BIXOLON BK3-31 User Manual

BIXOLON BK3-31 User Manual

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BK3-31
KIOSK PRINTER
Rev. 1.04
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual BK3-31 KIOSK PRINTER Rev. 1.04 http://www.bixolon.com...
  • Page 2 BK3-31 Product Approval Sheet Product Name BK3-31 Manufacturer BIXOLON Product BK3-31 User’s Manual Rev.1.04 Specifications Customer Approved Date Signature ※ Be sure to read the warnings and cautions ( ) in the instruction manual. - 2 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 3 BK3-31 Introduction BK3-31 printers have been designed to be connected to various types of kiosk system. ※ The main features of the printer 1. KIOSK PRINTER 2. Thermal Receipt Printer 3. Maximum 250mm/s printing speed 4. External size - Diameter Φ 80: 130 x 130 x 91 (W x D x H) - Diameter Φ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BK3-31 Table of Contents 1. Installing Printer and Getting Started ................5 1-1 Unpacking ........................5 1-2 Interface and Power port ....................6 1-2-1 Serial Interface Signal Description(DSUB 9P Type) ..........7 1-2-2 Serial Interface Signal Description(Connector 5P Type) ........... 7 1-2-3 USB Interface Signal Description(Connector 4P Type) ..........
  • Page 5: Installing Printer And Getting Started

    BK3-31 1. Installing Printer and Getting Started 1-1 Unpacking • Check the following contents list, and contact your dealer for assistance if any item is missing or incorrect. - Product BK3-31V BK3P-31 BK3-31 (Vertical Type) (Presenter Type) - Optional Components...
  • Page 6: Interface And Power Port

    BK3-31 1-2 Interface and Power port • Connect the printer to the host computer using the right interface cable that complies with the specifications of the interface BK3-31a Model: DC Jack Power + Serial Dsub 9P + USB B ○...
  • Page 7: Serial Interface Signal Description(Dsub 9P Type)

    BK3-31 BK3-31e Model: 2P connector Power + Serial 5P Connector + USB 4P Connector ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Serial Cable Port USB Port Power Port BK3-31z Model: DC Jack Power + Serial Dsub 9P + USB B + Ethernet...
  • Page 8: Ethernet Signal Description

    BK3-31 1-2-4 Ethernet Signal Description Pin No Signal Function Transmit+ Transmit- Receive+ Receive- * SELF TEST allows you to check the setting information of IP, Mac, etc. 1-2-5 Power Signal Description (Connector 2P Type) (Connector Part Number: YH396-02, Manufacturer: Yeonho Electronics)
  • Page 9: Power Supply Port And Connecting Power Supply

    BK3-31 1-3 Power Supply Port and Connecting Power Supply 1) Make sure the product is turned off before connecting the power supply. 2) Connect the power cable with the flat side pointing downward of the printer, as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 10 BK3-31 - Only use a power supply provided by Bixolon. Bixolon shall bear no responsibility for damage caused by using a third-party power supply. - Check the power supply’s label to check its electronic specs. - When removing the power supply, make sure you have a firm grasp of the plug terminal of the power cable and the printer and pull horizontally.
  • Page 11: Reconfiguration Of Printer

    BK3-31 1-4 Reconfiguration of Printer • This product supports dip switch. In order to change the product settings, change the dip switch setting or use the virtual memory switch utility. Use virtual memory switch management function for self-diagnosis. 1-4-1 DIP Switch 1...
  • Page 12: Msw (Memory Switch)

    BK3-31 1-4-2 MSW (Memory Switch) 1) MSW 1 Switch Function Default Select print * Refer to following Table 2 speed Select print * Refer to following Table 3 density * Table 2 – Print speed selection Print speed Default Receipt mode...
  • Page 13 BK3-31 2) MSW 2 Switch Function Default Specification for Double byte Single byte country destination country Code page selection * Refer to following Table 4 * Table 4 – Code page selection Character Table Page 0 437 (USA, Standard Europe)
  • Page 14 Remark Emulation 1 Emulation 2 BXL / POS Emulation 3 Emulation 4 Emulation 5 * Supports all BIXOLON software only when set to Emulation 2 (BXL / POS). 4) MSW 4 Switch Function Default Swap font B and C Enable...
  • Page 15 BK3-31 5) MSW 5 Switch Function Default Auto cutter selection * Refer to following Table 7 Paper save mode * Refer to following Table 8 Paper save mode Enable Disable cutting correction Auto line feed Enable Disable (CR mode) (LF)
  • Page 16 BK3-31 * Table 9 – Print width selection Print width Default 72mm (576dot) 54mm (432dot) 72mm 48mm (384dot) 12mm (96dot) * Regardless of settings, only 54mm width is supported for Ticket-mode. 8) MSW 8 Switch Function Default Data length 7 bit...
  • Page 17 BK3-31 10) MSW 10 Switch Function Default 11) MSW 11 Switch Function Default 12) MSW 12 Switch Function Default Select double byte * Refer to following Table 12 country * Table 12 - Select double byte country Select double byte...
  • Page 18 To change the DIP switch setting, turn off the printer power. Changing the DIP switch setting while the power is on may cause a short Caution circuit and result in printer malfunction. Supports all BIXOLON software only when set to Emulation 2 (BXL / POS). - 18 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 19: Product Part Names

    BK3-31 1-5 Product Part Names 1-5-1 Standard/Vertical Model Paper Supply Block Mechanism Block Paper Bezel Main Board Block Horizontal Standard Type Mechanism Block Paper Bezel Paper Supply Block Main Board Block Vertical Type - 19 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 20: Presenter Model

