GeBe FLASH GPT-4378 User manual

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Operating Instructions
GPT-4378 /-4379
GeBE-FLASH®
RS232 • Infrared • USB • Bluetooth®
Real Time Clock • Magnetic Card Reader
OPD-Menue®• Intelligent Power Management
Robust Housing
GeBE Document No.
SMAN-E-471-V2.5
Status: 12.08.2011
Printed: 12.08.2011
German: SMAN-D-470
Easy-Load Desktop-Thermal Printer
Elektronik und
Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Modules and devices for input,
analysis, display and printing of
analog and digital data.
®
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Contents • Symbols
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Symbols and their Meaning
Please read all safety instructions, marked with a ,
and important information, marked with a , very carefully!
Safety instructions regard your personal safety, and are to be adhered to at all times. It is essential to forward
these instructions to all other personal using this device.
Important information refers to equipment safety, preventing you from damaging your device.
The adherence of all instructions, as well as the appropriate application and use in accordance with the
operating instructions are binding for the product liability and the product warranty. Attempts by the custo-
mer to repair the device make all warranty claims null and void.
If you have technical questions, please contact GeBE Technical Support.
Instructions marked with a require consultation with GeBE Technical Support.
Tips are marked with a and will help you to utilize your printer to its fullest.
Documents or Internet links are marked with a , referring to more detailed or additional information.
Contents
Technology and configuration of the product described in this manual comply with the latest national and
international standards regarding both functionality and safety. Advancements and improvements are
incorporated regularly, and, therefore, illustrations, measurements, technical data, and general contents
mentioned below are subject to change without notice.
These operating instructions will help you to operate our product, which has been developed and manufactured
in accordance with the latest technology, optimally and safely. Please read this manual carefully before operating
the product for the first time, and keep it available in order to reference it when needed.
If you have any further questions, please contact our staff. You can find all necessary phone numbers and Email
addresses in the chapter "Service and Maintenance".
0 Symbols and their Meaning 2
1 Safety Instructions 3
2 Description 4
2.1 Available Printer Equipment of the series
GPT-437x- 5
3 Packing List 5
4 Connecting the Printer 6
5 Interfaces 7
5.1 Serial Interfaces 7
5.2 Infrared Interfaces 9
5.3 HP IR Interface 9
5.4 USB Interface 10
5.5 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 11
6 Operation: Inserting Paper 12
7 Key Functions 14
8 OPD_Menue®14
9 Status Messages through LEDs 17
10 Batch Files 18
11 Magnetic Card Reader (optional) 19
12 Character Sets 20
13 Accessories and Spare Parts 21
14 Service and Maintenance 21
15 Error Detection and Recovery 22
16 CE Certification 23
17 Technical Data 24
18 Mechanical Dimensions 24
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Safety Instructions 3
1 Safety Instructions
Safe operation of this device is only warranteed, if the instructions in this operating manual have
been complied with.
For installation: Always disconnect system power supplies!
Only use manufacturer's parts and accessories!
•The device may only be opened or repaired by
authorized personal. Never open the device or carry
out repairs yourself. Always contact an authorized
technical servicer. You can find all necessary service
information in the chapter "Service and Mainte-
nance".
•Before the device is turned on, make sure that the
system voltage of your installation matches the
supply voltage of the device. The device characte-
ristics are printed on the name plate and in the tech-
nical data.
- The name plate is located on the underside of the
device.
- For the technical data of the device, refer to the
chapter "Technical Data".
•The peripheral devices that are connected to the in-
terfaces and the DC circuits of this device have to
meet the requirements for safety extra-low voltage
(SELV) in accordance with EN/IEC 60950.
•Switching off the device does not completely dis-
connect it from the power supply. Your device is
only disconnected completely, when the power plug
is unplugged.
•Please make sure that the power supply cable is run
in a way that nobody trips over it, and it cannot be
damaged by other devices.
•During operation, surfaces in the surrounding area
of the print head may heat up. Therefore, direct con-
tact with the print head must be avoided to prevent
burning accidents.
Do not put heat sensitive objects close to this heat
source.
•Avoid constant high humidity and condensation.
Protect the device from being splashed and from
getting in contact with chemicals.
•Only use spare parts and accessories supplied or
authorized by GeBE. The use of unauthorized parts
or accessories may affect the function and safety of
the device. All parts included are listed in the chap-
ter "Packing List", while the original accessories are
listed in the chapter "Parts and Accessories ".
•It is no longer possible to safely operate the device, if:
- the housing has been damaged.
- moisture reached the inside of the device
- smoke is coming from the inside of the device
- the power supply cord is damaged
- the device stopped working properly.
Turn off the device immediately, when a failure occurs, as
mentioned above, and contact GeBE customer service.
See chapter "Service and Maintenance".
•We explicitly state that all product liability and guara-
tee claims are null and void, if the device has not been
used in accordance with the instructions in this opera-
ting manual or on the device itself!
•Risk of explosion in case of incorrect battery ex-
change.
•Please read how to safely exchange batteries in the
chapter "Exchanging Batteries".
•The printer versions with an infrared interface contain
a light emitting diode of laser category I. This infrared
transmitter does not pose a threat for the human eye
or skin, even with long periods of exposure.
•The device complies with laser category I in accordan-
ce with EN60825-1/A2:2001
•It is prohibited to operate the device, if the housing is
damaged. Please contact GeBE Service. You can find
the information under "Service and Maintenance". For
the description of the infrared interface, please refer to
page 8.
Laser Klasse I

