Keltron LC Series User Manual

Keltron Corporation

Keltron Corporation Keltron Corporation

Keltron Corporation

241 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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3487

March 12, 2010

Version 3.

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Keltron

LC Series

Compact Printer

User’s Manual

Voice 781.894.8710 fax 781.899.9652

Table of Contents

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241 Crescent St, Waltham, MA 02453 voice 781.894.8710 fax 781.899.9652

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Manual Objective ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Description ............................................................................................................................................... 1

Unpacking the Keltron LC Series Compact Printer ..................................................................................... 1

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 2

RS232C Serial Communications ............................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel Description ............................................................................................................................ 4

Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Initial Power-Up and Self-Test ................................................................................................................... 6

Interval Timer ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Keltron LC Series ASCII Character Set ....................................................................................................... 6

Using a Terminal Emulator Program to Program the LC Series Printer...................................................... 12

Installing Paper and Ribbon in the Keltron LC Series Printer ..................................................................... 14

Warranty ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Manual Objective

This user’s manual supplies the necessary information for installing and operating the Keltron LC series compact printers.

 Visual overview of the printer  Power, data and panel mount installation procedures  Initial power up and printer self-test  Operation overview – graphics, built-in clock/calendar, line counter and interval timer outputs.  Manual programming and programming via PC covered

Description

The Keltron LC series is a rugged printer packaged in a metal enclosure ready to panel mount or use on the desktop. This model features compact reliable, plain paper dot matrix impact printers capable of printing from 12 through 32 columns per line (Keltron LC24s) or 15 through 40 columns per line (Keltron LC40s).

The Keltron LC series printer supports the RS232C serial communication handshake. The Keltron LC series also features user selectable print features and a 2000 character print buffer to free the host computer during the printing process.

The basic Keltron LC series printer is comprised of a microcomputer-based printer controller card, a printer mechanism module, a power supply with an interface card and a metal enclosure. The printer controller and the printer mechanism are located behind the front panel. The rear panel holds the interface connectors and the power supply module.

The Keltron printer controller and interface cards manage all the features supported by the printer. The boards hold the printer drivers, communication interfaces, real time clock, line counter, interval timer output, 2K print buffer and the front panel switch inputs. These enhanced features ease the operation and integration of the printers with data acquisition applications.

Upon initial power-up, the printer controller goes through extensive self-test procedures. It verifies the amount of print buffer installed and restores the default printer settings.

In the idle mode, the printer continuously checks the front panel controls and the paper out detector. It also services the time clock, interval timer, print buffer, internal processor and the power supply watchdog monitor.

Unpacking the Keltron LC Series Compact Printer

Remove the Keltron LC series printer from the shipping container and make sure it is undamaged. The package also includes an AC/DC power adapter or a power input plug, a ribbon cartridge as well as a roll of paper. If any of the components are missing, contact Keltron for assistance.

Keep the packing material so you can repack the printer for storage or shipment. If there is any visible damage to the printer, record it on the freight bill, have the freight carrier acknowledge it and submit your claim to the carrier.

Caution:

Caution: Do not install or operate damaged equipment as safety and performance may be affected.

Caution:Caution:

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Specifications

Power:

Power:Power:

110VAC ±10% (1.0A @ 9VDC) 220VAC ±10% (1.0A @ 9VDC) +5VDC ±3# (1.0A) +7.5 to 13.6VDC (1.0A) +9 to 35VDC (6 Watts)

The AC models have a wall mount transformer with 5 ½ ‘cord. The DC models come with a power harness 18” long, ready to wire to a power source (RED is +DC and BLACK is COMMON). With all DC models it is strongly recommended that 1.0A SLB fuses be installed externally.

