Bematech KF-6580 User Manual
User’s Manual
KF-6580 User´s Manual
Code: 7314 . Rev.1.2
October 2005
(First edition: May 2003)
Copyright© by Bematech S.A. Curitiba-PR, Brazil.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, adapted or translated without the prior written permission
of Bematech S.A., except when allowed by patent rights.
Information in this publication is purely informative, subjected to change without notice and no liability is assumed
with respect to the use of this. However, as product improvements become available, Bematech S.A. will make
every effort to provide updated information for the products described in this publication. The latest version of this
manual can be obtained through Bematech website:
www.bematech.com
Notwithstanding the other exceptions contained in this Manual, the consequences and responsibility are assumed
by the Purchaser of this product or third parties as a result of: (a) intentional use for any improper, unintended or
unauthorized applications of this product, including any particular purpose; (b) unauthorized modifications, repairs,
or alterations to this product; (c) use of the product without complying with Bematech S.A. Corporation’s operating
and maintenance instructions; (d) use of the product as component in systems or other applications in which the
failure of this could create a situation where personal injury or material damages may occur. In the events
described above, Bematech S.A. and its officers, administrators, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates and dealers
shall not be held responsible or respond by any claim, costs, damages, losses, expenses and any other direct or
indirect injury, as well as claims which alleges that Bematech S.A. was negligent regarding the design or
manufacture of the product.
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Product warranties are only the ones expressly mentioned in the User’s Manual. Bematech S.A. disclaims any and
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for a particular purpose. In addition, Bematech S.A. shall not be responsible or liable for any special, incidental or
consequential damages or lost profits or savings arising from the use of the product by the Purchaser, the User or
third parties
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EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: KF-6580
Model Name: 7300-XX (all)
*EMC is tested using an Globtek 12V 2.5A power supply
Europe:
CE marking
Safety: EN60950
North America:
EMI: FCC Class A
Safety: UL recognized
The use of non-shielded communication cables as well as unauthorized changes or modifications on the
equipment could void the certifications described in this page. Please contact your dealer for further
information.
WARNING
CE Marking
The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 Class B (Conducted and Radiated emission)
EN 55024
IEC 61000-4-2 ESD
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated immunity
IEC 61000-4-4 EFTB
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge
IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted immunity
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips
FCC CLASS A
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital service, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to the radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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User’s Manual
Safety Precautions
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective use of this product. Please read
this section carefully and store it in an accessible location.
English
WARNING:
Immediately unplug the equipment if it produces smoke, a strange odor, unusual noise or if foreign matter including
water or other liquid falls into the equipment. Continued use may damage it or lead to fire *. Please contact your
dealer or a BEMATECH service center for advice.
Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.
Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire*.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power source may cause malfunction or
fire*.
CAUTION:
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause
equipment damage and burning*.
Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls.
Do not install this equipment in locations that do not comply with the environmental requirements specified in this
manual.
Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product. Equipment may fall or
collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended period. In this case, please be sure
to place a piece of paper between the platen and the paper roll, in the thermal mechanism, to avoid damage when
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Summary
Chapter 1 - Foreword ......................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Technical Specifications KF-6580 .......................................................7
Chapter 3 - Getting Started ................................................................................. 9
The Printer ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................... 11
Powering ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Paper Handling ............................................................................................................................. 12
Key Panel .................................................................................................................................... 13
Error Table ................................................................................................................................... 14
Presenter Operation ...................................................................................................................... 14
Operation Modes .......................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 - Communication Interfaces ............................................................... 16
Serial Interface ............................................................................................................................. 16
Parallel Interface .......................................................................................................................... 17
USB Interface .............................................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 5 - Dip Switch ..................................................................................... 19
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 20
Chapter 7 - Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................21
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User’s Manual
Chapter 1
Foreword
The objective of this manual is to give to users all necessary information to properly operate the KF-6580 Printer
For further information refer to the documentation below available in our website:
www.bematech.com
Programmer´s Manual - Contains all necessary information to properly program and integrate the kiosk printer into
a system.
Outline drawings – Contains dimensions and assemblies.
Service Manual – Contains information necessary to identify and resolve kiosk printer problems.
