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PLUS II
PLUS II
USER MANUAL
OEM
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Customer Service Department:
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PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. PLUS II Front view
1- Paper mouth
2- STATUS Led
3- OPEN key (for paper roll compartment opening)
4- FEED key
5- Paper roll compartment
6- Paper end sensor
1
2 3 4
5
(Fig.1)
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B. PLUS II Rear view
7- Power supply connector
8- RS232 / TTL Serial interface connector
9- CENTRONICS / TTL Parallel interface connector
X8X7
PLUSII-S
PLUSII-T
X8X7
PLUSII-S-0004
X9X7
PLUSII-P
X9X7
PLUSII-C-0004PLUSII-C
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MANUAL CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................1
EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL .........................................................................................1
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................1
UNP ACKING THE PRINTER ...........................................................................................................................2
GENERAL FEATURES.....................................................................................................................................3
PRINTER DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................3
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Specifi cations for LINERLESS paper ..............................................................................................1-1
1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-T ........................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-S-0004 .......................................................................................................1-4
1.3.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-4
1.3.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-5
1.3.3 Power-On confi guration ...................................................................................................................1-5
1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-P .......................................................................................1-6
1.4.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.2 Setting parallel interface ..................................................................................................................1-7
1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-C-0004.......................................................................................................1-8
1.5.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-8
1.5.2 Setting parallel interface ..................................................................................................................1-9
1.5.3 Setting JP5 and JP6 jumpers ..........................................................................................................1-9
1.6 SELF-TEST ...........................................................................................................................................1-10
1.7 CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................1-11
1.8 HEXADECIMAL DUMP .........................................................................................................................1-11
1.9 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................1-12
1.9.1 Changing the paper roll .................................................................................................................1-12
1.9.2 Notes about the installation ...........................................................................................................1-13
1.9.3 “EASYLOCK” fi xing system ...........................................................................................................1-14
2. INTERFACES
2.1 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-T ............................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Connection Printer-PC ....................................................................................................................2-2
2.2 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-S-0004 ...........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Connection Printer-PC ....................................................................................................................2-5
2.3 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-P ...........................................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Connection Printer-PC ....................................................................................................................2-7
2.4 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C-0004...........................................................................................................2-9
2.4.1 Connection Printer-PC ..................................................................................................................2-10
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3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINT DIRECTION .................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 ESC/POS Emulation .......................................................................................................................3-1
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................4-3
5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ................................................................................................................................5-1
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................................A-1
A.1.1 Power supply .................................................................................................................................A-1
A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112 ............................................................................................................. A-2
A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-S and PLUSII-T ...................................................... A-5
A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-S-0004 ......................................................................................... A-6
A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-C and PLUSII-P ...................................................... A-7
A.1.6 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-C-0004 .........................................................................................A-8
A.2 SPARE PARTS.......................................................................................................................................A-9
A.2.1 Supplies ......................................................................................................................................... A-9
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INTRODUCTION
MANUAL CONTENTS
In addition to the Introduction which includes a description of the explanatory notes used in the manual, general
safety information, how to unpack the printer and a brief description of the printer including its basic features,
this manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use
Chapter 2: Contains information on interface specifi cations
Chapter 3: Contains a description of the printer command set
Chapter 4: Contains Technical Specifi cations of the printer
Chapter 5: Contains the character sets (fonts) used by the printer
EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL
N.B.
Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the printer.
WARNING
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against damaging the
printer.
DANGER
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against operator injury
or damage.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read and keep the instructions which follow.
• Follow all warnings and instructions indicated on the printer.
• Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply.
• Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
• Do not operate the printer near water.
• Do not use the printer on unstable surfaces that might cause it to fall and be seriously damaged.
• During the integration of the printer, we strongly warn to keep an adeguate paper loop outlet underneath
the presenter, in order to allow the receipt being properly printed out.
• Only use the printer on hard surfaces and in environments that guarantee proper ventilation.
• Make sure the printer is placed in such a way as to avoid damage to its wiring.
• Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in doubt, contact your retailer.
• Do not block the ventilation openings.
• Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as this could cause a short circuit or damage
parts that could jeopardize printer functioning.
• Do not spill liquids onto the printer.
• Do not carry out technical operations on the printer, with the exception of the scheduled maintenance
procedures specifi cally indicated in the user manual.
• Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a specialized technician when:
A. The feed connector has been damaged.
B. Liquid has seeped inside the printer.
C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all instructions in the users
manual have been followed.
E. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged.
F. Printer performance is poor.
G. The printer is not functioning.
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INTRODUCTION
UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Remove the printer from its carton being careful not to damage the packing material so that it may be re-used
if the printer is to be transported in the future. Make sure that all the components illustrated below are present
and that there are no signs of damage. If there are, contact Customer Service.
1. Box
2. Fixing hooks
3. Paper roll
(inside the printer)
4. Printer
3 421
(Fig.1)
Open the printer packaging
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Take out the fi xing hooks and remove it from its plastic covering
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Take out the printer and remove it from its plastic covering
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Keep the box packing materials in the event the printer must be transported/shipped in the future
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL FEATURES
PLUS II is the new ultra-compact thermal panel printer, paper width 57,5 mm, with “SIXLOAD” easy paper loading
system. PLUS II is performing and versatile, able to satisfy any printing requirements for industrial automation
and garage equipment. In particular, PLUS II is suitable for measurement instrument applications, analysis and
check, weighing systems, gas analyser, anti-theft devices, autoclaves, Pos.
PLUS II is provided with the innovative fi xing system “EASYLOCK”: this system allows to fi t the printer to any
panel thickness. Moreover PLUS II can be equipped with a plastic surround which makes mechanically compatible with CUSTOM F and P series panel printers.
PLUS II is supplied by 5 Vcc (or 0004 model with extended power supply range 9-48 Vdc) and is available with
serial RS232/TTL interface, parallel Centronics/TTL and paper sensor. It’s equipped with a 203 dpi thermal
printing mechanism, using 57,5 mm-wide paper rolls. It can print 24, 40 or 42 characters per line according to
the selection made at the Setup stage or through a software command. Printer manage LINERLESS paper.
The double hook lock system makes PLUS II safe and reliable.
PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The printer (see Fig.1) has an ABS casing with a front cover (5) which opens to allow access to the paper roll
and print head. The control panel is located on the front and has a FEED key (4) and an OPEN key (3) for
paper roll compartment opening. The OPEN key is made of transparent plastic material so it works also as a
STATUS Led (2).
