PP3000 SERIES
POS PRINTER
USER’S MANUAL
Rev.B
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:
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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.
http://www.posiflex.com.tw
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Copyright Mustek Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 1
MODEL NUMBERS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 1
FEATURES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 - 2
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INSTALLATION
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
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OPERATION GUIDE
FRONT PANEL · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 1
SELF PRINT TEST · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 2
HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
CLEAR PRINT BUFFER · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
MICRO FEED · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
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VALIDATION PRINTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 - 4
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
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
X-ON/X-OFF MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 10
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STATUS
PAPER OUT
MECHANICAL ERROR
FRAMING ERROR
CASH DRAWER OPEN DETECTION SWITCH
STATUS
PAPER OUT
MECHANICAL ERROR
FRAMING ERROR
CASH DRAWER OPEN DETECTION SWITCH
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STX-ETX MODE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 - 12
MAIN SPECIFICATION
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
CLEANING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 1
PAPER JAM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 1
TROUBLE SHOOTING · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 - 2
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CONTROL CODES
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
Q & A
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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) 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)
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
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cover 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
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Rear hook
Springy hook plate
Springy hooks
Fig. 1 Mounting printer to PST
Routing cables
through this opening
Power cable
Printer cable
(serial or parallel)
Fig. 2 Cable routing in PST application
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Battery over
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
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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m
25PF
Power cable
from PST syste
25PM
Parallel interface cable
Fig. 4 Cable connection examples
9PF
9PM
Serial interface
cable
Power cable
from adapter
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
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.
touch the print head immediately after printing as it gets very
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Ink ribbon
Ribbon
feed knob
Ribbon
cartridge
Ribbon cartridge
inserted in place
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
3.25 inches
2-5
3.0 inches
(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
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)
Paper guide (left)
Fig. 7 Grooves on paper guide shaft
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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
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).
“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.
Fig. 11 Self print sample
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HEXADECIMAL DUMP MODE
“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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Operation Method
1. Open the top cover, pull the adjust lever one notch from standard position
toward the operation panel side. When you cannot find standard position,
push the lever as far as possible toward the rear, then pull it by 2 notches
after having pressed it down. The lever is now in standard position.
2. Mount the top cover.
3. Set the printer for the validation print mode through control codes to the
printer. In this instance, the buzzer gives two short beeps.
4. Make sure that the “ON LINE” LED is flashing.
5. Align the right edge of paper with the right end of the tear bar then insert the
paper from the top in front of the tear bar.
6. The printer starts printing about 1 second after the paper is loaded.
7. When printing is completed, pull the paper upward and remove it from the
printer.
Note: When printing a roll paper, it is recommended to adjust the lever at
the same position as for validation printing.
Fig. 12 Validation printing
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Printing Format
Prints one line in 7 x 9 font normal printing.
32 columns (from the 5
Even if the setting for paper width is changed by the DIP switch, the 32-column
format will not change.
th
to the 36th column)
Data Format
<GS> data <LF>
Paper Format
Fig. 13 Dimensional limits of Validation print
Other Considerations
• The FEED and ON LINE switches will not operate normally during
validation printing.
• When the printer receives an immediate execution command for peripheral
units during validation printing, it executes the command when the validation
print mode is canceled.
• Modes in effect before the validation printing (such as emphasized printing,
inverted printing, expanded printing and underlining) are invalid during
validation printing. But these become valid again after validation printing.
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• Data received before a <GS> code is printed out when the printer receives the
<GS> code.
PERIPHERAL UNIT DRIVE CIRCUIT
A drive circuit for driving peripheral units (such as cash drawers) is
featured in this printer. There is a modular connector of 6 pin telephone jack at
the bottom back for this connection. The user shall prepare a cable with a
modular 6 pin telephone plug referring to the circuitry given below.
Fig. 14 Telephone jack and plug for peripheral unit drive
Printer side
DC source
Peripheral
unit
Cash drawer open
detection switch
Fig. 15 Circuit diagram for peripheral unit drive
Notes:
1. Peripheral units 1 and 2 shall not be driven simultaneously (When the printer
has been driven continuously, set the drive duty to maximum 20%).
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2. The status of the cash drawer open detection switch is interpreted as bit 7 of
the printer status data (Refer to Data Structure in Serial Interface).
3. Recommended resistance values of coils L1 and L2 are minimum 10Ω.
4. The pin assignment of this connector is compatible to Star SP-312 and SP-
320 series.
5. The cable CCBLA-180 is used for this connector to connect to POSiFLEX
cash drawer CR3100 or CR3200.
