Citizen Systems iDP-3540/3541 manual

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 1 / 48 CITIZEN User’ s Manual MINI DOT MATRIX PRINTER MODEL iDP-3540/3541 Japan CBM Corporation Information Systems Di v .[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 2 / 48 1995.09.04(10-DCL)1 Declaration of Conformity Manufactu r er's Name : : Japan CBM Corporation Manufactu r er's Address : 1-1-7, Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169, Japan Declare the Product Product Name Dot Matrix Printer Model Number (s) iDP-3540, 3541 Series (iDP3540R, iDP3540 P , iDP3541R, iDP354[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 3 / 48 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 th[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 4 / 48 CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................6 1-1. Features .................................................................................................................[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 5 / 48 11-3. Slide Switch Setting (Serial interface specifications only) ....................................................................32 11-4. Dip-Switch Location ..............................................................................................................................32 12. Print Con[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 6 / 48 1. Introduction The iDP3540 i s a dot impact printer which can be utilized for a wide range of applications, such as 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, light[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 7 / 48 2. Basic Specifications 2-1. Type classifications Printer types are classified according to the system shown below. iDP 3540 F 23 P J 120 G B P 28 R F 220 N 40 X 240 I Idp 3541 F ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ IDP 3540 – F 23 R J 120 – G B Model Memory Back-up IDP3540 B: With Back-up IDP3541: With Auto Cutt[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 8 / 48 3. Specifications 3-1. General Specifications Item iDP3540F iDP3540P iDP3541 1 Print Method Bidirectional serial dot impact method 2 Character 7 x 7 dots (incl. Half-dot) composition Character Printer DP-610: 23 columns 230 dots/line 3 number per DP-612: 28 columns 280 dots/line line DP-614: 40 columns 3[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 9 / 48 *1 Input buffer can be selected by setting the DIP switch. *2 However, when the input buffer is set for two lines, back-up of graphic data is not possible. *3 Single color cassette ribbon is available as option. Black print: IR-61B Purple print: IR-61P[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 10 / 48 4. Block Diagram[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 11 / 48 5. External Appearance and parts Description 5-1. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3540[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 12 / 48 5-2. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3541[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 13 / 48 5-3. Parts Descriptions (1) Power Cord Insert the plug end into an electric outlet. (2) Power Switch Power is supplied to the printer by turnin g this switch on. (3) Power Lamp This lights up when the power switch is “ ON ” and goes out when turning “ OFF ” . (4) SEL / ALARM Lamp This lights up [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 14 / 48 6. Preparation 6-1. Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover Insertin g and removing the printer cover as shown in Fig. 1, 2. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 6-2. Opening and Closing the Cutter Unit (iDP3541) 1) To open the unit, grasp two levers and lift upward. 2) When closing the unit, press downward until it completely[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 15 / 48 6-3. The Ribbon Cassette Installation To insert the ribbon, disconnect the power source beforehand. If the printer has been printing for many hours, be careful not to touch the printer head as it might be hot. 1) Remove the printer cover 2) While inserting the ribbon into the space between the print hea[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 16 / 48 6-4. Loading and Changing the Paper 6-4-1. Using Paper Roll (iDP3540 F , 3541) 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[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 17 / 48 6-4-2. Using Fan-Fold Paper (iDP3540P) 1) Remove the printer cover 2) Set the imprint face of the paper downward and put into the paper entrance. 3) If necessary to adjust the sprocket-wheel ’ s position, free the wheels using the lever on both sides. Slide them to the appropriate position, and lock t[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 18 / 48 6-6. Self Test Printing Your printer has a built in self print function for purpose of checking print operation without the need for any other external device. Procedures for Actuating the Print Function 1) Be sure that a paper roll is properly loaded. 