Oki Pos 407II User Manual

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Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded ca­ble.

This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.

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The Canadian Department of Communications

Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
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édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.

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EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989

This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN
61000-6-3 / 2001 and EN 55024 / 1998, following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989.

EC Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993

This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards
EN 60950-1, following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive of the European Communities as
of 2001.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in EU.

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OKIPOS407II: Oki Data Co., Ltd.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1

1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................1

1-2. Choosing a place for the printer ...................................................................................................

2

2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature ..................................................................................................3

3. Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................4

3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC ...................................................................................................

4

3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer .............................................................................................

5

3-3. Installing the Printer Software .....................................................................................................

8

3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter ..........................................................................................

9

3-5. Turning Power On ......................................................................................................................

10

3-6. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit .................................................................................................

11

3-7. Loading the Paper Roll ..............................................................................................................

12

4. Attaching the Accessories ......................................................................................................................17

4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate .........................................................................................................

17

4-2. Attaching the Switch Blind ........................................................................................................

19

4-3. Switch Blind Installation ............................................................................................................

19

5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter .....................................................................................................20

5-1. Thermal Paper Roll ....................................................................................................................

20

5-2. Full-Face Thermal Label Paper Roll ..........................................................................................

22

5-3. Thermal Label Paper Roll (Tack Label Paper) ..........................................................................

23

5-4. AC adapter (option) ...................................................................................................................

27

6. Control Panel and Other Functions .....................................................................................................28

6-1. Control Panel .............................................................................................................................

28

6-2. Errors ..........................................................................................................................................28

6-3. Self-Printing ...............................................................................................................................30

7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor .............................................................................................................31

8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams ...................................................................................................33

8-1. Preventing Paper Jams ...............................................................................................................

33

8-2. Removing Paper Jam .................................................................................................................

33

9. Periodical Cleaning ................................................................................................................................34

9-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head .......................................................................................................

34

9-2. Cleaning the Rubber Roller .......................................................................................................

34

9-3. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Areas ......................................................................

34

9-4. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area ...............................................................

34

10. Specications ........................................................................................................................................35

10-1. General Specications ................................................................................................................35

10-2. Auto Cutter Specications .........................................................................................................

36

10-3. Interface .....................................................................................................................................36

10-4. Electrical Characteristics ...........................................................................................................

36

10-5. Environmental Requirements .....................................................................................................

37

10-6. Reliability Specications ...........................................................................................................

38

10-7. Black mark specications ..........................................................................................................

39

11. Dip Switch Setting ................................................................................................................................40

11-1. Parallel Interface Model .............................................................................................................

41

11-2. RS-232C Interface Model ..........................................................................................................

43

11-3. USB Interface Model .................................................................................................................

46

11-4. Ethernet Interface Model ...........................................................................................................47

11-5. Wireless LAN Interface Model ..................................................................................................

48

12. Parallel Interface ..................................................................................................................................52

13. RS-232C Serial Interface .....................................................................................................................53

13-1. Interface Specications ..............................................................................................................53

13-2. RS-232C Connector ...................................................................................................................

54

13-3. Cable Connections .....................................................................................................................

56

13-4. Electrical Characteristics ...........................................................................................................

56

14. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface ......................................................................................57

14-1. USB Interface Specications .....................................................................................................57

14-2. Ethernet Interface Specications................................................................................................57

14-3. Wireless LAN Interface Specications ......................................................................................57

15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .............................................................................................................58

16. Memory Switch Settings ......................................................................................................................60

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1. Unpacking and Installation

1-1. Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.

Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your

printer depend on your printer conguration.

Fig. 1-1 Unpacking

If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply
the missing part. Note that it is a good idea to keep the original box and all the packing materials
just in case you need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date.

Note

Printer

Cable cover

Holding plate Screws

Roll stoppers

Shaft

Paper roll Switch blind Setup sheets

CD-ROM

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1-2. Choosing a place for the printer

Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where
you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this.

Choose a rm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.

The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.

Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect

the two.

Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.

Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme

heat.

Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.

Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on

the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power
spikes.

Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.

WARNING

Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unu-

sual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice.

Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in

injury, re, or electric shock.

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2. Parts Identification and Nomenclature

Interface connector

For connection to a
host computer.

Peripheral drive connector

Connects to peripheral units
such as cash drawers, etc.
Do not connect this to a
telephone.

Power connector

For connection of the
AC adapter.
Never unplug the AC
adapter while the
printer is on.

Printer cover

Open this cover to load
or replace paper.

Cover open lever

Push this lever in the direction of the
arrow to open the printer cover.

Power switch

Used to turn on/
off power to the
printer.

Control panel

Features LED indicators to
indicate printer status and
switches to operate the printer.

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3. Setup

3-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC

3-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable

Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port
of your PC.

3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

Connect the RS-232C interface cable to a RS-232C
port of your PC.

3-1-3. USB Interface Cable

Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of
your PC.

3-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable

Connect the ethernet interface cable to a ethernet port
of your PC.

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3-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer

Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specications.

CAUTION

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and
all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is
disconnected from the AC outlet.

3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

(2) Afx the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in

the illustration.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.
(

4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it.
Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(6) Fasten the connector clasps.

Ferrite core

Interface cable

5 cm
(maximum)

Fastener

Parallel interface
cable

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3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

CAUTION

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and
all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is
disconnected from the AC outlet.

(2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.
(3) Tighten the connector screws.

3-2-3. USB Interface Cable

Afx the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in

the illustration below and make sure to pass the cable
through the cable support as shown in the illustra­tion.

RS-232C
interface
cable

4 cm (maximum)

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3-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable

When using an Ethernet cable that is 10 m or less,
shielded cable is recommended.
(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.

(2)

Afx the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as

shown in the illustration below.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.
(

4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it.
Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

Ferrite core

Ethernet cable

10 cm
(maximum)

Fastener

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3-3. Installing the Printer Software

Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on
the supplied CD-ROM.
The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below.

• Windows 2000

•

Windows XP

• Windows Vista

(

1) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities)

into the CD-ROM drive.

(3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter

Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, make sure that power to the printer

and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power
cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet.

(1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.

Note: Use only the standard AC adapter and power cable.

(2) Connect AC adapter to the connector on the printer.
(

3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the cable, take hold of the cable
connector to pull it out. Releasing the lock makes it easy
to disconnect the connector.
Pulling the cable excessively could cause damage to the
connector.

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3-5. Turning Power On

Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-4.

Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer.
The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up.

CAUTION

We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to
use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it
is plugged into is nearby and easy to access.

When an Switch blind is afxed to the printer above the power switch, the ON/OFF marks of

the power switch may be hidden. If this occurs, remove the power cord from the outlet to turn

the printer OFF.

Power switch

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3-6. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit

You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on
page 58 for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does
not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs.

CAUTION

Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer
is turned off before making connections.

(1) Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.

CAUTION

Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this may

result in damage to the printer.
Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a
chance it may carry peripheral voltage.

(2) Connect the ground wire. (Europe only)

Take out the screw shown in the gure below, then fasten the ground wire terminal to the

place where the screw was removed and tighten the screw.

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3-7. Loading the Paper Roll

Be sure to use paper roll that matches the printer’s specication.

Cover open lever

Paper roll

Tension bar

1 Push the cover open lever and open the printer

cover.

2 Set the paper roll in the direction as shown, and pull

on the leading edge of the paper towards you.

Note: Make sure not to pass the paper under the

tension bar. In the following condition,
remove the tension bar unit and change the
adjustment lever position in accordance with
the procedures described in paragraphs 3-7-1
and

3-7-2:

• Paper thickness between 100 μm and 150
μm, or paper width of 57.5 mm on the

vertical/wall-mount layout

Note: When using a paper roll with an 82.5 mm

width, remove the paper roll holder in ac­cordance with the procedure described in
paragraph 3-7-3.

3 Push both sides as shown in order to close the

printer cover.

Note: When closing the printer cover, make sure

both sides close rmly, not just one side.

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3-7-1. Removing the Tension Bar

When using thermal paper roll, the tension bar unit may or may not be necessary, depending on
the paper thickness, paper width, or the installation layout. If the tension bar unit is unnecessary,
remove it in accordance with the procedure indicated below. The tension bar unit is unnecessary
when using full-face thermal label paper roll or thermal label paper roll (tack label paper).

Installation layout Horizontal Vertical/wall-mount

Paper width (mm) 82.5 79.5 57.5 82.5 79.5 57.5

Paper thickness

between 100 μm and 150 μm

Neces-

sary

Neces-

sary

Neces-

sary

Neces-

sary

Neces-

sary

Unnec-

essary

Paper thickness

between 65 μm and 100 μm

Unnec-

essary

Unnec-

essary

Unnec-

essary

Unnec-

essary

Unnec-

essary

Unnec-

essary

Use a at head screwdriver as shown to remove the clips

at both ends of the tension bar. Then, remove the tension
bar unit.

Vertical Wall-mountHorizontal

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3-7-2. Changing the Adjustment Lever Position

The adjustment lever position must be changed in accordance with the paper thickness. It is
factory-set to position ①. When using paper thickness between 100 and 150 μm, change the
adjustment lever position in accordance with the procedure below.

As shown, use a at head screwdriver to move the adjust­ment lever inward. Then, lower the adjustment lever to
the position in which the protrusion on the adjustment
lever engages with the hole in the frame.

Note: Do not use position ②.

Position ③

Paper thickness

between 105 μm and 150 μm

Position ①

Paper thickness

between 65 μm and 105 μm

3-7-3. Removing the Paper Roll Holder

When using a paper roll with an 82.5 mm width, remove the paper roll holder as shown.
When using a paper roll with a 57.5 mm width, remove the paper roll holder, and install the
paper roll holder into the other groove. In either case, change the setting at memory switch #

4.

For instructions on setting the memory switch, refer to the separate Specications Manual.

Note: After using a paper roll with a width of 57.5 mm, do not change to a paper roll with

a width of 79.5 or 82.5 mm. This is because the printer head has deteriorated as a
result of a portion of the head having been in direct contact with the platen.

Paper roll holder

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Caution Symbol

This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot.

Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used.

Let the thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it.

This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it is easily damaged.

Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

WARNING

1) Do not touch the cutter blade.

• There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the

paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even
when printing is not in progress.

• The printer cover can be opened when replacing the paper. However, since the cutter
blade is on the inside of the printer cover, be careful not to place your face or hands too
close to the cutter blade.

2) During and immediately after printing, the area around the thermal head is very hot. Do
not touch it, as you could be burned.

CAUTION

1) Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with your hand.

2) Do not push the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progress
or when the auto cutter is operating.

3) Do not push out paper while the printer cover is closed.

4)

The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged. Do not

touch them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc.

5) Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element becomes soiled by being
touched with your hands. Do not touch the thermal head heating element.

6) There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from static electricity. Never

directly touch the IC.

7) The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be guaranteed if any paper

other than that recommended is used. In particular, paper containing [Na+, K+, C1-] may

drastically reduce the working life of the thermal head. Please exercise caution.

8) Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from con

-

densation, etc.

9) A printed piece of thermal paper may become electrically charged. If the printer is placed
vertically or mounted on a wall, the cut piece of paper may stick to the printer, instead of
falling. Beware that this could cause a problem if you use a stacker that stores the pieces
of paper that fall freely.

10) Do not change the paper width during use. The thermal printing head, rubber roller, and
cutter wear differently according to the paper width. This can cause the printing or cutter
movement to malfunction.

11) Do not transport the printer with its cover open and holding it by the cover.

12)

Do not forcibly pull on the interface cable, power cable, or cash drawer cable that is con

-

nected. To detach a connector, make sure to grasp it at the connector portion, without ap­plying excessive stress on the connector at the printer.

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Notes on Using the Auto Cutter

1) To print after a cut, feed 1 mm (8-dot line) or more of paper.

2) If the cutter is not in its home position after an error, rst eliminate the cause of the error;
then, turn the power back ON.

3) If the printer is placed horizontally, the use of the partial cut is recommended. If you use
the full cut, the cut pieces of paper may fall into the paper outlet passage, causing a paper
jam as a result of cutting multiple pieces of paper. Therefore, do not use the full cut if the
printer is placed horizontally.

4) If you use the full cut, make sure to remove the piece of paper after each cut.

5)

Do not attempt to remove the paper during a cut, as this can cause a paper jam.

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4. Attaching the Accessories

The following accessories do not necessarily have to be attached.
Attach them if necessary.

• Holding plate

•

Cable cover

• Switch blind

Shaft

82.5 or 79.5 mm width 57.5 mm width

4-1. Attaching the Holder Plate

(1) Attach the shaft to the printer.

