Citizen PPU-231 User Manual

LINE THERMAL PRINTER/

PRESENTER UNIT MODEL PPU-231

PPU-231 User’s Manual

Declaration of Conformity

This printer conforms to the following Standards:

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC.

LVD : EN60950
EMC : EN55022	Class A

EN61000-3-2

EN61000-3-3

EN55024

This declaration is applied only for 230V model.

WARNING : This is a Class A products. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japan

CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japón

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Read all of these instructions and save them for future 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 or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

•Slots and openings on the back or bottom of the case 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 heater. This product should not be placed in an 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 place this product where the cord will be walked on.

•If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does 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, do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Opening and removing the 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 does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered be 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 or the cabinet has been damaged.

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

•Please keep the poly bag which this equipment is packed in away from children or throw it away to prevent children from putting it on. Putting it on may cause suffocation.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN

•Lesen Sie die nachfolgenden Anweisungen sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie sie auf.

•Befolgen Sie alle auf der Einheit vermerkten Hinweise und Anweisungen. Vor dem Reinigen grundsätzlich Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Keine Flüssigkeiten oder Aerosolreiniger benutzen. Nut mit einem feuchten Tuch abwischen.

•Die Einheit darf nicht in der Nähe von Wasser aufgestellt werden.

•Einheit nicht auf einem unstabilen Wagen, Stand oder Tisch aufstellen. Der Einheit könnte herunterfallen und dabel beschädigt werden.

•Schlitze und Öffnungen im Gehäuse, in der Rückwand und im Boden dienen der Belüftung. Sie dürfen keinesfalls zugedeckt oder blockiert werden, da sich die Einheit sonst überhitzt. Einheit nicht auf ein Bett, Sofa, Teppich oder dergleichen stellen. Einheit nicht in der Nähe eines Heizkörpers aufstellen. Einheit darf nicht eingebaut werden, falls nicht für ausreichende Belüftung gesorgt ist.

•Einheit nur mit der auf dem Typschild angegebenen Spannung betreiben. Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher sind, fragen Sie ihren Händler oder ihr zuständiges Elektrizitätswerk.

•Nichts auf das Stromanschlußkabel stellen. Kabel muß so verlegt werden, daß man nicht darauftreten kann.

•Ein etwaiges Verlängerungskabel muß der Stromstärke aller daran angeschlossenen Geräte entsprechen.

•Keine Gegenstände in die Gehäuseschlitze schieben.

•Einheit darf nur da gewartet werden, wo im Handbuch angegeben, Öffnen und. Abnehmen von Abdeckungen, die mit “Do not remove” gekennzeichenet sind, könnte gefährliche spannungführende Stellen oder sonstige Gefahrenpunkte freilegen. Die Wartung solcher Stellen darf grundsätzlich nur von besonders ausgebildetem Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden.

A.Wenn das Stromanschlußkabel oder der Stecker beschädigt oder durch-gescheuert ist.

B.Wenn Flüssigkeit auf der Einheit verschüttet wurde.

C.Wenn die Einheit im Regen gestanden hat oder Wasser darauf verschüttet wurde.

D.Wenn die Einheit trotz genauer Befolgung der Betriebsvorschriften nicht richtig arbeitet. Nur die in der Bedienungsanleitung angegebenen Einstellungen vornehmen. Ein Verstellen anderer Bedienungselemente könnte die Einheit beschädigen und macht umständliche Arbeiten eines qualifizierten Technikers erforderlich, um die Einheit Wieder auf den normalen Betrieb einzustellen.

E.Wenn die Einheit heruntergefallen ist oder das Gehäuse beschädigt wurde.

F.Wenn die Einheit in seiner Leistung nachläßt.

•Bitte halten Sie den Kunststoffbeutel, in den die Ware verpackt ist, von Kindern entfernt, oder werfen Sie ihn weg, damit er nicht in die Hande von Kindern gerät. Das Überstülpen des Beutels kann zum Ersticken führen.

Lärmemission kleiner 70dBA

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

<CAUTIONS>

1.Prior to using the equipment, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly. Please keep it handy for reference whenever it may be needed.

2.The information contained herein may be changed without prior notice.

3.Reproduction of part or all of this User's Manual without permission is strictly prohibited.

4.Never service, disassemble, or repair parts that are not mentioned in this User's Manual.

