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- Page 1 User’s Manual CITIZEN User’s Manual MINI DOT MATRIX PRINTER MODEL iDP-3540/3541 Japan CBM Corporation Information Systems Div. CITIZEN 1/48...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
This declaration is applied only for 230V model. CITIZEN 1995.09.04(10-DCL)1 : Japan CBM Corporation : 1-1-7, Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169, Japan Dot Matrix Printer iDP-3540, 3541 Series (iDP3540R, iDP3540P, iDP3541R, iDP3541P) (S.NO.50901072 - ) : EN60950 :1992+A1+A2:1993 : EN55022... - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. s Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. s Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
5-2. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3541...12 5-3. Parts Descriptions ...13 6. Preparation ...14 6-1. Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover ...14 6-2. Opening and Closing the Cutter Unit (iDP3541)...14 6-3. The Ribbon Cassette Installation ...15 6-4. Loading and Changing the Paper ...16 6-4-1. - Page 5 16. Character Code Tables ...45 17. External Dimensions ...47 17-1. Model : iDP3540...47 17-2. Model : iDP3541...48 ATTENTION : Please RESET the printer to clear the input buffer before getting started. (Ref. to Chapter 7-2) CITIZEN iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 5/48...
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Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction The iDP3540 is a dot impact printer which can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such as data communications terminals, P.O.S. terminals and kitchen printers. High speed performance is made possible by a bi-directional printing system and, since this printer is compact, lightweight and equipped with an abundance of functions, they can be easily employed for a variety of different tasks. -
Page 7: Basic Specifications
2. Basic Specifications 2-1. Type classifications Printer types are classified according to the system shown below. iDP 3540 Idp 3541 IDP 3540 – Model IDP3540 IDP3541: With Auto Cutter Paper feed system F: Friction feed P: Pin feed Column capacity... -
Page 8: Specifications
DP-612: 28 columns approx 3.0 line/sec. DP-614: 40 columns approx 3.0 line/sec. DP-617G: 40 columns approx 2.4 line/sec. Printer DP-610: 23 columns 1.8 x 2.4 mm Character size DP-612: 28 columns 1.5 x 2.4 mm DP-614: 40 columns 1.36 x 2.4 mm DP-617G: 40 columns 1.2 x 2.4 mm... - Page 9 iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual *1 Input buffer can be selected by setting the DIP switch. *2 However, when the input buffer is set for two lines, back-up of graphic data is not possible. *3 Single color cassette ribbon is available as option. Black print: IR-61B Purple print: IR-61P CITIZEN...
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Page 10: Block Diagram
iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 4. Block Diagram CITIZEN 10/48... -
Page 11: External Appearance And Parts Description
iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 5. External Appearance and parts Description 5-1. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3540 CITIZEN 11/48... -
Page 12: External Appearance And Parts Names Model : Idp3541
iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 5-2. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3541 CITIZEN 12/48... -
Page 13: Parts Descriptions
Basket for fan-fold paper. CITIZEN Insert the plug end into an electric outlet. Power is supplied to the printer by turning this switch on. This lights up when the power switch is “ON” and goes out when turning “OFF”. This lights up when the printer is in SELECT state (ON-LINE) and goes out when in DESELECT state (OFF- LINE). -
Page 14: Preparation
User’s Manual 6. Preparation 6-1. Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover Inserting and removing the printer cover as shown in Fig. 1, 2. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 6-2. Opening and Closing the Cutter Unit (iDP3541) 1) To open the unit, grasp two levers and lift upward. -
Page 15: The Ribbon Cassette Installation
6-3. The Ribbon Cassette Installation To insert the ribbon, disconnect the power source beforehand. If the printer has been printing for many hours, be careful not to touch the printer head as it might be hot. 1) Remove the printer cover 2) While inserting the ribbon into the space between the print head and the ribbon guide, press the cassette into the holder unit it clicks into place. -