Paper:

Paper:Paper:

2.25” wide x 2.00” diameter, 15 pounds, plain paper roll One roll supplied with printer Reorder #10S216

Ribbon:

Ribbon:Ribbon:

Purple ink, self-reversing, 250,000 character life One cartridge supplied with printer Reorder #10S221 (Black ink cartridge available reorder #10S223)

Print:

Print:Print:

Dot matrix impact 24/32 column width (2.5 lines/second printing LC24s) Or 40/30 column width (1.8 lines/second printing LC40s) Full 256 ASCII character set Print head life is 1,000,000 character lines (MTBF – Mean Time – Before – Failure) Dots-per-line is 144

Operating

Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity

Operating Operating

0 to 50ºC (ambient) RH 20% to 90% (non-condensing)

Weight:

Weight:Weight:

2 lbs (0.907 kg) – boxed ready to ship

1.4 lbs (actual printer weight)

Temperature & Relative Humidity (RH)

Temperature & Relative HumidityTemperature & Relative Humidity

(RH)::::

(RH)(RH)

RS232C Serial Communications

Serial Protocol (see Table 1):

Serial Protocol (see Table 1): In this mode, pins 4 (RTS) and 5 (CTS) are used to control data flow to and

Serial Protocol (see Table 1):Serial Protocol (see Table 1): from the printer.

Pin 4 (RTS) is used to control the data flow to the printer, which raises RTS when it is ready to accept data and lowers RTS under any of the following conditions:

 Print buffer has less than 256 unused locations  Printer is out of paper  Printer is off-line (the select button <SLCT> on the front panel has been pressed)

Input to pin 5 (CTS) is monitored during data transmission from the printer. The unit transmits only if CTS is high under SSSSerial Busy Protocol.

erial Busy Protocol.

erial Busy Protocol.erial Busy Protocol.

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DB25S Connector Pin#

DB25S Connector Pin#DB25S Connector Pin#

DB25S Connector Pin#

Description

DescriptionDescription

Description

Signal Name

Signal NameSignal Name

Signal Name

1 Earth Ground

GND

2 RS232 output

TXD

3 RS232 input

RXD

4 Request to send

– output

RTX

5 Clear to send

– input CTS

7 Logic common

COM

Table 1

Table 1 Table 1

Table 1

P

inout for

Keltron LC series

rear panel connector

Switch#

Switch#Switch#

Switch#

150 Baud

150 Baud150 Baud

150 Baud

300 Baud

300 Baud300 Baud

300 Baud

600 Baud

600 Baud600 Baud

600 Baud

1200

1200 1200

1200

1800

1800 1800

1800

2400

2400 2400

2400

4800

4800 4800

4800

9600

9600 9600

9600

1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF

2 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

3 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

Switch#

Switch#Switch#

Switch#

7 Data

7 Data 7 Data

7 Data

8 Data

8 Data 8 Data

8 Data

No parity

No parityNo parity

No parity

Parity

Parity Parity

Parity

Even

Even Even

Even

Odd

Odd Odd

Odd

4 ON OFF - - - -

5 - - ON OFF OFF OFF

6 - - - - ON OFF

Table 2

Table 2 Table 2

Table 2

DIP switch setting for the Keltron LC series printe

r

XON/XOFF Protocol:

XON/XOFF Protocol: The unit transmits XON when it is ready to accept data and XOFF for conditions listed

XON/XOFF Protocol:XON/XOFF Protocol: above in the Serial Busy Protocol section.

Under XON/XOFF protocol the data flow out from the printers serial port is halted on receipt of XOFF and resumed on receipt of XON.

RS232C Specifications (see Table 2):

RS232C Specifications (see Table 2):RS232C Specifications (see Table 2):

Baud rate DIP switch selectable for 150 through 9600 baud Parity DIP switch selectable for ODD/EVEN/NO parity Word length 1 start, 7 or 8 data bits (DIP switch selectable) and 1 or 2 stop bits (DIP switch selectable) Signal levels Mark or Logical 1 = -3 to -14VDC

Space or Logical 0 = +3 to +15VDC Handshaking RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF Connection DB25S receptacle type (see Table 1 for pinouts)

The printer communications protocol can be modified from the front panel or by DIP switches located inside the printer. When power is cycled to the printer the printer will always revert to the DIP switch settings. It is recommended that the printer communication protocol by set by the DIP switches.