Description
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2 Description
The GPT-437x GeBE-FLASH®is a portable, battery
operated industrial printer in a robust plastic housing.
The foil on the operating console can be printed with
a custom design.
Due to the wide range of operating temperature (-10
to +60°C with specified paper), the GeBE-FLASH®is
ideal for outdoor applications.
Inserting the paper is easy due to Easy Paper Loa-
ding Technology. The paper supply lid will always
snap securely shut (tested in accordance with DIN
EN60068-2-6 vibrations and -29 constant shock).
A convenient OnPaperDisplay menu (OPD-Menue®)
replaces the earlier configuration of the printer
through DIP switches.
Besides wireless interfaces such as Bluetooth®IrDA,
HP-IR or GeBE-Ir, the GeBE-FLASH®can also be
addressed through an RS232 or a USB interface.
Two charging methods are available. The cost
efficient LC standard charge through the Direct Plug-
In Wall-Mount Adapter that is part of the standard
package, and the HQ charge from a 10-28 VDC fixed
voltage, like a cigarette lighter in a car, for example.
The charging will take about 3 or 4 hours. With the
standard NiMH battery pack, having a capacity of
1,600mAh, up to 5 paper rolls can be printed.
The printer version GPT-4379-FLASH-HP is operated
with 4 single AA batteries.
Intelligent power managment increases the opera-
tional readiness.The printer can switch into a sleep
mode that will still allow it to receive data. In sleep
mode, the power consumption can be lower at times
than the self-discharge of the battery.
The alarm timer of the optional real-time clock of the
GeBE-FLASH®wakes up the printer at the program-
med time to perform a previously defined action.
The GeBE-FLASH®is also available with a 3-track
magnetic card reader and/or a paper rewinder.
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*) In this document, features are specific to printer ver-
sions: GPT-4378 or GPT-4379.
Parts and Functions of the Printer *)
1 Opening lever for paper compartment lid
2 Paper compartment lid
3 Key {OFF/NEXT}
4 Key {SET}
5 Key {FEED/ENTER}
6 LED "STATUS" (green/red)
7 LED "Line" (yellow)
8 LED "M-Card" (yellow)
9 LED "Communication" (yellow)
10 Window for IR transmitter / receiver
11 Serial interface (RS232 or USB)
12 Power supply connector
13 Battery compartment lid - spring-bolt lock
14 Battery connection - connector pair, 7pin
15 Firmware update connector, 12 pin
16 Spring contacts for battery connection (variant)
17 Battery connector pair, 6pin
18 Magnetic card update connection, 5 pin
19 Magnet card reader

Packing List 5
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Article No Printer Sets
5 Pape rrolls
GPR-T01-057-
031-007-060A
11943
11983
GPT-4379-Flash-V.24-Ir
GPT-4378-Flash-V.24-Ir
X
X
11941
11940
11899
GPT-4378-Flash-BT
GPT-4378-Flash-USB
X
X
GPT-4378-Flash-HP
X
Manual
SMAN-D-470 in
German bzw.
SMAN-E-471 in
English
Cable
X
X
GKA-483
GKA-483
Charger / Battery
GNG-12V-1,2A
GNG-9V-0,6A-CC-EU-AC
X
X
-
GKA-480
X
-
GNG-9V-0,6A-CC-EU-AC
GNG-9V-0,6A-CC-EU-AC
-
The standard versions of the thermal printers are available in various packages.
The table below shows the parts contained in each printer set.
Printers of the GeBE-FLASH®series that are not supplied as part of a set (OEM versions) can ONLY be ordered
in sets of 10 units, accessories not included!
Please order the accessories separately.
3 Packing List
While unpacking, make sure that all parts are present and undamaged, and that you remove everything from the
packaging. Claims for compensation due to transport damages can only be accepted, if the delivery agent is
notified immediately. Please write a damage report and send it back to the supplier with the defective part(s).
No.
(see
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low)
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Article
No.
11943
The Series GPT-4379-FLASH®
is equipped with the Controller
GCT-4379 (different options pos-
sible)
GPT-4379-FLASH-V.24-Ir-Set
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3
4
5
11983
11941
GPT-4378-FLASH-V.24-Ir-Set
GPT-4378-FLASH-BT-Set
11940
11899
GPT-4378-FLASH-USB-Set
GPT-4378-FLASH-HP
EEPROM KB
32
Power
Fixed Vpltage 4,5 - 6,5V
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8
8
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External Charging of Battery
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Battery Pack 4x NiMH
x
Charging Battery though GeBE Power Supply
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Charging through Fixed Voltage
x
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x
x
**)
x
x
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x
x
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-
x
-
-
-
Functions
Number of Keys
3
DUO LEDs
x
IR Communications LED
x
2
2
2
2
x
x
x
-
x
x
-
-
Charging Voltage Display LED
x
OPD Menu
x
Batch Files TINIT/LOGO's
x
Clock with Timer Function
x
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x
x
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x
x
x
x
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x
x
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Buzzer
x
Interfaces
RS232
x
TTL
**)
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x
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IrDA
x
HP-IR-Protocol
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GeBE-IR-Protokoll
x
Bluetooth®
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x
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x
x
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x
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USB
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Options
Paper Rewinder
**)
Magnetic Card Reader
**)
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IR-Booster LED
**)
Extended SPI Bus
x
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2.1 Available Printer Equipment of the series GPT-437x-FLASH for OEM
GeBE-FLASH®Set: optionally available in a carrying case
- Before the initial operation, please familiarize yourself with the chapter "Safety Instructions".
- The characteristics of your supply voltage must match the device characteristics.
**) = optional
GeBE-FLASH®Set in cardboard box

