PLUS II USER MANUAL OEM
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PRINTER COMPONENTS A. PLUS II Front view 1- Paper mouth 2- STATUS Led 3- OPEN key (for paper roll compartment opening) 4- FEED key 5- Paper roll compartment 6- Paper end sensor 1 2 5 3 4 (Fig.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1 EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................... 1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 1 UNPACKING THE PRINTER ..................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS 3.1 PRINT DIRECTION .................................................................................................................................3-1 3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 ESC/POS Emulation .......................................................................................................................3-1 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.
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: Chapter 5: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use Contains information on interface specifications Contains a description 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. Box 2. Fixing hooks 3. Paper roll 1 2 3 4 (inside the printer) 4. Printer (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.
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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-ensitive 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 1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-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 Model no. type: Header: Housing: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST) PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent (Fig.1.2) 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 4.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.2.2 Setting serial interface The JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.3) manages the setting of serial interface as indicated: SERIAL JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 RS232 TTL Refer to Fig.1.3 for the jumpers position. (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-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 Model no. type: Header: Housing: 90° Terminal block (pitch 5.08mm) Terminal block (AWG 20-14) (Fig.1.4) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 4.
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.1.5) 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 PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-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 Model no. type: Header: Housing: S4B-PH-K-S 90° (JST) PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent (Fig.1.6) 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 4.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.4.2 Setting parallel interface The JP2 and JP1 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.7) 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.1.7 for the JP1 and JP2 jumpers position. (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUSII-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 Model no. type: Header: Housing: 90° Terminal block (pitch 5.08mm) Terminal block (AWG 20-14) (Fig.1.8) PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground signal 2 +Vin* Logic supply voltage NOTE (*) For the electrical specifications see Chapter 4.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.5.2 Setting parallel interface See paragraph 1.4.2. 1.5.3 Setting JP5 and JP6 jumpers The JP5 and JP6 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.9) 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.1.9 for the JP5 and JP6 jumpers position. JP5 JP6 FEED GND 12 (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.6 SELF-TEST Printer operating status is indicated in the configuration print-out in which, next to the name of the components displayed (see Fig.1.10 and 1.11), the following information is given: • • under HEAD TEMPERATURE is given the temperature of the head. under HEAD VOLTAGE is given the voltage of the head. (Fig.1.10) (Fig.1.11) PRINTER SETUP HEAD TEMP. [°C] HEAD VOLT [V] = 32.5 = 5,00 Baud Rate ................. : Data Length ............... : Parity ..................
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.7 CONFIGURATION This printer permits the configuration of default parameters. The printer’s configurable parameters are: Printer Interface (1): Centronics, TTL. Baud Rate (2): 38400, 19200D, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600. Data Length (2): 7, 8D bits/chr. Parity (2): NoneD, Even or Odd. Handschaking (2): XON/XOFFD o Hardware. Autofeed: CR disabledD o CR enabled. Columns: 24 col.D, 40 col. e 42 col. Print Mode: NormalD o Reverse.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.9 MAINTENANCE 1.9.1 Changing the paper roll To change paper roll, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the OPEN key to open the printer cover as shown (see Fig.1.13). Place the paper roll making sure it unrolls in the proper direction as shown (see Fig.1.14). Take out the paper and re-close the cover as shown (see Fig.1.15). The printer cover is locked. Tear off the exceeding paper using the jagged edge (see Fig.1.16). The printer is ready. 2 1 (Fig.1.13) 4 3 (Fig.1.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.9.2 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.1.17), using M3 tapping screws (n.3). Fix the printer in the 3 holes as shown in the scheme (B) (see Fig.1.18), using 3 screws for plastic d=3 (6 mm usable length). (Fig.1.17) (Fig.1.18) A B NOTE: The informations provided in this paragraph are corrects for all models.
1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.9.3 “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.1.19) • 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.1.20) • Lift the flap by using a flat screwdriver. • Take away the hook. A B (Fig.1.19) (Fig.1.
2. INTERFACES 2.1 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-S AND PLUSII-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: 1 Model no. type: Header: Housing: Molex 53261 series 6 pin Molex 51021 series 6 pin (no. 51021-0600)) (Fig.2.1) (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. DTR DTR TX RX RX TX GND FEED GND 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 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-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: 1 Model no. type: Header: Housing: AMP-MODU II (no. 280379-2) AMP-MODU II (no. 280360) (Fig.2.2) (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.
