Citizen iDP-460 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DOT MATRIX PRINTER MODEL iDP-460...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japan CITIZEN es una marca registrada de CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., Japón Declaration of Conformity Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 In a domestic environment this product may cause radio iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Please keep the poly bag which this equipment is packed in away from children or throw it away to prevent children from putting it on. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a Putting it on may cause suffocation. iDP-460 User’s Manual Adjust only CITIZEN...
  • Page 4: Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen

    Drucker nicht in der Nähe eines Wenn Sie sich nicht sicher Kabel muß so verlegt werden, daß man nicht darauftreten Die Wartung solcher Stellen darf grundsätzlich nur Das Überstülpen des Beutels kann zum iDP-460 User’s Manual Vor dem Reinigen Der Drucker könnte Drucker Abnehmen von...
  • Page 5 User’s Manual This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 off FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 6 Interference Voluntary Regulations Council for Information Processing Systems (VCCI). system in a domestic environment may cause radio interference. requested to take appropriate measures. <CAUTIONS> CAUTION If this occurs, the user may be iDP-460 User’s Manual Please keep it handy for reference Please note that Use of this CITIZEN...
  • Page 7 This is an illustration mark used to indicate such information as an instruction or the like. Negligence of this precaution may result in death or serious injury. Negligence of this precaution may result in injury or damage to property. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 8 Negligence of this may cause fire or electric shock. The AC adapter could be broken, resulting in fire, electric It may result in electric shock or other iDP-460 User’s Manual Never repair the Do not pull, install, If any liquid is...
  • Page 9: Precautions For Installation

    User’s Manual PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct sunlight, or in a place near a heater or a thermal device where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil, iron powder, or dust.
  • Page 10: Precautions For Handling

    User’s Manual PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING Do not print without setting a roll of paper. Be careful not to drop foreign substances, such as clips, pins, and screws, into the mainbody. Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment.
  • Page 11: Daily Maintenance

    User’s Manual DAILY MAINTENANCE Prior to starting maintenance work, be sure to turn off the main body. Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the main body case. For severe soiling, dip the cloth in water and wring it, f or wiping off the soil.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Location of DIP Switch ... 14 PARALLEL INTERFACE ... 16 6.1 Specifications... 16 6.2 Connector’s Pin Configuration ... 16 6.3 Input and Output Signals... 17 6.3.1 Input and Output Signals ... 17 6.3.2 Electrical Characteristics ... 18 CONTENTS iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 13 10.3.1 Description of Items... 31 10.3.2 Details ... 32 11. CHARACTER CODES TABLE ... 43 11.1 International... 43 11.2 Japanese... 44 11.3 International Character Codes Table ... 45 APPENDIX 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM ... 46 APPENDIX 2. OUTLINE DRAWING ... 47 iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 14 4.5 Einlegen der Papierrolle ... 58 4.6 Entfernen des restlichen Druckpapiers ... 60 4.7 Beseitigung von Papierstaus... 60 4.8 Bedienfeld und Fehleranzeigelämpchen... 61 4.9 Druckvorgang ... 62 EINSTELLUNG DER DIP-SCHALTER ... 63 5.1 DIP-Schalterstellung ... 63 <<< German >>> iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 15: Outline

    ----- 1 piece (Provided only for the V interface model) Install the printer on a flat and stable desk. Do not install the printer near a heater or in a place exposed to direct sunlight. Do not use the printer in a high-temperature, high-humidity, and contaminated environment.
  • Page 16: Basic Specifications

    2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Model Classification The printer model is classified by the following designation method. iDP - 460 Model Name Exclusive AC Adapter Types and Power Cords 34AD-U (120 V 2-core cord) 34AD-E (230 V 2-core cord) Graphic No : DP400 installed...
  • Page 17: Basic Specifications

    Print head: 80 million characters Mechanism: MCBF 2.5 million lines, VCCI Class-A, UL, C-UL, FCC Class-A, TUV, GS, CE marking (This is the applicable standard when our 34 AD series adapter is used.) iDP-460 User’s Manual IDP-460-RF230 IDP-460-VF230 IDP-460-PF230 When printing: Approx. 30 W...
  • Page 18: Paper Specifications

    : Single-sheet paper --- 45 to 55 kg/1,000 sheets/1,091 x 788 mm; Copying paper ---Non-carbon paper, 1 original + 1 copy, Total thickness 0.2 mm or less : 83 mm or less : 12 mm (Inner Diameter), iDP-460 User’s Manual 18 mm (Outer Diameter) CITIZEN...
  • Page 19: Outer Appearance And Component Parts

