Citizen CBM-910 User Manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER MODEL CBM-910

CBM-910 User’s Manual

	Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer's Name :	Japan CBM Corporation
Manufacturer's Address :	CBM Bldg.,5-68-10, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
	164-0001, Japan
Declare the Product
Product Name :	Dot Matrix Printer
Model Number (s) :	CBM-910 Series
	(CBM-910R, CBM-910P)
	(S.NO.0090001 -	)

Conform to the following Standards

LVD :	EN60950
EMC :	EN55022
	EN61000-3-2
	EN61000-3-3

EN55024

EN61000-4-2

EN61000-4-3

EN61000-4-4

EN61000-4-5

EN61000-4-6

EN61000-4-8

EN61000-4-11

:A4:1997 :1998 Class A

:1995+A1:1998+A2:1998

:1995

:1998

:1995 ±4KV CD, ±8KV AD

:1996 3V/m, 80MH-1000MHz AM 1KHz 80% :1995 ±1.0KV (AC Mains), ±0.5KV (Signal Lines) :1995 ±1KV (Normal mode), ±2KV (Cmmon mode) :1996 3V, 0.15MHz-80MHz AM 1KHz 80%

:1993 50Hz, 1A/m

:1994 0%, 5000ms/ 70%, 500ms/ 0%, 10ms

Supplementary Information

"The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC"

Place : Tokyo, Japan

Date : September,2000	Signature:

Full Name : Mikio Moriya

Position : General Manager

R & D Department

Europe Contact :

Norco Declaration AB

Box 7146 S-250 07 Helsingborg, Sweden

This declaration is applied only for 230V model.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

*Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

*Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

*Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

*Do not use this product near water.

*Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand of table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

*Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug of other similar surface.

This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

*This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you’re not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

*Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on.

*In an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.

Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet dose not exceed 15 amperes.

*Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

*Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don’t attempt to service this product by yourself.

Opening and removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

*Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the product dose not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

E.If the product has been dropped the cabinet has been damaged.

F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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IMPORTANT:

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

CAUTION: Use shielded cable for this equipment.

Sicherheitshinweis

Die Steckdose zum Anschluß dieses Druckers muß nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.

For Uses in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from apparatus, as set out in the radio interference regulations of the canadian department of communications.

Pour L’utilisateurs Canadiens

Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas limites de carégorie a pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dand les réglements sur l’interference radio du départment canadien des communications.

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	CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................................		1
1.1	Features.....................................................................................................................................................................	1
1.2	Accessories ...............................................................................................................................................................	1
2. TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................		2
2.1	Type ...........................................................................................................................................................................	2
2.2	AC Adapter ................................................................................................................................................................	2
2.3	Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................	3
3. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE AND PART DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................		5
3.1	External Appearance..................................................................................................................................................	5
3.2	Part Descriptions........................................................................................................................................................	6
4. OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................		7
4.1	Connection of the AC adapter....................................................................................................................................	7
4.2	Setting of the Printer Cover .......................................................................................................................................	8
4.3	Setting Ribbon Cassettes ...........................................................................................................................................	9
4.4	Setting Paper ...........................................................................................................................................................	10
4.5	Self-Printing Function..............................................................................................................................................	11
4.6	Paper End. Mechanical Alarm .................................................................................................................................	12
4.7	General Remarks......................................................................................................................................................	13
5. PARALLEL INTERFACE................................................................................................................................		14
5.1	Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................	14
5.2	Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................................	14
5.3	Description of Input/ Output Signals .......................................................................................................................	15
5.4	Electrical Characteristics .........................................................................................................................................	16
6. SERIAL INTERFACE .....................................................................................................................................		18
6.1	Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................	18
6.2	Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................................	19
6.3	Description of Input / Output signal ........................................................................................................................	19
6.4	Electrical Characteristics .........................................................................................................................................	21
6.5	Error Detection ........................................................................................................................................................	22
7. DIP SWITCH SETTING..................................................................................................................................		23
7.1	Serial Interface Type ................................................................................................................................................	23
7.2	Parallel Interface Type .............................................................................................................................................	23
8. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTION ......................................................................................................................		24
8.1	List of Control Codes...............................................................................................................................................	24
8.2	Input Data Format....................................................................................................................................................	25
9. CHARACTER SET .........................................................................................................................................		38
9.1	U.S.A. Specifications...............................................................................................................................................	38
9.2	Character code Table................................................................................................................................................	39
10. EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (in mm) ............................................................................................................		41

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1. INTRODUCTION

The CBM-910 is a dot-impact printer widely usable with various data communication terminals and measurement terminals.

This printer, being extremely compact and equipped with extensive functions, is suitable to a wide range of applications. You are kindly requested to read this manual thoroughly to understand the product prior to actual use.

1.1 Features

1.Compact desk-top dot matrix printer

2.Light weight

3.High speed printing

4.Paper-end detecting function

5.Conformity to RS-232C and Centronics.

6.Low power consumption

7.Low price

1.2 Accessories

The following attachments are included in this set aside from the printer itself. Please confirm.

Paper roll	(1 roll)
Ribbon cassette	(1unit)
AC adapter	(1 unit)
User’s manual	(1 booklet)

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2.TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS

2.1Type

The product is categorized according to the naming plan indicated below.

CBM-910

24

P

F

230

A

40

R

CBM-910

-

24

R

F

230

-

A

Model Name

Printer

cover

Number of columns *1

A : 60mm(Dia.)

