1 DATECS
ESC/POS Thermal Printer
User’s Manual
EP-60
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The information in this document cannot be reproduced in any mechanical,
electrical or electronic way and under any circumstances without the written
consent from Datecs Ltd.
1784 Sofia, Bulgaria, tel: +359 2 974 00 55, fax: +359 2 974 11 00
e-mail: sales@datecs.bg
Version 02.2009 / En
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................................5
Technical Specifications ...........................................................6
Safety and operation instructions..............................................8
Box Contents.........................................................................10
About the printer EP-60 ..........................................................11
Front/right view.................................................................11
Front view / Control Panel / Indications.............................11
Back view / connectors.....................................................11
Back view / connectors.....................................................12
FEED Button Functions....................................................12
LED’s
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DIP switches...........................................................................14
Serial Interface .......................................................................16
Paper Loading ........................................................................17
AUTO cutter .....................................................................17
Paper feed sensors ..........................................................18
Extended SELF TEST print.....................................................19
Frequently occurring problems ...............................................20
Command List ........................................................................21
Appendix ................................................................................23
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Introduction
DATECS EP-60 is an ESC/POS printer with a wide variety of
applications.
DATECS EP-60 is developed for integration into communication
terminals, POS systems, hospitality systems, etc.
Datecs EP-60 allows fast printing of regular text as well as graphics,
specified by the end user – bar code, company logo, etc.
Datecs EP-60 is the newest in Datecs line of ESC/POS printers.
FEATURES:
〉 Compact and lightweight design
〉 High-speed printing – up to 150 mm/sec
〉 Easy paper loading
〉 Low-noise printer mechanism even at high printing speeds
〉 Supports text and graphics printing
〉 Bar code printing
〉 Auto cutter mechanism provided as standard
〉 Paper feed sensors
〉 High reliability and secure operation
〉 Operates horizontally and vertically (hanging on a wall)
INTERFACES:
〉 Serial RS-232
〉 USB
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Technical Specifications
Parameter Description
Print Method Line Thermal Dot Printing
Print mechanism
with Auto cutter
CAPG247A-E
Seiko Instruments
Dot Density 203 dpi (8 x 8 dots/mm)
Dot spacing
Horizontal – 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)
Vertical – 0.125 mm (8 dots/mm)
Max print width 54 mm / 432 dots per line
Characters per line
36 – for А and С Fonts
48 – for B and D fonts
Paper feed Step wise
Print
Print speed (Max.) 150 mm/s (1200 dots/sec)
Internal
Font А: 12 х 24 dots
Font B: 9 х 16 dots
Character
Loadable
Font C: 12 х 24 dots
Font D: 9 х 16 dots
Width, mm 58
Outer roll diameter,
mm
max 83
Thermal paper
Max. thickness, µm max 80 (65-80 µm)
1D
EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC A, UPC E,
Codabar, Code 39, Code 93, Code
128, Interleaved 2 of 5
Bar Code support
2D PDF417
Logo 1 Black & White Dimensions 432 х 544 dots
Processor H8S2350 – HITACHI
Flash memory –
8Мbit
29F800DB
Electronic
components
RAM – 4Mbit K6X40008CIF – SAMSUNG
Serial RS 232 – max 115200 bps
Interface
USB USB type - emulated COM port
Emulation ESC/POS Work with continuous paper
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Input buffer 32 KB
Power supply АC/DC adapter DC 24V/2A
Button FEED
- Paper feed
- Status information
Operation
Switch ON/OFF Power ON/OFF
Power Supply
control
ON/OFF
Weight, g Without paper: 550
Dimensions (mm) (W) x (L) x (H) 111 x 185.5 x 127.5
Operating
Temperature from 0°С to 40°С
Humidity from 30% RH to 80% RH
Environment
Storage
Temperature from -20°С to 60°С
Humidity from 20% RH to 90% RH
RS232 interface cable
Cables
Option USB cable A to B cable
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Safety and operation instructions
Instructions which have to be followed precisely
Warning
Caution
Negligence of this precaution may result in
problems during work with the printer.
Negligence of this precaution may result in
damage to the printer.
Warning
● Read the user manual for EP-60 carefully before installing the printer and
using it. Always refer to the manual when necessary.
● Do not allow any objects into the printer. This may cause serious problems.
