Mustek PP3000 User Manual

PP3000
POS PRINTER
MANUAL
Rev.B
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WARRANTY AND EXCEPTIONS
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:
© Copyright Mustek Corp. 1997
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.
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Table of Contents
GENERAL DESCRIPTION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·1 - 1
OVERVIEW · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·1 - 1
MODEL NUMBERS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·1 - 1
FEATURES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 2
INSTALLATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 1
UNPACKING CONTENTS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 1
BASIC MOUNTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 1
FOR POSiFLEX PST POS SYSTEM · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 1 FOR OTHER SYSTEM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 3 CABLE CONNECTIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 3
LOADING RIBBON CARTRIDGE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 4
LOADING PAPER · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 6
REMOVING THE ROLL PAPER · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 - 8
OPERATION GUIDE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 1
FRONT PANEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 1
SELF PRINT TEST · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 2
HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
CLEAR PRINT BUFFER · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
MICRO FEED · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·3 - 4
VALIDATION PRINTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
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OPERATION METHOD · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 5 PRINTING FORMAT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 6 DATA FORMAT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 6 PAPER FORMAT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 6 THER CONSIDERATIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 6
PERIPHERAL UNIT DRIVE CIRCUIT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 7
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 1
BLOCK DIAGRAM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 1
CIRCUITRY LAYOUT & CONNECTORS · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 2
JUMPERS & SWITCHES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 4
JUMPER SETTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 4 SERIAL INTERFACE SWITCH · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 4 PARALLEL INTERFACE SWITCH · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 7
DATA STRUCTURE IN SERIAL INTERFACE · · · · · · · · · ·4 - 9
DTR MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·4 - 9
STATUS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 9 PAPER OUT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 9 MECHANICAL ERROR · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 10 FRAMING ERROR · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 10 CASH DRAWER OPEN DETECTION SWITCH · · · · · 4 - 10
X-ON/X-OFF MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 10
STATUS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 11 PAPER OUT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 11 MECHANICAL ERROR · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 11 FRAMING ERROR · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 12 CASH DRAWER OPEN DETECTION SWITCH · · · · · 4 - 12
STX-ETX MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 -12
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MAIN SPECIFICATION · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 1
INTERFACE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 1
PARALLEL INTERFACE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 1 SERIAL INTERFACE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 3 PERIPHERAL UNIT DRIVE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 3
POWER SUPPLY · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 4
OPTION LIST · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·5 - 4
FONT MATRICES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 4
COMMANDS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
FRICTION TYPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6 SPROCKET TYPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
FRICTION TYPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6 SPROCKET TYPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
WEIGHT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
FRICTION TYPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
TEMPERATURE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6 HUMIDITY · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
STORAGE ENVIRONMENT · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
TEMPERATURE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6 HUMIDITY · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 - 6
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MAINTENANCE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 1
CLEANING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 1
PAPER JAM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 1
TROUBLE SHOOTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 2
CONTROL CODES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 1
STAR COMPATIBLE MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 1
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
EPSON EMULATION MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 4
BASIC REFERENCE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 4 HARDWARE MODIFICATION REQUIRED · · · · · · · · · 7 - 4 REFERENCE EPSON MODELS EMULATED · · · · · · · · 7 - 5 CHARACTER SIZE/FONT MATRICES · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 5 UNSUPPORTED CONTROL CODES · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 5 SUPPORTED CONTROL CODES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7 - 5
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APPENDIX A STAR COMPATIBLE MODE COMMAND DETAIL · · A - 1
APPENDIX B FONT TABLES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · B - 1
U.S.A. & EUROPE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·B - 1
IBM CHARACTER SET #1 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · B - 3
IBM CHARACTER SET #2 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · B - 5
JAPAN · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · B - 7
INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET · · · · · · · · · · · · · · B - 9
APPENDIX C Q & A · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · C - 1
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
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) interfaceChange 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 switch ON OFF
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 shaft Fig. 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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