1 Printer model CMP-10

The printer is mounted in the driver's cabin with a Velcro closure and connected to the
control panel distributor box.
The model CMP-10 is a printer
manufactured by Citizen which prints on
thermopaper.
The printer power supply is established via
the distributor box when the main switch is
activated.

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1 Charging LED
• Illuminates RED if the battery is charged
• Flashes RED if the recharging procedure is prematurely interrupted
• Illuminates GREEN if the battery is fully charged
2 Power (error) LED
• Illuminates GREEN if the printer is switched on
• Flashes rapidly RED/GREEN if there is no more paper or the cover (9) is opened
• Flashes slowly RED/GREEN if the printing head is overheating and the paper
feeding is underway
• Illuminates RED if the paper feed button LF (6) or the ON/OFF button (5) is
pressed to stop the printer
3 IrDA interface NO function
4 Serial interface, link with control panel
5 ON/OFF button
• Press the button for 1 second to activate the printer
• In order to deactivate the printer, press the button until the power LED (2) turns
green
6 Paper feed button (LF)
• Press briefly to feed the paper on another line
• Press and hold to unwind the paper for as long as required (print data is retained
if printing is interrupted, e.g. due to shortage of paper or paper advancing)
• Press again to continue printing
7 Button for opening the paper roll cover (9)
8 Cutting edge for tearing of printed paper
9 Cover for paper roll

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 10 Paper feed roller
11 Printing head (thermal printing head)

The printer is equipped with a buzzer which

sounds 3 times if the battery requires
charging.

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1.1 Changing the paper roll

WARNING
Only paper approved for use with the printer should be used. Use of incorrect paper leads
to poor printing quality. The paper roll should not be inserted crookedly.
CAUTION
Do not touch the printing head and cutting edge when the cover is open. There is a risk of
burning
and injury.

1. Open the paper roll cover (2) by

pressing the button (1).
2. Insert a new roll as shown in the
illustration.
3. Close the cover (2).
4. Press the LF button (3) if there is still
data to be printed. The data is printed.

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Paper roll dimensions: Width 58 mm, Diameter 40-50 mm, Paper thickness 60-65 µm.
Recommended paper TF50-KS-E2D (Nippon paper) or similar.
1.2 Charging the battery
The battery should be charged if:
– the buzzer sounds 3 times
– "Low Battery" is printed on the paper.
Activate the main switch on the distributor box.
In the event of problems occurring during charging, battery charging is interrupted and the
charging LED (1-1/1) flashes RED.

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 WARNING
Battery recharging should be realised at an ambient temperature between 5-35 °C. Do not
start a renewed recharging procedure after the battery has been fully charged. This can
damage the battery.
Use of the printer in a cold environment can shorten the service life of the battery. The
battery should be replaced if its functioning duration after complete recharging is still very
short.
1.3 Printer functions
1.3.1 Auto power OFF
The printer switches off automatically if no data exchange with the control panel occurs
within a set period of time or the paper feed button (LF) is not actuated.
The factory time setting is 60 minutes. After an automatic shutdown, the printer behaves
as if it has been deactivated with the ON/OFF button.
1.3.2 Monitoring the battery charge status (battery capacity)
The battery charge status is automatically monitored after the printer is switched on (prior
to paper feeding or printing).
The battery should be recharged immediately if the buzzer sounds 3 times or "Low
Battery" is printed on the paper.
1.3.3 Monitoring the printing head temperature
In the event of the printing head temperature exceeding 65 °C for any reason, printing is
interrupted immediately and the power LED (1-1/2) flashes slowly RED/GREEN.
The printer is ready for operation again if the printing head temperature returns to 60 °C or
lower.
1.3.4 Self test and internal settings
Proceed as follows to conduct self test:
1. Press the LF button (1-1/6) and hold down.
2. Press the ON/OFF button (1-1/5) and hold down.
3. Release the ON/OFF button (1-1/5).
4. Release the LF button (1-1/6).
A self test report is printed immediately after the LF button (1-1/6) is released. The self
test contains details of the configured auto-power off time, the current printing head
temperature, battery output voltage, communication mode and printing data baud rate.
The number of markings in brackets beside the battery voltage indicates the charge status
of the battery in 5 stages.

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1.4 Changing the battery
1. Switch off the printer and disconnect
from the power supply.
2. Remove the cover on the battery
compartment.
3. Remove the battery and disconnect the
connection cable plug (1-4/1) from the
housing.
4. Connect the plug from the new battery
to the housing and insert the battery.
5. Replace the cover and close correctly.
6. Connect the printer to the power supply.

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7. Initiate charging by switching on the main switch on the distributor box.

8. Print a self test when recharging is completed.
Technical data for battery:
– Li-ion rechargeable battery
– Voltage 7.4 V
– Capacity 2000 mAh
1.5 Disposal
Do not dispose of redundant appliances in household waste!
The packaging, unit and accessories are made of recyclable materials
and should be properly disposed of.

RL 2002/96 EC

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