GeBe GPT-435 User manual

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Operating Manual
GeBE Document No.:
SMAN-E-413-V4.0
Printed: 09.07.2007
Status: 18.01.2005
German: SMAN-D-412
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GPT-4352(-60)
Easy-Loading Thermal Printer

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Content
2
1 Content
1 Content 2
2 Safety Instructions 3
3 Packing List 4
4 Installation 5
4.1 Installation in a front panel 5
4.2 Partial installation in plastic casing 5
4.3 Example for installation and application 5
5 Connecting the Printer 6
5.1 Connecting the power supply (1) 6
5.2 Power Down (2) 6
5.3 Connecting the Charger(3) 6
6 Printer Configuration 7
6.1 Configuration over Initialisation-TextPreserve 7
6.2 Entries into the "TINIT" 7
6.3 Solder Bridges 7
7 Interfaces 8
7.1 Serial Interface 8
7.1.1 Serial interface RS232 (V.24) at connector J2 8
7.1.2 Timing der seriellen RS232 /TTL Schnittstelle 8
7.2 Parallel Interface 9
7.2.1 Centronics Adapter 9
7.2.2 PIN-seizure at the SUB-D 25 of the adapter 9
7.2.3 Timing of the Parallel Interface 9
7.3 Infrared Interfaces 10
7.4 USB 11
7.5 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 12
8 Operation 13
8.1 Which thermal paper is suitable ? 13
9 Key Functions 14
10 OPD-Menue® 15
11 Status Messages 17
12 Batch Files 18
13 Option Magnetic Card Reader 19
14 Character Sets 20
14.1 GeBE Standard Character Set 20
14.2 Optional Character Sets 20
15
16 Options Accessories 22
16.1 Options 22
16.2 Accessories 22
16.2.1 Mounting frames 22
16.2.2 Paper 22
16.2.3 Power supplies and charging devices 22
16.2.4 Batteries 22
16.2.5 Cables 22
17 Service 22
18 CE Certification 23
19 Technical Data 24
20 Mechanical Dimensions 24

