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GDP-220
Impact Printer
Rev. 1.00
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  • Page 1 User's Manual GDP-220 Impact Printer Rev. 1.00 http://www.senortech.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    GDP-220 ■ Safety Precautions In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage. WARNING Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death. Do not plug several products in one multi-outlet.
  • Page 3 GDP-220 CAUTION Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance. If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach. the printer, unplug it before taking following • If not, they may eat it.

  • Page 4: Emc And Safety Standards Applied

    GDP-220 ■ EMC and Safety standards Applied Product Name : GDP-220 The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. Europe : CE marking, TUV/GS : EN60950-1; 2001 North America : EMI : FCC Class A...
  • Page 5 GDP-220 ■ Introduction The GDP-220 is a high-quality impact printer. This one-station printer has the following features. Compact design and light-weight. • High-speed printing using logic-seeking (5.1LPS). • Easy to use : Easy paper loading. • High reliability and long life due to the use of stepping motors for head carriage return •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    GDP-220 ■ Table of Contents 1. Setting Up the Printer·······································································································7 1-1 Unpacking···················································································································7 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer··················································································7 1-3 Using the operation panel ···························································································8 2. Connecting the cables ·····································································································9 2-1 Connecting the AC Adaptor·························································································9 2-2 Connecting the Interface cable and Drawer kick-out cable ·········································9 2-2-1 Serial Interface (RS-232C)············································································10...

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Printer

    GDP-220 1. Setting Up the Printer 1-1 Unpacking Your printer box should include the items shown in the illustration below. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer. GDP-220 AC adaptor Ribbon cassette Paper roll 1-2 Choosing a place for the printer •...

  • Page 8: Using The Operation Panel

    GDP-220 1-3 Using the operation panel Most of the functions of this printer are governed by software, but you can monitor the printer s status by looking at the lights on the control panel and for some procedures you will use the buttons.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Cables

    GDP-220 2. Connecting the cables 2-1 Connecting the AC Adaptor • Connect the AC adapter according to the AC adaptor following procedure. Power connector 1) Make sure the printer is turned off. 2) Before inserting the AC adaptor, connect the power cord.

  • Page 10: Serial Interface (Rs-232C)

    GDP-220 2-2-1 Serial Interface (RS-232C) IFC-S TYPE Drawer kick-out Interface connector Connector (F.G) 1 1 (F.G) (TXD) 2 2 (RXD) (RXD) 3 3 (TXD) (RTS) 4 4 (DTR) PRINTER HOST SIDE SIDE (CTS) 5 5 (S.G) (25Pin) (9Pin) (DSR) 6 6 (DSR) (S.G) 7...

  • Page 11: Parallel Interface (Ieee1284)

    GDP-220 2-2-2 Parallel Interface (IEEE1284) IFC-P TYPE Drawer kick-out Interface connector Connector Pin no. Source Compatibility mode Nibble mode Byte mode Host nStrobe HostClk HostClk Host / Printer Data 0 (LSB) Data 0 (LSB) Host / Printer Data 1 Data 1...

  • Page 12: Usb Interface

    GDP-220 2-2-3 USB Interface IFC-U TYPE Drawer kick-out Interface connector Connector Pin No. Signal name Assignment (Color) Function Shell Shield Drain wire Frame ground VBUS White Differential data line Green Differential data line Black Signal ground 2-2-4 Ethernet Interface IFC-E TYPE...

  • Page 13: Setting The Switches

    GDP-220 3. Setting the Switches 3-1 Setting the DIP Switch Although the factory settings are best for almost all users, if you have special requirements, you can change the DIP Switch. Your printer has two sets of DIP Switches. The functions of the switches are shown in the following table.

  • Page 14: Dip Switch Setting For Citizen(Idp 3550) Mode

    GDP-220 3-1-2 DIP Switch setting for Citizen(iDP 3550) mode • DIP Switch 1 Switch Function Default Emulation Selection (*1) Refer to the following table Auto cutter Enable Disable CBM2 mode CBM1 mode CBM command (iDP3530 system) (iDP3540 system) International characters (*2)

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Setting For Star(Sp500) Mode

    GDP-220 3-1-3 DIP Switch setting for Star(SP500) mode • DIP Switch 1 Switch Function Default Emulation Selection (*1) Refer to the following table Auto cutter Enable Disable Black/Red Printing Enable Disable Reserved • DIP Switch 2 (RS232C serial interface model)

  • Page 16: Changing The Dip Switch Setting

    GDP-220 3-1-4 Changing the DIP Switch setting If you need to change settings, follow the steps below to make your changes. CAUTION Turn off the printer before removing the DIP Switch cover to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer.

  • Page 17: Setting The Memory Switches

    GDP-220 3-2 Setting the Memory Switches 3-2-1 Memory Switch setting for Epson(ESC/POS) mode This printer has “Memory Switch” set which is software switches. Memory Switch set has “MSW 2”, “MSW 8”, “Customize value”, “Serial communication condition”. “Memory Switch setting utility” can change the Memory...
  • Page 18 GDP-220 Switch Function Upside down Font Selection Font B Font A Selection Paper End Buzzer Reserved Fixed to Off Selection of the cover open status Cover open Paper end Buffer Size 40 bytes 8 Kbytes Receive buffer full release Remaining 522 bytes...
  • Page 19 GDP-220 • Memory Switch Setup Mode The following items are specified in the Memory Switch setup mode: Basic Serial communication condition (Serial communication) - Transmission speed - Parity - Handshaking - Data length Receive buffer full release condition (MSW 8-7)
  • Page 20 GDP-220 • Procedure of Memory Switch setting Entering Memory Switch Setting Mode ① Resetting Basic Serial Interface? Baud rate Handshake Parity Data bit Current Current Current Current setting: setting: setting: setting: 9600 bps DSR/DTR 8 bits 19200bps XON/XOFF Even 7 bits...