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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Control
panel
board
Paper
out
detector
24 VDC
5 VDC
Data
(from host computer)
Parallel
interface
EPROM
32KB
RAM 8KB
Serial
interface
Gate array
CPU
Fig. 16 Circuit block diagram
Driver
Driver
Control board
Peripheral unit
Print head
Carriage motor
Detectors
Paper feed
motor
Printer
mechanism
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CIRCUITRY LAYOUT & CONNECTORS
Fig. 17 Board layout
CN1 : Reserved
CN2 : Control panel connector
This CN2 connector connects the control panel board through cable CCBLA-
189.
CN3 : Power switch connector
This CN3 is connected to cable CCBLA-188 to connect to the printer power
switch.
CN4 : Serial interface connector
This connector is used to connect the host computer by RS-232C or RS-422A.
The MAX232A has to be installed in U3 to use RS-232 interface and MC3451
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has to be installed in U2 to use RS-422A interface. The details are described in
the table below.
U3 U2
RS-232C
RS-422A
The cable used in RS-232C application is CCBLA-191 (a DB 9 male to DB 9
female cable).
Install MAX232A NOT installed
NOT installed Install MC3451
CN5 : Reserved
CN6 : Peripheral drive connector
This connector uses cable CCBLA-180 to drive peripheral unit such as cash
drawer.
CN7 : Paper detector connector
This connector uses cable CCBLA-190 to detect whether paper is set or
out .When the paper is out, the buzzer will sound and the alarm LED will be
flashing to remind the user.
CN8 : Printer control connector
This connector is connected to printer mechanism through a nineteen pin flexcable, to drive the carriage motor.
CN9 : Printer power input connector
This is the power input connector, and the input voltage is 24V DC.
CN10 : Parallel interface connector
This connector uses cable CCBLA-077-2 (DB 25 male to DB 25 female cable)
to connect to the host computer by parallel interface or CCBLA-192 to connect
to parallel port (LPT 1) of POSiFLEX PST system.
CN11 : Print head drive connector
This connector connects to printer mechanism through a fourteen pin flex-cable
to drive the mechanism printer head.
BZ1 : Printer buzzer
The printer buzzer will sound when printers error occurs.
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U6&U8 : Font and BIOS socket
This socket is used to install BIOS and character font. Each type of printer
requires different BIOS and character font. For example, the BIOS for friction
type mechanism and the BIOS for sprocket type mechanism are different.
JUMPERS & SWITCHES
Jumper Setting (Interface Select)
INTERFACE JP3 JP4 JP6-JP13 JP14 JP15
SERIAL PORT
PARALLEL PORT
When using either interface, the connector of the other interface must be
disconnected. DIP SW3 and DIP SW4 have to be turned off when parallel
interface is used.
Serial Interface Switch
DIP - SW1
Switch Function ON OFF
1-1 Data transmission
1-2 Rate (baud rate ) See next table
1-3
1-4 Not used
1-5 Hand shake DTR mode X-ON/X-OFF mode
1-6 Data bit 8-bit data 7-bit data
1-7 Parity check No parity check Parity check
1-8 Parity selection Odd parity Even parity
OPEN 1-2 SHORT 1-2 SHORT SHORT
2-3 SHORT 2-3 SHORT 2-3 SHORT OPEN
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Data transmission rate ( baud rate )
bps 1-1 1-2 1-3
150
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF ON
OFF ON OFF
OFF ON ON
ON OFF OFF
ON OFF ON
ON ON ON/ OFF
DIP-SW 2
Switch Function ON OFF
2-1
2-2 International character set See table below
2-3
2-4
2-5 Paper width for friction
type
2-6 Not used
2-7 Character code table See table below
2-8
3.0 inch or 3.25 inch 2.25 inch
International character set
Switch USA France Germany England Denmark Sweden Italy Spain
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
Switch Japan Norway DenmarkII Croatian N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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Character code table
Switch U.S.A. & Europe IBM #1 IBM #2 Japan
2-7
2-8
ON ON
ON OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF
DIP-SW3
Switch Function ON OFF
3-1
3-2 Not used
3-3 Control code CR Invalid Valid
3-4 When turning DC1,DC3 Select Deselect
the power on. mode
Addressable Deselect Select
mode
3-5 Setting the paper feed length 1/6 - inch 1/8 - inch
3-6 Setting the buffer size 4 K-bytes 256 bytes
3-7 Not used
3-8 Paper out detection function Valid Invalid
DIP-SW 4
DC1, DC3
valid
DIP SW
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MODE
DC1, DC3
invalid
ON Refer to OFF
ON next table for OFF
ON switch setting and OFF
ON address selection OFF
Addressable mode
Address selection for addressable mode:
SW #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14
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OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
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ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
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ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF
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ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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Note: The addressable mode is valid only when an optional RS-422A serial
interface is mounted.
