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USER MANUAL
KX80S
CUSTOM S.p.A.
World Headquarters

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL KX80S CUSTOM S.p.A. World Headquarters...
  • Page 3 CUSTOM S .p .A . GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION THE CE MARK AFFIXED TO THE PRODUCT CERTIFY THAT THE Via Berettine 2/B Your attention is drawn to the following actions PRODUCT SATISFIES THE BA- 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy that could compromise the characteristics of the SIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .
  • Page 5 MANUAL For details on the commands, refer to the manual with code 0577200M000089...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 PRINTER FEATURES .
  • Page 8 7 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 7 .1 RS-232C .
  • Page 9 1 INTRODUCTION This document is divided into sections and chapters . Each chapter can be reached by the index at the beginning of this document . The index can be reached by the button on each page as shown in the diagram below . Link to table of contents Notes reference Numbered title...
  • Page 11 KX80S series printers are designed to be used by installing or connecting to Kiosk Systems . This printer uses direct thermal printing method and the paper width can be set to suit user’s environment . Also, with KX80S Series Printers, both of Roll type paper and Fan Folder type paper can be used .
  • Page 13 3 MAIN FUNCTIONS 3.1 Power switch The power switch is used to turn the power on or off, and it is also used for self-test and changing printer status settings. Power switch Feed button / status notificatin light (LED)
  • Page 14 3.2 Paper feed button Paper feed botton The FEED button can perform the following functions . • Paper feed: When paper is inserted, pressing the feed button feeds paper for as long as the button is pressed . • Self Test: While holding the FEED button, turn on the power and then release the button after the Error light turns on once .
  • Page 15 3.3 Status notification indicator Power light Error light (error notification light LED) • Power light: When the power is turned on, the green power light turns on . • Error light: Depending on the printer status, the light blinks to inform you of the printer status as shown below . NOTIFICATION LIGHT STATUS NOTIFICATION SOUND PRINTER STATUS...
  • Page 16 3.4 Detect sensors Several detection sensors placed on the printer transmit the printer’s status to the host system . Blackmark sensor Cutter home sensor Low paper sensor Paper delect sensor Cover open sensor COVER OPEN SENSOR The cover open switch detects when the cover is open and stops the printing and ticket feeding process until the cover is closed .
  • Page 17 3.5 Paper width setting The paper fixing guide is fixed during manufacturing in either 80mm. User cannot change it to a different size. User can adjust the paper width to 82 .5mm by removing the paper guide .
  • Page 18 3.6 Black Mark Black Mark Sensor Location The position of the black mark sensor is fixed during manufacture. It is not possible for user to change to a different loca- tion. It is shipped from the location of the following figure, fixed to the location desired by the user.
  • Page 19 Blackmark Paper Specification The following illustration shows the minimum size and location of the black mark . Only paper with black marks on non- printed surfaces is available . Blackmark minimum interval values vary when using Presenter and adjustable type . Min 14 mm Non-printed surface...
  • Page 21 4 PRINTER USE GUIDE 4.1 Power port connection method When connecting power, be sure to connect the power cable to the power port while the power switch turned off. • 2 hole power cable connection Power cable Power cable CONFIGURATION +24V DC ATTENTION: The rated power of this product is 24 V, so do not use a power supply that is out of specification. It may  cause product failure or safety accident . Please use only the power supply provided by our company for the power supply . Be sure to connect according to the instructions in the manual .
  • Page 22 4.2 Interface connection Use an interface cable that meets the specifications of the host. Ethernet port Serial port USB port SIGNA INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT ATTENTION:  When connecting a communication cable, be sure to that the power switch is turned off.
  • Page 23 4.3 Paper Change Cover open method • Press the open lever in the direction of the arrow to open the printer cover . Cover olen lever • Insert paper into the opened paper slot . Be careful not to change the side to be printed on the paper at this time . •...
  • Page 25 • Close the cover by pressing it in the direction of the arrow . ATTENTION: When closing the cover, be sure to press the middle part of the cover (near the arrow) to close it . Oth- erwise, blurring of the print, etc . may occur . Auto Loading Method •...
  • Page 26 You can check the current settings of the printer through the self-test . • With the power off, turn on the printer while pressing down on the feed button. • If you turn on the power and keep pressing the feed button (about 1second), the red ERROR light flickers, and when  you remove the feed button, the printing begins . • Printing contents are printed as follows . ********************** KX80S Control Board Firmware : Ver x.xx Create :20xxxxxx ********************** Interface and Setting information =========================== Interface : USB &...
  • Page 27 4.5 HEX dump print Turn the power off and back on after the confirmation of HEX DUMP in Initial Setting Mode. After printing as [HEX DUMP  MODE], it will print all receiving data to 16 hexadecimal data for all receiving data . This would be useful when developing an application because this notifies the transmission status. • Prints when 12 digits are received . • Data under 12 digits will print when you press the feed button . •...
  • Page 29 5 INSTALLATION This is an example of how to mount the printer on the product . 5.1 Method by making hook shapes on the Top side and mounting the printer Hang the two fronts of the printer on the hook and screw it to two holes on the rear . Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture.
  • Page 30 5.2 Method by using Mount Brackets for fixing and mounting the printer Fit the printer into the hole and screw it into the 4 holes . Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture. * (Recommended screw : M3 x 5 B-TITE)
  • Page 31 5.3 Method by mounting in the floor (BOTTOM) side Fit the printer into the hole and screw it into the 4 holes Please refer to the drawing below to design the fixture. * (Recommended screw : M3 x 5 B-TITE)
  • Page 33 6 PRINTER FUNCTION SETTINGS There are two ways to set the printer's functions such as serial communication conditions, Ethernet, black mark, etc ., which are: a manual setting method in which the printer itself is changed, and a method using tools such as a memory switch program that connects to a PC .
