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Ticket Printers For Admissions, Events & Transportation

Features

High print speed
Long life, thick film print head
Integral ticket cutter
Counter top or in-counter design
Auto ticket load
WYSIWYG Windows™ driver

Applications

Movie theater Admissions
Leisure, event, entertainment
Theater, performing arts
Private and municipal stadiums
Air, rail and bus ticketing
Parking facilities

Design and Printing of Your Own Tickets Has Never Been Easier!

Choose from twelve resident fonts and seven resident bar codes, or design and print your own fonts and logos. Rotate and expand characters as you wish. Use the line and box drawing capability and dot-addressable graphics to further enhance the appearance of your tickets. The command language is extremely simple to use, and the printer controller is compatible with application software written for popular industry standards. The ETX can be mainframe or PC driven via parallel Centronics and serial RS232C ports.

Choose A Printer To Match Your Needs

The ETX will print at 200 DPI and accommodate l inch, 2 inch or 3 1/4 inch wide fanfold or roll stock, using internal or external feed. Ticket length is variable from 2 inches minimum to lO.l inches maximum at 200 DPI (20.2 inches maximum in 100 DPI emulation mode). Typical standard lengths are 2, 4 and 5.5 inches.

Outstanding Reliability

Best of all, you can rely on the ETX for long, hassle-free operation. Visual and audible alarms are built in. Rugged construction enables the ETX to withstand rough, real-world conditions.

Direct thermal technology, an integral ticket cutter, and a design philosophy founded on system simplification significantly reduces the number of moving parts. Overall reliability has been enhanced through the use of advanced programmable gate array technology to minimize component count. ETX Series modular design leads to further improvements in reliability and servicing ease. The plug-in thick film print head, (typical life of 500,000 tickets) can be replaced in seconds without tools and adjustments.

Extensive built-in diagnostics and the ability to use the front panel switches to change the functions of the DIP switches (EEPROM) simplifies field maintenance and system set-up.

Windows™ Compatible Driver

The ETX is also supported by an available Windows compatible driver. This unique driver is designed to take advantage of the flexibility and easy programming features of Windows™ including True Type fonts and graphics.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

The Model ETX

The standard ETX is a counter-top printer with a locking cabinet and internal storage for 1500 fanfold tickets. External ticket stock feed can also be accommodated. An integral ticket cutter is standard. Applications include:

Theater performing arts centers
Recreational facilities
Private and municipal stadiums
Transportation ticketing
Parking Facilities

The Model µETX

The Model µETX is the functional equivalent of ETX but drastically reduced in size to minimize counter space requirements. It can accommodate externally fed ticket stock only. An integral ticket cutter is standard.

All ticketing applications of the standard Model ETX
Occupies only 105 square inches of counter space

The Model pETX

The Model pETX is designed for in-counter vertical panel mounting. The operating controls are located behind the panel. An integral cutter is standard. A cut ticket retainer vertically stacks and holds multiple tickets. With no tickets present in the retainer, a gravity actuated door closes, preventing debris from falling into the mechanism.

Primary application-
motion picture admissions

Print Method:

Direct thermal

Printhead Type:

Thermal dot line, intelligent with 3-level history dot logical control & 6-level dot timing adjustment. Temperature, voltage & resistance compensation.

Paper/Print Widths
ETX, µETX, pETX:

Model Number

2001

2002

2003

Paper width (±0.015)

1.0'

2.0'

3.25'

Typical print width

0.8'

1.8'

3.05'

Maximum addressable print width:

1.0'

2.0'

3.15'

Dot Density:

203.2 DPI (8 dots/mm)

Dot Size:

0.0049 (0.125 mm)

Print Speed:

8 IPS maximum

Resident Fonts:

5x7; 5x9 (OCRA); 8x16; 13x20 (OCRR); 17x31 (OCRA); 17x31 (OCRB); 18x30 (Courier); 20x40 (Courier); 25x41 (Bold Prestige); 25x49 (Script); 30x52 (OCRB); 46x91 (Orator)

Resident Bar Codet:

Code 39, interleaved 2 of 5, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC, USS-CODABAR & Code 128 normal or expandable with or without human readable interpretation line.