    BK3-31 1-5-2 Presenter Model Paper Supply Block Mechanism Block Paper Bezel Presenter Block Main Board Block - 20 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 21: Installing & Replacing Paper

    BK3-31 1-6 Installing & Replacing Paper 1) Open the print cover by pulling the Lever-Lock. Lever-Lock Do not open the print cover while the printer is operating, Caution otherwise the printer may be damaged. - 21 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 22 BK3-31 2) Install and change paper by adjusting the holder-paper as shown below. Holder-Paper Check the orientation of the roll paper when inserting it into the printer. Caution - 22 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 23 BK3-31 3) Pull out a small amount of paper as shown in the picture, and close the cover. - When closing the cover, hold down the center of printer cover firmly so that paper roll is loaded correctly. - Use paper suitable for the standards.
  • Page 24: Adjusting Near End Sensor

    BK3-31 1-7 Adjusting Near End Sensor As each paper tube has a different point of detecting near end sensor, use the printer by adjusting the near end level. When adjusting the position of near end sensor, move the lever in the direction of the arrow. The adjustment level is composed of five levels; adjust the level to level 5 for a bigger outer diameter, while moving to level 1 for a smaller outer diameter (Refer to the figure below).
  • Page 25: Removing Paper Jam

    BK3-31 1-8 Removing Paper Jam 1-8-1 Standard Type 1) If a jam occurs, turn off the printer and pull out the Lever-Lock to open the cover and remove the crumpled paper as shown below. If the blade still does not return to its original position, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 26: Presenter Type

    BK3-31 1-8-2 Presenter Type 1) In case of jam, turn off the printer power and remove the presenter cover by opening the hook part to the outside as shown in the figure below. 2) Close the printer cover and attach the presenter cover.
  • Page 27: Using Printer Functions

    BK3-31 1-9 Using Printer Functions ○ POWER Green light will be on when the power is supplied to printer. ○ ERROR Red light will be on in various error conditions (e.g. no paper, cover open, etc.) ○ PAPER Red LED will be lit when the paper roll is running low. The LED keeps blinking when the printer is in self-test standby mode or macro execution standby mode.
  • Page 28: Self-Test

    BK3-31 2. Self-Test • The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. The self-test procedure is as follows: 1) Make sure paper roll has been installed properly. 2) Turn on the power while holding down the SELF button and the self-test begins.
  • Page 29 BK3-31 5) Press the SELF button once for the memory switch configuration mode and twice for the hexadecimal dump mode. - The self-test ends by pressing the SELF button three times. - The self-test automatically ends two seconds after self-test printing without the need for pressing the SELF button (1) If you select “VMSM Selection”...
  • Page 30 BK3-31 (2) If you select “hexadecimal dump mode” ① When entering the hexadecimal dump mode, the following message is printed. Hexadecimal dumping To terminate hexadecimal dump press SELF button three times ② Execute the program to send data to the printer.
  • Page 31: Automatic Calibration Of Black-Mark Sensor

    BK3-31 3. Automatic calibration of Black-mark sensor A printer is designed to detect most of Black-mark types. However it might fail to detect few special cases. In the event of such a failure, we would like you to do as follows 1) Turn off the printer and remove a paper roll.
  • Page 32: Cleaning Printer

    BK3-31 4. Cleaning Printer Paper dust inside the printer may lower the print quality. In this case clean the printer as follows: 1) Open the printer cover and remove the paper currently in use. 2) Residue or contamination of printer head should be wiped out by ethanol or IPA.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    BK3-31 5. Specifications 1) Normal Spacifications Printing Method Thermal printing Dot Density 203 dpi (8dots/mm) Paper Width 83mm 80mm 60mm 58mm 20mm Printing Width 72mm 54mm 48mm 12mm Font A (12x24) characters characters characters characters No. of Characters Font B (9x17)
  • Page 34 BK3-31 *1) Print quality and product lifespan are guaranteed only at 0 ~ 40 ℃, and the product's life may be shortened if it is operated for a long time in the range outside of 0 ~ 40 ℃. *2) The specifications were determined based on operation at normal temperature using designated paper on default settings.
  • Page 35 BK3-31 2) Paper Specifications Φ11 1. Roll Core Inside Diameter (mm) +3,-0 Standard Model: Φ18 (Min), 2. Roll Core Out Diameter (mm) Presenter Model: Φ31.4 (Min) Φ120 (Max) 3. Outer Diameter (mm) 4. Width (mm) Standard Model: 83 / 80...
  • Page 36 BK3-31 with TPH and paper does not occur) occurs due to the characteristics of the paper, be sure to adjust the printing density and speed. - 36 - Rev. 1.04...
  • Page 37 BK3-31 3) External Size (1) BK3-31 (Horizontal Type) Rev. 1.04 - 37 -...
  • Page 38 BK3-31 (2) BK3-31V (Vertical Type) Rev. 1.04 - 38 -...
  • Page 39 BK3-31 (3) BK3-L31 (Horizontal Lever-Open Left Type) Rev. 1.04 - 39 -...
  • Page 40 BK3-31 (4) BK3P-31 (Presenter Type) Rev. 1.04 - 40 -...
  • Page 41 BIXOLON Co., Ltd. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this BIXOLON product. BIXOLON is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages, arising from or related to use of this information.
  • Page 42 BK3-31 Revision history Rev. Date Page Description 1.00 03.12.19 9,10,13,14, 28 1. Added ticket model. 1.01 06.24.19 2. Added black mark sensor auto calibration function. 1. Added customer approved signature line. 2. Added part number of interface and power connector.

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