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Ithaca PcOS 90Plus Series Programmer's Manual

P OS
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SERIES 90PLUS
Receipt/Validation/Journal Printers
PROGRAMMER'S
GUIDE
PN: 100-7586
Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS Change History
Change History
Rev. M Updated bookmarks in the Code Summary Table Added Section 3.6.2.2 and Table 4 Updated MICR section Added Euro Character on page 33 Corrected Cash Drawer Command on page 72 Updated “Service Information” section Updated “Contacting Ithaca Peripherals” section
Rev. L Clarified cash drawer connectors on page 144 Changed IEEE-1284 to IEEE 1284 and Code 3 of 9 to Code 39
Rev. K Reformatted entire document Corrected miscellaneous grammar and spelling mistakes
Rev. J Update for Firmware Rev. 2.24 Corrected Epson documentation Added documentation for justified bar codes and readable printing of bar codes Added documentation for Bar code 93
Rev. I Update for Firmware Rev. 2.21 Corrected documentation for ENQ 15, 17, and 20 commands; length was 40H changed to 40 decimal Added [ESC] z (&%FR) from release commands Added features to graphic-save Added OCR overlay features Corrected miscellaneous grammar and spelling mistakes
Rev. H Update for Firmware Rev. 2.15 Improved description of pass-through and multidrop Added features to [ESC]a command Added 90PLUS Removed references to Ithaca Peripherals Corrected description of Mechanical Test Mode Updated several graphic examples
Rev. G Update for Firmware Rev. 2.13 Added narrow, 2.4 inch print zone Added [ESC]mP, [ESC]q<n>, and [ENQ]<17> commands Changed documentation on [ENQ] commands to reflect that they are no longer buffered Documented Epson cash drawer option Fixed right margin specifications
Rev. F Update for Firmware Rev. 2.11 Added functionality to the RESET commands Enabled [DLE][ENQ] <3> EPOS Added M50 extension commands Added 270° rotated font and 5 x 7 fonts to [ESC]P commands Changed IPCL command &%CC to accept 3 decimal digits, was 2 decimal digits Corrected the description of the [ESC]J command. It does not start the next line at the left margin unless Auto-CR is on. Updated the configuration table Changed RS1284 references to IEEE-1284 Added Welsh and Thai character sets Updated the cut command. The cutter does not have selectable cut. The cut command is now only 2 bytes. Updated MICR section to include translation tables and field checking Added 5 x 7 font to rotated print functions Added sections on Windows Plug and Play Added [ENQ]<20> (return all status) and [ENQ]<21> (return printer ID) commands
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Change History PcOS Series 90PLUS Programmer's Guide
Added commands to allow the host to define a unique code page Added autocutter position information Added multidrop addressing Added, “The cash drawer will only provide 1.0 amp at 24V.”
Rev. E Update for Firmware Rev. 2.07 Added 50 international language code pages Altered Character Sets I and II. The printer no longer supports Character Set I and II. The printer is always in Set II. Changed IPCL &%CP to support 4-digit code page descriptions Extended the EPOS [ESC]R to support enhanced language sets Updated code page table descriptions Removed the Prerelease Change History Corrected minimum slip width specification in the text for Figure 4
Rev D Update for Firmware Rev 2.05 Updated and clarified descriptions in the communication section Added description of CTS and DSR controls Added MICR commands and references to MICR Programmer’s Guide Updated configuration section to include MICR and communication CTS/RTS/DTR/DSR options Added [ESC]y<2> and <3> commands to switch between EPOS and Normal modes Added 4-inch resume on paper out
Rev C Update Removed IPCL command for set rotated print line spacing Shortened graphic-save buffer from 2014 characters to 2000 Removed second parameter of [ESC] [EM] B; set bar code height Changed all validation and slip control IPCL commands to accept decimal parameters instead of binary Removed set left and right margin IPCL commands Removed set dynamic response from [ESC]y group and defined [ESC] to replace it Updated inquire descriptions to reflect preprocessing of ENQ commands; previously, ENQ commands were processed with other commands. Changed ENQ descriptions in the communication section to reflect command preprocessing Reversed parallel port responses to ENQ 1, 2, 5, 6, and 11; updated CFG90 to match Reversed serial port responses to ENQ 7 and 8; updated CFG90 to match Redefined ENQ 9 to represent inquire buffer status Added Epson mode [DLE] [EOT] and [DLE] [ENQ] commands
Rev B Update Added eject wait and pause commands and configuration information Added print suppress and display pass-through to both EPOS and Normal modes Updated CFG90 to deal with the new modes
Rev A Initial Release
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Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS Disclaimer
Disclaimer
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. However, as product improvements become available, Ithaca Peripherals will make every effort to provide updated information for the products described in this publication.
Ithaca Peripherals cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other manufacturers, and referred to in this publication, do not affect the applicability of information in this publication.
Copyright
1995-1999 Ithaca Peripherals. All rights reserved. November 1999 Printed in USA.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ithaca Peripherals.
