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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer’s Name : Japan CBM Corporation

Manufacturer’s Address: CBM Bldg., 5-68-10, Nakano, Nakano-ku

Tokyo, 164-0001, Japan

Declare the Product

Product Name: Thermal Label Printer

Model Number(s): CBM-253 Series (CBM-253P, CBM-253R) (S.No.60400000 ~ )

Conform to the following Standards:

LVD: EN60950 : EMC: EN55022 : EN61000-3-2 :

EN50082-1 :

IEC801-2 : IEC801-3 : IEC801-4 :

Supplementary Information

“The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC and the EMC Direc t ive 89/336/EEC, 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68EEC”

Place Tokyo, Japan Signature:

Date April.1996

Europe Contact :

Norco Declaration AB

EN61000-3-3 : 1995

1992+A1+A2:1993 1994 Class B 1995

1992 1991 4KV CD, 8KV AD 1984 3V/m, 26MHz-1GHz, AM1KHz 80% 1988 0.5KV Signal Line 1KV AC mains

Full Name : Mikio Moriya Position : General Manager

R & D Department

Box 7146 S-250 07 Helsingborg, Sweden

Warning

This is a Class A products. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This declaration is applied only for 230V model.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all of these instructions and save them for future reference.

• Follow al l warnings and instructions marked on the product.

• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing

serious damage to the product.

• Slots and openings on the back or bottom of the case are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. The openings should nev er be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug of other simil ar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should not be placed in an built-in instal lation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• This product should be operated fr om the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you re not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anyt hing to rest on t he power cord. Do not place t his product where the cord will be walked on.

• If an extension c ord i s used with t his product , make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged i nto the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord am pere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

• Except as expl ained elsewhere in thi s manual, do not attem pt to service thi s product by yourself. Opening and removing the covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.

• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and ref er servici ng to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust

only those controls that are covered be the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other contr ols ma y result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to normal operation. E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

• Please keep the poly bag which this equipm ent is packed in away fr om children or throw it away to prevent chil dr en from putting i t on. Putt ing it on may cause suffocat ion.

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IMPORTANT: This equipment generates, uses, and can radi ate radio fr equency energy and if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 off FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against such interferenc e when operated in a comm ercial environment. Oper ation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference.

CAUTION: Use shielded cable for this equipment.

Sicherheitshinweis

Die Steckdose zum Anschluß dieses Drucker s muß nahe dem Gr ät angebracht und l eicht zugängli ch sein .

For Uses in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital, apparatus, as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of communications.

Pour L’utilisateurs Canadiens

Cet appareil numerique ne depasse pas les limit es de caregorie a pour les emissions de brui t radio emanant d’appareils numeriques, tel que prévu dans les reglements sur l’interference radio du department Canadien des communications.

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1. Before using the equipment, be sure to read this User's manual thoroughly.

2. Portions of the contents of this User's manual may be changed without prior notice.

3. The reproduction of part or all of the contents of this User's manual without permission is strictly forbidden.

4. Absolutely do not carry out maintenance, disassembly, or repair of parts that are not specified in this User's manual.

5. Note that losses which may be attributed to the customer's wrong operation method or usage environment will be outside the responsibility of this company.

6. Do not carry out operat ions other than those explained in t his User's manual, since do ing so may become a cause of accidents or breakdowns.

7. Because data is basically transient, long-period and permanent storage of data will not be possible. Please note in advance that this company will not be responsible in any way for losses or lost profits caused through the clearing of data due to breakdowns, repairs, investigations, etc.

8. If any questionable points, mistakes, omitted explanations, etc. are found in the contents of this document, please notify this compan y.

9. P lease note that notwithstanding the cond itions in above 8, this company will not be responsible for the consequences of results obtained through operation of this equipment.

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CAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE (Be sure to follow these cautions)

The cautions that must be followed in order to prevent injury to persons using this equipment or to other persons, and to protect against damage to property are displayed as shown below.

• The danger of injury or damage resulting from mistaken methods of use and not following

the display ed caution s will be ex plained as follows:

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The WARNING symbol indicates that if the methods of use is mistaken by not following the explanation given,

WARNING!

there will be a possibility of the occurrence of death or serious injury.

CAUTION

The CAUTION symbol indicates that if the methods o use is mistaken by not following the explanation given, th ere w ill b e a po ssib ili ty o f the occu rre nce o f pr obl ems or physica l damage.

Th e symb ol represents an illus tration s hown to a ttract rea der ’s a ttentions.

WARNING!

• Do not subject this equipment to excessive force or shocks such as by treading on it, dropping it or

hitting it, since th e se actio ns may resu lt i n d amage causing a danger of fire or electrical shock. In a situation where the equipment has been damaged, switch off the power, remove the power plug from the mains outlet, and contact your sales shop.

• Do not in s t a ll th is equipment in unstable locations that are not flat, since there will be a danger of the

equipment falling down or falling over, causing injury.

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WARNING !

• Do not install this equipment in locati ons with poor ventilation, and do not use the equipment in such

a way that the ventilation port is obstructed, since these actions may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use this equipment in locations such as la boratories in which chemical reactions take plac e,

or in locations in which the air includes salt or toxic gases, since these actions may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use thi s equi p ment at v olt a ges othe r than t he sp eci fi ed v olt a ge or at fre q uenc i es ot h er than a t

the speci fied freq uencies, si nce the us e other voltages an d frequencies may res ult in br eakdowns , creating a danger of fire or electric shock. In the situation where a breakdown has taken place, switch off the power, remove the power plug from the mains outlet, and contact your sales shop.

• Do not insert or remo ve the power ca ble s or data cables by pulling on the cables, and do not pull on

or carry the main unit in such a way as to subject the cables to force, since these actions will produce the risk of o verh eati ng or smokin g , creating a source of fire or electric shock.

• Do not drop or insert foreign objects like paper clips or split pins, etc. into the equipment, since these

actions may cause breakdowns, creating a danger of fire or electric shock. In the situation where a breakdown has taken place. switch off the power, remove the power plug from the mains outlet. and contact your sales shop.

• Do not arran g e the power cable so that many plugs are using the same power outlet, since this action

will produce a risk of overheating or smoking, creating a source of fire or electric shock.

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WARNING !

• Do not spill drinks such as tea, coffee or juice, or spray anti-mosquito prepara tions, etc. onto the

equipment, since these actions will result i n breakdowns, fire or electric shock. If water, etc. has been spilled into the equipment, switch off the power, remove the power plug from the mains outlet, and contact your sales shop.

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this equipment, since these actions will cause fire or

electric shock.

• The plastic bag that contained the equipment should be stored in a location that is out of the reach of

children or should be destroyed, since there is a danger that children may suffocate themselves if they place the bag over their heads.

• Do not attempt to attach anything other than a solenoid, or to attach a solenoid having a resistance value o r less than 24Ω to the drawer drive terminal. The attachmen t of unsp ecifie d equip ment may ca use brea kd own of the equip ment or heat da mage to the soleno id , resulting in the dang er of fire or electric shock.

• Do not carry out setting of the dip switches while the power plug is still plugged in to the power outlet, since this action may cause breakdowns or the danger of electric shock.

• Do not remove any screws other than the screws that fix the rear cover, since removing other screws may cause breakdowns or the danger of electric shock.

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CAUTION

• Do not touch the print head or motor immediately after printing, since these parts will be very hot and there will be a danger of burn in g your hand.

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CAUTION

• Do not place objects on top of this equipment. since there will be a danger of the objects falling off or falling over , resulting in in ju ry .

• Do not us e or store t his equi pment i n locati ons tha t have fi re or mo isture, in loca tions t hat are subje ct t o dir ect s unli ght , in l ocat io ns tha t ar e abnor mal ly hot suc h as close to hea ti ng equi pme nt , or in locations that are very humid or dusty, since t his will be a cause of breakdowns.

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CONTENTS

1. OUTLINE...................................................................................................................................................1

1. 1 Features.............................................................................................................................................1

1. 2

Cautions for installation....................................................................................................................1

1.3 General cautions................................................................................................................................2

2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................4

2.1

Model classifications......................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Printing specification s.......................................................................................................................4

2.3 Character specifications....................................................................................................................5

2. 4 Paper specifications...........................................................................................................................8

2. 5 Interfaces.........................................................................................................................................10

2. 6 Data buffer......................................................................................................................................10

2. 7 Paper and sensor..............................................................................................................................10

2. 8 Auto-cutter......................................................................................................................................10

2. 9 Drawer kick-out connector..............................................................................................................10

2. 10 Electrical specifications .................................................................................................................10

2.11 External appearance specifications .................................................................................................11

2.12 Environmental specifications..........................................................................................................11

2.13 Reliability specifications.................................................................................................................11

2.14 EMI standards and safety standards................................................................................................11

3. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE AND N AMES OF E ACH PART.........................................................12

3.1

External appearance and part names...............................................................................................12

3.2 Explanation of each part .................................................................................................................13

4. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................15

4.1

Opening the printer cover ...............................................................................................................15

4.2 Opening the auto-cutter...................................................................................................................16

4.3 Setting the paper roll in the paper holder ........................................................................................17

4.4 Loading the paper............................................................................................................................18

4.5 Loading the paper when paper roll is sma ll ....................................................................................19

4. 6 Setting the printer cover back .........................................................................................................22

4. 7 Opening the print head....................................................................................................................23

4. 8 Serf-printing....................................................................................................................................24

4. 9 Hexadecimal dumping function......................................................................................................24

4.10 Pap er end detecting function...........................................................................................................25

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5. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................26

Serial inter face................................................................................................................................26

5.1

5.2 Parallel interface.............................................................................................................................28

6. DRAWER KICK-OUT CONNECTOR.................................................................................................30

7. DIP SWITCH SETTlNGS.......................................................................................................................32

8. FUNTIONS...............................................................................................................................................35

8.1

Command table...............................................................................................................................35

8.2 Details of commands.......................................................................................................................37

8.2.1 How to read each section...................................................................................................37

8.2.2

Detailed explanations.........................................................................................................38

8.3 Character code tables ....................................................................................................................106

8.3.1 Page 0 (International ch aracter set: When U.S.A characters have been selected)...........106

8.3.2 Page 1 (International ch aracter set: When U.S.A characters have been selected)...........107

8.3.3 International character sets..............................................................................................108

9. EXTERNAL DIMENSION...................................................................................................................109

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1. OUTLINE

This printer is a thermal line printer that is capable of being widely used with various types of data communication terminals, POS terminals. or kitc hen printers, etc. Becaus e this printer uses a thermal line pri ntings systems, high speed printing is possible Furthermore, this printer may be widely utilized for various applications due to the incorporation of ample functions.

