Epson IR-320 User manual

IR-320
User’s Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruikershandleiding / Manuel d’utilisation
Manual do utilizador / Manual del usuario
Manuale dell’utente
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IR-320 Specifications
CPU Intel: CeleronTM 733 MHz (FCPGA) Secondary cache 128 KB built-in
Intel: CeleronTM 1.2 GHz (FCPGA2) Secondary cache 256 KB built-in
Power management IR-320 BIOS supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).
ACPI controls power management function for the CPU, video, hard disk drive, and
so on.
DIMM sockets Two 168-pin DIMM sockets are provided on the main board.
3.3V SDRAM / maximum 512 MB
System ROM System BIOS and video BIOS are registered in 4 MB flash ROM on the main board.
Chipset Intel 810E2
Video controller Built-in Chipset, 1024 ×768 (16 M colors), 800 ×600 (16 M colors),
640 ×480 (16 M colors). Color available only when a CRT is connected.
Sound Can be output to the built-in speaker. External line input/output, microphone input
Speaker Built-in monaural speaker with volume control
Parallel 25-pin D-Sub female connector. Port can be defined as ECP or EPP.
Serial 9-pin D-sub male connector ×2. Six serial ports supported. 2 ports used for internal
printer/DM display (COM3) and touch panel (COM4). When either COM5 or COM6
is used, an unneeded device (such as Parallel, USB, or Sound) must be set to unused
by BIOS setup.
Ethernet 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Wake Up on LAN available
Keyboard/mouse 6-pin miniature-DIN female connector (PS/2 type). Use branch (Y cable) to connect
both keyboard and mouse.
Display 15-pin SD-Sub female connector. Analog RGB display can be connected.
The CRT and the LCD can be displayed at the same time. However, the CRT and
the LCD cannot display different screens with the multi-display function of
Windows98 (Second Edition) / Windows2000 Professional / WindowsXP
Professional Edition. To use the multi-display function, install a video card in the PCI
slot and connect the monitor to the video card.
USB Type A 4-pin ×2. One USB at the rear side and one on the right side. The USB
interface supports Windows98 (Second Edition) / Windows2000 Professional /
WindowsXP Professional Edition.
Drawer (DK) 6-pin. When a printer is attached, a cash drawer can be connected to this
interface.
External TM power
supply One port (24V) When the IM-320 is equipped with a dedicated TM printer, the power connector for the external TM printer cannot be used.
PCI slot PCI slot ×2. 32-bit, half-size: 135 ×101 mm {5.3 ×4.0"} (L ×W), H: Parts side:
12 mm {0.47"}, H: solder side 10 mm {0.39"} I/O expansion slots. +3.3V is available.
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch floppy disk drive with a 720 KB or 1.44 MB storage capacity.
Hard disk drive A unit of 3.5"-type Hard Disk (maximum thickness: 25.4 mm {1"}) or 2 units of the 2.5"-
type Hard Disk (maximum thickness: 9.5 mm {0.37"}, for a unit: 12.7 mm {0.5"}
maximum) can be attached. IDE interface, Ultra DMA/33/66/100.
CD-ROM drive (option) E-IDE Interface. Can be set as boot drive. Cannot be installed when a Front
CompactFlash Adapter is installed.
CD-R/RW drive (option) E-IDE Interface. Can be set as boot drive. To write to the CD-R or CD-RW,
commercially available software is necessary. Cannot be installed when a Front
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Front CompactFlash
Adapter (option) True IDE mode, TYPE I (thickness: 3.3 mm {0.13"}) and TYPE II (thickness: 5.0 mm {0.20"}) are available. When using CF+ card, make sure that it is available in True IDE mode.
When the Front CompactFlash Adapter is installed, a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW drive
cannot be installed.
Main power switch On side of unit. Turns on and off the power from the power unit. Leave this switch on
for normal use.
Soft power switch On front of unit. Turns power on/off. Also controls any device (such as a monitor)
connected to the AC outlet on the power supply.
RESET switch Push-type switch to reset this product; accessible using a pointed object like a ball-
point pen. Devices attached to COM ports are not reset when you reset this
product.
LEDs The power and HDD LEDs are on the 84-Keyboard unit or the LCD unit. The FDD and
the CD-ROM, CD-R/RW drive have their own LEDs. The LAN LEDs are provided on
both sides of the upper portion of the Ethernet connector.
BIOS setup Configures this product, saving settings to CMOS; accessible by pressing Delete
when you turn on this product.
Device diagnostics Helps you to isolate communication problems this product or connected devices
may be having. You can start the device diagnostics by pressing F10 during the
POST (Power On Self Test.)
Battery pack (option) Optional NiCd battery is provided for the system.
Charging method: Trickle charge (when main power switch is on)
Charging time: 40 hours
Lithium battery The system is internally equipped with a lithium non-rechargeable battery that
supplies the backup voltage to the RTC and the RTC’s built-in COM’s RAM when AC
power is not supplied. The battery can be exchanged easily because the battery is
connected through the socket.
Battery type: CR2032
Battery life: Approximately 5 years
Power supply 100 ~ 240 V, 50 ~ 60 Hz, 6 ~ 4 A / Approximately 265 W (except the power for
AC outlet).
AC outlet Connector: 3-pin female type.
Output voltage/frequency: Same as the AC input.
Output ratings: 3 A
The Output of the AC outlet is interlocking with the power on/off control in the
IR-320.
Dimensions
(W ×L×H)
With rear cover: 252 ×457 ×261 mm {9.9 ×18.0 ×10.3"}
Without rear cover: 252 ×386 ×261 mm {9.9 ×15.2 ×10.3"}
Environmental
conditions Condition: Operating range Storage range Temperature: 5 to 35°C {41 to 95°F} –10 to 50°C {14 to 122°F}
Humidity (RH): 30 to 80% non-condensing 30 to 90% non-condensing