Trademarks
PcOS is a registered trademark of Ithaca Peripherals. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Epson is a registered trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows, Windows NT, and Plug and Play are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Overview of the Series 90PLUS Printer........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Warranty Information............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Warranty Options.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Service Information............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 What is in this book? ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2.1 Who should read this book?................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 What does it cover?............................................................................................................... 1
1.2.3 Where can you find more information?.................................................................................. 2
1.2.4 Contacting Ithaca Peripherals................................................................................................ 2
1.2.4.1 Internet Support............................................................................................................ 2
2 General Descriptions ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Series 90PLUS Models .......................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Standard Features.................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Receipt Printer ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Receipt/Journal Printer .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 Receipt/Journal/Validation Printer......................................................................................................... 4
2.6 Receipt/Validation Printer ..................................................................................................................... 4
3 General Specifications..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Printing Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Character Generation............................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Physical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Dimensions........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Weight.................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Electrical Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 Self-powered AC................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.2 Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2.1 Serial............................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.2.2 Parallel ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2.3 Cash Drawer................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 Media Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 8
3.4.1 Ribbon .................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4.2 Receipt Paper........................................................................................................................ 8
3.4.3 Receipt/Journal Paper............................................................................................................ 9
3.4.4 Inserted Slips and Forms....................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Slip Sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 Printable Area ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.6.1 Receipt Printing .................................................................................................................. 11
3.6.1.1 Receipt Printing without the Autocutter ...................................................................... 11
3.6.1.2 Receipt Printing with the Autocutter ........................................................................... 12
3.6.2 Validation Forms Printing................................................................................................... 13
3.6.2.1 Validation Forms Insertion ......................................................................................... 13
3.6.2.2 Validation Forms Sensing........................................................................................... 14
3.6.3 Inserted Forms Printing....................................................................................................... 14
3.6.3.1 Inserted Forms Guidelines........................................................................................... 15
3.6.4 MICR Reader...................................................................................................................... 16
4 Control Codes Overview ............................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Nomenclature ...................................................................................................................................... 17
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4.1.1 Standard Emulation ............................................................................................................ 18
4.1.2 EPOS Emulation................................................................................................................. 18
4.1.3 IPCL Codes ......................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Application Development .................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Tables and Charts................................................................................................................................ 18
5 Printer Control Codes.................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Print/Paper Motion .............................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.1 Low-level Paper Motion Control ......................................................................................... 19
5.1.2 Horizontal Motion Control.................................................................................................. 20
5.2 Vertical Motion Control ...................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Character Font ..................................................................................................................................... 26
5.4 International Character Sets and Code Pages ....................................................................................... 28
1.5 Character Print Control ....................................................................................................................... 34
1.6 Character Pitch.................................................................................................................................... 35
1.7 Character Attribute Commands ........................................................................................................... 37
1.8 Print Rotation Commands.................................................................................................................... 43
1.9 Graphic Mode...................................................................................................................................... 49
1.9.1 Standard APA Graphics...................................................................................................... 49
1.9.2 Extended APA Graphics ..................................................................................................... 51
1.9.3 EPOS Bit Image Graphics................................................................................................... 52
1.9.4 Graphic Save....................................................................................................................... 53
1.9.4.1 Programming Considerations...................................................................................... 53
1.10 Bar codes............................................................................................................................................. 56
1.11 Station Control.................................................................................................................................... 59
1.11.1 Receipt Operation................................................................................................................ 59
1.11.1.1 Receipt Paper-error Sensor .......................................................................................... 60
1.11.2 Validation and Slip Operation............................................................................................. 62
1.11.2.1 Top Insertion Validation............................................................................................. 62
1.11.2.1.1 Validation Controlled by the Host System...................................................... 62
1.11.2.1.2 Validation Controlled by the Printer.............................................................. 62
1.11.2.2 Front Inserted Validation............................................................................................ 63
1.11.2.2.1 Slip Printing .................................................................................................. 63
1.11.2.3 Mode Selection ........................................................................................................... 63
1.11.3 Top Validation Operation.................................................................................................... 64
1.11.4 Front Slip Operation ........................................................................................................... 65
1.11.5 Validation and Slip Operation Control................................................................................ 66
1.12 MICR Reader ...................................................................................................................................... 72
1.12.1 Overview............................................................................................................................. 72
1.13 Miscellaneous Controls ........................................................................................................................ 77
1.14 Series 50 Compatibility Commands ..................................................................................................... 81
1.15 Printer Status Set/Inquire ..................................................................................................................... 82
1.15.1 Parallel, Non-IEEE 1284 Mode Inquire ............................................................................... 82
1.15.2 Serial Mode Inquire ............................................................................................................ 83
1.15.3 Parallel, IEEE 1284 Mode Inquire....................................................................................... 83
1.15.4 Dynamic Response Mode .................................................................................................... 83