(2) Wipe the area into which the rubber feet will be afxed in order to remove any grime; then,

afx the roll stoppers. The positions for afxing them will vary depending on the paper

width.

(3) Use a regular screwdriver to remove the clips at

both ends of the bar to remove the tension bar
unit.

Push in the left and
right ends of the shaft.

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(4) Attach the holding plate to the printer. Then tighten

the two screws that were supplied to secure it in
place.

(5) Position the printer over the screws, etc., on the wall

and then slide it downward to set it in place.

CAUTION

The weight of the printer, including a roll of paper
with the largest diameter, is approximately 2.4 kg.
The screws installed in the wall must have both a
shear and tensile strength capable of withstanding

a load of 12 kgf (118 N) or more.

(6) Push the cover open lever, and open the printer

cover.

(7) Insert the paper roll as shown.

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4-2. Attaching the Switch Blind

Attach the switch blind as shown in the illustration.

4-3. Switch Blind Installation

It is not necessary to install the switch blind. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By install­ing the switch blind, the following become possible.

• Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake.

•

Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch.

Install the switch blind as shown in the diagram below.

The power switch can be turned ON ( I ) and OFF (O) by inserting a narrow instrument (ball
penetc.) in the holes in the switch blind.

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5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter

When consumable parts have run out, use those specied in the table below.

Make sure that the AC adapter specied in the table is used.
Use of consumable parts or AC adapter which are not specied in the table may result in dam­age to the printer, re or electric shock.

5-1. Thermal Paper Roll

(1) Paper roll specication

Width: 79.5±0.5 mm or 82.5±0.5 mm or 57.5±0.5 mm
Outer roll diameter: ø100 mm or less
Take up paper roll width: 80

+0.5

-1

mm or 83

+0.5

-1

mm or 58

+0.5

-1

mm
Thickness: 65~150 µm
Core outer/inner diameter

Paper thickness Core outer Core inner

65~75 µm ø18±1 mm ø12±1 mm
65~75 µm ø32±1 mm ø25.4 mm
75~150 µm ø32±1 mm ø25.4 mm
Printed surface: Outer edge of roll
Tail end handling: Do not use paste or glue to secure the paper roll or its core.

Do not fold the tail end of the paper.

(

2) Recommended paper

Manufacture Product name Quality characteristics/Use Paper thickness

(µm)

Mitsubishi Paper Mills

Limited

P220AG

normal type paper 65

HP220A

high image stability paper 65

HP220AB-1

high image stability paper 75

P220AB

normal type paper, card ticket 85

P220AC-1

normal type paper, card ticket 95

P220AC

normal type paper, card ticket 105

P220AD

normal type paper, card ticket 130

P220AE-1

normal type paper, card ticket 150

PB670 2 color paper: Red & Black

75

PB770 2 color paper: Blue & Black

75

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper

Flensburg GmbH

F5041

normal type paper 60

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Manufacture Product name Quality characteristics/Use Paper thickness

(µm)

Oji Paper Co., Ltd. PD150R normal type paper 75

PD160R

high image stability paper 65/75

PD750R 2 color paper: Red & Black

75

PD700R 2 color paper: Blue & Black

75

Nippon Paper Industries TF50KS-E2C normal type paper 65

Kanzaki Speciality Papers

Inc. (KSP)

P320RB 2 color paper: Red & Black 65

P320BB 2 color paper: Blue & Black 65

Ricoh 130LHB high image stability paper,

card ticket

85

Note:

1)

Depending on the type and thickness of the paper, it may be necessary to change the
settings for printing darkness. To change the darkness settings, use the printing dark­ness settings command <ESC><RS> ‘d’ n. Refer to the separate programmer’s manual
for details.

2) The print density may vary depending on the type of paper roll, operating environment,
and power consumption mode.

3) A reader or scanner may not be able to scan a printed bar code or characters depending
on the print density. Make sure that your reader or scanner is able to scan correctly
beforehand.

(3) Effective Print Width

Paper Width

(mm)

Right / Left Margin (mm) Effective Print Width

(mm)

Number of Print Columns
(12

×24 Font)

79.5 ± 0.5

4 72 48

82.5 ± 0.5 Left -2 to 1, Right 1.5 to 3 80

53

57.5 ± 0.5 Left 3, Right 2.5 / Left 3, Right

2.5 / Left 4, Right 3.3

52.5 / 52.0 / 50.8 35 / 34 / 33

Left Margin Right MarginEffective Print Width

Paper Width

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5-2. Full-Face Thermal Label Paper Roll

(1) Label paper specication

Backing paper width: 79.5±0.5 mm or 82.5±0.5 mm
Outer roll diameter: ø100 mm or less
Take up paper roll width: 80

+0.5

-1

mm or 83

+0.5

-1

mm

Thickness: Max. 150 μm

Core outer/inner diameter: core inner diameter ø25.4±1 mm/core outer diameter

ø32±1 mm
Printed surface: Outer edge of roll
Tail end handling: Do not use paste or glue to secure the paper roll or its

core.
Do not fold the tail end of the paper.

(

2) Recommended label paper

Manufacturer

Product

name

Quality

features/

applications

Thickness (μm)

Adhesion

type

Base

material

Separator

Total

thickness

Lintec LD2114 For distribution

or information

control

65

41 115 High

adhesion

Lintec LD5530 For measurement 85 65 150 High

adhesion

Ricoh 130LHB For distribution

or information

control

85 – – High

adhesion

Note:

1)

Depending on the type and thickness of the paper, it may be necessary to change the
settings for printing darkness. To change the darkness settings, use the printing dark­ness settings command <ESC><RS> ‘d’ n. Refer to the separate programmer’s manual
for details.

2) The print density may vary depending on the type of paper roll, operating environment,
and power consumption mode.

3) A reader or scanner may not be able to scan a printed bar code or characters depending
on the print density. Make sure that your reader or scanner is able to scan correctly
beforehand.

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(3) Effective Print Width

Paper Width

(mm)

Right / Left Margin (mm) Effective Print Width

(mm)

Number of Print Columns
(12

×24 Font)

79.5 ± 0.5

4 72 48

82.5 ± 0.5 Left -2 to 1, Right 1.5 to 3 80

53

Left Margin Right MarginEffective Print Width

Paper Width

5-3. Thermal Label Paper Roll (Tack Label Paper)

(1) Label paper specication

Backing paper width: 79.5±0.5 mm or 82.5±0.5 mm
Outer roll diameter: ø100 mm or less
Take up paper roll width: 80

+0.5

-1

mm or 83

+0.5

-1

mm

Thickness: Max. 150 μm

Core outer/inner diameter: core inner diameter ø25.4±1 mm/core outer diameter

ø32±1 mm
Printed surface: Outer edge of roll
Tail end handling: Do not use paste or glue to secure the paper roll or its

core.
Do not fold the tail end of the paper.

