MOBILE PRINTER
VERSAJET
MP3200 Series User’s Manual
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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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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given in European Council R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC) and confirmed to comply with the European Standard EN 301 489-17, EN 300 328-2, EN 50371, EN
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Table of Contents
Connecting MP3200 through RS232C......................17
Switch Functions.......................................................18
Indications.................................................................18
Intelligent Power Management .................................21
Using the Accessories ..............................................22
Getting Started................................ 1
Getting Familiar with Your MP3200............................ 2
Installing and Charging the Battery............................ 3
Installing the Battery ..................................................... 3
Charging the Battery..................................................... 4
Loading the Media Roll .............................................. 5
Loading Media Roll without Peeler ............................... 6
Loading Label Roll with Peeler ..................................... 7
Conduct Length Measurement...................................... 9
Verify MP3200 is Working........................................ 10
Maintenance and Troubleshooting........23
Cleaning Instructions ................................................24
Troubleshooting........................................................25
Extending Battery Life...............................................25
Product Disposal.......................................................26
Battery Disposal........................................................26
Using Your MP3200.......................... 11
Connecting MP3200 through IrDA ........................... 12
Decide IrDA Protocol and IrDA Port............................ 12
Establish IrOBEX Connection..................................... 13
Establish IrCOMM Connection.................................... 14
Connecting MP3200BT through Bluetooth............... 15
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing VERSAJET MP3200 Series Mobile Printer. The MP3200
series mobile printer is designed with rugged yet lightweight architecture, delivering the
ultimate convenience of mobility to meet your on-demand labels and receipts printing
requirements.
To meet various wireless communication requirements, the MP3200 series comes with
two different models - MP3200 and MP3200BT. RS232C and IrDA communication
interfaces are supported on both models. Moreover, the MP3200BT is compatible with
most Bluetooth-enabled devices by incorporating Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology. You
can select the most suitable model to fulfill your demand.
This user’s guide provides all of the information required for installation, operation,
maintenance and troubleshooting. If you need more information, please contact your
supplier or visit our web site for details.
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Getting Started
Getting Familiar with Your MP3200
Please familiarize yourself with the features of your MP3200 as shown in the following diagram.
Media Width
Adjustment Spacer
Media
Compartment Cover
Paper Sensor
Platen Roller
RS232 Port
Belt Clip
DC Power Jack
IrDA Port 2
POWER Button
LED Indicators
Feed Roller
IrDA Port 1
Battery Cover
PRESS Button
Shoulder Strap Rings
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Getting Started
Installing and Charging the Battery
A new rechargeable battery pack is shipped together with the
MP3200 series mobile printer. Please unpack and fully charge
the battery pack prior to using it for the first time. Please follow
the steps indicated below to install and charge the battery pack :
(2) Slide the battery pack into the battery pack compartment
aligning with the arrow sign.
Installing the Battery
(1) Open the battery pack compartment by pushing down the
cover lock button.
Align the Arrow Sign
(3) Close the cover of the battery pack compartment.
Push Down the Cover Lock Button
Close the Cover
Open the Cover
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Charging the Battery
(1) Plug the power supply unit into the appropriate AC wall
socket, then connect the DC plug of the power supply unit to
MP3200(BT) DC power jack.
Please refer to following table for detailed battery status.
LED1
Green
Green
Green
Green
Orange
Red
LED2
Green
Green
Green
LED3
Green
Green
LED4
Battery Status
Green
More than 90% of battery remains
More than 70% of battery remains
More than 50% of battery remains
More than 20% of battery remains
Less than 20% of battery remains
Less than 10% of battery remains
a. Use of an unapproved power supply unit could damage
the battery pack or MP3200(BT).
b. For more information on the battery pack, please refer to
“Extending Battery Life” and “Battery Disposal” for details.