FEED key. When the LINE FEED key is pressed, the printer advances the paper. During power-up, if the
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FEED key is held down, the printer enters the SETUP routine and print the SETUP report. The printer will
remain in standby in Hexadecimal dump mode until another key is pressed or characters are received through
the printer communication port; for every 10 characters received it prints hexadecimal values and ASCII
codes (if the characters appear underlined, it means the receive buffer is full); See Hexadecimal Dump.
OPEN key. Press the OPEN key to open the paper roll compartment.
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STATUS Led displays printer hardware status. In case of malfunction, the colour and fl ash frequency
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changing as follows:
(Tab.1)
STATUS
LED
COLOUR DESCRIPTION
OFF Printer OFF
ON Printer ON: no error
RECOVERABLE ERROR
BLINKING
Slow Paper end
Fast
Heading over temperature
Power supply voltage incorrect
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1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Printer manage thermal roll (heat-sensitive side on outside of roll) or LINERLESS paper (see paragraph
1.1.1).
1.1.1 Specifi cations for LINERLESS paper
LINERLESS paper is a thermal paper with a self-adhesive layer without liner (on non heat-ensitive side). For the
better use with the printer the self-adhesive area must comply with the following dimensions (see Fig. 1.1):
HEAT SENSITIVE SIDE
(Fig.1.1)
4210 5
57±0.5
LINERLESS PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Self-adhesive Water based acrylic
Self-adhesive mass Permanent 16 gr/m
Total thickness 93 μm ±2 μm
Total weight 96 gr/m2 ±2gr
Recommended temperature
Stick from +15°C to +40°C
Storage from +10°C to +40°C
Resistance after stick from -10°C to +50°C
2
±2gr
SELF-ADHESIVE
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1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-T
1.2.1 Power supply
The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male
connector (90°) for the power supply . The signals
on the connector pins are as follows::
Model no. type:
Header: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST)
Housing: PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent
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PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground signal
2 GND Ground signal
3 +Vin* Head voltage
4 +Vcc* Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 4.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.2)
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1.2.2 Setting serial interface
The JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.3) manages the setting of serial interface as
indicated:
SERIAL JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7
RS232
TTL
Refer to Fig.1.3 for the jumpers position.
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP5
JP6
JP7
(Fig.1.3)
RS232
TTL
JP4
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP5
JP6
RS232
TTL
JP7
JP4
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1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-S-0004
1.3.1 Power supply
The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply . The
signals on the connector pins are as follows:
Model no. type:
Header: 90° Terminal block
(pitch 5.08mm)
Housing: Terminal block
(AWG 20-14)
1
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground signal
2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 4.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.4)
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1.3.2 Setting serial interface
See paragraph 1.2.2.
1.3.3 Power-On confi guration
The JP8 jumper on controller board (see Fig.1.5) manages the power-on setting function as indicated:
J8
CLOSED Auto Power-On enabled
OPEN Auto Power-On disabled
If JP8 is closed: The printer switches on when powered up, and it switches off when power is off (default
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condition). In this condition the ESC ‘0’ command has not effects.
If JP8 is open: When the printer is powered up the low-consumption mode is activated. An impulse of at
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least 500 m/sec on pin 6 of the serial RS232 connector must be given to switch on the printer (see par.
2.2.1 and table 2.2). Use ESC “0” command to switch off the printer and bring it back to low-consumption
mode.
Refer to Fig. 1.5 for the JP8 jumper position.
JP8
JUMPER
SELECTION
POWER-ON
CLOSE=AUTO
OPEN=EXTERNAL
JP8
JUMPER
SELECTION
POWER-ON
CLOSE=AUTO
OPEN=EXTERNAL
(Fig.1.5)
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
RS232
TTL
JP5
JP6
JP7
JP4
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1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-P
1.4.1 Power supply
The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male
connector (90°) for the power supply . The signals
on the connector pins are as follows:
Model no. type:
Header: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST)
Housing: PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent
1
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground signal
2 GND Ground signal
3 +Vin* Head voltage
4 +Vcc* Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 4.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.6)
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1.4.2 Setting parallel interface
The JP2 and JP1 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.7) manages the setting of parallel interface as indicated:
JP1 JP2
PARALLEL INTERFACE SELECTION
CLOSED CLOSED Centronics
OPEN OPEN TTL
If JP1 and JP2 are closed: the Centronics parallel interface is selected.
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If JP1 and JP2 are open: the TTL parallel interface is selected.
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Refer to Fig.1.7 for the JP1 and JP2 jumpers position.
(Fig.1.7)
JP3
JP4
JUMPERS
SELECTION
+VIN ON
PIN 3-4 J3
JP5 JP6
FEED
12
ACK
JUMPERS
SELECTION
SIGNAL ON
PIN 12-14
GND
14
LED
JP1
TTL CENTRONICS
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP1
JP2
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP2
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1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-C-0004
1.5.1 Power supply
The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply . The
signals on the connector pins are as follows:
Model no. type:
Header: 90° Terminal block
(pitch 5.08mm)
Housing: Terminal block
(AWG 20-14)
1
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 GND Ground signal
2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 4.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.8)
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1.5.2 Setting parallel interface
See paragraph 1.4.2.
1.5.3 Setting JP5 and JP6 jumpers
The JP5 and JP6 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.9) manages the setting for the signals of pin 12 and 14
of parallel interface connector as indicated:
SIGNAL OF PIN 12 JP5 SIGNAL OF PIN 14 JP6
FEED GND
ACK LED
Refer to Fig.1.9 for the JP5 and JP6 jumpers position.
JP5 JP6
FEED
12
ACK
JUMPERS
SELECTION
SIGNAL ON
PIN 12-14
GND
14
LED
(Fig.1.9)
JP3
JP4
JUMPERS
SELECTION
+VIN ON
PIN 3-4 J3
JP5 JP6
FEED
12
ACK
JUMPERS
SELECTION
SIGNAL ON
PIN 12-14
GND
14
LED
TTL CENTRONICS
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP1
JP2
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1.6 SELF-TEST
Printer operating status is indicated in the confi guration print-out in which, next to the name of the components
displayed (see Fig.1.10 and 1.11), the following information is given:
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under HEAD TEMPERATURE is given the temperature of the head.
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under HEAD VOLTAGE is given the voltage of the head.
(Fig.1.10) (Fig.1.11)
PRINTER SETUP
HEAD TEMP. [°C] = 32.5
HEAD VOLT [V] = 5,00
Baud Rate ................. : 38400 bps
Data Length...............: 8 bits/chr
Parity.........................: None
Handshaking ............. : Xon/Xoff
Autofeed.................... : CR Enabled
Columns ....................: 24 col.
