DOT MATRIX PRINTER

CD-S500 Series

CD-S500A

User's Manual

Table of Contents
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS... 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS.. 3 EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS.. 4 ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A LUSAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS. 5 Important Safety Instructions.... 6 Notice.... 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS which must be strictry observed!... 8

Chapter1 Introduction

Features..... 12 Explanation of the Models... 13 Checking the Accessories... 15
Chapter2 Names and Functions of Parts

..... 16

Chapter3 Preparing the Printer
Connections.... 20 Installation... 23 Setting the Paper Near End Sensor... 24 Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number.. 25 Installing the Ribbon Cassette... 27 Installing Roll Paper.... 28 Operation when the cover is opened and closed.. 33
Chapter4 Maintenance Mode
HEX Dump Mode.... 35 Soft SW Setting Mode... 35 Initial Factory Shipping Mode... 39 Cut Position Adjustment Mode... 40 Error Indicators.... 41 Trouble Shooting... 43

Chapter5 Appendixes

Specifications.... 44 Interface.... 48
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR EUROPEAN USERS
CE marking shows conformity to the following criteria and provisions: Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)/EN60950-1 EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)/EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2 & EN61000-3-3
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS
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 manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CITIZEN is a registered trade mark of CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., JAPAN Company names and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of relevant companies. Copyright 2005 CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.
EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION : Use shielded cables to connect this device to computers. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
ETAT DE CONFORMITE EMI A LUSAGE DES UTILISATEURS CANADIENS
Cet appareil numrique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. This product is equipped with a three-pronged plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord will be walked on. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes for 120V outlet and 7.5 amperes for 220V240V outlet. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.
The main plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Chapter1

Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Citizen Dot Matrix Printer CD-S500 series. This printer is a dot matrix printer developed for use with various kinds of data communication terminals, POS terminals, and kitchen printers. It can be used for a wide range of applications thanks to its rich selection of functions.

Features

Compact design A paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loading High speed printing to a maximum of 240cps Multiple copy printing (original form + 2 copies) Input buffer available Black mark sensor mechanism Versatile printing layout using the page mode Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in its user memory Built-in drawer kick-out interface Optional auto-cutter (full cut/partial cut) Capacity for paper with widths of 76.2/69.5/57.5mm Serial (RS-232C) or Parallel (IEEE and Centronics compliant) interface is available as a factory option Selection of functions diversified by its operation panel (Soft SW setting mode) Can be wall mounted (optional) Built-in buzzer Built-in or external AC adapter types available Dual color printing (red/black)
Explanation of the Models
Models in this series are identified by the following model naming method.

Model Number: CD-S

Model name
500 : Standard model 501 : Built-in auto cutter model 503 : Built-in auto cutter and rewinder model

Power source type

A: AC adapter type S: Built-in AC adapter type Interface
PA : Parallel IEEE1284 compatible RS : Serial RS-232C compatible UB: USB Region (Characters + power cord) J : E : U: C: Japan Europe North America China

Case Color

WH : Cool white BK : Black Black mark sensor None : M1 : M2 : M3 : M4 : No sensor Left sensor for paper reverse Right sensor for paper reverse Left sensor for paper surface Right sensor for paper surface

Explanation of models

Examples of models
Standard model (AC Adapter type) Standard model (Built-in AC adapter type)

CD-S500S

Auto cutter equipped model (AC Adapter type)
Auto cutter equipped model (Built-in AC adapter type)

CD-S501A

CD-S501S
Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model (AC Adapter type)
Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model (Built-in AC adapter type)

CD-S503A

CD-S503S

Checking the Accessories

Check to make sure that the following accessories are included with your printer. Printer: 1 AC adapter: 1 (CD-S500A series only) Power cord: 1 Ribbon cassette: 1 Partition: 1 Slip prevention rubber feet: 4 (CD-S500S and CD-S501S only) Sample roll paper: 1 Users Manual (this document)

