Citizen PPU-231 User Manual

LINE THERMAL PRINTER/PRESENTER UNITMODELPPU-231

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN DAILY MAINTENANCE • At the time of maintenance, be sure to turn off the power switch of the unit and unplug it fr

1.05E-0503 Printed in Japan

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN CONTENTS 1. OUTLINE ...

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN 5. DIP SWITCH SETTING...

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN APPENDIX 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM ...

PPU-231 User’s Manual 1 CITIZEN 1. OUTLINE Packed with features, this small line thermal printer/presenter has a wide range of uses: a terminal devic

PPU-231 User’s Manual 2 CITIZEN 2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Model Classifications Classification is made according to the following naming system. 2.

PPU-231 User’s Manual 3 CITIZEN 2.1.2 Options (1) PHU series (Paper holding unit) PHU-13 1 (2) 31AD series (Power supply unit) 31AD-U PN

PPU-231 User’s Manual 4 CITIZEN 2.1.3 Miscellaneous The following models are sold as single units. (1) PRU series (Presenter unit) PRU-130 (2) P

PPU-231 User’s Manual 5 CITIZEN (3) BD2 series (Control PCB with accessories) BD2-380A P U For BD

PPU-231 User’s Manual 6 CITIZEN 2.2 Basic Specifications Item Description Printing system Line thermal dot printing Printing width 72 mm (576 dots/

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the following Standards: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68

PPU-231 User’s Manual 7 CITIZEN 2.3 Paper Specifications 2.3.1 Recommended Paper • Type : Thermal paper • Paper width : 80 + 0/- 1 mm • Paper th

PPU-231 User’s Manual 8 CITIZEN 2.3.3 Printing Head and Paper Cutter Layout Presenter Sensor Position Approx. 90 mm Paper Feed Direction Presen

PPU-231 User’s Manual 9 CITIZEN 3. OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS 3.1 PPU (Printer/Presenter Unit) (7) Interface Connector (6) DIP Swit

PPU-231 User’s Manual 10 CITIZEN (1) POWER switch Turns on/off the power for the printer/presenter unit (The POWER switch can be mounted either side

PPU-231 User’s Manual 11 CITIZEN 3.2 Optional PHU (Paper Holding Unit) (11) PNE (Paper Near End) sensor Detects that the paper is running out.

PPU-231 User’s Manual 12 CITIZEN 4. OPERATION 4.1 Connecting the AC Adapter 4.1.1 Using the Power Connector 1. Make sure the power switch of the u

PPU-231 User’s Manual 13 CITIZEN 4.1.2 Connecting a Power Cable to the Control PCB If you wish, you do not need to use an optional AC adapter, inste

PPU-231 User’s Manual 14 CITIZEN 6) If a thunder/lightning storm is nearby, disconnect the AC adapter from the socket and do not use the printer, be

PPU-231 User’s Manual 15 CITIZEN You can attach the interface cable to any one of the 4 positions shown below. See the table below for details on th

PPU-231 User’s Manual 16 CITIZEN [Connector’s pin configuration for serial interface (CN10)] No. Signal Name Input/Output Function 1 DTR Output D

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all of these instructions and save them for future reference. • Follow all w

PPU-231 User’s Manual 17 CITIZEN 4.3 Inserting the Paper CAUTION: 1) Be sure to use the specified paper roll. 2) Use of non-specified paper may no

PPU-231 User’s Manual 18 CITIZEN 4.4 How to Remove Remaining Paper Roll 1. Raise the head-up lever of the printer/presenter unit. 2. Gentl

PPU-231 User’s Manual 19 CITIZEN 4.5 Eliminating the Paper Jam 4.5.1 Eliminating a Jam in the Printer Mechanism 1. Turn off the power. 2. Cut the

PPU-231 User’s Manual 20 CITIZEN 4.5.2 Eliminating a Jam in the Presenter 1. Turn off the power. 2. Open the front door by pulling while pressing

PPU-231 User’s Manual 21 CITIZEN 4.6 Releasing a Locked Cutter When the auto-cutter locks up and fails to cut paper, follow these steps to solve the

PPU-231 User’s Manual 22 CITIZEN 4.9 Connecting the PHU (Paper Holding Unit) 1. Turn off the power. 2. Plug the connector cable of the optional

PPU-231 User’s Manual 23 CITIZEN 4.11 Auto-Loading Function This printer has a function to automatically set the paper. When the paper is set and

PPU-231 User’s Manual 24 CITIZEN 5. DIP SWITCH SETTING 5.1 Location of DIP Switch The following figure clearly shows where the DIP switches are. An

PPU-231 User’s Manual 25 CITIZEN 5.2 DIP Switch Function DIP switch 1 (DS1) No. Function ON OFF Upon Shipment DS1- 1 Auto cutter Enabled Disabled

PPU-231 User’s Manual 26 CITIZEN Table 2 Print density DS1-3 DS2-6 Print Density Level OFF OFF Light 0 OFF ON Standard 1 ON OFF Dark 2 ON ON

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN • Lesen Sie die nachfolgenden Anweisungen sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie sie auf.