(2) Activate MP3200(BT) by pressing the POWER button. You
will hear 3 short beeps in ascending tone to indicate
power-on status. The LED indicators will flash 5 times to
indicate current battery status.
a. The MP3200(BT) gives 1 warning beep at 5 seconds
intervals when the battery power is less than 20%.
b. The MP3200(BT) gives 2 warning beeps at 5 seconds
intervals when the battery power is less than 10%.
(3) During battery status indication, the LED4 indicator will go
on steady green after the LED indicators flash 3 times. This
means MP3200(BT) is in charging state. You may check the
battery status by pressing the POWER button during battery
charging. While pressing the POWER button, the LED
indicators will flash three times to indicate the battery status.
(4) Following the battery status indication, the LED1 indicator of
MP3200(BT) will flash green(red) at 2 seconds intervals.
The MP3200(BT) is now ready to be connected.
The MP3200(BT) battery pack has to be charged about 4~5
hours for the first time. You may check the battery status by
pressing the POWER button.
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Getting Started
Loading the Media Roll
The MP3200(BT) is designed to print either receipt or label.
Please decide the printing mode, media type and sensor type
before loading the media roll.
Sensor Type
Both transmissive sensor and reflective sensor are available for
page mode only :
Printing Mode
ꢁ Transmissive Sensor
This sensor is used to detect the different transmissive ratio
between label and liner.
The MP3200(BT) supports two printing modes : standard (line)
mode and page mode.
ꢁ Reflective Sensor
ꢁ Standard (line) Mode - Default Setting
This sensor is used to detect the different reflective ratio
between media and I-Mark (black mark).
In this mode, the MP3200(BT) prints data one line at a time.
ꢁ Page Mode
In this mode, the MP3200(BT) prints data one page at a time.
Media Type
The following media types can be applied to MP3200(BT) :
ꢁ Continuous Receipt
ꢁ I-Mark Media (detected by reflective sensor)
ꢁ Gap Label (detected by transmissive sensor)
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Getting Started
Loading Media Roll without Peeler
(1) Open the media compartment cover by pushing down the
cover lock knob.
(2) You can find a media width adjustment spacer inserted in
the media compartment groove. Push the spacer forward
and pull it out. Adjust the width adjustment spacer to fit one
of the grooves in accordance with the width of the media roll.
Grooves are available for the width from 34 to 58 mm with 3
mm per pitch.
Push Down the
Insert the Spacer
in the Correct Direction
Cover Lock Knob
Open the Media Compartment Cover (Upper)
Media Width
Adjustment Spacer
(3) Set the media roll as shown in the following diagram.
Make Sure the Direction
of the Media Roll is Correct
Media Compartment Cover (Front)
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Getting Started
Loading Label Roll with Peeler
(4) Pull out the media paper and thread it into the slot beneath
the feed roller. Close the media compartment cover.
(1) Open the media compartment cover by pushing down the
cover lock knob.
Push Down the
Cover Lock Knob
Feed Roller
Open the Media Compartment Cover (Upper)
Close the Cover
Media Compartment Cover (Front)
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Getting Started
(2) You can find a media width adjustment spacer inserted in
(4) If you choose label printing by using the peeler function, the
backing material will be peeled away from the label as it is
printed. Tear the first label partially apart and thread the
label edge into the slot beneath the feed roller, keep the
backing material separated on the other side of the feed
roller. Then, close the media compartment cover. Press the
FEED button, the MP3200(BT) will forward the first label and
remain ready in the next printing position.
the media compartment groove. Push the spacer forward
and pull it out. Adjust the width adjustment spacer to fit one
of the grooves in accordance with the width of the label roll.
Grooves are available for the width from 34 to 58 mm with 3
mm per pitch.
Insert the Spacer
in the Correct Direction
Close the Cover
Media Width
Adjustment Spacer
Feed Roller
(3) Set the label roll as shown in the following diagram.
Make Sure the Direction
of the Label Roll is Correct
If you would like to use the peeler function, you have to
conduct length measurement firstly. Please refer to
“Conduct Length Measurement” before loading the
label roll.
