This article explains how to use the BTP-S80 thermal printer.
Getting started
Printer placement
- Printer can be placed in two orientations, with the paper pointing upwards:
- Or forwards:
Turning the printer on/off
- To turn the printer on/off, press and hold the power switch until the green LED turns on:
- When the device is turned on, the green LED on the device will also be on:
Feeding the paper
- To feed the paper, press and hold the Feed button:
Paper type
BTP-S80 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 lid using the knob that releases the lid:
- Insert the paper rollmaking sure it's oriented correctly, and close the lid:
Managing BTP-S80
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.
- Hold the Power button (the lower one) until the printer turns off:
- Hold the Feed button (the upper one) and at the same time turn the printer on by holding the Power button.
- Release the Feed button when the test page starts printing.