Honeywell MPD31D 3" Mobile Label Printer User Manual
This manual provides comprehensive guidance for operating the Honeywell MPD31D mobile label printer.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Honeywell 3" mobile barcode label printer. This manual will assist you in learning how to use the product. Please read it carefully before use and keep it for future reference.
[Attention] This symbol indicates that improper use may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
[Warning] This symbol indicates a warning that improper use may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
[Remark] This symbol identifies notes that provide helpful tips for using the product or extending its life.
This product is a Class A product and may cause radio interference in a live environment. In such cases, users may need to take practical measures to mitigate interference.
The illustrations and text displayed in this manual may differ from the actual product. Product information is subject to change without notice.
Safety Instructions
Observe the following precautions when using the printer:
[Attention] Do not disassemble the printer yourself. Please read this manual carefully before using.
[Warning] Turn off the power immediately after a fault. If you notice smoke or smell from the printer or charger, unplug the charger and remove the battery immediately. Be careful to avoid burns.
[Warning] Do not use the printer near flammable materials such as gas stations or fuel depots.
[Warning] Always place the printer and charger in a ventilated environment at an ambient temperature of -5°C to 50°C. Always use the charger supplied by the dealer. Using an unapproved charger may be dangerous and may also violate the warranty terms.
[Attention] Do not open the paper cover while the printer is printing, as this may lead to unpredictable conditions and damage the printer.
[Attention] After printing, the print head remains hot. Do not touch it to avoid burns.
[Attention] Do not use solvents such as benzene or thinner to wipe the printer. Do not touch the printer with corrosive chemicals or cleaning agents. Use only a clean, soft cloth to gently wipe the printer.
[Attention] Use only original or approved paper, as this may result in poor print quality or damage to the printer core.
[Attention] If you store the printer for an extended period, remove the battery and store it separately. Failure to do so may cause the battery to fail, leak, or damage the printer.
[Attention] Before changing batteries, power off the printer and disconnect the power adapter if connected.
[Attention] The printer operates stably between 0°C and 40°C; however, higher or lower temperatures may degrade print quality.
[Attention] The storage time of receipts depends on the quality of the thermal paper. For long-term preservation, use long-acting thermal paper.
[Attention] This printer is suitable for use at altitudes below 2000 meters and not in tropical regions.
Battery Safety
[Attention] Please read this user manual and battery surface marks carefully before using the printer.
[Warning] Charge the battery in a cool, ventilated room. High ambient temperatures during charging can cause fever, smoke, deformation, combustion, or explosion.
[Warning] The battery has a special protective circuit. Do not disassemble the battery, as this may cause a short circuit or electrolyte leakage. If the electrolyte enters the eyes, there is a risk of blindness. If accidental contact occurs, rinse eyes immediately with water and seek medical attention.
[Warning] Do not squeeze, mechanically vibrate, or shake the battery. Short-circuiting the battery is strictly prohibited.
[Warning] Do not put the battery into water, as this may cause an internal short circuit, leading to heat, smoke, damage, or explosion.
[Warning] Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight, high levels of smoke and dust, or high humidity environments like bathrooms.
[Attention] Replace the battery if it does not meet performance requirements.
[Attention] Keep the battery in a safe place out of the reach of children.
[Attention] If the battery shows discoloration or deformation, stop using it immediately.
When Using Battery Charger
[Attention] Before use, please read this manual and charger surface marks.
[Warning] Do not disassemble or refit the charger. Do not use the charger if the power cord is damaged, as this may cause electric shock, fire, or damage to the charger.
[Warning] Do not touch the charger with wet hands. If the charger comes into contact with water or liquid, immediately cut off the power supply.
[Warning] Do not short-circuit battery chargers, or subject them to mechanical vibration or shaking.
[Warning] Do not use the charger in high-humidity bathrooms. The device is not waterproof; do not expose it to rain or moisture.
[Warning] Grasp the charger when unplugging; pulling the power cord can damage the wires.
[Attention] Place the charger in a safe place out of reach of children.
1. Standard Accessories
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your supplier.
- Printer
- Battery Pack
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- User Manual
- Printing Paper Roll
2. Appearance & Parts
Front View: Depicts the front of the printer, showing the paper output slot, power button, feed button, and status indicator.
