Bisofice Mini Thermal Printer User Manual

1. Introduzzjoni

Thank you for choosing the Bisofice Mini Thermal Printer. This compact and portable printer is designed for efficient receipt, bill, and ticket printing, offering both Bluetooth and USB connectivity. It is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including iOS, Android, and Windows. This manual provides detailed instructions to help you set up, operate, and maintain your printer for optimal performance.

2. Prodott Aktarview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your Bisofice Mini Thermal Printer:

• Buttuna tal-Qawwa: Użat biex jixgħel jew jitfi l-istampatur.
• Indikatur tal-Enerġija: Shows the power status of the device.
Buttuna ta' l-Għalf: Manually advances the thermal paper.
• Port USB: For charging and connecting to a computer via USB cable.
• Kopertura tal-Karta: Protects the thermal paper roll and print head. Open to load paper.
• Batterija: Rechargeable lithium battery located in the compartment.

3. Speċifikazzjonijiet

4. Gwida ta' Setup

4.1. Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Qabel ma tibda, kun żgur li l-oġġetti kollha huma preżenti fil-pakkett:

• Bisofice Mini Thermal Printer
• Cable USB
• Thermal Paper Roll (1 unit)
• Manwal għall-Utent

4.2. Iċċarġja l-Istampatur

The printer comes with a built-in 1500mAh rechargeable lithium battery. Before first use, fully charge the printer:

1. Connect the provided USB cable to the printer's USB port.
2. Qabbad it-tarf l-ieħor tal-kejbil USB ma' adapter tal-enerġija USB (mhux inkluż) jew mal-port USB tal-kompjuter.
3. The power indicator light will show the charging status. Ensure the printer is fully charged before extensive use.

4.3. Tagħbija ta' Karta Termali

The printer uses 58mm wide thermal paper rolls with a maximum diameter of 40mm.

1. Gently push the paper cover release button or lift the cover to open the paper compartment.
2. Insert the thermal paper roll into the compartment, ensuring the printing side of the paper faces the print head. The paper should feed smoothly from the bottom of the roll.
3. Iġbed biċċa żgħira ta' karta 'l barra mir-ras tal-istampar.
4. Agħlaq l-għatu tal-karta sew sakemm jikklikkja f'postu.

4.4. Installazzjoni tas-sewwieq

For optimal performance and compatibility, especially with Windows systems, you may need to install the appropriate drivers:

• Driver Download Link 1: http://www.asia-printer.com/software
• Driver Download Link 2: http://www.weinprinter.com/products_detail.aspx?ProductsID=126&ProductsCateId=74&CurrCateID=74&CateID=74

Follow the instructions provided on the download page for installation.

4.5. Konnessjoni tal-Printer

The printer supports both Bluetooth and USB connections.

4.5.1. Konnessjoni Bluetooth (iOS/Android)

1. Kun żgur li l-istampatur huwa mixgħul.
2. Ippermetti l-Bluetooth fuq l-ismartphone jew it-tablet tiegħek.
3. Fittex għal available Bluetooth devices. The printer should appear as a discoverable device (e.g., 'Printer001' or similar).
4. Select the printer to pair. If prompted for a PIN, try '0000' or '1234'.
5. Once paired, open your printing application and select the printer.

4.5.2. USB Connection (Windows)

1. Kun żgur li l-istampatur huwa mixgħul.
2. Qabbad l-istampatur mal-kompjuter tiegħek billi tuża l-kejbil USB ipprovdut.
3. Install the necessary drivers (refer to Section 4.4).
4. After driver installation, the printer should be recognized by your operating system and available for printing from applications.

5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

5.1. Power On/Off

• Biex Tixgħel: Press and hold the Power Button until the power indicator lights up.
• Biex Tifi: Press and hold the Power Button until the power indicator turns off.

5.2. Stampar

Once connected and paper is loaded, you can initiate printing from your compatible application:

1. Open the document or receipt you wish to print in your chosen application.
2. Agħżel l-għażla tal-istampar fl-applikazzjoni.
3. Choose the Bisofice Mini Thermal Printer from the list of available printers.
4. Confirm print settings and initiate the print job.

5.3. Compatible Applications

The printer is suitable for use with various smartphone applications for retail, inventory, and sales management. Some recommended applications include:

• Loyverse (Retail/Clothing)
• iREAP (Bejgħ bl-Imnut/Inventarju)
• CasierStock (Ġestjoni tax-Xiri/Inventarju)
• Kyte (Bejgħ Mobbli)

Please ensure your chosen application is compatible with thermal printers and supports the printer's communication protocols (Bluetooth or USB).

6. Manutenzjoni

6.1. Tindif tar-Ras tal-Istampar

To ensure clear and consistent print quality, regularly clean the print head:

1. Itfi l-istampatur u skonnettjah minn kwalunkwe sors ta' enerġija.
2. Iftaħ il-qoxra tal-karta.
3. Imsaħ bil-mod il-wiċċ tar-ras tal-istampar b'tajjara tal-qoton.ampened b'alkoħol isopropiliku.
4. Ħalli r-ras tal-istampar tinxef kompletament qabel ma tagħlaq l-għatu u tixgħel il-printer.

6.2. Kura tal-batterija

• Evita li tiċċarġja l-batterija kompletament ta' spiss.
• If storing the printer for an extended period, charge the battery to about 50% and store it in a cool, dry place.
• Uża biss il-kejbil USB ipprovdut għall-iċċarġjar.

6.3. Ħażna tal-Karta

Store thermal paper rolls in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat to prevent premature fading of printouts.

7 Issolvi l-problemi

• Il-printer mhux qed jikkonnettja permezz tal-Bluetooth:
  • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both the printer and your device.
  • Check if the printer is already paired with another device.
  • Try restarting both the printer and your device.
  • If prompted for a PIN, common default PINs are '0000' or '1234'.
• Printer not recognized by computer via USB:
  • Ensure the USB cable is securely connected.
  • Verify that the correct drivers are installed (refer to Section 4.4).
  • Try connecting to a different USB port or computer.
• L-ebda output tal-istampar jew paġni vojta:
  • Check if thermal paper is loaded correctly and facing the right direction (printing side towards the print head).
  • Ensure the paper cover is fully closed.
  • Verify that the printer has enough battery charge.
• Poor print quality or faded text:
  • The thermal paper might be old or improperly stored. Try a new roll.
  • Clean the print head (refer to Section 6.1).
  • Ensure the printer's battery is sufficiently charged.
• Printer not working with iOS devices:
  • While the printer is compatible with iOS, specific printing apps are required. Ensure you are using a compatible app (e.g., Loyverse, Kyte) and that the app supports this printer model.
• Cannot print specific characters (e.g., Cyrillic):
  • Font support depends on the printing application and drivers. Check your application's settings for font encoding or consult the driver documentation.

8. Għajnuniet għall-Utenti

• Always ensure you have a supply of 58mm thermal paper rolls on hand to avoid interruptions.
• For Bluetooth connections, if prompted for a PIN, try '0000' or '1234' as these are common default codes.
• This thermal printer does not require ink cartridges or ribbons, significantly reducing operational costs.
• The printer can print various barcodes (1D and 2D QR codes), making it versatile for different business needs.
• If you intend to print labels or stickers, ensure you purchase compatible thermal sticker paper of the correct width.

9. Garanzija u Appoġġ

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the contact details provided at your point of purchase or visit the official Bisofice websit. Żomm l-irċevuta tax-xiri tiegħek bħala prova tax-xiri għal talbiet ta' garanzija.