Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
For compliance with Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requires a shielded cable.
This statement will be applied only for the printers marketed in U.S.A.
CE manufacturer Declaration of Conformity
(EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989)
This product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standards
EN50081-1/01.92 and EN50082-1/01.92 following the provisions of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Directive of the European Communities as of May 1989
Warranty Limits
Warranty will terminate automatically when the machine is opened by any person other than the
authorized technicians. The user should consult his/her dealer for the problem happened. Warranty voids
if the user does not follow the instructions in application of this merchandise. The manufacturer is by no
means responsible for any damage or hazard caused by improper application.
About This Manual
This manual is aimed to assist the user to utilize the PP3000 series which is a series of POS
printers delicately designed to work with either serial or parallel interface connection. This manual covers
both operational and technical aspects. This manual is revised to cover also the Epson emulation
commands and some frequently asked questions.
The manufacturer of the PP3000 series heartily apologizes to the user for reserving the right to
change or to modify this manual without notice due to the rapid and constant progress and improvement
on science and technology. The user may always obtain the most up to date information through our web
site:
All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or
otherwise, without the prior written consent of Mustek Corp. the publisher of this documentation.
The following terms used in this publication are trademarks or service marks of Mustek Corp.
the publisher of this documentation: POSiFLEX; Mustek; PP3000 POS printer; POSiFLEX PST system.
Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
CONTROL CODES FOR CHARACTER SETTING ······ 7 - 1
CONTROL CODES FOR LINE SPACING · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 2
CONTROL CODES FOR PAGE LAYOUT ·········· 7 - 2
CONTROL CODES FOR GRAPHICS PRINTING ······· 7 - 3
CONTROL CODES FOR DOWNLOAD CHARACTERS · · · 7 - 3
CONTROL CODES FOR PERIPHERAL UNITS · · · · · · · 7 - 4
OTHER CONTROL CODES ················· 7 - 4
The PP3000 series POS printer is a stream-lined low profile 40 column 9
pin dot matrix printer designed to fit the PST system perfectly well and also for
other POS printing applications. This printer utilizes a mechanism supplied from
Star Micronics Co., LTD., and is compatible to the SP312 printers of Star
Micronics in every aspects (with validation print). An optional version of this
printer to simulate the EPSON command set is also available.
MODEL NUMBERS
EXAMPLE: PP - 3 0 0 0 S
Interface:
C: parallel
S: serial
Reserved
Language / Expanded character set:
0: English (standard)
1: GB-code Chinese
2: BIG-5 code Chinese
3: Korean
4: Thai
Paper feed:
0: friction type
1: sprocket type
Product series
POS printer
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FEATURES
• Dot matrix 9 pin printer head
• Bi-directional printing
• Friction type paper feed with optional sprocket paper feed
• 40 columns for 15.4cpi
• Accepts paper width 2.25/3/3.25 inches with adjustable paper guide (3.5
inches paper width for sprocket option)
• Print on ordinary paper or up to 3-fold carbonless copy paper
• DC 24V powered
• Selectable parallel or serial (RS232C) interface
∗ Change from serial to parallel: change jumper settings; interface cable.
∗ Change from parallel to serial: modification by manufacturer required.
• Optional serial interface of RS422
• 4 character sets supported: USA & Europe, IBM character set #1, IBM
character set #2, Japan
• Versatile print function as inverted character printing and underlining set by
software print commands
• About 4KB max. input buffer available enabling simultaneous printing and
data receiving
• Peripheral unit drive circuit enables control with short circuit protection of
external devices such as Cash Drawer
• Hardware/software hand shaking in serial interface through DIP switch
selection
• Manual paper cut mechanism
• Validation printing function
• Dimension: friction type: 273mm(l) x 125mm(w) x 174mm(h)
sprocket type: 400mm(l) x 155mm(w) x 180mm(h)
• Epson command emulation model also available
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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING CONTENTS
• The printer
• Test ribbon cartridge
• Roll paper shaft
• Spacer for 3” paper roll (2 ea.)
• Spacer for 2.25” paper roll (2 ea.)
• E -ring (2 ea.)
