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...02 xxi Figures xxiii Tables xxv Part 1. Installation instructions 17 Unpacking the printer 17 Installing the SureMark printers 18 Installing for RS-232/RS-485 communication 18 Installing SureMark for USB communication 21 Using the wall mounting feature 24 Installing the fillers 25 ... 14 Chapter 2. all models except TI8 29 Baud rate selection 29 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997, 2004 iii Introduction 3 Printer overview 3 Description of models 4 Features used with the SureMark printers 6 Comparison of Changes xix | Web-only update for corrections to GA27-4151-05 ...
...02 xxi Figures xxiii Tables xxv Part 1. Installation instructions 17 Unpacking the printer 17 Installing the SureMark printers 18 Installing for RS-232/RS-485 communication 18 Installing SureMark for USB communication 21 Using the wall mounting feature 24 Installing the fillers 25 ... 14 Chapter 2. all models except TI8 29 Baud rate selection 29 © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997, 2004 iii Introduction 3 Printer overview 3 Description of models 4 Features used with the SureMark printers 6 Comparison of Changes xix | Web-only update for corrections to GA27-4151-05 ...
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...flipper area 55 MICR read head cleaning 57 Thermal printhead cleaning 58 | Document scanner cleaning (Model TI8 58 ...printers) . . . . . 36 4610 Fonts and Logos utility diskette 38 Proportional font conversion utility 38 Firmware update 38 Using a firmware update diskette 39 Using POSS for Windows to update SureMark printer firmware (RS-485 and USB only 39 IBM Point-of-Sale device diagnostics 40 Updating SureMark...44 Resources on the Internet 44 Part 2. Models TF6 and TM6 69 iv SureMark Printers User's Guide offline 66 | Electronic journal dump 66 Problem ...
...flipper area 55 MICR read head cleaning 57 Thermal printhead cleaning 58 | Document scanner cleaning (Model TI8 58 ...printers) . . . . . 36 4610 Fonts and Logos utility diskette 38 Proportional font conversion utility 38 Firmware update 38 Using a firmware update diskette 39 Using POSS for Windows to update SureMark printer firmware (RS-485 and USB only 39 IBM Point-of-Sale device diagnostics 40 Updating SureMark...44 Resources on the Internet 44 Part 2. Models TF6 and TM6 69 iv SureMark Printers User's Guide offline 66 | Electronic journal dump 66 Problem ...
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... 86 RS-232 parameters 87 USB connector pin assignments 87 Code page definitions 88 Generic code page 89 Code page 437 90 Code page 858 91 Code page 860 92 Code page 863 93 Code page 865 94 Character fonts 94 Thermal printing font 94 Impact printing fonts... only 111 Download graphics (logo) Commands 112 Predefine messages 114 Download user-defined characters 116 Thermal code page 116 Contents v offline 78 Problem determination 78 Appendix A. Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6) . . . . . 75 Testing the printer 75 Offline test 76 RS-232 hex dump 77 Resetting the...
... 86 RS-232 parameters 87 USB connector pin assignments 87 Code page definitions 88 Generic code page 89 Code page 437 90 Code page 858 91 Code page 860 92 Code page 863 93 Code page 865 94 Character fonts 94 Thermal printing font 94 Impact printing fonts... only 111 Download graphics (logo) Commands 112 Predefine messages 114 Download user-defined characters 116 Thermal code page 116 Contents v offline 78 Problem determination 78 Appendix A. Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6) . . . . . 75 Testing the printer 75 Offline test 76 RS-232 hex dump 77 Resetting the...
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..."Document scanner calibration (Model TI8)" on page 97 are models TF6 and TM6, and also about the new single-station SureMark printers, which are to be used for models TI3 and TI4. Revision bars in...where to find commands when using RS-485 or USB communications has been added to the beginning of that appendix. v New table for Models TF6 and TM6. v The commands in Appendix C, "RS-232... programming information," on page 59 | v Minor changes to formatting | Web-only update for this edition include: © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997, ...
