Custom Audio Electronics TPTCM60-SC User manual

TPTCM
Kiosk and ticket printer
TPTCM
60 mm / 112 mm
User Manual
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TPTCM
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ENGINEERING SPA and other entities utilized in the realization of this manual
bear no responsibility for how the manual is used.
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COD. DOME-TPTCM REV. 1.11
Copyright 2002 CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA – Italy
CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
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PRINTER COMPONENTS
A. TPTCM60-xC(1) – Front external view
1- Paper roll support
2- Printer frame
3- Near paper end led
4- Status led
5- “Power on” led
6- “Form Feed” Key
7- “Line Feed” Key
8- Paper input
9- Printing mechanism
10- Motor
11- Cutter
12- Paper outfeed
(1) The x suffix indicates the following models :
- TPTCM60-SC (version with serial interface)
- TPTCM60-PC (version with parallel interface)
- TPTCM60-UC (version with USB interface)

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B. TPTCM60-xE (2) – Front external view
1- Paper roll
2- Printer frame
3- Near paper end led
4- Status led
5- “Power on” led
6- “Form Feed” key
7- “Line Feed” key
8- Paper input
9- Printing mechanism
10- Motor
11- Cutter
12- Dispenser unit
13- Paper outfeed
(2) The x suffix indicates the following models :
- TPTCM60-SE (version with serial interface)
- TPTCM60-PE (version with parallel interface)
- TPTCM60-UE (version with USB interface)

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C. TPTCM112-xC(3) - Front external view
1- Paper roll
2- Printer frame
3- Near paper end led
4- Status led
5- “Power on” led
6- “Form Feed” key
7- “Line Feed” key
8- Paper input
9- Printing mechanism
10- Motor
11- Cutter
12- Paper outfeed
(3) The x suffix indicates the following models :
- TPTCM112-SC (version with serial interface)
- TPTCM112-PC (version with parallel interface)
- TPTCM112-UC (version with USB interface)

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D. TPTCM112-xE (4) – Front external view
1- Paper roll
2- Printer frame
3- Near paper end led
4- Status led
5- “Power on” led
6- “Form Feed” key
7- “Line Feed” key
8- Ingresso carta
9- Printing mechanism
10- Motor
11- Cutter
12- Dispenser unit
13- Paper outfeed
(4) The x suffix indicates the following models :
- TPTCM112-SE (version with serial interface)
- TPTCM112-PE (version with parallel interface)
- TPTCM112-UE (version with USB interface)

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E. Rear external view with RS232 serial interface
1- RS232 serial connector
2- Near paper end sensor connector
3- Power supply connector
F. Rear external view with USB serial interface
1- USB serial connector
2- Near paper end sensor connector
3- Power supply connector
G. Rear external view with Centronics parallel interface
1- Centronics parallel connector
2- Near paper end sensor connector
3- Power supply connector

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 Power Supply................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 SELF-TEST.......................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 1-4
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ........................................................................ 1-5
1.5 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-6
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 USB SERIAL INTERFACE .................................................................. 2-3
2.3 CENTRONICS PARALLEL.................................................................. 2-4
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINTING MODES.............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Custom TPT emulation ................................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 ESC/POS emulation ..................................................................... 3-2
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-3

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5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
A.1 ACCESSORIES................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Power supply for TPTCM60x model printers................................ A-1
A.1.2 Power supply for TPTCM112x model printers.............................. A-2
A.1.3 Plastic dispenser ........................................................................... A-4
A.1.4 Positionable roll holder support..................................................... A-6
A.2 SUPPLIES .........................................................................................A-10

INTRODUCTION
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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
EXPLANATORY NOTES 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.
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.