Note: When DIP switch settings have been modified cycle power to the Keltron LC series printer to enable the new settings.

Baud

BaudBaud

Bits

BitsBits

NOTE: All the switches are in the OFF position from the factory.

NOTE: All the switches are in the OFF position from the factory.NOTE: All the switches are in the OFF position from the factory.

Bits

BitsBits

enabled

enabledenabled

Baud

BaudBaud

parity

parityparity

Baud

BaudBaud

parity

parityparity

Baud

BaudBaud

Baud

BaudBaud

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Figure

Figure Figure

Figure

1111

Keltron LC series front panel

Keltron LC series front panelKeltron LC series front panel

Keltron LC series front panel

Front Panel Description

LEDS:

LEDS:LEDS:

PWR

PWR (Green) When lit when power is ON

PWR PWR DTR/EOP

DTR/EOP (Yellow) When lit printer is ON-LINE

DTR/EOPDTR/EOP When flashing printer is OUT OF PAPER

Function Keys:

Function Keys:Function Keys:

ON

ON----LINE:

LINE:

ONON

LINE:LINE:

<SLCT>

<SLCT> Press to change printer from ON-LINE to OFF-LINE mode.

ON-LINE the DTR/EOP LED is ON

<ADVN>

<ADVN> Press when printer is ON-LINE to advance paper five lines.

<TEST> Press to print program version, time, date and count value of printer.

<FEED> Press to advance paper one line.

OFF

OFF----LINE:

LINE:

OFFOFF

LINE: LINE:

<SLCT>

<SLCT> Press to change printer from ON-LINE to OFF-LINE mode.

OFF-LINE the DTR/EOP LED is OFF

<ADVN>

<ADVN> Press when printer is OFF-LINE to enter printer set mode menus.

See the ‘Front Panel Programming’ section

<TEST>

<TEST> Press to print program version, time, date and count value of printer.

<FEED> Press to advance paper one line.

Installation

The Keltron LC series printer should be installed in a location that does not exceed the maximum operating temperature and provides good air circulation. Placing the printer near devices that generate excessive heat should be avoided.

When cleaning the front bezel use only a soft cloth and neutral soap products. DO NOT use solvents. Continuous exposure to direct sunlight may accelerate the aging process of the bezel. DO NOT use tools of any kind (screwdrivers, pens, pencils, etc…) to operate the push buttons on the unit.

Desk Top Mounting:

Desk Top Mounting:Desk Top Mounting:

If mounting the Keltron LC series printer on a desk top it is suggested you install rubber feet (available with a peel off backing). This will prevent the unit from drifting on the surface during print mode.

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Panel Mounting:

Panel Mounting:Panel Mounting:

The following procedure assures proper installation:

1. Cut panel opening and drill mounting holes to specified dimensions (refer to Figure 1). Remove burrs and clean around panel opening.

2. Pull unit from case until stops reached.

3. Slide printer case into the panel.

4. Install 4 mounting screws through the brackets on the printer case all the way through the panel. Screws may be secured with lock washers.

5. Push the bezel of the printer toward the panel until it latches in the case.

Figure

Figure 1111 Keltron

Figure Figure

Keltron LC series printer mounting dimensions

Keltron Keltron

LC series printer mounting dimensions

LC series printer mounting dimensionsLC series printer mounting dimensions

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Initial Power-Up and Self-Test

A self-test feature is built into the Keltron LC series printer. To start this press and hold the <TEST> switch and power up the printer. Continue holding the <TEST> switch until the printer has started printing.

