Rice Lake DP8340R User Manual

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DOT MATRIX PRINTER

DP8340R SERIES

[SERIAL INTERFACE]

USERS MANUAL

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 corect 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 radioélectiques 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.

Trademark acknowledgments

DP8340R: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

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 printing. However, should any errors be found, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

• The above notwithstanding, STAR 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. Installation of Paper Holders and Re-Roll

Prevention Guard .........................................................................3

2-3. Handling Notes.............................................................................4

3. PART IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE ........................5

3-1. Power Supply Unit ....................................................................... 5

3-2. Printer ...........................................................................................6

3-3. Part Functional Description..........................................................7

4. INSTALLATION OF INK RIBBON AND PAPER.............................8

4-1. Installation of Ink Ribbon ............................................................8

4-2. Removal of Ink Ribbon ................................................................9

4-3. Paper Insertion ........................................................................... 10

4-3-1. For Roll Paper .................................................................10

4-3-2. Roll Paper Installation

(When using the optional Printer Cover 8340R).............11

4-3-3. Validation Option Installation .........................................12

4-4. Roll Paper Removal ...................................................................12

5. CONTROL CODES ............................................................................13

6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................... 20

7. INTERFACE FOR MODEL DP8340RM

(MODULAR JACK CONNECTOR)..................................................24

7-1. Interface Specifications ..............................................................24

7-2. Interface Circuit .........................................................................24

7-3. Setting of the DIP Switches .......................................................25

7-3-1. DIP-SW 1 ........................................................................ 25

7-3-2. DIP-SW2 ......................................................................... 25

7-4. Connectors and Signals ..............................................................26

7-5. Interface Connections.................................................................27

7-6. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .....................................................28

7-6-1. Cable Connection ............................................................ 28

7-6-2. Peripheral Drive Circuit ..................................................29

7-6-3. Control Codes ..................................................................29

8. INTERFACE FOR MODEL DP8340RD

(D-SUB 25 PIN CONNECTOR).........................................................30

8-1. Interface Specifications..............................................................30

8-2. Interface Circuit ......................................................................... 31

8-2-1. RS-232C ..........................................................................31

8-2-2. Current Loop ...................................................................31

8-3. Setting of the DIP Switches .......................................................32

8-3-1. DIP-SW 1 ........................................................................ 32

8-3-2. DIP-SW 2 ........................................................................ 32

8-4. Jumper Setting............................................................................33

8-4-1. Removal of the Bottom Cover ........................................33

8-4-2. Setting of Jumper ............................................................ 33

8-5. Connectors and Signals ..............................................................34

8-6. Interface Connections.................................................................35

8-7. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .....................................................36

8-7-1. Cable Connection ............................................................ 36

8-7-2. Peripheral Drive Circuit ..................................................37

8-7-3. Control Codes ..................................................................37

9. DATA STRUCTURE AND CONTROL ............................................38

9-1. DTR Mode (1 BLOCK) .............................................................38

9-2. X-ON/X-OFF Mode ...................................................................39

9-3. STX-ETX Mode .........................................................................41

10. CHARACTER CODE LIST..............................................................43

11. WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BY THE USER .............................46

1. OUTLINE

The DP8340R series of serial dot matrix printers is for use in ECR, POS, electronic instruments, banking machines and computer peripheral equipment. The DP8340R series include the following features;

1) 2 color printing (Red and Black)

2) High-speed bidirectional printing (2 line/sec, 29 or 44 columns per line)

3) 9-pin print head

4) The interface conforms to RS-232C in M type, and to RS-232C/20mA

Current Loop in D type.

5) Commands for expanded characters, inverted characters, emphasized

characters, red and black printing, and 10CPI or 15CPI characters etc. are provided, which makes the printer very versatile.

6) Simultaneous Data Communication and Printing

7) Error Checking Protocol

8) Peripheral Driver

9) One line validation printing (Option)

Model Name Notation

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2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

2-1. Unpacking

After opening the box, check if all necessary accessories are included.

(A) Printer

1 Printer 2 User’s Manual 3 Paper Holders

(B) Power Supply Unit

1 Power Supply Unit 2 User’s Manual

4 Re-Roll Prevention Guard 5 Ink Ribbon 6 DIP Switch Cover

Figure 2-1. Unpacking

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2-2. Installation of P aper Holders and Re-Roll P r e vention Guar d

Install the Paper Holders in the intermost holes in the rear of the printer.

Figure 2-2. Installation of Paper Holders

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Install the Re-Roll Prevention Wire in the holes of the printer cover. Twisting the Wire as shown in the figure below, will make the installation easier.

Figure 2-3. Installation of Re-Roll Prevention

2-3. Handling Notes

(1) Install the printer near an easily accessible socket-outlet. (2) Place the unit on a flat and stable surface for operation. (3) Do not connect the AC Power Plug to the same outlet used for other noise

generating devices (large motors, etc.).

