USER'S MANUAL Alpha-3R Series Direct Thermal Portable Printer
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1. 28 6 3 1 Auto Gallbration enin aa 28 6 4 Setting Wi Fi by Diagnostic Tool Optional 29 6 5 Setting Bluetooth by Diagnostic Tool Optional 30 Te IFOUDIESNOOUNG arrasar aii XA MAN ANA 31 7 1 Common Problems iaa 31 0 Maintenance uu iud he a A A A Anh 33 REVISO FUSION sis asi vpn AAA 34 viii 1 Introduction 1 1 Product Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer Enjoy TSC s reputation for cost efficient high durability printers with the Alpha 3R economical receipt printer The Alpha 3R is a comfortable light weight printer capable of working with any mobile receipt printing application where you need quick simple receipts on demand Our Alpha 3R is designed for a rough life inside the IP54 rated environmental case to resist dust and water and with its rubber over mold design prepared to take up to a five foot fall and keep printing These small and light printers can be worn comfortably for a full shift without interfering with the user s tasks Use USB or optional Bluetooth 802 11 b g n Wireless or Serial to connect to a mobile computer or even a smart phone and produce clear easy to read receipts hour after hour This document provides an easy reference for operating the Alpha 3R The online version of the Programmer s manual or more information can be downloaded from service and2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung f r den spateren Gebrauch auf Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Ger t vom Stromentz zu trennen Verwenden Sie keine Fl ssig oder Aerosolreiniger Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung Die Netzanschlu Steckdose soll nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein 5 Das Ger t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu sch tzen 6 Bei der Aufstellung des Ger tes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen k nnte Besch digungen hervorrufen Beachten Sie beim Anschlu ans Stromnetz die Anschlu werte Dieses Ger t kann bis zu einer Au entemperatur von maximal 40 C betrieben werden Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste ORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bel unsachgemen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vorn Hersteller empfohlenem nlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Class B FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 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 reside
3. Power on off button 4 Media cover release button 5 Media holder adjustment knob 6 Media cover 2 2 2 Interior View 1 Tear edge 2 Print head 3 Media holder 4 Platen 5 Black mark sensor 2 2 3 Rear View 1 Li ion battery 2 Battery open clasp 3 USB interface 4 Power Jack 5 Interface cover 2 3 Operator control 2 3 1 LED Indication and Keys 1 Power on off button 2 Printer status LED indicator 3 Battery charge level LED indicator 4 Battery status LED indicator 5 Wireless status LED indicator 6 Feed button ED Staus indication O Printer status LED Green blinking Printer is paused indicator Red solid Red blinking Battery status LED Green blinking Recharge the battery indicator Amber solid Battery is charging O 1000 O Full charged Battery charge level Green Mu CJ ODO 2 3 charged level LED indicator solid CJ OUB O 1 3 charged level Blue solid Wireless device is ready Wireless status LED mM Wireless device is communicating Note Wireless module is optional for Alpha 3R model 9 Kes Function 0 1 Press and hold for 2 3 seconds to turn on the printer 2 Press and hold for 2 3 seconds to turn off the printer v2 1 Ready status Feed one label 2 Printing status Pause the print job 10 3 Setup 3 1 Install the Battery 1 Insert the left side to install the battery at the rear of the printer 2 Push
4. e Please use 100 Ethenol or Isopropyl Alcohol DO NOT use medical alcohol which may damage the printer head e Regularly clean the print head and supply sensors once change a new ribbon to keep printer performance and extend printer life 33 Revise History onen or 34 ISC TSC Auto ID Technology Co Ltd Corporate Headquarters 9F No 95 Minquan Rd Xindian Dist New Taipei City 23141 Taiwan R O C TEL 886 2 2218 6789 FAX 886 2 2218 5678 Web site www tscprinters com E mail printer_sales tscprinters com tech_support tscprinters com Li Ze Plant N0 35 Sec 2 Ligong 1st Rd Wujie Township Yilan County 26841 Taiwan R O C TEL 886 3 990 6677 FAX 886 3 990 5577
