GeBe GPT-4352 User manual

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Operating Manual
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Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Module und Geräte zum Eingeben,
Auswerten, Anzeigen und Ausdrucken ana-
loger und digitaler Daten.
Easy-Load Thermal Printer
Unpacking, Safety Instructions 2
Installation 3
Connecting the Printer 3 ..7
Printer Configuration 8
Operation 9
Error Detection 10
Product Versions and Accessories11
Technical Specifications 12
Stand: 24.3.2002
German: SMAN-D-412
Gedruckt: 18.04.2002

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Instructions2
Set 3:
1x printer:
GPT-4352-LV-82-SPI-EVAL-at
1x transparent LEVER
1x Centronics adapter:
GCT-4382-10
1x connecting cable:
GKA-407
1x power cable:
GKA-410
5x paper rolls:
GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
1x operating manual:
SMAN-D-412 or -E-413
Set 4:
1x printer:
GPT-4352-LV-82-IR-EVAL-at
1x transparent LEVER
1x NiMH battery:
GNA-4,8V-1,2Ah-NiMH
1x charger:
GNG-6V-0,5A-U
1x connecting cable for charger:
GKA-416
1x external IR adapter:
GCT-4382-20
1x connecting cable to external IR:
GKA-408
5x paper rolls:
GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
1x operating manual:
SMAN-D-412 oder -E-413
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UUnn nnpp ppaa aacc cckk kkiiiinn nngg gg
While unpacking, check if all parts on the packing list are present and undamaged.Make sure
that all parts delivered are removed from the packaging. Claims for compensation that are
based on damage that occured during shipment can only be asserted, if the delivery service
is notified immediately.
Please write a damage report and send it to the supplier, together with the defective part.
Packing Lists for Printer Sets:
Set 1:
1x printer:
GPT-4352-LV-82-V.24-LC-at
1x transparent LEVER
(exchangeable)
1x power cable
GKA-410
1x RS-232 interface cable
GKA-406
5x paper rolls:
GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
1x operating manual:
SMAN-D-412 or -E-413
Set 2:
1x printer:
GPT-4352-LV-82-V.24-EVAL-at
1x transparent LEVER
1x NiMH battery:
GNA-4,8V-1,2Ah-NiMH
1x charger:
GNG-6V-0,5A-U
1x connecting cable for charger:
GKA-416
1x RS232 interface cable:
GKA-406
5x paper rolls:
GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
1x operating manual:
SMAN-D-412 or -E-413
Safety Information:
Read operating manual before operation!
During installation: Always disconnect the power.
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.
Errors and changes reserved.
The technical data given is non-committal information and does not represent any assurance of certain features. We reserve the right to car-
ry out alterationsthat serve the technical progress or change the product insignificantly without advance notice.
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Installation 3
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Partial installation in plastic casing
As shown in the picture, the printer housing
can also be installed at the edge of a ca-
sing. 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 in-
stallation 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 pa-
per storage can be used, right up to the
slanting slot for inserting the mounting pla-
te.
Installation in a front panel
The plastic housing of the GPT-4352 printer
can be installed with two screws in an ea-
sily done cut-out of a front panel with up to
4 mm thickness. 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.

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During installation:
Always disconnect the power !!
Serial interface:
Interface cable GKA-406, included in sets 1 and 2, is connected to the connector J2. For RS232 versions,
this cable can be directly connected to a PC. A cable with 5 single wires and one open end is available as
an option.
Parallel interface:
The printer GPT-4352-LV-82-SPI-EVAL can be connected to the Centronics interface adapter GPT-4382-
10 using the cable GKA-407.
Infrared interface:
The printer GPT-4352-LV-82-IR-EVAL has an internal IR-tranceiver directly under the red foil window of the
control panel. If the infrared interface adapter GCT-4382-20 is connected using the cable GKA-408, the in-
ternal tranceiver will automatically turn off.
