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.
2-1 Type classifications..........................................................................................................................................5
3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions..........................................................................................................7
3-1 External appearance and parts names...............................................................................................................7
3-2 Parts Descriptions.............................................................................................................................................8
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
5-4 Data Composition...........................................................................................................................................16
7. Function Selection by Dip Switch........................................................................................................................21
8. Print Control Functions ........................................................................................................................................23
8-1 SI & SO Code.................................................................................................................................................23
8-2 Function Code................................................................................................................................................23
8-3 Input Data Formats.........................................................................................................................................24
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 roll1 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.
iDP3530F23PJ120
P28RF220
40
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
ItemiDP3530FiDP3530P
1Print MethodBidirectional serial dot impact method.
2Character7 x 7 dots (Incl. Half dot).
composition
Character23 columns: 230dot / line.
3number28 columns: 280dot / line.
per line40 columns: 360dot / line.
23 columns: approx. 4.0 line / sec.
4Print speed28 columns: approx. 3.5 line / sec.
40 columns: approx. 3.0 line / sec.
23 columns: 1.8(W) x 2.4(H) mm
5Character size28 columns: 1.5(W) x 2.4(H) mm
40 columns: 1.36(W) x 2.4(H) mm
6Line pitch4.23 mm (1/6 inch)
7Paper size
8InterfaceP: Parallel interface (8 bit).
Paper endWhen paper is near the end,
9detectorprint 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
10Ribbon cassette Two color (Black / Red) print. IR-61R / B *2
11Paper winderAvailable as option (Ref. to 3-2 (8)).
12Power voltage
13Power Consump. Approx. 30W.
14Operation temp. 0ºC to 40ºC / 32ºF to 104ºF.
& humidity10% to 85% RH.
15Storage temp. -20ºC to 60ºC
16Net weightApprox. 2.8Kg (6.2ib)
17External160 (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.
(1) Power CordInsert 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 NoSignal NameFunction
1VpDC24V, 0.8A or less
2VLSolenoid
3FGGND
4FGGND
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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4. Preparation
4-1 Attaching / Removing the Printer Cover
Attaching and removing the printer cover as shown in Fig. 3.
Fig.3
4-2 The Ribbon Cassette Installation
To insert the ribbon, disconnect the power source beforehand. If printing has been continued for many
hours, be careful not touch printer head as it might be hot.
1) Remove the printer cover
2) While inserting the ribbon into the space between the print head and the ribbon guide, press the cassette into
the holder unit until it clicks into place. (Ref. To Fig. 4&5)
3) Turn the cassette ribbon knob in the direction of the arrow to take up slack in the ribbon.
Fig. 4Fig. 5
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4-3 Loading and Changing the Paper
Using Paper Roll
1) Cut the paper in right angle to its longitudinal center line as shown in Fig. 7.
2) Insert the paper into insertion inlet on the rear side of printer.
3) Turn on the power switch and feed the paper by pushing the LF switch.
4) When the printing paper comes out of the clearance (paper cutter part) on the printer cover, fix the paper by
means of paper holder, then set in on the main unit.
Fig. 6
Using Fan-fold Paper
1) Remove the printer cover.
2) Set the imprint face of the paper down ward and put into the paper entrance.
3) If necessary to adjust the sprocket-wheel’s position, free the wheels using the lever on both side.
Slide them to the appropriate position, and lock them back.
4) Hook some of the paper’s perforations on the sprockets and forward the paper into the printer mechanism by
pulling and turning the paper-feed knob until the paper’s tip reaches the platen.
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4-4 Attaching / Removing the Paper Cover and Stacker
1) Attaching and removing the paper cover and the stacker as shown in Fig. 9, 10.
2) Capacity of stacker
The maximum size of fun-fold paper sheaf which can be stored in this stacker is 3 to 3.5 (W) x 6 (H) x 1.6 (D)
inches.
Fig. 9Fig. 10
4-5 Self Test Printing
Your printer has a built in self print function for purpose of checking print operation without the need for any
other external device.
Procedures for Actuating the Print Function
1) Be sure that a paper roll is properly loaded.
2) Confirm that the Ribbon cassette is properly installed and turn the power switch off.
3) Turn the power switch ON while pressing the LF switch, and release the LF switch after the self test operation
has begun.
In the above operation, the self print function will stop automatically when completed.
However, the self print function will not operate without paper.
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4-6 Alarm and Paper Near-End Detection
This printer has the paper near-end sensor to stop the operation when the paper comes to near-end, sending out
both BUSY and FAULT signals. This status is indicated by the SEL / ALARM lamp blinking at-an interval of 1.0
second.
If the printer goes alarm, the printer stops printing out and outputs FAULT signal – OFF-LINE state. This status
makes the SEL / ALARM lamp blink at an interval of 1/4 second.
4-7 General Cautions
1) Never operate your printer without inserting paper and ribbon cassette. Any printing without paper and ribbon
cassette may cause damage to printer head.