5. Overview 5 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection ns 5 2 2 Printer OVerVieW ee a ee 6 2 2 al 8 19 VIEW ne ee ee ne eee meee eee 6 2 2 2 Interior VIGW eene Poeno eo x use li lea Ded oae 223 Hear VIEW cit 8 2 3 OPeralor CONO nea ae a atada en 9 2 3 1 LED Indication and Keys 9 3 SOlUD x 4200 00 0 IA DERE Rh edes 11 zx MICI AIT 11 3 2 Charge ING Baldini 12 3 21 Ch rge he Battery oie aa 12 3 2 2 Charge by Charger Station Optional 13 3 2 3 Charge by Vehicle Power Adaptor Optional 14 3 3 COMMUNIC ALC ui 15 3 3 1 Connecting with the Communication Cable 15 3 3 2 Connecting with Bluetooth Optional 16 3 4 LE0a41nG Ne Medid vna et 17 4 ACCOSSOMOS iia AR A 19 4 1 Install ihe Bell CID una 19 4 2 Install the IP54 rated environmental case with shoulder strap Optional 20 5 Power on Utilities 21 5 1 Media Sensor Calibration iniciadas 21 5 2 Self test and Dump Mode is u 22 5 9 Printer Maza ION nee ee 25 6 Diagnostic Tool a3 3 cs oh hoe inc 26 6 1 Start the Diagn stic TOOL ssiiiaiia a uova Cue neus 26 vii 6 2 Printer ENCORE eee 27 6 3 Calibrating Media Sensor by Diagnostic Tool
6. or Wrong label size setup Set the correct label size right side of label The print head is dirty Clean the print head Gray une onthe DISDK ADEL The platen roller is dirty Clean the platen roller 31 The printer is in Hex Dump mode The RS 232 setting is incorrect Turn off and on the printer to skip the dump mode Re set the Rs 232 setting Irregular printing 32 3 Maintenance This session presents the clean tools and methods to maintain your printer 1 Please use one of following material to clean the printer E Cotton swab B Lint free cloth B Vacuum Blower brush E 100 Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol 2 The cleaning process is described as following 1 Always turn off the printer before Clean the print head when cleaning the print head changing a new label roll 2 Allow the print head to cool for a minimum of one minute 3 Use a cotton swab and 10096 Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the print head surface Print Head Print Head Print Head EA TF LO Element Head Cleaner Pen 1 Turn the power off Clean the platen roller when Platen Roller 2 Rotate the platen roller and wipe it changing a new label roll thoroughly with water Tear Bar Peel Use the lint free cloth with 100 As needed Bar ethanol to wipe it interior Brshorvaeum Asneeded O e Do not touch printer head by hand If you touch it careless please use ethanol to clean it
7. support web site as an Adobe Acrobat Reader file To print label formats please refer to the instructions provided with your labeling software if you need to write the custom programs please refer to the TSPL TSPL2 programming manual that can be found on the accessories CD ROM or on TSC website at http www tscprinters com Applications Direct store deliveries DSD Field repair installation Mobile point of sale Parking citations Mobile ticketing Onboard transportation ticketing Utility billing meter reading 1 2 Product Features 1 2 1 Printer Standard Features The printer offers the following standard features Product standard feature Direct thermal printing Black mark reflective sensor 3 operation buttons On off feed and cover open 2 color LED for printer status 3 LEDSs for battery status SB 2 0 full speed interface L D Q os O O D 2 n D 2 n O u Powerful 32 bit 200 MHz RISC processor Eltron and Zebra emulation languages support Internal 8 alpha numeric bitmap fonts A 0O dE UJ UJ a poz gt S EE l z 3 3 3 313 oO lt M Fonts and bar codes can be printed in any one of the four directions 0 Internal Monotype Imaging true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font co O 00 O N N O o D O D D J J Downloadable fonts from PC to printer memory Text bar code graphics image
8. Alpha 3R Series Direct Thermal Portable Printer USER S MANUAL Copyright Information 2012 TSC Auto ID Technology Co Ltd The copyright in this manual the software and firmware in the printer described therein are owned by TSC Auto ID Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved CG Triumvirate is a trademark of Agfa Corporation CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed font is under license from the Monotype Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of TSC Auto ID Technology Co No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the expressed written permission of TSC Auto ID Technology Co Agency Compliance and Approvals CE CLASS B EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 4 SERIES REQULATIONS FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B 2011 Class B HC ICES 003 Issue 4 2004 Class B AS NZS CISPR22 ITE AS NZS 4268 RF WIFI 8 BT Following standards for SAR WIFI Radio communications Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure Standard 2003 Amendment 2011 IEC 62209 2 Wichtige Sicherheits Hinweise 1 2 3 Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgf ltig durch