Print Mode................. : Normal
Char Mode................. : Normal
Print Density..............: 0
[PUSH] key to enter setup
[FAST PUSH] key to exit
PRINTER SETUP
HEAD TEMP. [°C] = 32.5
HEAD VOLT [V] = 5,00
Interface .................... : Centronics
Autofeed.................... : CR Enabled
Columns ....................: 24 col.
Print Mode................. : Normal
Char Mode................. : Normal
Print Density..............: 0
[PUSH] key to enter setup
[FAST PUSH] key to exit
RS232 Model Centronics Model
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1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.7 CONFIGURATION
This printer permits the confi guration of default parameters. The printer’s confi gurable parameters are:
(1)
Printer Interface
Baud Rate
(2)
Data Length
Parity
(2)
: NoneD, Even or Odd.
Handschaking
Autofeed: CR disabledD o CR enabled.
Columns: 24 col.D, 40 col. e 42 col.
Print Mode: NormalD o Reverse.
Char Mode: NormalD, Double width (2 x Width), Double height (2 x Height), Expanded.
Print Density: -2, -1, 0D, +1, +2.
GENERAL NOTES: The parameters marked with the symbol D are the default values.
(1)
: Centronics, TTL.
: 38400, 19200D, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600.
(2)
: 7, 8D bits/chr.
(2)
: XON/XOFFD o Hardware.
NOTE: Only parallel interface model parameter.
(2)
NOTE: Only serial interface model parameter.
The settings made are stored in nonvolatile memory and are loaded automatically.
During power-up, if the FEED key is held down, the printer enters the autotest routine and prints out the setup
report. The printer will remain in standby in Hexadecimal dump mode (see par. 1.8) until another key is pressed
or characters are received through the printer communication port.
When the FEED key is pressed, the printer enters parameter confi guration. Each time the FEED key is pressed,
the parameter will change and the current value will be printed out. Once the desired value has been attained,
hold the FEED key down for at least a second to pass to the next parameter, and so on. Printing out of a new
printer set up report indicates that set up is complete.
1.8 HEXADECIMAL DUMP
This function is used to display the characters received
HEXADECIMAL DUMP
from the communications port; after the reception of each
8 characters from the communications port, the printer
prints out both the hexadecimal code received as well as
the corresponding ASCII code.
Shown below is an example of a Hexadecimal Dump:
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
39 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 75 69 73 64 66
68 6B 6A 73 64 68 66 68
73 64 66 6B 6A 68 73 64
66 73 64 66 6B 68 6A 77
65 69 6F 79 75 77 71 65
6F 72 69 75 77 65 72 69
6F 75 77 65 72 69 6F 75
77 65 72 69 6F 75 77 65
72 69 6F 75 77 65 72 68
6B 6C 73 64 66 68 6B 73
64 66 6B 73 64 66 68 6A
73 64 66 6B 6A F2 73 64
66 6B F2 6A 73 68 64 66
6A 6B 6C 68
12345678
90123456
789uisdf
hkjsdhfh
sdfkjhsd
fsdfkhjw
eioyuwqe
oriuweri
ouweriou
weriouwe
riouwerh
klsdfhks
dfksdfhj
sdfkj≥sd
fk≥jshdf
jklh
(Fig.1.12)
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1.9 MAINTENANCE
1.9.1 Changing the paper roll
To change paper roll, proceed as follows:
Press the OPEN key to open the printer cover as shown (see Fig.1.13).
1.
Place the paper roll making sure it unrolls in the proper direction as shown (see Fig.1.14).
2.
Take out the paper and re-close the cover as shown (see Fig.1.15). The printer cover is locked.
3.
Tear off the exceeding paper using the jagged edge (see Fig.1.16).
4.
The printer is ready.
5.
1
3
2
(Fig.1.13) (Fig.1.14)
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1.9.2 Notes about the installation
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
Fixing to the panel
Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the
scheme (A) (see Fig.1.17), using M3 tapping
screws (n.3).
(Fig.1.17) (Fig.1.18)
Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the
scheme (B) (see Fig.1.18), using 3 screws for
plastic d=3 (6 mm usable length).
Fixing back
A
NOTE:
The informations provided in this paragraph are corrects for all models.
B
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1.9.3 “EASYLOCK” fi xing system
This system allows to adapt the printer to every panel thickness and it is not necessary to use other fi xing tools.
A FIXING (see Fig.1.19)
Use only the 2 hooks, provided in the package.
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Place the printer on the panel.
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Insert the 2 fi xing hooks in their seat.
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Push the 2 fi xing hooks against the panel to lock the printer.
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B REMOVING (see Fig.1.20)
Lift the fl ap by using a fl at screwdriver.
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Take away the hook.
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A
(Fig.1.19) (Fig.1.20)
B
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2.1 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-T
The printer with a serial RS232/TTL interface
has a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series
(90°). Refer to the table below for the connector
pin signals:
Model no. type:
2. INTERFACES
1
Header:
Housing:
Molex 53261 series 6 pin
Molex 51021 series 6 pin (no. 51021-0600))
(Fig.2.1)
(Tab.2.1)
PIN SIGNAL IN / OUT DESCRIPTION
1 DTR OUT Data terminal ready
2 TX OUT Data transmission
3 RX IN Data reception
4 GND Ground signal
5 FEED IN
6 LED OUT LED signal (external)
FEED signal
(active at low level)
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2. INTERFACES
2.1.1 Connection Printer-PC
The diagrams below show a sample connection between printer and Personal Computer using a 6 pin female
Molex 51021 connector by printer side and a 9 pin female connector by a PC side.
DTR DTR
TX
RX
GND
FEED
LED
1
2
RX
TX
GND
Printer PC
In the serial protocol, the signals which distinguish the communication are TD, RD, and RTS if the RTS/CTS
protocol has been selected while, if the XON/XOFF protocol has been selected, the signals are TD and RD.
Transmission format
START
BIT
BIT0
BIT1 BIT2 BIT3 BIT4 BIT5 BIT6
BIT7
(1)
PARITY
(2)
BIT
STOP
BIT
NEXT
START
BIT
NOTE:
(1)
Bit 7 is present if only in the printer set-up is enabled 8 bit/char as data length.
(2)
Parity Bit is preset if only in the printer set-up the parity is enabled.
