SATO WS408DT, WS408TT, WS412DT, WS412TT Interface Manual

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WS4 Series Printer

Interface Manual

WS408DT / WS412DT

WS408TT / WS412TT

WS4-DT-r01-17-02-17IM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction ........................................................................... 1

2 Interface .............................................................................. 1

3 Communication Protocol ............................................................... 2

3.1 Type of Communication Protocol ..................................................... 2

3.2 Receive Mode ........................................................................ 2

3.3 Return Status ........................................................................ 3

3.3.1 Return Status in STATUS3 Format .................................................. 3

3.3.2 Return Status in Protocol for Driver (STATUS4) Format .............................. 6

3.3.3 Other Return Statuses ............................................................ 10

3.4 READY/BUSY Flow Control ........................................................... 12

3.5 XON/XOFF Flow Control .............................................................. 12

3.6 STATUS3 ........................................................................... 13

3.6.1 Return Sequence ................................................................. 13

3.6.2 Flow Chart ...................................................................... 15

3.7 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4) ........................................................ 16

3.7.1 Return Sequence ................................................................. 16

4 RS-232C ............................................................................. 18

4.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................. 18

4.2 READY/BUSY ....................................................................... 19

4.2.1 Line Connection ................................................................. 19

4.2.2 Input and Output Signals ......................................................... 19

4.3.1 Line Connection ................................................................. 20

4.3.2 Input and Output Signals ......................................................... 20

4.4 STATUS3 ........................................................................... 21

4.4.1 Line Connection ................................................................. 21

4.4.2 Input and Output Signals ......................................................... 21

4.4.3 Timing Chart of Multi Item Buffer .................................................. 22

4.5 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4) ........................................................ 24

4.5.1 Line Connection ................................................................. 24

4.5.2 Input and Output Signals ......................................................... 24

4.5.3 Timing Chart of Multi Item Buffer .................................................. 25

4.6 Notes ............................................................................... 28

5 USB ................................................................................. 29

5.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................. 29

5.2 Connector Pin Assignments .......................................................... 29

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6 LAN ................................................................................. 30

6.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................. 30

6.2 Software Specifications .............................................................. 31

6.3 TCP/IP Specifications ................................................................ 31

6.4 LPD Specifications................................................................... 31

6.5 Setup/Display Item ................................................................... 32

6.6 Socket Connection................................................................... 33

6.6.1 Port Connection Method .......................................................... 33

6.6.2 Connection and Disconnection of Session .......................................... 34

6.6.3 Status Return Method ............................................................ 36

6.7 Notes ............................................................................... 37

6.8 SNMP Specification (Simple Network Management Protocol) ............................. 38

6.8.1 Supported MIB ................................................................... 38

6.8.2 Printer Error Information .......................................................... 39

7 Wireless LAN ........................................................................... 40

7.1 Basic Specifications (Wireless LAN) ................................................... 40

7.2 Software Specifications .............................................................. 44

7.3 TCP/IP .............................................................................. 44

7.4 LPD ................................................................................ 44

7.5 HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) .................................................. 44

7.5.1 Setting Items .................................................................... 44

7.5.2 Password Setting (for Web log in) ................................................. 44

7.6 Wireless LAN settings ................................................................ 45

7.6.1 Setting Item List ................................................................. 45

7.6.2 802.1x Authentication and Certification ............................................. 52

7.7Socket Communication ............................................................... 53

7.7.1 Port Number ..................................................................... 54

7.8 Connection and Disconnection of Session ............................................. 55

7.9 Printer status ........................................................................ 57

7.10 Setting of IP Address ............................................................... 60

7.11 Note ............................................................................... 61

7.11.1 Common to LAN/Wireless LAN interface .......................................... 61

7.11.2 Wireless LAN Interface .......................................................... 61

7.11.3 LAN Interface ................................................................... 61

8 Bluetooth ............................................................................... 62

8.1 Basic Specifications ................................................................. 62

8.2 Bluetooth Settings ................................................................... 62

8.3 Transmission Sequence .............................................................. 63

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8.3.1 Normal End ...................................................................... 63

8.3.2 Disconnection during Print Data Sending ........................................... 65

8.3.3 Disconnection during Status Sending after Print Data Reception ...................... 65

8.3.4 State transition diagram matrix (at host) ............................................ 66

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1 Introduction

This document contains the interface specifications of the WS4 series printers.

