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Aura Series
THERMAL PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
FCC Notes:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to subpart
J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures to correct the interference.
CE manufacturer's Declaration of Conformity
(EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989)
This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards
EN50081-1/01.92 and EN50082-1/01.92 following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic
Compatibility Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989
Warranty Limits:
Warranty terminates automatically when any person other than the authorized technicians opens
the machine. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happened. Warranty voids if
the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by
no means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application.
About This Manual:
Posiflex has made every effort for the accuracy of the content in this manual. However, Posiflex
will assume no liability for any technical inaccuracies or editorial or other errors or omissions
contained herein, nor for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise damages, including
without limitation loss of data or profits, resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
This information is provided "as is" and Posiflex Technology, Inc. expressly disclaims any
warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including without limitation implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, good title and against infringement.
The information in this manual contains only essential hardware concerns for general user and is
subject to change without notice. Posiflex reserves the right to alter product designs, layouts or
drivers without notification. The system integrator shall provide applicative notices and
arrangement for special options utilizing this product. The user may find the most up to date
information of the hardware from web sites: http://www.posiflex.com or
http://www.posiflex.com.tw or http://www.posiflexusa.com
All data should be backed-up prior to the installation of any drive unit or storage peripheral.
Posiflex will not be responsible for any loss of data resulting from the use, disuse or misuse of this
or any other Posiflex product.
All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
or otherwise, without prior express written consent from Posiflex Technology, Inc. the publisher of
this documentation.
© Copyright Posiflex Technology, Inc. 2013
All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
19742900010
P/N:
PP-5200F
Rev.: Original
Part 1

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Summary of Contents for POSIFLEX Aura PP-5200F

  • Page 1 All data should be backed-up prior to the installation of any drive unit or storage peripheral. Posiflex will not be responsible for any loss of data resulting from the use, disuse or misuse of this or any other Posiflex product.
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    POSReady 7 and Win 7 compliance. PP-5200F USB port supports USB printer class mode and virtual COM port mode. The Aura PP-5200F series support a guillotine type auto cutter for paper partial cut and a manual cut mechanism. The Aura series also supports user’s company’s LOGO downloading for superior...
  • Page 3: Product Pictures

    USB cable for Aura PP-5200F Serial cable with 9 pin D sub Female to 9 pin D sub Male connectors for Aura PP-5200F serial model 4). One of the power sources: Power adaptor + power cord (depend on country type...
  • Page 4 Front View Cutter Cover Power Switch Bottom View Screws Setup Window Window Plate Screw Rubber Foot (I/O Area for PP-5200F) Rear View Peripheral port USB Port Serial Port DC 24V port Part 4...
  • Page 5: Quick Start-Up

    INDICATORS • Power LED: green • Error LED: red (brief lit indicates printer busy) • Paper Out LED: red QUICK START-UP LOADING PAPER Desk Top Application Hood Release Button Pix. 2 Pix. 1 Pix. 3 Press down the hood release button to release paper cover as in Pix. 1. Raise the paper cover wide open manually as in Pix.
  • Page 6 The power connector is a 3-PIN jack between the CR port and the serial port for PP-5200F. Either a Posiflex supplied power adaptor or a printer power cable from a Posiflex POS system can be connected to this connector to supply power for this printer. During insertion of the power plug, be sure to hear the click to obtain a firm contact.
  • Page 7: Special Adjustments

    Power On When all the above cable connections are made correctly, you may connect your power adaptor to the wall outlet. Make sure that the type of power cord and the voltage requirement of the power adaptor meet the local power conditions.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    INSTALLING DRIVER There will be a Posiflex Product Information DVD or a separate CD of similar nature, which is specifically create for the PP-5200F. Please find the appropriate subfolder from the non-specific Posiflex Product Information DVD and please find the information document such as “read me” or installation guide or application guide and follow the instructions inside.
  • Page 9 power supply cables are correctly plugged into the printer, the power adaptor and to the power outlet. Make sure that power is supplied to the power outlet. If the outlet is controlled by a switch or timer, try use another outlet Printing Problems Nothing can be printed with ERROR LED flashing –...
  • Page 10 firmly. Then turn on the printer for operation. If the auto cutter is jammed, the paper cover will be locked. Please first resolve the auto cutter problems per description in next item and then come back to deal with the paper jam. Warning: Force opening the top hood would permanently damage the blade and the mechanism.
  • Page 11: Useful Tips

    • Please note that only those qualified technicians may adjust several jumpers for some technical settings. Please visit our web site http://www.posiflex.com or http://www.posiflex.com.tw for details of the technical information such as driver installation, DIP switch settings and command sets etc. if required.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    • Do not use a power outlet of a circuit shared with any equipment that uses a lot of power or causes great electrical noises, such as a copier, electric motors or a coffee maker. • Do not use thermal paper containing Sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+) and Chlorine (Cl-) ions that can harm the print head thermal elements.
  • Page 13: Further Technical Information

    Dimension (mm) 148 (W) x 205 (D) x 143 (H) Weight 1.2 Kg net PAPER PAPER TYPE THERMAL ROLL PAPER Paper roll formation External side is heat-sensitive side Paper width 58 + 0 / - 1 mm Paper roll outer diameter 83 mm max.
  • Page 14 switch for printer setup. Please use proper tool to change the switch setting when necessary. The switch position counting starts from the nearest edge of printer. The functions of each position may evolve with the revisions of the firmware. The information below applies to the latest version to the date of print of this manual.
  • Page 15 Please visit our web site http://www.posiflex.com or http://www.posiflex.com.tw to download the PP-5200F software switch utility. Software switches has divided into SW1, SW2, SW3 and SW4. Following information is going to describe these settings.
  • Page 16 XON/XOFF: Handshaking DSR/DTR: Handshaking Software switch 2-1, it is recommended to place at On to enable “Notify after cut paper” by notifying host sending ACK (0x06), at Off to disable “Notify after cut paper”. Software switch 2-2, it is recommended to place at Off. In this way, the printer performs an automatic paper cut each time when the top cover is closed (e.g.
  • Page 17 graphic printing. When it is set to ON, the printer prints on each printing command received immediately. However, the printer may have to engage brake frequently waiting for next command resulting in trembling. When this switch is set to OFF, the printer starts printing only when more graphical data are collected thus performing a much smoother printing operation.
  • Page 18 No matter how many blank lines, this function will reduce the total unused space for three particular percentages which are 25%, 50% and 75%. Please refer to the following table to adjust switch 4-6&7. Effect of positions 6 & 7 on Line Feed Reduction as in table below: SW4 Pos.