RTS/CTS Protocol
STOP
DATARD
STOP STOP
DATA WAITDATA
START START START
RTS
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XON/XOFF Protocol
2. INTERFACES
STOP
DATARD
START BIT START BIT
STOP
$13XOFFTD
START BIT START BIT
STOP
$11XON
STOP
DATAWAIT
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2. INTERFACES
2.2 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-S-0004
The printer with RS232 interface has a 6-pin male
connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table
below for the connector pin signals:
Model no. type:
Header: AMP-MODU II (no. 280379-2)
Housing: AMP-MODU II (no. 280360)
1
(Tab.2.2)
PIN SIGNAL IN / OUT DESCRIPTION
1 DTR OUT Data terminal ready
2 TX OUT Data transmission
3 RX IN Data reception
4 GND Ground signal
5 RESET IN Reset signal (active at a low level)
6 POWER-ON IN
Power-On signal (an impulse of at least
500 m/sec. active at a high level)
(Fig.2.2)
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2.2.1 Connection Printer-PC
The diagrams below show a sample connection between printer and Personal Computer using a 6 pin female AMP MOUD II connector by printer side and a 9 pin female connector by a PC side.
DTR
RX
TX
GND
TX
RX
GND
DTR
Printer PC
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2.3 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-P
The printer with parallel Centronics/TTL interface has a molex 15-pin male connector 53261
series (90°). Refer to the table below for the
connector pin signals:
Model no. type:
Header: Molex 53261 series 15 pin
Housing: Molex 51021 series 15 pin
(no. 51021-1500)
1
(Fig.2.3)
(Tab.2.3)
PIN SIGNAL IN /OUT DESCRIPTION
1 AD0 IN Data 0
2 AD1 IN Data 1
3 AD2 IN Data 2
4 AD3 IN Data 3
5 AD4 IN Data 4
6 AD5 IN Data 5
7 AD6 IN Data 6
8 AD7 IN Data 7
9 BUSY OUT Peripheral not ready to receive data
10 ERROR OUT Error
11 PAPER END OUT Paper end
12
ACK OUT Acknowledge Setting
(1)
FEED
IN FEED signal (active at low level) with JP5
13 STROBE IN Strobe
14
GND Ground signal Setting
LED OUT LED signal (external) with JP6
15 GND Ground signal
(2)
(2)
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2.3.1 Connection Printer-PC
The following scheme, represent the connection cable confi guration between Molex connector 51021 series
15-pin (female) and a 25-pin connector (female). This cable can be use as wiring between the printer board
and a 25-pin connector (male).
JP5
JP6
STROBE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
(2)
12
13
(2)
14
15
AD0 AD0
AD1 AD1
AD2 AD2
AD3 AD3
AD4 AD4
AD5 AD5
AD6 AD6
AD7 AD7
BUSY ACK
ERROR BUSY
PAPER END PAPER END
ACK or FEED
STROBE
GND or LED ERROR
GND
(1)
12
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
21
23
24
25
Printer PC
NOTE
(1)
Signal not available with Centronics interface.
(2)
For JP5 and JP6 settings see paragraph 1.5.3.
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For parallel TTL interface printer the communication signals are: 8 bit DATA BUS, STROBE (indicate the data
validity) and BUSY (indicate that the printer is ready to receive data).
Transmission format
D0...D7
STROBE
BUSY
Flow diagram
ERROR
VALID DATA
SI
START
TIMEOUT
> 1 sec.
NO
BUSY=1
VALID DATA
NO
OUT DATA
OUT STROBE=0
SI
TIMEOUT
> 4 sec.
BUSY=0
OUT STROBE=1
RETURN
SI
NO
NO
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2.4 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C-0004
The printer with a parallel Centronics interface,
0004 option, has a molex 15-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below
for the connector pin signals:
Model no. type
Header : Molex 53261 series 15 pin
Housing : Molex 51021 series 15 pin
(no. 51021-1500)
2. INTERFACES
1
(Fig.2.4)
(Tab.2.4)
PIN SIGNAL IN /OUT DESCRIPTION
1 AD0 IN Data 0
2 AD1 IN Data 1
3 AD2 IN Data 2
4 AD3 IN Data 3
5 AD4 IN Data 4
6 AD5 IN Data 5
7 AD6 IN Data 6
8 AD7 IN Data 7
9 BUSY OUT Peripheral not ready to receive data
10 ERROR OUT Error
11 PAPER END OUT Paper end
12
ACK OUT Acknowledge Setting
(1)
FEED
IN FEED signal (active at low level) with JP5
13 STROBE IN Strobe
14
GND Ground signal Setting
LED OUT LED signal (external) with JP6
15 GND Ground signal
(2)
(2)
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2.4.1 Connection Printer-PC
The following scheme, represent the connection cable confi guration between Molex connector 51021 series
15-pin (female) and a 25-pin connector (female). This cable can be use as wiring between the printer board
and a 25-pin connector (male).
JP5
JP6
STROBE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
(2)
12
13
(2)
14
15
AD0 AD0
AD1 AD1
AD2 AD2
AD3 AD3
AD4 AD4
AD5 AD5
AD6 AD6
AD7 AD7
BUSY ACK
ERROR BUSY
PAPER END PAPER END
ACK or FEED
STROBE
GND or LED ERROR
GND
(1)
12
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
21
23
24
25
Printer PC
NOTE
(1)
Signal not available with Centronics interface.
(2)
For JP5 and JP6 settings see paragraph 1.5.3.
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3.1 PRINT DIRECTION
The printer has two printing directions which can be selected by means of the control characters: normal and reverse.
NORMAL MODE
PAPER
OUTFEED
DIRECTION
3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
The table 3.1 shows the commands list, ordered by their hexadecimal value.
LEGEND :
Symbol Function
$
indicates the representation of the command hexadecimal value (for example $40 means HEX 40).
{ } indicates an ASCII character not performable.
n, m, t, x, y are optional parameters that can have different values.