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Chapter 2
Technical Specifications KF-6580
Characteristics Specifications
Printing Method: Thermal Line Printing
Features Modular, flexible and lightweight design
Communication Buffer Capacity: 32 Kbytes
Serial Interface Baud rate: 9600 or 19200
Specification Start bit: 1 bit
Power requirements Voltage: 12 VDC ± 10 %
Environment Operating temperature: 0 to +40ºC (32 to 122°F)
Reliability Print head service life: 50 Km, fifty million pulses
Media Type: Single-ply thermal paper roll
Dot Density: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi x 203 dpi)
Print Width: 48 mm (1.89”) (384 dots/line)
Print Speed: 50 mm/s (2”/s) (text mode)
Characters per line: 16, 21, 32, 42
Character Set: Alphanumeric Code Page 850, Code Page 860 and
Automatic cutter (full cut)
Presenter with retractable function
Low paper sensor (Paper Near End)
Automatic paper loading
Downloadable firmware – update your printer software on site.
Supported Barcodes: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, CODE 39, ITF,
Interface: Parallel (Unidirectional) and Serial (RS-232) or USB (1.1)
Data bits: 7 or 8 bits
Parity bit: Odd / Even or No parity
Stop bit: One or two bits
Current: 2.5 A (5A load, 1s max.)
Storage temperature: -20 to 60ºC (-4 to 140°F) (except for paper)
Operating humidity: 35 to 80% RH, non condensing
Storage humidity: 5 to 95% RH, non condensing (except for paper)
Cutter lifetime: 300.000 cuts
Width: 57.0~58.0 mm (2.24~ 2.28 in)
Thickness: 60 to 72 um (2.4 to 2.8 mils)
Roll diameter: External 3” (maximum) with internal 1” core - with presenter
Recommended paper brand:
Code Page 437
CODABAR, CODE 93, CODE 128, ISBN, MSI,
PLESSEY, PDF-417
Guaranteed print quality: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°C)
External 3” (maximum) with internal ½” core - without
presenter
External 6” (maximum) with internal 1” core
Thermal side is on the outside of the roll
TF50KS-E made by NIPPON SEISHI or equivalent
AF50KS-E made by JUJOTHERMAL
KF50 made by KANZAN
P350 made by KSP
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Physical
Configuration *
Printer with presenter
(stacked version)
Dual USB
Height: 111.3 mm (4.37"")
Width: 120.8 mm (4.72"")
Depth: 179.6 mm (7.04"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
User’s Manual
Height: 111.3 mm (4.37"")
Width: 120.8 mm (4.72"")
Depth: 169.1 mm (6.65"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Printer without
presenter (Stacked
Version)
Printer with presenter
(Low Profile)
Printer without
presenter
(Low Profile)
Printer with presenter
(Side Mount)
Printer without
presenter
(Side Mount)
Printer without
presenter
(Cut & Drop)
Paper Holder 6”/8”
Height: 111.3 mm (4.37"")
Width: 120.8 mm (4.72"")
Depth: 118.9 mm (4.64"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 77.3 mm (3.03"")
Width: 125.5 mm (4.92"")
Depth: 247.7 mm (9.72"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 77.3 mm (3.03"")
Width: 125.5 mm (4.92"")
Depth: 187.0 mm (7.36"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 126.8 mm (4.72"")
Width: 148.2 mm (5.82"")
Depth: 167.9 mm (6.57"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 126.8 mm (4.72"")
Width: 148.2 mm (5.82"")
Depth: 107.0 mm (4.21"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 65.2 mm (2.55"")
Width: 115.5 mm (4.52"")
Depth: 194.8 mm (7.63"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 123 mm (4.8”)
Width: 114,7 mm (4.5”)
Depth: 78 mm (3.1”)
Weight: 0.30 Kg (0.6 lbs)
Height: 111.3 mm (4.37"")
Width: 120.8 mm (4.72"")
Depth: 108.4 mm (4.25"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 77.3 mm (3.03"")
Width: 125.5 mm (4.92"")
Depth: 237.2 mm (9.33"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 77.3 mm (3.03"")
Width: 125.5 mm (4.92"")
Depth: 176.5 mm (6.92"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 126.8 mm (4.72"")
Width: 148.2 mm (5.82"")
Depth: 157.4 mm (6.18"")
Weigth: 1.20 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 126.8 mm (4.72"")
Width: 148.2 mm (5.82"")
Depth: 96.5 mm (3.77"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
Height: 65.2 mm (2.55"")
Width: 115.5 mm (4.52"")
Depth: 184.3 mm (7.24"")
Weigth: 1.005 Kg (2.2 lbs)
* You are not authorized to change the printer configuration. This may void the EMC and Safety certifications
and may cause malfunction or injury. For further information, please contact your dealer.
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