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3. Relationship between the model name and the specification (added)
Figure 1.1.1 EU-T432/442 System Appearance
Model without the paper roll supply module (added)
1.3.1 Paper roll
2) Paper width 82.5 0.5 mm {3.25 0.02"} (added)
1.3.5 Printable width
For 79.5 mm paper width (added)
For 82.5 mm paper width (added)
1.4.1 Module combinations, external dimensions, and mass
Model without the paper supply module (added)
1.4.2 Available model types and standard model
*1) (added)
Figure 1.5.2 Directions to Make an Impact Test
Model without the paper roll supply module (added)
2.1.2 Adapted paper roll
NOTES: The paper roll holder (added)
Figure 2.2.1 Printable Area
<For 82.5 0.5 mm paper width> (added)
Number of columns 53 maximum (added)
2.2.6 Paper
2) Paper width 82.5 0.5 mm {3.25 0.02"} (added)
2.4 Sensors
(*) (added)
2.5 Overall Dimensions (added)
3.1.2 Printing specifications
4) Printing width 82.5 0.5 mm {3.25 0.02"} (added)
Table 3.1.1 (changed)
Table 4.1.5 Model Type Selection
NOTE: (changed)
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Simplified Chinese character model Simplified Chinese model,
Traditional Chinese character model Traditional Chinese model
2.2.1 Print Specifications
Figure 2.2.1 (changed)
9) (added)
Figure 2.2.2 2.2.3, Figure 2.2.3 2.2.4
2.4 Sensors
T/E, T/T (added)
Simplified Chinese character model Simplified Chinese model,
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Table 4.1.10 Memory Switch 6
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*5: 14 mm {0.55"} (112 0.125 mm) 13.5 mm {0.53"} (108 0.125 mm)
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Table 4.1.17 (added)
4.8.2 Epson PS-170 Epson Power Supply (changed)
A.1.2 Handling
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A.1.5 Removing Paper
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1.3.1 Paper roll
4) Paper take-up direction (added)
1.6 Installation (added)
2.1.2 Adapted paper roll
4) Paper take-up direction: NOTE: (added)
Figure 2.1.1 (added)
2.2.6 Paper
4) ~ 7) (added)
2.5.1 Paper width 79.5 mm (6" type) (changed)
2.5.2 Paper width 79.5 mm (8" type) (changed)
2.5.3 Paper width 82.5 mm (6" type) (changed)
2.5.4 Paper width 82.5 mm (8" type) (changed)
2.5.5 Paper width 79.5 mm (for model without the paper roll supply unit)
2.5.6 Paper width 82.5 mm (for model without the paper roll supply unit)
NOTES: *2 (added)
Table 4.1.12 SW No. 8 Reserved
Initialization for black mark position when the power is turned on.
A.1.1 Initial installation
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Section 1.5.1, Print guaranteed temperature and humidity
1) Operating temperature: 5 to 50C 1) Temperature: 5 to 50C (corrected)
2) Operating humidity: 10 to 80 %RH 2) Humidity: 10 to 80 %RH (corrected)
1.7 Applicable Standards
1) Europe: Safety:
TV (EN60950)
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5) China:
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Conditions of Acceptability
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All pages are revised.
1.2.4 Control board module
The printer with the serial/parallel (added)
1.4.2 Available model types and standard model PS-170 PS-180
1.7 Applicable Standards
Model names (added)
2.2.1 Print specifications
9) Table 4.1.12 Table 4.1.13
NOTES: The reflecting rate of the black mark (changed)
2.2.6 Paper
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2.3.4 Paper feed motor
3) Driving method: 340mA 7%/phase. (deleted)
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2.5.2 (Serial/Parallel, ) (added)
2.5.3 (Serial/Parallel, ) (added)
2.5.4 (Serial/Parallel, ) (added)
2.5.5 (Serial/Parallel, ) (added)
2.5.6 (Serial/Parallel, ) (added)
2.5.7 (USB, ) (added)
2.5.8 (USB, ) (added)
2.5.9 (USB, ) (added)
2.5.10 (USB, ) (added)
2.5.11 (USB, ) (added)
2.5.12 (USB, ) (added)
3.1.1 General features
4) Hardware <USB model> (added)
3.1.2 Printing Specification
9) NOTE (added)
10) Other printing functions: (, PDF417) (added)
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Table 3.2.1, refer to Section 4.1.2 refer to Section 4.1.4
3.2.1.7 Notes on resetting the printer using the interface
AC characteristics
If the interface cable is disconnected (added)
3.2.3 USB Interface (added)
3.3.1.2 Interface connector (USB model) (added)
4.1.3 DIP switches (USB model) (added)
4.7 Black Mark (BM) Sensor Black Mark (BM)
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Added the 1.8 TSCA Compliance section.
Added the 1.9 About Chemical Materials Included section.
Caution: Added 8.
3.1.2 Printing specifications
10) Other printing functions
Added NOTE: Ladder bar codes and 2-dimensional codes may not be read
correctly depending on the print speed and/or print density. Select the adequate
print speed and print density and confirm that the ladder bar codes and
2-dimensional codes can be read correctly.
Trademarks
Changed EPSON and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. to EPSON and ESC/POS are registered trademarks
of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions.
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Points You Must Observe To Assure Product Safety
In order to assure the safe operation of this product, carefully observe the specifications as
well as the notes provided below.
Seiko Epson Corporation will not bear any responsibility for any damage or injuries arising
from use of this product that is not in accordance with the specifications and the notes
provided below.
1) Do not apply voltage or current to any pins in excess of the absolute maximum ratings.
If voltage or current in excess of the absolute maximum ratings is applied, excess current will flow
through the device, which may result in heat damage.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Item
Symbol
Rated value
Unit
Input voltage
VIN
27.0
V
Storage temperature
Tstg
-25 to 70
C
Storage humidity
Hstg
0 to 90
Symbol
Vp
Topr
Operating humidity
(no condensation)
Hopr
Standard Value
Min.
Typ.
Max.
21.6
24.0
26.4
0
-50
10
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80
Unit
V
C
%
3) Do not short-circuit any of the output pins with the power supply.
Short-circuiting an output pin with a low-impedance power supply may cause heat damage due to
excess current or may melt the solder bond.
4) Do not drop conductive material such as paper clips onto the circuit board.
Short circuiting pins on the board may cause heat damage due to excess current or may melt the
bonding wire.
5) Never disassemble or modify this product.
Tampering with this product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.
6) Do not touch movable parts, such as gears.
Touching moving parts could cause a laceration or other injury.
7) Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal base.
Product may break or cause injury if it falls.
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8) Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels.
Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage, fire, or shock.
9) Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this product.
Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
10) To ensure safety, please unplug this product prior to leaving it unused for an extended period.
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Trademarks
EPSON and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan and other countries/regions.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1. Application
This specification applies to the thermal printer unit EU-T432/T442.
2. Features
1) High speed printing:
2) High reliability:
EU-T432
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2 3
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1.