Connecting the Printer
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4 Connecting the Printer
Voltage Supply
Internal Battery Pack, Charging
The battery pack includes 4 NiMH Mignon (AA) cells
with 1,600mAh. A temperature sensor monitors the
battery temperature during the charging process. A bi-
metal circuit-breaker is integrated to protect against
short circuits and overheating.
The battery is connected with a 7 pin connector (14)
through the window in the battery compartment. The
battery charging voltage is connected through the po-
larity protected socket (12).The plug-in power supply
for charging is part of the supplied set. It has a
connection cable with the matching connector plug
attached. A fully charged 1,600 mAh battery will print
up to app. 50 m of thermal paper with normal text.
Battery Operation
The HP version of the printer has a battery compart-
ment (16) for single power MIGNON (AA).
This version does not have a charging circuit. In this
case, the printer can either be operated through 4
power batteries or through 4 externally charged batte-
ries (Mignon AA).
Options
Fixed Voltage Power Supply:
In a special OEM version, the printer can be operated
with a stabilized power voltage (4.5 to 6.5VDC/2.5A)
through the socket (12). A suitable external power
supply for this version is available from GeBE.
GPT-4378/79 Power Management
Whenever the printer does not have data to process, it
will automatically switch to idle mode. In this mode, it
appears to be 100% active and is ready to accept
data. The power consumption in this mode is typically
app. 5mA.
Sleep Mode
If a sleep time has been set via menu, the printer will
switch to the power-down mode after the set time has
passed. Any kind of data transfer (even infrared), activi-
ties on control lines, connecting the charger, or simply
pushing of the FEED/ENTER button will reactivate the
printer immediately without changing its settings. Only
the print buffer will be erased.
The necessary reactivation and waiting for the ready
message of the printer has to be considered in the
printer drivers.
The power-saving sleep mode can be turned on or off
through the following functions:
• print settings menu
• command from the host or from the batch file TINIT
Power Off
The printer is switched off by holding down the"OFF/
NEXT"button for >3 seconds. It is turned on by pressing
the FEED/ENTER button or by connecting the charger.
There is a component option available that allows the
printer to be switched through the RTS line.
Charging the GPT-4378/79
The GPT-4378 is equipped with an intelligent charging
circuit without charging current limiting. The current
limiting is ensured through the use of the power supply
that is supplied with the printer.
Additionally, the GPT-4379 has an internal control for
the charging current. This allows the printer to be char-
ged from any fixed voltage source between 10 and 28V
that supplies at least 1A . Cables for connecting to a
12/24V automotive power supply system are available
as accessories.
The charging process is devided into three steps:
Formatting Charge
If the battery is over-discharged, it is first charged with a
low-current formatting charge in order to prevent dama-
ge to the battery. The formatting charge is not signaled
externally. Depending on the status of the battery, the
formatting process can take about 1 to 5 minutes.
Fast Charge
As soon as the battery voltage has exceeded the opera-
ting voltage of the printer, the printer will start a fast
charge. This is signaled through a slow flashing STATUS
LED and a message through the interface.
For empty batteries, the charging process takes about 4
hours for the GPT-4378 and about 3 hours for the
GPT-4379.
Trickle Charge
As soon as one of the criteria for disconnecting has
been reached, the printer will switch to a trickle charge.
In this mode, the formatting current flows permanetly. In
addition, the fast charge is activated every 8 minutes for
20 seconds. This is signaled through permanent lighting
of the STATUS LED and a message through the i
interface.
Before Installation:
Always disconnect the power in the system !
Only use reliable Alkali-Mn batteries marked with
type sign LR6!
Zinc-carbon batteries (type R6) are NOT qualified
for the printer!
Inserted rechargeable batteries require at least 3
complete charging and discharging cycles in order
to reach their full capacity. Incomplete charging
and discharging cycles during operation will reduce
the life span of the battery.
The use of a charger different from the one
supplied can cause damage to the printer.
The recommended temperature range for charging
the battery is between 20°C and 25°C.
Fully discharged batteries can disturb the charging
in such a way that it breakes in at less than 30
minutes and switches to preservation charge. In this
case please start to charge again by reputting.

Interfaces • Serial Interfaces 7
Pin Assignment of the Serial Interface RS232 (V.24) at the Connector (11)
Connector at the printer: (5pin). >>> serial cable. The other end has a 9 pin SUB-D socket. The assignment is 1:1
matching the serial COM interface of the PC.
GCT-4378/79-FLASH5pin
Mini-USB Connector
Pin Assignment of the Serial Interface Cable
COM Interface PC
9pinSUB-D
Pin
1
Signal
CTS
I/O
O
Comment
If the level is logic-true, the controller can receive data.
Signal
CTS
Pin
8
2
3
4
5
TxD
RxD
I
O
VAUX/RTS
GND signal
I/O
GND
Print data
Error messages and Xon/Xoff messages
TxD
RxD
VP, VCC, or RTS selectable at the factory through solder bridges
RTS
GND signal
3
2
7
5
screen
At the controller, screen is connected to GNDF (frame ground)
screen
1,4,6,9 = NC
RS232
The interface cable that comes with the set connects
plug-in connector (11) with the RS232 connection
(COM interface of a PC) on the other end.
An open-ended cable with 5 single wires is available
as an option.
TTL
For OEM, a special version with 3.3V TTL levels is
available.
GeBE COM
In this setting, the printer uses the GeBE-Ir protocol for
communicating. The protocol can be used through the
RS232 as well as the TTL.
Through the cyclic redundancy check (CRC) protected
transmission blocks, a secure data connection can be
realized.
Also see: Infrared Interfaces
GeBE-Doc.No. MAN-E-395
5 Interfaces
5.1 Serial Interfaces
Timing of the Serial RS232 /TTL Interface
The standard timing is shown in the diagram.
For printers with EEPROM, the data format can be set through the print settings menu.
LSB MSB Start StopPar Start
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Bit
1 Character: (1Start, 8 Data, 1 Parity, 1 Stop)
"1" (Mark)
"0" (Space)
Attention : the standard configuration has no paritybit
Attention : the standard configuration has 1 stopbit
Signal Level on TTL interface Level on RS-232 interface
"1" (Mark) +5V (TTL-level) -3V ... -12V
0V (TTL-level) +3V ... +12V "0" (Space)
Standard Data Format
• 9,600 baud
• 8 data bits
• NON parity bit
• 1 stop bit
• TX line on
Selectable Data Formats
• 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 and 115,200 baud
• 7/8 data bits
• odd, even, non parity bit
• 1, 2 stop bit
• TX line turned ON/OFF
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For extremely slow printer operation (<5mm/sek.) special settings may be necessary.
In this case please contact our technical support for more information.

