Seiko DPU-414 User manual

USER’S GUIDE

Thermal Printer

DPU-414

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Seiko Instruments Inc.

DPU-414 THERMAL PRINTER USER’S GUIDE

Document Number U00112267103

First Edition October 1996

Second Edition September 1997

Third Edition December 1998

Fourth Edition July 2000

Fifth Edition May 2001

Sixth Edition June 2003

Seventh Edition September 2004

Eighth Edition February 2006

Ninth Edition April 2006

Tenth Edition February 2007

Eleventh Edition September 2007

Twelfth Edition July 2008

Thirteenth Edition August 2008

Fourteenth Edition July 2009

Fifteenth Edition October 2009

by Seiko Instruments Inc.

Seiko Instruments Inc. (SII) has prepared this manual for use by SII personnel, licensees, and

customers. The information contained herein is the property of SII and shall not be reproduced in

whole or in part without the prior written approval of SII.

SII reserves the right to make changes without notice to the specifications and materials contained

herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance

on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical, arithmetic, or listing errors.

is a trademark of Seiko Instruments Inc.

This product complies with EU RoHS Directive(2002/95/EC).

Please refer to the page in Chinese for the information of the hazardous substances under China

RoHS (Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products).

For use in Turkey

Complies with Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.

Türkiye’ deki Kullanıcılar için

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

Applicable EC Directives & standards:

Directives

2004/108/EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

2006/95/EC EC Low Voltage Directive

Standards

EMI: EN55022 Class B

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

EMS: EN55024

EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4,

EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8,

EN61000-4-11

LVD: EN60065

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any changes in this certified device could void your legal right to operate it.

Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the DPU-414 thermal printer.

This USER’S GUIDE explains how to handle DPU-414 thermal printer

(hereinafter referred to as printer), specified AC adapter, specified battery

pack and specified AC cable (hereinafter, omit “specified”).

This USER’S GUIDE applies to the following product.

・DPU-414-30B-E

Read through the Safety Precautions on Page 2 to 6 carefully before using the

printer.

This manual consists of the following sections.

INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................. 2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 5

NOTATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL......................... 7

1. PREPARATION...................................................... 8

2. OPERATION ......................................................... 12

3. PRINTING FUNCTION.......................................... 28

4. CONTROL CODE.................................................. 30

5. CHARACTER CODE TABLE................................. 32

6. SPECIFICATIONS................................................. 34

7. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................... 40

8. CARING FOR THE DPU-414 PRINTER ............... 43

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following symbols are used in this manual in order to make use of the

printer properly and prevent the printer from being damaged.

Follow the instructions marked with the symbol.

Severe Personal Injury or Death

Failure to follow the guidelines marked with

this symbol could result in severe personal

injury or death.

Minor Personal Injury or Product and/or

Peripheral Damage.

Failure to follow the guidelines marked with

this symbol could result in minor personal

injury or product and/or peripheral damage.

WARNING

CAUTION

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DO NOT use an AC adapter, battery pack or AC Cable other than

that which is specified. Doing so may cause fire leading to serious

accidents.

DO NOT use the printer, AC adapter and AC cable in the country

which has not complied with regulations. Doing so, we do not

assure the safety of these products and you will be responsible for

violation of regulations.

DO NOT bend the power cable forcibly, or place heavy object on the

cable because it might damage the cable and cause fire or electric

shock. If the power cable is damaged, discontinue use and replace

it immediately.

DO NOT throw the battery pack into a fire or apply heat because it

may cause the battery pack to explode causing physical injury or

property damage.

DO NOT put the battery into water or use in a place where it could

get wet because it may cause fire or electric shock.

DO NOT disassemble the battery pack because it may cause the

battery pack to heat up and catch fire, leading to other serious

accidents.

DO NOT short the battery pack terminals as it may lead to fire,

electric shock, or personal injury.

DO NOT subject the battery pack to direct sunlight or high

temperature as it may lead to fire or personal injury.

If any fluid from the battery pack gets in your eyes, immediately flush

with water and seek medical treatment from a trained doctor.

WARNING

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DO NOT allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts or slot of

the printer. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or other

accidents.

DO NOT disassemble or remodel the printer. DO NOT REPAIR

THE PRINTER YOURSELF. Doing so may cause fire, electric

shock or other accidents.

Never use the printer in a place of extreme humidity or any place

where it can possibly be splashed by any liquids. If any liquids get

into the printer, it could lead to fire, electric shock, or other serious

accidents.

Be sure to hold the connector part of the power cable or interface

cable when disconnecting the cable. Pulling on the cable portion

may cause it to fray and break.

Power OFF the printer, unplug the power cable from the power

outlet, and remove the battery pack in any of the following cases:

• The printer does not recover from an error.

• Smoke, strange noise or smells erupt from the printer.

• A piece of metal or any liquid touches the internal parts or slot of

the printer.

Using the printer in any manner other than for which it was designed

may cause accidents or fire.

CAUTION

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full

performance of the printer.

Using the printer

Be careful not to drop or bump the printer.

DO NOT leave the printer in direct sunlight. Install the printer in a location

with the following conditions:

• Ambient temperature: 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

• Relative humidity: 30 to 80% RH (non-condensing)

DO NOT connect the power cables of the AC adapter or the AC adapter

with battery charger to the same outlet as devices that generate

electromagnetic fields.

DO NOT power off while printing.

Switch the power off when not in use.

When not using the printer for extended periods of time, remove the

battery pack from the printer. Disconnect the power cable of the AC

adapter from the outlet.

Clean the printer using soft, lint-free cloth.

Do not use alcohol or other solvent.

Before use, always clean the terminals using a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. If

the terminals are dirty, it may not be possible to obtain proper contact.

The AC adapter and the battery pack become warm when in use. This is

normal and is not a malfunction.

The length of time the printer can be used may be shortened when using

a battery pack at low temperature.

For assistance with obtaining an exchange battery for this product in the

USA, please contact:

[email protected]

Seiko Instruments USA inc.

Thermal Printer Div.

Thermal Paper Handling

Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Do not rub the paper with hard objects.

Do not leave the paper near organic solvents.

Do not allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper for

long periods.

Do not stack copies made by the Diazo or wet process on top of the

thermal paper.

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Do not use chemical glue.

Always use the specified thermal paper TP-411L.

Installation

Install the printer in a flat, stable place.

Do not install the printer in the following places:

•Places with strong vibration

•Places with oily or iron dust

•Hot or cold places

•Humid places

More than 104°F (40°C)

More than 80%RH

Less than 32°F(0°C)

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