TTL Interface:
On the GPT-4352-LV-82-TTL(4,5V)-EVAL, the RS232 interface driver is not integrated, but the TTL signals of the
UART are directly ground through to J2. This enables the connection of opto isolated interface adapters for
RS232, RS422/485, and TTY.
AA
AAtt tttt ttee eenn nntt ttiiiioo oonn nn:::: In power down mode, the printer will
sleep after power has been applied.
Connecting the battery charger:
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 performed by the uncon-
trolled 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 1200 mA/h battery will be
about 5 hours.During the charging process, the
LED on the control panel will display different pul-
ses that show, whether the fast or trickle charging
mode is active.
Connecting the power supply:
The printer can be supplied with fixed voltage from a power supply or a battery. Battery or power
supply are plugged 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 con-
nected 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 baterry). 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 resi-
stance, causing bad print quality or even printer failure.
Attention: Avoid confusing the connecttion poles, because it can cause immediate damage to the
printer. Carefully check the power supply connection before you turn on the printer.
Power down: As a standard, the printer is
delivered with the power down mode
turned off.
The power down mode can be activated
by removing the jumper J3 (PWDN). It can also be
carried out externally through J8 with PIN 3 and
PIN4.on the control panel will display different pul-
ses 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.
2
4
5
6
4
1
3

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Centronics Adapter
Only
GCT-4382-24-SPI-EVAL
Paper 58 mm
Druckerkontroller GCT-4382
Rev.
28.02.2002
Printer mechanism
ELM205
J1
J7
paper
take up
M
to J2 to J2
1
12
J5
127 5
1
RS232
µP
7
Power
1
Feed Button
StatusLED
J2
4 cells Ni-MH, 1200 mAh
1charge 6
TP2
TP3
option-LED
Test-Button
IR 1
GKA-407
IR 2
J6 to IR 2 Module
Top View
Bottom
View
J4
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GGCC CCTT TT-- --44 4433 3388 8822 22-- --22 2200 00
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GGPP PPWW WW-- --KK KK-- --00 0066 6600 00-- --00 0066 6622 22-- --55 55VV VV
R37
to J4 to J4
to J6
to J1to J1
R3
4
Winder
J8
1
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GGNN NNAA AA-- --44 44,,,,88 88VV VV-- --11 11,,,,22 22AA AAhh hh-- --NN NNiiii-- --MM MMHH HH
6,5 V
10-36 VDC
GG
GGNN NNGG GG-- --66 66,, ,,55 55VV VV-- --33 33AA AA-- --(( ((11 1100 00-- --33 3366 66)) ))VV VVDD DDCC CC
GG
GGPP PPWW WW-- --GG GG-- --00 0055 5588 88-- --00 0044 4400 00-- --55 55VV VV-- --aa aatt tt
Ni-MH- charger
GNG-6V-0,5A-U
Power Supply
AC/DC
100-240 VAC
GG
GGNN NNGG GG-- --55 55VV VV-- --22 22....55 55AA AA-- --AA AACC CC-- --TT TT
BR1 BR3
BR2 BR4
8 k
EEPROM
GKA-409
Blockplan
GKA-352
Mains
230V
Mains
230V
External
Switch
closed:
Power Down
deactivated
to J4 to J4
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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 assignment is 1:1, matching the serial interface of the PC.
Please note that the DSR and the DCD are terminated on some interfaces.