Interfaces • Infrared Interfaces
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The following protocols can be used:
• IrDA: IR LPT (printer service)
IR COMM 9 wire (optional)
Also see: www.irda.org
• GeBE-IR: Simple, error-proof, bidirectional,
dot to dot IR-protocol.
GeBE Doc.No. MAN-E-395
• HP-IR: Unidirectional IR transmission
GeBE Doc.No. MAN-D-416
All standard versions of the printer have the hardware
for an IR transmitter/receiver installed, so the protocols
GeBE-IR and IrDA are available for all standard printers
of the series GPT-437x.
The internal IR tranceiver is installed directly below the
red foil window (10). The GPT-4379 has an LED next to
the transceiver that signals any IR communication. It is
important to consider that infrared transmissions only
work "at sight". The radiation angle is about +/-15
degrees. The transfer distance, which also strongly
depends on the efficiency of the opposite side, is
about 60 cm. It can be expanded to < 3 meters by
installing a booster-IR LED.
Use of the Sleep Mode
In the setting "IrDA "or "GeBE IR", the IR receiver will
even be active in the sleep mode, so the device will not
have to be switched on explicitly for printing. The
power consumption of the printer is only about 25µA in
this mode. However, the printer should still be turned
off during long periods of inactivity.
GeBE-IR Protocol
The GeBE-Ir protocol is a simple, error protected infra-
red protocol. The data transmission is processed in
CRC protected blocks.
With each transmission confirmation, the printer status
is sent back to the host.
The implementation is easy to realize. The protocol is
disclosed.
5.2 Infrared Interfaces
IrDA Protocol
In the menu setting, the selected baud rate represents
the maximum baud rate. If 57,600 baud is selected, for
example, the printer will start to communicate with
9,600 baud and then switch up to 57,600 or 38,400
baud, depending on the transmitter.
The maximum baud rate of 115,200 should only be re-
duced, if transmission problems occur.
When an infrared transmission is interrupted, the printer
will look for the transmitting master device for about 20
seconds in order to complete the transmission. After
that, the stack is reset, and new inquiries are answered.
Driver for IrDA
Windows® 2000 / XP / VISTA / 7
Driverfor Windows® you can find on our Websites.
WIN CE, PALM OS, SYMBIAN Serie 60
Driver for this systems are also available from third party
suppliers.
Please ask us
For pocket PCs Bachmann offers an application (Print-
boy) for printing e.g. out of Pocket Word.
IrComm Services
Uncooked Services Cooked Services
IrLPT
3-wire Raw
Centronics
IEEE 1284
3 - wire
9 - wire
IrDA Data Specification
Radiation output
Min. input radiation intensity
Max. input radiation intensity
Peak wave length
Safety
Complies: IrDA V1.0 Standard Power SIR
min
40
max
100
4
500
Complies with IEC 825-1 class 1 (EN 60825) eye safety specifications
870
mW/sr On-axis
W/cm2
mW/cm2
v<(±15° )
v<(±15° )
nm
Range
IrDA
Interface parameters
GeBE-IR
Interface parameters
0.01
IrDA: automatic setting in accordance with IrDA ; 9,600, 38,400,
57,600 or 115,200 Baud
0.60
GeBE IR-Protocol: 9,600; 38,400; 57,600; or 115,200 baud,
8 data bits, non parity, 1 stop bit
m

Character Sets
The standard GPT-4378-HP supports the following cha-
racter sets:
Special character sets available on request.
Interfaces • HP IR Interface 9
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The GPT-4378-HP emulates an HP82240B in text AND
graphics printing.
The transmission range reaches 20 cm - 1 meter.
Command Set
Due to a command patch, the GeBE commands
remain usable, if 80hex are added to the command
operator, e.g.: Switch to double height:
ESC "H+80hex" "1" = ESC C8hex "1"
Graphics
A transmitted HP graphics byte is zoomed to the
GeBE-FLASH®printer mechanism for adjusting. Each
pixel is trippled in the direction of printing.
In horizontal direction, two sequential pixels are tripp-
led, but each third pixel is just doubled. This results in
a zoom factor of 2.66:1. This allows special characters
to be printed as graphics.
HP-Ir Protocol
While the GeBE-IR protocol and the IrDA protocol act
bidirectionally, the HP-IR protocol only works unidirec-
tionally, e.g. the printer receives print data, but it can-
not send messages back (e.g. buffer full). For this rea-
son, the timing of the data transmission is tuned, so
the printer is guaranteed to always be able to print out
the data received through the HP-IR interface without
the loss of any data. The transmission speed is limited
to app. 800 baud.
When defective characters are received, they are
corected, if possible, or replaced with a ? character, if
they are uncorrectable. A buffer overflow is indicated
through the character FChex.
Use of the Sleep Mode
After the sleep time set in the menu has passed, the
printer turns itself off.
(standard value = 10 minutes).
The IR receiver is off during sleep mode. Therefore, the
device has to be turned on explicitly for printing. The
power consumption is only about 18µA in this mode.
However, for longer periods of inactivity, the printer
should be turned off completely by holding down the
NEXT/OFF key.
5.3 HP IR Interface
2. Font ECMA 94
1. Font Roman 8
HP Description GeBE
0Ahex
04hex
CR/LF
No action
0Ahex
ESC FFhex
ESC FEhex
ESC FDhex
ESC FChex
Reset
Self test
ESC @
ESC T0
Wide print ON
Wide print OFF
ESC W1
ESC W0
ESC FBhex
ESC FAhex
ESC F9hex
ESC F8hex
Underline ON
Underline OFF
ESC L1
ESC L0
ECMA 94 character set
ROMAN 8 character set
ESC P2
ESC P1
ESC F7hex
ESC 01h - A6h
Hexdump mode ESC z
Graphics
ESC<data> +80 hex GeBE command patch
ESC <data>
Font 1
Font 2
Font 3
Font 4
ROMAN 8 ESC F8hex
Gebe 9x22
GeBE 7x16
ESC D0hex "2"
ESC D0hex "3"
ECMA 94 ESC F9hex
Data Transmission Format for Failure-Free Operation
of the GeBE-FLASH®:
The IR receiver of the GeBE-FLASH®has the ability to
inhibit failures due to ambient light. However, continously
sent data of more than 140 bytes without a pause
between the bytes may cause the printer to become
sensitive to ambient light. The optical filter that is instal-
led as a standard will reduce this effect, but it cannot
completely cancel it. It is therefore recommended to
increase the specified interframe delay from 600µs to at
least 1.5 ms after a continous data transmission of no
more than 140 bytes. A general interframe delay of 1.5
ms between the transmitted bytes would be even better.
Generally, this should not be a problem regarding the
print speed, since most pint data is sent in blocks with a
waiting period between the blocks, in order to prevent
older, slower printers from being overrun with data.