Graphics:

Dot addressable graphics; box and line drawing commands- downloadable fonts and 1090s- PCX file support, PCX image; rotation (0, 90, 180, 270 degrees) and multiplication.

Character Printing Controls:

Programmable height and width. Four rotations (0, 90,180, 270 degrees). Inverse printing.

Interface:

Parallel port

Centronics compatible

Serial port

RS-232

Baud Rates

2400, 4800, 9600

Flow Control

Busy or Xon/Xoff

Parity

Odd, even or none

Data

7 or 8 bits

Special Purpose l/O:	Cash drawer driver with control command. Auxiliary serial channel for transparent mode operation. Low paper input signal with two printer action algorithms.
System Parameters:	DIP switch controlled or front panel entry into nonvolatile EEPROM memory.
Download Memory:	32K bytes (nonvolatile memory option available)
Image Memory:	1/2 meu. DRAM
Input Data Buffer:	22K bytes
Registration Sensors:	Registration mark and paper load detect sensors (collectively sense out of paper) are A/D controlled for automatic compensation.
Paper Cutter:	Integrated rotary cutter cuts up to 0.012' caliper ticket stock.
Roll Stock:	Optionally supports variable length printing from roll ticket stock.
Cut Ticket Ejector:	Ticket ejector mechanically linked to paper cutter on models ETX and µETX
Cut Ticket Retainer/Stacker:	Mechanically linked to cutter on Model pETX.
Regulatory Compliance:
Safety	ETL listed to UL 1950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950 IEC 950, CE Compliant.
EMI	Compliant to FCC Class A.
Power Requirements:	115/230 VAC at 45 to 65Hz 180 Watts maximum.
Temperature:	-5° to 40°C operating; -5° to 65°C storage at 20 to 85% RH noncondensing.
Maintenance:	Modular design for easy component replacement.
Typical Life:	Printhead 500,000 tickets; cutter 1 million cuts.

Ordering Information

None=	Counter- top with internal ticket supply
µ=	Small footprint counter- top
p=	Vertical panel mount

1 = 1' ticket
width

2 = 2' ticket
width

3 = 3.25' ticket
width

E =	Auto cutter and ticket ejector (EXT and µEXT only)
R =	Auto cutter and ticket retainer (pEXT only)

Features	ETX	µETX	pETX
Counter Top	STD	STD	-
Vertical Panel Mount	-	-	STD
Internal Ticket Storage	STD	-	-
Locking Cabinet	STD	-	-
Roll Stock Support	SC	SC	SC
Ticket Stock Support	STD	STD	STD
Automatic Cutter	STD	STD	STD
Cut Ticket Ejector	STD	STD	-
Cut Ticket Basket	STD	STD	-
Cut Ticket Retainer/Stacker	-	-	STD
Nonvolatile DL Memory	OPT	OPT	OPT
Windows™ Drivers	STD	STD	STD
Table Legend: STD=Standard Feature, -=Not Available, OPT=Optional, SC=Special Configuration

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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There are two methods for changing the ip address on a Practical Automation printer with an ethernet port. These are to:

Use a web browser to talk to the printer. This may not work with some browsers (Firefox is most reliable)
Use a special application to access the printer and change a number of settings. This method always works and is the preferred method.

Arts Management recommends that you provide a static IP address to the thermal ticket printer. This ensures each time the ticket printer is turned off and back on again, the Theatre Manager's workstations will be able to communicate properly with it.

Arts Management recommends that you place the assigned IP address for the printer on a label and stick it directly onto the printer. This will ensure staff members can easily identify the IP address of the ticket printer to Arts Management in case there is a problem with ticket printing and some troubleshooting may need to happen.

