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TK14 THERMAL PRINTER
Operation manual - Version 1
February-2006

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  • Page 1 TK14 THERMAL PRINTER Operation manual - Version 1 February-2006...
  • Page 2 FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL TK14 thermal printer operation manual revision: Version 1 Date: Febraury 2006 Page Revision type Before change After change 2/65...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FENIX IMVICO IMPORTANT NOTES IN TK14 THERMAL PRINTER MANAGEMENT... 0 – INTRODUCTION... 1 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS... 1.1- Printing specifications... 9 1.2- Character specifications... 9 1.3- Passive cutter... 10 1.4- Paper specifications... 10 1.5- Internal buffer... 10 1.6- Electrical specifications... 10 1.7- Environmental conditions...
  • Page 4 APPENDIX B – IF1500 CONNECTORS AND BUTTONS... APPENDIX C – EXTERNAL APPEARANCE... APPENDIX D – HOW TO ORDER ... APPENDIX E – CODE128 BAR CODE... APPENDIX F – INTERNAL CHARACTER TABLES... APPENDIX G – TESTING SOFTWARE... TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 4/65...
  • Page 5 Fig. 2.1- TK14 accessibility... 11 Fig. 2.2- Nozzle hole dimension... 12 Fig. 2.3- TK14 earth connection... 12 Fig. 2.4- TK14 power supply connector………………...…...…...…………………... 13 Fig. 2.5- Current consumption example……...……………………………………………... 13 Fig. 2.6- Serial RS-232 interface pins...…………………………………………………... 15 Fig. 2.7- PC serial cable... 15 Fig.

  • Page 6: Important Notes In Tk14 Thermal Printer Management

    In order to preserve the life of the printer, it is necessary to keep in mind some precautions in the handling of the TK14 printer. Please read carefully the following points in order to make a good use of the printer.

  • Page 7: Fig. A. Thermal Print Head Cleaning

    Before connecting any communication data cable, check the printer is working properly by executing the self-test. Set the TK14 in a place where the connection cables do not suffer stretching or cross with each other. Fig. a. Thermal print head cleaning.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    FENIX IMVICO 0 – INTRODUCTION The TK14 is a high performance thermal printer. Its compact and functional design covers many professional uses (as in supermarkets, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, and so on.) It is capable of printing text, graphics, logo and barcodes.

  • Page 9: General Specifications

    Double height Double width cpl Width x height cpl Width x height (mm) (mm) 1,5 x 6 1 x 4 TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 128 per page Double width/ Double height cpl Width x height (mm) 3 x 3 3 x 6...

  • Page 10: Passive Cutter

    FENIX IMVICO 1.3- Passive cutter The TK14 has a passive cutter system. After present the ticket printed in the nozzle, user can take it and, himself, cuts the paper, without any TK14 automatic action. 1.4- Paper specifications 1) Paper type:...

  • Page 11: Installation

    2 – INSTALLATION 2.1- TK14 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS There are some general considerations to take into account when installing the TK14 printer. A wrong installation can cause many serious problems like paper jam, difficult maintenance of the printer, difficulty in changing the paper roll, etc.

  • Page 12: Fig. 2.2- Nozzle Hole Dimension

    The printer must be set quite near the front side of the user’s chassis. Special care in the design of the part which goes from the printer outlet to the paper guide (paper jams can occur due to an inappropriate design).

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    FENIX IMVICO 2.2- POWER SUPPLY The TK14 is powered by an external power supply by means of a female polarized connector of 4 pins that includes a security anchor. The power supply voltage must be verified before making the connection between the supply and the printer.

  • Page 14: Rs-232 Serial Interface

    2.3.2- Change between online and offline mode The printer is in offline mode: 1) When powering up or resetting the printer, until the printer is ready to receive data. 2) When the platen is opened. 3) After pressing the Paper feed button (FEED) while the paper advances.