9. ED3SDE SERIAL PORT 9600 N 8 1 CODE PAGE 850 COUNTRY CODE 001 SPEED 2 INCH DENSITY 12 0 SIZE 2 83 2 00 BLINE 0 00 0 00 TRANSPARENCE 5 VOLTAGE 8 22 Y TEMPERATURE 27 C RESISTANCE 172 ohm BAD DOT S XXXEKXXXXXXMEMXXMEMEXXXEEXKXEEMRNXEHEXEKEMKEXEMEXEERXXEM BT ADDRESS 00190E00045A BT NAME BT SPP BT PIN CODE 0000 MXEMEENMMEMMEEMEMEXMMEEMKEEMMMMKEXEMXXEXMENM X XX EZ FILE LIST DRAM FILE Q FILE S FLASH FILE O FILE S KBYTES KBYTES FREE KBYTES KBYTES FREE PHYSICAL DRAM AVAILABLE DRAM PHYSICAL FLASH AVAILABLE FLASH END OF FILE LIST KXXKXKKKKXKKRMMMEMMMEMXMEMXENXEMMMNENXXMM 23 Printer model name amp Main board firmware version Printer serial number Printed mileage Main board firmware checksum Serial port setting Code page Country code Print speed Print darkness Label size width height Black mark vertical gap offset Sensor sensitivity Battery voltage Print head temperature Print head average resistance Bad dots of print head Bluetooth settings information option File management information Print head test pattern E Dump mode Printer will enter dump mode after printing printer configuration In the dump mode all characters will be printed in 2 columns as following The left side characters are received from your system and right side data are the corresponding hexadecimal value of the characters It allows users or engineers to veri
10. Is USB interface If USB interface is connected with printer no other settings need to be changed in the interface field Select Wireless tab and Built in wireless module item Enter the new BT Local Name or BT PIN Code in the editor Press Set button to set the new BT name or BT PIN code of the printer Press Get button to get back the settings Make sure the Bluetooth module settings are set properly Common Z D AS 232 Wireless 4 Device Type f Built in wireless module 2 External wireless module Built in wireless module A 1L m Bluetooth Local Name lBT 5 PP 3 Bluetooth PIN Code 0000 xs ut m a xs Note The printer connects with the computer via USB cable or RS 232 cable which are option Diagnostic tool higher than V1 50 and the firmware higher than V1 22 can support this function 30 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Common Problems The following guide lists the most common problems that may be encountered when operating this bar code printer If the printer still does not function after all suggested solutions have been invoked please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor for assistance Possible Cause Recovery Procedure Power indicator does not The battery is not properly Reinstall the battery installed Switch the printer on illuminate The battery is dead Charge the battery The pr
11. ation Page 50 Dump Text 9 2 Ignore AUTU BAS Ignore AUTO BAS Ignore the downloaded AUTO BAS program Exit Line Mode cz I Password Setup Password Setup Set the password to protect the settings Dump Text To activate the printer dump mode For more information about Diagnostic Tool please refer to the diagnostic utility quick start guide in the CD disk 1 Utilities directory 27 6 3 Calibrating Media Sensor by Diagnostic Tool 6 3 1 Auto Calibration 1 Make sure the media is installed ready and media cover is closed Please refer to section 3 4 2 Turn on the printer power switch 3 Open Diagnostic tool and set interface The default setting is USB Interface Interface LISE COM USR ia The default interface setting Is ETHERNET USB interface If USB interface is connected with printer no other settings need to be changed in the interface field 4 Click the Calibrate Sensor button 5 Select the media type and click the Calibrate button 2 Sensor Calibration Auto Calibration Manual Setup Media Type Paper Height Sensor Intension Reading Intension GAP 1 inch 3 ii Black Mark Gap Threshold value Current Reading inch C Auto Selection 2 Calibrate Set Calibrate Cancel Note The Alpha 3R can only support back mark and continuous of media type 28 6 4 Setting Wi Fi by Diagnostic Tool Optional SOS A Make sure the media is installed
12. ed tool incorporating features that enable you to explore a printer s settings status change a printer s settings download graphics fonts and firmware create a printer bitmap font and send additional commands to a printer With the aid of this powerful tool you can review printer status and settings in an instant which makes it much easier to troubleshoot problems and other issues 6 1 Start the Diagnostic Tool 1 Double click on the Diagnostic tool icon to start the software 2 There are four features Printer Configuration File Manager Bitmap Font Manager Command Tool included in the Diagnostic utility Diagnostic Tool 1 50 Language Unit Features tab Printer Function Printer Configuration Printer Information English f inch mm Printer Configuration File Manager Bitmap Font Manager Command Tool Calibrate Sensor Version Cutting Counter 0 0 Ethernet Setup Serial No Check Sum Mileage Km Common ri D HTC Setup Factors Default Rezet Printer Print Test Page Configuration Page Dump Text Ignore ALITO BAS Exit Line Mode Password Setup Printer Status Printer functions Speed Density Paper width Paper Height Media Sensor Gap Gap Offset Post Print Action Cut Piece Reference Direction Offset Shift 3x Printer Status Shift RS 232 Wireless e ee nterface Use y Interface Ribbon Ribbon Sensor Ribbo
