USER'S GUIDE
Thermal Printer

MP-B20 SERIES

Read this USER'S GUIDE carefully before using the printer.
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This product is developed as a product for industrial equipment use.

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Applicable EC Directive and Standards
Product:
Thermal Printer MP-B20
Directive:
Title
2014/53/EU
Radio Equipment Directive
2011/65/EU (Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863)
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Directive
Standards
EN 301 489-1
EN 301 489-17
EN 300 328
EN 62368-1
EN 55032 Class A
EN 55035
EN IEC 63000

Restrictions: This product is for use only with nominal voltage in each country.
This product may be used in following all EU and EFTA countries:
EU
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Netherlands
EFTA
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, LiechtensteinApplicable UK Directive and Standards
Product:
Thermal Printer MP-B20
Directive:
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
Standards
BS EN 301 489-1
BS EN 301 489-17
BS EN 300 328
BS EN 62368-1
BS EN 55032 Class A
BS EN 55035
BS EN IEC 63000

Restrictions: This product is for use only with nominal voltage in each country.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when theequipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case theuser will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) compliance statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
RF exposure complianceThis transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Contains FCC ID: SQK-MBH7BTZXXC2Contains IC: 337L-MBH7BTZXXC2

1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to handle the thermal printer MP-B20 (hereinafter referred to as the printer),cradle CDL-B01K-1 (an optional accessory; hereinafter referred to as the cradle), battery packBP-B0326-A1/-B1/-C1 (accessories installed at the factory or optional accessories, hereinafter referred
to as the battery pack).
Read through "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" carefully before
using the products, and handle them safely and properly.
Keep this manual in a place where it can be accessed quickly.
See "MP-B20 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for more detailed functions
and specifications on the printer.
This manual consists of the following sections.
1.

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

2.

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

3.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................6

4.

PREPARATION..............................................................................................................95.

IDENTIFYING MODEL TYPE ...................................................................................... 116.

EACH PART OF PRINTER..........................................................................................12

7.

LED INDICATION OF PRINTER .................................................................................14

8.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK .....................................................................................17

9.

THERMAL PAPER SETTING ......................................................................................22

10. TEST PRINT ................................................................................................................26
11. FUNCTION SETTINGS ...............................................................................................28
12. CONNECTING TO HOST DEVICE .............................................................................31
13. ATTACHING/DETACHING BELT CLIP .......................................................................33
14. ATTACHING CRADLE .................................................................................................34
15. REPLACING BATTERY PACK ....................................................................................36
16. PRINTER MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................38
17. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................39
18. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................40
19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS ...........................................................43
20. MS SETTINGS LIST ....................................................................................................441

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, the following symbols are used to ensure safe and proper use of
products and prevent from damaging devices.

WARNING

Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol could
result in minor personal injury or property damage.

 About symbols
The symbol indicates information which you should pay attention to (including danger
and warnings).
The symbol indicates information about prohibited procedures.
indicates "Disassembly is prohibited."
The symbol indicates information about obligated or instructed procedures.
indicates "Unplug the USB cable from the printer."2

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
The "products" shall collectively mean the printer, the cradle, the battery pack and the USB cable.

WARNING

Never attempt the followings. Failure to follow the instructions leads to fire, electric shock, or accident.
DO NOT disassemble or reconstruct the products.
Take care not to spill liquid on the products.
DO NOT touch the products with wet hands.
DO NOT insert any foreign objects such as a piece of metal or any liquid into the products.
Keep the terminals of the products away from dust and metal objects.
DO NOT touch the terminals of the products.
To avoid short circuits, prevent terminals of the products from touching any conductor such as
metal.
Use the printer only with the specified battery pack. If use battery packs other than our specified
product, it may cause leakage, overheating, explosion or fire.
Be sure to charge the battery pack under the specified temperature range. Otherwise, it may
cause leakage, overheating, explosion or fire.
DO NOT expose the printer in a fire and heat it.
DO NOT leave the printer under high temperature conditions such as in scorching heat, inside acar, or near a fire. It may cause leakage, overheating, explosion or fire.
DO NOT apply strong impact to the printer with a hammer or a nail, and DO NOT crush it.
DO NOT print out during a vehicle driving. Ejected thermal paper may hinder a vehicle driving.

Be sure to observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead fire, electric shock,or accident.
Be sure to use only in countries where the products meet the regulations.
Using non-compliant products may endanger the safety of products or be considered against
regulations.
Make sure to turn off the printer when installing/removing the battery pack.

3

Procedures to take when in trouble
Follow the instructions in the following cases. Failure to follow the instructions may lead fire, electric shock,or accident.
Turn off the printer, and unplug the USB cable from the printer in any of the following cases. And
then, remove the battery pack from the printer.
◆

Abnormal status continues.

◆

The products are giving off an unusual smell, smoke, excessive heat or unusual noise.

◆

A piece of metal, water or other foreign objects get into the products.

◆ The case is broken.
DO NOT use a damaged USB cable.

In any of the following cases, remove the battery pack from the printer. Then, stop using thebattery pack and never put it close to fire.
◆

The battery pack is giving off an unusual smell, smoke or excessive heat.

◆

The case is broken.

◆ Liquid is leaking.
When leaking liquid from battery pack gets into eyes, flush them immediately with clean water andsee a doctor immediately.
Otherwise it may cause vision loss.
When leaking liquid from battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, flush them immediately withclean water.

For wireless communication
Observe the following instructions.
Always turn off the printer in areas or regions where its use is prohibited, such as on the airplane.
The printer may affect medical or other electronic devices. Obtain information and data
concerning influence due to radio interference from the respective manufacturers or dealers.

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may lead fire, electric shock, or
accident.
Turn off the products when not in use for a long time or before maintenance.

DO NOT use or store the products in the following locations:◆

Locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature such as in a car.

◆

Locations exposed to high humidity, a lot of dust, and liquid.

◆ Locations subject to strong vibration or unstable locations.
DO NOT cover the products with a cloth when in use.

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NEVER touch the thermal head immediately after printing because it may get hot. Be sure to allow
it to cool down before clearing a paper jam or cleaning its head.