..."Document scanner calibration (Model TI8)" on page 97 are models TF6 and TM6, and also about the new single-station SureMark printers, which are to be used for models TI3 and TI4. Revision bars in...where to find commands when using RS-485 or USB communications has been added to the beginning of that appendix. v New table for Models TF6 and TM6. v The commands in Appendix C, "RS-232... programming information," on page 59 | v Minor changes to formatting | Web-only update for this edition include: © Copyright IBM Corp. 1997, ...
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...on page 38. n=09 (Align Column Right) for information about uploading electronic journal data while the printer is specific to "Features used with the SureMark printers" on models TF6 and TM6, has been added: - "Print logo inline" on page 137 - v The part number for...available USB cables has been added to the new single-station SureMark printers - v USB information has been added to the thermal/impact SureMark printers - xx SureMark Printers User's Guide models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4. - See Appendix D, "Uploading electronic journal data," on page 85. "Select color ...
...on page 38. n=09 (Align Column Right) for information about uploading electronic journal data while the printer is specific to "Features used with the SureMark printers" on models TF6 and TM6, has been added: - "Print logo inline" on page 137 - v The part number for...available USB cables has been added to the new single-station SureMark printers - v USB information has been added to the thermal/impact SureMark printers - xx SureMark Printers User's Guide models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4. - See Appendix D, "Uploading electronic journal data," on page 85. "Select color ...
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...about two new models of the SureMark models" on page 21. v "Enable or disable the feed buttons (Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, and TG4 only)" on page 140 and "Set or cancel high-quality print mode" on page 130, which describes the methods that was also reorganized. Along with USB communications...TI1 and TI2, has been replaced in Models TI3 and TI4. GA27-4151-02 This edition includes information about installing fillers for the SureMark Printer when the USB feature is the same as code page 850 plus the euro character symbol. v The Remarks under "Define document wait time" on page...
...about two new models of the SureMark models" on page 21. v "Enable or disable the feed buttons (Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, and TG4 only)" on page 140 and "Set or cancel high-quality print mode" on page 130, which describes the methods that was also reorganized. Along with USB communications...TI1 and TI2, has been replaced in Models TI3 and TI4. GA27-4151-02 This edition includes information about installing fillers for the SureMark Printer when the USB feature is the same as code page 850 plus the euro character symbol. v The Remarks under "Define document wait time" on page...
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IBM SureMark Printers 3 2. Model TI8 11 4. Cable Connectors and RS-232 Settings Switch for Thermal/Impact SureMark Printers 21 10. USB Ports for Thermal/Impact SureMark Printers . . . . . 18 6. Installing the fillers for Single-Station SureMark Printers 19 7. SurePOS 500/600 integration 29 16. Printable ... Print Line Area (Models TF6 and TM6 73 39. Printer's Resident Character Set - Code Page 863 93 45. SureMark Printer dimensions - Cable Connectors for USB systems 28 | 15. USB Ports for Single-Station SureMark Printers 20 9. Printable Area of an Inserted...
IBM SureMark Printers 3 2. Model TI8 11 4. Cable Connectors and RS-232 Settings Switch for Thermal/Impact SureMark Printers 21 10. USB Ports for Thermal/Impact SureMark Printers . . . . . 18 6. Installing the fillers for Single-Station SureMark Printers 19 7. SurePOS 500/600 integration 29 16. Printable ... Print Line Area (Models TF6 and TM6 73 39. Printer's Resident Character Set - Code Page 863 93 45. SureMark Printer dimensions - Cable Connectors for USB systems 28 | 15. USB Ports for Single-Station SureMark Printers 20 9. Printable Area of an Inserted...
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...| v Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface The single-station SureMark printers, the SureMark Model TI8, and also SureMark Models TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4 ...be stored and retrieved in .TIFF, 4 SureMark Printers User's Guide Models TF6 and TM6 have been updated with the latest firmware, support...thermal/impact SureMark printers. black plus one insertion of a check into a Model TI2, TI4, TI8 printer, the printer | uses its MICR reader to read the magnetic-ink-character line on two-color thermal paper (thermal station only) v Upside-down printing Additional features of some SureMark...