    User’s Manual 3. OUTER APPEARANCE AND COMPONENT PARTS CITIZEN...
  • Page 20: Operation

    Do not put the AC adapter cord near any thermal device. cord can melt, resulting in fire or electric shock. When the printer is not used for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect the AC adapter from the plug socket, for safety.
  • Page 21: Connecting Interface Cable

    (2) Check the top and bottom of the drawer kick-out cable connector, and connect it to the drawer kick-out connector located on the back of the printer. (3) Screw the grounding cable of the drawer to the grounding terminal of the printer. CAUTION : Connect only the prescribed drawer (solenoid) to the drawer kick -out connector.
  • Page 22: Setting The Cassette Ribbon

    (4) Turn the knob of the cassette ribbon in the a rrow-indicated direction to eliminate slackness of the ribbon. (5) To remove the cassette ribbon, lift it while tilting the locking claws on both sides toward the inside. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 23: Inserting The Paper

    4.5 Inserting the Paper (1) Put your hands in the concave parts on both sides of the printer cover, and open it until it comes to a stop. (2) Cut the end of the paper roll at close to a right angle.
  • Page 24 User’s Manual CAUTION If the paper is slack, rewind it, to remove the slack. If the paper is set slantwise, operate the paper-free lever, to correct the paper position. While printing, do not hold the paper. This can cause a paper jam.
  • Page 25: How To Remove Remaining Paper Roll

    (4) Eliminate completely the paper remaining in the paper route. CAUTION The paper feed roller is disengaged, to free the paper, When pulling out the paper (forward/reverse direction), be sure to operate the paper-free lever. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 26: Operation Panel And Display Of Error

    4.8 Operation Panel and Display of Error (1) POWER lamp(green) Illuminated when the power is turned on. (2) ERROR lamp(red) Illuminated when the printer is out of paper or has a printer mechanical error or communication error (serial). <Details of Errors> Paper end ----- If the paper runs out, the paper sensor located in the paper course near the print head detects a paper end, turning on the ERROR LED, thus stopping the printer.
  • Page 27: Print Duty

    As the printing head mounted onto this printer is not equipped with a head temperature detection sensor (thermistor), the printer protects the printing head against temperature through software. The printer calculates the number of print dots and prints as follows, depending on whether the number of printing dots per line is over or within 500.
  • Page 28: Dip Switch Setting

    5. DIP SWITCH SETTING 5.1 Location of DIP Switch (1) Turn off the power. (2) Remove a cassette ribbon. provided for the parallel interface) The DIP switches are located as shown in the figure below. iDP-460 User’s Manual (Only DS1 CITIZEN...
  • Page 30: Parallel Interface

    HI-LEVEL FRAME GND : 8-bit parallel system (DATA1 to DATA8) : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT : Printer side --- 57LE-40360 (Equivalent to anphenol), Cable side --- 57-30360 (Ditto) Signal Name iDP-460 User’s Manual Signal Name TWISTED PAIR GND FAULT CITIZEN...
  • Page 31: Input And Output Signals

    BUSY : A signal to indicate the BUSY status of the printer. FAULT : A signal turned to "LOW" when the printer has an alarm. HI-LEVEL : Connected to VCC via a 3.3k (3) Power related signal : Common ground on the circuits signal.(Negative logic)
  • Page 32: Electrical Characteristics

    : 0.4 V at maximum (3) Input and output conditions All the input signals are pulled up at 3.3 k . [Printer Side] All the output signals are pulled up at 3.3k . [Printer Side] [Host Side] [Host Side] iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 33: Timing Chart

    6.3.3 Timing Chart (1) Data input and printing timing 6.3.4 Data Receiving Control When the BUSY signal is at "LOW," the printer can receive the data from the host, but when at "HIGH," it cannot. T1, T2, T3 : 0.5 s MIN : 270 ns MAX : 2.3 s TYP...
  • Page 34: Serial Interface

    : Data transfer disabled Space : Data transfer enabled (7) Transmission control (TD signal) Status transmission P-250 Transmits "A"(41h) P-900R Transmits "H"(48h) Printer state transmission Transmits the data indicating the 1-byte state. (See 10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS) Asynchronous iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 35: Connector's Pin Configuration

    Signal GND Input Received Data Output Printer BUSY signal Output Transmitted Data Input Data Set Ready D-Sub Connector : 17LE-13250 (Equivalent to DDK) : 17JE-23250 (Equivalent to DDK) : 8-pin DIN connector iDP-460 User’s Manual Function Mini DIN Connector CITIZEN...
  • Page 36: Input And Output Signals

