Oki OKIPOS 425D ACCESSORY INSTRUCTION GUIDE

OKIPOS 425D/425D/425DF POS-PRINTER

Product Specifications (Hardware edition)

2001-07-02 Rev.5

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MICR SPECIFICATIONS

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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Scope of Application ........................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Characteristics .................................................................................................................... 5

2. CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................. 6

2.1 Standard Printer Configuration ........................................................................................... 6

2.2 Variations............................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Options ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Block Diagram .................................................................................................................... 7

3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 9

3.1 Power Requirements .......................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Electric Insulation................................................................................................................ 9

3.3 Environmental Conditions................................................................................................... 9

3.4 Agency Approvals.............................................................................................................10

3.5 Communication Interface Specifications........................................................................... 10

3.5.1 Fiscal Interface (OEM Fiscal Type) ..................................................................... 10

3.5.2 Parallel Interface (OKI/OEM Standard Type) ...................................................... 15

3.5.3 RS-232C Interface (OKI Standard Type)............................................................. 17

3.5.4 Cash Drawer connector (OKI Standard Type) .................................................... 25

3.5.5 Customer Display connector (OKI Standard RS-232C Interface Type) .............. 27

4. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................... 28

4.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................... 28

4.2 Printer ............................................................................................................................... 28

4.3 Options ............................................................................................................................. 28

5. LOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................... 29

5.1 Print Direction ................................................................................................................... 29

5.2 Selectable Character Pitches ........................................................................................... 29

5.3 Maximum Number of Character per line........................................................................... 29

5.4 Font size/Cell size............................................................................................................. 29

5.5 Line Feed Pitches ............................................................................................................. 29

6. PRINTER PERFORMANCE.............................................................................. 30

6.1 Print Speed ....................................................................................................................... 30

6.2 Line feed Speed................................................................................................................ 30

7. MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 31

7.1 Cut-Sheet Paper (Slip/Validation)..................................................................................... 31

7.2 Cut-Sheet Paper (Counterfoil/Stub).................................................................................. 31

7.3 Roll Paper(Receipt/Journal).............................................................................................. 31

7.4 Sprocket Paper(Tractor) ................................................................................................... 31

8. PAPER FEED SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 32

8.1 Paper feed methods/Paths ............................................................................................... 32

8.2 Paper Positioning Restrictions.......................................................................................... 32

8.3 Paper Tear-off................................................................................................................... 32

8.4 Paper End Detection......................................................................................................... 32

9. RIBBON SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 33

10. RELIABILITY .................................................................................................... 34

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11. MICR SPECIFICATIONS (Only with MICR Type) ........................................... 35

11.1 Available fonts .................................................................................................................. 35

11.2 Scanning speed ................................................................................................................ 35

11.3 Recognition rating............................................................................................................. 35

11.4 Reliability .......................................................................................................................... 35

11.5 Readable Area.................................................................................................................. 35

11.6 Media Specifications......................................................................................................... 35

11.7 Other Relevant Standards ................................................................................................ 35

APPENDIX A BIT IMAGE GRAPH IS - DOT DENSITY.......................................... 36

APPENDIX B MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 37

1. Cut-Sheet Paper (Slip/Validation)..................................................................................... 37

1.1 Paper Size and Printing Area .............................................................................. 37

1.2 Paper Quality....................................................................................................... 40

1.3 Paper Weight and Maximum Duplicating Quantity .............................................. 40

1.4 Fixing Method of Multi-part Paper Joint............................................................... 41

1.5 Binding Holes ...................................................................................................... 42

1.6 Perforated Lines .................................................................................................. 43

1.7 Provisions on Fold, Bend and Curl on Cut-sheet Paper...................................... 44

2. Roll paper(Receipt/Journal) .............................................................................................. 45

2.1 Paper size and Printing area ............................................................................... 45

2.2 Paper Quality....................................................................................................... 46

2.3 Paper Weight....................................................................................................... 46

3. Sprocket Paper(Tractor) ................................................................................................... 47

3.1 Paper size and Printing area ............................................................................... 47

3.2 Paper Quality....................................................................................................... 48

3.3 Paper Weight and Maximum Duplicating Quantity .............................................. 48

3.4 Fixing Method of Multi-part Paper Joint............................................................... 49

3.5 Rising in Horizontal Perforated Line .................................................................... 51

3.6 Position Deviation of Sprocket Holes .................................................................. 51

3.7 Binding Holes ...................................................................................................... 52