(4) Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins and other foreign objects into the

unit.

(5) Wipe off dirt with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol or benzine. Do not use

Lacquer thinner, Trichlorethelene or Ketone solvents because they may

damage plastic parts. (6) Use a soft brush, etc. for cleaning the printer mechanism and PCB. (7) Keep hands out of printer while power is on. (8) Do not attempt to print when there is no ink ribbon or paper in the unit. The

print head life could be severly reduced. (9) If the paper is fastened tightly to the roll, the paper may not detach from the

roll when the end is reached.

If this happens, the no paper detection function and paper feed will not

operate. (10) Always keep the printer cover attached when printing to prevent paper

jams, noise, and other problems. (11) Always turn the power off before opening the printer cover. (e.g. When

renewing a ink ribbon)

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3. PART IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE

3-1. Power Supply Unit

DC Power Connector (Output)

Shape of AC Power plug will vary according to destinations.

Figure 3-1. Power Supply Unit

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3-2. Printer

Figure 3-2. Printer: Front View

Figure 3-3. Printer: Rear View

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3-3. Part Functional Description

(1) AC Power Plug Connect to an outlet of the specified voltage. (2) DC Power Outlet Supplies DC 12V power to the printer. (3) Printer Cover Protects the printer against dust and reduces noise. (4) POWER Lamp Lights up (green LED) when power is on. (5) ON LINE Lamp Lights up (green LED) when the unit is in the online

mode.

(6) ALARM Lamp Lights up (red LED) when printer operation is not

normal, or the printer is out of paper. It is necessary to install paper into the printer and press the ON LINE Button to recover from paper empty status. Turn off the printer power in order to recover from abnormal operation.

(7) ON LINE Button Toggles between the on-line and off-line modes. The

printer will go on-line after turning power on.

(8) FEED Button Momentary operation of this button provides one

line feed. Pressing this button continuously will cause continuous paper feed. If power is turned on while pressing this button, self printing*1 will be performed.

(9) Interface Connector Connects the printer to host computers. Check that

both computer and printer are off before connecting.

(10) DIP Switches Allows for setting of various functions according to

user requirements.

*1 Self Printing This printer has another convenient function, the

Automatic Test Printing. With the ink ribbon and paper properly installed in the printer, turn the power ON while holding down the Feed switch. Test printing will start and stop again automatically.

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4. INSTALLATION OF INK RIBBON AND PAPER

4-1. Installation of Ink Ribbon

(1) Turn power off, lift the Printer Cover up and remove it. Note: Be careful not to touch the print head immediately after printing,

because it can get very hot.

Figure 4-1. Printer Cover Removal

(2) Unwind ribbon so that the spools are separated as shown in Figure 4-3.

Hold the ribbon taut as shown with the drive pins facing down and slide the

ribbon between the print head and the platen. While keeping the ribbon taut,

wrap one side around the black ribbon guide on the end of the platen and

drop one spool on the spool shaft. As you move the spool downwards, move

the detecting lever aside to allow the spool to drop into place. Make sure the

spool drive pins engage with the spool drive holes. As the spool drops into

place there will be a click. (3) While continuing to hold the ribbon taut, install the remaining ribbon spool

in a similar fashion. (4) Turn the spool that rotates freely to take up the ribbon slack.

Ribbon Life

Description

SF-03BR Approx. Approx. (Fuji Kagakushi 0.8 million 0.4 million Kogyo Co., Ltd.) characters characters

Ribbon life

Black Red

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Ribbon Life

Description

SF-03B Approx. (Fuji Kagakushi 0.8 million Kogyo Co., Ltd.) characters

Figure 4-2. Installation of Ink Ribbon

Ribbon life

Black

Figure 4-3. Ribbon Spools

4-2. Removal of Ink Ribbon

Hold the spool and lift gently, rotating it until the ribbon sags. Push the ribbon detecting lever out, lift the spool until it comes off the shaft. Remove the second spool in a similar manner. (Do not apply excessive force when lifting spools.)

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4-3. Paper Insertion

4-3-1. For Roll Paper

(1) Cut the Roll Paper end straight and square. Hold the roll so that the paper

comes from the bottom. (2) Attach the Roll Paper to the Holders Paper by slipping one side of the roll

onto the Hub and pulling the other Hub out to allow the roll to slip in place. (3) Insert the paper evenly into the Paper Insertion Slot. (4) Turn the Power Switch “ON”, and press the FEED Button. The paper will

be fed into the unit.