    (4) DSR When this signal is a space, the data is sent from the printer side. when a request to send command is executed, the printer will wait until the signal becomes a space. (5) FG This is a Frame Ground signal.
  • Page 37: Data Configuration

    If it is a mark, it is assumed neither the start bit nor an error, and it is A sequence of the bits are named Bit 0, Bit 1, ..., parity If a space is detected in detecting the stop bit, a framing iDP-460 User’s Manual The then state is CITIZEN...
  • Page 38: Error Detection

    The DTR signal is available as a control signal for data transfer to the input buffer. Normal print setting Capable of buffering 100-byte data. When an error is detected, that data is either That data is either stored in the iDP-460 User’s Manual The ERROR lamp is When it is a mark, however, CITIZEN...
  • Page 39: Electrical Characteristics

    Output (DTR, TD) Equivalent to MAX232 Mark =(-8V) : At Busy Space =(+8V) : At Ready [Host Side] Mark =( 8V) : Stop bit Space =(+8V) : Start bit Mark =(–8V) : 1 Space=(+8V) : 0 iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 40: Drawer Kick-Out Connector And Power Connector

    Drawer drive power Common ground on the circuit : TM5RJ3-66(HIROSE) or equivalent : TM3P-66P(HIROSE) or equivalent Otherwise, there is a danger of trouble or burnout. iDP-460 User’s Manual or more. An output current should Do not connect other than CITIZEN...
  • Page 41: Specifications Of Power Supply Connector

    : JXP series Type-A (I.D. 2.45 mm, O.D. 5.5 mm) (HOSHIDEN) or equivalent CAUTION: Be sure to use the specified power supply. trouble or breakage. Do not connect the power supply with different polarities. Function +24V Use of unspecified one may lead to a iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 42: Maintenance And Service

    User’s Manual 9. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE For the information on maintenance and service, please contact our dealer. CITIZEN...
  • Page 43: Print Control Functions

    Graphic print mode designation * P250 represents both P-250 and P-900R modes. P-250 mode basically equals to P-900R except the printer ID and some status sent to the host from the printer. Refer to the attached “Detail of Commands”. * P200 represents the P-200 mode.
  • Page 44: Command Sets

    The available commands and functions differ depending on The P-900R mode are available with a The SI, SO, RS, US, and DC2 command operate differently It can be set by a command. iDP-460 User’s Manual With the serial CITIZEN...
  • Page 45: Command Details

    >B, and decimal number for < For details, see the manual for the language used. : Available for all the command sets. : Available in the P-200 mode. : Available in the P-250 mode. iDP-460 User’s Manual >, respectively; [ CITIZEN...
  • Page 46: Details

    [See Also] ESC a This is a standard command for printing one text line. In the P-250 mode and This command allows you to view the iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 47 This command clears the contents of the print buffer without printing them and resets the character attribute and other attributes to Inactive or Default. [Caution] If the printer has started printing from the print buffer, this command will be ignored. [See Also] ESC c...
  • Page 48 [Function] This command resets all the attributes, clears the print buffer, and set the right margin to 42. A subsequent command and printer operation will be of the P-250 mode. [Caution] If this command is received halfway printing, the data and attributes so far will be deleted.
  • Page 49 This command resets the double width character attribute and prints in normal width. The print data received after this command is printed as normal width characters. [See Also] RS, S0, S1 [Name] Set Double Width Character or Specify High Page [Code] <0E>H iDP-460 User’s Manual When there is only one This attribute CITIZEN...
  • Page 50 RS, US, S0 If this command is received, the character This attribute remains valid until the S1 command(normal width The print data received after this command is iDP-460 User’s Manual This command remains valid In the other modes, It prints its...
  • Page 51 ESC a 20 ; <1B>H<61>H<32>H<30>H<3B>H Designation is made when the solenoid is connected. While this command is functioning, the printer is stopping. It could cause a trouble. n <39>H) If this value is 10, there will be 6 lines per inch.
  • Page 52 This command clears all the attributes, settings, and modes to initialize(turns on/off the power software-wise). [Caution] The data in the input buffer is not cleared. [See Also] ESC a n <39>H) LPRINT CHR$(&H1B)+”b5;”; iDP-460 User’s Manual If 0 or 256 or more is specified CITIZEN...
  • Page 53 Not defined Not defined Not defined Unused Mechanical error Parity n <39>H) When the parameter is set between 1 and 41, the printer will print automatically iDP-460 User’s Manual P-250, P-900R Value With paper Without paper Fixed at 1 Without error...
  • Page 54 11.2 International Character Codes List LPRINT CHR$(&H1B)+”e10;”; n <39>H) Function U.S.A. France Germany U.K. Denmark I Sweden iDP-460 User’s Manual Function Italy Spain Japan Norway Denmark II As shown separately, the If the n-value is specified beyond the limits, CITIZEN...
  • Page 55 [Name] Identify Printer [Code] <1B>H<69>H [Function] This command sends a printer identification code by one byte. the native mode and "H"<48>H) in the P-900R mode. [Caution] This command is invalid in the parallel mode, and P-200 mode. [Name] Select P-900R Mode [Code] <1B>H<78>H...
  • Page 56 In either native mode or emulation mode, the right margin will be set at 42. If the number of d is small, printing may be from the right side. To force the printer to print from the left side, enter 00h as dummy data to increase the number of data.
  • Page 57: Character Codes Table