Safety Instructions 3
2 Safety Instructions
•The device may only be opened or repaired by autho-
rized personal. Never open the device or carry out re-
pairs yourself. Always contact an authorized technical
servicer.
You can find all necessary service information in the
chapter "Service and Maintenance".
•Before the device is turned on, make sure that the
system voltage of your installation matches the supply
voltage of the device. The device characteristics are
printed on the name plate and in the technical 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 inter-
faces 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 discon-
nect it from the power supply. Your device is only dis-
connected completely, when the power plug is unplug-
ged.
•Please make sure that the power supply cable is run
in a way that nobody trips over it, and it cannot be da-
maged by other devices.
•During operation, surfaces in the surrounding area of
the print head may heat up. Therefore, direct contact
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. Pro-
tect 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 chapter "Pa-
cking 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 guaratee
claims are null and void, if the device has not been used
in accordance with the instructions in this operating ma-
nual or on the device itself!
•Risk of explosion in case of incorrect battery exchange.
•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 10.
Read operating manual before operation!
During installation: Always disconnect the power.
Safe operation of this device is only warranteed, if the instructions in this operating manual have been
complied with. Usage in accordance with the operating manual is required for product warranty.
If the user attempts to repair the product, all factory warranties will be null and void.
Only use manufacturer's parts and accessories! Make sure that the printer is saved against overvoltage
after EN/IEC 60950.
Laser Klasse I
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Packing List
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3 Packing List
All printer sets GPT-4352(-60) contain:
- tansparent LEVER (exchangeable)
- 5 paper rolls: GPR-T01-058-031-007-060A resp. GPR-T01-058-060-007-060A for GPT-4352-60
- operating manual: SMAN-E-413
In addition the different sets contain:
SET1 GPT-4352-LV-82-24-LC-at
• GKA-406: RS232 interface cabel, 500 mm
• GKA-410: Power cable,
one side open, 250 mm
SET2 GPT-4352-LV-82-24-V.24-EVAL-at
• GKA-406: RS-232 interface cable 500 mm
• GKA-416: Connecting cable for charger,
190 mm
• GNA-4,8V-1,6Ah-NiMH: Battery,
4x Mignon (AA)
• GNG-6V-0,8A-U: Charger
SET3 GPT-4352-LV-82-24-SPI(4,5V)-EVAL-at
• GKA-407: Connecting cable 12pol.
to Centronics Adapter
• GPT-4382-10: Centronics Adapter
25 pol Sub-D Stift
• GKA-410: Power cable,
one side open, 250 mm
Article No .
12165
12186
11336
12178
Nomenclature
Interface
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-V.24-at
RS232, V.24
X
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-V.24-EVAL-at
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-IR2-EVAL-at
X
X
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-TTL(4,5V)-EVAL-at
TTL Infrared on boa rd and con nector
SPI (for Centronics adapter)
SPI (for external modules)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Batteri es
8 KByte EEPROM*
LiIon
Features
NiMH
charging circuit
Sleep Mode
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Rewinder control
Z/Zeile: 24, (32, 42, 54)
X
Farbe Anthrazit RAL7016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
GPT-4352
GPT-4352-60
SET1 GPT-4352-60-LV-82-24-LC-at
• GKA-406: RS232 interface cabel, 500 mm
• GKA-410: Power cable,
one side open, 250 mm
SET2 GPT-4352-60-LV-82-24-V.24-EVAL-at
• GKA-406: RS-232 interface cable 500 mm
• GKA-416: Connecting cable for charger,
190 mm
• GNA-4,8V-1,6Ah-NiMH: Battery,
4x Mignon (AA)
• GNG-6V-0,8A-U: Charger
SET3 GPT-4352-60-LV-82-24-SPI(4,5V)-EVAL-at
• GKA-407: Connecting cable 12pol.
to Centronics Adapter
• GPT-4382-10: Centronics Adapter
25 pol Sub-D Stift
• GKA-410: Power cable,
one side open, 250 mm
SET4 GPT-4352-LV-82-24-IR2-EVAL-at
• GCT-4382-20: external IR- adapter
• GKA-408: connecting cable to external IR
• GKA-416: connecting cable for charger,
190 mm
• GNA-4,8V-1,6Ah-NiMH: battery, 4x Mignon
(AA)
• GNG-6V-0,8A-U: Charger
SET4 GPT-4352-60-LV-82-24-IR2-EVAL-at
• GCT-4382-20: external IR- adapter
• GKA-408: connecting cable to external IR
• GKA-416: connecting cable for charger,
190 mm
• GNA-4,8V-1,6Ah-NiMH: battery, 4x Mignon
(AA)
• GNG-6V-0,8A-U: Charger
While unpacking, check if all
parts on the packing list are
present and undamaged.
Make sure that all parts deli-
vered are removed from the
packaging. Claims for com-
pensation that are based on
damage that occured during
shipment can only be asser-
ted, if the delivery service is
notified immediately.
Please write a damage re-
port and send it back to the
supplier together with the
defective part(s).