Figure 4-4. Paper Insertion (1)

Figure 4-5. Paper Insertion (2)

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4-3-2. Roll Paper Installation (When using the optional Printer Cover 8340R)

When installing roll paper with the optional “Ptinter Cover 8340R”, please use the following procedure. (1) Turn power off, lift the Printer Cover up and remove it. Note: Be careful not to touch the print head immediately after printing

because it can get very hot.

(2) Insert paper into the printer, and feed the paper so it extends 3 inches or

more above the top surface of the printer. (3) Insert the paper into the slot in the “Printer Cover 8340R”. (4) Install the “Printer Cover 8340R” on the printer.

Figure 4-6. Replace the Printer Cover

Figure 4-7. Printer Cover 8340R

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4-3-3. Validation Option Installation

The validation printing requires the optional printer cover 8340R. Refer to item 4-3-2 for the installation. (1) Turn power ON. (2) Enter the printer the validation mode.

(Refer to the control code “GS” in Chapter 5.) (3) Insert the material to be validated against the right side of the slot in the

Printer Cover 8340R.

Figure 4-8. Insertion of Material to be validated

4-4. Roll Paper Removal

Cut the paper close to the slot and use the feed button until paper has passed completely through the printer. Note: Do not try to remove the paper by hand as it could become crooked and

get jammed inside the printer.

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5. CONTROL CODES

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

LF (0A)

Print and line feed instruction The LF code causes the data in the line buffer to be printed,

followed by a single line feed. When the line buffer is empty, only the feed takes place.

CR (0D)

Print and line feed instruction Same function as of LF code.

However, when the DIP switch 2-4 is ON, the CR code becomes invalid.

SO (0E)

Expanded character instruction This code causes the printer to print expanded characters

twice as wide as the regular ones. This remains in effect until a DC4 code is received.

DC4 (14)

Release from expanded characters

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

The expanded character instruction is released by the DC4 code, and the succeeding data is printed as regular width characters.

ESC-1 (1B)

H (2D)H (01)H or (1B)H (2D)H (31)H

Underline mode selection All data received after this code is underlined until a ESC-0

is received. ESC-0

(1B)

H (2D)H (00)H or (1B)H (2D)H (30)H

Release from underline mode The underline mode selection is released by this code.

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CODE

FUNCTION

SI (0F)

Inverted print instruction

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

This function causes the printing to be inverted. This code must be received at the beginning of a line. If this code is received anywhere other than at the beginning of a line, it is disregarded. Accordingly, normal characters and inverted characters, can not be mixed on the same line.

DC2 (12)

Release from inverted print instruction The inverted print instruction is released by this code. This

code must be received at the beginning of a line. ESC E

(1B)

H (45)H

Emphasized print mode instruction Data following this command is printed with emphasized

characters. In this mode, characters are printed in a single direction.

ESC F (1B)

H (46)H

Release from emphasized print instruction Emphasized print is released.

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC 4 (1B)

H (34)H

Red character print instruction This command causes subsequent data to be printed with red

characters. The instruction is released by the code, ESC 5. Red and black characters may be intermixed. This command is ignored when DIP SW 2-3 is OFF.

ESC 5 (1B)

H (35)H

Release from red character print instruction The red character print instruction is released by this code.

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CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC a n (1B)

H (61)H n

n-line feed After printing the data in the current line, n lines are fed by this

code. The value of n ranges from 1 to 120.

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC C n (1B)

H (43)H n

Sets page length in lines This code sets the length of a page to n lines. The value of n

ranges from 1 to 120. On initialization, the page length default condition will be 42 lines. The line feed pitch is onesixth inch.

ESC Nn (1B)

H (4E)H n

Sets bottom margin in lines Upon receiving this code, the bottom margin is set to n lines.

n 120; Default Value n = 0

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC O (1B)

H (4F)H

Cancels bottom margin. Upon input of this code, bottom margin setting is cleared.

FF (0C)

Form feed The FF code prints the data in the current line and transports

the paper to the start of the next page.

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CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC @ (1B)

H (40)H

Printer initialization All printing conditions except ESC BEL n1 n2, the line buffer

and data buffer are set to the power on default condition.

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC BEL n1 n2 (1B)H (07)H n1 n2

Sets peripheral unit drive pulse duration. This command sets the pulse duration for peripheral unit

drive (Paper Cutter, Take-Up Device, cash drawer, etc.) Pulse Duration = 10 × n Delay = 10 × n 1

n1 127; 1 n2 127

Default value: n

2 (ms)

1 = n2 = 20

1 (ms)

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

Executed by BEL code and FS code after printing.

BEL (07)

Trigger peripheral unit drive (Deferred) Causes a peripheral drive pulse to be generated. This code is

normally stored in the buffer and is performed as it is received from the data queue.

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CODE

FUNCTION

FS (1C)

Trigger peripheral unit drive (immediate)

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

Causes a peripheral drive pulse to be generated immediately ENQ

(05)

Enquiry When this code is received, the printer outputs status data.

