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  • Page 1 PLUS II PLUS II USER MANUAL DOMC-0009e Command Reference:...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Total or partial reproduction of this manual in whatever form, whether by printed or elec- tronic means, is forbidden. While guaranteeing that the information contained in it has been carefully checked, CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA and other entities utilized in the realization of this manual bear no responsibility for how the manual is used.
  • Page 3 PRINTER COMPONENTS A. PLUS II - Front view 1 - STATUS Led 2 - Paper roll compartment 3 - Paper mouth 4 - OPEN key 5 - FEED key (Fig.1) PLUS II (Fig.2) PLUS II (OPTION -0128) PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 4 B. PLUS II - Rear view 1 - Power supply connector 2 - RS232 / TTL serial interface connector 3 - CENTRONICS / TTL parallel interface connector 4 - USB interface connector 5 - RS232 serial interface connector (Fig.3) (Fig.4)
  • Page 5 (Fig.7) PLUS II-USB : RESERVED interface, only for service use. NOTE PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 6 3 - Seat for fi xing hook (provided in the package) 4 - Paper presence sensor 5 - Cover open sensor (optional) (Fig.8) NOTE : The description of the internal components is valid for all the PLUS II models. PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE PRINTER DESCRIPTION ..........................3 1.1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS ........................1-1 1.1.1 Specifi cations for LINERLESS paper ....................1-1 1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T ..................1-2 1.2.1 Power supply ...........................1-2 1.2.2 Setting serial interface ........................1-3 1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S-0004 ......................1-4 1.3.1 Power supply ...........................1-4...
  • Page 8 3.2 DIMENSIONS ............................3-4 4. CHARACTER SETS 4.1 CHARACTER SETS ..........................4-1 4.1.2 Character sets for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-T ........4-1 4.1.2 Character sets for PLUS II-USB ......................4-2 APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1 ACCESSORIES ............................. A-1 A.1.1 Power supply ..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all instructions in the users manual have been followed. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged. Printer performance is poor. The printer is not functioning. PLUS II 1 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Printer

    Take out the fi xing hooks and remove it from its plastic covering • Take out the printer and remove it from its plastic covering • Keep the box packing materials in the event the printer must be transported/shipped in the future 2 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 11: General Features

    Pos. PLUS II is provided with the innovative fi xing system “EASYLOCK”: this system allows to fi t the printer to any panel thickness. Moreover PLUS II can be equipped with a plastic surround which makes mechanically com- patible with CUSTOM F and P series panel printers.
  • Page 12 Press the OPEN key to open the paper roll compartment. (Fig.4) < 500 msec > 500 msec FAST PUSH PUSH PRINT SETUP REPORT SKIP SETUP ENTER SETUP Modify parameter Next parameter FEED The FEED key functions are valid for all the PLUS II models. 4 PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 13 : Only for models with optional cover open sensor. NOTE (Tab.2) STATUS COLOUR DESCRIPTION Printer OFF GREEN Printer ON: no error COMMUNICATION STATUS Flashings Description GREEN Slow Paper end Heading over temperature or Fast power supply voltage incorrect PLUS II 5 User Manual...
  • Page 14 INTRODUCTION Blank page 6 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 15: Paper Specifications

    Permanent 16 gr/m ±2gr Self-adhesive mass 93 μm ±2 μm Total thickness 96 gr/m ±2gr Total weight Recommended temperature Stick from +15°C to +40°C Storage from +10°C to +40°C Resistance after stick from -10°C to +50°C PLUS II 1-1 User Manual...
  • Page 16 The black notch must be placed on the heat-sensitive side of the ticket (printable area). For the better use with the printer the label must comply with the following dimensions (see fi g. 1.2): HEAT SENSITIVE SIDE (Fig.1.2) 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 5 mm 25.75 mm 6.0 mm 1-2 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 17: Connections Of Plus Ii-S And Plus Ii-T

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.2 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T 1.2.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male connector (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the con- nector pins are as follows: (Fig.1.3)

  • Page 18: Setting Serial Interface

    The JP4, JP5, JP6 and JP7 jumpers on controller board (see Fig.1.4) manages the setting of serial interface as indicated: SERIAL RS232 Refer to Fig.1.4 for the jumpers position. (Fig.1.4) RS232 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE RS232 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE 1-4 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 19: Connections Of Plus Ii-S-0004

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.3 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-S-0004 1.3.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: (Fig.1.5) Model no. type: Header: 90°...

