GMW IPP 144 - 40 G User manual

Thermal Graphics Printers
IPP 144 - 40 G
IPP 144 - 40 GE
Paper Reroll Mechanism
IPP - AW
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USER`S MANUAL
Version 6.10.12 or higher
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Table of Contents
page
I. IPP 144 - 40 G / IPP 144 - 40 GE 3 - 56
1. General features 3 - 5
2. Technical data6 - 9
2.1. Basic Version 6 - 8
2.2. Version E 9
3. Design and installation 10 - 11
4. Connection 11 - 17
4.1. Pinassignment 11 - 13
4.2. Interface selection 14
4.3. Connecting diagram serial 15 - 17
5. Operation 18 - 23
5.1. Operating controls 18 - 19
5.2. Replacing the paper roll 20
5.3. Menu program 21 - 23
6. Adjustments 24 - 29
6.1. General settings 24 - 25
6.2. Serial interfaces settings 25 - 26
6.3. Date/time 26 - 28
6.4. Date / time Output 28 - 29
7. Functional description 30 - 35
7.1. Start printing 30
7.2. Addressing 30 - 31
7.3. Handshakes messages 31 - 33
7.4. Version E (IPP 144-40 GE) 33 - 35
7.4.1. Texts Entry 33 - 34
7.4.2. Texts output 35
page
8. Appendix 36 - 56
8.1. Menu program -
complete Selection 36 - 37
8.2. Character sets 38 - 40
8.3. Details of printer control 41 - 48
Commands
8.3.1. Short view of control
commands 41
8.3.2. Print character commands 41 - 42
8.3.3. Bitmapimagecommands 43 - 45
8.3.4. Line feed commands 45 - 46
8.3.5. Barcode commands 47 - 48
8.3.6. Print position commands 48
8.4. Connection examples
for GMW instruments 49 - 50
8.4.1. Connection with DPM / MF 49
8.4.2. Coupling with DAA 50
8.5. Examples for automatic
text insert Mode 51
II.Paper Reroll
Mechanism IPP - AW 52 - 55
1.General information 52 - 53
Design / Installation 53
2.Technical data54
3.Operation 55
III. Accessories 56
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III Accessories
♦♦
♦♦
♦Paper reroll mechanism IPP -AW
(incl.connectioncable).
♦Protectioncover for use ofIPP144-40 G withIPP-AW,
Protection class: IP 64.
Dimensions: 155 x 155 [mm].
Material: Plexiglasand
Santoprene101-80rubber
♦Connection cable for serial data transmission
tothefollowing devices:
IBM-PCXTandATor compatibles
Siemens PG 685 (V 24)
SiemensPG675/685(printerinterface)
SiemensGP270/TP270/MP370TOUCH(RS232C)
(printerinterface)
Message displays:
DAA144-120B/288-120B/288-240B,C
othersonrequest.
ConnectioncableforUSB-interface:
USB-A connector- USB-B connector
♦Windowsprogrammingsoftwarefor IPP144-40GEversion(CD-R)
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Index
page
Accessories 56
Addressing 26, 30
Addressing & protocol / text 31
Basic version 5
Baudrate 25
Barcode Commands 47
Bitmap image Commands 43
Character set 24, 38
Connection diagrams 11
Connection Examples 59
Control characters 38
Data format - serial 25
Date / time - output via Interface II 28
Date / time - setting 26
End of paper indication 18
Environmental conditions 7
Enhanced version (E - version) 5
Handshake serial - RTS / DTR 31
Handshake serial - XON / XOFF 32
Headline data & time 29
Input buffer 7
Installation 10
Interface selection 14
Key LINE FEED / ENTER 18
Key lock 19
Key MENU / SELECT 18
KEY RESET 19
Line Feed Commands 45
Line width (characters per line) 24
Mechanicaldata 8
Menu program - complete selection 36
Menu program - entry 21
Menu program - quitting 22
Model types 4
page
Operating controls, general 18
Paper 6
Paper reroll mechanism 57
Parameters, changing 22, 23
Parameters, printing the current 21
Parity 25
Pin assignment current loop 16
Pin assignment - Interface I 15
Pin assignment - Interface II 17
Print character commands 41
Print control commands 40
Print format 24
Print interval - serial 32
Print interval - setting 24
Print mechanism 6
Protocol - serial 29
Replacing the paper roll 20
Snap lock 18
Software version 8
Start printing 30
Technical data6
Text adding, overwrite 33
Text call with measured data, serial 34
Text - deleting 33
Text entry 33
Text entry - block 34
Text entry - wildcards 28
Text output 35
Voltage supply 7
Wildcards for measure value 34
Windows programming software 5
Write protection 19
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3. Operation
èè
èè
èUse the handle (4) to pull out the front panel (1).
èRemovetheholder(3)with thepaperfromrollbody,
rotate the notch of the holder as show in the diagram.
èRemovethepaperdrumfromthe holder.
èWind the paper once around the drum body (2) in the
directionindicatedbythearrow.
èPlug in the holder (3) in such a way that the pins fit
into the notches of the body.
èClosethefrontpanel.
èBriefly press the „LINE FEED“ key at the
IPP 144 - 40 G until the paper has been straightened
out.
Removing
the paper
Inserting
the paper
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I. IPP 144 - 40 G / IPP 144 - 40 GE
1. General features
TheThermalGraphicsPrinterIPP144-40G(IndustrialProcess
Printer)is a device designed foroutputtingtext,dataand
graphics,i.e.measuredvalue, machine and process states, error
messages, production data, etc.
Twoapplicationexamples:
Ifconnected to a digitalvoltmeter,theIPP144-40 G records
themeasuringvalues(withdate/timefortheEversion).
Its integrated interface allow the use of the IPP 144-40 G as
a peripheral for all PLCs (RS 232 C; RS 422; RS 485; USB;
ProfibusDP).
TheThermalGraphicsPrinteris a DIN size panel mounting unit
which is able to print line widths of up to 48 characters per line.
The14mpaperroll(commercialgradedocument proof thermal
paper) is located inside the housing and can be easily replaced
bymeans of a swiveltype front panel.Án end ofpaper indicator
lights up if the printer runs out of paper.
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.
.
2. Technical data
Motor with friction clutch, electronic lag 3 sec
Paperwidth: max. 80 mm
Paperlength: max. 15 m
Storetemperaturerange: -20°Cto +80°C
Operatingtemperaturerange: 0 °Cto +70 °C
Climate: relativehumidity
< 80 % up to 31 °C
Protectiontypehousing: IP 50 acc. to
EN60528/VDE0470
Mech.strength: ToIEC1010
Safety: EN61010-1:2001
CATIII >150V≤300V
Pollutiondegree 2
EMC
Susceptibility: DINEN610004-1
toEN610004-4
Emission: DINEN50081-2
Class B
Dimensions(WxHxD): 144 x 72 x 159 mm
Connector: MASCONfemale
multipointconnector,
4 pin keyed
Connectorcable: AWG 26,
approx.100mm
Powersupply: by IPP (5 V DC)
CE
Thetorqueof the friction clutch has been factoryadjusted
andshould not require adjustment.
The winding force of the motor can be adjusted by slightly
rotating the screw accessible through the left hand side
hole in the body:
nn
nn
nless = turn left
nn
nn
nmore = turn right
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Winding
Ambient
conditions
Standards
Miscellaneous
Connection
Maintenance
friction
clutch

