Industrial Data Systems 160 User manual

THE IDS 160 ROLL TAPE PRINTER
Rev. C 03/09/04
Industrial Data Systems Inc. 590 W. Freedom Ave. Orange, CA 92865

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION
1.1 UNPACKING THE IDS 160 PRINTER.
1.2 COVER INSTALLATION FOR DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS.
1.3 MAKING THE IDS 160 READY TO PRINT.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE IDS 160 FUNCTIONS AND CAPABILITIES
2.1 THE IDS 160 CONNECTORS, SWITCHES AND LEDS.
2.2 PRINT FEATURES.
2.3 BATTERY BACKUP FEATURES.
2.4 THE BASIC PRINTER MODE.
2.5 THE SPECIAL APPLICATION MODES.
2.5.1 PRINT WEIGHT ONLY.
2.5.2 PRINT WEIGHTS WITH GROSS, AND TARE LABELS.
2.5.3 GROSS, TARE, NET PRINTING.
2.5.4 PRINT AND TOTAL.
2.5.5 PRINT, SUBTOTAL, AND TOTAL.
2.5.6 PRINT AND TOTAL ( AXLE WEIGH ).
2.5.7 WEIGH-IN, WEIGH-OUT.
2.5.8 AUTO AXLE WEIGH
3. CONFIGURATION OF THE IDS 160
3.1 CONFIGURE SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PORT.
3.2 CONFIGURE PRINT FEATURES.
3.2.1 AUTOMATIC LINE-FEED AFTER CARRIAGE RETURN.
3.2.2 AUTOMATIC FORM FEED.
3.2.3 AUTOMATIC PRINT WRAP.
3.2.4 BOTTOM MARGIN.
3.2.5 PRINT SIZE (Normal, Enhanced, Mixed).
3.2.6 STATION NUMBER.
3.2.7 ENTER PRINT ONLY HEADING.
3.3 CONFIGURE BATTERY-BACKUP OPTIONS
3.3.1 BATTERY ENABLE.
3.3.2 SET TIME.
3.3.3 SET DATE.
3.3.4 SET TIME AND DATE PRINT FORMAT.
3.3.5 SET SEQUENCE NUMBER.

3.4 CONFIGURATION OF WEIGHING APPLICATION OPTIONS.
3.4.1 SELECT SCALE INTERFACE TYPE
3.4.2 CONFIGURE SCALE UNITS.
3.4.3 CONFIGURE DECIMAL POINT.
3.4.4 CONFIGURE COUNT/PULSE.
3.4.5 CONFIGURE TRIP LEVEL.
3.4.6 CONFIGURE TIMEOUT TIME.
3.4.7 CONFIGURE SETTLE TIME.
3.5 INITIALIZE PRINTER TO FACTORY SETTINGS.
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 REMOVAL OF DIRT AND STAINS.
4.2 LUBRICATION.
4.3 PRINT RIBBON REPLACEMENT.
5. TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING.
APPENDIX I. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PORT.
APPENDIX II. CONFIGURATION REFERENCE LIST
APPENDIX III. ASCII CONTROL CODES
APPENDIX IV. ASCII CHART

1.0 INSTALLATION
Installation begins with unpacking the IDS 160. Save packing materials
if the printer is to be re-shipped. Next, the IDS 160 needs to be made
ready to print. Examine the options available in the IDS 160 to
determine the best setup for your application.
1.1 UNPACKING THE IDS 160 PRINTER.
Remove the printer from the shipping container and verify all items
listed below are included.
Install printer ribbon.
PACKING LIST CHECK OFF
IDS 160 PRINTER ______
PRINTER MANUAL ______
POWER LINE CORD ______
MATING CONNECTOR/CABLE ______
1.2 COVER INSTALLATION FOR DUSTY ENVIRONMENTS.
The cover over the print mechanism can be set in two positions. It is
set at the factory for paper to exit out of the top. For dusty
environments the access hole can be covered. Remove the two screws
which secure the hinged cover and reposition the cover forward. Use the
take up reel to take up the paper roll inside the cover.

