OKI PH640 MICR-Bottom USB(Black) User guide

User's Guide

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PH640

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PH640 User’s Guide

P/N 59322301, Revision 1.0

May, 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Unpacking and Installation .....................................................................................................................1

1-1. Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................1

1-2. Choosing a place for the printer ...................................................................................................2

1-3. Removing the protective materials ..............................................................................................3

2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature

..................................................................................................4

3. Setup

..........................................................................................................................................................5

3-1. Connecting the Interface Cable to the PC ....................................................................................5

3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer ..............................................................................7

3-3. Installing the Printer Software ...................................................................................................11

3-4. Connecting the Optional AC Adapter ........................................................................................12

3-5. Turning Power On ......................................................................................................................13

3-6. Switch Cover Installation ...........................................................................................................14

3-7. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit .................................................................................................15

3-8. Attaching the Interface Cover ....................................................................................................16

4. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge and Paper

...........................................................................................17

4-1. Loading the Ribbon Cartridge ...................................................................................................17

4-2. Loading the Paper Roll ..............................................................................................................18

4-3. Loading the Slip Paper or Validation Paper ...............................................................................20

4-4. Scanning MICR Characters .......................................................................................................21

5. Consumable Parts and AC Adapter

.....................................................................................................24

5-1. Thermal Paper Roll ....................................................................................................................24

5-2. Slip Paper ...................................................................................................................................26

5-3. AC adapter (option) ...................................................................................................................27

6. Control Panel and Other Functions

.....................................................................................................28

6-1. Control Panel .............................................................................................................................28

6-2. Errors ..........................................................................................................................................29

6-3. Self-Printing ...............................................................................................................................31

6-4. Cleaning Mode ...........................................................................................................................35

6-5. Sensor Adjustment .....................................................................................................................35

7. Adjusting the Near-end Sensor

.............................................................................................................41

8. Preventing and Clearing Paper Jams

...................................................................................................43

8-1. Preventing Paper Jams ...............................................................................................................43

8-2. Removing Paper Jam .................................................................................................................43

8-3. Releasing a Locked Cutter .........................................................................................................45

9. Maintenance

...........................................................................................................................................46

9-1. Thermal Printer ..........................................................................................................................46

9-2. Slip Printer .................................................................................................................................47

9-3. MICR Head ................................................................................................................................47

9-4. Cleaning the Sensors and the Surrounding Area ........................................................................48

9-5. Cleaning the Paper Holder and the Surrounding Area ...............................................................48

10. Specications ........................................................................................................................................49

10-1. General Specications ...............................................................................................................49

10-2. Auto Cutter Specications .........................................................................................................50

10-3. MICR Specications ..................................................................................................................50

10-4. External Specications ...............................................................................................................51

10-5. Interface Specications ..............................................................................................................52

10-6. Power Specs ...............................................................................................................................53

10-7. Environmental Requirements .....................................................................................................54

10-8. Reliability Specications ...........................................................................................................55

11. Dip Switch Setting

................................................................................................................................57

11-1. Parallel Interface Model .............................................................................................................58

11-2. RS-232C Interface Model ..........................................................................................................59

11-3. USB/PoweredUSB Interface Model ..........................................................................................61

11-4. Ethernet Interface Model ...........................................................................................................62

12. Parallel Interface

..................................................................................................................................64

13. RS-232C Serial Interface

.....................................................................................................................65

13-1. Interface Specications

..............................................................................................................65

13-2. RS-232C Connector ...................................................................................................................66

13-3. Cable Connections .....................................................................................................................67

14. USB/PoweredUSB and Ethernet

........................................................................................................68

14-1. USB/PoweredUSB Interface Specications

..............................................................................68

14-2. Ethernet Interface Specications................................................................................................68

15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit .............................................................................................................69

16. Memory Switch Settings

......................................................................................................................71

– 1 –

1. Unpacking and Installation

1-1. Unpacking

After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package.

*Note:

The ferrite core and fastener

provided with your p

rinter

depend on your printer conguration.

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 idea to keep the original box and all the packing materials

just in case you need to pack the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date.

Ferrite Core / Fastener*

Printer

Thermal paper roll

Switch blind

Setup sheets

CD-ROM

Paper guide

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

POWER

Interface cover

Ribbon cassette

– 2 –

1-2. Choosing a place for 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.