The self-test program checks the integrity of the operating program installed, the 2048 character buffer, the processor watchdog and the power supervision circuits. If no problems are found, the following messages are printed:

Sample Test Print:

Sample Test Print: Description:

Sample Test Print:Sample Test Print:

BAUD 9600, DATA 8, PARITY NONE the current protocol settings (this line may overflow) INTERFACE: SERIAL type of interface being used BATT. CLOCK INSTALLED verifies the battery is installed (standard on all LCs) 2K BUFFER INSTALLED indicates buffer size installed V2.8 – LC indicates version of firmware installed and series type

Description:

Description:Description:

Interval Timer

Range: 5 seconds to 24 hours (can be selected manually or programmed by sending as ASCII

data string.

Action: Once an interval is selected, the Keltron LC series printer will execute the following actions

on time-out:

1. Transmits control character ENQ (ˆE, 05H, 5)

2. Restarts timer

Keltron LC Series ASCII Character Set

The ASCII character set includes 255 characters. The first 32 characters (decimal 0 through 31) are reserved control characters. The remaining 224 characters (decimal 32 through 255) are printable characters.

Figure 2 lists the printable character set. The first 96 entries in this table are the 96 ASCII upper and lower case characters (like what can be found on a standard QWERTY keyboard). The remaining 128 characters are international, scientific and IBM PC extended characters.

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Figure

Figure 2222 ASCII Character Set

Figure Figure

ASCII Character Set

ASCII Character SetASCII Character Set

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

Field A B C

Field

FieldField

Field

Selections for Baud Rate and Parity Fields

Selections for Baud Rate and Parity FieldsSelections for Baud Rate and Parity Fields

Selections for Baud Rate and Parity Fields

A 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600: Baud Rate

B 7, 8: Data

C Even

, Odd, None: Parity

Front Panel Programming

Front Panel ProgrammingFront Panel Programming

Main

Main SSSSet

Main Main

et MMMMenu:

enu:

et et

enu:enu:

With DTR/EOP LED ON, press <SLCT>

<ADVN> to access the menu below:

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BAUD RATE AND PARITY See Baud Rate & Parity Section <TEST> CLOCK/CALENDAR/INTERVAL See Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval timer Section <FEED> PRINT FEATURES See Print & Character Features Section

Baud Rate

Baud Rate and Parity:

Baud RateBaud Rate

From the Main Set Menu press <ADVN>

and Parity:

and Parity:and Parity:

<ADVN> to access the menu below:

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU Exits to Main Set Menu <TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED Advances selections in the field marked with  <FEED> GO TO NEXT FIELD Moves  to the next field

Example:

BAUD 2400

DATA7

PARITY NONE

Note: See DIP switches for default settings, the Keltron LC Series printer will revert to the DIP switch settings should the printer lose power.

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

Field A B C D E F

Field

FieldField

Field

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Formats

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer FormatsSelections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Formats

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Formats

Enabled

EnabledEnabled

Enabled

Disabled

DisabledDisabled

Disabled

A On OFF Clock Printout

B HH:MM

:

Hours & Minutes Printout

C :SS : Seconds Printout

D MM/DD

/

Month & Date Printout

E /YY / Year Printout

F COUNT ON

COUNT OFF

Line Counter Printout

Clock/Calendar/Interval Timer:

Clock/Calendar/Interval Timer:Clock/Calendar/Interval Timer:

From the Main Set Menu press <<<<TEST

Printer Clock/Calendar/Interval Timer Selection Mode Menu:

TEST>>>> to access the menu below:

TESTTEST

Selection Mode Menu:

Selection Mode Menu:Selection Mode Menu:

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU Exits to Main Set Menu <TEST> CLOCK/CALENDAR FORMAT Formats printout of clock/calendar/counter/interval timer <FEED> CLOCK/CALENDAR SET Sets clock/calendar/counter/interval timer

Fields for Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format:

From the Selection Model Menu, press <TEST>

<TEST> to access the menu below:

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU Exits to Main Set Menu <TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED Advances selections in the field marked with  <FEED> GO TO NEXT FIELD Moves  to the next field

Example:

ON

HH:MM

:SS

MM/DD /YY COUNT ON

Note: The Keltron LC series printer has battery backup capability to maintain these settings on power down.