24 : 24 columns/144 dots(MD-910)

Paper roll

40 : 40 columns/180 dots(MD-911)

B : 80mm(Dia.)

Paper roll

Adapter

120 : AC 120V

230 : AC 230V

Interface

P : Parallel(centronics)

R : Serial(RS-232C)

Character

F : International

(Note)

*1) No. of digits varies for ROM.

2.2AC Adapter

Please use the exclusive adapter indicated below.

91AD-U	(AC 120V)
91AD-E	(AC 230V)

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2.3 Specifications
		Item	CBM-910-24*		CBM-910-40*
	1	Printing method	Dot matrix
	2	Printing direction	One-way printing
	3	Character configuration
		(W × H)	(5 + 1) × 8	(4 + 0.5) × 8
	4	Number of columns per line	24 columns: 144 dot/line		40 columns: 180 dot/line
	5	Printing speed	Approx. 2.5 line/sec.		Approx. 1.8 lines/sec.
	6	Character size (W × H)	1.62 × 2.4 mm		1.08 × 2.4 mm
	7	Line pitch	3.52 mm
	8	Paper	Paper Roll 57.5 ± 0.5(W) × 60 or 80 (Dia) mm
			Core ID φ 12 ± 1 mm Core OD φ 18 ± 1mm *1
	9	Interface	Parallel Interface (Conformity to Centronics) or
			Serial Interface (RS-232C)
	10	Input buffer	2K bytes
	11	Paper-end detection	Printing suspended when printing paper gets scarce.
	12	Ink ribbon	Purple (Private ribbon cassette)
			Service life: approx. 250,000 letters
	13	Voltage	DC 7V ± 1V (Printing)
			Use exclusive adapter (DC 7V, 1.6A)
	14	Power consumption	Printing : approx. 7VA
			Stand-by : approx. 0.5VA
	15	Weight	Approx. 400g
	16	Reliability	MCBF 1 million lines		MCBF 700,000 lines
	17	Dimension	106(W) × 180(D) × 88(H) mm
	18	Operating temp.	0°C to 40°C
	19	Storage temp	-20°C to 60°C

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*1. SPECIAL REMARKS CONCERNING PAPER

SHAPE: The roll end (end part of the inside diameter) should satisfy the following (Refer to Drawing A):

1.Free of fold and well aligned to inside diameter

2.Free of flaps

3.Not adhered to core part (if there is one)

RECOMMENDED PAPER:	45 55 kg/1,000 sheets/1,092×788 mm/1,000 sheets/
Single paper ..........
Copy paper.............	non-carbon paper/original(34 Kg-paper)+copy 1 sheet (34 Kg-paper)
Total thickness .......	0.13 mm or less

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3. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE AND PART DESCRIPTIONS

3.1 External Appearance

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3.2	Part Descriptions
1.	DC Jack	Insert the output plug of the AC adapter attached.
2.	Power Switch	When switched ON, power is supplied to the Printer, starting the initializing operation.
3.	Power Lamp	Lighted when power is turned ON and goes out when turned OFF.
4.	SEL Lamp	Printer lights up in Select (ON LINE) state, and is put off in Deselect (OFF LINE) state.
		Printing operation is available only while this lamp is lit.
		1) It blinks, for paper end, at 0.5 second intervals. Change paper.
		2) On occurrence of any alarm state (blinking) due to any reason other than paper end, it
		starts to blink at 1/4 second intervals.
		Eliminate the cause and either press SEL switch or cut off power for the printer for
		resumption.
5.	LF Switch	Paper is fed when switch is pressed (de-select condition only). Used to supply paper or to
		insert some space in the output.
6.	SEL Switch	Printer is selected (ON-LINE) by pressing this switch.
		Printer is de-selected (OFF-LINE) by pressing the switch again.
		Also used to release alarm state. In Deselect state, if data still remain in the input buffer,
		they are all printed out.
7.	Interface Connector	Printer is connected to various hosts via cables. Please ensure that both the printer and
		the host are turned off before connecting.
8.	Printer Cover	Opened to exchange ribbon cassette and paper roll.

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4. OPERATIONS

4.1Connection of the AC adapter

(1)Ensure that the power switch is OFF.

(2)Insert the output plug of the AC adapter into the DC jack of the printer.

(3)Insert the power plug of the AC adapter into a power outlet supplying the designated voltage. (Be sure to use an AC adapter for the power source.)

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4.2 Setting of the Printer Cover

(1)Hold the protruding section at the rear of the printer cover and lift in the direction indicated.

(2)Attach the cover by pressing downward after hooking the cover to the acceptor located in the front part.

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4.3 Setting Ribbon Cassettes

(1)Remove the printer cover turning OFF the printer.

(2)Press down on the Ribbon cassette while inserting the ribbon between the printing head and the platen.

(3)Wind up the ribbon slack by turning the knob in the direction of the arrow.

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4.4 Setting Paper

(1)Remove the printer cover.

(2)Ensure that the end of the paper is straight or incline as indicated in the diagram.

(3)Insert printing paper with the paper holder turned down in the arrow-indicated direction, hold the core.

(4)Insert paper into the slot of the printer mechanism.

(5)Following turning-on of the power switch, as pressing the LF switch, take out printing paper by 5 to 6 cm from the printer mechanism. As passing the paper through paper outlet, mount the printer cover.

(NOTE)

Paper, if held aslant at the paper feed or the paper discharge side, may cause paper jamming. On occurrence of the above, immediately cut off power and slowly pull out remaining paper upright.

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