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Getting Started
Conduct Length Measurement
You can conduct length measurement by using transmissive
sensor (default setting) for gap label roll or reflective sensor for
I-Mark media roll.
If the length measurement is failed or executed without setting
the correct media roll, the MP3200(BT) will issue a paper jam
error. Please conduct length measurement once again. On
condition that the length measurement is done successfully, the
value will be stored into the flash memory. When you load the
same media roll next time, the MP3200(BT) will perform
top-of-form by feeding one label or one measured length of the
receipt paper right after you close the media compartment cover
in power-on state.
Please refer to the Programming Reference for changing
the sensor from transmissve to reflective, if the I-Mark media
roll is used.
(1) Open the media compartment cover, the LED1 and LED3
will light up orange and green respectively, and then start
flashing after10 seconds.
The MP3200(BT) will also feed one label or one measured
length of the receipt paper while pressing the FEED button.
However, if you load a different media roll, you will have to
re-conduct length measurement.
(2) Load the media roll.
(3) Press the FEED button and release it.
Revert to Standard Mode
(4) Close the media compartment cover, the LED3 flashes
green 3 times. The MP3200(BT) will feed four labels to
execute length measurement. After the length measurement
is completed, the MP3200(BT) will be ready in the next
printing position and the LED1 of MP3200(BT) will flash
green(red) at 2 seconds intervals.
The printing mode will be switched to page mode after the length
measurement is completed. If you would like to revert it to
standard mode, please follow the steps indicated below :
(1) Open the media compartment cover, the LED1 and LED3
will light up orange and green respectively, and then start
flashing after10 seconds.
(5) The MP3200(BT) is ready for page mode operation.
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Verify MP3200 is Working
(2) Load the receipt roll (without I-Mark).
(3) Press the FEED button and release it.
After fully charging the battery pack and loading the receipt roll,
you can print a configuration message to verify MP3200(BT) is
in proper working condition. A configuration message will be
printed after executing the self-test procedure.
(4) Close the media compartment cover, the LED3 flashes
green 3 times. The MP3200(BT) will feed about 16 cm
receipt paper and remain ready for the next printing. The
MP3200(BT) will give two beeps, the LED1 and LED2 will
light up orange and green respectively.
(1) Make sure the MP3200(BT) is power off.
(2) Press FEED button and POWER button simultaneously.
(3) Release both POWER and FEED buttons. The LEDs will
flash 5 times to indicate the battery status firstly, then the
LED1 gives short orange blinks 10 times. The MP3200(BT)
will start printing a configuration message.
(5) Press “FEED” button, the LED1 of MP3200(BT) will flash
green(red) at 2 seconds intervals.
(6) The MP3200(BT) is now ready for standard mode operation.
(4) Pull one edge of the receipt paper against the tear bar to
tear the configuration message down.
This message provides related information on firmware version,
communications, power management, printer control setting,
general specifications and head resistance.
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Using Your MP3200
The MP3200 series mobile printer has to establish communication with a host system
which sends the data to be printed. There are three ways for connecting MP3200(BT)
with the host system :
ꢁ By means of an IrDA wireless communication via IrOBEX or IrCOMM protocols.
ꢁ By means of a Bluetooth wireless communication via SPP protocol (MP3200BT only).
ꢁ By using a RS232C cable between printer and its host system.
Please kindly note that the three communication interfaces can not be activated
concurrently. If you select one of the communication interfaces, the other two will be
disabled automatically.
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Using Your MP3200
Decide IrDA Protocol and IrDA Port
Connecting MP3200 through IrDA
Before establishing an Infrared connection between MP3200(BT)
and the host system, please decide the IrDA protocol and IrDA
port in advance.
The MP3200(BT) is equipped with a standard IrDA interface.
IrDA is an industry standard defined by the IrDA consortium
(Infrared Data Association). It specifies a way to transfer data
wirelessly via infrared radiation. The IrDA specifications include
standards for both the physical devices and the protocols they
use to communicate with each other.