Printer: 1

AC adapter type Built-in AC adapter type
* The AC adapter is set inside the AC adapter case. Power cord Ribbon cassette AC adapter

Partition

Sample roll paper
Users Manual (this document)

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Chapter2
Names and Functions of Parts

Exterior

AC adapter type
Standard and auto cutter equipped models 6

Built-in AC adapter type

Operation panel (see page 18)
1 Paper check window It can be used to check the amount of paper left on the roll. 2 Rear cover It can be opened to set or to replace a paper roll. 3 Rear cover open lever It is a lever used to open the rear cover. Pull the lever towards you to open the rear cover. 4 Front cover It can be opened to set or replace the ribbon cassette. 5 Power switch It turns the printer power on and off.
Rear connectors (see page 19)
Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model 6
6 Cutter lock clearing screw hole When the rear cover cannot be opened because the blade of the auto cutter protrudes after a malfunction or as a result of a paper jam, turn this screw with a Phillips head screw driver to return the blade. 7 AC adapter case This is installed only for the built-in AC adapter type.

Interior

Standard and auto cutter equipped model Platen unit In the standard and auto cutter equipped models, it is combined with 8 the auto cutter. 2 Paper cut bar It is used to cut the paper manually. 3 Platen open lever It is a lever used to open the platen unit on the rewinder equipped model. Open the platen unit by pulling it towards you. 4 Print head cover Ribbon cassette drive shaft 6 Print head Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model Rewinder shaft It rewinds the copy side of the copy roll paper. 8 Auto cutter unit It automatically cuts the paper after printing is completed. The cut action is set by a command in Soft SW Setting Mode.

Operation Panel

1 POWER LED (Green) It is lit when the power is supplied. When maintenance mode is set or there is an error indication, it is either lit or flashing. 2 PAPER OUT LED (Orange) It is lit in paper out status. When maintenance mode is set or there is an error indication, it is either lit or flashing. 3 ERROR LED (Orange) It is lit when the rear cover or front cover is open. When maintenance mode is set or there is an error indication, it is either lit or flashing.
4 FEED Switch When this switch is pressed once, paper feeds (1 line). If it is held down, paper feeds continuously until it is released. And when there is a printer error, pressing this switch can cancel the error status. 5 LED NAME SHEET This sheet is used reversed according to the printer installation method. See Vertical Installation and Wall Mounted Installation (page 23). Display when installed horizontally
Display when installed vertically or wall mounted

Rear Connectors

Parallel (IEEE1284) interface
Serial (RS232C) interface
1 Interface connector It is connected to either a serial (RS232C) or parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable. * A USB interface replaced by a serial or parallel interface will be available as a factory option. 2 Drawer kick connector It is connected to a cable from the drawer. 3 Power source connector It is connected to a cable from the AC adapter. 4 Power source inlet It is connected to the power cord.

Others

Built-in Buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the FEED switch is operated and when there is an error. The buzzer can be switched between enabled and disabled in Soft SW setting mode.

User Memory

Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in memory. This stored data remains in memory even after the power is turned off.

Chapter3

Preparing the Printer

Connections

Connecting the Interface Cable
Turn off the power to the printer and insert the connectors being careful about their orientation.
Always hold the connector when pulling out a cable. Install the interface cable so that it will not be caught on your shoes etc.
Connecting the serial (RS232C) interface cable
Make sure that you insert it firmly and fix it in place by tightening the screw.
Serial (RS232C) interface cable
Connecting the parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable
Make sure that you insert it firmly and fix it in place by turning the attachment screws in the direction shown by the arrow.
Parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable

Connecting the Drawer

Match the top and bottom of the drawer kick connector with the cable terminal and insert it firmly until you hear a click.