The printer has 2 paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and the other is on
the paper cover side. DO NOT touch the cutters directly with hands. Especially, make sure not totouch the exposed cutters while the printer cover is open.
Keep loose objects such as long hair away from the printer while the printer operates. When theyfall into the printer, it may cause personal injury or damage the printer.
To prevent the battery pack from dropping off, be sure to install and fix the battery pack securely tothe printer. Dropped battery pack may cause personal injury or malfunction.
Keep the products away from infants and children.

53. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of the following precautions and use the products properly in order to deliver and maintain thefull performance of the products.

 Using Products
Precautions for using conditions◆

Be careful not to drop or bump the products on a hard surface.

◆

DO NOT install the products in direct sunlight.

◆

Be careful about the ambient temperature and humidity.
Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:
Range of the temperature

Range of the humidity

Printing-10°C to 50°C
(14°F to 122°F)

30%RH to 85%RH(Non condensing)Charging

0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)

30%RH to 75%RH(Non condensing)See "MP-B20 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for the certifiable
humidity range at each temperature.
◆

DO NOT install the products near devices that generate strong magnetism such as a copy machine
motor.

◆DO NOT install the products in a location that is subject to corrosive gas, siloxane and so on.

Precautions when using or driving◆

DO NOT print without the thermal paper.

◆

DO NOT use thermal papers taped together.

◆

NEVER forcibly pull out the thermal paper by hand with the thermal paper loaded.

◆

DO NOT open the paper cover during printing.

◆

DO NOT touch the thermal paper during printing. Covering the paper outlet or pulling out thethermal paper when ejecting may cause a paper jam or line feed failure.

◆

DO NOT connect or disconnect the USB cable during printing or communication.
DO NOT touch the USB cable plug during printing.

◆

When handling the printer, be aware of static electricity. When the static electricity is discharged,
this could cause a USB interface failure.
When this problem occurs, disconnect the USB cable plug that is connected to the printer from thehost device, and wait a few seconds before connecting it again.

◆

DO NOT use the thermal head when it is wet. Doing so may damage the printer.

◆

Printing under low temperature environment or printing at a high print rate might cause unclear
printing or generate loud sound. This is not a failure in the printer but an inherent paper
phenomenon.

◆

Continuous printing with high print rate might cause temporarily stop printing by temperaturedetection of the printer. Printing resumes when the printer's temperature cools down. When thiserror occurs and "Data discarding when error occurs" in the Function Settings is "Enabled", thetransmitted print data while this error occurs is discarded.

6◆In low temperatures, the usable operating time of the printer can be used may be shortened.

◆

The indicator of battery remaining capacity indicated in the POWER LED is for reference. The
battery level may be changed depending on the printer operation, so charge the battery packbefore the battery becomes low.

◆

The battery pack should be charged at 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

◆

The charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the voltage level of the battery pack.

◆The battery pack may get a little hot when in use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

◆

Be sure to fix the printer to the cradle when using the printer as a stand-alone type.

◆

Always use the specified thermal paper. See "19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS"
for details.

◆

DO NOT touch the thermal head directly. Doing so may result in poor printing quality due to the dirt
or damage by the static electricity.

◆

NEVER touch the thermal head, paper sensor, or platen roller directly while opening the paper
cover to install the thermal paper. Doing so may cause injury or other accidents.

◆

The printer has 2 paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and the other is on
the paper cover side.
DO NOT touch the cutters directly with hands. Especially, make sure not to touch the exposed
cutters while the printer cover is open.

◆

Be careful not to get your fingers or hands caught in the printer when opening or closing the paper
cover.

◆DO NOT drop or insert any foreign objects such as clips, pins, and screws into the internal parts or
slot of the products.

◆

DO NOT drop any liquid or spray a solvent to the products.

◆

NEVER use sharp object such as pen tip to push the switch on the operation panel.

◆

Make sure not to injure your body or other objects by the plate edge.

◆

When something goes wrong with the printer during use, stop using it immediately, and remove thebattery pack.

◆

NEVER disassemble the printer without a serviceman.

Precautions for Wireless communication◆

When using the Bluetooth interface, the communication may become unstable due to the influenceof external radio waves. This is due to the specification of Bluetooth, wireless communication
standards.

◆

The Bluetooth interface uses 2.4GHz frequency range. So if these models are used around any
equipment with the same frequency range such as wireless equipment and microwave oven, radio
frequency interference may occur, and the communication may become unstable. When it happens,turn off the interfering equipment or increase the distance. In addition, shorten the distance
between the host device and the printer as much as possible.

Precautions for maintenance◆

Clean the products’ cases using a soft and lint-free cloth. DO NOT use alcohol or other solvent.

◆Before using, clean the terminals using a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth. If the terminals are dirty, it
may cause contact failure.

◆

When cleaning the thermal head, wipe the thermal head with a cotton swab or other soft material.

Precautions for storing7◆Turn off the printer when not in use.
In addition, when the printer is not used for a long time,・Set thermal paper to protect the platen.
・Avoid storing the printer for a long time with fully charged condition as much as possible because
it may shorten the life span of the battery pack.

 Thermal Paper Handling◆Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, and dark place.

◆

DO NOT rub the thermal paper with hard objects.

◆

DO NOT leave the thermal paper near organic solvents.

◆

DO NOT allow plastic film, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the thermal paper for long periods.

◆

DO NOT stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying.

◆

DO NOT use chemical glue.

 Precautions on Discarding
When discarding used products, discard them according to the disposal regulations and rules of each
respective district.

 Notation
The following 2 types of notations are used throughout this manual to denote the operating precautions
and items to remember besides the symbols shown in "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS":

NOTE◆ Operating Precautions
This box contains items that may lead to a malfunction or deterioration of performance when notfollowed.

HINT• Items to Remember
This box contains helpful hints to remember when using the products.

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4. PREPARATION
Make sure that the printer and its accessories are contained.
Keep the package and packing materials for future transportation or long-term storage.