...| v Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface The single-station SureMark printers, the SureMark Model TI8, and also SureMark Models TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4 ...be stored and retrieved in .TIFF, 4 SureMark Printers User's Guide Models TF6 and TM6 have been updated with the latest firmware, support...thermal/impact SureMark printers. black plus one insertion of a check into a Model TI2, TI4, TI8 printer, the printer | uses its MICR reader to read the magnetic-ink-character line on two-color thermal paper (thermal station only) v Upside-down printing Additional features of some SureMark...
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... 4610-TI3 Attaches to the IBM 4694/4800. IOR 24x7 RS-232, RS-485, USB (Bottom cover comes in two colors) 4610-TI5 (DBCS - AP only) Attaches to the IBM 4694...TI4, respectively, except for each printer model. RS-232, RS-485, USB (Pearl white covers) IOR 24x7 4610-TM6 Attaches to match the IBM 4840 Warranty upgrade none none ...4610-IF6 Functionally equivalent to TF6 with iron gray covers but with IOR warranty IOR 24x7 4610-TG3 Functionally equivalent to Model TI3 IOR 24x7 with iron gray covers to the IBM 4694/4800. Models TF6 and TM6 Smaller models that contain only a thermal...
... 4610-TI3 Attaches to the IBM 4694/4800. IOR 24x7 RS-232, RS-485, USB (Bottom cover comes in two colors) 4610-TI5 (DBCS - AP only) Attaches to the IBM 4694...TI4, respectively, except for each printer model. RS-232, RS-485, USB (Pearl white covers) IOR 24x7 4610-TM6 Attaches to match the IBM 4840 Warranty upgrade none none ...4610-IF6 Functionally equivalent to TF6 with iron gray covers but with IOR warranty IOR 24x7 4610-TG3 Functionally equivalent to Model TI3 IOR 24x7 with iron gray covers to the IBM 4694/4800. Models TF6 and TM6 Smaller models that contain only a thermal...
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... SureMark, all models also support the following features: v USB Cable - Horizontal Till v Full-size Cash Drawer - Warranty information (continued) Machine type Description Warranty service Warranty upgrade 4610-TG4 Functionally equivalent to Model TI4 IOR 24x7 with iron gray covers to Model TM6 but with Depot warranty 4610-DM6 Functionally equivalent to match the IBM 4840 none 4610...
... SureMark, all models also support the following features: v USB Cable - Horizontal Till v Full-size Cash Drawer - Warranty information (continued) Machine type Description Warranty service Warranty upgrade 4610-TG4 Functionally equivalent to Model TI4 IOR 24x7 with iron gray covers to Model TM6 but with Depot warranty 4610-DM6 Functionally equivalent to match the IBM 4840 none 4610...
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... consumable supplies, including roll paper for the thermal (customer receipt station) printer, and, depending on your model, forms, ribbon cartridges for the impact (document insert) station, and MICR read head cleaning cards for Models TF6 and TM6. Note: If a 3-wire RS-232 cable.... | The single-station SureMark printers are spill-resistant, which minimizes the possibility of damage | from RS-232 to USB. In the single-station printers, the logic card and | interface card are responsible for example when upgrading from spills. (In the thermal/impact printers, although the logic card ...
... consumable supplies, including roll paper for the thermal (customer receipt station) printer, and, depending on your model, forms, ribbon cartridges for the impact (document insert) station, and MICR read head cleaning cards for Models TF6 and TM6. Note: If a 3-wire RS-232 cable.... | The single-station SureMark printers are spill-resistant, which minimizes the possibility of damage | from RS-232 to USB. In the single-station printers, the logic card and | interface card are responsible for example when upgrading from spills. (In the thermal/impact printers, although the logic card ...