1.3 MAKING THE IDS 160 READY TO PRINT.
1. Set the serial communications parameters (baud rate, data bits, etc.)
See Section 3 for directions.
2. Connect the IDS 160 to the 'host' device via the 25 pin 'D' connector
at the back of the printer.
See Appendix I for communication port wiring information.
3. Connect the IDS 160 to AC power.
CAUTION: To avoid contact with moving parts which could cause injury,
do not open printer cover while unit is in operation.
4. Turn power on. The print head should cycle 1 time.
5. Activate the TEST mode and print the configuration parameters
(Section 6).
6. Reset the printer to normal by turning power off and then back on.
Send data from the 'host' device to the IDS 160.
The IDS 160 is pre-configured at the factory for use as a BASIC 'Slave'
printer. The IDS 160 has a wide range of features that can be activated
as needed. If your application requires something beyond the
capabilities of a BASIC printer then read Section 2. Choose the
functions that you need and then use Section 3 for directions on
activating the functions.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE IDS 160 FUNCTIONS AND CAPABILITIES
This section is divided into 5 parts:
2.1 THE IDS 160 CONNECTORS, SWITCHES AND LEDS.
The physical characteristics of the IDS 160.
2.2 PRINT FEATURES.
Ticket formatting features.
2.3 BATTERY BACKUP FEATURES.
Ticket numbering and the clock functions.
2.4 THE BASIC PRINTER MODE.
General purpose ticket printer mode.
2.5 THE SPECIAL APPLICATION MODES.
Weighing applications.

2.1 THE IDS 160 CONNECTORS, SWITCHES AND LEDS.
The front of the printer has 3 switches (PRINT, AUX and PAPER FEED) and
2 light emitting diodes (READY and PAPER).
The PRINT switch activates a Print Request signal that can be sent to
the host device. Also an inquire character (ASCII 05) is transmitted
when the PRINT switch is activated.
The AUX switch is used in some of the special application modes.
The PAPER FEED switch advances the paper. Holding the switch in
advances the paper continuously.
The functions of the PRINT and AUX switches will change if any of the
Special Application modes are selected.
The READY light indicates that the printer is ready for receiving print
commands. It turns off when the printer is busy. It FLASHES on and off
when the printer is in the test mode or if an error is detected.
The PAPER light indicates that there is no paper in the printer. It
turns OFF when paper is properly in place.
On the rear of the printer is the Line connector, the DATA I/O
connector, and the Power Switch.
Behind the access panel are a thumbwheel switch, a push button switch
(ENTER SWITCH), and an LED(ENTER LIGHT). The switches are used to
select print features and the printer's mode of operation.

2.2 PRINT FEATURES.
The Print Features are used to customize the print format of the IDS 160
and to match the requirements of the 'host' device.
1. AUTOMATIC LINE-FEED AFTER CARRIAGE RETURN (Default = ON)
The printer inserts a line feed command whenever it receives a carriage
return command. Turn this feature on if your 'host' device does not
send a line feed after a carriage return.
2. AUTOMATIC FORM FEED (Default = ON)
Used by the Special Application modes. A bottom margin command is
issued after each print if auto form feed is on.
3. AUTOMATIC PRINT WRAP (Default = ON)
If more than 26 characters (13 char Enhanced) are printed a line feed is
performed, the overflow data is automatically printed on the next line.
If automatic print wrap is turned off, the overflow data is lost.
4. BOTTOM MARGIN. (Default = 0)
The bottom margin is used to advance the paper from 2 to 18 line feeds
after printing.
5. PRINT SIZES. (Normal, Enhanced, Mixed). (Default = Norm)
The Normal is 12 char/in (typewriter size). The Enhanced print is 6
char/in (double width). The Mixed size prints text in normal size and
numbers in enhanced size.
6. STATION NUMBER (Default = OFF)
The station number is used print a station ID on each ticket. Station
numbers range from 1 to 9.
7. HEADER LABEL. (Default = OFF)
The header label is used to print the company name or other information
on each ticket. The header label is up to 30 characters long.

2.3 THE BATTERY BACKUP FEATURES.
The battery is used for the following functions:
1. TIME AND DATE CLOCK. The battery keeps the clock running when power
is turned off.
2. TICKET NUMBERING. Automatically prints a ticket number on each
transaction. The battery keeps the number in memory when power is
turned off.
3. TOTALS. The battery permits storage of the subtotal and total in
memory when power is turned off.
Configure the BATTERY BACKUP option to ON if any of the battery backup
functions are used.

2.4 THE BASIC PRINTER MODE (SLAVE PRINTER).
The basic printer mode is for general purpose applications. In this
mode the printer prints what is sent. This permits the IDS 160 to be
used with a wide range of devices, including most weigh-meters. The
Basic Mode can be combined with the Print Features for applications that
require more than your average basic printer. The print features are
set with the thumbwheel switch (see section 3.2) or they can be set by
sending control codes (see appendix III).
The Print switch is used to output a data request signal. This is used
to activate data transmission from the 'host'.
2.5 THE SPECIAL APPLICATION MODES.
The special modes are used for weighing applications. They are used in
those cases where the weigh-meter is not capable of producing the
required print data.
The mode options are selected by setting the thumbwheel switch to the
option number. The following is a list of the modes and their option
numbers:
0 BASIC PRINTER MODE (Slave Printer).
1 PRINT WEIGHT ONLY.
2 PRINT WEIGHTS WITH GROSS, AND TARE LABELS.
3 GROSS, TARE, NET PRINTING.
4 PRINT AND TOTAL.
5 PRINT, SUBTOTAL, AND TOTAL.
6 PRINT AND TOTAL ( AXLE WEIGH ).
7 WEIGH-IN, WEIGH-OUT.
8 AUTOMATIC AXLE WEIGHING.
If you use one of the special modes be sure to configure the scale
options:
Section 3.4.1 SELECT SCALE METER TYPE
Section 3.4.2 CONFIGURE SCALE UNITS.
If pulse input is being used then also configure:
Section 3.4.3 DECIMAL POSITION.
Section 3.4.4 COUNT/PULSE FACTOR.