Drawer kick cable

Connect only a specialized drawer. (Do not connect a telephone line.) Output is impossible during printing. Drawer 1 and drawer 2 cannot be driven simultaneously. Use a drawer use solenoid that is at least 24. Make sure that the output current is not higher than 1A. This may cause a malfunction or burn damage. Install the drawer kick cable so that it will not be caught on your shoes etc. See page 48 for detailed specifications of the interfaces.

Connecting the Power

1. Make sure that the printer power

switch is set to OFF.

AC adapter cable
2. If your printer is an AC adapter type,
insert the AC adapter cable connector with its flat side upwards into the power connector on the rear surface of the printer. If your printer is a built-in AC adapter type, insert the plug on the power cord into the AC inlet on the back surface of the printer.
Do not use an AC DC 24V adapter other than 51 AD ONLY the stipulated product (Model 51AD). Always hold the connector when inserting or removing the cable connector of the AC adapter. Stretching the power cord by pulling it will damage it, causing fire, electric shocks, or a break in the conductor. When lightening is striking nearby, remove the plug of the power cord from the outlet. Lightening will cause fire or electric shock. Do not place the power cord near a heating device. The cover of the power cord will melt, causing fire or electric shock. When the printer will not be used for a long period, be sure to remove the plug of the power cord from the outlet to guarantee safety. Isolate the AC power source from other devices that generate noise.
Flat side of the cable is up.

AC inlet

Installation
This printer can be installed horizontally or vertically and can be wall mounted. But according to the model you are using, there may be restrictions on how it is installed. Refer to the following table.
Horizontal Standard model (AC adapter type) Standard model (Built-in AC adapter type) Auto cutter equipped model (AC adapter type) Auto cutter equipped model (Built-in AC adapter type) Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model (AC adapter type) Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model (Built-in AC adapter type) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Vertical No Yes* No Yes* No No
Wall Mount Yes*2 Yes*2 Yes*2 Yes*2 No No
*1: Accessory rubber feet must be used to prevent slipping. *2: The optional specialized wall mount unit is necessary to mount it on the wall.
Vertical installation and wall mounted installation
To install the printer vertically or wall mounted, remove the Chassis Platen L Spring used to open the rear cover. And reverse the LED name sheet on the operation panel to use it with the vertically installed and wall mounted display.

Removing the Chassis Platen L Spring
1. Open the rear cover. Do this carefully, because the cover snaps open vigorously. 2. Lift part A with the fingers of your right hand. 3. Switch the Chassis Platen L Spring that you have
raised from your right thumb to your left thumb to hook the protrusion on the end of the Chassis Platen L Spring inside part B of the printer.
Chassis Platen L Spring Part A
Chassis Platen L Spring with strong repulsive force is used. Be very careful that it does not slip off your finger causing an injury.

Protrusion

Part B

LED Name Sheet

Remove and reverse the sheet then reinsert the protruding part of the center of the sheet in the printer and push in both ends.
Setting the Paper Near End Sensor
Change the sensor location according to the way the printer is installed and the interior diameter of the roll paper you are using. Referring to the following table, set it at a location suited to the usage environment by moving it to the left and right while pushing the concave part of the center of the sensor with your finger. (When shipped from the factory, it is set at 24mm.)
Paper near end sensor When installed vertically and wall hung
When installed horizontally
Installation method Horizontal
Remaining roll paper (mm) Approx. 22 Approx. 24 Approx. 27 Approx. 27 Approx. 24 Approx. 22

Sensor location

Vertical (wall mounted)
The remaining roll paper (external diameter of the roll paper) differs greatly according to the type of roll paper used. Use these values only as guidelines. When the sensor has detected the remaining roll paper during printing, the printer stops printing after it has printed all the data that it had received. If you are using a model with parallel (IEEE1284) interface specifications, you can select sensor enabled/disabled in Soft SW Setting Mode. If you are using a model with serial (RS232C) interface specifications, it is always enabled.
Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number
The printing dot line columns are changed as follows by setting the Paper Width of the roll paper used, the Number of col. and the Font Select in Soft SW Setting Mode. For details about setting, see Soft SW Setting Mode (page 35).

