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Ithaca iTherm 280 User Manual

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ITherm™/POSjet™/BANKjet™
ETHERNET

USERS GUIDE

PN: 100-05072
Rev C
Apr-2004

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  • Page 1: Users Guide

    ITherm™/POSjet™/BANKjet™ ETHERNET USERS GUIDE PN: 100-05072 Rev C Apr-2004...
  • Page 2 General Information ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Change Log Rev A Initial Release Rev B Rewritten in many places for clarity. Rev C Minor Edits for clarity. Page ii Ethernet Adapter Rev C Programmer’s Guide Apr-04...

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement TransAct Printers and Wired Ethernet Adapters comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. designed to minimize radio frequency interference during installation; however, there is no guarantee that radio or television interference will not occur during any particular installation.

  • Page 4: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Statement

    Programmer’s Guide Ethernet Adapter Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Statement TransAct Printers do not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Characteristics Cash Drawer Drivers Where Can Yo u Find More Information? Our Internet Support and Sales Services TransAct Product Support Internet Support Contacting TransAct’s Ithaca Facility Technical Support Sales Installation POSjet and BANKjet adapter Installation iTherm Installation Ethernet Connection...
  • Page 6 ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Network Basics CONFIGURATION TransAct Locator Program Installation. Using Locator Using a Web Browser Printer Identification Page Printer Address Page Printer Protocols Page Printer Security Page Adapter Firmware Update Page The Reset Button Installing Windows Printer Drivers Printer Driver Installation Instructions for XP...

  • Page 7: Table Of Figures

    Figure 5 Locator Configuration ... 21 Figure 6 Adapter firmware upgrade... 21 Figure 7 Printer Identification... 22 Figure 8 Printer Address ... 23 Figure 9 Printer Protocols ... 24 Figure 10 Printer Security... 25 Figure 11 Adapter Firmware Update ... 26...

  • Page 8: General Description

    There are two basic Wired Ethernet Adapters covered by this users guide. iTherm 280 Thermal printer and the other is for the POSjet and BANKjet product families. Both adapters are powered by the printer and provide the same basic functionality.

  • Page 9: Other

    Advanced Features Host Name The Host Name, provided on the Printer Identification Page, is provided to the DHCP server when DHCP is enabled. With this a decent DHCP-server, that is connected with the Domain Name Server (DNS), as can be configured in Linux, allows programs access it using the device name for it's IP address.

  • Page 10: Electrical Characteristics

    Ithaca configuration and cable adapter must be used for STAR and Epson cash drawers. The iTherm 280 provides a cash drawer interface that is not part of the interface adapter. Refer to the iTherm Programmers guide for configuration information.

  • Page 11: Contacting Transact's Ithaca Facility

    Contacting TransAct’s Ithaca Facility Contact TransAct’s Ithaca facility for information about the iTherm™ 280 Printer and how it works with your system. www.TransAct-tech.com. Contact the TransAct’s Sales and Technical Support Departments at the following address and telephone or fax numbers.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Programmer's Guide Ethernet Adapter Installation If the Wired Ethernet Adapter came installed in the printer, skip directly to Printer Connection. POSjet and BANKjet adapter Installation The POSjet and BANKjet adapters require that the power supply be removed before the adapter can be removed.
  • Page 13 Programmer’s Guide ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ 2. Remove the power supply-retaining clip. 3. Remove the power Supply 4. Unscrew the adapter interface from the printer side frame. 5. Slid the adapter sideways and then up and out of the printer. Apr-04 Ethernet Adapter Rev C...
  • Page 14 ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Installation 6. Install the Ethernet Adapter by carefully placing the adapter into slot and then sliding is sideways until it is fully seated. (Do not force it.) 7. Reinstall the retaining screw Page 14 Ethernet Adapter Rev C Programmer's Guide Apr-04...
  • Page 15 9. Snap the retaining clip back over the power supply. 10. If the Cash Drawer label does not indicate that the printer is equipped with an Ithaca Compatible interface, remove the label and install an Ithaca Compatible label as shown above.

  • Page 16: Itherm Installation

    ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Installation Programmer's Guide Ethernet Adapter iTherm Installation Figure 2 iTherm Ethernet Adapter 1. Disconnect all wires and cables from the iTherm. Page 16 Rev C Apr-04...
  • Page 17 Programmer’s Guide ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ 2. Remove the two retaining screws and remove the current adapter. 3. Take care that the cash drawer connector does not get out of position. If required, reposition it as shown in the above picture. 4.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Connection

    The printer should then print its IP address, which will be used to configure the Wired Ethernet Adapters. Note: If the printer does not print the IP address within two minutes, press the recessed button on the Wired Ethernet Adapter for five (5) seconds and then release.

  • Page 19: Apr-04 Rev C

    Ethernet Adapter Configuration The Wired Ethernet Adapter is ready to be configured once the printer prints the IP address. The TransAct Locator program or your internet web browser may be used to configure the Ethernet Adapter. TransAct Locator Program TransAct provides a Windows program to allow TransAct Ethernet devices to be located and configured on a local subnet.

