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Citizen Systems iDP-3535 manual

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 1 / 38 CITIZEN User’ s Manual MINI DOT MATRIX PRINTER MODEL iDP-3535 Japan CBM Corporation Information Systems Di v .[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 2 / 38 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. s Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. s Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. s Do not use this [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 3 / 38 IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 4 / 38 CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................5 1-1 Features ................................................................................................................[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 5 / 38 1. Introduction The iDP 3535 is a d ot impact printer which can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such data communications terminals, P .O.S. terminals and kitchen printers. High speed performance is made possible by a bi-directional printing system and, since this printer is compact, lightweigh[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 6 / 38 2. Basic Specifications 2-1 Type classifications Printer types are classified according to the system shown below. iDP-3535 F P 23 28 40 P R F 120 230 E U iDP3535 F 40 R F 120 U Model Paper feed system Power source F: Friction 120: AC 120V P: Pin tracter 230: AC 230V Column capacity Character set 23: 23 col[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 7 / 38 2-2 Features Item iDP3535F iDP3535P 1 Print Method Bidirectional serial dot impact method. 2 Character 7 x 7 dots (Incl. Half dot). composition Character 23 columns: 230dot / line. 3 number 28 columns: 280dot / line. per line 40 columns: 360dot / line. 23 columns: approx. 4.0 line / sec. 4 Print speed 28 co[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 8 / 38 3. External Appearance and Parts Descriptions 3-1 External Appearance and Parts names Fig.1 Fig.2[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 9 / 38 3-2 Parts Descriptions (1) Power Cord Insert the plug end into an electric outlet. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and sh ould be easily accessible. (2) Power Switch Power is supplied to the printer by turning this switch on. (3) Power Lamp This lights up when the power switch is ?[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 10 / 38 (9) Printer Cover Open when replacing the cassette ribbon and paper. (10) Manual Paper Feed Knob Use to adjust the paper position (available only on pin tractor paper feeding model). (11) Rear Cover Cover for roll paper. (12) Stacker Basket for fan-fold paper. (13) Cash Drawer Connector This connector is u[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 11 / 38 4. Preparation 4-1 Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover Inserting and removing the printer cover as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 3[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 12 / 38 4-2 The Ribbon Cassette Installation To insert a ribbon, disconnect the power source beforehand. When the print er has been printing for many hours, be careful not touch printer head as it might be hot. 1) Remove the printer cover 2) While inserting the ribbon into the space between the print head and the [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 13 / 38 4-3 Loading and Changing the Paper Using Paper Roll 1) Cut the paper in right angle to its longitudinal center line as shown in Fig. 7. 2) Insert the paper into insertion inlet on the rear side of printer. 3) Turn on the power switch and feed the paper by pushing the LF switch. 4) When the printing paper c[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 14 / 38 Using Fan-fold Paper 1) Remove the printer cover. 2) Set the imprint face of the paper down ward and put into the paper entrance. 3) If necessary to adjust the sprocket-wheel ’ s position, free the wheels using the lever on both side. Slide them to the appropriate position, and lock them back. 4) Hook so[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 15 / 38 4-4 Inserting / Removing the Paper Cover and Stacker 1) Inserting and removing the paper cover and the stacker as shown in Fig. 9, 10. 2) Capacity of stacker The maximum size of fun-fold paper she et which can be stored in this stacker is 3 to 3.5 (W) x 6 (H) x 1.6 (D) inches. Fig. 9 Fig. 10 4-5 Self Test [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 16 / 38 4-7 General Cautions 1) Never operate your printer without loading paper and ribbon cassette. Any printing without paper and ribbon cassette may cause damage to printer head. 2) Replace ribbon cassette before it is worn with rents. 3) Be careful not to drop any foreign matters, such as paper clips, pins an[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 17 / 38 5. Serial Interface 5-1 Specifications 1) Synchronism : Asynchronous 2) Baud rate : 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 BPS (Selected by user) 3) Composition of one word : Start bit : 1 bit : Data bit : 7 or 8 bit (selected by user) : Parity bit : Odd, even or parity (selected by user) : Stop bit : 1 bit or more. 4) Si[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 18 / 38 5-3 Input / output Signals RS-232C Circuit Input (RD) [Printer side] [Host side] MAX232 or equivalent Output (DTR,FAULT) [Printer side] [Host side] MAX232 or equivalent DTR : (-8V) BUSY : (+8V) READY FAULT : (-8V) Normal : (+8V) Abnormal[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 19 / 38 5-4 Data Composition 1 Start bit 2 Data bits (and parity bit) 3 Stop bit (1 bit more) 1) Start bit 1/2 bit past the line dropping from MARK to S PACE, a status reading is taken again. If the reading is SPACE, a start bit is recognized. 