Installation 5
4 Installation
4.1 Installation in a front panel
The plastic housing of the GPT-4352 printer can
be installed with two screws in an easily done
cut-out of a front panel with up to 4 mm thick-
ness. The contact surface is flat. The edge of the
housing juts out by 1 mm, covering the space
between the panel and the housing.
The housing is pushed into the cut-out from the
outside, and then easily screwed on.
The two holes of 2.8 mm diameter allow the use
of M 2.5 screws.
4.2 Partial installation in plastic casing
As shown in the picture, the printer housing can also be in-
stalled at the edge of a casing. This installation variant has
the part of the printer housing that contains the paper roll
extending beyond the unit casing. This saves room in the
device casing for the installation of other components.
To facilitate installation in different casing shapes, the outer
wall of the paper storage was left smooth below the bearing
collar. The housing can project about 19 mm from the casing
edge, since about half of the paper storage can be used,
right up to the slanting slot for inserting the mounting plate.
4.3 Example for installation and application
As the pictures show, the installation types are almost unlimi-
ted. The advantage of the complete thermal printer Mini
Mulde in its plastic housing consists above all of the fact that
it becomes possible to use the practical Easyloading techno-
logy of the printer mechanisms also in applications withsmal-
ler numbers of items.
For this small GeBE-printer a paper rewinder is available, so
that also a printer with presentation stage, like shown above,
can be used e.g. in a control panel housing. The Mini
MULDE is used also in the Desktop Printer Series POCKET
and is suitable for Handheld computers with printing station.
Application in a pocket printer with infrared
interface.
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Connecting the Printer
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5 Connecting the Printer
During installation:
Always disconnect the power !!
5.1 Connecting the power supply (1)
The printer can be supplied with fixed voltage from a power supply or a battery. Battery or power supply are plug-
ged into the same connector. Through the voltage supply connection, the printer can be supplied with voltages
between 3.5 V (for printers with Centronics adapters with 4.5V) and 7.2 V. The supply for the logic chip is produced
on the board. The power cable GKA-410, included in sets 1 and 3, is connected to the connector J4 (3 red wires
for + 3.5 -7.2 VDC , 3 black grounding wires, and one white cable for an NTC 6.8 KOhm of a Ni-MH battery). For
simple power connections, the white wire remains unconnected. We recommend keeping the length of the line as
short as possible. The longer the line, the higher the line resistance, causing bad print quality or even printer failu-
re.
Attention: Avoid confusing the connection poles, because it can cause immediate damage to the printer. Careful-
ly check the power supply connection before you turn on the printer.
5.2 Power Down (2)
Starting with hardware version V1.4c the standard version does not support the power-off mode.
The controller comes with different levels of power saving modes (power down modes):
• idle mode (8 mA typical)
• sleep mode (20 µA typical)
• power-off mode (0.1 µA typical), optional configuration required
During the receiving of data and during printing the controller is in an active status.
With the parallel interface, the ballast resistor R35 is not part of the standard configuration.
Connect jumper J3 for idle mode.
Remove jumper J3 for sleep mode.
Power-off logic ist not in the standard configuration (replaced by R37).
5.3 Connecting the Charger (3)
EVAL printers have a standard charging circuit for 4 Ni-MH cells.
An operation with 3 or 5 cells is also possible. The charging is per-
formed by the uncontrolled plug-in power supply GNG-6V-0,5A-U
that has a special internal resistance. It is connected through the
cable GKA-416 to the connector J1. The charging time for a 1500
mA/h battery will be about 5 hours. During the charging process,
the LED on the control panel will display different pulses that show,
whether the fast or trickle charging mode is active.
1
3
2
4
5
6
ATTENTION !
Never use a fixed-voltage power supply for charging the batteries. The charging circuit is a "simple -
switch control", meaning that the current limitation is not done in the charge control of the printer,
but in the plug-in power supply.
Please use the suitable GeBE power supply GNG-6.0V-0,5A-U.

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Printer Configuration 7
6 Printer Configuration
6.1 Configuration over Initialisation-TextPreserve "TINIT " (Software Switch)
All commands for initializing the controller are filed in the text file "TINIT ". TINIT is available in the flash memory
of the printer and in the EEPROM (Note: Low-priced controllers with minimal functionality may not have an EE-
PROM). An entry in the EEPROM cancels entries in the Flash. For example, if a printer is to print double height
and inverse in data mode, the relevant commands are entered in the text file "TINIT". After a RESET, the controller
will first carry out its basic initialization, read the solder bridge settings, and then process the commands in the
"TINIT". Therefore, the commands in the "TINIT" have final authority regarding the valid settings. Custom settings
can also be achieved through entries in the text file "TINIT". If an EEPROM is available, "TINIT" can also be alte-
red through an interface.
The basic initialization of the controller corresponds with the following instructions that are initially not entered in
the "TINIT: <ESC> "A"; <ESC> "D" "0"; <ESC> "H" "0"; <ESC> "I" "0";
<ESC> "L" "0"; <ESC> "M" "0"; <ESC> "N" 0 0; <ESC> "P" 1; <ESC> "S"0; <ESC> "W" "0".
6.2 Entries into the "TINIT", which are primarily used
Comm. (ASCII)
Comm. (hex)
Function
<ESC>"Y"n
<ESC> "[" $40$18
1B 59 1E
1B 5B 40 18
Set blackening of the paper to a medium value of 25
Power consumption to 64 pixels, medium print dynamics and print quality
<ESC> "e" $05
<ESC> "r" "1" .... charging circuit configurated for NIMH cells
<ESC> "]" $0 $0
1B 45 05
Power-down after 5 seconds regardless of the buffer status, if enabled
1B 5D 00 00
Activate the transmitter of the serial interface
6.3 Solder Bridges Sleep Mode, Baud Rate, Text/Data Mode, Adapter SELECT
There are four 0-Ohm bridges and two jumpers on the controller board (optional) .
These bridges will each be inquired once during RESET.
Name
Meaning
Comment
Br9
BR204
enable Power Down
text/data mode
Without Br9, the controller after a Power Up in sleep
modus
Data mode: printing rotated by 180°, first line at the bot-
tom page margin
Default: connected (disable)
Default: open (text mode)
BR203
BR201/
BR202
RN1
R9
Br206
Br205
RS232/Centr
Baud rate
Choice, if the RS232 or the Centronics through SPI (GCT-
4382-10) is active.
Signal- and
Handhake lines
V ADAPTER Select
Equipped with TTL levels for the serial interface
Pin 4 of the serial interface can either be connected with
RTS ( Handshake input of the controller) orwith Vcc or Vp
(power supply for external interface adapter)
only connected on version SPI/Centronics
Default: open (OFF)
Other baud rates on request.
Always inquired during RESET.
only connected on version TTL/serial and SPI/
Centronics
Standard: nur R9 bestückt - Handshakeein-
gang wird zum Aufwecken benutzt.
Option:only Br206 connected - Vp an J2 / Pin 4
Option:only Br205 connected- Vcc an J2 / Pin
4
Br221
/DTR_Blue
Over this line the controller sends the signal for Sleep
modus oft the Blutooth Modul GSW-Blue1.
Default: open -
Option: onlyr Br221 connected - /DTR_Blue at
J2 / Pin 4
Baud
BR201
BR202
Br201, Br202, Br203 closed and Br204 open
Br202, Br203 closed and Br201,Br204 open:
activate the OPD-Menue®
9600 19200
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
115200 57600
ON
ON
OFF
ON
Jumper J3 zur Auswahl des Power Down Modus
Name
Meaning
Comment
J3
Power Down
Mode
Determines together with Br9, if idle mode, sleep
mode, or power-off mode is going to be used.
Standard: plugged in = Idle Mode in
combination with bestückter Br9.
open = Sleep Mode