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Pin Signal Input/
Output Comment Assignment GKA-406
SUB-D, 9pin
1
2GND si
g
nal
TXD I Print data 5 3
3
4
select
throug
BR5
RXD
RTS O I
+3,0V di
g
ital
+3,0 -7,2V O O
Error messa
g
es and Xon/Xoff messa
g
es
Wakeup-/ handshake input of the controller (standard: no function) 2
7Suppl
y
for external adapter
Power suppl
y
for external adapter
5CTS O If the controller can assume data, the level is lo
g
ical 0 8
1,4,6,9 = NC
SS
SSee eerr rriiiiaa aallll DD DDaa aatt ttaa aa FF FFoo oorr rrmm mmaa aatt tt:::: SS
SStt ttaa aann nndd ddaa aarr rrdd dd:::: 99 99,,,,66 6600 0000 00 bb bbaa aauu uudd dd,,,, 88 88 dd ddaa aatt ttaa aa,,,, nn nnoo oo pp ppaa aarr rriiii tt ttyy yy-- --,,,, 11 11 SS SStt ttoo oopp ppbb bbiiiitt tt
LSB MSB
Start Stop
Par Start
01234567
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
Status Messages of the Printer:
MM
MMee eess ssss ssaa aagg ggee eess ss SS
SS
ee
eerr rriiiiaa aaiiiillllIIIInn nntt ttee eerr rrff
ff
aa
aacc ccee ee
BB
BB
uu
uuss
ssyy
yy
//
//
FF
FF
aa
aauu
uull
ll
tt
tt
SS
SS
ee
eell
ll
ee
eecc
cctt
tt
pp
ppaa
aapp
ppee
eerr
rree
eenn
nndd
dd
SS
SStt ttaa aatt ttuu uuss ss LL LLEE EEDD DD
on:off / flash frequency
fast flashing: "S" ca. 0.66Hz
medium flashing: "M" ca. 0.33Hz
slow flashing: "L" ca. 0,16Hz
YY
YY ::::== == 00 00 YY YY ::::== == 11 11 YY YY ::::== == 22 22
CC
CCoo oomm mmmm mmee eenn nntt ttss ss
FF
FFaa aauu uulllltt ttllllee eess ssss ss
OO
OOpp ppee eerr rraa aatt ttiiiioo oonn nn::::
Reset "R"
1
0
1
0
0
0
LED ein 1:31/ M LEDaus
Level on the status lines only short-term during
initialization
Messa
g
e: < XON R X(or error)>
Watchdo
g
-Reset
End of error
Buffer empty
Buffer full
"R"
"X"
X ON
X OFF
0
1
1
0
10 0LEDein 1:31/ M LED aus S
y
stem failure
A
lso after hardware, software, and watchdog
resets
Buffer has been flushed by 22 characters
<DC1> = $11
Buffer has room for 22 characters more <DC3>
= $13
Synchronous
feedback
EE
EErr rrrr rroo oorr rrss ss::::
Paper end
Temp. low
all
Charac-
ters
OK
"P"
"K" "p" "k"
Temp. hi
g
h
V
p too low
V
p too hi
g
h
EE-OK
"T"
"U" "t" "u"
"M"
"E0" "m"
1
1
0
10
0
11 0
0
0
0
1
10 0
10
1:1 / S
1:1 / S 1:1 / S 1:1 / S
Processing synchronization commands
each sent character
1:1 / S
1:1 / S Print head temperature too low
1:1 / S
1:1 / S 1:1 / S 1:1 / S
1:1 / S 1:1 / S
1:1 / S
1:1 / S Print head temperature too hi
g
h
1:1 / S EEPROM command completed without errors
EE-invalid
EE-Password
EE-Overflow
EE-Time-out
"E1"
"E2"
"E3"
"E4"
bb
bbaa aatt tttt ttee eerr rryy yy lllloo ooaa aadd dd
quick load
Erhaltun
g
sladen "l" "L" "f" "F"
invalid standard text no.
wron
g
password for EEProm-access
standard-text stora
g
e overflow
EEPROM-B
y
te time for pro
g
rammin
g
exceeded
3:1 / L 3:1 / L
15:1 / L LED on 3:1 / L L := start of charge l := end of charge LED on F := start of charge f := end of charge

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CC
CCee eenn nntt ttrr rroo oonn nniiiicc ccss ss AA AAdd ddaa aapp pptt ttee eerr rr ww wwiiiitt tthh hh SS SSUU UUBB BB-- --DD DD 22 2255 55 pp ppiiiinn nn CC CCoo oonn nnnn nnee eecc cctt ttoo oorr rr
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.
