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TransAct ITHACA 80PLUS Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 OS SERIES 80PLUS POS Thermal Printer...
  • Page 3 WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this printer to rain or moisture.
  • Page 4 TransAct, PowerPocket, Magnetec, Insta-Load, POSjet, Ithaca, 50Plus and "Made to Order. Built to Last" are registered trademarks and BANKjet is a trademark of TransAct Technologies, Inc. Copyright © 2003 TransAct Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    The Series 80PLUS Printer does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. UL, CSA, VDE, CE Statement TransAct Technologies’ Series 80PLUS Printers are UL and CSA Listed, VDE Certified, and carry the CE Mark.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About this Operator’s Guide... 1 Who should read this book?... 1 What is covered in this book? ... 1 Where can you find more information? ... 2 Contacting TransAct’s Ithaca facility... 2 Warranty Information ... 3 Options ... 3 Service Information... 3 Ordering Supplies ...
  • Page 8 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Environmental Conditions ... 15 Connecting the Power Cord ... 16 Loading and Removing Paper... 18 Installing the New Paper Roll ... 18 Testing the Printer... 20 Testing the Printer ... 20 Connecting the Cables ... 23 Connecting the Communication Cable ...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents...
  • Page 11 About the Series 80PLUS Printer This book is intended for new and experienced operators. If you are going to set up, use, or maintain a Series 80PLUS Printer with any point-of-sale system, then this book is for you. This book only covers the Series 80PLUS Printer, not the entire point-of-sale system, but it will tell you all you need to know about using the printer properly.
  • Page 12 Department. To receive information on International distribution, look on our web site at www.transact-tech.com You may reach both the Sales and Technical Support Departments at the following address and telephone or fax numbers: TransAct Technologies Incorporated Ithaca Facility 20 Bomax Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 USA...

  • Page 13: Contacting Transact's Ithaca Facility

    About the Series 80PLUS Printer " All TransAct PCOS (personal computer, point-of-sale) Series 80PLUS Printers come with a standard 24-month warranty covering both parts and labor that starts upon shipment from the factory. An optional warranty, covering both parts and labor for an additional 12 months, may be purchased separately. For more information concerning the warranty options, please contact your dealer or the Sales Department at TransAct’s Ithaca facility.

  • Page 14: Cables

    Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Your POSjet supplies can be ordered easily direct from TransAct via our website (www.transact-tech.com) or our telephone number (within the US toll free: (877) 7ithaca). (other inquires: (607) 257-8901). When calling by phone, please ask for the Sales Department. See “Contacting TransAct’s Ithaca facility”...

  • Page 15: Series 80Plus Printer

    About the Series 80PLUS Printer The PcOS Series 80PLUS Printer is a stand-alone, 40-column, thermal printer. The Series 80PLUS Printer performs high-speed receipt printing in a point-of- sale environment.
  • Page 16 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide PRINT SPEEDS TEXT (6 lpi) TEXT (8 lpi) 31.8 lps 42.5 lps The following features and items are standard on all Series 80PLUS Printers ♦ 44-column printing at 15.6 characters per inch ♦ 4.0-inch (100-mm) diameter thermal paper roll ♦...

  • Page 17: Standard Features

    ♦ Characters and Graphics Text print speed - 5.3 inches (135 mm) per second Paper slew speed - 5.3 inches (135 mm) per second Wide print zone - 2.83 inches (72 mm) 8 dots per mm (203 dpi) horizontal and vertical Various layouts possible using page mode All-points-addressable (APA) bit map graphics ♦...
  • Page 18 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide The Series 80PLUS Printer prints characters in a variety of pitches as shown in the following table and print samples. All pitches are scaleable up to eight times horizontally or vertically. For information about programming the printer to print a particular pitch or style, please refer to the Programmer’s Guide.
  • Page 19 About the Series 80PLUS Printer...
  • Page 20 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Printer

    Setting up the Printer By following the instructions in this chapter, the Series 80PLUS Printer should be ready to hook up to your system in just a few minutes. Here is a list of what is covered in this chapter: ♦...
  • Page 22 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide PcOS Series 80PLUS Printer Protective Foam Pad Operator's Guide Supplies Order Form Protective Foam Pad AC Power External Paper Cord Power Supply Roll (optional) (optional)
  • Page 23 Note: Be sure to save the box and packing materials in case you need to send the printer in for service. 1. Before removing the printer, examine the outside of the box for signs of damage. If any damage has occurred to the box, carefully examine the printer and accessories before setting up the printer.

  • Page 24: Warranty Sheet

    Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide " The following items are packed in the box and supplies envelope. If any items are missing, contact your dealer, or if you purchased the printer directly from TransAct, contact the Sales Department. Please refer to “Contacting TransAct’s Ithaca facility”...

