Citizen Systems iDP-3540/3541 - Manual (Page 4)

iDP-3540/41 User’s Manual
CITIZEN 4/48
CONTENTS
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................6
1-1. Features......................................................................................................................................................6
1-2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................................6
2. Basic Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................7
2-1. Type classifications....................................................................................................................................7
3. Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................8
3-1. General Specifications ...............................................................................................................................8
4. Block Diagram ................................................................................................................................................10
5. External Appearance and parts Description ....................................................................................................11
5-1. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3540..........................................................................11
5-2. External appearance and parts names Model : iDP3541..........................................................................12
5-3. Parts Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................13
6. Preparation ......................................................................................................................................................14
6-1. Inserting / Removing the Printer Cover ...................................................................................................14
6-2. Opening and Closing the Cutter Unit (iDP3541).....................................................................................14
6-3. The Ribbon Cassette Installation .............................................................................................................15
6-4. Loading and Changing the Paper .............................................................................................................16
6-4-1. Using Paper Roll (iDP3540F, 3541) .................................................................................................16
6-4-2. Using Fan-Fold Paper (iDP3540P)...................................................................................................17
6-5. Setting / Removing the Paper Cover and Stacker ....................................................................................17
6-6. Self Test Printing......................................................................................................................................18
6-7. Alarm and Paper Near-End Detection......................................................................................................18
7. Input Buffer Back-up Function .......................................................................................................................18
7-1. Input Buffer Back-up ...............................................................................................................................18
7-2. Clearing the Input Buffer .........................................................................................................................18
8. Parallel Interface .............................................................................................................................................19
8-1. Specifications...........................................................................................................................................19
8-2. Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................19
8-3. Description of Input / Output Signals ......................................................................................................20
8-3-1. Input / Output Signals.......................................................................................................................20
8-3-2. Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................................................21
8-3-3. Timing Chart.....................................................................................................................................22
8-3-4. Data Receiving Control ....................................................................................................................22
8-3-5. Buffering...........................................................................................................................................22
9. Serial Interface ................................................................................................................................................23
9-1. Specifications...........................................................................................................................................23
9-2. Connector Pin Assignment ......................................................................................................................24
9-3. Description of Input / Output Signals ......................................................................................................25
9-3-1. Input / Output Signals.......................................................................................................................25
9-3-2. Data Composition .............................................................................................................................26
9-3-4. Data Receiving Control ....................................................................................................................27
9-3-5. Buffering...........................................................................................................................................27
9-3-6. Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................................................................28
10. External Output .............................................................................................................................................30
11. Function Selection.........................................................................................................................................31
11-1. Setting DIP Switch DS1.........................................................................................................................31
11-2. Setting DIP Switch DS2.........................................................................................................................31