Note: The time date stamp will not occur until one second after the final carriage return of a transmission. The line counter will continue to count carriage returns even if the line counter printout is off.

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

04

Field A B C D E F G

Field

FieldField

Field

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set Fields

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set FieldsSelections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set Fields

Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set Fields

A 00-24: Set hours in 24 hour format. Press <TEST>

once for each hour advanced*

B 00-59: Set minutes. Press <TEST> once for each minute advanced*

C 00-12: Set month. Press <TEST> once for each month advanced*

D 00-31: Set date. Press <TEST> once for each date advanced*

E 00-30, 96

-

00: Set year. Press

<TEST> once for each year advanced*

F 0000

-

9999: Reset line counter (counts number of carriage returns). Press <TEST> to reset to 0000

G 0FF 05S 15S 30S 01M 02M 05M 15M 30M 01H 02H 04H 06H 08H 12H 24H

Fields for Clock/Calendar/Conter/Interval Timer Set:

From the Selection Model Menu, press <<<<FEED

FEED>>>> to access the menu below:

FEEDFEED

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU Exits to Main Set Menu <TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED Advances selections in the field marked with  <FEED> GO TO NEXT FIELD Shows the value entered and moves  to the next field

Pressing the <FEED> from field G loops back to field A.

Example:

21

:30

/24 /10 0000 OFF

Sets the interval time. Press <TEST> for each timer period advanced and displayed.

Note: Value will advance without display indication. Press <FEED> to review settings.

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

Field A B* C D* E F

Field

FieldField

Field

Selections for Print and Character Features Fields

Selections for Print and Character Features FieldsSelections for Print and Character Features Fields

Selections for Print and Character Features Fields

A LINE: Prints as soon as a complete line of characters is stored or when a carriage return, form feed,

BUF

FER: Only prints when 2K buffer is full or with CTRL D

B NORMAL: The bottom of the characters come out of the printer first (default)

*

INVERTED: The top of the characters come out of the printer first. First line transmitted is printed last.

*

C H07: Char

acter normal height 7 dots (default)

H14: Character expanded height 14 dots

D W05: Character width 5 dots (default)*

W10: Character width 50 dots*

E CRLF: If carriage return and line feed is received it is converted to line feed or after a full line

both

ALL: All carriage returns and line feeds are processed

F F24: 24 characters per line (default)

LC24X/X

F30: 30 characters per line

Print and Character Features

Print and Character Features::::

Print and Character FeaturesPrint and Character Features

From the Main Set Menu press <<<<FEED

FEED>>>> to access the menu below:

FEEDFEED

<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE Exits the Set Mode and places the printer ON-LINE <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU Exits to Main Set Menu <TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED Advances selections in the field marked with  <FEED> GO TO NEXT FIELD Moves  to the next field

Example:

LINE NORMAL* H07 W05* CRLF F40

vertical tab or line feed is received (default)

carriage return and line feed is ignored (default)

F32: 32 characters per line

F40: 40 characters per line (default) LC40X/X

****Note:

Note: TTTThe Keltron

Note: Note:

same time

same time and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

same timesame time <SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

he Keltron LC Series printer

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and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

LC Series printer cannot function with expanded width

LC Series printer LC Series printer

cannot function with expanded width and inverted text

cannot function with expanded width cannot function with expanded width

TEST>....

TEST>TEST>

and inverted text enabled

and inverted text and inverted text

enabled at th

enabledenabled

at the

e

at that th

e e

Printer returns to default settings with a serial CTRL X command. The Clock/Calendar/Counter stamp and program menus will always print in normal height and width. Also the Print and Character Features settings will be maintained on power down.