P

Choose a rm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.

P The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.

P Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect

the two.

P

Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.

P Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme

heat.

P

Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.

P Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on

the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power

spikes.

P

Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.

WARNING

P Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unu-

sual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice.

P

Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

P Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in

injury, re, or electric shock.

– 3 –

1-3. Removing the protective materials

Four protective materials are inserted into the printer to protect components during shipping.

Before using the printer, be sure to remove all protective materials as shown in the illustra-

tion.

(1) Remove the three tapes and pull the two protective sheets.

(2) Open the front cover.

Remove the tape on the front cover, and then remove the sheet.

Next, pull the protective sheet that is securing the head straight out of the unit.

Note: It is a good idea to keep all protective materials in case you will need to pack

the printer up again and send it somewhere at a later date.

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

1

2

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

Front cover

– 4 –

2. Parts Identication and Nomenclature

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

Power switch

Used to turn on/off

power to the printer.

Interface connector

For connection to a

host computer

. The type of

port depends on the printer

model you purchased.

Validation slot

Insert paper here.

Front cover

Open it to replace the ribbon.

Do not open it during printing.

Slip slot

Insert paper here.

Rear cover

Open it to replace the roll paper.

Do not open it during printing.

Cutter cover

Open it to clear paper jam.

Do not open it during printing.

Control panel

Features LED indicators

to indicate printer status

and switches to operate

the printer.

Cover open lever

Push this lever in the direction of the

arrow to open the rear cover.

Peripheral drive connector

Connects to peripheral units such

as cash drawers, etc.

Do not connect this to a telephone.

Power connector

For connection of the AC adapter.

Never unplug the AC adapter while

the printer is on.

– 5 –

3. Setup

3-1. Connecting the Interface Cable to the PC

CAUTION

The optional USB, Powered USB, and LAN cables have been designed specically for this unit.

Other USB, Powered USB, and LAN cables may not meet the EMC technical standards.

3-1-1.

Parallel Interface Cable

Connect a suitable parallel interface cable to the

parallel port on your PC.

3-1-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

Connect a suitable RS-232C interface cable to the

RS-232C port on your PC.

3-1-3. USB Interface Cable

Connect a suitable USB interface cable to a USB

port on your PC.

Option: USB cable 1.8M, TSP1

Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specications.

3-1-4. Powered USB Interface Cable

Attach the ferrite core to a suitable Powered USB interface cable, and connect the cable to

a Powered USB port on your PC.

Option: POWERED USB CABLE 1X8LNL 1.2M

Recommended PCI Card: PCI to 4 Port PoweredUSB Card (Model: 301-1150-01; manufacturer:

Digi)

3-1-5. Ethernet Interface cable

Attach the ferrite core to a suitable Ethernet interface cable, and connect the cable to an

Ethernet port on your PC.

Option: LAN cable 1.0M TSP1E

Maximum 3.5 cm

Pull and cut

Maximum 3.5 cm

– 6 –

– 7 –

3-2-1. Parallel Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.

(2) Afx the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in

the illustration.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it.

Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(6) Fasten the connector clasps.

3-2. Connecting the Interface Cable to the Printer

Note that the interface cable is not provided. Please use a cable that meets specications.

CAUTION.

The optional USB, PoweredUSB, and LAN cables have been designed specically for this unit.

Other USB, PoweredUSB, and LAN cables may not meet the EMC technical standards.

Before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable (except when using a Powered USB cable),

be sure to disconnect the plug of the AC adapter power cable from the outlet.

Ferrite core

Interface cable

5 cm

(maximum)

Fastener

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

Parallel interface

cable

Pull and cut

– 8 –

3-2-2. RS-232C Interface Cable

(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.

CAUTION

Before connecting/disconnecting the interface ca-

ble, 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.

(2) Connect the interface cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

(3) Tighten the connector screws.

3-2-3. USB Interface Cable

Afx the ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration below and make sure to

pass the cable through the cable support as shown in the illustration.

Option: USB CABLE 1.8M TSP1

(1) Afx the supplied ferrite core onto the USB cable as shown in the illustration.

(2) Secure the cable with the cable hook.