The MP3200(BT) supports both IrOBEX and IrCOMM protocols.
IrOBEX is enabled as the default setting. If you would like to use
IrCOMM, you can use the printer command to change the
default setting.
Especially, the most popular IrOBEX and IrCOMM protocols are
supported by the MP3200(BT). This allows MP3200(BT) to be
compatible with most IrDA-enabled computing platforms, such
as PC, laptop, PDA, PDT and mobile phone, etc.
There are two IrDA ports available for communication. Port1 is
on the upper side of the body, port2 is on the back side of the
body. Both ports are enabled as the default setting. But
sometimes the data might not be received correctly when
transmission is in interruptive condition. If you wish to get a more
reliable transmission, you are recommended to choose only the
convenient one for your applications. You can use the printer
command to change the default setting.
IrOBEX stands for Infrared OBject EXchange and is an industry
standard of the IrDA, which defines how “Objects” can be shared
between different IrDA devices. The IrOBEX protocol has been
built into the Microsoft Windows system and is supported by
many various devices.
Port 2
Port 1
IrCOMM stands for Infrared COMMunications, which supports
the legacy applications by emulating the RS232 serial port over
the IrLMP/IrLAP protocol stack. Please note that the Microsoft
Windows system does not support IrCOMM software driver, you
have to obtain the IrCOMM driver from the third-party.
Please refer to the Programming Reference for changing
the IrDA protocol and IrDA port.
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Using Your MP3200
Establish IrOBEX Connection
The following procedure of installation example describes how
to connect MP3200(BT) with a host laptop in Windows 2000
using IrOBEX protocol for reference. Please note that the
installation procedure may vary with each different host system
and operating system. You have to follow the respective
procedure to build the connection accordingly.
(4) If the IrOBEX connection is built successfully, the LED2 will
flash green and an IrOBEX connection icon will be displayed
on the task bar with MP3200(BT)-0001 (0001 is the default
setting of IrDA device ID). You can use the printer command
to change the IrDA device ID.
IrOBEX Connection Icon
(1) Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. You may refer
to “Charging the Battery” for details.
Please refer to the Programming Reference for changing
the IrDA device ID.
(2) Power on MP3200(BT) within the IrDA connection range.
The LED indictors flash 5 times to indicate the battery status
firstly. Following the battery status indication, the LED1
indicator of MP3200(BT) will flash green(red) at 2 seconds
intervals. The MP3200(BT) is now ready to be connected.
(5) The MP3200(BT) is now ready for print.
a. Data may not be received correctly when transmission is
under direct sun light, fluorescent lamps or strong lights.
b. Data may not be received correctly if the MP3200(BT)
has been left for an extended period in temperatures
outside the recommended storage temperature range.
(3) Direct the IrDA port of the host laptop towards the enabled
IrDA port of MP3200(BT). Insure there is a direct line of sight
and no obstacles between the host laptop and MP3200(BT)
for properly sending and receiving signals. Communication
is available in the range of 15o up, down, left and right.
c. Transmission distance varies according to the system
used and the surrounding conditions. So it may not be
possible to establish a connection within the connection
range provided in the specifications.
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Establish IrCOMM Connection
The following procedure of installation example describes how
to connect MP3200(BT) with a host laptop in Windows 2000
using IrCOMM protocol for reference. Please note that the
installation procedure may vary with each different host system
and operating system. You have to follow the respective
procedure to build the connection accordingly.
(5) Please use the printer command to set the IrDA
communication protocol as IrCOMM.
(6) Direct the IrDA port of the host laptop towards the enabled
IrDA port of MP3200(BT). Insure there is a direct line of sight
and no obstacles between the host laptop and MP3200(BT)
for properly sending and receiving signals. Communication
is available in the range of 15o up, down, left and right.
(1) Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. You may refer
to “Charging the Battery” for details.
(7) If the connection is built successfully, the LED3 will flash
green and the IrCOMM icon will be changed as shown
below.
