Custom Audio Electronics s'print DPT100-B User manual

DPT100-B
User Manual
Portable thermal printer
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DPT100-B
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COD. DOME - DPT100-B VERS. 1.10
Copyright 2001 CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA – Italy
CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
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PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. DPT100-B – Front external view
1- Printer base
2- Cover
3- Paper holder
4- Printing mechanism
5- Multi-function + ON key
6- Paper exit slot
7- Infrared device

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B. DPT100-B –Under view
1- Serial connector and battery recharger
2- Battery compartment

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
MANUAL CONTENTS ....................................................................................1
EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ......................................1
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER .........................................................................2
PRINTER FEATURES ...................................................................................3
PRINTER DESCRIPTION .............................................................................4
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Battery recharger ........................................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Turning the printer On and Off ....................................................... 1-2
1.2 BATTERIES ......................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Recharging batteries...................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Information regarding battery use.................................................. 1-4
1.2.3 Replacing batteries ........................................................................ 1-4
1.2.4 Disposing of batteries.................................................................... 1-6
1.3 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 1-6
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ........................................................................ 1-8
1.5 SIXLOAD.............................................................................................. 1-9
1.6 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-9
1.6.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-9
1.6.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................1-11
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 INFRARED BIDIRECTIONAL SERIAL............................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Printing instructions ........................................................................ 2-4
3. PRINTER OPERATION
3.1 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 ESC/POS emulation ..................................................................... 3-1

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 4-3
4.3 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-4
5. CHARACTER FONTS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Belt coupler.................................................................................... A-1
A.2 SPARE PARTS.................................................................................... A-2

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MANUAL ORGANIZATION
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, as well as interface specifications
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
SYMBOL USED IN THIS MANUAL
NOTE
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.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•Read and keep the instructions which follow.
•Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply and make sure
that the printer is off.
•Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
•Do not operate the printer near water.
•Only use approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect to
products that are not compatible.

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•Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in
doubt, contact your retailer.
•When deciding where to place the printer, make sure it is positioned
where its cables will not be damaged.
•Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as they could
cause a short circuit and 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 of 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.
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 in fig. 1 are present and that
there are no signs of damage. If there are, contact Customer Service.
1. Warning sheet
2. Cable
3. Paper roll
4. Adaptor / Battery recharger
5. Batteries (5 pcs.)
6. Belt coupler
7. Printer
8. Box

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PRINTER FEATURES
The new s’ print portable thermal printer offers an innovative alternative to
impact-based systems, with a range of interface options (RS232
serial,R232+IRDA). The printer is powered using batteries.
(Fig. 1)

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The battery version (with RS232+IRDA interface) is primarily intended for
the automatic identification and mobile telephony market, combined with
portable terminals without printer; the infrared bidirectional interface with
which it is equipped makes cable connection—so “inconvenient” for portable
devices—unnecessary.
It is important to note that s’ print is the first Custom printer designed with
“sixload” easy paper load, making it simpler and more convenient to use.
It has a 203 dpi thermal print mechanism that utilizes 57.5mm-wide paper
rolls and can print up to 24 o 40(1) charaters per line.
(1)NOTE
The 40 column version is downloadable on the Support/Download/
Firmware section from www.custom.it web site.
PRINTER DESCRIPTION
The printers consists of a ABS-V0 casing (1) equipped with a cover (2)
under which is housed the paper roll and print mechanism. On the front is the
multi-function key (3) and red LED (4).
(Fig. 2)

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(Tab.1)
•Multi-function key. This key is used to access a variety of printer options
depending on how long it is held down. If the printer is off (red LED off),
when this key is pressed power is turned on (blinking red LED). To turn
the printer off the key is pressed two times (the LED begins to blink
faster) and if it is not pressed again within three seconds the printer
shuts off.
During the power-up phase, if the key is held down for at least three
seconds, the printer enters the configuration mode and prints out a
printer setup report. When the print-out is complete, the printer remains
in stand-by to receive characters from the serial interface that are
printed out in hexadecimal code.
If the key is pressed, the printer by-passes the setup mode and
terminates the hexadecimal dump function. Pressing the key quickly will
exit the configuration mode, while if it is held down for at least a second,
it is possible to make changes in the individual parameters.
•The red LED displays printer operating status and this check is
performed “on-line”. Table 1 lists operating statuses and the LED
signals connected to them:
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1.1 CONNECTIONS
1.1.1 Battery Recharger
For the Battery Recharger/Power Supply and serial connection, the printer is
equipped with a connecting cable (fig. 1.2) that comes packed with the
printer and has a double connection system. On one side is a 9-pin female
connector (fig. 1.2.A) for the serial port; on the other side of the same
connector is a RJ11 connector (fig. 1.2.B) and a jack (fig. 1.2.C) for
connection to the battery recharger.
The printer is equipped with a rechargeable battery pack, located in the
battery compartment (2), self-sufficient for printing. To recharge the
batteries, use the connection cable (fig. 1.2) that comes packed with the
printer and following the instructions reported in the 1.2.1 paragraph.
(Fig.1.2.A)
(Fig.1.1)
(Fig.1.2.C)
(Fig.1.2.B)