2.
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3.
4.
FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................................40
4.1 Buttons ......................................................................................................................................40
4.1.1 Panel buttons on control board module............................................................................40
4.1.2 DIP switches (Serial/Parallel Model) ................................................................................41
4.1.3 DIP switches (USB Model) ...............................................................................................43
4.1.4 Memory switches ..............................................................................................................44
4.2 Indicators...................................................................................................................................49
4.2. 1 LED.....................................................................................................................................49
4.3 Self-test .....................................................................................................................................50
4.4 Hexadecimal dump ...................................................................................................................51
4.5 Error Processing .......................................................................................................................52
4.5.1 Error types ........................................................................................................................52
4.5.2 Printer operation when an error occurs ............................................................................53
4.5.3 Data receive error (only for the serial interface model) ....................................................53
4.6 Print Buffer-full Printing .............................................................................................................54
4.7 Black Mark (BM)........................................................................................................................54
4.7.1 How to use the Black Mark...............................................................................................54
4.7.2 Detection position of the Black Mark ................................................................................54
4.7.3 Print starting position and cutting position........................................................................54
4.8 Applicable Power Supply ..........................................................................................................55
4.8.1 Recommended Power Supply ..........................................................................................55
4.8.2 Epson Power Supply ........................................................................................................55
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1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1 System Configuration and Module Names
The whole system is called the EU-T432/T442 and each functional unit is called a module.
Loop guide (option)
Printer module
Printer module
Paper roll
supply module
Standard model
Figure 1.1.1
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1.2 Function of Modules
1.2.1 Roll paper supply module
This module holds the large diameter roll paper and guides the paper to the printer module. In the
paper path, there is a shock-absorbing mechanism that can reduce the paper feed load by the inertial
force of the roll paper.
1.2.2 Printer module
The printer module incorporates the printing mechanism with the paper feeding and cutting mechanism
to cut the paper.
1.2.3 Cut sheet presenter module
The cut sheet presenter module carries the paper that is printed and cut by the printer module to the
paper exit.
1.2.4 Control board module
The control board controls all functions of each module and has the interface connectors and the
power supply terminals.
The printer with the serial/parallel interface or the USB interface installs the serial/parallel interface or
the USB interface respectively.
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1.3 General Specifications
1.3.1 Roll paper
1) Outside diameter
2) Paper width
3) Paper thickness
4) Paper take-up direction:
152.4 mm
203 mm {8"} maximum (when equipped with optional parts)
79.5 0.5 mm {3.13 0.02"} (EU-T432)
82.5 0.5 mm {3.25 0.02"} (EU-T442)
60 to 150 m
Outside of the paper must be printed on.
NOTE: If roll paper with the print face inside is used a paper jam
may occur.
76.2 mm to 228.6 mm
76.2 mm to 600 mm
1.3.6 Reliability
1) Receipt printing
2) Printer
Life:
300,000 times
MCBF: 740,000 times
Mechanism:
Thermal head:
Life:
15,000,000 lines paper feeding (line spacing: 3.75 mm)
MCBF: 37,000,000 lines paper feeding (line spacing: 3.75 mm)
Life:
100 km {62.14 miles}, 100 million pulses
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1.4 Module Combinations and Available Mode Types
1.4.1 Module combinations, external dimensions, and mass
Standard model
6" type
Combinations
of each
module
8" type
Yes
Yes
--
Printer module
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
Approximately
3.8 kg
Approximately
3.9 kg
Approximately
2.0 kg
Mass
External dimensions (WDH) mm
(See Section 2.6, Overall Dimensions.)
Selectable model
PS-180
connecting board
(DC-T500)
Roll paper
diameter (*1)
Paper near-end
sensor
Contents of
selectable model
With or without
6" or 8"
One or two
Standard model
With
Control Board
Module
Each Function
Selectable model
Multilingual
Contents of
selectable model
Yes or no
Standard model
No
6"
One
Printer Module
Loop guide
Black mark
sensor installation (Supports 600 mm
length of the
position (*2)
receipt paper)
Right or left
Face or back
Right on the back
of the paper
Yes or no
No
*1: If the printer has two paper near-end sensors, the roll papers used must be other than 152.4 mm
in outside diameter and other than 76.2 mm in inside diameter.
*2: See Section 2.2.5 for installation position of the black mark sensor.
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1.5 Environmental Conditions
1.5.1 Print guaranteed temperature and humidity
1) Temperature:
5 to 50C {41 to 122F}
2) Humidity:
10 to 80 %RH
34C 80%
80
40C 58%
50
50C 35%
%
: Print quality is guaranteed
+
10
0
5 10
20
30
40
Figure 1.5.1
: Operation is guaranteed
50 55
Environmental Conditions
50C {122F}
90 % RH
240 hours
Temperature:
Total time:
70C {158F}
240 hours
Temperature:
Total time:
25C {13F}
240 hours
4) Long-term storage:
Temperature:
Humidity:
Period:
5) Vibration resistance:
When unpacked:
Frequency:
Acceleration:
Sweep:
Duration:
Directions:
5 to 150 Hz
Approximately 19.6 m/s2 {2 G}
10 minutes (half cycle)
1 hour
X, Y, and Z
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6) Impact resistance:
(without roll paper)
When packed:
Package:
See the package specification.
Height:
90 cm {35.4"} on concrete
Directions: one corner, three edges, six faces
Z direction
Z direction
Y direction
Y direction
Standard model
Figure 1.5.2
1.6 Installation
Permittable installation angle:
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1.7 Applicable Standards
Product Name:
Model Name:
EU-T432 or EU-T442
<Serial/Parallel model>
M192B (6-inch and 8-inch models)
M192C (models without the roll paper supply module)
<USB model>
M192F (6-inch and 8-inch models)
M192G (models without the roll paper supply module)
The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the
EPSON power supplies.)
1) Europe:
CE marking
Safety:
TV (EN60950)
2) North America:
EMI:
FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Safety:
UL60950/CSA C22.2 No.60950
3) Japan:
EMC:
VCCI Class A
4) Oceania:
EMC:
AS/NZS 3548 Class B
5) China:
CCC certified
GB4943
GB9254
GB17625.1
Conditions of Acceptability
1) For use only in or with complete equipment where the acceptability of the combination is determined
by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
2) When installed in an end-product, consideration must be given to the following:
The investigated Pollution Degree is 2.
The end product enclosures are required fire enclosures.
3) This unit is intended to be supplied by SELV circuit only.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to this printer will invalidate the EMC
standards of this device. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
SEIKO EPSON Corporation could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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CE Marking
The printer conforms to the following Directives and Norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-11
FCC Compliance Statement For American Users
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 correct the interference at his own expense.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-033.
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1.8 TSCA Compliance
All the EPSON-specified ink, grease and oil materials used in this product are listed in the TSCA
chemical substance inventory of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act.