1. 1 Features

• Small size and light weight.

• High speed printing. (400 dot lines/second)

• Quiet operation and high reliability.

• Due to the head opening mechanism, maintenance such as head cleaning will be simple.

• RS-232C or Centroni cs interface are selectable.

• Bar code printing is available. (Using exclusive commands)

• The character size can be specified. (Standard size, double wide, double height, double wide and double

height. )

• International character sets for 11 countrie s ar e b uilt in.

• A drawer kick-out interface is built in.

• An auto-cutter is equipped.

• The receiving buffer size is selectable. (45 bytes or 4 K bytes.)

1. 2 Cautions for install ation

1. Concerning the use of this equipment, please carefully read the "Cautions for safe use", and carry out operations following these cautions.

2. Confirm that the accessories listed below are included in addition to the printer main unit in this set of equipment.

• Roll of paper.............................1 roll

• User's manual...........................1 manual

3. This equipment should not be operated or stored in locations that have fire or moisture, in locations that are expos ed to di rect sunl ight, i n loca tions that have a bnor mall y high te mpera tures due to heati ng equ ipmen t or hot equipment, in low locations, or in locations that are very damp or dusty.

4. This equipment should not be installed in locations where chemical reactions are generated, such as in

laboratories, etc.

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5. This equipment should not be installed in l ocations w here the air contains salt or toxic gases.

6. Install the printer on a flat, stable table top in a location having good ventila - tion. (Ensure that the ventilati on

holes are not blocked.)

7. Items should not be pla ced on top of this equipment.

8. Note t ha t t he us e of t hi s eq ui p men t c los e to a r a dio or tel evi s io n r ece iv er , or s ha ri ng t he sa me po wer s our ce

outlet may cause reception pr oblems in the radio or television.

9. Only use this equipment at the specified voltage and frequency.

10. Do not place objects on to p o f th e power cable or tread on top of the cable.

11. Do not pull or carry the main unit by holding the powe r cable or data cable.

12. Avoid connecting the power cable together with several other power cables to one power source outlet.

13. When pulling out the power cord, be sure to hold the plug while pulling it out.

14. Be sure to connect the connector properly. In particular, the internal terminals may be destroyed if the

connector is connected using the reverse polarity.

15. Be sure to set the power switch to OFF before mounting or removing the inter -face connector cable.

16. As far as possible, avoid over-lengthening the signal wire or connecting the printer to equipment that

gene ra te s no ise . I n si tua t ions w her e wi ri ng of t his ki nd m ust be c ar r ied o ut, ap pl y a deq ua te c ou nte r mea sur es such as using sh ield e d w iring or twisted pair wirin g fo r ea c h s i gnal.

17. Only connect the prescribed solenoid to the drawer kick connector.

18. Ensure that there is a power source outlet close to the equipment, and make sure that this power source outlet

can be easily reached.

1.3 General cautions

1. Concerning the use of this equipment, please read the "Cautions for safe use", and carry out operations following these cautions.

2. Do not carry out blank printing in the condition where there is no recording paper in the printing unit.

3. Take care not to touch the printin g un it of the th ermal print head with your bare hands.

4. W hen cleaning the hea d or plate n, please use the excl usive cleaning ki t for radio cassett e recorder on the market etc.

5. When cleaning the surface of the main unit case, do not use thinners, truculence, benzene or ketene group solvents, or chemical-impregnated cleaning cloths.

6. Avoid using this equipment in locations which are subject to large amounts of oil, iron powder, debris, dust, etc.

7. Take car e not to dr op paper clips , valve core pi ns, for eign obj ects, e tc. i nto the main u nit, s ince thi s will become a cause of breakdowns.

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8. Do not spill liquids or spray chemicals, etc . on to this equ ipm ent.

9. Do not subject this equipment to strong shock or vibration by standing on it. dropping it, hitting it, etc.

10. Carr y out the operation of the operating panel unit with care, since disordered operation will become a cause of breakdowns and mistaken operation. Furthermore, absolutely do not operate the panel using sharp objects such as the tip of a pen etc.

11. During operation, do not touch moving parts such as gears, or the electrical parts inside the main unit.

12. Take care not to injure yourself or cause damage to other objec ts from the edges of th e s heet metal.

13. If an abnormality occurs during use, immediately stop using the printer and remove the power cable from the powe r source outlet.

14. If a breakdown occurs, do not attempt to disassemble the equipment. Be sure to leave the repair of this equipment to Service personnel.

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2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Model classifications

CBM - 253 - ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗∗

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D: Drawer kick connecter is equipped None: Not equipped

Power source voltage 120: AC 120V, 230: AC 230V

Character set F: Inter national c har ac ters

interface R: Serial, P: Parallel

2.2 Printing specifications

Printing method Direct heat coloring system (Direct thermal)

Printing direction Line feeding by friction feeding

Effective printin g area Effective Printin g w id th:

56mm 448 dots/line (Thermal paper) 53mm 424 dots/line (Thermal label paper)

Dot density Main scanning line density: 8 dots/mm. (203 dpi)

Number of columns 37 columns (Font 1 , Thermal paper) 49 columns (Font 2, Thermal label paper)

35 columns (Font 1, Thermal paper) 47 columns (Font 2, Thermal label paper)

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Printing sp e ed 400 dot lines/second

(Approximately 11 lines/second when the line feeding amount is l/6 inch.) However, depending on the combination of the communication t i me, data, and control codes, the printing speed may be slower.

Paper feedi ng spee d 50 mm/second

(Approximately 11 lines/second when the line feeding amount is 1/6 inch.)

Line feeding pi tch l/6 inch (Default value)

Possible to change the pitch using the control codes (Minimum width 1/203 inch)

2.3 Character specifications

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Character types : Alphanumeric characters 95 chara ct ers Int ernational characters 32 characters

Character conf iguration 12 × 24 (Font 1 including 2-dot horizontal spacing) 9 × 17 (Font 2 including 2-dot horizontal spacing) Font 1 is selected as the default.

Character size 1.25 × 3.0 (mm) (Font 1)

0.88 × 2.13 (mm) (Font 2)

Character enlargement rates Standard size, double wide. double height, double wide and height

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Number of columns

Font 1

Font 2

Standard size Double height Double wide

37 35 49 47

18 17 24 23

Double wide

and height

18 17 24 23

(Spaces between the characters are not included) The figures on the top line show the situation when th erm al paper is selected, and the figures on the bottom line show th e situ ation w h en th e rmal label pa per is selec t ed.

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Available bar codes UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN- 13 (EAN), JAN-8 (EAN), CODE 39, ITF,

CODABAR, CODE 128

Type Printing samples Features

UPC-A

This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 12 figures of numerals only.

This is a fixed-length bar code that is

UPC-E

composed of 8 figures of numerals only. This bar code is a shortened version of UPC-A.

JAN- 13

This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 13 figures of numerals only.

JAN-8

This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 8 figures of numerals only.

This is a variable-length bar code

that is compose d of alphabetic

CODE 39

characters and nu m erals. The start and stop ' * ' characters are attached automatically.

ITF

This is an even-numbered variablelength bar code that is composed of numerals only .

This is a variable-length bar code

CODABAR

that is compose d of alphabetic characters. For the start and stop characters, one of 'abcd' is required.

CODE 128

This is a variable-length bar code that is co m pos ed of a n y of the 128 ASCII code characters.

Bar code specification Type/number of printing figures/bar code height/horizontal width (enlargement) /

presence of visible code Printing will be carried out according to the bar code data specifications.

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2.4 Paper specifications

Specified paper (Roll paper)

Thermal paper Paper width : 60.0 mm± mm Paper thickness : 65±5µm Diameter of paper roll : φ83 mm maximum Recommended p aper : TF50KS-EY Nihon Seishi Co., Ltd. : TF50KS-E2C Nihon Seishi Co., Ltd. Roll paper core : Internal diameter φ12.0 mm : External diameter φ18.0 mm

* Absolu tely do not stick th e paper to th e core. * The printing surface should be outside.

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Printing area

Thermal label paper

Paper width Paper thickness : 60.0 mm± mm

: 150µm maximum (Base paper thickness + Label thickness) Diameter of paper roll : φ83 mm maximum Label size : Minimum 25 mm ~ maximum 100 mm Recommended paper : HG76, HD75 Nihon Seishi Co., Ltd. Roll paper core : Internal diameter φ25.4 mm : External diameter φ33.4 mm

* Absolute ly do not stick the paper to the c ore. * The printing surface should be outside.

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• In order to allow the detection of the paper label length and label top position, cut-out holes should be

made between the paper labels according to the dimensions shown above.

• Do not use label paper that has different dimensions from that shown above.

Printing area

Note: Do not mix labels having differen t wid th s and length in the sa me ro ll of label paper. Note : Have a surplus in the printing range in consideration of the flexing and the range of differences in the

printing paper.

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2. 5 Interfaces

Serial interface (RS-232C) Parallel interface

2. 6 Data buffer

4KB or 45B (Selectabl e by dip swit ch setting)

2. 7 P aper and sensor

Detection of whether there is paper or not. (Mechanical u nit) Near-end detection (Paper holder unit)

2. 8 Auto-cutter

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Rotary system, full cu t type (AC-7)

Note: Auto-cu tter ope ration will not be po ssible w hile the printe r is printing . Note: After switching on the printer. carry out cutting one time in order to determine the position. Note: In case of using thermal label paper, paste of label may stick to cutter blade.

