Fenix Imvico TK51 Series, F9000, TK51-60, TK51-80, TK51-112 Operation Manual

TK51 THERMAL PRINTER SERIES

IF9000 interface

Operation Manual – Version 3

November - 2010

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Revision list for the TK51 thermal printer series operation manual.

Version 3 Date: November 2010

Page Revision type Before chan ge After change

7,63

Add

Firmware update through the communication port. Firmware version transmission command.

16 Add

2.2.1.a) Earth-GND connection

42 Add

New ticket completed flag DEL EOT n=1 (bit 6).

Revised

ESC J n

command

...n x 0,125 mm

ESC J n

command

... n.x 0,0625 mm

Add Serial number transmission

command.

64 Add

Character rotation command.

65 Add

Inverse printing mode command

Add Automatic status report

command.

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I N D E X

IMPORTANT NOTES ON TK51/IF9000 HANDLING ........................................... 5

0- INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 7

1- GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 8

1.1-PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 8

1.2- CHARACTER SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 8

1.3- ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS................................................... 9

1.4- PAPER REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 9

1.5- ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................................................... 10

1.6- INTERNAL BUFFER........................................................................... 10

2 – INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 11

2.1- TK51 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS....................................…. 11

2.1.1- TK51 tension roller ................................................................12

2.2- TK51/IF9000 USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS................. ...................13

2.2.1- Power supply connector.........................................................14

2.2.2- Serial RS-232 connector........................................................16

2.2.2.1- Specifications ......................................................... 16

2.2.2.2- Serial interface connection example....................... 17

2.2.3- CENTRONICS parallel connector.......................................... 18

2.2.3.1- Compatibility mode ................................................ 18

2.2.3.2- Parallel interface pins assi g nme nt for each mod e....20

2.2.4- USB connector.......................................................................21

2.2.4.1- Assignments of USB connector terminals............... 21

2.2.5- Thermal printer connector..……………..................................22

2.2.6- Leds and buttons connector...................................................22

2.2.7- Paper-near-end and ticket pick-up sensor connectors......... 23

3 – BASIC OPERATIONS.................................................................................... 25

3.1- LOADING PAPER.............................................................................. 25

3.1.1- Automatic paper load............................................................ 25

3.1.2- Manual paper load................................................................. 26

3.2- BUTTONS FUNCTIONS.................................................................... 26

3.3- LEDS INDICATORS............................................................................ 27

3.4- SPECIAL MODES.............................................................................. 27

3.4.1- Self-test mode....................................................................... 27

3.4.2- Programming mode............................................................... 29

3.4.3- Hexadecimal dump mode...................................................... 30

3.5- ERROR PROCESSING.......................................................................31

3.5.1- No paper / head-up error........................................................33

3.5.2- Paper-near-end error............................................................. 33

3.5.3- Thermal head temperature error............................................33

3.5.4- Autocutter error...................................................................... 33

3.5.5- Thermal head voltage (vp) error............................................ 34

3.5.6- Hardware error...................................................................... 34

3.5.7- Ticket pick-up error............................................................... 34

3.5.8- Black mark error................................................. .... ..... ...........34

3.5.9- Serial port error detection flow chart.......................................35

3.5.10- Parallel port error detection flow chart..................................36

3.6- OPTICAL MARK............................................................................................ 37

3.6.1- EXAMPLE ON USING THE OPTICAL MARK...................... 38

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4 – CONTROL COMMANDS............................................................................... 40

4.1- COMMAND NOTATION..................................................................... 40

4.2- TERMS EXPLANATION..................................................................... 40

4.3- CONTROL COMMANDS DESCRIPTION.......................................... 41

APPENDIX A – CHARACTER CODE TABLES.....................................................68

APPENDIX B – WINDOWS CHARACTER FONT LOADER SOFTWARE.......... 69

APPENDIX C – RECOVERY FROM AUTOCUTTER ERROR............................. 70

APPENDIX D – EXTERNAL APPEARANCE........................................................ 72

APPENDIX E – SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................... 74

