appPOS80AMUSB - Printer Aqprox - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Direct Thermal Printer
Print Speed	200 mm/s
Paper Width	79.5 ± 0.5 mm
Max Roll Diameter	83 mm
Print Density	576 or 512 dots/line
Interfaces	USB, RJ11
Cutter	Automatic Partial Cutter
Head Life	150 km
Supported Barcodes	UPC-A/UPC-E, JAN13, JAN8, CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE93, CODE128
2D Codes	QR Code, PDF417
Buffer Memory	256 kbytes
Flash NV	256 kbytes
Power Supply	DC 24V / 2.5A
Power Adapter	AC 110-220V, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption	Low (not specified)
Operating Temperature	0 to 45 °C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80%
Storage Temperature	-10 to 60 °C
Storage Humidity	10 to 90%
Weight	Approximately 2 kg (estimated)
Dimensions	Approximately 200 x 150 x 120 mm (estimated)
Supported Drivers	Win 8.1/10/11, Linux, Mac OS
Maintenance	Clean the head with ethyl alcohol
Safety	Unplug before cleaning, do not use in explosive environments

Frequently Asked Questions - appPOS80AMUSB Aqprox

How to load paper into the printer?

Open the top cover, place the thermal paper roll (80 mm) in the compartment, pull out a small amount of paper from the cover, then close the cover.

What to do if the print is unclear or missing parts?

This may indicate the print head is dirty. Unplug the printer, wait for it to cool, then clean the head with a cotton cloth soaked in ethyl alcohol.

How to perform a self-test?

Turn off the printer, hold down the power button and turn it back on. Release after about 2 seconds. The printer will print its current settings.

How to connect the printer to a PC?

Use the provided USB cable to connect the printer to your computer. Also plug in the power adapter. Then install the driver from the included CD or download it.

The printer does not turn on, what to do?

Check that the power adapter is properly plugged in and the socket is working. Ensure the switch is in the ON position. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to reset the printer to factory settings?

Turn off the printer, hold down the power button and turn it on. After 20 seconds, release the button. A beep sound confirms the reset.

What types of paper are compatible?

Use good quality thermal paper, width 79.5±0.5 mm, max diameter 83 mm, thickness 0.06-0.08 mm.

How to avoid damaging the thermal head?

Do not touch it with fingers or metal objects. Only use a soft cloth and alcohol for cleaning. Avoid running the printer without paper.

How to install the driver on Windows 10 64-bit?

Insert the CD, run autorun.exe, follow the wizard. Select Windows 10, USB interface, and model POS-80C. Click 'Install now'.

What to do if the cutter blade is dirty?

Turn off the printer then turn it back on to attempt to recover the blade. If that doesn't work, open the cover, manually turn the blade gear to its initial position, close and reload the paper.

USER MANUAL appPOS80AMUSB Aqprox

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Notas

Carga de papel

• Put printer on a stable place, to avoid vibration and impaction.
• Do not use and store the printer in the place with high temperature and humidity as well as heavy pollution.
• The adapter of the printer shall be connected to a suitable grounded socket. It shall be avoided to share the same socket with large motor or other devices that may cause power fluctuation.
• It shall be avoided water or conductive materials (for example metals) getting into the inside of the printer. Once happened, turn off the power immediately.
• The printer shall not run the printing without paper feeding; otherwise it will damage the printing rubber roll and the thermal printing head seriously.
• If the printer is not used for long time, please cut off the power adapter.
• Do not arbitrarily disassemble the printer for repair modification.
• The adapter only specially equipped with the printer.
• In order to ensure the printing quality and the printer life, it is recommended to use good quality printing paper.
• Please turn off the power when inserting or pulling cables.
• The plug of the adapter is the power disconnecting device. The socket connected which shall be placed nearby and easy to touch.
• This product is applicable for the tropical conditions with the altitude of 5000m or below this height.

Packing

• User manual
• Printer
• USB cable
• Adapter (incl. power cord)
• Paper roll
• Driver (CD-ROM)

Main features

• High printing speed of 200mm/s.
- Support cash drawer drive.
- Support overtype function.
- Small size and light with attractive shape.
• Rational structure, and convenient maintenance.
• Built-in information buffer (printing information can be received while printing).
- Characters can be enlarged, over striking, and underlining. The line spacing, the left and right spacing are adjustable.
- Support the printings for bitmap with different density and downloaded graphic.
- Small power consumption and low running cost.
- Compatible with ESC/POS.
- Support printer authentication, computer software binding and drive high speed printing mode.
- Support multi international languages character fonts.

Technical parameters

Printing method Direct thermal
Printing speed	200mm/s
Roll paper Width: 79,5+0,5mm. Max. outside diam: 83mm.
Printing density 576 o 512 dots/line
Printing command Compatible with ESC/POS commands
Interface	USB, RJ11
Auto cutter	Partial
Reliability Printing head life: 150 km.
2D Code QR Code, PDF417
Barcode	UPC-A/UPC-E/JAN13(EAN13)/JAN8(EAN8)/CODE39/ITF/CODABAR/CODE93/CODE128
NV flash	256 kbytes
Input buffer 256 kbytes
Paper thickness	0.06-0.08mm.
Adaptor input voltage AC 110V/220V, 50-60Hz
Printer input voltage DC 24V=2.5A
Cash drawer control DC 24V=1A
Working environment Temperature 0-45°C, humidity 10-80%
Storage environment Temperature -10-60°C, humidity 10-90%
Drivers Win 2000/Win 2003/Win XP/Win 7/Win 8/Win 8.1/Win 10/Win 11/Linux/Mac OS

Installation and configuration

1. Connect the power adapter from the electrical outlet to the DC port on the printer.
2. Connect the printer to the PC with the USB cable.
3. Connect the printer to any cash drawer device if necessary through its RJ11 port.
4. Push the switch ON/OFF.

