Page 2 - Safety Precautions
12-02-2003 Page 1-2 of - 1-2 - 51 VERSION HISTORY Version Date Init Status Description 0.9 020712 BB Draft First release 0.91 021022 BB Pre-release Second pre-release 0.92 030111 BB Pre-release Third pre-release 0.93 030125 BB Pre-release Connector updated Copyright 1999-2003 by I/F-COM A/S. All rig...
Page 7 - Unpacking
12-02-2003 Page 2-7 of - 2-7 - 51 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This reference manual describes the specifications, functions, and operating procedures for the PRN604-SInterface Board. The PRN604-S is an interface board for the FTP604 series printer mechanisms. This reference manual also describes the print ...
Page 8 - Installation; (a) To connect or remove the connector, always turn off the power in; Power supply; (b) To turn on or off the power, a protective circuit must be mounted
12-02-2003 Page 2-8 of - 2-8 - 51 2.3 Installation PRN604-Sis fastened in the product by 4 M3.3 screws. The cables (for the thermal head, the stepper-motor and detector) are placed in the thermal printer connector on the PCB. 1 Mounting hole is grounded. See drawing for more details. (a) To connect ...
Page 9 - Settings
12-02-2003 Page 2-9 of - 2-9 - 51 2.5 Settings Following below description can change default settings. Baud rate is default 115.200, however standard PC´s today cannot handle this Baud rate. Windows OS does not support speed higher than 115.200 Baud, even when setup menus can be set to higher speed...
Page 10 - n. Form feed length
12-02-2003 Page 2-10 of - 2-10 - 51 iii. 448 dots iv. 512 dots v. 576 dots vi. 640 dots vii. 832 dots viii. 1152 dots i. Key 1 function 1. Input key 2. LED output 3. Label detect 4. Black mark detection 5. Paper near end function 6. Paper jam function a. Stop printer b. Send data to host j. Key 2 fu...
Page 12 - ) is output to request
12-02-2003 Page 2-12 of - 2-12 - 51 ii. Winding motor Settings will be effective upon turn off and on. 2.6 Serial Input/Output If BUSY control is selected: When 236 bytes of data have been stored in the input buffer, the SBUSY signal becomes high to request that the computer temporarily stop sending...
Page 14 - THERMAL HEAD CONTROL
12-02-2003 Page 2-14 of - 2-14 - 51 2.7 THERMAL HEAD CONTROL Data Transfer to the Thermal Head The PRN604-S transfers one dot line of data at 6 Mbps synchronized with the CLOCK signal. The data is transferred in order to the shift register inside the thermal head from the left (when facing the paper...
Page 15 - Head temperature measurement circuit
12-02-2003 Page 2-15 of - 2-15 - 51 When the maximum number of activated dots is 128 dots, and all of the dots are driven, as shown in 2.7.3 Head Control Circuit The PRN604-S has a function for measuring the resistance of the thermal head connected to the FTP604. The PRN604-S measures the resistance...
Page 16 - Specifications
12-02-2003 Page 2-16 of - 2-16 - 51 Specifications Default settings Interface Serial RS232C, USB or IRDA Data format serial 115.200 baud, 8 data bit, none parity, 1 stop bit, hardware handshake.Baud rate can be changed by software. Data format USB USB Printer class specification. http://www.usb.org/...
Page 17 - Function; General
12-02-2003 Page 3-17 of - 3-17 - 51 3 Function 3.1 General Notice, when data is sent from the external equipment to the printer controller, all data has to be sent as binary file. If data is being sent as a character file, and some data in the file is equal to EOF, the rest will not be received. 3.2...
Page 18 - Auto form feed
12-02-2003 Page 3-18 of - 3-18 - 51 3.5 Firmware upgrade. If firmware needs to be changed, alternative firmware can be downloaded. Please contact I/F-COM for firmware upgrade or changes. The steps to download an alternative firmware in DOS are the following. These steps only work for a serial connec...
Page 19 - Character design
12-02-2003 Page 3-19 of - 3-19 - 51 3.7 Character design The following figures describes the design of different types of characters (small): 3.7.1 Normal Character. 3.7.2 Low Character
Page 32 - Maintenance; Daily use
12-02-2003 Page 4-32 of - 4-32 - 51 4 Maintenance 4.1 Daily use Printer and interface board must be switch off while in idle mode. 4.2 Store/Transport The product has to be stored under ESD safe conditions, and to be packed safely during transportation.
Page 33 - Specifications; Electrical Data; Maximum head current:Numbers of active dots * Vhead; Mechanical Data; Including connectors.; Environmental Data; Conducted transients:
12-02-2003 Page 5-33 of - 5-33 - 51 5 Specifications 5.1 Electrical Data Voltage: 6-8,5VDC Current: Maximum head current:Numbers of active dots * Vhead 150+/-15% Maximum motor current: 1000mA Power up sequence: max. 10 msec. 10 – 90% Voltage applied Power down sequence: max. 10 msec. 90 – 10% Voltag...
Page 34 - Temperature Test
12-02-2003 Page 5-34 of - 5-34 - 51 ESD: 4 kV contact discharge against parts exposed to contact at normal use. 8 kV air discharge. 5.5 Temperature Test Temperature shock: (no voltage applied) -28°C to +100°C at 1 sec. 100 times: no damage.
Page 35 - Connector Pin Assignment
12-02-2003 Page 6-35 of - 6-35 - 51 6 Connector Pin Assignment 6.1.1 Motor connector Connector CN1: 5501-4S Mating connector part number: TBA Pin Function 1 /MB 2 MB 3 /MA 4 MA 6.1.2 Thermal Head connector FTP624MCLxxx Connector CN2: JS-1125-16 Mating connector part number: TBA Pin Function Pin Func...
Page 40 - Mechanical Drawings
12-02-2003 Page 6-40 of - 6-40 - 51 6.2 Mechanical Drawings
Page 41 - Appendix
12-02-2003 Page 7-41 of - 7-41 - 51 7 Appendix 7.1 Seiko compatible command set (optional) 7.1.1 Escape sequences, overview. CR CR Carriage Return ESC+ ‘ J ’ +n Print and Feed Forward ESC+ ‘ j ’ +n Print and Feed Backward ESC+ ‘ 2 ’ 16-dot Line Spacing ESC+ ‘ 0 ’ 4-dot Line Spacing ESC+ ‘A’+n or ESC...