Operating Manual
G P T -4 4 4 3
Elektroni k und
Feinwer ktechnik GmbH
Mod ule und Ger äte zum Eing ebe n,
Aus wer ten, Anz eige n und Aus druc ken ana -
loge r und digi tale r Dat en.
Thermalpr inter
GeBE Document No.:
SMAN-E-487-V1.1
S tat u s : 12. 03. 200 4
P r i n te d : 15. 09. 200 6
Ger man : SM AN- D-4 86
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G e B E E l e k t r o n i k u n d F e i n w e r k t e c h n i k G m b H
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C a s s e t t e D e s i g n
2 0 0 d p i T h e r m a l P r i n t e r M e c h a n i s m
8 2 . 5 m m P a p e r W i d t h
E a s y l a o d i n g T e c h n o l o g y
R e p o r t P r i n t e r E m u l a t i o n
Description .......................................................... 3
Operation ................................................................ 4
Se rv ic e ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 4
S ta tu s M es sa ge s ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5
C on ne ct io ns ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 6
In te rf ac es ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 7
Printer Emulation .............................................. 8
Pr im o B it ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 8
U N I B it ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 9
M P- 34 89 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 0
Technical Data ............................................... 11
Te ch ni ca l D at a ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 1
D im en si on s, Pr od uc t Li st ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 2
Contents 2
S af et y In st ru ct io ns
Please read the operating instructions before first-time operation.
During installation:
Always disconnect the power.
Proper usage according to the operating instructions is required for pro-
duct warranty. If the user attempts to repair the product, all factory warran-
ties will be null and void. For technical questions, please contact the
GeBE Technical Support.
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Description 3
Service-Friendly:
The GPT-4443 is designed for industria l appli-
cations. Service technician s apprecia te easy
serviceabi lity during hectic days.
The simple service allows the printer to be in-
stalled in places that are difficult to access, sin-
ce for paper roll exchange , the cassette is com-
pletely removeab le from the printer.
Connections:
The serial RS232 (V.24) interface and the po-
wer supply are accessable at the back through
standard connector s.
The Right Power Supply:
The GPT-4443 is supplied with 10 - 36VDC. For
short periods of time, the supply voltage may
reach 8 - 40VDC.
• Near Paper-End Detector :
Signals the end of the paper supply (app. 10%).
O p ti o n s
• real time clock with alarm register
• As an option, the printers can be equippe d with a
Centroni cs interface.
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Operation S er vi ce 4
Which thermal paper should be used ?
The printer mechanism is specified for a paper width of 82 mm +/- 0.5, with a weight of
60 g/sqm. Other paper widths may cause dysfunctions. GeBE offers paper rolls with a
42 mm diameter (app.25m) and a weight of 60g/sqm in its standard program . Other
diameters are available on request. For special applications, archivally safe, two-ply,
or water, grease, or alcohol resistant papers are available.
The GeBE team will gladly assist you in selecting a suitable thermal paper.
Which side of the thermal paper can be printed on ?
The printable side of the paper roll is always the side facing out. When in doubt, test
the paper with a fingernail: The thermosensitive side will blacken, when you run your
sharp fingernail over the paper applying pressure.
How is the paper roll inserted?
For easy service, unlock the front lid, and remove the printer cassette from the metal
housing. Then, pull out the rewinder disk on the side, and remove the remaining paper.
Unlock the paper roll axle on both sides, before pulling it out of the paper roll holder to-
ward the top (Avoid wiggling, since it might cause damage to the paper roll holder).
Push the paper roll axle inside the new paper roll, and insert it in the paper roll holder. -
Guide the paper around the rubber roll, below the cassette housing and back to the pa-
per rewinder. Push the printer mechanism cassette back into the housing until the
catch locks in place.
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Operation S ta tu s M es sa ge s 5
Status Message s
RS232
Status
Centr
.Busy
Centr.
Error
Centr.
