Citizen iDP-3530 User Manual

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User’s Manual

MINI DOT MATRIX PRINTER

MODEL

iDP-3530

Japan CBM Corporation

Information Systems Div.

iDP-3530 User’s Manual

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.

For Uses in Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital, apparatus, as set out in the radio interface regulations of the Canadian department of communications.

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................4

1-1 Features............................................................................................................................................................4

1-2 Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................4

2. Basic Specifications................................................................................................................................................5

2-1 Type classifications..........................................................................................................................................5

2-2 Features............................................................................................................................................................6

3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions..........................................................................................................7

3-1 External appearance and parts names...............................................................................................................7

3-2 Parts Descriptions.............................................................................................................................................8

4. Preparation............................................................................................................................................................10

4-1 Setting / Removing the Printer Cover ............................................................................................................10

4-2 The Ribbon Cassette Installation....................................................................................................................10

4-3 Loading and Changing the Paper ...................................................................................................................11

4-4 Attaching / Removing the Paper Cover and Stacker......................................................................................12

4-5 Self Test Printing............................................................................................................................................12

4-6 Alarm and Paper Near-End Detection............................................................................................................13

4-7 General Cautions............................................................................................................................................13

5. Serial Interface......................................................................................................................................................14

5-1 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................14

5-2 Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................14

5-3 Input / output Signals.....................................................................................................................................15

5-4 Data Composition...........................................................................................................................................16

5-5 Error Detection...............................................................................................................................................16

6. Parallel Interface...................................................................................................................................................17

6-1 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................17

6-2 Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................17

6-3 Description of Input / Output Signals.............................................................................................................18

6-4 Electrical Characteristics................................................................................................................................19

6-5 Timing Chart..................................................................................................................................................20

7. Function Selection by Dip Switch........................................................................................................................21

7-1 Dip-Switch (DS-1) Setting.............................................................................................................................21

7-2 Dip-Switch (DS-2) Setting.............................................................................................................................21

7-3 Dip-Switch Location......................................................................................................................................22

8. Print Control Functions ........................................................................................................................................23

8-1 SI & SO Code.................................................................................................................................................23

8-2 Function Code................................................................................................................................................23

8-3 Input Data Formats.........................................................................................................................................24

9. Initial Setting........................................................................................................................................................26

10. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................26

11. Character Code Tables........................................................................................................................................27

11-1 International Character Codes......................................................................................................................27

11-2 Individual Country Character Codes............................................................................................................28

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1. Introduction

The iDP 3530 is a dot impact printer which can be utilized for a wide range of applications including, data communications terminals, P.O.S. terminals and kitchen printers. High speed performance is made possible by a bi-directional printing system. Since this printer is compact, lightweight and equipped with an abundance of functions, it can be easily employed for a variety of different tasks.

Before using your printer, please read this manual carefully to be certain you have an adequate understanding of its operation.

1-1 Features

1) Desktop compact dot impact printer.

2) High speed printing (Bidirectional printing system).

3) Black & Red 2 color printing and all black or purple printing.

4) Paper near-end detection function.

5) Low power consumption.

1-2 Accessories

1) Paper roll 1 Pc.

2) Ribbon cassette 1 Pc.

3) Rear cover 1 Pc. (Friction model only)

4) Paper Stacker 1 Pc. (Pin tracter model only)

5) User’s manual 1 Pc.

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2. Basic Specifications

2-1 Type classifications Printer types are classified according to the system shown below.

iDP3530 F 23 P J 120

P 28 R F 220

iDP3535 F 40 R F 120

Model

Paper feed system Power source F: Friction 120: AC 120V P: Pin tracter 220: AC 220V

Column capacity Character set 23: 23 columns J: Japanese 28: 28 columns F: International 40: 40 columns

Interface P: Parallel R: Serial RS-232C

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2-2 Features

Item iDP3530F iDP3530P 1 Print Method Bidirectional serial dot impact method. 2 Character 7 x 7 dots (Incl. Half dot).

composition

Character 23 columns: 230dot / line.