If it is input after text data input in the STX-ETX mode, the printer outputs status data and the check byte.

STX (02)

Start of text When this code is received, the printer enters the STX-ETX

mode. This code is ignored if received when STX-ETX mode is already in effect.

ETX (03)

End of text When this code is received, the printer leaves the STX-ETX

mode. Contents of the data buffer is printed, this code is ignored if received before ENQ.

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CAN (18)

Clears print buffer Upon input of this code the data buffer and line buffer is

cleared. ESC P

(1B)

H (50)H

Select 10 CPI This code causes the printer to print at 10 CPI. The number

of columns per is 29.

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CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

ESC M (1B)

H (4D)H

Select 15 CPI This code causes the printer to print at 15 CPI. The number

of columns per line is 44. When the power is turned on, the 15 CPI mode is selected.

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

REMARKS

GS (1D)

Validation printing instruction This code causes the printer to perform validation printing

of a maximum of 32 subsequent characters (at 15 CPI, from the thirteenth to the forty-forth column). After the GS code is received, a maximum of 32 characters should be input, followed by the LF code which indicates the end of the validation printing data. (At this time, control codes except FS, ENQ, CAN and SUB codes, or any character received beyond the limit of 32 characters are ignored.) When the printer enters the validation mode, the ribbon is shifted up and the ON-LINE lamp blinks. (This lamp goes on and off at a 0.5-second interval until the end of the validation mode.) After the material to be validated is inserted, and the LF button is pressed, the validate line is printed, followed by a single line feed. When the check is removed and the ON-LINE button is pressed, the printer returns to regular mode and is set to ON-LINE status.

1) The print settings by commands (such as emphasized mode and underline mode) are invalid only during val-

idation printing.

2) When the CAN code is received in the validation mode, the printer returns to regular mode, and the mechanism is initialized.

3) If the FS or SUB codes is received in the validation mode, these codes are executed just after the printer returns to regular mode.

4) In the validation mode, the LF button and the ON-LINE button do not work except the above behavior.

5) If the printer has a Red black ribbon installed, the validate line will be printed in red.

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Character Code List

Character Code Function

1 LF (0A)H Print and line feed instruction 2 CR (0D)H Print and line feed instruction

(same as LF) 3 SO (0E)H Expanded character instruction 4 DC4 (14)H Expanded character release 5 ESC-1 (1B)H (2D)H(01)H Underline instruction

(1B)H (2D)H (31)H

6 ESC-0 (1B)H (2D)H(00)H Underline release

(1B)H (2D)H (30)H 7 SI (0F)H Inverted print instruction 8 DC2 (12)H Inverted print release 9 ESC E (1B)H (45)H Emphasized print instruction

(one-way printing) 10 ESC F (1B)H (46)H Emphasized print release 11 ESC 4 (1B)H (34)H Red character print instruction 12 ESC 5 (1B)H (35)H Red character print release 13 ESC a n (1B)H (61)H n n-line feed instruction 14 ESC C n (1B)H (43)H n Sets page length in lines

n 120 (default n = 42)

15 ESC N n (1B)H (4E)H n Set bottom margin in lines

n 120 (default n = 0) 16 ESC O (1B)H (4F)H Cancel Bottom margin 17 FF (0C)H Form feed 18 ESC @ (1B)H (40)H Printer initialization instruction 19 ESC BEL (1B)H (07)H Set peripheral unit drive pulse duration

1 n2 n1 n2 1 n1 127, 1 n2 127

(default n 20 BEL (07)H Trigger peripheral unit drive (Deferred) 21 FS (1C)H Trigger peripheral unit drive

(Immediate) 22 ENQ (05)H Enquiry 23 STX (02)H Start of text enter STX-ETX mode 24 ETX (03)H End of text end STX-ETX mode 25 CAN (18)H Clears print buffer 26 ESC P (1B)H (50)H Select 10 CPI 27 ESC M (1B)H (4D)H Select 15 CPI (Default value) 28 GS (1D)H Validation printing instruction

1 = n2 = 20)

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6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Printing method Serial impact dot matrix printing,

9 wires Number of print columns 29 columns (10CPI), 44 columns (15CPI) Print speed Approx. 2 lines/sec Print direction Bi-directional Line spacing 1/6 inch Paper feed method Friction Feed Paper feed speed Approx. 12 lines/sec Character set ASCII 96 characters

Special 64 characters

Block graphics* 64 characters Font configuration 10CPI Ordinary characters 5 × 9 dots

Block graphics* 6 × 6 dots

15CPI Ordinary characters 7 × 9 half dots

Block graphics* 5 × 6 dots * Graphic Feed Not Available Character size 10CPI 2.00 (H) × 2.42 (V) mm