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Interfaces • Serial Interface
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7 Interfaces
7.1 Serial Interface
7.1.1 Serial interface RS232 (V.24) at connector J2
Connector at printer: JST-SH (5pin). >>> Cable: GKA-406: The other end has a 9 pin SUB-D socket. The as-
signment is 1:1, matching the serial interface of the PC.
Please note that the DSR and the DCD are terminated on some interfaces.
PIN-seizure
Pin
Signal
Input/
Out-
put
Comment
Assignment
Cable
GKA-406
D-SUB 9Pin
1
2
GND signal
TXD
GND
I
Print data
5
3
3
4
Selec-
tionl
throgh
BR5
RXD
RTS
O
I
+3.0V digital
+3.0V -7.2V po-
wer
O
O
Error reports and Xon/Xoff messages
Handshake input of the controller (Standard: Reactivation Function)
2
7
Supply for external adapter
Supply for external adapter
5
CTS
O
If the level is logic-true, the controller can receive data.
8
1,4,6,9 = NC
Serial Data Format
Standard:
• 9600 Baud
• 8 Datenbit
• No Paritybit
• 1 Stopbit
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)
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
RS232
The interface cable that comes with the set connects
plug-in connector with the RS232 connection (COM in-
terface 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 CRC protected transmission blocks, a se-
cure data connection can be realized.
Also see: Infrared Interfaces
GeBE-Doc.No. MAN-E-395
7.1.2 Timing der seriellen RS232 /TTL Schnittstelle
The standard Timingis shown in the picture below.
The Data format can be set via Menue (only printers with EEPROM).