Page 16: Loading And Changing The Paper
3) Turn on the power switch and feed the paper by pushing the LF switch. 4) When the printing paper comes out of the clearance (paper cutter part) on the printer cover, fix the paper by means of paper holder, then set in on the main unit. -
Page 17: Using Fan-Fold Paper (Idp3540P)
Slide them to the appropriate position, and lock them back. 4) Hook some of the paper’s perforations on the sprockets and forward the paper into the printer mechanism by pulling and turning the paper-feed knob until the paper’s tip reaches the platen. -
Page 18: Self Test Printing
Please be sure to continue pressing the SEL switch until that time. If the printer fails to work properly at the time the power switch is turned on, please delete the input buffer as described above before inputting new data. -
Page 19: Parallel Interface
8. Parallel Interface 8-1. Specifications a) Data Input system b) Control Signals : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT, PE, RESET c) Compatible Connector : Printer side : 57LE-40360 8-2. Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name FRAME GND CITIZEN : 8 bit parallel (DATA 1~8) -
Page 20: Description Of Input / Output Signals
New data should be input when this signal is “LOU”. (Positive logic) *FAULT : When your printer is in an alarm state, this signal is “LOW”. At this time, all control circuits of your printer are interrupted. (Negative logic) Note: An alarm condition occurs when the timing of the print head movement sensor is abnormal. -
Page 21: Electrical Characteristics
“HIGH” level …. 2.4V Min. “LOW” Level …. 0.4V Max. c) Input / Output Conditions All of the input signals are pulled up by 3.3K ohms. [Printer Side] [Host Side] 7406 or equivalent All of the output signals are pulled up by 3.3K ohms. -
Page 22: Timing Chart
Data Input and Print Timing 8-3-4. Data Receiving Control Your printer is able to receive data sent from the host side when the BUSY signal is LOW, but unable to receive when the BUSY signal is HIGH. 8-3-5. Buffering 1) N Type Your printer is provided with a two line input buffer. -
Page 23: Serial Interface
9. Serial Interface 9-1. Specifications a) Synchronism : Asynchronous b) Baud rate RS-232C type : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600BPS (Selected by user) Current Loop : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200BPS Type (Selected by user) c) Composition of one word : Start bit : 1 bit Data bit... -
Page 24: Connector Pin Assignment
9-2. Connector Pin Assignment Signal Return Signal Direction Signal Name Host / Printer FAULT RESET Notes: [1] The signals for RS-232C use are based on EIA RS-232C level. [2] The loop current for Current Loop signal use should be restricted within the rage of 10 to 20 mA. -
Page 25: Description Of Input / Output Signals
ONLINE and during reset. c) FAULT: When there is a problem in the printer mechanism the FAULT signal will be issued, and all control circuits will be interrupted. To RESET this signal, first correct the cause of trouble in the printer mechanism. -
Page 26: Data Composition
When an overrun error is detected, the data is converted into (7FH). 4) Other errors When trouble is detected in the printer mechanism, the SEL / ALARM lamp goes on, the buzzer is sounded, the FAULT signal is output, and the DTR signal becomes BUSY. After the cause of the trouble has been corrected, the SEL / ALARM lamp can be turned off by pressing the SEL switch or by making RESET = “0”. -
Page 27: Data Receiving Control
User’s Manual 9-3-4. Data Receiving Control When the BUSY signal is LOW, your printer receives data from the host side, but when this signal is HIGH, it cannot receive data. 9-3-5. Buffering Data transfer to the input buffer is controlled by the DTR and TD signals. -
Page 28: Electrical Characteristics
9-3-6. Electrical Characteristics a) RS-232C Circuit Input (RD) [Printer Side] MAX232 or equivalent Output (DTR, TD, FAULT) [Printer Side] MAX232 or equivalent (-8V): BUSY *TD Mark = (-8V): 1 (+8V): READY Space = (+8V): 0 FAULT (-8V): Normal (+8V): Abnormal... - Page 29 Current Loop Circuit Input (RD) [Printer Side] Output (DTR, TD) [Printer Side] *DTR Current ON : READY Current OFF : BUSY Mark : Current ON Space : Current OFF CITIZEN [Host Side] Mark = Current ON Space = Current OFF...