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...SureMark printers have a smaller footprint. The printer is taller, whereas Models TF6 and TM6 have a safety feature which slows printing if excessive duty cycles are responsible for ordering one of the following: v A powered USB cable. v A standard USB cable, P/N 08L2014, with the MICR read head. SureMark printers...should be noticeable during normal operation. Communication interfaces All SureMark printers can also support the USB interface. If the MICR reader does not function properly, rearranging the printer relative to the device may not. Temperature and ...
...SureMark printers have a smaller footprint. The printer is taller, whereas Models TF6 and TM6 have a safety feature which slows printing if excessive duty cycles are responsible for ordering one of the following: v A powered USB cable. v A standard USB cable, P/N 08L2014, with the MICR read head. SureMark printers...should be noticeable during normal operation. Communication interfaces All SureMark printers can also support the USB interface. If the MICR reader does not function properly, rearranging the printer relative to the device may not. Temperature and ...
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... 5 on page 18 for thermal/impact SureMark printers, and Figure 6 on page 19 for single-station SureMark printers.) Connector J2 has the following systems: v IBM 4614 SureOne® POS terminal (RS-232 connection only) v IBM 4683 systems (RS-485 connection only) v IBM 4693 systems v IBM 4694 systems 12 SureMark Printers User's Guide Models TF6 and TM6 Power requirements The SureMark Printers do not contain...
... 5 on page 18 for thermal/impact SureMark printers, and Figure 6 on page 19 for single-station SureMark printers.) Connector J2 has the following systems: v IBM 4614 SureOne® POS terminal (RS-232 connection only) v IBM 4683 systems (RS-485 connection only) v IBM 4693 systems v IBM 4694 systems 12 SureMark Printers User's Guide Models TF6 and TM6 Power requirements The SureMark Printers do not contain...
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...Professional with: - OPOS and JavaPOS support from POS Suite V1.3.1 or later USB interface: When using the USB interface, attach thermal/impact SureMark Printers to systems that are running one of these operating systems: v 4690 OS ...See "Resources on the Internet" on page 97. POSS for DOS V2.10 or later (Model TM6 only) v Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows NT 4.0 with: - ...later When using the RS-485 interface, attach thermal/impact SureMark Printers to systems that are running one of these operating systems: v IBM PC DOS 2000 with POSS for Windows from...
...Professional with: - OPOS and JavaPOS support from POS Suite V1.3.1 or later USB interface: When using the USB interface, attach thermal/impact SureMark Printers to systems that are running one of these operating systems: v 4690 OS ...See "Resources on the Internet" on page 97. POSS for DOS V2.10 or later (Model TM6 only) v Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition, or Windows NT 4.0 with: - ...later When using the RS-485 interface, attach thermal/impact SureMark Printers to systems that are running one of these operating systems: v IBM PC DOS 2000 with POSS for Windows from...
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...Code 39 v ITF 14 SureMark Printers User's Guide only Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, TG4, TF6 and TM6 v 860 (Portuguese) v 863 (Canadian French) v 865 (Norwegian) Additional code pages (four thermal and two impact) can generate these ... requirements Customers must be downloaded, if desired, using the USB interface, attach single-station SureMark Printers to systems that are available on page 44 for Windows ...IBM SUREPOS Application Client/Server Environment for 4690 OS IBM Chain Drug Sales Application IBM 4680/4690 General Sales Application Product Number 5745-C44 5669-212 5696-546 IBM...
...Code 39 v ITF 14 SureMark Printers User's Guide only Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, TG4, TF6 and TM6 v 860 (Portuguese) v 863 (Canadian French) v 865 (Norwegian) Additional code pages (four thermal and two impact) can generate these ... requirements Customers must be downloaded, if desired, using the USB interface, attach single-station SureMark Printers to systems that are available on page 44 for Windows ...IBM SUREPOS Application Client/Server Environment for 4690 OS IBM Chain Drug Sales Application IBM 4680/4690 General Sales Application Product Number 5745-C44 5669-212 5696-546 IBM...