2. 9 Drawer kick-out connector

Drawer kick-out drive terminal × 2 Detection o f drawer o p en/cl os e ter mi nal × l

2. 10 Electrical specifications

Power source voltage AC 120V+10% 50/60Hz AC 230V+10% 50/60Hz (Selected according to the product destination)

Power cable For North America: 3-pin UL cable For Europe: 3-pin Class 1 cable

Power consumption Approximately 20W (during character printing) Approximately 40W (during full printing)

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2.11 External appearance specifications

Weight Approximately 2.2kg External dimensions Refer to 'External dimensions' at the end of this manual.

2.12 Environmental specifications

Temperature Operating temperature 5°C~40°C Storage tempe r at ure -10°C~5 0 °C (Exclud ing the reco rding p aper)

Humidity Operating humidity 35~80% (Non-condensing) Storage humidity 30~90% (Non-condensing, excluding the recording paper)

2.13 Reliability specifications

Head lifetime P ulse resistance : 5 × 107 pulses Wear resistance : 30 km (At a printing rate of less than 25.0%, with a resistance value change rate of 15% or less.)

Cutter lifetime 500,000 cuts (At no past e of label o n c ut ter blade.)

Please note that the above lifetime is not guaranteed value. This value m ay c hang e dep en d in g o n i nstallation environment of printer unit.

2.14 EMI standards and safety standards

FCC Class A VCCI Type 1 UL 1950 EN 60950

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3. EXTERNAL APPEARANCE AND NAMES OF EACH PART

3.1 External appearance and part names

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3.2 Explanation of each part

1 Power plug This plug should be inserted into a power source outlet of the specified voltage.

2 Power switch By setting this switch to ON, the printer initializati on operation will begin.

3 Power lamp This lamp will be lit when the power switch is ON, and will be off when the power

switch is OFF .

4 Alarm lamp This lamp will light in the printer error condition. The lamp will flash to indicate

the p rinter co n diti o n dur i n g errors su ch as w hen the pap e r has r un out, when the head is open , or when th e he ad is ov erhe ating , and will also flash wh en th e p rinter is in the condition of waiting for macro execution, etc.

Error display patterns

Error name Pa t t ern of flashing Conditions for resetting

Prin t er cover ope n Head up Paper near-end

Paper en d

Label detecting error

Memory checking error

Head thermistor error

Head overheating

Cutter motor locking

Waiting for macro execution Waiting for label ejection Waiting for test printing Waiting for cutter operation

Lit Off

Close the cover Head down Set the paper

Set the paper

Set the specified label paper and then switch the power on a again

Resetting not possible *1

Automatic resetting when the temperature lowers

Resetting not possible *1

Lit Off

Press the LF switch

* 1 Contact service person.

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5 LF switch Pressing this switch carries out line feeding of the paper. When the printer is

waiting for macro execution, pressing this switch will carry out the execution. When the power switch is switched on while this switch is being pressed, selfprinting will be carried out.

6 Interface connector This interface allo ws connection with various types of personal computers using a

cable. When making the connection, the power of the personal computer and the printer should be switched off.

7 External output connector This connector is used for control of the drawer.

8 Dip switches These switches set the various functions.

9 Printer cover This cover should be opened and closed when replacing the printing paper.

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4. OPERATION

4.1 Opening the printer cover

The pr inter cover may be op ened by i nsert ing yo ur hand i nto the paper outlet o f the pr inter and lift ing u p the

cover in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure.

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4.2 Opening the auto-cutter

To open the auto-cutter when the paper has become jammed in the printer or when the head is to be cleaned, life

up the auto-cutter while lifting th e cutter locking lever in the direction shown by the arrow.

CAUTION

• D o not touch the head or motor immediately after printing, since these par ts will be very hot and there

will be a danger of burning your hand.

After closing the auto-cutter, check that the cutter unit is firmly fixed in the mechanism by the cutter locking

lever. If the cutter unit is not firmly fixed, this will become a cause of paper jamming.

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4.3 Setting the paper roll in the paper holder

Open the paper holder in the direction shown by the arrow and set the roll paper.

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4.4 Loading the paper

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Cut the end of the roll of paper at right angles as shown in the figure.

3. Set the printing paper in the pape r holder as shown in the figure.

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* Make sure that the paper roll rotates smoothly.

4. Make sure the winding direction of the paper roll is correct, then insert the end of the printing paper into the paper inlet in the rear part of the printer. (Printing surface should bc outside.)

5. Open the head-up lever (press it down forwards) to set the head up condition.

6. Use the knob to feed the printing paper up to the paper outlet.

7. Close the head-up lever. (Lift up the lever)

8. Close the printer cover.

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4.5 Loading the paper when paper roll is small

CAUTION

• D o not touch the head or motor immediately after printing, since these par ts will be very hot and there

will be a danger of burning your hand.

1. Open the printer cover.

2. Cut the end of the roll of paper at rig ht angles as shown in the figure.

3. Set the printing paper in the paper holder as shown in the figure. * Confirm that the paper roll rotates smoothly.

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4. Lift up the auto-cutter lever to open the cutter.

5. Confirm the winding direction of the paper roll, then insert the end of the printing paper into the paper inlet in the rear of the printer. (Note that printing surface should be outside.)

6. Open the head-up lever (press it down forwards) to set the head -up condition.

7. Using the kno b, feed th e p rinting paper until the paper comes out of the printer mechanism.

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8. Pull the paper that has come out of the printer mechanism and pass it thr ough the autocutter.

9. Clos e the auto -cutt er whi l e pu llin g the e n d of the paper that has pa sse d thr ough the auto-cutter.

10. Close th e head-up le ver.

11. Close th e printer cover.

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4. 6 Setting the printer cover back

Holding the printer cover in the approximately 90° open position, hook the right arm onto the right boss. Then

while pulling open the left arm, hook it on to the left boss to complete the mounting of the printer cover.

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4. 7 Opening the print head

CAUTION

• D o not touch the head or motor immediately after printing, since these par ts will be very hot and there

will be a danger of burning your hand.

1. Switch OFF the power switch. and remove the power plug from the mains outlet.

2. As shown in the figure, open the printer cover and the auto-cutter and then press the head-up lever down forwards .

3. While sliding the head opening knob in the direction shown by 1 in the figure, lift up the head in the direction shown by 2 in the figure to open the head.

Note: This operation should only be carried out when cleaning the head or platen.

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4. 8 Self-printing

A self-printing function is built in to this printer in order that the printing functions may be checked by the printer

itself. The following procedure should be used to operate this function:

1. Set the printing paper in the printer.

2. Switch off the power switch.

3. Clos e the printer cover and then switch the power switch to ON while pressing down the LF switch. Stop pressing th e L F swit ch afte r conf irming th at the sel f-printing has started.

The printing will be started by the above operation, and the printer will change bac k to the normal mode after

com p letio n of the fixed lin e prin ting .

4.9 Hexadecimal dumping function

Usi ng thi s fu nct ion, it i s p ossib le t o ch eck t he c onte nts of da ta s ent fr o m the host unit by c onve ni ng th e dat a t o hexadecimal code. The data transmission with the host unit can be monitored by monitoring the transmission conditions. The following procedure should be used to operate this function:

1. Set the printing paper in the printer.

2. Switch off the power switch.

3. With the printer cover left open, switch the power switch to ON while pressing down the LF switch. By closing th e p rin ter cov er, the p rin ter will chang e to the hexadecimal dumping mod e .

After carrying out the above operation. the printer will wait to receive the data.

To exit from this mode, switch off the printer power.

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4.10 Paper end detecting function

This printer includes functions that automatically detect when the remaining printing paper is running low and stop the printing. The paper end detecting function detects when the paper has run out, and the paper near-end detecting fu n ctio n detects when the remaining printing paper is running low.

The swi tchin g of the pa per near -end detecting fu nction b etween e nabled an d disabl ed is car ried out us ing the <ESC c 4> command. When this functi on is set to enabled, the setti ng of the paper lengt h that is allowed between the occurrence of the detection and the stopping of the printing should be carried out using the dip switches.

Note : In a situation in which the paper end is detected while printing on label paper, the data re mainin g i n th e

receiving buffer may not be printed at the intended position on the label.

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5. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 Serial interface

Specifications (Conform to RS-232C)

Synchronizing system : Asynchronous system Handshaking : DTR/DSR control or Xon/Xoff control Baud rates : 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200 (Selected by the user) Data length : 7 or 8 bit length (Selected by the user) Parity : Odd/Even/None (Selected by the user) Signal level : Mark= -3 ~ -15V Logic '1' : Space = +3 ~ +15V Logic '0'

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Printer side : 25-pin connector 17-13250 (DDK) equivalent product

Cable side : 25-pin c onnector 17-23250 (DDK) equivalen t product

Connector's pin configuration

Connector pin Signal name Input/output Function

1 FG – Frame ground 2 TXD Output Sending data 3 RXD Input Receiving data 6 DSR Input Data set ready

20 DTR Output Data terminal ready

7 SG – Signal ground

Note: Shielded type cables should be used.

Explanation of input and output signals

(1) RxD

This is t he serial r eceiving da ta signal. O n the occurr ence of fra ming err ors, overru n errors or pa rity err ors, this data will either be rejected or printed as ' ?'. according to the DSW2-7 switch condition.

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(2) DTR

When the DTR/DSR control has been selected, data or commands should be written when this signal is at ready. If writing is carried out while this signal is at BUSY, a n overrun error will occur and the data will be ignored. Data can be written into the input buffer even when printing is being carried out.

(3) T

When receiving data while using Xon/Xoff control, an Xoff (13H) 'Data receiving not possible' signal will be output whe n the remai ning space of the input b uffer inside t he printer becomes les s than 10 bytes. When th e input buff er re maining space b ecome mor e than 20 bytes, a n Xon (11H) 'Data recei ving possibl e' sig nal will be output. When sending stat us information while the DTR/DSR control is s elected, co nfirm that the DSR is at ' space' before sendin g the data. I n the Xon /Xoff co ntrol, t he data should be sent re gardless of the D SR condition.

(4) FG

This is a frame ground.

(5) SG

This is the common ground on the circuit board.

