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Citizen CBM-720 User Manual

Citizen dot matrix printer user's manual
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  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    This declaration is applied only for 230V model. Declaration of Conformity Japan CBM Corporation CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano, Nakano-ku Tokyo, 164-0001, Japan Dot Matrix Printer CBM-710,720,750 Series (CBM-710R, CBM-710P, CBM-720R, CBM-720P, CBM-750R, CBM-750P) (S.No.0090001 ~ ) : EN60950...
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  • Page 5 5. 5 Part Descriptions ...11 6. 1 Setting and Removing the Paper and Ribbon Covers ...12 Opening and Closing the Cutter Unit (CBM-720. CBM-750)...13 Installing the Cassette Ribbon...14 Installing and Changing the Paper ...15 Self Print Function ...18 Paper End Detector ...18 Installation of the CBM-750 ...19...
  • Page 6 13.1 Maintenance Procedures ...46 14.1 CBM-710 ...47 14.2 CBM-720 ...48 14.3 Paper Winder Unit AW-2 ...49 14.4 CBM-730 ...50 14.5 CBM-750 ...51 Please the printer to clear the input buffer before getting started. (Ref. to Chapter CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 7 The CBM-710, CBM-720, CBM-730 and CBM-750 are dot impact printers which can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such as data communications terminals, ECR terminals and kitchen printers. High speed performance is made possible by a bidirectional printing system and, since these printers are compact, lightweight and equipped with an abundance of functions, they can be easily employed for a variety of different tasks.
  • Page 8 Printer types are classified according to the system shown below. CBM-710 CBM-720 CBM-730 CBM-750 The exclusive paper winder mechanism (Model AW -2) is available separately. This mechanism can be mounted on any of the printer types, except CBM-710, 720. CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual –...
  • Page 9 Print Method Character composition Character number per line Print speed Character size Line pitch Paper size Interface Input buffer Input buffer back-up Paper end detection Bidirectional serial dot impact method 7 7 dots (1ncl. half-dots) 23 columns: 230 dot/line 28 columns: 280 dot/line 40 columns: 360 dot/line...
  • Page 10 Validation Print Auto cutter Cassette ribbon Paper winder Power voltage* Power consump. Operation temp. & humidity Storage temp. Net weight External dimensions Notes: *l Paper weight of 45 kg refers to 1,000 sheets of 788 1,091 mm. *2 RS-422A interface specifications are not included in this manual 1.
  • Page 11 (1) Character Font 7 7 dot. (1) Form Friction specification : Roll paper 76 - 0.5 mm (Width) Pin wheel specification: Fan fold paper Width 76 mm (3 inches) ~ 89mm (3.5 inches) (2) Type High quality paper with smooth surface (3) Recommended Paper (Single paper) 45 - 55 kg/1000 sheets/1091 788 mm (Copy) Friction specification:...
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  • Page 17 This lights up when the power switch is "on" and goes out when turned "off". This lights up when the printer is in select (on line) status, and goes out when in deselect (off line) status. Printing operation is performed only when this lamp is on.
  • Page 18 2) In order to replace the cover, engage the hook section in the middle and press downward in the direction of the arrow. 3) To open the CBM-750's printer cover, grasp the (lines-engraved) section with both hands and lift upward.
  • Page 19 CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual 1) To open the unit, grasp two levers and lift upward. 2) When closing the unit, press downward until it completely locks into place. CITIZEN...
  • Page 20 1) First remove the ribbon cover (CBM-710, CBM-730). In the case of the CBM-720, 750 remove both the ribbon and paper covers and then open the cutter unit. (Refer to figures 9, 10 &11.) 2) While inserting the ribbon into the space between the print head and the ribbon guide, press the cassette into the holder unit until it clicks into place.
  • Page 21 3) Put the end of the paper into the paper entrance of the printer. (Refer to figure 17.) 4) After turning the power switch on and confirming that the printer is in deselect (off line) status, press the LF switch to feed the paper into the printer.
  • Page 22 CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual Hook some of the paper's perforations on the sprockets and forward the paper into the printer by turning the paper- feed knob until the paper's tip protrudes 5 - 6 cm from the printer. In the case of the CBM-710, use the LF switch to feed the paper.
  • Page 23 -up spool. 7) In the case, of the CBM-720, attach the printer cover, press the LFswitch, and confirm that the paper comes out of the paper exit. When the paper winder mechanism is being used, lift the cutter unit to pass the paper through as shown in figure 18, Then feed the paper towards the rear of the printer from the inside of the paper cover, and secure it to the take-up spool.
  • Page 24 2) If the alarm lamp is on, turn it off by pressing the line switch. 3) Feed the paper out of the printer by pressing the LF switch or p ull it out from the paper exit. 4) Install a new paper roll. (Refer to section 6.4 (1) Installing the paper.) 5) When the line switch is pressed again, the printer enters select (on line) status and printing may be resumed once again.
  • Page 25 1) Table-top use Put the AC cord into the "T" hole of the bottom base. Install the base stoppers, as shown in the figure 19. 2) Wall-mounting use Fix the hanger with 2 screws to the wall and hook the unit as shown in the figure 20. CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 26 The input buffer back-up function may not operate properly if the related capacitor is not sufficiently charged. This may be the case if the printer has not been operated for a long period of time. After the printer power switch has been turned on for 10 minutes, the buffer back-up should be effective for approximately 100 hours or more.
  • Page 27 BUSY +5V Level FRAME GND + 5V DC 8 bit parallel (DATA 1 - 8). ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT, PE, RESET Printer side: 57LE-40360 (AMPHENOL or equivalent) 57-30360 (AMPHENOL or equivalent) Twisted Pair GND RESET FAULT CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 28 "LOW". (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) : When the paper is near its end, this signal is issued. (Positive logic) Note: An alarm condition occurs when the timing of the print head movement sensor is abnormal.
