JCM GOLD GP-965 User manual

GP-965 SLIP PRINTER
USER’S MANUAL
JCM GOLD (H.K.) LTD.
Oct, 2000

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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing this Slip Printer. Please read this manual carefully before operating your slip printer and keep
it at hand for future reference. We hope it will be helpful to you if you encounter any operational problem.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Further pages may be added to future editions.
The user is asked to excuse any omissions or error in the present edition. No liability will be assumed for any changes,
omissions, or error, in this manual, or for any accidents that occur while the use is following the instructions in it.
No liability will be assumed for defects in the slip printer’s firmware.
BEFORE OPERATION THE SLIP PRINTER
General Precautions
lThe shock of impact can damage the slip printer. Install the slip printer on a stable and level place.
lDo not move the slip printer with the power ON.
lBe careful not to spill liquids on the slip printer, or drop metallic objects such as paper clips into it.
lTo clean the slip printer, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, Do not use solvents such as thinner, lcohol or benzene.
lIf you leave the slip printer unused for a long time, unplug the power cord.
lPlease pay attention to the following notes for the operation of the slip printer.
Power on: Turn on the power of ECR first, then power on the slip printer.
Power off: Turn off the power of the slip printer first, then power off ECR.
Operation message: While operation the slip printer, if the slip printer has paper, but ECR display the message
that slip printer has no paper, please turn off the power of the slip printer, then turn on it again.
Choosing a Location for the Slip Printer
Avoid location where the slip printer would be exposed:
lExcessive dust
lVibration
lHigh humidity
lExtremely high or low temperature rapid changes in temperature
lDirect sunlight
lDirect heat from a heating appliance.
NOTICE
FOR PLUGGED EQUIPMENT, THAT THE SOCKET –OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR
THE EQUIPMENT AND SHOULD BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Do not use this slip printer outdoors in the rain or near any source of liquid.

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Things to Check when Unpacking
The GP965 Slip Printer consists of following part and manual. When unpacking, check to see if your GP965 Slip Printer
contains all of these items.
Item Product name and type Quantity
1 GP965 Slip Printer 1
2 Power Code Black (H05VVF 0.75/3C, 1.8M) 1
3 ERC-27 Ribbon Cassette (Purple) 1
4 Dust Cover 1
5 Serial port Communication Cable 1
6 GP965 Slip Printer User’s Manual (this manual) 1
7 Parallel port Communication Cable (option) 1
If any of these items are missing or found faulty, please contact your distributor. Also, if there is any question or doubt
about the packaged product, contact your distributor.

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 General Features
Compact, space efficient design
Functions and software control features include:
lIt can be used as a general serial terminal printer
lMultiple character sizes (standard, double width)
lForward and backward paper feeding
lPaper eject function
lTOF and BOF detection
1.2 General Specifications
1.2.1 Printer Mechanism
lPrinting method: 7-pin, shuttle impact dot-matrix
lPrinting width: 65.84mm, 210 dots
lPrinting words: 35 characters/line
lCharacter set: 96 ASCII characters and multiple international characters
lCharacter size: 1.6mm(W)¡Á2.9mm(H) at 5¡Á7 font (3.2mm(W)¡Á2.9mm(H) at 5¡Á7 font, enlarged)
lColumn spacing: 0.63mm(5¡Á7 font) (1.26mm for 5¡Á7 font, enlarged) is the default value
lPrinting speed: Approx. 2.3 LPs (5¡Á7 font, 3 dot line spacing)
lLine spacing: 4.23mm (1/6 inch)
lPaper feed speed: Approx. 25 lines/sec (105mm/s)
lPaper release: Release by operator panel switch
lPaper backward: Backward by operator panel switch
lLED display when power turn on
1.2.2 Paper
lPaper types: Normal paper (high quality), pressure sensitive paper, carbon copy paper
lTotal thickness: 0.09mm to 0.35mm
lDimensions: 80mm(W)¡Á80mm(L) to 182mm(W)¡Á257mm(L), Up to European B5 size
lCopy capability and paper thickness:
1) Single sheet (No copies) 0.09mm to 0.25mm
2) Combination of normal paper and pressure sensitive paper
3 sheets maximum (1 Original + 2 copies)
Back paper: 0.07mm to 0.20mm
Copy paper, original paper: 0.04mm to 0.07mm
Carbon copy paper: Approx. 0.035mm
1.2.3 Inking
lInking method: Exclusive ribbon cassette
lColor: Purple
lCassette dimensions: Approx. 115mm(W)¡Á42.0mm(D)¡Á22mm(H)
lLife expectancy: Approx. 1.5million characters

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lType: EPSON ERC-27
1.2.4 Power Supply: AC 100V to 240V, 50Hz or 60Hz
1.2.5 Power Consumption:
lOperating: Approx. 150mA at AC 240V, or 500mA at AC 100V
lNon-operating: Approx. 15mA at AC 240V, or 40mA at AC 100V
1.2.6 Temperature:
lOperating: 0 to 40'C
lStorage: -10 to 50'C
1.2.7 Reliability:
lMCBF: 1.5 million lines
lPrint head life: Approx. 100 million strokes/pin
1.3 Interface
1.3.1 Parallel interface (Option)
1.3.1.1 General Specification
lSpecification
Data format: 8-bit parallel
Synchronization: STROBE pulse from the host computer
Handshaking Timing: ACKNLG and BUSY signals
Signal level: TTL compatible.
lInterface Connector: 36pin plug or equivalent
lPin Assignment
Signal Pin Return Signal Direction
119 STROBE Host machine
220 DATA1 Host machine
321 DATA2 Host machine
422 DATA3 Host machine
523 DATA4 Host machine
624 DATA5 Host machine
725 DATA6 Host machine
826 DATA7 Host machine
927 DATA8 Host machine
10 28 ACKNLG Printer
11 29 BUSY Printer
12 30 PE Printer
13 SLCT Printer
14 NC
15 NC
16 GND
17 CHASSIS GND
18 NC
19-30 GND
31 NC
32 NC
33 GND
34 NC