PPU-231 User’s Manual 27 CITIZEN 6. PARALLEL INTERFACE 6.1 Specifications • Data input system : 8-bit parallel (DATA0 to DATA7) • Control signals

PPU-231 User’s Manual 28 CITIZEN 6.3 Input and Output Signals 6.3.1 Input and Output Signals (1) Input signals to the printer • DATA : 8-bit p

PPU-231 User’s Manual 29 CITIZEN 6.3.2 Electrical Characteristics (1) Input signal level All the input signals are at the TTL level. High level ---

PPU-231 User’s Manual 30 CITIZEN 6.3.3 Timing Chart Data Input and Print Timings T1, T2, T3 0.5 µs MIN T4 270 ns MAX T5 2.3 µs TYP T6 50

PPU-231 User’s Manual 31 CITIZEN 7. SERIAL INTERFACE 7.1 Specifications (1) Synchronous system : Asynchronous (2) Baud rate : 1,200, 2,400, 4,800

PPU-231 User’s Manual 32 CITIZEN 7.3 Input and Output Signals 7.3.1 Input and Output Signals (1) RXD Serial received data signal. If a framing er

PPU-231 User’s Manual 33 CITIZEN 7.3.2 Data Configuration t Mark b0, b1, b2, • • • • Space (1) (2) (3) (1) Start Bit

PPU-231 User’s Manual 34 CITIZEN 7.3.4 Data Receiving Control If DTR/DSR control has been selected, the data from the host side will be received w

PPU-231 User’s Manual 35 CITIZEN 8. POWER CONNECTOR This connector is to supply the power from the special AC adapter (31AD). Connector's Pin C

PPU-231 User’s Manual 36 CITIZEN 9. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE For the information on maintenance and service, please contact our dealer.

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN <CAUTIONS> 1. Prior to using the equipment, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly. Please keep

PPU-231 User’s Manual 37 CITIZEN 10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10.1 Commands List Control Code Function Code Page 1HTHorizontal tab09H

PPU-231 User’s Manual 38 CITIZEN Control Code Function Code Page 39 GS f Selecting the font of HRI code 1DH 66H n 75 40 GS ∗ Defining the do

PPU-231 User’s Manual 39 CITIZEN 10.2 Command Details 10.2.1 Description of Items XXXX ALL [Function] Command Function [Code] A sequence of

PPU-231 User’s Manual 40 CITIZEN 10.2.2 Details HT [Function] Horizontal Tab [Code] <09>H [Outline] Shifts th

PPU-231 User’s Manual 41 CITIZEN CR [Function] Print [Code] <0D>H [Outline] 1) When DS1-2 is OFF: This command is

PPU-231 User’s Manual 42 CITIZEN ESC ! n [Function] Collective Specifying Printing Mode [Code] <1B>H<21>H<n> [R

PPU-231 User’s Manual 43 CITIZEN [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " ! " + CHR$ (&H00) + "H" ;

PPU-231 User’s Manual 44 CITIZEN ESC % n [Function] Specifying/Canceling Download Character Set [Code] <1B>H<25>H<

PPU-231 User’s Manual 45 CITIZEN ESC & s n m [ a [ p ] s × a] m – n +1 [Function] Defining Download Character [Code]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 46 CITIZEN [Example] Create each data bit by setting "1" for a printed dot and "0" for an unpr

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ----- BE SURE TO OBSERVE In order to prevent hazards to an operator or other persons and damage to

PPU-231 User’s Manual 47 CITIZEN ESC ∗ m n1 n2 [ d ] k [Function] Specifying the Bit Image Mode [Code] <1B>H<2A>H&

PPU-231 User’s Manual 48 CITIZEN [Example] [Sample Program] LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "∗" ; LPRINT CHR$ (0) +

PPU-231 User’s Manual 49 CITIZEN ESC − n [Function] Specifying/Canceling Underline [Code] <1B>H<2D>H<n> [Range]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 50 CITIZEN ESC 3 n [Function] Setting Line Feed Rate of Minimum Pitch [Code] <1B>H<33>H<n&g

PPU-231 User’s Manual 51 CITIZEN ESC = n [Function] Data Input Control [Code] <1B>H<3D>H<n> [Range] {0

PPU-231 User’s Manual 52 CITIZEN ESC @ [Function] Initializing the Printer [Code] <1B>H<40>H [Range] C

PPU-231 User’s Manual 53 CITIZEN ESC D [ n ] k NUL [Function] Setting Horizontal Tab Position [Code] <1B>H<44>H [

PPU-231 User’s Manual 54 CITIZEN ESC E n [Function] Specifying/canceling highlighting [Code] <1B>H<45>H<n> [

PPU-231 User’s Manual 55 CITIZEN ESC G n [Function] Specifying/canceling Double Printing (ESC G n) [Code] <1B>H<47>H&