Receiving control

When DTR/DSR con trol has been selecte d, data will be received from the host when the DTR si gnal is at 'space' . Data receiving will not be po ssible when the DTR signal is at 'mark'. When Xon/Xoff co ntrol has been selecte d, data will be receive d from the host side after the Xon si gnal has been sent. However, data receiving will not be possible after the Xoff signal has been sent.

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5.2 Parallel interface

Specifications (Conform to Centronics)

Data transmissio n format : 8-bit parallel Synchronizing system : According to the strobe pulses Handshaking : According to the BUSY signal Signal level : TTL level

Compatible interface connectors

Printer side : Ribbon connector 57-40360 (DDK) equivalent product Cable side : Ribbon co nnec t or 57-30360 (DDK) equivalent product

Connector' s pin configuration

Connector pin Signal name Input/output Function

l *STB Input Strobe signal

2~9 DATA 1-8 Input Input data

10 *ACK Output Request for next data 11 BUSY Output Processing is taking place 12 PE Output Paper end

13 (See note) +5V Output +5V DC

14-15 N/C

16 GND Ground 17 FG Frame ground 18 N/C

19-30 GND Twist e d pair return si g n als

31 *RESET Input Reset 32 * FAULT Output Error 33 GND Ground 34 COMPULSIO N Output COMPU L SION signal

35 (See note) +5V Output +5V DC

36 N/C

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The * mark represents a negative logic.

N/C means not connected.

Note: Shied type cables should be used.

Note: Pins 13 and 35 can not be used by the user (Pulled up by 3.3K )

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Explanation of input and output signals

(1) Input si gnals

DATA 1~8 : 8-bit parallel signals (Positive logic) * STB : Strobe signal used when reading in 8-bit data (Negative logic ) * RESET : Signal that reset the whole printer. (Negative logic)

(2) Out put signa ls

* ACK : This is an 8-bit data requesting signal that is output as a BUSY FAULT PE pulse signal

at the end of the BUSY signal. (Negative logic)

BUSY : This signal indicates that the printer is in the BUSY condition. New data should be input

when this signal is LOW. (Positive logic)

FAULT : This signal changes to LOW when the printer is in the alarm condition. At this time, all

of the control circuits in the printer will stop. (Negative logic) PE : This signal will be output when the printing paper runs out or runs low. (Positive logic) COMPULSION : This signal outputs the drawer switch condition. When the switch is open, the signal will

be 'H' , and when t h e swi tch i s shorte d. th e signal will be 'L' .

(3) Other signals

+5V : GND N/C This is a +5V output that has been pulled-up by a 3 .3K resistance. GND : This is the common ground on the circuit. N/C : These pins are not connected.

Receiving control

When the BUSY signal is LOW, it will be possible to receive data fro m the host. When the BUSY signal is HIGH, data receiving will not be possible.

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6. DRAWER KICK-OUT CONNECTOR

(1) Drawer kick drive signal

The spec ified puls e will be output according to the specified pulse generating com m and (ESC <p>). When using the parallel interface. it will be possible to dete rmine the condition of the drawer opening and closing switch from pin 34 of the interface connector. When using the serial interface. the switch condition may be determ ine d by utilizing the peripheral equipment status sendin g com m and (ESC <u>).

(2) Electrical ch aracteristics

Driving voltage : DC 24V Driving current : Maximum 1A (Should be less than 510 ms) SW signal : Signal level 'L' = 0~0.5V

'H' = 3~5V

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(3) Connector' s pin configuration

Connector pin Signal name Input/Output Function

1 FG – Frame ground 2 L1 Output Drawer l 3 SW Input Drawer opening and closing switch (* l) 4 Vp – Driving power source 5 L2 Output Drawer 2 6 GND – Signal ground

Used connector 285D-3660J- 100 (DDK) Suitable connector 285D- 1660P-I06 (DDK) equivalent product

Note: It will no t be possible to switch both drawer 1 and 2 to ON at the same time. Note: Drawer operation will no t be p ossible while th e p rin ter is printing. Note: The duty should be kept to 20% or less. Note: This connecto r is not t o be used for connection to telephone lines.

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WARNING!

• Do not attem pt to at t ach anything other than a solen o id, or to attac h a solenoid having a resistance value of less than 24Ω to the drawer drive terminal. The attachment of unspecified equipment may cause breakdown of the equipment or heat damage to the solenoid, resulting in the danger of fire or electric shock.

(*1) Drawer opening and closing switch signal

This signal is pulled-up inside the printer using a resistance of 47KΩ.

(4) Driving circu it (Inside of printer)

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7. DIP SWITCH SETTlNGS

The dip switches can be found inside the printer unit by removing the lower cover on the base chassis part. If the

screw of th e lower cover is remo v e d. it will be possible to c h an g e th e d ip switch se ttin gs.

WARNING!

• Do not carr y out setting of dip switches while the power plug is still plugged in to the power outlet, since this action may cause breakdowns or the danger of electric shock. Do not remove any screws other than the screws tha t fix the rear cover, sinc e removing othe r screws may c ause breakdowns or the danger of electric shock.

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1 DSW1 (Used commonly by the serial and parallel interfaces)

DSW1 ON OFF

1 2

Printing density

(Refer to the table below.) 3 45 byte buffer 4K byte buffer 4 Thermal label paper Thermal paper 5 6

Printing stopping position

after near-end detection

7 (See note l) CR code valid CR code invalid

8 Spare

Note 1 : The DSW1-7 function is only used for parallel interfaces.

Printing density

DSW 1-1 DSW1-2 Level Density

ON ON 1

OFF ON 2

ON OFF 3

OFF OFF 4

Light

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Printing stopping position setting after paper near-end detection when the paper near -end detection has been enabled.

DSW1-5 DSW 1-6 Stopping position

ON ON 0cm

OFF ON 50cm

ON OFF 100cm

OFF OFF 200cm

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2 DSW2 (Only mounted in serial interface printers)

DSW1 ON OFF

1 Xon/Xoff control DTR/DSR control 2 Parity enabled No parity 3 Even parity Odd parity 4 7 bits 8 bits 5 6

Data rejected dur ing

a receiving error

(Refer to the table below.)

Baud rate

during a receiving error

8 Spare

Baud rate

DSW2-5 DSW2-6 Baud rate

ON ON 1200

OFF ON 4800

ON OFF 9600

OFF OFF 19200

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'?' character printed

Note 2 : The dip switch setting only become valid at the time when the power is switched on. According, if the

setting are changed when the power is on, the switching will not be effective.

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8. FUNCTIONS

8.1 Command table

Command Function Code

HT Horizontal tab command 09H 38 LF Printing, and paper line feeding 0AH 39 FF Printing, and moving to the top of the label 0CH 39 CR Printing command 0DH 41 ESC SP Setting of the amount of space to the right of

the character

20H n 42

ESC ! Block setting of the printing mode 1BH 21H n 43 ESC % Specifying/releasing of the downloading

character set

25H n 44

ESC & Defining of downloading characters 1BH 26H s n m

[a pl p2 · · · ps × a] m-n+1

ESC * Specifying of the bit image mode 1BH 2AH m n1 n2[d] k 48 ESC Specifying/releasing of the underlining 1BH 2DH n 50 ESC 2 Setting of th e l/6 inch line feeding amount 1BH 32H 51 ESC 3 Setting of the line feeding amount in

minimum paper feeding pitch units

33H n 52

ESC = Data input control 1BH 3DH n 53 ESC @ Printer initialization 1BH 40H 54 ESC D Setting of the horizontal tab positions 1BH 44H [n]k 00H 55 ESC E Specifying/releasing of the highlighting 1BH 45H n 56 ESC G Specifying/releasing of the double printing 1BH 47H n 57 ESC J Printing, and paper feeding in minimum pitch

units

4AH n 58

ESC R Selection of international characters 1BH 52H n 59 ESC V Specifying/releasing of 90° right turned

characters

56H n 60

ESC a Selection of printing position justificatio n 1BH G1H n 61 ESC c 3 Selection of the effective paper end detector

for output of the paper end signal

ESC c 4 Selection of the effective paper end detector

for stopping the print ing

63H 33H n 62

63H 34H n 64

ESC c 5 Enabling/disabling of the panel switch 1BH 63H 35H n 65 ESC d Printing, and line feeding of n lines 1BH 64H n 66 ESC i Full cutting 1BH 69H 67 ESC p Specified pulse generation (Drawer kick out) 1BH 70H m n1 n2 68

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Command Function Code

Reference

page ESC t Selection of the character code table 1BH 74H n 69 ESC v Sending of the printer status 1BH 75H n 70 ESC u Sending of the peripheral equipment status 1PH 76H 71 ESC { Specifying/releasing of inverted printing 1BH 7BH n 72 ESC $ Specifying of absolute positions 1BH 24H n1 n2 73 ESC ¥ Specifying of relative positions 1BH 5CH n1 n2 75 GS FF Printing, and label ejection (including cutting) 1DH 0CH 76 GS k Bar code printing 1DH 6BH n ['d']k 00H 77 GS w Selection of bar code horizontal size 1DH77H n 82 GS h Selection of bar code height 1DH 68H n 83 GS H Selection of visual code printing position 1DH 48H n 83 GS f Selectio n of visual code font 1DH 66H n 84 GS c Printing o f c ount er 1DH 63H 86 GS C0 Setting of the numbering printing mode 1DH 43H 30H m n 87 GS C1 Setting of the numbering counting mode (A) 1DH 43H 31H n1 n2

n3 n4 n5 n6

GS C2 Setting of the numbering counter 1D

32H n1 n2 92

H 43H

GS C; Setting of the numbering counting mode (B) 1DH 43H 3BH "N 1" 3BH "N2" 3BH

"N4"3BH "N5"3BH

2AH n1 n2[d]n1 × n2 × 8

GS * Definition of the downloading/bit image

"N3"3B 1D

95 GS / Printing of the downloading/bit image 1DH 2FH m 98 GS : Starting/finishing of the macro defining 1DH 3AH 99 GS ^ Macro execution 1DH 5EH n1 n2 n3 100 GS < Initialization of the printer mechanism 1DH 3CH 101 GS A Correction of the label top position 1DH 41H m n 102 GS R Specifying/releasing of the black/white

inverted characters

52H n 105

Note : n, n1, n2, n3, m, a. s, p, and d in the table represent the parameters of each commend. Note : [ ] k in the table represents a repetition carried ou t k times. Note : ' ' in the table represents an ASCII character. Note : " " in the table represents a string of ASCII characters.

