GeBe GPT-437 Series User manual

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Status: 18.02.2004
Printed: 10.03.2004
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Module und Geräte zum Eingeben,
Auswerten, Anzeigen und Ausdrucken
analoger und digitaler Daten.
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•Unpacking, Safety Instructions
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Description
Connecting the Printer
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Interfaces
Operation: Inserting Paper, Batteries
•Character Sets
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•OPD-Menue
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Magnetic Card Reader
Status Messages through LEDs
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Batch Files
Error Detection and Recovery
•Technical Data
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• printer
• thermal paper 5 rolls: GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A
• interface cable for RS232 or USB (for versions with interface con
nector)
• installed battery, 4x Mignon (AA)
• charger
• operating manual SMAN-E-471in English or SMAN-D-470 in
German
Also see: Description page 3
Possible Features for Printers of the Series GPT-437x on page 4
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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 noti-
fied immediately. Please write a damage report, and send it back to the supplier with the defective part(s).
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The driver software is available on the INTERNET. It can be downloaded at:
www.oem-printer.com/flash
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All current documents can be found on the internet at www.oem-printer.com/flash.
User manuals for the GeBE thermal printer controllers that are installed in the printers can be requested from
GeBE via email ([email protected]).
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GeBE guarantees assured features of all supplied goods. The standard warranty period for OEM customers is 6
months, a longer period can be agreed and is verifed in writing. The warranty shall start with the date of delivery.
Liability is void, if the customer does not claim defects immediately in writing.
You can find detailed information on product warranty in the terms of payment and delivery on our homepage at
www.oem-printer.com (chapter: About Us), where it can also be downloaded.
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For service questions, please contact:
GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH
Beethovenstr. 15 • 82110 Germering • Germany • www.oem-printer.com
Phone:++49 (0) 89/894141-0 • Fax:++49 (0) 89/8402168 • e-mail: [email protected]
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Please look for additional information about the series GeBE-FLASH at www.oem-printer.com/flash.
There, you will also be able to find your personal sales advisor, who you can address any questions you might
have.
Or simply send an e-mail to the GeBE sales team: [email protected]
Please feel free to use our fax order number: ++49 (0) 89/894141-33
Safety Instructions:
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During installation: Always disconnect the power.
Proper usage according to the operating instructions is required for product warranty. If the user at-
tempts to repair the product, all factory warranties will be null and void. For technical questions, please contact
the GeBE Technical Support.
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The following parts are included in all packages:
• printer • thermal paper, 5 rolls: GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A • charger • interface cable
operating instructions: SMAN-D-470 in German, or the SMAN-E-471 in English
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• Thermal printing on 58 mm wide paper
• Easy paper exchange through Easyload
technology
• High resolution 203 dpi, 384 dots horizontally
•ΩText • Graphics • Bar code
• Macro functionality: batch file control
• Convenient parameter setting through OPD
(OnPaperDisplay) menu
• Mobile, battery operated - charging circuit
Possible Interfaces:
• Serial RS232 interface or for OEM with 3,3V TTL
• USB Interface
• Bluetooth
• Infrared
- IrDA
- HP-IR protocol (unidirectional)
- GeBE-IR protocol
Only GPT-4379:
• Charging with fixed voltage, e.g car (12 / 24V)
• Magnetic card reader
• Date/time from integrated, buffered clock with
timer function
• Buzzer
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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 Program update connector, 12 pin
16 Spring contacts for battery connection (not all
version)
17 Battery connector pair, 6pin
18 Magnetic card update connection, 5 pin
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Ladetrafo mit
Gleichrichter
(8,5-28 VDC)
Netz
230 V
50 Hz
PC
NiMH Akku
Power Batterie
4x Minion (AA)
Netz
230 V
DC/DC-
Wandler
Bordnetz
10 -- 36 V DC
Stand: 25.02.2003 gb
Paper Rewinder
58 mm
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File: Prod: GCT-4379/Dok
GeBE Elektronik und
Feinwerktechnik GmbH
www.oem-printer.com
HP-IR unidirektional
GeBE-IR-bidirektional
IrDA-IrCOM bidirectional
RS232 / TTL
Controller
GCT-4379
Netzgerät
6,5V DC
Controller GCT-4379
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Copy
EEPROM
über
RS232
Printer GPT-4302-LV
NEXT ENTERFEED
Rot Gelb Grün
Hupe
Flash-
Master
für
Programm
Update Programm-
Update über
GeBE-SPI-BUS
Erweiterungen
über
GeBE-SPI-BUS
RS232/TTL
IR-
Trans-
ceiver Power
GeBE SPI-BUS
8-64 kByte
EEPROM
4
5
6
3
8
9
10 11
2
1
7
12
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features depending on the printer version

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Before Installation:
Always disconnect the power in the system !