5.Note that we will not be responsible for damages attributable to a user's incorrect operation/ handling or an improper operating environment.

6.Operate the equipment only as described in this User's Manual; otherwise accidents or problems may result.

7.Data are basically temporary; they cannot be stored or saved permanently or for a long time. Please note that we will not be responsible for damages or losses of profit resulting from losses of the data attributable to accidents, repairs, tests, and so on.

8.If you have any questions or notice any clerical errors or omissions regarding the information in this manual, please contact our office.

9.Please note that, notwithstanding Item 8 above, we will not be responsible for any effects resulting from operation of the equipment.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -----

BE SURE TO OBSERVE

In order to prevent hazards to an operator or other persons and damage to property, be sure to observe the

following precautions.

•The following describes the degrees of hazard and damages that can occur if the given instructions are neglected or the equipment is incorrectly operated.

WARNING

Negligence of this precaution may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Negligence of this precaution may result in injury or damage to property.

This is an illustration mark used to alert your attention.

This is an illustration mark used to indicate such information as an instruction or the like.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

WARNING

zNever handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order, or overheat causing smoke and resulting in fire or electric shock.

If the equipment is used in an abnormal condition, such as when broken, then problems, smoke emission, abnormal odor/noise, and fire can result. If an abnormal condition exists, be sure to

disconnect the power plug from a plug socket, and contact our dealer. Never repair the equipment on your own - it is very dangerous.

•Do not allow the equipment to receive a strong impact or shock, such as kicking, stomping, hitting, dropping, and the like.

•Install the equipment in a well-ventilated place. Do not use it in such a manner that its ventilation port will be blocked.

•Do not install the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air.

•Do not connect/disconnect a power cord or a data cable, while holding the cable. Do not pull, install, use, or carry the equipment in such a manner that force will be applied to the cables.

•Do not drop or insert any foreign substances, such as clips or pins, into the equipment.

•Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment. If any liquid is spilled on it, turn off the power, disconnect the power cable and power cord from the plug socket, and so on, and contact our dealer.

•Never disassemble or remodel the equipment. Negligence of this may cause fire or electric shock.

•Use the equipment only with the specified commercial power supply and AC adapter. Negligence of this may result in fire, electric shock, or problems.

•If you drop or break the AC adapter, or if water or the like gets inside it, unplug it immediately from the socket and contact your dealer.

•Do not damage, break, process, bend/pull by force, twist, or head an AC adapter cord. Also, do not put a heavy substance on it or heat it. The AC adapter cord could be broken, resulting in fire, electric shock, or trouble. If the AC adapter cord is damaged, contact our dealer.

•Do not connect/disconnect the AC adapter with wet hands.

•Do not overload a single electrical outlet, using a table tap or a current tap socket.

zAn equipment packing bag must be discarded or kept away from children. A child can suffocate if the bag is placed over the head.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION

•Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct sunshine, or in a place near a heater or thermal device where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil, iron powder, or dust. The equipment may become out of order, emit smoke, or catch fire.

•Do not install or use the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a place where salt or gases are contained in the air. There is a danger of fire or electric shock.

•Install the unit on a flat, stable desk or table that is free from vibration, in a well-ventilated place.

•Do not install the unit at a location where its operation could be hindered.

•Do not place anything on the unit or leave small objects, like a clip or pin, around it. A foreign object could cause trouble if it gets inside.

•Do not use any sharp-pointed object, such as a pen, for example, to touch the operation panel of the unit. It could cause trouble.

•Do not use the equipment near a radio or TV receiver. Do not share the power from a plug socket a radio or TV receiver is connected to. It may cause a reception problem.

•Use the equipment only at the specified power supply, voltage and frequency. Otherwise, it may emit smoke and catch fire or cause other problems.

•Connect only the specified power source. Use of an unspecified power source could cause trouble or smoke/fire.

•Confirm that a plug socket used for connection has sufficient capacity.

•Avoid connecting a power cable to a plug socket shared by other devices or extending the wiring too far. It may result in the cable catching fire or a power outage. Also, do not step on or apply an excessive force (Pull, load) to the cable, and do not use the unit with such a force applied to it.

•Never connect a grounding cable (Frame ground) to a gas pipe. There is a danger of explosion. When connecting or disconnecting the grounding cable, be sure to disconnect the power cable and the power plug from the plug socket.

