PLUS II USER MANUAL OEM Command Reference: DOMC-0009e
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PRINTER COMPONENTS A. PLUS II - Front view 1 - STATUS Led 2 - Paper roll compartment 3 - Paper mouth 4 - OPEN key 5 - FEED key 1 5 2 4 3 (Fig.1) PLUS II 4 5 1 2 3 (Fig.
B. PLUS II - Rear view 1 - Power supply connector 2 - RS232 / TTL serial interface connector 3 - CENTRONICS / TTL parallel interface connector 4 - USB interface connector 5 - RS232 serial interface connector (1) 1 2 1 2 (Fig.3) (Fig.4) PLUS II-S / PLUS II-T 1 PLUS II-S-0004 3 1 3 (Fig.5) PLUS II-C / PLUS II-P PLUS II User Manual (Fig.
1 4 5 (Fig.7) PLUS II-USB NOTE (1) : RESERVED interface, only for service use.
C. PLUS II - Internal view 1 - Printing head 2 - Rubbed roller 3 - Seat for fixing hook (provided in the package) 4 - Paper presence sensor 5 - Cover open sensor (optional) 1 (Fig.8) 2 5 4 3 NOTE : The description of the internal components is valid for all the PLUS II models.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1 EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................... 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 1 UNPACKING THE PRINTER ..................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. INTERFACES 2.1 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T ............................................................................................2-1 2.1.1 Connection Printer-PC ....................................................................................................................2-2 2.2 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S-0004 ............................................................................................................2-4 2.2.1 Connection Printer-PC .......................
INTRODUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS In addition to the Introduction which includes a description of the explanatory notes used in the manual, general safety information, how to unpack the printer and a brief description of the printer including its basic features, this manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use Contains information on interface specifications Contains technical specifications of
INTRODUCTION UNPACKING THE PRINTER Remove the printer from its carton being careful not to damage the packing material so that it may be re-used if the printer is to be transported in the future. Make sure that all the components illustrated below are present and that there are no signs of damage. If there are, contact Customer Service. 1. Fixing hooks 2. Box 3. Paper roll (inside the printer) 4. Printer 1 4 1 3 2 (Fig.
INTRODUCTION GENERAL FEATURES PLUS II is the new ultra-compact thermal panel printer, paper width 57,5 mm, with “SIXLOAD” easy paper loading system. PLUS II is performing and versatile, able to satisfy any printing requirements for industrial automation and garage equipment. In particular, PLUS II is suitable for measurement instrument applications, analysis and check, weighing systems, gas analyser, anti-theft devices, autoclaves, Pos.
INTRODUCTION • FEED key When the LINE FEED key is pressed (see fig.4), the printer advances the paper. During power-up, if the FEED key is held down, the printer enters the SETUP routine and print the SETUP report.
INTRODUCTION • STATUS led displays printer hardware status. In case of malfunction, the flash frequency changes as shown in Tab.1 for models with USB interface and in Tab.2 for all the other models. (Tab.1) STATUS LED COLOUR DESCRIPTION OFF Printer OFF GREEN Printer ON: no error COMMUNICATION STATUS GREEN Nr.
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1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Printer manage thermal roll (heat-sensitive side on outside of roll) or LINERLESS paper (see paragraph 1.1.1). 1.1.1 Specifications for LINERLESS paper LINERLESS paper is a thermal paper with a self-adhesive layer without liner (on non heat-sensitive side). For the better use with the printer the self-adhesive area must comply with the following dimensions (see fig. 1.1): HEAT SENSITIVE SIDE SELF-ADHESIVE (Fig.1.1) 10 42 5 57 ± 0.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE WARNING Do not set “Printer Density” parameter on “Linerless” mode during the printer SETUP (see par.1.8) with common thermal paper! ATTENZIONE In “Linerless” mode, if the printer is turned off a few hours, the first row of the press could be compressed, during the turning on. It is recommended to perform one or more paper FEED before printing. 1.1.2 Specifications for label roll paper Paper roll with alignment notch is permitted. To guarantee proper alignment, the “Notch Align.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T 1.2.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male connector (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: 1 (Fig.1.3) Model no. type: Header: Housing: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST) PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 GND Ground signal 3 +Vin* Head voltage 4 +Vcc* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 3.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.2.2 Setting serial interface The JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.4) manages the setting of serial interface as indicated: SERIAL JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 RS232 TTL Refer to Fig.1.4 for the jumpers position. (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S-0004 1.3.