" MAINTENANCE MANUAL Rev A Copyright Oki Europe Limited 1999...
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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this printer to rain or moisture.
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Oki Europe Limited. Trademarks OKI is a registered trademark of Oki Electric Limited. Epson and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Axiohm is a registered trademark of Dardell Technologies. IBM is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer complies with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to minimise radio frequency interference during installation;...
Warranty Information.......................2 Options ........................2 Service Information ....................2 Ordering Supplies ........................3 Paper..........................3 Cables..........................3 Description of the OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer ...............4 OKIPOS 80 Plus III Thermal Receipt Printer............4 Standard Features......................5 Optional Features ......................5 Technical Specifications ......................6 Printing Specifications....................6 Print Characteristics....................6 Reliability........................8...
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" " Maintenance Manual 7(67,1*7+(35,17(5 Operating the Keypad ......................15 Status LED ........................16 Buttons ........................16 Testing the Printer........................17 $66(0%/<',6$66(0%/< Precautions for Disassembly....................21 Necessary Tools ......................21 Disconnecting the Power Cord ....................22 Disconnecting the Communication Cable..............24 Disconnecting the Cash Drawer Cables..............25 Removing the Cover Assembly .....................26 Removing the Outer Housing ....................27 Disassemble the Platen ......................29...
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An Operator’s Guide is also available and is written for new and experienced operators. It covers setting up and using the OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer with any point-of-sale system. For information about ordering these books, refer to the next section.
If your dealer instructs you to send the printer to Oki for service or if you bought the printer directly from Oki, contact your local country technical support department, and ask for a return authorisation.
Product Information 25'(5,1*6833/,(6 You may order supplies by calling your Oki dealer You may order paper and/or cables. 3$3(5 Paper Type Dimensions Receipt paper Thermal 80 mm (3.15 inches) wide 100 mm (4.00 inches) diameter 128 mm (420 feet) length &$%/(6...
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80 Plus III Printer performs high-speed receipt printing in a point-of-sale environment. 2.,326 3/86 ,,, 7+(50$/ 5(&(,37 35,17(5 The OKIPOS 80 Plus III is a thermal receipt printer used for applications requiring high- speed extensive graphics printing. 31.8 lines per second of text at 6 lines per inch 42.5 lines per second of text at 8 lines per inch...
Product Information 67$1'$5' )($785(6 The following features and items are standard on the OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer: 44-column printing at 15.6 characters per inch 4.0 inch diameter thermal paper roll 128 m (420 feet) per roll Automatic cutter (partial cut)
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Print zone: 72 mm (2.83 in.) wide 35,17 &+$5$&7(5,67,&6 The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer prints characters in a variety of pitches as shown in the following table and print samples. All pitches are scaleable up to 64 times as large as the standard size.
Approximate weight: 4 pounds 32:(5 5(48,5(0(176 The OKIPOS 80 Plus III is designed to be AC powered in domestic and international markets. The printer is equipped with an external universal input power supply that is designed to operate world-wide without modification.
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&$6+'5$:(5&211(&7256 6(5,$/ &$%/( Cable Requirements The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer standard configuration requires an RS-232C shielded cable, no more than 50 feet long. The cable must be UL and CSA approved. RS-232C Communication The RS-232C interface uses the following protocol and communication characteristics: Up to 19.2K baud...
Serial Cable Configurations The following cable configurations are for different host requirements. Serial PC to OKIPOS 80 Plus III (Null Modem) This Cable should be used to connect OKIPOS 80 Plus III printers to PC’s or PS/2’s with 9-pin serial ports. Nine-pin...
Product Information 3$5$//(/ &$%/( Cable Requirements The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer parallel option requires a 25-pin male D-shell connector at the printer. Pin Assignments Pin(s) Signal Description Direction STROBE Clock data to printer Host to Printer D0 - D7...
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" " Maintenance Manual &$6+ '5$:(5 3,1 $66,*10(176 Adapters are available for connecting cash drawers equipped with BNC style connectors (the standard is a modular, telephone style connector). Cash drawer connections to emulate Axiohm or Epson are standard. Adapters to emulate Ithaca must be ordered with the printer.
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Caution: Do not get any alcohol on any of the other parts of the printer mechanism or cabinetry. 0$.,1*$'-8670(176 The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer does not require any adjustments for normal operation.
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Testing the Printer 7(67,1*7+(35,17(5 The OKIPOS 80 Plus III Thermal Printer has the ability to print self-test printouts on command at power-up. The self-test prints a variety of information about operating settings and configurations. 23(5$7,1*7+(.(<3$' Paper Feed FEED Button Top of Printer...