2. INTERFACES 2.3 INTERFACES OF PLUSII-C AND PLUSII-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: 1 Model no. type: Header: Housing: Molex 53261 series 15 pin Molex 51021 series 15 pin (no. 51021-1500) (Fig.2.3) (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.
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: 1 Model no. type Header : Housing : Molex 53261 series 15 pin Molex 51021 series 15 pin (no. 51021-1500) (Fig.2.4) (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).
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS 3.1 PRINT DIRECTION The printer has two printing directions which can be selected by means of the control characters: normal and reverse. NORMAL MODE REVERSE MODE (Fig.3.1) PAPER OUTFEED DIRECTION 3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS The table 3.1 shows the commands list, ordered by their hexadecimal value. LEGEND : Symbol $ {} n, m, t, x, y Function indicates the representation of the command hexadecimal value (for example $40 means HEX 40). indicates an ASCII character not performable.
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3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS The following pages provide a more detailed description of each command. $00 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Small character printing.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $04 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Restore small character printing. ASCII Hex 04 Decimal 4 The printer resumes printing with small characters. • The commands from $00 to $09 do not cancel the print buffer. • the commands which modify the dimensions of the characters are only active at the beginning of the line.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $0F [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Set CRLF mode. ASCII Hex 0F Decimal 15 Inhibits the command $0D maintaining enabled only the command $0A for printing. • To disable this option, reset the printer. • This command clears the line buffer. • On switching on the default value is in the Option Register. Setting in the option register by means of the front keys. $0D $11 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] Graphic mode.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1B $23 n Name] [Format] [Range] [Description] Transmit printer ID. ASCII ESC # n Hex 1B 23 n Decimal 27 73 n 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, 49 ≤ n ≤ 51 Transmits the printer ID specified by n follows: n [Notes] PRINTER ID SPECIFICATION 1, 49 Printer model ID $1B 2, 50 Not used Fixed on $00 3, 51 ROM version ID Dipends on ROM (4 car) • This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1B $41 nH nL [Name] [Format] [Range] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Executes (n) dots line feed. ASCII ESC A nH nL Hex 1B 41 nH nL Decimal 27 65 nH nL 0 ≤ nH, nL ≤ 255 Executes (N) dots line feed where N = 256 x nH + nL. • 1 mm = 8 dot line. • The maximum paper line feed value is about 1 m.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Setting in option register by means of front keys $1B $52 $1B $51 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Note] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Enable underlined printing. ASCII ESC Q Hex 1B 51 Decimal 27 81 After this command has been received, the characters are printed underlined. $1B $71 $1B $52 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Set reverse mode printing.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1B $63 [Name] [Format] [Description] Management of bar code printing. ASCII ESC c [code] [height] [position] [options] [length] [data] Hex 1B 63 Decimal 27 99 This command executes a barcode printing with the following settings: [ASCII code] Type of bar code: I Interleaved 2/5 C Code 39 B CodaBar e EAN8 E EAN13 [height] Number of dot lines in 1/8 mm. units. [position] Left hand margin, expressed in 1/8 mm. units [options] Specify the bar code options trough a byte.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] • For EAN8 and EAN13 barcodes the check digit is automatic. • When CODE 39 barcode is used with triple width function, if 6 characters + check digit are sent the print limits are exceeded, so the barcode can’t be printed.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1B $6D [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] [Default] [Reference] [Example] Transmits the print mode in serial. ASCII ESC m Hex 1B 6D Decimal 27 109 Transmits the print mode configuration on the serial port. • If the printer is using the parallel protocol, nothing will be transmitted. • If the print mode setting is $04 the printer answer $30 $30 (normal character). Setting in the option register by means of the front keys. The response is on two bytes.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1B $76 [Name] [Format] [Description] [Notes] Transmit paper sensor status. ASCII ESC v Hex 1B 76 Decimal 27 118 When this command is received, transmit the current status of the paper sensor. • This command is executed immediately, even when the data buffer is full (Busy). The status to be transmitted is shown in the table below: Bit 0,1 2,3 4 5 6 7 Off/On Hex Decimal Off 00 0 Cover close, paper present. Function On 03 3 Cover open or paper sensor not working.