3 number 28 columns: 280dot / line.

per line 40 columns: 360dot / line.

23 columns: approx. 4.0 line / sec.

4 Print speed 28 columns: approx. 3.5 line / sec.

40 columns: approx. 3.0 line / sec. 23 columns: 1.8(W) x 2.4(H) mm

5 Character size 28 columns: 1.5(W) x 2.4(H) mm

40 columns: 1.36(W) x 2.4(H) mm 6 Line pitch 4.23 mm (1/6 inch) 7 Paper size

8 Interface P: Parallel interface (8 bit).

Paper end When paper is near the end,

9 detector print operation is interrupted.

76±0.5(W) x 80(Dia.)mm *1

3(W) x 3(Dia.)inch. 3.0-3.5 (W) inch.

R: Serial interface (RS-232C).

76-89 (W) mm

10 Ribbon cassette Two color (Black / Red) print. IR-61R / B *2 11 Paper winder Available as option (Ref. to 3-2 (8)). 12 Power voltage

13 Power Consump. Approx. 30W. 14 Operation temp. 0ºC to 40ºC / 32ºF to 104ºF.

& humidity 10% to 85% RH. 15 Storage temp. -20ºC to 60ºC 16 Net weight Approx. 2.8Kg (6.2ib) 17 External 160 (W) x 184 (D) x 173 (H)

dimentions (without Knob and Rear cover)

Notes: *1 Paper weight of 45 kg refers to 1,000 sheets of 788 x 1,091 mm.

*2 Single color cassette ribbon is available as option. Black print : IR-61B Purple Print : IR-61P *3 Power voltage setting is performed at the factory.

120V ± 10% 60Hz (For United States).*3 230V ± 10% 50 / 60Hz (For Europe).

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3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions

3-1 External appearance and parts names

Fig. 1

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3-2 Parts Descriptions

(1) Power Cord Insert the plug end into an electric outlet.

(2) Power Switch Power is supplied to the printer by turning this switch on.

(3) Power Lamp This lights up when the power switch is “ON” and goes out when turning “OFF”.

(4) SEL / ALARM Lamp This lights up when the printers is in SELECT state ( ON-LINE) and goes out when in DESELECT state (OFF-LINE). The printer can print out the data only when this lamp is on. This lamp may blink on the following occasions.

1) When the paper roll in coming to near-end, the SEL / ALARM lamp keeps blinking at interval of 1.0 second.

In this status, if you want to print out the data in the input-buffer, press the SEL switch two times. First press is cleared an alarm condition (ALARM RESET) and then one line print will be done by second press.

2) When the printer is in alarm state, this lamp keeps blinking at interval of 1/4 second. Remove the cause for alarm and press the SEL switch. (or re-switch the power on).

(5) LF Switch Paper feeding is performed when this switch is pressed

(in DESELECT status only). This is used when inserting the paper and for spacing up etc.

(6) SEL Switch When this switch is pressed, the printer enters SELECT (ON-LINE) status.

When pressed again, the printer enters DESELECT (OFF-LINE) status. This switch is also used when clearing an alarm condition.

(7) I / F Connector Connects through a cable to a computer etc. Please be certain that power to both the printer and the computer are turned off when connection is made.

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(8) Cash Drawer or Paper Winder Connector

To be used to control the P.O.S. cash drawer or paper winder by DIP SWITCH setting (Ref.7-1). When this connector is used for each drawer solenoid voltage 24V, register over 36Ω, for paper winder, use CBM model AW-3.

Connector Pin Assignment

Pin No Signal Name Function

1 Vp DC24V, 0.8A or less 2 VL Solenoid 3 FG GND 4 FG GND

Connector : Printer side

: 5045-04A (MOLEX)

(9) Printer Cover Open when replacing the cassette ribbon and Paper.

(10) Manual Paper Feed Knob

Use to adjust the paper position (available only on pin tractor paper feeding model).

(11) Rear Cover Cover for roll paper.

(12) Stacker Basket for fan-fold paper.

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