Oki Pos 441 User Manual

OkiPos 441

User’s Guide

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Federal Communications Commission

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.

Statement of

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 aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Canada.

Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity

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

This product, has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards EN 61000-63 / 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.

Trademark acknowledgments

OKIPOS441: Oki Data Corporation

Notice

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of going to press.

However, should any errors be detected, OKI would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

• The above notwithstanding, OKI can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Outline .......................................................................................................................................................1

2. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................2

2-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................2

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

2-3. Handling Care ..............................................................................................................................

2-4. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................4

3. Parts Identiﬁcation and Nomenclature ..................................................................................................5

4. Setup ..........................................................................................................................................................6

4-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC ...................................................................................................

4-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer .............................................................................................

4-3. Installing the Printer Software ...................................................................................................

4-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit .................................................................................................

4-5. Connecting the Power Cord .......................................................................................................

4-6. Turning Power On ......................................................................................................................

4-7. Installing the Cable ....................................................................................................................

4-8. Switch Blind Installation ............................................................................................................

5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper ...........................................................................................15

5-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge ...................................................................................................

5-2. Loading the paper ......................................................................................................................

5-3. Installing the Roll Paper Guide ..................................................................................................

6. Control Panel and Other Functions .....................................................................................................21

6-1. Control Panel

6-2. Basic Indicators ..........................................................................................................................

6-3. Errors ..........................................................................................................................................22

6-4. Adjustment Mode .......................................................................................................................

7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams ...................................................................................................30

7-1. Preventing Paper Jams ...............................................................................................................

7-2. Removing Paper Jam .................................................................................................................

7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only) ................................................................

8. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit ...............................................................................................................33

9. General Speciﬁcations ...........................................................................................................................35

9-1. General Speciﬁcations ...............................................................................................................

9-2. Power Supply Speciﬁcations ......................................................................................................

10. Dip Switch Setting ................................................................................................................................38

10-1. RS-232C Interface Model ..........................................................................................................

10-2. Parallel Interface Model .............................................................................................................

10-3. USB Interface Model .................................................................................................................

10-4. Ethernet Interface Model ...........................................................................................................

10-5. Wireless LAN Interface Model ..................................................................................................

11. RS-232C Serial Interface .....................................................................................................................45

11-1. Interface Speciﬁcations ..............................................................................................................

11-2. Pins and Signal Names ...............................................................................................................

11-3. Interface Connections ................................................................................................................

12. Parallel Interface ..................................................................................................................................48

12-1. Table of Connection Signals for Each Mode .............................................................................

..............................................................................................................................21

10 11 12 13 14 14

15 16 18

30 30 31

35 37

40 41 41 41 42

45 46 47

3 4

6 7

13. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface ......................................................................................50

13-1. USB Interface Speciﬁcations .....................................................................................................

13-2. Ethernet Interface Speciﬁcations ................................................................................................

13-3. Wireless LAN Interface Speciﬁcations ......................................................................................

14. Memory Switch Settings ......................................................................................................................51

50 50 50

1. Outline

OKIPOS441 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments such as POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc.

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2. Unpacking and Installation

2-1. Unpacking

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

Ribbon cartridge

Note

Setup sheets

CD-ROM

Printer

Switch blind

Roll paper guide

Power cord

Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your

printer depend on your printer conﬁguration.

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.

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2-2. 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.

3 Choose a ﬁrm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.

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

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

the two.

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

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

heat.

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

3 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.

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

WARNING

3 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.

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

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

injury, ﬁre, or electric shock.

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2-3. Handling Care

1. Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit as these cause the printer to malfunction.

2. Do not attempt to print when either paper or ribbon cartridge is not located in the printer, otherwise the print head can be damaged.

3. Do not open the cover while printing.

4. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it gets very hot.

5. Use only roll paper that is not glued to the core.

6. When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper before it runs out.

2-4. Maintenance

Essentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated with a modicum of care in order to avoid malfunctions. For example:

1. Keep your printer in a “comfortable” environment. Roughly speaking, if you feel comfort able, then the environment is suitable for your printer.

2. Do not subject the printer to physical shocks or excessive vibration.

3. Avoid over-dusty environments. Dust is the enemy of all precision mechanical devices.

4. To clean the exterior of the printer, use a cloth barely dampened with either water with a little detergent or a little alcohol, but do not allow any liquid to fall inside the printer.

5. The interior of the printer may be cleaned with a small cleaner or a compressed-air aerosol (sold for this purpose). When performing this operation, be sure not to bend or damage any cable connections or electronic components.

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3. Parts Identication and Nomenclature

Printer cover

Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open the cover while printing.

Control panel

Power switch

Turns printer power on and off.

Features one control switch and two indicators to indicate printer status.

Peripheral unit drive circuit connector

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

Power connector

For connection of the power cord.

Interface connector

Connects the printer with host computer.

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4. Setup

4-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC

4-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable

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

4-1-2. RC-232 Interface Cable

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

4-1-3. USB Interface Cable

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

4-1-4. Ethernet Interface cable

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

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4-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer

Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets speciﬁcations.

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.

4-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off. (2) Afﬁx 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.

Ferrite core

10 cm (maximum)

Interface cable

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(6) Fasten the connector clasps.

Fastener

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4-2-2. RS-232 Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.

CAUTION

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

4-2-3. USB Interface Cable

Afﬁx 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.

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4-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turned off. (2) Afﬁx 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.

1 cm (maximum)

Ethernet cable

Ferrite core

Fastener

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

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4-3. 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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4-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit

You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page 33 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.

Important!

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.

Important!

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.

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4-5. Connecting the Power Cord

Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, 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) Check the label on the back or bottom of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that

of the AC outlet. Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet.

(2) If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the appropriate end into the AC inlet

on the back of the printer.

(3) Plug the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet.

Important!

If the voltage shown on the label on the of your printer does not match the voltage for your area, contact your dealer immediately. The power cord is designed for use with this printer only. Do not connect it to any other device.

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4-6. Turning Power On

Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 4-5.

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

Power switch

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 afﬁxed 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.

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