– 24 –

(2) Recommended label paper

Manufacturer

Product

name

Quality

features/

applications

Thickness (μm)

Adhesion

type

Base

material

Separator

Total

thickness

Lintec LD2114 For distribution

or information

control

65

41 115 High

adhesion

Lintec LD5530 For measurement 85 65 150 High

adhesion

Ricoh 130LHB For distribution

or information

control

85 – – High

adhesion

Note:

1)

Depending on the type and thickness of the paper, it may be necessary to change the
settings for printing darkness. To change the darkness settings, use the printing dark­ness settings command <ESC><RS> ‘d’ n. Refer to the separate programmer’s manual
for details.

2) The print density may vary depending on the type of paper roll, operating environment,
and power consumption mode.

3) A reader or scanner may not be able to scan a printed bar code or characters depending
on the print density. Make sure that your reader or scanner is able to scan correctly
beforehand.

(3) Effective Print Width

Paper Width

(mm)

Right / Left Margin (mm) Effective Print Width

(mm)

Number of Print Columns
(12

×24 Font)

76 ± 0.5

3 70 46

79 ± 0.5

3 73 48

– 25 –

5

ø100 MAX

ø32 ± 1

ø25.4 ± 1

15MIN

(1.75)

1.75 ± 0.5

5 ± 1.0

5

ø100 MAX

80

+0.5

-1.0

(Rolled dimension)

ø32 ± 1

ø25.4 ± 1

1

+1.0

-0.8

15 MIN

(1.75)

76 ± 0.5

(Label width)

79.5 ± 0.5

(Backing paper width)

1.75 ± 0.5

5 ± 1.0

35 – 300

(Black mark pitch)

30 – 295

(Label length)

• Detailed Diagrams of Recommended Tack Label Specications

Tack label

Paper tube

Release paper
(backing paper)

Base material
(label paper)

Printing direction

Black mark (back
of diagram)

[Details of recommended tack label specifications (for 79.5 mm backing paper)]

PCS: 0.90 minimum

83

+0.5

-1.0

(Rolled dimension)

79 ± 0.5

(Label width)

82.5 ± 0.5

(Backing paper width)

35 – 300

(Black mark pitch)

30 – 295

(Label length)

Tack label

Paper tube

Release paper
(backing paper)

Base material
(label paper)

Printing direction

Black mark (back
of diagram)

[Details of recommended tack label specifications (for 82.5 mm backing paper)]

PCS: 0.90 minimum

1

+1.0

-0.8

– 26 –

• Detailed Diagram of Effective Printing Range

3 (Bottom

margin)

(1.75)

82.5 mm backing paper

1.75 ± 0.5

4.5 (Top margin)

3 (Left margin) 3 (Right margin)

22.5 – 287.5 (Effective printing length)

30 – 295 (Label length)

35 – 300 (Black mark pitch)

79 ± 0.5 (Label width)

82.5 ± 0.5 (Backing paper width)

73 (effective printing width:
48 characters with font A)
Dot numbers 39 – 622

* Minimum settable top margin when

paper is fed using back-feed.

Effective printing range

(1.75)1.75 ± 0.5

3 (Bottom

margin)

(1.75)

79.5 mm backing paper

1.75 ± 0.5

4.5 (Top margin)

3 (Left margin) 3 (Right margin)

22.5 – 287.5 (Effective printing length)

30 – 295 (Label length)

35 – 300 (Black mark pitch)

76 ± 0.5 (Label width)

79.5 ± 0.5 (Backing paper width)

70 (effective printing width:
46 characters with font A)
Dot numbers 39 – 598

* Minimum settable top margin when

paper is fed using back-feed.

Effective printing range

– 27 –

2.5

2.5

5

• Cut Position / Printing Line / Black Mark Sensor’s Positional Relationship

Cut position

Printing line

Black mark sensor

Approx. 13Approx. 14

5-4. AC adapter (option)

AC adapter which are not specied may result in damage to the printer, re or electric shock.

Model name: PS60A-24A
Input:

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Output: DC24±5%, 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Max.)

– 28 –

6. Control Panel and Other Functions

6-1. Control Panel

① POWER lamp (Green LED)
When the printer is online, power lamp

is ON and ERROR lamp is OFF.

② ERROR lamp (Red/Orange LED)
Indicates various errors in combination

with POWER lamp.

③ FEED button
Press the FEED button to feed paper

roll.

6-2. Errors

1) Recoverable errors

Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp Recovery Conditions

Head high temperature
detection

Flashes at 0.5-sec

-

ond intervals

OFF Automatically recovered after

the print head has cooled.

Cover open error ON ON (Red) Automatically recovered by clos-

ing the printer cover.

Paper out error ON ON (Orange) Automatically recovered by

loading a new paper roll, then
closing the printer cover.

Paper near end ON Flashes orange

lamp at 1 second
intervals

Indicators show that the paper
end is approaching, but the
printer continues to print.

Black mark paper size
error

ON ON (Orange) Recovered by loading a new pa-

per roll, then closing the printer
cover.

Paper cut error OFF Flashes red lamp

at 0.125 second
intervals

Recovered if the cutter returns to
the home position after turning
the power OFF and ON. (See
Notes 1 and 2.)

Note:

1) If the cutter doesn’t return to the home position or doesn’t perform the initial move

-

ment, it cannot be recovered.

2) If the paper is jammed, turn the power off, clear the jammed paper, then turn the power
ON.

③ FEED button

② ERROR lamp (Red/Orange LED)

① POWER lamp (Green LED)

– 29 –

2) Non-recoverable errors

Error Description POWER Lamp ERROR Lamp

Recovery Conditions

Flash access error OFF Flashes Orange

lamp at 0.5-sec

-

ond intervals

This is not a recoverable error.

EEPROM error OFF Flashes Red

lamp at 0.75­second intervals

This is not a recoverable error.

SRAM error OFF Flashes Orange

lamp at 1-sec

-

ond intervals

This is not a recoverable error.

Head thermistor error OFF Flashes Red

lamp at 1.5-sec

-

ond intervals

This is not a recoverable error.

