BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer Installation Guide

June 9, 2024
BIXOLON

Printer Installation Guide
Mobile Receipt Printer SPP-R210/R215

◈ Information

This installation guide contains quick information required for the product installation.
Refer to the User’s Manual in the CD that comes with the product for detailed installation instructions. The CD contains the following information.

  1. Manual: User’s, Windows CE Module Program, Code pages, Commands, Bluetooth & Wireless
  2. Driver: Windows driver
  3. Utility: VMSM (Virtual Memory Switch Manager), NV Image Download Manager, Firmware Download Manager

We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content may be changed without prior notice.
Please refer to the BIXOLON website for the addresses and phone numbers of the company’s headquarters and branch offices.( http://www.bixolon.com )

◈ Battery Safety Precautions

  1. If you observe any abnormal symptom, such as strange smell and overheating, on first use after purchasing the product, contact your local dealer immediately.

  2. Charge the battery only with the exclusive charger specified (optionally provided) by BIXOLON. The use of an incorrect charger may result in overheating, combustion and/or explosion of the battery.

  3. Do not use or leave the battery in a location exposed to high temperatures or intense direct sunlight, such as within an automobile. Doing so can cause battery overheating and/or combustion. In addition, battery performance and product life may be reduced.

  4. Do not allow water, seawater or moisture to enter or leak into the battery. If the safety mechanism within the battery becomes oxidized, the battery may overcharge with abnormal electrical current and/or voltage so that it may overheat, ignite and/or explode.

  5. Do not throw the battery or subject it to strong shock. If the safety mechanism in the battery is damaged, the battery may be overcharged and, consequently, an adverse chemical reaction may be generated in the battery.
    There is a potential risk of battery overheating, combustion, and/or explosion.

  6. Do not use the battery if it is damaged or the exterior is deformed due to external shock or if it is swollen.

◈ Content Confirmation

BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer - Content
Confirmation

◈ Product Part Names

BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer - Product Part
Names

◈ Installation and Charging

Battery Installation

  1. Insert the battery on the rear side of the printer, aligning the battery hook properly.
  2. Push the battery into the slot until a snapping sound is heard.

※ Note
As the battery is not charged at the time of purchase, charge the battery prior to product use. (Use the battery charger)

Paper Installation

  1. Press the open button to open the paper cover.

  2. Insert the paper as shown in the image.
    (Remove any remaining core of a fully used paper roll.)

  3. Take care to align the paper correctly.

  4. Pull the paper out and close the paper cover.

  5. Tear off any excess paper in the direction of the side of the printer.

Battery Charging

  1. Turn off the printer power.
  2. Connect the power cord to the battery charger, and the connect AC power.
  3. Open the external interface cap in the direction of arrow.
  4. Connect the battery charger to the power connector.

※ Note
The printer may incur serious damage If the battery charger provided by BIXOLON is not used. BIXOLON is not legally liable for any such damage. (The voltage and electrical current specifications of the printer and battery charger must match.)
Belt Strap Installation

  1. Insert the belt strap screw into the belt strap hole.
  2. Use a coin to tighten the belt strap screw As shown in the image.

Belt Clip Installation

  1. Insert the screw of the belt clip to the belt clip mounting hole.
  2. Fasten the screw of the belt clip with an object like a coin as shown in the picture.
    (be careful to fasten in the correct direction.)

◈ Control Panel Usage

BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer - Control Panel
Usage

• POWER BUTTON
This button is used to turn the printer on and off.
• FEED BUTTON
This button is used to feed paper manually, take the self-test and dump hexadecimals.
• ERROR LED
If the red led is lit, the paper cover is open.
If the red led is blinking, either the paper has been fully used or the print head is overheated.
If the red led is blinking fast(2times/sec), the printer have problem with IC/MS integrity.
If the red led continues to blink, it may indicate a more serious problem with the product, and thus an authorized service dealer should be consulted.
• BATTERY LED
If Three blue led are lit, the battery is fully charged.
If two blue led are lit, the battery is half charged.
If one blue led is lit, the battery is at the lowest charge level.
If the red led is lit, the battery must be charged or replaced.
• STATUS LED (Bluetooth or Wireless LAN)

  1. When using Bluetooth
    If the printer is ready for wireless communication with any Bluetooth, the green led as well as the battery status led is turned on..

  2. When using wireless LAN
    The right indicator shows the signal strength from wireless LAN.
    The green led is solid for acceptable signal strength while the green led blinks for weak signal strength.

※ Note
In power save mode, only the Status led is lit.

◈ MSR Usage

  1. Insert the card as shown in the image and swipe in the direction of the arrow. (can be done in both directions)

※ Note
If the card does not register, first check to see if it is properly aligned. When swiping the card, the recommended swiping speed is 100 ~ 1200 mm/sec.
◈ SCR Usage

BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer - SCR Usage

  1. Insert the Smart card as shown in the image
  2. After using, eject the Smart card.

◈ Self-test

Run the self-test when first setting the printer or when encountering a problem, and check the following.

  • Control Circuit, Mechanisms, Print Quality, ROM Version, and Memory Switch Settings
    If no issue is found with the printer after running the self-test, examine the other devices or peripherals and software. This function is independent of such other devices and software.

