Star Micronics DP8340RC User Manual

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DOT MATRIX PRINTER

DP8340RC SERIES

[PARALLEL 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

DP8340RC: 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 .......................................................................................24

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

7-2. Interface Timing ......................................................................... 24

7-3. Connectors and Signals ..............................................................25

7-4. Setting of DIP Switches .............................................................26

7-5. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .....................................................27

7-6. Error Condition Alarm Mode .....................................................27

8. WHEN POWER IS SUPPLIED BY THE USER ............................... 28

9. CHARACTER CODE LIST................................................................30

1. OUTLINE

The DP8340RC series of serial dot matrix printers is for use in ECR, POS, electronic instruments, banking machines and computer peripheral equipment. The DP8340RC 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) Parallel interface (Centronics compatible)

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) 2 Peripheral Drivers

8) 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.

(11) Peripheral Drive Connects the printer to the peripheral devices such

Output as Cash Drawer, Paper Cutter and Paper Take-Up

Device etc. to drive them.

*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 3 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 5 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 1 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 1 (Deferred) Causes a peripheral drive 1 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 1 (immediate)

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

REMARKS

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

CODE

FUNCTION

OUTLINE

Causes a peripheral drive 1 pulse to be generated immediately SUB

(1A)

Trigger peripheral unit drive 2 (immediate) This command causes a peripheral unit drive 2 pulse to be

generated. Pulse Duration : 200ms (fixed) Delay : 200ms (fixed)

It is impossible to drive peripheral devices 1 and 2 at the same time.

CAN (18)

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

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.

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.

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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 1 pulse duration

1 n2 n1 n2 1 n1 127, 1 n2 127

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

(Immediate) 22 SUB (1A)H Trigger peripheral unit drive 2

(Immediate) 23 CAN (18)H Clears print buffer 24 ESC P (1B)H (50)H Select 10 CPI 25 ESC M (1B)H (4D)H Select 15 CPI (Default value) 26 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

Katakana (Japanese) 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 Interface Parallel Interface (Centronics compatible)

Peripheral drive 2 outputs (each 1A max. at 12V. Both cannot

operate at the same time.) 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

7-1. Interface Specifications

This printer has a parallel interface to communicate with the computer. The operating specifications of the parallel interface are as follows. (1) Data transfer rate 1000 to 6000 characters per second (2) Synchronization Via externally supplied STROBE pulses (3) Handshaking ACK and BUZY signals (4) Logic level Compatible with TTL level

7-2. Interface Timing

Figure 7-1. Interface Timing Diagram

Signal Name Circuit Example

DATA1-DATA8

(To Printer)

STROBE

(To Printer)

BUZY, ACK

(From Printer)

Figure 7-2. Typical Interface Circuit

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7-3. Connectors and Signals

Pin No.Signal Name IN/OUT Function

Signals when data is ready to be read.Signal

1 STROBE IN gose from HIGH to LOW (for at least 0.5

microsec.) when data is available. These signals provide the information of the

2-9 DATA1-8 IN

10 ACK OUT

11 BUSY OUT

PAPER

OUT if the printer runs out of paper.

OUT

13 SELECTED OUT This signal is HIGH when the printer is online.

14-15 N/C Unused

SIGNAL

16 17

GND

CHASSIS

GND

18 N/C Unused

19-30 GND Twisted pair return signal ground level.

31 RESET IN

32 ERROR OUT

33 EXT GND External ground.

34-36 N/C Unused.

first to eighth bits of parallel data.Each signal is at HIGH level for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a logical 0. A 9 microsecond LOW pulse acknowledges receipt of data. When this signal goes LOW , the printer is ready to accept data. When the printer is in one of the conditions below.”HIGH” is set.

1. Data being entered.

2. Off line.

3. Error condition. This signal is normally LOW. It will go HIGH

Signal ground. Chassis ground, isolated from logic ground.

When this signal gose LOW, the printer is reset to its power-on condition. This signal is normally HIGH. This signal goes LOW to signal that the printer cannot print due to an error condition. Refer to Item 7-6 Emergency Suspension.

Figure 7-3. Parallel Interface Connector (Printer side)

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7-4. Setting of the DIP Switches

Factory settings : all ON

Switch Function ON OFF

1 Character Table U.S.A. & Europe Japan 2 Unused 3 CR cord Disable Enable 4 Unused

5 (*1) Ink Ribbon 2-color Monochrome

6 7 International Character Set (See below) 8

(*1) DIP Swich 5 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.

International Character Set

SW NO. USA France Germany England Denmark Sweden Itary Spain

6 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 7 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF 8 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

Note: When DIP Switches 1 is set to OFF, the printer always selects the

Japan international character set regardless of the status of DIP Switches 6, 7 and 8.

When DIP Swiches 1 is otherwise set, the printer selects the

character set determined by DIP Switches 6, 7 and 8.

Figure 7-4. DIP Switch Setting

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7-5. Peripheral Unit Drive Cir cuit

The Control Board of this printer is equipped with a circuit for driving peripheral units (Paper Cutter, Take-Up Device, Cash Drawer, etc.) The 6P Modular Jack is used as the Drive Circuit. When using this circuit, connect the peripheral unit cable to the 6P Modular Jack (cable is not included). Note: Peripheral unit drive circuit connector only connects to peripheral units

such as cash drawers, etc.Do not connect it to a telephone.

1. Drive Circuit

Drive

Output

D1 Voltage Breakdown 100V D2 Peak Forward Current 1A

Note: It is impossible to drive pe-

12V,MAX. 1A

Absolute Ratings (Ta = 25˚C)

ripheral devices 1 and 2 at the same time

Figure 7-5. Drive Circuit

[Printer side]

Figure 7-6. 6P Modular Jack

Connector

Figure 7-7. Recommend Cable

Note: Make sure that the metal structural parts of the peripheral device are

connected to frame Ground (Pin 1) to provide a static drain path.

2. Control code Codes for Drive Circuit control are ESC BEL n

1 n2, BEL, FS and SUB.

Refer to the Control Codes in Section 5.

7-6. Error Condition Alarm Mode

If an error condition is detected during operation, the printer will stop printing and cause the ERROR signal to go Low. All solenoids & motors will be deenergized. It is necessary to turn the printer power off and on again in order to recover from the alarm mode. The printer can detect the following error conditions:

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

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