Excelvan 80mm Wireless Bluetooth Thermal Printer User Manual

1. Introducció

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. Contingut del paquet

Si us plau, reviseu el paquet amb cura per assegurar-vos que hi hagi tots els elements:

• 1 x Excelvan Bluetooth Thermal Printer
• 1 x bateria de liti
• 1 x Euro Adapter (Power Adapter)
• 1 x cable USB
• 1 rotlle de paper tèrmic
• 1 x Manual d'usuari
• 1 x CD de controladors

3. Característiques del producte

• Wireless Bluetooth connectivity, compatible with Android phones and tablets.
• Disseny compacte i lleuger per a la portabilitat.
• Equipped with a 2000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery.
• Supports 80mm paper width and 72mm print width.
• Widely used for taxi receipt printing and various ticketing applications.
• Supports ESC/POS/STAR command sets.

4. Guia de configuració

4.1. Encendre i carregar

1. Càrrec inicial: 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. Instal·lació de la bateria: Ensure the battery is correctly inserted into the battery compartment. Refer to the diagram below for proper orientation.
3. Encès/apagat: Manteniu premut el botó d'encesa (Ⓞ) 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. Càrrega de paper tèrmic

1. Obre la coberta: Gently push the cover release button (if present) or lift the top cover of the printer.
2. Inseriu el rotlle de paper: Place the thermal paper roll into the compartment with the printing side facing the print head. Ensure the paper feeds smoothly.
3. Tancar la coberta: 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. Connectivitat

4.3.1. Bluetooth Connection (for Android Devices)

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

1. Activa el Bluetooth: Activa el Bluetooth al teu dispositiu Android.
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. Requisit de programari: 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. Connexió USB

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

1. Connectar el cable: Plug one end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port and the other end into your computer's USB port.
2. Instal·lació del controlador: Install the printer drivers from the included Driver CD. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Nota de compatibilitat: This printer is not compatible with iPhone, iPad, or Mac iOS systems. It is designed for Android and Windows operating systems.

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

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

5. Instruccions de funcionament

5.1. Impressió bàsica

1. Ensure the printer is powered on and connected via Bluetooth or 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

• Indicador de CÀRREGA: Lights up when the printer is charging.
• Indicador d'ERROR: Lights up to indicate an error (e.g., paper out, print head overheating).
• Botó MODE: Used for changing printer modes or printing self-test pages. Consult the detailed manual on the Driver CD for specific functions.
• Botó FEED: Premeu per alimentar el paper manualment.
• Botó d'engegada (Ⓞ): Encén/apaga la impressora.

6. Manteniment

6.1. Neteja del capçal d'impressió

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. Apagueu la impressora i desconnecteu l'adaptador de corrent.
2. Obriu la coberta del compartiment de paper.
3. Feu servir un bastonet de cotó lleugeramentampened with isopropyl alcohol (do not use water or other solvents) to gently wipe the print head surface.
4. Deixeu que el capçal d'impressió s'assequi completament abans de tancar la tapa i engegar la impressora.

6.2. Cura de la bateria

• Eviteu descarregar completament la bateria amb freqüència.
• 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. Emmagatzematge de paper

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

7. Solució De Problemes

8. Especificacions

9. Garantia i Suport

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 weblloc per obtenir més ajuda.