PIN-seizure at the SUB-D 25 of the adapter:
PP
PP iiii nn nn SS SS iiii
gg
gg nn nn aa aa llll IIIInn nnpp ppuu uutt tt// //OO OOuu uutt ttpp ppuu uutt tt CC CC oo oo mm mm mm mm ee ee nn nn tt tt ss ss
1
2Strobe/ DB0 I I
A
cceptin
g
data DB0 ..7 with risin
g
ed
g
e
3
4
5
6
DB1
DB2 I I
DB3
DB4 I I
7
8
9
10
DB5
DB6 I I
DB7
/
Acknowled
g
eI O
11
12
13
14
BUSY
Paper End O O
Select
A
uto Line Feed O I
Becomes hi
g
h with the fallin
g
ed
g
e of /Strobe
See error messa
g
es
See error messa
g
es
Can be connected with select (Windows operation)
15
16
17
18-25
/
Fault
/
Input-Prime O I
Select in
GND di
g
ital I
See error messa
g
es
used for initiatin
g
Reset
used for initiatin
g
the wake up sequence
Timing of the Parallel Interface
TT
TTiiiimm mmee ee NN NNaa aamm mmee ee mm mmiiiinn nn((((±± ±±ss ss)))) tt tt
yy
yypp pp((((±± ±±ss ss)))) mm mmaa aaxx xx((((±± ±±ss ss)))) CC CCoo oomm mmmm mmee eenn nntt ttss ss
Tack
Tba
A
ckn.pulse width
Delay busy ackn. 17 5,5
Tbs
Tdsu
Thold
Tsb
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
±s. This value can be changed by integratingdifferent RC
filters.
Tstrb Strobe pulse width 0,5
BB
BBuu uuss ssyy yy
DD
DDaa aatt ttee eenn nn
SS
SStt ttrr rroo oobb bbee ee// //
AA
AAcc cckk kknn nn// //
Tstrb
Thold
Ts
b
Tac
k
Parallele Schnittstelle
Tb
a
Tds
u
Tb
s
Adapter GCT-4382-10 with
Centronics Interface

Printer Confi
g
uration
8
Solder Bridges of the Parallel Interface Module GCT-4382-10
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NN
NN aa aa mm mm ee ee MM MM ee ee aa aa nn nn iiii nn nn
gg
gg CC CC oo oo mm mm mm mm ee ee nn nn tt tt
BR1
oder
J3
BR2
oder
J3
Return of the AUTO_LF output of the host to
SELECT: For a Windows system to report back
"printer - SELECT" .
Interrupt SELECT
BR1 : standard: open
J3 : standard: 2-3 open, auto LF
not returned to select
BR2 : standard: open
J3 : standard: 1-2 closed select
active
CC
CCoo oonn nnff ffiiiigg gguu uurr rraa aatt ttiiiioo oonn nn tt tthh hhrr rroo oouu uugg gghh hh IIIInn nniiiitt ttiiiiaa aalllliiiizz zzaa aatt ttiiiioo oonn nn TT TTee eexx xxtt tt FF FFiiiillllee ee "" ""TT TTIIIINN NNIIIITT TT "" ""
((((SS
SSoo ooff fftt ttww wwaa aarr rree ee SS SSww wwiiiitt ttcc cchh hh))))
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 control-
ler 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 altered 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".
In order to change these settings, they have to be added to the "TINIT".
EE
EEnn nntt ttrr rriiiiee eess ss iiiinn nntt ttoo oo tt tthh hhee ee "" ""TT TTIIIINN NNIIIITT TT"" "",,,, ww wwhh hhiiiicc cchh hh aa aarr rree ee pp pprr rriiiimm mmaa aarr rriiiillllyy yy uu uuss ssee eedd dd
CC
CCoo oomm mmmm mmaa aann nndd dd ((((AA AASS SSCC CCIIIIIIII)))) CC CCoo oomm mmmm mmaa aann nndd dd
((((hh
hhee eexx xx)))) FF
FF uu uu nn nn cc cc tt tt iiii oo oo nn nn
<ESC> "Y" $1E
<ESC> "[" $40$18 1B 59 1E 1B 5D 40 18 Set the blackenin
g
of the paper to a medium value of 30.
