Swecoin TTP 10X0 User manual

TTP 10X0 Kiosk/receipt printer
Technical Manual
Publ. No.: 01707-000, Ed. F++January 28, 2004

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Acknowledgments
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Box 322, SE-192 30 Sollentuna, Sweden
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is correct and complete. However, if you discover any errors
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this information and reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
Edition F, January 2004
Printed in Sweden

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................5
About this manual......................................................................................................5
Updating ....................................................................................................................5
2. Product presentation ...................................................................................................6
Status indicator..........................................................................................................7
Feed-forward (FF) button ..........................................................................................7
3. Installation.....................................................................................................................8
Installation considerations .........................................................................................8
Connecting to the computer ......................................................................................9
Connecting the power..............................................................................................11
Making a test printout ..............................................................................................11
Installing a Windows printer driver ..........................................................................11
Installing a paper-near-end sensor (option) ............................................................12
Installing an output nozzle (option)..........................................................................12
4. Operation.....................................................................................................................13
Installing a paper roll ...............................................................................................13
Clearing paper jams ................................................................................................14
Self-test printout ......................................................................................................15
Hex-dump mode ......................................................................................................15
5. Programming ..............................................................................................................16
Summary of control codes & escape sequences ....................................................17
Software command syntax ......................................................................................19
Status reporting .......................................................................................................41
Default parameter setting for firmware up to version 2.00 ......................................41
Default parameter setting, Firmware 2.10 and up...................................................44
Windows WIN32 API calls.......................................................................................47
6. Aligning preprint and thermal print ..........................................................................49
Commands used with the black-mark .....................................................................49
Black-mark sensing from within "Windows" ............................................................51
7. Interfaces.....................................................................................................................53
Parallel interface (TTP 1020) ..................................................................................53
Serial (TTP 1030) ....................................................................................................58
USB (TTP 1030) ......................................................................................................59

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8. Specifications .............................................................................................................60
Print data .................................................................................................................60
Text modes (non-Windows applications) ................................................................60
Basic character set ..................................................................................................61
Paper handling ........................................................................................................63
Printer dimensions...................................................................................................64
Environmental conditions ........................................................................................65
Standards, licenses, etc. .........................................................................................65
Miscellaneous..........................................................................................................65
Paper specification ..................................................................................................66
Ordering number list ................................................................................................67
9. Maintenance ................................................................................................................70
Fault finding .............................................................................................................70
Cleaning the print head ...........................................................................................71
Disassembly ............................................................................................................72
Replacement parts ..................................................................................................75
Circuit diagrams, TTP 1020.....................................................................................84
Circuit diagrams, TTP 1030.....................................................................................88
Firmware..................................................................................................................92
REVISION HISTORY
Edition C, major changes
Revision history updated to 2.00. TTP 1030 information added. Text mode commands
added
Edition D, major changes
• Status reporting for ESC ENQ 2 corrected
Edition E, major changes
• Indicator blink codes added
• New default parameter list added for firmware versions 2.10 and higher
• New command ESC & 6 added
• Replacement parts section expanded
• Circuit diagrams added
Edition F, major changes
Revision history updated to 2.30. Commands ESC B, ESC N, ESC I, ESC P added.
Parameter n49 added
Paper specification changed

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1. INTRODUCTION
About this manual
This manual contains the information required to install the printer and to run it from a
host computer such as a PC.
The programming chapter on page 16 gives the applicable control-codes and escape-
sequences supported by the printer processor firmware.
Other chapters of the manual contain information about the printer error codes,
communications parameters, test print functions, specifications of the parallel interface,
etc.
Updating
This manual will be updated as, from time to time, printer functions and features may be
added or amended. You will always find the latest edition on our web site
(http://www.swecoin.se). You can order printed copies of the current manual by e-mail,
fax, or phone.
If you require functions not found in the manual edition at your disposal, you are welcome
to consult one of our representatives for information.

