Metapace T-1
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1. METAPACE User s Manual Metapace I 1 Thermal Printer Rev 1 00 II Safety Precautions Metapace T 1 In using the present appliance please observe the following safety regulations in order to prevent any hazard or material damage WARNING Violating the following instructions can cause serious injury or death Do not plug several products into one multi outlet e This can cause over heating and fire e If the plug is wet or dirty dry or wipe it before usage e If the plug does not fit perfectly in the outlet do not plug in e Be sure to use only standardised multi outlets PROHIBITED Do not pull out the cable to unplug e This can damage the cable which may cause a fire or printer breakdown PROHIBITED Do not plug in or unplug with wet hands e You may be electrocuted PROHIBITED Rev 1 00 You must use only the supplied adapter e It is dangerous to use other adapters ONLY USE SUPPLIED PROHIBITED Keep plastic bag out of children s reach e Otherwise a child may put the bag on its head Do not bend the cable by force or leave it under any heavy object e A damaged cable may cause a fire PROHIBITED CAUTION Metapace T 1 Violating the following instructions can cause light wounds or damage the appliance If you observe strange smoke odor or noise emanating from the printer unplug it before taking the following measures e Switch off the printer and un2. 14 1E 28 28 28 pe Die oo AA 00 01 OA 41 OD 42 OA 43 43 43 A B CCC A period is printed for each code that has no ASCII equivalent During the hex dump all commands except DLE EOT and DLE ENQ are disabled 3 5 When the printing finishes turn off the printer 3 6 Turn on the printer and then the hexadecimal mode is off Rev 1 00 19 Metapace T 1 4 Specifications Printing Method Thermal Line Printing Dot Density 180 dpi 7dots mm Printing Width Paper Width Width 80 mm Characters Per Line EA 42 FontA 56 Ea Printing Speed 46 2 lines sec 150 mm sec Input Buffer Size 4 KBytes Xx NOTE Printing speed may be slower depending on the data transmission speed and the combination of control commands e Dy SMPS Input Voltage 100 240 VAC SMPS Output Voltage 24 VDC Environmental Temperature 0 45 C Operating Conditions 10 50 C Storage Humidity 30 80 RH Operating 10 90 RH Storage Except for paper LIFE Mechanism Head 150 Km Auto Cutter 1 500 000 Cut MCBF 37 000 000 lines These values are calculated under printing level 2 using recommended paper at normal temperature These values may vary with environment temperature printing level etc Rev 1 00 20 Metapace T 1 5 Appendix 5 1 Cleaning Printer Paper dust inside the printer may lower the print quality In this case clean the printer as follows 5 1 1 Open the printer cover and remove any existing
3. 20 JAPPEN ATA 21 S T sGISa inog Ine PINEL arrese pe a N Eiei 21 5 2 Printing Speed a arar asarssrsrrsssssrs aaas 21 Rev 1 00 6 Metapace T 1 1 Setting Up the Printer 1 1 Unpacking Your printer box should include the following items If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer for assistance Metapace T 1 SS Paper Roll Manual AC Adapter Power Cord Cleaning Pen Buzzer Splash Proof Cover Rev 1 00 7 Metapace T 1 1 2 Connecting the Cables You can connect up to three cables to the printer They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer which is shown below x NOTE Before connecting any of the cables make sure that both the printer and the host are turned off 1 2 1 Serial Interface RS 232C IFA S TYPE Drawer kick out Power supply Interface connector connector connector When the Dip Switch is ON on the Serial Interface Board DTR and RTS are connected to one another PRINTER HOST PRINTER HOST SIDE 25P SIDE 25P SIDE 25P SIDE 9P DTR 20 20 DTR S G 7 7 S G Function AO FS 2 Frame Ground 2 2 TD Output Transmit Data Receive Data 24 CRIS Output ReadyToSed 2 5 CIS pt ClearToSend 26 DSR ipt DataSetReady _ 7 j SG Signal Ground Rev 1 00 8 Metapace T 1 1 2 2 Serial Interface RS 485 IFA SF TYPE Dr
4. paper 5 1 2 Clean the print head with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol solvent 5 1 3 Clean the platen roller and paper end sensor with cotton swab moistened with water 5 1 4 Insert a paper roll and close the printer cover The remaining amount of paper detected by the paper near end sensor varies with the diameter of the paper core Contact your dealer to adjust the remaining amount 5 2 Printing speed When the paper is about to run out the printing speed may become slower while printing Press the Push button and then open and close the cover to print at normal speed until all the paper is used Rev 1 00 21
5. well as the printer Xx CAUTION Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer kick out connector otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged Plug the drawer cable into the drawer kick out connector on the back of the printer next to the power supply connector Signal Name sr Frame Ground 2 Drawer Kick out Drive Signal 1 Output 3 Drawer Open Close Signal x x V 24V Ls O0 5 Drawer Kick out Drive Signal 2 Output 6 Signal Ground Ss Rev 1 00 11 Metapace 1 1 1 4 Setting the Dip Switches 1 4 1 Serial Interface OFF Disable x 2 Reserved DTR DSR 8 bits No 6 Parity Selection EVEN ODD DIP Switch Setting 1 Function Transmission Speed 9600 Baud 19200 Baud 38400 Baud 57600 Baud Baud Rate Selection Default STAR EPSON Internal Bell Internal Bell Internal Bell Control Disabled Enabled Auto Cutter Selection E e Offline Busy Condition Input Buffer Full Input Buffer Full Select Print Density Refer to the Following Table Near End Sensor Status 8 Reserved 3 DIP Switch Setting 2 Function Select Print Density Rev 1 00 12 Metapace T 1 1 4 2 Parallel amp USB Interface SW Function ON OFF Default Always Disabled 2 Reserved j gt j OFF WO ee Lo j OF ALE a OE ae 7 A ON 8 Reserved ao OFF DIP switch Setting 1 Function Default STAR EPSON 2 Internal Bell Control Internal Bell Intern