a) When DIP SW4-1 through 4-4 are all ON (DC1/DC3 invalid mode)
DC1 and DC3 codes are invalid.
b) When DIP SW4-1 through 4-4 are OFF (DC1/DC3 valid mode)
DC1: Select
DC3: Deselect
When the printer receives the DC3 code, it throws away data until it
receives the DC1 code. (all the data between the DC3 and DC1 code)
DTR is always ready.
c) Other settings (addressable mode)
DC1 n: selects n (address)
DC3: Deselect
When the printer receives the DC3 code, it throws away data until it
receives the DC1 n code (with the n matching the printer’s own address).
DTR is always ready.
Note : DIP sw1-4 select the select/deselect state for the printer when the power
is first switched on.
Parallel Interface Switch
DIP-SW1
Switch Function ON OFF
1-1
1-2 Not used
1-3 Control code CR Invalid Valid
1-4 Not used
1-5 Setting the paper feed length 1/6 - inch 1/8 - inch
1-6 Setting the buffer size 4 K-bytes 256 bytes
1-7 Not used
1-8 Paper out detection function Valid Invalid
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DIP-SW 2
Switch Function ON OFF
2-1
2-2 International character set See table below
2-3
2-4
2-5 Not used
2-6
2-7 Character code table See table below
2-8
International character set
Switch USA France Germany England Denmark Sweden Italy Spain
2-1
ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
2-2
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
2-3
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
2-4
ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
Switch Japan Norway DenmarkII Croatian N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
2-1
ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
2-2
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
2-3
ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
2-4
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Character code table
Switch U.S.A. & Europe IBM #1 IBM #2 Japan
2-7
2-8
ON ON
ON OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF
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DATA STRUCTURE IN SERIAL INTERFACE
DTR Mode
This mode is accessed when the DIP switch 1-5 is ON. Signals are
controlled using the DTR line as BUSY flag. If a printer errors do not occur
after the power is turned on, the DTR signal line changes to “SPACE”. When
the host computer confirms that the DTR signal line is set to “SPACE”, the host
computer sends the data text via the RXD signal line to the printer. Also, the
printer will set the DTR signal line to “MARK” when the empty space in the
data buffer is below 256 bytes. After the host computer detects that the DTR
signal line is at “MARK”, transmission of the data text is stopped. In this
instance, data can still be received up until the data buffer becomes completely
full. When the empty space in the data buffer is increased following printing
(when the data in the data buffer is reduced to 256 bytes or less), the printer sets
the DTR signal line to “SPACE”.
Status
Bit position Definition Level
b0 Vertical parity error 1:error
b1 Framing error 1:error
b2 Mechanical error 1:error
b3 Paper empty 1:empty
b4 Constantly set at “0” 0
b5 Buffer empty 1:empty
b6 Buffer overflow 1:overflow
b7
Cash drawer open detection
switch high level
Paper out
When the “paper out” detector senses the end of the paper, the printer
stops printing after printing a maximum of two lines or on feeding the paper.
Immediately after a “paper out” condition is detected, the printer sets to “OFF
LINE” and the DTR changes to “MARK”. To reset the printer after a “paper
switch is set to ON
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out”, load paper into the printer and press the “ON LINE” switch to set the
printer to “ON LINE”.
Mechanical error
Mechanical errors are detected when the motor locks or else and the unit
will not print. Immediately after a mechanical error occurs, the printer sets the
DTR to “MARK” and then sets the printer to “OFF LINE”. To cancel a
mechanical error, close the front cover properly and press the “ON LINE”
switch. If the buzzer sounds and the “ALARM” LED flashes at this time, then
locate the cause of the error and turn the power for the printer off and back on
again to reset the printer.
Framing error
A framing error occurs when “SPACE” is detected at the stop bit. When a
framing error or a vertical parity error occurs for the data which is received, the
printer prints out a “?” mark to indicate that the error occurred.
Cash drawer open detection switch
When pin 6 of the peripheral unit drive circuit connector is set “HIGH”,
status bit 7 becomes “1”.