Printer(Battery pack installed)

Sample thermal paper

USB Cable

Quick Start Guide

9

Safety Precautions: 1 set(3 sheets)

The available accessories are shown below.
See "18. SPECIFICATION" and "19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure topurchase our specified products listed on these references.

Cradle*1:*2:Battery Pack*1

It is installed in the printer at the factory.
It is included with the printer at the factory.

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USB Cable*2

5. IDENTIFYING MODEL TYPE
The printer model is identified as follows:

MP-B20-B02JK1

Series Name

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6. EACH PART OF PRINTER
8

4
3

9

2
1

7

5

9a

12

11

13

9b

6
10

14

15

Each Part of Printer

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1

9

POWER Switch

Paper outlet

The POWER Switch turns the power on or off.
The POWER LED lights when turning on the
power. To turn off the power, hold down theswitch for longer than 1 second.

Thermal paper is ejected from here. Two paper
cutters are installed: one is on the printer side,and the other is on the paper cover side (9a, 9b).
Be careful not to touch these paper cutters.

2

10

FEED Switch

The FEED Switch operates paper feed. When
holding down the switch for a few seconds, theprinter feeds the thermal paper continuously forthe period of held.

3

The paper holder holds the thermal paper.

11 Thermal head
The thermal head prints data on the thermal
paper. NEVER touch the thermal head withhands immediately after printing because it may
get hot.

ERROR LED

The ERROR LED lights when something iswrong with the printer. For more details, see "7.
LED INDICATION OF PRINTER".

412POWER LED

PlatenThe platen brings the thermal paper into contact
with the thermal head. The platen is turned tofeed the paper.

The POWER LED lights when turning on the
power. For more details, see "7. LED
INDICATION OF PRINTER".

5Paper holder

13

Charging terminal

Paper sensor

The sensor detects thermal paper presence.

The terminal is for charging the battery pack byusing the cradle of optional accessories. DO NOT
touch this charging terminal.

14 Battery cover

6

Open this cover when replacing the battery pack.
For more details, see "15. REPLACINGBATTERY PACK".

USB connector

This connector is for charging without the cradle,or using USB interface.

15 Belt clip
7

The belt clip is used for hooking to your belt tocarry the printer.

Paper cover open button

The button is for opening the paper cover.

8

Paper cover

The platen is released from the thermal paper
when opening this cover. Open this cover whenreplacing the thermal paper or cleaning thethermal head.

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7. LED INDICATION OF PRINTER
 LED Indication of Printer
The ERROR LED and the POWER LED show the printer status.
Table 7-1

Printer Status
ERROR LED

Description

Printer Status

Color

Lighting
Pattern

Color

Lighting
Pattern

-

Off

-

Off

Battery remaining
capacity:
Full

Green

On

Battery remaining
capacity:
MiddleGreen

Blink-6

OrangeBlink-6

Voltage error

OrangeBlink-3

Battery temperature
error

OrangeBlink-4

Charging battery
temperature error

OrangeBlink-5

Charging

OrangeOn

Power offPowerstatusError
statusPower
onBattery remaining
capacity:
Low

Shows "Error status"

Output buffer fullOrangeBlink-6Out-of-paper error

OrangeBlink-1

Head temperature error

OrangeBlink-2

Hardware error

-

Off

Red

Blink-4

Battery hardware error

-

Off

Red

Blink-5

Orange

On

Green

On

Rewriting FLASH memory*1

-

Off

Green

Blink-2

Rewriting firmware*2-

OffGreen/Orange

Blink-5

OrangeOn

Orange

On

-

Off

Green

Blink-5

Initializing
Operatingmode

POWER LED

In function setting mode
In pairing mode*3

Shows "Power status"*1: Since the printer is rewriting the FLASH memory, do not turn it off while this mode is shown.
*2: Since the printer is rewriting the firmware, do not turn it off while this mode is shown.
*3: Only when the Inquiry Response in the Function Settings is set to Pairing Mode.

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Table 7-2

LED Blink Pattern

StatusBlink-1

Pattern
0.3s
0.7s

0.1s
0.7s

Blink-2
0.1s

Blink-3

0.2s
0.3s

0.1s
0.3s

Blink-40.1s
0.1s

Blink-50.1s

0.7s

Blink-6

0.3s

Table 7-3

Guide of Battery Remaining Capacity

Battery Status

Battery Remaining Capacity

Battery remaining capacity level: Full

Approx. 80%

Battery remaining capacity level: Middle

Approx. 40%

Battery remaining capacity level: Low*

Approx. 10%*: Charge the battery as soon as possible. Or printing may be stopped depending on print contents.

HINT• The indicator of battery remaining capacity shown in the POWER LED is for reference.
The battery level may be significantly changed depending on the printer operation, so
charge the battery pack before the battery becomes low.

15 Error and Recovery Procedure
When an error occurs, the printer stops printing operation. However, the data receiving is enabled. The
table below lists errors and their recovery procedures.
Table 7-4
Error

Error and Recovery Procedure

DetailRecovery Procedure

Output buffer full

Output buffer of the printer is Read response data from thefull.
host device.

Out-of-paper error

There is no thermal paper.

Head temperature
error

Priority*
ERROR POWER
1-Open the paper cover, load
thermal paper, and then close thepaper cover.

2-

The thermal headtemperature is out of theoperating temperature
range.

The printer automatically
recovers when thermal headtemperature is within theoperating temperature range.
Wait for a while in the place
where the ambient temperature is-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).

3-

Voltage error

The battery pack voltage isout of the allowable range.

Charge the battery pack.

-1

Charging battery
temperature error

The printer automaticallyresumes charging when the
The printer suspends
battery pack temperature ischarging because thewithin the operating temperaturebattery pack temperature isrange (charging).
out of operating temperature
Wait for a while in the place
range (charging).
where the ambient temperature is
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

-

2

Battery temperatureerror

The printer automatically
recovers when the battery packThe battery packtemperature is within thetemperature is out of theoperating temperature range
operating temperature range (printing).
(printing).
Wait for a while in the place
where the ambient temperature is-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F).