1.15.5 Inquire Commands.............................................................................................................. 84
1.16 Extended Diagnostic Commands ......................................................................................................... 92
1.17 EPOS Codes ........................................................................................................................................ 94
1.17.1 Real-time Status.................................................................................................................. 94
1.17.2 EPOS Command Summary ................................................................................................. 94
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1.17.3 EPOS Deviations................................................................................................................. 97
1.17.3.1 Command Descriptions............................................................................................... 97
1.18 Control Codes Summary by Code .......................................................................................................104
1.19 Control Codes Summary by Function ..................................................................................................109
6 Operator Panel Controls...............................................................................................................................115
6.1 Push Buttons - Momentary Switches...................................................................................................115
6.2 Indicators ...........................................................................................................................................115
6.3 Fault Indicators ..................................................................................................................................116
7 Product Self Tests ........................................................................................................................................117
7.1 Level 0 Diagnostics ............................................................................................................................117
7.2 Extended Diagnostics .........................................................................................................................117
7.2.1 Self-test Mode....................................................................................................................117
7.2.2 Hex Dump Mode................................................................................................................118
7.2.3 Configuration Mode...........................................................................................................118
7.2.3.1 Initial Power On.........................................................................................................118
7.2.3.2 Manual Configuration ................................................................................................118
7.2.3.3 Enable Remote Configuration ....................................................................................120
7.2.3.4 Feature Configuration................................................................................................120
8 Communication Protocol and Print Buffers ..................................................................................................134
8.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................134
8.2 Parallel Port........................................................................................................................................137
8.2.1 Parallel Port Protocol .........................................................................................................137
8.2.2 Printer Buffer Size .............................................................................................................138
8.2.2.1 One-line Mode...........................................................................................................138
8.2.3 Parallel Port Inquire IEEE 1284.........................................................................................138
8.2.3.1 Buffer ........................................................................................................................139
8.2.3.2 Mode 4.......................................................................................................................139
8.2.3.3 Mode 0.......................................................................................................................139
8.2.3.4 Time outs ...................................................................................................................139
8.2.3.5 Active State................................................................................................................140
8.2.3.6 Inquire Responses......................................................................................................140
8.2.4 Parallel Port Inquire (Non-IEEE 1284)...............................................................................140
8.2.5 Parallel Port Plug and Play.................................................................................................141
8.2.6 Parallel Port Connector ......................................................................................................143
8.2.7 Signal Levels......................................................................................................................143
8.3 Serial Port ..........................................................................................................................................144
8.3.1 Serial Port Features............................................................................................................144
8.3.2 Serial Port Pin out..............................................................................................................144
8.3.2.1 Signal Levels .............................................................................................................145
8.3.3 Serial Port Protocol ............................................................................................................145
8.3.4 Print Buffer Flow ...............................................................................................................147
8.3.5 Printer Buffer Size .............................................................................................................149
8.3.5.1 One-line Mode...........................................................................................................149
8.3.6 Serial Mode Plug and Play .................................................................................................150
8.3.6.1 Using DSR .................................................................................................................150
8.3.6.2 Serial Device Identification........................................................................................150
8.3.7 Serial Port Inquire ..............................................................................................................151
8.4 Remote Printer Reset ..........................................................................................................................152
8.4.1 Reset in Serial Mode ..........................................................................................................152
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8.4.2 Reset in Parallel Mode .......................................................................................................152
8.5 Miscellaneous Communication Features .............................................................................................153
8.5.1 Power-cycle Recovery.........................................................................................................153
8.5.2 Data Pass-through..............................................................................................................153
8.5.3 Multidrop Configuration ....................................................................................................153
8.5.4 Off-line Active...................................................................................................................154
8.6 Programmer’s Notes...........................................................................................................................154
9 Cash Drawer Interface..................................................................................................................................155
9.1 Interface Description ..........................................................................................................................155
9.2 Interface Connectors...........................................................................................................................155
10 Printing Graphics.........................................................................................................................................156
10.1 Character Graphics.............................................................................................................................156
10.2 APA Graphics ....................................................................................................................................158
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Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS Table of Figures
Table of Figures
Figure 1 Single-wide character............................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 Character forming.................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3 Physical dimensions................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 4 Slip form size......................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 5 Slip paper print...................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 6 Receipt printable area............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 7 Receipt printable area............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 8 Receipt autocutter position..................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 9 Validation print with normal and narrow print zones............................................................................. 13
Figure 10 Inserted slip using normal and narrow print zone ................................................................................. 14
Figure 11 Normal and narrow print zone rotated print ......................................................................................... 15
Figure 12 Multipart forms .................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 13 Data sent to printer for a fine line feed ................................................................................................. 22