APPENDIX F – HOW TO ORDER - ACCESORIES............................................. 75

APPENDIX G – CODE128 BAR CODE................................................................ 76

APPENDIX H – TESTING SOFTWARE................................................................80

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IMPORTANT NOTES ON TK51/IF9000 HANDLING

In order to preserve the life of the printer, it is necessary to keep in mind some precautions in the handling of the TK51/IF9000. Please read carefully the following points in order to make a good use of the printer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•

Before using the printer, read carefully section 2-

INSTALLATION.

•

NEVER

connect the external power supply with the wrong polarity. This could

permanently damage the printer.

•

Turn off the printer immediately if it produces smoke, a strange smell or an unusual

noise. Keeping on using the printer could cause fire. Unplug the equipment immediately and contact your official distributor.

•

NEVER

connect cables with different connectors from the ones mentioned in this

manual. Failing on doing so could permanently damage the printer.

•

Use a power supply whose output voltage is within the specification range stated in this

manual. Over voltage can permanently damage the printer. Under voltage can cause malfunctions.

•

NEVER

wet TK51/IF9000 with water or any other liquid. If any liquid is spilled inside the

equipment, unplug the power cable immediately and contact the technical service.

•

Make sure the printer is on a steady, securely fixed surface. If the printer falls down, it

could break or damage.

•

NEVER

use the printer in high humidity or in locations with high risk of fire.

•

NEVER

place heavy objects on top of the printer and never lean on it.

•

NEVER

put any object inside of the printer, as it could cause hardware damage on it,

such as short-circuit, print head breaking or general failure of the printer.

•

NEVER

shake the TK51/IF9000.

•

NEVER

disassemble or modify the hardware of the TK51/IF9000.

•

NEVER

try to repair the TK51/IF9000. Please contact your official distributor in case of

failure.

•

As the printer contains electromagnets (inside of the motor), it should not be used in

excessively dirty environments or places with dust or metal particles.

•

NEVER

print without paper loaded or without the cover closed, as the thermal print head

life can be highly shortened.

•

Avoid touching accessible parts with metallic objects, such as screwdrivers or tweezers,

the print head thermal elements as well as the electronic printed circuit. They are delicate parts.

•

NEVER

touch with your hands the areas around the print head and the motor surface as they become very hot during and just after printing; wait 15 seconds after printing to let them cool down.

•

NEVER

touch the surfaces of the print head thermal elements or the electronic printed circuit, as dust and dirt can stick to their surface and cause damage by electrostatic discharge. Moreover, some electronic components can get very hot during operation.

•

The thermal paper contains Na+, K+ and Cl- ions that can cause harm to the print head

elements. Therefore, use only the specified paper.

•

If the printer has not been used for long period of time and the paper was loaded, the

paper could become deformed by the drive roller pressure. It is recommended to make it advance at least 30 mm before printing again.

•

For safety reasons, unplug the printer if it is not going to be used over a long period of

time.

•

Do not print continuously (without stopping) for more than 6 minutes.

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•

CLEANING PROCEDURE AND PRECAUTIONS

In order to clean the thermal print head, proceed as indicated by the following steps:

Open up the paper cutter.

Go down the head lever until clicking. The thermal head is held in the up

position .

Soak a cotton sponge in alcohol (ethanol, methanol or IPA), and rub it gently along the thermal head in order to remove the possible accumulation of paper particles.

Wait for alcohol to evaporate before inserting the paper roll and closing the head.

Figure a. Head cleaning procedure

FENIX recommends cleaning the thermal print head periodically (every 2 or 3 months) in order to keep an optimal print quality.

NOTES

NEVER

touch the thermal elements of the print head with your hands.

NEVER

use metallic or piercing elements to clean the print head, as they

could scratch it.

The print head could be hot after printing. Make sure it has thoroughly

cooled down before proceeding to clean it.