When setting Paper Width of 76.2mm
Soft SW Setting Mode Number of col. Font Select 99 dots 40/dots 99 dots 42/dots Space between Printing line characters columns 3 dots 3 dots 2 dots 2 dots 33 columns 40 columns 35 columns 42 columns Full columns 400 dots 386 dots

Paper width: 76.2mm

When Number of col. 40/33 are selected: 400 dots When Number of col. 42/35 are selected: 386 dots Paper feed direction
Setting Paper Width and Printing Line Columns
When setting Paper Width of 69.5mm
Soft SW Setting Mode Number of col. Font Select 99 dots 40/dots 99 dots 42/dots Space between Printing line characters columns 3 dots 3 dots 2 dots 2 dots 30 columns 36 columns 32 columns 40 columns Full columns

360 dots

Paper width: 76.2mm Paper width: 69.5mm When Number of col. 40/33 are selected: 360 dots When Number of col. 42/35 are selected: 360 dots Right offset: 40 dots Paper feed direction
When setting Paper Width of 57.5mm
Soft SW Setting Mode Number of col. Font Select 99 dots 40/dots 99 dots 42/dots Space between Printing line characters columns 3 dots 3 dots 2 dots 2 dots 25 columns 30 columns 27 columns 33 columns Full columns 300 dots 298 dots
Paper width: 76.2mm Paper width: 57.5mm When Number of col. 40/33 are selected: 300 dots When Number of col. 42/35 are selected: 298 dots Right offset: 100 dots Paper feed direction
Installing the Ribbon Cassette 1. Open the front cover of the printer.
Insert your fingers into the dents at opposite ends of the front cover to open it with both hands.

Front cover

2. Turn the ribbon cassette knob in the
direction shown by the arrow to fully stretch the ribbon.
3. Insert the cassette into the printer
until a click is heard so that the ribbon is between the paper cut bar and the print head cover. If it difficult to insert, turn the ribbon cassette knob again.
Paper cut bar Print head cover
4. Close the front cover.
Be very careful not to let your hands touch the print head cover when replacing the ribbon cassette. When the print head has become heated, there is a danger of it burning your hand.

Installing Roll Paper

The following are the types of roll paper that can be used by this printer. Types: 1P roll paper 2P copy roll paper (1 original + 1 copy) 3P copy roll paper (1 original + 2 copies) (2P and 3P copy roll paper are only usable on models equipped with auto cutter and rewinder.) Paper widths: 76.2 (0.7)/69.5 (0.6)/57.5 (0.5)mm Roll diameter: 30mm to 83mm +2 Core diameter: Interior diameter 100 mm, exterior diameter 27mm or less Paper thickness: 1P 0.06 to 0.085mm Copy paper 0.05 to 0.20mm (total thickness) But the total thickness that can be cut is from 0.05 to 0.14mm.
Standard and Auto Cutter Equipped Models

Installation method

Rear cover open lever
1. Pull the rear cover open lever towards
you to open the rear cover.
2. Set the attached partition in place if
the roll paper you are using is 69.5mm wide or 57.5mm wide. Change the paper width by changing the value set as the width using the Soft SW Setting Mode. (See page 35)
When setting the roll paper, be careful not to cut your hand on the edge of the paper.
Location set for width of 57.5mm Location set for width of 69.5mm
3. Place the roll paper and pull the end
of the roll paper directly towards you as shown in the figure. Hold the center of the roll paper to pull it as straight as possible so that one of the sides of the paper does not slacken.

1P roll paper

4. Maintaining tension in the roll paper,
firmly close the rear cover until you hear a click. Paper feeds automatically and stops at the print start position.

