Infrared communication mode (irda), Bluetooth communication (option), Magnetic stripe reader (option) – Unitech MP200 User Manual

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Infrared Communication Mode (IrDA)

• DIP switch 1 must be in the on position.
• Press the on/off button once. This powers on the printer.
• If no IrDA connection is made, the printer will automatically power down to a lower

power level (sleep mode) to conserve battery life. It will remain in sleep mode until

an IrDA connection is made, at which time the printer will power up and print the

requested data.

Direct IR

• The MP200 supports direct IR printing.
• To select direct IR mode, set DIP switches 1 and 7 in the on position and

set 2,3,4,5,6 and 8 to the off position. This sets the communication speed at

9600bps.
• This mode is intended for host devices that only support the physical layer of IrDA

communication.

Infrared Communication (Variable Baud Rate IrDA Mode)

• DIP switch 1 and 5 in the on position selects variable baud rate IrDA mode.
• In variable IrDA mode, the communication baud rate can be negotiated up to 38.4K.
• Graphic print speed is tripled in variable IrDA mode.

Bluetooth Communication (Option)

• DIP switch 5 must be in the on position.
• Press the on/off button once to power up the printer.
• When powered up in Bluetooth mode, the printer will not enter sleep mode and

will remain active waiting for the wireless print command. If you want the printer to

enter sleep mode please follow these instructions:

• Turn DIP switch 4 on to enable sleep mode. Pressing the on/off button will

power the printer off.

• Turning DIP switch 8 on enables sleep mode but in order to power the

printer off, the battery must be removed. Pressing the on/off button will

not power the printer off.

NOTE: Adjust settings to match those of the Bluetooth module in your computing device.

NOTE: In Bluetooth mode, it is necessary for the mobile computing device you are using to discover the printer

and the printer needs to be set as a favorite. Refer to instructions provided by the systems integrator.

NOTE: Systems Integrators: Refer to the Bluetooth manual provided with your mobile computer and the

Bluetooth section of the

Developer’s Manual

available for this printer.

Magnetic Stripe Reader (Option)

• The Magnetic Stripe Reader is a factory-installed option. This option requires special

application software to read and process cards with a magnetic stripe, such as credit

cards or a driver’s license.
• Quickly swipe the card through the reader either left to right, or right to left. The

magnetic stripe must be facing toward the paper supply door as indicated below,

while it is passed through the reader.

Magnetic Stripe LED Indicator Status Chart

LED Indicator

State

Status

Green

Ready/waiting for card to be swiped

Off

Good swipe - Card data read - OR

Card not ready to be swiped

Red

Error reading card data