  • Page 15: 3- Serial Rs-232 Interface Pins Assignment

    Other Table 2.1- Pins Assignments of RS-232 connector terminals. (*1) Definition of ‘data receiving buffer full’: the state of the printer becomes ‘buffer full’ when the receiving buffer increases to 10 Kbytes maximum. Note: The printer ignores the received data when the free space in the receiving buffer is 0 bytes.

  • Page 16: Centronics Parallel Interface

    2.4.1- Compatibility mode (Data transmission from host system to the printer: Centronics compatible) *Any system sending data to the printer (PC, PLC, custom board, et cetera) is considered to be a host system. The compatibility mode supports compatibility with the Centronics parallel interface.

  • Page 17: 2- Reverse Mode

    ACK cycle idle time 2.4.2- Reverse mode (Data transmission from the printer to the host system) The transmission of the printer status to the host system is implemented according to the IEEE1284 standard (NIBBLE MODE). 2.4.3- Parallel interface pins assignment for each mode Source Host Sys.

  • Page 18: 4- Pc Parallel Interface Connection

    SELECTIN 18/25 Shield to chassis NOTES: Same configuration in the printer and in the host system should be set. The communication protocol should be set properly so that the transmitted data can be received without errors. Pin #15 (nc) Pin #18 Fig.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    3 – BASIC OPERATIONS 3.1- PAPER LOADING When the printer runs out of paper, there are two ways of loading paper: automatic and manual. Before starting the paper load sequence, please make sure the paper roll has been placed in the right way.

  • Page 20: Buttons Functions

    During PROGRAMMING MODE this is the “NO” button. 3.3- PAPER SENSORS The TK14 has two specific photo sensors for paper: ‘out of paper’ and ‘near-end paper’. The out of paper sensor has the basic function of informing the printer controller about the existence of paper (on the printing line).

  • Page 21: Open Platen Sensor

    When this sensor detects the opening of the platen, it lights the orange LED, blocking all the activity related to printing. NOTE: If TK14 detects no paper or platen open while is printing, the current and the following data will be lose. The control error must be done before sending any byte data. ( See 3.7.4 and 3.7.5 points, flow diagrams of the error detection).

  • Page 22: 2- Programming Mode

    FENIX IMVICO 3.6.2- Programming mode The TK14 has a PROGRAMMING MODE in order to set up some parameters of the printer, without sending any command neither setting micro-switches. In this mode, the printer makes some questions to the user. These questions must be answered by pressing one of the two push buttons.

  • Page 23: 3- Hexadecimal Dump Mode

    (3) It must be taken into account that if the number of bytes is not bigger than the minimum amount required to print one line (9 bytes), the TK14 will not print. It is recommended to complete the hexadecimal dump by sending at least 9 bytes (for example 00h).

  • Page 24: Error Processing

    3.7.1- Error types When an error happens, the TK14 visually notifies the error type through the led, located next to the buttons. This fact allows the final user to have a direct and visual reference on the current printer status.
  • Page 25 The power supply voltage is out of range (12V to 24V DC + 10%). [Recover action] This is a recoverable error. Unplug the power supply from the printer and check if the output voltage of the power supply is within the specified range. Replace it in case it is not working properly.

  • Page 26: Fig. 3.9- Paper Jam Recovery

    PAPER JAM ERROR [Description] When printing a ticket, the paper must run across the printer mechanism and the presenter unit without any obstacle. Moreover, the ticket has to be the minimum length in order to the user may catch it.

  • Page 27: 2- Printer Operation When An Error Happens

    FENIX IMVICO 3.7.2- Printer operation when an error happens When the TK14 detects an error (except the near-end paper), it executes the following operations: It stops all printing operations. The red led blinks or orange permanently lights. 3.7.3- Data reception error (serial interface only) If one of the following errors happens during the serial interface data communication, the printer prints ‘?’...

  • Page 28: 5- Flow Diagram Of The Error Detection For The Parallel Port

    (2) This diagram can not be considered as the true state diagram. (3) The host system can request the negotiation phase at any time, but the TK14 will only return a status byte if the host system has send the DEL EOT command previously.