• Test paper roll
• Springy hook plate (mounted)
• Rear hook
• Screws to hold springy hook plate (mounted) and rear hook
• Manual
• Power adapter with power cord (option)
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BASIC MOUNTING
For POSiFLEX PST POS System
First install the springy hook plate and rear hook onto the metal bottom
plate of the POS printer. Unscrew and re-install the springy hook plate in the
way that the two springy hooks come out of the front edge of the metal bottom
plate (they were pointing inward when shipped). Install the rear hook with its
middle hook lock into the metal bottom plate first and screw the rear hook to the
metal bottom plate (ref. Fig. 1). Connect the power cable and the printer cable
(CCBLA-191 for serial interfaced printer or CCBLA-192 for parallel interfaced
printer) in the way illustrated in the section of “CABLE CONNECTIONS”. Push
open the battery cover of PST system and pass the cables through the opening
beside the battery cover on the PST POS system and close the battery cover
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Power cable
Springy hook plate
Rear hook
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again. (ref. Fig. 2, the example uses parallel interface) Aim the rear hook to the
rectangular opening on the printer platform and push the printer down and
forward till the two springy hooks click into the openings between the
programmable keyboard and the printer platform in PST system. Consolidate the
cables and connect them to the appropriate ports inside the back cover of PST
system.
Hook lock on
rear hook
Openings for
hooks
L3L4
L2
L1
L0
LP
Springy hooks
Fig. 1 Mounting printer to PST
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Routing cables
Printer cable
through this opening
(serial or parallel)
Fig. 2 Cable routing in PST application
Battery over
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For Other System
Install the printer on a stand or table which has a flat, even surface.
Connect the power cord supplied for the power adapter (ref. Fig. 3) which varies
according to destination region to a power outlet which is not used for any other
electrical noise generating devices such as an electrical motor, etc.. Connect the
printer cable as required.
Power
adapter
Printer cable
(serial or parallel)
Fig. 3 Installation to other system
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Cable Connections
The PP3000 can either be powered by the PST system or by a separate
power adapter. The serial interface and parallel interface apply different interface
cables. The following drawings demonstrate two examples of the cable
connections to the POS printer PP3000 series.
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Parallel interface cable
9PM
9PF
25PF
25PM
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Power cable
from PST system
Power cable
Serial interface
cable
from adapter
Fig. 4 Cable connection examples
LOADING RIBBON CARTRIDGE
• Turn the power for the printer off.
• Squeeze the two side walls of the top cover inward at the rear portion and
raise and pull it back to remove it.
Note: Do not touch the print head immediately after printing as it gets very
hot.
• Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow
to remove slack in the ribbon.
• Align the ribbon cartridge guide with the notched part of the frame. Insert the
ribbon cartridge from that position till you hear a locking sound (ref. Fig. 5).
Insert the ink ribbon between the print head and ribbon separator (ref. Fig. 6).
At this time, make sure that the ink ribbon is not protruding beyond the
ribbon separator.
• Turn the ribbon feed knob of the ribbon cartridge in the direction of the arrow
to remove slack in the ribbon.
• Mount the front cover by reversing the procedure outlined in previous steps.
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Ink ribbon
Ribbon
feed knob
Ribbon
cartridge
Ribbon cartridge
inserted in place
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Fig. 5 Loading ribbon cartridge
Fig. 6 Detail of ink ribbon at print head
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LOADING PAPER
• Be sure to turn off the power for the printer.
• Press the two sides of the top cover near the rear part a little bit inward and
lift the top cover up from the rear end and remove it.
• Set DIP switch 2-5 to match the width of the paper to use (refer to Fig. 17 on
board layout for DIP switch setting).
DIP switchONOFF
2-5
(All the switches in the DIP switch array are factory preset to ON)
• Release the lock levers of both the left and right paper guides and push the
paper guides outward to show the three sets of grooves on the paper guide
shaft. Insert the E - rings into the grooves corresponding to the paper width
(ref. Fig. 7 ). Push the paper guides inward to touch the E - rings and fix the
lock levers leaving a 0.5mm gap between each paper guide and each edge of
the paper to feed.
• Now, turn the power back on.
• Cut off the front edge of the roll paper perpendicularly. In case of roll paper
with its front edge stuck with a label or so, cut off the part containing the
label and then cut edge straight. If the label’s adhesive is allowed to remain
on the paper roll, it may stick onto the printer’s rollers, causing paper
misfeed.
• Hold the roll paper as shown in the illustration, then insert the top end of the
paper beneath the paper guide as far as it will go and press the FEED switch
on the control panel to feed the paper.
• When the front edge of the paper feeds out of the printer, release the FEED
switch. Next, insert the roll paper shaft into the center hole of the paper roll,
when the paper width is 2.25 or 3 inches, add the two spacers from each end
3.25 inches
3.0 inches
2.25 inches
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(the thinner spacer for 3” and the thicker for 2.25” both with the flat side
facing inward) and put the whole assembly onto the roll paper shaft holder
(ref. Fig. 8).