Figure 14 Example of fine line feed...................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 15 Examples of print at various character pitch ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 16 Data sent to printer for one-line double-wide print ............................................................................... 37
Figure 17 Example of one-line double-wide print................................................................................................. 37
Figure 18 Example of underline, enhanced, emphasized, superscript, and subscript print..................................... 42
Figure 19 ............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 20 PE to ENQ request timing.................................................................................................................... 83
Figure 21 Typical POS system ............................................................................................................................134
Figure 22 Host to printer link ..............................................................................................................................134
Figure 23 Printer communications buffer flow.....................................................................................................135
Figure 24 Parallel port data timing......................................................................................................................137
Figure 25 ............................................................................................................................................................138
Figure 26 PE to ENQ request timing...................................................................................................................141
Figure 27 Serial port flow control using DTR......................................................................................................145
Figure 28 XON/XOFF serial port flow control ....................................................................................................146
Figure 29 Serial buffer operation.........................................................................................................................147
Figure 30 Print controller using data...................................................................................................................148
Figure 31 Inquire flow ........................................................................................................................................151
Figure 32 Receipt with extended graphic characters............................................................................................157
Figure 33 Receipt with APA graphics .................................................................................................................158
Figure 34 9-pin female to 9-pin female serial interconnect..................................................................................163
Figure 35 9-pin female to 25-pin female serial interconnect................................................................................163
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Table of Tables PcOS Series 90PLUS Programmer's Guide
Table of Tables
Table 1 Character specifications............................................................................................................................. 5
Table 2 Power input requirements.......................................................................................................................... 8
Table 3 Validation lines....................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 4 Ten line validation option........................................................................................................................ 13
Table 5 Language table identification................................................................................................................... 29
Table 6 EPOS language table identification.......................................................................................................... 29
Table 7 Code page definition table....................................................................................................................... 30
Table 8 EPOS code page definition table .............................................................................................................. 30
Table 9 OCR-MA2............................................................................................................................................... 32
Table 10 Euro character Substitution Matrix........................................................................................................ 33
Table 11 Print modes........................................................................................................................................... 34
Table 12 Intercharacter spacing table................................................................................................................... 36
Table 13 Rotated print spacing with 7 x 9 font..................................................................................................... 43
Table 14 Rotated print spacing with 5 x 7 font..................................................................................................... 44
Table 15 Amount of paper left when paper low is sensed...................................................................................... 60
Table 16 Values for the left and right print margins............................................................................................. 70
Table 17 MICR status fields................................................................................................................................. 74
Table 18 MICR translation characters.................................................................................................................. 76
Table 19 Printer states.........................................................................................................................................115
Table 20 Level 0 diagnostics...............................................................................................................................117
Table 21 Parallel port pin outs ............................................................................................................................143
Table 22 Serial bit rates ......................................................................................................................................144
Table 23 Serial port pin out.................................................................................................................................144
Table 24 Ithaca cash drawer connector................................................................................................................155
Table 25 Epson/Axiohm cash drawer connector..................................................................................................155
Table 26 Code page definitions...........................................................................................................................161
Table 27 ASCII code chart..................................................................................................................................162
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Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS Overview
1 Overview of the Series 90PLUS Printer
1.1 Warranty Information
1.1.1 Warranty Options
All Ithaca Peripherals Series 90PLUS printers come with a standard 24-month warranty covering both parts and labor. An optional warranty, covering both parts and labor for an additional 12 months, may be purchased separately.
For more information concerning the warranty options, please contact your dealer or the Sales Department at Ithaca Peripherals. See “Contacting Ithaca Peripherals” on page 2.
1.1.2 Service Information
Ithaca Peripherals has a full service organization to meet your printer service and repair requirements. If your printer needs service, please directly contact Ithaca Peripherals’ Technical Support Department at
(607) 257-8901 for a return authorization. Ithaca Peripherals offers the following service programs to meet your needs:
• Extend Warranty
• Depot Repair
• Maintenance Contract
1.2 What is in this book?
1.2.1 Who should read this book?
This book is intended for system engineers or integrators. It contains the information needed to integrate the Series 90PLUS Printer with a point-of-sale terminal and to program the terminal to communicate with the printer.
1.2.2 What does it cover?
The programmer's guide provides the following material:
• Start-up information including diagnostics and fault conditions;
• Command descriptions;
• Character fonts;
• Printer features;
• Parallel and RS-232 interface information;
• Communications and buffers; and
• Command code reference tables.
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1.2.3 Where can you find more information?
An Operator's Guide is available that describes the set up and use of the Series 90PLUS Printer. It describes basic procedures such as changing paper; printing on a slip or form; and replacing the ribbon cassette. A Maintenance Manual is also available. It shows how to repair the Series 90PLUS Printer and lists the replacement parts. The Maintenance Manual is intended for trained, service technicians. For information about ordering these books or programs, refer to the next section.
In addition, there are a number of drivers available that will support various environments.
Windows 95 Print Driver with Documentation Part No. 100-9167 Windows NT 4.0 Print Driver with Documentation Part No. 100-9170 OPOS Drivers with Documentation Part No. 100-9732 MICR Programmer’s Guide Part No. 100-9094 Master Character Set Definitions Part No. 100-9785
1.2.4 Contacting Ithaca Peripherals
The Sales and Technical Support Departments will be able to help you with most of your questions. Contact the Technical Support Department to receive technical support, order documentation, receive additional information about the Series 90PLUS Printer, obtain information about your warranty, or send a printer in for service. To order supplies or receive information about other Ithaca Peripherals products, contact the Sales Department.
You may reach both the Sales and Technical Support Departments at the following address and telephone or fax numbers:
Ithaca Peripherals 20 Bomax Drive Ithaca, NY 14850
Main telephone (607) 257-8901 Main fax (607) 257-8922 Sales fax (607) 257-3868 Technical Support fax (607) 257-3911 Technical Support E-mail techsupport@ithper.com
1.2.4.1 Internet Support
Ithaca Peripherals maintains an Internet web site. The address is http://www.ithper.com. On the technical support page, you will find support information on all of our printers. The Series 90PLUS Printer support pages offer the latest information. They include the current version of this manual; program examples; test procedures; programming instructions; and all supported print drivers.
