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OPTIONAL FEATURES

The optional features either replace a standard feature or enhance the operation
of the printer. All optional features are installed at the factory and must be
selected when the printer is ordered.

 

IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel (Optional)

 

RS-422 Serial communications interface (Optional)

 

Custom colors and logo

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PRINTING SPECIFICATIONS

 

Printing method:

Direct Thermal

 

Print zone:

72 mm. (2.83 in.) wide

PRINT CHARACTERISTICS

The Series 80 Printer prints characters in a variety of pitches as shown in the
following table and print samples. All pitches are scaleable up to 64 times as
large as the standard size.

For information about programming the printer to print a particular pitch or
style, please refer to the Programmer’s Guide. You can order the
Programmer’s Guide from Ithaca Peripherals. See “Contacting Ithaca
Peripherals” on page 2.

Pitch (Characters per Inch)

Maximum Characters
per Line

15.6 CPI

44

20.3 CPI

57

Summary of Contents for PcOS 80 Series

Page 1: ...A Tr ans actTechnol ogi esI ncopor at ed Com pany...

Page 2: ...Back of cover do not print...

Page 3: ...WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this printer to rain or moisture...

Page 4: ...his publication Copyright Copyright 1997 Ithaca Peripherals A Transact Technologies Incorporated Company Ithaca New York USA Printed in USA Revision A September 1997 All Rights Reserved No part of thi...

Page 5: ...h respect to the receiver Move the printer away from the receiver Plug the printer into a different outlet so that the printer and the receiver are on different circuits If necessary the user should c...

Page 6: ...thaca Peripherals 2 Warranty Information 3 Options 3 Service Information 3 Ordering Supplies 4 Paper 4 Cables 4 Description of The Series 80 Printer 5 Series 80 Models 5 Standard Features 6 Optional F...

Page 7: ...PRINTER 17 Operating The Keypad 17 Status LED 18 Buttons 18 Test The Printer 18 ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY 21 Precautions For Disassembly 21 Necessary Tools 21 Disconnecting The Power Cord 22 Disconnecting...

Page 8: ...er Motors 37 Replacing The Sensors And Keyboard Assembly 39 APPENDIX A PARTS LISTS 43 Unpacking The Printer 45 Printer Assembly 47 Cover And Platen 49 Printhead 50 Cutter 51 Controller Board 52 Motors...

Page 9: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual iv...

Page 10: ...ook also provides some general and technical information about the printer so you ll know what the features are how reliable it is and what its printing capabilities are WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE INFORM...

Page 11: ...e technical support to order documentation and to receive additional information about the Series 80 Printer To order supplies or to receive information about other products by Ithaca Peripherals cont...

Page 12: ...warranty or not call your dealer You may have several options for service depending on the contract you have Your dealer may service the printer directly or have a service agreement with a local servi...

Page 13: ...epartment Fax the order form to 607 257 3868 You can order the following items Paper Cables PAPER Paper Type Dimensions Stock Number Receipt Paper Thermal 3 15 inches Width 4 0 inches Diameter 420 fee...

Page 14: ...ing models Model 82 Model 82PLUS SERIES 80 MODELS Both the Model 82 and the Model 82PLUS have similar features with the Model 82PLUS providing faster graphics printing PcOS Model 82 Thermal Receipt Pr...

Page 15: ...acters per inch 4 0 inch diameter thermal paper roll 420 feet per roll Automatic Cutter partial cut Easy paper load High resolution graphics capability 8 dots per mm RS232C Serial Interface with 8K bu...

Page 16: ...ECIFICATIONS Printing method Direct Thermal Print zone 72 mm 2 83 in wide PRINT CHARACTERISTICS The Series 80 Printer prints characters in a variety of pitches as shown in the following table and prin...

Page 17: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 8...

Page 18: ...arkets The printer is equipped with an external universal input power supply that is designed to operate world wide without modification Model Supply Voltage Rating VAC Supply Voltage Range VAC Freque...

Page 19: ...feet long The cable must be UL and CSA approved RS 232C Communication The RS 232C interface uses the following protocol and communication characteristics Up to 19 2K Baud Up to 8K Buffer Ready Busy o...

Page 20: ...pin serial ports DTR DSR DCD TXD RXD GND RTS CTS 4 6 1 3 2 5 7 8 DTR DSR DCD TXD RXD GND RTS CTS 4 6 1 3 2 5 7 8 Nine Pin Female PC Nine Pin Female Printer PN 10 2020 Serial AT to Series 80 Null Mode...