-

3

Hardware error

An abnormality occurs in the
Recovery is not possible.
thermal head or the circuit
Request for repair.
board

4

4

Battery hardware
error

There is an abnormality inthe battery pack5

5

Remove the battery pack fromthe printer and install it again.
If the problem is unsolved,
replace the battery pack.

*: This indicates the priority when multiple errors occur simultaneously. The bigger number indicates higher priority.
For example, when "Output buffer full" and "Out-of-paper" occur simultaneously, the ERROR LED indicates "Out-of-paper"
based on the priority.

168. CHARGING BATTERY PACKThe battery pack can be charged using the printer or the cradle.
When a battery remaining capacity falls down the battery level: Middle or less, recharging starts
automatically.
This battery pack does not need to be used up or discharged before charging.
For the battery remaining capacity and the error status, see "7. LED INDICATION OF PRINTER".

 Charging from Printer
By connecting the USB cable to the printer, the battery pack installed in the printer can be charged.
1.

Open the cover of the USB connector on the printer, and connect the USB cable plug to the USB
connector as shown in Figure 8-1.

Figure 8-1

Printer and USB Cable Connection

2.

Connect the other USB cable plug to the USB port of your PC or USB battery charger.

3.

The printer is automatically turned on when the printer is off.
After the POWER LED indicates the battery remaining capacity for approximate 3 seconds, the
POWER LED changes to steady orange, and starts charging.
During charging, the POWER LED lights in steady orange.

4.

When charging is successfully complete to full charge, the printer goes into one of the following
statuses.
• When the printer is off at the start of charging:
The printer is automatically turned off.
• When the printer is on at the start of charging, or the printer is operated during charging:
The POWER LED turns to steady green.
• When an error occurs during charging:
The LED indicates the error status.

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NOTE
◆ DO NOT remove the battery pack during charging.
◆ The battery pack should be charged at 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

HINT• The printer can print or receive data while charging.
During printing, the POWER LED indicates the battery remaining capacity continuously
and the printer pauses charging.
After printing is completed, the printer resumes charging, and the POWER LED turns tosteady orange.
If the printer performs printing or receiving data during charging, the printer is not
automatically turned off even when charging is completed.
• To stop charging, press the power switch to turn off the printer.
To resume charging, disconnect the USB cable from the printer and connect it again.
• The charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the voltage level of thebattery pack.
• This product supports USB BC1.2 (USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2).
The time for charging the battery from empty to full is about 4.5 hours using USB BC1.2
enabled PC or USB battery charger, or about 8 hours using USB BC1.2 disabled PC.

18 Charging from Cradle
Using the cradle, the battery pack installed in the printer can be charged.
See "14. ATTACHING CRADLE" for each part of the cradle.
1.

Connect the USB cable plug to the USB connector of the cradle as shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-2

Cradle and USB Cable Connection

2.

Connect the other USB cable plug to the USB port of your PC or your USB battery charger.

3.

Set the printer in the cradle by aligning the charging terminal of the printer with the charging
terminal of the cradle as shown in Figure 8-3.

Figure 8-3
4.

Printer and Cradle Connection

The printer is automatically turned on when the printer is off.
After the POWER LED indicates the battery remaining capacity for approximate 3 seconds, the
POWER LED turns to steady orange, and then starts charging.
During charging, the POWER LED lights in steady orange.

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5.

When charging is successfully complete to full charge, the printer goes into one of the following
statuses.
• When the printer is off at the start of charging:
The printer is automatically turned off.
• When the printer is on at the start of charging, or the printer is operated during charging:
The POWER LED turns to steady green.
• When an error occurs during charging:
The LED indicates that error status.

NOTE◆ The battery pack should be charged at 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
◆ Keep the terminal of the cradle away from dust and metal objects.
◆ When using the cradle for charging, DO NOT connect the USB cable to the USB
connector of the printer.

HINT• The printer can print or receive data while charging.
During printing, the POWER LED indicates the battery remaining capacity continuously
and the printer pauses charging.
After printing is completed, the printer resumes charging, and the POWER LED turns tosteady orange.
If the printer performs printing or receiving data during charging, the printer is not
automatically turned off even when charging is completed.
• To stop charging, press the power switch to turn off the printer.
To resume charging, set the printer in the cradle again.
• The charging time depends on the ambient temperature and the voltage level of thebattery pack.
The time for charging the battery from empty to full is about 8 hours.

20 Error Handling Procedure
Table 8-1
Phenomenon

Error Handling Procedure

Possible Cause

Corrective Action

The USB cable is not connected.

Securely connect the USB cable toreceive the power.

The USB cable is broken.

Replace the USB cable with a newone.

POWER LED indicatescharging battery temperatureerror

The printer suspends charging
because the battery packtemperature is out of the operating
temperature range (charging).

The printer automatically resumes
charging when the battery packtemperature is within the operating
temperature range (charging).
Wait for a while in the place where
the ambient temperature is 0°C to
40°C (32°F to 104°F).

POWER LED indicatesbattery hardware error

There is an abnormality in thebattery pack.

Remove the battery pack from theprinter and install it again.
If the problem is unsolved, replace
the battery pack.

POWER LED indicateshardware error

An abnormality occurs in thethermal head or the circuit board.

Recovery is not possible.
Request for repair.

POWER LED doesn't light up

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9. THERMAL PAPER SETTING
The printer uses the thermal paper roll (hereinafter referred to as thermal paper).
Use the thermal paper with printing surface rolled outwards.
The function settings of the printer differ depending on the thermal paper. See "11. FUNCTION
SETTINGS" for details.

 Thermal Paper Setting
1.

Press the paper cover open button in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 9-1 and open thepaper cover.

Figure 9-1

Paper cover open button

NOTE◆ Press the paper cover open button to the end.
If not, the paper cover may not open.

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2.

Load the thermal paper into the paper holder with its printing surface facing to the thermal head.
If the setting direction is wrong, the printer cannot print.