•When connecting/disconnecting the cables, be sure to turn off the power first, including the connected side, and then connect/disconnect them, holding a plug and a connector. Pulling the cable itself could cause it to snap or become damaged.

•Connect a power cable or a connector cable securely. If a reverse-polarity connection is made, internal elements may be broken or a mating device may be adversely affected.

•Use a shielding wire or twisted pair wire for a signal line, in order to minimize noise effect. Do not route the cable too long or connect it to a noisy device. Connection to a noisy device could cause erroneous printing due to corrupt data, and so on.

•Use the equipment in an environment where there is a plug socket near the main body and you can easily disconnect the power plug from it, to shut off the power.

•When the equipment will not be used for a long period of time, unplug it and remove the paper roll from it.

•When transporting the equipment, remove the paper roll from the paper holder.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING

Do not handle the equipment in the following manners, because problems may result.

•Do not use any other power source besides the accessory AC adapter. Also, do not use the AC adapter for other purposes.

•Do not print without paper.

•Do not drop or put any foreign object, such as a clip, pin, or the like, inside the unit.

•Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment.

•Never use a pointed object, such as a pen, to operate the operation panel.

•Do not use Scotch tape to fasten paper together for continuous use. It could damage the printing head.

•Never pull the set paper forcibly. When opening/closing the unit cover, take care that the paper will not be caught. It could cause the paper to jam.

•Be sure to use the specified paper. Use of other paper could deteriorate the print quality or cause a problem with the printing head.

To Prevent Injury and Spreading of Damage

•Never touch the printing head, motor, or paper cutting blade. Your finger may be cut.

•During power-on or immediately after printing, do not touch electrical parts or moving parts, such as the mechanism, motor, internal gear, etc. They may be very hot and can burn your hand/finger.

•Be careful to avoid bodily injure or damaging other objects with an edge of sheet metal.

•Should any error occur while operating the equipment, stop it immediately and disconnect the power plug from the plug socket.

•Only a qualified serviceman is allowed to disassemble or repair the unit.

•Should a problem occur, leave solving it to our serviceman. Do not disassemble the equipment on your own.

•When opening/closing the unit cover, and so on, be careful not to catch your hand or finger on the equipment.

•After using the equipment, turn off the power switch and unplug the AC adapter from a plug socket.

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

DAILY MAINTENANCE

•At the time of maintenance, be sure to turn off the power switch of the unit and unplug it from the socket.

•Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the main body case. For severe soiling, dip the cloth in water and wring it, for wiping off the soil. Never use organic solvents, such as alcohol, thinner, trichlene, benzene, ketone, or chemical dusters.

•If the equipment is contaminated with paper powder, use a soft brush to clean it. Be careful not to damage the printing head.

CAUTION: The printing head and motor are very hot. after printing. Do not touch the heating metal.

Be careful not to touch them immediately surface of the head with a bare hand or

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

			CONTENTS
1.	OUTLINE ...............................................................................................................................................................			1
	1.1	Features ......................................................................................................................................................................		1
	1.2	Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................................		1
2.	BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................			2
	2.1	Model Classifications .................................................................................................................................................		2
	2.1.1 PPU series (Printer/Presenter unit) ....................................................................................................................			2
	2.1.2		Options ..............................................................................................................................................................	3
	2.1.3		Miscellaneous ....................................................................................................................................................	4
	2.2	Basic Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................		6
	2.3	Paper Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................		7
	2.3.1		Recommended Paper .........................................................................................................................................	7
	2.3.2		Printing Position ................................................................................................................................................	7
	2.3.3 Printing Head and Paper Cutter Layout ...........................................................................................................			8
3. OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS.....................................................................................				9
	3.1	PPU (Printer/Presenter Unit) ......................................................................................................................................		9
	3.2	Optional PHU (Paper Holding Unit) .........................................................................................................................		11
4.	OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................			12
	4.1	Connecting the AC Adapter .....................................................................................................................................		12
	4.1.1 Using the Power Connector .............................................................................................................................			12
	4.1.2 Connecting a Power Cable to the Control PCB...............................................................................................			13
	4.2	Connecting the Interface Cable ................................................................................................................................		14
	4.3	Inserting the Paper....................................................................................................................................................		17
	4.4	How to Remove Remaining Paper Roll ...................................................................................................................		18
	4.5	Eliminating the Paper Jam........................................................................................................................................		19
	4.5.1 Eliminating a Jam in the Printer Mechanism...................................................................................................			19
	4.5.2 Eliminating a Jam in the Presenter ..................................................................................................................			20
	4.6	Releasing a Locked Cutter........................................................................................................................................		21
	4.7	FEED Switch Function.............................................................................................................................................		21
	4.8	Paper End Function ..................................................................................................................................................		21
	4.9	Connecting the PHU (Paper Holding Unit) ..............................................................................................................		22
	4.10 Paper Near End Function (When Using the PHU) ...................................................................................................			22
	4.11	Auto-Loading Function ............................................................................................................................................		23
	4.12	Self-Print Function ...................................................................................................................................................		23
	4.13 Presenter Control .......................................................................................................................................................			23

