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- Page 1 Experts in Small Printer Solutions Ap1400 Thermal Printer Installer Guide Able Systems Limited Denton Drive, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7TU England Tel: +44 (0) 1606 48621 Fax: +44 (0) 1606 44903 Web: www.able-systems.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PRINTER OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING ..............15 14.1 D ........................15 UFFER 14.2 S ........................15 POOL 14.3 C ..................15 HARACTER RINTING AND ONTS 14.4 G ............15 RAPHICS RINTING AND THER ROGRAMMING ODES TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................... 16 Ap1400 Installers’ Guide Page 2 of 16... -
Page 3: Revision History
3.1 NOTES ON PRINTER FIRMWARE REVISIONS (INCLUDING FLASH) Able Systems reserves the right to modify and improve the firmware in its printer products at any time. Whilst every effort is made to ensure backward compatibility, no guarantee in this respect is given or implied. -
Page 4: Emc Statement And Caution
EMC STATEMENT AND CAUTION The European Union (EU) has introduced laws covering Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). This section defines our current view of this law, as it relates to the Ap1400. Able Systems believes that the Ap1400 is exempt from this law because: It is a component, designed for building into other products ... -
Page 5: Interface Details
The hardware busy line is true (nominal -12V) when busy. Both serial output lines will relax to approximately 0V when the Ap1400 is off, and the user must allow a short period after switching on before relying on the values of these signals. -
Page 6: Power Supply Details
Alternatively, the user may make their own power supply arrangements as described below. 7.1 ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS The Ap1400 is designed to be operated from a 4.5V to 8.5V voltage source which is capable of supplying the primary power for the printer. The electrical specification for the power supply input of... -
Page 7: Connection Guide
6 and 8 TX data A moulded RS232 D9 lead for direct connection to a PC RS232 port can be obtained from Able by ordering part number: Ap1400D9. An unterminated RS232 lead can be obtained from Able by ordering part number: Ap1400SC. -
Page 8: J3 - Power
8.3 J2 – USB DATA The Ap1400 supports full speed USB 2.0 connections to the Mini USB-B port, J2. A standard USB-A to Mini USB-B lead can be obtained from Able by ordering part number: Ap1400USBC. -
Page 9: Unit Dimensions
UNIT DIMENSIONS (All dimensions in mm) 10 MECHANICAL FIXINGS The Ap1400 has several fixing options to suit a variety of installations; 10.1 BACK FIXING 1) Prepare the panel aperture as described below. 2) Fit the printer into the panel using M3 machine screws being careful not to screw more than 5mm in to the Ap1400. -
Page 10: Front Fixing
Ap1400KIT). 4) Fit a paper roll and close the lid, checking the screw heads clear the lid. 5) Connect power and data leads as described in the ‘Connection Guide’ in this document. Ap1400 Installers’ Guide Page 10 of 16... -
Page 11: Mounting Bracket
4) Connect power and data leads as described in the ‘Connection Guide’ in this document. 10.4 FIXING ORIENTATIONS Ideally, the fixing orientation of the Ap1400 host panel should permit the free rotation of the paper roll in normal operation and its retention when the paper compartment is opened. The printer can therefore be mounted horizontally or angled to the limits shown below. -
Page 12: Modes Of Operation
The Ap1400 will automatically enter spool mode when the paper is out, when the head is up, or if some other error condition occurs, or alternatively by command from the host. Spool mode may be cleared by host command, automatically when the condition is cleared, or by "double-clicking"... -
Page 13: Paper
This behaviour may be modified. Please refer to the Programmers’ Guide for details of how to configure these functions. Ap1400 Installers’ Guide Page 13 of 16... -
Page 14: Led Indications
13 LED INDICATIONS The LED indicator at the front of the Ap1400 has a number of colour combinations, which repeat in up to a 4-phase pattern to provide status information (see table below). In summary, if the LED is constant green it indicates that the printer is operating normally. Flashing on and off indicates that Spool mode is active and no printing can take place. -
Page 15: Printer Operation And Programming
Programmers' Guide, available separately. 14.1 DATA BUFFER The Ap1400 has a nominal 10k byte buffer to optimise throughput: this enables data to be received into the buffer while previous lines are being printed. Printing will be initiated on receipt of a valid logical line of data or a complete graphics pattern. -
Page 16: Technical Support
In the meantime, if more information is required, please contact; Technical Support: (Support@Able-Systems.com) Or call +44 (0) 1606 48621 and select option 4 for Technical Support. [End] Copyright © Able Systems Limited 2013. All Rights Reserved Ap1400 Installers’ Guide Page 16 of 16...
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