15CPI 1.32 (H) × 2.42 (V) mm Character spacing 10CPI 2.55 mm (1/10 inch)

15CPI 1.70 mm (1/15 inch) Dot spacing 10CPI H=0.425 mm V=0.353 mm

15CPI H=0.340 mm V=0.353 mm Gross dot 10CPI 174 dots/wire/line

15CPI 220 dots/wire/line Print area 10CPI 73.53 mm

15CPI 74.46 mm Print Buffer Approx. 1.5 KB Peripheral drive 1 output (1A max. at 12V) Serial Interface

Model DP8340-RM Only RS-232C Model DP8340-RD RS-232C/20mA Current Loop

External dimensions

(Printer) 202(W) × 200(D) × 98(H) mm

(without paper holder, DC Power Connector)

(Power supply unit) 60(W) × 120(D) × 36(H) mm (without AC cable)

Weight

(Printer) Approx. 1.9 kg (Power supply unit) Approx. 0.4 kg (without AC cable)

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Power supply unit

Four supplies available with following ratings

Input Output

AC 100 – 240 V DC 12.0 V ± 5%

47Hz – 63 Hz

0.8 A Max 2.0 A

Paper specification

Paper type Ordinary and carbonless copy paper Size Paper width 82.55

± 0.5mm (3.25 inches)

Roll diameter 80 mm outer diameter (Max)

Thickness (single) 0.07 mm (52.3 g/m

) to 0.09 mm (64g/m2)

(2 copy) One copy and one original (max 0.13 mm) Paper end Paper should not be attached to the core One line validation Check (Refer to Fig. 6-2)

Paper width 70 to 90 mm Thickness 0.1 to 0.15 mm

* Requires the optional Printer Cover 8340R

Ink ribbon specification

Color Black and red / Black only Ribbon material Nylon (#40 denier) Ribbon size 13mm × 6m Spool 13mm (width), 35mm in diameter (two spool) Recommended ribbon SF-03BR (Black and red), SF-03B (Black)

(manufactured by Fuji Kagakushi Kogyo Co., Ltd.) or approved equivalent.

Operating conditions Temperature +5˚C — +40˚C

Humidity 10% — 80%RH

Storage conditions Temperature –20˚C — +70˚C

Humidity 5% — 95%RH (+40˚C) Head life 70 million characters Printer reliability 5.0 million lines MCBF (except head life)

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Figure 6-1. Roll Paper and Print Area

Figure 6-2. Material to be validated and One Line Validation Printing

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Figure 6-3. External Dimensions (Printer)

60mm

Shape of AC Power plug will vary according to destinations.

Figure 6-4. External Dimensions (Power Supply Unit)

120mm 2.0m36mm

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7. INTERFACE FOR MODEL DP8340RM (MODULAR JACK CONNECTOR)

7-1. Interface Specifications

(1) Synchronization system Asynchronous (2) Baud rate 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,

BPS (Selectable)

(3) Word length

Start bit: 1 bit Data bit: 7 or 8 bits (Selectable) Parity bit: Odd, Even, or None (Selectable) Stop bit: 1 or 2 bit length (Selectable)

(4) Signal polarity

RS-232C MARK : Logic “1” (–3V to –25V)

SPACE : Logic “0” (+3V to +25V)

(5) Handshaking

1 DTR Mode (1 block) 2 X-ON/Y-OFF Mode 3 STX-ETX Mode

Note: STX-ETX Mode may use DTR or X-ON/X-OFF, selected by DIP SW 1-

5. See Chapter 9. for details.

7-2. Interface Circuit

Input (RXD, CTS)

Output (DTR, FAULT, TXD, RTS)

Figure 7-1. RS-232C Interface

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7-3. Setting of the DIP Switches

7-3-1. DIP-SW 1

Switch ON OFF

1-1 ON 1-2 Data transfer rate — see below (*1) ON 1-3 ON 1-4 Stop bit 1 Stop bit 2 ON 1-5 DTR MODE (1 BLOCK) X-ON/X-OFF MODE ON 1-6 8 data bits 7 data bits ON 1-7 No parity Parity checked ON 1-8 Odd parity Even parity ON

Factory

setting

TYPE

ONLY

(*1)

Baud rate SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3

150 OFF OFF OFF 300 OFF OFF ON

600 OFF ON OFF 1200 OFF ON ON 2400 ON OFF OFF 4800 ON OFF ON 9600 ON ON ON/OFF

(*2) DIP Switch 2-3 should

be set to ON when you use a 2-color ribbon for 2-color printing.

It should be set to OFF when a monochrome ribbon is used.