Select
Centr
.PE
LED-
Power
LED- Er-
ror
Commen ts
Paper end
Paper end 10%
"P"
"Z"
x
x
1
1
0
1
1
LED off
flas hing 3:1
flas hing 1:1
LED off
also , whe n cas ette is rem ove d
Tempera ture too high
Vp-too low
GND error
Error remedie d
"T"
"M"
x
x
"G"
"X"
x
x
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
LED off
LED off
0
0
LED off
LED on
flas hing 1:1
flas hing 1:1
flas hing 1:1
LED off
RESET
Input buffer empty:ON
Input buffer full: XOFF
Sync. feedback
"R"
= 11h
0
= 13h
1
LED off
LED on
LED on
LED on
LED off
LED off
Reset triggere d by Vcc
LED off
LED off
Operating Console:
An operating console is located on the front of the device with two standard keys and
LEDs.
FEED Key:
When the feed key is pressed, the printing of a line will be completed, before the paper is
transported. At that time, it is fed by only one blank line (24 dot lines, depending on the
selected font), followed by a small brake. If the key is still pressed afterwards, the printer
will feed line by line without interruption until the key is released. This function allows the
specific feeding by only one blank line by striking the key. After the paper feed, normal
printing is continued at the beginning of the next line.
The printer is equipped with a self test function . It is triggered, when the feed key is
pressed immediately after connecting the supply voltage.
ENTER Key:
Pressing the ENTER key initiates the printing of stored text file T1. Depending on its con-
tent, it can call another stored text file.
LED POWER:
The power LED is lit green, whenever the printer is ready for operation. It flashes, when
the paper supply is running low.
LED ERROR:
The error LED does not light up as long as no error occurs. It flashes in case of an error.
For its control, please refer to the table "Status Messages" below.
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Operation C on fig ur at io n / Pr in te r C on ne ct io ns 6
Sw itc hb oa rd C on ne ct io n 10 - 36 V DC
During installation: Always disconnect the power.
1
Connector:
Multipoint socket connector type
Phoenix is included.
Protective Earthing:
All metal parts inside the device are
connected through the 6.3 mm flat
connector at the back of the hou-
sing.
For safe operation, a connection
with the earthing of the switchboard
needs to be created.
1
2
Connectio n No. Signal Comment
1
2
VP
GND
Power Supply Phoenix Type MSTB
D I P S w i t c h e s :
Eight DIP switches for the printer configuration are located on the back of the housing.
The printer settings take effect only after the power supply is reconnected.
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2
Protective Earth
DIL 1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
DIL 2
GeBE
OFF
9600
OFF
19,2K
ON
57,6K
ON
115,2K
G e b e M o d u s
DIL 6 OFF OFF ON ON
DIL 7
Type
OFF
GeBE
ON
PRIMO
BIT
OFF
UNI Bit
ON
MP-3489
DIL ON OFF
3
4
7 databit
DATA MODE
8 Databit
TEXT MODE
5
8
Kyr 7x16 dpt.