2) Replace ribbon cassette before it is worn out.
3) Be careful not to drop any foreign objects, such as paper clips, pins and the like into your printer.
It can cause mechanical trouble.
4) Nothing shall be placed on the ventilation slots of the printer.
5) Always place your printer on a stable desk which is set horizontal.
6) No organic solvent (thinner, benzene or the like) shall be used in sweeping clean the surface of the main body
case.
7) Make sure that the power of the printer is turned off whenever you do the following.
(1) Taking out any foreign matter which were dropped into the printer.
(2) Replacing the ribbon cassette.
Notes: 1. The signal for RS-232C use are based on EIA RS-232C level.
2. Please always maintain the “Mark state”, when received data is not being transferred.
3. Compatible connector (D-Sub connector)
Printer side: Equivalent to AMPHENOL 17-13250
Cable side: Equivalent to AMPHENOL 17-23250
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5-3 Input / output Signals
RS-232C Circuit
Input (RD)
[Printer side] [Host side]
uPD4711 or equivalent
Output (DTR,FAULT)
[Printer side] [Host side]
uPD4711 or equivalent
DTR : (-8V) BUSY
: (+8V) READY
FAULT : (-8V) Normal
: (+8V) Abnormal
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5-4 Data Composition
[1] Start bit
[2] Data bits (and parity bit)
[3] Stop bit (1 bit more)
1) Start bit
1/2 bit past the line dropping from MARK to SPACE, a status reading is taken again. If the reading is SPACE,
a start bit is recognized.
2) Data bits and Parity bit
Data bit and Parity bit are checked out every bit form the half point of start bit. Signal level of these points
(Mark = 1, Space = 0) are read as input data. The sequence of these bit is Bit 0, Bit 1 ~ Parity bit from Start bit.
3) Stop bit
The stop bit consists of one or more bits at “mark” level. When “space” level is detected for a stop bit, a framing
error occurs.
5-5 Error Detection
The printer detects Parity, Framing and Overrun Error. When any error is detected, the data is printed out as
(7FH).
Framing Error;
Framing error occurs when SPACE signal is checked out at STOP BIT and the printer print out (7FH).
Parity Error;
Parity check is carried out only when user designates it on the printer pre-setting.
Input Control and Buffering; (over-run-error)
The printer is designed to output DTR signals for each word. If the host computer neglects DTR signal and
transmits the data, it may cause the “OVER-RUN ERROR”. In order to avoid such case, set up the host computer
to observe DTR signals from the printer by following the connector pin assignments described in 5-2.
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6. Parallel Interface
6-1 Specifications
1) Data Input System : 8 bit parallel (Data 1-8)
2) Control Signal : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT
3) Compatible Connector : Printer side. To equivalent AMPHENOL 57-40360
: Cable side. To equivalent AMPHENOL 57-30360
Input Signals (To Printer)
DATA 1 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 2 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 3 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 4 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 5 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 6 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 7 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
DATA 8 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic)
STB : A strobe signal for reading in 8 bit data. (Negative logic)
Output Signals (From Printer)
ACK : This is pulse signal for requesting 8 bit data, issued at the end of a BUSY signal. (Negative logic)
BUSY : This signal indicated that your printer is in a BUSY state. New data should be input when this signal
is “LOW”. (Positive logic)
FAULT : When your printer is in an alarm state, this signal is “LOW”. At this time, all control circuit of your
printer are interrupted. (Negative logic)
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6-4 Electrical Characteristics
1 Input Signal Level
All input signals are TTL level.
“HIGH” Level = 2.0V Min.
“LOW” Level = 0.8V Max.
2 Output Signal Level
“HIGH” Level = 2.4V Min.
“LOW” Level = 0.4V Max.
3 Input / Output Conditions
All of the input signals are pulled up by 3.3K ohms.
[Printer Side][Host Side]
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6-5 Timing Chart
Data Input and Print Timing
T1 ……… 0.5µs Min. T2 ……… 0.5µs Min. T3 ……… 0.5µs Min.
T4 ……… 270ns Max. T5 ……… 5.5µs Typ.
T6 ……… 500ms Min. (When power switch is turned on)
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7. Function Selection by Dip Switch
7-1 Dip-Switch (DS-1) Setting
No.FunctionONOFFFactory
Setting
to chose SEL / DSEL
1stateSELECTDESELECTOFF
(when powered on)
2to chose CR codeCR + LFCR onlyOFF
functions
3to chose Character(Japanese)InternationalOFF
Table
4to chose Character - see the table below -OFF
5Table by the CountryOFF
6to chose output signalPaperCashOFF
for external deviceWinderDrawer
7 - not used -OFF
8 - not used -OFF
No.U.S.A.FRANCEGERMANYENGLAND
4OFFONOFFON
5OFFOFFONON
7-2 Dip-Switch (DS-2) Setting
(only for Serial Interface)
No.FunctionsONOFFFactory
Setting
1to chose
Word's Length7 bit8 bitOFF
2Parity CheckingNoYesON
3Parity CheckingEvenOddOFF
4Baudrate - see the table below -OFF
5SettingON
6 - not used -OFF
7 - not used -OFF
8 - not used -OFF
Baudrate Selection
No.1200240048009600
4OFFONOFFON
5OFFOFFONON
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7-3 Dip-Switch Location
Power off and remove the printer cover before setting the Dip-Switches.
