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Page 1: User Manual
THERMAL PRINTING SOLUTIONS A630/A631/A632 PRINTER SERIES USER MANUAL Reference 3106894 Issue F May 2005 AXIOHM 10, av Descartes 92350 Le Plessis Robinson Tel : (33) 1 58 07 17 17 Fax : (33) 1 58 07 17 18 www.axiohm.com... - Page 2 ; pages 7, 10 11 and 18 04/04 Update : UL verification 07/04 Modification of the Bluetooth password, page 24 03/05 Up date: To add A632 version A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 2 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the manual is to describe how to use the A630/A631/A632 thermal printer. It also provides you with important information for safe printing and for preventing problems and malfunctions. Please read this manual before using the printer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Power connector ..............22 3.5.2 Communications interface connectors ........22 3.5.2.1 RS232 Serial Interface → 3.5.2.2 Board Connections 3.5.2.3 Centronics Interface 3.5.2.4 A632 Version (automotive 12V) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 4 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 5 Bar code commands..............50 5.3.10 Flash Firmware Download Commands (RS232 and Bluetooth models only) ..................52 5.3.10.1 Firmware Download Sequence 5.3.10.2 Commands 5.3.11 Configuration commands ............55 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 5 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 6 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............60 Problems and solutions................. 60 8 CLEANING YOUR PRINTER............61 Cleaning the printer................61 Cleaning the print head................ 61 9 WARRANTY..................62 10 ACCESSORIES..................63 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 6 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 7: General Overview
1 GENERAL OVERVIEW The A630, A631 and A632 are versatile Clamshell (Easy paper loading) thermal printers, designed for desktop or portable use. The A632 version is a version dedicated to automotive applications (taxis...). By following the guide lines in this manual and with careful handling, a long and reliable operating life can be expected from these printers. -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Recommended paper TF50KSE3 Maximum paper thickness µ Interface RS232 Serial Centronics Bluetooth Certification: UL / CE; FCC; C-tick ; cUL; Bluetooth Safety UL / cUL; IEC 60950 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 8 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 9 The standard used for this test was : IEC 68-2-29 Wave : half sinusoidal Acceleration : 15 g Duration : 6 ms / 500 buffets 6 axes (±OX, ±OY, ±OZ) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 9 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 10: Physical Specification
Weight (with cutter) 600 g (with battery) 2.2.2 Power supply specifications (A630 – A631 only) 1) Without Battery Pack For desktop models, without batteries, a supply of 9 VDC is required. The current rating of the supply will depend on the print duty (More black print - more current) but typically a 9v supply at 2.5A will suffice for most applications. - Page 11 -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F ) Important : AXIOHM cannot guarantee the correct operation of the printer if another power supply is used other than an AXIOHM power supply. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 11 / 63...
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Page 12: A632 Version
EMI, ESD and Safety Conditions of acceptability: EMI is measured using AXIOHM power supply adapter ref. 3106262. UL valid only if the proper power supply (AXIOHM part n° 3106175) and the proper batteries (AXIOHM part n° 3106282) are used. Note : The available replacement kits are: ref. - Page 13 A certificate of compliance is available upon request from Axiohm.) A632: automotive “e” marking. European directive 95/54/CE A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 13 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 14: Ce Fcc C-Tick
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by AXIOHM may cause, harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. -
Page 15: Safety
Emulsion (sensitive) side On outer side of roll * You must contact AXIOHM if you wish to use an alternative type of paper; otherwise your warranty might not be valid and you could cause damage to your printer. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual... -
Page 16: Setting Up Your Printer
One set-up guide One single 80m roll of thermal paper One standard power supply (except A630/631xxxx - 500) for desktop versions One power cable for connecting to the printer and to the power network, with appropriate mains plug for the country of sale... -
Page 17: Buttons
It can be added to protect your printer for portable applications (A631). This protection is designed to be easily attached to the user belt. 3.1.3 Buttons Paper feed 3.1.4 LED Indicator Power On Error 3.1.5 Cutter Tear bar cutter A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 17 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 18: Connectors (Plugging And Connecting Your Printer)
Take care not to apply too much pressure while inserting the battery, as you might break the locating pin. contacts set & clip Set your interface cable at the rear of the printer to the connector shown here after. Connection for RS232 communication cable A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 18 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 19: Connecting The Power Supply And Interface On Portable And Desktop Versions
Connect the interface cable with the DB25 connector Safety recommendation : The power supply should be installed so it can be accessed in order to enable power disconnection. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 19 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 20: Charging The Battery (A631)
End-of-paper (EOP) sensor: 3.2 Choosing the proper location for your printer The A630/A631 printer may be used in a variety of applications; but, to maintain optimum working conditions from your unit, the following recommendations should be followed: Avoid dirty or dusty locations, the risk of water exposure, excessive heat or humidity (temperature from 5 to 50°C for operating or -20 to 50 for storage) and mechanical stress. -