    User’s Manual 11. CHARACTER CODES TABLE 11.1 International CITIZEN...
  • Page 58: Japanese

    User’s Manual 11.2 Japanese CITIZEN...
  • Page 59: International Character Codes Table

    User’s Manual 11.3 International Character Codes Table(All Common) CITIZEN...
  • Page 60: Appendix 1. Block Diagram

    (CENTRONICS) Serial (RS-232C ) AC Adapter 34 AD Series (26V DC, 1.15A) OSC16MHz Driver Driver Reset Power Filter Supply iDP-460 User’s Manual Print Head Paper Moter Printer Mechanism Vp : For mechanism drive, For drawer kick VCC:For circuit drive CITIZEN...
  • Page 61: Appendix 2. Outline Drawing

    User’s Manual APPENDIX 2. OUTLINE DRAWING CITIZEN...
  • Page 62 User’s Manual <<< German >>> CITIZEN...
  • Page 63 Selbstüberwachungsrats zur Funkstörung von Datenverarbeitungssystemen (VVCI). Beim Heimbetrieb des Geräts können Funkstörungen auftreten. Der Benutzer ist in diesem Fall eventuell dazu angehalten, geeignete Abhilfemaßnahmen zu treffen. <VORSICHT> ist das Gerät ausschließlich auf die in der VORSICHT iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 64 WARNUNG VORSICHT Dieses Symbol weist auf wichtige Informationen, wie z.B. Bedienungsschritte oder dergleichen, hin. Die Mißachtung dieser Vorsichtsmaßregel kann zu Körperverletzungen mit möglicher Todesfolge führen. Die Mißachtung dieser Vorsichtsmaßregel kann zu Körperverletzungen oder Sachschäden führen. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 65 Das Netzteil niemals mit nassen Händen anschließen oder trennen. Hierdurch können Brände, elektrische Schläge und sonstige Probleme entstehen. Verpackungsbeutel sind vorschriftsgemäß zu entsorgen oder ansonsten von Kindern fernzuhalten. Kleinkinder können durch Überstreifen eines Plastikbeutels ersticken. WARNUNG iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 66 Das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose ziehen, wenn das Gerät längere Zeit lang nicht benutzt werden soll. Vor einem Transport die Papierrolle aus dem Gerät herausnehmen. Das Gerät auf einer ebenen, stabilen Tischplatte an einem gut belüfteten Platz und frei von Erschütterungen aufstellen.(Darauf achten, die Belüftungsöffnung nicht zu blockieren.) iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 67 Bei Auftreten jeglicher Störungen während des Betriebs den Drucker sofort ausschalten, und das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose ziehen. Die Beseitigung von Betriebsstörungen ist qualifiziertem Fachpersonal zu überlassen. Niemals versuchen, das Gerät eigenhändig zu zerlegen. Beim Öffnen/Schließen der Druckerabdeckung darauf achten, nicht die Hand oder Finger am Drucker einzuklemmen. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 68: Tägliche Wartung

    Verschmutzung einen Lappen in Wasser anfeuchten, auswringen und damit abwischen. Hierzu niemals flüchtige organische Lösungsmittel, wie z.B. Alkohol, Terpentin, Trichlorethan, Benzol, Keton oder chemische Staubentfernungsmittel, verwenden. Papierstaub mit einer weichen Bürste vom Gehäuse entfernen. TÄGLICHE WARTUNG iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 69: Betrieb