(2) Power on MP3200(BT) within the IrDA connection range.
The LED indictors flash 5 times to indicate the battery status
firstly. Following the battery status indication, the LED1
indicator of MP3200(BT) will flash green(red) at 2 seconds
intervals. The MP3200(BT) is now ready to be connected.
IrCOMM Icon Changed
(8) The MP3200(BT) is now ready for print.
(3) Install the IrCOMM driver supplied by the third-party.
a. Data may not be received correctly when transmission is
under direct sun light, fluorescent lamps or strong lights.
(4) After completing the driver installation, an IrCOMM icon will
be displayed on the task bar and a virtual COM port will be
created automatically.
b. Data may not be received correctly if the MP3200(BT)
has been left for an extended period in temperatures
outside the recommended storage temperature range.
c. Transmission distance varies according to the system
used and the surrounding conditions. So it may not be
possible to establish a connection within the connection
range provided in the specifications.
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Using Your MP3200
Connecting MP3200BT through Bluetooth
The MP3200BT is equipped with a Bluetooth module which is
compliant with the up-to-date Bluetooth® 1.2 wireless technology.
This enables wireless connectivity between MP3200BT and
most Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as PC, laptop, PDA, PDT
and mobile phone, etc.
Usually, the resident Bluetooth drivers will configure the SPP
connection as one of the virtual COM ports in your host system
that can be controlled and utilized by the user’s application
programs. If your host system supports the functionality of
PICONET, up to 7 units of MP3200BT can be connected to the
same host system simultaneously. When a PICONET is formed,
the host system acts as the master while the MP3200BTs act as
slaves for the duration of the PICONET connection.
Usually, all actions between a program installed on your
computer and a remote Bluetooth device are carried out by the
Bluetooth services. A Bluetooth device can offer one or more
services. These popular services include Serial Port (SPP),
Dail-Up Networking (DUN), Human Interface Device (HID),
Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Personal Area Networking
(PAN), Lan Access (LAP), Generic Access (GAP), and so on.
The MP3200BT supports Serial Port service (SPP) which is
one of the most popular Bluetooth services providing the serial
radio link between Bluetooth master and slave devices. Under
Bluetooth SPP, the remote Bluetooth system always acts as a
master and MP3200BT always acts as a slave. The MP3200BT
will only wait for the connection request issued by the remote
Bluetooth master system to establish the radio link. Once the
pre-built radio link is lost, the user has to re-build the radio link
manually.
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Using Your MP3200
Establish Bluetooth Connection
Generally speaking, Widcomm provides complete Windows®
based Bluetooth software and its stacks have been broadly
adopted by the Bluetooth industry. The following procedure of
installation example describes how to connect MP3200BT with a
host laptop in Windows 2000 using Widcomm Bluetooth driver
for reference. The installation procedure may vary with each
different remote Bluetooth host system, operating system and
Bluetooth driver. You have to follow the respective procedure to
build the connection accordingly.
(3) Power on MP3200BT within the radio range. The LED
indictors flash 5 times to indicate the battery status firstly.
Following the battery status indication, the LED1 indicator of
MP3200BT will flash red at 2 seconds intervals. The
MP3200BT is now ready to be connected.
(4) Execute the Bluetooth Discovery procedure from the remote
Bluetooth host laptop by following the steps indicated
below :
a. Right-click the Bluetooth icon at the taskbar, then select
(1) Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. You may refer
Explore My Bluetooth Places from the shortcut menu.
to “Charging the Battery” for details.
b. Double-click the Find Bluetooth Device.
c. Check whether “MP3200BT-xxxx” is shown among the
list of the discovered devices in the host laptop (xxxx is
the last four numbers of the Bluetooth address).