3.8 Corner Cut ........................................................................................................... 53

3.9 Wrinkle, Pleat and Swell...................................................................................... 54

4. MICR (Only with MICR Type) ........................................................................................... 55

4.1 Paper Size and Scanning Area ........................................................................... 55

4.2 Paper Weight....................................................................................................... 55

APPENDIX C FISCAL SPECIFICATION (OEM FISCAL TYPE) ............................ 56

1. One-Piece Type Lower Base Fiscal Control PCB ............................................................ 56

2. Two-Piece Type Lower Base Fiscal Control PCB ............................................................ 59

3. Fiscal Memory PCB .......................................................................................................... 59

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope of Application

This specification applies to OKIPOS 425D/425D/425DF, a 9-pin type serial dot impact printer. This device is a desk-top serial dot impact printer, used exclusively as the output device for POS

(Point-of-sales) system.

• OKIPOS 425D : OKI Dual Standard Version

• 425D : OEM Dual Standard Version

• 425DF : OEM Dual Fiscal Version

1.2 Characteristics

• Print Head with 9 pins mounted

• Direct access control panel

• Print Head Life : 200million characters (Ave.) – Utility Print Quality

• Print speed : 387cps (19.3ips) : HSD(High Speed Draft)

317cps (19.3ips) : Utility

• Paper feed : Rear : Receipt/Journal Top : Counterfoil / Validation Front : Cut Sheet Paper/Sprocket Paper(Tractor)

• Paper handling : Auto Loading

• Paper copies : Cut Sheet Paper : Total 5 pages (original 1 + 4 copies)

Sprocket Paper (Tractor) : Total 4 pages (original 1 + 3 copies)

• Emulation : • OEM Fiscal Type : OKI Epson Emulation + New Defined

Command to support OEM fiscal command

• OEM Standard Type : OKI Epson Emulation

• OKI Standard Type : OKI Epson Emulation (ESC/POS similar)

• Interface : IEEE-1284 bidirectional parallel or RS-232C Interface

• Line Feed Increments : OEM Fiscal/OEM Standard Type : 1/6", n/216"(0≤n≤255) OKI Standard Type : 1/6", n/144"(0≤n≤255)

• Agency approved by UL, CSA, CE and FCC

• Variations : • OEM Fiscal Version

• OEM Fiscal + MICR Version

• OEM Standard Version

• OEM Standard + MICR Version

• OKI Standard Version

• OKI Standard + MICR Version

(MICR : Magnetic-Ink-Character-Recognition)

• Options : Front Tractor : User Option Parallel Interface PCB : Dealer Option (OKI/OEM Standard Type) RS-232C Interface PCB : Dealer Option (OKI Standard Type)

Note) Both of the parallel and RS-232C interface PCB cannot be contained.

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2. CONFIGURATION

2.1 Standard Printer Configuration

• Mechanical Unit

• Print Head

• Control Board

• Universal Power Supply

• Covers

• Lower Shield

• Rewinder

2.2 Variations

• OEM Fiscal Version

• OEM Fiscal + MICR Version

• OEM Standard Version

• OEM Standard + MICR Version

• OKI Standard Version

• OKI Standard + MICR Version

(MICR : Magnetic-Ink-Character-Recoghition)

2.3 Options

Front Tractor : User Option Parallel Interface PCB : Dealer Option (OKI/OEM Standard Type) RS-232C Interface PCB : Dealer Option (OKI Standard Type)

Note) Both of the parallel and RS-232C interface PCB cannot be contained.

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2.4 Block Diagram

Printer Control PCB

Fiscal Control PCB

Power Supply Unit

OFF

AC SW

Fiscal

Memory

PCB

Print Head

SP Motor

LF Motor (Receipt)

LF Motor (Slip/Journal)

MICR Roller Solenoid

(Only with MICR Type)

Slip/Journal Gear Change Solenoid

Platen Change Sensor

Receipt Paper Near End Sensor

Receipt Paper End Sensor

Journal Paper End Sensor

Tractor Sensor

Cover Open Sensor

Journal Paper Near End Sensor

Platen Change Motor

Operation

Panel

Slip Sensor

Validation Sensor

(Only Space)

Fiscal

Memory

PCB

40P

20P 16P

20P

16P

Parallel Interface

RJ11

RS232C(9Pin)

AC IN

: OEM

Auto Cutter

Transit PCB

Pow

MICR Control PCB

(Only with MICR Type)

