Jiangmen Dascom Computer Peripherals TD2100 Users Manual
User Guide DT-210/230 Thermal Receipt Printer
Tally Dascom DT-210/230 User Guide V1.3
Important Safety Instructions (English)
Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer.
• The device and mains-socket must all times be easily accessible.
• Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service
technician.
• Keep this user guide in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
• Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall.
• Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.
• Ensure the printer is connected to a socket with the correct voltage.
• Always disconnect the printer from the power before opening the device to perform
maintenance work or remedy errors.
• Do not expose the printer to high temperatures, direct sunlight or dust.
• Keep all liquids away from the printer.
• Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.
• Make sure that both the printer and the computer are switched off before connecting the data
cable.
• The print head will become very hot during printing; avoid contact with the print head after
printing has finished.
• Do not perform any operation or action in any way other than those provided in this manual.
When in doubt, contact your dealer or your customer support.
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About This Manual
This manual provides information to operators of the DT-210/230 to describe basic operations to enable safe
and correct use of the printer.
Symbols Description
The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following
carefully before handling the product.
CAUTION: Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the
equipment or loss of date.
NOTE: Advises you of information that is essential to complete a task.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................................. II
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Product Configurations ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Part Names and Functions ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4.1 Power Switch ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4.2 Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4.3 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2 SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Flow of Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Installing the Printer ............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Changing the Paper Width ................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Attaching Power ................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Adjusting the Paper Near-end Sensor ................................................................................................................ 12
2.6 Loading Roll Paper .............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.7 Installing Optional Kits ....................................................................................................................................... 15
3 INSTALLING DRIVER .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Installation Driver for Ethernet and Wi-Fi Interface .......................................................................................... 18
3 CONNECTING TO COMPUTER .................................................................................................................... 23
3.1 For USB Interface ............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 For Cash Draw Interface ..................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 For Serial Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 25
3.4 For Parallel Interface
3.5 For Ethernet Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 26
3.6 For W ireless LAN Interface ................................................................................................................................ 30
3.6.1 Get IP Address ............................................................................................................................................. 32
3.6.2 Wlan Setup - AP mode ................................................................................................................................ 35
3.6.3 Wlan Setup - STA mode ................................................................................................................................37
3.6.4 Return to Factory Setting ............................................................................................................................ 38
3.7 Connecting to Bluetooth .................................................................................................................................... 39
3.7.1 Installing Bluetooth Adapter Driver ............................................................................................................ 39
3.7.2 Changing Printer Port .................................................................................................................................. 41
3.7.3 Changing Baud Rate of the Printer .............................................................................................................. 44
4 SETTING/CHECKING MODES ...................................................................................................................... 45
4.1 Self-test Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.2 Hexadecimal Dumping Mode ..............................................................................................................................47
.......................................................................................................................................... 26
5 SETTING DIP SWITCHES ............................................................................................................................. 48
5.1 Setting Procedure ............................................................................................................................................... 48
5.2 For Serial Interface (RS-232C) ............................................................................................................................ 49
5.3 For Parallel and USB2.0 Interface ....................................................................................................................... 50
5.4 Selecting the Print Density ................................................................................................................................. 51
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5.5 Auto Cutter Enable/Disable Selection ................................................................................................................ 51
6 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................. 52
6.1 Error Status ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
6.2 Removing Jammed Paper ................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3 Cleaning Thermal Head ...................................................................................................................................... 54
7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 55
7.1 Printer Specification ........................................................................................................................................... 55
7.2 External Dimension and Mass .............................................................................................................................57
7.3 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
7.3.1 USB interface ............................................................................................................................................... 58
7.3.2 Cash Drawer interface ................................................................................................................................. 58
7.3.3 Serial interface ............................................................................................................................................ 59
7.3.4 Parallel interface ......................................................................................................................................... 59
7.3.5 Ethernet interface ....................................................................................................................................... 61
7.3.6 Wi-Fi interface ............................................................................................................................................ 61
7.4 Power Adapter ................................................................................................................................................... 61
7.5 Paper Specification ............................................................................................................................................ 62
7.5.1 Printable Area ............................................................................................................................................. 62
7.5.2 Printing and Cutting Positions ..................................................................................................................... 64
8 CHARACTER CODE PAGES .......................................................................................................................... 65
8.1 Common to All Pages (International Character Set: USA) .................................................................................. 65
8.2 International Character Sets .............................................................................................................................. 66
8.3 [User-defined page] ........................................................................................................................................... 67
8.4 [PC437: USA, Standard Europe] ......................................................................................................................... 68
8.5 [PC850: Multilingual] ......................................................................................................................................... 69
8.6 [PC852: Latin2]
8.7 [PC858: Euro] ..................................................................................................................................................... 71
8.8 [PC860: Portuguese] ...........................................................................................................................................72
8.9 [PC863: Canadian-French] ................................................................................................................................. 73
8.10 [PC865: Nordic] .................................................................................................................................................74
8.11 [PC866: Cyrillic #2] ........................................................................................................................................... 75
8.12 [KU42: Thai] ......................................................................................................................................................76
8.13 [TIS11: Thai] ..................................................................................................................................................... 77
8.14 [TIS18: Thai] ..................................................................................................................................................... 78
8.15 [PC720: Arabic] ................................................................................................................................................. 79
8.16 [PC864: Arabic] ................................................................................................................................................ 80
8.17 [WPC1256: Arabic] ........................................................................................................................................... 81
9 PRINTING CONTROL COMMAND SETS ........................................................................................................ 82
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FCC STATEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 86
DASCOM REPRESENTATIVES ......................................................................................................................... 87
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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Tally Dascom’s DT-210/230 offers high-speed label printing for a wide range of terminal equipment
including data, POS, and kitchen terminals. With extensive features, they can be used in a wide range
of applications such as food service, retail and grocery.