Back: Shows the rear of the printer, typically including the battery compartment and possibly a power input port.
Battery: Illustrates the rechargeable battery pack, usually designed to fit into a compartment on the printer.
3. Preparation Before Using
3.1 Battery Installation
[Diagram Description: Shows how to open the battery compartment cover on the back of the printer, insert the battery pack correctly, and secure the cover.]
3.2 Printing Paper Roll Installation
[Diagram Description: Illustrates the steps for installing a paper roll. This includes removing any sealing tape, pressing a cover-release button to open the paper tank, placing the paper roll correctly oriented inside the tank, and pulling a length of paper through the output opening.]
Remark:
- The paper specification used by the printer is: paper width 80mm.
- Pay attention to the direction of the paper roll. If it is reversed, it may cause empty printing or incorrect paper feeding.
3.3 Battery Charge
[Diagram Description: Shows the process of charging the battery. This typically involves plugging the power adapter into a wall outlet and connecting the USB interface to the printer's charging port. It also indicates the battery status bar scrolling during charging and the fully charged icon upon completion.]
Standby Charge
Plug power adapter into power outlet and plug USB interface into the printer. Charging Port: AC: 110V~240V (50/60Hz)
Charging: The battery indication symbol displays a scrolling battery status bar.
Charging complete: The icon indicates the battery is fully charged, and the buzzer will sound an alarm.
[Warning] If you use a power adapter not provided or accepted by Honeywell, it may damage the printer.
[Remark] The printer can be used while charging.
[Attention] Please do not remove the battery during charging.
4. Use Function
4.1 Basic Features
- Power on: Keep pressing the power button for 3 seconds.
- Power off: Keep pressing the printer power button during startup, then the printer closes.
- Paper feeding: Press the feed button. Under the continuation paper model, paper feeds by 5mm. Press the paper feed button in label/black label model, paper feeds to the label gap or black label.
- Sleep wake: If there is no operation or data transmission within 5 seconds after the printer starts, it will enter dormant status automatically. Pressing the power button will wake the printer. (The printer will wake up automatically when it receives data).
4.2 Setting
Enter setting interface: Long press the set button to enter the selection interface while the printer is on (non-dormant status).
Press set button: Enter to set the next selection.
Press paper-feeding button: Change option parameters.
Press power button: Confirm the setting.
| Setting Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Print Info | Press power key to print self-testing page. |
| Set wide range resolution | 0-4 (Coarse adjustment) |
| Setting small range resolution | 0-4 (fine adjustment) |
| Print speed Setting | 0-4 |
| Chinese/English Language Setting | 10/30/60/99 |
| Beeping on/off | Open/Close |
| Gap/Mark/None Paper Types Setting | Open/Close |
| Set whether to turn on the paper | Open/Close |
| Set the screen saver display | 1-5 |
| Set automatic shutdown | 1-5 |
4.3 Self Testing
The print self-test page provides details about the printer, communication interface configuration, etc.
Product Parameters Selftest
- Firmware Version: A43B1C3D1F0_V1.11 2018-11-02
- Model: Mobile printer
- Interface: USB & BlueTooth
- Code Page: GBK
- Print Method: Direct Thermal
- Print Quality: 2
- Print Density: 2
- Print Speed: 4
- Font: 24x24GB 18030
- Media Type: Label
- Instruction Set: CPCL
- Dpi: 203
Print Size Parameter
- Size: 72 mm, 100mm
- Reference: 0mm, 0mm
- Shift: 0mm
- Offset: 0mm
- MILAGE(m): 1.539999
Voltage/Temperature
- VOLTAGE: 7.793
- DEGREE: 28
Bluetooth Parameters
- EDR NAME: Mobile printer-5BC1
- EDR PIN: 0000
- EDR ADDR: DC-0D-30-0F-5B-C1
- BLE ADDR: DC-0D-30-0F-5B-C1
- BT Ver: 5.7.7,FSC-BT826
Bluetooth information can be set up using the setting tool. For details, please refer to the <Setting tool manual>.
5. Icons Introduction
- Print Status: The icon displays on the screen when printing.
