This article explains how to use the BTP-R88NP thermal printer.
Getting started
Turning the printer on/off
- To turn the printer on/off, use the power switch:
- BTP-R88NP has a green LED on the device that is on when device is turned on:
Feeding the paper
- To feed the paper, press and hold the Feed button:
Paper type
ODP333 uses a thermal printer paper. Paper width is 80 mm. NOTE: Paper type is not the same as the one used for impact (kitchen) printers, such as BTP-M300.
Replacing the paper
- To replace the paper, open the printer with the knob that releases the lid:
- Insert the paper roll, making sure it's oriented correctly:
Managing BTP-R880NP
Types of cables
- Ethernet cable:
- When connected to network, the green and yellow LEDs on the Ethernet interface will be on/blinking:
- Serial (COM, RS232) cable:
- USB cable:
- Power Supply Unit (PSU):
- PSU has a green LED that is on when PSU is connected to power and operational:
- PSU info:
Printing a test page
Printing a test page is a test to make sure the printer is mechanically operational and can print at all. In case test print works, next step to troubleshoot is connectivity.
- Turn the printer off by switching the Power button to 0:
- Hold the Feed button (the upper one) and at the same time turn the printer on by switching the Power button to I:
- Release the Feed button when the test page starts printing.