  • Page 25: Dimensions

    Setting up the Printer The Series 80PLUS Printer is designed to be placed on point-of-sale terminals, counter tops, or any other flat, stable surface that can support the weight of the printer (about 4 pounds or 1.8 kg). Please refer to the dimensions when selecting the best possible location.
  • Page 26 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Caution: The printer must be grounded through the three-prong power connector. Do not use a ground-defeating adapter. Back of Printer External Power Supply 1. Connect the external power supply cable to the power supply connector located on the back of the printer. Power Supply Connector Power Supply...
  • Page 27 External Power Power Cord Supply 2. Connect the power cord to the external power supply. 3. Plug the power cord into a grounded three-prong power socket. The LED turns green indicating the printer is functioning. Note: The printer takes about 1.5 seconds to begin operation. Setting up the Printer...
  • Page 28 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide " This section describes how to load and remove paper. Change the paper when the status LED flashes. This indicates that the paper is low. The printer will stop. You must change the paper for the printer to resume operation. Follow these instructions for loading paper.
  • Page 29 2. Place the paper roll, so the paper unwinds from the bottom (front). Paper Cover 3. Close the cover. Setting up the Printer Paper Roll Paper Edge Paper Edge...
  • Page 30 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide You may want to test the printer to ensure that it is running properly. The sample on the following page shows what a printout of the test may look like. The test pattern varies depending on the printer model and the character set selected when the printer was ordered.
  • Page 31 Setting up the Printer...
  • Page 32 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Connect The Serial Cable

    Now that you have set up and tested the printer, you are ready to connect it to the point-of-sale system. "" Depending on the interface your system uses, either connect the serial or parallel communication cable to the appropriate connector on the back of the printer.

  • Page 34: Connect The Parallel Cable

    Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Connect the Parallel Cable Back of Printer 1. Unplug the AC power cord from the grounded three-prong power socket, and turn off the host system or personal computer. 2. Connect the 25-pin parallel interface cable to the connector located on the back of the printer.
  • Page 35 Cash Drawer Connector 2 Back of Printer 1. Unplug the AC power cord from the grounded three-prong power socket. 2. Connect the cash drawer cable to the connectors located on the back of the printer. Adapters are available for connecting cash drawers equipped with BNC style connectors (the standard is a modular, telephone connector).
  • Page 36 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Did you follow all of the steps to set up the printer? Here they are again for you to check. Unpack the printer. Choose a location for the printer. Check the environmental conditions. Connect the power cord. Load the paper.

  • Page 37: Loading And Removing Paper

    Operating the Printer Once the printer has been setup, there is little that you need to do during daily operation because most functions are controlled by the host system. This chapter describes the following few tasks that you will need to perform, some more often than others: ♦...

  • Page 38: Status Led

    Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Top of Printer The keypad contains one button and one status LED for easy operation. There is a single status LED to display one-line and error conditions. The table below describes the types of error conditions possible and patterns that the LED will flash under those conditions.

  • Page 39: Description

    The Series 80PLUS PcOS thermal printer uses a single status LED to display on-line and error conditions. The tables below describe the types of error conditions possible and the patterns that the LED will flash for those conditions. KEY TO GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION = LED is On for 0.5 second = LED is On for 0.1 second = LED is Off for 0.5 second...

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Printer

    Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide The printer has a FEED button that advances receipt paper. Cleaning the printer occasionally and keeping it well maintained will help it to last longer and run better. Caution: Do not use rubbing alcohol or any kind of cleaner on any internal parts of the printer, as some parts may crack or break as a result.
  • Page 41 & "( Cash Drawer *This jumper is for compatibility with earlier Epson printers. Pins 3-4 are the default configuration for these jumpers unless ordered. " J7 3-4* Pin # Epson/Axiohm Frame Ground Drawer Drive - (Ground) Status Switch + Drawer Drive + (24V Switched) Drawer Drive - (Ground) No Connect Status Switch - (Ground)
  • Page 42 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide Pin 1 " The PcOS Series 80PLUS Printer requires an RS-232C shielded cable, no more than 50 feet long. The cable must be UL and CSA approved. "" The RS-232C interface uses the following protocol and communication characteristics: ♦...
  • Page 43 " Signal Name Signal Function Received line Not used signal detector Serial receive Input signal to receive data from the host system Serial transmit Output signal sending data to the host system Data terminal ready Output signal to float control the host Ground Logic ground Data set ready...
  • Page 44 Series 80PLUS Operator’s Guide The following cable configurations are for different host requirements. Serial PC to Series 80PLUS TransActs’ part number 10-2020, 9-pin to 9-pin female cable, is used to connect PcOS Series 80PLUS printers to personal computers or PS/2’s with 9-pin serial ports.
  • Page 45 " The PcOS Series 80PLUS Printer requires a 25-pin male D-shell connector at the printer. To connect the printer to most personal computers, use TransActs’ part number 253-9800007, 25-pin male to 25-pin male parallel interconnect cable. " Pin(s) Signal Description STROBE Clock data to printer D0 - D7...

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