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Power does not turn on

If the Power LED does not turn on even when the power is turned on, it may mean that the power cable is not properly connected. Please check. It may also mean that the power socket is loose. Check and make sure that the power socket is correctly connected.

Connect Power Cable

Cannot connect the tablet (cannot pair up with Bluetooth)

Bluetooth communication is not supported when the POP10CI model is used.
Check the model that you are using.

Check Model

Please check that the Power LED is turned on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even when the power is turned on, it may mean that the power cable is not properly connected. Please check. It may also mean that the power socket is loose. Check and make sure that the power socket is correctly connected.

Connect Power Cable

mPOP connected to an iOS device via Bluetooth cannot be connected for communication with other host devices.

POP10
Check whether mPOP is already connected to another iOS device via Bluetooth. If connected, disconnect it from the connected iOS device, and then try to connect it to another host device via Bluetooth.

Connect Tablet/PC

POP10CBI
Check that the Power LED of mPOP you are trying to connect via Bluetooth is lit green.
If the Power LED is lit blue, mPOP is already connected to another iOS device via Bluetooth. Disconnect it from the connected iOS device, and then try to connect it via Bluetooth.

Connect Tablet/PC

POP10
If a host device, such as a PC, is connected to the USB-B port for USB communication , Bluetooth connection cannot be used. When connecting using Bluetooth, do not connect a host device to the USB-B port .
When switching to a Bluetooth connection after a USB connection, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the mPOP power temporarily. Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable


POP10CBI
If a host device, such as a PC or iOS/Android device, is connected to the USB-B port or USB-C port available for USB communication, Bluetooth connection cannot be used.
When connecting using Bluetooth, do not connect a host device to the USB-B port . When switching to a Bluetooth connection after a USB-B connection, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the mPOP power temporarily.

When using the USB-C port to charge an Android device, do not communicate with the device via USB.
When switching to a Bluetooth connection after a USB connection with an Android device, disconnect and re-connect the USB cable to the device and conduct Bluetooth connection and communication.

If you try to connect the iOS device to the USB-C port while it is connected via Bluetooth, Bluetooth connection will be disconnected, and the device will be automatically connected to USB-C. When the Auto Connection function is enabled, if the USB cable is disconnected, the Bluetooth connection will be restored.

Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable

If the [New Pairing Permission] setting is turned off in the [Bluetooth Setting] for [Settings] in the dedicated utility, since the security status is strengthened, re-pairing with already connected tablets and new pairing with other tablets are not allowed. For details, refer to Connect Tablet/PC.

Initialize Bluetooth to clear unnecessary settings, which may improve the connection settings.
Try initializing Bluetooth.

Initialize Bluetooth

If Bluetooth information (on the second page) is not printed by the Self-Printing function of the printer, Bluetooth may not have been successfully initialized. Retry initializing Bluetooth.

Self-Printing
Initialize Bluetooth

Cannot establish USB communication

When using a POP10 model, USB communication via USB-B is supported only for Windows, Android, Mac, and Linux. USB communication is not supported for iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch). USB-A does not support communication with the host device.

Connect USB Cable

Bluetooth communication and USB communication cannot take place simultaneously.
In the case of devices other than iOS (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch), when using a USB connection after a Bluetooth connection, turn off the mPOP power, use the USB cable to connect to the host device, and then turn the mPOP power on.

Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable

When using a POP10CI model or POP10CBI model, USB communication via USB-C is supported only for iOS and Android. USB communication via USB-B is supported only for Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux.
USB-A does not support communication with the host device.

Connect USB Cable

USB-C and USB-B cannot be connected simultaneously for the host device.

When both devices are connected while the printer remains turned on, only communication with the first connected device is established. In addition, when the mPOP power is turned on while both devices are connected, the product preferentially communicates with the Windows or Android device connected to USB-B, and only provides power to the iOS device (iPad/iPhone/iPod touch) or Android device connected to USB-C.