Set power consumption to 64 pixels, medium print d
y
namics and print qualit
y
<ESC> "E" $05
<ESC> "r" "1"$32$FF$01$80$AA$03$FF$01$80$23$03 charging connection configured for 4 NIMH
<ESC> "]" $9$A
<ESC> "
]
" $0 $0
1B 45 05 Power down after 5 seconds, despite the buffer status, when enabeled
1B 5B 09 0A
1B 5B 00 00 serial data format:9600 Baud,no parit
y
,8 Datenbit,1Stopbit
switch on Error out
p
ut
SS
SSoo oolllldd ddee eerr rr BB BBrr rriiiidd ddgg ggee eess ss SS SSllllee eeee eepp pp MM MMoo oodd ddee ee,,,, BB BBaa aauu uudd dd RR RRaa aatt ttee ee,,,, TT TTee eexx xxtt tt// //DD DDaa aatt ttaa aa MM MMoo oodd ddee ee,,,, AA AAdd ddaa aapp pptt ttee eerr rr SS SSEE EELL LLEE EECC CCTT TT
There are four 0-Ohm bridges and two jumpers on the controller board (optional) .
These bridges will each be inquired once during RESET.
NN
NN aa aa mm mm ee ee MM MM ee ee aa aa nn nn iiii nn nn
gg
gg CC CC oo oo mm mm mm mm ee ee nn nn tt tt
R37orJ3
BR4
Enable power down
Text/data mode
If R37 is not integrated, the controller will be in
sleep mode afterpower-up
Data mode: Printout turned by 180°, first line at
bottom paper ed
g
e
Standard: integrated (disable)
Standard: not integrated (text
mode)
BR3
BR1/
BR2
RN1
BR5
RS232/Centr
Baudrate
Choice, whether the RS232 or the Centronics
will be active throu
g
h SPI (GCT-4382-10)
Signal and hand-
shake lines
V
ADAPTER select
TTL levels are integrated for the serial interface
Pin 4 of the serial interface can either be con-
nected with RTS (handshake input of the con-
troller),with Vcc, or Vp (power supply for exter-
nal interface adapters)
Standard: not integrated (RS232)
Standard: not integrated (OFF)
Other baud rates on request.
Inquired during RESET.
Standard: not integrated
1-2 closed: Vcc at J2/Pin4
1-3 closed: Vp at J2/Pin4
11
11-- --44 44RR RRTT TTSS SSaa aatt ttJJ JJ22 22// //PP PPiiiinn nn44 44 ((((ff ffoo oorr rrww wwaa aakk kkee ee-- --uu uupp ppww wwiiiitt tthh hh
TT
TTTT TTLL LLllllee eevv vvee eellll ff ffrr rroo oomm mmvv vvee eerr rrss ssiiiioo oonn nnVV VV11 11....33 33oo oonn nn))))
BR6
V
RS232 select In idle mode, the power supply of the RS232
driver is either permanently on (app. 3mA), or
turns off automatically (app. 300±A). In shut-
down, only the input of the RS232 driver rema-
ins active.The printer can therefor no longer re-
port its state of readiness during hardware
handshake
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Baud
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BR2
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y
-Load Thermal Printer GPT-4352
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The printer is specified for a paper width of 57.5 Ø 0.5 mm,
with a weight of 60 g/sq m. GeBE is offering suitable paper
rolls (GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A) 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 selection of the suitable thermal paper.
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 fin-
gernail test: Quickly drive the edge of a fingernail with slight
pressure over the paper. The thermosensitive side will turn
black as a result of the frictional heat.