X-ON/X-OFF Mode
This mode is accessed when the DIP switch 1-5 is OFF. If printer errors
do not occur after the power is turned on, the printer outputs an X-ON (DC1 by
control code; 11H by hexadecimal data) signal on the TXD signal line of the
printer which sends it to the host computer. When the host computer receives the
X-ON signal, the host computer transmits the data to the RXD signal line of the
printer. If data text is not sent from the host computer (even after transmitting
the X-ON signal to the host computer), the printer outputs an X-ON signal at 3
second intervals until the printer receives data. The printer starts outputting an
X-OFF (DC3, 13H) signal when the empty space in the buffer reduces below
256 bytes. When the host computer receives the X-OFF signal, it halts output of
data (however, the printer can continue receiving data until the buffer becomes
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completely full). Output of the X-ON signal is resumed when the data in the
buffer is printed out and drops to below 256 bytes.
Status
Bit position Definition Level
b0 Vertical parity error 1:error
b1 Framing error 1:error
b2 Mechanical error 1:error
b3 Paper empty 1:empty
b4 Constantly set at “0” 0
b5 Buffer empty 1:empty
b6 Buffer overflow 1:overflow
b7
Cash drawer open detection
switch high level
switch is set to ON
Paper out
When the “paper out” detector senses the end of the paper, the printer
stops printing after printing a maximum of two more lines or on feeding the
paper. The printer will set the DTR to “MARK” and set the printer to OFF LINE
five seconds after a “paper out” condition is detected. To reset the printer after a
“paper out”, load a new roll of paper into the printer and press the ON LINE
switch to set the printer ON LINE.
Mechanical error
Mechanical error occurs when the motor locks or else and printing stops.
After the error occurs, the printer outputs an X-OFF signal and stops printing.
The printer sets the DTR signal to “MARK” and sets to “OFF LINE” five
seconds after a mechanical error occurs. To reset the printer after a mechanical
error occurs, close the top cover properly and press the “ON LINE” switch. If a
buzzer sounds and the “ALARM” LED flashes at this point, locate the cause of
the error and turn the power off and then back on to reset the printer.
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Framing error
A framing error occurs when “SPACE” is detected at the stop bit. When a
framing error or a vertical parity error occurs for the data which is received, the
printer prints out a “?” mark to indicate that the error occurred.
Cash drawer open detection switch
When pin 6 of the peripheral unit drive circuit connector is set at
“HIGH”, status bit 7 becomes “1”.
STX-ETX Mode
This mode is accessed from whichever DTR mode or X-ON/X-OFF
mode. To set this mode, the data buffer must be empty. The host computer sends
an “ENQ” code to the printer and acknowledges the printer status. Then, the host
computer checks if the printer buffer is empty. After the host computer detects
that the buffer is empty, a STX code and data are transmitted. After 1 block of
data is transmitted, the host computer sends an ENQ code to the printer and then
receives the printer status and check byte (horizontal parity for the printer). At
this point, the host computer performs a status and horizontal parity check.
When the host computer determines that there was no error, it transmits an ETX
code which serves as end text code. After the printer receives the ETX code,
data in the data buffer is printed out. If an error occurs, a CAN code is
transmitted by the host computer (In this instance, the data which was
previously sent to the buffer is cleared, thus, the host computer must retransmit
the same data to the printer). A flowchart of this operation is illustrated as the
following on next page.
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N
b
NO NO NO N
N
Starts the STXETX mode
Sends ENQ
Receives status
byte
Is the
data buffer
empty ?
YES
Sends STX signal
Is it
odd parity
check?
YES
Set test byte FFH
Acquires the exclusive OR of the
content of the test byte and the
data to send, then it is used as the
content of the test byte
O
Set test byte 00H
Sends an ENQ
signal
Receives status
signal
Receives a check
yte
Is the
status an
error?
Horizontal
parity check
Check byte
= test byte?
YES
Sends ETX
Ends the STX ETX mode
YES
O
Sends CAN
Transmits the data to
the printer
Is this
the last data in
a block ?
YES
Is there a
data block in the STX-
ETX mode?
YES
O
RET
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MAIN SPECIFICATION
INTERFACE
Parallel Interface
25 pin Female D-sub connector
Pin # Signal Name I/O Function
Signals when data is ready to be read. Signal goes
1 STROBE I
DATA 0
2
3 DATA 1 I
DATA 2
4
DATA 3
5
DATA 4
6
DATA 5
7
8 DATA 6 I
from HIGH to LOW (for at least 0.5 microsec.)
when data is available.
This signal provides the information of the first bit
(LSB) of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH level
I
for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d1 the
second bit of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH
level for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a
logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d2 the third
bit of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH level for
I
a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d3 the
fourth bit of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH
I
level for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a
logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d4 the fifth
bit of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH level for
I
a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d5 the sixth
bit of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH level for
I
a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a logical 0.