SLEEP disabled
St. des Druckers
SLEEP enabled
Nu r Un i-B it un d MP 34 89
DIL 1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
DIL 2
Baud
OFF
1200
OFF
2400
ON
4800
ON
9600
E m u l a t i o n s M o d u s
Opeation In te rf ac es 7
Connectio n No. Signal Directio n Comment
2
3
TXD
RXD
OUT
IN
Data Output
Data Input
5
6
7
GND
DTR
---
OUT
CTS IN
Signal Ground
Host may send data
Host can receive data
Serial Interface RS232 (V.24) SUB-D 9 Pin Socket
T i m i n g e i n e r s e r i e l l e n S c h n i t t s t e l l e
L S B
M S B
S tar t
S t o p
S t o p
P a r
S tar t
1 Z e i c h e n : ( 1S tar t, 8 D ate n , 1 P ar i ty , 2 S to p )
" 1" ( M ar k )
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
B i t
A c h t u n g : S tan d ar d S c h n i tts te l l e h at k e i n P ar i ty B i t
A c h t u n g : S ta n d a r d S c h n i tt s te l l e h a t z w e i S to p B i ts
" 0" ( S p ac e )
OPTION (only factory-installed) Serial Interface TTL SUB-D 9 Pin Connector
Connectio n No. Signal Directio n Comment
1
2
Vcc
RXD
---
IN
+ 5V logic
data input
3
4
5
6
dtr
CTS
OUT
IN
GND
dsr
---
(optiona l for power-d own)
host can receive data
signal ground
7
8
9
TXD
RTS
OUT
OUT
dcd
data output
host may send data
(optiona l for reset IN)
Signal Position Level TTL Level RS 232 (V.24) Level RS 422 / 485
"1" (mark)
"0" (space)
+5V (TTL level)
0V (TTL level)
-3V ....-12V
+3V .. +12V
A < B (0.2-6V)
B > A (0.2 - 6 V)
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Operation P ri m o B it E m ul at io n 8
Primo Bit Emulation
Handshake:
Activates the DTR line, when less than 32 free bytes are available in the input buffer.
Since a TxD (printer data output) does not exist, neither a software handshake, nor a
transmission error message is possible.
Paper End:
Since an extra handshake line at the printer is not available, the TXD line is used. Whene-
ver there is no paper, the printer changes TXD to inactive: -12V. Operational = +12V
Pri mo Bit uses the following control commands :
Command Description Comment
DLE (10 hex) Data Line Escape Erase Memory
LF (0A hex) Line Feed Line Feed
CR (0D hex) Carriage Return Trigger Printing with Feed
SO (0E hex) Shift out Wide Format Print Off
SI (0F hex) Shift in Wide Format Print On
Character Sets:
Primo Bit. Works with 25 or 12 characters / line
Virtual print width is set to 400 pixels , 50 bytes:
Standard Print : 25 Z/Z = 16x24 font standard
Wide Format Print : 12 Z/Z = 16x24 font standard double width
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Connecti on
No.GPT-44 43
Signal
Directio n
Comment
Con nec tion No.
at Prim o Bit
Signal
Primo Bit
2
3
TXD
RXD
OUT
IN
paper end or cassette removed
printer data input
20
3
DTR
RXD
5
6
GND
DTR
---
OUT
signal ground
handsha ke output of the printer
7
4
GND
RTS
Connecting the Serial Interface RS232 (V.24) to the SUB-D 9 Pin Socket
Operation U N I B it E m ul at io n 9
UNI Bit Emulation
Handshake:
The printer activates the feedback DTR, whenever paper is missing. At the same time,
X-OFF is transmitted on the TxD line. If less than 32 free bytes are available in the input
buffer, the DTR line is activated as well. X-OFF is sent on the TxD line.
Un i-B it uses the following control commands:
Command Description Comment
LF (0A hex) Line Feed Line Feed
CAN (18 hex) Cancel Erase Buffer
ESC z 2 01h Data Mode
ESC z 2 02h Text Mode
SI (0F hex) Shift in 40% Reduced Print
DC2 (12 hex) Device Control 2 Stop Comp. Print
DC4 (14 hex) Device Control 4 Stop Wide Format Print
ESC W1 Double Width Until Canceled
ESC W0 Double Width Until Canceled
SO (0E hex) Shift Out Print Double Width
CR, LF, DC4 or CAN
Cancels Wide Print
Character Sets:
The Uni Bit works with 40 or 80 characters / line. The 132 cpl font is cannot be realized
and is processed as 80 cpl.