(2) Power on the remote Bluetooth host laptop and make sure
the virtual COM port is available for connecting to
MP3200BT. If the virtual COM port is not available, please
follow the steps indicated below to add an additional COM
port :
(5) Establish the radio link between MP3200BT and the remote
Bluetooth host laptop by following the steps indicated
below :
a. Select the Client Application tab from the Bluetooth
configuration panel.
a. Double-click MP3200BT-xxxx, you will find CINO SPP on
MP3200BT-xxxx service in the Bluetooth host laptop.
b. Click the Add COM Port button.
c. Click OK.
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Using Your MP3200
Connecting MP3200 through RS232C
The MP3200(BT) can communicate with a host system through
RS232C serial interface. The following procedure of
b. Double-click “CINO SPP on MP3200BT-xxxx”, the PIN
code or Passkey request balloon will appear over the
notification area for security connection. Please enter
“00000000”.
a
installation example describes how to connect MP3200(BT) with
a host laptop in Windows 2000 for reference.
(6) You will hear 4 special beeps in ascending tone to indicate
the radio link built. After that, the flashing LED1 will change
the color from red to green. This means the MP3200BT is in
radio-connected state.
(1) Make sure the battery pack is fully charged. You may refer
to “Charging the Battery” for details.
(2) Plug the low-profile connector of RS232C cable into the
serial port of MP3200(BT) with the arrow sign upward. The
serial port is located on the right side of the body .
(7) Your MP3200BT is now ready for print.
If you would like to discontinue the radio link, you can either
right-click the “MP3200BT-xxxx” to stop the CINO SPP
service, or right-click the “CINO SPP on MP3200BT-xxxx”
to stop the Bluetooth SPP service. You will hear 4 special
beeps in descending tone when the radio link is
disconnected. After that, the flashing LED1 will change the
color from green to red.
(3) Plug the other end of the RS232C cable into the serial port
of the host laptop.
(4) Power on MP3200(BT). The LED indicators flash 5 times to
indicate the battery status. Following the battery status
indication, the LED1 indicator of MP3200(BT) will flash
green(red) at 2 seconds intervals.
(5) The MP3200(BT) is now ready for print.
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Switch Functions
Indications
The MP3200(BT) has two control buttons : POWER and FEED.
The following tables show the status of MP3200(BT) by pressing
each button in different states.
The MP3200(BT) has two indicators, beeper and LED indicator.
They will provide various indications according to the actual
operating conditions and states. You may obtain necessary
information to understand all details by referring to following
descriptions.
POWER Button
State
Power Off
Operations
Beeping Indications
ꢀ Press to power on MP3200.
No.
Beeping Indications
Descriptions
ꢀ Press and hold 2 seconds to power off
Power On
3 short beeps in ascending tone
MP3200.
1
Power on indication
ꢀ Press to indicate the battery status.
3 short beeps in descending tone
1 beep at 5 seconds intervals
2 beeps at 5 seconds intervals
2 beeps
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Power off indication
FEED Button
Less than 20% of battery remains
Less than 10% of battery remains
Error warning
State
Operations
ꢀ Press together with POWER button to run a
self-test and print a configuration message.
Power Off
Normal Operation
- Standard Mode
4 beeps in ascending tone
4 beeps in descending tone
1 long beep
Bluetooth radio link built
ꢀ Press to feed around 20mm receipt paper.
Bluetooth radio link lost
ꢀ Press to reprint the last print if a print stop
caused by an error.
Press POWER or FEED button
Close the compartment cover
- Page Mode
ꢀ Press to feed one label.
1 short beep
ꢀ Press to reprint the last print if a print stop
caused by an error.
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MP3200BT Communication Indications
Battery Status Indications
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
Status
LED1
LED2
Green
Green
Green
LED3
Green
Green
LED4
Battery Status
Red
Green
Green
Green
Green
Orange
Red
Green
More than 90% of battery remains
More than 70% of battery remains
More than 50% of battery remains
More than 20% of battery remains
Less than 20% of battery remains
Less than 10% of battery remains
MP3200BT is ready to be connected or
is connected by RS232 interface.
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
Green
MP3200BT Bluetooth radio link built.
