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Complete print alarm kit for receipt and kitchen printers.
No software required. Easy installation.
Print Alarm
The POS Buzzer provides a audible buzz every time a document is
printed. It plugs into (and draws power from) the cash drawer
port on the back of any Epson TM series printer. The
regular buzzer by itself requires that the software send it a
command to buzz.. For installations without that option we now
offer a print buzzer with paper sensor. The sensor can sound the
alarm whenever a paper is printed. The buzzer needs only the
power provided by the existing cash drawer port in the
back of the Epson/Star/IBM/etc. printer. It works with kitchen,
receipt, slip, hybrid - all types of printers.
POSBUZZ Print Alarm with Paper Sensor
Through selectable options, the POSBUZZ can notify employees
with an electronic buzzer if an order has been printed on the
printer for more than (15-40 seconds). The electronic buzzer can
be selected to stay on for 60 second or stay ON until the order
is removed from the printer.
For the automatic switch sensor to work properly, the paper must
be removed before the POSBUZZ is powered up by the printer. you
can only use one Paper Sensor on the POSBUZZ.
The Paper Sensor Alarm features of the POSBUZZ does not require
any software changes to your applications. The Paper Sensor
alarm works independent of the printer and all applications.
When paper is present, the Paper Sensor Paper sensor will
trigger the alarm as per its dip switch settings.
Features
- Print Alarm
- Sounds a buzzer every time document is printed.
- Buzzer can be heard even in noisy enjoinments, and can be set from 1-10 sec in duration.
- Printer powered, no software configuration required
- Works on any Epson TM series printer, with any kind
of interface.
- Connects to Epson TM series printers through existing DM port
- Easy to install, no tools needed, Velcro strip provided
for easy mounting
- Easy installation on existing printer.
- No external power supply needed
- No need to touch POS software, computer or terminal.
- Functions with all EPSON, Star, Citizen, IBM
and other compatible receipt, kitchen and slip printers
- When used with the optional power supply can be used a a
general print alarm.
Note: a cash drawer cannot be used in conjunction with
the paper sensor. Note: Power for the buzzer with
sensor can also be supplied by an optional 120 volt power
supply with an RJ12 adapter. The power settings for the pins
default to Epson. Looking
for a sensor-less alternative? - consider the Beagle Hardware
Auto Sensing print alarm. |
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Buzzer and Sensor Unit
Buzzer Sounds Alarm when Paper is Present
Powered through the cash drawer port
Optional Power Supply
(when printer connection is unavailable)
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| POS Buzzer Printer Alarm option
The POS Buzzer can sound an electronic buzzer at the end of a
printed receipt. The POS Buzzer is ideal for restaurant kitchen or bar
order printers and other service industries. It uses the cash
drawer port on the printer for its power. The electronic buzzer is
triggered by the cash drawer pulse function of the printer. No cash
drawer is required.
Two selectable options are available for the printer alarm.
Option 1: Alarm will sound for a selected amount of time (1 to 10
seconds) when a receipt and then a drawer trigger option is printed.
The alarm can be
silenced early by pressing the push button located on the top of the POS
Buzzer.
Option 2 is that an alarm is sounded when a receipt
and the drawer trigger option is printed. This alarm will stay on until
the push button on the top of the unit is pressed. Note that an external
push button can be installed onto the POS Buzzer if desired.
This configuration is available on most IBM, Star, Epson, Citizen and
other compatible POS printers.
Buzzer with Paper
Sensor Settings for Epson Printers
The jumpers inside the buzzer and sensor are set to work with
Epson. No change in jumpers are required from the default Epson
settings.
 Front Dip
and Jumper Settings of Buzzer with Sensor for Epson
Printers
| Sensor for Epson |
DIPS |
Jumpers |
| Buzzer > |
1-on, 2-off, 3-on, 4-off |
2 jumpers: position 1 +2 |
| Sensor > |
none |
2 jumpers: J2 + J3 shifted down to
EPSON
position |
If you wish to change the configuration from Epson to
Star see below.
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 Printer and buzzer
Installed
Opened paper sensor showing 2 jumpers inserted in the Epson position
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Simple InstallationInstallation Overview
Installation Details
Before installing, if not using an Epson or Star printer you may need to
set the jumpers J2 and J3 inside the Paper Sensor with the correct
settings for the printer that will connected to the POSBUZZ. See Table 1
for the jumper settings. See Figure 6 for jumper location.
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Setting Buzzer for Sensor Alarm (DIP switches
1,2) |
| Description |
SW # 1 |
SW # 2 |
Sensor Alarm option 1
- Alarm will sound when paper is sensed for XX sec
(see below for value of XX)
- Alarm will sound for 60
seconds and shut off.
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ON |
ON |
Sensor Alarm option 2
- Alarm will sound when paper is sensed for XX sec.
