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FCC Part 15 Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS _Toc464736718Introduction........................................................................................................................... 2 Printer Features .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Quick Start Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 4 A. Paper Load ..
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Printek FieldPro 581 Series mobile thermal printer also referred to in this manual as the “DP-581”. The DP-581 series prints on special thermal media supplied in roll form up to 8 inches wide. All models are equipped with a USB port which supports cabled communications. All models support an optional internal Bluetooth interface. Complete specifications may be found in Appendix A – FieldPro 581 Printer Specifications.
Printer Features Paper door release button Paper Door PowerPort Control Panel USB Data Port Your FieldPro 581 features: Easy-to-read control face and simple drop-in paper loading Quickly prints a wide variety of tickets, and receipts. IP54 rated for water and dust resistance...
Quick Start Instructions A. Paper Load ( Media 8.5’’) Tear paper towards back of printer Press Paper door release button to open the paper compartment door. Pull small leader of paper out and close paper door. “ Clicks” when properly closed. NOTE: When using 8” paper, install spacer P/N: 93194 Media 8’’ Before loading 8 inch media, users could install a pair of spacers into the compartment so as to secure the media. 4 www.printek.com | P: 888.211.3400 | F: 269. 222.1229 | E: info@printek.
B. Printer Installation You could put the printer on desktop, carry with your hand or carry it with the should strap (option) 1) Desktop Installation The printer must be installed horizontally. Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface; ensure the printer is placed in a stable position and there is easy access for users to the control panel and roll paper holder. Also ensure there is enough space for sufficient ventilation and for the printout.
NOTE: Charge via USB is not supported, please do not charge via the USB-C port. E. Power On Depress the Power button on the control panel. The green LED and the red LED will both be lit while the printer is going through its startup sequence (about 20 seconds). The red LED will go off, leaving the green LED on to indicate the printer is ready to print. When battery volume goes below 5%, the printer will shut down itself. When it’s below 10%, it will flash yello LED as an alarm of low battery. 6 www.
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Configuration Configuration of the DP-581 printer is done through a built-in web page. This allows you to configure the printer from any device that has a browser and is compatible with your DP-581 communication capabilities. 1. Turn the printer ON. 2. Connect a USB cable between the printer and a PC. 3. To access the DP-581 web page, push the Power button twice rapidly. This will put the printer into Configuration mode. 4.
5. The main configuration screen of the DP-581: This is an overview of the printer configuration. The battery icon shows the relative charge in the battery. The more bars, the higher the charge. An AC plug will appear in the battery icon when the printer is plugged into an external power source. To return the printer to normal operating mode, double-click the Power button. The POWER LED will be returned to a solid light. At the top of the Main Page are selections to access the sub-menus.
Bluetooth Config: Paired Mode: Possible values: UnPaired, Paired* This feature allows Bluetooth pairing to occur between the printer and the connecting device whenever Pairing is required by either device. Pairing requires that the PIN on the printer and the connecting device exactly match each other. Discoverability: Possible Values: Off, On* This feature is used to set whether the printer may be discovered by other Bluetooth devices.
In the host device’s browser (if equipped) this address may be entered in the address bar to access the printer web page. Personal Area Network mode can also be activated outside of the printer web page. To enter Personal Area Network mode, press and hold the Power and Paper Feed buttons until the Power and Alert LEDs light. Release both buttons, and the printer will restart in Personal Area Network mode.
The DP-581 has the ability to use True Type Fonts. All True Type Fonts loaded into printer memory are listed here. When using emulations that do not specify the font for each line of text, select the font you would like to use as the default font. All print jobs will use the default font unless a command is sent to the printer to use another font.
Select between inches or millimeters. If you change units, do so before entering other settings. Max Paper Speed Possible values: 1.0 to 5.0 ips, Default = 5.0 When using labels or heavy paper stock, you may need to decrease the paper speed to prevent paper jams. Mark Seeking Possible values: Off*, Front, Rear, Gap. (Note: Rear and Gap are available only on 581L models).
Contrast Possible values 0 – 10. Default value is 5 The lower the value the lighter the print. The higher the value the darker the print. Paper Energy Values This is a locked value. These settings are supplied by the paper manufacturer. The default settings cover most grades of paper. If you are using non-standard paper consult the paper manufacturer for recommended settings. Auto Off Timer Possible values 0 – 1440 minutes. Default value is 60.
Font Aliases Languages like ZPL and CPCL can use an uploaded Font Alias Table so legacy jobs can have their font names mapped to other uploaded fonts. Contact Printek Technical Support at (800) 368-4636 for more information. E. Graphics This menu will allow you to load a graphics file into printer memory for use in creating your output. For instance, logos can be stored for recall and use by your host program (see Integrator’s Guide for more details).
