Using BTP-M300 (kitchen) printer

This article explains how to use the BTP-M300 impact printer. 

Getting started

Turning the printer on/off

  • To turn the printer on/off, use the power switch:

  • BTP-M300 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

BTP-M300 uses a standard impact printer paper. Paper width is 76 mm. NOTE: Paper type is not the same as the one used for thermo printers, such as ODP333, BTP-R880NP or BTP-S80.

Replacing the paper

  • To replace the paper, open the back lid using the knob that releases the lid:

  • With the back lid open, insert the paper roll, making sure it's oriented correctly:

  • Close the lid by pressing down on it. 

Replacing the ink ribbon

  • Open the back lid using the knob that releases the lid. 

  • Open the front lid by pulling on it upwards:

  • Remove the ink ribbon case by pulling it out upwards:

  • Insert the new ribbon case the same way, making sure the ribbon is placed correctly. If needed, use the screw the tighten the ribbon:

  • Close the front lid, and then close the rear lid. 

Managing BTP-M300

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 is not used with BTP-M300.

Power supply unit (PSU)

  • PSU is hidden under a lid on the printer's underside. To remove it, slide it toward the printers rear:

  • 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.

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