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SEND ONE OR MORE
CHARACTERS
TIME OUT LOAD
W/2000 mS
ERROR
RETRY 3 TIMES
PRINTER ON
PRINTER RTS
(TTL LEVEL)
TIME OUT
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1.1.2 Turning the printer On and Off
How to turn the printer On
• by briefly pressing the multi-function key
• by sending one or more characters over the serial line—it is better to
send characters that are not read as printer controls (ex. 0x0E)
• with the battery recharger connected
How to turn the printer Off (1)
• by briefly pressing the multi-function key
• by sending the character ESC 0 over the serial line
• following a given period of inactivity as specified in setup (see sec. 1.3)
(1) NOTE
If the printer is connected to the battery recharger and it recharging the batteries it’s
not possible to turn off the printer. It must wait that the operation in terminated.
Turning the printer On and Off using software commands
If the printer is off, sending a character over the serial line will turn it on (2).
Follow the instructions shown in the diagram below:
(2) NOTE
It’s not possible to turn on the printer
sending one or more characters through
the infrared device.
(Fig.1.3)

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1.2 BATTERIES
1.2.1 Recharging batteries
Appearing in the printer set up print out (see sec. 1.3) is the parameter
HEAD VOLT that gives the battery charge level.
To recharge the batteries(3), use the cable packed with the printer and
proceed as follows:
•connect the battery recharger jack to the cable jack (vedi fig. 1.4) and plug
the battery recharger into the electrical mains;
•connect the cable RJ11 connector to the RJ11 connector located under
the printer (see fig. 1.4). For a complete recharge, we recommend that the
batteries be left to charge for two hours;
(3) NOTE
During the recharge operation it’s not possible turning the printer off.
WARNING
Incorrect battery recharge voltage (different from that given in tab.
1.2) could seriously damage the printer.
Tables 1.1 and 1.2 provide specifications for the battery recharger
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1.2.2 Information regarding battery use
•Please note that the new NiMH battery reaches maximum performance
levels only after having been completely discharged and recharged at least
two or three times.
•Never use battery rechargers and/or batteries that are damaged or worn.
•Battery life varies greatly depending, for example, on print density and the
text to be printed.
•Recharge times vary depending on depletion levels, type of battery and
battery recharger used. Batteries may be recharged and discharged
hundreds of times, but they do wear out over time. When battery life (both
print and stand-by) is noticeably shorter than usual, it is time to buy a new
battery.
•Only utilize batteries that conform to specifications and only recharge them
using battery rechargers approved by CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA.
•When the battery recharger is not in use, unplug it from the electrical
mains. If not used, even a completely-charged battery will automatically
discharge over time.
•NiMH batteries last longer if you remember to completely discharge them
every so often.
•Extreme temperatures can affect battery charge levels—leave them to
cool or warm as required.
1.2.3 Replacing batteries
Instead of the rechargeable battery pack supplied with the printer, 5 AA
ALKALINE penlight batteries may be used(4)(5).
(4) Note: if batteries other than those supplied with the printer are used, the Battery
parameter in setup must modified and the settings changed to Alkaline if Alkaline
batteries are used, or the to closest reference value for other types of batteries (see
sec.1.3).
(5) Note: if Alkaline batteries are used it doesn’t make the recharge.
To replace batteries, proceed as follows:
•remove the cover on the battery compartment (1) by unscrewing the
screws (2) and, using a flat-head screwdriver, pry open at points A and B
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•remove the battery pack (2) by lifting the battery removal tape (1) (see
fig. 1.6).
(Fig.1.5)
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•insert the 5 batteries(7) inside the compartment following the layout
indicated in fig. 1.7 and re-position the battery removal tape;
(7) Note: when inserting the batteries, make sure the + and – signs are positioned
correctly.
•reclose the battery compartment by tightening the fastening screws.
1.2.4 Disposing of batteries
•Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not throw batteries away as part of normal refuse
disposal.
•Do no throw batteries into open flame!
1.3 CONFIGURATION
The printer set up print out (see fig. 1.9) includes a range of information, and
among these should be pointed out the HEAD VOLT parameter that
indicates the battery charge level, i.e., the print head battery voltage.
(Fig.1.8)
(Fig.1.7)

