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CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA and other entities utilized in the realization of this manual bear no responsibility
for how the manual is used.
Information regarding any errors found in it or suggestions on how it could be improved are appreciated. Since
products are subject to continuous check and improvement, CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA reserves the right
to make changes in information contained in this manual without prior notifi cation.
1.1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Specifi cations for LINERLESS paper ..............................................................................................1-1
1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T ......................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S-0004 ......................................................................................................1-4
1.3.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-4
1.3.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-5
1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-P .....................................................................................1-6
1.4.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-6
1.4.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-7
1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C-0004......................................................................................................1-8
1.5.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................1-8
1.5.2 Setting serial interface .....................................................................................................................1-9
1.6 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-USB ........................................................................................................1-10
1.6.1 Power supply .................................................................................................................................1-10
2.5 INTERFACES OF PLUS II-USB ............................................................................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 USB interface ................................................................................................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 RS232 serial interface ...................................................................................................................2-12
A.1.1 Power supply ................................................................................................................................. A-1
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 technical specifi cations of the printer
Chapter 4: 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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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. Fixing hooks
2. Box
3. Paper roll
4. Printer
(inside the printer)
1
1
4
3
2
Open the printer packaging•
Take out the fi xing hooks and remove it from its plastic covering•
Take out the printer and remove it from its plastic covering•
Keep the box packing materials in the event the printer must be transported/shipped in the future•
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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 available with serial RS232/TTL interface, parallel Centronics/TTL, USB and paper sensor. It’s
equipped with a 204 dpi thermal printing mechanism, using 57,5 mm-wide paper rolls. It can print 24, 32, 40 or
42 characters per line according to the printer’s model and to the selection made at the Setup stage or through
a software command. Printer manage LINERLESS paper.
PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The printer has an ABS casing with a front cover which opens to allow access to the paper roll and print head.
The control panel is located on the front (see fi g.2) and has a FEED key (3) and an OPEN key (1) for paper
roll compartment opening. The OPEN key is made of transparent plastic material so it works also a STATUS
Led (2).
In the PLUS II model with the OPTION -0128, the OPEN key is not present because the front panel is opened
by the two plastic hooks (see fi g.3).
12323
(Fig.2)(Fig.3)
PLUS IIPLUS II (OPTION -0128)
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• FEED key When the LINE FEED key is pressed (see fi g.4), the printer advances the paper. During
power-up, if the 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.
(Fig.4)
< 500 msec
FAST PUSH
PRINT SETUP REPORT
SKIP SETUP
ENTER SETUP
Modify parameter
Next parameter
FEED
The FEED key functions are valid for all the PLUS II models.
> 500 msec
PUSH
ON
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• STATUS led displays printer hardware status. In case of malfunction, the fl ash frequency changes as shown
in Tab.1 for models with USB interface and in Tab.2 for all the other models.
(Tab.1)
STATUS
LED
COLOURDESCRIPTION
OFFPrinter OFF
GREENPrinter ON: no error
COMMUNICATION STATUS
Nr. fl ashingsDescription
x 2Heading over temperature
x 3Paper end
NOTE
STATUS
LED
GREEN
(1)
: Only for models with optional cover open sensor.
COLOURDESCRIPTION
OFFPrinter OFF
GREENPrinter ON: no error
x 4Power supply voltage incorrect
x 5Reception errors (parity, frame error, overrun error)
x 6Misinterpret command
x 7Command reception time out
x 8Paper roll compartment open
COMMUNICATION STATUS
(1)
(Tab.2)
GREEN
FlashingsDescription
SlowPaper end
Fast
Heading over temperature or
power supply voltage incorrect
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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-sensitive side). For the
better use with the printer the self-adhesive area must comply with the following dimensions (see fi g. 1.1):
HEAT SENSITIVE SIDE
SELF-ADHESIVE
(Fig.1.1)
10425
57 ± 0.5
LINERLESS PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Self-adhesiveWater based acrylic
Self-adhesive massPermanent 16 gr/m
Total thickness93 μm ±2 μm
Total weight96 gr/m
2
±2gr
Recommended temperature
Stickfrom +15°C to +40°C
Storagefrom +10°C to +40°C
Resistance after stickfrom -10°C to +50°C
2
±2gr
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WARNING
Do not set “Printer Density” parameter on “Linerless” mode during the printer SETUP (see par.1.8)
with common thermal paper!