(see below for value of XX)
- Alarm will sound until paper is removed.
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ON |
OFF |
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Setting
the time to wait after paper is sensed before alarming (DIP switches 3, 4) |
| Description |
SW # 3 |
SW # 4 |
| Sensor Alarm: wait 15 seconds before
alarming |
ON |
ON |
| Sensor Alarm: wait 20 seconds before
alarming |
ON |
OFF |
| Sensor Alarm: wait 30 seconds before
alarming |
OFF |
ON |
| Sensor Alarm: wait 40 seconds before
alarming |
OFF |
OFF |
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Sensor activated buzzer when paper is present
Figure 1 POSBUZZ and Paper Sensor Paper Sensor
Alarm connection illustration: Buzzer plugs into printer, sensor into
buzzer.
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| Confirm that the POSBUZZ has the same printer selected
jumper J1. You can also adjust the sensor head position from 0 to 30
Degrees maximum. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
sensor plugs into the buzzer
Apply the provided Velcro to the bottom of the Paper Sensor and
attach to printer as illustrated in Figure 2.
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Figure 2 Sensor Mounting onto Printer and Sensor Head position
Adjustment
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| Adjust the position of the Paper Sensor as not to block the paper
path. See typical table top and wall mount installations shown in Figure
3. Place the sensor on top of the paper hole as shown in Figure 3.
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Figure 3A Table top or Wall Mount position
Figure 3B Wall mount Orientation |
Position the POSBUZZ onto the printer so that it does not constrict the
changing of the paper roll for the printer. See figure 4.
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Figure 4 Paper Sensor & POSBUZZ Mounting onto POS Printer |
Buzzer with Paper Sensor Settings for Star Printers
Front Dip
and Jumper Settings of Buzzer with Sensor for Star Micronics
Printers
| Sensor for Star |
DIPS |
Jumpers |
| Buzzer > |
1-on, 2-off, 3-on, 4-off |
1 jumper: position 3 (next to cord) |
| Sensor > |
none |
2 jumpers: J2 + J3 shifted up to STAR
position |
Table 1: Jumper location and description on the Paper Sensor PCB
If you wish to change the configuration from Star to
Epson see above.
You can install the Paper Sensor in either Drawer 1 or Drawer 2 of the POS 108.
For best performance, keep Paper Sensor Paper sensor away from sunlight.
Exterior Infrared Light sources will interfere with the Paper Sensor performance
and may cause false alarms.
In normal operation the green light on the buzzer will be blink briefly and
beep once when printer is first turned on. Light will stay on solid when printer
is powered on and when sensor path is clear. When paper (or object) is in
sensors path, light on buzzer will blink. Buzzer will sound after the waiting
period (specified with switches 3 & 4, see above table) is reached. Buzzer will
then stop when sensor path is clear.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- POS Print Alarm
- Paper Sensor
- Velcro Attachments or alarm and sensor
- Connecting cords
WARRANTY:
1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.
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Detail showing J2 and J3 shifted up to the Star Position
Jumper for Star printers when using sensor
Figure 5 POS –Sensor Dimensional Views
Figure 6 Paper Sensor PCB Panel Layout
This shows J2 + J3 jumpers down in the default (Epson) position
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| Troubleshooting Alarm wont sound
- Sensor is not plugged into port on buzzer
- Buzzer is not plugged into printer
- DIP Switch settings (1 + 2) aren't set for Cash
Drawer/Sensor
- Sensor is not positioned properly to sense paper. Green light on
buzzer should flash when paper sensor is active.
- Timing interval is too long - shorten time to pause before
alarming (DIPS 3,4)
Alarm Sounds at wrong time
- Printer was turned on with paper sensor active. Remove paper and
power cycle printer. NOTE: If you are using
firmware Ver 2.6A on the POS108 with a paper sensor, It is important
to remove any paper in front of the paper sensor before the power is
turned on.This is only for Ver 2.6A firmware which has an AUTO Sense
feature for N/O or N/C cash drawers. The Paper sensor will work in
reverse mode if the power is applied with a paper in front of the
Paper sensor. Remove the paper and power cycle the POS108 to resolve
this. Note that Version 2.8 firmware will not have this problem
because the Auto Version was removed from this firmware version.
Light on Buzzer lights up solid but does not flash, even when paper
is near
- Clear view of sensor, turn off printer, and turn on again. Light
should be solid when sensor view is clear and flash when paper or
object is near. Double check sensor view, connections and DIP switch
settings.
- Buzzer is the earliest version, incompatible with sensor.
Light on Buzzer Flashes, but no alarm
- Timing interval is too long - shorten time to pause before
alarming (DIPS 3,4)
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| Pricing and links |
$59.95
POSBUZZSNSR
Buzzer with Sensor
$14.95
POSBUZZPWR
Optional Power Supply |