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The different printer versions are powered from speci-
fic power sources
• a rechargeable battery pack (Standard NiHM cells)
• Li-ION batteries (rechargeable)
• from a stabilized power supply (5 V, 1.5 A)
• from 4 Mignon (AA) non-rechargeable batteries
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The battery pack includes 4 NiMH Mignon (AA) cells.
It also has a temperature sensor to monitor the batte-
ry temperature. A circuit-breaker is integrated to pro-
tect against short circuits.
The battery is connected with a 7 pin connector
through connection (14) on the controller board. This
is done through the window in the battery compart-
ment. The plug-in power supply for charging (8-
28VDC unregulated) is equipped with a connection
cable and a plug that fits socket (12), which is polarity
protected. The plug-in power supply for charging is
part of the supplied set has a connection cable with
the matching connector plug attached. It will supply
the required charging current at about 12V-DC, which
is controlled by the internal charging circuit. This will
recharge the battery in about 4 h. However, if the bat-
tery is over-discharged, a formatting charge with a
low current (<10 mA) is processed first. When the
battery voltage has reached a certain level (after app.
1-5 minutes), the controller will start the charging pro-
cess and turn on the green LED (6).
During the charging process, this LED, which is loca-
ted on the control panel, will signal through different
flashing sequences, whether the fast or the trickle
charge mode is active. With one full battery charge
(1.500 mAh), the printer can print about 50 m of paper
with 15% blackening (normal text). As an option, a
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dual cell Li-Ion battery can be installed in order to in-
crease the print speed and the life time, and to avoid
the memory effect of the NiMH battery in the long
term.
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In an OEM-version the battery compartment has bat-
tery contact springs (16) for Mignon (AA) cells for the
operation with externally charged batteries, or with
non-rechargeable batteries. This printer version does
not include an internal charger. It can be adjusted to
different battery efficiencies by command.
This version is powered either through 4 non-rechar-
geable power batteries or 4 externally charged batte-
ries (Mignon, AA).
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In a special OEM version, the printer can be operated
with a stabilized power voltage (4.5 to 6.5VDC) through
the socket (12). A suitable external power supply for
this version is available from GeBE.
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Article
No.
11897
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PT-4379-
FLASH is equipped
with the Controller
GCT-4379,(different
options possible)
GPT-4379-FLASH-HQ
11898
11841
11840
11899
GPT-4378-FLASH-LC
GPT-4378-FLASH-BT
GPT-4378-FLASH-USB
GPT-4378-FLASH-HP
EEPROM kByte
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Power
Fixed Voltage 4,5 - 6,5V
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Non rechargeable batteries
/
externall
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8
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Batterie-pack 4x NiMH
(
rechar-
g
eable)
x
Li-I
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C
harging battery with unregula-
ted 9V
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Charging through Fixed Voltage
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x
x
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x
x
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x
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Funktions
Number of keys
3
Status LEDs (DUO =1/2)
2
IR communication LED
x
2
2
2
2
2
1 / 2
-
-
1 / 2
1 / 2
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-
Charging Voltage LED
x
OPD Menu
x
Batch Files TINIT/LOGOS
x
Clock with Alarm
x
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-
x
x
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-
x
-
x
x
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-
x
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-
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Buzzer
x
Inter
f
aces
Serial Interface RS232
x
TTL
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x
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IrDA
x
HP-IR-Protocol
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GeBE-IR-Protocol
x
Bluetooth
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x
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-
-
-
-
-
x
x
-
-
x
-
-
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USB
-
O
ptions
Winder
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Magnetic Card Reader
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-
x
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-
-
-
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-
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IR-Booster LED Extended SPI Bus
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TTL
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The article numbers stated in this table refer to the FLASH version in the set. **) options
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Connector at the printer: (5pin). >>> cable:GKA-483-2-2000 (art. no.11953). The other end has a
9 pin SUB-D socket. The assignment is 1:1 matching the serial COM interface of the PC.