ATTENZIONE
In “Linerless” mode, if the printer is turned off a few hours, the fi rst row of the press could be com-
pressed, during the turning on. It is recommended to perform one or more paper FEED before
printing.
1.1.2 Specifi cations for label roll paper
Paper roll with alignment notch is permitted. To guarantee proper alignment, the “Notch Align.” parameter must
be set to “Enable” during the SETUP procedure (see par.1.8).
The black notch must be placed on the heat-sensitive side of the ticket (printable area).
For the better use with the printer the label must comply with the following dimensions (see fi g. 1.2):
HEAT SENSITIVE SIDE
54 mm
56.5± 0.5 mm
1.5 mm
1.5 mm
0.5 mm
25.75 mm
5 mm
10 mm
(Fig.1.2)
0.5 mm
5 mm
6.0 mm
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1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-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:
1
(Fig.1.3)
Model no. type:
Header: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST)
Housing: PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1GNDGround signal
2GNDGround signal
3+Vin*Head voltage
4+Vcc*Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 3.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
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1.2.2 Setting serial interface
The JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.4) manages the setting of serial interface as
indicated:
SERIALJP4JP5JP6JP7
RS232
TTL
Refer to Fig.1.4 for the jumpers position.
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP5
JP6
JP7
(Fig.1.4)
RS232
TTL
JP4
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SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP5
JP6
JP7
JP4
RS232
TTL
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1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-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:
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 3.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
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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.1.6) manages the power-on setting function as indicated:
J8
CLOSEDAuto Power-On enabled
OPENAuto Power-On disabled
If JP8 is closed:• The printer switches on when powered up, and it switches off when power is off (default
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
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. 1.6 for the JP8 jumper position.
JP8
JUMPER
SELECTION
POWER-ON
CLOSE=AUTOOPEN=EXTERNAL
JP8
JUMPERSELECTIONPOWER-ON
CLOSE=AUTOOPEN=EXTERNAL
(Fig.1.6)
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SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP5
JP6
JP7
RS232
TTL
JP4
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1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-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:
1
Model no. type:
Header: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST)
Housing: PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1GNDGround signal
2GNDGround signal
3+Vin*Head voltage
4+Vcc*Logic supply voltage
NOTE
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 3.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.7)
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1.4.2 Setting serial interface
The JP2 and JP1 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.8) manages the setting of parallel interface as indicated:
JP1JP2
PARALLEL INTERFACE SELECTION
CLOSEDCLOSEDCentronics
OPENOPENTTL
If JP1 and JP2 are closed:• the Centronics parallel interface is selected.
If JP1 and JP2 are open:• the TTL parallel interface is selected.
Refer to Fig.1.8 for the JP1 and JP2 jumpers position.
(Fig.1.8)
JP3
JP4
JUMPERS
SELECTION
+VINON
PIN 3-4 J3
JP5 JP6
FEED
12
ACK
JUMPERS
SELECTION
SIGNAL ON
PIN 12-14
GND
14
LED
JP1
TTLCENTRONICS
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP2
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1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-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:
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see Chapter 3.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.9)
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1.5.2 Setting serial interface
See paragraph 1.4.2.
1.5.3 Power-On confi guration
The JP5 and JP6 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.10) manages the setting for the signals of pin 12 and 14
of parallel interface connector as indicated:
SIGNAL OF PIN 12JP5SIGNAL OF PIN 14JP6
FEEDGND
ACKLED
Refer to Fig.1.10 for the JP5 and JP6 jumpers position.
JUMPERS
SELECTION
+VINON
PIN 3-4 J3
JP3
JP4
JP5JP6
TTLCENTRONICS
JUMPERS
SELECTION
INTERFACE
JP1
JP2
(Fig.1.10)
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FEED
12
ACK
JUMPERS
SELECTION
SIGNAL ON
PIN 12-14
GND
14
LED
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1.6 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-USB
1.6.1 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:
(*) For the electrical specifi cations see chapter 3.
WARNING
Respect the polarity of the power supply.
