USER'S GUIDE
Thermal Printer
MP-A40 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.
MP-A40 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER USER'S GUIDE
U00137991300 August 2016
U00137991301 November 2016
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limited to typographical, arithmetic, and listing errors.
Copyright 2016 by Seiko Instruments Inc.
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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.
Applicable EC Directive and Standards
Product: Thermal Printer MP-A40-B
Directive: Title
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
EN 300 328
EN 60950-1
EN 50581
Product: Thermal Printer MP-A40-W
Directive: Title
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
EN 300 328
EN 301 893
EN 60950-1
EN 50581
This product may be used in following all EU and EFTA countries:
EU
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, United Kingdom
EFTA
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
Product: AC adapter PW-D0940-W2
Directive: Title
2014/30/EU EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2014/35/EU EC Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 55022 Class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950-1
EN 50581
Product: Battery Charger PWC-A071-A1
Directive: Title
2014/30/EU EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 55022 Class A
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 50581
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
Operations in 5150-5250 MHz band is for indoor use only.
Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Operations in 5150-5250 MHz band is for indoor use only.
RF exposure compliance
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Applied to only Bluetooth model:
contains FCC ID: QOQBT121
contains IC: 5123A-BGTBT121
Applied to only WLAN model:
contains FCC ID: C4ZAB000005
contains IC: 4445A-AB000005
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to handle MP-A40 thermal printer (hereinafter referred to as printer), battery
pack, AC adapter, AC cable, car charger and battery charger.
Read through the "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" carefully before
using the printer, and handle it safely and properly.
Keep this manual in a place where it can be accessed quickly.
See ”MP-A40 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE” for more detailed function and
specifications on the printer.
This USER'S GUIDE consists of the following sections.
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. 1
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................... 2
3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 7
4. PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................. 11
5. IDENTIFYING THE MODEL TYPE .................................................................................................... 13
6. EACH PART OF PRINTER ................................................................................................................ 14
7. LED DISPLAY OF PRINTER ............................................................................................................. 16
8. POWER CONNECTION .................................................................................................................... 19
9. THERMAL PAPER SETTING ............................................................................................................ 23
10. TEST PRINT ...................................................................................................................................... 27
11. FUNCTION SETTING ........................................................................................................................ 33
12. CONNECTING TO THE HOST DEVICE ........................................................................................... 36
13. PAPER WIDTH SETTING .................................................................................................................. 40
14. INSTALLING BELT CLIP/SHOULDER STRAP ................................................................................. 44
15. CHARGING BATTERY PACK ............................................................................................................ 49
16. CHARGING BY CAR CHARGER ...................................................................................................... 53
17. CHARGING BY BATTERY CHARGER ............................................................................................. 58
18. PRINTER MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 65
19. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 66
20. SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 67
21. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS ................................................................................. 71
22. MS SETTINGS LIST .......................................................................................................................... 72
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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In this SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, the following symbols are used to ensure safe and proper use of
products and prevent from damaging devices.
WARNING
CAUTION
About symbols
The symbol indicates information which you should pay attention to (including danger
and warnings).
The symbol indicates information about prohibited procedures.
indicates "Disassembly is prohibited."
The symbol indicates information about obligated or instructed procedures.
indicates "Unplug the power plug from an outlet."
Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in severe personal injury or death.
Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in minor personal injury or property damage.
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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The "products" shall collectively mean printer, battery pack, AC adapter, AC cable, car charger, and
battery charger.
WARNING
Never attempt the followings. Failure to follow the instructions leads to fire, electric shock, or accident.
DO NOT disassemble or reconstruct the products.
Take care not to spill liquid on the products.
DO NOT touch the products with wet hand.
DO NOT insert any foreign objects such as a piece of metal or any liquid into the products.
Keep the terminal portion of the products, power connector, AC plug, DC plug and cigar plug
away from dust and metal objects.
DO NOT touch the terminal portion of the products, power connector, AC plug, DC plug and cigar
plug.
To avoid short circuits, prevent terminals of the products, power connector, AC plug, DC plug and
cigar plug from touching any conductor such as metal.
