Using the printer chapter 3, Initial power up and self-test, Connecting the printer – Unitech MP300 User Manual
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Using the Printer
Chapter 3
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. LED 1 illuminates in
green or blue depending on the communication mode.
• The printer will remain on until it is manually powered off.
• Press the on/off button to power the printer off. The 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.
• 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 MP300 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.
• 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
• The DIP Switch is located inside the battery compartment. The DIP Switch location
is shown below.
• The functions assigned to these switches are on page 18.
• If the serial interface is selected, the communication parameters; baud rate, data
bit and parity must be set. These parameters apply both for UART 1 and UART 2.
DIP Switches