(Fig.1.11)
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1.7 SELF-TEST
Printer operating status is indicated in the confi guration report in which, next to the name of the components
displayed (see fi g.1.12, fi g.1.13 and fi g.1.14), the following information is given:
under PRINTER TYPE is given the printer model.•
under HEAD VOLTAGE is given the voltage of the printing head.•
under HEAD TEMPERATURE is given the temperature of the printing head.•
(Fig.1.13)(Fig.1.12)
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
RS232 ModelsCentronics Models
[PUSH] enter setup
[FAST PUSH] skip setup
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
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PRINTER TYPE = PLUSII-USB
HEAD VOLT. [V] = 06.58
HEAD TEMP. [°C] = 24
Emulation .................. : PLUSII
Baud Rate ................. : 9600 bps
Data Length............... : 8 bits/chr
Parity ......................... : None
Handshaking ............. : Xon/Xoff
Autofeed .................... : CR enabled
Print Mode ................. : Normal
Chars / inch ............... : A=13 B=17 cpi
Notch Alig. ................. : Disabled
Print Density.............. : 0 %
(Fig.1.14)
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1.8 CONFIGURATION
PLUS II permits the confi guration of default parameters.
The confi gurable parameters for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004 and PLUS II-T models, are:
Print Mode: Normal
Char Mode: Normal
Print Density: -2, -1, 0
D
, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600.
D
, or Hardware.
D
, CR enabled.
D
, Reverse.
D
, Double width (2 x Width), Double height (2 x Height), Expanded.
D
, +1, +2.
The confi gurable parameters PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004 and PLUS II-P models, are:
Interface: Centronics, TTL.
Autofeed: CR disabled
D
, CR enabled.
Columns: 24 col.D, 40 col., 42 col.
Print Mode: Normal
Char Mode: Normal
Print Density: -2, -1, 0
D
, Reverse.
D
, Double width (2 x Width), Double height (2 x Height), Expanded.
D
, +1, +2.
The confi gurable parameters for PLUS II-USB model, are:
Emulation : PLUS II
Baud Rate : 38400, 19200
Data Length : 7, 8
Parity : None
D
Handshaking : XON/XOFF
Autofeed: CR disabled
Print Mode: Normal
Char / inch : A=17 B=22 cpi
Notch Alignment : Disabled
Notch Distance [mm x 10]•
Notch Distance [mm x 1]•
Notch Distance [mm x .1]•
Print Density: -50%, -37%, -25%, -12%, 0
D
, ESC/POS.
D
bits/chr.
, Even, Odd.
D
, CR enabled.
D
, Reverse.
D
, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600.
D
, or Hardware.
D
, A=13 B=17 cpi.
D
, Enabled.
(1)
D
: 0
, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
(1)
D
: 0
, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
(1)
D
: 0
, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
D
, +12%, +25%, +37%, +50%, linerless.
Note: The parameters marked with the symbol
(1)
Note
: If the “Notch Alignment” parameter is set to “Disabled” this parameter doesn’t appear in the
D
are the default values.
“Printer Setup” report. The “Notch distance” parameter represents the distance in mm from the upper margin of the ticket to the black mark on the ticket. For example, to set notch distance to
15mm, modify the following parameters in order to obtain the desired values as indicated: Notch
Distance [mm x 10]=1; Notch Distance [mm x 1]=5; Notch Distance [mm x .1]=0.
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. 1.9) 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.
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1.9 HEXADECIMAL DUMP
This function is used to display the characters received 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:
1.10 MAINTENANCE
1.10.1 Changing the paper roll
To change paper roll, proceed as follows:
Open the paper roll compartment by pressing the OPEN key (see fi g.1.16) or using the two opening 1.
levers on the plastic cover for model with OPTION -0128 (see fi g.1.17).
Move down the plastic cover to the maximum opening (see fi g.1.18).2.
Place the paper roll making sure that it unrolls in the proper direction as shown (see fi g.1.19).3.
Take out the paper and close the plastic cover (see fi g.1.20).4.
Push on the plastic cover to lock it (see fi g.1.21).5.
Tear off the exceeding paper using the jagged edge (see fi g.1.22).6.
Unless otherwise indicated, the operations are valid for all the PLUS II models.