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Page 30: External Output
User’s Manual 10. External Output [Printer Side] [Host Side] Remarks : The solenoid for drawer should be more than 36 Ohms. Connector Printer side : 5045-04A (Molex) Cable side : 5209-04 (Molex) CITIZEN 30/48... -
Page 31: Function Selection
4 Input buffer 5 Character direction 6 CR cord 7 Mode 8 SEL / DESEL at "power on " Notes: *1) Setting is variable, depending on the type of printer. FRANCE GERMAN 11-2. Setting DIP Switch DS2 1) Serial interface only Function... -
Page 32: Slide Switch Setting (Serial Interface Specifications Only)
The side labeled “RS” is for RS-232C and the side labeled “CL” is for 20mA current loop. The switch is set at the factor for RS-232C. 11-4. Dip-Switch Location Power off and remove the printer cover before setting the Dip-Switches. Notes: DS2 is mounted for Serial type and RS-422A type only. CITIZEN... -
Page 33: Print Control Functions
12. Print Control Functions 12-1. Control Codes Function code Hex. Code FF + n 0C + n ESC + P + 0 1B, 50, 00 ESC + P + 1 1B, 50, 01 ESC + - + n 1B, 2D, n ESC + * + n1 + n2 1B, 2A, n1, n2 ESC + 1... -
Page 34: Input Data Formats
12-2. Input Data Formats 12-2-1. Paper feed command for “n” lines 1st byte 2nd byte When the number of lines to be fed (2 byte), the paper will be fed by the number of lines specified. The number of lines to be fed can be specified from n = 1 to 127. -
Page 35: Paper Feed Command
12-2-4. Paper feed command When there is data in the internal print buffer, line feed will be carried out after printing is completed. When the buffer is empty, line feed only will be carried out. 12-2-5. Print command By means of this command, printing will be carried out. In order to accommodate the print data output formats of various computers, the CR function is selectable. -
Page 36: Initial Set Command
12-2-8. Initial Set Command The controller is initialized by this command and the following conditions are established. *Internal input buffer cleared * Normal character mode selected * Black color print mode selected * Skip designation cancelled * Page length set to 66 lines * Line feed pitch set to 2/9 inch (graphic type only) 12-2-9. -
Page 37: Underline Command
12-2-11. Underline Command byte byte byte When n = 1, the underline mode is set, and when n = 0, it is cancelled. 12-2-12. Graphic Command (Graphic Type Only) byte byte byte byte CITIZEN 37/48 iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual ESC (1B) H - (2D) H n (Binary digits) ESC (1B) H... -
Page 38: 1/9 Inch Line Feed Pitch Set Command (Graphic Type)
Bit image mode printing is performed by this command. (n2 is the equotient when divided by 256, and n1 is the remainder.) When data is received only for numbers specified by n1 and n2, printing and line feed are carried out automatically, and the bit image mode is cancelled. However, since “half-dots”... -
Page 39: Page Length Set Command
12-2-15. Page Length Set Command byte byte byte The length of one page is set to “n” lines by this command. (1 n 127) 12-2-16. From Feed Command byte byte byte The input of this command feeds the paper to the top of the next page, after printing the data contained in the print buffer. -
Page 40: Skip Perforation Cancel Command
the length of one page. (1 n 126) 12-2-18. Skip Perforation Cancel Command byte byte This command cancels the skip perforation function. 12-2-19. Full Cut Command (iDP3541 Only) byte byte byte A full cut the paper is performed by this command (one connecting point remaining). 12-2-20. -
Page 41: Drive Pulse Duration Setting Command For The First Drawer
12-2-21. Drive Pulse Duration Setting Command For the First Drawer byte byte byte byte This command adjusts the drive pulse duration for the first drawer. Pulse duration = 10 x n1 (ms) Delay = 10 x n2 (ms) 1 n1 127 default n1 = 20 1 n2 127 default n2 = 20 CITIZEN (DEFAULT=20) -
Page 42: First Drawer Drive Command
This command generates a drive pulse for first drawer based on the condition of drive pulse duration setting command. This command is performed when the printer receiver it. 12-2-24. Second Drawer Derive Command This command generates a drive pulse for second drawer. And drive pulse duration is fixed at 200 ms ON + 200 ms OFF. -
Page 43: Initial Setting
User’s Manual 13. Initial Setting Followings are automatically set after Power-on. (1) Printer head returns to its start position. (2) SELECT (ON-LINE) or DESELECT (OFF-LINE) status may be chosen by the Dip Switches for Pre-Setting. (3) Print buffer is cleared. -
Page 44: Maintenance
2) Replace ribbon cassette before it is worn with rents. 3) Be careful not to drop any foreign matters, such as paper clips, pin and the like into your printer. Those can cause mechanical trouble. -
Page 45: Character Code Tables
16. Character Code Tables International Character Codes The following codes are set as space characters. 20H, 80H-9FH, E0H-FFH CITIZEN iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 45/48... - Page 46 iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual Individual Country Character Codes CITIZEN 46/48...
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Page 47: External Dimensions
iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 17. External Dimensions 17-1. Model : iDP3540 CITIZEN 47/48... -
Page 48: Model : Idp3541
iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual 17-2. Model : iDP3541 CITIZEN 48/48...
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