Before connecting any communication data cable, check the printer is

working properly by executing the self-test.

Thermal Head

Paper cutter

Head lever

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0 – INTRODUCTION

The TK51/IF9000 is a very high-performance embedded thermal line interface. Its compact and functional design covers many professional uses. it is capable of printing text, graphics, logo and bar code. The TK51/IF9000 is intended to be integrated into the user’s final system. Its structure allows an easy access both to the interface or the critical parts of the mechanism. So, special care must be taken at choosing the TK51/IF9000 location, access and protection from external damage. It can be used in laboratories, industrial and professional environments.

The main features of the TK51/IF9000 are:

•

Simple installation and easy maintenanc e.

•

Low noise thermal printing.

•

Three paper widths available (60mm, 80 mm or 112 mm) depending on the SEIKO

LTP9000 series printing mechanism used.

•

High printing speed up to 250mm/s.

•

Line printing method: Printing is performed every time a text line is filled.

•

High reliability: 15 millio n lines.

•

Single 24V DC power supply.

•

No-paper, paper-near-end, head up and ticket pick up sensors.

•

High resolution printing (8 dots/mm).

•

IEEE 1284 parallel, serial RS232C or USB data input interface on-board.

•

Two internal character fonts (Font A = 12x24dots. Font B = 8x16dots).

•

Scalable font (independent scale in X / Y-axis), up to 64 times.

•

Bold, reverse, rotate and inverse character cap abilities.

•

Underline mode text, 1-dot or 2-dots thickness selectable.

•

Windows character font load capability.

•

Programmable character and line space.

•

Graphic bitmap printing capabilities.

•

Several format Bar Code: Code39, EAN13, ITF and Code128.

•

512 kbytes of buffer for data input.

•

Control code based on ESC / POS commands

(*)

•

Hexadecimal mode for easy software debugging.

•

Partial-cut or full cut selectable by software.

•

Logo load capability, thro ugh Windows driver.

•

Automatic paper load.

•

Self test, hexadecimal mode and configuration mode features.

•

Windows 95, 98, XP & 2000 drivers and showing program.

•

Linux driver.

•

Firmware update through the communication port

(**)

This manual is the printer operations’ guide and is intended for the designer’s application. The following sections contain a detailed description of both the hardware and the configuration software that allow obtaining the maximum benefit of the TK51/IF9000.

(*)

ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

(**)

Contact with FENIX IMVCO or your distributor.

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1 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1- PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

Printing method: Thermal line printing.

Print Head:

Printing mechanism model type Number of dots CAP9247 (60 mm paper-width model) 448 dots (= 56mm) CAP9347 (80 mm paper-width model) 640 dots (= 80mm) CAP9447 (112 mm paper-width model) 832 dots (= 104mm)

Dot density: 203 dpi x 203 dpi (dpi: dots per inch (25.4mm)).

(8 dots/mm)

Printing speed: up to 250 mm/s.

Automatic paper load: 100mm/s approx.

✔

Printing speed may be slower, depending on the data transmission speed and combination of control commands, environmental conditions, or selection of the print density.

Paper feeding: Feeding method "unidirectional with friction feed.

Feeding pitch "0,125mm (0,0049”) Feeding speed "250 mm/s maximum

1.2- CHARACTER SPECIFICATIONS a)

Character code tables: PC437 (USA, Europe Standard).

Others Windows

character tables can be loaded by FENIX application (See APENDIX G).

Character structure: Font A: 12 x 24 dots (1,5 x 3 mm).

Font B: 8 x 16 dots (1 x 2 mm). Font A is selected as the default.