1
(Fig.1.16)(Fig.1.17)
Models with OPEN keyModels with OPTION -0128
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(Fig.1.18)
(Fig.1.20)(Fig.1.19)
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(Fig.1.21)(Fig.1.22)
1.10.2 Notes about the installation
Fixing to the panel
Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the scheme
(A) (see fi g.1.23), using M3 tapping screws (n.3).
(Fig.1.23)(Fig.1.24)
Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the
scheme (B) (see fi g.1.24), using 3 screws for plastic
d=3 (6 mm usable length).
Fixing back
A
NOTE:
The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models.
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1.10.3 “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 fi g.1.25)
Use only the 2 hooks, provided in the package.•
Place the printer on the panel.•
Insert the 2 fi xing hooks in their seat.•
Push the 2 fi xing hooks against the panel to lock the printer.•
B REMOVING (see fi g.1.26)
Lift the fl ap by using a fl at screwdriver.•
Take away the hook.•
AB
(Fig.1.25)(Fig.1.26)
NOTE:
The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models.
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2. INTERFACES
2.1 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-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:
16
RS232 / TTL
Model no. type:
Header: Molex 53261 series 6 pin
Housing: Molex 51021 series 6 pin (no. 51021-0600))
PINSIGNALIN / OUTDESCRIPTION
1DTROUTData terminal ready
2TXOUTData transmission
3RXINData reception
4GNDGround signal
5FEEDIN
6LEDOUTLED signal (external)
(Fig.2.1)
(Tab.2.1)
FEED signal
(active at low level)
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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.
(Fig.2.2)
DTRDTR
TX
RX
GND
FEED
LED
1
2
RX
TX
GND
PrinterPC
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
BIT 0
BIT 1BIT 2BIT 3BIT 4BIT 5BIT 6
BIT 7
(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
STOPSTOP
DATAWAITDATA
STARTSTARTSTART
RTS
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XON/XOFF Protocol
2. INTERFACES
STOP
DATARD
START BITSTART BIT
STOP
$13XOFFTD
START BITSTART BIT
$11XON
STOP
STOP
DATAWAIT
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2.2 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-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:
16
RS232
Model no. type:
Header: AMP-MODU II (no. 280379-2)
Housing: AMP-MODU II (no. 280360)
PINSIGNALIN / OUTDESCRIPTION
1DTROUTData terminal ready
2TXOUTData transmission
3RXINData reception
4GNDGround signal
5RESETINReset signal (active at a low level)
6POWER-ONIN
(Fig.2.3)
(Tab.2.2)
Power-On signal (an impulse of at least
500 m/sec. active at a high level)
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2. INTERFACES
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.
(Fig.2.4)
DTR
RX
TX
GND
TX
RX
GND
DTR
PrinterPC
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2. INTERFACES
2.3 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-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:
115
Centronics / TTL
(Fig.2.5)
Model no. type:
Header: Molex 53261 series 15 pin
Housing: Molex 51021 series 15 pin
(no. 51021-1500)
9BUSYOUTPeripheral not ready to receive data
10ERROROUTError
11PAPER ENDOUTPaper end
12
13STROBEINStrobe
14
15GNDGround signal
ACKOUTAcknowledgeSetting
(1)
FEED
GNDGround signalSetting
LEDOUTLED signal (external)with JP6
INFEED signal (active at low level)with JP5
(Tab.2.3)
(2)
(2)
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2. INTERFACES
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).
Signal not available with Centronics interface.
For JP5 and JP6 settings see paragraph 1.5.3.
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2. INTERFACES
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
(Fig.2.7)
OUT DATA
OUT STROBE=0
SI
TIMEOUT
> 4 sec.
BUSY=0
OUT STROBE=1
RETURN
SI
NO
NO
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2. INTERFACES
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:
115
Centronics
(Fig.2.8)
Model no. type
Header : Molex 53261 series 15 pin
Housing : Molex 51021 series 15 pin
(no. 51021-1500)
9BUSYOUTPeripheral not ready to receive data
10ERROROUTError
11PAPER ENDOUTPaper end
12
13STROBEINStrobe
14
15GNDGround signal
ACKOUTAcknowledgeSetting
(1)
FEED
GNDGround signalSetting
LEDOUTLED signal (external)with JP6
INFEED signal (active at low level)with JP5
(Tab.2.4)
(2)
(2)
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2. INTERFACES
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).