● Do not allow water or any other fluids (tea, coffee, juice, etc.) to be spilled on
the printer. Prevent spray from deodorant or any other type from entering the
printer. If this happens turn the printer off and call your authorized dealer.
● Transport the printer carefully. Dropping it may cause damage.
● Don’t clean the surface of the printer with thinner, gasoline, ketone or other
similar chemicals.
● Operate the control panel correctly. Careless or rude exploitation may cause
problems. Don’t use sharp objects while operating the printer.
● If problems occur during print turn the printer off immediately. Do not try to
disassemble and repair the printer by yourself. Contact your authorized
dealer.
● Don’t disassemble or modify the printer.
After unpacking the printer throw away or safely store the polyethene
packing away from children.
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Working environment requirements
Do not expose the printer to:
High humidity or oil vapor
Strong vibrations
Temperature below 0˚C
Degrees
Strong electromagnetic
disturbance or corrosion
Humidity over 80%
Direct sunlight
Temperatures over
40˚C Degrees
Dust
Places with high temperature
drops or condensation corrosion
D
ATECS WARNS:
● Datecs reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without
preliminary warning.
● The information in this manual may not be copied or reproduced by any means
and under any circumstances, without a written preliminary agreement with
Datecs Ltd.
● Datecs Ltd is not responsible for failures, occurred due to the use of accessories,
other than the ones, originally specified for the printer.
● Don’t mount, dismount or try to repair parts of the printer, which are not
specifically mentioned in the User’s manual.
● Datecs Ltd is not responsible for failures, occurred while using the printer in
inappropriate working environments and under unsuitable conditions.
● Datecs Ltd is not responsible for damage, missed advantages or loss of data,
resulting from technical failure.
● Datecs Ltd kindly asks you to signalize in time for occurred mistakes, misses or
inaccuracies in the User’s manual. We will be very grateful!
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Box Contents
When unpacking the printer, confirm that the following are provided:
Item Descriptions Image
1
Thermal printer
EP-60
2 Adapter
3 Sample paper roll
4 User’s Manual
5 Drivers for EP-60
6 RS-232 cable
7 USB a to B cable
Note:
The up-to-date version of the included software, drivers and
support are uploaded on the website of Datecs
www.datecs.bg and can be downloaded for free.
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About the printer EP-60
Front/right view
1 ON/OFF switch
2 FEED button
3 Control panel
4 POWER indication
5 ERROR indication
6 Paper cover
7 Paper cover release button
8 Manual auto cutter control
Bottom view
9 Slots for hanging – they are designed
for hanging the printer (on a wall)
for work in vertical state (hanging).
Front view / Control Panel / Indications
POWER indication
Lights green when the printer
is switched on
Blinks when the printer
head has overheated
ERROR indication
Blinks red (once per
second) when out of paper.
Blinks red (five times per second) - problem with the Auto Cutter.
FEED button
The functions of the FEED button are described below in the section “Feed
button functions”
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1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Back view / connectors
FEED Button Functions
Button Operation
1. Pressing this button feeds paper until it is released
Prints extended
SELF TEST
After ~4.5 sec.
and after the
3rd signal mode
The printer
enters Hex
DUMP
2. Pressing and
holding the feed
button while
switching the printer
on – then releasing
the feed button (after
a number of sound
signals)
After ~8.5 sec.
and after the
5th 4-tone
signal
Programming
mode – loading
of firmware
FEED
3. Renews printing
after changing the
paper roll
4. Pressing the feed
button after lock of
the auto cutter
initiates an attempt
to release the cutter
and to renew
printing.
Drawer
connector
USB
connector
RS-232
connector
AC/DC adapter
connectors
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LED’s
Indication Option
POWER
1. Lights permanently green when the printer is switched
on.
2. Blinks green and the printer stops printing when the head
has overheated. When the printer head cools down the
LED lights permanently green and the printer continues
printing.
ERROR
1. Blinks red (once per second) when out of paper
2. Blinks red (five times per second) when the Auto Cutter
is locked. After releasing the cutter the LED stops blinking
and the printer continues to print.
3. When pressing and holding the feed button while
switching the printer on turning it blinks red after every
sound signal. After releasing the button, depending on how
long it has been pressed, the printer behaves as described
above (see. Feed button functions).