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8.2 Details of commands

8.2.1 How to read each section

xxxx

[Name] This is the command name

[Code] In the line up of codes making up the command, < >H indicates hexadecimal notation,

< >B indicates binary notation, and < > indicates decimal notation. [ ] k represents a repetition carried out k times.

[Function] This section indi cates the func tion of the command.

[Item requiring caution] When necessary, items that require caution are written in this section.

[Initial values] For co mmands that are accompanied by arguments, the initial values are written in this

section.

[Referen ce] Other command s rel at ed t o th e use of t he c ommand are written in this section.

[Program example] Indicates a coding example using BASIC language.

[Printing r esult] Indicates the printing res ult obtained by exec uting the progra m written above. Howe ver.

the scale reduction of the printing result given in this section will differ from that of the actual printing result.

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8.2.2 Detailed explanations

[Name] Horizontal tab command

[Code] <09>H

[Function] Moves the printing position to the next horizontal tab posit ion.

• This command will be disregarded if the next horizont al tab posi t i on has not been set.

[Item requiring cautio n ]

• The horizontal tab positions should be set using ESC D.

• In the initial settings. the horizontal tab positions will bc set every 8 characters in font 1.

(At the 9th. 17th, and 25th columns.)

[Reference] ESC D

[Program example]

LPRINT "0123456789012345678901" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "AAA" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "BBB" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "D" ; LPRINT CHR$(3) + C}R$(7) + CHR$(14) + CHR$(0) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H9) + "AAA" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "BBB" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "CCC" + CHR$(&HA) ;

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[Name] Printing, and paper line feeding

[Code] <0A>H

[Function] Prints the data in the print buffer, and carries out line feeding based on the set line feeding

amount.

• The next printin g start position will be at the head of the line.

[Reference] ESC 2, ESC 3

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT "BBB" + CHR$(&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT "CCC" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

[Name] Printing, and moving to the top of the label

[Code] <0C>H

[Function] Prints the data in the print buffer, and moves to the top of the next label.

[Items requiring c aution ]

• This com mand will on ly be e ff ect iv e when label printings has been selected.

• After sending a one-label portion of printing data, be sure to send an <FF> or <GS FF>

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• After the label paper has been delibera tely moved by t he user, it will not be possible to

correctly move to the top of the label using this command. Accordingly, carry out the moving to the top of the label using the LF switch or by executing the <GS < > command.

[Reference] GS FF

[Program example]

LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT "BBB" + CHR$(&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H0C) ; LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

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[Name] Printing command

[Code] <0D>H

[Function] 1 When DSW1-7 is OFF, this command will be disregarded.

2 When DSW1-7 is ON, the data in the print buffer will be printed, and line feeding will

be carried out based on the set line feeding amount.

• The next printin g start position will be at the head of the line.

[Items requiring c aution ]

• This command will only be effective for parallel interface printers.

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[Reference] LF

[Program example]

LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HD) ; LPRINT "BBB" + CHR$ ( & HD ) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HD) ; LPRINT "CCC" + CHR$ (&HD) ;

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ESC SP n

[Name] Setting of the amount of space to the right of the character

[Code] <1B>H <20>H <n>

[Defined ran g e ] 0 ≤ n ≤ 32

[Function] Sets the amount of space to the right of the character in dot units (1/203 inch units).

[Items requiring c aution ] In double wide mode, th e amount of space to t he right of the character will become two

times the set amount.

[initial value] n = 0

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " " + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + " " + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + " " + CHR$(12); LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

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[Name] Block setting of the printing mode

[Code] <1B>H <21>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Funct ion] Specifies the printing mode.

Bit Function

0 Character font Font l Font 2 1 Not defined 2 Not defined 3 Highlighting Release Specify

5 6 Not defined

7 Underlining Release Specify

Double height enlargement Double wide enlargement

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Value

0 1

Release Specify

[Items requiring c aution ]

By specifying both the double height enlargement and the double wide enlargement, the double wide and double height enlarged character will be formed. Although underlining will be applied to th e full wi dth of the pri nting cha r acters. underlining will not be applied to parts tha t hav e be e n s ki p ped usi n g t he HT com ma n d. Furt her , under lini ng will also not be applied to characters that have been rotated 90° rightward. The wi dth of the under lining will be the widt h that has been specifi ed usin g <ESC ->. (The default will be a 1 dot width.) In a situation where double height enlarged characters and ordinary characters are mixed together on one line. a layout will be adopted in which the underlining will coincide.

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[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] ESC E, ESC –

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "!"+ CHR$ (&H00) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "!" + CHR$(&H01) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "!"+ CHR$ (&H08) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1IB) + "! "+ CHR$(&H10) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "!"+ CHR$ (&H20) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "!"+ CHR$(&H80) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "!"+ CHR$ (&HB9) + "H " ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC % n

[Name] Specifying/releasing of the downloading character set

[Code] <1B>H <25>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

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[Function] Specifies or releases the downloading character set.

• Only the lowest bit of n will be valid.

When n = <*******1>B, the d o wn lo ad i n g charac ter set is spe ci fied. When n = <*******0>B, t h e d o w nload i n g c h aracte r set is released.

(Specifies the internal character set)

[Items requiring c aution ]

It wil l not be possib le to de fine d ownloa ding cha racte rs and do wnloa ding bit image s at the same time.

[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] ESC &

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GOS UB S ET CHR LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "%" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "@A" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "%" + CHR$ (1) ; LPRINT "@A" + CHR$(&HA) ; END SETCHR : LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "&" ; LPRINT CHR $ (3) + "@" + "A" ; FOR J=1 TO 2 READ REP LPRINT CHR$ (REP) ; FOR I=1 TO REP*3 READ D LPRINTCHR$ (D) ; NEXT I NEXT J

DATA 6 DATA &HFF, &H80, &H00 DATA &H 80, &H80, &H00 DATA &H 80. &H80, &H00 DATA &H 80. &H80, &H00 DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF DATA 12 DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF DATA &H 80, &H07, &HF9 DATA &H80, &HFF, &HF9 DATA &H87, &HFE, &H01 DATA &H9F, &H06, &H0l DATA &HF8. &H06, &H0 1 DATA &HF8. &H06, &H0 1 DATA &H9F, &H06, &H01 DATA &H87, &HFE, &H0 l

RETURN

DATA &H80, &HFF, &HF9 DATA &H 80, &H07, &HF9 DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF

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ESC & s n m [a [p] s x a] m - n + 1

[Name] Defining of downloading characters

[Code] <1B>H <26>H <s> <n> <m> [<a> <p1> <p2> .....<ps x a>] m-n+ 1

[Defined ranges] s = 3 32 ≤ n ≤ m ≤ 126 0 ≤ a ≤ 12 (Font 1) 0 ≤ a ≤ 9 (Font 2)

0 ≤ p1 .... ps × a ≤ 255

[Function]

Defines the alphanumeric and Kana character downloading character font.

s indicates the number of bytes in the vertical direction. n indicated the starting character code, and m indicates the finishin g character code. When defining only 1 character, n should be made equal to m. The character codes that may be defined are the total of 95 characters of ASCII code in the range between <20>H and <7E>H. a indicates the number of dots defining the horizontal direction. p is the dat a for defi nin g, a nd in dicat es a patt ern t hat is an a -pot porti on f ro m the l eft margin in the horizontal direction. The remaining pattern to the right side will be filled up with spaces, and the number of pieces of data for defining will be s × a.

Once the downloading char acters have been defi ned, the chara cters will remain valid until other characters are defined, or until the ESC @ or GS * commands are executed, or until the power is switched off.

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It will not be possible to define the downloading characters and the downloading bit images at the same time. When this command is executed. the defined downloading bit imag e c o nt ents will be cle ared .

[Initial value] The initial values will be the sam e as for the in tern al character set.

[Reference] ESC %

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Each bit of the data is made up o f ' 1 ' dots that will be printed and '0' do ts that will not be printed.

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to th e p rog ram examp le and th e prin ti n g resu lt fo r ESC % on pa ge 45-46.

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ESC ∗∗∗∗ m n1 n2 [d] k

[Name] Specifying of the bit image mode

[Code] <1B>H <2A>H <m> <n1> <n2> [<d>] k

[Defined ranges] m = 0, 1, 32, 33 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 3 0 ≤ d ≤ 255 k = n1 + 256 × n2 (m = 0, 1) k = (n1 + 256 × n2) x 3 (m = 32, 33)

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This command specifies the bit image of mode m with regard to the number of dots specified by n1 and n2.

• The number of dots for printing will be divided by 256, and the quotient will become

n2 with the remainder becoming n1, Accordingly, the number of dots in the horizontal direction w ill be n1 + 256 × n2.

• In a situati on where t he b it ima ge data inp ut exce eds th e dot positi ons t hat a re ca pabl e

of being printed on o n e line, t he por t i on of data in excess will be rejected for reading.

• d is the bit image data. W hen the data is to be printed, the corresponding bit should be

set to 1 , and data which is no t to be printed should have the corresponding bit set to 0.

• The bit image m ode selecte d using m will be as shown below :

Vertical direction Horizontal direction

m Mode

0 8-dots single density 8 67 DPI 101 DPI 224

1 8-dots double density 8 67 DPI 203 DPI 448 32 24-dot single density 24 203 DPI 101 DPI 224 33 24-dot double density 24 203 DPI 203 DPI 448

Number of dots Dot density Dot density

Maximum

number of dots

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When the value of m is outside the conditions, data after n 1 will be processed as ordinary data. After completion of the bit image printing, the mode will return to normal data processing.