The printer is provided with a 6-pin male connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals:
Model no. type:
5
1
Mini-USB
(Fig.2.10)
Header: AMP-MODU II (90°) 6 pin
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1V BUS+5 Vdc
2D -Data -
3D +Data +
4N.C.Not connected
5GNDGround signal
(Tab.2.5)
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2. INTERFACES
2.5.2 RS232 serial interface
The printer is provided with a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series (90°).
This interface is RESERVED only to service use.
RS232
(Fig.2.11)
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3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.1 gives the main technical specifi cations for the printer.
Available interfaces
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Tab.3.1)
PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004,
PLUS II-T
(Baud rate: from 600 to 38400 bps)
PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004,
PLUS II-P
PLUS II-USB
(Baud rate: from 1200 to 115200 bps)
Serial RS232
Sensors
Printing driverWindows
Serial RS232 / TTL
Parallel Centronics / TTL
(1)
(2.0 Full speed)
Head temperature, paper end
OPTIONAL: Cover open sensor
TM
2K, XP
USB
Receive buffer128 bytes2 Kbytes
Flash memory32 Kbytes512 Kbytes
EmulationESC/POSPLUS II
(2)
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Thermal rolls (heat-sensitive side on outside of roll)
Type of paper
LINERLESS paper (see paragraph 1.1.1)
Label paper roll (see paragraph 1.1.2)
Paper width57 mm ±0.5 mm
Recommended types of paper
from 55 g/m2 to 70 g/m
2
Internal roll core diameter13 mm
(2)
(2)
External roll diametermax. Ø50 mm
Core typeCardboard or plastic
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating temperature0-50°C
Relative humidity10-85% Rh
Storage temperature /
Humidity
-20 °C – 70 °C / 10% - 90% Rh
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length [mm] =85 max.
Dimensions
Width [mm] =57 max.
Height [mm] =85.5 max
Weight [gr]141
(3)
NOTE
(1)
RESERVED interface, only for service use.
(2)
Only for PLUS II-USB.
(3)
Referred without paper roll.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.2 gives the printing specifi cations for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS
II-C-0004, PLUS II-P.
(Tab.3.2)
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Print methodThermal, fi xed head
Resolution204 DPI (8 dot/mm)
Printing modeStraight, 180°
Printing formatNormal, width from 1 to 2, bold, reverse, underlined
Character fontsASCII standard, international
Graphics memory1 Logo (384 x 85 dots)
Number of columns2440
Character matrix16 X 248 X 24
Printing speed
Lines /sec.1313
Chars / sec.307512
Characters (L x H mm)2 x 31 x 3
Table 3.3 gives the printing specifi cations for the PLUS II-USB.
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Print methodThermal, fi xed head
Resolution204 DPI (8 dot/mm)
Printing modeStraight, 90°, 180°, 270°
Printing formatHeight/width from 1 to 8, expanded, negative, underlined, italic
Character fontsPC837, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858 (euro)
Graphics memory4 Logo (384 x 680 dots)
Number of columns24324042
Character matrix16 x 2412 x 249 x 24
Character density12 cpi17 cpi22 cpi
Characters (L x H mm)2 x 31,5 x 31,1 x 3
(Tab.3.3)
Printing speedUp to 50 mm/sec
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 3.4 gives the electrical specifi cations for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS
II-C-0004, PLUS II-P.
(Tab.3.4)
ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS
Power SupplyVccVin
PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.)3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.)
PLUS II-S-0004-9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.)
PLUS II-C, PLUS II-P5 ± 5%3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.)
PLUS II-C-0004-9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.)
Absorptions (5 V)
Medium
(50% dot ON)0.2 A (Vcc)3.3 A (Vin)
Stand by0.1 A
Absorptions (9 ÷ 48 V)
Medium
(50% dot ON)3 A (9 V)0.7 A (48 V)
Stand by0.1 A
Absorptions (3.5 ÷ 8 V)
Medium (50% dot ON)3.3 A (3.5 V)2.5 A (8 V)
Stand by0.1 A
Table 3.5 gives the electrical specifi cations for the PLUS II-USB.
ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS
Power Supply10 ÷ 32 V
Absorptions (10 V)
Medium (50% dot ON)2.5 A
Stand by0.1 A
Absorptions (32 V)
(Tab.3.5)
Medium
(50% dot ON)0.8 A
Stand by0.1 A
General note:
Codes description:
CodeInterfaces
PLUS II-SSerial RS232
PLUS II-S-0004Serial RS232 Extended range
PLUS II-TSerial TTL
PLUS II-CParallel Centronics
PLUS II-C-0004Parallel Centronics Extended range
PLUS II-PParallel TTL
PLUS II-USBUSB - Serial RS232
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 DIMENSIONS
The fi g 3.1 shows the dimensions for PLUS II.
Versions:
PLUS II-S
PLUS II-T
13.1 10.4
10.1
Versions:
PLUS II-C PLUS II-C-0004 PLUSII-USB
PLUS II-P PLUS II-S-0004
2424.2
35
70,5
N°3 screws Ø3
for plastic
50
N°3 threads (M3)
(Fig.3.1)
111
90°
1,8
57
45
11
81.5
43,2
81
89
85
MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL
max panel thickness
82 ± 0.5
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82 ± 0.5
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The fi g 3.2 shows the dimensions for PLUS II (OPTION -0128).
Versions:
PLUS II-S
PLUS II-T
13.1 10.4
10.1
Versions:
PLUS II-C PLUS II-C-0004 PLUSII-USB
PLUS II-P PLUS II-S-0004
2424.2
35
70,5
N°3 screws Ø3
for plastic
50
N°3 threads (M3)
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Fig.3.2)
+1
-1
111,4
+1
-1
56,9
90
+0,1
-0,1
1,8
+1
-1
+0,5
-0,5
50
45
+0,5
-0,5
43,2
81,5
+0,5
11
+0,5
-0,5
-0,5
+0,5
-0,5
85
+0,5
81
-0,5
+1
89,2
-1
+0,5
82
-0,5
Mounting seat in the panel
max panel thickness 3
+0,5
-0,5
82
85,5
+0,5
-0,5
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4. CHARACTERS SETS
4.1 CHARACTER SETS
4.1.1 Character sets for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-T
The printer has 2 fonts each width 224 characters (Font 1 and Font 2). Shown below in fi gure 4.1 is an example
of Font 1.
(Fig.4.1)
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4. CHARACTERS SETS
4.1.2 Character sets for PLUS II-USB
The printer has 2 fonts of varying width (12, 17 and 22 cpi) which may be accessed through programming or
control characters. Each of these fonts offers the following code tables: PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865,
PC858.
PC437
(Usa,Standard,Europe)
PC850
(Multilingual)
PC860
(Portuguese)
PC863
(Canadian-French)
PC865
(Nordic)
PC858
(Euro symbol)
(Fig.4.2)
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES
A.1.1 Power supply
The fi g.A.1 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-S, PLUS
II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. The tab.A.1 gives the main technical specifi ca-
tions for power supply.
2-M3
14.5
60-460-175-1.2
65
55
93
60-465-175-1.2
4-M3
(BOTTOM)
28±1
311
1113
+V
-V
PE
N
L
50.8±1
25.4
1816.416.4
25.4
40.538.5
79±1
(Fig.A.1)
1. TERMINAL BLOCK: 5P, PITCH 7.62 mm WITH PC COVER
2. UNIT: mm
(Tab.A.1)
PPSPS-0025-05Switching power supply 5V 25W
Input specifi cations
Input voltageAC: 85 ÷ 264 VDC: 120 ÷ 375 V
Current0.8 A max at 100 V AC input
Input frequency47 ÷ 63 Hz
Output specifi cations
Output voltage5 V
Output current min.-max.5 A
Effi ciency min.72%
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature- 25 °C ÷ 70 °C
Humidity20 ÷ 85 %
Storage temperature / Humidity- 25 ÷ 75 °C / 10 ÷ 95 % Rh (w/o condensation)
Protection devices:Short-circuit, overload and overvoltage.
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
The fi g.A.2 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-USB.
The tab.A.2 gives the main technical specifi cations for power supply.