3.2.1 ESC/POS Emulation
REVERSE MODE
(Fig.3.1)
The following table lists all the commands for function management in ESC/POS Emulation of the printer. The
commands can be transmitted to the printer at any moment, but they will only be carried out when the commands
ahead of them have been executed. The commands are carried out when the circular buffer is free to do so.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION TABLE
(Tab.3.1)
Com. HEX Com. ASCII Description
$00 Prints in small characters
$01 Prints in double width
$02 Prints in double height
$03 Expanded printing
$04 Restore small character printing
$0A Forward feeds on line
(n) $0B Forward feeds (n) lines
$0D Print line buffer
$0F Set CRLF mode
$11 Graphic mode
$1B $23 n ESC # n Transmit printer ID
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$1B $30 ESC 0 Switch off the printer
$1B $40 ESC @ Resets the printer
$1B $41 nH nL ESC A nH nL Executes (n) dots line feed
$1B $49 ESC I Selects 24 columns
(dd) $1B $4D (dd) ESC M Writes value (dd) in print mode
$1B $4E ESC N Set normal mode printing
$1B $51 ESC Q Enable underlining
$1B $52 ESC R Set reverse mode printing
$1B $57 ESC W Print graphic line of 200 dpi
(dd) $1B $61 (dd) ESC a Selects number of dot spaces
$1B $63 ESC c Management of bar code printing
$1B $68 ESC h Selects 42 columns
$1B $69 ESC i Selects 40 columns
$1B $6D ESC m Transmit print mode in serial
$1B $71 ESC q Disable underlining
$1B $73 ESC s Transmits next character in serial
$1B $76 ESC v Transmits printer ID
$1B $FA n1 n2 ESC { } n1 n2 Prints graphic
$1D $24 n GS $ n Set absolutes shift into a graphic line
$1D $49 n GS I n Transmits the printer ID
$1D $55 GS U Resets printer parameters to default value
$1D $57 n d1...dn GS W n d1...dn Print n byte of a 200 dpi graphic line
ONLY FOR PLUSII-S-0004
NOTE: Commands without specifi cations are valid for all the models. All that commands which
provide an answer from the printer are not active for the parallel interface models (PLUSII-C,
PLUSII-P and PLUSII-C-0004).
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The following pages provide a more detailed description of each command.
$00
[Name] Small character printing.
[Format] ASCII Hex 00
Decimal 0
[Description] The printer prints in small characters (normal)
[Notes] • The commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer
• The commands which modify the direction of the characters are only active at the beginning of the line
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys
[Reference] $01, $02, $03, $04, $1B $4D
[Example]
$01
[Name] Double width printing.
[Format] ASCII Hex 01
Decimal 1
[Description] The printer prints in double width format
[Notes] • The commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer.
• The commands which modify the direction of the characters are only active at the beginning of the line.
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys
[Reference] $00, $02, $03, $04, $1B $4D
[Example]
$02
[Name] Double height printing.
[Format] ASCII Hex 02
Decimal 2
[Description] The printer prints in double height format
[Notes] • The commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer.
• The commands which modify the direction of the characters are only active at the beginning of the line.
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys.
[Reference] $00, $01, $03, $04, $1B $4D
[Example]
$03
[Name] Expanded printing.
[Format] ASCII Hex 03
Decimal 3
[Description] The printer prints in expanded character mode.
[Notes] • Commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer.
• The commands which modify the dimensions of the characters are only active at the
beginning of the line.
[Default] Setting in the option register by means of the front keys.
[Reference] $00, $01, $02, $04, $1B $4D
[Example]
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$04
[Name] Restore small character printing.
[Format] ASCII Hex 04
Decimal 4
[Description] The printer resumes printing with small characters.
[Notes] • The commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer.
• the commands which modify the dimensions of the characters are only active at the
beginning of the line.
[Default] Setting in the option register by means of the front keys
[Reference] $00, $01, $02, $03, $1B $4D
[Example]
$0A
[Name] Forward feeds one line.
[Format] ASCII Hex 0A
Decimal 10
[Description] Forward feeds one line equivalent to a line of print.
[Notes] • This command brings about the printing of the contents of the line buffer.
•
[Default]
[Reference] $0B
[Example]
If the line buffer is empty this command executes a line feed of 24 dots (= 3 mm). If the line
buffer contains text the line feed is = (character height + spacing) dots ( default = 4 mm).
(n) $0B
[Name] Forward feeds (n) lines.
[Format] ASCII Hex 0B
Decimal 11
[Description] Carries out the number of line feeds specifi ed in (n).
[Notes] •The number must be ASCII and between 0 and 9 (when n=0 the command is ignored)
• This command clears the line buffer.
[Default]
[Reference] $0A
[Example] To forward feed fast, 5 lines at a time:
$35 $0B (or 5 and the command $0B)
$0D
[Name] Print the line buffer.
[Format] ASCII {}
Hex 0D
Decimal 13
[Description] This command prints the line buffer.
[Notes] • If the line buffer is empty, the command is ignored.
• If the CRLF option is set, this command is ignored and printing can only be ordered
through the command $0A.
[Default]
[Reference] $0F
[Example]
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$0F
[Name] Set CRLF mode.
[Format] ASCII Hex 0F
Decimal 15
[Description] Inhibits the command $0D maintaining enabled only the command $0A for printing.
[Notes] • To disable this option, reset the printer.
• This command clears the line buffer.
• On switching on the default value is in the Option Register.
[Default] Setting in the option register by means of the front keys.
[Reference] $0D
[Example]
$11
[Name] Graphic mode.
[Format] ASCII Hex 11
Decimal 17
[Description] Enables graphic mode:
a line in 24 column mode corresponds to 144 horizontal dots divided into 24 blocks of 6
dots each; a line in 40 column mode corresponds to 240 horizontal dots divided into 40
blocks of 6 dots each.
[Notes] To obtain graphic printing, enter the command $11 at the beginning of each line. The
format of the byte in graphic confi guration is:
X R P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
where:
X is not used (0 is recommended);
R must be fi xed at level 1;
P1,..P6 are the graphic dot data (1 prints, 0 does not print).
The P6 bit of the string of dots transmitted is printed on the left and the
others follow from left to right (P5, P4, P3, P2, P1) as shown:
1st byte è ► 2nd byte è ► 3rd byte è ►
P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1 P6 P5 P4 P3 P2 P1
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] To print a line of dots, transmit:
$11, n x $7F (where n is the number of characters per line), $0D.
To print an empty line, transmit:
$11, $40, $0D.
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$1B $23 n
Name] Transmit printer ID.
[Format] ASCII ESC # n
Hex 1B 23 n
Decimal 27 73 n
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, 49 ≤ n ≤ 51
[Description] Transmits the printer ID specifi ed by n follows:
n PRINTER ID SPECIFICATION
1, 49 Printer model ID $1B
2, 50 Not used Fixed on $00
3, 51 ROM version ID Dipends on ROM (4 car)
[Notes] • This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer. Therefore,
there could be a time lag between command reception and data transmission, depending
on data buffer status.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
$1B $30 (only for PLUSII-S-0004)
[Name] Switch-off the printer.