6. al Bell Enabled OFF Disabled Auto Cutter Selection Disabled Enabled FF mm e Offline Busy Condition Input Buffer Full Receive Buffer Full a Select Print Density Refer to the Following Table Near End Sensor Status Disabled Enabled 8 Reserved Jo OF DIP Switch Setting 2 Function Print Density 1 Light 4 Dark Select Print Density Rev 1 00 13 Metapace T 1 1 5 Installing or Replacing the Paper Roll Xx NOTE Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the end of paper correctly 1 5 1 Make sure that the printer is not receiving data otherwise data may be lost 1 5 2 Open the paper roll cover by pressing the open cover button x NOTE Do not open the print cover while the printer is operating This may damage the printer 1 5 3 Remove the used paper roll core if there is one 1 5 4 Insert the paper roll as shown Rev 1 00 14 Metapace T 1 1 5 5 Be sure to take note of the correct direction of the paper as it comes off the roll ae X 1 5 6 Pull out a small amount of paper as shown Then close the cover Xx NOTE When closing the cover press the centre of the printer cover firmly to prevent paper misloading 1 5 7 Tear off the paper as shown Rev 1 00 15 Metapace 1 1 1 6 Adjustments and Settings The Metapace T 1 is set up at the factory to b
7. awer kick out Power supply Interface connector connector connector When the Dip Switch is ON on the Serial Interface Board DTR and RTS are connected to one another PRINTER 485 232 SIDE CONVERTER Function a FGND Frame Ground Send Data Receive Data R e o L o a lt i gt a Same as DTR RS 232 PE Same as DSR RS 232 Rev 1 00 9 Metapace T 1 1 2 3 Parallel Interface IEEE1284 IFA P TYPE eT TI Drawer Kick out Power Supply Interface Connector Connector Connector Pin No Source Compatibility Mode Nibble Mode Byte Mode 2 Host Printer __ Data 0 LSB Data0 LSB 3 Host Printer Datai Datat 4 Host Printer Data Da2 5 Host Printer x Data3 Data3 6 Host Printer Data4 Data4 7 Host Printer Datas Data5 8 Host Printer Data6 Data 6 9 Host Printer Data7 MSB Data7 MSB PtrClk PtrBusy AckDataReq Xflag HostBusy j NO j N _ 16 fC GD GND_ GND o Fe j FG Logic H Ap GND GND GND 33 GND ND Rev 1 00 10 Metapace T 1 1 2 4 USB Interface IFA U TYPE T ES Drawer Kick out Power Supply USB Connector Connector Connector Pin No signal Name Assignment Colour Function BUS ed Host Power gt A 1 3 Connecting the Drawer ull 1 6 x WARNING Use drawer that matches the printer specifications Using an improper drawer may damage the drawer as
8. e suitable for almost all users It does however offer some settings for users with special requirements It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication settings such as handshaking and parity check as well as print density The Metapace T 1 also has a near end sensor for the paper This can give you a warning when the paper is almost used up If you find that there is not enough paper remaining on the roll when the near end sensor is triggered you can change the near end sensor setting Rotate the near end sensor tab to the front or rear position See the figure below Near end sensor tab 1 7 Using the Printer Control Panel O POWER When turning on the power a green LED will light up O ERROR When an error occurs a red LED will light up e g no paper cover ajar etc O PAPER A red LED will light up when the paper roll is running low The LED blinks when the printer is in self test standby mode or macro execution standby mode O FEED Press the FEED button once to discharge extra paper Holding down the FEED button will discharge paper continuously until the button is released Rev 1 00 16 Metapace T 1 1 8 Connecting the Computer You need an appropriate interface cable 1 Plug the cable connector securely into the printer s interface connector 1 8 1 8 2 Tighten the screws on bolh sides of the cable connector 1 8 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the computer 1 9 Con
9. mmand 8 Different print densities can be selected by DIP switches Please be sure to read the instruction in this manual carefully before using your new Metapace T 1 NOTE The socket outlet should be located near the equipment and be easily accessible Xx All specifications are subject to change without notice Rev 1 00 5 Metapace T 1 Mi Table of Contents Te Setting UbDHH e PTN Ku luu u u uu xu uuu uy 522 7 LN e o e satdacecsasanaeaeetdeacetesies T 2 Coniiectingiie aE Serner am SDS ata sasa asa 8 1 2 Fsenallntetace Ro 292 0 unas 8 Je 2 2 senal Interface IR O 40 0 ars 9 1 2 3 Parallel Interface IEEE1284 10 A e ee eee 11 1 3 CONMECING the Drawer assistant 11 T4 Seting InG DID OWIIOIIGSuu u ullu l R EEROR NINE 12 1 4 1 Serial Interface a a 12 1422 Parallel USS INTC ACG msc 13 1 5 Installing or Replacing the Paper Foll 14 1 0 AdjUstments and SOI Sara 16 Ae PSIG neni MINION A u e e R 16 es Connecting TMG Computers ul uuu uyu a E Sabe s3 17 1 9 Connecting the Power Supply A 17 o SOI BOS A E o ussmasszssysasss 18 3 Hexadecimal Dumping U U aia a 19 A SPECIGI ONS ooo dond