  • Page 29: Control Commands

    The printing buffer is a buffer that holds the data of the image to be printed. 3) Printable area. It is the maximum range in which the printing is possible under the printer specifications. The printable area for this printer is the following: "...

  • Page 30: Description Of The Control Commands

    GS k GS w Set bar code width Print raster bit image GS v 0 FS p Print NV bit image Define NV bit image FS q Name Table 4.1- Command List. TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Command classification Page Executing Setting 30/65...
  • Page 31 (in serial interface). The printer executes this command upon receiving it. This command is executed even when the printer is offline, the receiver buffer is full, or there is an error status with a serial interface model. If a not recovery error occurred, the bit 2 in the Printer Status (n=1) will be indeterminate.
  • Page 32 Not used. Fixed to OFF OFF/ON Function Not used. Fixed to OFF Not used. Fixed to ON Undefined Ticket not pick up Ticket pick up Not used. Fixed to ON Undefined Undefined Not used. Fixed to OFF TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 32/65...
  • Page 33 Character font A (12 x 24). Character font B (8 x 16). Undefined. Undefined. Emphasized mode not selected. Emphasized mode selected. Double-height mode not selected. Double-height mode selected. Double-width mode not selected. Double-width mode selected. Undefined. Undefined. TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 33/65...
  • Page 34 [Format] ASCII Decimal [Description] Clears the data in the print buffer and resets the printer settings to the settings that were in effect when the power was turned on. [Notes] The data in the receiver buffer is not cleared. ESC E n...
  • Page 35 [Reference] ESC !, APPENDIX A Function Character Font A (12 x 24) selected Character Font B (8 x 16) selected TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 35/65...
  • Page 36 Paper roll near-end sensor enabled Paper roll near-end sensor disabled Paper roll near-end sensor enabled Paper roll end sensor disabled Paper roll end sensor enabled Paper roll end sensor disabled Paper roll end sensor enabled Undefined TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Right justification ABCD ABCDE 36/65...
  • Page 37 This command does not affect the line spacing set by ESC 2 or ESC 3. The maximum paper feed amount is 1016 mm {40”}. If the paper feed amount (n x line spacing) of more than 1016 mm {40”} is specified, the printer feeds the paper only 1016 mm {40”}.
  • Page 38 [Details] This command has enabled only when processed at the beginning of a line. After the test print is finished, the printer resets itself automatically. Therefore, data already defined before this command is executed, such as user-defined buffer and print buffer are cleared;...
  • Page 39 Afterwards the ticket is cutting by the user, the printer feeds the paper back to the printing position. Sending this command, user informs to TK14 that actual ticket is completely finished; so TK14 can make internal controls to right performance.
  • Page 40 <49>H Code128 [Notes] n indicates the number of bar code data bytes, and the printer processes n bytes from the next character data as bar code data. If n is outside the specified range, the printer stops command processing and processes the following data as normal data.
  • Page 41 GS k 73 11 123 66 82 101 102 46 123 67 25 87 10 Fig. 4.1- Code128 code example. 3. If the top of the bar code data is not the code set selection character, the printer stops command processing and processes the following data as normal data.
  • Page 42 0.750 (xL + xH x 256) (yL + yH x 256) Vertical Dot Mode Density 203.2 dpi 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 101.6 dpi TK14 OPERATION MANUAL d1...dk d1...dk d1...dk 4095 Horizontal Dot Density 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi...
  • Page 43 FS q, GS v 0 [Reference] < 51>H Vertical Horizontal Dot Density Dot Density 203.2 dpi 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 101.6 dpi TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 43/65...
  • Page 44 [Notes] From the beginning of the processing of this command till the finish, mechanical operations (including initializing the position of the printer head when the cover is open, paper feeding by using the FEED button, etc.) cannot be performed. NV bit image means a bit image which is defined in a non-volatile memory by FS q and printed by FS p.