Make sure the AC plug, DC plug and cigar plug are securely plugged in when using the products.
DO NOT destroy the AC cable, AC plug, DC plug and cigar plug.
DO NOT bend, pull, or twist the cable forcibly or place heavy staff on them.
Use the printer only with specified battery pack, specified AC adapter, specified AC cable and
specified car charger.
Use the AC adapter only for specified printer or specified battery charger.
DO NOT connect any AC cable other than specified with the AC adapter.
Use the battery charger only with specified battery pack, specified AC adapter and specified AC
cable.
DO NOT connect the car charger to the battery charger.
DO NOT use the AC adapter and the car charger with a voltage other than specified voltage.
DO NOT charge the battery pack by any printer or battery charger other than specified printer or
specified battery charger.
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Be sure to charge the battery pack under the specified temperature range. It may cause leakage,
overheating, rupture or fire.
DO NOT expose the battery pack in a fire and heat it.
To avoid liquid leakage, overheat, rapture or fire, DO NOT leave battery pack under high
temperature conditions such as in scorching heat, inside a car, or near a fire.
DO NOT apply strong impact to the battery pack with a hammer or a nail, and DO NOT crush it.
DO NOT print out during a vehicle driving. Ejected thermal paper may hinder a vehicle driving.
Be sure to observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to fire, electric
shock, or accident.
Be sure to use only in countries where the products meet the regulations.
Using non-compliant products may endanger the safety of products or be considered against
regulations.
Be sure to hold the plug when unplugging the AC cable, DC cable from an outlet.
Make sure to turn off the printer before plugging the AC adapter. After plugging the DC plug of AC
adapter, plug the AC plug to an outlet.
Make sure to turn off the printer before plugging the car charger. After plugging the DC plug of the
car charger, plug the cigar plug to a car accessory socket.
Make sure to turn off the printer when installing / removing the battery pack.
Make sure to unplug the AC plug from an outlet after using the battery charger. And make sure to
remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
Make sure to unplug the cigar plug from a car accessory socket after using the car charger.
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Procedures to take when in trouble
Follow the instructions in the following cases. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to fire, electric
shock, or accident.
Turn off the printer, and unplug the AC plug from an outlet in any of the following cases. (In case
of using the car charger, unplug the cigar plug from a car accessory socket.) And then, remove
the battery pack.
◆
Abnormal status continues.
◆ The products are giving off an unusual smell, smoke, excessive heat or unusual noise.
◆ A piece of metal, water or other foreign objects get into the products.
◆ Case is broken.
When the AC adapter or AC cable is damaged, unplug the AC plug from an outlet. DO NOT use a
damaged AC adapter or AC cable.
When the cable of car charger is damaged, unplug the cigar plug from a car accessory socket.
DO NOT use the car charger which has damaged cable.
In any of the following cases, remove the battery pack from the printer or battery charger. Then,
stop using the battery pack and never put it close to fire.
◆
The battery pack is giving off an unusual smell, smoke or excessive heat.
◆ Case is broken.
◆ Liquid is leaking.
When leaking liquid from battery pack gets into eyes, flush them immediately with clean water
and see a doctor immediately.
Otherwise it may cause vision loss.
For wireless communication
Observe the following instructions.
Always turn off the printer in the area or region where its use is prohibited such as on the
airplane.
This function may adversely affect medical and electronic devices. Consult the manufacturer or
the dealer of the devices to determine when they are shielded adequately.
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Observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead fire, electric shock, or
accident.
Turn off the products and unplug the AC plug from an outlet when not in use for a long time or
before maintenance. And remove the battery pack from the printer or battery charger.
DO NOT use or store the products in the following locations:
◆
Locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature such as in a car.
◆ Locations exposed to high humidity, a lot of dust, and liquid.
◆ Locations subject to strong vibration or unstable locations.
DO NOT cover the products with cloth when in use.
DO NOT touch the thermal head immediately after printing because it gets hot. Be sure to allow it
to cool down before clearing a paper jam or cleaning its head.