1.9 About Chemical Materials Included
The chemical materials contained in this product are managed based on Seiko Epson's policy and lists
of chemical substances banned in products (level 1 and 2) and controlled chemical substances set
forth
in Green Purchasing Standard. As for the chemical substances banned in products (level 1 and 2)
and controlled chemical substances, please see the following documents that are uploaded to the
Seiko Epson's homepage:
Homepage:
http://www.epson.co.jp/ecology/customer/green_cf.shtml (Japanese)
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/environmental_gpurchasing_2.htm (English)
Certification That Product Does Not Contain Banned Substances (level 1):
http://www.epson.co.jp/ecology/customer/green_p/seg_t_0102_j_20.pdf (Japanese)
http://www.epson.co.jp/ecology/customer/green_p/seg_t_0102_e_20.pdf (English)
http://www.epson.co.jp/ecology/customer/green_p/seg_t_0102_c20.pdf (Simplified Chinese)
Survey Tool for Substances to Be Eliminated From Products (level 2):
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/pdf/researchtool1_6_j.pdf (Japanese)
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/pdf/EliminationToolRev1_6.pdf (English)
SEG Green Purchasing Standard for Production Material:
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/pdf/gps_j.pdf (Japanese)
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/pdf/gps_e.pdf (English)
http://www.epson.co.jp/e/community/pdf/gps_c.pdf (Simplified Chinese)
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2. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS OF MODULES (except the control board)
2.1 Roll paper Supply Module
2.1.1 Roll paper holding method
Shaft-holding method with a fixed shaft.
2.1.2 Adapted roll paper
1) Diameter:
152.4 mm
203 mm {8"} maximum (when equipped with optional parts)
Thickness of
paper core
Paper
thickness
25.4 0.3 mm
{1 0.01"}
25.4 0.5 mm
{1 0.02"}
33.4 0.5 mm
{1.32 0.02"}
4 mm
{0.16"}
60 to 90 m
50.8 0.3 mm
{2 0.01"}
50.8 0.5 mm
{2 0.02"}
60.8 0.5 mm
{2.39 0.02"}
5 mm
{0.20"}
60 to 120
m
76.2 0.3 mm
{3 0.01"}
76.2 0.5 mm
{3 0.02"}
5 to10 mm
{0.20" to 0.39"}
60 to 150
m
NOTES: 1. Use the adapter (roll paper holder) to fit the shaft for each size of paper core.
2. A roll paper holder for 25.4 {1"} inside diameter roll paper core is standard equipment.
Holders for 50.8 and 76.2 mm are available as options.
3. The 25.4 {1"} inside diameter roll paper core holder, which is standard equipment, can
also support 12.7 mm roll paper cores.
79.5 0.5 mm {3.13 0.02"}
82.5 0.5 mm {3.25 0.02"}
Outside of the paper must be printed on. (See Figure 2.1.1.)
NOTE: If roll paper with the print face inside is used, a paper jam
may occur.
Use a roll paper in which the core and the paper are not glued
together.
3) Paper width:
4) Paper take-up direction:
Print face
Paper roll
Figure 2.1.1
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2.1.3 Detectors (except model without the roll paper supply module)
1) Paper near-end sensor
a) Type:
A
(default)
41.0
43.0
50.6
60.0
69.1
79.7
89.5
3.5 m
or
more
5.5 m
or
more
13 m
or
more
24 m
or
more
37 m
or
more
54 m
or
more
72 m
or
more
If the printer is equipped with the paper near-end sensor 2 (option), the printer
enters the near-end state when the paper near-end sensor 2 detects the paper
near-end.
Note that the paper near-end sensor 2 cannot be attached to the printer if the roll
paper with dimensions of 152.4 mm of the outside diameter of the roll paper and
76.2 mm of the roll paper core is used.
If the printer is not equipped with the paper near-end sensor 2, the printer enters
the secondary paper near-end when the printer feeds paper for the specified length
after detecting the paper near-end with the paper near-end sensor 1.
The paper length for the time between detecting the primary paper near-end with
the paper near-end sensor and sending the status of the secondary paper near-end
can be adjusted with the memory switch. For detailed specifications, see Section
4.1.2.3.)
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2.2 Printer Module
2.2.1 Print specifications
1) Printing method:
2) Dot density:
3) Printable area:
0.125
0.125
(3.75) (1.25)
(3.75)
(1.25)
80 (640 dots)
Maximum printable area
72 (576 dots)
(0.75)
(3.25)
(79.25)
Printable area
80 (640 dots)
[Units: mm]
Figure 2.2.1
4) Example printing
a) Dot pitch:
Printable Area
Vertical direction:
Horizontal direction:
b) Example printing
Character structure:
Character size:
Column pitch:
Line pitch:
Number of columns:
5) Printing speed:
6) Paper feeding method:
7) Paper feeding speed:
8) Feeding pitch:
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9) Print starting position (Dimension A in Figure 2.2.2):
When the back (reverse) feed is enabled (See Table 4.1.13.):
2.5 0.5 mm or 5.0 0.5 mm
When the back (reverse) feed is disabled:
16.0 0.5 mm
NOTE: It is recommended not to print for 16 dots (2 mm) {0.079"} after
starting to drive the paper feed motor, because the paper feeding
pitch disorder may occur.
Top of the receipt
Dimension A
Print starting position
ABCDEF..
16 dots (2mm)
ABCDEF..
Figure 2.2.2
2.2.5 Detectors
1) Autocutter reset sensor:
2) Paper-end sensor:
3) Print head temperature sensor:
4) Platen open sensor:
5) Black mark sensor:
a) Type:
Micro switch
Photosensor
Thermistor
Micro switch
Reflecting photosensor
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b) Size and specifications for black mark sensor
Left side face
of the paper
6 mm min.
6 mm min.
7 mm min. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 .....
A B C D E F.....
7 mm min.
6 mm min.
6 mm min.
7 mm min.
7 mm min.
Paper feed
direction
0.5 2 mm
33.6 0.5 mm
Center position
of the black
mark sensor
17.6 0.5 mm
Cutting position
Figure 2.2.3
NOTES: 1. The printer recognizes the black mark position 0.5 to 2 mm after the center of the black
mark. This value may differ depending on the reflecting rate or the distance between
the paper edge and black mark position. Check it with the paper to be used in
advance.
2. The black mark sensor must be installed in either of the following - face or back of the
paper. The standard position of the black mark is on the right side on the back of the
paper, as shown in Figure 2.2.3.
3. The reflecting rate of the black mark must be 21% or less, and the reflecting rate of the
white be 70% or less. The reflecting rate means the value which is measured with
Macbeth density meter (PCMII) D filter.
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ir nt de
P si
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2.2.6 Paper
1) Specified thermal paper:
Paper roll
Figure 2.2.5
8) Surface treatment:
Paper-end mark:
When printing paper-end marks on a print surface, the roll paper that
does not use ink that affects printing quality or that may damage the
print head must be used.