Figure 9-2

Thermal Paper Setting Direction

NOTE◆ The printer has 2 paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and theother is on the paper cover side. Be careful not to cut your fingers by the paper cutters
during setting the thermal paper.
◆ NEVER touch the thermal head immediately after printing because it may get hot.
◆ DO NOT touch the gear of the platen and/or the gear of the printer. Doing so may
cause a loss of printing quality or damage.
3.

Pull the thermal paper straightly until the tip of the thermal paper appears 5 cm or longer from thepaper outlet.
Make sure that the thermal paper does not slant.

Figure 9-3

Thermal Paper Setting StateNOTE◆ If the thermal paper is loaded into the paper holder at an angle, the thermal paper may
not be ejected straightly. If so, set the thermal paper correctly.

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4.

Push firmly the center of the paper cover (the arrow in Figure 9-4) to close the paper cover.

Figure 9-4

Paper Cover

NOTE◆ When the paper cover is closed, the top of thermal paper may be colored because of
the friction with a part of the printer. In that case, feed the thermal paper a few
centimeters and cut the top of the thermal paper before starting printing.
◆ DO NOT cover the paper outlet or hold down the thermal paper ejected. Doing so may
cause a paper jam.

HINT
• Leaving the printer with the thermal paper for a long time may cause a paper feedingproblem because the surface of the thermal paper sticks to the thermal head due to theenvironmental changes. In that case, open the paper cover to separate the thermal paper
from the thermal head, and then close the paper cover before use.

24 Thermal Paper Shape
Always use the specified thermal paper. See "19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS" fordetails.

NOTE◆ Use the thermal paper whose maximum diameter is 40 mm or less.
◆ Use the thermal paper whose maximum width is equal or less than each paper width+0.5 mm including winding deviation.
◆ DO NOT use the thermal paper with glued or taped end.
◆ Use the thermal paper whose core inside diameter is 8 mm or more.

CORRECTINCORRECTINCORRECTNOTE◆ DO NOT use deformed thermal paper. Doing so may cause the printer damaged.

INCORRECTCORRECTNOTE◆ In case of using loosened thermal paper roll, rewind the roll before using it.

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10. TEST PRINT
The printer can perform a test print.
In the test print, the firmware version, setting values of the function settings, etc. are printed.

 Test Print Procedure
1.

Install the thermal paper in the printer as instructed in "9. THERMAL PAPER SETTING".
Ensure that no error occurs, and then turn off the printer.

2.

Hold the FEED Switch down and press the POWER Switch, then release the POWER Switch.
Release the FEED Switch when the test print has been started.

* Bluetooth Communication ** Printer Name:
MP-B20* Address: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX* iOS Auto Connection: Enable* Security Mode: SSP* Inquiry Response: Pairing Mode
* AssocModel:Just Works
Figure 10-2
Bluetooth Information Printing Example

Table 10-1
Bluetooth Interface Information
Item

Description

Printer Name

Printer Name

Address

Bluetooth Address

iOS Auto Connection Selected iOS Auto Connection

Figure 10-1

Test Print Example

Security Mode

Selected Security Mode

Inquiry Response

Selected Searching Mode

AssocModel

Selected Association Model

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3.

After the test print, the mode selection message is printed as shown in Figure 10-3.
To return to the print-ready status, select "0 : Normal Mode". (Press the POWER Switch withoutpressing the FEED Switch.)
To select other modes, press the FEED Switch the number of times corresponding to the selectedmode number, and then press the POWER Switch.
[Mode Select]
0 : Normal Mode
1 : Setting Mode
2 : Change Communication I/F
3 : Hex Dump Mode
Press the FEED switch an equal
number of times to the selected
number. After that, press the
POWER switch.

Figure 10-3

Mode Selection Message

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11. FUNCTION SETTINGS
This printer can set various functions according to use conditions and intended use.
The setting contents are stored in the Memory Switch (hereinafter referred to as MS) in the FLASH
memory mounted in the printer, and it is possible to set MS by using the switches, software, orcommand input.
This section describes the setting procedure by using the switches.
See "20. MS SETTINGS LIST" for the MS setting contents.

NOTE◆ Be sure to set the value as instructed when "Fixed" is stated for 0 or 1 in the table.
Otherwise, the printer may not work correctly or may crash.

HINT• When neither switch is pressed within 30 seconds after the message is printed, theprinter exits the Setting Mode and returns to the print-ready status.
• The memory switch can also be set from software. Download software from thedownload page listed on the rear cover.
The following software can be set.
･For Windows:"Memory Switch" in the "Tool" that can be started from the property in the printer driver.
･For iOS and Android:
App "SII Printer Utility" provided by App Store or Google Play.

 Procedure for Setting Functions Using Switches
To set the functions using the switches, set the printer in the Setting Mode.
To enter the Setting Mode, follow the procedure below.
1.

Load the thermal paper into the printer as instructed in "9. THERMAL PAPER SETTING".
Ensure that no error occurs, and then turn off the printer.
See "7. LED INDICATION OF PRINTER" for the error status.

2.

Hold the FEED Switch down and press the POWER Switch, then release the POWER Switch.
Release the FEED Switch when the test print has been started.

3.

After the test print, the mode selection message is printed as shown in Figure 11-1.
To enter the Setting Mode, select "1 : Setting Mode". (Press the FEED Switch once, and then press
the POWER Switch.)[Mode Select]
0 : Normal Mode
1 : Setting Mode
2 : Change Communication I/F
3 : Hex Dump Mode
Press the FEED switch an equal
number of times to the selected
number. After that, press the
POWER switch.

・When pressing the FEED Switch once, "1 : Setting Mode" is selected.
・When pressing the POWER Switch without pressing the FEED Switch, "0: Normal Mode" is selected.

Figure 11-1

Mode Selection Message

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4.

A message for selecting MS to be set is printed as shown in Figure 11-2 when the printer enters the
Setting Mode.
Press the FEED Switch the number of times corresponding to the selected MS number, and thenpress the POWER Switch.
[MS Selection]
0 : Exit
1 : MS1 Setting
2 : MS3 Setting
3 : MS4 Setting
4 : MS5 Setting
5 : MS7,8 Setting
6 : Wireless Setting
7 : USB Setting
8 : International Character
9 : Character Code Table
10: MS Default Setting
Press the FEED switch an equal
number of times to the selected
number. After that, press the
POWER switch.
・When pressing the FEED Switch once, "1 : MS1 Setting" is selected.
・When pressing the POWER Switch without pressing the FEED Switch, "0 : Exit" is selected.