Rear cover

Roll paper that is gently pulled taut.
Be very careful not to let the rear cover catch your hands when closing the rear cover.
5. Tear off surplus paper by holding one
side of the end of the roll paper and pulling it towards you.
Do not insert any foreign objects such as a paper clip into the cutter unit.
Auto Cutter and Rewinder Equipped Model

Installation Method

2. Then pull the platen open lever
towards you to open the platen unit.

Platen open lever

Platen unit
3. Set the attached partition in place if
the copy roll paper you are using is 69.5mm wide or 57.5mm wide. Change the paper width by changing the value set as the width using the Soft SW Setting Mode. (See page 35)
4. After removing the rewinder shaft,
install the copy roll paper and pull the end of the roll paper straight towards you for about 30cm as shown in the figure. Hold the center of the roll paper to pull it as straight as possible so that one of the sides of the paper does not slacken.
Rewinder shaft 2P or 3P copy roll paper

About 30cm

5. Maintaining light tension in the copy
roll paper, firmly close the platen unit until you hear a click.
Be very careful not to let your hands touch the blade on the paper cutter bar.
Platen unit Be careful of the paper cut bar.
6. Set one side of the copy roll paper
(copy side) on the rewinder shaft as shown in the figure, and tightly wind it about 2 rotations in the direction shown by the arrow. Check to make sure that the copy roll paper rotates with the rewinder shaft.

Copy roll paper (copy side)
Rewinder shaft Protrudes about 5cm

Wind it about twice

Installing roll paper
7. Being careful not to let the copy roll
paper set on the rewinder shaft slacken, place the roll paper in the grooves on both sides. Turn the flange on the rewinder shaft in the direction shown by the arrow and make sure that the copy roll paper rotates with the rewinder shaft.
Taking up slack while checking that the copy roll paper winds.
8. With the other side of the copy roll
paper (original side) pulled lightly taut, close the rear cover firmly until you hear a click. Hold the center of the roll paper to pull it as straight as possible so that one of the sides of the paper does not slacken. Paper feeds automatically and stops at the print start position.
9. Tear off surplus paper by holding one
Operation when the cover is opened and closed
Operation when the front cover is opened and closed
Opening: During printing, the printing stops and if it is in red printing status, the ribbon is switched to the black ribbon status, moves to the centering location, and becomes the condition you can replace the ribbon cassette. Closing: If it was red printing status when it was opened, the ribbon returns to red status and if there is printing data, printing restarts.
Operation when the rear cover is opened and closed
Opening: During printing, the printing stops and the ribbon moves to the centering location and remains in stand by. On models equipped with a rewinder, if the cover is opened with paper set, the paper is fed forward about 1 inch then returns to the centering position. Closing: After print operation and cut operation have been initialized, it performs paper feed check, and if there is printing data, printing restarts.
If a cutter problem is caused by a paper jam etc., the printer may stop with the cutter blade protruding so that the rear cover cannot be opened. In this case, press the FEED switch to eliminate the cutter problem without trying to force it open. If the problem is not eliminated by pressing the switch, insert a screw driver in the hole on the left side surface of the rear cover and rotate it to manually restore the cutter blade, then open the cover. (The blade will be restored by turning it to either the left or the right.) Be careful of the manual paper cut bar in particular, to make sure that your fingers are not caught when opening and closing the cover. Opening the rear cover during printing causes malfunctions of the printer head or cutter unit. Make sure that printing has stopped before you open the rear cover. To close the rear cover, close it while holding the end of the paper so that the paper is not slack or bent inside the printer.

Operations Press the FEED Switch
Command Type STAR <Soft-Switch Setting> Press Feed Change PARM. Press Feed For 2S Next Item F.Cover Open/Close Save & Exit <Soft Control-SW>-------------------Command Type EPSON Number of Col. 40/33 Font Select Paper Plies OFF Paper End ENB Paper Near-End ENB Slashed Zero OFF Print Direct. BI-DIR Auto LF OFF Code Page 437 Buffer Size 4K Init Signal ENB Buzzer ON <Interface-SW>-----------------------Baud Rate 9600 Data Length 8bit Parity Bit NONE Stop Bit 1bit Protocol DTR <Mechanical-SW>-------------------Paper Width 76.2 Auto-Cutter PAR. Color Ribbon ON Take-Up Device ON Black Mark DIS

Command Type

Press and hold the FEED Switch Press and hold the FEED Switch Press the FEED Switch

Number of Col.