To coat and preprint on the print face, make sure to specify the types
of coat and ink that are capable of preventing deterioration of print
quality and papers sticking to the print head while the printer is left in a
high-temperature, high-humidity location. Check the printer
thoroughly before using the printer, because the level of sticking of the
paper to the print head and printing noise may become high.
The print method using a scratch tape that leaves the coating material
on the surface is prohibited because the material left may adhere to
the paper feed mechanism and cause a machine failure.
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2.2.7 Reliability
1) Mechanism (except thermal head and autocutter)
Life:
15,000,000 lines paper feeding (line spacing: 3.75 mm)
MCBF:
37,000,000 lines paper feeding (line spacing: 3.75 mm)
2) Thermal head
Life:
3) Autocutter
Life:
1,000,000 cuts
(750,000 cuts when the paper thickness is 60 to 90 m at 30C or
more and 60%RH or more)
Reliability
Paper type
No. P350
TF50KS-E
PD160R
TF11KS-ET
TF51KS-X1
PD200N
AFP234
Mechanism
Thermal head
Autocutter
Life(line)
MCBF(line)
Life
Life (cut)
1 million
15 million
37 million
100km, 1108 pulses
8
1 million
15 million
37 million
100km, 110 pulses
1 million
100km, 1108 pulses
15 million
37 million
8
1 million
100km, 110 pulses
15 million
37 million
1 million
15 million
37 million
100km, 1108 pulses
8
1 million
15 million
37 million
100km, 110 pulses
1 million
100km, 1108 pulses
15 million
37 million
(750,000 cuts when the paper thickness is 60 to 90 m at 30C or more and
60%RH or more)
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2.3 Cut Sheet Presenter Module
2.3.1 Presenter method
Friction feed
2.3.2 Presenting speed
150 mm/s {5.9"} maximum
2.3.3 Length of the receipt to be presented
Issuing the cut sheet
76.2 mm to 228.6 mm
76.2 mm to 600 mm
2.3.5 Detectors
1) Paper eject sensor:
Photosensor
2) Cut sheet presence sensor: Photosensor
3) Presenter open sensor:
Microswitch
2.3.6 Reliability
1) Life:
2) MCBF:
Receipt printing:
Receipt printing:
300,000 times
740,000 times
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2.4 Sensors
Printer module
Black mark sensor
Paper sensor
(paper end)
Platen open sensor
Cut sheet
presenter module
Optical method
Reflecting
Transparent
Name of Sensors
Paper near-end 1 (*)
Paper near-end 2 (*)
Mechanical
Method
Paper detector
Black mark
Platen open
Presenter open
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3. CONTROL BOARD SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General Specifications
3.1.1 General features
1) Available models
Two types of model can be selected with the control board module.
Standard model:
Supports ANK characters (ANK = alphanumeric)
Multilingual model:
Supports ANK and Kanji characters
2) Kanji supported model
The following models are available for the control board module:
Japanese model:
Supports JIS Level 1 and 2 (JIS X0208-90)
Simplified Chinese model:
Supports GB2312-80
Traditional Chinese model:
Supports BIG5 Level 1 and 2
Korean model:
Supports KS C-5601C
(Contact EPSON for the availability of each product.)
3) Software
The control board module is supported by a command protocol based on the ESC/POS standard.
(See detailed command specifications.)
4) Hardware
<Serial/Parallel model>
Built-in serial interface (RS-232)
Built-in parallel interface (IEEE 1284)
Print mode and interface used can be selected by DIP switches.
<USB model>
Built-in USB interface
Print mode can be selected by DIP switches.
5) Driver software
The following software is provided by EPSON.
Windows driver
Status monitor (this is packaged with the Windows driver).
(Contact EPSON for the availability of the driver software)
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3.1.2 Printing specifications
1) Printing method:
2) Dot density:
3) Printing direction:
72 mm
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3.1.3 Character specifications
1) Number of characters:
Alphanumeric characters: 95
Extended graphics:
128 11 pages
(including one space page)
International characters:
37
2) Character structure:
Font A: 12 24 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Font B: 9 17 (including 2-dot horizontal spacing)
Kanji:
24 24 (only when multilingual is selected)
Font A is selected as the default.
3) Character size:
Table 3.1.2
Standard
Character Size
Double-height
Double-width
Double-width/
Double-height
W H (mm)
2.5 6.0
1.76 4.25
6.0 6.0
W H (mm)
W H (mm)
W H (mm)
Font A 12 24
1.25 3.0
1.25 6.0
2.5 3.0
Font B 9 17
0.88 2.13
0.88 4.25
1.76 2.13
Kanji
24 24
3.0 3.0
3.0 6.0
6.0 3.0
Space between characters is not included.
Characters can be scaled up to 64 times as large as the standard sizes.
Approximately
0.06 mm
{0.0024"}
Center of Head
Figure 3.1.1
NOTE: The print position within the printable area of the thermal elements for the second block is
shifted approximately 0.06 mm in the paper feed direction from the position for the first block.
Be sure not to print a ladder bar code across both printable areas, as this can cause
variations in printing which are difficult to read.
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2) Four-part energizing mode
In four-part energizing mode, printing may shift at the one-fourth, one half (center), or three-fourths
position from the left side of the print head.
The print quality of four-part energizing mode may be less than that of the non-divided or two-part
energizing mode.
Head 1/4
Center of Head
Figure 3.1.2
Approxmately
0.1 mm
Head 3/4
NOTES: 1. The print positions at the three boundaries shown in Figure 3.1.2 are shifted
approximately 0.1 mm in the paper feed direction from the next ones. Be sure not to
print a ladder bar code across both printable areas, as this can cause variations in
printing which are difficult to read.
2. Note that the print quality may not be satisfactory if the four-part energizing mode is
used.
3. When four-part energizing mode is selected, the maximum print speed is 50 mm/s
{1.97"/s}.
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3.1.7 Electrical characteristics
1) Supply voltage (input voltage to the PCB):
+24 VDC 2.4 V
2) Current consumption (at 24V, 25C {77F}):
High speed mode:
Mean:
Approximately 6.6 A
Peak:
Approximately 10.9 A
Two-part energizing mode:
Mean:
Approximately 5.1 A
Peak:
Approximately 7.4 A
Four-part energizing mode:
Mean:
Approximately 4.9 A
Peak:
Approximately 5.5 A
Standby:
Mean:
Approximately 0.3 A
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3.2 Interfaces
3.2.1 Serial Interface (RS-232)
3.2.1.1 Specifications (RS-232 compatible)
Data transmission:
Serial
Synchronization:
Asynchronous
Handshaking:
Signal levels:
MARK = -3 to -15 V:
Logic 1/ OFF
8 bits (fixed)
Parity Settings:
Stop bits:
1 or more
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3.2.1.3 Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions
Interface connector terminal assignments and signal functions are described in Table 3.2.1.
Table 3.2.1
Pin number
Signal name
Signal
direction
RXD
Input
Receive data
TXD
Output
Transmit data
DTR
Output
Function
Printer status
1. During the period from when the power is turned on
to when the printer is ready to receive data.