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: 1 (Fig.1.5) Model no. type: Header: Housing: 90° Terminal block Terminal block PIN (pitch 5.08mm) (AWG 20-14) SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 3.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.3.2 Setting serial interface See paragraph 1.2.2. 1.3.3 Power-On configuration The JP8 jumper on controller board (see Fig.1.6) manages the power-on setting function as indicated: J8 CLOSED Auto Power-On enabled OPEN Auto Power-On disabled • If JP8 is closed: The printer switches on when powered up, and it switches off when power is off (default condition). In this condition the ESC ‘0’ command has not effects.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-P 1.4.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male connector (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: 1 (Fig.1.7) Model no. type: Header: Housing: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST) PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 GND Ground signal 3 +Vin* Head voltage 4 +Vcc* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 3.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.4.2 Setting serial interface The JP2 and JP1 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.8) manages the setting of parallel interface as indicated: JP1 JP2 PARALLEL INTERFACE SELECTION CLOSED CLOSED Centronics OPEN OPEN TTL • If JP1 and JP2 are closed: the Centronics parallel interface is selected. • If JP1 and JP2 are open: the TTL parallel interface is selected. Refer to Fig.1.8 for the JP1 and JP2 jumpers position. (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C-0004 1.5.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: 1 (Fig.1.9) Model no. type: Header: 90° Terminal block (pitch 5.08mm) Housing: Terminal block (AWG 20-14) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 3.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.5.2 Setting serial interface See paragraph 1.4.2. 1.5.3 Power-On configuration The JP5 and JP6 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.10) manages the setting for the signals of pin 12 and 14 of parallel interface connector as indicated: SIGNAL OF PIN 12 JP5 SIGNAL OF PIN 14 FEED GND ACK LED JP6 Refer to Fig.1.10 for the JP5 and JP6 jumpers position. JUMPERS SELECTION +VIN ON PIN 3-4 J3 3 TTL CENTRONICS JP5 P JP6 P6 JP3 JP4 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE JP1 JP2 (Fig.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.6 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-USB 1.6.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: 1 (Fig.1.11) Model no. type: Header: Housing: 90° Terminal block (pitch 5.08mm) Terminal block (AWG 20-14) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see chapter 3.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.7 SELF-TEST Printer operating status is indicated in the configuration report in which, next to the name of the components displayed (see fig.1.12, fig.1.13 and fig.1.14), the following information is given: • • • under PRINTER TYPE is given the printer model. under HEAD VOLTAGE is given the voltage of the printing head. under HEAD TEMPERATURE is given the temperature of the printing head. (Fig.1.12) (Fig.1.13) PRINTER SETUP HEAD TEMP. [°C] HEAD VOLT [V] PRINTER SETUP = 32.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.8 CONFIGURATION PLUS II permits the configuration of default parameters. The configurable parameters for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004 and PLUS II-T models, are: Baud Rate : 38400, 19200D, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600. Data Length : 7, 8D bits/chr. Parity : NoneD, Even, Odd. Handshaking : XON/XOFFD, or Hardware. Autofeed: CR disabledD, CR enabled. Columns: 24 col.D, 40 col., 42 col. Print Mode: NormalD , Reverse.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.9 HEXADECIMAL DUMP This function is used to display the characters received from the communications port; after the reception of each 8 characters from the communications port, the printer prints out both the hexadecimal code received as well as the corresponding ASCII code.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 2 (Fig.1.18) 3 4 (Fig.1.19) (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 5 6 (Fig.1.21) (Fig.1.22) 1.10.2 Notes about the installation Fixing to the panel Fixing back Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the scheme (A) (see fig.1.23), using M3 tapping screws (n.3). Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the scheme (B) (see fig.1.24), using 3 screws for plastic d=3 (6 mm usable length). (Fig.1.23) (Fig.1.24) A NOTE: The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.10.3 “EASYLOCK” fixing system This system allows to adapt the printer to every panel thickness and it is not necessary to use other fixing tools. A FIXING (see fig.1.25) • Use only the 2 hooks, provided in the package. • Place the printer on the panel. • Insert the 2 fixing hooks in their seat. • Push the 2 fixing hooks against the panel to lock the printer. B REMOVING (see fig.1.26) • Lift the flap by using a flat screwdriver. • Take away the hook. A B (Fig.1.25) (Fig.1.