Power voltage error OFF Flashes Orange

lamp at 2-sec

-

ond intervals

This is not a recoverable error.

Note:

1) If a non recoverable error occurs, turn the power OFF immediately.

2) When Power supply error occurs, there is a possibility that the power supply unit has
a trouble.

For other non recoverable errors, please consult the dealer for repairs.

– 30 –

6-3. Self-Printing

6-3-1. Test Printing

Place the thermal paper roll on the printer.
Turn the power ON while holding the FEED button depressed. The printer will run a test print
according to the Ver. No., DIP switch settings, and memory switch settings, etc.

6-3-2. Hexadecimal Dump Mode

Place the thermal paper roll on the printer.
Open the printer cover, then turn the power on while holding the FEED button.
When the cover is closed, “*** HEX DUMP PRINTING ***” is printed, and the printer enters
the Hexadecimal Dump Mode.
Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal
code.
This function allows you to check if a control code sent to the printer by the program being used

is correct or not. The nal line is not printed if its data is less than one full line. However, if
the FEED button is pushed, the nal line is printed. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to turn

off the printer completely.

– 31 –

7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor

Use the following procedure to adjust the near-end sensor so it is compatible with the size of
paper roll you are using.

However, for vertical or wall-mount use, keep the adjuster xed to level 3, without changing

its position.

① Open the printer cover.
② Determine the diameter of the paper roll you are using and nd the required setting in the

table below.

③ Insert the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object into the hole of the adjuster, and then push

and side the adjuster to the desired setting.

When changing the setting, make sure that the position of the hole is aligned with the align

-

ment mark indicated by the arrow.

(Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)

Near-end sensor
(vertical/wall-mount
layout)

Near-end sensor
(horizontal layout)

– 32 –

Adjustment value according to the paper you are using

Paper thick-ness

(µm)

When using the paper roll with a core whose inside diameter (A):ø12, outside diameter
(B):ø18

Detected diameter (C)

(Approx. mm)

Remained paper length

(Approx. m)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

65 ø23 ø27 ø31 2.5 4.9 7.7

75 2.1 4.2 6.7

Paper thick-ness

(µm)

When using the paper roll with a core whose inside diameter (A): ø25.4, outside di

-

ameter (B):ø32

Detected diameter (C)

(Approx. mm)

Remained paper length

(Approx. m)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

65 ø36 ø40 ø44 2.8 6.4 10.4

75 2.4 5.5 9.0

85 2.1 4.9 7.9

95 1.9 4.4 7.1

105 1.7 4.0 6.4

130 1.4 3.2 5.2

150 1.2 2.8 4.5

Note:

1) The adjuster is factory-set at level 1 on the horizontal
layout and level

3 on the vertical/wall-mount lay

-

out.

2) The control switch or the memory switch A may be
used to switch between the horizontal and vertical
(wall-mount) layouts. For instructions on setting the

memory switch, refer to the separate Specications

Manual.

3) The detected diameter and remained paper length
given above are calculated values, and there may be
some variances depending on the rolled state of the
paper or the actual mechanism.

4) If thick paper is used (paper thickness between 100

μm and 150 μm), the paper roll may loosen and cause

variances in the detected values. Therefore, set the
adjustor to Level 3 for horizontal layout.

C

C

B

A

Paper roll core

– 33 –

8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams

8-1. Preventing Paper Jams

The paper should not be touched during ejection and before it is cut.
Pressing or pulling the paper during ejection may cause a paper jam, paper cutting failure or
line feed failure.

8-2. Removing Paper Jam

If a paper jam occurs, clear it as described below.
(1) Set the power switch to off to turn off power to the printer.
(

2) Push the lever toward you to open the printer cover.

(3) Remove the jammed paper.

Note

1: To prevent parts such as the thermal head or the rubber roller from damage or

deformation, do not forcibly pull on the paper with the printer cover closed.

Note 2: If label paper gets jammed, the glue from the labels could stick to the parts. If this

occurs, make sure to wipe them clean of the glue.

(4) Position the paper roll straight and close the printer cover gently.

Note

1: Make sure that the paper is positioned straight. If the printer cover is closed with

the paper skewed, a paper jam may result.

Note 2: Lock the printer cover by pressing down on the sides. Do not try to close it by

pressing down on the centre. The cover may not lock properly.

(5) Set the power switch to on to turn on power to the printer. Make sure that the ERROR LED

is not lit.
Note: While the ERROR LED is lit, the printer will not accept any commands such as the

print command, so make sure that the printer cover is locked properly.

Caution Symbol

This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot.

Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used.

Let the thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it.

This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it is easily damaged.

Observe the precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.

Thermal head

– 34 –

9. Periodical Cleaning

Printed characters may become partially unclear due to accumulated paper dust and dirt. To
prevent such a problem, paper dust collected in the paper holder and paper transport section
and on the surface of the thermal head must be removed periodically.
Such cleaning is recommended to be carried out once six month or one million lines. If the printer
uses label paper, clean it on a monthly basis or after printing approximately 200,000 lines.

9-1. Cleaning the Thermal Head

To remove the dark paper dust that has accumulated on the thermal head surface, wipe it clean
with cotton swab (or soft cloth) dipped in alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropyl alcohol). If
the printer uses label paper, wipe it clean of the glue that may have accumulated.

Note 1: The thermal head is easily damaged, so clean it with a soft cloth, taking care not

to scratch it.

Note 2: Do not attempt to clean the thermal head immediately after printing, when the

thermal head is hot.

Note 3: Beware of the risk of damaging the thermal head as a result of static electricity

that may be created during cleaning.

Note 4: Turn the power ON only after the alcohol has dried completely.

9-2. Cleaning the Rubber Roller

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off the dust that may have accumulated on the rubber roller.

9-3. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Areas

Clean the sensors (mainly the reector type sensors) of debris, dust, paper particles, glue, etc.

that may have accumulated.

9-4. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area

Clean the paper holder of debris, dust, paper particles, glue, etc. that may have accumulated.