7-3-2. DIP-SW2

Switch ON OFF

2-1 2-2 Always ON ON

2-3(*2) 2-color Ribbon Monochrome Ribbon ON

2-4 CR Invalid CR Valid ON

International character set :

U.S.A FRANCE

Factory

setting

Note: DIP switches are only read by the

controller at power turn on. DIP switch changes should be made with power off, or after changing switch setting, turn the power off and on again.

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Figure 7-2. Setting of DIP Switch

7-4. Connectors and Signals

Pin No.

1 GND — Shield Ground 2 GND — Frame Ground

3 TXD OUT 4 RXD IN This pin carries data to the printer.

5 RTS OUT This is SPACE when the printer power is ON.

6 FAULT OUT

7 GND — Signal ground.

8 DTR OUT

Signal

Name

Direction Function

This pin carries data from the printer. (Return channel)

This is MARK when the printer is abnormal. (Refer to Error Condition Alarm Mode *1.) Or there is a paper error.

This printer turns this pin SPACE when it is ready to receive data.

Figure 7-3. Modular Jack Connector

*1 Error Condition Alarm Mode

If an error condition is detected during operation, the printer will stop printing and cause the FAULT signal to go MARK. All solenoides & motors will be de-energized. It is necessary to turn the printer power off and on again in order to recover from the alarm mode. This printer can detect the following error coditions:

a. Motor Lock b. Defective timing detector c. Micro-proccessor out of program sequence

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7-5. Interface Connections

For interface connections, refer to the instructions for interface of the host computer. The following gives basic examples.

Figure 7-4. Interface Connections using Modular/D-Sub 25 Adapter to IBM PC

(Use with straight through cable wiring)

Before selecting interface cable wiring, it is necessary to know the wiring of the modular interconnect cable. Figure 7-5. below shows the way to determine if the cable is straight connected, or cross connected. Cross connected wiring is not suitable for shielded cable.

TYPE

ONLY

Figure 7-5.

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Figure 7-6. Wiring of cable for direct connection between DP8340

and IBM PC serial part

7-6. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit

The Control Board of this unit is equipped with a circuit for driving a peripheral unit (Paper Cutter, Take-Up Device, Cash Drawer, etc.) The Control Board Connector (CN3) is used to connect the Peripheral Unit to the Drive Circuit. When using this circuit connect the peripheral unit cable to the CN3 Connector (cable is not included). Use a cable with the following specifications:

Note: Do not run cable near devices generating large amounts of electrical

noise.

Figure 7-7. Cable Specifications

7-6-1. Cable Connection

Remove the printer Bottom Cover and connect the cable to the CN3 Connector. Pass the cable around the control board as shown and through grommetted hole in bottom cover. (Grommet may have to be cut)

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Figure 7-8. Cable Connection

7-6-2. Peripheral Drive Circuit

Absolute Ratings (Ta = 25˚C)

D1 Voltage Breakdown 100V

Peak Forward Current 1A

Drive

Output

TYPE

ONLY

12V, MAX. 1A

Figure 7-9. Drive Circuit

Caution: Do not use external power supply with peripheral drive circuit.

7-6-3. Control Codes

Codes for Drive Circuit control are ESC BEL n1 n2, BEL and FS. Refer to the Control Codes in Chapter 5.

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8. INTERFACE FOR MODEL DP8340RD (D-SUB 25 PIN CONNECTOR)

8-1. Interface Specifications

(1) Synchronization system Asynchronous (2) Baud rate 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600

BPS (Selectable)

(3) World length

Start bit: 1 bit Data bit: 7 or 8 bits (Selectable) Parity bit: Odd, Even, or None (Selectable) Stop bit: 1 or 2 bit length (Selectable)

(4) Signal polarity

RS-232C MARK : Logic “1” (–3V to –25V)

SPACE : Logic “0” (+3V to +25V)

Current Loop MARK : Logic “1” (Current ON)

SPACE : Logic “0” (Current OFF)

1 Start bit 2 Data bits 3 Parity bit 4 Stop bit

(5) Handshaking

1 DTR Mode (1 block) 2 X-ON/Y-OFF Mode 3 STX-ETX Mode

Note: STX-ETX Mode may use DTR or X-ON/Y-OFF, selected by DIP SW 1-

5. See Chapter 9. for details.

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8-2. Interface Circuit

8-2-1. RS-232C

Input (RXD, CTS)

Output (DTR, FAULT, TXD, RCH, RTS)

Figure 8-1. RS232-C Interface

8-2-2. Current Loop

Input (TTY-RXD, TTY-RXDR)

TYPE

ONLY

Output (TTY-TXD, TTY-TXDR)

Note: Resistance should be set so that Current Loop is restricted to the range of

10 ~ 20 mA.

