Psion Teklogix MLP 3040 Series manual Power Considerations, Standby Operation, Auto Power Down

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Power Considerations

MLP 3040 printers are designed to provide superior output using as little power as necessary. This provides the longest possible battery life. The printers may also be operated from an external power supply when used in a more permanent installation in a vehicle or office. The following discussions indicate how the printer accomplishes this power conservation using features such as Standby and Auto Power Down. For more information on battery charging, please refer to “Charging the Battery” on page 40.

Standby Operation

When operating on battery power, the printer automatically enters a Standby mode one minute after last receiving data, printing, a front panel button is pressed, or a magnetic card reader swipe operation. When in Standby, the printer will flash the Power Considerations Power Indicator.

While in Standby the printer turns off as many power consuming components as possible. However, the printer remains fully capable of receiving data or responding to a control panel button. The printer will automatically “wake up” when it begins to receive data from a host system, or when any front panel Button is pressed.

Auto Power Down

To conserve even more battery power, the printer may also be configured to turn itself off after a specified number of minutes of inactivity. When the printer powers down, this is equivalent to turning the printer off using the Standby Operation Power Button and the printer will no longer respond to incoming data.

To enable the Auto Power Down feature, please refer to the Options Menu settings beginning on page 29.

Operation Without A Battery

MLP 3040 printers may be operated with an optional power supply and without a battery installed. Power supplies are available for use with 100-240VAC/50-60Hz and for 12/24VDC vehicle applications.

Caution: Use only Psion Teklogix power supplies designed specifically for your MLP 3040 printer. Using a different power supply may cause damage to the printer and will not be covered by the printer’s warranty.

Note: When the printer is connected to an external power supply, the printer will not enter Standby as described above.

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Contents MLP3040 Series Operator’s Manual Psion Teklogix Corporation 3000 Kustom Drive Hebron, KYFCC Part 15 Class B Battery DisposalLesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme die Aufbau- und Bedienungsanleitung Do not operate near a heat sourceNehmen Sie den Drucker nicht in der Nähe einer Wärmequelle in Betrieb Page Getting Started Printer ConfigurationPower Considerations IntroductionSpecifications Table of ContentsMaintenance and Troubleshooting Advanced Setup FeaturesIntroduction Page Figure 1 - Battery Installation and Power Connector Battery Installation and ChargingGetting Started Figure 2 - Opening Paper Door Installing MediaRoll Media Getting StartedMovable Support Cassette MediaFigure 3 - Media Support Figure 4 - Paper Laying Through Print HeadPerforming A Printer Self Test Turning the Printer On and OffFigure 5 - Cassette In Printer Factory Default Interface Settings Host Interface Set UpInterface Belt Loop System Figure 6 - Control Panel Daily OperationIntroduction Control PanelRemoving Printed Output Printer ConfigurationMLP 3040 and MLP 3040 LP Models Printer Configuration Figure 7 - Tearing Off Printed Output Battery ChargingMLP 3040 SL Models Power Connector Battery Indicator Using the Magnetic Card ReaderFigure 8 - MLP 3040 Power Connector & Battery Indicator Figure 9 - Using The Magnetic Card ReaderCheck Paper Additional MessagesPaper Door Open Figure 10 - MLP 3040 Control Panel Printer ConfigurationIntroduction To Setup Setup BasicsExiting Setup Entering SetupSelecting Menus Options Menu Setup Menu SummaryFormat Menu Interface MenuCurrent Format Format MenuFormat Name Spacing FontLeft Margin Form Feed Distance Right MarginPrint Contrast Maximum Paper SpeedTear to Mark Distance Mark SensingMark Sensitivity Gap SensitivityCurrent Host I/O Interface MenuSerial Interface Present DistanceStop Bits EmulationBaud Rate Data BitsRTS/CTS Handshaking IrDA InterfaceXON/XOFF Handshaking ETX/ACK HandshakingPairing Mode Bluetooth InterfaceDiscoverability On Role PolicyRole Policy Defer DiscoverabilityLocal Name Wi-Fi InterfaceAddress WLAN WEP Bits WLAN TypeWLAN Channel WLAN SSIDIP Address WEP Key WEP Key WEP Key WEP KeyWLAN Auth IP Address AssignTunnel Port Number Options MenuIP Subnet Mask IP GatewayTruncate Lines Auto Power DownMaximum Format Number User LanguagePrint Promo No Print PromotionPage Description Interfacing To A Host ComputerRS-232C Serial Interface Pin #Interfacing to a Host Computer Bluetooth InterfaceFigure 12 - Wireless Indicator & IrDA Window IrDA InterfaceWi-Fi Interface Page Standby Operation Power ConsiderationsAuto Power Down Operation Without A BatteryPage Cleaning Maintenance and TroubleshootingFigure 13 - Printer Cleaning Areas Maintenance and Troubleshooting Battery CareCharging the Battery Additional Battery and Safety InformationTesting the Power Supply and Battery Message TroubleshootingError Messages SolutionPossible Cause Other ProblemsProblem SolutionObtaining Service Options Menu Advanced Setup FeaturesFormat Menu Interface MenuPage Print Samples Print & Font SamplesCourier Font PC Line Drawing Extended Character Set Courier Font With International Extended Character SetPrint & Font Samples Sans Serif Font Page Power Management SpecificationsPrinter Specifications Printing SpecificationsOperator Controls and Indicators SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsReceipt Paper Media SpecificationsLabels Black Mark Position Gap Sensing SpecificationsFigure 14 - Black Mark Position Accessories Supplies and AccessoriesSupplies Page Glossary of Terms Glossary