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OkiPos 441
User’s Guide
59307701
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manua
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Outline .......................................................................................................................................................1 2. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................2 2-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................2 2-2. Choosing a p
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13. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface ......................................................................................50 13-1. USB Interface Specifications .....................................................................................................50 13-2. Ethernet Interface Specifications ................................................................................................50 13-3. Wireless LANInterf ace Specifications .....................................
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1. Outline OKIPOS44 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer is designed for use with electronic instru - ments such as POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc. – –
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2. Unpacking and Installation 2-1. Unpacking After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. Ribbon cartridge Note Setup sheets CD-ROM Printer Switch blind Rollpaper guide Powercord Note: The ferrite core and fastener provided with your printer depend on your printer configuration. Fig.1-1 Unpacking If anything is missing, contact the dealer where you bought the printer and ask them to supply the missing part. Note that it is a good id
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2-2. Choosing a placef or the printer Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this. 3 Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration. 3 The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed. 3 Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect the two. 3 Make sure that the printer is not
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2-3. Handling Care . Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit as these cause the printer to malfunction. . Do not attempt to print when either paper or ribbon cartridge is not located in the printer, otherwise the print head can be damaged. . Do not open the cover while printing. 4. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it gets very hot. 5. Use only roll paper that is not glued to the core. 6. When the paper end mark appears on the
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3. Parts Identification and Nomenclature Printer cover Protects the printer from dust and reduces noise. Do not open thecover while printing. Control panel Powerswitch Features one control switch and two indicators to indicate printer status. Turnsprinter power onand of f. Power connector Forconnection of the power cord. Interface connector Peripheral unit drive circuit connector Connects to peripheral units such ascash Connectsthe printer with host drawers,
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4. Setup 4-1. Connecting the Cable tothe PC 4-1-1. Parallel Interface Cable Connect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC. 4-1-2. RC-232Interface Cable Connect the RC- interface cable to a RS- port of your PC. 4-1-3. USBInterface Cable Connect the USB interface cable to a USB port of your PC. 4-1-4. EthernetInterface cable Connect the ethernet interface cable to a ethernet port of your PC. – 6 –
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4-2. Connecting the Cable to the Printer Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. 4-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable () Make sure the printer is turn off. () Affix the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illu
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4-2-2. RS-232 Interface Cable () Make sure the printer is turn off. CAUTION Before connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. () Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. () Tighten the connector screws. 4-2-3. USB Interface Cable Affix the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in t
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4-2-4. Connecting EthernetCable () Make sure the printer is turned off. () Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. () Pass the fastener through the ferrite core. (4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it. Use scissors to cut off any excess. 1cm (maximum) Ethernetcable Ferritecore Fastener (5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer. – –
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4-3. Installing the Printer Software Here is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on the supplied CD-ROM. The procedure applies to the Windows operating systems shown below. • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista (1) Turn ON the power to your PC to start Windows. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM (Drivers and Utilities) into the CD-ROM drive. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. – 10 –
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4-4. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page for details about the type of modular plug that is required. Note that this printer does not come with a modular plug or wire, so it is up to you to obtain one that suits your needs. Important! Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer is turned off before making connections. () Connect the peripheral
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4-5. Connecting the Power Cord Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices connected to the printer is turned off. Also make sure the power cable plug is disconnected from the AC outlet. () Check the label on the back or bottom of the printer to make sure its voltage matches that of the AC outlet. Also make sure the plug on the power cord matches the AC outlet. () If the power cord is not attached to the printer, plug the a
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4-6. Turning PowerOn Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 4-5. Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer. The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up. Power switch CAUTION We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you do not plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer so that the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access. When an Switch blind is affixed t
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4-7. Installing the Cable Install the cable as shown in the diagram below. 4-8. Switch Blind Installation It is not necessary to install the switch blind. Only install it if it is necessary for you. By install- ing the switch blind, the following become possible. • Preventing the power switch from being operated by mistake. • Ensuring that other people can not easily operate the power switch. Install the switch blind as shown in the diagram below. The power switch can be turned ON ( | ) and O
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5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper 5-1. Loadingthe Rib bonCartridge 1 Turn off power to the printer. 2 Open the front cover by holding the finger grips on both ends of the cover and lifting it up. Important! 1. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never pu
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5-2. Loading the paper 1 Open the printer cover by sliding the latch toward you. Important! 1. Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it can be extremely hot. 2. Do not touch the cutter blade. · There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress. 2 While observing the direction of the roll, set the paper r