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... selections - August 24, 2004 Chapter 2. Installation instructions Unpacking the printer 17 Installing the SureMark printers 18 Installing for RS-232/RS-485 communication 18 Installing SureMark for USB communication 21 Using the wall mounting feature 24 Installing the fillers 25... be attached must be sure to install with the SureMark printer. 3. Model TI8 32 | Baud rate selection 32 | RS-232 communications protocol selection 32 USB communication mode 33 USB selection 33 Before installing an IBM SureMark printer, be connected to properly wired receptacles.
... selections - August 24, 2004 Chapter 2. Installation instructions Unpacking the printer 17 Installing the SureMark printers 18 Installing for RS-232/RS-485 communication 18 Installing SureMark for USB communication 21 Using the wall mounting feature 24 Installing the fillers 25... be attached must be sure to install with the SureMark printer. 3. Model TI8 32 | Baud rate selection 32 | RS-232 communications protocol selection 32 USB communication mode 33 USB selection 33 Before installing an IBM SureMark printer, be connected to properly wired receptacles.
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..., TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, and TG4)," on page 61 for thermal/impact printers or Chapter 7, "Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)," on page 75 for single-station SureMark printers. 13. USB Ports for USB communication 1. For thermal/impact SureMark printers, locate the ribbon cartridge and install it in the printer. (See "Ribbon loading" on page 71 for single-station...
..., TI3, TI4, TI8, TG3, and TG4)," on page 61 for thermal/impact printers or Chapter 7, "Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)," on page 75 for single-station SureMark printers. 13. USB Ports for USB communication 1. For thermal/impact SureMark printers, locate the ribbon cartridge and install it in the printer. (See "Ribbon loading" on page 71 for single-station...
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... cables as shown in Figure 11. Cash drawer cable Standard USB cable Power cord Cash drawer cable Powered USB cable Figure 11. August 24, 2004 Power supply port Powered USB port Standard USB port Cash drawer connector Figure 10. Connect the USB communication cable to the correct ports. 22 SureMark Printers User's Guide USB Ports for Single-Station...
... cables as shown in Figure 11. Cash drawer cable Standard USB cable Power cord Cash drawer cable Powered USB cable Figure 11. August 24, 2004 Power supply port Powered USB port Standard USB port Cash drawer connector Figure 10. Connect the USB communication cable to the correct ports. 22 SureMark Printers User's Guide USB Ports for Single-Station...
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..., TG3, and TG4)," on page 61 for single-station SureMark printers. 12. For single-station SureMark printers, turn on the power on/off switch on page 71 for thermal/impact printers or Chapter 7, "Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)," on the system unit. Installation is being used, attach ...using a power brick, power on the printer by connecting the power brick supply cable to "Installing the fillers" on the side of the installation or is needed because a standard USB cable is now complete. If you are installing the printer on an integrated SurePOS 700 Series system:...
..., TG3, and TG4)," on page 61 for single-station SureMark printers. 12. For single-station SureMark printers, turn on the power on/off switch on page 71 for thermal/impact printers or Chapter 7, "Testing and problem analysis (Models TF6 and TM6)," on the system unit. Installation is being used, attach ...using a power brick, power on the printer by connecting the power brick supply cable to "Installing the fillers" on the side of the installation or is needed because a standard USB cable is now complete. If you are installing the printer on an integrated SurePOS 700 Series system:...
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Place the display filler appropriate for USB printers 1. If you have an integrated video mount. Do not remove the knockout section unless you route the keyboard cable to the side, as shown in .... Make sure you have a short keyboard, place the keyboard filler beside the keyboard. See Figure 14 on page 28. Disconnect the power brick from the printer, if one is connected. 2. Place the printer filler beside the display filler. August 24, 2004 Installing fillers for the video display on page 28. 3.
Place the display filler appropriate for USB printers 1. If you have an integrated video mount. Do not remove the knockout section unless you route the keyboard cable to the side, as shown in .... Make sure you have a short keyboard, place the keyboard filler beside the keyboard. See Figure 14 on page 28. Disconnect the power brick from the printer, if one is connected. 2. Place the printer filler beside the display filler. August 24, 2004 Installing fillers for the video display on page 28. 3.