[Format] ASCII ESC 0
Hex 1B 30
Decimal 27 48
[Description] Switch off the printer and bring it back to low-consumption mode if was disabled the Auto
POWER-ON function (see paragraph 1.3.3).
[Notes] • This command is executed only when the JP8 jumper is open.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
$1B $40
[Name] Resets the printer.
[Format] ASCII ESC @
Hex 1B 40
Decimal 27 64
[Description] Cancels all the data in the print buffer and resets the printer mode, restoring the mode
which was enabled at the moment of switching on.
[Notes] • Same as hardware reset.
• After the command has been transmitted, 1.5 seconds elapse before the printer is enabled.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
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$1B $41 nH nL
[Name] Executes (n) dots line feed.
[Format] ASCII ESC A nH nL
Hex 1B 41 nH nL
Decimal 27 65 nH nL
[Range] 0 ≤ nH, nL ≤ 255
[Description] Executes (N) dots line feed where N = 256 x nH + nL.
[Notes] • 1 mm = 8 dot line.
• The maximum paper line feed value is about 1 m.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] To forward feed 40mm send this sequence:
$1B $41 $01 $40 (the ESC A command with 40mm x 8dot)
$1B $49
[Name] Selects 24 columns.
[Format] ASCII ESC I
Hex 1B 49
Decimal 27 73
[Description] On receiving this command, the printer enters 24-column per line printing mode.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $69, $1B $68
[Example]
(dd) $1B $4D
[Name] Writes the value (dd) in the print mode.
[Format] ASCII dH dL ESC M
Hex dH dL 1B 4D
Decimal dH dL 27 77
[Range] dH = 48
48 ≤ dL ≤ 51
[Description] Sets the print mode default parameters. ASCII characters (dd) identify an hexadecimal
byte as follow:
$00 small character printing
$01 double width printing
$02 double height printing
$03 expanded printing
[Notes]
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys.
[Reference] $00, $02, $03, $04, $1B $6D
[Example] For double height printing, transmit: $30 $32 $1B $4D
$1B $4E
[Name] Set normal mode printing.
[Format] ASCII ESC N
Hex 1B 4E
Decimal 27 78
[Description] Select normal mode printing:the receipt feeds out of the printer with the printing upside
down running from right to left.
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[Notes]
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys
[Reference] $1B $52
[Example]
$1B $51
[Name] Enable underlined printing.
[Format] ASCII ESC Q
Hex 1B 51
Decimal 27 81
[Description] After this command has been received, the characters are printed underlined.
[Note]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $71
[Example]
$1B $52
[Name] Set reverse mode printing.
[Format] ASCII ESC R
Hex 1B 52
Decimal 27 82
[Description] Selects printing in reverse mode: the receipt feeds out of the printer with the printing in
normal mode running from left to right.
[Notes]
[Default] Setting in option register by means of front keys.
[Reference] $1B $4E
[Example]
$1B $57
[Name] Prints a graphic line at 203 dpi.
[Format] ASCII ESC W
Hex 1B 57
Decimal 27 87
[Description] After receiving this command, the printer waits for 48 bytes which correspond to an entire
graphic line. In fact, 48 bytes of 8 bits each correspond to 384 dots per line.
[Notes]
[Defaul]
[Reference]
[Example]
(dd) $1B $61
[Name] Selects the number of dot spaces.
[Format] ASCII (dd) ESC a
Hex (dd) 1B 61
Decimal (dd) 27 97
[Description] By using (dd) parameters it’s possible to select the dot line number between one print
line and another.
[Notes] • (dd) are two ASCII characters (selected between ‘0’, ‘1’ ... ‘9’, ‘A’, ‘B’ ... ‘F’) which identi-
fi es number from 0 to 127 in hexadecimal form and corresponds to the number of dot
lines between one print line and another. The acceptable range is from $00 to $7FH.
[Default] 0
[Reference]
[Example]
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$1B $63
[Name] Management of bar code printing.
[Format] ASCII ESC c [code] [height] [position] [options] [length] [data]
Hex 1B 63
Decimal 27 99
[Description] This command executes a barcode printing with the following settings:
[ASCII code] Type of bar code:
I Interleaved 2/5
C Code 39
B CodaBar
e EAN8
E EAN13
[height] Number of dot lines in 1/8 mm. units.
[position] Left hand margin, expressed in 1/8 mm. units
[options] Specify the bar code options trough a byte. In the following tables are listed
all the possible values of single bit inside of byte:
BIT 0 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
0 Check digit is not printed
1 Check digit is printed
Check digit
BIT 1 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
- Not used -
BIT 3 BIT 2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
0 0 None
0 1 Above
1 0 Below
1 1 Above & below
BIT 5 BIT 4 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
0 0 Normal
0 1 Double
1 0 Triple
1 1 Not used
BIT 6 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
- Not used -
BIT 7 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
- Not used -
HRI Position
Barcode
width
[length] Specify the characters number to print trough a byte; in following are listed
the maximum lenghts allowed:
Interleaved 2/5 = 12 characters
Code 39 = 10 characters
CodaBar = 10 characters
EAN8 = 7 characters
EAN13 = 12 characters
[data] Specify the characters to print expressed in ASCII.
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[Notes] • For EAN8 and EAN13 barcodes the check digit is automatic.
• When CODE 39 barcode is used with triple width function, if 6 characters + check digit
are sent the print limits are exceeded, so the barcode can’t be printed.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] In the following example is indicated the command sequence to print a barcode:
$1B, ‘N’, $1B, ‘c’, ‘C’, $50, $3C, $14, $04, ‘PLUS’
where:
$1B, ‘N’ (sets the printing in normal mode)
$1B, ‘c’, (bar code printing command)
‘C’, (barcode type = Code 39)
$50, (barcode heigth = 10 mm)
$3C, (starting position = 7,5 mm)
$14, (HRI printing below, barcode width double)
$04, (characters number to print)
‘PLUS’ (characters to print)
$1B $68
[Name] Selects 42 columns.
[Format] ASCII ESC h
Hex 1B 68
Decimal 27 104
[Description] On receiving this command, the printer enters 42-column per line printing mode.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $49, $1B $69
[Example]
$1B $69
[Name] Selects 40 columns.
[Format] ASCII ESC i
Hex 1B 69
Decimal 27 105
[Description] On receiving this command, the printer enters 40-column per line printing mode.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $49, $1B $68
[Example]
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$1B $6D
[Name] Transmits the print mode in serial.