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Character

CharacterCharacter

Character

CTRL Keys (use

CTRL Keys (use CTRL Keys (use

CTRL Keys (use

Hex

HexHex

Hex

idecimal

idecimalidecimal

idecimal

////

Control Action

Control ActionControl Action

Control Action

FNT-24 or

ˆB 02/02

Select 24 characters per line font

(LC24

’s)

FNT-32 or

ˆC 03/03

Select 32 characters per line font

(LC24

’

s)

EOT ˆD 04/04

End of Text or Print Buffer

BS ˆH 08/08

Back Space: remove previous character

HT ˆI 09/09

Horizontal Tab: advances four spaces from current position o

n line

LF ˆJ 0A/10

Line Feed: advance to beginning of next line

VT ˆK 0B/11

Vertical Tab: advance 5 lines

FF ˆL 0C/12

Form Feed: advance 10 lines

CR ˆM 0D/13

Carriage Return: advance to beginning of next line

SO ˆN 0E/14

All characters

extended height

(14 dots)

SI ˆO 0F/15

All characters normal height (7 dots)

XON ˆQ 11/17

Transmitted if printer is ON

-

LINE to receive date. If received, the host

AUX ON

ˆR

12/18

Print head on: Transmitted after loading paper in the printer.

X

OFF ˆS 13/19

Transmitted if printer is taken OFF

-

LINE (via <SLCT>), if print buffer is

AUX OFF

ˆT

14/20

Print head off: transmitted if out of paper

CANCEL

ˆX

18/24

Resets printer to def

aults

ESC ˆ[ 1B/27

Escape: Precedes various functions

EXPANDED

* ˆ\

1C/28

All characters expanded width* (10 dots)

EXPANDED

ˆ]

1D/29

Normal width (5 dots)

Using a Terminal Emulator Program to Program the LC Series Printer

The following ASCII commands and ESCAPE functions can be used on a PC using a terminal emulator program (such as PROCOMM or TELIX).

ASCII Printer Commands:

ASCII Printer Commands:ASCII Printer Commands:

all CAPS)

all CAPS)all CAPS)

Dec

Decimal

imal

DecDec

imalimal

FNT-30

FNT-40

OFF

****Note:

Note: TTTThe Keltron

Note: Note:

same time

same time and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

same timesame time <SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

he Keltron LC Series printer

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and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

LC Series printer cannot function with expanded width

LC Series printer LC Series printer

cannot function with expanded width and inverted text

cannot function with expanded width cannot function with expanded width

or 30 characters per line font (LC40’s)

or 40 characters per line font (LC40’s)

is ready to accept data.

full or printer out of paper. If received, host’s transmitter is off

TEST>....

TEST>TEST>

and inverted text enabled

and inverted text and inverted text

enabled at th

enabledenabled

at the

e

at that th

e e

Printer returns to default settings with a serial CTRL X command. The Clock/Calendar/Counter stamp and program menus will always print in normal height and width. Also the Print and Character Features settings will be maintained on power down.

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Command (CAPS)

Command (CAPS)Command (CAPS)

Command (CAPS)

Function

FunctionFunction

Function

[ESC]E

Auto pr

int clock/calendar/counter. Enter once to Auto print after each

[ESC]F{Format Character*}

Format print clock/calendar/line counter for Auto print [ESC]E

[ESC]D

Disable print clock/calendar/line counter. Enter once to st

op Auto print [ESC]E

[ESC]T{Format Character*}

Single serial transmit clock/calendar/line counter per this format.

[ESC]P{Format Character*}[CTRL M]

Single print clock/calendar/line counter per this format.

[ESC]S{time date}[CTRL M]

Set {time and date} 24 hour format: HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YR

[ESC]C

Reset the line counter to 0000

[ESC]I@

Disable interval timer

[ESC]I?