This signal provides the information of d6 the
seventh bits of parallel data. The signal is at HIGH
level for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a
logical 0.
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This signal provides the information of d7 the
9 DATA 7 I
10 ACK
11 BUSY O
12 PAPER
END
13 SELECTED O This signal is HIGH when the printer is on-line.
14 N/C
15 ERROR O
16 N/C
17 SLCTIN I
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground
eighth bit (MSB) of parallel data. The signal is at
HIGH level for a logical 1 and at a LOW level for a
logical 0.
A 9 microsecond LOW pulse to acknowledge
O
receipt of data.
When this signal goes LOW, the printer is ready to
accept data. When the printer is in one of the
conditions below, HIGH is set:
1. Data being entered
2. Off line
3. Error condition
This signal is normally LOW. It will go HIGH if
O
the printer runs out of paper.
This signal is normally HIGH. This signal goes
LOW to signal that the printer cannot print due to
an error condition
When this signal goes LOW, the printer is selected
to work.
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Serial Interface
9 pin Female D-sub connector
Pin # Signal Name I/O Function
1 DCD O Data carrier detect
2 TXD O Transmit data
3 RXD I Receive data
4 N.C.
5 GND Ground
6 RTS O
7 N.C.
8 DTR O
9 N.C.
Request to send. This is always “SPACE” when the
printer is turned on.
Data terminal ready. This signal changes to
PACE” when the printer is ready to receive data.
Peripheral Unit Drive
6 pin telephone jack
Pin # Signal Name I/O Function
1 Chassis GND
2 L1 Drive O
3 SW Sense I
4 +24 V DC O Connected to +24VDC supplied by the printer.
5 L2 Drive O
6 GND O
To connect the shield of cable between printer and
the peripheral device
Supplies a low trigger pulse to drive the circuitry
L1 with a diode protection. This shall not be driven
together with L2 at the time.
To connect through diode and resistor to +24VDC
to detect the status of cash drawer open detection
switch.
Supplies a low trigger pulse to drive the circuitry
L1 with a diode protection. This shall not be driven
together with L2 at the time.
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POWER SUPPLY
PIN ASSIGNMENT OF 3 PIN JACK:
PIN
DEFINITION
1 +24 V
2 GND
3 N.C.
CASE CHASSIS GND
IMPORTANT: To unplug this connector, one should pull the outer sleeve of
+
the power plug instead of pulling the power cable itself. This connector is
equipped with a lock mechanism, pulling the cable itself without unlocking by
pulling the sleeve will cause certain damage to the connector.
2
3
Fig. 18 Pin layout of power plug
CASE
1
OPTION LIST
• Inked ribbon cartridge
• Paper roll
FONT MATRICES
The printed format of the fonts used is determined by the character size
which is defaulted as 15 CPI yet can be changed to 12 CPI or 8 CPI through
command received by the printer. The font format and dimension definition of
each character size is given in Fig.19 and Fig. 20.
E
D
F
Fig. 19 Font format for 15 CPI Fig. 20 Font format for 12 CPI and 8 CPI
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E
C
B
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C
B
The specifications for each character size are listed in the following table:
Character size 15 CPI 12 CPI 8 CPI
Font type 7 x 9 half dot 5 x 9 full dot 5 x 9 pulse 3 full dot
For 3.25” and 3.0” paper:
Max # of columns 40 33 22
Total # of dots / row 200 198 132
Print area (horizontally) 65.7 mm 65.0 mm 64.8 mm
For 2.25” paper:
Max # of columns 28 23 15
Total # of dots / row 140 138 90
Print area (horizontally) 45.9 mm 45.2 mm 44.1 mm
A – dot diameter 0.30 mm 0.30 mm 0.30 mm
B – dot spacing (H) 0.330 mm 0.330 mm 0.495 mm
C – dot spacing (V) 0.353 mm 0.353 mm 0.353 mm
D – character size (H) 1.29 mm 1.62 mm 2.28 mm
E – character size (V) 2.42 mm 2.42 mm 2.42 mm
F – column spacing 1.65 mm 1.98 mm 2.97 mm
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COMMANDS
Friction type:
EPSON compatible model is option.
Sprocket type:
100% compatible to STAR SP312FV
100% compatible to STAR SP322S
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
Friction type:
(4.9” x 10.7” x 6.9”)
Sprocket type:
(6.1” x 15.7” x 7.1”)
125 mm (H) x 273 mm (D) x 174 mm (W)
155 mm (H) x 400 mm (L) x 180 mm (W)
WEIGHT
Friction type:
2.4 kg (net weight of printer alone).