(Fig.A.2)
95.0
3.4 HOLE
38
5
5.5
+V
6.5
9.0
9.5
FG
-V
-V
+V
5
CN1
L
N
9.0
4.5
62.0
13.5
3 - M3 - P 0.5
193.0
198.0
158.0
120.0
10.0
18.0
10
4 - M3 - P 0.5
20.0
3
3
6.5
95.0
RANGE
7.03.5
8 ÷ 25
25 ÷ 80
80 ÷ 250
250 ÷ 800
800 ÷ 2600
ANGULAR
Note : Dimensioni in mm
TOLERANCE
B
< 8
± 0.1
± 0.15
± 0.25
± 0.4
± 0.8
± 1.5
± 0.3°
PPSPS-100-24Switching power supply 24V 100W
Input specifi cations
Input voltage85 ÷ 264 V
Current0 ÷ 4.5 A
Input frequency47 ÷ 63 Hz
Output specifi cations
Output voltage24 V
Output current min.-max.0 ÷ 4.5 A
Effi ciency min.80%
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature0 ÷ 70 °C
Humidity20 ÷ 85 % Rh (w/o condensation)
Storage temperature / Humidity-10 ÷ 85 °C / 10 ÷ 95 % Rh (w/o condensation)
Protection devices:Short-circuit, overload
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A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112
An adaptor frame is available for all the PLUS II models. It makes PLUS II mechanically compatible with CUSTOM F and P series panel printers (see fi g. A.3).
PCXSP-PLUS-2Grey adaptor frame with hooks
PCXSP-PLUS-4Beige adaptor frame with hooks
The kit is composed of:
Adaptor frame 1.
N°2 Fixing hooks2.
(1)
(Fig.A.3)
1
2
2
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, Washing-up liquid, Benzol,
Dishwasher liquid, Hydrocarbon, Dichloromethane, Perchloretylene, Ethylene, Trichlorethylene,
Toluene.
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
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.
Fix the printer to the frame using the 2 hooks (E) included with the printer (see fi g.A.4).
The printer/frame unit is assembled (see fi g.A.5).•
Fit the printer/frame unit (F) into the panel (G) and fi x it using the 2 hooks (H), included in the assembling •
kit (see fi g.A.6).
The printer/frame unit is installed on panel (see fi g.A.7).•
12
E
(Fig.A.4)(Fig.A.5)
43
(Fig.A.6)(Fig.A.7)
NOTE:
The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models.
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE P ARTS
The fi g.A.8 illustrates the dimensions of PLUS II models assembled with the frame.
90°
35
N °3 screws Ø3
for plastic
50
M 3; n °3 threads
+0.5
-0.5
113
+0.5
-0.5
113
Mounting seat in the panel
(Fig.A.8)
111
119
39.5
112
26.3
17,4
46.5 max
Clips for
panel fixing
112
123.2
10 max panel thickness
119
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A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-S and PLUS II-T
The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit.
PCSKPLUSStarter kit cables for PCPLUS-S
The kit includes (see fi g.A.9):
Power supply cable.1.
Data cable for serial interface.2.
500mm
1
2
To connect the cable proceed as follows (see fi g.A.10):
Connect the power supply cable (1) to the power supply connector in the rear of the printer;•
Connect the data serial interface cable (2) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer.•
12
(Fig.A.9)
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A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUS II-S-0004
The printer can be supplied with a data serial cable (see fi g.A.11).
PCSKPLUS-0004Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-S-0004
500mm
X1
(Fig.A.11)
Connect the data serial interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fi g.A.12):
.
1
(Fig.A.12)
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A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-C and PLUS II-P
The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit.
PCSKPLUS-CStarter kit cables for serial PCPLUS-C and PCPLUS-P
The kit includes (see fi g.A.13):
Power supply cable.1.
Data cable for parallel interface.2.
500mm
1
2
To connect the cable proceed as follows (see fi g.A.14):
Connect the power supply cable (1) to the power supply connector in the rear of the printer;•
Connect the data parallel interface cable (2) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer.•
12
(Fig.A.13)
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A.1.6 Data parallel cable kit for PLUS II-C-0004
The printer can be supplied with a data parallel cable (see fi g.A.15).
PCSKPLUS-C-0004Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-C-0004
500mm
1
(Fig.A.15)
Connect the data parallel interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fi g.A.16):