2. During the self-test.
Offline
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
BUSY
SG
Signal ground
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Table 3.2.1
Pin number
Signal name
Signal
direction
Function
DSR
Input
RTS
Output
CTS
Input
NOTES: *1: When the remaining space in the receive buffer drops to 128 bytes, the printer status
becomes "buffer full," and it remains "buffer full" until the space in the receive buffer
increases to 256 bytes.
*2: If either CTS or DSR signal is ready for receiving data when the DTR/DSR or RTS/CTS
control is selected, the printer transmits data to the host PC.
Please consider this in advance.
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3.2.1.4 XON/XOFF transmission timing
When XON/XOFF control is selected, the printer transmits XON or XOFF signals as follows.
Transmission timing differs, depending on the setting of Memory Switch 3.
Table 3.2.2
Memory Switch 3
ON
OFF
Printer status
XON transmission
(1) When the printer goes online after you turn on the
power
Transmit Transmit
Transmit Transmit
Transmit
Transmit
Transmit Transmit
Transmit
NOTES: 1. The XON code is <11>H and the XOFF code is <13>H.
2. In case (3), XON is not transmitted when the receive buffer is full.
3. In case (6), XOFF is not transmitted when the receive buffer is full.
3.2.1.5 Serial interface connection example
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A cable with the signal connection shown below cannot be used.
Control board side
D-sub9
Signal
Pin No.
Name
1
(NC)
2
RxD
3
TxD
4
DTR
5
SG
6
DSR
7
RTS
8
CTS
9
(NC)
Signal
Name
DCD
RxD
TxD
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
User side
D-SUB9
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOTE: Transmit data to the printer after turning on the power and initializing the printer.
3.2.1.6 Notes on setting Memory Switch 1-3 to ON
1) The printer mechanism stops but does not become busy when: an error has occurred, the platen
is open, printing stops due to a paper-end, or paper is fed using the paper FEED button.
2) When setting Memory Switch to ON to enable handshaking with the printer, be sure to check the
printer status using the GS a command and the ASB function. In this setting, the default value
of n for GS a is 2. The printer automatically transmits the printer status, depending on
online/offline changes.
3) When using DLE EOT be sure that the receive buffer does not become full.
When using a host PC that cannot transmit data when the printer is busy:
If an error has occurred, DLE EOT cannot be used when the printer is busy due to a receive
buffer-full state.
When using a host PC that can transmit data when the printer is busy:
When the receive buffer becomes full while transmitting bit-image data, DLE EOT sent while
bit-image data is processed is considered bit-image data. Data transmitted when the receive
buffer is full may be lost.
Example: Check printer status using GS r 1 after transmitting each line of data and use the
4KB receive buffer. Transmit one line of data so that the receive buffer does not
become full.
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3.2.1.7 Notes on resetting the printer using the interface
The printer can be reset using interface pin 6 by changing the DIP switch setting. (See Table 4.1.4,
DIP switch.)
Signal Line
Pin 6 (DSR)
Pin 6 (DSR)
VA
15 to 3 V
VN
+3 to +15 V
IA
5.3 mA (max.)
IN
5.0 mA (max.)
Input impedance
RIN
3 k (min.)
AC characteristics:
TRS 1 ms (minimum)
Figure 3.2.1
When pin 6 (DSR) is open (the state that the interface connector is not connected) with DIP
SW 2-7 ON, the printer is operating.
When using pin 6 (DSR) (DIP switch 2-8 is ON):
TRS
H
SPACE
L
MARK
Figure 3.2.2
When pin 6 (DSR) is open (the state that the interface connector is not connected) with DIP
SW 2-8 ON, the printer is reset. If the interface cable is disconnected while the power is
turned on, the printer is reset and the printer operation becomes unstable. Do not
disconnect the interface cable while the power is turned on.
NOTE: When a signal that does not satisfy the requirements above is input, printer operation is not
guaranteed.
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3.2.2 Parallel interface (IEEE 1284)
Copyright 1994 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc.
3.2.2.1 Compatibility mode
(Data Transmission from Host PC to Printer: Centronics compatible)
(1) Outline
Compatibility Mode supports compatibility with the Centronics parallel interface.
(2) Specifications
Data transmission:
8-bit parallel
Synchronization:
Externally supplied nStrobe signals
Handshaking:
nAck and Busy signals
Signal levels:
TTL compatible
Connector:
ADS-B36BLFDR176 (Honda) or equivalent (IEEE 1284 Type B)
NOTE: The letter "n" in front of a signal name indicates active LOW.
(3) Switching between online and offline
The printer is not equipped with any online/offline switch.
any of the following:
1) When the power is turned on or until the printer becomes ready for data transmission after it is
initialized by the reset signal (nInit) from the interface.
2) During the self-test.
3) When the platen is open.
4) When the cut sheet presenter module is open.
5) During paper feeding using the paper FEED button.
6) When the paper sensor detects a paper end. (*)
7) When an error has occurred.
8) While auto-loading.
(*) The printer goes offline even if the paper sensor does not detect a paper end, when the
paper is ejected in a backward direction by a reverse feed command or by a paper FEED
button and a paper exchange (BACK FEED) button simultaneously.
3.2.2.2 Reverse mode (data transmission from printer to host PC)
Status data transmissions from the printer to the host PC proceed in the Nibble or Byte mode.
Description
This mode allows data transmission from the asynchronous printer under the control of the host
PC.
Data transmissions in the Nibble Mode are made via the existing control lines in units of four bits
(a Nibble). In the Byte Mode, data transmissions proceed by making the eight-bit data lines
bidirectional.
Both modes fail to proceed concurrently in the Compatibility Mode, causing half duplex
transmission.
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3.2.2.3 Interface pin assignments for each mode
Pin
Source
Compatibility Mode
Nibble Mode
Byte Mode
Host
nStrobe
HostClk
HostClk
Host/Ptr
Data0(LSB)
Data0(LSB)
Data0(LSB)
Host/Ptr
Data1
Data1
Data1
Host/Ptr
Data2
Data2
Data2
Host/Ptr
Data3
Data3
Data3
Host/Ptr
Data4
Data4
Data4
Host/Ptr
Data5
Data5
Data5
Host/Ptr
Data6
Data6
Data6
Host/Ptr
Data7(MSB)
Data7(MSB)
Data7(MSB)
10
Printer
nAck
PtrClk
PtrClk
11
Printer
Busy
PtrBusy/Data3, 7
PtrBusy
12
Printer
PError
AckDataReq/Data2, 6
AckDataReq
13
Printer
Select
Xflag/Data1, 5
Xflag
14
Host
nAutoFd
HostBusy
HostBusy
15
NC
ND
ND
16
GND
GND
GND
17
FG
FG
FG
18
Logic-H
Logic-H
Logic-H
19
Printer
GND
GND
GND
20
GND
GND
GND
21
GND
GND
GND
22
GND
GND
GND
23
GND
GND
GND
24
GND
GND
GND
25
GND
GND
GND
26
GND
GND
GND
27
GND
GND
GND
28
GND
GND
GND
29
GND
GND
GND
30
GND
GND
GND
31
Host
nInit
nInit
32
Printer
nFault
nDataAvail/Data0, 4
nDataAvail
GND
ND
ND
DK_STATUS
ND
ND
33
nInit
34
Printer
35
Printer
+5V
ND
ND
36
Host
nSelectIn
1284-Active
1284-Active
NC:
ND:
Not Connected
Not Defined
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NOTES: 1. A prefix n to signal names refers to L active signals. If the host PC is not provided with
all of the signal lines listed above, both-way communication fails.