Finding out Practical Automation Ticket printer current IP address

Turn the ticket printer on holding down the [F0] button on the printer.
This prints a ticket with information about the printer and it's IP address. The factory default is usually 192.186.1.1

Option #1 - Using the Practical Automation Tool

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Download the installer for the Practical Automation Tool from http://www2.artsman.com/Software/PANetworkUtilityVB-1.1.zip.
When the download is complete, extract the ZIP file into a new folder anywhere that is easily accessible.
Open the folder.
There will be a number of files.
Open the folder labeled Package and find the file labeled setup.exe.
Double click on the setup file to run it, and complete the installation.
After the installation is complete, return the previous level in the folder that the Practical Automation Tool was extracted to.
Do this by pressing the Back button or the Up button.

Setup the Practical Automation Printer, power it up, and connect it to the network via a hub, switch or router.

If a hub, switch, or router is not available, a crossover cable between another computer and the printer will be needed. A crossover cable is not a standard ethernet cable. It has a different pin configuration and is used to connect servers to servers or routers to routers - not machines or printers to routers. Macintosh computers can auto-negotiate standard ethernet cables into crossover cables, but Windows machines cannot. If at all possible, use a hub, switch or small router to create your own small network of computer to router / router to printer configuration.

The default address of the printer is 192.168.1.1, (which is a commonly used IP address). Make sure that the printer will not conflict with something else on the network before powering it up. If another device is using the same IP address, it is recommended that you use a crossover cable to another computer rather than hooking the printer into the network.

In the Practical Automation Tool folder, double click on the PANetwork program to start it.
At the top of the screen, enter the IP address 192.168.1.1, and then click the Ping & Get Printer Info button.
This will connect you to the printer.
Near the bottom of the screen, click on the Change IP Address tab.
Change the IP address and subnet mask as necessary.
Click the Update IP Address using FGL Command button.
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To verify the settings, turn off the printer. Hold down the F0 button and turn the printer on.
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Once everything is set, each user will need to be adjusted in Theatre Manager to connect to the new printer.
Click here for more information on changing a user's ticket printer settings.

Option #2 - Using a Web Browser

Change the IP address of the computer temporarily to 192.168.1.xx where xx is anything you want except 1 (for the ticket printer is using 192.168.1.1). You may want to take a screenshot or write down your existing settings so you can reset them after you are finished.
Arts Management recommends that you provide a static IP address to the thermal ticket printer. This can be obtained from your IT Support. Having a static IP address ensures each time the ticket printer is turned off and back on again, the Theatre Manager's workstations will be able to communicate properly with it.

a) On a Macintosh go to Apple >> System Prefs >> Network,
b) On a PC go to Network Places >> Properties >> Local Area Connection >> Properties >> TCP/IP >> Properties
c) Set your Built-In Ethernet to become Manually set at 192.168.1.2 (anything but 192.168.1.1) and subnet of 255.255.255.0

Setup the Practical Automation Printer, power it up, and connect it to the network via a hub, switch or router.

If a hub, switch, or router is not available, a crossover cable between another computer and the printer will be needed.

Open the computer's web browser, typically either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox or Chrome. Do not use Safari as it will not be effective.
In the address bar of the web browser enter the following IP address: http://192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.
A prompt for user name and password should appear. Leave these fields blank and press the Enter key.
A new page will open showing the Printer Configuration.
Click on the link labeled 'Network' to adjust the IP configuration.
Change the IP to the new static address, and adjust the subnet if necessary.
Click the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
The word 'Done' should appear to the right of the button confirming the settings are saved.
Click the Apply Settings button to update the printer.
The printer should reset once the settings have been updated.
Turn the printer off and back on one time to ensure that the settings have correctly updated.
To verify the settings, turn off the printer. Hold down the F0 button and turn the printer on.
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Once everything is set, each user will need to be adjusted in Theatre Manager to connect to the new printer.
Click here for more information on changing a user's ticket printer settings.
Reset the IP settings for your computer to what they were before you started.

Reset the Printer to Factory Defaults

To reset the printer EEPROM settings to factory default, Press the following key sequence:

On power up, press [F1] to enter Diagnostics.
Press [F0] for Special Functions.
Press and hold [F1] for 5 seconds until 5 rapid beeps are heard.
Release the button and cycle the power.

Click the icon to download the ITX 3000/2000 Printer User Manual.