Error Code Diagnosis Description The OKIPOS 80 Plus III thermal printer uses a single status LED to display on-line and error conditions. The table below describes the types of error conditions possible and the patterns that the LED will flash for those conditions.
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Testing the Printer 7(67,1*7+(35,17(5 You can test the printer to ensure that it is running properly. The sample on the following page shows what a printout of the test may look like. The test pattern varies depending on the printer model and the character set selected when the printer was ordered. Note: Run the test after loading the paper, but before connecting the printer to a host system.
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" " Maintenance Manual OKIPOS 80 PLUS III THERMAL PRINTER...
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Testing the Printer These modes are described in the Programmer’s Guide. If you have accidentally entered this menu mode, turn the printer off and then back on again.
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Assembly/Disassembly $66(0%/<',6$66(0%/< 35(&$87,216)25',6$66(0%/< Before disassembling any part of the printer, be sure the power is turned off. Disconnect the external power supply, communication cable, and cash drawer cables. Caution: The controller board can easily be damaged by static electricity. Observe ESD precautions. Wear a grounded wrist strap, and use a static mat or other protected work surface.
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" " Maintenance Manual ',6&211(&7,1*7+(32:(5&25' Caution: The printer must be grounded through the three-prong power connector. Do not use a ground-defeating adapter. 1. Unplug the power cord from the grounded three-prong power socket. The printer is off when the LED is no longer green.
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Assembly/Disassembly 2. Disconnect the power cord from the external power supply. Back of Printer Power Supply Connector Power Supply Cable External Power Supply 3. Disconnect the external power supply cable from the power supply connector located on the back of the printer. Pull back on the sleeve that surrounds the connector plug, do not pull directly on the cord.
" " Maintenance Manual ',6&211(&7,1* 7+( &20081,&$7,21 &$%/( Depending on the interface your system uses, either disconnect the serial or parallel communication cable from the appropriate connector on the back of the printer. Disconnect the Serial Cable Back of Printer 9-pin Serial...
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Assembly/Disassembly Refer to page 11 for information on the parallel cable requirements. ',6&211(&7,1* 7+( &$6+ '5$:(5 &$%/(6 Cash Drawer Cash Drawer Connector 2 Connector 1 Back of Printer 1. Unplug the AC power cord from the grounded three-prong power socket. 2.
" " Maintenance Manual 5(029,1*7+(&29(5$66(0%/< 1. Open the cover assembly (1) by pressing down on the cover latch button (2) and lifting the cover assembly until it is fully open. 2. Grasp the cover assembly (1) firmly and lift up slightly to the right until it snaps free from the inner housing hinges (3).
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" " Maintenance Manual 1. Remove the cover assembly. (See page 26). 2. Turn the printer over. 3. Unscrew the four Phillips screws (1) holding the inner housing (2) to the outer housing (3). 4. Lift the printer’s inner housing (2) straight out of the outer housing (3). Note on replacing the outer housing If you are replacing the outer housing (3), place two new rubber feet bumpers (4) into the two inserts located on the bottom near the front of the printer.
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Assembly/Disassembly ',6$66(0%/(7+(3/$7(1 1. Remove the cover assembly. (See page 26). 2. Unsnap the platen/gear assembly (1) from the cover assembly (2). Note: The cutter assembly (3) will hinge forward loosening the cutter spring (4). Be careful not to lose it. 3.
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Assembly/Disassembly 1. Remove the cover assembly. (See page 26). 2. Remove the outer housing. (See page 27). 3. Release the paper feed button (1) from the cover assembly (2) by removing the retaining ring (3). Note: Hold the button (1) in place in order to avoid the compression spring (4) and button from flying out.
" " Maintenance Manual 1. Remove the outer housing. (See page 27). 2. Flip the printer upside down and remove the bottom screw (1 on page 32 view). 3. From the front, remove the two screws (2 on page 32 view) and two washers (3 on page 32 view).
Assembly/Disassembly 5(3/$&,1*7+(&877(5 Slot 1. Remove the outer housing. (See page 27). 2. Slide the cover lever/pin assembly (1) to the left beyond the cutter shaft. Detach the extension spring (2) from the pin on the inner housing and the pin on the cover lever. 3.
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" " Maintenance Manual 5(029,1*7+(&21752//(5%2$5' $66(0%/< 1. Remove the outer housing. (See page 27).