Figure 11-2

5.

MS Selection Message

A message for selecting the functions assigned to the selected MS is printed as a sample shown in
Figure 11-3.
Press the FEED Switch the number of times corresponding to the selected function number, andthen press the POWER Switch.
[MS1 Setting]
0 : Return to MS selection
1 : Interface
Press the FEED switch an equal
number of times to the selected
number. After that, press the
POWER switch.
・When pressing the FEED Switch once, "1 : Interface" is selected.
・When pressing the POWER Switch without pressing the FEED Switch, "0 : Return to MS Selection" isselected.

Figure 11-3 Function Selection Message(Example: Selected MS1 Setting)

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6.

A message for selecting the setting value of the selected function is printed as a sample shown in
Figure 11-4.
Press the FEED Switch the number of times corresponding to the selected setting value number,and then press the POWER Switch.
[Interface]
0 : Return to function selection
1 : USB
2 : WirelessPress the FEED switch an equal
number of times to the selected
number. After that, press the
POWER switch.
・When pressing the FEED Switch twice, "2 : Wireless" is selected.

Figure 11-4 Setting Value Selection Message(Example: Selected Interface)

7.

Press the FEED Switch to save the setting value to the memory. Figure 11-5 is printed.
[Interface]
Set “Wireless” ?
Save: FEED Switch
Discard : POWER Switch

Figure 11-5 Setting Value Confirmation Message(Example: Selected Wireless)To save the setting value to the memory, press the FEED Switch. Figure 11-2 MS Selection
Message is printed.
Press the POWER Switch to discard the selected item. A message of the function selection isprinted as a sample shown in Figure 11-3. If select "0 : Return to MS Selection", function selection
is not performed, and Figure 11-2 MS Selection Message is printed. (Press the POWER Switch
without pressing the FEED Switch.)
To continue to set functions, return to 4.
8.

To exit the Setting Mode, select "0 : Exit" in Figure 11-2 MS Selection Message. (Press the POWER
Switch without pressing the FEED Switch.)
The test print and Figure 11-1 Mode Selection Message printing start again. Verify that thefunctions are properly set.
To return to the print-ready status, select "0 : Normal Mode" in Mode Selection Message. (Press the
POWER Switch without pressing the FEED Switch.)
To set functions again, return to 3.

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12. CONNECTING TO HOST DEVICE
The printer supports the USB interface and the Bluetooth interface.
The function settings of the printer differ depending on the interface to use. See "MP-B20 SERIESTHERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for details.
The communication speed may be decreased depending on processing by software or print contents.
The interface is required to be set to USB in places where emitting radio waves is prohibited.
To temporarily switch the interface, press the POWER Switch 3 times within 3 seconds while the printeris on.

 USB Interface
1.

Ensure that the power of the printer is off.

2.

Open the cover of the USB connector on the printer, and connect the USB cable plug to the USB
connector as shown in Figure 12-1.

Figure 12-1

Printer and USB Cable Connection

3.

Turn on the printer, and send data from the host device to the printer.

4.

Verify that the data is printed correctly.

NOTE◆ When connecting the USB cable to the USB connector, push the plug to the end.
◆ When connecting or disconnecting the cable, hold the plug and never pull the cable.

31 Bluetooth Interface
1.

Turn on the printer and pair it with the host device.
At the factory state, the printer enters pairing mode for about 60 seconds by pushing the powerswitch for 7 seconds or more. When the pairing mode starts, the POWER LED blinks in green 5times per second. During this time, pair the printer with the host device.
At the factory state, pairing is conducted by SSP (Simple Secure Pairing). However, PIN code isused when the host device does not support SSP, or Security Mode in the Function Settings is set
to PIN. The PIN code is "0000" at the factory.

2.

Conduct Bluetooth connection with the host device.

3.

Check the communication status on the host device.

4.

Send data from the host device, and verify that the data is printed correctly.

WARNING◆ The printer may affect medical or other electronic devices. Obtain information anddata concerning influence due to radio interference from the respective manufacturers
or dealers.
◆ When using the printer in medical institutions, follow their guidelines.
◆ DO NOT use the printer in any area or district where its use is prohibited.

HINT• The distance of communication is approximately 10 m. However, the distance may differ
depending on the radio interference and environment.

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13. ATTACHING/DETACHING BELT CLIP
The belt clip convenient for carrying the printer can be attached to this printer.
The belt clip is attached to the printer at the factory shipment.
When using the printer as a stand-alone type, detach the belt clip, attach the spacer that is anattachment of the cradle, and fix the printer to the cradle. For more details, see "14. ATTACHINGCRADLE".

 Attaching/Detaching Belt clip
The belt clip is fixed to the printer with a screw (at 1 place).
To detach the belt clip, remove the screw from the printer.
To attach the belt clip, align the belt clip with the screw hole of the belt clip attaching part, and fix it withthe screw.

Figure 13-1

Attaching/Detaching Belt Clip33

14. ATTACHING CRADLE
The cradle for using the printer as a stand-alone type or using as the charging stand can be attached tothis printer.
The cradle is an optional accessory. See "18. SPECIFICATIONS" and "19. ACCESSORIES AND
CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to purchase our specified products listed on these references.

NOTE◆ Be sure to fix the printer to the cradle when using the printer as a stand-alone type.
When using the cradle only as the charging stand of the printer, it is no need to fix theprinter to the cradle with the screw.

 Each Part of Cradle

Figure 14-1

1

Each Part of Cradle (CDL-B01K-1)

USB connector

The USB cable is connected to here.

2

Charging terminal

When setting the printer, this charging terminal is connected to the charging terminal of the printer.

3

Spacer

The spacer is used for fixing the printer to the cradle with the screw when using the printer as astand-alone type.

