Citizen iDP-3535 User Manual
iDP-3535 User’s Manual
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User’s Manual
MINI DOT MATRIX PRINTER
MODEL
iDP-3535
Japan CBM Corporation
Information Systems Div.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
s Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
s Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
s Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
s Do not use this product near water.
s Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand of table. The product may fall,
causing serious damage to the product.
s 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 form
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.
s 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.
s Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where
the cord will be walked on.
s 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.
s 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.
s Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don’t attempt to service this product
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.
s 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.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................5
1-1 Features............................................................................................................................................................5
1-2 Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................5
2. Basic Specifications................................................................................................................................................6
2-1 Type classifications..........................................................................................................................................6
2-2 Features............................................................................................................................................................7
3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions..........................................................................................................8
3-1 External Appearance and Parts names .............................................................................................................8
3-2 Parts Descriptions.............................................................................................................................................9
4. Preparation............................................................................................................................................................11
4-1 Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover .........................................................................................................11
4-2 The Ribbon Cassette Installation....................................................................................................................12
4-3 Loading and Changing the Paper ...................................................................................................................13
Using Paper Roll...............................................................................................................................................13
Using Fan-fold Paper........................................................................................................................................14
4-4 Setting / Removing the Paper Cover and Stacker ..........................................................................................15
4-5 Self Test Printing............................................................................................................................................15
4-6 Alarm and Paper Near-End Detection............................................................................................................15
4-7 General Cautions............................................................................................................................................16
5. Serial Interface......................................................................................................................................................17
5-1 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................17
5-2 Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................17
5-3 Input / output Signals.....................................................................................................................................18
5-4 Data Composition...........................................................................................................................................19
5-5 Error Detection...............................................................................................................................................20
6. Parallel Interface...................................................................................................................................................21
6-1 Specifications.................................................................................................................................................21
6-2 Connector Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................21
6-3 Description of Input / Output Signals.............................................................................................................22
6-4 Electrical Characteristics................................................................................................................................23
6-5 Timing Chart..................................................................................................................................................24
7. Dip-Switch Setting ...............................................................................................................................................25
7-1 Dip-Switch (DS-1) Setting.............................................................................................................................25
7-2 Dip-Switch (DS-2) Setting.............................................................................................................................26
7-3 Dip-Switch Location......................................................................................................................................27
7-4 Usage of the connectors (for cash drawers and paper winder) .......................................................................28
8. Print Control Functions ........................................................................................................................................31
8-1 SI & SO Code.................................................................................................................................................31
8-2 Function Code................................................................................................................................................31
8-3 Input Data Formats.........................................................................................................................................32
9. Initial Setting........................................................................................................................................................34
10. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................35
11. Character Code Table..........................................................................................................................................36
11-1 International Character Codes......................................................................................................................36
11-2 Individual Country Character Codes............................................................................................................37
12. External Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................38
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1. Introduction
The iDP 3535 is a dot impact printer which can be utilized for a wide range of applications,
such data communications terminals, P.O.S. terminals and kitchen printers.
High speed performance is made possible by a bi-directional printing system and, 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 the 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 (Bi-directional printing system).
3) Black & Red 2 color printing and all black or purple printing.
4) Paper near-end detection function.
5) Low power consumption.
6) Optional paper winder and cash drawer are available.
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.
F
23
P
28
40
iDP3535 F 40 R F 120 U
Model
Paper feed system Power source
F: Friction 120: AC 120V
P: Pin tracter 230: AC 230V
Column capacity Character set
23: 23 columns J: Japanese
28: 28 columns F: International
40: 40 columns
P
R
E
U
Interface
P: Parallel
R: Serial RS-232C
External device control
E: E-type (For Europe)
U: U-type (For USA)
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2-2 Features
Item iDP3535F iDP3535P
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 76±0.5(W) x 80(Dia.)mm *1*4 76-89 (W) mm
3(W) x 3(Dia.)inch. 3.0-3.5 (W) inch.
8 Interface P: Parallel interface (8 bit).
R: Serial interface (RS-232C).
Paper end When paper is near the end,
9 detector print operation is interrupted.
10 Ribbon cassette Two color (Black / Red) print. IR-61R / B *2
11 Paper winder and Winder: Option Ref. To 3-2(8)
Cash drawer Drawer: Solenoid 24V, 36 Ω or more.
12 Power voltage 120V ± 10% 60Hz (For United States).*3
230V ± 10% 50 / 60Hz (For Europe).
13 Power Consump. Approx. 30W.
14 Operation temp. 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F.
& humidity 10% to 85% RH.
15 Storage temp. -20°C to 60°C
16 Net weight Approx. 2.8Kg (6.2ib)
17 External 160 (W) x 184 (D) x 173 (H)
dimensions (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.
*4 The diameter of the core of the roll paper should be 12 mm (internal) and 18 mm
(external) and the core should not be glued.
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3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions
3-1 External Appearance and Parts names
Fig.1
Fig.2
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3-2 Parts Descriptions
(1) Power Cord Insert the plug end into an electric outlet. The socket-outlet should be installed near
the equipment and should be easily accessible.
(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.
(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 36 , 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 PG GND
4 PG GND
Connector : Printer side
: 5045-04A (MOLEX)
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(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.
(13) Cash Drawer Connector
This connector is used to drive cash drawers. (Ref.7-4)
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4. Preparation
4-1 Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover
Inserting and removing the printer cover as shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
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4-2 The Ribbon Cassette Installation
To insert a ribbon, disconnect the power source beforehand. When the printer has been printing 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. 4 Fig. 5
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