The printer has two paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and the other is
on the paper cover side. DO NOT touch the cutter. Especially, make sure not to touch the exposed
cutter while the printer cover is open.
Keep loose objects such as long hair away from the printer while the printer operates. When they
fall into the printer, it may cause personal injury or damage the printer.
To prevent the battery pack from dropping off, be sure to install and fix the battery pack securely to
the printer or battery charger. Dropped battery pack may cause personal injury or malfunction.
When using the belt clip, be sure to install the battery pack to the printer because the belt clip
comes off too easily from the printer without installing the battery pack. Dropped printer may
cause personal injury or malfunction.
When using the shoulder strap, be sure to install the shoulder strap to the printer. Dropped printer
may cause personal injury or malfunction.
Avoid the direct skin contact with the battery pack while using the belt clip or shoulder strap.
Prolonged skin contact may cause low-temperature burns.
Keep the products away from the children.
When leaking liquid from battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, flush them immediately with
clean water.
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3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of the following precautions and use the products properly in order to deliver and maintain the
full performance of the products.
Using the Products
Precautions for using conditions
◆ Be careful not to drop or bump the products on a hard surface.
◆ DO NOT install the products in direct sunlight.
◆ Be careful about the ambient temperature and humidity.
Suitable environment for the use of the products is as follows:
Range of the temperature Range of the humidity
Print with battery pack -4°F to 122°F
(-20°C to 50°C)
Print with AC adapter 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
Charge battery pack 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
10%RH to 90%RH
(Non condensing)
20%RH to 80%RH
(Non condensing)
20%RH to 80%RH
(Non condensing)
Refer to "MP-A40 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for the certifiable
humidity range at each temperature.
◆ DO NOT install the products near devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields such as a
copy machine motor.
◆ DO NOT install the products in a location that is subject to corrosive gas or siloxane and so on.
◆ DO NOT connect the AC adapter or the AC cable to the same outlet with devices that generate
noise.
Precautions when using or driving
◆ DO NOT print without the thermal paper.
◆ DO NOT use two or more thermal papers which are taped together.
◆ NEVER pull out the thermal paper when the thermal paper is set.
◆ DO NOT open the paper cover during printing.
◆ DO NOT touch the thermal paper during printing. Covering the paper outlet or pulling out the
thermal paper when ejecting may cause a paper jam, a line feed failure.
◆ DO NOT connect or disconnect the interface cable during printing or transmission.
DO NOT touch the plug of the interface cable during printing.
◆ When handling the printer, be aware of static electricity. When the static electricity is discharged,
this could cause a USB communication failure.
When this problem occurs, disconnect the USB plug that is connected to the host device and wait a
few seconds before connecting it again.
◆ DO NOT remove the battery pack or AC adapter during printing or transmission.
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◆ Even if the printer connects with the AC adapter during printing or transmission powered by the
battery pack, a power supply will be continued from the battery pack until its job is completed.
If the printer suspends printing because the battery remaining capacity becomes low, connect AC
adapter and restart printing or transmission.
◆ DO NOT use the thermal head when it is wet. Doing so may damage the printer.
◆ Using the printer under low temperature environment or printing at a high print rate might cause
unclear printing or generate loud sound. This is not a failure in the printer, but an inherent paper
phenomenon.
◆ Continuous printing with high print ratio might cause temporarily stop printing by temperature
detection of the printer. Printing resumes when the printer's temperature cools down. When this
error occurs and "Data discarding when error occurs" in the Function Setting is "Enabled", the
transmitted printing data while this error occurs is discarded.
◆ When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the operating time of the printer can be used may
be shortened.
◆ The indicator of battery remaining capacity displayed in POWER LED is for reference. The battery
level may be changed depending on the printer operation, so charge the battery pack before the
battery becomes low.
◆ The battery pack should be recharged at 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C).
◆ The charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the voltage level of the battery pack.
Normally, using the printer or the battery charger "PWC-A071-A1", it takes about 4 hours to charge
after running down a battery pack.
Using the quad battery charger "PWC-A074-A1", it takes about 5 hours.