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IR-320
User’s Manual
Specifications
The technical specifications are at the beginning of this manual.
Illustrations
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text the illustrations are referred to by these letters. (“See illustration A,” for example.) Some of these
illustrations have numbered arrows or lines pointing to parts of the illustration. See the list below for the
meaning of the numbers.
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1. power LED 14. FDD LED 26. customer display jumper
2. printer unit (option) 15. FDD eject button 27. customer display connector
3. paper feed switch 16. speaker volume 28. TM power supply connector
4. key lock 17. reset switch 29. DK connector
5. customer display (option) 18. CD-ROM eject hole 30. PCI slots
6. main power switch 19. CD-ROM eject button 31. Ethernet connector
7. MSR unit (option) 20. CD-ROM LED 32. AC outlet
8. front cover 21. CD-ROM drive 33. AC inlet
9. soft power switch 22. HDD slot 34. fuse
10. lock switch 23. LCD brightness adjustment
buttons 35. rear cover
11. front cover key lock 36. side cover
12. LCD unit (option) 24. Front CompactFlash Adapter 37. keyboard/mouse connector
13. HDD LED 25. eject button

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CompactFlash™is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
IBM®, PC/AT®, and PS/2®are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.
CHIPS®is registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Sound Blaster®is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. In the United States, other countries, or both.
BaySwap™is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
General Notice: Other product and company names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
NOTICE: The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest information.
Copyright © 2003 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
EMC and Safety Standards Applied
Product Name: IM-320
Model Name: M156X
The following standards are applied only to the units that
are so labeled.
Europe: CE marking
North America: EMI: FCC/ICES-003 Class A
Safety: UL 1950-3rd/ CSA C22.2
No. 950-95
Japan: EMC: VCCI Class A
Oceania: EMC: AS/NZS 3548 Class A
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded printer interface cable to
this device will invalidate the EMC standards of this device.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by SEIKO EPSON Corporation could
void your authority to operate the equipment.
UL1950
AC Cord:
Detachable, maximum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) long.
Listed, CN, rated minimum 125 V, 7A, having a
Type SPT-2, SVT or SJT flexible cord.
One end terminates with a parallel blade, grounding,
molded-on, attachment plug with a 15 A, 125 V
(NEMA 5-15P) for 100-120 V input, 15 A, 250 V
(NEMA 6-15P) for 200-240 V input configuration;
other end terminates with molded-on appliance
coupler.
CE Marking
The unit conforms to the following Directives and Norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC EN 55022 Class A
EN 55024
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-11
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Directive 73/23/EEC Safety: EN 60950
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
CAUTION:
Connecting an outdoor overhead LAN cable directly
to your product may lead to lightning damage. If you
need to connect such a cable to your product, the
cable must be protected against an electrical surge
between the cable and your product. You should
avoid connecting your product to a non-surge
protected outdoor overhead LAN cable.
FCC Compliance Statement For
American Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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For Canadian Users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For Taiwanese Users
Safety Precautions
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe
and effective use of this product. Read this section carefully, and store
it in an accessible location.
WARNING:
Turn off the main power switch immediately and unplug the power cord
if the IR-320 produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. Continued
use may lead to fire or electric shock. Contact your dealer or an EPSON
service center for advice.
Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can
be dangerous.
Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product
may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.
Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may
result in severe shock.
Do not allow foreign objects to fall into this product. Penetration by
foreign objects may lead to fire or shock.
If water or other liquid spills into this product, turn off the side power switch,
unplug the power cord immediately, and then contact your dealer or an
EPSON service center for advice. Continued usage may lead to fire or shock.
Always supply power directly from a standard domestic power outlet.
Do not place multiple loads on the power outlet (wall outlet).
Overloading the outlet may lead to fire.
The equipment must be installed near the electrical outlet, and the
outlet must be easily accessible.
Do not attempt to open or disassemble the internal lithium battery. This
could result in burns or release of hazardous chemicals.