With an internal memory large enough to store logos, footers, custom fonts, keywords and
downloading custom applications, this unit has it all. The DT-210/230 can be desktop or
wall-mounted and comes standard with USB interface, RS-232 serial, Centronics parallel, Ethernet,
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth interfaces. Printer drivers included are: Windows XP (32 and 64 bit), Windows
Vista (32 and 64 bit), Java POS, OPOS, and Linux.
1.1 Features
Printing
• High speed printing (260 mm/s maximum).
• Versatile roll capacity with ability to use 80mm, and 58mm wide paper rolls.
• Can use paper roll with a maximum of 83mm diameter.
• 2-color printing is supported (When specified paper is used).
• Equipped with a fast and quiet cutter.
Handling
• Compact design, can be installed anywhere.
• Drop-in paper roll mechanism facilitating easy paper handling and head cleaning.
• Drip-proof design.
Software
• Command protocol is based on the ESC/POS Proprietary Command System.
• OPOS ADK, OPOS ADK for .NET, JavaPOS ADK, Linux, and Windows printer drivers are available.
• Barcode and 2D barcode printing supported.
• Various layouts are possible by using page mode.
• Buzzer reminder after each printout.
• Paper-saving function is supported.
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• The DT-210/230 is ENERGY STAR qualified. (Some configurations may be exempted, depending on their
components.)
Others
• Wide range of connectivity. The USB interface is standard interface. Serial/parallel/Ethernet/ Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth are optional interfaces. Various interface choices suit all needs.
• Built-in USB interface is also available for all interface models.
• The DT-210/230 Software & Documents Disc (drivers, utility, and manuals).
• Printer status and errors indicated by 3 LEDs and a buzzer.
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Interface Cable Cover
Power Cord
CD
Roll Paper
Power Adaptor
1.2 Unpacking
Open the packaging, lift the printer out of the cardboard box and remove the remaining packaging
material. Check the printer for any visible transport damage and missing items. If you find any
transport damage or any accessories are missing, please contact your dealer for assistance.
Please keep the packaging material for future transportation.
The shipping list varies with different customized order requirements.
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Shipping List
Items QTY. Remarks
Printer 1 unit
Interface Cable Cover 1 piece
Power Adapter 1 piece
Power Cord 1 piece
Roll Paper -Test 1 piece
Graphic Installation Guide 1 piece
CD 1 piece
including user guide, graphic installation
guide, Driver and demo tool
1.3 Product Configurations
There are two models in this series.
• DM-310: without auto cutter
• DM-330: with auto cutter
Interface Types
• USB model
• Serial UB + built-in USB interface model
• Parallel UB + built-in USB interface model
• Ethernet UB
• Wireless LAN UB
• Bluetooth UB
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Model
Power
Adapter
Interfaces
100-240 USB Cashbox PAR SER ETH Wi-Fi Fiscal EN/UK/EU Cutter
Power
Cord
Paper Cut Sensor
Tear
Bar
Black
Mark
DT-210
DT-230
√ √ √
√ √ √
O O O O O
O O O O O
√
N
√ √ √
Remarks: “√” indicates standard configuration, “O” indicates optional configuration.
PAR=Parallel interface; SER= Serial interface; ETH=Ethernet interface.
1.4 Part Names and Functions
Printer components and functions are shown as below:
√
O
O
Component Function
Printer Cover Open the cover when loading roll paper.
Control Panel Shows printer status.
Power Switch To power printer ON or OFF.
Cutter Cover To protect the auto-cutter and to clear paper jam at cutter.
Cover Open Button Press down to open the Printer Cover
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1.4.1 Power Switch
Turn the printer on or off. The marks on the switch: (O: OFF / | : ON)
Before turning on the printer, be sure to check that the AC adapter is connected to
the power supply.
1.4.2 Control Panel
Power LED
Error LED
Paper LED
Feed key
LEDs
Power LED (green)
• Lights when the power supply is on.
• Goes out when the power supply is turned off.
Error LED
Lights or flashes when the printer is offline.
• Lights after the power is turned on or after a reset (offline). Automatically goes out after a while
to indicate that the printer is ready.
• Lights when the end of the roll paper is detected, and when printing has stopped (offline). If this
happens, replace the roll paper.
• Flashes when an error occurs. (For details about the flash code, see “Error Status” on page 52.)
• Goes out during regular operation (online).
Paper LED
• Lights when there is no more roll paper or there is little remaining.
• Off when there is a sufficient amount of roll paper remaining.
• Flashed when a self-test is in progress.
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Short beep for twice and long beep for
Feed Key
Pressing this key once feeds the roll paper by one line. Holding this button down feeds the roll paper
continuously.
1.4.3 LED Indicators
Description POWER ERROR PAPER BEEPER
Printer Cover is open On On On
once
Roll paper is sufficient On Off Off No beep
Roll paper end On On On Short beep for three times
Roll paper near end On Off On No beep
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