07-AP863 ABLE SYSTEMS, 07-AP863 Datasheet

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... INTRODUCTION This document is a Users' Guide, written for the person connecting and using the Able Systems Ap863 thermal printer. Please read this Guide carefully before making any connection. A separate document, the Programmers' Guide for the Ap863 Printer, provides details of the control codes, and describes the internal operation of this product ...

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SPOOLING MODE In spooling mode, data is received and stored, but not printed. This is useful when printing needs to be suppressed during data transfer (for example in mobile radio systems); or when the paper needs to be changed, ...

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BATTERY PACKS AND POWER SUPPLIES 3.1 OVERVIEW OF POWER PACK OPTIONS The options for powering the Ap863 may be summarised as follows battery pack, (see section ‘3.5 Battery Pack Types And Capacity’), with optional external charger (see ...

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... Please observe local standards for the handling, transport and disposal of Nickel-Cadmium Cells. Regulations prohibit the disposal of Nickel-Cadmium Cells in certain countries. Complete battery packs may be returned, at the user’s risk and expense, to Able Systems for ecological recycling. Consult the factory for details. ...

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During battery charging, the printer may become quite warm. This can crease the paper within the mechanism. The system designer may wish to feed out some paper before printing begins, either controlled from the host the user pressing ...

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PAPER Pressing the paper feed button when the printer is idle advances paper per second, depending on the battery voltage. However, the feed button has several additional functions: A single press and release of ...

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A mechanical/optical paper sensor acts on the left-hand face of the paper roll, and switches when a few metres of paper remain. To avoid spurious 'paper low' reports, ensure that the roll is correctly located on the bosses, and that ...

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LED INDICATIONS The LED indicator at the front of the Ap863 has a number of colour combinations, which repeat 4-phase pattern to provide status information (see tables below). Generally, if the LED is flashing on ...

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PRINTER OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING The Ap863 has an EPSON M-T102 printer mechanism, with a fixed (parallel) print head with 384 horizontally-arranged thermal elements. The paper is advanced by a stepper motor, and printing takes place in a single dot ...

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CONNECTIONS AND EMC PRECAUTIONS 7.1 CONNECTOR DETAILS A single socket on the rear of the printer combines all data and charger functions. Printer side: Hosiden TCS7167 6-way Socket (mini-DIN style) User side: Hosiden TCP7160 6-way Plug & Cable or ...

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... EMC CAUTION System EMC compliance remains the responsibility of the system designer recommended that screened cables are used; earthing arrangements will depend on the application. Further advice is available from Able Systems on request. 7.6 YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The Ap863 has no real-time clock or calendar function, and is therefore Year 2000 Compliant. ...

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... You can use either of the two serial ports for the Ap863, whichever is free. COM2: is assumed in what follows, as most likely to be available. You will need a suitable cable. Use either a standard cable from Able Systems (see Section ‘7.2 Combined Data/Charger Adaptor Cables‘), or make up your own using the information in the same section. Ÿ ...

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... Or, you can use the special Able Systems set-up software AP860.EXE which we can supply on a floppy disc e-mail on request: this will allow the printer settings to be changed and includes some diagnostic routines. ™ 8.2 WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVERS A Windows driver specifically written for the Ap863 is available from Able Systems, and can be downloaded, at the user’ ...