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5.4 USB Interface
Option: USB2 Serial Port emulation:
The GPT-4389-USB meets the USB specification V1.1
for full-speed devices. The printer is compatible with
USB V2.0 bus systems.
The USB device class is equivalent to a "Vendor Speci-
fic Device". Therefore, transmission can be done with
virtual COM port drivers. The printer will operate like a
serial printer. The virtual COM port drivers are available
for the operating systems Windows®2000/XP/VISTA/7.
Consequently, standard GeBE printer drivers can be
used.
You can find Windows®and USB drivers on our Inter-
net page. Please read the included installation instructi-
ons. Before initial operation, the matching virtual COM
port driver (VCP driver) and the printer driver have to
be installed.
Setting the VCP Driver
The example shows the setting with Windows®2000.
The procedure is very similar with Windows®XP/VISTA
or 7.
Starting with the Windows®"START" button, select
"Settings" -> "System Control" and click on the
System" folder.
Select the "Hardware" tab, and click on "Device Mana-
ger".
There, activate the "+" symbol under "Connections
(COM and LPT)", and look for the entry "USB Serial
Port (COMx)".
Open it and click on "Port Settings", in order to have
the settings of the virtual COM port displayed.
It is recommended to use the settings of the virtual
COM port according to the settings of the printer:
115,200; n; 8; 1; XON/XOFF.
If the printer is not operated in step mode, "Hardware
Flow Control" is recommended.
Click on "Advanced" to see the extended settings.
Please make sure that the settings shown below have
been carried out.
For Windows®2000 and XP.
USB Specification
Device type
USB
Power consumption
V1.1 (V2.0 compatible)
Vendor specific device or printer class
Full speed 12 Mbit/s
no printing
USB active /printer active
USB active /printer sleeping
USB suspend / printer sleeping
Typ.
30 mA
25 mA
300 µA
Never activate an action in the printer driver at the
end of a job. This can cause a loss of data.
USB1 printer class:
The USB device class is "Printer Class".
When plugged in, the PC will report "USB printer sup-
port" and install an "USB001"USB port.
Either the standard printer driver of the "system78" or
the port monitor can be used. During installation of the
printer driver, it can be easily guided onto the USB port.
Windows®XP and Windows®CE handle the
numeration of a printer differently. Therefo-
re, the printer must be conficurated to the
operating system before delivery.

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Bluetooth®specification
radio transmission level
range
profile
printer power consumption
V1.1
4 dBm (class 2)
app. 10 -15 m
SPP serial port profile
no printing I (mean)
active link / data traffic at 115 kbit/s - closed range (slave)
active link / no data traffic - closed range (slave)
33 mA
10 mA
I (peak)
61 mA
56 mA
Idle / no active link / page&inquiry scan interval 1.28 sec.
Sniff mode / 1.25 sec. scan interval
8 mA
21 mA
Power off
´
0.3 µA
56 mA
78 mA
0.7 µA
The GPT-437x-FLASH-BT meets the BT specification
V1.1 class 2, attaining a transmission range of about
10-15m. If you require a longer transimission range,
please contact us. The printer can be operated with a
customary BT dongle that comes with a virtual COM
port driver.
A RS232 remote receiver is available on request.
Operation
The printer responds to an inquiry scan with its name
"GPT-4378/79-FLASH" and its BT address. However,
it can also be addressed directly, without a scan, with
its BT address.
A "BT connect" activates the printer. The printer will
maintain a connection until it goes into sleep mode.
The online power consumption of the printer with an
active BT link is about 35mA. The sleep mode discon-
nects an active connection and activates the BT sniff
mode. In this mode, the printer scans its environment
for possible calls every 1.25 seconds. During these in-
quiry scans, it remains visible and responsive. It will
then take about 2-3 seconds to establish a connec-
tion.
The power consumption in this mode is about 1.5mA.
When the printer is reactivated through the feed but-
ton, the BT tranceiver will remain in sniff mode. After
the set time period, the printer will go back into sleep
mode.
If you are not planning to operate the printer for several
days, switch it off with the OFF/NEXT key. After the po-
wer is turned on, it will take a minimum of 10 seconds for
the printer to become ready to receive data.
The printer does not ask the master for any authenticati-
on. Should your transmitter require a PIN number, type in
"0000".
Please always set your printer to 115,200, n, 8,1.
We recommend to set the sleep time to "1 minute".
Drivers
Windows®2000 / XP / VISTA / 7
Windows®drivers can be found on our website.
WIN CE, PALM OS, SYMBIAN Serie 60
Driver for this systems are also available from third party
suppliers.
Please ask us
5.5 Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
CE statement:
The BlueRS+I complies with the European safety regulations EN 60950,
and EMV regulations EN 300 328 V1.7.1 and EN 301 489 -1 and -17.
FCC statement:
The printer contains a BlueRS+I OEM serial adapter with the FCCID: T7V-BC06 / IC: 216Q-BC06.
The BlueRS+I complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
The BlueRS+I has been qualified as a product in accordance with the Bluetooth®Qualification Program (BQP).
This printer contains a 2.4GHz radio transmitter. For health reasons, a distance of at least 1.0cm must
be kept between the printer surface and the body of the user, except hands, fists, feet, and joints. As a
precaution, any body contact during operation should be kept to a minimum.

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Replacing the Paper
Inserting the Paper Roll
1.+2. Unwind about 10 cm of paper from the roll. Hold
the layers tightly wound, and open the lid of the printer
by slightly pulling the LEVER inside it upward.
3. Put the paper roll in the paper compartment making
sure that the outside is turned toward the printer
mechanism.
4. Close the lid by pressing on it. It will audibly snap
into place, so that the paper can be torn off at the
tear-off edge without the lid opening up, and without
the paper sliding through the print head.
Which thermal paper can be used?
The printer is specified for a paper width of 57.0 ±
0.5mm, a roll diameter of 31mm, and a paper thickness
of 60g/m2. The matching paper rolls GPR-T01-057-
031-007-060A (quality: 5 years) are available from
GeBE. Other papers might cause failure.
Other Paper Available from GeBE:
High Temperature Paper
is a paper that will not start to turn black before 100°C
(standard app. 70°C).
This makes it ideal for applications like parking tickets.
Adhesive Labels
are connected through perforation. There is a black
mark between the labels for correct positioning. This is
the only type of labels that can be printed with the
GeBE-FLASH®.
Long preservation Paper for Documents
is a paper that preserves its printed image for at least 5
years or max. 25 years, if stored dark and dry.
6 Operation: Inserting Paper
1.
3.
2.
The closed printer is protected against static
discharges in accordance with the EMC
guidelines. Since the user may come in con-
tact with parts that are electrically sensitive,
when the printer is open (like the print head
during cleaning, or the electronics during a
battery exchange), the user should make sure
that all possible static charges are discharged
through sufficient grounding of the body
before touching the printer (e.g. by touching
grounded objects like radiators), in order to
safely avoid damage to the printer.
Which side of the thermal paper can be
printed on?
Usually, the printable side of a thermal paper roll
is on the outside.
See Error Detection and Recovery on page 22.
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Operation: Inserting Paper
Exchanging Batteries
5. The lid of the battery compartment on the bottom
of the printer can be easily opened by pressing a coin
against the spring latch.
6. Exchanging Battery Packs
The 7pin battery connector (14) is accessable through
the window in the bottom of the battery compartment
(see description on page 5). By pulling at the connec-
tion cable of the battery pack with force, connector
(14) is unplugged from the socket. The connector of
the new battery pack can be plugged in using taper-
nose pliers (tweezers).
Replacing battery cells for printer versions with
contact springs inside the battery compartment
Each cell has to be oriented according to the polarity
as shown at the bottom of the compartment (alterna-
ting from one position to the next).
Please dispose batteries only in accordance with your
local environmental regulations, or send them on your
costs (DDP) back to us. Never throw batteries in the
garbage.
7. Maintenance, Cleaning:
After larger print efforts, depending on the paper
quality and adverse environmental conditions, it may
be necessary to clean the print head, sensor, and the
platen roll, especially, if some areas are no longer
printed properly.
• Open paper supply lid and remove paper roll.
• Loosen dirt particles at the paper sensor and the
tear-off bar with a small brush.
• Blow forcefully into the paper supply compartment
in order to remove the coarse dust.
• Soak Q-tip in isopropanol (IPA) and clean the print
head, or use print head cleaning pin/cleaning card.
• Other stubborn debris can also be removed with a
Q-tip (IPA).
For operations with a clock, you have max.
one minute to exchange batteries before
the clock loses its setting.
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13
14
15
16
17
13 Battery compartment lid with spring catch
14 battery plug connection, 7pin
16 Spring contacts for battery connection (option)
17 battery plug connection, 6pin
7.
The GeBE-FLASH®is secured against usual
maloperations. An explosion risk due to the
insertion of a wrong battery type, a short
circuit, manipulations at the battery or tempera-
tures above 80°C can not be excluded.
Never use sharp objects for cleaning. This
might cause damage to the print head.
5.
6.
20 Paper tear-off bar
21 Print head
22 Paper sensor
21
22
20
Only order the battery type given in this manual.
Before inserting it, check for the correct part
number, to ensure you are using the correct type.