Figure 8-2. Current Loop Interface

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8-3. Setting of the DIP Switches

8-3-1. DIP-SW 1

Switch ON OFF

Factory

setting

(*1)

Baud rate SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3

150 OFF OFF OFF 300 OFF OFF ON

600 OFF ON OFF 1200 OFF ON ON 2400 ON OFF OFF 4800 ON OFF ON 9600 ON ON ON/OFF

(*2) DIP Switch 2-3 should

be set to ON when you use a 2-color ribbon for 2-color printing.

It should be set to OFF when a monochrome ribbon is used.

8-3-2. DIP-SW 2

Switch ON OFF

2-1 2-2 Always ON ON

2-3(*2) 2-color Ribbon Monochrome Ribbon ON

2-4 CR Invalid CR Valid ON

International character set :

U.S.A FRANCE

Factory

setting

Note: DIP switches are only read by the

controller at power turn on. DIP switch changes should be made with power off, or after changing switch setting, turn the power off and on again.

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Figure 8-3. Setting of DIP Switch

8-4. Jumper Setting

The serial interface is set to the RS-232C mode upon shipment from the factory. When using in the 20mA current loop mode, it is necessary to set the jumpers. The jumpers built into the Control Board allow for setting of functions shown in the table. However, the Bottom Cover must be removed to perform this setting. For setting the Jumper, disconnect the power source beforehand.

8-4-1. Removal of the Bottom Cover

Figure 8-4. Removal of the Bottom Cover

8-4-2. Setting of Jumper

Jumper

No.

Setting Function

Factory

Setting

TYPE

ONLY

OPEN RS-232C

SHORT Current Loop

A-C

B-C

Selection of Current Loop Output (between TTY-TXD and TTY-TXDR) Signal Polarity (inversion possible) Consult STAR MICRONICS for details.

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8-5. Connectors and Signals

Pin No.

1 GND — Frame Ground 2 TXD OUT

3 RXD IN This pin carries data to the printer. 4 RTS OUT This is SPACE when the printer power is ON.

5 CTS IN

6 DSR IN

7 GND — Signal ground. 8 N/C Unused.

9 TTY TXDR —

10 TTY TXD OUT

11 RCH OUT

12 N/C Unused. 13 GND — Signal ground.

14 FAULT OUT

15 ~ 16 N/C Unused.

17 TTY TXDR —

18 TTY RXDR —

19 TTY RXD IN

20 DTR OUT

21 ~ 22 N/C Unused.

23 TTY RXDR —

24 TTY TXD OUT

25 TTY RXD IN

Signal

Name

Direction Function

This pin carries data from the printer. (Return channel)

This pin is SPACE when the computer is ready to send data.The printer does not check this pin.

This pin is the return path for data transmitted from the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin carries data from the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin is SPACE when the printer is ready to receive data. This line carries the same signal as pin 20.

This is MARK when the printer is abnormal. (Refer to Error Condition Alarm Mode *1.) Or there is a paper error.

This pin is the return path for data transmitted from the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin is the return path for data transmitted to the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin carries data to the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This printer turns this pin SPACE when it is ready to receive data.

This pin is the return path for data transmitted to the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin carries data from the printer on the 20mA current loop.

This pin carries data to the printer on the 20mA current loop.

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Figure 8-5. D-Sub 25 Pin Connector

*1 Error Condition Alarm Mode

a. Motor Lock b. Defective timing detector c. Micro-proccessor out of program sequence

8-6. Interface Connections

For interface connections, refer to the instructions for interface of the host computer. The following gives one basic example of connections.

TYPE

ONLY

Figure 8-6. Interface Connections

with D-Sub 25 Pin Connector to IBM PC

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8-7. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit

Note: Do not run cable near devices generating large amounts of electrical

noise.

Figure 8-7. Cable Specifications

8-7-1. Cable Connection

Remove the printer Bottom Cover and connect the cable to the CN3 Connector. Pass the cable around the control board as shown and through grommetted hole in bottom cover. (Grommet may have to be cut)

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Figure 8-8. Cable Connection

8-7-2. Peripheral Drive Circuit

Absolute Ratings (Ta = 25˚C)

Voltage Breakdown 100V Peak Forward Current 1A

Drive

Output

TYPE

ONLY

12V, MAX. 1A

Figure 8-9. Drive Circuit

Caution: Do not use external power supply with peripheral drive circuit.

8-7-3. Control Codes

Codes for Drive Circuit control are ESC BEL n Control Codes in Chapter 5.

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1 n2, BEL and FS. Refer to the

9. DATA STRUCTURE AND CONTROL

9-1. DTR Mode (1 BLOCK)

Controls Data Transfer by using DTR line as BUSY FLAG (a)

(b) In case of Paper Empty

Paper Empty

When the paper out detector indicates end of paper, the printer stops printing after a maximum of two lines of printing or paper feed. The printer goes OFF LINE and sets the DTR to “MARK” status immediately after occurrence of a paper empty. It is necessary to install paper into the printer and press the ON LINE BUTTON to light the ON LINE LAMP in order to recover from paper empty status.

