POSIFLEX Aura - 6800 User Manual

POSIFLEX Aura - 6800 User Manual

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Aura - 6800
THERMAL PRINTER
USER'S MANUAL
Rev.: A0
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 Technologies, 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 Technologies, Inc. the publisher
of this documentation.
© Copyright Posiflex Technologies, Inc. 2009
All brand and product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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  • 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: Product Briefing

    GETTING START PRODUCT BRIEFING Posiflex Aura-6800 series is an easy loading, low noise, high resolution, and trustworthy thermal printer. Additionally, clearing a paper jam in the Posiflex Aura-6800 series printer is an easiest thing. The paper jams (in most cases) can be solving by push the “Hood Release Button”...
  • Page 3 When power adaptor is included, the interface cable is 3 ft long for stand-alone application. When the power adaptor is not included in the order, the interface cable is a shorter one for integrated application in Posiflex POS system.
  • Page 4: Product Pictures

    PRODUCT PICTURES Top View Top Hood Paper Exit Hood Release Paper Out LED Top Cover FEED Switch Error LED Power LED Front View Power Switch Bottom Cover Bottom View Setup Window Plate Rubber Foot Window Plate Screw Rubber Foot Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Page 3...
  • Page 5 Rear View (I/O Area for Aura -6800P) Parallel Adaptor (I/O Area for Aura-6800) Parallel Port Fixation Screw (I/O Area for Aura -6800L) Power Connector Serial Port LAN Adaptor Peripheral Port LAN Port Fixation Screw Frame Ground Screw (I/O Area for Aura -6800U) USB Adaptor USB Port Fixation Screw...
  • Page 6: Quick Start-Up

    QUICK START-UP LOADING PAPER Desk Top Application Release Button Pix. 3 Pix. 2 Pix. 1 Press down the hood release button to release the top hood as in Pix. 1. Raise the released hood wide open manually as in Pix. 2. Drop the thermal paper roll inside the printer in orientation as shown in Pix.
  • Page 7: Connecting Cables

    Peripheral Connection The peripheral controller is a 6-pin RJ11 type modular jack. With use of Posiflex cash drawer cable 21863018010 (CCBLA-180-1) come with cash drawer, this port can control a Posiflex cash drawer CR3100 or CR3200 or Page 6...
  • Page 8 The power connector is a 3-PIN jack between the peripheral connector and the parallel connector for Aura-6800P. 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 9: Special Adjustments

    SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS Paper Near End Sensor The near end sensor for paper roll in the printer is Paper Roll able to have the printer Shaft Hold work with paper rolls of several bobbin sizes. Sensor Block Please refer to the picture at right for the inside of Sensor Position the paper roll compartment...
  • Page 10: Installing Driver

    INSTALLING DRIVER There will be a Posiflex Product Information CD or DVD or a separate CD of similar nature, which is specifically create for the Aura-6800U and Aura- 6800L. Please find the appropriate subfolder from the non-specific Posiflex Product Information CD or DVD and please find the information document such as “read me”...
  • Page 11: General Cleaning

    Printer Driver Setup Any PC connected in same network can use TCP/IP to use Aura-6800L in the way like a directly connected local printer. So, for direct I/O control by tools like “HyperTerminal” all commands applicable to the serial or parallel interface model can work on Aura-6800L in the same way, as Aura-6800 except the port must be TCP/IP with the IP address of the printer.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING This section gives solutions to some printer problems you may have. General Problems No LED lights up on control panel when switched on –Make sure that the power supply cables are correctly plugged into the printer, the power adaptor and to the power outlet.
  • Page 13 2). Check the printer data communication settings against the computer. The printer settings can be found easily on the self-test print out. If the problem remains or the self-test fails, contact your dealer or a qualified service person. Poor printing quality – Contaminants like paper scraps and dusts on the thermal print head can lower the print quality drastically.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Specifications

    * Use of volatile organic solvents such as alcohol, ester and ketone or some adhesive tapes on thermal paper can cause discoloration. * Thermal paper must not be stored with the printed surfaces against each other as the printing may be transferred between the surfaces. * Since the paper roll is highly thermal sensitive, please keep them in a dark place that is 20º...
  • Page 16: Power Adaptor

    POWER ADAPTOR ITEM REQUIREMENT Input voltage 100 V AC ~ 240 V AC Input frequency 50 ~ 60 HZ Input current 1.8 A MAX. @ 115 V AC Output voltage + 24 V DC Output power 50 W Output regulation + / - 5 % MTBF 30,000 HRS...
  • Page 17 Line format (for 80 mm Line format (for 80 mm paper) at 512 paper) at 576 Dot/Line Dot/Line Busy on “buffer full” Busy on “buffer full” and/or “off line” Cut without paper feed Cut with auto paper feed Auto Cutter Disable Auto Cutter enable Firmware Update Enable Firmware Update Disable...
  • Page 18 The information below applies to the latest version to the date of print of this manual. Please visit our web site http://www.posiflex.com or http://www.posiflex.com.tw for download the Aura-6800 software switch utility.
  • Page 19 For the switch position 3, it is recommended to place at ON. In this way, the printer performs an automatic paper cut each time when the top hood is closed (e.g. after paper roll loaded) with the printer in operating condition. However, if it placing in OFF and the manual cutter can be engage whenever necessary.
  • Page 20 The factory default for each position listed as below: Switch 2 Position Default setup for all Aura- OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 6800 interface models SW3 software switch controlled the retractable function WHEN SW2-4 SET TO OFF. When this switch set to OFF, printer will enable to retract paper 6 mm before it start to print with the aim of reduce paper loss.

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