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*SETUPDEFAULT*
HEADTEMP.[°C] =22.5
BATTTEMP.[°C] =25.0
HEADVOLT [V] = 6.3
Interface :Infrared
BaudRate :9600bps
Datalength :8bits/chr
Parity :None
Handshaking :Xon/Xoff
Autofeed :CRdisabled
Battery :1600mAh
Standby :5MIN
PrintDensity :0
[PUSH] ENTERSET-UP
[FASTPUSH]EXITSET-UP
The printer’s configurable parameters are:
•Interface: RS232D, Infrared(7).
•Baud Rate: 38400, 19200, 9600D, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600.
•Data length: 7, 8Dbits/car.
•Parity: NoneD, even or odd.
•Handshaking: XON/XOFFDor Hardware(8).
•Autofeed: CR deactivatedDor CR activated.
•Battery: 600 mAh, 800 mAh, 1000 mAh, 1200 mAhD, 1400 mAh,
1600 mAh, Alkaline(9).
•Standby: 30 sec, 1min, 2 min, 5minD, 10 min, 20 min(10).
•Print density: -2, -1, 0D, +1, +2.
Please note: the parameters marked with the symbol Drepresent the default
values.
(7) Note
If the Interface parameter is set in infrared and flow control is required, any time a
transmission is effected a time break of one time and a half the byte transmission
is needed (for example 1.5 msec at 9600 bps). The reason is for Half Duplex type
ofinfraredlinecommunication. As aresulttheBusycondition check mustbewaited
whentransmittingdatatotheprinter.
Ifsaidconditionwould slow downprint-out,itisalternatively possible to transmitthe
bytes to be printed in fixed length blocks (for example 16 bytes at a time) and to
wait for the necessary time to receive a likely XON/XOFF.
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(8) Note
It is not possible to modify the "flow control" parameter if interface is set in infrared
because it is automatically set in XON/XOFF.
(9) Note
Thisparameterregulatesbatteryrechargetime.Ifset to Alkaline, battery recharge
is disabled. If another type of battery other than those supplied with the printer is
used, select the closest appropriate charge value from the list.
(10) Note
This parameter regulates the period of inactivity after which the printer shuts off
automatically to avoid battery discharge.
Each time the key is pressed quickly, the parameter will change and the
current value will be printed out. Once the desired value has been attained,
hold the key down for at least a second to pass to the next parameter, and
so on. Printing out of a new printer set up report indicates that set up is com-
plete.
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP
This function is used to display the characters received from the
communications port; after the reception of each 10 characters from the
communications port, the printer prints out both the hexadecimal code
received as well as the corresponding ASCII code.
Shown below is an example of a Hexadecimal Dump:
48 65 78 61 64 65 Hexade
63 69 6D 61 6C 20 cimal
64 75 6D 70 20 66 dump f
75 6E 63 74 69 6F unctio
6E 20 30 31 32 33 n 0123
34 35 36 37 38 39 456789
61 62 63 64 65 66 abcdef
67 68 69 6A 6B 6C ghijkl
6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 mnopqr
73 74 75 76 77 78 stuvwx
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1.5 SIXLOAD
The printer has been designed with an easy paper load system to improve
handling and simplify use.
This easy paper loading system is called “sixload”because when the paper
is loaded into the printer, it looks like the number “6” (the roll on the bottom
with the edge lifted).
1.6 MAINTENANCE
1.6.1 Changing the paper roll
To change the roll of paper, proceed as follows:
1) Open the printer cover (see fig. 1.11) levering on the cover lateral
projections and position the paper roll so that it unrolls in the direction
shown in figure 1.12;
(Fig.1.10)
(Fig.1.12)