Virtual print width is set to 560 pixels, 70 bytes:
Standard Print : 80 cpl = 7x16 font standard double height
Wide Format Print : 40 cpl = 7x16 font standard double height double width
Condensed Print: 80 cpl = 7x16 font standard double height
Cyrillic character set only requires 20h – 7Fh (not implemented yet)
Standard Print : 80 cpl = 7x16 font cyr double height
Wide Format Print : 40 cpl = 7x16 font cyr double height double width
Condensed Print: 80 cpl = 7x16 font cyr double height
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Connecti on
No. GPT-4443
Signal
Directio n
Comment
Connecti on
No. at Uni Bit
Signal
Uni Bit
2
3
TXD
RXD
OUT
IN
printer data output
printer data input
4a
6a
TXD
RXD
5
6
GND
DTR
---
OUT
signal ground
PE / handshak e printer output
2c, 4c, 6c
2a
GND
DTR
Connecting the Serial Interface RS232 (V.24) to the SUB-D 9 Pin Socket
Operation M P -3 48 9 E m ul at io n 10
MP-3489 Emulation
Hardware Handshake:
The MP-3489 uses the DTR line for paper end and buffer full as hardware handshake.
Software handshake is supported.
When the printer is ready to receive, it will change DTR to LOW and transmit XON to the
host computer.
When the character buffer is filled except for 32 characters, the interface will change DTR
to HIGH and transmit XOFF to the host computer.
When the printer mechanism cassette is removed to exchange the paper roll, the interface
will set DTR to HIGH and maintain this status until the cassette is put back in its place.
Commando Description Comment
CR (0D hex) Carriage Return Line Feed
LF (0A hex) Line Feed Line Feed
SI (0F hex) Shift Off Wide Print Off
SO (0E hex) Shift In Wide Print On
CAN (18 hex) Cancel Erase Buffer
ESC A Print Standard
ESC D Print Cyrillic
ESC C Reset
Character Sets:
The M P -3 48 9 works with 40 and 20 characters / line.
The virtual width of the mechanisms is set to 560 pixels, 70 bytes:
Standard Print : 40 cpl = 14x22 font standard
Wide Format Print : 20 cpl = 14x22 font standard double width
Cyrillic character set only requires 20h – 7Fh
Standard Print : 40 Z/Z = 14x22 font standard
Wide Format Print : 20 Z/Z = 14x22 font standard double width
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Co nn ect ion No .
GP T-4 44 3
Signal
Directio n
Comment
Con nec tion No.
at MP -34 89
Signal
MP-3489
2
3
TXD
RXD
OUT
IN
printer data output
printer data input
3
5
TXD
RXD
5
6
GND
DTR
---
OUT
signal ground
PE / handshak e printer output
13
7
GND
RTS
Connecting the Serial Interface RS232 (V.24) to the SUB-D 9 Pin Socket
Technical Data GPT-4443 11
Printer Mechanism ELM 3071
Print Technology: fixed thermal print line
Print Speed: max. app. 60 mm/s
Print Width: 72 mm
Dots per Line: 576
Resolution: 8 x 8 dots / mm = 203 dpi
Thermal Paper: Thermal paper
82 mm ± 0.5 mm 60 g/m
2
Roll Diameter: max. 42 mm; core diameter 12 mm
Working Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Humidity: 10% to 80% rel. humidity, no moisture condensation
MTBF: 50 km
Controller GCT-4479
Printer Buffer: 256 bytes
Character Set: IBM character set II
Fonts: 41, 59, or 82 characters/line / 52,59,75,92
Text Files: 8, freely programmable in 8KB
Paper End: Serial and parallel message to the host system
Baud Rates: 1,200; 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600;
115,200 baud Other baud rates on request
Handshake: Hardware handshake and XON / XOFF
Power Supply
Operating Voltage: 10 - 36VDC (max. 8 - 40VDC)
Max.Power Consumption: 3.0 A (at 24VDC)
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Technical Data 12
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G e B E E l e k t r o n i k u n d F e i n w e r k t e c h n i k G m b H
Beethovenstr . 15 • 82110 Germering • Germany • www.oem-pri nter.com
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