- Paper End: The icon displays on the screen when paper is running out or is installed incorrectly.
- Cover Opening: The icon displays on the screen when the cover is open or closed incorrectly.
- Close Cover: The icon displays on the screen when the cover is open or closed incorrectly.
- Battery Indicator: The grids will show activity while charging.
- Bluetooth: The icon will display if the printer has Bluetooth functionality.
6. Communication
6.1 USB Communication
[Diagram Description: Shows a Micro USB cable connecting the printer to a PC. This connection allows for charging, setting configuration, and data transmission between the printer and the computer.]
The 3" mobile label printer uses a Micro USB interface. When connected to a PC as shown, operations such as charging, setting, and data transmission can be performed.
6.2 Bluetooth Communication
The 3' Mobile Label Printer supports Bluetooth 4.0 (SPP+BLE) models, enabling communication with iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The effective communication distance is up to 10 meters. It supports the AirSync protocol and can use Bluetooth functions on the WeChat platform.
The default Bluetooth pairing password is: 0000. This can be changed via parameter settings. For more details, see the <Tool setting manual>.
7. Maintenance
7.1 Printer Daily Maintenance
- Clean printer exterior and paper tank: Gently wipe the printer surface and the inside of the paper tank with a wrung-out damp cloth. Ensure the cloth is thoroughly wrung out.
- Clean printer mechanism: The printer mechanism should be cleaned regularly, especially when print quality decreases. To clean, wipe the mechanism surface spots and residual adhesive from label paper with degreasing cotton dipped in anhydrous alcohol until clean.
- If water is found inside the printer: Immediately turn off the printer, remove the battery, and let the printer dry naturally.
- If the printer will not be used for a long time: Remove the battery and store it separately.
7.2 Printing Paper Usage and Preservation
- New printing paper should be kept away from direct sunlight or high-temperature locations. Do not tear the packaging paper during preservation.
- Receipts after printing should be preserved at normal temperature (around 20°C) and away from light to effectively prolong their preservation period.
- For users requiring long-term receipt preservation, select long-acting thermosensitive printing papers.
8. Fault Diagnosis
| Fault Phenomenon | Fault Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Printer only feeds paper during printing, and has no printing data. | Printing paper is installed upside down. | Change the printing paper installation direction. |
| Printer prints blurrily | Printer mechanism is polluted due to long-term lack of cleaning. | The mechanism needs to be cleaned. |
| Printed receipt characters become fuzzy within several months or even several weeks. | Printing paper coloration is not good. | Please set higher blackness or use printing paper with better coloration. |
| Printing paper quality is not good. | Please use thermal printing paper with a long retention period. | |
| Preservation temperature of receipt is too high. | Please preserve under normal temperature (about 20°C). |
9. Appendix
9.1 Printer Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Printing method | Thermal line |
| Printing width | 80mm |
| Paper roll diameter | Max 90mm |
| Printing speed | Max 90mm/s |
| Resolution ratio | 203dpi |
| Built-in font | GB 18030 (24x24) |
| Machinery lifespan | 50km (within 12.5% printing density) |
| Printing command | CPCL, TSPL, ZPL, ESC/POS |
| Printing length | Max 300m (under situation of full charge and 12.5% printing density) |
| Storage | DDR 64MB, FLASH 64MB |
| Interface (Optional) | USB: Micro USB, Bluetooth: BT4.0+BLE |
| Printing content | Multiple languages or graphics like Chinese, English, and Russian. 1D barcode: UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE39, EAN-13, EAN-8, CODABAR, CODE128, CODE93, ITF. 2D barcode: QR CODE. |
| Charging time | 2 Hours |
| Battery | 7.4V 2100mAh |
| Printer dimension | L105mm*W108mm*H51mm |
| Gross Weight | About 0.4kg (including battery) |
| Using environment | Temperature: 0°C~40°C, Humidity: 20%~85% |
| Stock environment | Temperature: -20°C~70°C, Humidity: 5%~95% |
9.2 Battery Cycling
This product uses a Li-ion rechargeable battery. To protect the environment, please do not dispose of waste batteries improperly. Honeywell provides battery recycling services.
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