How do I insert the paper?
Use paper rolls that are coated on the outside with a width of
57.5 mm Ø 0,5mm and a winding diameter of 31 mm.
Standard: GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
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 upwards. 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.
The control elements of the printer:
Paper feed button: This button wakes up the printer
from the sleep mode and feeds the paper.
Self test: Before connecting the printer to the host (PC), the
functions of the printer can be tested by doing a self test.
Keep the paper feed button pressed while turning on the po-
wer supply. When the feed button is released, the self test
will begin. This test will only check the functions of the inner
circuit, not the interfaces.
Status LED: This LED shows the status of the printer
during operation and - if it is equipped with a charging
circuit and a battery - the charging status of the battery
during the charging process.
See also "Messages of the Printer".
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Error Detection
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Not every error is a printer error.
You will save time and money by clearing simple errors yourself.
The following hints might help you:
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-Load Thermal Printer GPT-4352
Symptom Cause Remedy
The printer seems to print,
but there is no blackening
A
t the start of printing, the
LED goes out shortly.
Wrong side of paper
against the print head
The power supply is not
laid out and/or connected
optimally
Insert paper correctly
Use a sufficiently proportioned po-
wer supply and short lines. Check all
plug-in connections for transfer resi-
stances. Since high peak currents
occur with thermal printers, even the
smallest transfer resistances result
in excessive voltage drops. In this
case, no power supply would be
strong enough. Buffering with capa-
citors is possible, if the power
supply is only slightly too weak, and
large capacitors (e.g. 4700±F) are
used.
The printer only prints a few
dots in one line.
The paper feed works, but
the self test does not.
The printer only prints a few
characters in one line. When
I enter more, it won't print at
all.
The print-out is incomplete
after a few characters. The printer buffer is "over- run" (256 bytes), so data is
getting lost. Solution: Check or start using
handshake. (software: XON/XOFF, or
hardware: CTS). If necessary, lower
output speed, e.g. down to1.200
baud. See manual MAN-D-400,
"Interface Settings".
The printer prints incorrect
characters. RS232 instead of TTL inter- face or the other way
around.
(characters of the upper
area are printed).
Wrong baud rate was se-
lected. (a lot of "?" are prin-
ted).
Use correct interface.
Set baud rate through solder
bridges or TINIT.
Bad ground connection on
the printer. If the printer is
not grounded correctly, a
part of the printing current
will flow through the inter-
face, causing a voltage rise
and therefore, a data falsifi-
cation.
Host sends a break signal
after printjob (only "?" are
printed).
Check and improve ground connec-
tion; supply power through short,
thick lines.
Turn off "framing error ". See manual
MAN-D-400, "Interface Settings".
Centronics printer works
with a PC, but not with my
machine.
The described command
does not work.
Printer electrically not com-
patible with host.
Parameter were e.g. set in
A
SCII values instead of
binary values.
Measure line levels. Contact GeBE
for adjustment.
Reset parameters.

