Sharp ER-A450T Product guide

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Functions Overview ....................................................................................................
Introduction
- Recommended Sequence ..................................................................................
- Cable Specifications ...........................................................................................
- Program (SRV) Reset ........................................................................................
ER-A450 Set up
- SRV Mode Settings .............................................................................................
- SIO Function .........................................................................................................
PC Setup for the Logo Converter Utility ..................................................................
Creating a Logo Image .............................................................................................
Sending the Image to the ER-A450T .......................................................................
Converting Images for the ER-02FD .......................................................................
Error Code Descriptions ...........................................................................................
Quick Start Procedures .............................................................................................
Contents
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Preliminary draft
LOGOCONV.exe Logo Converter Utility

Overview
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Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The ER-A450T model ECR provides support for loading image data that may be used as an graphics
logo for the header or footer of a receipt. The data must meet the specifications defined within this
document which will outline the attributes necessary for loading the image data.
1. Types of functions supported:
(1) Sending picture file (*.bmp or *.pcx) data to the ECR ....................... Pc to ER-A450T
ER02FD to ER-A450T
(2) Converting Image Logo data for use with the ER-02FD .................... at the PC
2. Functions Supported:
(1) Changes the Image Logo for use on the ER-A450T on customer receipts and reports.
(2) Creates an Image Logo data file.
(3) Can load the Image Logo data to the ER-02FD Floppy Drive unit
(for detailed information about the ER-02FD floppy disk unit, please refer to the applicable service manual)
3. Format Specifications:
(1) File format: *.PCX or *.BMP
(2) Size: 288 dots (w) x 140 dots (h)
(3) Color: Monochrome only (black & white)
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW

Introduction
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This document will help you utilize the graphics logo function of the ER-A450T Scanning ECR. This
documentation assumes that you are familiar with general PC and the Microsoft® Windows operating
system as it relates to the settings for the desk top, communications ports, etc. Please read this
introductory section carefully as it will provide helpful hints and recommendations that will make your time
more efficient and produce time saving results.
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE FOR THE ER-A450T SETUP
INTRODUCTION
1. Always install the necessary options (i.e. Optional RAM, etc.) prior to programming.
2. Start your programming sessions by executing one of the Master Reset operations.
(for detailed information about the Master Reset operations, please refer to the applicable Service Manual)
3. Recommended order for programming;
Please complete the SRV-mode and PGM-mode sections in the order outlined below:
(1) Always back up your program prior when loading the Logo Image data into an existing
customer's machine.
(2) Set the applicable SRV parameters (SRV job #912).
(the Logo image data replaces the ECR's "STAMP" image)
(3) Load the image data to be used as the Logo (header or footer)
(4) Perform a Program Reset (SRV Reset).
(5) Back up the NEW Program with the Logo Image
(6) Test system performance and reporting prior to installation.

Introduction
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The below diagram represents the cable specifications required when connecting the ER-A450T to a
PC when the Logo Image Data function is used.
1. Specifications:
(1) Cable: Shielded, twisted pair
(2) Connector: D-Sub 9 pin (female type) connector
(3) Baud Rates: 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200
2. Pin Outs:
ER-A450T to a PC (9 pin D-Sub):
Please refer to (fig. 1) below for the connection pin out diagram.
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
SD 3 SD
RD
CTS
RD
2
6
8
3
2
6
8
55SG
RTS 7
DCD 1
DTR 4
DSR
7
1
4
ER-A450T or PC
CTS
SG
RTS
DCD
DTR
DSR
9PIN D-SUB 9PIN D-SUB
SD : TRANSMITTED DATA
RD : RECEIVED DATA
DTR: DATA TERMINAL READY
DSR: DATA SET READY
RTS: REQUEST TO SEND
DCD: DATA CARRIER DETECTOR
CTS: CLEAR TO SEND
ER-A450T
(FIG.1)

Introduction
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(2) ER-A450T to the ER-02FD floppy disk unit:
Please refer to (fig. 2) below for the connection pin out diagram.
SD 2 SD
RD
CTS
RD
3
6
5
3
2
6
8
ER-02FD unit
75SG
RTS 4
DCD 8
DTR 20
DSR
7
1
4
ER-A450T
CTS
SG
RTS
DCD
DTR
DSR
1FG FRAME GROUND is connected
to the shield of the cable.
25PIN D-SUB 9PIN D-SUB
SD : TRANSMITTED DATA
RD : RECEIVED DATA
DTR: DATA TERMINAL READY
DSR: DATA SET READY
RTS: REQUEST TO SEND
DCD: DATA CARRIER DETECTOR
CTS: CLEAR TO SEND
FG : FRAME GROUND
(FIG.2)

