Swecoin TTPM2 User manual

Ticket Printer/Encoder
Model TTPM2
Technical Specification
SW95045
Publ No.: 00874-000 Ed. E
(old No. 38-1111-00)

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Edition E, September, 2003
Printed in Sweden
This edition of the manual is based on firmware 906-400 and
control board 2448-901.
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CONTENTS
1Introduction...................................................................................................................5
1.1 Versions and configurations............................................................................5
1.2 Installation considerations...............................................................................8
2Performance................................................................................................................10
3Magnetic stripe data...................................................................................................11
3.1 Encoding .......................................................................................................11
3.2 Decoding .......................................................................................................11
4Print data .....................................................................................................................12
4.1 General..........................................................................................................12
4.2 Graphics printing ...........................................................................................12
4.3 Bar code printing ...........................................................................................12
4.4 Text printing...................................................................................................13
5Ticket separation and cancellation...........................................................................15
5.1 Separation .....................................................................................................15
5.2 Cancellation...................................................................................................15
6Control board ..............................................................................................................16
7Command set ..............................................................................................................17
7.1 Syntax............................................................................................................17
7.2 Summary of commands ................................................................................18
8Error codes..................................................................................................................20
9Power requirements ...................................................................................................21
9.1 Desktop printer ..............................................................................................21
9.2 OEM printer mechanism ...............................................................................21
10 Dimensions .................................................................................................................22
10.1 Desktop printer ..............................................................................................22
10.2 Desktop printer with CD200 and Front load mechanism ..............................24
10.3 OEM printer mechanism ...............................................................................25
10.4 Weight ...........................................................................................................25
10.5 Power supply for OEM printer mechanism ...................................................26
11 Environmental conditions .........................................................................................27
12 MTBF............................................................................................................................27
13 Document stock..........................................................................................................28
13.1 Ticket base material ......................................................................................28

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13.2 Coating and preprint......................................................................................28
13.3 Magnetic media .............................................................................................29
13.4 Ticket dimensions and perforation ................................................................29
14 Ordering information..................................................................................................32
15 Index.............................................................................................................................33
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REVISION HISTORY
Edition C
Chapter/section/page Change
Page 10 Erroneously placed illustration in Ed. B corrected
Edition D
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Page 18 Updated command and error code list
Page 32 Updated order number list
Edition E
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Page 18 Updated command and error code list
Page 21 Current consumption for OEM mechanism clarified
Page 32 Updated order number list

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1 INTRODUCTION
The TTPM2 is a ticket printer/encoder with versatile paper handling. It encodes data on a
magnetic stripe and prints text, graphics and bar codes. Finally, it cuts and ejects the
ticket. The tickets can be credit card size (54x86 mm), or 54x110 mm. Fanfold or roll
ticket stock, or single tickets can be handled, in one or two ticket feed tracks.
Already printed and encoded tickets can be read and re-encoded, and print can be
added, for example to change the ticket validity.
1.1 Versions and configurations
The TTPM2 comes in two basic versions, the desktop printer with enclosure and built-in
power supply, and the OEM printer mechanism for kiosk applications. Both these ver-
sions are available in a number of configurations, and can also be modified according to
customer requests.
Pushbuttons and indicators
Document exit
Optional front load mechanism
SW95065C
Figure 1. Front view, desktop printer, and OEM printer mechanism
Upper document entry
Lower
document entry
Power ON/OFF
switch
Fuse
holder
Power
cable
receptacle
Power connector
RS 232 interface connector
SW95065D
Figure 2. Rear view, desktop printer, and OEM printer mechanism

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SW97118A
Card dispenser
Figure 3. TTPM2 printer with card dispenser. Also the OEM printer mechanism
can be equipped with card dispenser.
A TTPM2 with card dispenser loads sheet cut tickets into the lower track of the printer,
leaving the upper track for single ticket handling.
The card dispenser can be ordered with an optional paper low switch.

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Printer design
Active position, upper track
Standby position, upper track
Active position,
lower track
Input module
Standby position,
lower track
Write headRead headWaste bin ticket exit
Magnetic encoder/decoder
Printer
Front load
ticket entry/exit
Cutter
SW97104A
REAR
FRONT
Figure 4. Printer interior.
To avoid paper jam, the TTPM2 has a straight paper path where tickets pass virtually
without bending.
The input module has two ticket tracks:
The upper track is normally used for single tickets, but there is a printer version in which
the upper track is configured for consecutive ticket stock. The upper track is also used for
handling of tickets inserted through the front load entry/exit.
The lower track always handles consecutive ticket stock. Both fanfold, roll, and card dis-
penser ticket stock can be used. The lower track ticket entry is at the back of the printer.
Ticket stock in lower track can be retracted to a standby position to clear the paper path
for tickets from the upper track, then automatically loaded again when needed.
Tickets can be parked in an active position ready for being encoded, decoded, printed or
cancelled.
The magnetic stripe encoder/decoder has separate heads so that it can encode, read
and verify the data in one single sweep.

1.2 Installation considerations
The TTPM2 OEM printer mechanism is designed to be installed in some kind of enclo-
sure such as a self service kiosk.
Preventing ESD and ground currents from affecting the printer operation requires proper
connection of the printer chassis to protective ground through a mounting platform or
through a separate ground conductor.
Trouble free printer operation also requires that the printer’s optical sensors be shielded
from ambient light.
Additional space is required for paper stock. Consider mounting the printer on a movable
platform so that the printer can be maintained outside the printer enclosure.
1.2.1 Power supply
The printer mechanism requires +5 Vdc 0.35 A, and +24 Vdc 2 A continuous, 6 A peak.
At standby, no current is drawn from the +24 Vdc.
With a Swecoin power supply unit (see ordering information on page 32, and dimensions
drawing on page 26), just connect the cable from the power supply to control board con-
nector J5.
If you use another type of power supply unit, connect the voltages according to the fol-
lowing table. At the TTPM2 end of the cable, use a Molex 22-01-2065 connector housing,
and six Molex 08-50-0032 contact springs:
Pin Voltage
1 +5 V
2 Ground (for 5 V)
3 +24 V
4 +24 V
5 Ground (for 24 V)
6 Ground (for 24 V)
Figure 5. Power supply connector J5 pin assignment
NOTE! – Both the 5 V and 24 V ground, as well as the chassis of the printer, must be
connected to ground potential (safety ground).
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1.2.2 Communications cable
Pin Function
2 RXD (Receive data)
3 TXD (Transmit data)
4 DTR (Data terminal ready)
5 Ground
7 RTS (Request to send)
8 CTS (Clear to send)
Figure 6. RS232 serial interface connector pin assignment
A serial communications cable is available from Swecoin. See ordering information on
page 32. The cable is 1.5 m long with 9-pole D-sub connectors at both ends.
9-pole to 25-pole D-sub adapters are commercially available.

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2 PERFORMANCE
Typical throughput 20 tickets/minute (3s/ticket) when printing and encoding already
downloaded information on 86 mm tickets.
NOTE! – Data transfer time is not included in the above throughput. Typically add 0.3 s
fixed time + 1 s/Kbytes of transferred data.
Read/decode speed 150 mm/s
Cut time 0.2 s
SW97103A
X
Y
FEED DIRECTION
FAST SLOW
Bar codes For east and west
oriented bar codes,
the print speed is
reduced to approx.
50 mm/s
Track swapping time In dual consecutive track printers (both from lower to upper,
and from upper to lower): 1.2 s
Card dispenser First ticket loading time: 2 s
Loading time for following tickets: Loading is concurrent with
printing of previous ticket. Total throughput is not affected by
card dispenser.