Font Select
Example of a change of the Command Type to STAR and the Font Select to 99.

Setting Mode Table

Soft Control-SW
Set item Command Type Initial value EPSON Setting value EPSON STAR CBM1 CBM2 40/33 42/99 OFF 2P 3P ENB DIS Remarks The emulation is selected from EPSON/STAR/ CBM1/CBM2.
Number of full dot in full column is 200 dots. For the number of line columns based on the paper width, see Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number. The initial font size is selected immediately after the power is turned on. Copy mode is selected. OFF/2P/3P can be selected. But when 3P is set, the printing speed is low. The PE signal enabled/disabled is set at paper end when only the centro-interface is set as enabled. During enabled status, BUSY, PE, FAULT are output and printing stops at paper out. During disabled status, only BUSY is output and printing stops at paper out. The PE signal enabled/disabled is set at paper near end when only the centro-interface is set as enabled. During enabled status, PE, FAULT are output and printing continues. During disabled status, nothing is output and printing continues. It sets whether or not slash is used with the numeral 0 (zero). Designates printing direction. When BI-DIR is selected, printing starts from the closer of the left and right ends of the next printing line from the print stop location. During UNI-DIR printing is usually done from the left end. The LF operation during CR code reception is selected. When ON, LF does not operate; when OFF, LF operates. CR: Carriage Return LF: Line Feed The code page is selected.

Font Select Paper Plies

7x9 OFF

Paper End

Paper Near-End

ENB DIS

Slashed Zero Print Direct.

OFF BI-DIR

OFF ON BI-DIR UNI-DIR

Auto LF

OFF ON 437, KATAKANA, 850, 860 863, 865 852, 866 857, 858 WPC1252

Code Page

Set item Buffer Size Init Signal Initial value 4k ENB Setting value 40byte 4Kbyte ENB DIS Remarks The receiving buffer size is selected. Selects enabled (ENB)/disabled (DIS) of the printer initialized signal (PRIME) during centro-interface. Selects enabled (ENB)/disabled (DIS) of the 25pin reset signal during serial interface. Selects buzzer sound when an abnormality occurs as enabled (ON)/disabled (OFF).

Buzzer

ON OFF
Interface-SW (Displayed only when the serial board is mounted)
Set item Baud Rate Initial value 9600 Setting value bit 7 bit NONE EVEN ODD 1 bit 2 bit DTR X-ON-OFF Remarks Sets the baud rate of the serial interface.

Data Length Parity Bit

8 bit NONE
Sets the character length of the serial interface. Sets the communication parity of the serial interface.

Stop Bit Protocol

1 bit DTR
Sets the stop bit of the serial interface.

Mechanical-SW

Set item Paper Width Initial value 76.2 Setting value 76.2 69.5 57.5 OFF FREE FULL PAR. Selects the paper size. Remarks

Auto-Cutter

Selects the cutter operation. When it is OFF, the FULL/PAR. commands do not start cutting. In FREE status, cutting is done according to the FULL/PAR. commands. In FULL status, full cut is always done by both the FULL/PAR. commands. In PAR status, partial cutting is always done by both the FULL/PAR. commands. Selects the color function. During OFF, the change color command is ignored.