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2. INTERFACES 2.1 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T The printer with a serial RS232/TTL interface has a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: 6 1 RS232 / TTL (Fig.2.1) Model no. type: Header: Housing: Molex 53261 series 6 pin Molex 51021 series 6 pin (no. 51021-0600)) (Tab.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.1.1 Connection Printer-PC The diagrams below show a sample connection between printer and Personal Computer using a 6 pin female Molex 51021 connector by printer side and a 9 pin female connector by a PC side. (Fig.2.2) DTR DTR TX RX RX TX GND GND FEED LED 1 2 Printer PC In the serial protocol, the signals which distinguish the communication are TD, RD, and RTS if the RTS/CTS protocol has been selected while, if the XON/XOFF protocol has been selected, the signals are TD and RD.
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2. INTERFACES 2.2 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S-0004 The printer with RS232 interface has a 6-pin male connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: 6 1 RS232 (Fig.2.3) Model no. type: Header: Housing: AMP-MODU II (no. 280379-2) AMP-MODU II (no. 280360) (Tab.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.2.1 Connection Printer-PC The diagrams below show a sample connection between printer and Personal Computer using a 6 pin female AMP MOUD II connector by printer side and a 9 pin female connector by a PC side. (Fig.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.3 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-P The printer with parallel Centronics/TTL interface has a molex 15-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: 15 1 Centronics / TTL (Fig.2.5) Model no. type: Header: Housing: Molex 53261 series 15 pin Molex 51021 series 15 pin (no. 51021-1500) (Tab.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.3.1 Connection Printer-PC The following scheme, represent the connection cable configuration between Molex connector 51021 series 15-pin (female) and a 25-pin connector (female). This cable can be use as wiring between the printer board and a 25-pin connector (male).
2. INTERFACES For parallel TTL interface printer the communication signals are: 8 bit DATA BUS, STROBE (indicate the data validity) and BUSY (indicate that the printer is ready to receive data). Transmission format VALID DATA VALID DATA D0...D7 STROBE BUSY Flow diagram START ERROR SI TIMEOUT > 1 sec. NO BUSY=1 NO SI OUT DATA OUT STROBE=0 SI TIMEOUT > 4 sec. NO BUSY=0 OUT STROBE=1 (Fig.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.4 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C-0004 The printer with a parallel Centronics interface, 0004 option, has a molex 15-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: 15 1 Centronics (Fig.2.8) Model no. type Header : Housing : Molex 53261 series 15 pin Molex 51021 series 15 pin (no. 51021-1500) (Tab.2.
2. INTERFACES 2.4.1 Connection Printer-PC The following scheme, represent the connection cable configuration between Molex connector 51021 series 15-pin (female) and a 25-pin connector (female). This cable can be use as wiring between the printer board and a 25-pin connector (male).
2. INTERFACES 2.5 INTERFACES OF PLUS II-USB 2.5.1 USB interface The printer is provided with a 6-pin male connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: 1 5 Mini-USB (Fig.2.10) Model no. type: Header: AMP-MODU II (90°) 6 pin (Tab.2.5) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 V BUS +5 Vdc 2 D- Data - 3 D+ Data + 4 N.C.
2. INTERFACES 2.5.2 RS232 serial interface The printer is provided with a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). This interface is RESERVED only to service use. RS232 (Fig.2.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.1 gives the main technical specifications for the printer. (Tab.3.1) Available interfaces PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T Serial RS232 / TTL (Baud rate: from 600 to 38400 bps) PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P Parallel Centronics / TTL PLUS II-USB Serial RS232 (1) (Baud rate: from 1200 to 115200 bps) USB (2.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.2 gives the printing specifications for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. (Tab.3.2) PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Print method Thermal, fixed head Resolution 204 DPI (8 dot/mm) Printing mode Straight, 180° Printing format Normal, width from 1 to 2, bold, reverse, underlined Character fonts ASCII standard, international 1 Logo (384 x 85 dots) Graphics memory Number of columns 24 40 16 X 24 8 X 24 Lines /sec.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.4 gives the electrical specifications for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. (Tab.3.4) ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS Power Supply PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T Vcc Vin 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) - 9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.) 5 ± 5% 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) - 9 ÷ 48 V (Range max.) 0.2 A (Vcc) 3.3 A (Vin) PLUS II-S-0004 PLUS II-C, PLUS II-P PLUS II-C-0004 Absorptions (5 V) Medium (50% dot ON) Stand by 0.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.2 DIMENSIONS The fig 3.1 shows the dimensions for PLUS II. Versions: PLUS II-S PLUS II-T Versions: PLUS II-C PLUS II-P PLUS II-C-0004 PLUS II-S-0004 (Fig.3.1) PLUSII-USB N°3 screws Ø3 for plastic 24 13.1 50 10.4 24.2 10.1 N° 3 35 th re ad s (M 3) 70,5 11 81 81.5 max panel thickness 45 43,2 57 1,8 111 90° 85.5 3-4 PLUS II User Manual MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL 82 ± 0.5 82 ± 0.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The fig 3.2 shows the dimensions for PLUS II (OPTION -0128). (Fig.3.2) Versions: PLUS II-S PLUS II-T Versions: PLUS II-C PLUS II-P PLUS II-C-0004 PLUS II-S-0004 PLUSII-USB N°3 screws Ø3 for plastic 24 13.1 50 10.4 24.2 10.