Each printer is addressable, which allows the connection of
up to 31 devices to one sender device via a data line at the
RS 485 interface, e.g. to a PLC.
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Review of the
model types Thereare two versions of the printer: Thebasicversion
IPP 144-40 G with the Interface I and the enhanced version
IPP144-40GEwith the Interfaces I and II.
Therearethreeoptionforthevoltagesupply:12VDC (10V...19V
DC)or24VDC(19V...36VDC)or110V/230VAC(switch-mode
powersupply: 85V...265VAC).Interface
Thereare fouroptionsfor theInterfaceII:
RS 232 C, RS 485, ProfiBus or USB
The connector for the Interface II of RS 232 C, RS 485 and
ProfiBus is a 9 pin D-Sub-socket. It is possible to change this
Interface card in the factory. The interface option USB has a
special USB-B-socket. It is not possible to change this
interface card with the other cards. Special adapter cables
andconverters are used inthis situation.
Model Supply Voltage Interface I Interface II
IPP 144-40 G
IPP 144-40 GE 232
IPP 144-40 GE 485
IPP 144-40 GE PB
IPP 144-40 GE USB
12V DC 24V DC 110/230VAC
12V DC 24V DC 110/230VAC
12V DC 24V DC 110/230VAC
12V DC 24V DC 110/230VAC
12V DC 24V DC 110/230VAC
Yes None
Yes RS 232 C
Yes RS 485
Yes ProfiBus
Yes USB
Front Rear
1Status indicator 2Opening for paper feed
3Handle 4Connector for connection
5Mounting screws cable IPP 144-40;
6Protective conductor connection (pin connections: Motor
(must be connected to ground) control, +5V, open, GND)
7 Brightness LED
Thepaper reroll mechanism isinserted intothe DIN size
panel cutout from the front side and is clamped against the
rearof theswitchboard using the mounting screws. The
switchboard thickness must not exceed 12 mm.
Make sure that the unit is properly mounted
beforeconnectionandpoweron.
Design
Installation
SPS
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Up to 32 printers