◆ The battery pack, AC adapter and car charger may get hot when in use. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
◆ After using the battery charger, unplug the AC plug from the outlet. And then, remove the battery
pack from the battery charger.
◆ Set the paper width before using the printer for the first time. DO NOT change the paper width after
starting to use the printer. Doing so may damage the printer.
◆ Always use the specified thermal paper. See "21 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS" for
details.
◆ DO NOT touch the thermal head directly. Doing so may result in poor printing quality due to the dirt
or damage by the static electricity.
◆ NEVER touch the portions such as the thermal head, the paper sensor or the platen roller directly
while opening the paper cover to install the thermal paper. Doing so may cause injury or other
accidents.
◆ The printer has two paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and the other is on
the paper cover side. DO NOT touch the cutter. Especially, make sure not to touch the exposed
cutter while the printer cover is open.
◆ Be careful not to get your fingers or hands caught in the printer when opening or closing the paper
cover.
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◆ DO NOT cut except liner part of a label sheet with the paper cutter. This instruction may make the
cutting edge dull due to label sheet adhesive sticking to the cutter.
◆ The car charger is only for charging. Even if the car charger is connected to the printer, the printer
cannot print without the battery pack.
◆ Charging the battery pack by car charger is possible while the car engine is running or in accessory
position. Check the car battery remaining capacity is sufficient before using the car charger in
accessory position.
◆ After using the car charger, unplug the cigar plug from a car accessory socket.
◆ DO NOT print out during a vehicle driving. Ejected thermal paper may hinder a vehicle driving.
◆ DO NOT drop or insert any foreign objects such as a clip, a pin, or a screw in the internal parts or
slot of the products.
◆ DO NOT drop any liquid or spray a solvent to the products.
◆ NEVER push the switch on the operation panel using sharp object such as pen tip.
◆ Make sure not to injure your body or other objects by the plate edge.
◆ Unplug the AC plug or cigar plug from an outlet or a car accessory socket when something goes
wrong with the printer, and remove the battery pack.
◆ NEVER disassemble the printer without a serviceman.
Precautions for Wireless communication
◆ When using Bluetooth interface, the communication may become unstable due to the influence from
any external radio waves. This is the specification of Bluetooth for wireless communication
standard.
◆ Bluetooth model uses 2.4GHz frequency range. Wireless LAN model IEEE802.11b/g/n uses
2.4GHz frequency range, and IEEE802.11a/n uses 5GHz frequency range. So if these models are
used around any equipment with the same frequency range such as wireless LAN or microwave
oven, radio frequency interference may occur and the communication may become unstable. When
it happens, turn off the interfering equipment or increase the distance. In addition, shorten the
distance between the host device and the printer.
◆ When using Wireless LAN model IEEE 802.11a/n, the communication may stop temporarily before
outputting radio wave to the target channel not to affect the radar for weather, air traffic control or
others. This is the reason to detect those radar waves during a certain period. If detect other radio
wave during operation, it may change the target to other channel.
Precautions for maintenance
◆ Clean the printer case using soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use alcohol or other solvent.
◆ Before using, always clean the terminals using a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. When the terminals are
dirty, it may cause contact failure.
◆ When cleaning the thermal head, wipe the thermal head with a cotton swab or other soft material.
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Precautions for storing
◆ Turn off the power when not in use.
In addition, when the printer is not used for a long time,
・Unplug the AC plug from an outlet.
・Remove the battery pack from the printer. If not, it may cause overdischarge, the battery pack
is not available for use even if it is charged.
・Set thermal paper to protect the platen.
◆ When the printer is not used for a long time, store the battery pack in cool place. Avoid storing the
battery pack for long time with fully charged condition as much as possible because it may shorten
life span of the battery pack.
Thermal Paper Handling
◆ Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, and dark place.
◆ DO NOT rub the thermal paper with hard objects.
◆ DO NOT leave the thermal paper near organic solvents.
◆ DO NOT allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the thermal paper for long periods.
◆ DO NOT stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying.
◆ DO NOT use chemical glue.
Precautions on Discarding
When discarding used printers, discard them according to the disposal regulations and rules of each
respective district.
