Megatron PORTI-T380 User manual
MODEL
PORTI-T380
All specifications are subjected to change without notice
(Kiosk &Ticket Printer)
Megatron S.A.R.L - 451 route des Blaves - Z.I de Noyer
74200 ALLINGES - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.50.70.54.54
http://www.megatron.fr
2
¦
Introduction
150mm/sec high-speed printer. The 3inch thermal panel printer is most suitable for
ticketing applications, such as transportation, coupons, industrial machine, lottery,
ATM and kiosks.
The general features of PORTI-T380 printer are as follows:
uVery silent printing thru direct thermal printing method.
uHigh speed(150mm/sec, MAX)
uHigh resolution(203dpi : 8dots/mm)
uUART(RS-232C or TTL) Interface
uSupports text and graphic printing.
uLow power consumption.
uEasy paper handing
uAuto cutting.
uEasier maintenance with self-diagnostic.
uIn field programming – Update Firmware, Download Fonts and Logos
uMicrosoft Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / VISTA / 7 compatible.
uFlow control : Software (XON/XOFF)
※Hardware flow control not supported in printer.
uAgency Approvals
3
¦
Operating Precautions
Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full performance of
the printer.
u
Using the Printer
● Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface.
● Do not install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas.
Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:
◆Operating temperature :-10°C to 50°C
◆Relative humidity : 10% to 90% (No condensation)
● Do not install the printer near devices that generate strong
electromagnetic fields such as a copy machine.
● Do not open the platen cover during printing .
● Do not remove or reinstall the communication cable during printing
ortransmission.
● Do not touch the connectors of the communication during printing.
● Switch the POWER OFF when not in use.
● Do not use alcohol or other solvent.
●The AC adapter, the battery charger and the battery pack may
become warm when in use. This is normal and is not a malfunction.
● When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time
the printer can be used may be shortened.
uThermal Paper Handling
● Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry and dark place.
● Do not rub the paper with hard object.
● Do not leave the paper with hard object.
● Do not allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper
for long periods.
● Do not stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately
after copying or wet-type copies.
● Do not use chemical glue.
●Always use the clean thermal paper.
4
CONTENTS
1. Outline ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Model classifications .............................................................................................................5
1.2. Product Part Number System.................................................................................................5
1.3. Specifications. ........................................................................................................................6
2. Setting up the printer . ....................................................................................................................7
2.1. Printer & Accessories ............................................................................................................7
2.2. Printer Features. .....................................................................................................................8
2.3. Dimensions. ...........................................................................................................................9
2.4. Replacing the paper roll.......................................................................................................10
2.5. Power Supply. ......................................................................................................................12
2.5.1. Power connector .......................................................................................................12
2.5.2. Specified Power supply.............................................................................................12
2.6. Sensor Connector(Option)...................................................................................................13
3. Interface..........................................................................................................................................14
3.1. UART(RS-232C or TTL) ....................................................................................................14
4. Using the printer. ..........................................................................................................................15
4.1. Control panel . ......................................................................................................................15
4.2. The self test. .........................................................................................................................15
5. Consumable Parts. ........................................................................................................................16
5.1. Recommended paper............................................................................................................16
5.2. Printing position. ..................................................................................................................16
5
1
1.
.O
Ou
ut
tl
li
in
ne
e
1
1.
.1
1.
.M
Mo
od
de
el
lc
cl
la
as
ss
si
if
fi
ic
ca
at
ti
io
on
ns
s
1
1.
.2
2.
.P
Pr
ro
od
du
uc
ct
tP
Pa
ar
rt
tN
Nu
um
mb
be
er
rS
Sy
ys
st
te
em
m
PORTI-T380 ( ) ( )
Model name
Interface
None: UART
Power
None : DC 24V
Model name / Interface Spec.
Example) 1. Porti-S40 Serial/Bluetooth Part No.⇒ S40/A1
2.Porti-SC30 BluetoothOnly PartNo.⇒ SC30/Z1
S40
SC30
W25
.
.
.
Wired Wireless
A RS-232C 1 Bluetooth
B TTL 2 IrDA
C USB 0 None
D RS-485
E Parallel
Z None
6
1
1.
.3
3.
.S
Sp
pe
ec
ci
if
fi
ic
ca
at
ti
io
on
ns
s
Item Specification
Printing method Direct thermal line printing
Characters per line 64cpl (MAX)
Character size Eng. : 9*24dots, 12*24dots Kor. : 16*24dots, [24*24dots]
Optional Characters Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Russian, Tukish,
Greek, Japanese, Persian, Latin9 and Others upon request.
Resolution 203dpi, 8dots/mm
Print width 3-inch (72mm, 576dots)
Printing speed 150mm / sec (MAX)
Dimensions 169 * 88.2 * 101 mm
Weight 970g (except roll paper)
Interface UART(RS-232C or TTL) (Standard model)
Paper supplied Thermal roll paper (80mm wide, 80ø)
Barcode supplied
1-
dimension : Code128, Code39, I2/5, Code93 UPC, EAN, KAN,
JAN, CODABAR
2-dimension : PDF417, QR Code, DATA Matrix
H/W Spec MCU : 32bits RISC, FLASH : 4Mbytes, RAM : 8Mbytes
Receive buffer size 1M bytes
Input Power 24VDC, Stand by 60mA and Max 3A
Option Sliding mount assembly
Environment
conditions
Temperature -10 °C ~ 50°C (operating)
-10°C ~ 70°C (storage)
Humidity 30% - 80% (operating)
10% - 90% (storage)
MCBF (Mean Cycle
Between failure)
Mechanical 37,000,000 lines
Head Approximately 50 Km
< Table 1 >
7
2
2.
.S
Se
et
tt
ti
in
ng
gu
up
pt
th
he
ep
pr
ri
in
nt
te
er
r
2
2.
.1
1.
.P
Pr
ri
in
nt
te
er
r&
&A
Ac
cc
ce
es
ss
so
or
ri
ie
es
s
When unpacking your printer box make sure it contains the printer and all accessories.
If any accessories are missing or damage, please contact your dealer for assistance.
PORTI-T380
Thermal roll paper
S
SH
HA
AF
FT
T
8
2
2.
.2
2.
.P
Pr
ri
in
nt
te
er
rF
Fe
ea
at
tu
ur
re
es
s
9
2
2.
.3
3.
.D
Di
im
me
en
ns
si
io
on
ns
s
-
-
T
T
o
o
p
p
v
v
i
i
e
e
w
w
-
-S
Si
id
de
ev
vi
ie
ew
w
10
2
2.
.4
4.
.R
Re
ep
pl
la
ac
ci
in
ng
gt
th
he
ep
pa
ap
pe
er
rr
ro
ol
ll
l
1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one.
3. Insert the paper roll as shown.
Note : Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications.
Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because
the printer can not detect the paper end correctly.
Other manuals for PORTI-T380
1
Table of contents
Other Megatron Printer manuals
Megatron
Megatron TP UP-NH User manual
Megatron
Megatron WSP-R241 User manual
Megatron
Megatron GeBE-COMPACT Plus User manual
Megatron
Megatron MTH-2500 User manual
Megatron
Megatron UP-PN-II User manual
Megatron
Megatron WSP-R240 User manual
Megatron
Megatron WSP-i250 User manual
Megatron
Megatron WSP-CP260 User manual
Megatron
Megatron MRSi-x200 User manual
Megatron
Megatron PORTI-T380 User manual