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1.3- ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Supply voltage: +24V DC ± 2.4V (± 10%)

b) Current consumption (at 24V):

Number of

simultaneously

activated dots

Maximum

640

Rated

29,4 A 26,7 A

Maximum

448

Rated

20,6 A 18,7 A

Maximum

256

Rated

11,8 A 10,7 A

Maximum

128

Rated

5,9 A 5,4 A

1.4- PAPER REQUIREMENTS a)

Paper type: Single-ply thermal paper roll

Specified thermal paper: TF11KS-ET TC11KS-LH TL69KS-LH TC98KS-LS

A different paper type may give a different print quality. The paper thickness must be less than

155

µµµµ

c) Paper width:

CAP9247 mechanisms C AP9347 mechanisms CAP9447 mechanisms

60 mm /+0, -1

58 mm/+0, -1

82,55 mm/+0, -1

80 mm/+0, -1

112 mm/+0, -1

d) Paper roll:

MINIMUM

150

MAXIMUM

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1.5- ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 80ºC

Operating humidity: 10 to 80% (34ºC (93.2ºF) at 80%, non-condensing)

Fig. 1.1-

Operating Temperature and Humidity Range

1.6- INTERNAL BUFFER

The TK51/IF9000 printer has a

512 Kbytes

receiving buffer memory.

This big receiving buffer allows the printer working in the following way: Firstly, all data is buffered, and afterwards the printing is performed at the maximum possible speed without being affected by the communications time processing.

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2 – INSTALLATION

2.1- TK51 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

There are some general con siderations to take into account when installing the TK51printer. A wrong installation might cause many issues like paper jam, difficult maintenance of the printer, difficulty in changing the paper roll, etc. Moreover, a correct installation can prevent the printer from being damaged by external agents, such as weather or vandalism.

The TK51 is intended to be used in combination with the SEIKO CAP9000 series printer mechanisms, and so, to result in a finished printer. This printer has been thought to be installed in a bigger case or structure, or another kind of appropriate chassis.

The basic points that a correct installation must follow are:

•

Smooth exit of the ticket. Prevent problems with static electricity due to the nature of

the used materials. Be sure to make a good earth connection.

•

Avoid the final user’s access to the printer outlet.

•

Allow enough space and accessibility to reach the maintenance procedure points in

case it is needed. These points are:

✔

Printer Head and auto-cutter.

✔

Paper roll.

✔

Connectors.

✔

Leds and push-buttons.

Fig. 2.1-

Accessibility to reach the maintenance.

Connectors

Cutter unblock

Print Head

Paper Roll

Leds and buttons

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For these reasons, FENIX suggests the following systems as solutions to a correct installation:

Fig. 2.2-

Installation considerations.

2.1.1- TK51 TENSION ROLLER When big pap er rolls are being u sed, a damping sys tem to avoid any sudden change in

the paper strain (over 0,98N) is needful, since the step motor has the smallest driving torque when it reaches the highest speed (250 mm/s). So, the backlash of paper feeding system can be avoided. The following picture shows the FENIX TK51 tension roller performed.

Fig. 2.3-

TK51 tension roller.

8mm

67 mm for TK51-60 87 mm for TK51-80 119 mm for TK51-112

175 mm minimum approx.

250 mm minimum approx.

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2.2- TK51/IF9000 USER INTERFACE ELEMENTS

In the TK51/IF9000 user can find the following connectors:

•

CN1: Power supply connector.

•

CNx: Serial RS-232, parallel CENTRONICS or USB connector.

•

CN2: Mechanism connector.

•

CN9: Led and Buttons connector.

•

CN8: Paper-near-end connector.

•

CN9: Ticket pick-up connector.

Fig. 2.4-

TK51/IF9000 connectors location.

CN1:

power supply

CN2:

LTP9000 serie

printer mechanisms

CN7: leds and buttons

Communication

interface:

Parallel Centronics,

RS-232 or

USB

CN8: paper-near-end sensor

CN9: Ticket pick-up sensor

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2.2.1- POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR Attach power supply cable to the 3-pin micro connector. Verify power supply voltage

before making the connection. The connector is a female 3-pin HOSIDEN type, which have the following pin-out:

Fig. 2.5-

Power supply connector as seen from outside the TK51/IF9000.