Printing result

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*" ; LPRINT CHR$(0) + CHR$(20) + CHR$(0) ; GOSUB IMG1 LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*" ; LPRINT CHR$ (1) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0) ; GOSUB IMG1 LPRINT CHR$(&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "*" ; LPRINT CHR$ (32) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0) ; GOSUB IMG2 LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "*"; LPRINT CHR$(33) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$(0) ;

IMG1: LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ; FOR I=1 TO 18 LPRINTCHR$ (&H85) ; NEXT I LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ; RETURN IMG2 : LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ; FOR I=1 TO 18 LPRINT CHR$ (&H80) ;

LPRINT CHR$ (&H00) ; GOSUB IMG2 LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; END

LPRINT CHR$ (&H05) ;

NEXT I

LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ;

RETURN

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ESC - n

[Name] Specifying/releasing of the underlining

[Code] <1B>H <2D>H <n>

[Defined ranges] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2

[Funct ion] Specifies and rel eases the underlining.

n = 0 Releases the underlining n = 1 Specifies 1 dot width underlining n = 2 Specifies 2 dot width underlining

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Although the underlining will be applied to the full width of the printing characters. under lini ng wi ll not be ap plie d to pa rts t hat ha ve bee n ski pped usin g the H T comma nd. Underlining will not be applied to characters that have been rotated 90° rightward.

[Reference] ESC !, FS -

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " " + CHR$(0); LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "-" + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC 2

[Name] Setting of the 1/6 inch line feeding amount

[Code] <1B>H <32>H

[Function] Sets the line feeding amount to l/6 inch for each 1 line.

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "3" + CHR$(0) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "3" + CHR$(50) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ;

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LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "2" ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "J" + CHR$(l00) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ;

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ESC 3 n

[Name] Setting of the line feeding amount in minimum paper feeding pitch units

[Code] <1B>H <33>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function] Sets the line feeding amount to n/203 inch fo r each 1 line.

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When label printing has been specified. if line feeding is carried out by specifying a paper feeding amount in excess of the label length. the line feeding will be carried out up to the position at the top of the following label. Because the printing will be accompanied by line feeding, even if printing is carried out when a smaller value than the line feeding amount of 1 line has been set. line feeding of more than the set amount may be carried out due to t h e p rin tin g o perat i on.

[Initial value] n = 34 (1/6 inch)

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to th e p rog ram examp le and th e prin ti n g resu lt fo r ESC 2 on p a ge 51.

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ESC = n

[Name] Data input control

[Code] <1B>H <3D>H <n>

[Defined ran g e] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function]

Selects the effective equipment for data input from the host unit. Each bit of n has the meaning shown in the table below. When the printer is in the deselected condition, the printer will reject reading any of the received data until the printer has been set to the selected condition using this command.

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It will be possible that the printer will change to the BUSY condition due to the printer operation even while the printer is in the de-selected condition.

[Initial value] n = 1

Bit Function

0 Printer Invalid Valid 1 Not defined 2 Not defined 3 Not defined 4 Not defined 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined

Value

0 1

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[Prog ram exam p l e ] [P ri n t ing re sult]

LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HIB) + "=" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "aaaaa" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&HIB) + "=" + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

Esc @

[Name] Printer initialization

[Code] <1B>H <40>H

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[Function] Clears the data in the print buffer, and sets various settings to the initial conditions.

(Default conditions)

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The setting contents of the dip switches will not be read in again during this operation. The data in the receiving buffer will not be cleared during this o peration.

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " !" + CHR$ (&H30) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "V" + CHR$(1); LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "@" ; LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC D [n] k NUL

[Name] Setting of the horizontal tab positions

[Code] < 1B>H <44>H [<n>] k <00> H

[Defined ranges] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 0 ≤ k ≤ 32

[Function]

Sets the horizontal tab positions. n indicates the number of columns from the head of the line to the position that the horizontal tab is to be set. Because 'n = setting columns position - 1 ' , for an example in which the horizontal tab is to be set at the 9th column, n should be set to 8.

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k indicates the number of horizontal tab positions to be set. Although the tab positions will be set at positions that are (n × the character width) from the head of the line, the character width in this case will includ e the amount of space to the right of the character. Further, when the two-times horizontal character enlargement has been specified, the tab position sp acing will beco me twice wid er than normal. Tab positions may be set to a maximum of 32 locations, and tab position settings in excess of this number will be disregarded. The <n> k data that indicates the setting positions should be input in order from the smallest value first, and should finish with <00>H. The ESC <D NUL> command clears all the set tab positions. HT commands executed after all the tabs have been cleared will be disregarded.

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If the < n> k dat a is t he same va lu e or i s s ma ll er t ha n t he i mmed ia tel y pr e vio us <n> k - 1 data, the tab setting will be regarded as having been completed. In this situation, subsequent data will be processed as norm al data. If the <n> k data exc eeds the printing range of one line, the data will be set as the 'Set figure position = Maximum printing figure +1'. After setting the horizontal tab positions, the horizontal tab positions will not change even when the character width is changed .

[Initial value] Tabs will be set at every 8 characters in font 1. (At the 9th, 17th, 25th c olumns)

[Reference] HT

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to the program example and printing result for HT on page 38.

ESC E n

[Name] Specifying/releasing of the highlighting

[Code] <1B>H <45>H <n>

[Funct ion] Specifies and releases the highlighting.

• When n = <*******0>B. th e hi g h ligh ting will be released.

• When n = <*******1>B. th e hi g h ligh ting will be specified.

This command will be effective for all types of character. The highlighting will add one dot horizontally to each dot of the character.

[Reference] ESC !

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[Example]

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "E" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "AAABBB" + CHR$ (&HA ) ; LPRIT CHR$(&H1B) + "E" + CHR$(1) ; LPRlN T "AAABBB" + CHR$(& HA ) ;

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ESC G n

[Name] Specifying/releasing of the double printing

[Code] <1B>H <47>H <n>

[Funct ion] Specifies and releases the double printing.

• When n = <*******0>B, th e doubl e prin ting will be released.

• When n = <*******1>B, the double printing will be specified.

This comm and will be ef f ect ive for all character types.

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[Reference] ESC E

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[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "G" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "AAABBB" + CHR$ (&HA ) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "G" + CHR$ (1) ; LPRINT "AAABBB" + CHR$(& HA ) ;

ESC J n

[Name] Printing, and paper feeding in minimum pitch units

[Code] <1B>H <4A>H <n>

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[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function]

Prints the data in the printer buffer, and then carries out paper feeding of n/203 inch. The set paper feed ing value will not remain after this functi on has been carried out. The next printing start position will be the head of the line. When label printi ng has been selected, if the specified paper feeding amount exceeds the label length. the line feeding will be carried out up t o a position at th e top of t he following lab el. Because t he printing will be accompanied b y line feeding, ev en if printing is c arr ied out when a smaller value than the line feeding amount of 1 line has been set, line feeding of more than the set amount may be carried out due to the printing operation.

[Initial value] Not defined.

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to th e p rog ram examp le and th e prin ti n g resu lt fo r ESC 2 on p a ge 51.

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ESC R n

[Name] Selection of international characters

[Code] <1B>H <52>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 10

[Function] Selects the character sets of the countries shown in the table below according to the n

value.

n Character set 0 U.S.A 1 France 2 Germany 3 U.K. 4 Denmark I 5 Sweden 6 Italy 7 Spain 8 Japan 9 Norway

10 Denmark II

[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] See the character code tables (International character sets)

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[Program example] [Printing result]

FOR I=0 TO 10 LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "R" + CHR$ (1) ; LPRINT " #$@[¥]^"; LPRINT CHR$ (&H60) + " {¥}Ø " ; LPRINT "n =" + STR$ (1) ; LPRINT CFR$( &HA) ; NEXT I

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[Name] Specifying or releasing of 90° right turned char acters

[Code] <1B>H <56>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 1

[Function] Specifies or releases the character 90° rightward rotation.

n = 1 Sp ec i f ie s ch arac t e r 90° rig htward ro tat ion. n = 0 Releases character 90° rightward rotation.

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Underlining can not be applied to characters that have been rotated 90° rightward.

[Initial value] n = 0

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[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "V" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "V" + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ;

ESC a n

[Name] Selection of printing position justification

[Code] <1B>H <61>H <n>

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[Defined ranges] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2

[Function] Aligns all the printing data on one line to the specified position. The po sitio n align in g w ill be carried out according to th e n value as sh o wn in the table

below.

n Position 0 Left end aligning 1 Centering 2 Right end aligning

[Items requiring c aution ] This com mand w ill on ly be valid wh e n it has been input at the head of the line.

[Initial value] n = 0

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[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "a" + CHR$(0) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "a" + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "a" + CHR$(2) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ;

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ESC c 3 n

[Name] Selection of the effective paper end detector for output of the paper end signal

[Code] <1B>H <63>H <33>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

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[Function] Selects which of the paper end detector conditi ons will be used for the paper end signal

output.

Each bit of n will have the meaning s shown in the table below.

Bit Function

Value

0 1 0 Journal near-end Disabled Enabled 1 Not defined 2 Not defined 3 Not defined 4 Not defined 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined

In this printer, only one type of paper near-end detector can be selected for the paper end detection, and only the lowest bit of n will be effective.

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This com mand w ill on ly be e ff ecti ve for parallel interface printers .

[Initial value] n = 1

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "c3" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "c3" + CHR$ (1) ;

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Situation in which the no paper signal i s output by the paper end detector.

Situation in which no paper signal is output by the paper near-end detector.

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ESC c 4 n

[Name] Selection of the effective paper end detector for stopping the printing

[Code] <1B>H <63>H <34>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function] Selects which of the paper end detector conditi ons will be used for the paper end signal

output.

Each bit of n will have the meanings shown in the table below.

Bit Function

0 Journal near-end Disabled Enabled 1 Not defined 2 Not defined 3 Not defined 4 Not defined 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined

Value

0 1

In this printer, only one type of paper near-end detector can be selected for the paper end detection, and only the lowest bit of n will be effective.

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When the printing stopping is set to enabled, the printing stopping position will be the position set by the DSW1-5 and DSW1-6 switches. After the printing has been stopped, the printer will change to th e o ff-line condition.

[Initial value] n = 0

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[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "c4" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "c4" + CHR$ (1) ;

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Situation in which the printing has been stopped by the paper end detector.