PPU-231 User’s Manual 56 CITIZEN ESC R n [Function] Selecting the International Character set [Code] <1B>H<52>H<n&

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN WARNING z Never handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order, or overheat ca

PPU-231 User’s Manual 57 CITIZEN ESC V n [Function] Specifying/Canceling 90°-right- turned Characters [Code] <1B>H<56

PPU-231 User’s Manual 58 CITIZEN ESC a n [Function] Aligning the characters [Code] <1B>H<61>H<n> [Range]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 59 CITIZEN ESC c 3 n (Parallel Interface Only) [Function] Selecting the paper near end sensor valid for a paper end signal

PPU-231 User’s Manual 60 CITIZEN ESC c 5 n [Function] Enabling/Disabling Panel Switches [Code] <1B>H<63>H<35>H&l

PPU-231 User’s Manual 61 CITIZEN ESC i (When Using Auto Cutter) [Function] Paper Cut [Code] <1B>H<69>H [Outline]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 62 CITIZEN ESC m (When Using Auto Cutter) [Function] Paper Cut [Code] <1B>H<6D>H [Outlin

PPU-231 User’s Manual 63 CITIZEN ESC t n [Function] Selecting Character Code Table [Code] <1B>H<74>H<n> [Range]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 64 CITIZEN ESC v (Serial Interface Only) [Function] Transmitting the printer status(Serial Type) [Code] <

PPU-231 User’s Manual 65 CITIZEN ESC { n [Function] Specifying/Canceling the Inverted Characters [Code] <1B>H<7B>H<

PPU-231 User’s Manual 66 CITIZEN ESC $ n1 n2 [Function] Specifying the Absolute Positions [Code] <1B>H<24>H<n1&

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION • Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or dire

PPU-231 User’s Manual 67 CITIZEN ESC n1 n2 [Function] Specifying the Relative Positions [Code] <1B>H<5C>H<n1>

PPU-231 User’s Manual 68 CITIZEN GS k n [ d ] k NUL [Function] Printing the Bar Code [Code] <1D>H<6B>H<n> [

PPU-231 User’s Manual 69 CITIZEN 12th-column check column is automatically calculated inside the printer and sent from the host, the entire bar code

PPU-231 User’s Manual 70 CITIZEN ASCII Code Converted Character Subset Code A Subset Code B Subset Code C 96 80h FNC 3 FNC 3 -N/A- 97

PPU-231 User’s Manual 71 CITIZEN Type Print Sample Outline of Symbol Max. column UPC-A 12-columns fixed-length bar code consisting of numerals o

PPU-231 User’s Manual 72 CITIZEN GS w n [Function] Selecting the horizontal size(Scale factor) of the Bar Code [Code] <

PPU-231 User’s Manual 73 CITIZEN GS h n [Function] Selecting the height of the Bar Code [Code] <1D>H<68>H<n>

PPU-231 User’s Manual 74 CITIZEN GS H n [Function] Selecting of Printing Position of HRI Code [Code] <1D>H<48>H<

PPU-231 User’s Manual 75 CITIZEN GS f n [Function] Selecting the font of HRI code [Code] <1D>H<66>H<n> [Range]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 76 CITIZEN GS ∗ n1 n2 [ d ] n1 × n2 × 8 [Function] Defining the Download Bit Image [Code] <1D>H&

PPU-231 User’s Manual CITIZEN PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING Do not handle the equipment in the following manners, because problems may result. • Do no

PPU-231 User’s Manual 77 CITIZEN [Sample Program] [Print Results] GOSUB IMG LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "/" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT C

PPU-231 User’s Manual 78 CITIZEN GS / m [Function] Printing the Download, Bit Image [Code] <1D>H<2F>H<m> [Ra

PPU-231 User’s Manual 79 CITIZEN GS : [Function] Starting / Ending Macro Definition [Code] <1D>H<3A>H [Outline]

PPU-231 User’s Manual 80 CITIZEN GS ^ n1 n2 n3 [Function] Executing the Macro [Code] <1D>H<5E>H<n1><n2&

PPU-231 User’s Manual 81 CITIZEN 11. CHARACTER CODES TABLE 11.1 International (Page 0)

PPU-231 User’s Manual 82 CITIZEN 11.2 Japanese (Page 1)

PPU-231 User’s Manual 83 CITIZEN 11.3 International Character Code Table

PPU-231 User’s Manual 84 CITIZEN APPENDIX 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM *1 Parallel Interface --- Centronics compliant Serial Interface --- RS-232C complian

PPU-231 User’s Manual 85 CITIZEN APPENDIX 2. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR PPU 9 Unit: mm 12.5 160 124.7 67. 7 57 10 10 (Paper Roll Width) 160 (Paper Exit H

PPU-231 User’s Manual 86 CITIZEN APPENDIX 3. OUTLINE DRAWING FOR PHU 48 48 12 125.2 1.6 122.2 132.2 6-φ5 φ203.2 (Paper Roll Max. Dia.) 120 48