
MP200 DOT MATRIX IMPACT PRINTER

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5.1. EMULATION EPSON TM-U200
5.2. EMULATION CITIZEN iDP-3540
5.3. EMULATION STAR SP200
8. Electrical Specifications
Table of Contents

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1. Features
Dip Switch Configuration
Emulation mode, communications mode, baud rate, serial/parallel handshake, and head printing
characteristics are all configured through dip switch settings.
Data Buffer
The MP200/MP200R printer has a built-in 48 Kilobyte I/O buffer allowing the host computer to free
itself after sending the print data.
User controls
A power switch, a paper feed switch, power LED and Paper Low/Out error LED provide ease of use.
Self Test Mode
A comprehensive self-test mode is available which describes the printer configuration and dip
switch setting information along with the version number of firmware installed.
Print orientation
The printer is capable of printing normal and upside down, the print orientation is selected by
software commands.
Selectable international characters
The MP200/MP200R supports international characters selectable by software control.
Multiple Fonts/Sizes
Two different resident fonts are available for printing diversity. Each of these fonts can be printed
in normal, double wide, double height, and quadruple sizes. Both fonts and sizes are software
selected.
Bit image graphic printing
Two formats for bit mapped graphics are provided.
Error detection
The MP200/MP200R can detect paper-out and paper-jam as well as paper near-end, controller
malfunction, and cover open status.
Peripheral Drive
Two cash drawer drivers are provided.
Certifications
(1) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference , and
2) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
(2) CE-EMCD (CE-EMCD Class B should use Parallel shield Cable complied with
IEEE-1284 standards)
(3) RoHS

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9-pin serial impact dot matrix
Bi-directional (with logical seeking)
Epson Mode : 42/35, 40/33, Star Sp200 : 42/35
Black, Purple, Black / Red
3-ply max. (0.2mm or 0.008” thick)
One Original and one copy
RS-232C Serial (25pin)
Ethernet
Centronics Parallel (36pin)
Epson TM-U200, Citizen iDP-3540, Star SP200
5C to 40C, 10% to 80% RH
-20C to 60C, 5% to 95% RH
157(W) X 245.12(D) X 153.1(H)mm
2. Specifications

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3. Self Test
While pressing the paper feed switch for more than 10 seconds after the printer in turned
on, the self test mode is initiated. The printer self test includes a listing of the current
default settings, read and write test of internal RAM, checksum test of internal program
memory, loop back detection statement, a staggered dot line, a few lines of rotating
character set, and a diagnostic report. The printer then enters into the On-Line mode.
Configuration Setup
When the paper FEED switch is pressed and released instantly as the power is applied to
the printer, the printer will print the current printer configuration settings along with the DIP
switch information. If the printer setup needs to be changed, turn the Power Off before
changing the setting.
The printer will be setup at the factory as follows;
Model: MP200 / MP200R
Firmware: Ver X.XX
Interface: Serial
Emulation: Epson TM-U200
CR Character: CR=CR only
Flow Control: DTR/DSR
Data Bits: 8 Bits
Parity: None
Baud Rate: 9600
CPL: 40/33 Char/Line
Two Color: Installed
Auto Cutter: Installed
Journal : Installed

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Normal power is not supplied to the printer
Normal power is supplied to the printer
4. User Switches
Panel Switches
Paper Feed button : Pressing the PF button momentarily will advance the paper one character line
and pressing it continuously will cause a fast feed at 15 lines per second.
Power Switch
A Power switch located on the lower left side of the printer is used to turn the printer on/off.
Indicators
This section explains the different patterns signaled by the two LED indicators located on the top
cover of the MP200/MP200R.

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Real-time status transmission
Real-time request to printer
Set right-side character spacing
Select/cancel user-defined character set
Define user-defined characters
Turn on/off underline mode
Select 1/6 inch line spacing
Cancel user-defined characters
Set horizontal tab positions
Turn on/off emphasized mode
Turn on/off double-strike mode
Select an international character set
Turns on/off unidirectional printing mode
Select paper sensor to stop printing
Enable/disable panel button
Select character code table
Turn on/off upside-down printing mode
Enable/disable Automatic Status Back
5. Command List
5.1. EMULATION EPSON TM-U200

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Drive pulse setting command for 1st drawer
Select expanded character mode
Select normal character mode
1st drawer driver command
2nd drawer driver command
n line skip perforation command
Cancel skip perforation command
Select full-cut / partial-cut
5.2. EMULATION CITIZEN iDP-3540

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Differed drive command “A” for peripheral unit
(Default setting)
Cancel print data in buffer
Select expanded character mode
Cancel expanded character mode
Immediate drive command “B” for peripheral unit 1
Cancel expanded character mode
Adjust drive pulse width for peripheral unit
(Default setting)
Select 7 x 7 (Half dots) character size
(Default setting)
Select international character set
Select 9 x 7 (Half dots) character size
<1B>H<57>H<31>
H<1B>H<57>H<1>
Select expanded character mode
<1B>H<57>H<37>
H<1B>H<57>H<0>
Cancel expanded character mode
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5.3 EMULATION STAR SP200

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Printer transmit data line RS-232C level
Printer receive data line RS-232C level
Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level
Synchronize signal Data received
Data bit Transmitted 0 – 7
Impossible to printer data receiving
Printer’s status for ON/OFF line
Serial interface
Centronics Parallel Port

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Drawer kick-out drive signal 1
Drawer kick-out drive signal 2
7. Cash Drawer Connector
The MP200 can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. The
driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A for 510 ms or less, when not
printing.
Cash Drawer Connector

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8. Electrical Specifications
The MP200 requires a power supply with the following parameters. A DC power Adapter is
included in the MP200/MP200R box.
Power Supply Voltage : 24VDC±10%
Power Supply Current : 2.5 A
Power Supply Connector

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Epson TM-U200
Epson TM-U300
Citizen iDP3540
Star SP200
40/33 Char/Line
42/35 Char/Line
Epson TM-U200
Epson TM-U300
Citizen iDP3540
Star SP200
40/33 Char/Line
42/35 Char/Line
9. Dip Switch Settings