Printek MtP400 printer Quick Setup Instructions

Below you will find brief information for printer MtP400 MtP400. The MtP400 MtP400 is printer that can be used to print labels, receipts, and other documents. The device offers a range of features for customizing the printing process, including format settings, fonts, spacing, margins, and contrast. The MtP400 MtP400 comes with a battery that can be charged using a power adapter. The device has a magnetic card reader that can be used to input data.

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MtP400 Quick Setup Instructions
Important:
1. You must charge the battery for at least 2&frac12; hours prior to the first use.
2. Maximum battery capacity is first reached after completing three complete charge and discharge cycles.
3. Always use Genuine Printek Media to ensure optimal performance.
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Media Support
To load media, move the Paper Door Release in the direction indicated in Figure A and open the Paper Door.
• Roll Feed – Move the media support as shown in Figure B and place the roll between the supports. Make sure the media
rotates freely. Lay the leading edge of the media through the print head as shown in Figure C, and close the door.
• Cut Sheet – Open the paper cassette using the instructions printed on the bottom side of the cassette. Insert the
cassette into the printer with the smooth side down (flap side up) as shown in Figure D.
To install the battery: Slide the battery into the battery compartment until the release lever on the battery snaps into place.
You may remove the battery by pressing the release lever toward the bottom of the printer and pulling the battery out of the
battery compartment.
To charge the battery, connect a power adapter (sold separately) to the appropriate power source and plug the output
cable into the printer’s Power Connector as shown in Figure A. The Battery Indicator will turn on indicating that the battery
is being charged.
Power Button.
To perform a self test, press and hold the Paper Feed Button while turning on the printer with the
Figure B
Note: For more information, refer to the MtP400 Series Operator’s Manual. You may download this manual at www.printek.com.
Paper Leading Edge
Paper Supply Gauge
Paper Door
Serial I/O Connector
Power Connector
Tear Bar
Figure C
Magnetic Card Reader
Paper Cassette
Release Lever
Power
Figure D
Figure A
Paper Feed
/Advance
Paper Door Release
Battery
Message Window
Printer Setup
Many of the printer’s features may be set using menus available on the front panel of the printer.
For complete details, please refer to the MtP400 Series Operator’s Manual.
To enter the Setup Mode, press and hold the Enter Button while turning on the printer with the
the Enter Button until “Menus Active” is displayed.
Power Button. Continue to hold
Increment
While in Setup Mode, the power indicator will blink slowly. Upon entering Setup Mode, the FORMAT MENU is shown first. To
advance to the INTERFACE MENU or OPTIONS MENU, press the Advance Button.
When in Setup Mode, the current menu item is shown on the top line, and its corresponding value is shown on the bottom line. To
increment the value on the bottom line to the next setting, press the Increment Button. To advance to the next menu item, press the
Enter Button.
To exit Setup Mode, press the Advance Button until “Exit Setup” is displayed. Press the
return to normal printer operation.
Printer Setup Menus
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• Use the
• Use the
• Use the
Enter Button to save the changes and
Advance Button to access the next menu. (Also see + note below)
Increment Button to increment the value displayed on the bottom line.
Enter Button to accept the value displayed and advance to the next feature.
FORMAT MENU
INTERFACE MENU (IrDA, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi are only available if that option is installed)
Up to 5 formats can be stored
Serial
IrDA
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Format Name
+
Up to 16 Characters
Font
SansSerifA
4.2, 5.5, 10.2, 10.7, 16.9, 18.5, 20.3:
Courier
12.7, 13.5, 14.5, 15.6, 16.9*,
18.5, 20.3, 22.6, 25.4
Spacing
0 - 10, 3*
Left Margin
0* - 1.0244”
Right Margin
0* - 1.2608”
Print Contrast
-75 to +125, 0*~
Max Paper Speed
0.32 to 3.30* ips (SL &amp; LP = 2.30*)
Form Feed Distance
0 – 2.5216”, 1.2608*~
Mark Sensing
Front*, Back~, Gap
Mark Sensitivity
-10 to +10, 0*
Gap Sensitivity
-10 to +10, 0*
Tear to Mark Dst
-0.7092” to 1.7927”, 0*
Present Distance
0.0000”* to 1.2911”
Emulation
Printek*, O’Neil,
ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL
Hex Dump
Baud Rate
9600, 19200,
38400, 57600*
Data Bits
7, 8*
Stop Bits
1*, 2
Parity
None*, Even, Odd
XON/XOFF
Off*, On
ETX/ACK
Off*, On
RTS/CTS
Off, On*
Emulation
Printek*,
O’Neil,
ZPL-II, Mt3,
CPCL,
Hex Dump
Emulation
Printek*, O’Neil,
ZPL-II, Mt3, CPCL,
Hex Dump
Pairing Mode
Paired*, Unpaired
Role Policy
Defer*, Master
Discoverability
On*/Off
Pin
0*, Up to 16
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Numeric Chars.
Security
Off*, On
Local Name
+
MtP400-Serial#*
Address
(Displayed Only)
Emulation
Printek*, O’Neil, ZPL-II,
Mt3, CPCL, Hex Dump
WLAN Type
Infrastructure*, Peer-to-Peer
WLAN Channel
1* – 14
WLAN SSID
+
any*
WLAN WEP Bits
0*, 64, 128
WEP Key 1-4
+
10 or 26 Char. Hex String
WLAN Auth
Auto*, Open, Shared
IP Address Assign
DHCP*, Static
IP Address
+
0.0.0.0*
IP Subnet Mask
+
0.0.0.0*
IP Gateway
+
0.0.0.0*
Tunnel Port#
+
08023*
Note: Based on Firmware Revision 2.9
Power
* Factory default value.
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When changing value for this feature, use Advance Button to advance to the next
character/field in value.
~ LP Model Defaults: Print Contrast = +35, Max Paper Speed = 2.30ips,
Form Feed Distance = Mark Sensing, Mark Sensing = Back.
IrDA Window
Enter
Indicators:
Paper Feed
/Advance
Power On = Ready to print, Slow Flash = Setup Mode,
Short Flash = Power Saving Stand By Mode.
Wireless I/O Enabled and Connected.
Magnetic Card Reader: Ready for swipe.
Error: See messages, below.
Battery: On = Charging, Flashing = Battery Low.
Paper Related Messages:
Paper Door Open - Close paper door and press
the Paper Feed Button to
continue.
Paper Fault Insert paper or correct jam and
press the Paper Feed Button
to continue.
Magnetic Card Reader Messages:
Swipe Card Now - Magnetic Card Reader is ready
for card to be swiped.
Card Read Ok Card read successfully.
Card Not Read Card not read correctly.
OPTIONS MENU
Max Format #
1* – 5
Auto Power Down
Off*, 1 – 15 Minutes
User Language
English*, French, German
Truncate Lines
No*, Yes
Print Promo
No*, Yes
Note: After exiting Setup, you may print the current
Enter
Interface settings by pressing and holding the
Button until “Printing Setup” is displayed.
Printek Part Number 5862 Rev. C
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Key features

Print labels, receipts, and other documents
Offers various customization options
Magnetic card reader for data input
Battery powered
Can be charged using power adapter
Roll and cut-sheet media support

Frequently asked questions

You must charge the battery for at least 2½ hours prior to the first use.

Always use Genuine Printek Media to ensure optimal performance.

To enter Setup Mode, press and hold the Enter Button while turning on the printer with the Power Button. Continue to hold the Enter Button until “Menus Active” is displayed.