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

5.	DIP SWITCH SETTING.....................................................................................................................................			24
	5.1	Location of DIP Switch ............................................................................................................................................		24
	5.2	DIP Switch Function ................................................................................................................................................		25
6.	PARALLEL INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................			27
	6.1	Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................		27
	6.2	Connector's Pin Configuration..................................................................................................................................		27
	6.3	Input and Output Signals ..........................................................................................................................................		28
	6.3.1 Input and Output Signals .................................................................................................................................			28
	6.3.2		Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................................................................	29
	6.3.3		Timing Chart....................................................................................................................................................	30
	6.3.4		Data Receiving Control ...................................................................................................................................	30
	6.3.5		Buffering..........................................................................................................................................................	30
7.	SERIAL INTERFACE.........................................................................................................................................			31
	7.1	Specifications ...........................................................................................................................................................		31
	7.2	Connector's Pin Configuration..................................................................................................................................		31
	7.3	Input and Output Signals ..........................................................................................................................................		32
	7.3.1 Input and Output Signals .................................................................................................................................			32
	7.3.2		Data Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................	33
	7.3.3		Error Detection ................................................................................................................................................	33
	7.3.4		Data Receiving Control ...................................................................................................................................	34
	7.3.5		Buffering..........................................................................................................................................................	34
	7.3.6		Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................................................................	34
8.	POWER CONNECTOR......................................................................................................................................			35
9.	MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE .....................................................................................................................			36
10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................				37
	10.1 Command List ...........................................................................................................................................................			37
	10.2 Command Details .....................................................................................................................................................			39
	10.2.1 Description of Items..........................................................................................................................................			39
	10.2.2 Details ...............................................................................................................................................................			40
11. CHARACTER CODES TABLE..........................................................................................................................				81
	11.1 International (Page 0).................................................................................................................................................			81
	11.2	Japanese (Page 1) .....................................................................................................................................................		82
	11.3 International Character Code Table ...........................................................................................................................			83

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

APPENDIX 1.	BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................	84
APPENDIX 2.	OUTLINE DRAWING FOR PPU.................................................................................................	85
APPENDIX 3.	OUTLINE DRAWING FOR PHU................................................................................................	86

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

1.OUTLINE

Packed with features, this small line thermal printer/presenter has a wide range of uses: a terminal device for various data communication, an instrumentation terminal, an outdoor information terminal or a device that prints various tickets and coupons. Please read this manual thoroughly before you use the printer/presenter to ensure it is implemented correctly.

1.1Features

1.Small, lightweight, and installable in a narrow area

2.High speed and low noise, owing to line thermal print

3.Long-life printing head and high reliability, owing to the simple mechanism

4.Easy paper-loading, owing to the auto-loading function

5.Built-in input buffer

6.Capable of printing a bar code (Special command)

7.You can choose where you attach the power connector, interface connector, etc.

8.Large diameter paper roll support

1.2Unpacking

When unpacking the package, confirm that the following parts are provided:

• Printer/Presenter unit --------	1 unit
• User's manual --------	1 copy

CAUTION

1)Install the unit body on a flat and stable device.

2)Do not install the unit near a heater or in a place exposed to the direct sunshine.

3)Do not use the unit in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or contaminated environment.

4)Do not allow dew condensation to form on the unit. If such condensation should form, do not turn on the power until it has completely gone away

5)Use only the specified AC adapter. Do not use it for any other purpose.

6)If you do not use the unit for a long period, disconnect the power cable from the socket.

7)Keep this manual carefully at hand for ready reference.t put the AC power cord close to a heating device.

1

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

2.1Model Classifications

Classification is made according to the following naming system.