To swap connection between USB-B and USB-C, remove all the USB cables and connect the host devices to the appropriate ports. Do not connect unnecessary cables.

Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable

The USB cable connection method varies depending on the operating system of your PC, smartphone, or tablet. Check whether the cable is correctly set to suit your environment.

  • The connector may also be loose. Check that the USB cable or Lightning cable is correctly connected between the printer and the PC, smartphone, or tablet.
  • The USB cable or Lightning cable may have been damaged. If this error recurs after the cable is connected again, connect another cable, and check the status.
  • If a USB cable or Lightning cable is re-connected immediately after disconnecting it, the iOS device may fail to recognize mPOP. If this occurs, either disconnect the cable and wait for 2 seconds or longer before re-connecting, or else turn the mPOP power off and back on again.
Connect USB Cable

Cash drawer does not open

Please check that the Power LED is turned on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even when the power is turned on, it may mean that the power cable is not properly connected. Please check. It may also mean that the power socket is loose. Check and make sure that the power socket is correctly connected.

Connect Power Cable

It may be that communication with a host device such as a tablet and PC is not established. When using a Bluetooth connection, check the connection setting of the host device if the paring is properly completed. If connected via USB, then check that the USB cable is properly connected.
If using a tablet, you can perform an easy connection test for the cash drawer using the utility.

Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable
Use App

If the cash drawer moves slightly or refuses to open, it may be that something is stuck inside preventing it from opening. Pull the front face of the cash drawer forward and confirm.

Place Bills/Coins

If anything over the maximum withstanding load (8 kg) is placed on top, it may prevent the cash drawer from opening. The surface in the front is not designed to withstand heavy weight. If an object is placed on top, then remove the object and try again.

Set Up Tablet/PC

Using the lock release lever will enable you to open the cash drawer by hand.
Also if the drawer open function is effective with the multi-function button, you can use the multi-function button to open the drawer.

When Cash Drawer Does Not Open

If the cash drawer does not close

Check that there are no bills/coins/foreign objects that have dropped in the cash drawer storage area.

If anything over the maximum withstanding load (8 kg) is placed on top, it may prevent the cash drawer from closing. The surface in the front is not designed to withstand heavy weight. If an object is placed on top, then remove the object and try again.

Set Up Tablet/PC

Please check that the Power LED is turned on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even when the power is turned on, it may mean that the power cable is not properly connected. Please check. It may also mean that the power socket is loose. Check and make sure that the power socket is correctly connected.

Connect Power Cable

If blank paper is being ejected, the paper roll may be set in the wrong direction. Check the direction of the paper roll to make sure that the paper is set correctly.

Paper Setup

As this product is equipped with a thermal printer, it will not print on ordinary paper. Also, if there are issues such as the printed words being faint, it may be that the paper does not meet the specifications, or the paper has become old and deteriorated. Check the appropriate paper roll specifications and use paper that meets the printer's specification.

Paper Roll Specifications

If the Power LED is blinking or the Error LED is lit/blinking, refer to the "LED Display" section and check the status of the product.

LED Display

Only one type of interface can be used for printing communication. Check that they are connected via the interface and ports specified in the app.

Connect Tablet/PC Connect USB Cable

If you can hear the printer operating but the paper is not being ejected, there is a possibility that a paper jam is occurring or the paper is being rolled onto the rubber roller. If a paper jam is occurring, refer to the "Paper Jam" section and remove the paper in question.

Paper Jam

Check whether Self-Printing works correctly.
If self-printing can print properly, then it may be that communication with a host device such as a tablet and PC, is not established. When using a Bluetooth connection, check the connection setting of the host device if the paring is properly completed. If connected via USB, then check that the USB cable is properly connected.

Self-Printing
Connect Tablet/PC

Paper jams

Do not touch the paper or block the outlet while the paper is being discharged.

