PRINTEK FP530si FieldPro Series Printer User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- PRINTEK
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PRINTEK FP530si FieldPro Series Printer
Product Information: FieldPro 530si Printer
The FieldPro 530si printer is a portable printing device designed for daily use. It offers various features and connectivity options to meet your printing needs. The printer includes a control panel, paper door, media support, and USB and serial I/O connectors. It also comes with a power cable and serial cable for easy setup.
The printer’s dimensions are specified as follows
- Mount Dimensions : Not provided
To obtain additional information and detailed instructions, please refer to the FieldPro 530si User Guide available on the manufacturer’s website.
Printer Features
- Paper door release button
- Paper Door
- Media support
- Control Panel
- USB connector under I/O cover
- Serial I/O and Power Connector
Control Panel Indicators
| Power & Status (Green/Red) | Alert (Red) | Indication |
|---|---|---|
| On | On | Booting up |
| On | Off | Ready |
| On | Flashing | Paper Error/Lid Open |
| Flashing | Off | Job is arriving |
| Flashing | Off | Job is printing |
| Flashing | Flashing | IP over USB active |
| X | X | Charging Battery |
| X | X | Battery Low |
Function Buttons
- Power Button: Power up, Power down, Toggle IP over USB on/off
- Paper feed button: Advance paper, Print self-test
Self-Test / Configuration Print Out
To print the configuration report and perform a self-test
- Ensure that the printer is powered on.
- Press the paper feed button twice quickly.
- To access the configuration menu, refer to the Operator’s Manual.
USB Access to Printer Web Pages
- Connect the USB cable from the printer to the host.
- With the printer turned on, set it into configuration mode by double-clicking the POWER button. Both the Power LED and Fault LED will flash together.
- Open a browser on your host and type “169.254.200.1” into the address bar (Note: Firefox or Chrome browsers are recommended) and hit Enter.
- A login box should appear.
- Type “0000” and hit Enter – you should now be at the home page for FP530 Configuration.
- To return the printer to normal operating mode, double-click the POWER button. The Power LED will return to a solid light.
Please note that when the printer is connected via USB and in IP over USB mode, it is temporarily not possible to access the Internet.
For drivers, user manuals, and software utilities, please visit the Printek website or contact their customer support at
- Address: 3515 Lakeshore Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085
- Phone: 800-368-4636
- Part Number : 7661 Rev D
Quick Start Guide
- This guide provides information on the daily use of the FieldPro 530si printer. For additional information, please refer to the FieldPro 530si User Guide.
- BEFORE you begin, please visit www.printek.com Support; Downloads; Drivers and Software, to download the FP530 printer driver.
Printer features
Media
Press Paper door release button to open the paper compartment. Pull small leader of paper out and close paper door “ Clicks” when properly closed.
Serial I/O and Power Cable
Use table to connect Power and RS232 serial communication.
| Pin | Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | White | Receive Data (from Host) |
| 3 | Green or Red | Transmit Data (from Printer) |
| 5 | Black | Ground |
Power Cable
| Pin | Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Black | Ground |
| 8 | Red | Power |
Mount Dimensions
Control Panel indicators
Self-Test / Configuration print out
To print the configuration report and self-test: With Power on, press the
paper feed button twice quickly. To access configuration menu refer to
Operator’s Manual.
USB Access to Printer Web Pages
- Connect USB cable from printer to host
- With printer turned on, set the printer into configuration mode by double-clicking the POWER button. Both the Power LED and Fault LED will flash together.
- Open browser on your host and type 169.254.200.1 into the address bar of the browser (Note: Firefox or Chrome will work best) and hit Enter.
- A login box should appear.
- Type “0000” and hit Enter- you should now be at the home page for FP530 Configuration.
- To return the printer to normal operating mode, double-click the POWER button. The Power LED will be returned to a solid light.
Once the printer is connected via USB and in IP over USB mode it is temporarily not possible to access the Internet.
Drivers, User Manuals, and SW Utilities available @
www.printek.com
company.
- 3515 Lakeshore Drive,
- St. Joseph, MI 49085
- PH: 800-368-4636
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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