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2. PRODUCT PRESENTATION
Cutter module
(inside)
Print module
(inside)
Presenter
module
Control board
(inside)
SW98015
Paper-near-end
sensor
(J10)
(optional)
connector
Power connector (J5)
Interface
connector(s)
Paper release lever
Feed-forward button
5V indicator
(voltage generated
on controlboard)
24V Indicator
Status indicator
Figure 1. Printer exterior, rear view
The TTP 10X0 is a kiosk/receipt printer using direct thermal printing. The print speed is
up to 100 mm per second.
The printer has an integrated control board. The TTP 1020 communicates with the host
computer through an IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel port. The TTP 1030 communicates
with the host computer through an RS-232 serial interface or an USB port. Drivers are
available for Windows 95/98 and NT4, and the printer is compatible with the Plug and
Play standard. It is also possible to address the printer directly from the kiosk software
without using Windows.
The loop generating presenter mechanism handles documents of various lengths. It
holds the receipt until printed, then cuts and presents the complete receipt to the
customer. A flip-up printer mechanism gives the operator access to the paper path, and
print head, for maintenance purposes.

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Status indicator
The yellow status indicator has several functions:
ON constantly — the printer is operational
Blinks, pauses, blinks — indicates non-severe error. The number of blinks reflects
the error code:
1 Presenter jam
2 Cutter stuck
3 No paper at head
4 Head up
5 Paper-feed error
6 Temp error
Flashes rapidly — indicates severe error. The printer must be reset to be operable
again. Hold down the feed-forward button and the number of blinks will reflect the
error code.
Feed-forward (FF) button
When you insert the paper through the paper entry the printer will feed it forward, cut and
eject a receipt, then switch to on-line mode. Use the feed-forward button if you want to
advance the paper forward further.
To feed paper:
1. Press and hold the button, paper-feed starts.
2. Release the button to stop paper feed.
You can also use the feed-forward button to print a self-test receipt. See page 15.

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3. INSTALLATION
Installation considerations
The TTP 10X0 printer should be installed in some kind of enclosure such as a self-
service kiosk. The illustration below gives an example of a printer-mounting shelf. See
also "Printer dimensions" on page 64.
20 mm
68 mm
44 mm
10 mm
∅
12 mm
∅
6.5 mm
10 mm
90.8 mm
132 mm
156 mm
Leaf spring
∅ 11 mm
10 mm
1.5 mm
Add material for corner radius
Min. 100 mm
Center
Figure 2. Example of a simple shelf for fastening a standard printer (without output nozzle and roll holder),
using keyholes and a leaf spring retainer
Additional space is required for paper replenishment and paper jam removal. Consider
mounting the printer on a movable platform so that the printer can be maintained outside
the printer enclosure.

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Electrostatic discharges, and earth currents
Preventing ESD and earth currents from affecting the printer operation requires proper
connection of the printer chassis to protective earth through a mounting platform or
through a separate earth conductor.
Ambient light
There is an optical sensor just inside the paper exit at the front of the printer.
To ensure proper printer operation, design the printer enclosure so that it prevents direct
sunlight or light from indoor lamps from reaching the sensor through the paper exit.
Connecting to the computer
TTP 1020
Connect the printer to the parallel port of the computer to be used.
Connector J7 is an IEEE-1284 type C, 36-pole mini Centronics, with clip latches. See
Table 11 for pin assignment of J7.
Use only certified cables marked IEEE-1284. See page 67 for Swecoin ordering number.
You can also use commercially available cables such as AMP 158393-3.
Figure 3. IEEE-1284 cable with type A and type C connectors

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TTP 1030
USING THE USB INTERFACE
Connect the printer to the USB port of the computer, or the USB hub to be used. USB
connectors are recognized by the following symbol: .
Connector J7 is a 4-pin USB type B connector. See Table 14 for pin assignment.
A suitable cable is available from Swecoin, see page 67 for ordering number. You can
also use commercially available cables such as AMP 621775-4.
Figure 4. USB cable with type A and type B connectors
USING THE SERIAL INTERFACE
Connect a null modem cable between J 6 on the printer and the computer to be used.
A suitable cable is available from Swecoin, see page 67 for ordering number.
Printer
PC
Female
5GNDGND5
2RxDRxD2
3TxDTxD3
9RIRI9
1DCDDCD1
8CTSCTS8
7RTSRTS7
4DTRDTR4
6DSRDSR6
5
9
4
8
3
7
2
6
1
Female
5
9
4
8
3
7
2
6
1
Figure 5. Serial interface cable. To be able to connect the cable in any direction, make symmetrical cables.