(1) WS408DT : Head density 203(dpi) / Direct thermal printer (2) WS408TT : Head density 203(dpi) / Thermal transfer & Direct thermal printer (3) WS412DT : Head density 300(dpi) / Direct thermal printer (4) WS412TT : Head density 300(dpi) / Thermal transfer & Direct thermal printer

2 Interface

There are four types of interfaces available for the WS4 series.

(1) USB device (2) USB host (3) LAN (4) RS-232C

Two or three types of interfaces can be installed for one printer. The table below shows the combination of interfaces (USB device + USB host + LAN (+ RS-232C)).

Interface Combination

USB

device

USB host

LAN

RS-232C

LAN Model

○

-

Standard Model

○

○ ○

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3 Communication Protocol

3.1 Type of Communication Protocol

There are four types of communication protocols available for the WS4 series such as;

(1) READY/BUSY (2) XON/XOFF (3) STATUS3 (4) Protocol for driver (STATUS4)

Each interface uses different communication protocol. In each communication protocol, the printer returns the status corresponding to the command requested by the host

computer. There are two types of return status formats.

(1) STATUS3 type (2) Protocol for driver (STATUS4) type

The following table shows the compatibility of communication protocol and interface. Note that the return status formats are indicated by the symbols below.

○ : STATUS3 type ◎ : Protocol for driver (STATUS4) type

Communication

Protocol

Interface

READY/BUSY

XON/XOFF

STATUS3

Protocol for driver

(STATUS4)

RS-232C

◎ ◎

○

◎

*1

USB

- - -

◎

LAN - -

○

◎

*2

*1 : In the same manner as STATUS3 format, the printer status is returned after completing the reception process of

print data command.

*2 : The contents of return status to the host computer are slightly different from other interfaces.

3.2 Receive Mode

Only the multi item buffer is available on the WS4 series. The printer is able to continuously receive print jobs,

compiling and printing other jobs at the same time.

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3.3 Return Status

In the WS4 series, the printer returns the status corresponding to the command requested by the host computer so that the printer status can be controlled on the host computer side. There are two types of return status formats such as STATUS3 and Protocol for driver (STATUS4). The status is returned immediately after receiving the request command.

3.3.1 Return Status in STATUS3 Format

In STATUS3 format, the printer returns the printer status and response status to the host computer by receiving two types of request commands and print command.

The details of each request command and return status are as follows.

1) Status request command

This command returns the job ID number of receive data that is currently printing, the printer status and the number of remaining labels to print to the host computer. When the print is completed or when there is no receive data, all ‘0’ (HEX 30H) will be returned for the print quantity. If the JOB ID Number command <ID> is not specified, the printer will respond with “space” character (HEX 20H) for the job ID number.

(1) Command ENQ(HEX 05H) (2) Return status format

Status

Sets the job ID number specified within ESC+“A”~ESC+“Z”. Use the JOB ID Number command (ESC+ID) to set the job ID number .

When there are multiple receive data, the job number of receive data that is currently printing will be set.

STX

ETX

ID No.

Remaining labels to print

000000 to 999999

(11 bytes)

* Important

Avoid ENQ transmission (status request) while sending the print data (<A>…<Z>). Failure to do so may result in return status error or print error.

STX(HEX 02H) ETX(HEX 03H)

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(3) List of status

Description

ASCII

HEX

Offline state

No error 0 30

Ribbon near end

1

31 Buffer near full

2

32

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

3

33

Online state

Wait to receive

No error A 41

Ribbon near end

B

42

Buffer near full

C

43

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

D

44

Printing

No error G 47

Ribbon near end

H

48

Buffer near full

I

49

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

J

4A Standby

No error M 4D (Wait to peel off /

Ribbon near end

N

4E cut )

Buffer near full

O

4F

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

P

50

Analyzing /

No error S 53 Editing

Ribbon near end

T

54

Buffer near full

U

55

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

V

56

Error detection

Buffer over*1

a

61 Head open b 62 Paper end c 63

Ribbon end

d

64 Media error

e

65 Sensor error

f

66 Head error g 67 Cutter error j 6A

Other error condition

k

6B

Depending on the timing of analysis / editing, print quantity may not be set up properly.

*1. Buffer overflow may or may not occur by interface types.

○ : Buffer overflow occurs when using this interface

× : Buffer overflow does not occur when using this interface

USB

RS-232C

LAN

×

○ ×

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2) Cancel request command

This command enables to cancel the print jobs and to clear the entire contents of receive buffer. The printer status after completing this process is returned.