""""

Use a 3-pin DC jack KPP-3P model or equivalent.

The TK51/IF9000 requires one power source: VCC (24V DC) for driving the thermal head and motor. The power supply must meet the following conditions:

VCC:

24V DC +/- 2,4V (10%)

NOTES

✔

If the number of dots that are energized at the same time is increased, a higher

current will flow; therefore, the user should use a power supply with an adequate current capability.

✔

When designing lines and bit images, take the printing ratio and print duty into

consideration.

✔

Print quality may be poor if the printing ratio or print duty is high.

Definitions:

•

Printing ratio: the number of printing dots (energizing pulses)/dot line.

•

Print duty: the number of printing dots (energizing pulses)/ elements/ paper

feed amount (two steps, including non-printing area)

WARNING: Beware not to invert the polarity of power supply. This may irremediably damage the printer.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TK51/IF9000 POWER SUPPLY: The current demand depends on the density of the printout. A 150W power

supply covers all adverse possibility (printing ratio of 100% black at any temperature). However, if the average print ratio is not over 25%, a 60W power supply can be used. Anyway, power supply must meet the peaks current that mechanism requires, which are determined by the following formula:

Ipeak = [24 / 600] x number of printing dots

24V DC

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A very important point to be aware of is the necessity of keeping the supply wiring the shortest possible. When the printer is supplied with 24VDC, if the input voltage drops a significant quantity the printer could stop working normally. The longest (and thinnest) the wire the higher the impedance and therefore less voltage will have in the input, especially during the high peak currents. FENIX offers a 60W power supply as an accessory option (See APPENDIX F – HOW TO ORDER). As an example, next figure shows the relationship between a sample ticket and the input current measured.

Fig. 2.6-

Current consumption example.

(motor) = 0,5 A

(feed paper without printing)

standby

= 0,38A

shunt=0,02

1 dot line

2 dot lines

eak

= 3,9A

eak = 5,1A (5ms

)

peak= 2,2A ( 40ms)

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2.2.1.a) EARTH–GND connection. The IF9000 arranges a terminal to connect the system EARTH to printer GND signal.

Between both terminals, there is a filter circuit implemented:

This RC filter avoids a current drift when the EARTH circuit is not good (there is not EARTH connection or is defective, other noisy device in the system is injecting spurious in the main power supply, etc). If the installation system EARTH is very good (impedance<5 Ohm), it will be possible to have a direct and optimum EARTH-GND connection, by shorting C3 pads (it is not mounted by default).

2.2.2- SERIAL RS-232 CONNECTOR

2.2.2.1- Specifications

•

Data asynchronous serial transmission.

•

Handshaking: CTS/RTS control.

•

Signal levels (RS232): Logic “1” = - 3V to –15V.

Logic “0” = +3V to +15V.

•

Baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200 bps (bits per second).

•

Data word length: 8 bits (fixed).

•

Parity Settings: None, even, odd.

•

Stop bits: Fixed to 1.

•

Connector (printer side): Male D-SUB9 pin connector.

NOTE The baud rate, and parity settings can be changed (refer to point

3.4.2-

PROGRAMMING MODE

EARTH

R53

GND

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Pin Signal

name

Signal direction (from

the printer side)

Function

2 RXD Input

Data reception line.

3 TXD Output

Data transmission line.

4/DTR Output

This signal indicates whether an error occurs. Logic “0” indicates that the printer is connected and ready to receive data, and logic “1” indicates that the printer is offline. The printer goes offline:

1) When the power is turned on until the printer becomes ready for data transmission after it is initialized by a reset.

2) When the platen is open.

3) When the printer stops printing due to a paper-end.

4) When an error has occurred

5GND -

Signal ground.

6 /DSR Input

This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data.

7/RTS Output

This signal indicates whether the printer is busy. SPACE indicates that the printer is ready to receive data, and MARK indicates that the printer is busy.