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8. Print Control Functions
8-1 SI & SO Code
SymbolCode (Hex.)8 bit data7 bit data
SI0FStandard character designationDesignation of SI side character
(Same as US)
SO0EDouble-width characterDesignation of SO side character
designation (Same as RS)
8-2 Function Code
SymbolCode (Hex.)Function
LF0AFeeds a new line after printing.
Feeds a new line after printing.
CR0DYou can select CR function in accordance with your
computer's output. For details, refer to 7. Function
select by Dip-switches.
RS1EEnhanced character designation.
The designation is released with US code or line feed.
US1FStandard character designation.
FF0CCarries out from feed performance after printing.
DC 111Makes the printer SELECT (ON LINE) state.
Only this code can be accepted irrespective of
DESELECT (OFF LINE) state.
DC 212Red printing is specified / released.
Designation / release (alternative) of red one line
printing is possible with this code.
DC 313Makes the printer DESELECT (OFF LINE) state.
CAN18Clears the print data in the buffer.
All the previous input data is cleared with this code.
The data input to the printer is made by the codes listed in the Character Code Table.
(1) Standard Character Print Mode Designation.
US (1F)DATACR (0D)
The printer goes automatically to the standard character mode immediately after power-on initialization or line
feed. Therefore, US code can be omitted. In addition, an automatic line feed is carried out after inputting the data
for one line (Full Buffer Print).
The same function as US code is performed by using SI code (except for serial 7 bit data use).
(2) Double-Width Character Print Mode Designation
RS (1E)DATACR (0D)
All print data following RS code are printed out in double-width size and this code can be released by US code.
It is possible to mix the characters in normal width and double width on one line.
However, because a double-width character requires twice the normal width, take care not to exceed the column
capacity of the printer. When the input data become full to fill one line, the Full Buffer Print and one line feed will
be automatically carried out.
RS code will be automatically cancelled after each line feed. The same function as RS is performed by SO code
(except for serial 7 bit data use).
(3) Red Color Print Mode Designation
DC2 (12)DATACR (0D)
All print data including DC2 are printed in red color and it’s not possible to mix the black and red color characters
on one line. This command will be automatically cancelled after the line feed. If DC2 commands are used 2 times
on the same line by error, the printer will print out all characters in black color.
(4) Paging Designation and Page Length Designation
ESC (1B)c (43)n
Input ESC + “C” (1B 43) at the top of the line and next input n, which are integers.
With this code, the length (number of lines) per page can be set, and paging action is started, and the space of
three lines are left at the both top and bottom of the page, n should be;
14 ≤ n ≤ 120
Otherwise, it will be 66. The paging can be released by ESC + “0” (1B,4F).
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(5) Form Feed
DATA
With this code, paper feed goes on. If there is data in the buffer when this code is input, the printer does from feed
printing. The top of form for the next page is made in accordance with the page length which was specified with
ESC + “C” + “n”.
Top of position of the page is determined when power is turned on or when page length is specified with
ESC + “C” + “n”.
(6) Canceling
CAN (18)
All the data in one line prior to CAN are cleared entirely with this code.
(7) Cash drawer control
BELL (07)
Command to drive the drawer port for 0.2 second period.
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9. Initial Setting
Following are automatically set after Power-on.
(1) Printer head returns to its start position.
(2) SELECT (ON-LINE) or DESELECT (OFF-LINE) status may be chosen by the Dip Switches for Pre-Setting.
(3) Print buffer is cleared.
(4) Standard character mode is set.
(5) 66 lines per page is set.
(6) The first line set at the present line.
(7) Designation of Red printing is cleared.
(8) For 7 bit data, character code SI is applied.
10. Maintenance
10-1 Maintenance Procedures
It is recommended that users perform periodic cleaning of their printer.
(1) Exterior
The exterior case of the printer can be cleaned with alcohol. Care should be taken to keep water from reaching the
electronic parts and the printing mechanism.
(2) Interior
There is no particular requirement, however, when the printer case is opened to change settings etc., dust and
other foreign matter may be removed from the printer mechanism and circuit boards with a soft brush.
Special care should be taken to avoid damage to electronic parts and wiring. Furthermore, be sure to disconnect
the power plug from the electric outlet before opening the printer case.
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11. Character Code Tables
11-1 International Character Codes
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11-2 Individual Country Character Codes
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