(3) Insert the plug of the USB interface cable into the USB interface connector of the printer

as shown in the illustration.

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

RS-232C

interface

cable

Ferrite core

4 cm (Maximum)

– 9 –

3-2-4. Powered USB Interface Cable

(1) Turn the power switch off.

(2) Pull the AC Adapter power cord plug from the outlet and then pull the

plug from the power connector on the printer side.

CAUTION

If connecting a Powered USB cable, do not connect the AC adapter because this can cause a

malfunction.

(3) Afx the ferrite core onto the cable as shown in the illustration.

Option: POWERED USB CABLE 1X8LNL 1.2M

(4) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(5) Loop the fastener around the Powered USB interface cable and lock it.

Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(6) Connect the interface cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.

Pull and cut

Ferrite core

Interface cable

Maximum

3.5 cm

Fastener

– 10 –

3-2-5. Connecting Ethernet Interface Cable

To protect the unit from electromagnetic interference, afx the two supplied ferrite cores to the

printer and router (hub) sides of the cable, respectively. Follow the instructions given below.

Option: LAN CABLE 1.0 M TSP1E

(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.

(2) Afx the ferrite core onto the Ethernet cable as

shown in the illustration below.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(4) Loop the fastener around the cable and lock it.

Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the Ethernet cable to the connector on

the rear panel of the printer.

Ferrite core

Ethernet cable

10 cm

(maximum)

Fastener

Pull and cut

– 11 –

3-3. 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 32-Bit/64-Bit

(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.

(4) The dialog shown in the illustration indicates that

the procedure has been completed.

Click “Finish”.

The dialog that appears on the screen varies with your system. This completes the installation

of the printer software. A message will appear, prompting you to restart. Restart Windows.

For instructions on Windows Vista 64-bit, see the software manual on the CD-ROM.

– 12 –

3-4. Connecting the AC Adapter (Oki P/N 72007101)

Note: Before connecting/disconnecting the AC adapter, 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.

(1) Connect the AC adapter to the power cable.

(2)

Connect the AC adapter to the connector on the printer.

(3) Insert the power cable plug into an AC outlet.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the cable, take hold of the cable

connector to pull it out. Releasing the lock makes it easy

to disconnect the connector.

Pulling the cable excessively could cause damage to the

connector.

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

– 13 –

3-5. Turning Power On

Make sure that the Power cord has been connected as described in 3-4.

Turn ON the power switch located on the front of the printer.

The POWER lamp on the control panel will light up.

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 afxed to the printer above the power switch, the ON/OFF marks of

the power switch may be hidden. If this occurs, remove the power cord from the outlet to turn

the printer OFF.

Power switch

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

– 14 –

3-6. 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 OFF (O) by inserting a narrow instrument (ball

pen etc.) in the holes in the switch blind.

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.

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

Switch blind

– 15 –

3-7. Connecting to a Peripheral Unit

You can connect a peripheral unit to the printer using a modular plug.

See “15. Peripheral Unit Drive Circuit” for details about the type of modular plug that is re-

quired. 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.

CAUTION

Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that the computer

is turned off before making connections.

(1) Make sure the printer is turned off.

(2) Afx the ferrite core onto the peripheral drive cable as shown below.

(3) Pass the fastener through the ferrite core.

(4) Loop the fastener around the peripheral drive cable and lock it.

Use scissors to cut off any excess.

(5) Connect the peripheral drive cable to the connector on the rear panel of the printer.

CAUTION

Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector. Failure to observe this may

result in damage to the printer.

Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if there is a

chance it may carry peripheral voltage.

PO

WER

ER

ROR

PAPER OUT

SL

IP

FEED

RELE

ASE

Peripheral drive cable

Ferrite core

Pull and cut

3.5 cm (maximum)

– 16 –

3-8. Attaching the Interface Cover

It is not necessary to attach the interface cover. Only attach it if it is necessary for you.

Attach the interface cover as shown in the illustration.

(1) Place the printer as shown below.

(2) Install the interface cover by aligning the tabs on the interface cover with the grooves in

the printer case.

(3) Place the AC cable and the interface cable in the cutout of the interface cover. Then, install

the interface cover until the both ends of the interface cover click into place.

POWER

ERROR

PAPER OUT

SLIP

FEED

RELEASE

Interface cover

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