[Format] ASCII ESC m
Hex 1B 6D
Decimal 27 109
[Description] Transmits the print mode confi guration on the serial port.
[Notes] • If the printer is using the parallel protocol, nothing will be transmitted.
• If the print mode setting is $04 the printer answer $30 $30 (normal character).
[Default] Setting in the option register by means of the front keys.
[Reference]
[Example] The response is on two bytes. For example if you receive:
$30, $32
it means that printing is in double height mode
$1B $71
[Name] Disable underlined printing.
[Format] ASCII ESC q
Hex 1B 71
Decimal 27 113
[Description] Disable underlined printing
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $51
[Example]
$1B $73
[Name] Transmits the next character in serial.
[Format] ASCII ESC s
Hex 1B 73
Decimal 27 115
[Description] Transmits the next character it receives on the serial port.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] If you transmit:
$1B $73 $41
the last character, A ($41), will not be printed but immediately transmitted on the serial
line.
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$1B $76
[Name] Transmit paper sensor status.
[Format] ASCII ESC v
Hex 1B 76
Decimal 27 118
[Description] When this command is received, transmit the current status of the paper sensor.
[Notes] • This command is executed immediately, even when the data buffer is full (Busy).
The status to be transmitted is shown in the table below:
Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function
0,1
2,3
4 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed to Off.
5
6
7 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed to Off.
Off 00 0 Cover close, paper present.
On 03 3 Cover open or paper sensor not working.
Off 00 0 Paper-end sensor: paper present.
On 0C 12 Paper-end sensor: paper not present.
Off 00 0 Head temperature correct.
On 20 32 Head temperature error.
Off 00 0 Supply voltage correct.
On 40 64 Supply voltage error.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
$1B $FA n1 n2
[Name] Print graphic bank ( 384 x 85 dots).
[Format] ASCII ESC {} n1 n2
Hex 1B FA n1 n2
Decimal 27 250 n1 n2
[Range] 0 ≤ n1, n2 ≤ 255
[Description] Prints the graphics bank from fl ash.
n1 specifi es the starting dot line (1 ÷ 85).
n2 specifi es the number of lines to print.
[Notes] • If n1 + n2 > 85 the printer only prints 85 - n1 + 1 dotlines.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] To print the graphic bank from dotline 10 to dotline 40, send:
$1B $FA $0A $1E
$1D $24 n
[Name] Set absolute shift into a graphic line.
[Format] ASCII GS $ n
Hex 1D 24 n
Decimal 29 36 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 47
[Description] Set the print beginning position into a graphic line based on the current value of n that
indicate the byte number of shift from left margin.
[Notes] • Settings outside the specifi ed printable area are ignored.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
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$1D $49 n
[Name] Transmit printer ID.
[Format] ASCII GS I n
Hex 1D 49 n
Decimal 29 73 n
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, 49 ≤ n ≤ 51
[Description] Transmits the printer ID specifi ed by n follows:
n PRINTER ID SPECIFICATION
1, 49 Printer model ID $1B
2, 50 Not used Fixed on $00
3, 51 ROM version ID Dipends on ROM (4 car)
[Notes] • This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer. Therefore,
there could be a time lag between command reception and data transmission, depending
on data buffer status.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
$1D $55
[Name] Resets the printer parameters to default.
[Format] ASCII GS U
Hex 1D 55
Decimal 29 85
[Description] Resets the printer parameters to the default confi guration.
[Notes] • After executing this command the printer is initialized.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
$1D $57 n d1...dn
[Name] Prints n byte of a 200 dpi graphic line.
[Format] ASCII GS W n d1...dn
Hex 1D 57 n d1...dn
Decimal 29 87 n d1...dn
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 48
0 ≤ d1…dn ≤ 255
[Description] Print n byte of a 200 dpi graphic line where:
• n specifi es the number of byte to print;
• d1...dn specify the bytes to print.
[Notes] • If the bit image data input exceeds the number of dots to be printed on a line, the excess
data are processed as printable characters.
• d indicates the bit image data. Set a corresponding bit to 1 to print a dot, or to 0 to not
print the dot.
• This command is not affected by the emphasized, double-strike, underline (etc.) print
modes and the upside-down mode.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] For printing 12 bytes the command sequence is:
$1D $57 $0C $FF $00 $FF $00 $FF $00 $FF $00 $FF $00 $FF $00
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4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 4.1 gives the main technical specifi cations for the printer.
Available interfaces Serial RS232 / TTL Parallel Centronics / TTL
Baud rate From 600 to 38400 bps -
Sensors
Head temperature, paper end
OPTIONAL: Cover open sensor
Printing driver WindowTM 2K, XP
Receive buffer 128 Kbytes
Flash memory 32 Mbytes
Emulation CUSTOM
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Print method Thermal, fi xed head
Resolution 203 DPI (8 dot/mm)
Printing mode Straight, 180°
Printing format Normal, width from 1 to 2, bold, reverse, underlined
Character fonts ASCII standard, International
Graphics memory 1 Logo (384 x 85 dots)
Number of columns 24 40
(Tab.4.1)
Character matrix 16 x 24 8 x 24
Printing speed
Lines / sec. 13 13
Chars / sec. 307 512
Characters (L x H mm) 2 x 3 1 x 3
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Type of paper
Thermal rolls (heat-sensitive side on outside of roll)
LINERLESS paper (see paragraph 1.1.1)
Paper width 57 mm ±0.5 mm
Recommended types of paper
from 55 g/m2 to 70 g/m
2
Internal roll core diameter 13 mm
External roll diameter max. Ø50 mm
Core type Cardboard or plastic
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply Vcc Vin
PLUS II-S
(2)
, PLUS II-T
PLUS II-S-0004
PLUS II-C
PLUS II-C
(2)
, PLUS II-P
(2)
, PLUS II-P
(2)
(2)
3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.)
- 9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.)
(2)
(2)
5 ± 5% 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.)
- 9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.)
Absorptions (5V)
Medium
(50% Dot ON)
0.2 A (Vcc)
3.3 A (Vin)
Stand by 0.1 A
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Absorptions (9 ÷ 48 V)
Medium
(50% Dot ON)
Stand by 0.1 A
Absorptions (3.5 ÷ 8 V)
Medium
(50% Dot ON)
Stand by 0.1 A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature 0-50°C
Relative humidity 10-85% Rh
Storage temperature /
Humidity
-20 °C – 70 °C / 10% - 90% Rh
Length [mm] = 90 max.
Dimensions
Width [mm] = 57 max.
