Practical Automation ITX 3000 series - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

ITX 3000/2000 Printer User Manual (UMITX315.PDF)
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TABLE of CONTENTS
1 HOW TO CONTACT US. ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY................................................................................................................................6
1.1.1 Warranty Terms...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Warranty Procedure................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 FCC NOTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES ................................................................................................................................... 7
2 ITX 3000/2000 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Introduction. ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Product Description........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Choosing FGL Emulation or Raster Graphics Mode..................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Programmer’s Notes:.............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Managing Barcodes ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.3 Detailed Printer Data ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 MODEL NUMBERING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 ITX Printer Model Numbers:................................................................................................................................11
2.4.2 ITX Power Supply Model Number....................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.3 Example of an ITX 2000 and 3000 Printer Model Number.................................................................................. 12
2.4.4 ITX Power Supply Options................................................................................................................................... 12
2.4.5 ITX Separate Component Model Numbers .......................................................................................................... 13
3 PREPARATION FOR USE............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Installation Location..................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Power Connection ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.4 Data I/O Interface Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 Data I/O Interface Connection – Parallel IEEE-1284........................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Data I/O Interface Connection – Serial RS232..................................................................................................... 14
3.4.3 Data I/O Interface Connection – USB 2.0 Full Speed .......................................................................................... 14
3.5 Adjustable Width Ticket Printers – Models with “A” and “AS” Suffixes..................................................................... 15
3.6 Ticket Stock Supply....................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Ticket Stock Loading..................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.8 Auto-Sizing.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.9 Test Print ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.10 Printer Set-up Confirmation......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.10.1 Configuration Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.10.2 EEPROM Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.10.3 Configuring the Printer’s Data Interface:.............................................................................................................. 15
3.10.4 Print Speed Selection............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.10.5 Is a Printer Driver Required?................................................................................................................................16
4 OPERATOR CONTROLS and INDICATORS............................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Rear I/O Panel.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.1 Data Interface Module Details.............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Switch and Display Panel............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 Panel LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.1 Power/Paper.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.2 Ready.................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.3 Attn/Err................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.4 Panel Switches.............................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.5 Panel Switch Operations .............................................................................................................................................. 19
4.5.1 Offline Operations ................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.5.2 Power-On Operations ........................................................................................................................................... 19
5 PRINTER PROGRAMMABLE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ............................................................................... 23
5.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1.2 Special Customization .......................................................................................................................................... 23