  • Page 34 4 . In the same way, press for less than 1 second to toggle to the item you want to change and then set the item . For example, if you want to change the current setting value from “1 . Normal” to “4 . Most Dark”, simply press the FEED button 4 times and then press and hold 1 time .
  • Page 35 6.2 Set using memory switch program Using the utility program, memory switch settings such as printer functions as well as conditions of communication the host can be set . The memory switch utility program is provided on our website . When setting, all the contents of the memory switch are deleted, so please set again items such as code page and print options .
  • Page 36 • After pressing the Memory Switch tab, click KX80S in Special Model Option . • You can set the required value when the following window appears . Note that after completing selection, you must press the ‘Start transmit’ button with the window open .
  • Page 37 6.3 Firmware update With the adoption of flash memory, you can easily update the printer program from a PC. When updating, be sure to read the steps below . 1 . Turn the power off and then back on. 2 . Make sure that the communication cable is connected with the printer . (You can shorten the update time by using a USB cable .) 3 .
  • Page 38 In the printer settings, set Ethernet to ON and IP Mode to Static IP, and then turn on the power . • Run the IP Configuration setting utility program. • Select KX80S for the printer model and USB for the port . • Enter the IP address and gateway you want to use in the Target Parameter column and click Start Write . •...
  • Page 39 • Turn off the printer and remove the USB cable. • Turn on the printer while pressing the FEED button . • Self-test printing is performed and the set IP address, etc . is printed . • After ensuring that the set values are correct, turn the power off and on, and the printer will boot with these user values,  and the application can use these user values for communication . After booting to the factory default values (Boot into Default Value), the set values cannot be changed if the IP address conflicts with the network IP address. In this case, do not use a router, and connect directly to the PC to avoid IP address ...
  • Page 40 6.5 When using in dynamic IP DHCP mode • Connect the network cable to the printer . • Turn on the power by setting Ethernet ON, and setting the IP Mode to Dynamic IP DHCP . The printer starts protocol exchange communication with the host as the Error light blinks every 1 second .
  • Page 41 6.6 Ticket paper settings It is possible to use the memory switch utility to save the ticket paper settings to the printer . For detailed ticket setting instructions, please refer to the manual attached to the memory switch utility on the website .
  • Page 43 7 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION 7.1 RS-232C Data Transfer Method Serial Handshake Hardware (RTS/CTS or DTR/DSR) Baud Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 BPS Data bits 8 bits Parity None, odd, even Stop bits 1,2 bits Connector HANLIM CHD1140-4 Cable DSUB9 (Female) – 4 pin customized cable PRINTER HOST SIGNAL...
  • Page 44 7.2 USB Standard USB 2 .0 compatible, full speed (12 Mb) response Connector Type B Cable USB 2 .0 standard cable Data Methods Bulk IN, Bulk OUT Bulk OUT End point 6 Bulk OUT End point 2 Full Speed Max packet size 64 byte (Bulk OUT), 64 byte (Bulk IN)
  • Page 45 7.3 ETHERNET Communication protocol TCP/IP Communication specifications IEEE 802 .3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802 .3u 100BASE-TX Connector RB1-125BAG1A (UDE) Pin arrangement: PIN NO . SIGNAL NAME INPUT/OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Transmit Data+ Transmit Data- None Connection None Connection Receive Data+ Receive Data-...
  • Page 47 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 Hardware specifications Printing method Thermal dot line printing Dot density 203 DPI (8 dots/ mm (W) x 8 dots / mm (H)) Number of dots/line 640 dots Paper feeding width (1 step) 0 .125 mm Paper thickness from 50 µm to 200 µm Paper width 80 mm, 82 .5 mm...
  • Page 48 SRAM 256 Kbyte (optional SDRAM 6 4MB expandable) Flash ROM 2Mbyte (optional 128 MB expandable) Input voltage: from 100 V to 240 V (AC) SMPS specifications Output voltage: 24 V (DC) Output current: 2 .5 A, 60 W Head 150 Km Life Span Cutter: 1000000 times (25 °C, average humidity)
  • Page 49 8.2 External dimensions KX80S is the Paper holder attached Model . The Image below is based on the use of 100 mm out diameter paper 110 .8 83 .7 166 .6 138 .5...
  • Page 51 9 ACCESSORIES The following table shows the list of available accessories for device: 963GE020000071 POWER SUPPLY 26100000000311 POWER CORD SCHUKO PLUG length = 2 m 26900000000005 ADAPTER CABLE FOR POWER SUPPLY length = 200 mm 26500000000356 USB CABLE TYPE A-B length = 1 .8 m 976PF010000001 RS232 CABLE DB9-MOLEX 4PIN...
  • Page 53 10 TECHNICAL SERVICE In case of failure, contact the technical service accessing the website www .custom4u it and using the support tools on the homepage. It is advisable to keep the identification data of the product at hand. The product code, the serial number and the hardware release number can be found on the product...
  • Page 56 CUSTOM S.p.A. World Headquarters Via Berettine, 2/B - 43010 Fontevivo, Parma ITALY Tel. +39 0521 680111 - Fax +39 0521 610701 info@custom.biz - www.custom.biz All rights reserved www.custom.biz...