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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL CBM-290/291
User’s Manual
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual Declaration of Conformity This printer conforms to the following Standards: Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. LVD : EN60950 EMC : EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration is applied only for 230V model. Warning: This is a Class A products. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio intereference in which case the user may be required to take
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. • Slots and openings
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN • Lesen Sie die nachfolgenden Anweisungen sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie sie auf. • Befolgen Sie alle auf dem Drucker vermerkten Hinweise und Anweisungen. Vor dem Reinigen grundsätzlich Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Keine Flüssigkeiten oder Aerosolreiniger benutzen. Nut mit einem feuchten Tuch abwischen. • Der Drucker darf nicht in der Nähe von Wasser aufgestellt werden. • Drucker nicht auf einem unstabilen Wagen, Stand oder Tisch
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 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 J of Part 15 off FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of thi
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 1. Prior to using the equipment, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly. Please keep it handy for reference whenever it may be needed. 2. The information contained herein may be changed without prior notice. 3. Reproduction of part or all of this User's Manual without permission is strictly prohibited. 4. Never service, disassemble, or repair parts that are not mentioned in this User's Manual. 5. Note that we will not be responsible for damages attribu
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual WARNING • Never handle the equipment in the following manners, as it may break, become out of order, or overheat causing smoke and resulting in fire or electric shock. • If you find any damage, problem, smoke, or abnormal odor/sound, turn off the power, disconnect the power cable, and contact your dealer. Never repair the equipment on your own - it is very dangerous. • Do not allow the equipment to receive a strong impact or shock, such as kicking, stomping, hitting, dr
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION • Do not use or store the equipment in a place exposed to fire, moisture, or direct sunlight, or in a place near a heater or a thermal device where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to much oil, iron powder, or dust. The equipment may become out of order, emit smoke, or catch fire. • Do not install the equipment in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a plac
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING Do not handle the equipment in the following manners, because problems may result. • Do not print without setting a roll of paper. • Be careful not to drop foreign substances, such as clips, pins, and screws, into the main body. • Do not spill any liquid or spray any chemical-containing liquid over the equipment. • Do not stamp on, drop, hit, or give a strong shock to the equipment. • Never use a pointed object, such as a pen, to operate the ope
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual A caution label has been pasted to the position shown in the figure below. Read the precautions for handling thoroughly, to operate the equipment correctly. This label alerts you to the danger that touching the printing head or motor can cause a burn injury because they are hot. CITIZEN
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual ORDINARY MAINTENANCE 1. Make sure to maintain the equipment afterswiching OFF the power. 2. When cleaning the platen of printer mechanism, wipe out the dirty portion by a cotton pud dipped into ethyl alcohol. 3. When cleaning the surface of the main unit case, use soft cloth. In case the dirty portion can not be cleared out by the soft cloth, use wet cloth squeezed thghtly. Absolutely do not use thinners, trichlene, benzine or ketone group solvents, or chemical-impregna
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual CONTENTS 1. OUTLINE................................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Package........................................................................................................
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 6.2 Explanation of input / output signals.................................................................................................................. 16 6.3 Electrical characteristics ..................................................................................................................................... 17 6.4 Timing chart ..................................................................................................................................
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 1 OUTLINE CBM-290 is a Line Thermal printer which can be equipped in a rack and is widely used for various data communication, POS terminal and various measurement devices. This printer can be used for various applications since abundant functions are incorporated. Prior to actual use, please read this instruction manual carefully for your correct understanding. 1.1 Features 1. Ultra small-sized rack mounting line thermal printer 2. High speed and quite printing 3. Hig
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Model classifications () CBM - 290 - --- 34 F - --- Model name CBM-290 : No auto paper cutter CBM-291 : Auto paper cutter equipped Number of print columns 34 : 34 columns (Font A) Character set F: International Supplement code None : Standard model 2 CITIZEN
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 2.2 Specifications ITEM CONTENTS Printing method Line Thermal Dot Printing System Printspeed 50 mm/s (MAX) Dot density 8 Dots / mm (Vertical / Horizontal) Number of columns Font A : 34 columns Font B : 46 columns Character size Font A : 1.25 mm · 3.00 mm (10 · 24 + 2 dot space) Font B : 0.88 mm · 2.13 mm ( 7 · 17 +2 dot space) Character type Alphanumeric, international characters Bar code type UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13 / 8 columns , ITF CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR Line pitch
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 2.3 Specifications of Roll paper 2.3.1 Recommended paper Type : Thermal Paper Paper width : 58 + 0, - 1 mm Paper thickness : 65 ± 5 micro m Outer diameter : Ø50 mm or less Recording side : Outside of roll Recommended type : Japan Paper Mill TF50KS-E2C or equivalent Core : Ø12 mm (Inner diameter) , Ø 18 mm (Outer diameter) Cautions : 1. Do not paste the paper to the core. 2. Chemicals or oil may change the color of paper, or printed characters may fade. 3. Change of pape
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 2.4 Specified Power Supply The following specifications is required for Power supply. VCC : DC 5V ± 5% 0.2 - 0.5 A VP : DC24V±5% 2 - 3 A (6A or more at peak) Avoid using power supply which its power capacity of power current is extremely high. 2.5 Outer appearances and parts name 2.5.1 Outer appearances and parts name 5 CITIZEN
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CBM-290/291 User’s Manual 2.5.2 Explanation of each parts • Front cover Open/close this cover in case of paper change or paper jam. • Paper lamp Lights up when paper runs out. • Feed switch Press this switch to feed the paper. Pressing this switch keeps paper feeding continuously. • Mechanism lock lever This lock lever is used to pull down the printer mechanism to lift up the print head and to remove the paper manually. Or move the cutter blade in case the cutter blade is locked due to paper jam