10. n and the DIP switch setting 2 4 After printing the current printer status self test printing will print the following text and pause The PAPER LED light blinks SELF TEST PRINTING PLEASE PRESS THE FEED BUTTON 2 5 Press the FEED button to continue printing The printer prints a pattern using the built in character set 2 6 The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following text COMPLETED 2 7 The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self test Rev 1 00 18 Metapace T 1 3 Hexadecimal Dumping This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer This can be useful in finding software problems When you turn on the hexadecimal dump function the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands To use the hexadecimal dump function follow these steps 3 1 After you make sure that the printer is off open the cover 3 2 Turn on the printer while holding down the FEED button 3 3 Close the cover then the printer enters the hexadecimal dump mode 3 4 Run any software program that sends data to the printer The printer will print all the codes it receives in a two column format The first column contains the hexadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that correspond to the codes 1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 40 40 amp 02 OD 1B 44 OA
11. necting the Power Supply Xx CAUTION When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer make sure that the power supply is not plugged into an electrical outlet Otherwise you may damage the power supply or the printer If the power supply s rated voltage and your outlet s voltage do not match contact your dealer for assistance Do not plug in the power cord Otherwise you may damage the power supply or the printer 1 9 1 Make sure that the printer s power switch is turned off and the power supply s power cord is unplugged from the electrical outlet 1 9 2 Check the label on the power supply to make sure that the voltage required by the power supply matches that of your electrical outlet 1 9 3 Plug in the power supply s cable as shown below Notice that the flat side of the plug faces down Power Connector Power Cable Xx NOTE To remove the DC cable connector make sure that the power supply s power cord is unplugged then grasp the connector at the arrow and pull it straight out Rev 1 00 17 Metapace T 1 2 Self Test The self test checks whether the printer has any problems If the printer does not function properly contact your dealer The self test checks the following 2 1 Make sure paper roll has been installed properly 2 2 Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button The self test begins 2 3 The self test prints the current printer status which provides the control ROM versio
12. plug the set from the mains e After the smoke disappears call your dealer to repair the printer TO UNPLUG Install the printer a stable surface If the printer falls down it may break and you could hurt yourself PROHIBITED Do not put water or other foreign objects in the printer e If this happes switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer PROHIBITED Rev 1 00 Keep desiccant out of children s reach e Otherwise they may eat it a PROHIBITED Use only approved accessories and do not try to disassemble repair or remodel the pinter yourself e Call your dealer when you require these services e Do not touch the blade of the auto cutter DISASSEMBLING PROHIBITED Do not use the printer when it is out of order This can cause a fire or electrocution e Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer TO UNPLUG PRINTER DEALER Metapace T 1 E Caution Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity You should turn the printer OFF before you connect or remove the cables on the back side in order to protect the printer from static electricity If the printer is damaged by static electricity you should turn the printer OFF WE Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment WEEE This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that is should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life To
13. prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate the device from other types of wastes and WN recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details on where and how they can recycle this item in an environmentally safe manner Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes when disposing W Label Material Control Label PC Other Labels PET Rev 1 00 4 Metapace T 1 E Introduction The Metapace T 1 Roll Printer is designed for use with electronic instruments such as system ECR POS banking equipment computer peripheral equipment etc The main features of the printer are as follows 1 High speed printing 46 2 1 6 Feed lines per second 2 Low noise thermal printing 3 RS 232 IFA S TYPE Parallel IFA P TYPE USB IFA U TYPE Ethernet IFA E TYPE RS 232 USB IFA SU TYPE 4 The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing 5 The peripheral units drive circuit enables control of external devices such as cash drawers 6 Characters can be scaled up to 64 times compared to their original size 7 Bar code printing is possible by using the bar code co
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