The interface cable GKA-406 that comes with the sets
connects plug-in connector (11) with the RS232 con-
nection (COM interface) of a PC on the other end. An
open-ended cable GKA-414 with 5 single wires is
available as an option.
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A special version with 3.3 V TTL levels is available for
OEM.
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Describes a cable-bound RS232 interface with the error-
proof protocol of the GeBE IR protocol. Also see: Infrared
Interfaces.
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
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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. There is a component option
available that allows the user to switch on the printer
through the RTS line.
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Whenever the printer does not have data to process, it
will switch to idle mode. In this mode, it appears to be
100% active and ready to accept data. The power
consumption in this mode is typically 5mA.
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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), acti-
vities on control lines, connecting the charger, or sim-
ply 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.
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CC
99
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PP
PPiiiinn nn
1
SS
SS
iiiigg
ggnn nnaa aallll
CTS
IIII//
//
OO
OO
O
CC
CC
oo
oomm mmmm mmee eenn nntt tt
If the level is lo
g
ic-true
,
the controller can receive data.
SS
SS
iiiigg
ggnn nnaa aallll
CTS
PP
PPiiiinn nn
8
2
3
4
5
TxD
RxD
I
O
(VAUX)/RTS
GND signal
I/O
GND
Print data
Error messa
g
es and Xon/Xoff messa
g
es
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
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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 Stop
Par Start
01234567
Bit
1 Zeichen : (1 Start, 8 Data, 1 Parity, 1 Stop)
"1" (Mark)
"0" (Space)
Achtung : die Standard-Konfiguration hat kein Parity-Bit
Achtung : die Standard-Konfiguration hat 1 Stopbit
Signallage Pegel TTL-Schnittstelle Pegel V.24 (RS-232) Schnittstelle
"1" (Mark) +5V (TTL-Pegel) -3V ... -12V
0V (TTL-Pegel) +3V ... +12V "0" (Space)
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• 9,600 baud
• 8 data bits
• no parity bit
• 1 stop bit
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• 1200 - 115200 baud
• 7/8 data bits (software !!)
• odd, even, no parity bit
• 1 / 2 stop bits
1
,
4
,
6
,
9 = N
C

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All standard versions of the printer have an IR transmit-
ter/receiver, so the protocols IR-GeBE protocol and
IrDA are available for all printers of the series GPT-
437x.
The printer has an internal IR tranceiver installed di-
rectly below the red foil window (10). Next to it, a red
LED will light up, whenever IR communication is in
operation.
It is important to consider that infrared transmissions
only work "at sight". Between transmitter and receiver,
there may be no shadow casting object. The radiation
angle is about 15 degrees. The transfer distance, which
strongly depends on the efficiency of the opposite side,
is about one meter. It can be expanded to < 3 meters
by installing a booster-IR LED.
While the GeBE-IR protocol and the IrDA protocol act
bidirectionally, the HP-IR protocol only works unidirec-
tionally, i.e. the printer receives print data, but cannot
send any messages (like buffer full) back. The timing of
the data transmission is tuned in a way, that the printer
will always be able to print all data that is sent without
any loss of data.
The following protocols can be realized:
••
•• IIIIrr rrDD DDAA AA:::: IR LPT (Printer Service)
IR COMM ( Modem Service)
also see: www.irda.org
••
•• GG GGee eeBB BBEE EE-- --IIIIRR RR:::: Simple, error-proof, bidirectional,
dot to dot IR-protocol.
GeBE doc.no. MAN-D-394
••
•• HH HHPP PP-- --IIIIRR RR:::: Unidirectional IR-Transmission
GeBE doc.no. MAN-D-416
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When the settings "IrDA "or "GeBE IR" are selected, the
IR receiver is also active in sleep mode. Therefore, the
device does not have to be turned on explicitly for prin-
ting. The power consumption of the printer is only about
25 ±A in this mode. However, for longer periods of inac-
tivity, the printer should be turned off.
When the setting "HP-IR" is selected, the IR receiver is
turned off during sleep mode. Therefore, the device has
to be turned on explicitly for printing. The power con-
sumption is only about 18 ±A in this mode. However, for
longer periods of inactivity, the printer should be turned
off.