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7 Key Functions
Description of the Key Functions
The keys can have different functions depending on the status – normal operation or print settings menu.
The time for which the button is held down is also an issue.
Feed / Enter (5)
Through this key, the printer can be reactivated from sleep mode, and the paper can be transported forward.
When the feed key is pressed, the printer will first feed one line of the set font. If the key is held down for more
than 2 seconds, it will feed continously.
Self Test
With a self test, the inner function of the printer is tested by starting a printout. For this, the paper feed button (5)
{FEED} is held down for at least 3 seconds, while the printer is being reactivated from power-off. The interfaces
are not checked at this time. The software version and the character set are printed. For OEM, special printouts
can be activated during a self test.
OFF / NEXT Key (3)
By holding down the OFF/NEXT key for more than 3 seconds during operation, the processing of batch file T2 is
initiated. In µ-P flash, the command for power-off (after 1 second) is filed in batch file T2. This way, this key is
programmed as an OFF button for the printer (controller with power-off mode).
SET Key
currrently without function
Key FEED/ENTER
Key OFF/NEXT
Action
pressed
held down > 2s
not pressed
not pressed
paper feed by one line
continous paper feed
pressed during power-on < 1s
held down during power-on
paper inserted > 2s
held down during power-on
no paper > 2s
pressed in hexdunp mode
no paper
not pressed
not pressed
reactivation, no paper feed
call T0 (self test)
not pressed
not pressed
call hexdump mode
hexdump mode end
not pressed
not pressed
pressed
key released after < 1s in nor-
mal paper mode
key held down > 3s
call T1
(default = form feed 1 line)
call T2
(default = power-off after one second)
pressed
call print settings menu
The most important settings of the printer can be changed with a few key strokes using the OPD-Menue®
(OnPaperDisplay).
They can be called at any time, and can be quickly understood with the menu printout. The inconvenient
accessing of DIP switches and the programming through a terminal program are a thing of the past.
The OPD-Menue®is operated with only two keys (OFF/NEXT and FEED/ENTER)
The OPD-Menue®is an editor of an initialization batch file "TMENUE" that is called before the "TINIT".
See chapter on batch files.
Key FEED/ENTER
pressed
not pressed
pressed
Key OFF/NEXT
Action
not pressed
pressed
increasing the parameter
moving to the next menu item
pressed
leaving menu and saving settings
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OPD-Menue®
Menu Guide - Example:
Bold : printout of the menu
Normal: possible settings
Italic: comment
Welcome to the OPD menu 1.0 5
Setup timeout after 10 minutes
Actual printer settings:
Ubat: 52V
Tbat: 24°C (displayed only with battery )
Firmware: GE-xxxx
Density 25
Speed: med (64)/low
Interface: RS232/USB/Blue
COM: 9600,n,8,Tx+
Sleep time: 5 sec
Font #: 1
Char. format: D0,W0,H0,S0,48
? Change actual settings
Press ENTER to change
Press NEXT to skip
Press NEXT+ENTER to save and exit
PRINTER SETUP:
Press ENTER to modify
Press NEXT to store and continue
Press NEXT+ENTER to save and exit
Density: 25 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 90(2ply)
Speed/Quality: med 64/ low (Depending on the Printer typ)low (32)/med, med
(64)/med, med (64)/low, high (96)/low
Interface: RS232/USB/Blue RS232/USB/Blue, IrDA, GeBE-IR, GeBE-COM
Baudrate: 9600 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
COM parameter: n,8,Tx+ n, 7, Tx+ / o, 7, Tx+ / e, 7, Tx+ / n, 8, Tx+ / o, 8, Tx+ / e, 8, Tx+ /
n, 7, Tx- / o, 7, Tx- / e, 7, Tx- / n, 8, Tx- / o, 8, Tx- / e, 8, Tx-
Sleep Time: 5 sec OFF, 5 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 10 min, 1 h, 12 h, 32 h
Font #: 11, 2, 3, 4
Text orientat: Textmode (D0) Textmode (D0), Datamode (D1)
Char. size : W0/H0 W0/H0, W0/H1, W0/H2, W0/H3, W1/H0, W1/H1, W1/H2, W1/H3
Char. spacing : 00,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Print width : 48 mm (Dependiong on type of printer)
48 mm, .... 32 mm
? Return to default settings
Press ENTER to change
Press NEXT to skip
Press NEXT+ENTER to save and exit