2.1.1PPU series (Printer/Presenter unit)

PPU-231

P U M

Option

Model Name M: Black mark detection PPU-231: Standard Model

Character set

Interface

U: North America

R: Serial (RS-232C)

E: Europe

P: Parallel (Conforms to CENTRONICS)

For PPU-231 R U or E (Serial Interface):

The type of cable fixing screws for the serial interface connector depends on the destinations.

U: Inch type screws

E: mm type screws

2

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.1.2Options

(1)PHU series (Paper holding unit)

				PHU-13 1
	Model Name									PNE Sensor
										1: 1 piece
	PHU-131: Standard Model
										2: 2 pieces

(2) 31AD series (Power supply unit)

31AD-U

Destinations

Model Name U: North America (120 V AC)

E: Europe (230 V AC)

3

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.1.3Miscellaneous

The following models are sold as single units.

(1)PRU series (Presenter unit)

PRU-130

(2) PMU series (Printer mechanism unit)

PMU-230 M

Option

M: Black mark detection

4

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

(3) BD2 series (Control PCB with accessories)

BD2-380A P U

Model Name

BD2-380A: Standard Model

Interface

R: Serial (RS-232C)

P: Parallel (Conforms to CENTRONICS)

For BD2-380A R U or E (Serial Interface):

Character set

U: North America

E: Europe

The type of cable fixing screws for the serial interface connector depends on the destinations.

U: Inch type screws

E: mm type screws

A more detailed specification description is listed in the PHU, PRU, PMU, BD2 user's manual, which is a separate booklet.

5

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.2Basic Specifications

Item			Description
Printing system	Line thermal dot printing
Printing width	72 mm (576 dots/line)
Dot density	8 dots/mm (Width, Length)
Printing speed	62.5 mm/sec. (At maximum), 500 dots/sec.
Printing columns and	48 columns (12 × 24 Font A) 1.25 × 3.00 mm
character size	64 columns (9 × 24 Font B) 0.88 × 3.00 mm
Line interval	Initial value: 4.23 mm (1/6 inch)
	Can be set with a command (1/203 inch at minimum)
Character types	Alphanumeric, Japanese, international characters
Bar code type	UPC-A, JAN(EAN) 13-/8-column, ITF, CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR
Used Paper	Thermal paper roll
(See Paper Specifications)	Width		: 80 mm
	Outer diameter		:φ203 mm (Max.), (When using PHU)
	Inner diameter		:φ25.4 mm (Max.)
	Thickness		: 60 85µm
Presenter	Length of normal issue
	64 305mm (Can be adapted to issue 457mm lengths)
	2.5 ~ 12 inches(Can be adapted to issue 18 inch lengths)
Interface	Serial (RS-232C), Parallel (Conforms to CENTRONICS)
Input buffer	4 KB
Command	ESC/POS
Sensors	Paper near end sensor (When using PHU, position adjustable)
	Paper end sensor (When using PMU)
	Black mark sensor (Option)
Supply voltage	24 V DC +/- 7%
Power consumption	100 W
Weight	PPU	: 1.6 kg (Control PCB included)
	PHU	: 0.9 kg (Paper roll excluded)
Outer dimensions	PPU	: 144.7 (W) × 160 (D) × 172 (H) mm
	PHU	: 132.2 (W) × 120 (D) × 125.2 (H) mm
	*: Protruding parts are not included. For details, see Appendices 2 and 3.
Operating temperature	5 40°C, 35 85 % RH (No dew condensation)
and humidity
Storage temperature and	-20 60°C, 10 90% RH (No dew condensation)
humidity
Reliability	Printing head life:
	Pulse resistance		: 50 million pulses or more (Print rate 12.5%)
	Wear resistance		: 30 km or more (With recommended thermal paper at normal
			temperature and humidity)
	Auto cutter life:
	300,000 cuts (With recommended thermal paper at normal temperature and humidity)

6

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.3Paper Specifications

2.3.1Recommended Paper

• Type	:	Thermal paper
• Paper width	:	80	+ 0/- 1 mm
• Paper thickness	:	60	85µm
• Roll diameter	:	φ203 mm or less (When using PHU)
• Printing surface	:	Outside of the roll (Surface)
• Recommended paper	:	TF50KS-E, E2C (Monochrome) made by NIPPON SEISHI or its equivalent
• Core	:	φ25.4 mm (Inner diameter)

CAUTION:

1)Use of non-specified paper may cause irregularity of print density. If this is the case, use the DIP switch to reset print density. (See 5. DIP SWITCH SETTING)

2)Do not paste the paper to the core.