(1) Command CAN(HEX 18H) (2) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

* Important

After sending the cancel request command, wait more than 100ms before sending the next data.

3) Print command

This command (STX ESC+“A”~ESC+“Z” ETX) starts the print operation. The printer status after receiving this command is returned.

(1) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

Example of Job ID Number command

* Note

For the Job ID Number command, refer to the Command Specifications.

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3.3.2 Return Status in Protocol for Driver (STATUS4) Format

In STATUS4 format, the printer returns the printer status and response status to the host computer by receiving four types of request commands. When the combination of RS-232C interface and STATUS4 is used, the printer status will be returned to the host computer by receiving the print command. The details of each request command and return status are as follows.

1) Status request command

This command returns the job ID number of receive data that is currently printing, the printer status, the number of remaining labels and the job name to the host computer. When the print is completed or when there is no receive data, all “0” (HEX 30H) will be returned for the print quantity. If the JOB ID Number command is not specified, the printer will respond with “space” character (HEX 20H) for the job ID number.

(1) Command ENQ(HEX 05H) (2) Return status format

Note that return status format is different depending on the interface to be used (e.g. LAN , other interfaces).

* Important

Avoid ENQ transmission (status request) while sending the print data (STX…ETX). Failure to do so may result in return status error or print error.

No. of bytes to

be sent

4 byte

ENQ 1 byte 05H

STX 1 byte 02H

ID No.

2 bytes

Status 1 byte

Remaining print qty.

6 bytes

JOB

name

16 bytes

ETX 1 byte 03H

When LAN interface is in use (Return status: 32 bytes)

Specified by the Job ID Number command

Specified by the Job Name command

000000~999999

STX 1 byte 02H

ID No.

2 bytes

Status 1 byte

Remaining print qty.

6 bytes

JOB

name

16 bytes

ETX 1 byte 03H

When the interface other than LAN is in use (Return status: 27 bytes)

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(3) List of status

Description

ASCII

HEX

Offline state

No error 0 30

Ribbon near end

1

31 Buffer near full

2

32

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

3

33

Paused print job (No error)

4

34

Online state

Wait to receive

No error A 41

Ribbon near end

B

42

Buffer near full

C

43

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

D

44

Paused print job (No error)

E

45 Printing

No error G 47

Ribbon near end

H

48

Buffer near full

I

49

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

J

4A

Paused print job (No error)

K

4B Standby

No error M 4D (Wait to peel off /

Ribbon near end

N

4E

Cut)

Buffer near full

O

4F

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

P

50

Paused print job (No error)

Q

51 Analyzing /

No error S 53

Editing

Ribbon near end

T

54

Buffer near full

U

55

Ribbon near end & Buffer near full

V

56

Paused print job (No error)

W

57

Error detection

Buffer over*1

a

61 Head open b 62 Paper end c 63

Ribbon end

d

64

Media error e 65 Sensor error

f

66 Head error g 67 Cutter error j 6A

Other error condition

k

6B

Depending on the timing of analysis / editing, print quantity may not be set up properly.

*1. Buffer overflow may or may not occur by interface types.

○ : Buffer overflow occurs when using this interface.

× : Buffer overflow does not occur when using this interface.

USB

RS-232C

LAN × ○ ×

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2) Cancel request command

This command enables to cancel the print jobs and clear the entire contents of receive buffer. The printer status after completing this process is returned.

(1) Command CAN(HEX 18H) (2) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

＊ Important

After sending the cancel request command, wait more than 100ms before sending the next data.

3) Request command to pause printing

This command stops the print job. The printer status after completing this process is returned.

(1) Command DLE(HEX 10H) (2) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

4) Request command to resume printing

This command enables the printer to exit the pause state and restart the print job. The printer status after completing this process is returned.

(1) Command DC1(HEX 11H) (2) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

* Note

For the Job ID Number command, refer to the Command Specifications.

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5) Response to the print command

This information applies only when using the RS232C interface and STATUS4 (Protocol for driver).The print job will

start by receiving the print command (STX ESC+“A”~ESC+“Z” ETX).

The printer status after completing this process is returned.

(1) List of return status

Return status

Description

ACK(HEX 06H)

No error in the printer

NAK(HEX 15H)

Error in the printer

Example of Job ID Number command

* Note

For the Job ID Number command, refer to the Command Specifications.