MICR Head (Only with

MICR T ype)

1) OEM Fiscal Type

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2) OKI/OEM Standard Type

Print Head

SP Motor

LF Motor (Receipt)

LF Motor (Slip/Journal)

MICR Roller Solenoid

(Only with MICR Type)

Slip/Journal Change Solenoid

Platen Change Sensor

Receipt Paper Near End Sensor

Receipt Paper End Sensor

Journal Paper End Sensor

Tractor Sensor

Cover Open Sensor

Journal Paper Near End Sensor

Platen Change Motor

Operation

Panel

Slip Sensor

Validation Sensor

Auto Cutter

Transit PCB

MICR Control PCB

(Only with MICR Type)

MICR Head (Only with

MICR T ype)

RS-232C

Interface

PCB

Printer Control PCB

Power Supply Unit

ON OFF

AC SW

Pow

RS-232C(25Pin)

Cash Drawer

Parallel(36Pin)

Customer Display

AC IN

Dealer option

Only OKI Standard Type

Parallel

Interface

PCB

Dealer

Option

Only OKI

Standard T ype

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3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Power Requirements

1) Input power

Single-phase AC Voltage : Universal120VAC±15% ~ 230VAC±15% Frequency : 50/60Hz ±2%

2) Power consumption (without Fiscal Control PCB)

Local Test : Max. 40W (at Local Printing) Idle : Max. 15W

3) AC power cable

Length : Approximately 5.9 It (1.8 m) Cable conforms to the UL, CSA, and European Standards. The AC power cable can be easily disconnected from the printer. The desired printer operating

voltage. Such Cables as conform to the UL, CSA, and European Standards with a length of approximately 5.9 lt. (1.8 m) should be used, which can be easily disconnected from the printer and used under the desired printer operating voltage.

Note :

AC power cable is not supplied.

3.2 Electric Insulation

1) Insulation resistance

5 megohms or more when measured between AC input line and frame using DC 500V megohmmeter.

2) Dielectric strength

1,500 VAC (50Hz / 60Hz) (No damage will result when the above voltage is applied between the AC input line and frame

for 60 seconds.)

3.3 Environmental Conditions

1) Ambient temperature and relative humidity

Operating Non-operating Storage Transportation Unit

Temperature 41 to 104 32 to 109.4 14 to 122 -40 to 158 °F

(5 to 40) (0 to 43) (-10 to 50) (-40 to 70) (°C)

Relative 20 to 80 10 to 90 5 to 95 10 to 95 %RH Humidity

Avoid condensation at all times.

2) Vibration

Operating : Max. 0.3G (5 to 150 Hz) (except at resonant frequency) Non-operating : Max. 1.5G (5 to 150 Hz) (except at resonant frequency)

3) Impact (Drop Test)

Packing : 36" Drop

4) Noise

Max. 70 dBA : Roll paper (1P) Local print.

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3.4 Agency Approvals

UL : UL 1950 CSA : CSA C22.2 N0.950 CE : EN 50081-1 : 1992 (EN55022 class B)

EN 50082-1 : 1992 EN 60950

FCC : class A

3.5 Communication Interface Specifications

3.5.1 Fiscal Interface (OEM Fiscal Type)

1) Connectors (to Fiscal Control PCB)

Printer Control PCB side : 40 pin receptacle FL40A2FO (Oki Electric Cable Co., Ltd.) or

equivalent.

Note:

The above connectors are used not for input/output from/to an external host computer, but for connection to Fiscal Control PCB (the Control PCB created by the user and installed inside the device).

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2) Interface Spec. (Between Printer Control Board and Fiscal Control Board)

1 Parallel interface signal part (IEEE-1284 parallel equivalent)

a)Compatible mode

Pin No.

2~9

Compatible mode

10 11 12 13 14 31 32 36

nStrobe

Data bit 1-8

nAck

Busy PError Select

nAutoFd

nlnit

nFault

nSelectIn

Direction From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board

Function Data strobe Data from Fiscal Control Board Receive completion Data receiving impossible Error Online 1284 mode move request Initialization Error 1284 mode move request

b)Nibble mode

Pin No. Signal name Direction Function

2~9

HostClk

Data bit 1-8

PtrClk

From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board

"High" fix Fiscal Control Board can drive (not used) Sets "Low" when Fiscal Control Board is informed

that nibble data is available, and returns this signal to "High" in response to HostBusy "High".