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Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS General Descriptions
2 General Descriptions
2.1 Series 90PLUS Models
There are four basic models of the Series 90PLUS Printer. They are:
Model 91PLUS Receipt printer; Model 92PLUS Receipt/Journal printer; Model 93PLUS Receipt/Journal/Validation printer; and Model 94PLUS Receipt/Validation printer.
2.2 Standard Features
The following features are common to the entire family of printers:
• 340 cps logic-seeking print speed;
• 5 inches per second paper feed speed;
• 2.4 and 2.8 inch print zones;
• Snap on ribbon cassettes;
• Dual cash drawer drivers with status;
• Centronics parallel, IEEE 1284 or serial RS-232C interfaces;
• Configurable receiver buffers;
• Standard and Epson command emulations1;
• Standard all-points-addressable (APA) or EPOS bit-image graphics;
• Standard and EPOS International Character Sets;
• 8, 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20, and 24 characters per inch (cpi) selections;
• Custom logo graphic print buffer in nonvolatile memory;
• Emphasized, enhanced, double-wide, double-high, double-wide double-high, half-high, underline,
subscript, superscript, and rotated printing;
• Operator-visible print zones;
• Self-diagnostics; and
• Setup and configuration utility programs.
2.3 Receipt Printer
The Model 91PLUS receipt printer only provides receipt functions. The last line printed on the receipt is within 0.7 inch of the tear-off or cut-off edge of the receipt. The receipt printing appears right-side up with the total at the bottom as the receipt appears from the top of the printer and is presented to the operator.
The receipt printer handles one-, two-, or three-ply paper. The optional cutter is able to cut one- and two-ply paper.
1
Other emulation’s can be made available. Contact Ithaca Peripherals’ Sales Department for more information.
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The receipt printer does not have the ability to validate or handle slips. Commands that operate validation and slip modes of other Series 90PLUS Printers will not function.
2.4 Receipt/Journal Printer
The Model 92PLUS receipt/journal printer adds the journal feature to the Model 91PLUS receipt printer. The journal take-up is able to rewind the second copy of the 3.5-inch diameter 2-ply paper roll (125 feet).
The receipt/journal printer does not have the ability to validate or handle slips. Commands that operate validation and slip modes of other Series 90PLUS Printers will not function.
2.5 Receipt/Journal/Validation Printer
The Model 93PLUS printer adds an independent validation capability to the Model 92PLUS. There are two methods of form validation on the Model 93PLUS.
1. Top insertion validation. The form is inserted from the top and extends out the left side and/or top of the
printer. It rests on a fixed form stop. Under software control, printing can be from a minimum of two lines to a maximum of 17 lines at 42 characters. Throughout this manual, top insertion will be termed “Validation Mode.”
2. Front inserted validation. The form is inserted from the front and extends out the left side and/or front of
the printer. In front insertion mode, the form is loaded to the first line of print under firmware control. Printing then begins from the top of the form down. Throughout this manual, front insertion will be termed “Slip Mode.”
All Series 90PLUS validation printers have both validation and slip modes. The validation/slip movement is independently controlled from the movement of the receipt and journal. Either can be moved alone or in sync with the receipt/journal movement. The validation/slip movement will be under software control but set to independent validation by default.
2.6 Receipt/Validation Printer
The Model 94PLUS receipt/validation printer adds validation to the Model 91PLUS described above. The Model 94PLUS is a Model 93PLUS without journal take-up.
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Programmer's Guide PcOS Series 90PLUS General Specifications
3 General Specifications
3.1 Printing Specifications
Printing method Impact dot matrix Head wire arrangement 9 pins in a line Print wire diameter 0.34 mm (0.012 inch) Print wire pitch 0.353 mm (0.013 inch) Printing directions Bidirectional, logic-seeking Print zone 59.5 mm (2.4 inches) or 71.12 mm (2.83 inches) Characters per second (cps) Refer to Table 1. Characters per line (cpl) Refer to Table 1. Characters per inch (cpi) Refer to Table 1.
Print Pitch Capability (in characters per inch)
8 22 19 220 10 28 24 275 12 34 28 330 15 42 36 340
17.1 (condensed) 48 41
20 (super-condensed) 56 48 340 24 (super-condensed) 68 57 340 5 (double-wide) 14 12 130 6 (double-wide) 17 14 160
7.5 (double-wide) 21 18 170
8.5 (condensed, double-wide) 24 20 170 10 (condensed, double-wide) 28 24 170 12 (super-condensed, double-wide) 34 28 170
Table 1 Character specifications
Normal 2.8”
Maximim
Characters per Line
Narrow 2.4”
Maximum
Characters per Line
(40 in M50 mode)
Series 90PLUS Characters per
Second
340
3.1.1 Character Generation
All the character sets and modes are based on one of two character cells, 10 wide x 9 high or 12 wide x 9 high. Double-wide mode is twice the width of normal mode, 20 wide x 9 high or 24 wide x 9 high.
In utility print mode, the character cell consists of five full-dots and five half-dots horizontally by nine full-dots vertically. The character is a 9 x 9 character. In high speed draft (HSD) mode, the character cell is shortened by one half-dot and one full-dot column yielding a 7 x 9 character.