  • Page 21: Memory Switch Setting For Star Mode

    GDP-220 3-2-2 Memory Switch setting for Star mode • Settings Memory Switches are from MSW 0 to MSW 8. They are stored in non-volatile memory (flash memory). To change the settings, send the following commands from the host. [Name] Set Memory Switch...
  • Page 22 GDP-220 • Default Settings The default settings for Memory Switch 0 to Memory Switch 8 are shown below. Settings vary for single byte character countries (standard specifications (SBCS)) and for double-byte character countries (Chinese character specifications (DBCS)). - Standard Specifications (SBCS)
  • Page 23 GDP-220 • Function - Memory Switch 0 Function Reserved Red and Black Refer to the following table (inverted black and white) Commands (*3) Reserved SBCS DBCS Country Specifications (*1) (Single Byte countries) (Double Byte countries) <FF> Command (*2) Refer to the following table...
  • Page 24 GDP-220 - Memory Switch 1 Function Reserved Zero style Normal Slash zero International Characters (*1) Refer to the following table NOTES (*1) International Characters Default Value Settings MSW1-3 MSW1-2 MSW1-1 MSW1-0 International Characters U.S.A France Germany U.K. Denmark1 Sweden Italy...
  • Page 25 GDP-220 - Memory Switch 3 Function Character Table (*2) Refer to the following table <CR> Command Functions (*1) Refer to the following table NOTES (*1) <CR> Command Functions MSW3-1 MSW3-0 <CR> Functions 0 Ignored 1 Ignored Prints and performs a line feed (same as <LF>.)
  • Page 26 GDP-220 - Memory Switch 4 Function Automatic Status Function Disabled Enabled Auto-status sent only ESC RS a n command function Only Setting once Data reception error (serial) Prints “?” Ignored - Memory Switch 5 Function Reserved - Memory Switch 6...

  • Page 27: Ribbon Cassette Installation

    GDP-220 4. Ribbon Cassette Installation 1) Before inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise to prevent twisting the ribbon. 2) Open the front cover of printer. 3) Take out the old ribbon cassette if there is one. 4) Insert the new ribbon cassette as shown and pay particular attention to the placement of the ribbon behind the Printer Head.

  • Page 28: Roll Paper Installation

    GDP-220 5. Roll Paper Installation 1) To prevent data loss, make sure that the printer is not receiving data. 2) Open the rear cover by pushing the open button. 3) Remove the used paper roll core if there is one.

  • Page 29: Changing The Paper Width

    GDP-220 6. Changing the paper width 1) Open the rear cover. Screw(3x6)(2pieces) Frame paper control 2) Remove the frame paper control by loosing the two screws(3×6). 3) Reattach the frame paper control in you want. (Insert and tighten two screws(3×6) to reattach.) 4) Close the rear cover.

  • Page 30: Installing The Wall Mount (Option)

    GDP-220 7. Installing the wall mount (Option) Bracket hanger 1) Turn the Set over and attach the Bracket hanger to the Frame base then tighten four screws. Screw(3x5) (4pieces) 2) Attach the Bracket mount to the wall firmly with the eight screws. Be sure that the Bracket...

  • Page 31: Self Test

    GDP-220 8. Self Test The self test let you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the printing quality, ROM version, DIP Switch settings, memory switch settings and statistic data. The test is independent of any other equipment or software, so it is a good idea to run it when you first set up the printer or if you have any trouble.

  • Page 32: Hexadecimal Dumping

    GDP-220 9. Hexadecimal Dumping • Hexadecimal dump This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you turn on the hexadecimal dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.

  • Page 33: Specification

    GDP-220 10. Specification 10-1 Printing specification Item Description Remark Printing method Serial impact method Head wire 9 pin serial type Dot pitch 0.352mm (1/72”) Dot wire diameter 0.3mm (0.01”) Printing direction Bidirectional (logic seeking) with friction feed Characters per line Max.

  • Page 34: Electrical Characteristics

    GDP-220 10-4 Electrical characteristics Item Description Remark SMPS Supply voltage 24VDC Mean : Approximately 0.5A Current consumption Operating Peak : Approximately 1.5A (at 24V, except for drawer kick-out driving) Standby Mean: Approximately 0.3A NOTES Maximum 1A for drawer kick-out driving.

  • Page 35: Dimensions & Weight

    GDP-220 10-7 Dimensions & weight • Dimensions Item Dimension (mm) • Weight Approx. Wt. : 2.5 kg Shipping Wt. : 4.0 kg - 35 - Rev. 1.00...

  • Page 36: Appendix - Troubleshooting

    GDP-220 11. Appendix - Troubleshooting This chapter gives solutions to some printer problems you may have. 11-1 ERROR LED blinking pattern The printer stops all printer operations for the selected paper section, goes off line, and the ERROR LED blinks when an error is detected.

  • Page 37: The Printer Does Not Start Printing

    GDP-220 • Errors that are impossible to recover Error Description ERROR LED blinking pattern Recovery After R/W checking, the printer does work correctly. Recovers automatically 200ms R/W error in memory Writing to, reading out, or when the rear cover is...

  • Page 38: The Printer Stops Printing

    GDP-220 11-3 The printer stops printing • If the ERROR LED is on (but not blinking), the printer is off line. Check to see that the covers are closed and check the paper state. See Chapter 5 for instructions on installing or replacing the paper roll.

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