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DIP switches
DIP switches location
The location of the hardware switches is shown on the picture below.
Functions and settings of the DIP Switches
SW1 SW2 SW3 Baud rate (bps)
OFF OFF OFF 1200
ON OFF OFF 2400
OFF ON OFF 4800
ON ON OFF 9600
OFF OFF ON 19200
ON OFF ON 38400
OFF ON ON 57600
ON ON ON 115200
OFF ON
SW4 Auto Cutter disabled Auto Cutter enabled
SW5 Standard commands Extended commands
SW6 SW7 SW8 Code page
OFF OFF OFF
Uses the flash setting,
ESC t enabled
ОFF OFF ON USA CP437
OFF ON OFF Bulgarian CP856
OFF ON ON Russian CP866
ON OFF OFF Latvian
ON OFF ON Lithuanian
ON ON OFF Polish
ON ON ON
Uses the flash setting,
ESC t disabled
DIP switches
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In the Chinese version of the printer only Sw8 is defined for changing the
code table:
SW6 SW7 SW8 Code page
OFF USA CP437 N/A
N/A
ON Chinese GB2312
In the Arabic version of the printer only Sw8 is defined for changing the
code table:
SW6 SW7 SW8 Code page
OFF USA CP437
N/A
N/A
ON Farsi Code Table
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Serial Interface
Caution
Turn off the printer before attaching the serial
interface cable.
Baud rate
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200 bps
Serial port parameters 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Signal characteristics
RS 232C
Mark – logical 1 (-3V to –12V)
Space – logical 0 (+3V to +12V)
Input-output Signals
RD
Serial input data signal
TD
Serial output data signal. Used under
XON/XOFF protocol and for returning of
printer status
GND
Serial Data output. Used under XON/XOFF
protocol and for returning of printer status
Signal Description
Start bit
One “Space” level bit. Indicates the beginning
of data byte.
Data bits
Eight consequent bits. First is the least
significant bit.
Stop bit
One “Mark” level bit. Indicates the end of the
byte.
Date Flow control
If a software (XON/XOFF) protocol is selected the printer sends special
characters – XON (11h) to enable and XOFF (13h) to disable
transmission.
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Paper Loading
EP-60 uses thermal paper rolls for printing. The width and the diameter of
the paper roll are listed in the printer’s technical specifications. EP-60 uses
the so called “clamshell” system for changing paper rolls, which enables a
fast and easy change. In order to place a new paper roll all you need to do
is to press paper cover release button, open it and place the new roll as
shown on the picture below.
1 Press the Paper cover release button
2 Open the cover
3 Place the new paper roll
4 Close the Paper cover
Caution
The thermal paper roll has to be placed as shown
on the picture – the thermal layer must be on the
outer side of the roll and on the side of the printer
unit head.
AUTO cutter
EP-60 has an Auto cutter mechanism provided as standard.
The Auto cutter is controlled with the commands ESC i and ESC m.
1 Auto Cutter
2 Manual Auto Cutter control section cover
A Manual Auto Cutter control section
3 Wheel for manual Cutter movement,
for release after locking
Warning
Pull out 12 mm or more paper before you close the
cover.
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2
3
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Caution
When the Auto Cutter locks (the ERROR indication
starts blinking red 5 times per second and printing
stops) proceed as follows:
1. Press the Feed button in order to initiate an attempt
to release the cutter and to continue printing.
2. If the above does not help, open the cover (2) of the
manual auto cutter control section and turn the
wheel in either direction (as shown on the picture)
until the cutter is released. Then press the FEED
button to return the cutter in its original state and to
continue printing.
After release of the Cutter printing proceeds.
Paper feed sensors
EP-60 has two paper feed sensors. Either of the sensors is used
depending on how the printer is situated – horizontally or vertically
(hanging).
1 Paper feed sensor for horizontal state.
2 Paper feed sensor for vertical state.
3 Sensor 1 regulation
4 Sensor 2 regulation
Warning
Depending on how the printer is situated and on the
type of paper roll used, regulate the sensors so that
the end of the roll can be identified.
