POS-X ION THERMAL User manual

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Receipt Printer User’s Manual
MODEL : ION THERMAL


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1. Parts Identications 4
2. Setting up the printer 5
2.1 Unpacking 5
2.2 Connecting the cables 6
2.3 Loading the roll paper 9
3. Control panel and other functions 12
3.1 Control panel 12
3.2 Error Indicating 12
4. Self Test 13
5. ASCII Print 14
6. Select Baudrate Mode 14
7. Hexadecimal Dump 15
8. Printer cleaning 16
9. Specications 17
9.1. General Specications 17
9.2. Auto Cutter Specications 19
9.3. Interface 19
9.4. Electrical Characteristics 19
9.5. Environmental Requirements 20
9.6. Reliability 20
9.7. Certication 20
10. Command List 21
Table of Contents

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1. Parts Identifications
TOP COVER
POWER SWITCH
CONTROL LABEL
Open this cover to
load or replace paper.
Used to turn on/off
power to the printer
Features LED indicators
to indicate printer status
and switches to operate
the printer.
INTERFACE CONNECTOR(SERIAL) INTERFACE CONNECTOR(USB)
PERIPHERAL DRIVE CONNECTOR
POWER CONNECTOR

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2-1. Unpacking
Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer for assistance.
The Printer User's Manual Roll Paper
Interface Cable(optional) Adaptor(Optional)
2. Setting Up the Printer

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2-2. Connecting the Cables
You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer.
They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below :
Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
For connection to a
host computer.
For connection to a
host computer. For connection of
the AC adapter.
Never unplug the
AC adapter while
the printer is on.
Connects to peripheral units
such as cash drawers, etc.
Do not connect this to
a telephone.
INTERFACE CONNECTOR(USB)
PERIPHERAL DRIVE CONNECTOR
POWER CONNECTOR
INTERFACE CONNECTOR(SERIAL)

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2-2-1.Interface Connector
Serial Interface
PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION
2 TxD Output Printer transmit data line RS-232C level
3 RxD Input Printer receive data line RS-232C level
4, 20 DTR Output Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level
6 DSR Input Data Send Ready
1, 7 GND - System Ground
USB Interface
PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION
1 +5V - +5V
2 DATA- - Printer transmit data line
3 DATA+ - Printer transmit data line
4 GND - System Ground
1 2
4 3

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2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector
The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector.
The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 0.1A for 510ms or less when not printing.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Signal GND -
2 Drawer kick-out drive signal 1 Output
3 Drawer open/close signal Input
4 +24V -
5 Drawer kick-out drive signal 2 Output
6 Signal GND -

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2-3. Loading the Roll Paper
Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the
paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly.
(Turn off power switch)
1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; Otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Open the paper roll cover by pushing down the cover open button.
3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside.
4. Insert new paper roll as shown.

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5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll.
6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover.
7. Tear off the paper as shown.

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♣CAUTION:
When the paper is jammed at the cutter, the top cover might be stuck as well. In this case, turn power
on and o several times to release the cutter.
If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the papers from jamming.
1. Make sure the printer is turned o.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the hole next to where it says “JAM” on the cover-open button.

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3-1. Control panel
You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control panel.
The indicator lights help you to monitor the printer’s status.
Control Panel
Button
The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command.
Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED button to feed
paper continuously.
3-2. Error indicators
This section explains the different patterns signaled by the three LED indicators located on the top
cover of the printer.
STATUS PAPER ERROR POWER REMARKS
RED RED GREEN
Power off OFF OFF OFF Normal power is not supplied to
the printer
Power on OFF OFF ON Normal power is supplied to the
printer
On line OFF OFF ON Normal error-free mode
Cover open OFF ON ON Close cover
Paper empty OFF ON ON Insert new paper roll
Paper near end ON OFF ON Paper is low
3. Control panel and other functions