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
Humidity :
0° C to +50° C
10% to 90% RH (without condensation)
STORAGE ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
Humidity :
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Do not open the top cover and touch the print head immediately after
printing, because the print head may be very hot.
CLEANING
• To clean the dust, paper particles, or dirt on and in the printer:
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean thoroughly.
Remove any pieces of paper from the paper path.
• To wipe off stains:
Use a clean soft dry cloth to wipe off stains.
If the stains can not be wiped off using the dry cloth, use a neutral
detergent.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the printer, do not use benzene, benzine, alcohol, thinner,
trichloroethylene, or ketone-based solvents on the printer’s plastic and
rubber components.
PAPER JAM
• Turn off the printer.
• Open the top cover after the print head cools down.
• Cut the paper roll from the paper guide with a pair of scissors.
• Turn the printer power back to on.
• Press the FEED switch to forward the paper out of the paper guide. Engage
mechanical help like tweezers or manual pull if necessary.
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CAUTION:
Remove the remaining paper in a forward direction. Do not pull it
backwards.
• Clean the paper path when necessary.
• Reload the paper as instructed in “INSTALLATION”.
• Press the on-line switch to get the printer ready.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If any of the following errors is detected while the printer is operating,
the printer halts and ERROR signal turns to “LOW” level.
1. Mechanical errors
• Motor lock
• Defective of timing detector (signal not issued)
• Abnormal home position check
To reset the emergency suspension, rectify the cause of trouble & adopt
one of the following 2 methods.
• Turn the printer power off and on again.
• Push “ON LINE” switch.
The RAM is not cleared immediately when power is turned OFF. Printing
resumes from the line being printed when the mechanism stopped if the
error is corrected immediately.
2. CPU error
If CPU goes erratic due to external noise, the printer halts, treating it as
CPU error. Normal operation can be resumed by turning ON the power supply
again, but the data contained in RAM gets cleared.
3. RAM Check Function
Before self printing and when clearing the buffer, a RAM check is
performed.
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CONTROL CODES
STAR COMPATIBLE MODE
Control Codes for Character Setting
Control Codes Hex Codes Function
ESC R “n” <1B> <52> <n> Select international character set
ESC 6 <1B> <36> Select IBM character set #2
ESC 7 <1B> <37> Select IBM character set #1
ESC M <1B> <4D> Select 15 CPI character size
ESC P <1B> <50> Select 12 CPI character size
ESC : <1B> <3A> Select 8 CPI character size
SO
ESC W 1
ESC W <1>
DC4
ESC W 0
ESC W <0>
ESC E <1B> <45> Select emphasized print mode
ESC F <1B> <46> Cancel emphasized print mode
ESC - 1
ESC - <1>
ESC - 0
ESC - <0>
ESC _ 1
ESC _ <1>
ESC _ 0
ESC _ <0>
ESC 4 <1B> <34> Select highlighted print mode
ESC 5 <1B> <35> Cancel highlighted print mode
SI <0F> Select inverted print mode
DC2 <12> Cancel inverted print mode
<0E>
<1B> <57> <31>
<1B> <57> <01>
<14>
<1B> <57> <30>
<1B> <57> <00>
<1B> <2D> <31>
<1B> <2D> <01>
<1B> <2D> <30>
<1B> <2D> <00>
<1B> <5F> <31>
<1B> <5F> <01>
<1B> <5F> <30>
<1B> <5F> <00>
Select expanded character mode
Cancel expanded character
mode
Select underline mode
Cancel underline mode
Select overline mode
Cancel overline mode
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Control Codes for Line Spacing
Control Codes Hex Codes Function
LF <0A> Line feed
CR <0D> Line feed (same as LF)
ESC z 1
ESC z <1>
ESC 0 <1B> <30> Set 1/8 inch line feed
ESC a “n” <1B> <61> <n> Feed paper n lines
<1B> <7A> <31>
<1B> <7A> <01>
Set 1/6 inch line feed
Control Codes for Page Layout
Control Codes Hex Codes Function
FF <0C> Page feed (form feed)
ESC C “n” <1B> <43> <n> Set page length at n lines