IrOBEX link built
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
Green
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
Green
IrCOMM link built
a. The MP3200(BT) gives 1 warning beep at 5 seconds
intervals when the battery power is less than 20%.
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
b. The MP3200(BT) gives 2 warning beeps at 5 seconds
intervals when the battery power is less than 10%.
MP3200 Communication Indications
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
Status
c. You may check the battery status by pressing the
POWER button .
Green
MP3200 is ready to be connected or is
connected by RS232 interface.
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
Green
IrOBEX link built
IrCOMM link built
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
Green
Blinking at 2 seconds intervals
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Using Your MP3200
Error Indications
(1) Paper jam :
ꢀ Open the media compartment cover and reload the
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
Status
Orange
Green
Paper jam (*1) , or
media roll.
Label length measurement error (*2)
Media compartment cover opened (*3)
Start blinking after steady on for 10 seconds
Orange Green
Start blinking after steady on for 10 seconds
Orange Green Green Green
Start blinking after steady on for 10 seconds
Red Green Green
Start blinking after steady on for 10 seconds
Red Green Green Green
Start blinking after steady on for 10 seconds
Red Green Green
Start blinking after steady on for 0.5 second
(2) Label length measurement error :
ꢀ Check whether the sensor type and media type are
correct.
Thermal head or motor overheated (*4)
Thermal head broken (*5)
ꢀ Re-conduct paper length measurement.
(3) Media compartment cover opened :
ꢀ Close the media compartment cover.
(4) Thermal head or motor overheated :
ꢀ The printer will automatically resume operation after the
thermal head or motor cools down to the normal
temperature.
Thermal head or motor overcooled (*6)
Command error (*7)
(5) Thermal head broken :
(*) Please refer to the following resolutions.
ꢀ Call a qualified service technician to replace the thermal
head.
(6) Thermal head or motor overcooled :
ꢀ The printer will automatically resume operation after the
thermal head or motor comes to the normal temperature.
(7) Command error :
ꢀ Reset MP3200(BT).
ꢀ Resend a correct command.
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Using Your MP3200
Intelligent Power Management
The power management of mobile printer is a critical essence to
prolong battery life. This contributes to extend the duty cycle as
long as possible to optimize the efficiency. The MP3200(BT) is
powered by a high-capacity Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
The advanced power management can make the entire
operation intelligently for energy-saving to minimize the power
consumption.
The MP3200(BT) can be activated by one of the following
actions :
ꢁ Receive data through RS232C.
ꢁ Receive a printer command.
ꢁ Connected via IrDA or Bluetooth.
ꢁ Press POWER or FEED button.
The unique power management scheme of the MP3200(BT) is
accomplished by Power Saving, Auto Power Off and Auto Radio
Off.
Auto Power Off
The MP3200(BT) will automatically power off in 5 minutes
(default setting) after entering power saving state. You can use
the printer command to set up the time frame from 00 to 255
minutes. If you set up the time frame to 00, the auto power off
function will not be activated. When MP3200(BT) enters auto
power off mode, you have to reactivate it by pressing the
POWER button.
Power Saving
To conserve the power, the MP3200(BT) will enter power saving
state by following two conditions indicated below :
ꢁ Press the POWER button to power on MP3200(BT), the LED
indicators flash 5 times to indicate the battery status. Right
after the battery status indication goes off, the MP3200(BT)
will enter power saving state.
Auto Radio Off
For MP3200BT, the radio link will be disconnected after 20
minutes (default setting) of no operation in Bluetooth connected
state. After that, the MP3200BT will enter power saving state.
ꢁ If there’s any error occurred, the MP3200(BT) will enter power
saving state right after the steady LED warning indication
turns into flashing.
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Using Your MP3200
Using the Accessories
The MP3200(BT) is equipped with a belt clip and two shoulder
strap rings for user’s convenience. Please refer to following
figures for details.
Belt Clip
Hook the clip over your belt and ensure the clip is securely
attached to the belt.
Belt Clip
Shoulder Strap Rings
There are two shoulder strap rings on the top of MP3200(BT).