8 /CTS Input

This signal indicates whether the host computer can receive data.

(*) reception buffer is full when it increases till the maximum capacity (

512 Kbytes

Table 2.1-

Serial port pin-out.

Fig. 2.7-

Serial interface connector

as seen from outside the TK51/IF9000.

2.2.2.2- Serial interface connection example

The cable, which has the signal connection, as shown below must be used.

PRINTER SIDE

USER SIDE (PC)

D-SUB9

Pin Num.

Signal Name

D-SUB9

Pin Num.

(NC)

DCD

RxD

TxD

/DTR

/DSR

/RTS

/CTS

(NC)

NC: Not Connected

Table 2.2

- Serial interface connection example.

Pin 9

Pin 5

Pin 6

Pin 1

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The TK51/IF9000 serial input/output signals (RXD, /RTS and TXD) can be RS232C level or TTL level (see

APPENDIX F- HOW TO ORDER

The TK51/if9000 receives and checks serial data according to the transmission baud rate programmed. If the input data is not printed correctly, the transmission conditions between the host device and the TK51/IF9000 do not probably match. If this happens, the character

“?”

is continuously printed and user must adjust the transmission conditions so that they match.

Serial data output (TXD): output pin, SUB-D9-3

•

Data is output according to the programmed transmission conditions.

Serial data input (RXD): input pin, SUB-D9-2

•

Data input port

•

Data is input from the host device according to the programmed transmission

conditions.

Serial busy (/RTS): output pin, SUB-D9-7

•

Indicates whether or not the printer is ready to receive data.

•

When the /RTS signal is “LOW”, data can be input.

Data terminal ready (/DTR): output pin, SUB-D9-4

•

Indicates whether the printer is ON_LINE/OFF_LINE.

•

When the / DTR signal is “LOW”, the printer is ON_LIN E

•

2.2.3- CENTRONICS PARALLEL CONNECTOR The TK51/IF9000 performs the IEE1284 protocol (

NIBBLE MODE

2.2.3.1-Compatibility mode (Data transmission f rom host system to the p rinte r: Centronics compatible)

*Any system sending data to the printer (PC, PLC, custom board, etc) is considered to be a host system. The compatibility mode supports compatibility with the Centronics parallel interface. Specifications Data transmission: 8-bit parallel Synchronization: nSTB signal externally provided Protocol: nACK (acknowledge) and BUSY signals Signal levels: TTL compatible Connector (user side): 36 pin MALE CENTRONICS (IEEE 1284 Type B).

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•

Switching between online and offline mode The printer does not provide any switch for online/offline mode. The printer is in offline mode in the following cases:

a) When po we ring on or until the printer becomes ready for data transmission b) After it is initialized by the reset signal from the interface c) During the self-test. d) When the platen is opened. e) When the printer stops printing due to ‘out of paper’. f) When a temporal voltage abnormality happens to the power supply

g) When an error occurs

Timing diagram of data reception

Data n Data n+1 Data

tHold

nStrobe tSetup tSTB

Busy Peripheral Busy TReady tBUSY

nAck tnBUSY tReply tACK tNext

Specification

Description Symbol

Min(ns) Max(ns) Data hold time tHold 750 -Data setup time tSetup 750 -STROBE pulse width tSTB 750 -READY cycle idle time tReady 0 -BUSY output delay time tBUSY 0 500 Data processing time

tReply 0

∞

ACKNLG pulse width

tACK 500

10µs

BUSY release time

tnBUSY 0

∞

ACK cycle idle time tNext 0 --

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Reverse mode (Data transmission from the printer to the host system)

The transmission of the printer status to the host system is implemented according to the IEEE1284 standard (

NIBBLE MODE

2.2.3.2-Parallel interface pins assignment for each mode

Number

Source

Compatibility Mode

Nibble Mode

D-SUB25 PC

PIN Num.