Prints current interval timer setting

[ESC]I{Interval Character}

Set interval time

r {see Interval Timer Chart for Interval Character}

[ESC]MN

Normal mode: Bottom of the character prints first (default)

[ESC]MI

Inverted mode: top of the character prints first, first line transmitted is the last

[ESC]ML{CTRL D}

Line mode:

Prints as soon as a complete line of characters is stored or when

[ESC]MB

Buffer mode: only prints when 2K buffer is full or with CTRL D print buffer

[ESC]MC

CR-

LF mode:

If carriage return and line fee is received it is converted to LF or

[ESC]MA

Print All mode: all carriage returns and line feed are processed

Format character

Format characterFormat character

Format character

Hours/Minutes

Hours/MinutesHours/Minutes

Hours/Minutes

Seconds

SecondsSeconds

Seconds

Month/Day

Month/DayMonth/Day

Month/Day

Years

YearsYears

Years

Line

LineLine

Line

@ (40 HEX

) = = = = =

A (41 HEX

) or I (49 HEX)

= = =

B (42 HEX

) or R (52 HEX)

= = =

C (43 HEX

) or K (4B HEX)

=

D (44 HEX

) = = = =

E (45 HEX

) or M (4D HEX)

= =

F (46 HEX

) or V (56 HEX)

= =

G (47 HEX

) or O (4F HEX)

H (48 HEX

) = = = =

J (4A HEX

) or Z (5A HEX)

= =

L (4C HEX

) = = =

N (4E HEX

) or ˆ (5E HEX)

=

P (50 HEX

) = = = =

Q (51 HEX

) or Y (59 HEX)

= =

T (54 HEX

) = = =

U (55 HEX

) =

X (58 HEX

) = = =

\ (5C HEX

) = =

] (5D HEX

) =

Excape Key [ESC] Printer Functions:

Excape Key [ESC] Printer Functions:Excape Key [ESC] Printer Functions:

Note: Can only be performed in normal width mode.

carriage return per [ESC]F format.

line printed**

carriage return, form feed, vertical tab or line feed is received (default)

command

after a full line both carriage return and line feed is ignored (default)

*See the Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart for format character

********Note:

Note: TTTThe Keltron

Note: Note:

same time

same time and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

same timesame time <SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><<SLCT><ADVN><FEED><FEED><FEED><FEED><

he Keltron LC Series printer

he Keltron he Keltron

and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press and can result in loss of printing functions. To correct send a CTRL X command or press

LC Series printer cannot function with expanded width

LC Series printer LC Series printer

cannot function with expanded width and inverted text

cannot function with expanded width cannot function with expanded width

TEST>....

TEST>TEST>

and inverted text enabled

and inverted text and inverted text

enabled at th

enabledenabled

at the

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Printer returns to default settings with a serial CTRL X command. The Clock/Calendar/Counter stamp and program menus will always print in normal height and width. Also the Print and Character Features settings will be maintained on power down.

Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart:

Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart: This chart is only used for escape functions F, T and P.

Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart:Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart:

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ASCII character

ASCII characterASCII character

ASCII character

(HEX Value)

(HEX Value)(HEX Value)

(HEX Value)

Interval selected

Interval selectedInterval selected

Interval selected

? (3F) Prints current setting

@ (40) OFF

A (41) 5 seconds

B (42) 15 seconds

C (43) 30 seconds

D (44) 1 minute

E (45) 2 minutes

F (46) 5 minutes

G (47) 15 minutes

H (48) 30 minutes

I (49)

1 hour

J (4A) 2 hours

K (4B) 4 hours

L (4C) 6 hours

M (4D) 8 hours

N (4E) 12 hours

O (4F) 24 hours

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Interval Timer

Interval Timer Chart:

Interval TimerInterval Timer

Chart: This chart is only used for escape function I.

Chart:Chart:

For additional explanations on these settings see Interval Timer Section.

Installing Paper and Ribbon in the Keltron LC Series Printer

Installing the Paper

Installing the PaperInstalling the Paper

Note: the printer power must be ON to install paper. When the printer is out of paper, the yellow DTR/EOP" LED will blink. Please see figures 3, 4 and 5 for the next steps:

1. If there is paper in the printer, pull the remaining paper through the printe r mechanism in the forward direction.

2. Remove the empty roll and remove the plastic supply spindle and place it nearby for re-use.

3. Insert the plastic supply spindle into a new roll of paper, and orient it so that the paper comes off the roll over the top and towards you. Put the supply roll back in the supply roll bracket, again ensuring proper orientation.

