Using the Printer, Initial Power Up and Self-Test, Chapter

Chapter 3

Using the Printer

Initial Power Up and Self-Test

Once the battery is charged and the paper is loaded, an initial power up and self-test can be performed.

•Press the on/off button once. This powers on the printer. The green LED illuminates.

•After approximately 20 seconds, if no instructions are sent to the printer, the printer will automatically turn off to conserve battery life.

•If the printer is set for infrared communication (IrDA) mode, the printer will constantly stay on. Pressing the on/off button will turn the printer off.

•Press the on/off button to power the printer off. The green LED turns off.

•To start the self-test, press and hold the feed button then press the on/off button.

•The printer will start printing the self-test messages. Release the feed button and the on/off button.

•Press the on/off or feed button to stop or cancel the self-test print.

•The first few lines of the self-test show the printer firmware version,

the current printer settings (for example IrDA or Serial mode) and a list of any optional or special features installed.

Connecting the Printer

•The MP200 supports Serial RS232 and IrDA compatible infrared communication interfaces. Radio frequency (RF) Bluetooth communication is also available as an optional feature.

•Serial, IrDA, and Bluetooth communication settings can be changed via a

DIP switch located on the control card as shown below.

•The DIP switch is located inside the battery compartment.

•The functions assigned to these switches are detailed under “DIP Switch Functions” on page 18.

•If serial interface is selected, the communication parameters; baud rate, data bit and parity, must be set.

NOTE: Optional serial cable is available for RS232 communication.

•Printer drivers for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista are available from Unitech.

•PrinterCE print control utility for Windows CE devices is available from Unitech.

•Printboy Print Utility from Bachmann Software or PalmPrint Utility from

StevensCreek are recommended for mobile computer devices.

DIP Switch Location

Infrared Communication (IrDA)

•DIP switch 1 must be in the on position. For further details, refer to “DIP Switch Functions” on page 18.

Serial and Bluetooth Communication

•All switches off – RS232 mode

•DIP switch 5 on – Bluetooth mode

DIP Switches

Unitech MP200 Using the Printer, Initial Power Up and Self-Test, Connecting the Printer, Chapter

Models: MP200

Using the Printer

Initial Power Up and Self-Test

Connecting the Printer

DIP Switch Location