Theenhanced version IPP 144 - 40 GEprovidesasecond,
bi-directional serial interface capable of outputting return
messagesunderprogramcontrolincompliancewithaprotocol.
In addition, this model includes a text memory capable of
storing up to 15 texts which are called by specifying the
corresponding text number. Moreover, date and time may be
printed with texts and data.
It is not possible for the user to upgrade the basic version to
theenhancedversion; as this is a different factory version.
Enhanced
Version
IPP 144-40 GE
The basic version IPP 144-40 G provides one serial interface
capable of receiving only. Return (handshake) messages to
the sender are sent via hardware line. Texts and measuring
valuestobeprintedmustbetransmittedfromthesenderdevice
sincethebasicversiondoesnothave aninternaltext memory.
It is possible to print with the basic version bitmap image and
barcodes. The bitmap image files and the barcode files are
generatedwithprintercontrolcommandsinaterminalemulation
program.Thesefilesare transmittedbyInterfaceI tothe printer.
BasicVersion
IPP 144-40 G
A programming software for use with Microsoft Windows®
operatingsystemshasbeendeveloped.Thissoftwareprovides
functionstoprogamthe GEtextmemory,transfer userdefined
fontsor symbols and settheprinterconfigurationparameters.
AlsothissoftwarepackageincludesactualWindows®printer
drivers.
Thesoftware will beshippedon CD-ROM.
Microsoft
Windows®
compatible
programming
software
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II Paper reroll mechanism IPP - AW
1. General information
TheIPP-AW isa paperrerollmechanismdesignedforusewiththeThermal
GraphicsPrinterIPP144-40G.It has been designed to match the printer in
colourand style.Itispreferably installeddirectlyunderneaththe printer.The
printed paper is automatically wound on a drum by a motor.Afront panel
drawallows easy paper handling.
Thepaper reroll mechanism is aDINsizepanelmounting unit. It is supplied
withpowerandcontrolledviaconnectorcablewhich comeswith theunitand
whichis connectedtoconnector 12 oftheIPP144-40 G(seechapter 3.).An
LEDindicates thereadystatus. Depending onthedistance beween the two
devices at least the last 9 lines printed remain visible.
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Print graphics
directly from
Windows®
It is possible to print graphics, such as bmp-, jpg- or tif,
directlyfromWindows®programs.
Use a 24-pin type Windows® printer.
Thefollowingconfigurationshavebeenverified:
EpsonCombatible 24-pin and
EpsonLQ560.

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2. Technical data
2.1.Basic version
Print
mechanism
Paper
Typeofprinting Fixed head thermal line
Characterrepresentation 576 dots/Line, 8 dots/mm
Printspeed approx. 15 line/s (standard text mode)
Character/line 48 characters
40 characters
24 characters
20 characters
Characterheight 2.5 mm at 48(40) characters
5 mm at 24 (20)characters
Charactersets ASC II, german,
french, danish,
norwegian,
swedish / finnish,
spanish, english, cyrillic
Servicelife min. 10x106Impulse or 50 km
Type commercial grade,
documentproof
thermalpaper
Width 80 mm (+0 / -1 mm)
Length approx.14 m
(approx. 4.600line
up to 48 characters per line)
Max.outerrolldiameter 40 mm
Min.inner roll diameter 11,5mm
Temperature standardpaper:0°C to 60°C
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This mode can be used to print a group of texts, triggered by a
single <CR> input, even if no variable data is required to be
inserted.
NOTE: Text No. 7 is only pre-programmed with a variable data field.
8.5. Examples for automatic text insert mode
Example 1:
Consignment
print-out,with
time & date,
marksand
weights
Data input:
10:15:33 15/10/03 <CR>1<CR> 123 <CR> 1 <CR> 1027<CR> 997 <CR> 30 <CR>
Actual Print-out: Pre-stored texts
(„T“ = spaces reserved for
variable data)
10:15:33 15/10/2003 1TTTTTT
Product Ref: 123 2Product Ref: TTTTTT
Operator No: 1 3 Operator No: TTTTTT
Gross: 1027 kg 4Gross: TTTTTT
Nett: 997 kg 5Nett: TTTTTT
Tare: 30 kg 6Tare: TTTTTT
Six blocks of data are inserted and printed in sequence.
In this example, the IPP144-40 GE automatically adds date & time
from its own real-time clock using the „PRINT DATE / TIME-HEAD-
LINE“ menu option. Four blocks of variable data are sent to the printer.
Data input: 115<CR> 33.7<CR> 62.8<CR> 228.7<CR>
Actual Print-out: Pre-stored texts
13.10.03 13:49:52
Metrix Electronics Ltd. 1Metrix Electronics Ltd.
Rankine Road, Daneshill West 2Rakine Road, Daneshill West
GB-BasingstokeRG248PP 3GB-BasingstokeRG248PP
4
Test Number: 115 5Test Number: TTTTTT
- - - TEST RESULTS - - - 6- - -TEST RESULTS - - -
AmbientTemp 33.7 °C 7AmbientTemp TTTTTT°C
Burn-in Temp 62,8 °C 8Burn-in-Temp TTTTTT°C
Nom.Supply 230 Vac 9Nom.Supply 230 Vac
Actual 228.7 Vac 10 Actual TTTTTTVac
Example 2:
Quality test
print-out,with
several
measured
value
Actual Printout: Pre-stored texts
15.10.2003 10:34:53
Manufactured by:: 1Manufactured by:
2
Metrix Electronics Ltd. 3Metrix Electronics Ltd.
Rankine Road, Daneshill West 4Rankine Road, Daneshill West
GB-BasingstokeRG248PP 5GB-BasingstokeRG248PP
__________________ 6_________________
7TTTTTT
All the texts up to Text No. 6 (without variable fields) are printed. Text No. 7
(the first variable field) just prints a blank line. (If there was any variable
data sent before the <CR> this would be inserted and printed here.)
Example 3:
A simple way
to print a
groupof texts
The print-out is 10 texts - 4 with variable data inserted and 6 without.
Datainput:<CR>