Thermal head

Sensors

Rubber roller

– 35 –

10. Specifications

10-1. General Specications

(1) Printing method Direct line thermal printing
(2) Print speed Max. 2000 dots/sec. (250 mm/sec.)
(

3) Dot density 203 dpi: 8 dots/mm (0.125 mm/dot)
(4) Printing width Max. 80 mm
(

5) Number of print columns 53 (12 × 24 dots)
(6) Paper roll Refer to chapter 4 for details on the recommended paper

roll.
Paper width: 79.5 ± 0.5 or 82.5 ± 0.5 or 57.5 ± 0.5 mm
Roll diameter: ø100 mm or less
(7) Overall dimension 147 (W) × 213 (D) × 148 (H) mm
(

8) Weight Approx. 1.75 kg

147 mm

148 mm

213 mm

– 36 –

10-2. Auto Cutter Specications

(1) Cutting frequency Max. 20 cuts per minute
(2) Thickness of paper 0.065 ~ 0.15 mm

10-3. Interface

RS-232C serial interface/Two-way parallel interface (IEEE1284)/USB interface/Ethernet in­terface/Wireless LAN Interface

10-4. Electrical Characteristics

(1) Input Voltage DC 24 V±10%
(2) Current Consumption (DC 24 V at room temperature)

Standby:

Approx. 0.15 A
ASCII printing: Approx. average 1.8 A
(Approx. 17.5% printing rate)
100% print duty: Approx. peak 11.9 A
(Solid printing): Approx. average 5.0 A
(Continuous solid printing should be 10 seconds or less.)

(

3) Power Connector

Pin No. Function

1 Drive power (24 V)

2 Signal GND

3 N.C.

Shell Frame ground

Note:

• When using a printer power supply other than the optional AC adaptor (PS60A-24A),
be sure that the following cautions are observed.

• Use a power supply of DC 24 V ±10% and more than 2.0 A (5.0 A Load 10 sec. Min)
with LPS output approved by IEC60

950.

• Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise. Take the appropri

-

ate measures to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.

<Viewed from Connector Surface>

– 37 –

10-5. Environmental Requirements

(1) Operating
Temperature 5°C to 45°C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)

(

2) Transport/storage (except for paper)
Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)

(%RH)

34°C90% RH

40°C65% RH

45°C50% RH

90

80

60

40

20

10

0 10 20 30 40 50

Temperature (°C)

Operating temperature and humidity range

Relative humidity

Operating environment
range

– 38 –

10-6. Reliability Specications

(1) MCBF: 60 million lines

• Recommended thermal paper (60 μm to 75 μm)

•

Average printing rate: 12.5%

• Printing density: standard setting

Note: The Mean Cycles Before Failure (MCBF) with the recommended thermal paper

thickness between 75 μm and 150 μm is 25 million lines.

(2) Auto cutter (life)
Paper width 82.5 mm, 79.5 mm *Including backing paper

• Paper thickness between 65 μm and 100 μm: 2 million partial cuts, 1.6 million full cuts

•

Paper thickness between 100 μm and 150 μm: 600,000 cuts both partial and full

Paper width 57.5 mm

•

Paper thickness between 65 μm and 85 μm: 600,000 partial cuts, 500,000 full cuts

Paper width 82.5 mm, 79.5 mm full-face thermal label paper

•

Paper thickness between 100 μm and 150 μm: 300,000 cuts both partial and full

Notes:

1) When using full-face thermal label paper, periodically clean the glue that may have
accumulated on the cutter blade.

2) If glue has accumulated on the cutter blade, it could adversely affect cutting perform

­ance.
* A cutter is said to have reached its life when it has entered the wear failure pe

-

riod.

* The gures indicated in the reliability specications above are based on the use of

recommended thermal paper. As such, reliability is not guaranteed if non-recom­mended thermal paper is used.

– 39 –

10-7. Black mark specications

<Remarks>

1) The cut position shown above is when the print starting position correct value for Appendix
F: memory switch

9 is the default setting.

2) The black mark’s PCS value must be 0.90 or more.

3) Note that accuracy of starting printing with the black mark sensor must be within ±2 mm of
the standard printing positions, the printing length must be within ±2 mm of the set value in
consideration of discrepancies occurring in the processing accuracy of the platen diameter
and environmental temperature in the initial state, and a -5% error margin against the set
value must be taken into account in consideration of life expectancy and attention paid to
the print layout when using pre-printed paper.

4) The printing area must be within the usable range shown in the above diagram when using
black marks. With regards to the top margin, approximately

13 mm is established between
the print position and the cut position (auto cutter,) and the paper is fed through 1 mm or
more (eight dot lines) if printing is performed after the cutting operations, making a total
of 14 mm or more for the margin. Ensure that the margin shown in the above diagram is
used to prevent the printing area value in the paper feed direction from exceeding the pitch
of the black mark. Note that if this margin is not used, it may result in pages being skipped
and other defects.

[Example of the printing area setting]
<When the pitch of the black mark (dimension A) is 100 mm>
Top margin: 14 mm / bottom margin: 3 mm + (100 mm × 0.03) = 6 mm
From this, it is clear that the printing area in the paper feed direction must be 80 mm or

less.

Printing direction

Dimension A = 30 to
300 mm

5 ± 1 mm

15 mm or more

1

+1

-0.8

mm

Bottom margin

Upper margin 14 mm or more

(3 mm + dimension
A × 3%) or more

2.5 mm

Reverse side of
the paper

Printing area

Cut position

The reverse side of the
paper is the printing
surface.

– 40 –

11. Dip Switch Setting

Two DIP switches are provided at the bottom of the printer, and can be set as given in the table
below. Be sure to set the power switch to off before changing the settings. It is recommended

to use a pointed item like a pen or at-blade driver screw to change the settings. The settings

will become effective when the power switch is set to on again.

The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switches.

1. Make sure the printer is turned off.

2. Remove the screw from the DIP switch blind. Then take off the DIP switch blind, as shown
in the illustration below.

3. Set the switches using a pointed tool, such as a pen or at-blade screwdriver.

4. Replace the DIP switch blind. Then secure it with the screw.

The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer.

– 41 –

11-1. Parallel Interface Model

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIP-SW 1

Switch 1-1 Command emulation

ON Star Mode

OFF ESC/POS Mode

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

The functions of switches 1-2 through 1-10 will change according to the command emulation
that has been set using switch

1-1.

(1) Star mode

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation Always ON

1-2

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5 Pin #31 (INIT) reset signal

Valid Invalid

1-6

Handshaking conditions
(conditions for BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Automatic status back function Invalid Valid

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

(2) ESC/POS mode

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation Always OFF

1-2

Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5 Pin #31 (INIT) reset signal

Valid Invalid

1-6

Handshaking conditions
(conditions for BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Automatic status back function Invalid Valid

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4

9 10

DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

– 42 –

DIP-SW 2

Switch Function ON OFF

2-1

Always ON Should be set to on

2-2

2-3

2-4

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

– 43 –

11-2. RS-232C Interface Model

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIP-SW 1

Switch 1-1 Command emulation

ON Star Mode

OFF ESC/POS Mode

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

The functions of switches 1-2 through 1-10 will change according to the command emulation
that has been set using switche

1-1.