  • Self-Test Instructions

  1. Turn the printer power off and close the printer paper cover.
  2. Pressing the paper feed button and power button simultaneously turns the printer on.
  3. After printing begins, please release the two buttons.
  4. To add a printout of the ASCII pattern, press the paper feed button once more.
  5. After the ASCII pattern is printed out, the self-test is automatically terminated.

◈ Product Specifications

Item Description
Printing Printing Method
Printing Speed 90 mm/sec (Receipt Paper) 60 mm/sec (Linerless Paper)
Resolution 203 DPI
Paper Supply Mode Easy paper loading
Character Size Font A: 12 x 24 Font B: 9 x 17 Font C: 9 x 24
Characters Per Line Font A: 32 Font B/C: 42
Character Set English: 95

Expanded Graphics: 128 x 33 pages International: 32
Barcode| 1 Dimension: UPC A, UPC E, CODE 39, CODE 93, Code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, ITF, Codabar
2 Dimension: PDF417, DATAMATRIX, MAXI, QR Code
Emulation| BXL/POS
Driver| Windows XP(32/64bit) / WEPOS /
2003 Server(32/64bit) / VISTA(32/64bit) /
2008 Server(32/64bit) / 7(32/64bit) / 8(32/64bit)
SDK| Windows XP / WEPOS / 2003 Server /
VISTA / 2008 Server / 7 / 8 / CE 3.0 and later
Sensor| Paper End, Paper Cover Open
Cutter Type| Tear-Bar
Language| User language supported
Paper| Paper Form| Receipt| Linerless
Paper Type| Thermal paper| Thermal paper
Diameter| Max. 030 mm (1.18″)| Max. 030 mm (1.18″)
Width| 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
(2.26″ ± 0.2″)| 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
(2.26″ ± 0.2″)
Thickness| 0.07 ± 0.003 mm| 0.08 ± 0.008mm

※ Note

  1. This equipment is indoor use and all the communication hiring are limited to inside of the building.
  2. The switch is the disconnecting device. Turn off switch from any hazard.

◈ Black Mark Paper Printing Function

1. Black Mark Function Setting
Black mark paper available at the black mark mode.

• Setting Operations

  1. Turn on the printer power.
  2. Open the paper cover and press and hold down the paper feed button for longer than two seconds.
  3. After the buzzer tone is emitted, insert paper and close the cover.
  4. Repeat the steps above to return to receipt mode.

• Setting Via Memory Switch

  1. Please refer to the memory switch changing section of the Commands Manual.
  2. Auto Calibration Function
    The black mark printing function requires the recognition of black mark paper’s black bar in order to print.

If black mark paper’s black bar are not properly recognized, use the auto calibration function.
• Auto Calibration Instructions

  1. Turn the printer power off while in black mark print mode.

  2. Press and hold down the paper feed button and then press the power button.

  3. After the following printout is outputted, press the power button to perform auto calibration.
    Select the mode
    Auto Calibration: Power Button
    Self Test: Feed Button

  4. Three pages of label paper are outputted when performing auto calibration.

◈ Peripherals Connection

  1. Bluetooth & Wireless LAN Connection

  2. The printer can be connected to devices equipped with Bluetooth communication capacity (PDAs, PCs, etc.).

  3. Use the Bluetooth connection function supported by the device to connect to the printer.

  4. The printer can be connected to other stations, such as PDAs and PCs supporting wireless LAN communication in Ad-hoc mode and AP in Infrastructure mode. ※ Note
    Refer to the Bluetooth Wireless LAN Manual for detailed information on its connection. You can check the Bluetooth environment (authentication, encryption, connection mode) and the wireless LAN environment (IP, SSID, authentication, encryption) via the self-test page.

  5. Interface Cable Connection

  6. Open the Interface Cap

  7. Connect the interface cable (optional) to the cable connector of the printer.

◈ Printer Cleaning

If the interior of the printer is dusty, print quality can decline.
In such a case, follow the instructions below to clean the printer.

  • Make sure to turn the printer power off prior to cleaning.

  • As the print head gets very hot during printing, if intending to clean the print head, turn the printer power off and wait approximately 10 minute before commencement.

  • When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head.
    → The print head is susceptible to damage from static electricity, etc.

  • Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and/or damaged in any way.

BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer - Printer
Cleaning

  1. Open the paper cover and remove the paper, if present.

  2. Clean the printhead (A) using the cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol for medical.

  3. Using the cloth or cotton swab soaked in alcohol for medical, remove the paper dust from the black mark sensor (B).
    (Sensor could be located in the middle or on left or on right)

  4. Do not use the printer for one to two minutes after cleaning until the alcohol for medical has completely evaporated and dried.

  5. Insert the paper and close the paper cover.

◈ Certification
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or people from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
The following Bluetooth mark and QD ID D022644 is only applicable to models with the Bluetooth SIG qualification.

KN09-00044A (Rev.1.2)

Documents / Resources

| BIXOLON SPP R210 Mobile Receipt Printer [pdf] Installation Guide
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