Serial 8 kB
Type RS 232 C; RS 422; RS 485
orCurrentloop
Baudrate 110;150; 300; 600; 1200;
2400;4800; 9600;19200;
38400
Dataformat 7 bit1) / 8 bit
Parity bit even,odd, mark, space, no
Safety acc. to EN 61010-1
CATIII > 150 V ≤300 V
pollutiondegree2
DC 10 V ... 19 V ca. 20 VA2)
19 V ... 36 V ca. 18 VA2)
AC 85 V ... 265 V , 45 - 65 Hz,
ca. 15 W
switch-modepower supply
Temperatureranges:
Storage -20°Cto +60°C
Operating 0°C to +45 °C
Climate relative humidity < 80 %
up to 31 °C
Protectiontype acc. to EN 60529/VDE 0470
Housing IP50
Terminals IP 00
Insulationgroup C acc. to VDE 0110
Mech.strength acc. to IEC 1010
EMC
Emission EN 55011, ClassA
EN55022,Class B
Susceptibility EN61000-4-2 B
EN61000-4-3 A
EN61000-4-4 B
1) With 7 bit no parity, the sender must be set to 2 stop bits.
2) Starting current approx. 3.5A(10 V ... 19 V) or approx. 1.2 A
(19V...36V).
This value can be used to rate the external fuse.
Input buffer
Serial
Interface I
Voltage
supply
Ambient
conditions
Standards
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CE
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8.4.2. Connection of IPP 144 - 40 G with a DAA
message display to print fault messages
Messages can be sent by all DAA type B and C versions.
(The Aversion DAA are not capable of outputting data but
onlyof displayingthemsince thereisonly oneserialinterface
availablewhich is used to receive data).
Theconnection of the printer is made via the Interface II
(RS 232 C) of the DAA. The printout is normally triggered by
a control device (e.g. a PLC) with a strobe signal (strobe T)
via the terminal strip for control inputs (parallel interface) at
the DAA.
IPP144-40 G
DAA 2
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1
5
TxD
CTS
GND
RxD
RTS
GND
Sign.
GND
Strobe T
InterfaceRS-232C:
DAA 144 - 120 B: 9 pin D - SUB 9 pin D - SUB
DAA 288 - 120 B: 25pin D - SUB
DAA 288 - 240 B, C: 25pin D - SUB
Therequiredconnectioncableisavailableasanaccessory.

Voltagesupply connector Screw type/terminals
Wirediameters fixed: 0,2 to 4 mm²
flexible: 0,2 to 2,5 mm²
AWG: 24 to 12
InterfaceI 9 pin D-Sub socket
InterfaceII 9 pin D-Sub socket
or
USB-B socket
Connectionforpaper
rerollmechanism 4pin MASCON, MLAS
Connectionfor
Alarmrelayoutput Screwtype/terminal
fixed: 0,2 to 4 mm²
flexible: 0,2 to 2,5 mm²
AWG: 24 to 12
normallyopen
50 V AC, 2 A
30 V DC, 2A
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 144 x 72 x 159 mm
Switchboardmounting screws against rearside
ofswitchboard
Internalfuse
(on power supply board) 12VDC : T3,15 A
24VDC : T2 A
110V - 230VAC : T2 A
This operating manual applies to software version
6.10.12 and higher
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Connections
Miscellaneous
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8.4. Connection examples for
Gossen Müller & Weigert instruments
8.4.1. Connection of the IPP 144-40 GE to the DPM-MF
for the insertion of measured value into texts
For this configuration you must input and save the text as shown in section
7.4.1. of this manual.
The printer receives the measuring values via Interface I / RS 232 C (also
possibleviaInterfaceII).Toselectedthe textseesection 7.4.2inthis manual.
Therelevantinterfaceis theinterfaceforwhichthe parametershavetobeset
in the menu program. The recommended configuration is: 8 data bits, no
parity, 1 stop bit, 9600 baud. With 7 bit, no parity, the sender must be set to
2 stop bits.
DPM...MF IPP144-40 GE
TxD
CTS
GND
OC1
OC2
3
4
6
5
7
2
8
1
5
RxD
RTS
GND
Sign.
GND
InterfaceI