3)If the paper comes in contact with a chemical or oil, it may discolor or lose a record.

4)Do not rub the paper surface strongly with a nail or hard metal. It may discolor.

5)Discoloring starts at about 70°C. Watch out for effects of heat, humidity, light, and so on.

2.3.2Printing Position

7

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

2.3.3Printing Head and Paper Cutter Layout

Presenter Sensor Position

Paper Feed

Direction

Approx. 90 mm

Presenter Drive

Roller Position

Approx. 48 mm

Auto Cutter Position

Approx. 12 mm

Thermal Head Position (Printing Position)

Approx. 20 mm

		6 mm
10 m m	20 mm	Black Mark

(Back Side)

8

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

3.OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS

3.1PPU (Printer/Presenter Unit)

(4) Presenter

(9) Knob

(8) Head-up Lever

	(10) Front Door	(3) Power Connector
		(1) POWER Switch
		(2) FEED Switch

(5) Auto Cutter

Printer Mechanism Unit

(6) DIP Switches

(7) Interface Connector

9

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

(1)POWER switch

Turns on/off the power for the printer/presenter unit

(The POWER switch can be mounted either side of the unit.).

(2)FEED switch

Feeds the paper to exit the paper.

(3)Power connector

Connects to the optional AC adapter (31AD).

(The power connector can be mounted at any one of the 6 locations on the unit. See 4.1.1 ”Connecting the AC Adapter”.)

(4)Presenter

Feeds the paper roll.

(5)Auto Cutter

Automatically cuts the printed paper by a command. Either partial cut or full cut is selectable.

(6)DIP switches

Initially set the printer/presenter unit at power-on and set the functions.

(7)Interface connector

Connects to a communication interface cable. There are two types, for serial and parallel interfaces.

(8)Head-up lever

Used when inserting the paper or exiting the paper.

(9)Knob

Use this to manually feed the paper.

(10)Front door

Open this door to remove remaining paper inside the presenter.

10

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

3.2Optional PHU (Paper Holding Unit)

(12)PNE Sensor Position Adjust Screw

(11) PNE Sensor

(13) Paper Roller

(Printer side)

(11)PNE (Paper Near End) sensor Detects that the paper is running out.

(12)PNE sensor position adjust screw

Use this screw to adjust the paper remaining amount until paper near end sensor is activated.

(13)Paper roller

Holds the paper roll.

11

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

4.OPERATION

4.1Connecting the AC Adapter

4.1.1Using the Power Connector

1.Make sure the power switch of the unit is turned off.

2.Connect an optional AC adapter cable connector with the power connector of the unit so that it locks in place. (As shown in the figure below, the power connector can be mounted at any one of the 6 locations on the unit.)

3.Connect an optional AC power cord to the AC adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet.

12			CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

4.1.2Connecting a Power Cable to the Control PCB

If you wish, you do not need to use an optional AC adapter, instead you can directly connect a power cable (not supplied) to the control PCB.

1.Turn off the power.

2.Plug the power cable into the CN1 power connector of the control PCB. See the table below for detail on the CN1 connector pin configurations.

CN1

Power Connector

[Connector’s pin configuration for power supply (CN1)]

No.	Signal Name	Input/Output	Function
1	+24V DC	Input	Input Voltage
2	+24V DC	Input	Input Voltage
3	P-GND	—	GND
4	P-GND	—	GND
5	P-GND	—	GND

Connector used: 5267-05A-X (Molex)

CAUTION:

4)Use only the specified AC adapter.

5)When disconnecting/reconnecting the cable connector of the AC adapter, be sure to hold the connector.

6)Several holes have been prepared on the unit so that the power connector or interface connector can be easily attached. Never use the same hole for both the power connector and interface connector at the same

time.

4)Separate the AC adapter from other noise-generating devices.

5)Pulling the AC power cord may damage it, resulting in a fire, electric shock, or snapping.

13

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

6)If a thunder/lightning storm is nearby, disconnect the AC adapter from the socket and do not use the printer, because a fire or electric shock may occur.

7)Do not put the AC power cord close to a heating device. Its coating can melt and cause a fire or electric shock.

8)Install the printer in a well-ventilated place, because the AC adapter generates heat when it is used.