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3.3.3 Other Return Statuses

The following commands will return the status in a common format regardless of communication protocol setting such as [STATUS3] and [Protocol for driver (STATUS4)]. In this section, the codes written in the return status such as [STX] and [ETX] will be indicated as [02H] and [03H] regardless of the printer’s protocol code setting (Standard code/ Nonstandard code). NOTE: LAN adds the size info (4 bytes) on top of every return format.

1) Printer configuration request command

This command returns the printer configuration to the host computer.

(1) Command SOH(01H)+MG (2) Return status format

(3) List of return status

No.

Item

Description

No.of bytes

1

Print method

00H : Thermal transfer 01H : Direct thermal

1

2

Head density

00H : 203dpi 8dots/mm 01H : 300dpi 12dots/mm

1

3

Print speed

00H : 2 (inch/sec) 50 (mm/sec) 01H : 3 (inch/sec) 75(mm/sec) 02H : 4 (inch/sec) 100(mm/sec) 03H: 5(inch/sec) 125(mm/sec) 04H: 6(inch/sec) 150(mm/sec)

1

4

Print mode

00H : Continuous 01H : Tear off 02H : Cutter 03H : Dispenser

1

5

Cutter mode

00H : Motion 1 (Head position) 01H : Motion 2 (Cutter position) 02H : Motion 3 (No backfeed motion)

1

6

Dispenser mode

00H : Motion 1 (Head position) 01H : Motion 2 (Dispensing position)

1

7

Nonsepa mode

00H : Motion 2 (Tear off position) 01H : Motion 3 (No backfeed motion)

1

8

Print darkness

Darkness A(41H) : A Darkness level 01H : 1 Lightest

02H : 2 Slightly light 03H : 3 Normal 04H : 4 Slightly dark 05H : 5 Darkest

2

Return status: 32 bytes

STX

(02H)

1 byte

Print method Head density……Buzzer setting

(Refer to the List of return status for more details)

30 bytes

ETX

(03H)

1 byte

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List of return status (continued from previous page)

No.

Item

Description

No.of bytes

9

Sensor type

00H : Reflective sensor (I-mark: CX-compatible) 01H : Transmissive sensor (gap between labels) 02H : Sensor-off type 03H : Reflective sensor (I-mark: CT-compatible)

1

10

Zero slash

00H : Disable 01H : Enable

1

11

Reserved

00H : Fixed

1

12

Media specification

00H : Adhesive label 01H : Nonadhesive tag

1

13

Initial feed

00H : Disable 01H : Enable

1

14

Proportional pitch

00H : Fixed pitch 01H : Proportional pitch

1

15

Height of label

0001H to 0960H (1 to 2400 dots) when setting to 8 dots/mm 0001H to 0E10H (1 to 3600 dots) when setting to 12 dots/mm

2

16

Width of label

0001H to 0340H (1 to 832 dots) when setting to 8 dots/mm 0001H to 04E0H (1 to 1248 dots) when setting to 12 dots/mm

2

17

Vertical base reference point correction

0000H to 012CH (0 to 300 dots) FFFFH to FED4H (-1 to -300 dots)

2

18

Horizontal base reference point correction

0000H to 012CH (0 to 300 dots) FFFFH to FED4H (-1 to -300 dots)

2

19

Label pitch offset

00H to 63H (0 to 99 dots) FFH to 9DH (-1 to -99 dots)

1

20

Tear-off offset

00H to 63H (0 to 99 dots) FFH to 9DH (-1 to -99 dots)

1

21

Cutter offset

00H to 63H (0 to 99 dots) FFH to 9DH (-1 to -99 dots)

1

22

Dispenser offset

00H to 63H (0 to 99 dots) FFH to 9DH (-1 to -99 dots)

1

23

Control code type

00H : Standard code 01H : Nonstandard code

1

24

Gap between labels

08H to 40H (8 to 64 dots) when setting to 8 dots/mm 0CH to 60H (12 to 96 dots) when setting to 12 dots/mm

1

25

Buzzer

00H : Yes 01H : No

1

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3.4 READY/BUSY Flow Control

This communication protocol controls the reception of print data by the control of hardware signal only. Refer to [4. RS-232C] for more details.

3.5 XON/XOFF Flow Control

This communication protocol communicates with the host computer to see if the printer is ready to receive data by sending “XON”(HEX 11H) or “XOFF”(HEX 13H) code to signal line.