Notations
The following two types of notations are used throughout this manual to denote operating precautions
and items to remember:
NOTE
Operating Precautions
◆
This box contains items that, when not followed, may lead to a malfunction or to a deterioration of
performance.
HINT
Items to Remember
•
This box contains helpful hints to remember when using the printer.
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4. PREPARATION
Printer
Belt Clip
Partition Plate
Attachment 80
Safety Precautions: 1set
(3 sheets)
CD-ROM
(User Guide / Related Software)
Partition Plate
Partition Plate
Attachment 100
Make sure that the printer and its accessories are contained.
Keep the package and packing materials for future transportation or long-term storage.
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The available accessories are shown below.
Battery Pack
AC Adapter
USB Interface Cable
AC Cable
Battery Charger
Car Charger
Shoulder Strap
Quad Battery Charger
See "20 SPECIFICATION" and "21 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to
purchase our specified products listed on these references.
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5. IDENTIFYING THE MODEL TYPE
The printer model is identified as follows:
MP-A40-x06JK1x
Series Name
Interface
B : Bluetooth + USB
W : Wireless LAN + USB
Countries*
U : USA, Canada
E : EU, EFTA, Turkey
J : Japan
B : Brazil
*: Wireless LAN model only.
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6. EACH PART OF PRINTER
2
1
3
5
4
6
7
1
0
9
8
10
a
1
7
1
7
1
1
14
10b
13
12
1
5
1
6
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1 POWER Switch
The POWER Switch turns the power on or off.
The POWER LED lights when turning on the
power. To turn off the power, hold down the switch
for longer than 1 second.
10 Paper outlet
Thermal paper is ejected from here. Two paper
cutters are installed: one is on the printer side,
and the other is on the paper cover side (10a,
10b).
DO NOT touch these paper cutters.
2 FEED Switch
The FEED Switch operates paper feed. When
holding down the switch for a few seconds, the
printer feeds the thermal paper continuously for
the period of held.
In the mark mode, the printer feeds the thermal
paper until paper mark detection by pressing this
switch once.
3 ERROR LED
The ERROR LED lights when something is wrong
with the printer. For more details, see "7 LED
DISPLAY OF PRINTER ".
4 POWER LED
The POWER LED lights when turning on the
power. For more details, see "7 LED DISPLAY OF
PRINTER".
5 WIRELESS LED
The WIRELESS LED displays the connection
status of wireless communication (Bluetooth /
Wireless LAN). For more details, see "7 LED
DISPLAY OF PRINTER".
6 Power connector
The AC adapter or car charger is connected to
here. Open the cover and insert the DC plug.
7 USB interface connector
USB interface connector is connected to here.
Open the cover and insert the connector.
11 Paper Holder
The paper holder holds the thermal paper.
12 Thermal Head
The thermal head prints data on the thermal
paper. NEVER touch the thermal head
immediately after printing because it may get hot.
13 Platen
The platen brings the thermal paper into contact
with the thermal head. The platen is turned to
feed the paper.
14 Paper sensor
The sensor that detects thermal paper existence
or paper mark.
15 Battery pack installing portion
The optional battery pack is installed in this
portion.
16 Belt clip installing portion
The belt clip is installed to this portion for carrying
the printer.
17 Shoulder strap installing portion
The optional shoulder strap is installed to this
portion for carrying the printer.
8 Paper cover open button
The button that is used as opening the paper
cover.
9 Paper cover
The platen is released from the thermal paper
when opening this cover. Open this cover to
replace the thermal paper or to clean the thermal
head.
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7. LED DISPLAY OF PRINTER
LED Display of Printer
The three LEDs of the printer show their status.
