Validation And Slip Operation; Top Insertion Validation; Validation Controlled By The Host System; Validation Controlled By The Printer - TransAct Ithaca 90PLUS Series Programmer's Manual

Programmer's Guide
5.11.2

Validation and Slip Operation

There are two modes of form validation operations with the Series 90PLUS Printer.

5.11.2.1 Top Insertion Validation

With top insertion, the form is inserted from the top and extends out the left side and/or top of the
printer. It rests on a fixed form stop. Under software control, printing can begin from a minimum of two
lines to a maximum of 17 lines from the bottom of the form. A maximum of 17 lines at 42 characters
can be printed on a form. In this manual, top insertion will be termed "validation mode."
Depending on application requirements, the host system or the printer can control the form insertion
procedure. In most cases, the only difference will be whether the operator is prompted by the host
system or the printer.
5.11.2.1.1
1. The host system indicates to the operator that a form is to be inserted for validation.
2. The form is inserted into the printer and is sensed by the application.
3. The host system closes the validation clamp and prints on the form. When printing is
complete, the host releases the form.
4. The host application prompts the operator to remove the form.
5.11.2.1.2
1. The host system sends a validation transaction to the printer. The transaction starts with an
[ESC] [DC4] or an [ESC] j <n> command.
2. The printer opens the validation clamp, so the form can be inserted. The FORM light blinks,
and the READY light turns orange. The form is then inserted into the printer using one of the
following procedures.
a.
b.
c.
3. The printer will print the buffer transaction.
4. When printing is complete, the last command in the transaction should be a form-eject ([ESC]
k) or open-clamp ([ESC] [DC1]) command. The printer releases the form, and the operator
removes it. If a second transaction is sent to the printer before the form is removed, the printer
will wait the eject-wait time for the form to be removed. If the form is not removed, the printer
will enter dejam mode and signal the operator to remove the form. When the operator presses
the RESUME key, the second transaction will start.
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PcOS Series 90PLUS

Validation Controlled by the Host System

Validation Controlled by the Printer

In full insertion, right justified validation ([ESC] [DC4], [ESC] j <0>, or [ESC] j <3>),
the form must be fully inserted down and to the right. The green form guide on the right
side of the validation slot is used to justify the right side of the form. The form must then
be pushed all the way down until the orange READY light turns green.
In full insertion, not justified validation ([ESC] j <1>), the form must be fully inserted
down but need not be justified to the right. The position of the form from right to left is
up to the operator. The printer only looks at the bottom sensor to signal insertion. As soon
as the form is pushed all the way to the bottom of the validation slot, the orange READY
light turns green, and the form is clamped.
In right justified insertion ([ESC] j <2>), the form must be all the way to the right but
need not be all the way down in the validation slot. The vertical position of the form is up
to the operator; the printer only looks at the right sensor to clamp the form. As soon as the
form is justified to the right side of the validation slot, the orange READY light turns
green, and the form is clamped.
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Printer Control Codes
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