2) Confirm that the ribbon cassette is properly ins[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 19 / 48 8. Parallel Interface 8-1. Specifications a) Data Input system : 8 bit parallel (D AT A 1~8) b) Control Signals : ACK, BUS Y , STB, FAULT, PE, RESET c) Compatible Connector : Printer side : 57LE-40360 (AMPHENOL or equivalent) : Cable side : 57-30360 (AMPHENOL or equivalent) 8-2. Connector Pin Assignment[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 20 / 48 8-3. Description of Input / Output Signals 8-3-1. Input / Output Signals a) Input / Output Signals *D ATA : 8 bit parallel signal. (Positive logic) *STB : A strobe signal for reading in 8 bit data. (Negative logic) *RESET : A signal which resets the entire printer. (Negative logic, 1 ms or more) b) Outp[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 21 / 48 8-3-2. Electrical Characteristics a) Input Signal Level All input signals are TTL level. “ HIGH ” level … . 2.0V Min. “ LOW ” Level … . 0.8V Max. b) Output Signal Level “ HIGH ” level … . 2.4V Min. “ LOW ” Level … . 0.4V Max. c) Input / Output Conditions All of the input signals [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 22 / 48 8-3-3. Timing Chart a) Data Input and Print Timing 8-3-4. Data Receiving Control Your printer is able to receive data sent from the host side when the BUSY signal is LOW, but unable to receive when the BUSY signal is HIGH. 8-3-5. Buffering 1) N Type Your printer is provided with a two line input buffer.[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 23 / 48 9. Serial Interface 9-1. Specifications a) Synchronism : Asynchronous b) Baud rate : RS-232C type : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600BPS (Selected by user) Current Loop : 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200BPS Type (Selected by user) c) Composition of one word : Start bit : 1 bit Data bit : 7 or 8 bit (se[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 24 / 48 9-2. Connector Pin Assignment Signal Return Signal Direction RS- Current TTL Pin Signal Name Host / Printer Function 232C Loop Pin 1 FG Safety Ground ¡ 7 GND Signal Ground ¡ 3 RD → Received Data ¡ 20 DTR ← Printer BUSY ¡ Signal 2 22 TD ← Transmitted ¡ ¡ Data 11 PE ← Paper End ¡ Signal 12 [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 25 / 48 9-3. Description of Input / Output Signals 9-3-1. Input / Output Signals a) RD: This is the serial signal for received data. When framing, overrun or parity errors occur, the data is converted into (7FH). b) DTR: Please write in data or commands when this signal is in a “ ready ” state. If written i[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 26 / 48 9-3-2. Data Composition [1] Start bit [2] Data bits (and parity bit) [3] Stop bit (1 bit or 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, but if it is MARK, it is not taken as a start bit. This [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 27 / 48 9-3-4. Data Receiving Control When the BUSY signal is LOW, your printer receives data from the host side, but when this signal is HIGH, it cannot receive data. 9-3-5. Buffering Data transfer to the input buffer is controlled by the DTR and TD signals. Please refer to 9-3-1 b) for the DTR signal and 9-3-[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 28 / 48 9-3-6. Electrical Characteristics a) RS-232C Circuit Input (RD) [Printer Side] [Host Side] MAX232 or equivalent Mark = (-8V): Stop bit Space = (+8V): start bit Output (DTR, TD, FAU LT) [Printer Side] [Host Side] MAX232 or equivalent DTR (-8V): BUSY *TD Mark = (-8V): 1 (+8V): READY Space = (+8V): 0 FAULT[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 29 / 48 c) Current Loop Circuit Input (RD) [Printer Side] [Host Side] Mark = Current ON Space = Current OFF Output (DTR, TD) [Printer Side] [Host Side] *DTR Current ON : READY Current OFF : BUSY *TD Mark : Current ON Space : Current OFF[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 30 / 48 10. External Output [Printer Side] [Host Side] Remarks : The solenoid for drawer should be more than 36 Ohms. Connector Printer side : 5045-04A (Molex) Cable side : 5209-04 (Molex)[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 31 / 48 11. Function Selection In order to meet the widest possible range of needs, various conditions can be selected by setting the DIP switches. 