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USER GUIDE

to the

Ap1200

Thermal Printer

(Including Operator Guide)

Revision:

“3.0”

Filename:

“Ap1200ug3.doc”

Date:

“12 Feb. 2003”

ABLE Systems Limited

DENTON DRIVE, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, CW9 7TU, ENGLAND

Tel: +44 (0)1606 48621

Fax:+44 (0)1606 44903

Website: www.able-systems.com

Summary of Contents for Ap1200

Page 1: ...luding Operator Guide Revision 3 0 Filename Ap1200ug3 doc Date 12 Feb 2003 ABLE Systems Limited DENTON DRIVE NORTHWICH CHESHIRE CW9 7TU ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1606 48621 Fax 44 0 1606 44903 Website www able...

Page 2: ...rinter Firmware Revisions Including Flash 8 5 Installation 9 5 1 Panel Cut Out 9 5 2 Connector Details 9 5 3 Connector Pinouts 10 5 4 Power Supply Requirement 10 5 5 External Reset 10 5 6 Additional C...

Page 3: ...HT AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE ABLE Systems Limited property is subject to copyright This includes single chip controller firmware layout diagrams circuit diagrams pin connection lists application data...

Page 4: ...t compromise the EMC performance of host equipment The Ap1200 must be installed using cables of length 3m or less The Ap1200 will be likely to satisfy EMC regulations when built into other products be...

Page 5: ...to swing open this door until it is held in the fully opened position Step 3 Swing open the door with the printer mechanism attached normally top door until it is in the fully open position Do not gri...

Page 6: ...p 2 Discard a few turns in case they have been damaged or have glue on Ensure the coated surface is orientated correctly to contact the print head Step 3 Close printer door ensuring the paper is caref...

Page 7: ...e of the button in idle or spooling mode advances paper in steps of 1 16 mm Double clicking the button in idle mode prints a demo test message including the firmware version encoded calibration data a...

Page 8: ...USAGE RESTRICTIONS The Ap1200 is not intended for continuous printing use The ELM205 ST mechanism used in the printer imposes certain voltage dependent limitations on continuous printing The followin...

Page 9: ...5 2 CONNECTOR DETAILS The printer has two user connectors detailed below Connector Part Numbers Pin 1 Pin 1 J2 6 Way Data Input J1 3 Way Power Input Reference Connector Suggested Mating Part J1 3 Way...

Page 10: ...DC Average current during printing is normally around 2A Peak current may be up to 10A We recommend a 3A power supply although a higher specification may be necessary for some applications Avoid volt...

Page 11: ...me However there are many variables and the following guide may help if you find you need some assistance These are only suggestions and may not work with all PC s Connecting To A PC First you need to...

Page 12: ...Alternatively in Windows use the TERMINAL program to send some text to the printer 6 3 WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVERS A Windows driver specifically written for the Ap1200 is available from Able Systems and c...

Page 13: ...o be programmed to be entered automatically when the paper runs out This makes it easier to change the roll without losing data In spooling mode the buffered data are stored without being printed unti...

Page 14: ...r to clear 8 2 PRINTER REPAIRS ABLE Systems have a full test and repair workshop Request a copy of our Repair Procedure for more information You will need to obtain an RA number before returning a pro...