Situation in which the printing has been stopped by the paper near-end detector.

ESC c 5 n

[Name] Enabling/disabling of the panel switch

[Code] <1B>H <63>H <35>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function] Changes the LF switch between enabled and disabled.

• Only the lowest bit of n will be effective. When n = <*******0>B, the LF switch will be enabled. When n = <*******1>B, t h e LF sw i t c h will be disabled.

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When the panel switch has been disabled using this command, the LF switch will not be effective. Accordingly, it will not be possible to execute line f eeding by operation of the LF switch.

[Initial value] n = 0

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "c5" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "c5" + CHR$ (1) ;

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Situation in which the LF switch operation is valid.

Situation in which the LF switch operation is invalid.

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ESC d n

[Name] Printing. and line feeding of n lines

[Code] <1B>H <64>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

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Prints the data in the print buffer, and carries out a n -line portion of line feeding. The next printing start position will be at the head of t he line. The settin g amount will not remain after this operation has been carried out. When label printing has been selected, i f the specifie d paper feeding a mount exceeds t he lab e l length , the lin e feeding w il l be car r i ed o ut up to a pos ition a t the top of the following

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label. Because the printing will be accompanied by line feeding, even if printing is carr ied out when a smaller value than the line feeding amount of 1 line has been set, line feeding of more than the set amount may be carried out due to the printing operation.

[Initial value] Not defined.

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "d" + CHR$(2) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC i

[Name] Fu ll c utting

[Code] <1B>H <69>H

[Function] When the thermal paper has been selected. this command executes a full cut of the

printing paper. When label paper has been selected, line feeding of the label will be carried out up to t he cutting position (between the labels ), and then the lab el will be cu t and ejected by the autocutter. After ejection of the label, paper feeding will be carried out in the reverse direction to mo ve to the top of th e n ext label.

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This com mand w ill on ly be e ff ecti ve when input at the h ead of the line. When thermal paper has been selected, make sure to feed the paper over 18mm before cut t i ng t he p aper. Because charac ters right after printing are left inside of the cutter.

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "J" ; LPRINT CHR$ (150) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " i" ; LPRINT "AAAAA" ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "J" ; LPRINT CHR$ (150) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " i" ;

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ESC p m n1 n2

[Name] Specified pulse generation

[Code] <1B>H <70>H <m> <n1> <n2>

[Defined ranges] m= 0, 1 0 ≤ n1 ≤ n2 ≤ 255

[Function] Outputs the signals specified by nl and n2 to the connector pin m. The types of m pins are

according to th e table below.

m Connector pin

0 Drawer kick No. 2 pin (Drawer kick-out terminal 1) 1 Drawer kick No. 5 pin (Drawer kick-out terminal 2)

The ON time w ill be n 1 × 2ms, and the OFF time will be n 2 × 2ms.

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If m is outside the defined range, n1 and n2 will be rejected for reading and the signal will not output. It is essential that the driving duty of the drawer should be within t h e fo l lo w in g rang e. (ON time/(ON time + OFF time)) ≤ 0.2 (The OFF time should be at least 4 times more than the ON time.)

[Initial values] None of th e v alue s of m, n1 and n2 are defined.

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "p"

LPRINT CHR$ (0) ; .....................Selection of the No. 2 pin

LPRINT CHR$ (5) ; .....................The ON time is set to 10ms

LPRINT CHR$ (50) ;....................The OFF time is set to 100ms

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ESC t n

[Name] Selection of the character code table

[Code] <1B>H <74>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 1

[Function] Selects page n of the character code tables. The character code table will be selected

according to the value of n.

n Characte r code page 0 Page 0(IBM character #2)

[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] See the character code tables.

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "t"+ CHR$(0) ; LPRINT "n = 0" ; FOR C=&HB1 T0 &HB5 LPRINT CHR$(C) ; NEXT C LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "t"+ CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "n = 1 " ; FOR C=&HB1 TO &HB5 LPRINT CHR$(C) ; NEXT C LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC v

[Name] Sending of the printer status (only Serial interface)

[Code] <1B>H <76>H

[Function] Sends the status of the printer at the current point of time.

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The status that is sent will be 1 byte of data, and the contents will be as shown in the table below. When the control is set to DTR/DSR, 1 byte only should be sent after confirming that the host is in the receiving possible co ndition (the DSR signal is at 'space'). Further, when the control is set to XON/XOFF, one byte only should be sent without confirming the DSR signal condition.

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When the control is set to DTR/DSR and the host is in the receiving not possible condition (the DSR signal is at 'mark'), wait until the DSR signal is in the receiving possible condition. In the paper end (paper near-end) condition, there may be instances in which receiving of this command may not be possible due to the BUSY condition. This command w ill only be effective in serial interface printers .

Bit Function 0 1

0 Paper near-end Paper present No paper 1 Not defined 2 Paper end Paper present No paper 3 Not defined 4 Not used Fixed at 0 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined

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[Program example]

OPEN "COM1 :N81NN" AS #1 PRINT #1,CHR$ (&H1B) + "v" ; A$ = INPUT$(1,#1) CLOSE #1

ESC u n

[Name] Sending of the peripheral equipment status (Only serial interface)

[Code] <1B>H <75>H <n>

[Defined range] n = 0

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[Function] Send the status of connector pin 3 at the current point of time. The types of n are

according to th e table below.

n 0

Connector pin Drawer kick connector pin No. 3 (Drawer open/close detection terminal).

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The status that is sent will be 1 byte of data, and the contents will be as shown in the table below. When there is no equip ment connected to t he con nector, bit 0 of n will a lways b e '1'. When the control is set to DTR/DSR, 1 byte only should be sent after confirming that the host is in the receiving possible condition (the DSR signal is at 'space'). Further, when the control is set to XON/XOFF, one byte only should be sent without confirming the DSR signal condition. When the control is set to DTR/DSR and the host is in the receiving not possible condition (the DSR signal is at 'mark'), wait until the DSR signal is in the receiving possible condition.

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This command w ill only be effective in serial interface printers .

[Initial value] Not defined

[Program example]

OPEN "COM1:N81NN" AS #1

Bit Function

Value

0 1 0 Level of pin No. 3 'L' 'H' 1 Not defined 2 Not defined 3 Not defined 4 Not used Fixed at 0 5 Not defined 6 Not defined 7 Not defined

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PRINT #1,CHR$(&H1B) + "u" + CHR$(0) ; A$ = INPUT$(1,#1) CLOSE #1

ESC { n

[Name] Specifying/releasing of inverted printing

[Code] <1B>H <7B>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Function] Specifies and releases the inverted printing.

• Only the lowest bit of n will be effective. n = <*******1>B Specifies inv erted printing n = <*******0>B Rele ase s i nv ert e d prin tin g

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Inverted printing is the printing of the line rotated through 180°. This command will only be effective when it is input at the head of the line.

[Initial value] n = 0

[Program example]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "l" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT "BBBBB" + CHR$ ( & HA ) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + " l" + CHR$(1) ; LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$(&HA) ; LPRINT "BBBBB" + CHR$ ( & HA ) ;

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ESC $ n1 n2

[Name] Spec ify in g of absolute positions

[Code] <1B>H <24>H <n1><n2>

[Defined ranges] 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255 0 ≤ n2 ≤ 1

[Function] Specifies the printing starting position as a number of dots (1/203 inch units) from the

head of the line. The number of dots is divided by 256, with the quotient becoming n2 and the remainder becoming n1. Accordingly, the printing starting position will be n1 + n2 × 256 dots from the head of the line.

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The num ber of the dots can be specified is as follows.

447 dot (Thermal paper)

423 dot (Thermal label paper)

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Specifications that exceed the end of the line will be disregarded. When underlining has been specified. the underlining will not be applied to t he moved portion.

[Initial value] Not defined

[Reference] ESC ¥

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[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "$" ; LPRINT CHR$ (0) + CHR$ (0) + "A" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "$" ; LPRINT CHR$ (50) + CHR$ (0) + "B" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "$" ; LPRINT CHR$(0) + CHR$(1) + "C"; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1B) + "$"; LPRINT CH R$ (100) + CHR$(0) + "A" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "¥" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HC2) + CHR$ (&HFF) + "B" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ;

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ESC ¥ n1 n2

[Name] Specifying of relative positions

[Code] <1B>H <5C>H <n1><n2>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n1 ≤ 255

0 ≤ n2 ≤ 255

[Function] Specifies the printing starting position as a number of dots (1/203 inch units) from the

curr e nt p os iti on. The ri g ht di r e c t ion s h o ul d b e plus a n d the l e ft direc t i o n s h o uld be mi nus. When specifying N dots in the minus direction, the specifying should be carried out using the complement of N.

-N dots = 65536 – N The number of dots should be divided by 256, with the quotient becoming n2 and the reminder becoming n1.

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Specifications that exceed the beginning or the end of the line will be disregarded. When underlining has specified, the underlining will not be applied to the mov ed po rtion.

[Initial value] Not defined

[Reference] ESC $

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to th e p rog ram examp le and th e prin ti n g resu lt fo r ESC $ on page 74.

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GS FF

[Name] Printing, and label ejection

[Code] <1D>H <0C>H

[Function] Prints the data in the print buffer, and carries out the cutting and ejectin g o f the label.

• Line feeding of the label will be carried out up to the cutting position (between the

labels), then the label will be cut and ejected using th e au to-cutter.

• After ej ection o f the la bel, pa per fee ding wil l be ca rried o ut in the r everse directi on t o

mo ve to the top of th e n ext label.

• After setting the top of the next label, the alarm LED will flash, and the printer will wait

until the LF switch is pressed.

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• After confirming that the alarm LED is flashing. press the LF switch one time.

• This com mand will on ly be e ff ect iv e when label printing has been selected.

• After sending a one-label portion of printing data. it is essential to send the <FF>

command or <GS FF> command.

[Reference] FF

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT "LABEL 1" ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + CHR$(&HC) ;

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GS k n [d]k NUL

[Name] Bar code print ing

[Code] <1D>H <6B>H <n> [<d>] k <00>H

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 7

[Function] Selects the bar code type, and carries out bar code printing. The next printing starting

position will be taken as the head of the line.