2.2. Version E
Type RS 232 C or RS 4851)
ProfiBusorUSB
Baudrate 110;150; 300; 600; 1200;
2400;4800; 9600;19200;38400
Dataformat 7 bit2) / 8 bit
Parity bit even,odd,mark, space, no
separateconfiguration
byInterfaceII
Type flash memory
Memory size 600 Byte = 15 texts
Type CMOS, batterybuffered3)
Accuracy ± 10 ppm = 0,8 sec / day
1) Please specify when ordering; if nothing is specified, RS 232 C is
supplied.
2) With 7 bit no parity, the sender must be set to 2 stop bits .
3) Lithium battery: 3 V
type: VARTA CR 2/3 AATyp 6237
PANASONICBR 2/3A1P
This product contains a Lithium battery which must not be
cutopen, incinerated, exposed to temperatureabove
+60°Correcharged.
Disposeofinaccordancewithnationalregulations.
^
^
Serial
Interface II
Text entry for
texts to be
stored
Text memory
Internal clock
Warning !
48 9
n
START BYTE
BAR CODE TYPE
0 No Start-Byte UPC-A
1 No Start-Byte UPC-E
2 No Start-Byte EAN 13
3 No Start-Byte EAN 8
4 No Start-Byte Code 39
5 No Start-Byte Interleaved 2/5(ITF)
6 No Start-Byte Codabar
7 135 Code 128A
7 136 Code 128B
7 137 Code 128 C
Prints
barcode Command: GS k n (Start) <data>NUL
<< Code >>
0x1D , 0x6B , n,(Start)<data> 00H (0≤n≤7)
<< Function >>
Selects a barcode system and prints barcodes.
In the case of GS k n:
8.3.6. Print position commands
Specifies
absolute
position
Command: ESC $ nL nH
<< Code >>
0x1B , 0x24, nL , nH (0≤nL≤255 , 0≤nH≤255)
<< Function >>
Specifies the next print start position as an absolute position
based on the left margin position.
The next print start position is (nL + nH x 256) dots away
fromtheleftmarginposition.
<< Details >>
A print start position specified outside the print area is
ignored.

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3. Design and installation
Design
1Paper and cutting edge
2Key:LINE / FEED/Enter
3Key:MENU/Select
4Alarm LED (paper end indicator)
5Serial interface
Interface II (only version E)
6Serial Interface I
7Voltage supply
8alarm contact
(paper end only version E)
9Snap lock
10 Mounting screws
11 Protective conductor
connection. Must be
connected to ground.
12 Connection / paper reroll
mechanismIPP-AW
Make sure that the unit is properly
mountedbefore connectionandpower on.
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Front
Rear
8.3.5. Barcode commands
Selects
printing
positionof
HRI character
<< Details >>
HRIreferstoHumanReadableInterpretation.
Command: GS H n
<< Code >>
0x1D , 0x48 , n (0≤n≤3, initial value n=0)
<< Function >>
Selectstheprint position of HRI characters when printing
a barcode.
Sets
barcode
height
Command: GS h n
<< Code >>
0x1D , 0x68 , n (1≤n≤255 , initial value n=128)
<< Function >>
Sets barcode height to n dots.
Sets width
of barcode
n PRINTING POSITION
0 Not printed (Default)
1 Above bar code
2 Under bar code
3 Above and under bar code
Command: GS w n
<< Code >>
0 x 1D , 0 x 77 , n ( 2≤n≤6 , initial value n=3)
<< Function >>
Specifies barcode width.