Page 21: ...ignments Pin Signal Description Direction Pin 1 STROBE Clock Data to printer Host to Printer Pin 2 9 D0 D7 Data Host to Printer Pin 10 ACK Printer Accepted Data Printer to Host Pin 11 BUSY Printer is...

Page 22: ...for an adapter See Contacting Ithaca Peripherals on page 2 Ithaca Function Drawer 1 Drawer 2 Drawer Drive Pin 4 Pin 4 Drawer Drive Pin 5 Pin 1 Status Signal Pin 2 Pin 2 Status Ground Pin 3 Pin 3 Fram...

Page 23: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 14...

Page 24: ...the electronic components None of the internal parts of the printer require lubrication or routine maintenance Apply a common cleaner such as fantastik or Formula 409 to a damp cloth and gently wipe...

Page 25: ...o print self test printouts on power up on command The self test prints a variety of information about operating settings and configurations OPERATING THE KEYPAD Top of Printer Paper Feed Button LED F...

Page 26: ...inuous Slow Continuous BUTTONS The printer includes one button that has the following function FEED Button The FEED button advances receipt paper TEST THE PRINTER You can test the printer to ensure th...

Page 27: ...lug the AC power cord into the external power supply 4 Plug the AC power cord into a grounded three prong power socket 5 The status LED will start flashing after approximately 1 seconds 6 Close the pa...

Page 28: ...l 20 These modes are described in the PcOS Series 80 Programmer s Guide To order this book see Contacting Ithaca Peripherals on page 2 If you have accidentally entered this menu mode turn the printer...

Page 29: ...wear a grounded wrist strap and use a static mat or other protected work surface Do not place the printed circuit boards directly on the printer or floor NECESSARY TOOLS Caution Using the wrong tools...

Page 30: ...ded through the three prong power connector DO NOT use any ground defeating adapter 1 Unplug the power cord from the grounded three prong power socket The printer is off when the LED is no longer gree...

Page 31: ...Disassembly 23 Back of Printer Power Supply Connector Power Supply Cable External Power Supply 3 Disconnect the external power supply cable from the power supply connector located on the back of the...

Page 32: ...act Ithaca Peripherals See Contacting Ithaca Peripherals on page 2 Disconnect the Serial Cable Back of Printer Interface Connector 9 Pin Serial 1 Unplug the AC power cord from the grounded three prong...

Page 33: ...ctor located on the back of the printer 3 Disconnect the 25 pin parallel interface cable from the connector located on the back of the printer Refer to the page 12 for information on the parallel cabl...

Page 34: ...LY 1 2 3 1 Open the cover assembly 1 by pressing down on the cover latch button 2 and lifting the cover assembly until it is fully open 2 Grasp the cover assembly 1 firmly and lift up slightly to the...

Page 35: ...Assembly Disassembly 27 REMOVING THE OUTER HOUSING 1 4 3 1 1 1 4 2...

Page 36: ...ur Phillips screws 1 holding the inner housing 2 to the outer housing 3 4 Lift the printer 2 straight out of the outer housing 3 Note replacing the Outer Housing If you are replacing the outer housing...

Page 37: ...cutter assembly 3 will hinge forward loosening the cutter spring 4 Be careful not to lose it 3 Remove the cutter spring 4 Note on reassembling Be sure to place the cutter spring 4 in the slot located...

Page 38: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 30 DISASSEMBLE THE COVER 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 39: ...assembly at its correct location Refer to above illustration Before inserting the set screw apply Loctite 425 to the set screw threads Insert the screw until only two or three threads are visible 2 S...

Page 40: ...7 2 Disconnect the ribbon cable assembly 1 from the thermal printhead 2 3 Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the two holes located in the front of the printhead bracket 3 Unscrew and remove the two...

Page 41: ...nsion spring 2 from the pin on the inner housing and the pin on the cover lever 3 Remove the bezel 3 by removing the Phillips screw 4 and slide the bezel to the right until it is released 4 Remove the...

Page 42: ...Manual 34 8 Slide round cutter 13 to the right until it is free from the inner housing assembly Notes on the Right End Block Attach the right end block 11 with the Phillips flathead screw 9 towards th...

Page 43: ...Assembly Disassembly 35 REMOVING THE CONTROLLER BOARD ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 J2 J1 J7 J6 J5 10...

Page 44: ...ousing 10 Notes on Replacing the Controller Board Assembly 9 PIN Communication Connector Only 1 When replacing the controller board 6 remove the board spacer 8 from the old board and attach it to the...

Page 45: ...Assembly Disassembly 37 REPLACING THE STEPPER MOTORS 2 1 3 4 5...