The bar code systems shown in the table below will be selected according to the n value.

d indicates the characters for printing. and k shows the number of characters for printing.

n Bar c ode type 0 UPC-A 1 UPC-E 2 JAN-13 (EAN) 3 JAN-8 (EAN) 4 CODE 39 5 ITF 6 CODABAR (NW-7) 7 CODE 128

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When there is data present in the print buffer, this command will be disregarded. Regardless of the currently set line feeding amount, only the line feedi ng required for the bar code printin g w ill be carried out. In each of the bar code type, when the character code d contains characters that cannot be printed, the bar code up to this point will be printed and the subsequent data will be processed as ordinary data.

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When a bar code type has been selected in which the number of printing characters is fixed, the number of characters k must correspond to this fixed number of printing characters. When the horizontal direction exceeds a one line length. the part in excess will not be printed.

[Initial values] Not defined

[Explanation of each bar code] <Refer to print sample o n pa ge 6.> UPC-A This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 12 figures of numerals only. 11 of the

figures of the number should be input using software by the host unit or application, and the 12th figure is a chec k digit that will be auto matically calculated i nside the printer, If the 12th figure of the number is also sent from the host unit, the complete bar code will be printed as it is.

UPC-E This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 8 figures of numerals only. The first

number system character is fixed as '0'. The 12-figure number should be input using software by the host unit or application, and this number will be compressed to a 8-fig ure number with a check digit before being printed. Although the 12th figure check digit will be automatically calculated inside the printer if the 12th figure of the number is also sent the host unit, to complete bar code as it is will be compressed to the 8-figure number and printed.

JAN- 13 (EAN) This is a fixed-length bar code that is compressed of 13 figures of numerical values only.

12 of the figures of the number should be input using software by the host unit or application, and the 13th figure is a check digit that will be automatically calculated inside the printer. If the 13th figure of the number is also sent from the host unit, the com plete bar code will be printed as it is.

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JAN-8 (EAN) This is a fixed-length bar code that is composed of 8 figures of numerical values only. 7

of the figures of the number should be input using software by the host unit or application, and the 8th figure is a check di git that will be aut omatically calculate d inside the printer. If the 8th figure of the number is also sent from the host unit, the complete bar code will be printed as it is.

CODE 39 This is a variable-length bar code that is composed of alphabet capital letters and

numerals. The start and stop code ' * ' marks are attached automatically by the printer. Characters that can be used are spaces, '$%*+-./0123456789', and the alphabet capital letters.

ITF This is an even-numbered variable-length bar code that is composed of numerals only. If

an odd number figure code is transmitted, the last figure will be discarded in order to make an even numbered figure before printing.

CODABAR This is a variable-length bar code that is composed of alphanumeric characters.

Characters whic h may be u sed are '0123456789abcd $+-./: ' .

Start and stop cod es will be required, which can be any one of 'abcd' .

CODE 128 • This is a variable-length bar code that is composed of any of the 128 characters of

ASCII code. Code sub-sets A, B, and C are supported by this printer, and the code subset at the start of printing should be selected by setting 1 character of any of 'ABC' at the head of the transmission code. If no 'ABC' character has been set at the head of the code, the code sub-set B will be selected.

• Code sub-set A is a ba r code made up of the standard capital letters of the alphabet,

numerals, symbols, and special codes.

• Co de sub- set B is a bar code made up of the sta ndar d capita l and s mall l etter s of th e

alphabet, numerals, control codes, and special characters.

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• Code sub-set C is a bar code made up of special characters together with the 100

numbers between 00 and 99.

• After inputting the number of figures, a check digit will be automatically calculated

inside the printer and added to the figures, and then printing will be carried out.

• Processing of special characters

Characters having an ASCII code nu mber of 96 or greater will be recognized as special characters. The switching characters required to input these characters are given bel ow.

ASCII code

Switching

character

Sub-set

code A

Sub-set

code B

Sub-set

code C 96 80h FNC3 FNC 3 N/A 97 81h FNC 2 FNC 2 N/A 98 82h SHIFT SHIFT N/A 99 83h CODE C CODE C N/A

100 84h CODE B FNC 4 CODE B 101 85h FNC 4 CODE A CODE A 102 86h FNC 1 FNC 1 FNC 1

The foll owing shows a n example of the s election of t he code sub-se t using this s pecial charact er method.

Initial selection: 1 character input of any of 'A, B or C'. Switching during operation: 1 character input of any of the 82h~85h characters.

e.g. In a situation where first the bar code 'TEST' is to be printed using code sub-set B, and

then t he bar code '123' is to be printed using code sub -set A.

Input codes: B TE ST < 85 h> 1 23 Bar code data: <CODE B>TEST<CODE A>123

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[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (2) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "k" ; LPRINT CHR$(4) ; LPRINT "123" + CHR$ (0) ;

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GS w n

[Name] Selection of bar code horizontal size (enlargement rate)

[Code] <1D>H <77>H <n>

[Defined range] 2 ≤ n ≤ 4

[Function] Selects the bar code horizontal size. n indicates the number of dots of the fine element width.

[Initial value] n = 3

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LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "h" + CHR$ (30) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "w" + CHR$(2) ; GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "h" + CHR$ (50) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "w" + CHR$ (3) ; GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "h" + CHR$(80) ; LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "w" + CHR$(4) ; GOSUB BC END BC : LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "k" : LPRINT CHR$ (4) ; LPRINT "12" + CHR$(0) ; RETURN

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GS h n

[Name] Selection of bar code height

[Code] <1D>H <68>H <n>

[Defined range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255

[Functio n] Selects the bar code height. n indicates the number of dots in the vertical direction.

[Initial value] n = 170

[Program example]

Refer to the pro g ram exam p l e and th e prin ti n g resu lt for GS w on p a ge 82.

GS H n

[Name] Selection of visual code printing position

[Code] <1D>H <48>H <n>

[Defined range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 3

[Function] Selects the printing position of the visual code when printing the bar code. The printing

positio n s that may b e sel ect ed acc o rdin g to th e n val u e are shown in the table below.

n Printing position 0 Not printed 1 Above the bar code 2 Below the bar code 3 Both above and below the bar code

The visual code is the showing of the bar code in characters so that the bar code can be read visually.

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[Items requiring c autio n] The visual code w ill be p rin te d using the font selected using GS f.

[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] GS f

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "3" + CHR$(5) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "h" + CHR$ (50) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (0) ; GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (1) ; GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (2) ;

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GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (3) ; GOSUB BC END BC : LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "k" ; LPRINT CHR$ (4) ; LPRINT "12" + CHR$(0) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; RETURN

GS f n

[Name] Selection of visual code font

[Code] <1D>H <66>H <n>

[Defined range] n = 0, 1

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[Function] Selects the font for the visual code when printing the bar c ode. The fonts that can be selected according to the n value are shown in the table below.

n Font 0 Font 1 1 Font 2

The visual code is the showing of the bar code in characters so that the bar code can be read visually.

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The visu al cod e w ill be p rinte d at the position specified using GS H.

[Initial value] n = 0

[Reference] GS H

[Program example] [Printing result]

LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "h" + CHR$(50) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (2) : LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "f" + CHR$ (0) ; GOSUB BC LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "f" + CHR$ (1) GOSUB BC END

BC : LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "k" ; LPRINT CHR$ (4) ; LPRINT "123" + CHR$ (0) ; LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; RETURN

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GS c

[Name] Printing of counter

[Code] <1D>H <63>H

[Function] Prints the consecutive number counter.

• Sets the current numerical value of the counter in the print buffer as printing data (line

of characters), and then counts up or counts down the counter depending on the counting mode that has been set.

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• The format of the data when it is set in the print buffer will be according to the GS C 0

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• The counting mode will be according to the GS C 1 or GS C ; commands.

When counting up:

• If the counter value set using this command is outside the operation range of the counter

set using the GS C 1 or GS C ; commands the counter will be forcibly changed to the minimum value by the execution of GS c.

When counting down:

• If the counter value set using this command is outside the operation range of the counter

set using the GS C 1 or GS C ; commands, the counter will be forc ibly changed to the maximum value by the execution of GS c.

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LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "C0" ; LPRINT CHR$(0) + CHR$(0) ; GOSUB CNT LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "C0" ; LPRINT CHR$ (1) + CHR$ (0) ; GOSUB CNT LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "C0" ; LPRINT CHR$ (3) + CHR$ (0) : GOSUB CNT LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "C0" ; LPRINT CHR$(3) + CHR$(1) ; GOSUB CNT LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "C0" ; LPRINT CHR$(3) + CHR$(2) ; GOSUB CNT END

CNT : FOR I=1 TO 5 LPRINT CHR$(&H1D) + "c" ; NEXT I LPRINT CHR$ (&HA) ; RETURN

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GS C O m n

[Name] Setting of the numbering printing mode

[Code] <1D>H <43>H <30>H <m> <n>

[Defined ranges] 0 ≤ m ≤ 5 0 ≤ n ≤ 2

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[Function] Sets the printing mode of the numbering (consecutive numbering counter).

• m indicates the number of figures for printing. m = 0 Only the actual number of figures are printed. In this case, n will have no

meaning. m = 1~5 This is the maximum number of figures for printing. If the number of figures of the counter value is greater than number of

figures s pecified b y this command, t he last m fi gures of the c ounter value

will be printed .

• n specifies the printing position inside the number of figures for printing. n = 0 Printing will be carried out from the right end. When the value has less than

the specified number of figures, the empty places will become spaces. n = 1 Printing will be carried out from the right end. When the value has less than

the specified nu mber of figures. the empty places will become 0. n = 2 Printing will be ca rried out from the left end. Spaces will be a dded to the

right side of the value in order to make up the specified numbe r of figures.

[Items requiring c aution ] If either m or n is outside the defined range, the setting will be invalid

[Initial value] m = 0

[Reference] GS C 1, GS C 2, GS c, GS C ;

[Program example] [Printing result]

Refer to the program example an d the printing result f or GS c on page 87.

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