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2
3
4
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Extended SELF TEST print
Press and hold the FEED button while turning the printer ON, then
release the feed button. An extended SELF TEST, containing the following
information, will be printed out:
〉 all internal and loadable characters
〉 number of characters per line for the
different fonts
〉 examples of printed text under different
parameters (normal, half black, bold, italic,
underlined, inverted, rotated by 90 degrees,
rotated by 180 degrees, different sizes
characters)
〉 characters table
〉 supported bar codes
〉 print density
〉 printer head temperature
〉 country
〉 code page
〉 Euro position
〉 state of ESC t (enabled/disabled)
〉 data transfer speed
〉 DIP switch settings
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Frequently occurring problems
The most frequently occurring problems while operating EP-60 are
described in the table below:
No. Problem Probable cause
1.
When sending a print
command the paper
moves but no print
occurs
The paper roll has been placed incorrectly –
the thermal layer is not on the side of the
printer head. Place the paper roll correctly as
described in the section “Paper loading”.
Out of paper. Change the paper roll.
2
The ERROR indication
blinks red once per
second
The paper roll is placed incorrectly. Place the
paper roll correctly as described in the
section “Paper loading”.
3
The ERROR indication
blinks five times per
second
The Auto cutter is locked. Press the FEED
button, in order to initiate an attempt to
release the cutter. If this doesn’t work
release the cutter manually, as described in
the section “Automatic Paper Cutter”.
4
The POWER
indication blinks green
and the printer stops
printing
Printer head overheated. After the print head
cools off, the power indication light
permanent green and the printer continues to
print.
The Paper cover is not fully closed. See
section “Paper loading”.
5
Fade or missing print
covering only half of
the printing area
If the Paper cover is fully closed and the
problem continues, contact your authorized
dealer.
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Command List
No. Command Function
1 BEL Sounds the beeper
2 HT Horizontal tab command
3 LF Printing and paper feed
4 CR Print command
5 ESC RS Sounds the beeper
6 ESC SP Setting the right space amount of the character
7 ESC # Setting the Euro symbol position
8 ESC $ Specifying the absolute positions
9 ESC % Selecting user character set
10 ESC & Define user characters
11 ESC ! Collective specifying printing mode
12 ESC * Specifying the bit image mode
13 ESC - Specifying/cancelling underline
14 ESC . Self test / demo
15 ESC , Printing diagnostic information
16 ESC 2 Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate
17 ESC 3 Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch
18 ESC 8 Temporary store current print settings
19 ESC 9 Restore saved printer settings
20 ESC = Data input control
21 ESC > Set Factory Defaults
22 ESC @ Initializing the Printer
23 ESC D Setting horizontal tab position
24 ESC E Specifying/cancelling highlighting
25 ESC G Specifying/cancelling double printing
26 ESC I Specifying/cancelling italic printing
27 ESC J Printing and feeding paper n/203 inch
28 ESC M Selecting character font A or B
29 ESC R Setting the international character set
30 ESC V Specifying/canceling 90°-right-turned characters
31 ESC X Select maximal printing speed
32 ESC Y Selecting intensity level
33 ESC Z Transmits identification string
34 ESC \ Specifying the relative positions
35 ESC _ Restore factory settings
36 ESC `
Transmits current battery voltage and the print head
temperature
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37 ESC a Aligning the characters
38 ESC c5 Enabling/disabling the panel switches
39 ESC d Printing and feeding the paper by n lines
40 ESC i Cutting the paper
41 ESC m Cutting the paper
42 ESC p Generating a drawer-kick pulse
43 ESC t Selecting the character code table
44 ESC v Transmitting the printer status
45 ESC x Reversing the print direction
46 ESC { Specifying/canceling the inverted characters
47 GS ( A Printing a self-test
48 GS B Specifying/canceling the black/white inverted printing
49 GS L Setting the left margin
50 GS V Cutting the paper
51 GS k Printing the bar code
52 GS w Selecting the horizontal size (scale factor) of bar code
53 GS h Selecting the height of the bar code
54 GS H Selecting of print position of HRI code
55 GS f Selecting the font of HRI code
56 GS p Setting bar code PDF-417 parameters
57 GS v 0 Printing of raster bit image
58 GS * Defining the downloaded bit image
59 GS / Printing the downloaded bit image
60 GS : Starting/ending macro definition
61 GS ^ Executing the macro
62 FS p Printing the downloaded NV bit image
63 FS q Defining the downloaded bit image
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Appendix
Drawer cable for EP-60
RS232 Cable for PC
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