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Do not charge or leave the internal lithium battery in a hot place such as
near a fire or on a heater because it could overheat and ignite.
When you dispose of the internal lithium battery, insulate it by wrapping
the terminals with tape. Mixing the battery with other metals or batteries
may lead to fire, heat, or explosion.
Be sure your power cord meets the relevant safety standards and
includes a power system ground terminal (PE terminal).
Handle the power cord with care. Improper handling may lead to fire or
shock.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the cord.
Do not place any object on top of the cord.
Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling of the cord.
Do not place the cord near heating equipment.
Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in.
Be sure to push the prongs all the way in.
Do not use a damaged cord.
Regularly remove the power plug from the outlet and clean the base of
the prongs and between the prongs. If you leave the power plug in the
outlet for a long time, dust may collect on the base of the prongs, causing
a short and fire.
CAUTION:
When replacing the battery, use only an equivalent type battery
recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module
containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type
made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can
explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
Do not connect cables other than those specified in this manual. Doing
so may result in fire or improper operation.
Do not connect the unit to electrical outlets that are close to devices
that generate voltage fluctuations or electrical noise. In particular, stay
clear of devices that use large electric motors.
Always connect the power cable to the IR-320 before plugging it into the
wall outlet.
Be sure to push the plug of the power cord all the way into the AC inlet of
this product. The plug should make contact with the back of the inlet.
When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug firmly. Do not tug
on the cord itself.
Be sure to set this product on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The
product may break or cause injury if it falls.

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Do not use the unit in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels.
Excessive humidity and dust may cause equipment damage, fire, or shock.
Do not use the product where inflammable fumes of gasoline, benzine,
thinner or other inflammable liquids may be in the air. Doing so may cause
an explosion or fire.
Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Equipment may fall or
collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an
extended period.
Do not drop, bump, or otherwise subject this product to strong vibration
or impact.
Do not block the openings on this product. They are provided for the
ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from
overheating.
Be sure to attach all covers after setup. If they are not attached, foreign
matter may enter this product and it may not operate correctly.
Never clean the product with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other such
solvent.
Do not use this product with any voltage other than the specified one.
Doing so may lead to fire.
When a power cable for the TM printer is connected, do not short-circuit
its connector pins.
Do not insert fingers or foreign matter into the CD-ROM disk tray or
openings. Doing so may lead to fire, shock, or injury.
Do not insert fingers or foreign matter into the Front CompactFlashTM
Adapter opening. Doing so may cause equipment damage.
Never hold this product by the rear cover, the front panel, or the
CD-ROM disk tray. They cannot support the weight of the product, so it
may fall onto the floor.
Make sure that the total power requirements of all devices receiving
power from this product do not exceed the power limitation. See the
specifications for more detailed information.
Be sure to use this product with all covers attached.
Be careful not to cut your finger on any edge of the unit.
Be sure to use EPSON supplied DIMMs, HDDs, CPUs, and KBs.
To get the latest information about which CompactFlash Memory Card
or Adapter or PCI board can be used with this product, contact your
EPSON dealer.
If you turn off the unit, wait longer than 10 seconds before you turn it on
again.
Be sure to attach the HDD cover when you use this product. If the cover
is not attached, the product may not operate correctly.