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The GPT-437x-FLASH-USB corresponds to the USB
specification V1.1 for full-speed devices. The printer is
compatible to USB V2.0 bus systems. The USB device
class is equivalent to a "Vendor Specific Device". The-
refore, transmission can be done with virtual COM port
drivers. The printer will operate like a serial printer.
The virtual COM port driver is available for the opera-
ting systems Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 and XP, and
possibly WinCE from the second quarter of 2004. For
Linux V2.40 and up, there is a direct Kernel support.
Therefore, a driver is not required. Standard GeBE prin-
ter drivers can be used.
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Before the first operation, the matching virtual COM port
driver and the printer driver have to be installed. The
COM settings of the virtual COM port have to be set in
accordance with the printer settings (recommended:
115,200, n, 8, 1, XON/XOFF). If sleep mode is selected
for the printer, it will go into sleep mode after the set
time period.
However, the USB interface will remain active, directly
supplied from the USB bus. A new print job with the
standard drivers will reactivate the printer without any
loss of data. In a USB suspend mode, the internal USB
interface is also turned off. The printer will 'go to sleep'
after the set sleep time period.
Pin Assi
g
nment of the USB Interface. Connector Type: Mini USB Typ B
5pol Mini-USB-Connector Assignment Cable GKA-4xx
Pin
1
Si
g
nal
Vcc USB
I/O Comment
+5V from USB bus / only supplies the internal USB interface
2
3
4
5
D
-
D+
I/O
I/O
NC
GND GND
USB data line
USB data line
GND
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RF transmit level
Range
Profiles
Printer Power consumption
V1.1
4 dBm (class 2)
app. 10 -15 m
SPP Sertial Port Profile
Not printing
Active Link/Data traffic at 115 kbps
Active Link
min. Typ.
50 mA
25 mA 62 mA 35 mA
max.
85 mA
45 mA
Idle
Sniff Mode (1,25 sec. scan)
Power off
18 mA
1 mA 25 mA 1,5 mA
0 µA 0,5µA
30 mA
2,5 mA
0,9 µA
The GPT-437x-Flash-BT corresponds to the BT speci-
fication 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 customary BT dongle that comes with a virtual
COM port driver.
A remote RS232 station is also available.
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Recommended settings of the printer: 115,200, n, 8, 1,
XON/XOFF .
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 inquiry
scans, it remains visible and responsive. It will then take
about 2-3 sconds 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. The
power consumption in this mode is about 5mA.
If you are not planning to operate the printer for several
days, switch it off with the OFF/NEXT button. After the
power is turned on, it will take a minimum of 10 seconds
for the printer to become ready to recieve data.
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USB Specification
Device Type
Speed
Printer Power consumption
V1.1 ( V2.0 compatible)
Vendor Spcific Device
Full Speed
Not 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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The printer is specified for a paper width of 57.5 Ø 0.5mm, a roll diameter
of 31 mm, and a paper thickness of 60 g/m2. The matching paper rolls
GPR-T01-057-031-007-060A (quality: 5 years) are available from GeBE.
Other papers might cause failure.
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Usually, the printable side of a thermal paper roll is on the outside.
See: Error Detection and Recoveryon page 15
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1. 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.
22
22.... Put the paper roll in the paper compartment making sure that the outsi-
de is turned toward the printer.
33
33.... 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.
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44
44.... The lid of the battery compartment on the bottom of the printer can be
easily opened by pressing a coin against the spring latch.
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EExx xxcc cchh hhaa aann nngg ggiiiinn nngg gg bb bbaa aatt tttt ttee eerr rryy yy pp ppaa aacc cckk kkss ss::::
The 7 pin battery connector (14) is accessable through the window in the
bottom of the battery compartment. By pulling on the connection 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). See Description on page 3.
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cc
ccoo oomm mmpp ppaa aarr rrtt ttmm mmee eenn nntt tt))))::::
Each cell has to be oriented according to the polarity as shown at the bot-
tom of the compartment (alternating from one position to the next).
PP
PPaa aapp ppee eerr rr FF FFee eeee eedd dd BB BBuu uutt tttt ttoo oonn nn ((((55 55))))
With this button, the printer can be reactivated from the sleep mode, and
the paper can be fed forward.