Color Ribbon

Set item Take-Up Device Black Mark

Initial value ON DIS

Setting value ON OFF DIS TYPE1 TYPE2
Remarks Selects the rewinder function. During OFF, the rewinder motor does not operate. Selects enabled (TYPE1, TYPE2)/disabled (DIS) of the black mark control function. In TYPE1 status, auto paper length measuring operation is done and the black mark is fed to the paper cut position when the power is turned on. GS FF/FF commands are available in the status. It is used for formatting the black mark at the edge of the page. In TYPE2 status, measuring operation is not done when the power is turned on. The auto paper length paper measuring, initial paper positioning and paper cutting operations are controlled by the command from a host PC. FS(L command only is available in the status. It is used for formatting the black mark in the middle of the page. (TYPE2 status is not available in STAR and CBM1/2 modes.)
Concerning Mechanical-SW operation Functions that are not supported by the specifications at time of shipping have no impact on printer operation even when the settings are changed. Examples)Items set for the Auto-Cutter in models that are not equipped with an Auto-Cutter. Change of the setting of the Take-Up Device in models to which rewinder specifications do not apply. Concerning Auto-Cutter operation The minimum cutting interval is 1/2 inch (3 lines with 6LPI). Once a cut command has been executed, even if a command is sent before the paper has fed at least 1/2 inch, the cut command is ignored so the cut action cannot be executed.

Interface

Pin assignment
PIN No. Signal Name Direction Function FG 1 Frame ground 2 TXD Output Data transmission 3 RXD Input Data reception 4 RTS Output Same as DTR (20pin) 6 DSR Input Host reception enabled status HIGH-READY/LOW-NOT READY [During DTR/RTS control] The printer transmits data after it is confirmed that DSR is high. (But transmission by DLE EOT, GS a) [During XON/XOFF control] Printer does not confirm DSR. 7 Signal ground SG 20 DTR Output Printer READY/BUSY status HIGH-READY/LOW-BUSY [During DTR/RTS control] When the printer is in reception enabled status, it is READY, when it is reception disabled, it is BUSY. Printer status 1) BUSY until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on 2) BUSY in normal OFFLINE status 3) BUSY in OFFLINE status during PE 4) BUSY in OFFLINE status when other errors occur 5) BUSY when the reception buffer is full 6) BUSY during Self-Print [During XON/XOFF control] Always HIGH-READY except under the following conditions 1) Until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on 2) During Self-Print 25 INIT Input Printer RESET (1ms or more is higher)

Buffer Full Control

Reception buffer 40/4K

Connection with HOST

Printer D-Sub25P
25 FG TxD RxD DTR DSR RTS CTS SG RESET

Host D-Sub9P

9 DCD TxD RxD DTR DSR RTS CTS GD RI/RESET

8/1536 bytes XON

16/512 bytes XOFF
Overrun/Buffer size: 16/512 bytes XOFF cancel size: 8/1536 bytes
Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface
PIN No. Direction Input Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Output Output Output Output Input Output Input Output Output Output Input Compatibility Mode *Strobe Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 *ACK BUSY PE SELECT *AutoFeed (NC) GND FG Logic-H GND *INIT *FAULT GND DK_STATUS +5V *Select-in Function Nibble Mode HostCLK Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 PtrCLK PtrBUSY/Data3,7 AckDataReq/Data2,6 Xflag/Data1,5 HostBUSY (ND) GND FG Logic-H GND *INIT *DataAvail/Data0,4 (ND) (ND) (ND) 1284-Active Byte Mode HostCLK Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 PtrCLK PtrBUSY AckDataReq Xflag HostBUSY (ND) GND FG Logic-H GND *INIT *DataAvail (ND) (ND) (ND) 1284-Active (*: Active Low)

Data Reception Timing

Data 18 A STROBE D BUSY E ACK F B C A : MIN. 1s B : MIN. 1s C : MIN. 1s D : MAX. 1s E : Approx. 3.2s F : Approx. 3.2s

CD-S500/501/503

Deep impact High speed impact printers from Citizen. Reliable and durable.

Applications

Receipt Journal Ticket Daily report Kitchen Delivery slip Weight scales
Logic Seeking Control The logic seeking control allows impact printing at high speed. Automatic printing from left to right or right to left. Whatever is faster. Easy Paper Loading Easy paper loading makes impact printing as simple as can be. Internal Power Supply The CD-S500 series comes with a detachable internal power supply.