Page 21: Loading Paper
Close the cover leaving a small length of paper out. Cut the small length left with the tear bar. Your paper roll is set. Note The paper used should be recommended by AXIOHM The paper width must be 58 mm The maximum paper roll diameter is 50 mm Warning 1) Close the cover by pushing the two sides simultaneously. -
Page 22: Light Indicator
To reduce the electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility, all cables should be screened. If you are not using cables supplied by AXIOHM for this purpose, please ensure that your cables match the printer and are rated at the appropriate voltage and current capacities. -
Page 23: Rs232 Serial Interface
→ → 2 ( RX ) → → 4 ( DTR ) → → 6 ( DSR ) → → 5 ( GND ) Ref. 09-9792-30-05-5 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 23 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 24: Centronics Interface
3.5.2.3 Centronics Interface ( 25 Way D Socket ) Connector Pinout Function Input / Output C_STROBE C_ACKNO C_BUSY C_PE 13, 14, 17 C_ERROR C_INIT A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 24 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 25: A632 Version (Automotive 12V)
GND LOGIC GDN POWER SUPPLY* 10,11 12,13 + POWER SUPPLY (12V)* 14,15 GDN POWER SUPPLY* 16,17 + POWER SUPPLY (12V)* 18,19 21=>25 * A6320010 version only. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 25 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 26: Centronics Timing
Each printer has a specific User Name that will allow to address an identified printer amongst a batch. This User Name is: A630- + "printer serial number". A password is necessary to pair and access to the service and enable the connection. -
Page 27: Configuration Menu Description
To enter the program mode: Power down the printer Press the power button and the paper feed button together Release the power button, keep the paper feed button pressed until the text “A630 configuration menu” is printed. 3.7.2 How to move in the program To move in the list of the parameters do a short click on paper feed button. -
Page 28: List Of Parameters That Can Be Changed
ESC/POS (11) Power Mode ITALY (12) Country SPAIN FRANCE JAPAN GERMANY NORWAY DENMARK 2 DENMARK 1 SWEDEN 16 * 24 (13) Font set 9 * 24 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 28 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 29: Drivers
Data bits 8 Parity None Baud Rate 115 200 Country U.S.A Power mode On Emulation : Compatible ESC_POS DTR / DSR Font set 16*24 Graphics Standard Brightness 100 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 29 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 30: List Of Control Codes
Page 24 Columns font 42 Columns font Graphics commands: Hex Command Description Page 1B n d1 -> d24 Standard graphics 1B 4B n1 n2 Epson graphics A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 30 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 31: Command Summary For Esc/Pos Emulation
1B 52 n Select international character set Graphics commands: Hex Command Description Page 11 n1 … nl Graphic printing mode 1B 2A m n1 n2 Bit image graphics A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 31 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 32 1F 01 n Select emulation 1F 02 n1..n6 Set communication parameters 1F 0B 4E 52 4A n Print density 1F 0D 43 4C 45 n Reset EEPROM A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 32 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 33: Command Description
41 41 41 41 41 0A 41 41 41 AAAAA ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ 5.2.2.1.2 ABEL FEED ASCII Hexadecimal Comments: This command will feed 5 fast line feeds in normal mode. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 33 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 34 This command sets the line spacing to n/406 of an inch. Minimum line spacing is 7.5 lines per inch. The line equals the character height when n < m (typical m = 27)..…first printed line ….second printed line A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 34 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 35: Horizontal Positioning Commands
This command reverts to single width printing. Single and double width can be combined anywhere on a line. 0E 41 41 41 41 0F 41 41 41 41 AAAA ⇒ ⇒ A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 35 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 36 Hexadecimal Comments: This command Prints the line in double height for one line only. Double height and single height cannot be mixed on the same line. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 36 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 37: Font Commands
24 or 40. 1B n d1 -> d48 This provides full dot addressable graphics at 8 dots/mm and a true image of the data received. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 37 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 38: Command Summary For Esc/Pos Emulation
This command initialize printer. Clears the print buffer and resets the printer mode to default values. 5.3.1.1.2 RINTER ESET Reboots the printer. ASCII GS (SPACE) Hexadecimal 1D FF A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 38 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 39: Vertical Positioning And Print Commands
This command sets the line spacing to n/406 of an inch. Minimum line spacing is 7.5 lines per inch. The line equals the character height when n < m (typical m = 27). first printed line second printed line A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 39 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 40: Horizontal Positioning Commands
(0≤n1≤255). The default condition is n1=n2=0 which positions print on the left margin. The print position will always be rounded down to the nearest multiple of 8. (Example: Print position 45 will be rounded down to 40.) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 40 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 41: Printer Configuration
When n = 1 then print is inverted and text will be printed from right to left. For normal print n = 0. The default mode is set by the programmed parameters in the printer. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 41 / 63... -
Page 42: Font Commands
