PLANON PRINTSTIK 900 SERIES USER GUIDE Planon System Solutions Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Thanks from Planon………………………………………………………... Introducing the PrintStik………………………………………………… PrintStik Specifications……………………………………………………. PrintStik Contents………………………………………………………….. Charging the PrintStik…………………………………………………… PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel…………………………………… Personal Computer Software Installation…………………………………. PrintStik Personal Computer Software Usage……………………………... Prinstik Personal Computer Bluetooth Pairing……………………………. Windows Printing Preferences……………………………………………..
THANKS FROM PLANON Hello my name is Douglas Verkaik, CEO of Planon System Solutions Inc. I wanted to personally thank you for your purchase of our PrintStik 900 series Bluetooth Printer.
INTRODUCING THE PRINTSTIK “The future of Printing will never be the same again…nor will the mobile office” PLANON has created a technical marvel. At barely over 11” long and only 1.5 pounds in weight, the Bluetooth enabled PrintStik is the ultimate traveling companion. The PrintStik is a fully self-contained and most convenient printer complete with paper and battery making it the smallest in the market.
PRINTSTIK SPECIFICATIONS Type 900 Series Size Approx 25mm x 48mm x 280mm (~ 1” x 1.9” x 11”) Weight 1.5 lb. (513 g) including paper cartridge Resolution Approx 200x100dpi, 200x200dpi, 200x400dpi Method Direct Thermal Printing Speed Up to three pages per minute Paper sizes (Roll) Paper Cartridge 8.5" wide 20 pages Interface Wireless Bluetooth + Standard USB 2.
PrintStik Contents After opening the packaging of your PrintStik, please make sure you have the following items inside the box: 1. PrintStik 2. Quickstart guide 3. Installation CD 4. USB Zip Cable 5. Hard Case* 6. Wall Charger 7.
CHARGING YOUR PRINTSTIK Electrical Connectivity The PrintStik has an internal rechargeable battery. This gives the mobility to print without any connection to an external power source. The PrintStik can only function if the battery has a charge. There are two main options to how it can be charged discussed below: Connecting to an AC Outlet The PrintStik has the ability to connect to a typical wall outlet (AC) via the included wall charger.
PrintStik Main Hardware Control Panel Paper Feed Button ButtonButButton Operating Status Power Button Printing Status Battery Status Power Button Power Button ButtonButButt This button can turn the PrintStik on or off. Turning the PrintStik on requires holding the button down for three seconds. After this brief period the button can be released. At this point, the “Operating Status Light” and “Printing Status Light” will light up signifying the PrintStik is on and operational.
Paper Feed Button ButtonButButton The main function of the “Paper Feed Button” is to insert paper into the PrintStik and to release paper. Inserting paper is important for loading a thermal paper roll, paper cartridge or single sheet (more information would be provided in the paper insertion section of this instruction manual). Releasing paper is useful to provide spacing after printing and for paper removal.
Operating Status This light which is in the shape of a “Z” letter signifies that the printer is on and Bluetooth connectivity is established. Personal Computer Software Installation *The following software installation Bluetooth printing through a personal computer. This requires that the computer is Bluetooth enabled whether internally or externally upgraded for Bluetooth capability. 1. Open your PrintStik installation CD 2. Select the “Install PrintStik.exe” file 3. The following page will appear.
4. The next screen (shown below) reveals that the installation process is ready to begin. Clicking on the “next” button at this point will begin the actual installation. Choose “Next” to begin installation 5. As depicted below, installation has begun and its status is shown by the blue bar that progressively extends as the PrintStik driver files are being installed. The files from the CD are being copied into the designated area of your computer automatically. Once completed left click “Next” to finish.
PrintStik Personal Computer Software Usage The PrintStik driver is now installed into the computer. This means that it can now be chosen for printing any time printing is required as seen in the screen shot shown below. To change printing preferences with the PrintStik, the “Properties” button can be chosen with the PrinStik selected to adjust printing preferences (ie. resolution settings). The PrintStik can be chosen as an option for printing. Choose to set printing preferences.
Selecting the “Advanced...” button opens the screen below with options available for paper size, number of copies, print quality, and advanced printing features. Once these are set, “OK” can be chosen. *for detailed information regarding the various settings of these preferences, please refer to the Windows instructional manual that addresses printing.
1. In order to complete the pairing of the Printstik, the “Bluetooth security code” will be requested. An example is shown below of this kind of request. (This can be carried out in different ways depending on the Bluetooth device’s software being used). The code to enter in is “0000”. Bluetooth Security Code Request (Example) Once the serial port connection is established, the PrintStik is fully paired and can be chosen to print.
This is a part of the windows configuration. It can also be accessed through the “Control Panel” found in the start menu of windows. For more information, consider the Windows instruction manual in regards to Printers. Access to adjust PrinStik Preferences Thermal Printing Paper The PrintStik uses special printing technology to print on specially designed paper known as thermal paper. It is recommended that the thermal paper used with it should only be those that Planon has approved.
Paper Insertion Planon PrintStik Cartridge Removal To remove the cartridge, take hold firmly and raise upwards as depicted in the picture below. Then simply pull the cartridge out from the metal arms which it had been connected to. Once it is fully removed from the metal arms, the thermal paper can be torn to detach the cartridge completely. At this point, the “Paper Feed” button can be pressed to remove the remaining paper still held within the PrintStik.
Thermal Sheet and Thermal Paper Roll PrintStik Loading The process is the same for both of these forms of thermal paper. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove any cartridge that is connected to the PrintStik Insert the paper in the slot firmly as shown below Press the paper feed button in order to draw the paper in. Paper will emerge from the other end of the PrintStik as shown Now it is ready to print BlackBerry Driver Installation Guide 1. Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager and install on your computer.
6. Choosing the “Application Loader” leads to the screen below. Click “Next” to continue. Click “Next” to continue 7.
8. Click the “Add…” button to choose the two modules, “customMenu.alx” and “emailList.alx” to add them. Then click “Next” to continue. 1. Click “Add..” 2. Click “Next” to continue 9. Click the “Finish” button, you will see the following picture.
10. Click the “Close” button to complete. 11. Check the BlackBerry phone to make sure it is back to normal status. If not, please allow some time for it to be back in normal status (This should only take a few minutes). 12. After the installation, the phone should be checked for the two applications modules: “emailList” and “customMenu” 13. Run these two applications one by one. 14. From your applications, choose bluetooth application to add your bluetooth printer while the PrintStik is turned on.
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What should be done if thermal paper is jammed within the Printstik rollers? This situation can be easily solved by holding down the “Paper Feed” Button until the paper is fully released from the PrintStik. 2. How can the PrintStik be kept cleaning and maintained? The PrintStik should not be used in overly moist environment nor be directly to water. Although, it is okay to lightly damp a cloth in order to wipe it down. 3.
7. My PrintStik does not seem to be pairing with my Personal Computer. What should I do? In order to pair, please look at the section of this instruction manual that addresses pairing the PrintStik with a PC. Make sure the PrintStik is on when pairing and be sure to refer to the manual of Bluetooth connectivity of the personal computer being paired with the PrintStik. 8. My PrintStik will not print from my personal computer.
14. What kind of paper can be used with the PrintStik? It is best to use the variety of thermal paper offered through Planon. This garrentees that it will work effectively. Planon offers various kinds like 8.5 by 11 Inch cut sheets, 8.5 by 14 inch cut sheets, 8.5 by 99ft rolls (standard quality) and 8.5 by 99 ft (high quality). Planon also offers the thermal paper PrintStik cartridge. Please contact Planon for more information via the Planon.com website and/or Planon@planon.com. 1.
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