Paper roll loading

Wireless printer uses the thermal paper roll with 80mm., with easy loading structure. Installation method of thermal paper as below:

a. Open the top cover of the printer.
b. Place the thermal paper roll in the compartment shown as the icon below.
c. Pull out a length of paper to the outside of the cover, then close the cover.

Name of keys and indicator functions

1. FEED: Press this key to feed the paper, and hold it to feed papers continuously.
2. PAPER: When it lights on together with the Error indicator, it shows that the printer is lack of paper, and when both indicators of (paper out) and the Error indicator light off, it shows that there are papers in the printer.
3. POWER: If the indicator lights on, it shows that the printer is powered on, and if it is off, the printer is powered off.
4. ERROR: It will flash when paper out, error cutting, printing head overheat and so on occur.

Self Test

Method of self-test: After the printer is connected, turn off the power, press and hold Feed key and turn on the power of the printer simultaneously for about 2 seconds, then release the key, the printer will print the current state and the setting.

Method of entering hexadecimal

After the printer is connected, press and hold Feed key and turn on the power of the printer for about 10 seconds, then release the Feed key to enter hexadecimal dump mode. The printer will print out "Hexadecimal Dump" receipt.

Printer initialization

When the printer is connected, press and hold Feed key and turn on the power of the printer simultaneously for about 20 seconds, the printer will beeper, it has been initialized to recover to factory settings.

Maintenance for cutter stuck

Method 1: Press down the power switch key to turn off the power and then turn it on again to initialize the printer and recovery the cutter.

Method 2: Open the top cover of the printer, turn the gear on the cutter of the printer to make the cutter return its initial position, the open the front cover and put the paper roll again, the printer will operate normally.

Caution! Do not pry the cover with force to avoid damaging the printing head and the auto cutter.

Installing drivers

• Insert the installation CD printer.
• Run autorun.exe.
• Run the driver installer.
• Follow the steps in the installation wizard until the next window.
• Select the desired operating system and POS-80C printer.
• To complete the installation click on "Install Now" and a message that the installation has been successful will show.
• If you choose interface "Other", go to Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, printers and devices. Click with the right mouse button on the printer icon created POS-80C, select Printer Properties, go to the Ports tab and manually select the appropriate port. Finally click the OK button.

Printing via port directly

For direct printing requires printer control commands. Command ESC / POS are integrated internally.

Printer cleaning

When any of the following occurs, the printing head shall be cleaned:

• Printing is not clear
  • Certain column on the printed page is not clear
  • Paper feeding makes louder noise

Printing head cleaning procedures:

- Turn off the power of the printer, open the upper cover, remove the paper if any

- If just printing, wait till the printing head becomes cool completely

• Take the absolute ethyl alcohol with cotton cloth (shall wring up) to erase the dust and dirt on the surface of the printing head

- When the absolute ethyl alcohol is evaporated completely, close the upper cover, and print the test page again.

Notice!

1. It shall make sure the power is off for daily maintenance.
2. Do not touch the surface of the printing head with hands or metal parts, and do not use tools like tweezers to scratch the printing head, printing rubber roll and the surface of the sensor.
3. Do not use the organic solutions such as gasoline and acetone and so on.
4. Printing can be continued only after the absolute ethyl alcohol evaporates completely.

Safety and Maintenance Instructions

• Do not use this product in a location with volatile substances such as alcohol or paint thinner, or near a fire. Doing so may cause an electric shock or fire.
• Turn off your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange smell or unusual noise.
• Improper use can cause a fire. Unplug the equipment immediately and contact your dealer or Approx technical service for advice.
• Never try to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous and void the warranty.
• Never disassemble or modify this product. The handling of this product may cause injury or fire.
• Be sure to use the supplied power adapter and connect the power connector correctly, an incorrect connection may cause a short circuit.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter the equipment. Penetration of foreign objects can cause a short circuit in the device.
• If water or other liquid is poured into this equipment, do not continue to use it. Continued use can lead to fire or electric shock. Disconnect the equipment immediately and contact your dealer or the Approx technical service for advice.
• Do not use this product in an environment where flammable gas or explosive gas may be present. Do not use aerosols containing flammable gas in or around this product. Doing so can cause fire.
• Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections can cause equipment damage and burns.
• Do not touch the areas inside the product other than those mentioned in this manual. Doing so can cause an electric shock or burns.
• Be careful not to drop this product. This may cause the product to break.
• Do not use it in places subject to high levels of humidity or dust. Excessive moisture and dust can cause damage to the equipment.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
• To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period.
• Before moving the product, unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it.
• Do not use this product in places with high temperatures 60 °C or more. Also, do not leave or store this product in places that are 60 °C or more. Doing so could cause heat, smoke, ruptures, fire or leakage. Be sure to use within the limits of the environment and respect its temperature conditions for use.

Recycled

AEEREI-RAE 558 - In this manual, the container (bien) symbol indicates that the product is subject to the European directive 2002/96/EC, electrical and electronic products, batteries, and other accessories must necessarily be subject to a selective collection.

At the end of the life of the devise, make use of the recycling bins. This gesture will help reduce the health risks and preserve the environment.

Municipalities and distributor, will provide essential details on recycling your old device. If this device carries an internal battery, it must be removed and deposited separately for proper management.

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