9)Use the specified AC power source. Connect to a power source with sufficient capacity. If the capacity is insufficient, a fire may result from heat generation.

10)After using the printer or when not using it for a long period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from a plug socket for your safety.

4.2Connecting the Interface Cable

1.Turn off the power. (Mating side included)

2.Check the top and bottom of cable terminals, and connect the cable terminal to the interface connector.

3.	Fix the cable terminals.	Serial interface	: Tighten screws, to fix it.
		Parallel interface	: Turn stoppers, to fix it.
4.	Connect the cable to the host computer.

* This shows how to connect to the rear end of the frame.

14

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

You can attach the interface cable to any one of the 4 positions shown below. See the table below for details on the CN10 connector pin configurations.

CN10

Interface Connector

[Connector’s pin configurations for parallel interface (CN10)]

No.

Signal Name

Input/Output

Function

1

—

—

—

2

—

—

—

3

—

—

—

4

—

—

—

5

STB

Output

STB

Signal

6

BUSY

Output

BUSY Signal

7

Output

Signal

ACK

ACK

8

DATA0

Input

DATA0 Signal

9

DATA1

Input

DATA1 Signal

10

DATA2

Input

DATA2 Signal

11

DATA3

Input

DATA3 Signal

12

DATA4

Input

DATA4 Signal

13

DATA5

Input

DATA5 Signal

14

DATA6

Input

DATA6 Signal

15

DATA7

Input

DATA7 Signal

16

PE

Output

PE Signal

17

FAULT

Output

FAULT

Signal

18

Input

Signal

RESET

RESET

19

GND

—

GND

20

Vcc

—

+5V DC

Connector used: 53313-2015 (Molex)

15

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

[Connector’s pin configuration for serial interface (CN10)]

No.	Signal Name	Input/Output	Function
1	DTR	Output	DTR Signal
2	TXD	Output	TXD Signal
3	RXD	Output	RXD Signal
4	DSR	Output	DSR Signal
5	—	—	—
6	—	—	—
7	—	—	—
8	—	—	—
9	—	—	—
10	—	—	—
11	—	—	—
12	—	—	—
13	—	—	—
14	—	—	—
15	—	—	—
16	—	—	—
17	—	—	—
18	—	—	—
19	GND	—	GND
20	Vcc	—	+5V DC

Connector used: 53313-2015 (Molex)

CAUTION:

1)Referring to "6. PARALLEL INTERFACE" and "7. SERIAL INTERFACE," check the pin configuration of the interface connector and cable. Wrong wiring could cause trouble or malfunctioning to not only the unit but also the host computer.

2)When disconnecting/reconnecting the interface cable, be sure to hold the connector. Pulling the cable itself may snap the internal wires.

3)Connect the interface cable securely. Otherwise, communications may not be obtained due to a connection failure.

16

CITIZEN

PPU-231 User’s Manual

4.3Inserting the Paper

CAUTION:

1)Be sure to use the specified paper roll.

2)Use of non-specified paper may not guarantee the print quality, printing head life, presenter operation, and so on.

3)Do not insert a ragged or dog-eared end of the paper roll, because it could result in a paper jam or insertion error.

1.Cut the front end of the paper roll almost at a right angle.

2.Insert the paper roller of the paper holding unit into the core of the paper roll as shown in the figure on the next page.

3.Make sure the paper winding direction and put the paper roll onto the PHU.

4.Make sure that the power is turned on.

5.If there is still some paper remaining after a paper-out indication, eliminate the paper roll according to "4.4 How to Remove the Remaining Paper Roll."

6.Raise the head-up lever of the printer/presenter unit. (See the next page.)

7.Insert the front end of the paper roll straight into a paper insertion slot as shown in the figure on the next page, until the paper stops.

8.Put back the head-up lever. The paper is automatically pulled in by the platen roller to feed a constant amount of paper. (When auto-loading is enabled.) Remove the cut paper to enable printing.

CAUTION:

1)If the paper roll is still slack, rewind the paper to remove the slack.

2)If the paper roll is tilted, raise the head-up lever to correct the paper roll position, or pull out the paper roll and set it again.

3)Do not hold or press the paper roll while printing, because it could cause a paper jam.

4)After the paper is set, the printer is made ready to start printing. Note that if data is remaining in the buffer, the printer will start printing after the paper is set.

17

CITIZEN