11-1. Setting DIP Switch DS1 No. Function OFF ON Factory Setting 1 Auto Cutter NO YES *1 2 International country (Refer to table below) OFF 3 switching OFF 4 Input [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 32 / 48 2) RS-422A type only No. Function OFF ON Factory Setting 1 2 L H OFF 2 2 Printer address L H OFF 3 2 L H OFF 4 - OFF 5 OFF 6 Baud rate setting Refer to the table below ON 7 ON 8 OFF bps 110 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 No. 5 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 6 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON 7 OFF OFF OFF OFF [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 33 / 48 12. Print Control Functions 12-1. Control Codes Function code Hex. Code Functions FF + n 0C + n "n" -lines paper feed command SO 0E Enlarged character command SI 0F Normal character command LF 0A Paper feed command CR 0D Print command DC1 11 Initial set command DC2 12 Inverted character comman[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 34 / 48 12-2. Input Data Formats 12-2-1. Paper feed command for “ n ” lines 1st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FF(0C)H 2nd byte D8 D1 0 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 n(N7 N1) (Binary digits) When the number of lines to be fed (2 nd byte) is written-in following the paper feed command (1 st byte), the paper will be fed b[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 35 / 48 12-2-4. Paper feed command D8 D1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 LF(0A)H When there is data in the internal print buffer, line feed will be carried out after printing is completed. When the buffer is empty, line feed only will be carried out. 12-2-5. Print command D8 D1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 CR(0D)H By means of this command,[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 36 / 48 12-2-8. Initial Set Command D8 D1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 DC1(11)H The controller is initialized by this command and the following conditions are established. *Internal input buffer cleared * Normal character mode selected * Black color print mode selected * Skip designation cancelled * Page length set to 66 li[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 37 / 48 12-2-11. Underline Command 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 ESC (1B) H 2 nd byte D8 D1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 - (2D) H 3 rd byte D8 D1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N1 n (Binary digits) When n = 1, the underline mode is set, and when n = 0, it is cancelled. 12-2-12. Graphic Command (Graphic Type Only) 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 38 / 48 Bit image mode printing is performed by this command. (n2 is the equotient when divided by 256, and n1 is the remainder.) When data is received only for numbers specified by n1 and n2, printing and line feed are carried out automatically, and the bit image mode is cancelled. However, since “ half-dots[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 39 / 48 12-2-15. Page Length Set Command 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 ESC (1B) H 2 nd byte D8 D1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 C(43)H 3 rd byte D8 D1 0 N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 n (Binary digits) The length of one page is set to “ n ” lines by this command. (1 ≤ n ≤ 127) 12-2-16. From Feed Command 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 40 / 48 the length of one page. (1 ≤ n ≤ 126) 12-2-18. Skip Perforation Cancel Command 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 ESC (1B) H 2 nd byte D8 D1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 N(4F)H This command cancels the skip perforation function. 12-2-19. Full Cut Command (iDP3541 Only) 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 ESC (1B) H 2 n[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 41 / 48 12-2-21. Drive Pulse Duration Setting Command For the First Drawer 1 st byte D8 D1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 ESC (1B) H 2 nd byte D8 D1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 BEL(07)H 3 rd byte D8 D1 n1 (DEFAU LT=20) 4 th byte D8 D1 n2 (DEFAU LT=20) This command adjusts the drive pulse duration for the first drawer. Pulse duration = 10[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 42 / 48 12-2-22. First Drawer Drive Command D8 D1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 BEL (07) H This command generates a drive pulse for first drawer based on the condition of drive pulse duration setting command. This command is stored in the buffer and is performed when it is received from buffered queue. 12-2-23. First Drawer [...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 43 / 48 13. Initial Setting Followings 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 pag[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 44 / 48 14. Maintenance 14-1 Maintenance Procedures It is recommended that users perform periodic cleaning of their printer. 14-1-1 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. 14-1-2 Inte[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 45 / 48 16. Character Code Tables International Character Codes The following codes are set as space characters. 20H, 80H-9FH, E0H-FFH[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 46 / 48 Individual Country Character Codes[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 47 / 48 17. External Dimensions 17-1. Model : iDP3540[...]

iDP-3540/41 User ’ s Manual CITIZEN 48 / 48 17-2. Model : iDP3541[...]