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ONLY with clock option / clock connected
17.03.03 17:33
? Change date / time
Press ENTER to change
Press NEXT to skip
Press NEXT + ENTER to save and exit
RTC SETUP:
Press ENTER to modify
Press NEXT to store and continue
Press NEXT+ENTER to save and exit
00 .. 49 Year: 03
01 .. 12 Month: 11
01 .. 31 Date : 14
01 .. 07 Day : 7
00 .. 23 Hour : 13
00 .. 59 Minute : 33
1 00 : 00 ON
? Change alarm
Press ENTER to change
Press NEXT to skip
Press NEXT + ENTER to save and exit
ALARM SETUP:
Press ENTER to modify
Press NEXT to store and continue
Press NEXT+ENTER to save and exit
01 .. 07, * Day : 7 * : means periodic enterprise, e.g. if "day" is adjusted to *, each
day to the adjusted time an alarm is called
00 .. 23, * Hour : 13
00 .. 59, * Minute : 33
ON, OFF Mode: OFF

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9 Status Messages through LEDs
LED "STATUS" (red/green) (6)
The STATUS LED will flash green slowly, when every-
thing is in order. It will flash red in regular intervals in
case of a failure. During fast charging, the STATUS
LED will flash green in regular intervals, while it per-
manently glows green during trickle charge.
LED "IR Communication" (red) (7)
During data transmission, the LED under the IR
window lights up red.
Only for GCT-4379:
LED "Line" (yellow) (8)
This LED signals an input voltage between 10-28V.
LED "M-Card" (yellow) (7)
If the magnetic card has been successful read, this
LED lights up once for about 2 seconds, if not, 3x
short.
Status
Messages
Serial
Interface
Comments
Feedback through
the serial interface
on:off /flash frequency
fast: "S" app. 0.66Hz
medium: "M" app. 0.33Hz
slow: "L" app. 0.16Hz
Status LED
Faultless
operation:
After reset
After watch-dog
reset
Error end
"R"
"R"
"X"
1:31 / M
green
Level on the status lines only short-term during phase of initialization. Message:
<XON> "R" "X" (or error)>
Crashing program
also after hardware, software, and watchdog resets
Buffer empty
Buffer full
Synchronous feed-
back
Battery charging:
X ON
X OFF
all
characters
Formatting
Fast charge
Trickle charge
Errors:
"l"
"L"
"L"
"f"
start
"F"
error
end
Buffer emptied by 32 characters <DC1> = $11
Space for 22 more characters in buffer <DC3> = $13
Processing of synchronizing commands;
each transmitted character
off
LED flashes (1:3)
LED
permanently on
L := charge start l := end of charge
L := charge start l := end of charge
F := charge start f := end of charge
Paper end
Temp. low
Temp. high
Vp too high
"P"
"K"
"p"
"k"
"T"
"M"
"t"
"m"
Parity error
EE-OK
EE-invalid
EE-Password
"?"
"E0"
"E1"
"E2"
1:1 / S
red
After paper has been inserted, the printer waits for about 2s before printing in
order to allow for enough time for the mechanism to be closed.
print head temperature too low
print head temperature too high
1:31 / M
green
Parity or framing error / no interruption of printing
EEPROM command completed without errors
Invalid text file no.
Wrong password for EEPRROM access
EE-Overflow
EE-Time-out
EE-KO
"E3"
"E4"
"E5"
IR Reception
Successful read
Unsuccessful read
IR communication
Text file memory overflow
Programming time for EEPROM byte exceeded.
EEPROM not found
LED on
Reading magnetic cards
red
LED on 2sec.
3x short LED on
yellow
Charging Voltage
Charging voltage (line)
LED on
yellow
LED is on if voltage is higher than 9 - 10 V in order to signal a valid charging
voltage.
Buzzer
The buzzer can be controlled by command from the host.
Whenever a magnetic card has been read successfully,
the buzzer will beep once for about 2 seconds. Otherwi-
se, 3x shortly.
Status Messages of the Printer through the
Interfaces:
Besides the optical status messages displayed by the
three LEDs on the control panel of the printer, messages
are also transmitted through the serial interface. Most of
the time, they are sent as single ASCII characters that
can be analyzed by the host.
The following table shows all status messages.

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Almost all commands that the printer can receive
through the interfaces and then perform can be put
into the batch files. When a batch file is processed,
the commands it contains are added to the data
stream of the print program sequentially, as if they
were coming through the interface from outside. This
way, all settings that can be done by command can be
processed via batch file. Besides settings commands,
batch files can also contain text and graphics.
The file structure consists of one TINIT, which is
processed with each system boot-up, as well as 10
files that can be used freely, which are retrieved by
command. Some of these files can be addressed
through additional events. If the controller has an
EEPROM, it contains a file structure that is identical to
that of the program memory (Flash).
When a filed is retrieved, the printer will check, if it
contains data in the EEPROM. If it does not, the file
will be processed in the Flash. This allows Flash files
to be over-written.
The following batch files are accessable:
Allocated in the Flash Memory, Factory Settings:
• "TINIT" ...settings after hardware RESET
• "T0 " .....self test through FEED key after reset
• "T1 " .....form feed through NEXT key <1 sec.
• "T2 " .....power-off through OFF key >3 sec.
• "T3 - T9" : unused
Text or Graphics, Batch Files in the EEPROM
For the printing of text and graphics, the GPT-4378
has an 8 KB EEPROM (app. 6 KB can be used for
logos), and the GPT-4379 has a 32 KB EEPROM (app.
30 KB can be used for logos).
It is recommended to store logos PCL compressed.
By using the Windows® driver, compression rates of
app. 3 - 4:1 can be achieved.
For comparison: Uncompressed full graphics of 5 cm
length take up 20 KB, while they only require app. 5.7
KB when compressed.
Configuration of the Printer with TMenu and TINIT
After a hardware RESET (connecting the power supply),
the printer will check for a prescribed TMenu and/or
TINIT in the EEPROM. If it finds one or both, it will pro-
cess the batch file commands and will then be ready for
operation. If not, it will process the TMenu and/or the
TINIT containing the factory settings in the Flash.
TMenu:
The OPD-Menue®is a printer function that allows the
user to edit the TMenu in the EEPROM. The TMenu can
only be changed through the OPD Menue®.
Structure of the TMenu:
<ESC>Y<18h> {density}
<ESC>[<DEZ64><DEZ48> {power consumption}
<ESC>]<DEZ115><DEZ40 {baud rate, settings}
<ESC>e<DEZ5><DEZ2> {power-down time}
<ESC>P1 {font}
<ESC>D0 {text orientation}
<ESC>W0<ESC>H0 {text size}
<ESC>S0 {text spacing}
<ESC>h48 {print width}
TINIT:
The TINIT is always processed subsequent to the
TMenu. In the TINIT, other presets that were not
incorporated in the menu can be executed. It also allows
settings to be blocked in the menu by repeating them
here.
The following TINIT file is an example of a file that can
be modified by the user.
It is available for downloading from the Internet at the
URL: www.oem-printer.com/flash .
The file will erase the TINIT, while printing out all actions
in italic at the same time.
Any commands can be entered in the TINIT.
Erase Tinit ...
<ESC>uUERAS
Special number S-??? / Status 24nov03
Program tinit with GE-xxxx...
{Comments}
<ESC>s@PROG<00h><11h>
<ESC>r1<28h><3Ch><01h><12h> {charging parameters}
<A9h><01h><3Ch><01h><40h>
<19h><01h><85h><0Ah><8Ch>
All programmed!
10 Batch Files
If a command of the TMenu is repeated in
the TINIT, this value can no longer be chan-
ged through the menu.
Creating and Saving Logos:
A special printer driver is available for crea-
ting logos.
Batch Files
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By using these files in the EEPROM you
are changing the standard factory settings.