  • Page 20: Setting Serial Interface

    2.2.1 and table 2.2). Use ESC “0” command to switch off the printer and bring it back to low-consumption mode. Refer to Fig. 1.6 for the JP8 jumper position. JUMPER SELECTION POWER-ON CLOSE=AUTO OPEN=EXTERNAL (Fig.1.6) JUMPER JUMPER SELECTION SELECTION POWER-ON POWER-ON CLOSE=AUTO CLOSE=AUTO OPEN=EXTERNAL OPEN=EXTERNAL RS232 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE 1-6 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 21: Connections Of Plus Ii-C And Plus Ii-P

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.4 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-P 1.4.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 4 pin JST male connector (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the con- nector pins are as follows: (Fig.1.7)

  • Page 22: Setting Serial Interface

    If JP1 and JP2 are open: Refer to Fig.1.8 for the JP1 and JP2 jumpers position. (Fig.1.8) JUMPERS SELECTION +VIN ON CENTRONICS PIN 3-4 J3 JP5 JP6 FEED JUMPERS SELECTION SIGNAL ON PIN 12-14 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE 1-8 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 23: Connections Of Plus Ii-C-0004

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.5 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-C-0004 1.5.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: (Fig.1.9) Model no. type: Header: 90°...

  • Page 24: Setting Serial Interface

    Refer to Fig.1.10 for the JP5 and JP6 jumpers position. JUMPERS SELECTION +VIN ON CENTRONICS PIN 3-4 J3 3 3 3 JP5 JP6 JP6 6 JUMPERS SELECTION INTERFACE (Fig.1.10) JP5 JP6 FEED JUMPERS SELECTION SIGNAL ON PIN 12-14 1-10 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 25: Connections Of Plus Ii-Usb

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.6 CONNECTIONS OF PLUS II-USB 1.6.1 Power supply The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male connector terminal block (90°) for the power supply. The signals on the connector pins are as follows: (Fig.1.11) Model no. type: Header: 90°...

  • Page 26: Self-Test

    Parity ......: None Handshaking ..... : Xon/Xoff Autofeed ....: CR enabled Print Mode ....: Normal Chars / inch ....: A=13 B=17 cpi Notch Alig....: Disabled Print Density....: (Fig.1.14) USB Models 1-12 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 27: Configuration

    1. INSTALLATION AND USE 1.8 CONFIGURATION PLUS II permits the confi guration of default parameters. The confi gurable parameters for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004 and PLUS II-T models, are: Baud Rate : 38400, 19200 , 9600, 4800, 2400,1200, 600. Data Length : 7, 8 bits/chr.

  • Page 28: Hexadecimal Dump

    Push on the plastic cover to lock it (see fi g.1.21). Tear off the exceeding paper using the jagged edge (see fi g.1.22). NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, the operations are valid for all the PLUS II models. (Fig.1.16) (Fig.1.17) Models with OPEN key...
  • Page 29 1. INSTALLATION AND USE (Fig.1.18) (Fig.1.19) (Fig.1.20) PLUS II 1-15 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Notes About The Installation

    (A) (see fi g.1.23), using M3 tapping screws (n.3). scheme (B) (see fi g.1.24), using 3 screws for plastic d=3 (6 mm usable length). (Fig.1.23) (Fig.1.24) NOTE: The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models. 1-16 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 31: Easylock" Fi Xing System

    B REMOVING (see fi g.1.26) • Lift the fl ap by using a fl at screwdriver. • Take away the hook. (Fig.1.25) (Fig.1.26) NOTE: The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models. PLUS II 1-17 User Manual...
  • Page 32 1. INSTALLATION AND USE Blank page 1-18 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 33: Interfaces

    2. INTERFACES 2.1 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S AND PLUS II-T The printer with a serial RS232/TTL interface has a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: RS232 / TTL (Fig.2.1) Model no.