ESC C <0> “n” <1B> <43> <00> <n> Set page length at n inches
VT <0B> Execute vertical tab
ESC B “n1”…“nk”
<0>
ESC N “n” <1B> <4E> <n> Set bottom margin
ESC O <1B> <4F> Cancel bottom margin
ESC I “n” <1B> <6C> <n> Set left margin
ESC Q “n” <1B> <51> <n> Set right margin
HT <09> Execute horizontal tab
ESC D “n1” “n2”
<1B> <42>
<n1>
<nk> <00>
…
<1B> <44> <n1>
<n2>
Set vertical tab positions
Set horizontal tab positions
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Control Codes for Graphics Printing
Control Codes Hex Codes Function
ESC 1 <1B> <31> Set 7/72 inch line feed
ESC A “n” <1B> <41> <n> Define n/72 inch line feed
ESC 2 <1B> <32> Set n/72 inch line feed
ESC J “n” <1B> <4A> <n> One time line feed of n/72 inch
ESC z 0
ESC z <0>
ESC y “n” <1B> <79> <n> Set n/144 inch line feed
ESC 3 “n” <1B> <33> <n>
ESC K “n1” <0>
ESC L “n1” “n2”
ESC h 1
ESC h <1>
ESC h 0
ESC h <0>
<1B> <7A> <30>
<1B> <7A> <00>
<1B> <4B> <n>
<00>
<1B> <4C> <n1>
<n2>
<1B> <68> <31>
<1B> <68> <01>
<1B> <68> <30>
<1B> <68> <00>
Set 1/12 inch line feed
Set n/216 inch line feed
simulation
8 dot single density bit image
8 dot double density bit image
Select vertical expanded
character mode
Cancel vertical expanded
character mode
Control Codes for Download Characters
Control Codes Hex Codes Func tion
ESC & <0> “n1”
“n2”
ESC % 1
ESC % <1>
ESC % 0
ESC % <0>
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<n1> <n2>
<1B> <25> <31>
<1B> <25> <01>
<1B> <25> <30>
<1B> <25> <00>
Definition of down load
characters
Enable download character set
Disable download character set
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Control Codes for Peripheral Units
Control Codes Hex Codes Func tion
ESC BEL “n1”
“n2”
BEL <07>
FS <1C>
EM
SUB
<1B> <07> <n1>
<n2>
<19>
<1A>
Adjust drive pulse width for
peripheral unit 1
Deferred drive command for
peripheral unit 1
Immediate drive command for
peripheral unit 1
Immediate drive command for
peripheral unit 2
Other Control Codes
Control Codes Hex Codes Function
RS <1E> Sound buzzer
CAN <18> Cancel print data in buffer
DC3 <13> Select deselect mode
DC1 <11> Set select mode
ESC U 1
ESC U <1>
ESC U 0
ESC U <0>
ESC @ <1B> <40> Initialize printer
GS “data” LF <1D> “data” <0A> Select validation printing of data
ENQ <05> Enquiry
STX <02> Enter STX-ETX mode
ETX <03> Terminate STX-ETX mode
<1B> <55> <31>
<1B> <55> <01>
<1B> <55> <30>
<1B> <55> <00>
Select uni-directional print mode
Select bi-directional print mode
EPSON Emulation Mode
Basic Reference
PP-3000 Series Mini Printer User’s Guide.
Hardware Modification Required
Refer to page 4 - 2 Fig. 17, the BIOS at U8 should be changed.
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Reference Epson Models Emulated
EPSON TM-300 series.
Character Size/Font Matrices
Refer to page 5 - 4, the 8 CPI character size (5 x 9 pulse 3 full dot mode)
is not applicable for EPSON emulation.
Unsupported Control Codes:
Following EPSON control codes are not supported in PP-300E series due
to hardware difference:
Control Codes Function
ESC < Return home
ESC c 3 Select paper sensor(s) for “paper-out” output signal
ESC c 4 Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing
ESC i Partial cut (leave 1 point)
ESC m Partial cut (leave 3 points)
ESC r Select print color
Supported Control Codes:
NOTES:
c Default character spacing for 7 x 9 font is 3 dots, for 5 x 9 is 2 dots. These
values are the minimum settings. In 5 x 9 font, no odd number spacing is
allowed, or it will be automatically decreased.
d Font select: 1⇒ 7 x 9; 0⇒ 5 x 9.
e 7 x 9 font is recommended in defining user-define characters. When original
9 x 9 characters are downloaded under 5 x 9 font printing mode, the
characters will be automatically transferred to 5 x 9 by removing the half-dot
bits.
f Internatioal character n in hex code:
<00>⇒USA, <01>⇒France, <02>⇒Germany, <03>⇒England,
<04>⇒Denmark, <05>⇒Sweden, <06>⇒Italy, <07>⇒Spain,
<08>⇒Japan, <09>⇒Norway, <0A>⇒Denmark II, <0B>⇒Croatia.
g Character table n in hex code:
<00>⇒USA&Europe, <01>⇒IBM 1, <02>⇒IBM 2, <03>⇒JAPAN.
hThese control codes are applicable in serial interface only.