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11 Magnetic Card Reader
(optional)
The magnetic card reader of the GPT-4378/79 can be
used for magnetic cards of the type ISO 3554. It reads
up to 3 tracks simultaneously. The permissible swiping
speed is 10 - 100 cm/s.
The recording density and the number of bits per cha-
racter differ from one track to the next according to
ISO 3554. They determine the maximum number of
characters including start and stop characters that
can be recorded on each track:
In accordance with the norm, track 1 and 2 are just
read during operation.
Track 3 is the only one that is also used for recording.
Operation
After the swiping of the card, the LED lights up for
about 2 seconds, if the card was read correctly. If an
error occured, the LED will flash rapidly 6 times.
While the LED is on, another reading process is not
possible. After the LED has gone out, the internal
buffers are getting ready for the next reading process,
waiting for a new card to be swiped.
The printer puts out the card data for each track with
a header. The data set is concluded with a check sum.
The card data per track contain:
- the number of data on this track
- status byte (type of error, if occured)
- data
A detailed description can be found in the software
manual.
Applications
Track 1 and 2 for credit cards.
Track 2 and 3 for Eurocheque
Track 2 for access control
Track 3 for time recording
Numeric Character Track 2 and 3
P 3210
1 0000
equals
0
Meaning
0 0001
0 0010
1 0011
0 0100
1
2
3
4
1 0101
1 0110
0 0111
0 1000
5
6
7
8
1 1001
1 1010
0 1011
1 1100
9
:
control
;
<
start sentinel
control
0 1101
0 1110
1 1111
=
field seperator
control
?
end sentinel
ALPHA Character Track 1
P 543210
1 000000
0 000001
hex
00
01
space
!
0 000010
1 000011
0 000100
1 000101
02
03
,,
#
04
05
$
%(start)
1 000110
0 000111
0 001000
1 001001
06
07
&
'
08
09
(
)
hex
0 100000
1 100001
20
21
@
A
1 100010
0 100011
22
23
1 100100
0 100101
24
25
B
C
D
E
0 100110
1 100111
26
27
0 101010
1 101011
28
29
F
G
H
I
1 001010
0 001011
1 001100
0 001101
0A
0B
*
+
0C
0D
,
-
0 001110
1 001111
0 010000
1 010001
0E
0F
.
/
10
11
0
1
1 101000
0 101001
2A
2B
0 101100
1 101101
2C
2D
J
K
L
M
1 101110
0 101111
2E
2F
1 110000
0 110001
30
31
N
O
P
Q
1 010010
0 010011
1 010100
0 010101
12
13
2
3
14
15
4
5
0 010110
1 010111
1 011000
0 011001
16
17
6
7
18
19
8
9
0 110010
1 110011
32
33
0 110100
1 110101
34
35
R
S
T
U
1 110110
0 110111
36
37
1 111010
0 111011
38
39
V
W
X
Y
0 011010
1 011011
0 011100
1 011101
1A
1B
:
;
1C
1D
<
=
0 011110
0 011111
ALPHA Character Track 1
1E
1F
>
? (end)
0 111000
1 111001
3A
3B
1 111100
0 111101
3C
3D
Z
[
\
]
0 111110
1 111111
3E
3F
^( field)
_
Direction of swipe
EC Card
Track
2
2
2
2
3
Stelle
1-3
Content
identification 672
9-18
21-22
account number
year of expiration
23-24
1-4
month of expiration
identification (0159, EC card)
3
3
3
3
5-12
14-23
bank identification code
account number
37-40
41
remaining amount that can be withdrawn
final digit of the year of the last withdrawal
3
3
S-Card
Track
61-62
63-64
year of expiration
month of expiration
Stelle
Content
2
3
3
Credit Card
x
1-4
like EC card
identification (0059, S-card)
9-24 like EC card
Track
1
1
1
Stelle
2-17
Content
credit card number
19-44
46-47
last name of the card holder
year of expiration
1
2
2
2
48-49
1-16
month of expiration
credit card number
18-19
20-21
year of expiration
month of expiration
Track
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Track
2
3
3
Credit Card
Track
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Track
1
2
bpi Bit
210
75
7
5
3
Track
210
bpi
5
Bit
Characters
79
40
107
Characters
The Magnetic Card
Reader can be combined
with:
USB, Bluetooth®, RS232/
TTl, und IrDA-9 wire
NOT with HP-Ir, GeBE-Ir
and IrDA IrLPT

Character Sets
20
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12 Character Sets
The flash memory of a standard controller contains four character sets that can be selected by command. Other
character sets available on request. The Euro character is located at 16 hex.
GeBE Standard Character Set: Similar to IBM II Code Table 850
Optional Character Set: Cyrillic
Optionally Available Character Sets
The following character sets are currently available
and can be programmed into the Flash memory of
the µ-processor in exchange for other character
sets. Please contact us with your inquiry.
On request, GeBE can also create other character
sets.
Dots (horiz. x vert.)
Characters/Line
IBM II
IBM II
16 x 24 24
14 x 22 27
IBM II
IBM II
IBM II
IBM II 90°
11 x 22 34
9 x 22 42
7 x 16 54
16 x 11
Kyr
Kyr
16 x 24 24
14 x 22 27
11 x 22 34
Font Sizes of the Character Sets
Font No.
Dots (horiz./vert.) Characters/Line
1
2
16 / 24 24 (not with IrComm 9 wire)
9 / 22 42
3
4
7 / 16 54
12 / 24 32