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7.2 Parallel Interface
Name
Meaning
Comment
BR1 or
J3
BR2 or
J3
Feedback of the AUTO_LF output of the host on SELECT:
Allows a Windows system to report printer - SELECT
back to itself.
SELECT interrupt
BR1 : default: open
J3 : default: 2-3 open, auto LF not fed back
to Select.
BR2 : default: open
J3 : default: 1-2 closed, select active
7.2.1 Centronics Adapter with SUB-D 25 pin Connector
The cable GKA-407 connects the adapter with the printer (at J5).
The cable GKA-302 produces a 1:1 connection of the adapter and the parallel port of a PC.
7.2.2 PIN-seizure at the SUB-D 25 of the adapter
Pin
Signal
Input/Output
Comments
1
2
Strobe/
DB0
I
I
Accepting data DB0 ..7 with rising edge
3
4
5
6
DB1
DB2
I
I
DB3
DB4
I
I
7
8
9
10
DB5
DB6
I
I
DB7
/Acknowledge
I
O
11
12
13
14
BUSY
Paper End
O
O
Select
Auto Line Feed
O
I
Becomes high with the falling edge of /Strobe
See error messages
See error messages
Can be connected with select (Windows operation)
15
16
17
18-25
/Fault
/Input-Prime
O
I
Select in
GND digital
I
See error messages
used for initiating Reset
used for initiating the wake up sequence
7.2.3 Timing of the Parallel Interface
Time
Name
min ( µs)
typ ( µs)
max ( µs)
Commen ts
Tack
T
ba
Ackn.pulse width
Delay busy ackn.
17
5,5
T
bs
T
dsu
T
hold
T
sb
Busy Setup
Data Setup
0,5
0,5
Data hold
delay Strobe-Busy
0,5
0,5
Time before the next strobe
With open-collector triggering, the minimum time is 3.5 µs. This value can
be changed by integratingdifferent RC filters.
T
strb
Strobe pulse width
0,5
Busy
Daten
Strobe/
Ackn/
Tstrb
Thold
Tsb
Tack
Parallele Schnittstelle
Tba
Tdsu
Tbs
Adapter GCT-4382-10 with
Centronics Interface

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7.3 Infrared Interfaces
The following protocols can be used:
• IrDA: IR LPT (printer service)
IR COMM 9 wire (optional)
Also see: www.irda.org
• GeB E-IR : Simple, error-proof, bidirectional,
dot to dot IR-protocol.
GeBE-Doc.No. MAN-D-394
• 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-4352.
The internal IR tranceiver is installed directly below the
red foil window (10). The GPT-4352 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 de-
grees. The transfer distance, which also strongly de-
pends on the efficiency of the opposite side, is about
1.0 meter. It can be expanded to < 3 meters by in-
stalling 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 po-
wer 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.
IrDA Protocol
The printer works with the protocol service IrLPT. Here
the printer doesn't send back.
A bidirectional Service "IrCOMM 9 wire" ist available on
request.
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, de-
pending 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 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP
Driver for Windows are available on our Websites.
WIN CE , PALM OS , SYMBIAN Serie 60
Driver for these systems are available at:
www.Bachmannsoftware.com or
www.fieldsoftware.com
For pocket PCs Bachmann offers an application (Print-
boy) for printing p.e. 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
Peak wave length booster LED
Complies: IrDA V1.0 Standard Power SIR
min
40
max
100
4
500
870
880
mW/sr On-axis
W/cm2
mW/cm2
v<(±15° )
v<(±15° )
nm
nm optional
Safety
IrDA
Interface parameters
GeBE-IR
Interface parameters
Complies with IEC 825-1 class 1 (EN 60825) eye safety specifications
IrDA: automatic setting in accordance with IrDA ; 9,600, 38,400, 57,600, or
115,200 Baud
GeBE IR-Protocol: 9,600; 38,400; 57,600; or 115,200 baud,
8 data bits, non parity, 1 stop bit

Never activate an action in the printer dri-
ver at the end of a job. This can cause a
loss of data.
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Interfaces • USB 11
7.4 USB
The GPT-4352 with USB meets the USB specification
V1.1 for full-speed devices. The printer is compatible to
USB V2.0 bus systems. The USB device class is equi-
valent to a "Vendor Specific Device". Therefore, trans-
mission 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 sys-
tems Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000, and XP, and pos-
sibly WinCE from the third quarter of 2004. For Linux
V2.40 and up, there is a direct Kernel support. Therefo-
re, a driver is not required. Standard GeBE printer dri-
vers can be used.
Operation
If a sleep mode has been selected for the printer, it will
switch to sleep mode after the preset time period has
passed. The USB interface, however, remains active,
being directly fed from the USB bus. A new print job
with the standard driver reactivates the printer without
any loss of data. The USB suspend mode also has the
printer internal USB interface turned off. In this mode,
the printer will "go to sleep" after the preset sleep time.
USB Driver
Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP
Windows and USB drivers can be found on the GeBE
website. Please read the included installation instructi-
ons. Before the initial operation, the matching virtual
COM port driver (VCP driver) and the printter driver
have to be installed.
Setting the VCP Driver
The example shows the setting with Windows 2000.
The procedure is very similar with XP or Windows 98.
Starting with the Windows "START" menu, select "Con-
trol Panel" -> and click on the "System" folder.
Select the "Hardware" tab), and click on "Device Mana-
ger".
There, activate the "+" symbol under "Connections
(COMand 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
For Windows 98 and ME
USB Specification
Device type
Speed
Power consumption printer
V1.1 ( V2.0 compatible)
Vendor specific device
Full speed
no printing
USB active /printer active
USB active /printer sleep
USB suspend / printer sleep
min. Typ.
30 mA
25 mA
300 µA
max.

