Custom Audio Electronics FH190SP User manual

FH190SP
Impact panel printer
FH190SP
User’s manual
www.custom.it

FH190SP
Printer components
1- Print mechanism
2- Case
3- Paper outfeed
4- Paper loading label
5- Front panel
6- Paper roll compartment
7- Keypad
8- Feed connector
9- Paper winder connector
10- Interface connector
11- External “Print” key connector

FH190SP
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any form whatsoever, whether it be on paper or through computer processes,
is strictly prohibited. Custom Engineering s.r.l. and the resource teams
employed in the making of this manual will not be held responsible for any
problems arising as a result of improper use of this manual, as they guarantee
that the information contained in it has been subjected to careful inspection.
Any suggestions regarding errors in its contents or possible improvements
will be greatly appreciated. The products are continuously checked and
improved. For this reason Custom Engineering s.r.l. reserves the right to
modify the information contained in this manual without prior notice.
COD. DOME - FH190SP REV. 1.10
Copyright 1998 Custom Engineering s.r.l. – Italy
Custom Engineering
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
Tel. : [phone] - Fax : [phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FH190SPi
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL......................................................................1
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUAL .....................................................1
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY .....................................1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER .........................................................................3
GENERAL FEATURES..................................................................................3
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRINTER...............................................................4
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Power supply ................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Paper winder .................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.3 External Print button ....................................................................... 1-2
1.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 1-2
1.3 AUTOTEST .......................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ........................................................................ 1-3
1.5 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-4
1.6 PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................... 1-4
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 CENTRONICS PARALLEL.................................................................. 2-3
2.3 CALENDAR CLOCK (OPTIONAL)...................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Adjusting the clock through the keypad ......................................... 2-4
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINT DIRECTION ............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Custom emulation .......................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 ESC/POS emulation .................................................................... 3-19
3.2.3 CITIZEN emulation ...................................................................... 3-38
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-2

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5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1
ATTACHMENT A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Power supply ................................................................................. A-1
A.1.2 Paper winder.................................................................................. A-2
A.2 SPARE PARTS.................................................................................... A-3

INTRODUCTION
FH190SP1
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
In addition to the introduction which lists: the conventions used in the manual,
general information relative to safety, unpacking of the printer and a brief
description of the printer itself highlighting its main features, the manual is
split up into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Containing the information required for installing and using the
printer correctly
Chapter 2: Containing the specifications of the interfaces
Chapter 3: Containing the description of the printer command set
Chapter 4: Containing the technical specifications of the printer
Chapter 5: Containing the character sets (fonts) used by the printer
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUAL
N.B.
Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the
printer
WARNING
The information marked with this symbol must be carefully heeded
to safeguard against damaging the printer
DANGER
The information marked with this symbol must be carefully heeded
to safeguard against injury to the operator
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY
•Read and keep the following instructions.
•Observe all warnings and follow all instructions attached to the printer.
•Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the feed cable.
•Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
•Do not operate the printer near to water.
•Do not place the printer on unsteady surfaces. It could fall and get
seriously damaged.

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•Use the type of electricity supply marked on the printer label. In the event
of uncertainty, contact the seller.
•Position the printer in such a way as to ensure that the cables connected
to it will not be damaged.
•Ensure that the maximum absorbed current of the printer does not
exceed the maximum acceptable current for the type of feed cable used.
•Do not put objects of any kind inside the printer as they could cause a
short circuit or damage parts which could affect its performance.
•Do not spill liquids on the printer.
•Do not carry out technical operations on the printer with the exception of
the scheduled maintenance operations specifically indicated in the user’s
manual.
•Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a
specialized technician should any of the following conditions occur:
A. The feed connector has been damaged;
B. LIQUID has penetrated to the inside of the printer;
C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water;
D. The printer is not operating normally despite the instructions in
the user’s manual having been followed;
E. The printer has been dropped and its case damaged;
F. The performance of the printer is poor;
G. The printer does not work.

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FH190SP3
UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Remove the printer from the box, taking care not to damage the packing
material, as it could be needed for future transportation of the machine.
Ensure that all the components illustrated are in fact present and that they
are in perfect condition. If this is not the case, contact the after-sales
assistance department immediately.
Printer
Manual (or Cdrom)
Paper roll(inside the printer)
Long screws
N.B.
Before using the long screws, read the note to paragraph 4.2.
GENERAL FEATURES
The FH190SP is a printer which, in addition to having an innovative design,
guarantees high performance and is reliable and user-friendly.
For these reasons it is the ideal solution for applications which require the
immediate printing of data on a ticket, whether they be of an industrial,
professional or laboratory nature. Typical fields of application are: weighing
systems, receipts (not for tax purposes) as well as for security, controlling
and diagnostics purposes.
It is equipped with a impact print mechanism and uses 57.5 mm paper rolls.
The FH190SP printer is so compact and lightweight that it can be installed
extremely easily on any type of equipment.
There are already two interfaces on the card: RS232 serial and centronics
parallel. To select one of the two interfaces, move some of the jumpers.
There is a 1 Kbyte reception buffer. It can also be equipped with a Real
Time Clock.
(Fig.1)

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRINTER
The FH190SP printer has an ABS casing (1) with a front cover (2) which
opens to allow access to the paper roll and print head.
The control panel is located on the front (3) and has a PRINT key, a FEED
key and two LEDs: Power and Status.
•PRINT key. When pressed, it causes the transmission, in serial, of the
control character “$0D”, if this has been enabled at the printer setup
stage. The J6 connector, which can be used for connecting an external
key, is parallel to the PRINT key (fig.1.1).
•FEED key. When this is pressed the paper feeds forward manually. If
this key is pressed briefly, when the RTCK option is installed, the date
and time of day is printed.
•The POWER LED indicates that the the printer is receiving a digital
power supply.
•The STATUS LED, when lit, signals that the printer motor is ON.
(Fig.2)