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ABLE Systems Ap890 User Manual

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1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1
Copyright Notice And Disclaimer....................................................................................... 2
2
Modes Of Operation............................................................................................................ 2
2.1
Idle Mode........................................................................................................................ 2
2.2
Sleep and Waking Modes................................................................................................. 3
2.3
Paper Feed Button........................................................................................................... 3
2.4
Printing Method ............................................................................................................... 3
2.5
Dot Addressable Graphics................................................................................................ 4
2.6
Data Buffer...................................................................................................................... 4
2.7
Serial Interface ................................................................................................................ 4
3
Control Code Tables ........................................................................................................... 5
3.1
Codes Received By The Ap890 ........................................................................................ 5
4
Battery Packs and Power Supplies....................................................................................... 6
4.1
Overview Of Power Pack Options ..................................................................................... 6
4.2
Removing And Replacing The Power Pack ....................................................................... 6
4.3
Battery Pack Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 7
4.4
Battery Pack Environmental Concerns .............................................................................. 7
4.5
Battery Pack Types And Capacity..................................................................................... 7
4.6
Battery Pack Recharging.................................................................................................. 7
5
Paper And Ribbons ............................................................................................................. 8
5.1
Loading Paper................................................................................................................. 8
5.2
Paper Low Sensor........................................................................................................... 8
5.3
Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam ................................................................................. 9
5.4
Changing The Ink Ribbon Cartridge.................................................................................. 9
6
LED Indications .................................................................................................................. 9
6.1
Standard LED Patterns .................................................................................................... 9
6.2
Alternative LED Pattern Set ............................................................................................ 10
7
Connections And EMC Precautions.................................................................................... 10
7.1
Connector Details .......................................................................................................... 10
7.2
Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables ........................................................................ 10
7.3
Battery Charger Details.................................................................................................. 11
7.4
EMC Statement ............................................................................................................. 11
7.5
EMC Caution................................................................................................................. 11
8
Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 12
8.1
Connecting To a PC - A Checklist.................................................................................. 12
8.2
Windows™ Printer Drivers ............................................................................................. 12
8.3
Your Application Program............................................................................................... 12
8.4
On-Line Information....................................................................................................... 12

USER GUIDE

to the
ABLE SYSTEMS Ap890 and Ap892
Hand Held Impact Printer
(Incorporating A191C8 Firmware)
Ap890 and Ap892 User Guide Page 1 of 12
Able Systems Limited
Northwich, Cheshire, England
www.able-systems.com

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    EMC Statement ......................11 EMC Caution......................... 11 Getting Started ......................... 12 Connecting To a PC – A Checklist.................. 12 Windows™ Printer Drivers ..................... 12 Your Application Program....................12 On-Line Information....................... 12 Ap890 and Ap892 User Guide Page 1 of 12...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This document is a User Guide, written for the person connecting and using the Able Systems Ap890 or Ap892 hand held impact printer. Please read this Guide carefully before making any connection. The Ap890 and Ap892 are part of the Ap800 Series of Hand-Held Packaged Printers and share many features of the range.

  • Page 3: Sleep And Waking Modes

    When the Ap890 is used with either the direct mains powered PSU or the direct vehicle adaptor, no external charger is required. However, making a connection from a PC handshaking output (DTR or CSR) to the ‘Charger’ input may be used to force the Ap890 to wake and sleep under PC control. PAPER FEED BUTTON As the Ap890 has no external power switch, additional functions have been assigned to the paper feed button.

  • Page 4: Dot Addressable Graphics

    Some battery powered host equipment present the same output signal when they go to sleep. By default the Ap890 will ignore this condition, but this type of host behaviour may result in one or more spurious characters being received by the Ap890, or the Ap890 may be prevented from going to sleep.

  • Page 5: Control Code Tables

    All Print Mode settings are cleared. The Ap890-B is actually RESET when the CAN code is received, so any data sent immediately following the CAN code will be lost. The printer transmits an XON character when it is ready to receive data again.

  • Page 6: Battery Packs And Power Supplies

    (option C), an external charger is not required. However, making a connection to the ‘Charger’ input will not damage the printer, and may be used to force the Ap890 to wake and sleep as required. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE POWER PACK WARNING! Refer to section ‘4.3 Battery Pack Handling Precautions’.

  • Page 7: Battery Pack Handling Precautions

    In this case data stored in the buffer is lost. BATTERY PACK RECHARGING The battery pack can be recharged while installed in the Ap890. A flat battery can normally be completely recharged in about 15 hours at the normal rate. See section ‘7.3 Battery Charger Details’.

  • Page 8: Paper And Ribbons

    PAPER AND RIBBONS The Ap890 is normally supplied with a separate paper roll and fitted with a purple ribbon. Paper rolls must be 57.5 ±0.5mm, and of maximum diameter 60mm.

  • Page 9: Removing Paper Or Clearing A Jam

    Generally, in the standard pattern set, if the LED is flashing on and off, it indicates that the Ap890 is running from its power pack; steady illumination means that the battery is charging. Green confirms that all is normal;...

  • Page 10: Alternative Led Pattern Set

    ALTERNATIVE LED PATTERN SET The Ap890 is also available with an alternative LED pattern set optimised for use with a direct power pack. This case can be thought of as the standard set with the Charger always present, and can be...

  • Page 11: Battery Charger Details

    The charge current is internally regulated by the Ap890 so that a battery pack will completely charge in about 15 hours, but may be continuously ‘trickle-charged’ if required. N.B. The Ap890, when used with a battery pack, is not designed to be charged directly from a vehicle starter battery.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    LPT: Parallel (‘Centronics’) port for parallel printer, etc You can use either of the two serial ports for the Ap890, whichever is free. COM2: is assumed in what follows, as most likely to be available. Use either a standard cable from Able Systems (see section ‘7.2 Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables‘), or make up your own using the information in section ‘7.1 Connector’.

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