Once uploaded into the printer memory, your image and settings will be displayed here. F. Update Printer Firmware, Upload Files to Printer Memory Printer Application Updates, OEM information and Manuals and more can be uploaded here. Contact Printek Technical Support at (800) 368-4636 for more information. G. Reset Printer Configuration to Factory Defaults (Safe Mode) Printer settings can be restored to factory configurations. 16 www.printek.com | P: 888.211.3400 | F: 269. 222.1229 | E: info@printek.
Printing Modes There are two fundamental printing modes with mobile printers. A. ASCII Based Print Jobs The host sends the print job as a series of lines of characters, some of which represent the text to be printed, while other portions are command codes which tell the printer which font to use, where to locate the text, what barcodes to use, etc. These text-based files are encoded in a print language specific to the target printer.
Integrating the Printer into your Business Applications Step by Step – Creating a Link from Host to Printer A. Windows Desktop Computers Print Drivers You may download the appropriate Windows driver from our website. Install the printer driver by the standard method for your version of Windows. I. USB a) Install the printer driver onto your hostbefore connecting the printer. Follow prompts displayed during installation. b) Plug the printer into a USB port on your host system using a mini-USB cable.
j) Install the printer driver. Using the “Add Printer” wizard, install the printer using the driver file obtained from Printek and the COM port number noted above. k) After the printer driver installs, the printer will appear as “DP-581-serial #” under the “Printers and Faxes” heading of your Windows “Devices and Printers” screen. B. Windows Tablets and Smartphones This feature and/or specific directions for use were not available as of this printing. C. Android Tablets & Smart phones I.
Media A. Standard Media Printek offers a variety of media types. See Appendix C for detailed descriptions and ordering information. You may also visit our website or contact your PrintekMobile sales representative for a complete and up to date description of our consumables and accessory products. B. Black Mark Media Position For automatic ticket printing, the Black Mark should be positioned as shown in the figure below.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting A. Cleaning In normal environments, the printer should be cleaned after printing a few rolls of paper or if there are voids in the printout. For optimum performance and life, you should clean the Print Head and Platen Roller whenever you load new paper. To clean the printer areas as described below, use a Thermal Head Cleaning Pen and MCR Cleaning Card available from Printek, or you may use cotton swabs moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Turn the printer off.
e power ada apter may remain r conn nected to th he printer to o keep the b battery fully charged an nd The willl not cause damage to the printer or battery. III. Addittional Batttery and Safety S Info ormation The e FieldPro 581 5 series printers p use e an 11.25 volt v 2950 mAH Lithium Ion battery y. Cautio on: Risk of explosion if battery is i replaced d by incorre ect type. D Dispose of used batteriies according to the instruction i ns. IV.
C. Troubleshooting When encountering problems, the cause may be the printer or may sometimes be due to other problems with your system. Please review the following tables to solve common problems you may encounter with your printer. You may also visit www.printek.com for additional “FAQ’s” that may assist you. If you are still unable to solve your problem, please contact the company from whom you purchased your printer since they are most familiar with your systems.
Problem Poor print quality. Possible Cause Low battery Print head dirty Poor quality or “old” paper Paper not feeding. Obstruction in paper path, or paper improperly installed Poor quality paper Paper does not advance to black mark reliably. Paper Door not fully closed Dirty Black Mark/Paper Sensor Black Mark density/contrast Paper not feeding reliably or print is compressed vertically Print Garbled. Printer will not print.
APPENDIX A. Appendix A – FieldPro 581 Printer Specifications Printing Specifications Print Media Printing Method: Direct thermal. Printing Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots per mm). Printing Speed: Up to 2 ips (11 pages per minute). Printing Width: Up to 8.27” (210mm) Paper Type: Direct Thermal Roll. Roll Size: Maximum roll diameter 2.125” (54 mm), roll widths from A4 to 8.5” (up to 216 mm).
B. Appendix B – Supplies and Accessories Part # ACCESSORIES 93181 93180 xxxxx 91868 93176 93177 93194 AC Charge & Print Adapter - North America, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz AC Charging Adapter - North America, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz USB Cable, A to C, 6 Ft.
Glossary of Terms 802.11 Wireless networking communication standards created by IEEE. baud rate The rate at which characters are transmitted over a serial interface. This is also often referred to as bits per second. Bluetooth A definition for short range radio frequency communications. client Any node on a network that requests services from another node (server). character pitch The horizontal spacing of characters. Measured in cpi. cpi Characters per inch.
top of form The vertical position where the first line is printed on the paper. Also the position the paper is advanced to when a form feed (FF) character is received from the host or the Form Feed button is pressed on the printer's control panel. USB Universal Serial Bus. WAN Wide Area Network. Refers to connections that allow one LAN to communicate with another LAN(s). WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security protocol for wireless LANs designed to provide data security similar to a wired LAN.
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