Refer to [4. RS-232C] for more details.

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3.6 STATUS3

This communication protocol returns the status corresponding to the request command from the host computer so that the host computer can control printer status. For the details of request command and return status, refer to [3.3.1 Return Status in STATUS3 format] and [3.3.3 Other Return Statuses].

3.6.1 Return Sequence

When LAN interface is in use, refer to [7.8 Socket Connection] as well.

1) Normal process

Host

Printer

Print command

(

)

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

ENQ

(Status request command)

Print operation

Printing the 3rd label

Printing the 1st label

Printing the 2nd label

Paper end error occurred

Error release (Press the FEED key)

Printing the 3rd label

～

Printing the 100th label

(Printer status: No error)

ACK

Status

～～～

～

ENQ

(Status request command)

( ) (

Status

)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

Print command

(

)

(Printer status: No error)

ACK

Printing the 1st label

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

Status

(

)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Receiving/Analysis /Editing

ID No.=[Space] Status=Wait to receive Print qty.=[000000]

ID No.=[06] Status=Printing Print qty.=[000050]

ID No.=[05] Print qty.=100

ID No=[05] Status=Analyzing/Editing Print qty.=[000000]

ID No.=[05] Status=Printing Print qty.=[000100]

ID No.=[06] Print qty.=50

ID No.=[05] Status=Paper end Print qty.=[000098]

ID No.=[05] Status=Printing Print qty.=[000098]

ID No.=[05] Status=Printing Print qty.=[000001]

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2) Cancel request command

Host

Printer

Print command

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

ENQ

(Status request command)

Print operation

Printing the 1st label

Printing the 2nd label

Error release (Press the FEED key)

Clearing receive buffer Clearing print qyt.

Print command

Print operation

ACK

(Printer status: No error)

Status

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

(

)

ID No.=[Space] Status=Wait to receive

Print qty.[000000]

(

)

ID No.=[12]

Print qyt.=50

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ID No.=[12] Status=Printing

Print qty.[000049]

CAN

(Cancel request command)

Printing the 3rd label

ACK

(Printer status: No error)

(

ID No.=[13]

Print qty.=100

)

ACK

(Printer status: No error)

Printing the 1st label Printing the 2nd label

Paper end error occurred

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ID No.=[13] Status=Printing

Print qty. [000100]

CAN

(Cancel request command)

NAK

(Printer status: Having an error)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ID No.=[Space] Status=Wait to receive

Print qty. [000000]

100ms or more

Clearing receive buffer Clearing print qyt.

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

(

)

ID No.=[Space] Status=Wait to receive

Print qyt. [000000]

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3.6.2 Flow Chart

See the flow chart below for programming on the host computer side.

Power On

Print data setting

Send ENQ

Time out?

OFFLINE?

Buffer near full?

Send print data

Send CAN

1

Yes

No

Status display

Detecting error?

Yes

Cancel?

Cancel? Yes

Yes

No

1

Loop

ID No. display

Print quantity display

Loop

Time out? Yes

No

Status display

Loop

Time out? Yes

No

ACK?

Receiving status?

Yes

No

Time out? Yes

Loop

RETURN

Time out setting

Status setting

※

* When an error in the printer is detected by the status, make sure to confirm that the error is released by ENQ

before sending the next print data.

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3.7 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4)

This communication protocol returns the status corresponding to the request command from the host computer so that the host computer can control the printer status. For the details of request command and return status, refer to [3.3.2 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4)] and [3.3.3 Other Return Statuses].

3.7.1 Return Sequence

When LAN interface is in use, refer to [7.8 Socket Connection] as well.

1) Normal process

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

Print command

Status

ID No.=[05]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000100]

Job name=[SATO]

Print command

Status

～

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

Print operation

Printing the 1st label

Printing the 2nd label

Printing the 3rd label

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

Paper end occurred

Printing the 3rd label

Error release

(Press the FEED key)

～

Printing the 100th label

Printing the 1st label

ID No.=[06]

Print qty.=50 Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[Space]

Status=Wait to receive Print qty.=[000000]

Job name=[Space]

ID No.=[05]

Print qty.=100 Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[05]

Status=Editing Print qty.=[000000]

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[05]

Status=Paper end Print qty.=[000098]

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[05]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000098]

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[05]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000001]

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[06]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000050] Job name=[SATO]

ACK

(Printer status: No error) *1

ACK

(Printer status: No error) *1

*1. When using the RS-232C interface,

there will be a response to print command.

