Summary of Contents for Skip-Line CP130
- Page 1 USER GUIDE to the CP130 Thermal Printer Revision: “1.0” Filename: “CP130 Users Guide v1 0.doc” Date: “29 March 2011”...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Typical 9 Pin RS232 Data Cable Configuration ..............10 EMC Caution ........................10 Getting Started ........................11 Connecting to a PC – A Checklist ..................11 Your Application Program ....................11 CP130 User Guide Page 2 of 11... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This document is a User Guide, written for the person connecting and using the CP130 thermal printer. Please read this Guide carefully before making any connection. A separate Programmer Guide provides details of the control codes, and describes the internal operation of these products. -
Page 4: Modes Of Operation
The CP130 will automatically enter spool mode when the paper is out, when the head is up, or if some other error condition occurs, or alternatively by command from the host. Spool mode may be cleared by host command, automatically when the condition is cleared, or by "double-clicking"... -
Page 5: Paper
This behaviour may be modified. Please refer to the Programmers’ Guide for details of how to configure these functions. CP130 User Guide Page 5 of 11... -
Page 6: Led Indications
LED INDICATIONS The LED indicator at the front of the CP130 has a number of colour combinations, which repeat in up to a 4-phase pattern to provide status information (see table below). In summary, if the LED is constant green it indicates that the printer is operating normally. Flashing on and off indicates that Spool mode is active and no printing can take place. -
Page 7: Printer Operation And Programming
Programmers' Guide, available separately. DATA BUFFER The CP130 has a nominal 20k byte buffer to optimise throughput: this enables data to be received into the buffer while previous lines are being printed. Printing will be initiated on receipt of a valid logical line of data or a complete graphics pattern. -
Page 8: Interface Details
The hardware busy line is true (nominal -12V) when busy. Both serial output lines will relax to approximately 0V when the CP130 is off, and the user must allow a short period after switching on before relying on the values of these signals. -
Page 9: Connections And Emc Precautions
0V Common (RS-232 signal return) POWER SUPPLY DETAILS The CP130 is directly powered through the power jack at the rear of the printer. The printer is designed for direct connection to a +12V or +24V vehicle battery. Alternatively, the user may make their own power supply arrangements as described in Section 8.4. -
Page 10: Alternative Power Supply Arrangements
ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS The CP130 is designed to be operated from a 9V to 36V voltage source that is capable of supplying the primary power for the printer. The electrical specification for the power supply input of the CP130 printer is:... -
Page 11: Getting Started
D-9 Plug (male): COM1: Serial port for mouse, modem, serial printer, etc You can use any available serial port for the CP130. COM1: is assumed in what follows, as most likely to be available. Now you will need to SET UP YOUR COMPUTER’S SERIAL PORT to match the printer (it is also possible to change the printer’s settings, but not until you have established communication with...
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