2. For interfacing, signal lines shall use twisted pair cables with the return sides connected to
signal ground level.
3. Interfacing conditions shall all be based on the TTL level to meet the characteristics
described below. In addition, both rise time and fall time of each signal shall be
0.5 s or less.
4. Data transmissions shall not ignore the nAck or Busy signals. An attempt to transmit data
with either nAck or Busy signal ignored can cause lost data. (Data transmissions to the
printer shall be made after verifying the nAck signal or while the Busy signal is at the L
level.)
5. Interface cables shall be the minimum length required.
3.2.2.4 Electrical characteristics
DC Characteristics (Except Logic-H, +5 V signals)
Characteristics
Symbol
Specifications
Min
Max
VOH
VOL
IOH
IOL
*2.4 V
-0.5 V
0.32 mA
-12 mA
5.5 V
*0.4 V
-
VIH
VIL
IIH
IIL
2.0 V
-
0.8 V
-0.32 mA
12 mA
Conditions
*IOH=0.32 mA
*IOL=-12 mA
VOH=2.4 V
VOL=0.4 V
VIH=2.0 V
VIL=0.8 V
Characteristics
Symbol
VOH
VOL
Specifications
Conditions
Min
Max
3.0 V
-
5.5 V
2.0 V
Characteristics
Symbol
VOH
VOL
IOH
IOL
Specifications
Conditions
Min
Max
*2.4 V
- **
5.5 V
- **
0.32 mA
-
*IOH=0.32 mA
While the power is OFF
VOH=2.4 V
While the power is OFF
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3.2.2.5 Data receiving timing (compatibility mode)
DATA
Data n
Data n+1
nStrobe
tSetup
tSTB
Busy
tHold
Peripheral Busy
tReady
tBUSY
nAck
tReply
tACK
tnBUSY
tNext
Characteristics
Symbol
Specifications
Min [ns]
Max [ns]
tHold
750
--
tSetup
750
--
tSTB
750
--
tReady
--
tBUSY
500
tReply
tACK
500
10 s
tnBUSY
tNEXT
--
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3.2.2.6 Notes on resetting the printer through the interface
In Compatibility Mode, printer reset is available through the interface nInit signal (pin #31) by
changing the DIP switch setting. To enable printer reset, the signal timing below shall be satisfied.
However, in Reverse Mode (when pin #36 nSelectIn/1284-Active is High), the reset signal is ignored.
DC characteristic:
TTL level
AC characteristics:
Minimum reset pulse width:
TRS 50 s (min.)
nSelectIn
(1284-Active)
nInit
min.1 ms
min.0
tf
tr
TRS
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3.2.2.7 Example Connection with PC
Host (IEEE1284-A)
nSTROBE/HostClk
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
nACK/PtrClk
BUSY
PError/AckDataReq
Select/Xflag
nAutoFeed/HostAck
nFault/nDataAvail
nINIT
nSelectIn/IEEE1284Active
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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nSTROBE/HostClk
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
nACK/PtrClk
BUSY
PError/AckDataReq
Select/Xflag
nAutoFeed/HostAck
Signal Ground
Peripheral Logic High
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
Signal Ground
nINIT
nFault/nDataAvail
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3.2.3 USB Interface (Universal Serial Bus)
3.2.3.1 USB transmission specifications
USB function
Overall specifications:
according to USB 2.0 specifications
Transmission speed:
USB Full-Speed (12 Mbps)
Transmission method:
USB bulk transmission method
Power supply specifications:
USB self power supply function
Current consumed by USB bus: 0 mA (provided entirely from the unit)
USB packet size
With Full-Speed connection
USB bulk OUT (TM)
64 bytes
USB bulk IN (TM)
64 bytes
HUB:
Not installed
3.2.3.2 Status transmission from printer with USB interface
With this interface, the status of the printer is transmitted to the host PC via the USB bulk transmission
method.
The USB bulk transmission method is a host-controlled transmission method. Unlike RS232
transmission, it cannot spontaneously interrupt data transmission to the host PC. The printer has a
128-byte status data buffer. Statuses that exceed the buffer capacity are cancelled. In order to
ensure that there is no lack of status data, it is necessary to periodically retrieve status data at the host
PC.
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3.3 Connectors
3.3.1 Interface connectors
See Section 3.2, Interfaces.
3.3.1.1 Interface connector (Serial/Parallel model)
Serial interface
connetor
Figure 3.3.1
Parallel interface
connector
NOTES: 1. Attach the connector cover packed with the product to the unused interface connector.
2. Attach both sides of the serial interface to the case such as metal firmly.
3.3.1.2 Interface connector (USB model)
Figure 3.3.2
NOTE: The USB cable must be led into the locking wire saddle to prevent it from being pulled out.
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3.3.2 Power supply connector
This connector is used to connect the printer to an external power source.
1) Pin assignments:
See Table 3.3.1.
2) User side connector model: Housing: 5195-04 (MOLEX)
Terminal: 5194 (MOLEX)
Table 3.3.1
Pin Number
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
GND
+24 VDC
+24 VDC
GND
CN3
Figure 3.3.3
NOTES: 1. The PCB does not have a power switch on the board. Be sure to turn the power supply
from the power source off first when the PCB is turned off.
2. When the power is turned on, the peak current may reach approximately 10A.
Consider this for the power switch part to be used.
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4. FUNCTIONS
4.1 Buttons
4.1.1 Panel buttons on control board module
1) FEED button (PAPER FEED) (See Figure 4.2.1.)
Type:
Non-locking push button
Functions: When the BM (black mark) sensor is disabled, the printer feeds paper one line,
based on the line spacing set by ESC 2 and ESC 3. When the BM sensor is
enabled, the printer will feed paper by mark paper unit.
NOTE: The black mark sensor is called as BM sensor here after.
Paper feeding using the paper FEED button cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
(1) The panel buttons are disabled by ESC c 5.
(2) The roll paper end sensor detects a paper end.
(3) The platen cover is open.
If you press this button when the printer is in the macro execution standby state,
the defined macro is executed.
During self-test printing, you can stop the self-test temporarily by pressing this
button and restart it by pressing the button again.
Functions: When the BACK FEED button is pressed while the PAPER FEED button is
pressed, the paper is fed into the backward direction.
This button makes paper exchange easy when the paper is still remaining in the
paper module.