(1) Star mode

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation Always ON

1-2

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-6

Handshaking conditions
(conditions for BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Automatic status back function Invalid Valid

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

(2) ESC/POS mode

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation Always OFF

1-2

Graphic adjustment 203 DPI 180 DPI

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-6

Handshaking conditions
(conditions for BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Automatic status back function Invalid Valid

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4

9 10

DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

– 44 –

DIP-SW 2

Switch Function ON OFF

2-1

Always ON Should be set to on

2-2

2-3

2-4

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

– 45 –

The following is the procedure for changing the settings on DIP switch No. 3.

1. Turn off the printer and all components connected to it.

2. Remove the 2 screws.

3. Remove the serial interface board unit.

4. Change the setting of the DIP switches.

5. Replace the serial interface board unit.

Then secure it with the screws.

6. Turn on the printer and all components connected to it.

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on, except for switches 7 and 8.

DIP-SW

3

Switch Function ON OFF

3-1

Baud Rate See table below

3-2

3-3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits

3-4

Parity Check Disabled Enabled

3-5

Parity Odd Even

3-6

Handshake DTR/DSR XON/XOFF

3-7

Should not be changed (Should be set to

off)

— —

3-8

Baud Rate Switch 3-1 Switch 3-2

4800BPS

OFF ON

9600BPS

ON ON

19200BPS

ON OFF

38400BPS

OFF OFF

DIP switch 3

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

DIP-SW 3

– 46 –

11-3. USB Interface Model

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIP-SW 1

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation (Ster Line mode) Always ON

1-2

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5

USB mode Printer class Vendor class

1-6

Handshaking conditions (conditions for
BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7 Automatic status back function *1

Invalid Valid

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

*1 Automatic status back function is disabled when USB mode is Printer Class (switch 1-5 =

ON).

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

DIP-SW 2

Switch Function ON OFF

2-1~2-4

Always ON Should be set to on

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4

9 10

DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

– 47 –

11-4. Ethernet Interface Model

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIP-SW 1

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation (Ster Line mode) Always ON

1-2

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-6

Handshaking conditions (conditions for
BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

DIP-SW 2

Switch Function ON OFF

2-1~2-4

Always ON Should be set to on

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4

9 10

DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

– 48 –

■ Initializing Settings

Set the push switch as described below to initialize the
setting information.

Push the switch for one to ve seconds while running

under normal operating mode. The green and red LEDs

will ash with a regular pattern. After that, push the

switch once again in that state to turn OFF both of the
red and green LEDs. This will return the settings of
the interface board to their default, or ex-factory, set­tings. After the interface board has been initialized, the
printer will automatically reboot itself.

■ LED Display

Green : Lights when other party connection is

recognized as

100BASE-TX.

Red : Lights when packets are received.

Push Switch

LED

11-5. Wireless LAN Interface Model

ON ON

OFF OFF

DIP-SW 1

Switch Function ON OFF

1-1

Command emulation (Ster Line mode) Always ON

1-2

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-3

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-4

Sensor adjustment Invalid Valid

1-5

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-6

Handshaking conditions (conditions for
BUSY)

Ofine or receive

buffer full

Receive buffer full

1-7

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-8

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

1-9

Low-power consumption mode Invalid Valid

1-10

Should not be changed (Should be set to on)

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 4

9 10

DIP-SW 1 DIP-SW 2

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DIP-SW 2

Switch Function ON OFF

2-1~2-4

Always ON Should be set to on

The factory settings of DIP switch are all on.

DIP Switch ON OFF

3-1

Fixed at OFF

3-2

Initialize of setting information —

Change DIP Switch 3-2 to ON initialize the setting information when the power is turned on.
The factory settings of DIP switch are all off.

LED Display

Green : Lights when pockets are received.

No. 1 2

OFF

ON

DIP Switch 3

LED

DIP-SW 3

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Note:

• This product contains a built-in wireless device and can only be used in the following

countries.

USA, UK, France, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark,

Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Luxemburg, Netherlands,
Canada, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech, Hungary, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.

• This product contains Transmitter Module which conforms to the R&TTE Directive.

•

This product contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: M4B6180210.

• This product contains Transmitter Module IC: 5844A-6180210.

•

Strictly observe the export control laws of the country for export when exporting this

product.

Installing the Ferrite Core (Wireless LAN Model for EU Only)

Install the ferrite core onto the peripheral drive cable to prevent radio interference. Use the fer­rite core only for the wireless LAN model in the EU.

① Install the ferrite core onto the peripheral drive cable as shown in the illustration.

② Pass the fastener through the holes in the ferrite core as shown in the illustration.

③ Loop the fastener around the cable, and then pull the end of the fastener tightly through its

buckle. Use a pair of scissors to cut off the excess end of the fastener.

Ethernet cable

Ferrite core
(EU only)

10 cm
(Maximum)

Fastener

EU only

EU only

EU only

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Connecting the peripheral drive cable

Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the printer. Then, connect the other end
of the cable to the peripheral drive circuit.

Except for EU

For EU

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12. Parallel Interface

The two-way parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 compatibility mode and nibble

mode. Refer to the separate Specications Manual for details.

Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode

Pin No. Direction

Compatibility Mode

Signal Name

Nibble Mode
Signal Name

1 In nStrobe Host Clock

2 In/Out Data0 Data0

3 In/Out Data1 Data1

4 In/Out Data2 Data2

5 In/Out Data3 Data3

6 In/Out Data4 Data4

7 In/Out Data5 Data5

8 In/Out Data6 Data6

9 In/Out Data7 Data7

10

Out nAck PtrClk

11 Out Busy PtrBusy/Data3,7

12 Out PError AckDataReq/Data2,6

13 Out Select Xag/Data1,5

14 — HostBusy

15 — —

16

Signal GND Signal GND

17 Frame GND Flame GND

18 OUT +5 V +5 V

19~30

Twisted Pair Return Twisted Pair Return

31 In nInit nInit

32 Out nFault nDataAvail/Data0,4

33 External GND —

34 — —

35 — —

36

In nSelectIn 1284Active

Parallel interface connector (printer side)

This connector mates with an
Amphenol 57-30360 connector

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A: Start bit
B: Data bit
C: Parity bit
D: Stop bit

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13. RS-232C Serial Interface

13-1. Interface Specications

① Data transmission method: Asynchronous serial interface
② Baud rate: Selectable from 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps

(Refer to “11. DIP Switch Setting”.)
③ Word length Start bit: 1 bit
Data bit: 7 or 8 bits (selectable.)
Parity bit: Odd, even or none (selectable.)
Stop bit: 1 bit length
④ Signal polarity RS-232C
MARK: Logic “1” (–3 V to –15 V)
SPACE: Logic “0” (+3 V to +15 V)

MARK “1”

SPACE “0”

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13-2. RS-232C Connector

Pin No. Signal name Direction Function

1 F-GND — Frame ground

2 TXD OUT Transmission data

3 RXD IN Receive data

4 RTS OUT Same as DTR signal.

5 N/C Not used

6 DSR IN STAR Mode

Status of this signal is not checked.

ESC/POS Mode

In DTR/DSR communication mode, indicates whether
data receive from host is enabled or disabled.

Space: Receive enabled

Mark: Receive disabled

(except when transmitting data by DLE EOT, and GS a)

This signal is not checked in the X-ON/X-OFF com­munication mode.

7 S-GND — Signal ground

8~19

N/C Not used

20

DTR OUT STAR Mode

Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or
disabled.

1) DTR/DSR Communication Mode

Space when receive is enabled.

2) X-On/X-Off

Communication Mode

Always space, except during following condi

-

tions:

• Period between reset and communication ena

-

bled

• During self printing

ESC/POS Mode

Indicates whether data receive from host is enabled or
disabled.

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Pin No. Signal name Direction Function

1) DTR/DSR Communication Mode

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.
The busy condition can be changed by using DIP
SW 1-6 as follows:

Printer status

DIP SW 1-6

OFF ON

1. During the period from when
the power is turned on (includ­ing resetting using the interface)
to when the printer is ready to
receive data.

BUSY BUSY

2. During the self printing.

BUSY BUSY

3. When the cover is open. — BUSY

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

— BUSY

5. During macro executing standby
status.

— BUSY

6. When an error has occurred.

— BUSY

7. When the receive buffer becomes

-

full.

BUSY BUSY

2) X-On/X-Off Communication Mode

Always space, except during following condi

-

tions:

• Period between reset and communication ena

-

bled

• During self printing

21~24

N/C Not used

25 INIT IN Status of this signal is not checked.

13

25

1

14

D-sub 25 Pin

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13-3. Cable Connections

The followings are a recommended interface cable connections.

Note: Use shielded wire less than 3 m in length.

13-4. Electrical Characteristics

Voltage Data signal Control signal Binary status

-3 V to -15 V

Mark OFF 1

+3 V to +15 V

Space ON 0

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

20

FG FG

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

20

25

7

SG

DTR

INIT

3

2

7

8

6

5

1

4

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

SG

DCD

DTR

Printer side Host side

25 pin 9 pin

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14. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface

14-1. USB Interface Specications

1. General Specication: Conforms to USB 2.0 Specications

2. Communication Speed: USB Full Speed Mode (12 Mbps)

3. Communication Method: USB Bulk Transmission Mode

4. Power Specications: USB Self-power Function

5. Connector: USB Up-Stream Port Connector (USB Type-B)

14-2. Ethernet Interface Specications

1. General Specication: Conforms to IEEE802.3

2. Communication Media: 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX

3. Communication Speed: 10/100 Mbps

4. Protocol: TCP/IP

5. TCP/IP detail: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, LPR, #9100, FTP,
HTTP, TELNET, TFTP

6.

Connector: RJ-45 (8-pin modular)

14-3. Wireless LAN Interface Specications

1. General Specication: Conforms to IEEE802.1lb

2. Communication Media: 2.4 GHZ DSSS wireless CF card

3. Communication Speed: 1M/2M/5.5M/11Mbps AUTO Full-Back

4. Protocol: TCP/IP

5. TCP/IP detail: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, LPR, #9100, IPP, POP3,
HTTP, TELNET, SMTP, SNMP, FTP

6.

Operating Channels: North America : 1-11 ch
Japan : 1-11 ch
Europe : 1-13 ch

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Modular plug

Pin
No.

Signal

name

Function I/O

direction

1 FG Frame ground —

2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT

3 +24 V Drive power OUT

4 +24 V Drive power OUT

5 DRD2 Drive signal 2 OUT

6 DRSNS Sense signal IN

15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit

Peripheral unit drive circuit connector only connects to peripheral units such as cash drawers,
etc.
Do not connect it to a telephone.

Use cables which meet the following specications.

Peripheral Drive Connector

Drive circuit
The recommended drive unit is shown below.

Wire lead

Modular plug: MOLEX 90075-0007,
AMP641337, or BURNDY B-66-4

Shield

User side

6 1

1
2

3
4

5

6

F.G

D1

D2

TR1

TR2

TR3

R2

+24 V

7824

R1

+5 V

M-GND

M-GND

L1

L2

R3

4.7 kΩ

1/4 W

6-P Modular
jack connector

With shield

Peripheral unit

Peripheral
unit 2

Compulsion
switch

Frame
ground

Printer side

1 6

Separated Ground wire connected to shield
(Europe only).

Peripheral drive connector

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Note:

1. Pin 1 must be shield drain wire connected to peripheral device frame ground.

2. It is not possible to drive two drives simultaneously.

3. The peripheral drive duty must satisfy the following:
ON time / (ON time + OFF time)

0.2

4. Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24 Ω.

5. Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25 °C) are:

Average Rectied Current Io = 1 A

6.

Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25 °C) are:

Collector current Ic = 2 A

Drive Output: 24 V, Max. 1.0 A
TR

1, TR2: Transistor 2SD 1866 or equivalent
R1=10 kW
R2=33 kW

Reference
2SD 1866 Circuit Configuration

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16. Memory Switch Settings

Each memory switch is stored in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory

switches, see the separate Specication Manual.

The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches.

Memory Switch Hexadecimal Code

0 0000

1 0000

2 0000

3 0000

4 0000

5 0000

6 0000

7 0000

8 0000

9 0000

WARNING

Changing the memory switch settings can cause the printer to fail to operate correctly.

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