2.5.1 PRINT WEIGHT.
Print the weight on the scale in the form:
WEIGHT 12345 LB
2.5.2 PRINT WEIGHTS WITH GROSS, AND TARE LABELS.
The Print Switch prints the weight on the scale in the form:
GROSS 12345 LB
The Aux Switch prints the weight on the scale in the form:
TARE 2000 LB
2.5.3 GROSS, TARE, NET PRINTING.
This feature provides gross, tare, and net printing in 2 weighments.
The Aux Switch instructs the printer store the weight on the scale into
the tare register. The printer cycles to signal that tare weight is
read.
The Print Switch causes the printer to print the GROSS, TARE, and NET
weights.
2.5.4 PRINT AND TOTAL.
This feature provides a total register for summing weighments.
The Print Switch prints the weight on the scale. The printer adds the
weight to the total register.
The Aux Switch prints the total.
Press the Aux Switch twice within 10 seconds to clear the total
register. The print head will cycle at the end of 10 seconds to signal
that the printer is ready for new commands.

2.5.5 PRINT, SUBTOTAL, AND TOTAL.
This feature provides a subtotal and a total register for summing
weighments.
The Print Switch prints the weight on the scale. The printer adds the
weight to the subtotal and total registers.
The Aux Switch prints the subtotal and clears the subtotal register.
Press the Aux Switch again to print the total.
Press the Aux Switch twice within 10 seconds to clear the total
register.
2.5.6 PRINT AND TOTAL ( AXLE WEIGH ).
This feature is for printing a list of weights with the total at the
end.
The Print Switch prints a sequence number and the weight on the scale.
The printer adds the weight to the total register.
The Aux Switch prints the total.
2.5.7 WEIGH-IN, WEIGH-OUT.
This feature allows a truck (container, etc) to weigh-in either empty or
full, and then weigh-out after filling or unloading.
Pressing the PRINT switch stores the weigh-in weighment, and pressing
AUX switch stores the weight-out weighment and causes the GROSS, TARE
and NET weight to be calculated and printed.
2.5.8 AUTOMATIC AXLE WEIGHING.
Automatic axle weighing allows unattended weighing for short scale
platforms. The program will activate TTL outputs for a red and green
traffic light. The automatic axle program uses a combination of a
weight trip level a timing delay to determine axles weights on the
scale.
The trip level is the weight that each axle must exceed to be a valid
axle. You can configure the trip level to be 500, 1000, 2000 or 5000
(default).
The Time out time the amount of time that needs to elapse before
printing the total weight of the axles.
The Settle time is the amount of time that the scale needs for it to
settle.
The TTL outputs for red and green traffic lights are as follows:
Pin 25 -> Green light -> (Open collector output)
Pin 18 -> Red light -> (Pulled up output)
Pin 6 -> -> (5 volt pull up)
This feature allows the operator to start weighing the axles by pressing
the Print Switch. It provides a list of axle weights with the total at
the end.
The Aux Switch allows the operator to force the operation to end and
totalize the axles.

3. CONFIGURATION OF THE IDS 160
Remove the access panel located on the back of the printer. The 8
position 'dip' switch is used to configure the serial communications
port. The thumbwheel switch and the push-button switches are used to
configure everything else.
The ENTER light provides feedback for the entry process. If there is
paper in the printer, the results of the data entry will be printed
after it is entered.
All data entry functions begin with the ENTER light OFF.
REMEMBER: The printer's personality is determined by the position of
the thumbwheel switch (ie. Dumb printer = mode 0 = thumbwheel switch at
position 0). Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position
after configuration.
Topics Covered In Section 3:
3.1 CONFIGURE SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PORT.
3.2 CONFIGURE PRINT FEATURES.
3.3 CONFIGURE BATTERY-BACKUP OPTIONS
3.4 CONFIGURATION OF WEIGHING APPLICATION OPTIONS.
3.5 INITIALIZE PRINTER TO FACTORY SETTINGS.