    Ein Blitzschlag kann Brände und elektrische Schläge auslösen. Das Netzteil-Anschlußkabel von Wärmequellen fernhalten. Die Kabelisolierung kann schmelzen und Brände und elektrische Schläge verursachen. Wenn der Drucker längere Zeit lang nicht benutzt wird, sollte das Netzteil aus Sicherheitsgründen von der Steckdose getrennt werden. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 70: Anschluß Des Schnittstellenkabels

    1. Den Drucker mit dem Netzversorgung ausschalten. 2. Den Ausschubmechanismusstecker Geldschubladen-Ausschubmechanismusbuchse an der Rückwand des Druckers anschließen. 3. Das Erdungskabel der Geldschublade an das Erdungsterminal am Drucker anschließen. VORSICHT: Ausschließlich Ausschubmechanismusstecker anschließen. korrekt ausgerichtet (Ober- vorgeschriebene Geldschublade iDP-460 User’s Manual Unterseite prüfen) (Solenoid) CITIZEN...
  • Page 71: Einsetzen Der Farbbandkassette

    3. Die Farbbandkassette zwischen Druckkopfabdeckung und Walze einsetzen und gleichzeitig die Halteklauen in den Halter des Druckers drücken. 4. Das Farbband durch Drehen des Farbband-Kassettenknopfes in Pfeilrichtung straff wickeln. 5. Zum Herausnehmen der Farbbandkassette die Halteklauen an beiden Seiten zur Seite kippen und die Kassette anheben. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 72: Einlegen Der Papierrolle

    Die Verwendung anderer Papiersorten kann zur Minderung der Druckqualität und zu reduzierter Betriebslebensdauer des Druckers führen. Die Druckerabdeckung ist nicht abnehmbar und sollte deshalb nicht über den Anschlag hinaus aufgeklappt werden. Beim Einführen des Druckpapiers darauf achten, daß das Papierende nicht zerknittert oder geknickt ist. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 73 User’s Manual VORSICHT Schlaffes Druckpapier durch Zurückdrehen der Papierrolle straffen. Bei schräg eingesetztem Druckpapier den Papier-Freigabehebels drücken und das Papier gerade richten. Die Druckerabdeckung niemals während des Druckens öffnen, da hierdurch Papierstaus entstehen können. CITIZEN...
  • Page 74: Entfernen Des Restlichen Druckpapiers

    3. Den Papier-Freigabehebel in Pfeilrichtung drücken. Hierdurch wird die Papiervorschubwalze zurückgesetzt und das Papier freigegeben, so daß angestautes Papier beseitigt werden kann. 4. Sämtliche Papierreste aus dem Papierweg entfernen. VORSICHT Beim Herausziehen des Druckpapiers (in Vorwärts- oder Rückwärtsrichtung) darauf achten, den Papier-Freigabehebel zu betätigen. iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 75: Bedienfeld Und Fehleranzeigelämpchen

    Durch Drücken der FEED-Taste wird das Papier kurzzeitig um jeweils eine Zeile vorgeschoben; bei anhaltendem Drücken derTaste wird das Papier fortlaufend vorgeschoben. 4. FEED-Taste und Netzschalter Zum Einschalten der Selbstdruckfunktion die FEED-Taste gedrückt halten und dabei gleichzeitig den Drucker einschalten. Nähe Druckkopfes befindet, iDP-460 User’s Manual Papierende und schaltet CITIZEN...
  • Page 76: Druckvorgang

    Der Drucker berechnet hierzu die Anzahl der Druckpunkte und druckt je nach A nzahl pro Zeile wie folgt: 1) Bei bis zu 500 Punkten pro Zeile 2) Bei uber 500 Punkten pro Zeile ---> Drucken in beiden Richtungen ---> Drucken in einer Richtung iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 77: Einstellung Der Dip-Schalter

    5. EINSTELLUNG DER DIP-SCHALTER 5.1 DIP-Schalterstellung (1) Den Drucker ausschalten. (2) Das Farbband herausnehmen. Die DIP-Schalter sind wie in der Abbildung gezeigt angeordnet. (Bei der Paralllelschnittstelle ist nur DS1 vorhanden.) iDP-460 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 78 8 Bit Nein Gleich Ungleich Ignoriert die Druckt "?" Daten Siehe untenstehende Tabelle Baudrate (bps) 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 iDP-460 User’s Manual Werksseitige Einstellung OFF (Typ G: ON) Werksseitige Einstellung ON (Typ G: OFF) ON (Typ G: OFF) CITIZEN...
  • Page 79 1.05E-0503 Printed in Japan...

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