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y
-Load Thermal Printer GPT-4352
Product Versions
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tions
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Accessoires 11
Options:
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- 16, 32, or 64 KByte EEPROM for LOGO download
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• Centronics (for GPT-4352-LV-82-24-SPI-EVAL-at) : GCT-4382-10
• Infrared (for GPT-4352-LV-82-24-IR-EVAL-at) : GCT-4382-20
• Clock and 2nd RS-232 (for GPT-4352-LV-82-24-EVAL) : GCT-4382-30
Accessories:
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• 3HU front for 19" racks ,18DU width : GMS-4352-3HE-18TE
• 96x96 front for DIN housings : GMS-4352-96x96
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GeBE offers standard paper rolls with outside coating
(60 g/sq m)
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•• Thermal paper standard; 5 years : GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A ex stock
••
•• Thermal paper standard; 15 years : GPR-T11-057-031-007-060A
on request
••
•• Thermal paper standard; 99 years : GPR-T21-057-031-007-060A
on request
••
•• Thermal paper; two-ply : GPR-T02-057-031-012-120A
on request
••
•• Thermal paper; adhesive : GPR-T04-057-031-012-120A
on request
••
•• Thermal paper; low sensitivity : GPR-T13-057-031-000-060I
on request
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• Desk power supply (5V, 2.5A): (for printers w/o battery) : GNG-5V-2.5A-T
• Plug-in power supply: (for printers with 4 Ni-MH battery cells) : GNG-6.0V-0,5A-U
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• 4 cells Ni-MH 1200 mAh : GNA-4,8-1,2-Ni-MH
• 1 cell Li-Ion 800 mAh : GNA-3,6-0,8-Li-Ion (on request)
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• power supply: ST(7pins) 250 mm, open end : GKA-410
• RS232 ST(5 pins) 1000 mm to PC ST(SUB-D, 9 pin socket) : GKA-406
• TTL: ST(5pins ), 500 mm, open end : GKA-414
• charging supply, ST(6pins) 190 mm to charging socket : GKA-416
• SPI-bus: ST(12pins) 250 mm to Centronics adapter ST(12pins) : GKA-407
• Cable ST(4pins), rewinder, external power down active/inactive : GKA-446
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11335
11382
11336
11561
Nomenclature Interface
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-V.24-at
RS-232
X
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-V.24-EVAL-at
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-SPI-EVAL-at X
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-IR-EVAL-at
GPT-4352-LV-82-24-TTL
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Memory
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8 KByte EEPROM*
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NiMH charging circuit NiMH charging circuit
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Power down
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Rewinder control cpl: 24, (32, 42, 54)
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Color graphite RAL7016
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Technical Data
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GeBE E + F GmbH • www.oem-printer.com • GeBE Dok.Nr.: SMAN-E-413-V2.3 Easy-Load Thermal Printer GPT-4352
Further information on the Internet: www.oem-printer.com
GPT-4352-...-V.24 / IR GPT-4352-...-TTL / SPI
Print technique
Paper - / printing width Fixed thermal print line 57,5 Ø 0,5 mm / 48 mm
Resolution
Print speed
Voltage supply
Batteries
8 dots / mm , 384 dots / line
up to 50 mm/s
(3,0) 3,3 - 7,2 V
4 (3 or 5 on request) NiMH cells. Optional: charging circuit for 1 Li-Ion cell (3.6V)
4,5 - 7,2 V
Current max. sleep mod
e
Current max. idle:
Current max. printing
Serial interfaces
< ca. 1 ±A or 150±A / with infrared interface
app. 3 mA , depending on components
Adjustable by command to max. 0.7 A - 6 A, depending on operating voltage
RS232 up to 57.6 kbps
Optional infrared on board or with exter-
nal adapter
Serial through TTL, opto isolated RS232,
TTY, RS422, and RS485 through TTL adap-
ter ; parallel through SPI/Centronics adap-
ter, USB, and RS232 throu
g
h adapter
Interfaces
Data compression
Character sets, cpl
Bar code
Baud rates:1,200; 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600
Mode: adjustable: 7, 8 data bits, 1,2 stop bits , none, odd, even parity
Handshake: hardware handshake and XON / XOFF
Factor app. 3 :1 (for graphic commands); PC compatible; Windows driver
24 (32, 42, or 54) selectable by control command
Code39, 2 out of 5 int, EAN13, EAN 8
Environment
MTBF
Dimensions in mm
Roll diameter
0 °C to 50 °C ( -10 °C to +60 °C with GeBE HQ paper)
10% to 80% rel. humidit
y
, no moisture condensation
50 km printed paper (using specified thermal paper)
76.8 mm x 77.4 mm x 39.3 mm / installation depth: 27 mm
max. 31 mm/app. 12m bei 60 g/sq m
Weight
Housing material
Norms
125 g with paper roll
ABS (different colors possible)
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Important Technical Data
Housing Dimensions:
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