You can snap each end of the shoulder strap into the rings.
Shoulder Strap Rings
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This Chapter provides some useful information for following topics:
ꢁ Cleaning Instructions
ꢁ Troubleshooting
ꢁ Extending Battery Life
ꢁ Product Disposal
ꢁ Battery Disposal
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Cleaning Instructions
The MP3200(BT) should be cleaned after printing a few rolls of
media or if there are voids in the printout. Thus, cleaning
MP3200(BT) is a necessary maintenance activity to ensure
optimum performance and life. Clean the Printer areas by using
cleaning pen or cotton swabs moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
Please refer to following procedure and figure to clean the
Printer :
Areas
Methods
Print Head
Use the cleaning pen or a cotton swab moistened with
isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface of the print head
from end to end.
Tear Bar
Use the cleaning pen or a cotton swab moistened with
isopropyl alcohol to clean the tear bar.
Platen Roller Rotate the platen roller and clean the surface of the
platen roller with cleaning pen or a cotton swab
thoroughly.
(1) Power off MP3200(BT).
(2) Open the media compartment cover.
(3) Remove the media roll.
Interior
Blow the paper dust by using a can of compressed air
or by vacuuming. Ensure the paper sensor windows are
free of dust.
Paper Sensor
Platen Roller
Exterior
Use soft cloth moistened with water to clean the
exterior of the printer.
Tear Bar
Print Head
a. Don’t use sharp objects to clean the print head. This may
result in damage to the Printer.
b. Let the print head cool to room temperature prior to
cleaning, protecting yourself from burns.
c. The tear bar has sharp edges. Please be careful when
cleaning the tear bar to avoid possible injury.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Extending Battery Life
Please review following information to solve common problems
you may encounter with MP3200(BT). If the problems are not
covered in this section, please inquire to your supplier for
technical support.
Here are some tips for extending the overall life of your
batteries :
(1) The battery storage temperature is 40°F to 104°F (4°C to
40°C). Don’t store
a
fully charged battery pack at
temperature above this range for a long period – the battery
pack may permanently lose charge capacity.
Problems
No power
Solutions
ꢀ Make sure the battery pack is installed
properly.
(2) Don’t disassemble, or modify a rechargeable battery pack.
Otherwise, it will leak, overheat or crack.
ꢀ Recharge the battery pack.
Media does not feed ꢀ Ensure media cover is closed.
ꢀ Remove the obstruction in paper path.
(3) Always use a Cino charger to charge. The use of any other
kind of charger may damage the battery pack.
Poor print quality
ꢀ Clean print head.
(4) Remove the battery pack from MP3200(BT) if you will not
use it for a long time.
ꢀ Check and recharge the battery pack.
ꢀ Check the quality of media.
(5) Don’t touch or moisten the rechargeable battery pack with
fresh water or seawater. If a battery pack is moistened, it will
heat up or rust.
Communication Error ꢀ Check if the media is loaded.
ꢀ Check baud rate.
ꢀ Replace cable to terminal.
(6) Remember that any rechargeable battery pack will lose its
ability to maintain a charge over time. It can only be
recharged a finite number of times before it must be
replaced.
No print
ꢀ Make sure the sensor and the media are set
correctly.
ꢀ Verify if the communication between the host
system and the printer is established correctly.
ꢀ Replace the battery pack.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Product Disposal
Battery Disposal
The MP3200(BT) complies with Directive 2002/69/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Don’t dispose the used battery packs in unsorted waste. Please
recycle them according to your local regulations. The
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a
non-profit organization created to promote recycling of
rechargeable batteries. For more information about how to
This product has required the extraction and use of natural
resources for its production. It may contain hazardous
substances that could impact health and the environment, if not
properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our
environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural
resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back
systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or
recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in
a sound way.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the
product should not be disposed of along with municipal
waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back
systems for product disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and
recycling systems, please contact your supplier for more
information.
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