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4.1.2 DIP switches (Serial/Parallel Model)
Two DIP switches are mounted on the control board module.
the board, as shown in Figure 4.1.1.
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DSW1
Figure 4.1.1
DSW2
SW No.
Function
1
BM sensor
2
Interface selection
3
Serial interface
4
handshaking
Serial interface parity
5
check
Serial interface parity
6
selection
7
Serial interface baud rate
selection
8
ON
Enabled
OFF
Disabled
Factory setting
Off
Off
Off
XON/XOFF
DTR/DSR or
CTS/RTS
Off (*)
Yes
No
Off (*)
Even
Odd
Off (*)
Off (*)
Interface Selection
Switch number
Interface
Off
Off
On
Table 4.1.3
Off
On
On or Off
Baud Rate Selection
Switch number
4800
On
On
9600
Off
On
19200
On
Off
38400
Off
Off
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4.1.2.2 DIP switch 2
Table 4.1.4
SW No.
Function
1
Model type selection
2
3
Print density selection
4
5
Operation mode selection
6
Factory use
7
I/F pin 6 reset signal-1
8
I/F pin 6 reset signal-2
*1: Fixed to Off
*2:
ON
OFF
Factory setting
Remarks
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
*1
*2
*2
Disabled
Disabled
Switch Number
Model
Off
Off
On
Off
NOTE: The default settings at the factory may be changed depending on the paper width.
The spare unit is fixed to Off.
Table 4.1.6
Level
1
2
3
4
Print Density
Slightly light
Normal
Slightly dark
Dark
On
Off
On
Off
Table 4.1.7
Operation mode
Hexadecimal dump
Normal
On
Off
NOTES: 1. Changes in DIP switch settings (excluding switches 2-7 and 2-8 interface reset signals)
are recognized only when the printer power is turned on or when the printer is reset by
using the interface.
2. If you turn on DIP switches 2-7 and 2-8 while the printer power is turned on, the printer
may be reset, depending on the signal state. DIP switches should not be changed
while the printer power is on.
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4.1.3 DIP switches (USB Model)
One DIP switch is mounted on the control board module.
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DSW1
Figure 4.1.2
SW No.
Function
1
Model type selection
2
3
Print density selection
4
5
Operation mode selection
6
Factory use
7
BM sensor
8
Reserved
*1: Fixed to Off
ON
Factory setting
Remarks
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4.1.4
Memory switches
Other settings except DIP switches 1 and 2 are set by the memory switches.
Table 4.1.9 Memory Switch 1
SW No.
Function
ON (Set to 1)
1
2
Reserved
Reserved
---
BUSY condition
4
5
6
7
8
Receive error
Ignored
Auto line feed
Always enabled
Reserved
-Reserved
-Reserved
-*1: Effective only in the serial interface model.
OFF (Set to 0)
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Receive buffer full or
offline
Prints ?
Always disabled
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Factory
setting
Off (0)
Off (0)
Remarks
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
*1
*2
SW No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Memory Switch 2, 3, 4, 5
ON (Set to 1)
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Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
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Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
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Table 4.1.11
SW No.
Function
Selection of paper
loading operation
Error signal output
ON (Set to 1)
Selection of type of
thermal paper
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Off (0)
*7
Enabled
Power consumption
has priority over
print speed
Off (0)
*7, *8
Off (0)
*1
Disabled
Enabled
Off (0)
*2
-Excellent
preservation paper
(thick type)
Fixed to Off
Off (0)
Normal
Off (0)
*3
By a BM sensor
By a near-end
sensor
Off (0)
*9
Disabled
Enabled
Off (0)
Function
Reserved
Setting for paper
near-end detecting
position
Operation after cutting
Paper initializing
operation at power on
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Remarks
Disabled
Speed has priority
over power
consumption
Table 4.1.12
SW No.
Factory
setting
OFF (Set to 0)
Memory Switch 6
Memory Switch 7
ON (Set to 1)
--
OFF (Set to 0)
Fixed to Off
Factory
setting
Off (0)
Remarks
Off (0)
Ejects fully
Clamps
Off (0)
Always cuts
Off (0)
----
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Fixed to Off
Off (0)
Off (0)
Off (0)
*4
See note
below.
NOTE: This function is enabled only when the cut sheet presenter module is installed.
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Table 4.1.13
SW No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Function
Memory Switch 8
ON (Set to 1)
Factory
setting
Off (0)
Off (0)
OFF (Set to 0)
Backward paper
feeding
Autocutter installation
Specific offline
operation
Backward paper
feeding amount
Test print when the
paper is loaded
Initialization for black
mark position when
the power is turned
on.
Enabled
Disabled
Off (0)
Not installed
Discards receive
data.
Installed
Off (0)
Off (0)
88 steps
108 steps
Off (0)
Enabled
Disabled
Off (0)
Initializes
Off (0)
Remarks
*5
*6
Table 4.1.14
Approximately 10 m {32.81'}
On
Off
Approximately 20 m {65.62'}
Off
On
Approximately 30 m {98.43'}
On
On
Remarks
Table 4.1.16
Off
Off
On
Off
On
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*1: This setting is used for selecting the following modes:
Power consumption has priority over print speed:
In this mode, the printer operates with power consumption as low as possible.
Print speed has priority over power consumption:
In this mode, the printer prints at the maximum speed.
If the printer power is supplied with a power source which is less than 100 W, do not turn on
the print speed mode.
*2: This setting specifies the printers operation if a paper out is detected during printing and
feeding.
Enabled: Ejects paper automatically.
Disabled: Does not eject paper (from the presenter)
*3: The print energy is applied according to the table below.
The values in the table below are relative ones, if the print energy for normal paper with
normal density is assumed to be 100%. (See Table 4.1.6, Print Density Selection.)
Table 4.1.17
Memory Switch SW 6-6
Slightly light
100 %
85 %
Normal
115 %
100 %
Slightly dark
130 %
115 %
Dark
145 %
130 %
*4: Effective only for the model type with the roll paper supply module.
This setting lets the printer tell the paper near-end by sending the secondary paper
near-end status when the specified length of paper is fed after the primary paper near-end
sensor in the roll paper supply module detects the paper near-end.
If the paper near-end sensor 2 is installed in the printer, the detecting result of the paper
near-end sensor 2 becomes the secondary near-end status. (The settings of memory
switches 7-2 and 7-3 are ignored.)
Detecting the primary or secondary paper-near end does not affect the printer control such
as the print stop even though the printer status information is changed.
*5: This switch can be set to On only when a printer that can feed paper backward is used.
If backward paper feeding is enabled, the following process is executed.
After cutting the paper with a GS V command, backward paper feeding is executed:
The print starting position adjustment with the GS ( F command can be set to the
backward direction relative to the cutting position.
In this case, the maximum of the correction value backward is 13.5 mm {0.53"} (108 0.125
mm).