4. Ensure that the paper path is free and clear and that the paper roll moves freely.

5. Pull the paper down and loop it back up into the printer mechanism opening.

6. Press and hold the <FEED> switch until paper comes through the front of the mechanism.

7. Remove any slack in the paper roll so that the paper will continue to flow smoothly when the printer is closed. Return the printer to service.

8. When the Keltron printer is out of paper it will automatically be placed offline. When you properly install a new roll of paper, press the <SLCT> button and the printer will resume printing.

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Installing the Ribbon

Installing the RibbonInstalling the Ribbon

1) To replace the printer ribbon, pull the existing ribbon cartridge forward to remove it; see figure 6.

2) Insert the new cartridge with the paper under the ribbon. Turn the knob toward the arrow to tighten the ribbon.

3) Change the ribbon before it becomes worn out. Do not attempt

to re-ink a spent ribbon cartridge.

Caution

CautionCaution

Do not use the printer if the ribbon a

Do not use the printer if the ribbon and paper are not properly installed as this can

Do not use the printer if the ribbon aDo not use the printer if the ribbon a print head mechanism.

print head mechanism.

print head mechanism.print head mechanism.

Always make sure to install the paper roll so that the paper comes from front top of

Always make sure to install the paper roll so that the paper comes from front top of roll. If the paper roll is

Always make sure to install the paper roll so that the paper comes from front top ofAlways make sure to install the paper roll so that the paper comes from front top of installed backwards the paper can bind on the printed

installed backwards the paper can bind on the printed circuit board causing a paper jam.

installed backwards the paper can bind on the printedinstalled backwards the paper can bind on the printed

If for any reason the paper becomes jammed, immediately take the printer off line

If for any reason the paper becomes jammed, immediately take the printer off line by pressing the

If for any reason the paper becomes jammed, immediately take the printer off lineIf for any reason the paper becomes jammed, immediately take the printer off line <SLCT> button once and slowly pulling out the paper. Paper jams

<SLCT> button once and slowly pulling out the paper. Paper jams can damage the print mechanism

<SLCT> button once and slowly pulling out the paper. Paper jams<SLCT> button once and slowly pulling out the paper. Paper jams requiring replacement.

requiring replacement.

requiring replacement.requiring replacement.

nd paper are not properly installed as this can cause damage to the

nd paper are not properly installed as this cannd paper are not properly installed as this can

circuit board causing a paper jam.

circuit board causing a paper jam.circuit board causing a paper jam.

can damage the print mechanism

can damage the print mechanism can damage the print mechanism

cause damage to the

cause damage to the cause damage to the

roll. If the paper roll is

roll. If the paper roll is roll. If the paper roll is

by pressing the

by pressing the by pressing the

Warranty

The Keltron Corporation warrants all products against defects in workmanship, materials, and construction under normal use and service for a period of ONE YEAR, except radio transceivers which carry a 36-month warranty, from the date of shipment. Keltron Corporation's responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts that are returned to the factory, freight prepaid. Repaired parts are returned to the customer from the factory, freight prepaid.

This warranty does not extend to any of our products that in our opinion have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or misapplication. The warranty does not extend to products that have been repaired or altered outside our factory without our written approval.

Except as provided above, Keltron Corporation makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, except that the goods sold under this agreement shall be of the standard quality of Keltron Corporation, and the buyer assumes all risk and liability resulting from the use of the goods. Keltron Corporation neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for Keltron Corporation any other liability in connection with the sale or use of the goods sold, and there are no oral or written agreements or warranties collateral to or affecting this agreement. Further, Keltron Corporation shall not be liable for consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty.

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