Each character is justified to the left of the cell. The first four columns of the full dots and the first three columns of half dots are used to generate the character in high speed draft. In utility mode, the first five columns of the full dots and the first four columns of the half dots are used. The last full-dot and the last two half-dots are used for character spacing in both modes.
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1 3 5 7 9 11
1 3 5 7 9
The following illustration shows a single-wide character cell.
2 4 6 8 10
1
2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Character
spacing
High Speed Draft Mode
Figure 1 Single-wide character
The example above, which only holds true for the 12 cpi mode, shows full dots adjacent to each other in the character cell. The 10 cpi mode allows a gap between adjacent full rows; 17 and 24 cpi allow an overlap of full rows. The printer cannot print adjacent full and half dots in any single row. Some graphics (double-density, half-speed) allow adjacent rows to be printed by slowing the print speed by half. Slowing the print speed allows the time between half and full columns to be the same as the time between full columns in full speed operation.
2 4 6 8 10 12
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Character
spacing
Utility Mode
Full Dots
Half Dots
Descender (Rows 8 and 9)
and Underline (Row 9)
The following illustration shows the use of full and half dots as well as descenders to form characters.
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9
Figure 2 Character forming
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
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3.2 Physical Specifications
3.2.1 Dimensions
12.25” (311.2 mm)
7.30”
(185.4 mm)
6.0” (152.4 mm)
Figure 3 Physical dimensions
3.2.2 Weight
Approximate weight 10 pounds (4.5 kg) Shipping weight 13 pounds (5.9 kg)
3.3 Electrical Characteristics
3.3.1 Self-powered AC
The Series 90PLUS Printer is designed to be AC self-powered in domestic and international markets. The printer is equipped with a universal input power supply that is designed to operate worldwide without modification.
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Supply
Voltage
Rating (VAC)
100 - 240 90 - 264 47 - 63 45 0.08 @ 120VAC
Table 2 Power input requirements
Supply
Voltage
Range (VAC)
Frequency
(Hz)
Rated
Power
(watts)
Current Idle
(amps)
0.04 @ 240VAC
Current Printing
(amps)
0.5 @ 120VAC
0.25 @ 240VAC
3.3.2 Interface Specifications
3.3.2.1 Serial
The serial interface is a standard RS-232 interface on a 9-pin, D-shell connector. It is defined as a standard DTE device. A null modem cable is required to interface the printer to another DTE device (a personal computer). See the serial port description later in this manual.
3.3.2.2 Parallel
The parallel port is a standard 25-pin, D-shell as defined in the IEEE 1284-A Standard. See the parallel port description later in this manual.
3.3.2.3 Cash Drawer
The Series 90PLUS Printer supports dual cash drawers with status. The interface will provide status and 24 VDC at up to 1.5 amps to the cash drawer. See the cash drawer interface description later in this manual.
3.4 Media Specifications
3.4.1 Ribbon
Inking method cartridge type, 70.9-inch (1.8 m) seamless ribbon with reinker Ink color black or purple Ribbon life at 25°C 3 million (black) or 4.5 million (purple) characters to ink depletion Manufacturer Only Ithaca Peripherals approved ribbons should be used.
3.4.2 Receipt Paper
Paper feed method friction feed Paper feed pitch default, 1/8 inch; can be set in units of 1/216 inch by software command Paper width 2.5, 3.0, or 3.25 inches (63.5, 76.2, or 82.6 mm) Roll diameter 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) Paper thickness at 25°C 0.003 - 0.0035 inch (0.076 - 0.089 mm) Roll paper core inside diameter 7/16 inch or more
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Ribbon must be from an approved manufacturer and tested with a rolling ASCII test pattern using 15 cpi in HSD
mode.
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Roll footage 240 feet (7315.2 cm) typical Paper low indicator striping starts at approximately 8 - 10 feet (243.8 - 300.5 cm) from end of roll Receipt paper out Paper exhaust is sensed, and printing is prevented at end of roll.
3.4.3 Receipt/Journal Paper
Paper feed method friction feed Paper feed pitch default, 1/8 inch; can be set in units of 1/216 inch by software command Paper width 2.5, 3.0, or 3.25 inches (63.5, 76.2, or 82.6 mm) Roll diameter 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) Paper thickness at 25°C
Two-ply 0.006 - 0.007 inch (0.15 - 0.18 mm)
Three-ply 0.009 - 0.0105 inch (0.23 - 0.27 mm) Roll paper core inside diameter, 7/16 inch Typical roll footage
Two-ply 110 feet (3352.8 cm)
Three-ply 70 feet (2133.6 cm) Paper low indicator striping starts at approximately 8 - 10 feet (243.8 - 300.5 cm) from end of roll Receipt paper low The paper level is sensed by software with an adjustable end of roll monitor
that prevents printing.
3.4.4 Inserted Slips and Forms
Paper width 2.50 - 9.0 inches (63.5 - 228.6 mm) Length 3.375 - 11.0 inches (85.7 - 279.4 mm) Paper thickness a. one sheet: 0.0035 - 0.016 inches (0.089 - 0.41 mm) at 25°C
b. combination of copy paper and carbon copy paper:
4 sheets maximum (one original and three copies)
c. maximum form thickness: 0.016 inches (0.41 mm) at 25°C
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3.375 - 11.00”
(85.7 - 279.4 mm)
2.50 - 9.00”
(63.5 - 228.6 mm)
Figure 4 Slip form size
3.5 Slip Sensor
Once an inserted form has been properly aligned and sensed by the slip sensor, it is positioned at the top of the form by the slip load command.
