
All specifications are subjected to change without notice
22.Setting up the printer
93.Control panel and other

2. Setting Up the Printer
Your printer box should include
these items. If any items are
contact your dealer for assistance.

Adaptor (Option) Interface Cable (Option)
2-2. Connecting the Cables
You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer. They all connect to the
connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below :

Before connecting any of the ca
bles, make sure that both
printer and the computer are

2-2-1. Interface Connector
SUB 25 Female Serial Port> <D
SUB Centronics Parallel Port>
Printer transmit data line RS
Printer receivedata line RS
Printer handshake to host line RS

--Printer transmit data line
Printer transmit data line
Centronics Parallel interface
InputSynchronize signal Data received
Printer status for ON/OFF line
2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector
The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ
11 modular connector. The driver is
capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A for 510ms or less when not printi

2-3. Loading the Roll Paper
Notes: Be sure to use paper
rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that
have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly.
1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving
data; Otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Open the paper roll cover by pulling down the cover

3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside.
4. Insert new paper roll as shown.
5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll.

6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover.
7. Tear off the paper as shown.
The printer is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. It does, however, offer
some settings for users with special
It has DIP switches that allow you to change comm
unication setting, such as handshaking and
parity check, as well as print density.
Your printer has two sets of DIP switches. The functions of the switches are shown in the

Note : Power off. And open the cover of Dip Switch and change setting.
2-4-1. Serial Interface Specification
DIP Switch Set 1 Functions

2-4-2. Parallel Interface Specification
DIP Switch Set 2 Functions

Turn off the printer while removing the DIP switch cover to prevent an electric short, which can
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Remove the screw from the DIP switch cover. Then, take off the DIP switch cover as sh
in the illustration below.

3. Set the switches using a pointed toll, such as tweezers or a small screwdriver.
4. Replace the DIP switch cover. Then, secure it with the screw.
The new settings take effect when

When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power
on and off several times.
If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the papers from jamming.
1. Make sure the printer is tur
2. Take out cutter cover as shown.
3. Turn screw with drivers to a direction until paper is released from the cutter.

3. Control panel and other
the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control
panel. The indicator lights help you to monitor the printe
can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command.

ess the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED
button to feed paper continuously.
This section explains the different patterns signaled by the two LED indicators located on the
Normal power is not supplied to the printer
OFFONNormal power is supplied to the printer
lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits,
inter mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings.
This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the

. The Self Test prints the printer settings and then prints the
following, Cuts the paper, and pauses. (Error LED On)
3. Press the FEED button to continue printing. The printer prints a
4. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following:
eady to receive data as soon as it completes the
users to see exactly what data is c
be useful in finding software problems.
When you turn on the hex dump functi
on, the printer prints all commands and other data in
hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.
To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps:
1. After you make sure that the printer is off and Dip s/w 1
2. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints
and then all the codes it receives in a two
column format. The first column contains the
hexadecimal codes and the second column gives th
ASCⅡcharacters that correspond to the
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 .!..& . @ @
1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B .%.. c4 ..
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH
A period (.) is printed for each code that has no ASC
3. Turn off the printer, and make sure that Dip sw 1

When using a printer power supply other than optional AC adaptor (HT
9901B2460), be sure that the following cautions are ob
Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V
Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
Take the appropriate measure to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.
°CHumidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)
(2)Transport/Storage (except paper)
°CHumidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensati
(1)MCBF 50 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with paper
thickness in the range 65µm to 75µm)
35 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with p
thickness in the range 76µm to 150µm)
(2)Head Life 100 million pulses, 100Km
(3)Cutter Life 1.0 million
if the paper thickness is between 65 and 90µm)

3CRPrint and carriage return
4FFPrint end position label to start printing
Cancel print data in page mode
Real-time request to printer
Turn underline mode on/off
ESC-Turn underline mode on/off
Set 1/6 inch line spacing
Set line spacing using minimum units

ESC=Select peripheral device
Set horizontaltab positions
Print end feed paper using minimum
Select international character set
Select print direction in page mode
33ESC\Set relative position
Select paper sensor(s) to output paper
Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing
Enable/disablepanel buttons
Select character codetable
te vertical print position in page mode
Define downloaded bit image
Turn white/black reverse printingmode on/off
Select printing position of HRI characters
Set horizontaland vertical motion units
GS\Set relative vertical print position in page mode
Enable/disableAutomatic Status

GS fSelect font for HRI characters
Set printmode(s) for Kanji characters
Select Kanjicharactermode
Turn underline mode on/off for Kanjicharacter
Cancel Kanji character mode
side Kanji character spacing
size mode on/off for Kanji character