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4. CHARACTERS SETS 4.1 CHARACTER SETS 4.1.1 Character sets for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-T The printer has 2 fonts each width 224 characters (Font 1 and Font 2). Shown below in figure 4.1 is an example of Font 1. (Fig.4.
4. CHARACTERS SETS 4.1.2 Character sets for PLUS II-USB The printer has 2 fonts of varying width (12, 17 and 22 cpi) which may be accessed through programming or control characters. Each of these fonts offers the following code tables: PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858. PC437 (Usa,Standard,Europe) PC850 (Multilingual) PC860 (Portuguese) PC863 (Canadian-French) PC865 (Nordic) PC858 (Euro symbol) (Fig.4.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1 ACCESSORIES A.1.1 Power supply The fig.A.1 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. The tab.A.1 gives the main technical specifications for power supply. 14.5 2-M3 3 65 11 60-460-175-1.2 60-465-175-1.2 93 28±1 11 55 13 16.4 +V -V PE N 16.4 25.4 18 50.8±1 25.4 4-M3 (BOTTOM) L 38.5 40.5 79±1 (Fig.A.1) 1.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS The fig.A.2 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-USB. The tab.A.2 gives the main technical specifications for power supply. (Fig.A.2) 5 3 193.0 5 3 CN1 6.5 L N FG 95.0 95.0 -V -V +V 9.0 +V 5.5 4.5 4 - M3 - P 0.5 120.0 62.0 198.0 6.5 RANGE 20.0 158.0 13.5 3.4 HOLE 7.0 10.0 9.5 9.0 25 ÷ 80 80 ÷ 250 250 ÷ 800 800 ÷ 2600 ANGULAR 18.0 3.5 3 - M3 - P 0.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112 An adaptor frame is available for all the PLUS II models. It makes PLUS II mechanically compatible with CUSTOM F and P series panel printers (see fig. A.3). PCXSP-PLUS-2 Grey adaptor frame with hooks PCXSP-PLUS-4 Beige adaptor frame with hooks The kit is composed of: 1. Adaptor frame (1) 2. N°2 Fixing hooks (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS Assembling instructions • • • • Fit the printer (A) into the adaptor frame (B), making sure that the side of the printer with carter gears (C) is aligned with the hooking slide of the frame with the smoothed corner (D), not the side with two hooks. Fix the printer to the frame using the 2 hooks (E) included with the printer (see fig.A.4). The printer/frame unit is assembled (see fig.A.5).
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS The fig.A.8 illustrates the dimensions of PLUS II models assembled with the frame. (Fig.A.8) N °3 screws Ø3 for plastic M -0.5 113 +0.5 50 +0.5 113 -0.5 Mounting seat in the panel 3; n° hre 3t 35 s ad 26.3 112 Clips for panel fixing 10 max panel thickness 46.5 max 39.5 17,4 111 90° 112 119 123.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-S and PLUS II-T The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit. PCSKPLUS Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-S The kit includes (see fig.A.9): 1. Power supply cable. 2. Data cable for serial interface. 500mm 1 2 (Fig.A.9) To connect the cable proceed as follows (see fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUS II-S-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data serial cable (see fig.A.11). PCSKPLUS-0004 Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-S-0004 500mm X 1 (Fig.A.11) Connect the data serial interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fig.A.12): . 1 (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-C and PLUS II-P The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit. Starter kit cables for serial PCPLUS-C and PCPLUS-P PCSKPLUS-C The kit includes (see fig.A.13): 1. Power supply cable. 2. Data cable for parallel interface. 500mm 1 2 (Fig.A.13) To connect the cable proceed as follows (see fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.6 Data parallel cable kit for PLUS II-C-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data parallel cable (see fig.A.15). PCSKPLUS-C-0004 Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-C-0004 500mm 1 (Fig.A.15) Connect the data parallel interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fig.A.16): 1 (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.2 SPARE PARTS A.2.
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