User`s manual

BD2-1220/1221 User’s Manual
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1. GENERAL OUTLINE
The BD2-1220/1221 Control Board is designed to operate the LT-1220/21 or LT-1320/21 Thermal Print
Mechanism from a PC. It incorporates maximum versatility that makes it applicable to diverse purposes.
Before using this product for the first time, read the instructions throughout this manual.
1.1 Features
(1) Ultra-compact design.
(2) Selectable serial or parallel printer interface.
(3) Support for both 80 mm (LT-132x) and 58 mm (LT-122x) print heads.
(4) Built-in input buffer.
(5) Bar-code Printing (Possible using special commands).
(6) Page Mode, which allows you to lay out pages freely.
(7) Registration of user-defined characters and logos into flash memory.
(8) Auto cutter mechanism provided as a standard unit.
(9) Paper End and Paper Near End sensors incorporated.
(10) Mounting hole geometry identical to those on the LT-122x.
1.2 Before using
After unpacking, make sure that the following items are included in the package:
Control Board: .............................................................. 1
Interface Cable: ............................................................. 1 (cable length 300 mm)
Ribbon cable for print head interface: .......................... 1 (cable length 100 mm)
CAUTION:
• Whenever plugging or unplugging a cable, be sure to remove power from the control board.
• Never short connector pins to each other.
• Use the power supply, LED lights, and interface within their specified ratings.
• Install the control board on a flat, sturdy table.
• Do not install the control board near a heater or in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not use the control board in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or heavily contaminated environment.
• Do not use the control board in an environment where condensation may occur. If condensation should occur,
leave the power turned off until condensation evaporates completely.