SS
SSee eellllff ff tt ttee eess sstt tt:::: Even before a connection to the host (PC) has been created, the
printer function can already be checked by starting a self test. For this, the
paper feed button (5) {FEED} is held down, while the printer is reactivated.
If the button is held down for at least 3 seconds, the self test will start,
checking the functions of the inner circuit, but not the interface functions.
Software version and character set will be printed. For OEM, special print-
outs can be activated.
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11
11....
33
33....
22
22....
44
44....
For operations with a clock, you have about a minute to
exchange batteries, before the clock looses its setting.

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The flash memory of a standard controller contains four character sets that can be selected. Other character sets
available on request. The euro character is located at 16 hex.
GG
GGee eeBB BBEE EE SS SStt ttaa aann nndd ddaa aarr rrdd dd CC CChh hhaa aarr rraa aacc cctt ttee eerr rr SS SSee eett tt:::: SS SSiiiimm mmiiiillllaa aarr rr tt ttoo oo IIIIBB BBMM MM IIIIIIII CC CCoo oodd ddee ee TT TTaa aabb bbllllee ee 88 8855 5500 00
FF
FFoo oonn nntt ttNN NNoo oo.... Dots (horiz./vert.) cpl
1
2
16 / 24 24
9 / 22 42
3
4
7 / 16 54
12 / 24 32
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BB
BBaa aass ssee ee:::: IIIIBB BBMM MM CC CCoo oodd ddee ee TT TTaa aabb bbllllee ee 88 8855 5500 00
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The following character sets are currently available
and can be programmed into the FLASH memory of
the ±-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
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII
16 x 24 24
14 x 22 27
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII
IIIIBB
BBMM MMIIIIIIII99 9900 00°° °°
11 x 22 34
9 x 22 42
7 x 16 54
16 x 11 "24"
KK
KKyy yyrr rr
KK
KKyy yyrr rr
KK
KKyy yyrr rr
16 x 24 24
14 x 22 27
11 x 22 34
FF
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All parameter sets can be easily changed with a press of a few buttons using the OPD (On Paper Display)-Menue.
This way, they can be retrieved at any time and easily understood with the printout.
This replaces tedious accessing of DIP switches, or the programming through a terminal program.
The OPD-Menue is operated with only two buttons (OFF/NEXT and FEED/ENTER)
DD
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The buttons can have different functions depending on the status √normal operation or print settings menu. The
time for which the button is pressed down is also an issue.
NN
NNoo oorr rrmm mmaa aallll OO OOpp ppee eerr rraa aatt ttiiiioo oonn nn
BB
BBuu uutt tttt ttoo oonn nn FF FFEE EEEE EEDD DD// //EE EENN NNTT TTEE EERR RR BB BBuu uutt tttt ttoo oonn nn OO OOFF FFFF FF// //NN NNEE EEXX XXTT TT AA AAcc cctt ttiiiioo oonn nn
pushed
pushed > 2s
not pushed
not pushed
Paper feed b
y
one line
Continuous paper feed
pushed durin
g
power-on < 1s
pushed during power-on
with paper > 2s
pushed during power-on
without paper > 2s
pushed in Hexdunp-Mode
without paper
not pushed
not pushed
Reactivation, no paper feed
Calling T0 (self test)
not pushed
not pushed
Initiating hexdump mode (T17)
End of hexdump mode (T18)
not pushed
not pushed
pushed
button released after <
1s in normal paper mode
button > 3s pushed
Calling T1 (= form feed)
Callin
g
T2 (= immediate PWDN)
pushed Callin
g
up menu (menu_scan)
PP
PPrr rriiiinn nntt tt SS SSee eett tttt ttiiiinn nngg ggss ss MM MMee eenn nnuu uu
BB
BBuu uutt tttt ttoo oonn nn FF FFEE EEEE EEDD DD// //EE EENN NNTT TTEE EERR RR
pushed
not pushed
pushed
BB
BBuu uutt tttt ttoo oonn nn OO OOFF FFFF FF// //NN NNEE EEXX XXTT TT AA AAcc cctt ttiiiioo oonn nn
not pushed
pushed
Increasin
g
the parameters
Movin
g
to the next menu item
pushed Leaving menu and saving set-
tin
g
s