3.1 CONFIGURATION OF SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PORT.
The baud rate and data format is set by the 8 position 'DIP' switch,
located behind the access panel at the back of the printer.
Select the baud rate and data format from the table below.
Dip Switch 1: on = RS232 Input off = not selected
Dip Switch 2: on = Current Loop Input off = not selected
Dip Switch 3: on = Even Parity off = Odd Parity
Dip Switch 4: on = Disable Parity off = Enable Parity
Dip Switch 5: on = 7 Data Bits off = 8 Data Bits
Dip Switches 6,7,8: Baud Rate Select
Baud Rate sw6 sw7 sw8 NOTE: Some dip
switches use the
300 off off on following labels:
600 off on off CLOSED = on
1200 off on on OPEN = off
2400 on off off
4800 on off on
9600 on on off

3.2 CONFIGURE PRINT FEATURES.
The following list shows how the print features are set at the factory.
3.2.1 AUTO LINE-FEED AFTER CR = ON
3.2.2 AUTO FORM FEED = ON
3.2.3 AUTOMATIC PRINT WRAP = ON
3.2.4 BOTTOM MARGIN = 8
3.2.5 PRINT SIZE = NORMAL
3.2.6 STATION NUMBER = DISABLED
3.2.7 PRINT ONLY HEADING = DISABLED
Use the following sections to change the settings.

3.2.1 CONFIGURATION: AUTOMATIC LINE FEED AFTER CARRIAGE RETURN.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 1.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 1.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for AUTO LF --- OFF
1 for AUTO LF --- ON
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
---------- SET AUTO LF AFTER CARRIAGE RETURN ---------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Auto lf OFF 1 1 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Auto lf ON 1 1 1 (Thumbwheel Switch)
3.2.2 CONFIGURATION: AUTOMATIC FORM FEED.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 1.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 2.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for AUTO FORM FEED --- OFF
1 for AUTO FORM FEED --- ON
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
--------------- SET AUTO FORM FEED ---------------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Auto Form Feed OFF 1 3 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Auto Form Feed ON 1 3 1 (Thumbwheel Switch)
REMEMBER: Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position after configuration.

3.2.3 CONFIGURATION: PRINT WRAP.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 1.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 3.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for PRINT WRAP --- OFF
1 for PRINT WRAP --- ON
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
------------------ SET PRINT WRAP ------------------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Print Wrap OFF 1 3 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Print Wrap ON 1 3 1 (Thumbwheel Switch)
REMEMBER:Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position
after configuration

3.2.4 CONFIGURATION: BOTTOM MARGIN.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 2.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 1.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for BOTTOM MARGIN = 0 line feeds.
1 for BOTTOM MARGIN = 2 line feeds.
2 for BOTTOM MARGIN = 4 line feeds.
3 for BOTTOM MARGIN = 6 line feeds.
.
.
.
9 for BOTTOM MARGIN = 18 line feeds.
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
NOTE: The factory setting of the bottom margin is 8 line feeds. This
setting feeds the paper 1 space past the tear bar.
------------------ SET BOTTOM MARGIN -----------------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Bottom Margin: OFF 2 1 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Bottom Margin: Clear 2 1 4 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Tear Bar (8 line feeds)
REMEMBER:Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position
after configuration

3.2.5 CONFIGURATION: PRINT SIZE.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 2.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 3.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for Host Control of Print Size.
1 for NORMAL SIZE PRINT.
2 for ENHANCED SIZE PRINT (double width).
3 for MIXED SIZE PRINT (numbers large,
letters small).
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
---------------- PRINT SIZE ---------------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Host Control of Size 2 3 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Normal Size Print 2 3 1 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Enhanced Size Print 2 3 2 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Mixed Size Print 2 3 3 (Thumbwheel Switch)
REMEMBER:Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position
after configuration

3.2.6 CONFIGURATION: STATION NUMBER.
The station number is enabled when it is set. Setting the station
number to 0 disables it.
1. Begin with the ENTER light OFF.
2. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 2.
3. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light begins flashing.
4. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position 4.
5. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns on.
6. Turn the thumbwheel switch to position:
0 for STATION NUMBER = DISABLED.
1 for STATION NUMBER = 1.
.
.
.
9 for STATION NUMBER = 9.
7. Press the ENTER switch. The ENTER light turns off.
------------------ SET STATION NUMBER -----------------
FLASH ON OFF (Enter Light)
Disable Station No. 2 4 0 (Thumbwheel Switch)
Set Station No. = 1 2 4 1 (Thumbwheel Switch)
. .
. .
Set Station No. = 9 2 4 9 (Thumbwheel Switch)
REMEMBER: Return the thumbwheel switch to the correct mode position after configuration