Host

/Strobe

HostClk

Host/Ptr

Data0 (LSB)

Host/Ptr

Data1

Host/Ptr

Data2

Host/Ptr

Data3

Host/Ptr

Data4

Host/Ptr

Data5

Host/Ptr

Data6

Host/Ptr

Data7 (MSB)

Printer

/Ack

PrtClk

Printer

Busy

PrtBusy/Data3,7

Printer

AckDataReq/Data2,6

Printer

Select

Xflag/Data1,5

Host

/Autofeed

HostBusy

GND

18-25

Printer

Logic-H

19-30

GND

18-25

Host

/Init

Printer

/Error

/DataAvail/Data0,4

GND

Printer

DK_status

Printer

+5v

Host

/SelectIn

1284-Active

Nc: Not connected Nd: Not defined

Table 2.3-

PC parallel connector (DB25).

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NOTES

✔

The ‘n’ prefix used before a signal name means that they are active in ‘0’ logic level. If the host system does not provide any of the signal lines mentioned above, both communication types could fail.

✔

It is recommended to use twisted pair cables (signal/ground), with the return sides connected to the system signal ground level.

✔

Do not ignore the nACK and BUSY signals during data transmissions. An attempt to transmit data without nACK or BUSY control signals might cause lost data.

✔

The interface cables should have the minimum required possible length (

maximum

recommended length: 2 m

Fig. 2.8-

IEEE 1284-B connector from outsi de the TK51 /IF90 00

2.2.4- USB CONNECTOR

The TK51/IF9000 USB interface has the following general features:

•

USB specification USB 1.1 (12MHz full speed)

•

Transfer type Bulk

•

Maximum receive/transmit endpoint size 64 bytes

•

Current consumption from USB bus 2mA max.

2.2.4.1- Assignments of USB connector terminals

Pin Signal name

1 Vbus 2D – 3D+ 4GND

Fig. 2.9-

USB connector as seen from outside the TK51/IF9000.

User has to use a standard “B” series USB connector.

Pin 18

Pin 36

Pin 19

Pin 1

Pin nº4

Pin nº1

Pin nº3

Pin nº2

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2.2.5- THERMAL PRINTER CONNECTOR TK51/IF9000 connects with the printer mechanism through

CON2

connector s:

Terminal

Number

Function

Terminal

Number

Function

1a –VPS1 Led anode (PE) 1b-PS1 Photo transistor collector (PE) 2a -VPS2 Led anode (OM) 2b-PS2 Photo transistor collector (OM) 3a -Vp Head drive power 3b-Vp Head drive power 4a -Vp Head drive power 4b-Datin Print data input 4a -CLK Print data transfer synchronize 5b-Latch Print data latch 6a -DST1 Head print activation signal 6b-DST2 Head print activation signal 7a -DST3 Head print activation signal 7b-DST4 Head print activation signal 8a -TH T hermistor 8b-GND GND 9a -GND GND 9b-GND GND 10a -GND GND 10b-GND GND 11a -GND GND 11b-GND GND 12a -Vdd Logic power supply 12b-DST5 Head print activation signal 13a -

DST6

Head print activation signal 13b-DST7 Head print activation signal 14a -Vp Head dri ve power 14b-Vp Head drive power 15a -Vp Head dri ve power 15b-Vp Head drive power 16a -A Paper feed motor driv e signal 16b-/A Paper feed mot or dri v e sig nal 17a -B Paper feed motor driv e signal 17b-/B Paper feed mot or dri v e sig nal 18a -HS Platen position sensor 18b-GND GND 19a -Cuta Cutter motor drive signal 19b-Cutb Cutter motor drive signal 20a -Cuts Cutter home position sensor 20b-GND GND

User side connector type: Housing: LY10-DC40 (JAE)

Contact: LY10-C1-1-10000 (JAE)

2.2.6- LEDS AND BUTTONS CONNECTOR Leds and buttons on the TK51/IF9000 can be installed through connector CN7. Just

follow next connections (or see in APPENDIX F):

User side connector type: Housing: QH250-04H (Plastron)

Contact: QH250T-010 (Plastron)

Fig. 2.10-

Leds and buttons connections.