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1. Program (SRV) Reset:
To perform a Program Reset, the SRV key (p/n: LKGiM7113RCZZ) must be used. Please refer to
(fig. 3) when performing the below key sequence.
(1) Insert the SRV key and rotate it counterclockwise to the 6 o'clock position to the SRV' position.
(Please note that the display goes out)
(2) Count for 5 seconds.
(3) Rotate the SRV key clockwise to the SRV (7 o'clock) position.
(Please note that the display becomes lit and PRG. RESET *** is printed on the journal printer)
Failure to adhere to the above procedure may result in corrupt or broken RAM addressing
(FIG.3)
RESET PROCEDURES
X2/Z2
X1/Z1
MGR
REG
OP,X/Z
PGM1
OFF
PGM2
(SRV)
(SRV')
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SM
MA
SRV

ER-A450T Setup
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PREPARING THE ER-A450T
1. SRVModeRelated Jobs:
ThepresetsforSRVjob#912maybechangedforER-A450Tbyfollowingthesesteps;
(1) Place theSRVkeyto theSRVmode (Fig.4).
(2) ChangingSRVjob#912:
TheER-A450THeaderandFooterprintcontrolsarelocatedintheSRVjob#912.
xx = (seechartbelow)
X2/Z2
X1/Z1
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ER-A450T Setup
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2. TheER-A450TSIOFunction:
Inadditiontosettingthegraphicslogoprintcontrol,theimagedatamaybesenttotheER-A450T
usingtheSIOFunction.
(1) ConnectionattheER-A450T;
TheProgramBackup/Restore(SIO)functionhasbeenfixedtoport-2(Channel#1)ofthe
ER-A450Tasshownbelow:
(FIG.5)
Channel No.:
Port 1(CH8) Channel No.:
Port 2(CH1)
3
Whenusingthe SIO
function,theconnection
forthecableisport-2
(CH#1)
X
998 .
444
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CA/AT
SBTL (Autobaud rate detection - SRV job#903-A)
(2) PlacingtheER-A450TintotheReceiveState;

LOGOCONV.exe Setup
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PREPARING THE PC ENVIRONMENT
The ER-A450 Logo Utility has been provided in two separate files which are self extracting files that
contain all the necessary files for installation of the program.
1. Using Explorer, create a folder to copy the following files;
(1) ERA450Logo1
(2) ERA450Logo2
2. While in Explorer Double-Click each file and its contents will be extracted within the same folder.
3. To install the LOGO utility, locate the SETUP.exe and double-click to initiate the installation process.
4. The installation files will be copied. (Fig. 6)
5. You will be prompted to select the desired directory to
install the utility. (Fig. 7)
3. The installation process will begin when you click on
the Installation Icon. (Fig. 7)
4. Select the Program Group where the utility will be
referenced and then click [ Continue ]. (Fig. 8)
There are numerous ways to organize
your desktop folders.
Creating sub-folders helps organize
saved logo images by
different account names, etc.
(FIG. 8)
(FIG. 7)
(FIG. 6)

LOGOCONV.exe Setup
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5. Whentheinstallationprocesshasbeensuccessfully
completed,click[OK]toexittoexittheinstallation
program.(Fig.10)
6. Foreasyreferencetotheapplication,youcanplace
theLOGOCONV.exeshortcutontoyourdesktop.
(FIG.10)
(FIG. 9)

Creating a Logo Image
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Prior to starting the Logo conversion application it is recommended that you create and format the image
data to be used by setting the attributes to be within the previously mentioned specifications.
Format Specifications:
(1) File format: *.PCX or *.BMP
(2) Size: 288 dots (w) x 140 dots (h)
(3) Color: Monochrome only (black & white)
The *.bmp or *.pcx image data can easily be modified using PC-based applications to the above
specifications as shown in the illustration below (Fig. 11);
(FIG.11)
CREATING A LOGO IMAGE

Sending to the ER-A450T
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1. Connect the ER-A450T to the PC using the previously specified RS-232 cable.
2. From the Main Form using the drop down menu, select one of the following functions to be
performed;
(1) Send Logo1 when the image data is for the header
(2) Send Logo2 when the image data is for the footer
3. Click [ OK ] (Fig. 13)
4. The LOGOCONV.exe will prompt you if you have an image file ready for transfer to the ER-A450T.
Click [Continue] if you have a file that has been prepared. (Fig. 14)
5. Navigate to the applicable folder where the image data is stored and select the image. (Fig. 15)
PC
RS232 cable
Channel No.
Port1(CH8) Channel No.
Port2(CH1)
(FIG.12)
FROM PC TO ER-A450
(FIG.13)
(FIG.14)
(FIG.15)

