Custom Audio Electronics Mini PLUS User manual

Mini PLUS

Ultra-Small

Thermal Panel Printer

Mini PLUS

User Manual

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ENGINEERINGSPAandother entities utilizedin the realizationof this manualbear no responsibilityfor how the

manual is used.

Information regarding any errors found in it or suggestions on how it could be improved are appreciated. Since

productsaresubjectto continuous checkand improvement, CUSTOMENGINEERING SPAreservestheright to

makechanges in informationcontained in thismanual without priornotification.

COD.DOME-MINIPLUS REV. 1.10

CUSTOMENGINEERING SPA

Str.Berettine2 - 43010Fontevivo (PARMA)- Italy

Tel.:+390521-680111 - Fax:+390521-610701

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CustomerServiceDepartment:

Tel.: +39 059 88 69 587

Email : [email protected]

Mini PLUS

PRINTER COMPONENTS

A. Front external view

1- Paper outfeed

2- Frontal Panel

3- Cover opening levers

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B. Rear external view

1- Power supply connector

2- RS232 serial interface connector and other signals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

MANUAL CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1

EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ........................................................................................... 1

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 1

UNPACKING THE PRINTER ............................................................................................................................ 2

GENERAL FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 2

PRINTER DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 3

1. INSTALLATION AND USE

1.1 CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1.1 Power Supply .................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 SELF-TEST ............................................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3 CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ............................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.5 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.5.1 Changing the paper roll .................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.5.2 “EASYLOCK” fixing system ............................................................................................................ 1-5

2. INTERFACES

2.1 RS232 SERIAL ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1

3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS

3.1 PRINT DIRECTION .................................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 CONTROL CHARACTERS ...................................................................................................................... 3-1

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 4-3

5. CHARACTER SETS

5.1 CHARACTER SETS ................................................................................................................................ 5-1

APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

A.1 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................................................... A-1

A.1.1 Power supply .................................................................................................................................. A-1

A.1.2 Data and power suplly cable kit ...................................................................................................... A-3

A.2 SPARE PARTS ....................................................................................................................................... A-4

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MANUAL CONTENTS

In addition to the introduction which includes a description of the explanatory notes used in the manual, general

safety information, how to unpack the printer and a brief description of the printer including its basic features,

this manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use

Chapter 2: Contains information on interface specifications

Chapter 3: Contains a description of the printer command set

Chapter 4: Contains Technical Specifications of the printer

Chapter 5: Contains the character sets (fonts) used by the printer

EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL

N.B.

Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the printer.

WARNING

Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against damaging the

printer.

DANGER

Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against operator injury or

damage.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

•Read and keep the instructions which follow.

•Follow all warnings and instructions indicated on the printer.

•Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply cable.

•Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.

•Do not operate the printer near water.

•Pay attention that the external frame, the cover and the printer frame are made from polypropylene, so it’s

better to keep away from:

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ammonia

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√

methanol

√√

√

acetone

√√

√

washing-up liquid

√√

√

benzol

√√

√

dishwasher liquid

√√

√

hydrocarbon

√√

√

dichloromethane

√√

√

perchloretylene

√√

√

ethylene

√√

√

trichlorethylene

√√

√

toluene

•Do not use the printer on unstable surfaces that might cause it to fall and be seriously damaged.

•Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in doubt, contact your retailer.

•Make sure the printer is placed in such a way as to avoid damage to its wiring.

•Make sure that the maximum load absorbed by the printer does not exceed the approved Maximum load

by the type of cable used to supply.

•Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as this could cause a short circuit or damage

parts that could jeopardize printer functioning.

•Do not spill liquids onto the printer.

•Do not carry out technical operations on the printer, with the exception of the scheduled maintenance

procedures specifically indicated in the user manual.

•Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a specialized technician when:

A. The feed connector has been damaged.

B. Liquid has seeped inside the printer.

C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water.

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D. The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all instructions in the users manual

have been followed.

E. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged.

F. Printer performance is poor.

G. The printer is not functioning.

UNPACKING THE PRINTER

Remove the printer from its carton being careful not to damage the packing material so that it may be re-used if

the printer is to be transported in the future.

Make sure that all the components illustrated below are present and that there are no signs of damage. If there

are, contact Customer Service.

1. Printer

2. Paper roll (inside the printer)

3. Manual (or Instructions Sheet)

GENERAL FEATURES

Ultra small and ultra-compact thermal panel printer, with light weight. 58mm paper width, 30mm paper roll

diameter with easy paper loading system.

Mini PLUS is provided with the innovative fixing system “EASYLOCK”: this system allows to fit the printer to

any panel thickness.

Mini PLUS is suitable for portable systems, diagnosis/ analysis and control systems, EFT/ POS, industrial

instruments, etc.

Mini PLUS is supplied by 5 Vdc and is available with serial RS232 (optional TTL serial interface) and paper

sensor.

(Fig.1)

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it’s equipped with a 203 dpi thermal printing mechanism, using 57,5 mm-wide paper rolls.

It can print 24 or 40 characters per line according to the selection made at the setup stage or through a

software command; label printing is not possible.

PRINTER DESCRIPTION

The printer has an ABS casing (ref.1 of fig. 2) with a front cover (ref. 2 of fig. 2) which opens to allow access to

the paper roll and print head.

•External FEED key (connect to serial connector see the paragraph 2.1). When the FEED key is

pressed, the printer advances the paper.

During power-up, if the FEED key is held down, the printer enters the SETUP routine.

•The external STATUS led (connect to serial connector see the paragraph 2.1) displays printer operating

status and this check is performed “on-line”. Table 1 lists operating statuses and the LED signals

connected to them:

(Fig.2)

(Tab. 1)

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Pin 1

1.1 CONNECTIONS

1.1.1 Power Supply

The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male connector (SMT) for the power supply. The signals on the

connector pins are as follows::

Model no. type: Header : B4B-PH-SM3-TB (JST)

Housing : PHR-4 (JST) or equivalent

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WARNING

Respect the polarity of the power supply.

(Fig.1.1)

(Tab.1.1)

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