• ERROR LED and POWER LED : Table 7-1 Printer Status
• WIRELESS LED : Table 7-2 Bluetooth / Wireless LAN Status
Table 7-1 Printer Status
Description Printer Status
Color
ERROR LED POWER LED
Lighting
Pattern
Color
Lighting
Pattern
Power /
Battery
status
Power off - Off - Off
Connected to AC
adapter only
Battery level1
Battery level2*2 Green Blink-1
Battery level3*2 Orange Blink-3
Power
on
Battery level4*2 Orange Blink-4
Battery level5*2 Red Blink-1
Charging Orange On
Charging battery
temperature error
Connected to car
charger only
Error status Out-of-paper error /
Paper jam error while detecting
mark /
Paper cover open error
Output buffer full Red Blink-1
Head temperature error /
Battery temperature error
Voltage error /
Battery error
Hardware error Red Blink-2 Red Blink-2
Operating
mode
Initializing Red On - Off
Rewriting firmware mode Red Blink-3 - Off
Rewriting firmware*4 Red Blink-4 Off
Rewriting FLASH memory*5 Red Blink-4
*1
/
*2
Display "Error status"
Green On
*3
Red Blink-3
*1
Green Blink-4
Red On
Display "Power / Battery
status"
Red Blink-2
Red Blink-3
Display "Power / Battery
status"
Function setting mode - Off Red On
*1: The printer is in a state where the battery pack is not installed.
*2: POWER LED displays the battery remaining capacity regardless of connecting with the AC adapter.
*3: Displays the error status excluding the hardware error.
*4: Since rewriting firmware, do not power off while this mode is displayed.
*5: Since rewriting FLASH memory, do not power off while this mode is displayed.
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Table 7-2 Bluetooth / Wireless LAN Status
0.8s
0.2s
0.2s
0.8s
0.1s
0.7s
0.1s
0.1
s
0.1s
WIRELESS LED
Wireless Communication Status
Color
Lighting
Pattern
Wireless off - Off
Connecting Blue On
No-connecting Blue Blink-2
Initializing wireless communication Blue Blink-4
In paring mode* Blue Blink-3
*: Only Bluetooth model and when its Inquiry Response in the Function Setting is set to "Pairing Mode".
Table 7-3 Blink Pattern
Status Pattern
Blink-1
Blink-2
Blink-3
Blink-4
Table 7-4 Guide of Battery Remaining Capacity
Battery Pack Status Battery Remaining Capacity
Battery level 1 Approx. 80 %
Battery level 2 Approx. 40 %
Battery level 3 Approx. 10 %
Battery level 4 Need to charge*
Battery level 5 0% (Stop)
*: Charge battery as soon as possible. If not so, printing may be stopped depending on
print contents.
HINT
The indicator of battery remaining capacity displayed in POWER LED is for reference.
•
The battery level may be changed depending on the printer operation, so charge the
battery pack before the battery becomes low.
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Error and Recovery Procedure
inside the
When an error occurs, the printer stops printing operation. However, the data receiving is enabled. The
table below lists errors and their recovery procedures.
Table 7-5 Error and Recovery Procedure
Error Detail Recovery Procedure Priority
The printer is automatically started
charging when the battery temperature
becomes inside operating temperature
(charging).
Wait for a while in the place where ambient
temperature is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
Install the battery pack to the printer when
using the car charger.
*3
Read response data from the host device. 1
-
-
Charging battery
temperature error
Connected to car
charger only
*2
*2
(Battery pack is not
installed)
Output buffer full
The printer suspends
charging because the
battery pack temperature
becomes outside the range
of operating temperature
(charging).
The printer cannot print
because the battery pack is
not installed.
Output buffer of the printer
is full.
Out-of-paper No thermal paper.
Paper jam error while
detecting mark
Paper cover open
error
Voltage error
The mark cannot be
and then close it.
detected.
The paper cover is opened. Close the paper cover. 3
Open the paper cover, set a thermal paper,
The voltage of the AC
adapter or car charger is out
of the allowable range.
Change the AC adapter or car charger to a
new one.
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The printer is automatically recovered when
Head temperature
error
The thermal head
temperature becomes
outside the range of
operating temperature.
thermal head temperature becomes inside
operating temperature.
Wait for a while in the place where ambient
temperature is -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to
5
50°C).
The printer is automatically recovered when
the battery temperature becomes
range of operating temperature (printing).
Wait for a while in the place where ambient
temperature is -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to
50°C).