• Insert the top edge of the paper into the paper cut slot, then mount the top
cover by reversing the procedure for removing the top cover in previous
steps (ref. Fig. 9).
Lock lever (right)
2.25"
3.0"
3.25"
Paper guide (left)
Fig. 7 Grooves on paper guide shaft
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(3.0" SPACER)
(2.25" SPACER)
Insert paper through
the paper cut slot
behind the tear bar
Fig. 8 Putting spacer to roll paper shaftFig. 9 Finish paper loading
Removing The Roll Paper
Remove the top cover then cut off the paper near the rear of the paper
guide and press the FEED switch to feed out the paper remaining in the unit.
When the paper runs out, a buzzer will sound 4 times per cycle for 2 cycles.
Note 1. Remove the paper remaining in the printer by pressing the FEED switch
(If you remove the paper by hand, the paper could be wrinkled or slip
and cause a paper jam).
2. When the paper end mark appears on the paper, replace the roll paper
before it runs out.
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OPERATION GUIDE
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FRONT PANEL
The positions of the below mentioned switches and LED’s are indicated
in Fig. 10.
“ON LINE” switch
Switches the printer between “ON LINE” and “OFF LINE” status.
Whenever the printer switches between “ON LINE” and “OFF LINE”, the
buzzer gives one short beep (“ON LINE” and “OFF LINE” switching is possible
only when paper is loaded in the printer).
“FEED” switch
When this switch is pressed and then released within 0.5 sec., the paper
feeds one line. When this switch is held depressed for more than 0.5 sec., the
paper feeds continuously (The above paper feed operation is possible for both
“ON LINE” and “OFF LINE” modes).
“POWER” LED (green)
Lights when the power for the printer is on.
“ALARM” LED (red)
Lights when the paper is out. (If the paper is out, load a new roll and
press the “ON LINE” switch.)
Flashes when a mechanical error (motor lock etc.) occurs. The buzzer will
give one short beep followed by a long beep. Mount the top cover properly and
press the “ON LINE” switch. If the buzzer still sounds and the “ALARM” LED
flashes, this signifies that a mechanical error has occurred. Locate the cause of
the error and turn the power of the printer off and back on again to reset the
printer (In case of a mechanical error, this restart does not definitely clear up the
data buffer).
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“ON LINE” LED (green)
LED lit: Printer is ON LINE
LED off: Printer is OFF LINE
LED flashes: Validation printing mode is set.
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When all LEDs light up simultaneously and the buzzer sounds
continuously, a CPU error has occurred. In case of a CPU error, turn off the
power then turn it on again. When turning off the power, the data will be
cleared.
Power LED
(Green)
On-line LED
(Green)
On-line
switch
Feed
switch
Alarm LED
(Red)
Power
On-off
switch
Fig. 10 Locations of switches and LED’s
SELF PRINT TEST
“FEED” + “POWER ON” (Turn the power on while holding the “FEED” switch
depressed)
Self-printing will be performed according to the version no., DIP switch
settings, mode settings and the character order. When the “FEED” switch is held
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continuously during self printing, only the characters will be printed out
repeatedly.
A sample of the output of self print is given in Fig. 11.
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Fig. 11 Self print sample
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HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE
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“ON LINE” + “POWER ON” (Turn the power on while holding the “ON LINE”
switch depressed)
Each of the signals sent from the computer to the printer will be printed
out in hexadecimal code. This function allows you to check if a control code
sent to the printer by the program being used is correct or not. The buzzer will
sound once to indicate the printer is in hexadecimal dump mode. After the
program has been run, the last line buffer should be flushed by pressing the “ON
LINE” switch. To turn off the mode, it is necessary to turn off the printer
completely.
CLEAR PRINT BUFFER
“FEED” + “ON LINE” + “POWER ON” (Turn the power on while holding both
the “FEED” and “ON LINE” switches depressed)
This operation clears the printer buffer (The buzzer gives two short
beeps). When the printer power is shut off, the data content could degenerate
and become unusable. For this reason, when the printer power is turned off and
there are some left-over in the data buffer or if there is any scramble up in data
receiving, perform the above operation to clear the data in the data buffer. Note
that the data in the buffer can also be cleared by control code <CAN>.
MICRO FEED
“ON LINE” + “FEED” (Press the “FEED” switch while holding the “ON LINE”
switch depressed when the printer is “OFF LINE”)
As a result of this mode, the paper will feed in very small increments.
VALIDATION PRINTING
This printer can print one line of validation printing as described below.
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