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*6: Specific offline means the following states:
Unrecoverable error state
Platen open
Presenter cover open
Paper empty
If this switch is turned on, the printer clears the receive buffer when the offline status shown
above occurs. Then the printer executes any real-time command (DLE ENQ, DLE EOT) if
it is there, and discards all other data.
When the receive buffer is cleared, if this switch is turned on, three bytes of data 37H,
24H, and 00H are transmitted.
Switch Number
DIP SW1-1
Memory SW6-7
On
On
Off
On
On
Off
Without BM
Off
Off
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4.2 Indicators
4.2.1 LED
1) Power (POWER) LED:
On:
Power is stable.
Off:
Power is not stable.
Green
State
Recovery Conditions
Pressing the FEED button
causes self-test printing to
continue.
POWER LED
PAPER OUT LED
ERROR LED
PAPER FEED SW
BACK FEED SW
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4.3 Self-test
1) The printer has a self-test function that checks the following:
Control software version
Interface type and its operating condition
Status of the printer mechanism
Print quality
DIP switch settings
Memory switch settings
Then
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4.4 Hexadecimal dump
1) Hexadecimal dump function
This function prints the data transmitted from the host PC as hexadecimal numbers and their
corresponding characters.
2) Starting the hexadecimal dump
There are three method to start the hexadecimal dump:
- Open the platen and turn the power on while pressing the FEED button.
platen.
- Turn the power on when DIP switch 2-5 is On.
- Execute a GS ( A command.
The printer first prints "Hexadecimal Dump" To terminate hexadecimal dump, and press FEED
button three times, on the roll paper and prints the received print data in hexadecimal numbers
and in their corresponding characters.
NOTES: 1. If no characters correspond to the data received, the printer prints "."
2. During the hexadecimal dump, any commands other than DLE EOT or DLE ENQ
do not function.
3. You can print data insufficient to fill the last line by setting the printer offline.
3) Ending the hexadecimal dump
You can end the hexadecimal dump by turning the power off, pressing the FEED button three
times, or resetting the printer after printing has finished.
<Printing example>
Hexadecimal Dump
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 1B 69
1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B 30 31
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A
. ! . . & . @@ . i
.%. . c 4 . . 01
A B CD E FGH I J
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4.5 Error Processing
4.5.1 Error types
1) Errors that automatically recover
Table 4.5.1
Error
Description
Print head
high
temperature
error
The temperature
of the print head
exceeds 75C
{167F}.
Recovery
Recovers automatically
when the print head cools
down under 70C {158F}.
320 ms
Error
Description
Platen open
error
Printing is not
performed due to
a platen open.
Recovery
Recovers by DLE ENQ 1
or DLE ENQ 2 when the
platen is loaded to the
head.
Approximately 5.12 s
Autocutter
error
The autocutter
does not work
correctly.
320 ms
Approximately 5.12 s
BM sensor
detection
error
No black mark is
detected even
though the roll
paper is marked
correctly.
Presenter
error
Approximately 5.12 s
Approximately 5.12 s
NOTE: If the paper jams, turn the printer off and remove jammed paper; then turn the printer on
again.
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3) Errors that are impossible to recover
Table 4.5.3
Error
Unrecoverable Errors
Description
Recovery
Impossible to
recover.
320 ms
R/W error in
memory or
gate array
Impossible to
recover.
High voltage
error
Impossible to
recover.
Low voltage
error
Impossible to
recover.
PCB
connection
error
Impossible to
recover.
A p p r o x im a te ly 5 . 1 2 s
NOTE: When any error shown above occurs, turn off the power as soon as possible.
4.5.3 Data receive error (only for the serial interface model)
If one of the following errors occurs during serial interface communication, the printer prints "?" or
ignores the data, depending on the setting of Memory Switch 1.
Parity error
Framing error
Overrun error
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4.6 Print Buffer-full Printing
When subsequent data is received after the printer processes one line of data in the print buffer, the
printer automatically prints the processed line and feeds the paper by one line (in standard mode)
In page mode, the printer feeds the paper at the print buffer full.
4.7 Black Mark (BM)
The control board module can use paper that is pre-printed with a black mark (abbreviated as BM)
For specifications for the BM, see Section 2.2.5, Detectors.
Figure 4.7.1
Approximately
0.5 - 2 mm
17.6 mm
Center position
of the BM sensor
Print starting
position
Approximately
20 mm
33.6 mm
Cutting
position
Paper
feeding
direction
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4.8 Power Supply which Can Be Used
4.8.1 Recommended Power Supply
It is recommended to use a power supply unit that has the capacity of the +24V and 4 A or more (for
100 W or more). If the power supply meets the required specifications, memory switch 6-3 can be
On. In this case, (memory switch 6-3 is On), the printer prints as fast as possible. Otherwise, the
printing could stop temporarily or be uneven.
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A.1.4 How to load the paper
1) Loading paper for the paper roll supply module
Follow the steps below to load the paper for the paper roll supply module.
1. Pull the Plate, open close or Loop guide forward while pressing the Frame, open lever
downward.
2. Open the Paper roll supply module. (See Figure A.1.1.)
3. Load the paper roll in the Holder, paper roll with the printing face of the paper facing upwards.
(See Figure A.1.2.)
Plate, open close
Frame open lever
Figure A.1.1
Paper
Figure A.1.2
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2) Loading paper for printer module
Follow the steps below to load the paper for the printer module from the paper roll supply module.
1. Cut the edge of the paper as shown in Figure A.1.3.
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A.1.6 When not using the printer for a long period
1) If the printer is left unused for a long period with the print head loaded on the platen, discoloration of
the thermal paper, loss of heat sensitivity, or sticking of the paper to the platen may occur. In
addition, some printed characters may be faint due to deformation of the platen rubber.
A.1.7 Using the printer at low temperature
1) When printing is started at a low temperature (especially when the temperature is very low), the first
few lines may be somewhat faint because the print head is cold.
A.1.8 Using the printer at high temperature
1) When printing is started at a high temperature, poor print quality (such as blurred print) may result.
A.1.9 Maintenance (See EU-T432/T442 technical manual for details.)
1) Cleaning the thermal head and the platen
Paper dust, paper chips, and thermal chemicals attached to the heat elements of the print head and
the platen may reduce print quality. If this occurs, clean the print head and the platen as follows:
a) Open the cut sheet presenter module.
b) Raise the print head from the Platen unit by turning the Lever, platen (green) to the left.
c) Wipe the heat elements of the print head and the platen lightly with a cotton swab soaked in
alcohol solvent (ethanol, methanol, or IPA). Using other solvents may damage the print head.
d) After the alcohol evaporates completely, return the Platen unit to its original position by pushing
the platen cover down.
NOTE: Do not touch the print head or the motor surface just after printing, as these areas are very
hot.
2) Removing jammed paper
a) Removing jammed paper in the cut sheet presenter module.
1. Open the presenter unit and remove the paper jam.
b) Removing jammed paper in the printer module
1. Open the cut sheet presenter module.
2. Turn the Lever, platen to open the Platen unit and remove the paper jam.
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