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The self-test result indicated whether the printer is operating properly. Also with this, user can check
following options or status of the printer.
Control circuit
Printer mechanism
Printing quality
ROM version
Interface setting
This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
Running the Self TestW
1. Make sure the printer is turned o and the printer cover is closed properly before performing the
self test
2. Turn the printer on holding the FEED button, then the self-test will start. The self-test prints the
printer
setting value and then prints the following, and pauses. (Error LED On)
SELECT MODE BY BUTTON
1. ASCII PRINT
2. SELECT BAUDRATE MODE
3. HEXADUMP MODE
3. Press the FEED button consecutively (1~3)
1. ASCII PRINT
(press the FEED button once)
2.SELECT BAUDRATE MODE
(press the FEED button twice)
3. HEXADUMP MODE
(press the FEED button triple time)
Printing test page constructed
with ACII code.
Set the speed of Serial Interface
(You can set the BAUDRATE in
this mode)
Printing the HEX value received
from the interface
♣Wait for 5~6 seconds if you want to exit. Printer performs a cutting when exiting this mode
4. The printer is ready to receive data after nishing setting.
4. Self Test

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ASCII PRINT is printing a test page constructed ASCII code. You can check that the printer works
properly in this mode.
The ASCII PRINT test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following:
*** Completed ***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the ASCII PRINT.
5. ASCII Print
After entering the BAUDRATE MODE, the list which can select the BPS will be printed. Similar like
Self Test, you can press the FEED button to select a BAUDRATE.
Once the input performs properly, the printer shows a result and store.
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the SELECT BAUDRATE MODE.
SELECT BAUDRATE BY BUTTON
1. 9600bps
2. 19200bps
3. 38400bps
4. 115200bps
6. Select Baudrate Mode

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This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer.
This can be useful in nding software problems.
When you go into the hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in
hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you nd specic commands.
To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps
1. Please turn printer o.
2. Please turn printer on while holding the “FEED” button.
3. Press the “FEED” button three times when the Self Test has printed.
4. Now printer had entered into Hexa dump mode.
5. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints ”Hexadecimal
printing mode…” and then all the codes it receives in a two-column format.The rst column
contains the hecadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that
correspond to the codes.
Hexadecimal Dump
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 .!..& . @ @
1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B .%..c4 ..
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH
A period (.) is printed for each code that has no ASCII equivalent.
6. Turn o the printer.
7. Turn on the printer.
7. Hexadecimal Dump

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8. Printer cleaning
If the interior of the printer is dusty, printing quality may be compromised.
In such a case, follow the instructions below to clean up the printer.
1. Use an applicator swab moistened with an alcohol solution to clean the print head and remove
any dust.
2. Once the cleaning is completed, insert paper roll into the printer few minutes later and close
the printer cover.
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Preventing Overheating
To prevent the motor from overheating, continuous driving of the printer should be 1.5 m
or less in print length. When printing lengths greater than this, set the pause time for
30 seconds or more after driving the printer.
♣Note :
1. Make sure to turn the printer power o prior to cleaning
2. Because the print head gets very hot during printing, turn o the printer power and wait
approximately 10 minute before commencement.
3. When cleaning the print head, take care not to touch the heated portion of the print head.
The print head can be damaged by static electricity.
4. Take care not to allow the print head to become scratched and /or damaged in any way.

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9. Specifications
9-1. General Specifications
(1) Printing Method Direct line thermal printing.
(2) Print speed 160 mm/sec. (Approx 35.4LPS)
(3) Dot density
180 DPI (Hor / Ver) 180 / 180 (0.141mm / 0.141mm dot)
(4) Printing Width
180 DPI Max 72mm (512 dots)
(5) Number of print columns.
No. of columns
Font “A” Font “B”
180 DPI 42 56
(6) Roll paper Refer to chapter 2 for details on the recommended roll Paper.
Paper width : 79.5mm ±0.5mm
Roll diameter : Max. Ø83mm
(7) Weight 1.4Kg

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(8) Overall dimension
164.34
135.85
110.03

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9-2. Auto Cutter Specifications
(1) Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute
(2) Thickness of paper 0.06 ~ 0.09 mm
(3) Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings
(if the paper thickness is between 65 and100µm
9-3. Interface
RS232C Serial Interface, USB Interface
9-4. Electrical Characteristics
(1) Input Voltage DC 24V ± 10%
(2) Current Consumption Operating: Approx. 1.5 A (at ASC∥printing)
Peak : Approx. 10 A
(at print duty 100%, For 10 seconds or less)
Stand-by : Approx. 0.03 A(RMS)
(3) Power Connector
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