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Interfaces • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
7.5 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The GPT-4352 with BT meets the BT specification V1.1
class 2, attaining a transmission range of about 10 -15
m. If you require a longer transimission range, please
contact us. The printer can be operated with a custo-
mary BT dongle that comes with a virtual COM port dri-
ver.
A RS232 remote receiver is available on request.
Operation
The printer responds to an inquiry scan with its name
"GPT-4352" 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 disconnects an
active connection and activates the BT sniff mode. In
this mode, the printer scans its environment for possib-
le calls every 1.25 seconds. During these inquiry scans,
it remains visible and responsive. It will then take about
2-3 seconds to establish a connection.
The power consumption in this mode is about 1.5mA.
When the printer is reactivated through the feed button,
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 recieve 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 98 / ME / NT / 2000 / XP
Windows drivers can be found on our website.
WIN CE, PALM OS, SYMBIAN Serie 60
For WIN CE, PALM OS, and Symbian series 60 devices,
you can find a driver support at:
www.fieldsoftware.com
www.Bachmannsoftware.com
This printer contains a 2.4 GHz radio transmitter. For health reasons, a distance of at least 1.0 cm
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.
Bluetooth Spezifikation
Funk Sende-Level
Reichweite
Profile
Drucker Stromaufnahme
V1.1
4 dBm (class 2)
app. 10 -15 m
SPP serial port profile
no printing min.
Active link/data traffic at 115 kbps
Active link
50 mA
25mA
Typ. max.
62 mA
35 mA
95 mA
55 mA
Idle
Printer activ/ BT sniff mode
18mA
5 mA
Sniff mode (1.25 sec. scan)
Power off
1 mA
0,3 µA
25 mA
7 mA
40 mA
15 mA
1,3 mA
0,7µA
2,5 mA
2,0 µA
CE statement:
The BlueRS+I complies with the European safety regulations IEC 60950,
and EMV regulations ETS 300 328-2 and ETS 301 489 -1 und -17.
FCC statement:
The printer contains a BlueRS+I OEM serial adapter with the FCCID: RFR-BRSI / IC: 4957A-BRSI .
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).
A class 1 version (up to 100 m range) is under way.

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Operation
8 Operation
8.1 Which thermal paper is suitable ?
The printer is specified for a paper width of 57.5 ± 0.5 mm, with a weight
of 60 g/sqm. GeBE is offering suitable paper rolls (GPR-T01-058-031-007-
060A resp. GPR-T01-058-060-007-060A for GPT-4352-60) as part of the
standard program. Other papers may not be suitable for use.
Thermal papers that are resistant against water, grease, or alcohol are
available for special applications. We will gladly assist you in your selec-
tion of the suitable thermal paper.
How do I insert the paper?
Use paper rolls that are coated on the outside with a width of 57.5 mm ±
0,5mm and a winding diameter of 31 mm and 60 mm for GPT-4352-60.
Standard GPT-4352: GPR-T01-058-031-007-060A
Standard GPT-4352-60: GPR-T01-058-060-007-060A
1. Unwind about10 cm (4 ") of paper from the roll. Keep the layers wound
tightly.
2. Open the printer cover by slightly pressing the LEVER in the cover up-
wards. The print roll is lifted from the mechanism together with the cover.
The cover is now easy to open.
3. Insert the paper roll in the paper storage, so the outside shows toward
the printer mechanism. Only this outside can be printed on.
4. Close the cover by applying strong pressure. You can hear it snap shut.
Now you can rip off paper at the tear bar without the cover opening up or
the paper sliding through the print head.
1.
2.
3.
4.
8.2 Maintenance, Cleaning
After larger print efforts, depending on the paper quality and adverse en-
vironmental conditions, it may be necessary to clean the print head, sen-
sor, 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).
Never use sharp objects for cleaning. This might cause da-
mage to the print head.
Which side of the thermal paper can be printed on?
On the paper roll, the side to print on is, in almost all cases, the
outside. If you should have any doubts, just do the fingernail
test: Quickly drive the edge of a fingernail with slight pressure
over the paper. The thermosensitive side will turn black as a re-
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14 Key Functions
9 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 (1)
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 this, the printer functions can be tested through a
printout. To start the self test the FEED Button {FEED}
(1) has to be held down for more than 3 seconds when
waking up the printer out of the Power OFF mode . The
interfaces won't be tested in this case. Software version
and character set will be printed out. For OEM special
printouts can be activated during this operation self
test.
OFF / NEXT Taste (3)
By holding down the OFF/NEXT key for more than 3 se-
conds during operation, the processing of batch file T2
is initiated. In µ-P flash, the command for power-off (af-
ter 1 second) is filed in batch file T2. This way, this key
is programmed as an OFF button for the printer (con-
troller with power-off mode).
IR Fenster (2); Status LED (4) s. Kap. Satusmeldungen
SET Key
rently 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
1.
2. 4.
3.