31 32

PtrBusy

AckDataReq

XFlag

HostBusy

nlnit

nDataAvail

1284 Active

Note :

Pin arrangement

1 2

To Fiscal Control Board

From Fiscal Control Board

From Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board

From Fiscal Control Board

Indicates bit3 or bit7 of nibble data. During idling, outputs forward channel status.

Indicates bit2 or bit6 of nibble data. During idling, outputs if forward data exists or not.

Indicates bit1 or bit5 of nibble data. During idling, outputs acknowledgment level of Xflag.

Indicates preparation status for data receive of Fiscal Control Board.

Initialization Indicates bit0 or bit4 of nibble data.

During idling, outputs if forward data exists or not. Request 1284 mode completion from Fiscal Control

Board.

39 40

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2 Power supply line (Common in comptible mode and nibble mode)

17 18 19 20 37

Power supply

name

+5V

EL (0V)

+40V

Direction

–

Function

+5VDC power supply (Max 400mA)

Signal ground (Return for +5V)

+40VDC power supply (Max 200mA)

Pin No.

38 39

EP (0V)

–

0V (+40VDC power supply return)

Cannot supply +5V and +40V at the same time.

3 Operation board control signal (Common in compatible mode and nibble mode)

22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30

Power supply

name OP_SW1-N OP_SW2-N OP_SW3-N OP_SW4-N

FIS_LED1-N FIS_LED2-N FIS_LED3-N FIS_LED4-N

Direction

To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board From Fiscal Control Board

Function

Becomes low level when SW1 is pressed down. Becomes low level when SW2 is pressed down. Becomes low level when SW3 is pressed down. Becomes low level when SW4 is pressed down. At low level, LED1 lights. At low level, LED2 lights. At low level, LED3 lights (Orange). At low level, LED4 lights (Green).

Pin No.

When OP_SWn-N signal (22-25pin) is not used, Fiscal side should be "Non-connect." (If signal level "L" is input, operation switches are not detected, which causes malfunction.)

When LED is not controlled by FIS_LEDn-N signal (27-30pin), Fiscal side should be "Nonconnect." (When signal level "L" is input, the LED incorrectly lights.)

4 Others (Common in compatible mode and nibble mode)

Pin No. Signal name Direction Function

Fis_Check-N

From Fiscal Control Board

Signal that detects if Fiscal Control Board is assembled or not. Printer Control Board side finds it "not assembled" in high level, and finds it "assembled" in low level. Therefore, Fiscal Control Board

side always should be 0V. 16 21

Fis_Check2-N

Pow Good-N

From Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board

Not used

Becomes Low level when AC input is less

than 90 5 VAC. 26 33 34 35

NC FIS_HOT1 FIS_HOT2

–

To Fiscal Control Board To Fiscal Control Board

–

Not connected. Hot-line 1 Hot-line 2 Not connected.

For details on parallel interface time chart, refer to "3.5.2(5) Parallel Inter face timing chart".

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3) Interface level Low level 0.0V ~ +0.8V High level +2.4V ~ +5.0V

4) Interface Circuit

1 Parallel Interface signal part (IEEE-1284 parallel equivalent)

(a) RECEIVER

+5V

R1 DATAbit1~8 nlnit nStrobe

to LSIFiscal Control PCB

3.3kΩ 1kΩ 1kΩ

10kΩ 10kΩ

1kΩ

(b) DRIVER

2 Operation board control signal

3.3kΩ

Fiscal Control PCB

(d) SW control part

OKI_LED*-N

+5V

5.1kΩ

+5V

3.3k

74LS06equivalent

+5V

from LSIFiscal Control PCB

+5V

3.3kΩ

74LS03 equivalent

SC3361 equivalent

1kΩ

(NPN)

+5V

LED1~4

(Operation Panel)

to LSIFiscal Control PCB

SW1~4

(Operation Panel)

5.1kΩ

3 Others

(e) Fis_Check-N/Fis_Check2-N (f) Pow_Good-N

+5V

2kΩ

Fiscal Control PCB

to LSIFiscal Control PCB

+5V

10k

from P.S.U.

