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PP5600 SERIES POS PRINTER USER’S MANUAL Rev.: Original Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning. Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.
About This Manual This manual is aimed to assist the user to utilize the PP5600 series which is a series of POS printers delicately designed to work with either serial or parallel interface connection. This manual covers both operational and technical aspects.
PRODUCT BRIEFING DESCRIPTIONS The Aura PP5600 series printer is a stream-lined low profile 40 column 9 pin dot matrix easy loading impact printer designed to fit the Posiflex POS system perfectly well and also for other POS printing applications.
It can be used to drive a separately purchased kitchen bell for such reminder function in noisy environment. This printer also supports application in different countries of various kinds of power systems by changing the power cord to the power adaptor.
UNPACKING Followings are items you may find when you carefully unpack the carton that d elivers Aura PP5600 series printer. If there is any discrepancy or problem, contact your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the packing materials in case the printer needs to be shipped at some point in the future .
Power supply cable (when no power adaptor ordered) This printer power supply cable is used to supply power to the printer from the PB or PST series of Posiflex POS system. † This User’s Manual OPTIONS The underlined items below must be well defined in order, they can not be field added or changed.
IMPORTANT TIPS Place the printer on a sturdy, level surface. Choose a place that is well ventilated and free from direct sunshine and excessive heat, dust, smoke or fume. Never attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Unauthorized interior access voids product warranty.
MAIN PARTS ON THE EXTERIOR Manual Top Cover Cutter PP5600D Power Switch Parallel Connector Power Connector Frame Ground Bottom View Setup Window Window Plate Screw PP5600B Rear View Peripheral Connector Serial Connector 1 - 6 Power LED Error LED Paper Out FEED Button Bottom Cover Screws...
Lift Tab Indicators Power LED: green Error LED: red Paper Out LED: red Interior View Auto Cutter Ribbon Cassette Area Paper Guide Roller Paper Roll Area 1 - 7...
RS232 cable to this port for serial application. Please note that when serial connection is used, there must be no cable connection at the parallel port on the printer. The default protocol used in serial connection is 9600 bps, none parity check, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
When the printer is used as a kitchen printer, please use this port for kitchen bell connection instead. Power connection The power connector is a 3 pin jack between the peripheral connector and the parallel connector. Either a Posiflex supplied...
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turning the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge counterclockwise. The ribbon must be properly tightened to be able to set in position in installation. Never turn the knob the other way round or the ribbon may mess up inside the cassette and ruin the whole cassette.
Cut the leading edge of paper roll perpendicular to paper direction and now please turn on the power to the printer by pressing the power button in front side of the printer. Insert the leading end of the paper roll into the paper intake slot on print mechanism.
You may turn off the power and turn it on again to resume normal use of the printer at this stage. You may also press the feed button at this moment to have the printer...
2 DIP switches. The 4 position switch at the right is coded S1 and controls bi-directional print offset. The 8 position switch at the left is coded S2 for general printer settings. a.Bi-directional printing offset - S1 Pos. 1 Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Pos.
Position 8 of S2 determines whether to print only in one direction of print head operation or in both directions. All positions of S2 default to OFF when printer delivered. Wall mount application In wall mount application, the paper near end sensor will not have proper operation and it is suggested not to install it.
No LED lights up on control panel when switched on – Make sure that the power supply cables are correctly plugged into the printer, the power adaptor and to the power outlet. Make sure that power is supplied to the power outlet. If the power outlet is controlled by a switch or timer, try use another outlet.
If there is no paper jam and the print head is not overheated, turn off the printer and wait for half a minute then turn it back on. If the problem still remains, contact a qualified service person.
Paper Jam Problems Paper is jammed inside the printer – Please follow procedures below. Do not touch the print head and motor after printing. It can become very hot. Turn off the printer. Open the top cover after the print head cools down.
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To check for home position of the auto cutter, please open the auto cutter and look into the blade slot and the spindle hole as in pictures below. Use proper tool to cut away the paper around auto cutter if it presents obstacle to the actions. Clear away any paper scraps from the auto cutter once it is reset to position.
IV. SPECIFICATIONS PRINTER ITEM Printing method Print head configuration Printing direction Effective printing width Printing speed (max.) Paper feed method Paper load method Manual cutter Auto-cutter capability Dot Pitch Paper feed pitch (min.) Paper feed holding force Paper feed speed (max.)
RIBBON CASSETTE ITEM RECOMMENDED TYPE COLOR RIBBON MATERIAL RIBBON WIDTH CASSETTE DIMENSION 144.4 (W) x 65 (D) x 26.7 (H) mm EXPECTED LIFE POWER ADAPTOR ITEM INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT FREQUENCY INPUT CURRENT OUTPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT POWER STATIC LOAD OUTPUT REGULATION VPP RIPPLE &...
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