Megatron UP-PN-II User Manual
1 UP-PN-II v0.8
8 needles printer mechanism
Easy loading of paper
Powered by battery or mains
Interfaces: IrDA IrLPT & IrCOMM 3-wire raw
RS232C from 110 to 19200 baud
USB 2.0
24 and 40 characters per line
Programmable text which can be printed on internal timer or by
interface
Remote of an external instrument (RS232 or timer )
Optical detection of paper end
Can print double ply paper.
Perfect for process control
English – version 0.8
UP-PN-II
Portable Dot Matrix Printer
User Manual
UP-PN-II v0.8 2
Table of contents
Overview ..............................................................................................3
Chapter 1 specifications .....................................................................4
1.1 References .........................................................................4
1.2 Printing features ..................................................................4
1.3 Roll of paper .......................................................................4
1.4 Ribbon .................................................................................4
1.5 Print commands ..................................................................5
1.6 Interface ..............................................................................5
1.7 Power supply ......................................................................6
1.8 Power up and auto power off .............................................7
1.9 Environmental specifications .............................................7
1.10 Dimensions .......................................................................7
1.11 Weight ...............................................................................7
Chapter 2 Installation and operating .................................................8
2.1 Installation ...........................................................................8
2.2 Connecting the power .........................................................8
2.3 Loading of paper .................................................................9
2.4 Replacement of ink ribbon ...............................................10
2.5 Selecting the interface ......................................................10
2.6 Interface connection .........................................................11
2.7 Play with buttons & leds ...................................................13
Chapter 3 Configuration menu ........................................................14
Menu parameters ....................................................................17
Chapter 4 Characters & Commands ...............................................18
4.1 Driver ................................................................................18
4.2 Character set ....................................................................19
4.3 Control codes PCL Raw ...................................................19
4.4 Control codes ESC/P 9 PINS ...........................................20
4.5 Control code ESC/P Basic ................................................20
4.5.1 Character set control codes ........................................22
4.5.2 Enhancement control codes .......................................22
4.5.3 Horizontal spacing .......................................................23
4.5.4 Vertical spacing ...........................................................23
4.5.5 Graphics ......................................................................24
4.5.6 Logo & Messages .......................................................26
4.5.7 Special Commands .....................................................28
4.5.8 Optional clock: not available .......................................29
4.5.9 Configuration commands ............................................30
4.5.10 System Commands ...................................................31
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Overview
UP-PN-II portable eight dot matrix printer features as following:
Structure for easy paper loading
Powered by mains or battery pack for quick replacing and portability
IrDA infrared interface for easy interfacing and communication wireless
(IrLPT & IrCOMM 3-wire Raw classes)
Serial RS232C interface from 110 to 19200 baud
(can work at 9600 baud simultaneously with IrDA)
Interface USB 2.0
2 characters fonts allowing 24 and 40 characters per line
Optical detection of paper end
Copy ability; it can provide an original and a copy
Pre-programmed messages activated by interface or timer
Query on external RS232 peripheral on interface or timer
UP-PN-II printer is suitable: for application of mobile instrument or such as PDA,
POS, devices, etc...
for application of mobile instrument,
with IrDA wireless instrument or PDA, ...
with computer, POS, ...
In stand alone mode with RS232 measurement devices (Multimeter,
Sliding caliper, etc)
Thanks to its dot matrix technology, it is perfectly adapted to process controls
where ticket must be stored.
Product and documentation can be modified
without notice .
Chapter 5 Annex ................................................................................32
5.1 Battery version ................................................................. 32
5.1.1 Battery charge ............................................................ 32
5.2 Main version ..................................................................... 32
5.3 Cables & accessories ...................................................... 33
5.4 Character set ................................................................... 34
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1.2 Printing features
• Printing method: Dot matrix printing
• Copy ability: 1(original) +1
• Model: UP-PN-II uses an EPSON M-192 printing mechanism.
The main characteristics are detailed in the following table
• With a font in matrix 6×10, 40 characters by line are available.
• With a font in matrix 10×10, 24 characters by line are available.
Other fonts are downloadable allowing other character sets or sizes.
1.3 Paper roll
• Normal paper roll, max Outer Ø: 50mm, Inner Ø: 12.5mm
• Paper width: 57.5 ± 0.5mm
• Paper thickness: 0.065µm, 53~64g/m2
1.4 Ribbon
• MDE-250-V: cassette, purple, life: 100 000 characters.
• MDE-250-N: cassette, black, life: 100 000 characters.
Model
Density
(dots/line)
Dot size
H x V
(mm)
Characters
per line
6×10
(char)
Character
dimension
6x10 (mm)
Characters
per line
10×10
(char)
Character
dimension
10x10 (mm)
Printing
speed
(line/s)
Paper feed
speed
(lines/s)
Reliability
MCBF
(lines)
UP-PNII
240 0,2 x 0,37 40 1,2 × 3,7 24 2 × 3,7 1.5 3.0 1 000 000
Chapter 1 Features
1.1 References
Reference : UP-PN-II -
X
X
X
The reference will be set by replacing
each "x" character by the letter
corresponding to your needs.
Example: UP-PN-II -BUI
W
IRELESS INTERFACE
- No Wireless interface
I IrDA interface
P
OWER SUPPLY
On battery with ext. mains charger B
Mains (external mains supply) S
W
IRED INTERFACE
U USB 2.0
V Serial RS232C
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1.5 Printing commands
The UP-PN-II provides ESC/POS (ESC/P 9 pins and ESC/P Basic) commands
and a simple PCL compatibility (raw graphic).