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OPD-Menue®
10 OPD-Menue®
The most important settings of the printer can be changed with a few key strokes using the OPD-Menue
®
(OnPa-
perDisplay).
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
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

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Status Messages
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Font #: 1 1, 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 : 0 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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
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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11 Status Messages
LED "STATUS" (green/red) (4)
The STATUS LED will flash green slowly, when everything 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 permanently glows green
during trickle charge.
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.
Status
Messages
Serial
Interface
Comments
Feedback
through the se-
rial 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
feedback
Battery char-
ging:
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 per-
menently on
LED flashes
(1:3)
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 al-
low 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 L ED on
yellow
Chaging 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.

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Batch Files
12 Batch Files
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 com-
mands 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 proces-
sed 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 me-
mory (Flash).
When a filed is retrieved, the printer will check, if it con-
tains 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-4352 has
an 8 KB EEPROM (app. 6 KB can be used for logos),
and the GPT-4352 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. 5,7KB
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 Menu.
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 TMe-
nu. 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-xxx / Status 24nov03
Program tinit with GE-xxxx...
{Comments}
<ESC>s@PROG<00h><11h>
<ESC>r1<28h><3Ch><01h><12h> {charging parame-
ters}
<A9h><01h><3Ch><01h><40h>
<19h><01h><85h><0Ah><8Ch>
All programmed!
If a command of the TMenu is repeated in the
TINIT, this value can no longer be changed
through the menu.
By using these files in the EEPROM you are
changing the standard factory settings.
Creating and Saving Logos:
A special printer driver is available for crea-
ting logos.

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Option Magnetic Card Reader
13 Option Magnetic Card Reader
EC Card
Track
2
2
2
2
3
Place
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
Place 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
Place
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
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
1E
1F
>
? (end)
0 111000
1 111001
3A
3B
1 111100
0 111101
3C
3D
Z
[
\
]
0 111110
1 111111
3E
3F
^( field)
_
The magnetic card reader of the GPT-4352 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 charac-
ters including start and stop characters that can be re-
corded 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 er-
ror 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 buf-
fers are getting ready for the next reading process, wai-
ting 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
The Magnetic Carsd Reader can be combinated
with:
USB, Bluetooth, RS232/TTl, und IrDA-9 wire
Not with HP-Ir, GeBE-Ir and IrDA IrLPT
Track
1
2
bpi bit
210
75
7
5
3 210 5
Characters
79
40
107

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Character Sets
14 Character Sets
The four character sets in the flash memory of a standard controller can be selected by command. Other charac-
ter sets on request. The Euro character is located at 16 hex.
14.1 GeBE Standard Character Set: Resembles IBM II Code Table 850
Font No.
Dots (horiz ./vert.) characters / line
1
2
16 / 24 24
9 / 22 42
3
4
7 / 16 54
12 / 24 32
14.2 Optional Character Sets
The following character sets are available at this time and
can be programmed into the FLASH memory of the µ-pro-
cessor in exchange for other character sets. Please send
us you inquiry.
GeBE will gladly create other character sets on request.
Optional character set: cyrillic
Based on: IBM code table 850
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 "24"
Kyr
Kyr
Kyr
16 x 24 24
14 x 22 27
11 x 22 34