13. fy and debug the program SPEED 2 0 53 50 45 45 44 20 32 2E 39 OD DENSITY 8 DA 44 45 4E 53 49 SET PEEL OD OA 53 45 54 20 50 45 45 4C e EI ASCII Data iT OFF 5 54 54 45 02 28 4r 46 46 Hex decimal data related to left UU ee eet ee column of ASCII data 4 149 39 5T11438T 2C 22 35 37 31 31 3 PRINT 1 22 0D 04 50 52 49 4 26 31 OD 04 ZE 100 02 5A 45 20 a 30 2E 30 32 20 mm 65 04 m 6D 6D 2C 36 35 2 34 20 6D m 6D 0D BA 43 4C 53 OD OA 42 41 ACODE 144 52 43 4F 44 45 2 1 31 34 39 20 22 3 9 22 20 31 20 1 0 2 6 32 30 26 31 20 30 32 26 36 E Note 1 Dump mode requires 3 wide paper width 2 Turn off on the power to resume printer for normal printing 24 5 3 Printer Initialization Printer initialization is used to clear DRAM and restore printer settings to defaults Printer initialization is activated by the following procedures 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Hold on the FEED button then turn on the power switch 3 Release the FEED button when the indicator becomes o 50m and blinking Any green will do during the 5 blinks E The LEDs will be changed as following OODO amber owmooo 5 blinks gt oomoo 5 blinks gt ooo o 5 blinks gt 0000 o solid green Printer configuration will be restored to defaults as below after initialization Desty SSS Dr o Oh Clea sn Memory o peed ensor Type ffset Code Page 25 6 Diagnostic Tool TSC s Diagnostic Utility is an integrat
14. h 8 dots mm Printing method Direct thermal Dot size 0 125 x 0 125 mm width x length 1 mm 8 dots Print speed 2 3 4 ips selectable 72 mm 2 83 2286 mm 90 Vertical 1 mm max Horizontal 1 mm max 1 5 Media Specifications Media Specifications Alpha 3R Media roll capacity 57 mm 2 25 OD Receipt paper Media type Bline receipt paper Black mark in printing side Selected label Media wound type Printing face outside wound TEES Receipt 2 3 15 la wi Label 2 3 07 Receipt 0 0508 0 1016 mm 2 4 mil Media thickness Label Fasson standard label media up to 0 14 mm 5 5 mil Media height Label Min 25 4 mm 1 Media core diameter 10 2 25 4 mm 0 4 1 2 Operations Overview 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection This printer has been specially packaged to withstand damage during shipping Please carefully inspect the packaging and printer upon receiving the bar code printer Please retain the packaging materials in case you need to reship the printer Unpacking the printer the following items are included in the carton One printer unit One Li ion battery One Windows labeling software Windows driver CD disk One quick installation guide One power adaptor One belt clip If any parts are missing please contact the Customer Service Department of your purchased reseller or distributor 2 2 Printer Overview 2 2 1 Front View 1 LED indicator 2 Feed button 3
15. harged Red Solid Battery is charging Red Blinking Battery charging error o No battery Battery is completely charged over 4 8 hrs 13 3 2 3 Charge by Vehicle Power Adaptor Optional 1 Open the interface cover and plug the power cord to the power jack 2 Plug the vehicle power adaptor into the car cigarette lighter socket 14 3 3 Communicate 3 3 1 Connecting with the Communication Cable USB to USB Cable Optional Open the interface cover and connect the printer to the computer with USB cable o USB interface E a USB connector Printer USB connector PC Open the interface cover and connect the printer to the computer with RS 232 cable USB to RS 232 Cable Optional RS 232 connector PC 15 3 3 2 Connecting with Bluetooth Optional Turn on the printer and make sure the Bluetooth BT SPP 0000 se Please refer to section 6 5 to change the name of default and PIN 16 3 4 Loading the Media 1 Open the printer media cover by pressing the media cover release button 2 Use a coin to rotate the media holder adjustment knob and the media holder should be placed at the correct place to fit the media roll Media holder Note The media holder should be positioned overlap the bold line and remain the media holder alignment indicator visible O X 3 Place the media roll at the correct side and pull out enough paper over
16. inter status from DiagTool shows Head The printer carriage is open Please close the print carriage Open Running out of media roll The media is installed DiagTool shows Out of incorrectly Black mark sensor is not calibrated The printer status from Supply a new media roll Please refer to the steps on section 3 4 to reinstall the media roll Paper Calibrate the black mark sensor Black mark sensor is not set properly Make sure media size is set DiagTool shows Paper Jam Properly D Media may be stuck inside the printer mechanism Calibrate the black mark sensor Set media size correctly The printer status from Delete unused files in the FLASH DRAM The max numbers of DRAM is 256 files The max user addressable memory space Memory full The space of FLASH DRAM of DRAM is 256KB FLASH DRAM IS full n max numbers of file of FLASH is 256 les The max user addressable memory space of FLASH is 2560KB Media is loaded incorrectly Reload the supply Dust or adhesive Clean the print head accumulation on the print Clean the platen roller head Adjust the print density and print speed Print density is not set Run printer self test and check the print properly head test pattern if there is dot missing in Printhead element is the pattern damaged Change proper media roll Poor Print Quality Missing printing on the left