Easy paper loading

Vertical solution CD-S501

Standard type

Available in black CD-S501S

Mettinger Strae 11

D-73728 Esslingen Germany

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Options

Wall mount Kit

Wall-CTS300

Interface card

Parallel (950035-00)

Features

5.0 lines/sec high-speed printing 76.2/69.5/57.5mm selectable paper width Easy paper loading Cutter (full/partial) Logic-seeking control Optional interface cards Built-in AC adapter Black mark function (option) Cash drawer kick-out Memory switch function Build-in buzzer Bitmap data registration (NV memory) ESC/POS compatibility Page mode Two color printing 3 PLY paper printing capability Easy customization by software Available in white or black High reliability and durability Driver: Win 2000/XP/VISTA/ 2003 Server, OPOS 1.8, CUPS

Interface cards

Specifications
Printing method Printing direction Font Number of columns

Serial (950034-00)

USB (950036-00)

Ethernet (950053-00)

Customization Software

Printing speed

Character size (WxH) Character set Line spacing Line feed speed Paper feed method Paper
Interface Input buffer NV bit map data area Drawer kick-out Ink ribbon cartridge Power supply AC adapter Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Operating environment Storage environment Reliability EMC and safety standards
Serial dot impact (Logic-seeking control) Bi-directional Font A: 7 x 9, 9 x 9 matrix 76.2mm paper: Font A-40/42 columns / Font B-33/35 columns 69.5mm paper: Font A-36/30 columns / Font B-38/31 columns (69.5mm paper width) 57.5mm paper: Font A-30-25 columns / Font B-31/26 columns (57.5mm paper width) 5.0 lines/sec at 76.2mm width+40 columns 5.4 lines/sec at 69.5mm width+36 columns 6.0 lines/sec at 57.5mm width+30 columns Font A: 1.25 x 3.12mm (7 x 9 dots) / Font B: 1.57 x 3.12mm (9 x 9 dots) Alphanumeric, International, Code page 437, 850, 860, 863, 865, 852, 866, 857, 858, WPC1252 4.23mm 40 lines/sec Friction 76.2/69.5/57.50.5mm x 83mm Thickness: 0.06-0.085mm (1Ply) 1Ply/2Ply/3Ply copy paper 0.05 0.14mm (Copy paper cut) 0.05 0.20mm (Copy paper print) Parallel (IEEE1284), Serial (RS-232C), USB 4K/40 bytes 128K bytes 2 drawers Two colors (Red and Black), Single color (Black) DC24V7% Input: AC 100-230V,1.3A Output: DC24V5% Approx. 2.9kg (Standard type) 3.2kg (With auto cutter/winder type) 156x247.7x174.4mm (Standard type / with auto cutter) 156x277.7x197.8mm (Winder type) 0~50C, 10 - 90% RH -20~70C, 5 90% RH Printer: MCBF 7.5 million lines / Print Head: 150 million characters / Auto cutter: 1,000,000 cuts UL, C-UL, FCC Class A, TUV, GS, CE marking, CCC
1) Model type 2) Power source 3) Interface 4) Region (Characters 5) Case color 6) Black mark sensor Type +power cord) CD-S500: Standard type PA: Parallel (IEEE1284) WH: Cool white None: No sensor / M1: Left sensor for S: Built-in AC E: Europe CD-S501: Built-in auto cutter type RS: Serial (RS-232C) BK: Black paper back / M2: Right sensor for paper adapter type U: USA CD-S503: Built-in auto cutter UB: USB back / M3: Left sensor for paper front / and winder type M4: Right sensor for paper front Te l. : + ( 0 ) 1 / - 0 Fa x : + ( 0 ) 1 / - 5 www.citizen-europe.com

Type Classification

CD-S500 S RS E WH M1
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Mettinger Strae 11