Machine Error

A machine error may be generated by paper jamming or when the printer is unable to print data. When a machine error occurs the printer stops printing. The printer goes OFF LINE and sets the DTR to “MARK” status immediately after the occurrence of Machine Error. It is necessary to turn the printer power off and on again in order to recover from Machine Error.

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9-2. X-ON/X-OFF Mode

The printer transmits an X-ON (Control Code; DC1, Hexadecimal Value; 11H,) signal after power is turned on, if there is no printer error being generated. When this signal is received by the host computer, the host computer transmits the data to the printer. The X-ON signal is output intermittently every three seconds until the host computer receives and responds to this signal. The X-OFF (DC3, 13H) signal outputting begins when the amount of empty space in the buffer becomes less than 256 bytes. When the computer receives the X-OFF signal, it will halt data transmission as soon as it can. However even at this time the printer can receive data until the buffer is completely full. An X-ON signal is output when the contents of the buffer goes below 256 bytes. The increase of the empty area in the buffer is caused by printing. If the computer causes a buffer overflow, a flag bit in the status register will be set. (See Status) The X-OFF signal will continue to be output at a 3-second interval until the data buffer becomes near empty (less than 256 bytes).

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Paper Empty

When the paper out detector indicates end of paper, the printer stops printing after a maximum of two lines of printing or paper feed. The host computer can receive the printer status by transmitting an ENQ code to the printer. The printer goes OFF LINE and sets the DTR to “MARK” status in 5 seconds after occurrence of a paper empty. It is necessary to install paper into the printer and press the ON LINE BUTTON to light the ON LINE LAMP in order to recover from paper empty status.

Machine Error

A machine error may be generated by paper jamming or when the printer is unable to print data. When a machine error occurs the printer stops printing. In the X-ON/ X-OFF mode, the printer outputs an X-OFF signal immediately. At this time the host computer can receive the printer status after transmitting an ENQ code to printer. The printer goes OFF LINE and sets the DTR to “MARK” status within 5 seconds after the occurrence of Machine Error. It is necessary to turn the printer power off and on again in order to recover from Machine Error.

STATUS

Parity

In DTR mode and X-ON/X-OFF mode parity check is done on vertical parity only.

Framing Error

Framing Error occurs when SPACE signal is detected at STOP Bit time. Framing error and vertical parity error will be indicated by printing “?”.

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9-3. STX-ETX Mode

The start of the STX-ETX mode should occur with a totally empty print buffer. This can be achieved by sending an ENQ code to the printer and checking the status until the status code indicates an empty buffer. At that point, the STX code is sent by the host computer followed by a data block. While receiving the data block, the printer generates a horizontal parity check character. After the data block is sent, the host computer sends an ENQ which causes the printer to return 2 characters, one would be the normal status character, and the second would be the horizontal parity check character that was generated by the printer while the data block was received. The host computer checks the status character to determine if any vertical parity errors or other errors occurred during block transmission, and checks the horizontal parity character against a character generated in the host computer while the data was transmitted. If there are no errors, ETX causes the buffer to be printed, but if an error is detected, CAN code clears the buffer and the data is transmitted again. Any control codes transmitted to the printer during the STXETX mode will be ignored as control codes, but will be included in the check character. This is done to prevent a control code received in error from causing printing of erroneous data.

STATUS

Parity

Vertical and horizontal parity check is executed in STX-ETX mode.

Framing Error

Framing Error occurs when SPACE signal is detected at STOP Bit time. Framing error or even vertical parity error will be indicated by printing “?”.

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STX-ETX Mode Flow Diagram

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10. CHARACTER CODE LIST

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International Character Sets

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11. WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BY THE USER

When printer power is supplied by the user rather than through the accessory power source unit, please be careful of the following points.

Note 1: The power supply must be +12V 2A or above. An electrolytic ca-

+10% –5%

pacitor (C = 4700µF/25V to 6800µF/25V) must be connected across the output of the power supply.

Note 2: A DC power plug is available as an option.

GND

+12V

GND

Reference: Design the power supply referring to the power supply circuit shown

below.

Note: A line noise filter must be used to prevent line transients from passing

through power supply. Filter design to be determined by environmental noise requirements.

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VAC 14V C2 100 ~ 200µF/25V VDC 12V ZD1 VZD = 14V (1W)

+10% –5%

IAC 2 ~ 3A C3 4700 ~ 6800µF/25V

C1 6800µF/25V TR1 2SD633 (TOSHIBA)

Other parameters may be determined by user.

Figure 11-1. Power Supply Reference Circuit

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