Assembly/Disassembly 2. Disconnect the connectors (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) from the controller board (6). See the chart below for connector locations. 3. Turn the printer over. Unscrew the Phillips screw (7) holding the controller board (6) to the inner housing (8). 4.
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" " Maintenance Manual 5(3/$&,1*7+(67(33(5027256 1. Remove the controller board assembly. (See page 36). 2. Remove the paper feed stepper motor (3). Unscrew the Phillips screws (1) holding the paper feed stepper motor to the outer housing (4). 3.
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" " Maintenance Manual 1. Remove the controller board assembly. (See page 36). 2. Remove the keypad assembly (4) from the inner housing (5) by pushing the keypad up though the hole in the inner housing. 3.
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Assembly/Disassembly 6. To remove the paper exhaust switch/hook lever assembly (4), you must first remove the paper feed motor (2). To do this, unscrew the Philips screws (1) holding the paper feed stepper motor to the outer housing (5). Unplug the green and orange wires of the switch wire harness from the tabs on the switch.
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" " Maintenance Manual Note on installation Cover Interlock Knife Home Switch Switch (Lever Flat) Paper Out Switch Cover Open Button (Lever Hook) Subminiature Switch Single Harness (Black) Switch Wire Harness (J6) Pin 1 Refer to the above diagram for the correct switch connectors.
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Appendix A: Parts List $33(1',;$3$576/,676...
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" " Maintenance Manual 813$&.,1*7+(35,17(5 OKIPOS 80 Plus III Printer...
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80-01101 Cord – 110V 80-01047 Roll – Small Thermal 80-01036 Carton – Ithaca 80-01055 Carton – White 80-01251 Carton – OKI 80-01056 Foam set 80-01100 Insert – Pack set 80-01076 Form – Series 80PLUS Supplies 100-01086 Guide – Operator’s 91-045...
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Appendix A: Parts List ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00035 Assembly – Cover (No Platen), Light Gray R80-00056 Assembly – Cover (No Platen), Dark Gray R80-00043 Screw #6 – 18 x ½ PHPS Tap Assembly – Inner Housing R80-00034 Housing –...
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" " Maintenance Manual &29(5$1'3/$7(1 ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00045 Assembly – Platen and Gear R80-00005 Spring – Cutter 520-9800006 Ring – Retaining R80-00046 Button – Paper Feed, Dark Gray R80-00058 Button – Paper Feed, Light Gray R80-00002 Spring –...
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Appendix A: Parts List 35,17+($' ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00026 Screw – M3 x 6 mm PHPS SEMS R80-00008 Print head – Thermal R80-00047 Guide – Paper Assembly – Inner Housing...
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Screw – #6 - 18 x 3/8 PHPS Tap R80-00019 Block – Right End R80-00048 Cutter – Round 80-01021 Label, Ithaca R80-01078 Label, UTC 80-01252 Label, OKI Europe Assembly – Inner Housing * Order Item 13 when ordering Item 4.
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Appendix A: Parts List &21752//(5%2$5' Note: Bends in ribbon...
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" " Maintenance Manual ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00033 Screw – #6 - 18 x 3/8 PHPS Tap R80-00049 Screw – #4 - 40 x 1/8 PHP R80-00050 Washer – #4 External Tooth R80-00051 Shield –...
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Appendix A: Parts List 027256$1'6:,7&+(6...
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" " Maintenance Manual ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00026 Screw – M3 x 0.5 x 6 mm PHPS SEM R80-00020 Motor – Stepper 7.5” (Cutter) R80-00022 Screw – #2 - 28 x 7/16 PHPS Tap R80-00025 Switch –...
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Appendix A: Parts List 6:,7&+:,5,1*'(7$,/ Pin 1 ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION R80-00018 Assembly – Switch and Flat Lever R80-00025 Switch – Subminiature (Cover Open Bottom) R80-00025 Switch – Subminiature (Knife Home) R80-00009 Assembly – Switch/Lever Hook R80-00023 Assembly – Wire Harness R80-00007 Assembly –...
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Screw – #4 - 40 x 1/8 PHPS R80-00050 Washer – #4 External Tooth R80-00054 Assembly – Braided Cable Assembly – Inner Housing 80-01021 Label, Ithaca R80-01078 Label, UTC 80-01252 Label, OKI Europe * Order Item 9 when ordering Item 4.
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Appendix A: Parts List Adjust set screw on cover assembly, cover assembled to inner housing, apply tubing and heat shrink as shown. Cover Assembly (Complete) Inner Housing Assembly (Complete) 0.39” ITEM NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION Assembly – Cover (Complete) Assembly –...