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LINE THERMAL PRINTER
MODEL iDP3240
User’s Manual
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WEEE MARK En Ge Fr Sp It Du Da Por Pol
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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 product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CITIZEN is registered trade mark of C
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read all of these instructions and save them for future 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 on the back or bottom of
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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 aufstellen. Der Drucker kö
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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 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residentia
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Prior to using the iDP3240 Printer, be sure to read this User’s Manual thoroughly. Please keep it handy so that you can refer to it whenever necessary. • The information contained herein may be changed without prior notice. • Reproduction of part or all of the User’s Manual without permission is strictly prohibited. • Never service, disassemble, or repair parts that are not described in the User’s Manual. • Note that CITIZEN SYSTEMS shall not be responsible for any damages
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— WHICH SHOULD BE STRICTLY OBSERVED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In order to help prevent safety hazards to operators or any other persons and damages to property, special warning symbols are used in this User’s Manual to indicate important items to be strictly observed. • The following describes the degrees of hazards and damages that can occur if the iDP3240 Printer is incorrectly operated without observing the instructions indicated by the warning symbols. WARNING Negligence of the precautions indicat
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WARNING Never handle the iDP3240 Printer in the manners descried below; otherwise, it may be damaged, get out of order or overheated, possibly causing smoke, fire or electric shock. If the printer is damaged or breaks down, be sure to turn off the power, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, and contact your CITIZEN SYSTEMS dealer. • Do not allow the printer to be subjected to any strong impact or shock, such as stamping, hitting, dropping, and the like. • Install the printer in a we
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PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION • Do not use or store the iDP3240 Printer in a place exposed to heat of fire, moisture or direct sunlight, or in a place where the prescribed operating temperature and humidity are not met, or in a place exposed to oily mist, iron powder or dust; otherwise, the printer may get out of order, emit smoke or catch fire. • Do not install the printer in a place like a laboratory where chemical reactions are expected, or in a place where saltish gases are present in the atm
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PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING Observe the following precautions to use the iDP3240 Printer correctly and avoid troubles from occurring. • Do not use any other power supply than the specified AC adapter. • Do not allow the printer to start printing when there is no recording paper installed. • Be careful not to drop foreign substances, such as paper clips, pins or screws, into the printer. • Do not spill any liquid on the printer, or spray it with any chemical-containing liquid. • Do not stamp on, dro
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In the position indicated below, a label is provided to alert your attention. Read the cautionary information on it, and handle the printer properly. This label alerts you to the print head as it becames HOT, and if you touch it, you may get burnt. Print head HOT AREA: Be careful not to touch this area to avoid burns as it becomes HOT. — x —
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i DAILY MAINTENANCE • Prior to start maintenance work, be sure to turn off the printer. • When cleaning the platen, use a cotton swab applied with ethyl alcohol and wipe off stains. Platen CAUTION: Avoid cleaning the print head immediately after printing is finished. The print head is HOT. • Use a dry soft cloth to wipe off stains and dust from the surfaces of the printer covers. • When wiping clean heavily stained areas, use a cloth which should be dipped in water and then wrung strongly. Never
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i DAILY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the print head 1 Turn off the power of the printer. 2 Remove the platen roller unit. Refer to “4.6 Removing paper Jams”. 3 Using a gauze impregnated with a small amount of alcohol, wipe off stains and dust on the heat-emitting surface of the head. 4 Replace the platen roller unit. Print head CAUTION: Avoid cleaning the print head immediately after printing is finished. The print head is HOT. Do not touch the heat-emitting surface of the head with bare hands or metal
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THE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL OUTLINE ................................................................... 1 1.1 Features ..................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Unpacking .................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Before using the printer............................................................................ 3 2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ..........................
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6. PARALLEL INTERFACE ............................................................. 29 6.1 Bidirectional Parallel Interface (IEEE1284) ............................................ 29 6.1.1 Compatibility Mode (Host → Printer communication : Centronics compliant) .................................................................... 29 6.1.2 Reverse Mode (Printer → Host communication) .......................... 29 6.1.3 Connector Pin Configuration.................................................
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10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS .............................................. 42 10.1 Command List ....................................................................................... 42 10.2 Command Details .................................................................................. 45 10.2.1 Description of Each Item .............................................................. 45 10.2.2 Command Details.......................................................................... 46 11. CHAR
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14. APPENDIX 3. IDENTIFICATION OF SEND STATUS............... 166 15. APPENDIX 4. OUTLINE DRAWING...................................... 167 15.1 iDP3240 ................................................................................................ 167 15.2 AC Adapter (31AD) .............................................................................. 168 16. APPENDIX 5. BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................... 169 — xvi —
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<<< >>> German INHALT 4. BETRIEB .................................................................................. 179 4.1 Anschließen des Netzteils und Netzkabels ......................................... 179 4.2 Anschließen der Schnittstellenkabel ................................................... 180 4.3 Anschließen des Drawer Kickout-Steckers ......................................... 181 4.4 Einlegen / Auswechseln von Papierrollen........................................... 182 4.4.1 Einleg
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7. SERIELLE SCHNITTSTELLE ................................................... 203 7.1 Technische Daten .................................................................................. 203 7.2 Belegung der Anschlußstifte................................................................ 204 7.3 Beschreibung der Eingangs- und Ausgangssignale .......................... 205 7.3.1 Eingangs- und Ausgangssignale ................................................. 205 7.3.2 Fehlererkennung ................