Figure 5 Slip paper print
The position of the first line of print can be adjusted by ± 0.050 inch (± 1.27 mm) during printer installation.
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3.6 Printable Area
3.6.1 Receipt Printing
3.6.1.1 Receipt Printing without the Autocutter
Tear-off
0.70” (7.8 mm)
2.80” (71.1 mm)
3.25” (82.6 mm)
Figure 6 Receipt printable area Figure 7 Receipt printable area
The paper tear-off is 0.7 inch (17.78 mm) above the last line of print. To place the last line printed
above the tear-off point, the paper should be fed 0.8 inch (20.32 mm). The paper can then be torn-off
from either the left or right side. The first line of the next print will be 0.7 inch (17.78 mm) from the
top of the form.
0.225” (5.7 mm)
2.40” (61.0 mm)
2.50” (63.5 mm)
Tear-off
0.70” (17.8 mm)
0.225” (5.7 mm)
The paper should not be reverse fed back into the printer. If a double-high line of print is the first line
of a receipt, it will be reverse fed 0.1 inch (2.54 mm). If any more paper is reverse fed, the paper will
become unloaded from the tear-off bar.
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3.6.1.2 Receipt Printing with the Autocutter
Tear-off
2.80” (71.1 mm)
3.25” (82.6 mm)
Figure 8 Receipt autocutter position
Cut-off
0.60” (15.2 mm)
0.90” (22.9 mm)
0.225” (5.7 mm)
The autocutter has a cut point and a tear-off point. The tear-off is used to separate the partial cut
cleanly from the next receipt.
The autocutter is positioned 0.9 inch (22.9 mm) from the top of the last line of print to the cut point.
The paper should be fed 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) after the last line is printed and before the cutter is
activated. After the cut, the paper automatically feeds 0.6 inch (15.2 mm) to allow the receipt cut
point to be at the tear-off point.
The first line of print is 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) from the cut. If the first line of the next receipt is to be
closer to the top of the receipt, the receipt can be reversed up to 0.4 inch (10.2 mm). The previous
receipt must, however, be removed before the reverse feed. If the receipt is not to be removed but is to
remain attached to the next receipt, the paper should not be reversed.
The paper should not be fed back into the printer more than 0.4 inch (10.2 mm). If a double-high line
of print is the first line of a receipt, it will be reverse fed 0.1 inch (2.54 mm). If any more paper is
reverse fed, the paper will become unloaded from the knife.
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3.6.2 Validation Forms Printing
The Models 93PLUS and 94PLUS are both equipped with independent validation. The movement of the validation form is under software or firmware control and allows the form to move either independent of the receipt (or receipt/journal) or in sync with the receipt (or receipt/journal).
Lines per inch Lines
9 18
8.5 17 8 16 6 13
Table 3 Validation lines
Lines per inch Lines
9 11
8.5 10 8 10 6 7
Table 4 Ten line validation option
0.50” (12.7 mm)
2.50 - 4.25” (63.5 - 108.0 mm)
0.625”
(15.9 mm)
2.40”/2.80”
(61.0/71.1 mm)
6.00 - 10.00”
(152.4 - 254.0 mm)
Figure 9 Validation print with normal and narrow print zones
3.6.2.1 Validation Forms Insertion
Form insertion is from the top or the left side of the printer. Automatic form location is under software or firmware control. Character rotation under software control will allow check validation to appear right-side up when the check is removed.
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3.6.2.2 Validation Forms Sensing
The printer has a sensor that is used to detect the presence of a validation form. This sensor may be queried by an application to check on the presence of a form. It is located approximately 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) below the print line and to the far right of the paper path.
3.6.3 Inserted Forms Printing
Top of form to top of print line 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) Minimum form length 3.375 inches (85.7 mm) Minimum form width 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) Bottom of form to bottom wire 0.625 inch (15.9 mm)
0.50” (12.7 mm)
0.06”
(1.52 mm)
3.375 - 11.00”
(85.7 - 279.4 mm)
0.625” (15.9 mm)
2.40”/2.80”
(61.0/71.1 mm)
2.50 - 9.00”
(63.5 - 228.6 mm)
Figure 10 Inserted slip using normal and narrow print zone
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Insertion Direction
0.50” (12.7 mm)
0.06”
(1.52 mm)
3.375 - 11.00”
(85.7 - 279.4 mm)
0.625” (15.9 mm)
2.40/2.80”
(61.0/71.1 mm)
2.50 - 9.00”
(63.5 mm - 228.6 mm)
Figure 11 Normal and narrow print zone rotated print
3.6.3.1 Inserted Forms Guidelines
• Use forms with a paper roll loaded.
• Use forms that are flat and without curls, folds, warps, or wrinkles.
• Glue should not be on the bottom edge of the form.
• Use of multipart forms with thick middle plies will decrease copy visibility.