17. its set forth for an uncontrolled environment The equipment must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canada Industry Canada IC Notices This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS 210 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 Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada IC radio frequency exposure limits The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate SAR limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions For WiFi This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under portable exposure conditions antennas are less than 20 cm of a person s body For Bluetooth Canada avis d Industry Canada IC Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES 003 et RSS 210 Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne doit pas causer d interf rence et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute inte
18. n Encoder Err Code Page Country Code Printer setup Head up Sensor Reprint After Error hd aximum Length Gap Inter Bline Inter Continuous Inten Threshold Detectian Get Status Clear Load Save Set Get LPT1 COM 9600 N 8 1 RTS 2012 8 14 FF 06 03 01 6 2 Printer Function 1 Select the PC interface connected with bar code printer Interface Interface use y leom ER COM LPT 1 The default interface setting is ETHERNET USB interface If USB interface is connected with printer no other settings need to be changed in the interface field 2 Click the Printer Function button to setup 3 The detail functions in the Printer Function Group are listed as below Printer Function Descri Description oo n E the sensor specified in the Printer Setup Calibrate Sensor ESSE Calibrate Sensor group media sensor field Ethernet Setup Setup the IP address subnet mask gateway for Ethernet Setup eq em E on board Ethernet ATC Set Ses reseup HIC RTC Setup Synchronize printer Real Time Clock with PC printer Real Time Clock with PC Factory Default Factoru Defadi Initialize the printer and restore the settings to y oo default Please refer section 5 3 Reset Printer Reset Printer Reboot FE Print Test Page Print Test Page Print Test Print Test Page Print a test page III a test page IESO Print printer configuration Please refer section Configur
19. ntial 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 CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF exposure warning WiFi This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users and installers must be providing with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance SAR Value 0 023 W kg RF exposure warning For Bluetooth The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure lim
20. oo Release 5 1 Media Sensor Calibration Please follow the steps below to calibrate the media sensor 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Hold on the FEED button then turn on the power switch 3 Release the FEED button Q when the indicator becomes c mco c and blinking Any green will do during the 5 blinks B t will calibrate the black mark sensor sensitivity E The LEDs will be changed as following order OOOO amber gt 0089000 5 blinks gt oc0anDo 5 blinks gt 00000 5 blinks gt ommmo solid green 21 5 2 Self test and Dump Mode Please follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Hold on the FEED button then turn on the power switch 3 Release the FEED button when the indicator becomes o omco o and blinking Any green will do during the 5 blinks B The LEDs will be changed as following order O000 amber gt 089000 5blinks gt oomoo 5 blinks gt o00mo 5blinks gt oaaa o solid green 4 t calibrates the sensor and measures the media length and prints internal settings then enter the dump mode 5 Turn off on the power to resume printer for normal printing 22 E Self test Printer will print the printer configuration after media sensor calibration Self test printout can be used to check if there is any dot damage on the heater element printer configurations and available memory space PRINTER INFO Alpha 3R Version SERIAL NO MILAGE m 3 CHECKSUM Q6
