Custom Audio Electronics S16SB User manual

S16SB/S16B-IR
Ultracompact printer
S16SB, S16B-IR
User Manual
www.custom.it

S16SB/S16B-IR
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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.
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will, nonetheless, 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 - S16SB VER. PRELIMINARY
Copyright 1998 Custom Engineering s.r.l. – Italy
Custom Engineering
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
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S16SB/S16B-IR
PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. S16SB - front view
1- Printing mechanism
2- FEED key
3- LED
4- RS232 / TTL serial connector
5- Battery charger connector
6- Paper holder
7- Printer cover

S16SB/S16B-IR
PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. S16B-IR front view
1- Printing mechanism
2- FEED key
3- LED
4- INFRARED Sensor
5- Battery charger connector
6- Paper holder
7- Printer cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 Selection of character bit...................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Carriage return selection ...................................................................................1-2
1.1.4 Selection of print direction ................................................................................1-2
1.1.5 Turning the printer ON and OFF..................................................... 1-3
1.2 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-4
1.2.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-4
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 INFRARED ........................................................................................... 2-4
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINT DIRECTION ............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-2
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-2
5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1
ATTACHMENT A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 SPARE PARTS.................................................................................... A-1

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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 de-
scription 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 seri
ously 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 con
nected to it will not be damaged.
• Ensure that the maximum absorbed current of the printer does not ex
ceedthe 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 oc
cur:
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 inthe
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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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.
Printer
Manual (or CD-Rom)
Paper roll (inside printer)
Battery charger
GENERAL FEATURES
The S16SB (Fig.2) is an extremely practical, easy-to-use desk or panel
printer. It is the ideal solution for all those applications, whether they be
industrial, professional or laboratory-related, in which data has to be
immediately printed out in ticket form: measuring systems, receipts (not for
tax purposes), security, control, diagnosis purposes, vehicles (taxis, trucks),
portable version for measuring and reports of all kinds, and any other
circumstances in which high performance printing is required in tight spaces.
(Fig.1)

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The printer is equipped with a 4-pin impact mechanism which uses ordinary
44.5mm paper rolls with a maximum of 16 columns per line, and housed
inside it is a battery which means the printer can be operated without being
connected to an electrical outlet.
The S16SB is so compact, lightweight and economical that it can be
installed extremely easily on any type of equipment.
It has a standard RS232 serial interface.
PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The printer has an ABS casing with a cover which opens to allow access to
the paper roll and print head.
On the front of the panel there is a ON-OFF / FEED key and an LED.
(Fig.2)
1) ON-OFF / FEED key. If the printer is off (green LED off), when this key
is pressed briefly, power is turned on to the printer (green LED blinking).
To turn off the printer, press the key briefly (the LED starts to blink
faster) and if the key is not pressed again within a second the printer
shuts off, otherwise it returns to operational status.

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(Fig.3)
If the key is held down during power up, a test receipt will be printed out
giving the default parameters and character font.
If the key is pressed when the printer is on, the paper can be fed
manually.
•GREEN LED: Intermittent blinking of the LED indicates that the printer is
functioning.
Keypressed
Key released
On
Off
Paper feed
Keypressed
Key released
On
Off
Print test receipt (Fig.4)
(Fig.5)
> 1 Sec.