Glue Area
Glue Area
Glue Area
Recommended
Figure 12 Multipart forms
Not Recommended
Use Carefully
Glue Area
Use Carefully
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3.6.4 MICR Reader
The MICR reader is an option for the Series 90PLUS Printer. It is attached to the front of the printer and allows a document having MICR data on it to be read and positioned for print.
The MICR reader recognizes the magnetic ink on the bottom of checks; it is not an optical reader. Any nonmagnetic data will not be read. The Series 90PLUS MICR reader is based on a technique which uses a magnetic read head to pick up a signal from a document containing magnetic ink which is passed beneath the read head.
The Series 90PLUS MICR reader recognizes E13-B characters. It does not read CMC-7 characters. CMC­7 characters are used in Latin America and Europe.
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4 Control Codes Overview
This programmer's guide is designed to help users of the Series 90PLUS slip printer develop applications. Series 90PLUS printers are specialized, point-of-sale printers that have several features not normally found on general purpose printers. Because of these special features, Series 90PLUS printers have specialized control codes. This guide documents all of the control codes with an emphasis on those codes that are unique to the Series 90PLUS Printer.
All PcOS Series 90PLUS Printers have both a serial and parallel interfaces. Both interfaces provide the same printer control3 and use the same codes.
4.1 Nomenclature
When describing control codes, there is often confusion as to whether the description is decimal, hexadecimal, or ASCII. To minimize the confusion, this guide will use the following nomenclature when describing control code sequences:
[ ] encloses a control character. This is a single, 8-bit value as defined in the standard ASCII
tables. The ASCII chart in Appendix A lists control codes. An example would be [ESC], which would represent a 1BH or 27 decimal.
< > encloses an 8-bit value in decimal format. The value will be from 0 to 255. An example
would be <2>, which would represent 02H or 2 decimal.
<n> indicates a variable parameter. <n> can have a value from 0 to 255. The meaning of <n> is
described and defined in the description of the command. <n1> <n2> indicates that there are two parameters, n1 and n2, where both can have values from 0 to 255. <m1> <m2> is an Ithaca Peripherals’ Control Language (IPCL) parameter consisting of two digits where
m1 and m2 are ASCII characters from 0 to 9. The parameter will be combined to form a
value from 0 to 99. If m3 is included, the parameter will be combined to form a value from 0
to 999. If two values are specified, there must be two bytes added to the IPCL code. In other
words, if the command specifies <m1> <m2> and the desired value is 5, the value must be
specified as 05. x represents all other ASCII characters in control strings. For example, [ESC] 1 would
represent 1BH followed by 31H.
The CFG90 configuration and demonstration program4 uses the same nomenclature. All print examples shown in this guide are available for CFG90.
In many cases, applications require that control sequences be specified in hexadecimal or decimal codes. In most cases, commands are specified in ASCII, hexadecimal, and decimal. There is an ASCII chart in Appendix A that lists ASCII, hexadecimal, and decimal equivalents.
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The serial and parallel, IEEE 1284 interfaces provide a few additional interface capabilities over the standard parallel interface. Both serial and parallel, IEEE 1284 interfaces provide a bidirectional data path.
4
The CFG90 distribution disk is included in a jacket on the back cover. The program runs on IBM personal computers and compatibles. For more information, see the CFG90/150 User’s Guide following this manual.
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4.1.1 Standard Emulation
The standard control codes for the Series 90PLUS Printer are extensions and subsets of the IBM emulation provided on other PcOS products. In some cases, an application designed for a Series 50 Printer with IBM code sets will function with a Series 90PLUS Printer. There are, however, significant differences in the operation of the Series 90PLUS Printer that may impact existing applications.
4.1.2 EPOS Emulation
ESC/POS5 is referred to here as EPOS. The Series 90PLUS Printer supports an EPOS emulation with extensions. The emulation is designed to allow the Series 90PLUS Printer to be used with Seiko Epson printer applications. It is intended that the standard emulation be used for new applications. Not all features of the Series 90PLUS Printer are supported by EPOS.
This guide will include the EPOS code equivalent for features of the Series 90PLUS Printer that are supported by EPOS. When EPOS commands are significantly different from the standard emulation, an independent EPOS description is provided.
4.1.3 IPCL Codes
Ithaca Printer Control Language (IPCL) codes are designed to control a printer without using control characters, i.e., characters less than 20H. Only the standard emulation supports IPCL. Not all commands are supported by IPCL codes. For the commands that are supported, the IPCL code is listed.
In rare cases, an IPCL code will interfere with the text that is to be printed. The IPCL translator can be disabled with an [ESC] y <4> command.
4.2 Application Development
To aid in application development, there are several sections in this guide that are designed to help the programmer understand the Series 90PLUS Printer. The first is a detailed description of each of the commands. The second section is an explanation of how the printer works. It explains the internal print buffer, the communication link, and how the host computer and printer interact. The third is a description on how to use the CFG90 program to help develop applications.
4.3 Tables and Charts
Throughout this guide, there are charts and tables that list commands and features. In most cases, these charts cross-reference the page that describes the command. Commands are grouped by function and can at times be hard to find. To minimize the time it takes to find commands, there are two code summary charts in the following section, one ordered by code and one by function.
5
ESC/POS is a registered trademark of the Seiko Epson Corporation.
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