4

Screw

The screw is used for fixing the printer to the cradle with the spacer when using the printer as astand-alone type.
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 Attaching Cradle
1.

Turn over the printer, and remove the belt clip from the printer.
See "13. ATTACHING/DETACHING BELT CLIP" for removing the belt clip.

2.

Align the spacer with the screw hole of the belt clip attaching part in the direction of the arrow 1 inFigure 14-2.

3.

Turn over the cradle, set the cradle to the printer with the spacer attached in the direction of thearrow 2 in Figure 14-2.

4.

Fix the cradle to the printer with the screw in the direction of the arrow 3 in Figure 14-2.

Figure 14-2

Attaching Cradle to Printer35

15. REPLACING BATTERY PACKThe battery pack is already installed in the printer at the factory, however, it needs to replace with new
one in case of the battery failure or end of life.
The battery pack is an optional accessory. See "18. SPECIFICATIONS" and "19. ACCESSORIES AND
CONSUMABLE PARTS", and be sure to purchase our specified products listed on these references.

 Replacing Battery Pack
1.

Ensure that the printer is off.

2.

Turn over the printer, and remove the belt clip from the printer.
See "13. ATTACHING/DETACHING BELT CLIP" for removing the belt clip.

3.

As shown in Figure 15-1, pressing the lever "A" of the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 1,
remove it by pulling up in the direction of the arrow 2.

Figure 15-1
4.

Removing Battery Pack (1)Pull up the battery pack from the printer by holding the tab "b" of the battery pack.

b

Figure 15-2
5.

Removing Battery Pack (2)Pull out the connector of the battery pack.

Figure 15-3

Removing Battery Pack (3)

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6.

Insert the connector of a battery pack to be installed.

Figure 15-4
7.

Installing Battery Pack (1)Install the battery pack as shown in Figure 15-5.
Place the projection "c" and the lead wire "d"of the battery pack into the recess "C" and the space"D" of the printer respectively. The battery cover can be closed only when the battery pack isproperly placed.

d

C
D

c

Figure 15-5
8.

Installing Battery Pack (2)Close the battery cover.

NOTE◆ Make sure to turn off the printer when replacing the battery pack.
◆ If the battery pack is removed during saving the registration data by registrationcommand or settings by function setting command, the data may be lost.
◆ See "2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "3. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" for the
precautions of the battery pack.

HINT• The battery pack may get hot when in use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
• If the usable time of the battery pack has become shorter significantly, the battery is at
the end of life. Please purchase a new battery pack.
• When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the usable operating time of theprinter may be shortened.
• The battery may deteriorate even if not used.
• When Auto Power Off Setting is set to Enable, the printer is automatically turned off after
not operated for the set time, and this can prevent the useless consumption of the battery.
For details, see "11. FUNCTION SETTINGS".
• By twisting a full turn, the lead wire d is easier to fit in the space D.
• Dispose the used or unnecessary batteries according to local regulations.
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16. PRINTER MAINTENANCE
The thermal head of the printer does not require user maintenance.
When paper powder accumulates, cleaning the thermal head can maintain the print quality for an
extended period of time.

 Cleaning Thermal Head / Platen
1.

Turn off the printer.

2.

Remove the battery pack from the printer.

3.

Open the paper cover.

4.

Clean the thermal head and/or the platen with a cotton swab moistened with a small amount of
ethyl alcohol. (See Figure 16-1.)
Thermal Head

PlatenFigure 16-1
5.

Cleaning Thermal Head / Platen

Wait until any ethyl alcohol remaining on the thermal head and the platen dries out completely, andthen close the paper cover.

NOTE◆ Clean the thermal head after it cools down.
◆ Be sure to wipe the thermal head with a cotton swab or other soft material.
◆ The printer has 2 paper cutters on the paper outlet: one is on the printer side, and theother is on the paper cover side. Be careful not to cut your fingers by the paper cutters
during cleaning.
◆ DO NOT touch the gear of the platen. Doing so may cause loss of printing quality or
damage.

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17. TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following points before requesting for repair: The power does not turn on• Is the specified battery pack being used?
• Is the battery pack sufficiently charged?
• Is the battery pack installed correctly?

 The printer does not print or connect• Is the USB cable connected correctly?
• Do the specifications of the USB cable conform to its specifications of this manual?
• Does the used interface conform to the printer?
• Is the Bluetooth communication status normal?
• Is the communication condition between the printer and the host device correct?
• Is the specified thermal paper being used? Is the paper orientation (surface/back) correct?

 An error is indicated• See "7. LED INDICATION OF PRINTER".
• Are the function settings of the printer correct?

 The battery pack cannot be installed• Is the battery pack connected correctly?
• Is the specified battery pack being used?

 The battery runs out soon even if charged• Has the battery been charged correctly?
• If the battery pack is charged correctly but does not last for a long time, it is almost dead.
Replace it with a new one.

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18. SPECIFICATIONS Printer Specifications
Item

Specifications

Model

MP-B20-B02JK1

Printing method

Thermal printing

Dot density

8 dots/mm

Paper width / Printing width(Number of effective dots)

58 mm / 48 mm

Number of characters per line*1

24 dots × 12 dots 32 digits
16 dots × 8 dots 48 digits

Character size
(H × W)

1-byte: H 24 dots × W 12 dots, H 16 dots × W 8 dots
2-byte: H 24 dots × W 24 dots, H 16 dots × W 16 dots

Printing speed max.

80 mm/sOperating temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Relative humidity*2

30%RH to 85%RH

Dimensions (W × D × H)

79 mm × 110 mm × 44 mm

Mass

Approx. 180 g(including battery pack, excluding belt clip and thermal paper)(384 dots)*1: The number is for 1-byte character, and when character spacing is 0 dots.
*2: See "MP-B20 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for the certifiable humidity range at eachtemperature.