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Installation
The IPP144 - 40 G fits intoa DIN standard panel cutout. It
is inserted into the switchboard opening from the front side
and is fixed against the switchboard rear using mounting
screws.The switchboardthicknessmust notexceed12 mm.
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4.1. Pin assignments
Pin
assignment
4. Connection
Connect the unit as shown in the connection diagramms.
Observeall national safety regulations, especially for thepower supply
connections.
WARNING: This device must be grounded .
WARNING: This device must be grounded -ACHTUNG: Dieses Gerät muss geerdet werden !
IPP 144 - 40 G
Opt.: . . . . . . .
.
Alarm
L N
1
+-
Serien Nr.:
Serial No.:
No.de serie
Lithium battery inside ( VERSION E)
CE
IPP-AW
10 V...19 V DC; 20 VA
19 V...36 V DC; 18 VA
InterfaceII
InterfaceI 1
6
RS232C
RS485
Profi Bus
USB
1
SigGND
RXD(+)
5
9
RTS
RTS
DTR
DTR
TXD
CLA +5Vis GND
RXD (- )
6
5
9
RTS
DTR
SigGND
TXD
RXD
GND
85 V...265 V AC; 45...60Hz ; 15W
EN 61010 -1:2001 CAT III
Sets
line feed Command: ESC3n << Code >>
0x1B , 0x33 , n (0≤n≤25 , initial value n=60)
<< Function >>
Sets the amount of line feed per line to n dot.
<< Details >>
Linefeed can be set separately forthe standard mode.

12 45
Serial
Interface I
Pin Signal
1GND Ground (shield)
2RXD (+) Receive data
3+5V Output +5 V / 20 mA
4n.c.
5RXD (-) Signal ground
6DTR Open collector; active if
DTR is +8 V
7DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
+8 V: ready to receive
-7 V: not ready to receive
8RTS (Request To Send)
+8 V: ready to receive
-7 V: not ready to receive
(text buffer is full)
9RTS Open Collector; active if
RTS is +8 V
Theserial InterfaceIhas been designed to allow the
implementationofallwidelyusedinterfaces:
RS 232 C; RS 422; RS 485 and Current loop.
Seechapter 4.3.: Connecting diagram
Therequiredtotalnumberofbitmapimagedatais
((nL + nH x 256) x no. of data per line) bytes.
Theformatofbitmapdataforaprinterwithn heating
elements in the head is as follows:
MSB LSB
d1 d2 d3 ...... d (n/8)
d (n/8)+1 d(n/8)+2 d (n/8)+3 ...... d(2n/8)
d(2n/8)+1 d(2n/8)+2 d (2n/8)+3 ...... d(3n/8)
:
:
.......
d (nL+nHx256)x(n/8)
Sets initial
line feed
8.3.4. Line feed commands
Command: ESC 2
<< Code >>
0x1B , 0x32
<< Function >>
Sets the amount of the initial line feed per line to 30 dots.
<< Details >>:
The amount of the initial line feed can be set separately for
thestandard mode.

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Serial
Interface II
(only
IPP 144 -40 GE)
Pin Signal
1GND Ground (shield)
2RXD(+) Receivedata
3n.c.
4TXD Transmitdata
5RXD(-) Signalground
6n.c.
7DTR (DataTerminalReady)
+8 V: ready to receive
-7 V: not ready to receive
8RTS (RequestToSend)
+8 V: ready to receive
-7 V: not ready to receive
9n.c.
Thisinterface caneitherbe operatedunderhardware
handshake(DTR,RTS)orsoftwarehandshake
(XON/XOFF-Protocol).Thisdoesnotrequirespecial
settings.
Seechapter 4.3.: Connecting diagram
Prints
barcode
Prints
barcode
Bitmap-Dataformat
Dot Col.1 Col.2 Col.n
1 MSB
: d1 d4 .... d3n-2
8
9
: d2 d5 .... d3n-1
16
17
: d3 d6 .... d 3n LSB
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d 3(n+1)-2 d3(n+2)-2 .... d6n-2
d 3(n+1)-1 d3(n+2)-1 .... d6n-1
d 3(n+1) d 3(n+2) .... d 6n
Command: ESC A* nL nH d1 dk
<< Code >>
0x1B , 0x41 , 0x2A , nL , nH , d1 dk
where:0≤nL≤255,0≤nH≤255, 0≤d≤255
Printsraster
bitmap image
<< Details >>
This command is effective only if this command is entered
at the start position of a line in the standard mode.d refers
to bitmap image data. The bit for the dot to be printed is
„1“ and the bit for the dot not to be printed is „0“.The
requirednumberofimagedataper line is as follows
dependingonthenumberof heating elements in the head:
dots of heating element 192dots 288dots 384dots 576dots
No. data per line 24 bytes 36 bytes 48 bytes 72 bytes
<< Function >>
Specifiesthe raster bitmap image specified with
(nL + nH x 256) lines in the vertical direction.