DTC114 equivalent

(g) Fis_Hot 1/2

from CPU (C-MOS Level)Fiscal Control PCB

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5) Interface timing chart

DATA BIT 1~8

STROBE

BUSY

ACK

DATA

(H)

(L)

1µs (MIN) 1µs (MIN)1µs (MIN)

(H)

(L)

500ns (MAX)

(H)

(L)

Busy

1~7µs 1~7µs

2~14µs

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3.5.2 Parallel Interface (OKI/OEM Standard Type)

1) Connectors (To host PC) Printer Side : 36Pin receptacle 57RE-40360-830B-D29 (DDK) or equivalent

2) Interface Spec (Between centronics connector and host PC) Parallel interface signal part (IEEE-1284 parallel equivalent) Centronics Connector Pin Assignment signal

Pin No.

2~9

10 11 12

13 14 15

16,19~30,33

18,35

31 32 34

Signal Name nStrobe Data bit 1~8 nAck Busy PError

Select nAutoFd NC GND FG +5V nlnit nFault DK_STATUS

Direction From host PC From host PC To host PC To host PC To host PC

To host PC From host PC

– – –

To host PC From host PC To host PC To host PC

Function Data Strobe Data from host PC Receive completion Data receiving impossible OEM Standard Type : Error OKI Standard Type : Paper End Online 1284 mode move request Not connected Signal ground Frame ground +5VDC power supply (Max 400mA) Initialization Error OEM Standard Type : Not used OKI Standard Type : Cash Drawer status signal

Note :

nSelectIn

Pin arrangement

From host PC

1284 mode move request

118

1936

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3) Parallel interface level Low level 0.0V ~ +0.8V High level +2.4V ~ +5.0V

4) Interface Circuit

1 Parallel Interface signal part (IEEE-1284 parallel equivalent)

(a) RECEIVER

+5V

(b) DRIVER

+5V

3.3k

74LS06equivalent

10kΩ

DATAbit1~8 nlnit nStrobe

to LSIParallel Interface PCB

from LSIParallel Interface PCB

3.3kΩ 1kΩ 1kΩ

10kΩ

1kΩ

5) Parallel Interface timing chart

DATA BIT 1~8

(H)

STROBE

(L)

1µs (MIN) 1µs (MIN)1µs (MIN)

(H)

BUSY

(L)

500ns (MAX)

(H)

ACK

(L)

DATA

Busy

1~7µs 1~7µs

2~14µs

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3.5.3 RS-232C Interface (OKI Standard Type)

1) Connectors (To host PC) Printer Side : 25pin receptacle D25S-LLD-6SQU (#4-40) (DDK) or equivalent

2) Interface signals

Pin No.

1 2 3 4

(Note 2)

5,8 to 10,

11, 12 to 19, 21 to

(Note 2)

Signal Protective Ground Transmitted Data Received Data Request to Send

Data Set Ready

Signal Ground Data Terminal Ready

Initial

Code

RTS

DSR

DTR

INIT

Signal

_ From printer To printer From printer

To printer

_ From printer

To Printer

Function Frame ground Data from printer Data to printer Indicates printer cannot receive

data in printer and Castomer Display Busy/ Ready protocol

Indicates that data can be sent

Signal ground Indicates printer cannot receive

data in printer Busy/ Ready protocol

Unused

Requests printer reset

(Note 1)

(Note 2)

Connector pin arrangement

(View from the cable side)

The enabled or disabled state of the initial state request signals assigned to pins 6 and 25 is selectable with the DIP SW1-1 and DIP SW1-2.

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3) Electrical characteristics (a) Signal levels

RS-232C interface signal levels are as specified below, and meet the EIA Standard RS232C.

-15 to -3 V : LOW = OFF = LOGIC “1” +15 to +3 : HIGH = ON= LOGIC "0"

(b) Line driver

Equivalent to DS14C238WM (NS)

+5V

5MΩ

INPUT

OUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUT

OUTPUT

-3V

Equivalent to DS14C238WM(NS)

Ω

+15V

+3V

-15V

+15V

+3V

-3V

INPUT

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-15V

4) Interface timing charts (a) Receiving timing chart

DSR signal

HIGH

LOW

Start bit

Stop bit

HIGH

LOW

(b) DTR signal timing chart

HIGH

LOW

DTR

BUSY

READY

0.5 bit

More than 0 µs More than 300 µs

Data

Stop bit

Start bit

0.5 bit

Max 5 ms

5) Receiving Margin Receiving margin is more than 37% at any baud rate.

6) Description of Communication Procedures Two types of protocol can be selected by menu communication procedures, for the two protocols

below.

Protocol READY/BUSY X-ON/X-OFF

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