Page 46: ...y see page 35 2 Remove the paper feed stepper motor 1 Unscrew the Phillips screw 2 holding the paper feed stepper motor to the outer housing 3 3 Remove the cutter stepper motor 4 Unscrew the two Phill...

Page 47: ...Assembly Disassembly 39 REPLACING THE SENSORS AND KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 48: ...re harness from the tabs on the switch Unscrew the screw 4 holding the switch to the inner housing 2 4 To remove the knife sub miniature switch 5 unplug the blue and the red wires of the switch wire h...

Page 49: ...per exhaust switch hook lever assembly 9 you must first remove the paper feed motor 10 refer to page 37 Unplug the green and orange wires of the switch wire harness from the tabs on the switch Unscrew...

Page 50: ...tion Cover Open Button Sub miniature Switch Knife Sub miniature Switch Cover Interlock Switch Lever Flat Paper Exhaust Switch Lever Hook Single Harness Black Switch Wire Harness J6 Pin 1 Refer to the...

Page 51: ...Appendix A Parts List 43 APPENDIX A PARTS LISTS...

Page 52: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 44...

Page 53: ...Appendix A Parts List 45 UNPACKING THE PRINTER PcOS Series 80 Printer O PERA TO R S G U ID E M A IN TEN A N C E M A N U A L PRO G RA M M ERS M A N U A L 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

Page 54: ...3 1 Cord 230V INDI 2 98 7891 1 Cord UK 240V Power 2 80 01101 1 Cord M80 110V 3 80 01047 1 Roll Small Thermal 4 80 01036 1 Carton M80 ITH 4 80 01055 1 Carton M80 WHI 4 80 01039 1 Carton M80 OKI 5 80 01...

Page 55: ...Appendix A Parts List 47 PRINTER ASSEMBLY 1 3 2 4 5 6 6 5 6 6...

Page 56: ...M80 Cover No Platen 2 R80 00030 1 Label M80 Paper Load 3 R80 00031 1 Assembly M80 Inner Housing 4 R80 00034 1 Housing M80 Outer 5 R80 00032 2 Bumper M80 Rubber Feet 6 R80 00033 4 Screw 6 18 x 3 8 PHPS...

Page 57: ...Y DESCRIPTION 1 R80 00035 1 Assembly M80 Cover No Platen 2 R80 00005 1 Spring M80 Cutter 3 R80 00006 1 Assembly M80 Platen Gear 4 R80 00001 1 Button M80 Paper Feed 5 R80 00002 1 Spring M80 Compression...

Page 58: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 50 PRINTHEAD 2 1 1 2 1 ITEM NO PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 R80 00026 2 Screw M3 x 6 mm PHPS SEMS 2 R80 00008 1 Printhead M80 Thermal...

Page 59: ...PS Tap 4 R80 00028 1 Bezel M80 5 R80 00010 1 Pin M80 Spring 6 R80 00017 1 Lever M80 Cutter 7 R80 00016 1 Gear M80 24 Tooth 8 R80 00015 1 Gear M80 36 18 Tooth 9 R80 00014 1 Gear M80 45 24 Tooth 10 R80...

Page 60: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 52 Order Item 13 Label Ithaca Label UTC Label OKI Europe or Label Okidata when ordering Item 4 Bezel M80 CONTROLLER BOARD 3 2 J5 J6 J7 J1 J2 1 2...

Page 61: ...ly M80 Controller PCB 2 R80 00033 2 Screw 6 18 x 3 8 PHPS TAP 3 R80 00013 1 Spacer M80 PCB Controller Board Location Connector Harness J1 Ribbon Cable Assembly J2 Paper Feed Stepper Motor Cable J5 Swi...

Page 62: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 54 MOTORS AND SWITCHES 1 2 4 3B 6 7 4 6 5 4 5 8 3A 4 6...

Page 63: ...1 Assembly M80 Switch Lever Flat 3A R80 00025 1 Switch M80 Sub Miniature 3B R80 00025 1 Switch M80 Sub Miniature 4 R80 00022 4 Screw 2 28 x 7 16 Tap 5 R80 00020 2 Motor M80 Stepper 6 R80 00026 4 Scre...

Page 64: ...PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 2 R80 00018 1 Assembly M80 Switch Lever Flat 3A R80 00025 1 Switch M80 Sub Miniature 3B R80 00025 1 Switch M80 Sub Miniature 7 R80 00009 1 Assembly M80 Switch Lever Hook 9 R80...

Page 65: ...Series 80 Maintenance Manual 58 P N80 9408 Rev A 9 97...

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