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Slide snap lock to the right hand side, swivel front door out.
Now you can see the switch S 101 on the printed circuit
board.
-For RS 232 C, RS 422 and RS 485 set switch S 101
to the right hand side.
-For Current loop, set switch S 101 to the left hand
side.
IMPORTANT:
Thisswitching only applies toInterface I.
If the printer is connected to the sender device
(e.g. to a PLC) the interface parameters must be
matched to those at the sender device.
See chapter 6.2. which describes the setting of
the baudrate, data format, stop bit and parity bit.
4.2. Interface selection (Interface I)
If the printer is connected to the sender
device(e.g.toaPLC)theinterfacepara-
meters must be matched to those at the
senderdevice. See chapter 6.2. which
describesthesetting of baudrate, data
format, stop bit and parity bit.
8.3.3. Bitmap image commands
Prints column
bitmap image Command: ESC *m nL nH d1 dk
<< Code >>
0x1B , 0x2A , m , nL , nH , d1 dk
where: m=0, 32, 0≤nL≤255 , 0≤nH≤3, 0≤d≤255
<< Function >>
Specifies a bitmap image in mode m for the number of dots
specified by nL and nH.
mMode No.of No.of
verticaldots Data (K)
0 8-dot singledensity 8 dots nL+nHx256
1 8-dot double density 8 dots nL+nHx256
32 24-dotsingledensity 24 dots (nL+nHx256)x3
33 24-dotdouble density 24 dots (nL+nHx256)x3
<< Details >>
Processes the data after nL as normal data if m is outside
the definable range.nLand nH denote the number of
horizontal dots of the bitmap image to be printed, which is
(nL+nHx256).
Ifbitmap image data exceeding the number of printable
dots in a line is entered, the excess data is discarded.
d denotes bitmap image data. The bit for the dot to be
printed is „1“ and the bit the dot not to be printed is „0“.
Returnstonormaldataprocessingafterbitmapimage
processing.
Hasnoeffectonprint modes (underline, character size)
excludingNORMAL.
Printsthe entered bitmap image magnifiedthree times in
the vertical direction if m=0 or 1 (8-dot mode) is specified
and two times in the horizontal direction if m=0 or 32
(single density mode) is specified.
The data format of a bitmap is as follows:

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4.3. Connecting diagram
Interface I
Set slider switch S 101 to the right hand side !
(see„Interface selection“ 4.2.)
RS 232 C
RS422
RS485
Sender/receiver IPP144
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
TXD
CTS
GND
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
GND
TX-
TX+
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
C
A
B
Specifies
character size Command: GS ! n
<< Code >>
0x1D , 0x21, n
(initialvaluen=0,Valueseetable)
<< Function >>
Specifiescharactersize ( vertical and horizontal
magnification)
<< Details >>
Thiscommandisignoredifeither a vertical or horizontal
magnificationis outside the definable range.
Inthestandardmode, the vertical direction refers to the
directionofpaperfeed,andthe horizontal direction the
directionrighttothe direction of paper feed. If characters
are90-degree right or left are specified, the relationship
ofthe vertical and horizontal directions is reversed.
Ifcharacters with different vertical magnifications are
contained in the same line, they are aligned to the
baseline.
Bit Function Value
0 1
0 vertical
magnification see Table 2
1
4 Horizontal
magnification see Table 1
5
Table 1
Bit7
Bit6
Bit5
Bit4
Magnification
0 0 0 0 1(Std.)
0 0 0 1 2(horizontal)
0 0 1 1 4(horizontal)
Table 2
Bit3
Bit2
Bit1
Bit0
Magnification
0 0 0 0 1(Std.)
0 0 0 1 2(vertical)
0 0 1 1 4(vertical)

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Set slider switch S 101to the left hand side !
(see„Interface selection“ 4.2.)
Senderactive,
IPP 144 - 40 G
passive
Senderpassive
IPP 144 - 40 G
active
„I“identifiesthe direction in which the current flows
(20mA).
Current loop
Sender active IPP144-40Gpassive
Senderpassive IPP144-40Gactive
100Ohm
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8.3. Details of printer control commands
8.3.1. Short view of control commands
Print character commands (Section 8.3.2.)
ESC - n Specifies/clearsunderline
GS ! n Specifies character size
Bitmap image commands (Section 8.3.3.)
ESC * m nL nH Specifies column bitmap image
ESCA* nL nH Specifiesraster bitmap image
Line feed fommands (Section 8.3.4.)
ESC 2 Specifies initial line feed
ESC 3 n Specifies line feed
Barcode commands (Section 8.3.5.)
GS H n Selects print positionof HRI character
GS h n Sets barcode height
GS w n Sets width of barcode
GS k m / GS k m n Printsbarcode
Print position commands (Section8.3.6.)
ESC $ nL nH Specifies absolute position
8.3.2. Print character commands
Specifies /
clears
underline
Command: ESC - n
<< Code >>
0x1B , 0x2D, n (0≤n≤2 , 48≤n≤49 , initial value n=0)
<< Function >>
Specifies or clears an underline
n Function
0, 48 Clearsunderline
1, 49 Setsa1-dotwideunderlineand
specifiesan underline