  • Page 29 a) Input Signal Level All input signals are TTL level. "HIGH" level ... 2.0V Min. "LOW" level ... 0.8V Max. b) Output Signal Level "HIGH" level ... 2.4V Min. "LOW" level ... 0.4VMax. c) Input/Output Conditions All of the input signals are pulled up by 1K ohms. All of the output signals are pulled up by 3.3K ohms.
  • Page 30 Data Input and Print Timing (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. (5) Buffering 1) N Type Your printer is provided with a two line input buffer.
  • Page 31 a) Synchronism : Asynchronous b) Baud rate: RS-232C type : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600BPS (Selected by user) Current Loop type : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200BPS (Selected by user) c) Composition of one word: Start bit : 1bit Data bit : 7 or 8 bits (selected by user)
  • Page 32 *Printer: *Cable Side: Host/ Function Printer Safety Ground Signal Ground Received Data Printer BUSY Signal Transmitted Date Paper End Signal Printer ALARM Signal Printer BUSY Signal Received Data Printer RESET Signal 17LE-13 250 (AMPHENOL or equivalent) 17JE-23 250 (AMPNENOL or equivalent) CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 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. Then, by pressing the LINE switch or by inputting "0"...
  • Page 34 Parity, framing and overrun errors can be detected by your printer. When an error is detected, the ALARM lamp goes on, the buzzer is sounded, the related data is abandoned, and the printer shifts to the next incoming data. The ALARM lamp can be turned off by pressing the LINE switc h.
  • Page 35 FAULT signal is output, and the DTR signal becomes BUSY. After the cause of the trouble has been corrected, the ALARM lamp can be turned off by pressing the LINE switch or by making RESET = "0". When the printer is put ONLINE, data receiving restarts.
  • Page 36 a) RS-232C Circuit Input (RD) MAX232 or equivalent Output (DTR, TD, FAULT) MAX232 or equivalent *DTR (–8V): BUSY (+8V): READY *FAULT (–8V): Normal (+8V): Abnormal Mark = (-8V): Stop bit Space = (-8V): Start bit *TD Mark = (–8V): 1 Space = (+8V): 1 CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual CITIZEN...
  • Page 37 b) Current Loop Circuit Input (RD) Mark Space Output (DTR, TD) *DTR Current ON : Current OFF : Mark = Current ON Space = Current OFF c) TTL Circuit Output (PE) 7406 or equivalent Paper empty Paper reaming RESET 7406 or equivalent = Current ON = Current OFF READY...
  • Page 38 International country switching Input buffer Character direction CR cord Mode SEL/DESEL at "power on" Note : *1) Setting is variable, depending on the type of printer. (Refer to the table below) 7K Byte 2 Line Normal Inverted CR + LF...
  • Page 39 No . Function Word length setting Parity check Parity condition Not in use Baud rate setting 8 bits 7 bits EVEN (Refer to the table below) 1200 2400 OF F OF F CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual Factory Setting 4800 9600 CITIZEN...
  • Page 40 Special care should be taken to avoid damage to electronic parts and wiring. Furthermore, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the electric outlet before opening the printer case. Note: 1.
  • Page 41 Function cord Hex. Code FF + n 0C+n ESC+P+0 1B, 50, 00 ESC+P+1 1B, 50, 01 ESC+P+2 1B, 50, 02 ESC + - + n 1B, 2D, n ESC + * + n1 + n2 1B, 2A, n1 , n2 ESC + 1 1B, 31 ESC + 2...
  • Page 42 1st byte 2nd byte When the number of lines to be fed (2hd byte) is written-in following the paper feed command (1st 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. If "0"...
  • Page 43 This command is used or canceling e enlarge character mode set by SO, and the following data will be printed out in the normal character mode. 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.
  • Page 44 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 219 inch (graphic type only) This command specifies inverted characters.
  • Page 45 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte When n=1, the underline mode is set, and when n=0, it is cancelled. 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte Bit image mode printing is performed by this command. (n2 is the quotient 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.
  • Page 46 However, since "half-dots" are being used, the next corresponding pin cannot print at the same time. Further, the maximum value of n1 and n2 is the number contained in one line, and this cannot be exceeded. Relation of Head Pins to Data D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 1st byte 2nd byte...
  • Page 47 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte The length of one page is set to "n" lines by this command. n 127) 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd 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 48 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte This command feeds the paper (skips) n lines without any printing. However, this cannot exceed the length of one page (1 1st byte 2nd byte This command cancels the skip perforation function. (19) Validation Print Command 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte...
  • Page 49 (18) Full Cut Command 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte A full cut of the paper is performed by this command (one connecting point remaining). (20 ) Partial Cut Command 1st byte 2nd byte 3rd byte A partial cut of the paper is performed by this command (one connecting point remaining). CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual ESC (1B)H P (50)H...
  • Page 50 CBM-710/720/730/750 User’s Manual The following codes are set as space characters. 20H, 80H-9FH, E0H-FFH. CITIZEN...
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  • Page 52 It is recommended that users perform periodic cleaning of their printer. The exterior case of the printer can be cleaned with alcohol. Care should be taken to keep water from reaching the electronic parts and the printing mechanism . There is no particular requirement, however, when the printer case is opened to change settings etc., dust and other foreign matter may be removed from the printer mechanism and circuit boards with a soft brush.
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  • Page 58 Information Systems Division Head Office CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan Tel: (+81-3) 5345-7540 Fax: (+81-3) 5345-7541 27-20000208-0500-0040-010.15 Printed in Japan...

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