery charger to the

same outlet with devices that generate noise.

u DO NOT open the paper cover during printing. u DO NOT remove or reinstall the interface cable during printing or transmission. DO

NOT touch the connectors of the interface cable during printing.

u DO NOT cut any cut sheet or label paper with the paper cutter installed in the paper

outlet. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a cutting error or make the cutting edge dull due to label paper adhesive sticking to the cutter.

u Switch the power off when not in use. u Clean the printer using soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use alcohol or other solvent. u Before use, always clean the terminals using a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. If the

terminals are dirty, it may not be possible to obtain proper contact.

u When cleaning the TH, wipe the thermal head with a cotton swab or other soft

material.

u Remove the battery pack from the printer if the printer is not used for a long time. If

not, it may cause overdischarge and shorten life span of the battery pack.

u Store the battery pack in cool place. DO NOT store the battery pack for long time

with fully charged condition because it may shorten life span of the battery pack.

u The battery pack should be recharged at 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) for optimum

performance.

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u The AC adapter, the battery charger and the battery pack may become warm when

in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

u When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time the printer can

be used may be shortened.

u High-print-rate printing or using the printer under low temperature condition might

cause irregular printouts or generate loud noise. This is not a failure in the printer,

but an inherent paper phenomenon.

u When using a Bluetooth interface, the radio environment around the printer may

cause a failure in communications. This is due to the specifications of Bluetooth,

which is a radio communications standard.

u When handling this product, be aware of static electricity. If the static electricity is

discharged, this could case communication failure. When this problem occurs,

disconnect the USB connector that is connected to the host device and wait few

seconds before connect it again.

 Thermal Paper Handling

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

u DO NOT rub the paper with hard objects.

u DO NOT leave the paper near organic solvents.

u DO NOT allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper for long

periods.

u DO NOT stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying or wet-

type copies.

u DO NOT use chemical glue.

u Always use the specified thermal paper. See Section 12, Options and Consumable

Parts, for details.

 Notations Used in this User’s Guide

The following two types of notations are used throughout this User’s Guide to denote

items of caution and items to remember:

NOTE

- Operation Precautions

This box contains items that when not followed may lead to a malfunction or to a

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