21. printing Please refer to the TSPL TSPL2 programming manual for supporting code page Downloadable firmware upgrades Supported bar code 1D bar code Code 39 PDF 417 BITMAP Code 93 Maxicode BMP Code128UCC DataMatrix PCX Code128 subsets QR code Max 256 colors A B C Codabar Aztec graphics Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN 8 EAN 13 EAN 128 UPC A UPC E EAN and UPC 2 5 digits add on MSI PLESSEY POSTNET China POST GS1 DataBar 1 2 2 Printer Optional Features The printer offers the following optional features User Factory Product option feature options options 802 11 b g n wireless LER D Buetoth20 _ CPCL emulation ToO Black mark sensor position left right center Charge station 1 cell with changeable power connector Vehicle power adapter MS 4 IP54 rated environmental case with shoulder strap USB to RS 232 cable O USBcabe EO Liion battery YO po 1 3 General Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions 116 mm W x 148 mm H x 70 mm D Enclosure Plastic enclosure with rubber over mold construction Weight 550 g 1 21 lb Electrical DC 7 4V 2500 mA h rechargeable battery Environmental Operation 10 50 C 14 122 F 10 90 non condensing Storage 40 60 C 40 140 F 10 90 non condensing 1 4 Print Specifications Print Specifications Alpha 3R Print head resolution 203 dots inc
22. ready and media cover is closed Please refer to section 3 4 Turn on the printer power switch Open Diagnostic tool and set interface The default setting is USB Interface Interface juse com y usp COM LPT ETHERNET The default interface setting Is USB interface If USB interface is connected with printer no other settings need to be changed in the interface field select Wireless tab and Built in wireless module item Enter and select the new WLAN seitings in the editor Press Set button to set the new settings to the printer Press Get button to make sure WLAN is set properly Common z D AS 232 1 Device Type f Built in wireless module 2 External wireless module Built in wireless module WLAN SSID Dlink WLAN Encryption WLAN Key WLAN DHCP n 0 0 0 n 0 0 0 n 0 0 0 us Jj ECTS ces s Note The printer connects with the computer via USB cable or RS 232 cable which are option Diagnostic tool higher than V1 50 and the firmware higher than V1 22 can support this function 29 6 5 Setting Bluetooth by Diagnostic Tool Optional 1 Make sure the media is installed ready and media cover is closed Please refer to section 3 4 2 Turn on the printer power switch 3 Open Diagnostic tool and set interface The default setting is USB Interface Interface use y pleom_ Use COM LPT ETHERNET The default interface setting
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24. the right side of the battery 3 Pull the battery clasp to lock the battery Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste 11 3 2 Charge the Battery lt takes 2 to 3 hours to fully charge the battery before the first time usage The lifetime of the battery is 300 times for charge discharge cycles 3 2 1 Charge the Battery 1 Open the interface cover and plug the power cord to the power jack 2 Plug the power cord into a properly power outlet Note Please switch OFF printer power prior to plug in the power cord to printer power jack When the battery is charging please do not remove the battery from the printer otherwise please re plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 When the battery is charging the color of battery status LED indicator is solid amber Note When charging over 4 8 hrs the battery is completely charged and the amber of LED indicator will be off 12 3 2 2 Charge by Charger Station Optional 1 Plug the power cord to the power jack on the charger station 2 Install the battery in the charger station Refer to steps on section 3 1 3 Plug the power cord into a properly power outlet Green Solid Battery is completely c
25. the tear edge 17 4 Press each side of media cover to close the media cover and make sure the media cover closed correctly 18 4 Accessories 4 1 Install the Belt Clip 1 Refer to figure beside Loop the belt clip through the slot below the battery 2 Fasten the belt clip with 2 buttons 3 The printer can be hung on the belt 19 4 2 Install the IP54 rated environmental case with shoulder strap Optional 1 Openthe case top cover Top cover 2 Put the printer into the case 3 Close the case top cover And the outside cover should be opened while printing Outside cover 20 5 Power on Utilities There are three power on utilities to set up and test printer hardware These utilities are activated by pressing FEED button then turning on the printer power simultaneously and release the button at different positions of LED indicator Please follow the steps below for different power on utilities 1 Turn off the printer power switch 2 Hold on the FEED button then turn on the power switch 3 Release the button when LED indicates with different positions for different functions Power on utilities The positions of LED light will be changed as following pattern a 0000 0800050 00800 oone olo ame o Solid 5 blinks 5 blinks 5 blinks Solid green 1 Media sensor calibration 2 Self test and enter dump mode 3 Printer initialization A o
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