Oki Pos 441 User Manual

User’s Guide59307701OkiPos 441

– 6 –4. Setup4-1. Connecting the Cable to the PC4-1-1. Parallel Interface CableConnect the parallel interface cable to a parallel port of your PC.4-1

– 7 –4-2. Connecting the Cable to the PrinterNote that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specifications.CAUTIONBefore

– 8 –4-2-2. RS-232 Interface Cable(1) Make sure the printer is turn off.CAUTIONBefore connecting/disconnecting the interface cable, make sure that po

– 9 –4-2-4. Connecting Ethernet Cable(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.(2) Affix the ferrite core onto the ethernet cable as shown in the illus

– 10 –4-3. Installing the Printer SoftwareHere is the procedure for installing the printer driver and utility software, which are stored on the suppl

– 11 –4-4. Connecting to a Peripheral UnitYou can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug. See “Modular plug” on page 33 for de

– 12 –4-5. Connecting the Power CordNote: Before connecting/disconnecting the power cord, make sure that power to the printer and all the devices con

– 13 –4-6. Turning Power OnMake sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 4-5.Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the

– 14 –4-7. Installing the CableInstall the cable as shown in the diagram below.4-8. Switch Blind InstallationIt is not necessary to install the swit

– 15 –5. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and PaperFinger gripFinger grip5-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge1 Turn off power to the printer.2 Open the fr

Federal Communications CommissionRadio Frequency InterferenceStatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

– 16 –5-2. Loading the paper1 Open the printer cover by sliding the latch toward you.Important!1. Do not touch the print head immediately aft

– 17 –4 Tear Bar Model: Tear off the paper as shown. Auto Cutter Model: If the printer cover is closed after turning on the power, the cutter oper

– 18 –5-3. Installing the Roll Paper GuideWhen using paper roll with 57.5 mm or 69.5 mm width, install the attached roll paper guide in the groove in

– 19 –Caution Symbol This symbol is placed near the print head to indicate that it may be hot. Never touch the print head immediately after the pri

– 20 –CAUTION3 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, yo

– 21 –6. Control Panel and Other Functions6-1. Control Panel2 FEED button3 ERROR lamp (Red LED)1 POWER lamp (Green LED)1 POWER lamp (Green LED) Light

– 22 –6-3. Errors1) Recoverable errorError Descrip-tionPOWER lamp ERROR lampBuzzer Recovery ConditionsPaper end error OnFlashes (On: 1 sec./Off: 1 s

– 23 –*7 Automatically the printer is recovered if the cutter returns to the home position after turn-ing the power OFF and ON. Restoration is also

– 24 –6-4. Adjustment ModeThere are the following seven adjustment modes.The device will enter the adjustment mode if your turn it on while pressing

– 25 –6-4-1. Self Printing ModeSelf-printing will be performed to print the Ver. No. and printer settings. ASCII-printing will be repeated when the F

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– 26 –or like this6-4-2. Adjusting the Dot Alignment ModeYou may never have to use the procedure described in this section, but after you have been us

– 27 –(3) To adjust, use the FEED switch to select the adjustment pattern from the printout with the smallest gap between the first printing pass and

– 28 –6-4-3. Hexadecimal Dump ModeEach of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed out in hexadecimal code.This function allo

– 29 –6-4-4. Black Mark Sensor Alignment Mode1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.2. Place the printer upright as shown below to remove

– 30 –7. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams7-1. Preventing Paper JamsThe paper should not be touched during ejection and before it is cut.Pressing or

– 31 –7-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter (Auto Cutter Mode only)If the auto cutter locks up or fails to cut the paper, follow the steps below.WARNINGSinc

– 32 –(6) After you have opened the printer cover, remove the four screws to remove the printer cover and reveal the cutter.(7) If the cutter is loc

– 33 –Modular plugPin No.Signal nameFunction I/O direction1 FG Frame ground —2 DRD1 Drive signal 1 OUT3 +24V Drive power OUT4 +24V Drive power OUT5 D

– 34 –Notes: 1. Peripheral units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously. To drive them continu-ously, set the duty cycle ratio to 20% or less (exclu

– 35 –9. General Specications9-1. General SpecificationsPrinting method: Serial impact dot matrixPrint direction: Bi-directionalNumber of head pins

13. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface ...5013-1. USB Interfa

– 36 – Ribbon material: Nylon 66 (#40 denier) Ribbon life: 441Ribbon Black/Red: Black 1,500,000 characters/Red 750,000 characters 441Ribbon Bla

– 37 –9-2. Power Supply SpecificationsPower Supply: Input: 100 to 240V AC, 50/60HzConsumption Current: Conditions: Excluding perpheral unit drivi

– 38 –10. Dip Switch SettingA DIP switch is provided at the bottom of the printer, and can be set as given in the table be-low. Be sure to set the pow

– 39 –n DIP switchSW No. Function ON OFF1-1Always ON Should be set on1-2 Auto Cutter *1Invalid Valid1-3Always ON Should be set on1-4Command emulation

– 40 –10-1. RS-232C Interface ModelThe RS-232C interface model is equipped with DIP switches on the serial interface board unit to change the communic

– 41 –10-2. Parallel Interface ModelThe parallel interface model is equipped with the main DIP switch only.10-3. USB Interface ModelThe USB interface

– 42 –10-5. Wireless LAN Interface ModelDIP-SW 2Switch ON OFF2-1Fixed at OFF2-2Initialize of setting information —Change DIP Switch 2-2 to ON to initi

– 43 –* This product contains Transmitter Module which conforms to the R&TTE Directive.* This product contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: M4B618

– 44 –Connecting the peripheral drive cableConnect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the printer. Then, connect the other end of the cabl

– 45 –11. RS-232C Serial InterfaceMARK “1”A: Start bitB: Data bitC: Parity bitD: Stop bit11-1. Interface Specifications1 Data transmission method: As

– 1 –1. OutlineOKIPOS441 Series Serial Impact Dot Matrix Printer is designed for use with electronic instru-ments such as POS, banking equipment, comp

– 46 –11-2. Pins and Signal NamesPin No. Signal Name Direction Function1 FG — Frame ground2 TXD OUT Transmission data3 RXD IN Receive data4 RTS OUT Al

– 47 –Pin No. Signal Name Direction Function20DTR OUT X-On/X-Off Communication ModeAlways space, except during following conditions:• Period between r

– 48 –12. Parallel InterfaceThe two-way parallel interface is compatible with the IEEE1284 compatibility mode and nib-ble mode.12-1. Table of Connecti

– 49 –Pin No. DirectionCompatibility Mode Signal NameNibble Mode Signal Name31 In nInit nInit32 Out nFault nDataAvail/Data0,433 EXT GND —34Out Compu

– 50 –13. USB, Ethernet and Wireless LAN Interface13-1. USB Interface Specifications1. General Specification: Conforms to USB 2.0 Specifications2. Com

– 51 –14. Memory Switch SettingsEach memory switch is stored in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory switches, see the separate

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– 2 –2. Unpacking and Installation2-1. UnpackingAfter unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.Note:

– 3 –2-2. Choosing a place for the printerBefore actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about where you plan to use i

– 4 –2-3. Handling Care1. Be careful not to drop paper clips, pins or other foreign matter into the unit as these cause the printer to malfunction.2

– 5 –3. Parts Identication and NomenclaturePrinter coverProtects the printer from dust and reduces noise.Do not open the cover while printing.Control