Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PP5600 PYLE Audio
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Rev.: A PP5600 SERIES POS PRINTER USER ’ S MANUAL Never attempt to repair th is product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning.
P/N: 193809000 20 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
i Table Of Contents BEFORE STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -- 1 CONGRATULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -- 1 PRODUCT BRIEFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -- 1 Descriptions . . . . . . . . . .
ii Printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 2 Paper jam problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 3 Auto cutter problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -- 3 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 - 1 I. BEFORE STARTED A. CONGRATULATION You have made a very wise decision by purchasing the easy loading; high performance; high reliability 9 pin dot matrix impact printer Aura PP5600 series of Posiflex products. This series of printers has been elegantly designed for a Point - Of - Sale, kitchen & kiosk application.
1 - 2 It even supports some enhancement capability for reminder function to persons around. It can be used to drive a separately purchased kitchen bell for such reminder function in noisy environment. This printer also supports application in dif ferent countries of various kinds of power systems by changing the power cord to the power adaptor.
1 - 3 • Supports Posiflex kitchen bell drive when used as kitchen printer • Hardware hand shaking in serial interface through DIP switch selection • Manual paper cut mechanism for PP5600D or guillotine type auto cutter plus manual cut mechanism for PP5600B • Supports ES C command • Dimension: 228 mm (l) x 158 mm (w) x 140 mm (h) C.
1 - 4 Length of the interface cable depends on whether the order includes the power adaptor. When power adaptor is included, the interface cable is 6 ft long for stand alone application. When the power adaptor is not included in the order, the interface cable is a shorter one for integrated application in Posifle x POS system.
1 - 5 F. IMPORTANT TIPS Never attempt to disassemble or modify this product. Unauthorized interior access voids product warranty. Do not set any liquid or drinks such as coffee on the printer case. Do not touch the print head after printing. It can become very hot.
1 - 6 G. MAIN PARTS ON THE EXTERIOR Pa rallel Connector Serial Connector Power Connector Peripheral Connector Frame G round Rear View Screws Setup Window Window Plate Screw Bottom View Manual Cutter B.
1 - 7 Indicators • Power LED: green • Error LED: red • Paper Out LED: red Interior View Auto Cutter Ribbon Cassette Area Paper Guide Roller Paper Roll Area Lift Tab.
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2 - 1 II. QUICK START - UP A. CONNECTING CABLES 1. Serial connection All the external connectors are in the recessed area at the rear bottom. The serial connector is a 9 pin D sub Female connector at the right in the picture above. Apply the male connector of RS232 cable to this port f or serial application.
2 - 2 split cable 20867023800 (CCBLA - 238) is used instead, this port can control two cash drawers of above models. When the printer is used as a kitchen printer, please use this port for kitchen b ell connection instead. 4. Power connection The power connector is a 3 pin jack between the peripheral connector and the parallel connector.
2 - 3 B. LOADING / REPLACING RIBBON CASSETTE • Turn off the power to the printer . • Lift the front end of the top cover to remove it. • Open the auto cutter by pulling the tab up if it is installed in the printer. (PP5600B) • Remove slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge counterclockwise.
2 - 4 • Turn the knob counterclockwise to remove slack in ribbon for use. • Apply even for ce to close the auto cutter (PP5600B) so that the small lug of auto cutter can seat in right position on the bracket of the print mechanism as in the picture.
2 - 5 paper feed roller inside the print mechani sm then the paper will automatically advance to proper position (paper exit of print mechanism). In case there was a slip at the insertion of the leading end of paper roll and you want to keep same heading clearance, you may press the FEED button to advanc e the paper to position.
2 - 6 bottom of the slip is an indicator for adjustment on so - called bi - directional printing offset. E. SPECIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Paper near end sensor If the paper near end sensor is installed in th.
2 - 7 position switch at the left is coded S2 for general printer settings. a. Bi - directional printing offset - S1 Pos. 1 Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Off On Pos. 2 Off Off On On Off Off On On Off Off On On Off Off On On Pos. 3 Off Off Off Off On On On On Off Off Off Off On On On On Pos.
2 - 8 Positions 1 to 6 of the S2 switch define the communication protocol and handshaking criteria in RS232 interface. They sha ll always be set to positions 1 to 4 OFF with position 5 set to ON for parallel interface application . Position 7 of S2 alters the horizontal spacing between characters to get different print density on same font format.
3 - 1 III. MAINTENANCE GUIDES A. MAINTENAN CE GUIDE LINES B. GENERAL CLEANING Please use a soft hair brush or compressed air to clear away any dust or paper scraps accumulation inside the printer. Check also the area of the auto - cutter regularly. C.
3 - 2 2. Printing Problems Nothing can be printed with ERROR LED ON – Check the Paper Out LED. If it is ON, most probably the paper roll is not installed or is at or near the end. Install a new paper roll. If the Paper Out LED is OFF, please check for paper jam described in next item.
3 - 3 3. Paper Jam Problems Paper is jammed inside the printer – Please follow procedures below. • Turn off the printer. • Open the top cover after the print head c ools down. • Cut the paper roll from the paper intake slot with a pair of scissors.
3 - 4 To check for home position of the auto cutter, please open the auto cutter and look into the blade slot and the sp indle hole as in pictures below. Use proper tool to cut away the paper around auto cutter if it presents obstacle to the actions. Clear away any paper scraps from the auto cutter once it is reset to position.
4 - 1 IV. SPECIFICATIONS A. PRINTER ITEM SPECIFICATION Printing method Dot m atrix impact method Print head configuration 9 pins Printing direction Bi - directional; logic seeking Effective printing width 59.
4 - 2 C. RIBBON CASSETTE ITEM REQUIREMENT RECOMMENDED TYPE RC200P COLO R Purple RIBBON MATERIAL Nylon 66 RIBBON WIDTH 13 mm CASSETTE DIMENSION 144.4 (W) x 65 (D) x 26.7 (H) mm EXPECTED LIFE 3 million characters D. POWER ADAPTOR ITEM REQUIREMENT INPUT VOLTAGE 100 V AC ~ 250 V AC INPUT FREQUENCY 50 ~ 60 HZ INPUT CURRENT 1.
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