POWER

LED PAPER END LED

ERROR LED

PAPER FEED

PROGRAM

IF9000 side

User side

CON7

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2.2.7- PAPER-NEAR-END AND TICKET PICK-UP CONNECTORS

Moreover than the no-paper sensor provided by the CAP9000 mechanism, the TK51/IF9000 includes two connectors to control the outside paper status. In both of them must be connected reflective optical sensors (see next table). Through the paper-near-end sensor (CON8) user can control how much paper remain, and therefore, to order a new paper reload before to fully exhaust the paper roll. The ticket pick-up sensor (CON9) informs to the system if the last ticket printed has been picked-up, so that it can take the suitable action. The status of these sensors can be tested by the

DEL EOT

command. Next picture shows an example built in the TK51

printer (see in APPENDIX-F).

Fig. 2.11-

Paper-near-end and ticket pick-up connectors.

The optical sensor ratings must be in accordance with the following tables:

Item

Absolute Maximum ratings –25ºC

Symbol Rating

Forward current I

50 mA

Peak Forward current I

1 A

Reverse voltage V

6 V

LED (input)

Allowable current P 75 mV Collector-to-emitter voltage V

CEO

35 V

Emitter-to-collector voltage V

ECO

6 V

Collector current I

20 mA

Phototransistor (output)

Collector loss P

75 mW Total allowable loss Ptot 100 mW Operating temperature Topr -25º to +85º C

Item

Input/output conditions

Symbol Conditions Std. Max.

Forward voltage V

IF = 20 mA 1,2V 1,4V

Peak forward voltage V

FMIFM

= 0,5A 3,0V 4,0V

Reverse current I

VR = 6V ----

10µA

LED (input)

Capacity between terminals Ct V

= 0V, f = 1kHz 50 pF 100pF Phototransistor (output)

Dark current I

CEO

VCE = 20V 10-9A10-7A

Photoelectric current I

IF = 4mA, VCE = 2V

45µA 120µA

Response time (at rise) tr

20µs 100µs

Response time (at fall) tf

= 100µA

= 2V

= 1kΩ,

d = 1mm (1)

20µs 100µs

Transfer chara.

Leak current I

LEAKIF

= 4mA, VCE = 2V ----

0,1µA

(1) d = Sensing distance

User side connector type: Housing: QH250-03H

Contact: QH250T-010 (Plastron)

CON9

CON8

IF9000 side

User side

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The user can adjust the near-end paper sensor position to determine what quantity of paper (meters) wants to have from the detection. Next pictures show an approximate reference of remainder paper, and how a nib (like a rivet) can help you to locate the forto-sensor.

Fig. 2.12.- Near-end paper adjust.

10 meters approx.

2 meters approx.

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3 – BASIC OPERATIONS

3.1- LOADING PAPER

When the printer runs out of paper, there are t wo wa ys of loading p aper: automatic and manual. Before starting the paper load sequence, please make sure the paper roll has been placed in the right way.

Place the paper roll in the right direction. The thermal paper has only one surface which can be printed (thermal side). In order to know which one it is, just scratch the paper: the thermal side will show up the track on.

3.1.1- AUTOMATIC PAPER LOAD

1) Make sure the TK51 is power supplied.

2) Open the printing head and remove paper from inside the mechanism (if there is

any).

3) Make sure that the printing head is closed.

4) Make sure the paper end is cut in a straight way.

Fig.3.1-

Automatic paper load.

5) Put the paper end in the mechanism inlet.

6) Push the paper in until the TK51 detects it and starts the auto-load sequence.

7) Wait until the auto-load sequence extracts the paper from the printer outlet. NOTE

✔ In the automatic paper load, the printer motor runs at low speed, because the printer needs the maximum motor torque. Running at low speed, the motor is noisier, but it is not a wrong performing.

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