  • Page 45: Appendix A - Specifications

    Operating: -30 to 70ºC Storage: -35 to 75ºC, except for paper. 198,3 x 95 x 121,7 (H x W x D) 1 Kg (approx.) TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Font B 1 x 2 2 x 2 1 x 4 (50 m approx.)

  • Page 46: Appendix B - If1500 Connectors And Buttons

    APPENDIX B – IF1500 CONNECTORS AND BUTTONS TICKET PAPER PICKUP connector connector IF1500 IFCON1500 Serial RS232 and Parallel CENTRONICS INTERCONNECTION (IEEE1284) Comunication connector LTP1245 (Seiko) LINE THERMAL PRINTER POWER MECHANISM SUPPLY connector ACU6205 (Seiko) PAPER PROG STATUS AUTOCUTTER UNIT FEED BUTTON BUTTON...

  • Page 47: Appendix C - External Appearance

    APPENDIX C – EXTERNAL APPEARANCE COTES IN mm...

  • Page 48: Appendix D - How To Order

    APPENDIX D – HOW TO ORDER TK14-58-XX AVAILABLE ACCESORIES PARTNUMBER FAPOS-1 FA-40TK RS232-6 CENTRONIC-7 T58X80X25,4 TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Special version Standard type custom-made type (under agreement only) Description Power supply close frame Power supply open frame Serial cable 1,5m Centronic cable 1,5m...

  • Page 49: Appendix E - Code128 Bar Code

    This character switches the following code set to code set A, B or C. Function character (FNC1, FNC2, FNC3 or FNC4) The usage of function characters depends on the application software. In code set C, only FNC1 is available. TK14 OPERATION MANUAL 49/65...
  • Page 50 FENIX IMVICO E.2 Printable characters in CODE SET A Transmit Data Character Decimal “ & Transmit Data Character Decimal < > TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Transmit Data Character Decimal FNC1 7B,31 123,49 FNC2 7B,32 123,50 FNC3 7B,33 123,51 FNC4 7B,34 123,52...
  • Page 51 FENIX IMVICO E.3 Printable characters in CODE SET B Transmit Data Character Decimal “ & ´ < > Transmit Data Character Decimal TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Transmit Data Character Decimal 7B,7B 123,123 FNC1 7B,31 123,49 FNC2 7B,32 123,50 FNC3 7B,33 123,51...
  • Page 52 FENIX IMVICO E.4 Printable characters in CODE SET C Transmit Data Character Decimal Transmit Data Character Decimal TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Transmit Data Character Decimal FNC1 7B,31 123,49 CODEA 7B,41 123,65 CODEB 7B,42 123,66 52/65...

  • Page 53: Appendix F - Internal Character Tables

    FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL APPENDIX F – INTERNAL CHARACTER TABLES a) Page 0. PC437: USA, Standard Europe (International Character Set: USA). 53/65...
  • Page 54 FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL Page 0 (Continued): 80H to FFH € 54/65...
  • Page 55 FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL b) Page 17. PC866: Cyrillic. 55/65...

  • Page 56: Appendix G - Testing Software

    FENIX IMVICO APPENDIX G – TESTING SOFTWARE The TK14 printer is delivered together with a Windows-based, testing program. This program is an easy way to explore the TK14´s main features. To install the program, run the “SETUP.EXE” file and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 57 When enabling the printer status window, the program tests the printer’s sensors and notifies every significant error or printing status. The program tests the printer’s status once. In some errors, there may be a little time delay from the moment when the error is produced until the printer notifies it.
  • Page 58 FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL SAMPLE TICKET With this feature, user can appreciate different formats of text by choosing the attributes of the desired text. Attributes to User can change this text choose (up to 25 characters) TK14 Testing Software...
  • Page 59 FENIX IMVICO TK14 OPERATION MANUAL SPAIN c/ Pacífico, 53-55 – 08027 BARCELONA Phone Num: 34 – 93 353 92 22 Fax Num: 34 – 93 353 97 21 E-mail: fenixim@retemail.es http: www.feniximvico.com 59/65...

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