Ithaca PcOS series 90plus Manual

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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this printer to rain
or moisture.

Disclaimer
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Ithaca Peripherals, A Transact
Technologies Incorporated Company. However, as product improvements
become available, Ithaca Peripherals will make every effort to provide updated
information for the products described in this publication.
Ithaca Peripherals cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment
made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this publication, do not affect
the applicability of the information in this publication.
Copyright
Copyright © 1999
Ithaca Peripherals
A Transact Technologies Incorporated Company
Ithaca, New York USA
Printed in USA
Revision C, July 1999
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Ithaca Peripherals.
Trademarks
PcOS® is a registered trademark of Ithaca Peripherals. IBM® is a registered
trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Ithaca
Peripherals is a Transact Technologies Incorporated Company.
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Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed
to minimize radio frequency interference in the installation; however, there is no
guarantee that radio or television interference will not occur in any particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on while
the radio or television is on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
♦Reorient the radio or television receiving antenna;
♦Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver;
♦Move the printer away from the receiver;
♦Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and the receiver are
on different circuits.
If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402. Order stock number 004-000-00345-4.
Canadian Department of Communications
Radio Interference Statement
This Ithaca Peripherals apparatus does not exceed Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
UL, CSA, VDE, CE Statement
Ithaca Peripherals printers are UL & CSA Listed, VDE Certified, and carry the
CE Mark.

Table of Contents i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE SERIES 90PLUS PRINTER 1
What Is in This Book?..........................................................................................1
Who Is It For?.............................................................................................1
What Does It Cover? ...................................................................................1
Where Can You Find More Information? ....................................................2
Contacting Ithaca Peripherals......................................................................2
Warranty Information...........................................................................................3
Options .......................................................................................................3
Service Information.....................................................................................3
Ordering Supplies.................................................................................................4
Paper...........................................................................................................4
Ribbon Cassettes .........................................................................................5
Take-Up Spools...........................................................................................5
Print head....................................................................................................5
Cables .........................................................................................................5
Description of the Series 90PLUS Printer .............................................................6
Series 90PLUS Models................................................................................7
Standard Features........................................................................................9
Optional Features......................................................................................10
Reliability..................................................................................................10
Print Characteristics..................................................................................11

Series 90PLUS Operator’s Guideii
SETTING UP THE PRINTER 15
Unpacking the Printer.........................................................................................16
Check That All Items Are Present..............................................................18
Remove the Cantilever Restraint and the Print head Carriage Restraint ....19
Remove the Paper Roll...............................................................................21
Choosing a Location for the Printer ....................................................................23
Dimensions................................................................................................23
Weight.......................................................................................................23
Environmental Conditions.........................................................................23
Airflow......................................................................................................23
Installing the Ribbon Cassette.............................................................................24
Connecting the Power Cord ................................................................................26
Loading and Removing Paper.............................................................................27
Installing the New Paper Roll....................................................................27
Removing the Journal Take-up Roll...........................................................33
Cutter .................................................................................................................36
Loading and Removing Paper With the Cutter...........................................36
Installing the New Paper Roll....................................................................36
Removing the Journal Take-up Roll...........................................................40
MICR Reader......................................................................................................42
Indicator LEDs..........................................................................................42
Check Verification (MICR) .......................................................................43
Testing the Printer..............................................................................................44
Testing the Printer.....................................................................................44
Testing the MICR Reader ...................................................................................46
Testing the MICR Reader..........................................................................46
Connecting the Cables........................................................................................47
Connecting the Communication Cable.......................................................47
Connecting the Cash Drawer Cables..........................................................49
Setup Checklist...................................................................................................50

Table of Contents iii
OPERATING THE PRINTER 51
Operating the Keypad.........................................................................................52
Indicator Lights.........................................................................................52
Buttons......................................................................................................54
AC Power Switch......................................................................................54
Printing on Forms ..............................................................................................55
Validating a Form.....................................................................................55
Slip Printing..............................................................................................57
Changing the Print head.....................................................................................59
Removing the Used Print head...................................................................59
Installing the New Printhead.....................................................................61
Adjusting the Platen Gap....................................................................................63
Cleaning the Printer ...........................................................................................64
Correcting Problems...........................................................................................65
Indicator Lights.........................................................................................65
READY Light Flashes Red........................................................................66
Printer Smears Characters.........................................................................66
APPENDIX 67
Cash Drawer Pin Assignments ...........................................................................67
Serial Cable........................................................................................................68
Cable Requirements...................................................................................68
RS-232C Communication..........................................................................68
Pin Assignments for 9-pin Printer Connector ............................................68
Serial Cable Configurations.......................................................................69
Parallel Cable.....................................................................................................70
Cable Requirements...................................................................................70
Pin Assignments........................................................................................70
INDEX 71