Sending to the ER-A450T
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6. Once selected, if the image data complies with the specifications, the image will be displayed.
7. If the image is the correct graphics, then click the [ Send ] button to initiate sending the image to the
ER-A450T. (Fig. 16)
8. The communications setting menu will automatically appear so to verify the settings as follows;
(1) Select the required Baud Rate, Protocol and Communications port for the PC.
Note:
For the Protocol setting, only SIO (Manual) and SIO (Auto) are eligible selections.
(2) Select the required Baud Rate, Protocol and Communications port for the PC.
(When the [ CA/AT ] is used at the ER-A450T) (When the [ SBTL ] is used at the ER-A450T)
(FIG.17)
(FIG.16)
(3) Click [ OK ] when you have selected the necessary settings and the application will begin
downloading the image data to the ER-A450T. (Fig. 19)
(FIG.18)
(FIG.19)

Sending to the ER-A450T
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9. At the receiving ER-A450T;
Upon successful completion of the image data transfer, please perform a Program (SRV) Reset as
outlined on pg. 5.

Images for the ER-02FD
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ItispossibletoconverttheimagedataforusewiththeER-02FDprogramloaderforthosecaseswhena
notebookPCis notavailable forfieldusage.
1. LaunchtheLOGOCONV.exefromyourdesktop.
2. FromtheMainFormusingthedropdownmenu,selectoneofthefollowingfunctionstobe
performed;
(1) ConvertImageLOGO1onHardDiskwhenthedataisfortheheader
(2) ConvertImageLOGO2onHardDiskwhenthedataisforthefooter
3. Click [ OK ] (Fig. 20)
4. TheLOGOCONV.exewillpromptyouifyouhaveanimagefilereadyforconversion.Click
[Continue]ifyouhaveafilethathasbeenprepared.(Fig.21)
5. Navigatetothe applicablefolder wherethe imagedataisstoredandselect theimage. (Fig.22)
CONVERTING IMAGE DATA
(FIG.20)
(FIG.21)
(FIG.22)

Images for the ER-02FD
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6. Onceselected,iftheimagedatacomplieswith thespecifications,theimagewillbedisplayed.
7. Iftheimageisthecorrectgraphics,thenenterthenamethefileistobesavedasusinga*.fd
extension,thenclickthe[Save]button.(Fig.23)
8. Enterthedesired nametosavethe imageas afiletobe usedwiththeER-02FD andclick the
[Save]buttontocompletetheconversion.(Fig.24)
9. Inordertousethisconvertedfile,youmustcopyittoafloppydiskettesuitableforusewiththe
ER-02FDprogram loader.
Note:
Thespecificationsforthefloppydisketteis720KDouble-sided,Double-density.
(for detailed information about the ER-02FD floppy disk unit, please refer to the applicable service manual)
(FIG.23)
(FIG.24)

Error Code Decriptions
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Although the LOGOCONV.exe PC utility is simple in execution, there are three places during usage of this
utility where you may encounter errors.
(1) While opening an image data file that does not meet the specifications during transfer or
conversion operations.
(2) During communications if the communications encounters problems for some reason.
1. Error Display when the image data does not meet specifications. (Fig. 25)
2. The following Communications error could result which are related to the ER-A450T's SIO
communications function.
Code : Description
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01 : COMMAND ERROR
02 : PARITY ERROR
03 : CHECKSUM ERROR
04 : DATA SIZE ERROR
05 : HARDWARE ERROR
06 : POWER OFF ERROR (Power off during communication)
07 : TIME OUT ERROR
08 : DSR OFF ERROR (PCs DTR signal is OFF)
11 : TRANSMIT DATA SIZE ERROR
12 : BLOCK SEQUENCE ERROR
13 : NAK ERROR
15 : MACHINE TYPE ERROR (The different models data is received.)
Note:
The above error codes are printed on the ER-A450T's printer on the journal side.
ERROR DESCRIPTIONS
(FIG.25)

Quick Start Procedures
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For a quick reference procedure for using the LOGOCONV.exe with the ER-A450T, please use the below
sequential steps outlined in the chart below.
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