  • Page 20: Figure 4 Locator Device Selection

    Programmer's Guide Ethernet Adapter Locator will scan the local subnet and locate any TransAct printers connected to the network. When all printers are found, you may select a printer by clicking on any printer in the list. Figure 4 Locator Device Selection Once selected the Adapter can be configured, upgraded, or you can activate your web browser to configure the printer.

  • Page 21: Figure 5 Locator Configuration

    Programmer’s Guide ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Configuration Ethernet Adapter Figure 5 Locator Configuration To update the firmware in the adapter, select Update. Figure 6 Adapter firmware upgrade Browse your system for the upgrade 100-05059-xxx.bin file and select Upgrade. Apr-04 Rev C Page 21...

  • Page 22: Using A Web Browser

    Configuration Using a Web Browser Using a web browser enter the IP address of the printer in the browser’s Address box. The Printers IP address will be printed at power up b the printer. The following web pages are available to configure the Wired Ethernet Adapter:...

  • Page 23: Printer Identification Page

    However, because the address assigned to the printer may change every time that the printer is rebooted, it is usually best to assign a fixed IP address to the printer, known as a Static IP address. The Static IP address must be selected consistent...

  • Page 24: Printer Protocols Page

    When you are satisfied with the values entered, press the Apply button to save the values. Printer Protocols Page Figure 9 Printer Protocols The Printer Protocol page enables or disables the protocols the Wired Ethernet Adapter will accept. Three protocols are supported, Line Printer Protocol (LPR), Port 9100 (RAW) and Telnet.

  • Page 25: Printer Security Page

    Printer Security Page Figure 10 Printer Security The Printer Security page allows the configuration of the Wired Ethernet Adapter to be protected from accidental change by a password. By default, a user name and password are not necessary to modify the Wired Ethernet Adapter configuration.

  • Page 26: Adapter Firmware Update Page

    For details about upgrading the Wired Ethernet Adapter’s firmware, see the documentation accompanying upgrades provided by TransAct. Note: The current adapter firmware and Revision is shown at the bottom of the display. Do not update the firmware unless you are having some problem and are asked to upgrade the adapter by TransAct Customer service.

  • Page 27: The Reset Button

    5. Select Create a new port and then select Standard TCP/IP Port in the window and click Next 6. Select next 7. Enter the IP address of the printer, and optional a printer name then click Next 8. Select Next to the defaults. 9. Select Finish.

  • Page 28: To Install The Virtual Com Drivers

    ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Configuration 4. Select the Ports tab 5. Press the Configure 6. Edit the port address as required. 7. Select either RAW or LPR. 8. If LPR is selected, Byte Counting is not recommended. 9. In general LPR should be avoided as it is not compatible with some of the enhanced driver features.
  • Page 29 Programmer’s Guide ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ A quick configuration is provided by clicking Start -> Programs -> TransAct -> Configure Remote Serial Port This will display the current configuration and allow it to be altered. If you want to change the COM port being used, you must use the configuration screen on the control panel.

  • Page 30: Network Basics

    ITherm™ POSjet™ BANKjet™ Network Basics Network Basics The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) project 802 decided to use Ethernet version 2 as the basis for its new CSMA/CD network standard. By enhancing the DEC, Intel and Xerox Ethernet 2 design, they produced the IEEE 802.3 specification, which is now the standard format for Ethernet based systems.

  • Page 31: 10Baset

    Ethernet Adapter 10BaseT 10baseT is also sometimes known as twisted pair. A distance of up to 30 meters between the connected devices is the recommended limit. The TransAct Ethernet adapter is a 10BaseT device. TCP/IP Basics, the TCP/IP protocol TCP/IP Introduction TCP/IP or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is the network protocol used for the internet and many local area networks.

  • Page 32: Protocols In The Tcp/Ip Suite

    IP address is assigned manually, it must follow the requirements of the rest of the network to operate correctly. The TransAct Ethernet adapter is easily configured to use manual address assignments. In the POS environment, it is important to make sure that print data be sent to the correct printer. By using manual IP address assignments, you can assure that the print data will always be sent to the correct printer.

  • Page 33: Transact Ethernet Adapter

    Ethernet Adapter TransAct Ethernet Adapter The TransAct 10BaseT Ethernet adapter allows the user to communicate to the printer in two ways. Raw data to Port 9100, LPR or port 515 or through TELNET port 23. The one you use will largely depend on the application and how the interaction is to occur.

  • Page 34: Definitions

    Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your Printer. AutoIP – This is a means to automatically assign a temporary IP address to the printer long enough to allow a static IP address to be assign.
  • Page 35 Ping - (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Port 9100 – Port 9100 is the port ID used to communicate RAW data to and from the printer. RAW - A term used to refer to data with no standardized embedded protocol.

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