Excelvan 80mm Wireless Bluetooth Thermal Printer User Manual

1. Introduzzjoni

Thank you for choosing the Excelvan 80mm Wireless Bluetooth Thermal Printer. This compact and portable printer is designed for efficient receipt and ticket printing, offering versatile connectivity options via Bluetooth and USB. It is ideal for various applications requiring on-the-go printing solutions.

This manual provides detailed instructions on setting up, operating, and maintaining your printer to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

2. Kontenut tal-Pakkett

Jekk jogħġbok iċċekkja l-pakkett bir-reqqa biex tiżgura li l-oġġetti kollha huma preżenti:

• 1 x Excelvan Bluetooth Thermal Printer
• 1 x Batterija tal-litju
• 1 x Euro Adapter (Power Adapter)
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Roll of Thermal Paper
• 1 x Manwal għall-Utent
• 1 x CD tas-sewwieq

3. Karatteristiċi tal-prodott

• Wireless Bluetooth connectivity, compatible with Android phones and tablets.
• Disinn kompatt u ħafif għall-portabbiltà.
• Equipped with a 2000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery.
• Jappoġġja wisa' tal-karta ta' 80mm u wisa' tal-istampar ta' 72mm.
• Widely used for taxi receipt printing and various ticketing applications.
• Supports ESC/POS/STAR command sets.

4. Gwida ta' Setup

4.1. Tixgħil u Iċċarġjar

1. Ħlas Inizjali: Before first use, fully charge the printer's lithium battery using the provided Euro adapter and USB cable. The "CHARGE" indicator light will show charging status.
2. Installazzjoni tal-batterija: Ensure the battery is correctly inserted into the battery compartment. Refer to the diagram below for proper orientation.
3. Power On/Off: Agħfas u żomm il-buttuna tal-qawwa (Ⓞ) for a few seconds to turn the printer on or off.

Figure 4.1: Printer showing battery compartment and included components.

Figure 4.2: Different views of the printer, including the battery and paper loading area.

4.2. Tagħbija ta' Karta Termali

1. Qoxra Miftuħa: Gently push the cover release button (if present) or lift the top cover of the printer.
2. Insert Paper Roll: Place the thermal paper roll into the compartment with the printing side facing the print head. Ensure the paper feeds smoothly.
3. Agħlaq il-Qoxra: Pull a small amount of paper out past the cutter and close the cover firmly until it clicks into place.

Figure 4.3: Printer with the paper compartment open.

Figure 4.4: Printer demonstrating a printed receipt.

4.3. Konnettività

4.3.1. Bluetooth Connection (for Android Devices)

The printer is primarily designed for use with Android-based mobile phones and tablets.

1. Ippermetti Bluetooth: Ixgħel il-Bluetooth fuq it-tagħmir Android tiegħek.
2. Printer Pairing Mode: Ensure the printer is powered on. It should automatically be discoverable.
3. Search & Pair: On your Android device, search for available Bluetooth devices. Select the printer (usually named "Printer" or similar, check the printer's self-test page for exact name).
4. Enter Passkey: If prompted, enter the default passkey (commonly "0000" or "1234").
5. Rekwiżit tas-Softwer: Nota: You must have your own printing software or a compatible third-party application installed on your Android device to send print jobs to this printer. This printer does not come with a dedicated Android printing application.

4.3.2. Konnessjoni USB

The printer can also be connected to a computer via the provided USB cable.

1. Qabbad Kejbil: Plug one end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port and the other end into your computer's USB port.
2. Installazzjoni tas-sewwieq: Install the printer drivers from the included Driver CD. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Nota ta' Kompatibbiltà: This printer is not compatible with iPhone, iPad, or Mac iOS systems. It is designed for Android and Windows operating systems.

Figura 4.5: Fuq view of the printer showing control panel and ports.

Figura 4.6: Angolat view of the printer, showing USB and COM ports.

5. Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

5.1. Stampar Bażiku

1. Kun żgur li l-istampatur ikun mixgħul u konness permezz tal-Bluetooth jew USB.
2. Open your printing application on your Android device or computer.
3. Select the Excelvan printer from the list of available printers within your application.
4. Send the print command from your application. The printer will begin printing.
5. After printing, tear the receipt against the serrated edge.

5.2. Control Panel Indicators and Buttons

• Indikatur tal-ĊARĠ: Lights up when the printer is charging.
• Indikatur ta' ŻBALL: Lights up to indicate an error (e.g., paper out, print head overheating).
• Buttuna MODE: Used for changing printer modes or printing self-test pages. Consult the detailed manual on the Driver CD for specific functions.
• Buttuna GĦALF: Press to manually feed paper.
• Power Button (Ⓞ): Jixgħel/jitfi l-istampatur.

6. Manutenzjoni

6.1. Tindif tar-Ras tal-Istampar

Regular cleaning of the print head ensures clear and consistent print quality. Clean the print head if print quality degrades or after every few rolls of paper.

1. Itfi l-istampatur u skonnettja l-adapter tal-enerġija.
2. Iftaħ il-qoxra tal-kompartiment tal-karta.
3. Uża swab tal-qoton ħafifampened with isopropyl alcohol (do not use water or other solvents) to gently wipe the print head surface.
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 in a cool, dry place. Recharge every 3-6 months.
• Use only the original charger provided with the printer.

6.3. Ħażna tal-Karta

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

7 Issolvi l-problemi

8. Speċifikazzjonijiet

9. Garanzija u Appoġġ

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or contact your retailer. You may also visit the official Excelvan websit għal aktar għajnuna.