  • Page 34: Connection Printer-Pc

    Bit 7 is present if only in the printer set-up is enabled 8 bit/char as data length. Parity Bit is preset if only in the printer set-up the parity is enabled. RTS/CTS Protocol STOP STOP STOP DATA DATA DATA WAIT START START START 2-2 PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 35 2. INTERFACES XON/XOFF Protocol STOP STOP DATA WAIT DATA START BIT START BIT STOP STOP $13XOFF $11XON START BIT START BIT PLUS II 2-3 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Interface Of Plus Ii-S-0004

    2. INTERFACES 2.2 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-S-0004 The printer with RS232 interface has a 6-pin male connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: RS232 (Fig.2.3) Model no. type: Header: AMP-MODU II (no. 280379-2) Housing: AMP-MODU II (no.

  • Page 37: Connection Printer-Pc

    The diagrams below show a sample connection between printer and Personal Computer using a 6 pin fe- male AMP MOUD II connector by printer side and a 9 pin female connector by a PC side. (Fig.2.4) Printer PLUS II 2-5 User Manual...

  • Page 38: Interface Of Plus Ii-C And Plus Ii-P

    2. INTERFACES 2.3 INTERFACE OF PLUS II-C AND PLUS II-P The printer with parallel Centronics/TTL interface has a molex 15-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals: Centronics / TTL (Fig.2.5) Model no. type:...

  • Page 39: Connection Printer-Pc

    25-pin connector (male). STROBE BUSY ERROR BUSY PAPER END PAPER END ACK or FEED STROBE GND or LED ERROR Printer (Fig.2.6) NOTE Signal not available with Centronics interface. For JP5 and JP6 settings see paragraph 1.5.3. PLUS II 2-7 User Manual...
  • Page 40 BUSY (indicate that the printer is ready to receive data). Transmission format D0...D7 VALID DATA VALID DATA STROBE BUSY Flow diagram START TIMEOUT ERROR > 1 sec. BUSY=1 OUT DATA OUT STROBE=0 TIMEOUT > 4 sec. BUSY=0 OUT STROBE=1 (Fig.2.7) RETURN 2-8 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 41: Interfaces Of Plusii-C-0004

    Peripheral not ready to receive data ERROR Error PAPER END Paper end Acknowledge Setting FEED FEED signal (active at low level) with JP5 STROBE Strobe Ground signal Setting LED signal (external) with JP6 Ground signal PLUS II 2-9 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Connection Printer-Pc

    25-pin connector (male). STROBE BUSY ERROR BUSY PAPER END PAPER END ACK or FEED STROBE GND or LED ERROR Printer (Fig.2.9) NOTE Signal not available with Centronics interface. For JP5 and JP6 settings see paragraph 1.5.3. 2-10 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 43: Interfaces Of Plus Ii-Usb

    2. INTERFACES 2.5 INTERFACES OF PLUS II-USB 2.5.1 USB interface The printer is provided with a 6-pin male connector AMP-MODU II (90°). Refer to the table below for the con- nector pin signals: Mini-USB (Fig.2.10) Model no. type: Header: AMP-MODU II (90°) 6 pin (Tab.2.5)

  • Page 44: Rs232 Serial Interface

    2. INTERFACES 2.5.2 RS232 serial interface The printer is provided with a molex 6-pin male connector 53261 series (90°). This interface is RESERVED only to service use. RS232 (Fig.2.11) 2-12 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.1 gives the main technical specifi cations for the printer. (Tab.3.1) Available interfaces PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, Serial RS232 / TTL PLUS II-T (Baud rate: from 600 to 38400 bps) PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004,...
  • Page 46 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.2 gives the printing specifi cations for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. (Tab.3.2) PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Thermal, fi xed head Print method 204 DPI (8 dot/mm) Resolution Straight, 180°...
  • Page 47 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 3.4 gives the electrical specifi cations for the PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. (Tab.3.4) ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS Power Supply PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) 3.5 ÷ 8 V (Range max.) PLUS II-S-0004 9 ÷...

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.2 DIMENSIONS The fi g 3.1 shows the dimensions for PLUS II. (Fig.3.1) Versions: Versions: PLUS II-S PLUS II-C PLUS II-C-0004 PLUSII-USB PLUS II-T PLUS II-P PLUS II-S-0004 N°3 screws Ø3 for plastic 10.1 70,5 90° 81.5 MOUNTING SEAT IN THE PANNEL 82 ±...