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Battery temperature
error
The battery pack
temperature becomes
outside the range of
operating temperature
(printing).
Remove the battery pack from the battery
charger and install again. When the
Battery error
There is an abnormality in
the battery.
terminals are dirty, clean the terminals
using a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
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If the problem is unsolved, change the
battery pack.
Hardware error
*1: This indicates the priority when the multiple errors occur simultaneously. The bigger number indicates higher priority.
For example, when "Output buffer full" and "Out-of-paper" occur simultaneously, the LED displays "Out-of-paper" based on the
priority.
*2: When "Charging battery temperature error" or "Connected to car charger only" occurs, these errors are displayed by the POWER
LED.
If the error occurs simultaneously with other error, eac h error is displayed by POWER LED and ERROR LED.
*3: The car charger is only for charging. See "Charging by Printer and Car Charger" of "16 CHARGING BY CAR CHARGER" for
details.
Abnormality in the thermal
head or the circuit board.
Recovery is not possible.
Request for repair.
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8. POWER CONNECTION
A B
b
a
There are two ways to supply power to the printer; from the battery pack or the AC adapter.
While supplying power from the AC adapter, the printer can print without battery pack.
The AC cable is required for using the AC adapter.
The car charger is only for charging. Even if the car charger is connected to the printer, the printer cannot
print without the battery pack.
Be sure to see "16 CHARGING BY CAR CHARGER" for connecting the car charger.
The battery pack, AC adapter, AC cable and car charger are optional accessories.
See "20 SPECIFICATION" and "21 ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to
purchase our specified products listed on these references.
Installing / Removing the Battery Pack
NOTE
Make sure to turn off the printer when installing / removing the battery pack.
◆
If the battery pack is removed during saving the registration data by registration
◆
command or settings by function setting command, the data may be deleted.
When the printer is not used for a long time, remove the battery pack from the printer.
◆
See "2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" for the
◆
precautions of the battery.
Installing Battery Pack
The battery pack is installed to the printer in the direction as shown in the Figure 8-1.
The battery pack cannot be inserted in the wrong direction.
Figure 8-1 Installing the Battery Pack (1)
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(1) Verify that the power of the printer is off.
(2) Install the tab of the battery pack "a" into the groove of the printer "A"
Figure 8-2 Installing the Battery Pack (2)
(3)
Press the tab of the battery pack "b" in the direction of the arrow in Figure 8-3 until it locks into the
groove of the printer "B".
Figure 8-3 Installing Battery Pack (3)
Verify that the battery pack is installed to the printer correctly.
(4)
• See the tab of the battery pack "a" is inserted under the groove of the printer "A".
• See the tab of the battery pack "b" is locked into the groove of the printer "B".
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Removing the Battery Pack
1
2
c
(1) Turn off the printer.
(2) As shown in the Figure 8-4, pressing the lever of the battery pack "c" to the direction of the arrow 1,
remove it by pulling up to the direction of the arrow 2.
Figure 8-4 Removing the Battery Pack
HINT
The battery pack may get hot when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
•
The usable time of the battery pack become shorter significantly, this is the end of battery
•
lifetime. Need to purchase the new one.
When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the operating time of the printer can be
•
used may be shortened.
The battery may deteriorate even if not used.
•
When Auto Power Off Setting sets to Enable, the printer turns itself off after the set time is
•
over, and this can be prevented the useless consumption of the battery. For further details,
see "11 FUNCTION SETTING".
Dispose the used batteries according to local regulations.
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Connecting the AC Adapter to the printer
2
3
4
1
(1) Turn off the printer.
(2) Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
(3) Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter to the power connector of the printer.
(4) Insert the AC plug of the AC cable to an outlet. Then, the LED of AC adapter lights up green.
.
Figure 8-5 Connecting the AC adapter to the Printer
NOTE
Turn off the printer before installing / removing the AC adapter.
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When the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the AC cable from an outlet.
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HINT
When Auto Activation by AC is enabled, the printer turns itself on after inserting the AC
•
plug of AC cable into an outlet. For details, see "11 FUNCTION SETTING".
The AC adapter may get hot when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
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