Custom Audio Electronics FT190 II User manual

OEM
USER MANUAL
FT190 II
FT190 II

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Print
Feed
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PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. FT190 II - Front external view
1- Printing mechanism
2- Case
3- Paper output
4- Paper loading label
5- Front panel
6- Paper roll compartment
7- Control panel
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B. FT190 II - Rear external view
1- Power supply connector
2- Paper winder connector
3- Interface connector
4- External “Print” key connector
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 MANUAL CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 EXPLANATORY USED IN THIS MANUAL..............................................................................................1-1
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................1-1
1.4 UNPACKING THE PRINTER ..................................................................................................................1-2
1.5 PRINTER FEATURES............................................................................................................................1-2
1.6 PRINTER DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................1-3
2. INSTALLATION AND USE
2.1 CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Power supply...................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Paper winder ...................................................................................................................................2-2
2.1.3 External Print key ............................................................................................................................2-2
2.2 CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 AUTOTEST..............................................................................................................................................2-4
2.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ...........................................................................................................................2-4
2.5 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................2-4
2.5.1 Changing the paper roll ...................................................................................................................2-4
3. INTERFACES
3.1 RS232 SERIAL........................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 CENTRONICS PARALLEL......................................................................................................................3-3
3.3 CALENDAR CLOCK (optional)................................................................................................................3-4
3.3.1 Adjusting the clock through the keypad...........................................................................................3-4
4. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
4.1 PRINT DIRECTION .................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1 Command description preliminary remark.......................................................................................4-3
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 DIMENSIONS..........................................................................................................................................5-2
6. CHARACTER SETS
6.1 CHARACTER SETS................................................................................................................................6-1
APPENDIX 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-2
A.2.1 Supplies ......................................................................................................................................... A-2
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1.1 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: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use
Chapter 2: Contains information on interface specifications
Chapter 3: Contains a description of the printer command set
Chapter 4: Contains Technical Specifications of the printer
Chapter 5: Contains the character sets (fonts) used by the printer.
Appendix: Contains a description of printer accessories and spare parts.
1.2 EXPLANATORY USED IN THIS MANUAL
N. B.
Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the printer.
WARNING
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against damaging the
printer.
DANGER
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against operator injury
or damage.
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Read and keep the instructions which follow.
• Follow all warnings and instructions indicated on the printer.
• Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply.
• Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
• Do not operate the printer near water.
• Do not use the printer on unstable surfaces that might cause it to fall and be seriously damaged.
• Position the printer in such a way as to ensure that the cables connected to it will not be damaged.
• Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in doubt, contact your retailer.
• Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as this could cause a short circuit or damage
parts that could jeopardize printer functioning.
• Do not spill liquids onto the printer.
• Do not carry out technical operations on the printer, with the exception of the scheduled maintenance
procedures specifically indicated in the user manual.
Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a specialized technician when:•
A. The feed connector has been damaged;
B. Liquid has seeped inside the printer;
C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water;
D. The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all instructions in the users
manual have been followed;
E. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged;
F. Printer performance is poor;
G. The printer is not functioning.
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1.4 UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Remove the printer from the carton, taking care not to damage the packing materials which should be retained
for future shipping/moving. Make sure all components listed below are present and not damaged. If any part is
missing and/or damaged, contact customer service.
Printer1.
Installation instructions2.
Paper roll (inside the printer)3.
Long screws.4.
N.B.
Before using the long screws, read the note to paragraph 4.2.
1.5 PRINTER FEATURES
The FT190II 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 purpo-
ses.
It has a 200 dpi thermal print mechanism and uses 57.5mm paper rolls. It can print 24 or 40 characters per
line according to the selection made at the setup stage or through a software command.
The FT190II printer is so compact and lightweight that it can be installed extremely easily on any type of
equipment. It is supplied with two interfaces: an RS232 serial and Centronics parallel interface. To select one
or the other interface, some jumpers must be moved. The reception buffer is 1Kbytes. It can also be equip-
ped with a Real Time Clock.
(Fig.1)
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Feed
1.6 PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The FT190II 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, in serial causes the “$0D” control character to be transmitted if
enabled during printer setup. In parallel to the PRINT key is the J6 connector which
can be used to connect to an external 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 printer is receiving a digital power supply.
• The STATUS LED When flashing, signals that the paper is finished. When lit steadily, it signals the
presence of an error (head power supply too high or too low or head temperature
too high).
(Fig.2)
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