Height [mm] = 85.5 max.
Weight [gr] 141
3 A (9V)
0.7 A (48V)
3.3 A (3.5V)
2.5 A (8V)
(1)
NOTE
(1)
Referred without paper roll.
(2)
Codes description:
PLUS II-S Serial RS232
PLUS II-T Serial TTL
PLUS II-S-0004 RS232 Extended range
PLUS II-C Parallel Centronics
PLUS II-P Parallel TTL
PLUS II-C-0004 Parallel Centronics Extended range
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4.2 DIMENSIONS
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Versions:
PLUS II-S
PLUS II-T
13.1 10.4
Versions:
PLUS II-C PLUS II-C-0004
PLUS II-P PLUS II-S-0004
14.610.1
18.4
24.1
70.5
35
N°3 SCREWS ø3
FOR PLASTIC
50
N°3 THREADS (M3)
(Fig.4.1)
111
45
81.5
90°
1,8
57
43,2
11
85
81
89
MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL
3 Max (Panel thickness)
82±0,5
82±0,585.5
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5. CHARACTERS SET
5.1 CHARACTER SETS
The printer has 2 fonts each width 224 characters (Font 1 and Font 2). Shown below in fi gure 5.1 is an example
of font1.
Font 1
(Fig.5.1)
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES
A.1.1 Power supply
The fi gure below illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUSII-S
, PLUSII-T, PLUSII-C and PLUSII-P models.
2-M3
14.5
60-460-175-1.2
65
93
60-465-175-1.2
55
4-M3
(BOTTOM)
28±1
3 11
11 13
25.4
+V
-V
50.8±1
18 16.416.4
25.4
PE
N
L
40.538.5
79±1
(Fig.A.1)
1. TERMINAL BLOCK: 5P, PITCH 7.62 mm WITH PC COVER
2. UNIT: mm
PPSPS-025-05 Switching power supply 5V 25W
Input specifi cations
Input voltage AC: 85V ÷ 264V DC: 120V ÷ 375V
Current 0.8A max at 100V AC input
Input frequency 47Hz ÷ 63Hz
Output specifi cations
Output voltage 5V
Output current 5.0A
Effi ciency 72%
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature -25°C ÷ 70°C
Humidity 20% ÷ 85%
Storage temperature / Humidity -25°C ÷ 75°C / 10% ÷ 95% (w/o condensation)
Protection devices: Shortcircuit, overload and overvoltage.
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A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112
The printer has an adaptor frame which makes it mechanically compatible with CUSTOM F and P series panel
printers (see Fig. A.2).
PCXSP-PLUS-2 Grey adaptor frame with hooks
PCXSP-PLUS-3 Black adaptor frame with hooks
The kit is composed of:
N°2 Fixing hooks
1.
Adaptor frame
2.
(1)
21
NOTE:
(1)
Pay attention that the external frame, the cover and the printer frame are made from polypropylene,
so it’s better to keep away from: Ammonia, Methanol, Acetone, W ashing-up liquid, Benzol, Dishwasher
liquid, Hydrocarbon, Dichloromethane, Perchloretylene, Ethylene, Trichlorethylene, Toluene.
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Assembling instructions
Fit the printer (A) into the adaptor frame (B), making sure that the side of the printer with carter gears (C)
•
is aligned with the hooking slide of the frame with the smoothed corner (D), not the side with two hooks
(see Fig. A.3).
Fix the printer to the frame using the 2 hooks (E) included with the printer (see Fig. A.3)
•
The printer/frame unit is assembled.
•
Fit the printer/frame unit (F) into the panel (G) and fi x it using the 2 hooks (H), included in the assem-
•
bling kit (see Fig. A.4).
(Fig.A.3)
1
E
E
D
2
C
B
A
H
H
F
G
(Fig.A.4)
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Printer dimensions assembled with the frame
N°3 SCREWS ø3
FOR PLASTIC
50
113±0.5
111
39.5
112
90°
35
N°3 THREADS (M3)
26.3
113±0.5
46.5 MAX 17,4
MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL
CLIPS FOR
PANEL FIXING
10J Max (Panel thickness)
119
119
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112
123.2
(Fig.A.5)
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A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-S and PLUSII-T
The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables STARTER KIT.
PCSKMINIPLUS-S Starter Kit cables for serial MINIPLUS
The kit includes (see Fig. A.6):
Power supply cable.
1.
Data cable for serial interface.
2.
500mm
1
2
To the cable connections proceed as follow:
Connect the power supply cable (1) to the
•
power supply connector in the rear of the
printer (see Fig. A.7).
Connect the data serial interface cable (2)
•
to the interface connector in the rear of the
printer (see Fig. A.7)
(Fig.A.6)
1 2
(Fig.A.7)
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A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-S-0004
The printer can be supplied with a data serial cable (see Fig. A.8).
PCSKPLUS-0004 Starter Kit for PCPLUS-S-0004
500mm
X1
(Fig.A.8)
1
Connect the data serial interface cable (1) to
the interface connector in the rear of the printer
(see Fig. A.9).
(Fig.A.9)
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A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-C and PLUSII-P
The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cable starter kit.
PCSKPLUS-C Starter Kit cables for PCPLUS-C and PCPLUS-P
The kit includes (see Fig. A.10):
Power supply cable.
1.
Data cable for parallel interface.
2.
500mm
1
2
(Fig.A.10)
To the cable connections proceed as follow:
Connect the power supply cable (1) to the
•
power supply connector in the rear of the
printer (see Fig. A.11).
Connect the data parallel interface cable (2)
•
to the interface connector in the rear of the
printer (see Fig. A.11)
1 2
(Fig.A.11)
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A.1.6 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-C-0004
The printer can be supplied with a data parallel cable (see Fig. A.12).
PCSKPLUS-C-0004 Starter Kit for PCPLUS-C-0004
500mm
1
(Fig.A.12)
Connect the data parallel interface cable (1) to
the interface connector in the rear of the printer
(see Fig. A.13).
1
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A.2 SPARE PARTS
A.2.1 Supplies
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
RCT57X50
Thermal paper roll 57mm d=50
Quantity recommended per n° machines purchased
N° machines <10 <50 <100 >100
Quantities recommended 5 30 60 90
RCT57X50-18MM-LL
Linerless paper roll L=57 Di=18 De=50
Quantity recommended per n° machines purchased
N° machines <10 <50 <100 >100
Quantities recommended 5 30 60 90
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Part Number : DOME-PLUSII Rev. 1.00
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