  • Page 49: User Manual

    3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The fi g 3.2 shows the dimensions for PLUS II (OPTION -0128). (Fig.3.2) Versions: Versions: PLUS II-S PLUS II-C PLUS II-C-0004 PLUSII-USB PLUS II-T PLUS II-P PLUS II-S-0004 N°3 screws Ø3 for plastic 10.1 70,5 +0,5 -0,5...
  • Page 50 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Blank page 3-6 PLUS II User Manual...

  • Page 51: Character Sets

    4.1 CHARACTER SETS 4.1.1 Character sets for PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-T The printer has 2 fonts each width 224 characters (Font 1 and Font 2). Shown below in fi gure 4.1 is an example of Font 1.

  • Page 52: Character Sets For Plus Ii-Usb

    4. CHARACTERS SETS 4.1.2 Character sets for PLUS II-USB The printer has 2 fonts of varying width (12, 17 and 22 cpi) which may be accessed through programming or control characters. Each of these fonts offers the following code tables: PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858.

  • Page 53: Appendix A - Accessories And Spare Parts

    A.1.1 Power supply The fi g.A.1 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-S, PLUS II-S-0004, PLUS II-T, PLUS II-C, PLUS II-C-0004, PLUS II-P. The tab.A.1 gives the main technical specifi ca- tions for power supply.
  • Page 54 APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS The fi g.A.2 illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation of PLUS II-USB. The tab.A.2 gives the main technical specifi cations for power supply. (Fig.A.2) 193.0 4 - M3 - P 0.5 120.0...

  • Page 55: Adaptor Frame Kit 112X112

    APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.2 Adaptor frame kit 112X112 An adaptor frame is available for all the PLUS II models. It makes PLUS II mechanically compatible with CUS- TOM F and P series panel printers (see fi g. A.3).
  • Page 56 Fit the printer/frame unit (F) into the panel (G) and fi x it using the 2 hooks (H), included in the assembling kit (see fi g.A.6). • The printer/frame unit is installed on panel (see fi g.A.7). (Fig.A.4) (Fig.A.5) (Fig.A.6) (Fig.A.7) NOTE: The mounting operations are valid for all the PLUS II models. A-4 PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS The fi g.A.8 illustrates the dimensions of PLUS II models assembled with the frame. (Fig.A.8) N °3 screws Ø3 for plastic +0.5 -0.5 Mounting seat in the panel 90° 26.3 Clips for panel fixing 123.2...

  • Page 58: Data And Power Supply Cables Kit For Plus Ii-S And Plus Ii-T

    APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.3 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-S and PLUS II-T The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit. PCSKPLUS Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-S The kit includes (see fi...

  • Page 59: Data Serial Cable Kit For Plus Ii-S-0004

    APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.4 Data serial cable kit for PLUS II-S-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data serial cable (see fi g.A.11). Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-S-0004 PCSKPLUS-0004 500mm (Fig.A.11) Connect the data serial interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fi g.A.12): (Fig.A.12)

  • Page 60: Data And Power Supply Cables Kit For Plus Ii-C And Plus Ii-P

    APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.5 Data and power supply cables kit for PLUS II-C and PLUS II-P The printer can be supplied with a data and power supply cables starter kit. Starter kit cables for serial PCPLUS-C and PCPLUS-P PCSKPLUS-C The kit includes (see fi...

  • Page 61: Data Parallel Cable Kit For Plus Ii-C-0004

    APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS A.1.6 Data parallel cable kit for PLUS II-C-0004 The printer can be supplied with a data parallel cable (see fi g.A.15). Starter kit cables for PCPLUS-C-0004 PCSKPLUS-C-0004 500mm (Fig.A.15) Connect the data parallel interface cable (1) to the interface connector in the rear of the printer (see fi g.A.16): (Fig.A.16)

  • Page 62: Spare Parts

    Linerless paper roll L=57 Di=18 De=50 Quantity recommended per n° machines purchased N° machines <10 <50 <100 >100 Quantities recommended RCT57X1E-25MM Label paper roll L=57 Di=25 Quantity recommended per n° machines purchased N° machines <10 <50 <100 >100 Quantities recommended A-10 PLUS II User Manual...
  • Page 64 CUSTOM ENGINEERING SPA World Headquarters Via Berettine, 2 - 43010 Fontevivo, Parma ITALY Tel. +39 0521 680111 - Fax +39 0521 610701 info@custom.biz - www.custom.biz All rigths reserved www.custom.biz...

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