2) Data bits and Parity bit Data bit and Parity bit are checked out eve[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 20 / 38 5-5 Error Detection The printer detects Parity, Framing and Overrun Error. When any error is detected, the data is printed out as (7FH). Framing Error; Framing error occurs when S PACE signal is checked out at STOP BIT and the printer print out (7FH). Parity Error; Parity check is carried out only when use[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 21 / 38 6. Parallel Interface 6-1 Specifications 1) Data Input System : 8 bit parallel (Data 1-8) 2) Control Signal : ACK, BUS Y , STB, FAULT, RESET(OPTION) 3) Compatible Connector : Printer side, Equivalent to AMPHENOL 57-40360 : Cable side. Equivalent to AMPHENOL 57-30360 6-2 Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. Sig[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 22 / 38 6-3 Description of Input / Output Signals 1. Input / Output Signals Input Signals (To Printer) DATA 1 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic) DATA 2 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic) DATA 3 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic) DATA 4 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic) DATA 5 : 8 bit signal (Positive logic) DATA 6 : 8 bit si[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 23 / 38 6-4 Electrical Characteristics 1 Input Signal Level All input signals are TTL level. “ HIGH ” Level = 2.0V Min. “ LOW ” Level = 0.8V Max. 2 Output Signal Level “ HIGH ” Level = 2.4V Min. “ LOW ” Level = 0.4V Max. 3 Input / Output Conditions All of the input signals are pulled up by 3.3K ohm[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 24 / 38 6-5 Timing Chart Data Input and Print Timing T1 ……… 0.5 µ s Min. T2 ……… 0.5 µ s Min. T3 ……… 0.5 µ s Min. T4 ……… 270ns Max. T5 ……… 5.5 µ s Typ. T6 ……… 500ms Min. (When power switch is turned on)[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 25 / 38 7. Dip-Switch Setting 7-1 Dip-Switch (DS-1) Setting No. Function ON OFF Factory Setting to chose SEL / DSEL 1 State SELECT DESELECT OFF (when powered on) 2 to chose CR code CR + LF CR only OFF functions 3 to chose Character (Japanese) International OFF T able 4 to chose Character - see the table below - OF[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 26 / 38 7-2 Dip-Switch (DS-2) Setting (only for Serial Interface) No. Functions ON OFF Factory Setting 1 to chose Word's Length 7 bit 8 bit OFF 2 Parity Checking No Yes ON 3 Parity Checking Even Odd OFF 4 Baud rate - see the table below - OFF 5 Setting ON 6 On-Line Mode *1 DC3 DC3 OFF LF code DESELECT code 7 [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 27 / 38 7-3 Dip-Switch Location Power off and remove the printer cover before setting the Dip-Switches.[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 28 / 38 7-4 Usage of the connectors (for cash drawers and paper winder) L1: external device 1 L2: external device 2 CN3 : connector for cash drawer and paper winder. PIN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS 1 Vp DC24 V , 0.8A Max 2 DR 1 External device 1 3 FG Frame GND 4 FG connector Printer side : 5045-04A ( molex) Cable side : 5209[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 29 / 38 Usage of the DIP switch Type Preset J P . Line Dig SW. Paper Cash Connector Command JP 1 JP 2 JP 3 DIP 1-6 Winder Drawer (PIN) Code (HEX) E type ON OFF ON ON L1( AW-3) - CN 3-2 LF (0A) - L2 CN 6-2.5 SUB (1A) OFF - L1 CN 3-2 BELL (07) - L2 CN 6-2.5 SUB (1A) U-type ON ON OFF ON L1( AW-3) - CN 3-2*1 LF (0A) C[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 30 / 38 For U-type only (USA type) Your iDP3535 is equipped to drive up to 2 external device – Paper Winder and / or Cash Drawers. The 4 pin molex connector and the first driver of the modular connector (pins 2 & 3) are shared by the same driver and only one device can be connected to this driver. Acceptable[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 31 / 38 8. Print Control Functions 8-1 SI & SO Code Symbol Code (Hex.) 8 bit data 7 bit data SI 0F Standard character Designation of SI side designation (Same as US) character SO 0E Double-width character Designation of SO side designation (Same as RS) character 8-2 Function Code Symbol Code (Hex.) Function LF[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 32 / 38 8-3 Input Data Formats The data input to the printer is made by the codes listed in the Character Code Table. (1) Standard Character Print Mode Designation. US (1F) DATA LF (0A) The printer goes automatically to the standard character mode immediately after power-on initialization or line feed. Therefore, [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 33 / 38 (5) Form Feed FF(0C) With this code, paper feed goes on. If there is data in the buffer when this code is input, the printer does from feed printing. The top of form for the next page is made in accordance with the page length which was specified with ESC + “ C ” + “ n ” . Top of position of the pa[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 34 / 38 9. Initial Setting Following are automatically set after Power-on. (1) Printer head returns to its start position. (2) SELECT (ON-LINE) or DESELECT (OFF-LINE) status may be chosen by the Dip Switches for Pre-Setting. (3) Print buffer is cleared. (4) Standard character mode is set. (5) 66 lines per page is [...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 35 / 38 10. Maintenance 10-1 Maintenance Procedures It is recommended that users perform periodic cleaning of their printer. (1) Exterior The exterior case of the printer can be cleaned with alcohol. Care should be taken to keep water from reaching the electronic parts and the printing mechanism. (2) Interior Ther[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 36 / 38 11. Character Code Table 11-1 International Character Codes[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 37 / 38 11-2 Individual Country Character Codes[...]

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    iDP-3535 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 38 / 38 12. External Dimensions[...]