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS $1D $49 n [Name] [Format] [Range] [Description] Transmit printer ID. ASCII GS I n Hex 1D 49 n Decimal 29 73 n 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, 49 ≤ n ≤ 51 Transmits the printer ID specified by n follows: n [Notes] PRINTER ID SPECIFICATION 1, 49 Printer model ID $1B 2, 50 Not used Fixed on $00 3, 51 ROM version ID Dipends on ROM (4 car) • This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer.
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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 4.1 gives the main technical specifications for the printer. Available interfaces Baud rate (Tab.4.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Absorptions (9 ÷ 48 V) 3 A (9V) 0.7 A (48V) Medium (50% Dot ON) Stand by 0.1 A Absorptions (3.5 ÷ 8 V) 3.3 A (3.5V) 2.5 A (8V) Medium (50% Dot ON) Stand by 0.1 A ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating temperature Relative humidity Storage temperature / Humidity 0-50°C 10-85% Rh -20 °C – 70 °C / 10% - 90% Rh Length [mm] = 90 max. Dimensions Width [mm] = 57 max. Height [mm] = 85.5 max. 141 (1) Weight [gr] NOTE (1) Referred without paper roll.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.2 DIMENSIONS Versions: PLUS II-S PLUS II-T Versions: PLUS II-C PLUS II-P PLUS II-C-0004 PLUS II-S-0004 N°3 SCREWS ø3 FOR PLASTIC 14.6 24.1 13.1 50 10.4 18.4 10.1 N° 3 35 70.5 TH RE AD S (M 3) (Fig.4.1) 3 Max (Panel thickness) 11 81 81.5 85 89 85.
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5. CHARACTERS SET 5.1 CHARACTER SETS The printer has 2 fonts each width 224 characters (Font 1 and Font 2). Shown below in figure 5.1 is an example of font1. Font 1 (Fig.5.
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APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1 ACCESSORIES A.1.1 Power supply The figure below illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUSII-S , PLUSII-T, PLUSII-C and PLUSII-P models. 14.5 2-M3 3 65 60-460-175-1.2 60-465-175-1.2 11 93 28±1 11 55 13 25.4 16.4 4-M3 (BOTTOM) -V 18 50.8±1 +V 25.4 PE 16.4 N L 38.5 40.5 79±1 (Fig.A.1) 1. TERMINAL BLOCK: 5P, PITCH 7.62 mm WITH PC COVER 2.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112 The printer has an adaptor frame which makes it mechanically compatible with CUSTOM F and P series panel printers (see Fig. A.2). PCXSP-PLUS-2 Grey adaptor frame with hooks PCXSP-PLUS-3 Black adaptor frame with hooks The kit is composed of: 1. N°2 Fixing hooks 2. Adaptor frame (1) 1 2 (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 (see Fig. A.3). Fix the printer to the frame using the 2 hooks (E) included with the printer (see Fig. A.3) The printer/frame unit is assembled.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS Printer dimensions assembled with the frame N°3 SCREWS ø3 FOR PLASTIC 3 N° 113±0.5 50 113±0.5 MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL S AD RE TH 35 3) (M 10J Max (Panel thickness) 39.5 46.5 MAX 17,4 111 90° 26.3 112 CLIPS FOR PANEL FIXING 112 119 123.2 (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-S and PLUSII-T The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables STARTER KIT. PCSKMINIPLUS-S Starter Kit cables for serial MINIPLUS The kit includes (see Fig. A.6): 1. Power supply cable. 2. Data cable for serial interface. 500mm 1 2 (Fig.A.6) 1 2 To the cable connections proceed as follow: • • Connect the power supply cable (1) to the power supply connector in the rear of the printer (see Fig.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-S-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data serial cable (see Fig. A.8). PCSKPLUS-0004 Starter Kit for PCPLUS-S-0004 500mm X 1 (Fig.A.8) 1 Connect the data serial interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see Fig. A.9). (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUSII-C and PLUSII-P The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cable starter kit. PCSKPLUS-C Starter Kit cables for PCPLUS-C and PCPLUS-P The kit includes (see Fig. A.10): 1. Power supply cable. 2. Data cable for parallel interface. 500mm 1 2 (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.6 Data serial cable kit for PLUSII-C-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data parallel cable (see Fig. A.12). PCSKPLUS-C-0004 Starter Kit for PCPLUS-C-0004 500mm 1 (Fig.A.12) 1 Connect the data parallel interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see Fig. A.13). (Fig.A.
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.2 SPARE PARTS A.2.
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