• Two fonts are included providing 224 IBMII characters IBMII in different
matrix. On request other fonts can be downloaded.
• ESC/P commands provide following functions:
Character and graphic printing, enlarge characters, underline, user defined
characters, formatting, hexadecimal dumping.
• PCL commands allow raw graphic which are suitable for most PDA and
handled computer
1.6 Interface
UP-PNII exists in several versions:
with a serial RS232 interface
with a serial RS232 interface and an infrared IrDA interface
with a serial USB 2.0 interface
with a serial USB 2.0 interface and an infrared IrDA interface
• Serial RS-232
Baud : 110 to 19200 Baud (9600 at delivery)
Handshake: RTS or XON/XOFF
Format: 7 or 8 bits ,
parity: no, even ou odd,
1 or 2 stop bits
Connector: RJ-12 6 pins
Signal level : EIA ±3 ~±15V
• Infrared port IrDA
Classes IrLPT and IrCOMM-3 wire Raw
Distance : 1 m (max.)
Angle : 30°
Note: USB 2.0 can operate in the same time as the Irda.
RS232 can operate in the same time as the Irda. But in this case, the
baudrate for the RS232 is 9600 Bd
• USB 2.0
Printer class (class 7)
Full Speed
B typ USB Connector
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1.7 Power supply
Two kind of power supply are available :
UP-PN-II-B: Battery and mains charger
• Battery Pack 6VDC 1500mAh.
• DC power plug 9~12VDC / 300mA
UP-PN-II-S: operates on mains 100-240 VAC
• DC power plug 6VDC/5A
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1.8 Power on and auto power off
Push the « on » button for power on.
The shut off can be :
• Auto after a programmable delay of inactivity (1 up to 15 minutes)
• Manual after the « on » button is pressed for 5 seconds.
1.9 Environmental conditions
• Temperature: 0~50°C
• Humidity: 10~80% RH
1.10 Size
• 153(L) × 116(W) × 65(H) mm
1.11 Weight
530g (without the paper roll)
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Chapter 2 Installation and Operation
2.1 Installation
Overview of the UP-PN-II dot matrix printer is shown figure 2-1:
2.2 Connecting the power
Mains version: the printer is not equipped with a battery
A DC power plug is delivered (6VDC/5A).
Battery version: A rechargeable battery is delivered with the printer with a
mains charger. When the charger is connected, the charge begins for 14 hours.
After the first use, we recommend to charge the battery.
Installation of the battery: clip the battery in the case below the printer.
You can hear a sound.
Removing the battery: press on the plastic bar which is near the battery.
(fig 2.2)
An external charger can be use for fast charging.
Shut off the printer and remove the battery pack
then connect the battery pack to the external
charger.
Warning: The printer can't work if a battery is
not connected.
Figure 2-1 overview of UP-PNII
Bottom case
IrDA window
Output of
paper
ON/OFF
Button
LF button (line
feed)
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2.3 Loading of paper
Follow these steps :
1 Open the case (Fig 2.3 a & b)
2 Place the roll of paper in its clips. Insert the paper in the slot and press « LF »
button until the paper outputs.
3 Close the case (fig 2.3 d)
Battery
Release Bar
Connectors
DC power jack
Serial RJ12
Battery place
Figure 2-2 battery
- +
Figure 2-3 loading of paper
(a)
(b)
Ink ribbon
(c)
(d)
Paper clips
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2.4 Replacement of ink ribbon
The ink ribbon must be replaced when the printing becomes too light. Follow
these steps :
1 Open the case
2 Push on the ribbon where it is written. (fig 2.4) and remove the ribbon
3 Place a new one instead. The paper must be inside the ribbon. Turn the little
wheel on the ribbon until the ribbon is tight.
4 Close the case
2.5 Selecting the interface
Use the configuration menu for select IrDA, RS232 or USB 2.0.
1) Serial Interface RS-232C :
Set the menu « Printer -> Interface » on « serial »
The whole set of parameter must match the host.
2) Infrared IrDA:
Set the menu « Printer -> Interface » on « IrDA/Ser9K6 » or « IrDA/USB »
The baud are automatically adapted to the host.
The protocol supports IrLPT et IrCOMM-3 wire Raw
RS232 baudrate is limited to 9600 Baud
3) USB Interface :
Set the menu « Printer -> Interface » on « IrDA/USB ».
Figure 2-4 Ink ribbon
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Pin Signal Source Description
1 GND Printer Signal ground
2 RXD Host Printer receiving data sent by host
3 TXD Printer Printer sends data to host
4 GND Printer Signal ground
5 RTS Printer
“Mark” indicates printer is bussy and can't receive data
“Space” indicates printer is ready to receive data
6 - - Not connected
Mark=logic “1”(EIA level -3V~-15V)
Space=logic “0”(EIA level +3V~+15V)
2) Serial port signal definition
2.6.3 RS232 serial connection
UP-PN-II portable printer provides a RS-232C port : 6 pins RJ-12
modular jack
1) RJ-12 pin alignment
Figure 2-5 RJ-12
2.6 Interface connection
2.6.1 Interface IrDA
Infrared port IrDA
Classes : IrLPT and IrCOMM-3 wire Raw
Distance: 1m (max.)
Angle: 30°
Note: IrDA can operate in the same time as the USB 2.0 and RS232.
In this case, RS232 baudrate is 9600 Bd.
Other parameters are freely configurable.
2.6.2 Interface USB 2.0:
USB 2.0
Printer Class
type B USB connector
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