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Control Codes Hex Codes Function
HT <09> Horizontal tab
LF <0A> Print and line feed
CR <0D> Print and carriage return
ESC SP “n” c <1B> <20> <n> Set right side character spacing
ESC ! “n” d <1B> <21> <n> Set printer mode (Font select)
ESC % “n” <1B> <25> <n>
ESC & “y” “c1” “c2”
[“x” “d1” …
“d(yxx)”]
ESC * “m” “nL”
“nH” [“d”]
c2-c1+1
k
<1B> <26> <y> <c1>
<c2> [<x> <d1> …
<d(yxx)>]
e
<1B> <2A> <m>
<nL> <nH> [<d>]k
c2-c1+1
Set/cancel the user-defined
character set
Define user-defined character
set (max. 10 characters)
Select bit image mode
ESC 2 <1B> <32> Set 1/6 inch line space
ESC 3
ESC @ <1B> <40> Initialize printer
ESC D [“n”]k NUL
<1B> <33> ”
<1B> <44> [<n>]
<00>
Set line spacing
k
Set horizontal tab positions
ESC J “n” <1B> <4A> <n> Print and feed paper
ESC R “n” f <1B> <52> <n>
ESC U “n” <1B> <55> <n>
Select an international
character set
Turn uni-directional printing
mode on/off
ESC c 5 “n” <1B> <63> <35> <n> Enable/disable panel button
ESC d “n” <1B> <64> <n>
ESC p “n” “t1”
“t2”
<1B> <70> <n> <t1>
<t2>
Print and feed n lines
Generate pulse (peripheral
device)
ESC t g <1B> <74> Select character code table
ESC { <1B> <7B>
ESC u h <1B> <73>
Turn upside-down printing
mode on/off
Transmit peripheral device
status
ESC v h <1B> <76> Transmit paper sensor status
ESC = “n” h <1B> <3D> <n> Select peripheral device
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APPENDIX
Q & A
Q.: Are all technical aspects described in this manual applicable throughout the
PP-3000 product series?
A.: This could be true for most of the case. However, for some oriental language
version of this family, some specific feature such as drive command for
peripheral unit 2 could be absent.
Q.: Why the printing is not clear when printing on multifold auto copy paper:
A.: Open the top cover, take the ribbon cartridge out, find the adjust lever under
the upper housing behind the control panel area. Adjust the lever to achieve
proper imprint as recommended in the note on page 3 – 5 of this manual.
Q.: How to use the different interface say RS422?
A.: First of all, the printer should be modified to the RS422 version, which
requires removal of U3 and installation of U2 as indicated on page 4 – 3 of
this manual. The jumpers JP1 and JP2 have to be set in the way that pins 2 –
3 short. Please note that the orientation of these two jumpers are reversed to
the drawing given in Fig. 17 of this manual if the PCB version of the printer
reads “POSIFLEX BPRT001B-TJ”. Connect the 9 pin connector (CN4)
through a specific cable to the RS-422 I/O port of the computer. The
connector pin definitions of the 9 pin connector for RS-422 are listed as
following:
PIN # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DEF. RD + RD - CS + CS - GND SD + SD - RS + RS -
DIP SW 3 – 4 and DIP SW 4 – 1 to 4 – 4 should be adjusted to match the
software command as illustrated in page 4 – 6 of this manual.
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Q.: How to convert a serial printer into a parallel printer for this printer series,
and vice versa?
A.: Converting from serial to parallel is easier in PP-3000 series. Change the
jumper settings and turn off DIP SW 3 and DIP SW 4 per page 4 – 4 of this
manual, set DIP SW1 and DIP SW 2 per page 4 – 7 according to the
application requirement, remove the serial cable on the 9 pin connector
(CN4). Connect the 25 pin connector (CN10) through a 25 M to 25 F cable
to the LPT port of a computer. The PP-3000S then becomes PP-3000C.
To convert to serial from parallel takes not only all the opposite
modifications of all the above, but also the implementation of a
MAX232A chip at position U3.
Q.: How to use the printer under WIN95 environment?
A.: Please download from our web station the proper driver. Address for
download is: http://www.posiflex.com.tw/english/download.htm
Q.: How to switch from the Star compatible mode to Epson emulation mode?
A.: As indicated in this manual that the Epson emulation command mode is an
option. However, it does not coexist with the Star compatible mode. You
have to order for the right BIOS and replace the U8 on the printer control
board as indicated in page 4 – 2 of this manual.
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