If you want to define only the character 22h (HI-RES mode) => 1B 26 03 22 22 00 00 … … 3F 00 C0 7F 80 E0 … … A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 42 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 43 P5 = 00H P8 = 00H P11 = 80H P3 = 00H P6 = 00H P9 = C0H P12 = E0H Organization of a user-defined character cell A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 43 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 44 The character set from the following table is determined by the value of n. The default value is the character set programmed in the printer. Country U.S.A. France Germany U.K. Denmark 1 Sweden Italy Spain Japan Norway Denmark 2 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 44 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 45: Graphics Commands
The data is sent as 48 bytes, or 384 bits, representing the dots to be “on” or “off”. Example: 11 0F 4C ………… printed line printed line A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 45 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 46: Printer Status
Paper out Feeding paper Lid open Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used The byte is sent regardless of the CTS handshaking signal. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 46 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 47 : for n = 66, 67, 68 the printer response is sent back in the following format: Header = 5F (hex) Data = ASCII string NULL = 00 (hex) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 47 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 48 This will print on receipt: Serial # written: 1234567890 Serial # Return Serial #, preceded by n to identify Printer returns 12 bytes in above example: #1234567890<CR> A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 48 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 49 The second 4 bytes are an ASCII string for the flash version. Example the printer returns 1.071.15 This means the boot version is 1.07 and the flash version is 1.15 US V ASCII Hexadecimal 1F 56 A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 49 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 50: Bar Code Commands
The range is 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 and n specifies the number of dots in the bar code height. Comments: Default value is n = 162. Note that if n = 0, the default height is used. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 50 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 51 The range is 1 ≤ n ≤ 5. The default value is n = 3. Note that if the bar code is too longer, no printing. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 51 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 52: Flash Firmware Download Commands
4.1.1) Program segment of N bytes 4.1.2) if more segments, loop back to 4.1.1) 4.2) if more sectors to program, loop back to 4.1) 5) Check Flash CRC 6) Reboot Printer A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 52 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 53: Commands
NAK if the sector number is not acceptable. Sector numbers start at 0 GS STX nn ASCII Hexadecimal 1D 02 nn 0-3 = 256k bytes Flash Value and Range of n Exceptions: Available only in download mode. A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 53 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 54 Returns the CRC calculated over the flash firmware code space. The format of the response is ACK <low byte> <high byte>. GS SI ASCII Hexadecimal 1D 0F A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 54 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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Page 55: Configuration Commands
ASCII Hexadecimal 1F 01 n Comments: This command is used to select the emulation. n = 01 => ESC/POS emulation n = 00 => DP1000 emulation A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 55 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... - Page 56 2) This command must be followed by “Printer Reset”command (1D FF). 3) Parameters n2, n3, n4, n5, n6 are ignored, if n1 = 04h (Bluetooth ), or n1 = 01h (IEEE 1284). A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 56 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
- Page 57 Choose a print density setting no higher than necessary to achieve acceptable print density Failure to observe this rule may result in a printer service call Failure to observe this rule may void the printer warranty Consult your AXIOHM technical support specialist if you have questions 5.3.11.1.4 RESET EEPROM...
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Page 58: Standard And International Character Set
6 STANDARD AND INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET 6.1 Standard: Code Page 437 (modified with euro character at position D5) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 58 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 59: Additional Codes
¥ Norway ¤ é Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü Denmark 2 ¤ é Æ Ø Å Ü é æ ø å ü A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 59 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F... -
Page 60: Trouble Shooting
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING AXIOHM printers are simple and generally trouble-free, but from time to time minor problems may occur. Follow these procedures to determine the cause and resolution of any problems the printer may be having. If the procedures in this section do not correct the problem, contact a service representative. -
Page 61: Cleaning Your Printer
Note 2: when resetting the printer, every running operation is stopped and all information sent before resetting is lost. 8 CLEANING YOUR PRINTER The A630/A631 printer is a highly reliable unit, which requires very little maintenance but will benefit from cleaning as described in the next sections. Before cleaning, unplug all electrical connections. -
Page 62: Warranty
AXIOHM, or its official distributor, will invalidate this warranty. In no event shall AXIOHM assume any liability in excess of that defined above. It is agreed that AXIOHM will not be liable for any indemnity for accidents to persons, damage to property or for loss of earnings. -
Page 63: Accessories
BATTERY A631 For Products: All A631 NiCd battery (x21) Lot of: A3107861 BLUETOOTH USB DONGLE with installation CD (range: 100m) For Products: All A631 Bluetooth (x1) A630/A631/A632 Printer Series User Manual Page 63 / 63 Reference: FDE 3106894 Issue F...
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