Prevent Paper Jam

It may be that the paper width, paper thickness and such do not meet the required specifications. Check the appropriate paper roll specifications and use paper that meets the printer's specification.

Paper Roll Specifications

The printer does not close

Confirm that there are no foreign objects inside the printer storage area.

If the printer cover does not close, confirm that the diameter of the paper roll is 50 mm or smaller. Check the appropriate paper roll specifications and use paper that meets the printer's specification.

Paper Roll Specifications

Barcode reader does not work

Confirm that the Power LED of mPOP is turned on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even when the power is turned on, it may mean that the power cable is not properly connected. Please check. It may also mean that the power socket is loose. Check and make sure that the power socket is correctly connected.

Connect Power Cable

Check and make sure that the USB cable is properly connected.

Set Up Barcode Reader

It may be that communication by mPOP is not established with the host terminal such as a tablet or PC.
When using a Bluetooth connection, check that pairing is being properly done by checking the connection setting of the host terminal. If connected via USB, then check that the USB cable is properly connected.
If using a tablet, you can perform an easy connection test for the barcode reader using the dedicated utility.

Connect Tablet/PC
Use App

Only one device of either our designated barcode reader (BCR-POP1) or the USB HID class (keyboard mode) can be connected directly to mPOP.

The tablet cannot be charged

Confirm that the Power LED of mPOP is turned on.
Charging USB peripherals such as a tablet can only be done while the mPOP power is turned on.

Set Up Tablet/PC

When using a POP10 model
Confirm that the USB cable for the tablet is connected to the USB-A port (Tablet 1.5 A) of the main unit.


When using a POP10CI or POP10CBI model
Confirm that the USB cable for the tablet is connected to the USB-C port of the main unit.

POP10CI

The Power LED is the blue LED to the left, and the Error LED is the red LED to the right.

POP10CBI

The Power LED is the blue LED to the left, and the Error LED is the red LED to the right.
Set Up External Devices

When using a POP10 model
If connecting using the USB-B port for USB communication , it will not charge.
Use the USB-A port (Tablet 1.5 A) for charging.



When using a POP10CI or POP10CBI model
If connecting using the USB-B port for USB communication , it will not charge.

POP10CI

The Power LED is the blue LED to the left, and the Error LED is the red LED to the right.

POP10CBI

The Power LED is the blue LED to the left, and the Error LED is the red LED to the right.
Use the USB-C port for charging.
Set Up External Devices

When using a POP10 model
The maximum amount of power supplied from USB-A (Tablet 1.5 A) is 5 V, 1.5 A (7.5 W). Check the amount of power required to charge the USB device you are using.

Also when connecting, use a cable that conforms to the USB2.0 standard and is no longer than 2 m.
Set Up External Devices


When using a POP10CI or POP10CBI model
The maximum amount of power supplied from USB-C is 5 V, 3 A (15 W). Check the amount of power required to charge the USB device you are using.

Also when connecting, use a cable that conforms to the USB2.0 standard, supports current of 3.0 A or higher, and is no longer than 2 m.
Set Up External Devices


A USB peripheral does not work

USB peripherals that can be connected to and controlled with mPOP are limited to USB-compatible products (BCR-POP1, SCD222U, USB HID class (keyboard mode) devices). Other USB peripherals can only be charged.

Other questions

The mPOP settings information can be checked easily by using the dedicated app. You can also check settings using the Self-Printing function.

Use App
Self-Printing

This machine provides the de-curl function to correct curls generated in thermal paper roll. The de-curl mechanism is always running during paper feeding.

  • However, this function cannot remove curls completely.
  • A receipt may be slightly folded near the top depending on the time in which receipt paper is left during the period from when a receipt is printed until the next one.
  • The de-curl effect varies depending on the paper you use or your environment.
  • Depending on the type or remaining amount of thermal paper roll, a receipt may be warped in a direction opposite to the normal direction by the de-curl function.