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Interface II
RS 232 C
RS485
(Option)
1)
transmitter/ receiver IPP 144-40 GE
Explanation concerning the signal names underRS 485.
The names A, B, C correspond to the EIA 485 - Standard:
inactive or logical „1“; A> B
logical „0“: B > A
If an interface does not comply with that standard, the
connections of Aand B must be interchanged.
Standard USB chassis socket type B
pin1 +5V
pin2 USBDM
pin3 USBDP
pin4 GND
ProfiBus
(Option)
USB
(Option)
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
TXD
CTS
GND
RXD
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
B
A
C
1
5
7
4
3
8
6
9
2
RxD/TxD-P
DGND
B Line
ALine
+5V
RxD/TxD-N
GND
VP
Table explanation:
1.Column = ASCII / 2. Column = cyrillic / 3. Column = Hexadecimal
Character set: ASCII and cyrillic
40
1)1)
1)1)
1)

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5. Operation
5.1. Operating controls
Thenumbering of the operating controls refers to the
diagramsinchapter3.
This key has two functions:
•LINEFEED:
Duringoperation the key isused for manual paper
feed.
•In the menu program it is used to accept and
savethe parameters selected via „Select“.
This key has two functions:
•MENU:
When this key is pressed during operation
continuouslyoperationformore than 3 seconds, the
printerswichesintoprogrammingmode.In this mode
candevices parameters be modified or printed out.
•Select:
Within the menu program it is used for selecting the
deviceparameters.
LINEFEED /
ENTER
(2)
MENU /
SELECT
(3)
LED
„Alarm“
(4)
TheALARM LEDhas two functions:
1.Toindicate „end of paper“
2. To indicate that the front door is open
Examples:
1. The front door is closed.
If this LED is lit, the printer has run out of paper. Insert a
newpaper roll; see section 5.2.„Replacing the Paper Roll“.
Thefrontpress-buttonswitches(LINEFEED& MENU
keys)are deactivated.
2.Thefrontdoor is open.
The LED is lit. Printing may continue until the input buffer is
empty, and then the data transmission goes to standby.
3. The front door is open and the printer has run out of
paper.
TheLEDlit. The printer stops printing andthe front press-
buttonswitches are deactivated.
Afterreplacingthepaperrollthefront press-button switches
areactive.TheALARMLED remains ON until thefrontdoor
is closed. The printer can start working.
Thefollowingcharactersetis used:

Locking the
menu / Select
key
RESET-key
If the jumper B is connected, the „MENU / SELECT“ key
islocked;parameterscanneither be printed nor modified.
Inordertoprintormodifyparameters:
remove jumper B !
The key S102 resets the printer to the standby mode. The
menu parameters will not to be changed.
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Paper cutting
edge
(1)
Snap lock
(9)
In order to tear off the paper, pull the paper quickly
sidewaysandup.
Push this to the right hand side to open the front panel in
order to be able to replace the paper roll or to set the slider
switch S 101 which is used to set the desired interface (see
chapter4.2. „Interface selection“) orto setthe RESET
switch S 102.
8.2. Character sets
Control character used for data transmission
General purpose characters
Character HEX Significance Name
Ctrl D 04 End of transmission EOT
CtrlE 05 Set address ENQ
CtrlJ 0A Line feed LF
CtrlM 0D Carriage return CR
CtrlQ 11 Ready to receive XON
Ctrl S 13 Busy XOFF
Additional characters used by the printer
CtrlF 06 48 character / line
CtrlR 12 24 character / line
CtrlT 14 Inverted printing
CtrlU 15 Normal printing
Ctrl W 17 transmit request: date / time
Ctrl ^ 1E Print: date / time in protocol
CtrlC 03 Text call
Ctrl X 18 Start of text block
Ctrl Y 19 End of text block
Ctrl V 16 Reserve space for measure variable (6 digits)
Character set - various languages
Thefollowing HEXcodesdifferfromtheASCIIcharacter set:
Hex-Code 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E
ASCII # $ @[\]^` { ¦}~
German # $ § ÄÖÜ^`ä ö ü ß
S / SF #ÉÄÖÅÜéäöåü
French # $ à °ç§^`é ù è
Danish # $ ÉÆØÅÜéæøå ü
Norwegian #
Spanish # $ à ÍÑé`ñ´ ´
English $@[ \ `|}
?
:
o u
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]^{~£
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