 Battery Pack Specifications(Accessories Installed at the Factory)
Item

Specifications

Model

BP-B0326-A1

Battery

Lithium ion

Rated voltage

DC3.7 V

Rated capacity

2600 mAh

Operating temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) (printing)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)

Mass

Approx. 49 g

(Optional Accessories)
Item

Specifications

Model

BP-B0326-B1

Battery

Lithium ion

Rated voltage

DC3.7 V

Rated capacity

2600 mAh

Operating temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) (printing)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)

Mass

Approx. 49 g

40(Accessories Installed at the Factory, Optional Accessories)
Item

Specifications

Model

BP-B0326-C1

Battery

Lithium ion

Rated voltage

DC3.6 V

Rated capacity

2550 mAh

Operating temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F) (printing)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)

Mass

Approx. 50 g

 Cradle Specifications(Optional Accessories)

Item

Specifications

Model

CDL-B01K-1

Operating temperature-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Relative humidity*

30%RH to 85%RH

Dimensions (W × D × H)

81 mm × 128 mm × 50 mm

Mass

Approx. 100 g*: See "MP-B20 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE" for the certifiable humidity range at each temperature.

 USB Cable Specifications(Optional Accessories)

Item

Specifications

Model

IFC-U03-1

Color

Black

LengthApprox. 1500 mm

Plug C1

Series "A" plug

Plug C2

Series "micro-B" plug Interface Specifications
USB interface specifications
Item

Specifications

VersionVer. 2.0

Printer data transmission mode

Bulk transfer (12 Mbps)

Bluetooth interface specifications
Item
Specifications
VersionVer. 3.0

Transmission power classClass 2

ProfileSPP, iAP241 Sale Destinations
Sale destinations of the printer and optional accessories are listed below.
Country/Region*

Printer

CradleBattery Pack

MP-B20-B02JK1

CDL-B01K-1

BP-B0326-B1
BP-B0326-C1

Japan
USA, Canada
EU, EFTA, UK
Turkey*: Ask your SII sales representative when you want to operate the products in countries/regions other than thoselisted above.

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19. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLE PARTS Optional Accessories
Name

Model

CradleCDL-B01K-1

Battery Pack

BP-B0326-B1/BP-B0326-C1

USB Cable*

IFC-U03-1*: It is included with the printer at the factory.

 Specified Thermal Paper*
Model

Manufacturer

TF50KS-E2D

Nippon Paper

TF50KS-EY

Nippon Paper

PD160R-63

Oji Paper

AF50KS-E

Jujo Thermal

KT55F20

Papierfabrik August Koehler

F5041

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper

KT48PF

Papierfabrik August Koehler*: Use the thermal paper whose maximum diameter is 40 mm or less.
Use the thermal paper whose maximum width is equal or less than the each paper width +0.5 mm including winding
deviation.

When using different thermal paper from the one specified, the printing quality or specified life of thethermal head would not be guaranteed.

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20. MS SETTINGS LIST
: Default value
General Setting 1MS
1-1
1-2 to 8

Value

FunctionInterface Selection (Interface)
Reserved

0

1

USB

Wireless-

Fixed

General Setting 3
MS

Value

Function

0

1

3-1

Automatic Status Response Selection(Auto Status Back)

EnableDisable3-2

Initialized Response Selection(Init. Response)

EnableDisable3-3

Realtime Command Selection(Realtime Command)

EnableDisable3-4

Data Discard Selection When an Error Occurs(Error Through)EnableDisable3-5

Data Discard Selection When Output Buffer
Full Occurs(Response Data Discarding)EnableDisable3-6

Reserved

-

Fixed

3-7

Kanji Code System Selection(Kanji Code)

Shift-JIS CodeJIS code

3-8

Reserved

-

Fixed

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General Setting 4MS

4-1 to 8

Value

Function

01

01000110B: 70%
01001011B: 75%
01010000B: 80%
01010101B: 85%
01011010B: 90%
01011111B: 95%

Print Density Selection(Print Density)

01100100B: 100%
01101001B: 105%
01101110B: 110%01110011B: 115%
01111000B: 120%01111101B: 125%
10000010B: 130%

General Setting 5
MS

Value

Function

0100000000B: TF50KS-E2D
00000001B: TF50KS-EY
5-1 to 800000011B: PD160R-63
00000101B: AF50KS-E
00000110B: KT55F20
00000111B: F5041
00001000B: KT48PF
Other than those above: Prohibition

Thermal paper selection(Thermal Paper)

Auto Power Off Time Setting
MS

Function

7 to 8

Auto Power Off Time Setting(Auto Power Off Time)MS7 : Lower 8 bits
MS8 : Higher 8 bits

Value
0

1

Set in seconds
Total of higher 8 bits and lower 8 bits:
0 or 60 to 65535 seconds(0: Disable)

45International Character Setting
MS

Value

Function

0100000000B: USA

15

International Character Selection(International Character Select)

00000001B: France
00000010B: Germany
00000011B: United Kingdom
00000100B: Denmark I
00000101B: Sweden
00000110B: Italy
00000111B: Spain I
00001000B: Japan
00001001B: Norway
00001010B: Denmark II
00001011B: Spain II
00001100B: Latin America
00001101B: Prohibition
00001110B: Prohibition
00001111B: Prohibition
00010000B: Prohibition
00010001B: Arabia
Other than those above: Prohibition

Character Code Table Setting
MS

Value

Function

0100000000B: USA, Standard Europe (Code Page 437)

16

Character Code Table Setting(Character Code Table Select)

00000001B: Katakana
00000010B: Multilingual (Code Page 850)
00000011B: Portuguese (Code Page 860)
00000100B: Canadian-French (Code Page 863)
00000101B: Nordic (Code Page 865)
00001101B: Turkish (Code Page 857)
00001110B: Greek (Code Page 737)
00001000B: Latin (Code Page 1252)
00001001B: Russian (Code Page 866)
00001010B: Eastern Europe (Code Page 852)
00001011B: Euro (Code Page 858)
00100010B: Cyrillic (Code Page 855)
00100101B: Arabic (Code Page 864)
00101101B: Central European (Code Page 1250)
00101110B: Cyrillic (Code Page 1251)
00101111B: Greek (Code Page 1253)
00110000B: Turkish (Code Page 1254)
11111111B: User Page
Other than those above: Prohibition46

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Telephone:+81-43-211-1106
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