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Notes on Using the Product for the First Time
If you use the product for the first time or have not used it for a long
time, please note the following:
Charging the Battery
Before using the product, if the optional battery unit OI-R03 is installed,
be sure to fully charge the battery unit.To fully charge the battery unit,
leave the IR-320 with the power turned on for approximately 32 hours.
Notes on Installing a Commercially Purchased
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
When installing a commercially purchased Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, nothing will be displayed in the middle of the setup.
Follow the procedures below to install commercially purchased
Windows.
Windows 2000
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the IR-320.
2. Start up from the Windows 2000 CD-ROM.
3. The setup wizard is started and the welcome message appears.
4. Press the Enter key to execute “To set up Windows 2000 now.”
5. The “License Agreement” appears. Confirm it and press the F8 key
to select “I agree.”
6. Follow the wizard to format the hard disk on which you are going
to install Windows 2000.
7. When you finish copying files to the hard disk, restart from the
hard disk.
8. When the “Regional Settings” dialog box appears, press the
SHIFT + F10 keys to start the command prompt.
9. Remove the Windows 2000 CD-ROM, and insert the driver
CD-ROM for the IR-320.
10. Execute the win2k_xpe67.exe file, which is in the
D:\WIN2K\VIDEO folder.
11. Install the video driver, following the wizards.
12. When the setup is complete, the dialog box that instructs you to
restart appears. Press “No, I will restart my computer later.” and
then press the Finish button.
13. Enter “Exit” at the command prompt to exit.
14. Remove the driver CD-ROM for the IR-320 and then insert the
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15. You will be taken back to the Windows 2000 setup screen. Follow
the onscreen instructions to enter the necessary information.
16. When the setup is complete, the dialog box that instructs you to
restart appears. Press the Finish button to restart.
17. The “Network Identification Wizard” starts. Press the Next button
to execute it.
18. Set a password and press the Next button.
19. Press the Finish button to exit the “Network Identification Wizard.”
20. Install the Chipset driver, network driver, touch panel driver, and
sound driver from the driver CD-ROM for the IR-320.
Windows XP
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the IR-320.
2. Start up from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
3. The setup wizard is started and the welcome message appears.
4. Press the Enter key to execute “To set up Windows XP now.”
5. The “License Agreement” appears. Confirm it and press the
F8 key to select “I agree.”
6. Follow the wizard to format the hard disk on which you are going
to install Windows XP.
7. When you finish copying files to the hard disk, restart from the
hard disk.
8. When the “Regional and Language Options” dialog box appears,
press the SHIFT + F10 keys to get the command prompt.
9. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM and then insert the driver
CD-ROM for the IR-320.
10. Execute the win2k_xpe67.exe file, which is in the
D:\WINXP\VIDEO folder.
11. Install the video driver, following the wizards.
12. When the setup is complete, the dialog box that instructs you to
restart appears. Press “No, I will restart my computer later.” and
then press the Finish button.
13. Enter “Exit” at the command prompt to exit.
14. Remove the driver CD-ROM for the IR-320 and then insert the
Windows XP CD-ROM.
15. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the necessary
information.
16. When the installation is finished, the system will restart.
17. Install the Chipset driver, network driver, and touch panel driver
from the driver CD-ROM for the IR-320.

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Re-setting the BIOS
If the built-in battery is replaced, the settings of the real-time clock and
the CMOS will be lost. In this case, follow the procedures below to set
the BIOS again.
1. Connect an external keyboard to the keyboard/mouse connector
of the IR-320.
2. Turn on the IR-320.
3. While the following message is displayed, press the Del key.
Press DEL to enter SETUP.
4. The BIOS setup utility is started. You need to do the following
three actions for the BIOS setup utility:
• Load the setup default.
• Set the Date/Time.
• Set the battery unit (OI-R03).
5. Load the setup default (already adjusted in advance so that the
IR-320 can operate at its best).
• Select “Load Optimized Defaults” with the cursor key; then
press the Enter key.
• When “Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)?” is displayed, press
the Y key; then the Enter key. The setup default is loaded.
• Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.
6. Set the Date/Time.
• Select “Standard CMOS Features” with the cursor key; then
press the Enter key.
• Select the item of “Date/Time” with the cursor and change the
setting with the PageUp key and PageDown key.
• When the setting is complete, press the Esc key to return to the
main menu.
7. Set up the battery unit. If it is not installed, you do not need to do
the following:
• Select “Power Management Setup” with the cursor; then press
the Enter key.
• Select “System Battery” with the cursor key.
• Change the setting to “Equipped” with the PageUp key.
• When the setting is complete, press the Esc key to return to the
main menu.