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2) Cancel request command

Host

Printer

ENQ

(Status request command)

ACK

(Printer status: No error)

Status

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

CAN

(Cancel request command)

Print command

Status

Print command

Status

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

Print operation

Printing the 1st label Printing the 2nd label

Printing the 3rd label

Receiving/Analysis/Editing

Paper end occurred

Printing the 1st label

Error release

(Press the FEED key)

CAN

(Cancel request command)

Clearing receive buffer Clearing print qty.

NAK

(Printer status: Having an error)

Print operation Printing the 2nd label

100ms or more

Clearing receive buffer

Clearing print quantity

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

ID No.=[13]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000100] Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[Space]

Status=Wait to receive Print qty.=[000000]

Job name=[Space]

ID No.=[12]

Print qty.=50

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[12]

Status=Printing Print qty.=[000050]

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[Space]

Status=Wait to receive Print qty.=[000000] Job name=[Space]

ID No.=[13]

Print qty.=100

Job name=[SATO]

ID No.=[Space]

Status=Wait to receive Print qty.=[000000]

Job name=[Space]

ACK

(Printer status: No error) *1

ACK

(Printer status: No error) *1

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4 RS-232C

4.1 Basic Specifications

The serial interface of this printer complies with RS -232C.

Interface

Communication settings

Use the <I2> command for setting.

<I2>abcde

Synchro system

Asynchronous method

Code

ASCII (7 bits) Graphic (8 bits)

Connectors

Printer side DB-9S (male) or equivalent Cable side DB-9P (female) or equivalent Recommended Cable length Shorter than 1.8 m

Transmission form

Start

b1

b2

b3

b4

b5

b6

b7

b8

Stop

(Important) When using 7 bits, b8 will be omitted.

Signal level

High level ：+5 to +12V Low level ：-5 to -12V

Parameter

Setting item

Setting

value

Description

a

Baud rate

2

38400bps 1 19200bps [Factory setting]

0

9600bps

b

Data bit length

1

7 bits

0

8 bits [Factory setting]

c

Parity bit

2

ODD 1 EVEN

0

NONE [Factory setting]

d

Stop bit

1

2 bits

0

1 bit [Factory setting]

e

Protocol

4

STATUS3

3

Protocol for driver (STATUS4) [Factory setting]

2

XON/XOFF

1

READY/BUSY(Multi item buffer)

0

READY/BUSY(Single item buffer)

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4.2 READY/BUSY

This communication protocol controls the reception of print data by the control of hardware signal only. Single item buffer and multi item buffer can be toggled by the <I2> command.

When the print data (STX ESC+“A”~ ESC+“Z” ETX) has been sent from the host computer in the conditions below, the accuracy of received data will not be guaranteed.

1) When the printer is in offline state.

2) When an error has occurred in the printer.

4.2.1 Line Connection

4.2.2 Input and Output Signals

PIN No.

Signal

I/O

Description

2

RD

Input

Data from the host computer to the printer

3

SD

Output

Data from the printer to the host computer.

4

NC

-

Floating.

5

SG

-

Signal ground.

6

DR

Input

Data Terminal Ready

7

RS

Output

Send request

8

CS

Input

Ready to send

DB-9P

Printer

Host

1 1 CD

RD 2 3 SD

SD 3 2 RD

SG 5 5 SG

DR 6 4 DR

RS 7 8 CS

CS 8 7 RS 9 9

RI

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4.3 XON/XOFF

This communication protocol communicates with the host computer to see if the printer is ready to receive data by sending “XON”(HEX 11H) or “XOFF”(HEX 13H) code to SD line. When this communication protocol is set, receive mode is set to multi item buffer.

When the print data (STX ESC+“A”~ESC+“Z” ETX) has been sent from the host computer in the conditions below, the accuracy of received data will not be guaranteed.

1) When the printer is in offline state.

2) When an error has occurred in the printer.

4.3.1 Line Connection

(Important)

Depending on the host computer used, it may need to loop CS and RS (maintaining at “High” level) on the host computer side. For more details, refer to your host computer documentation.

4.3.2 Input and Output Signals

PIN No.

Signal

I/O

Description

2

RD

Input

Data from the host computer to the printer.

3

SD

Output

Data from the printer to the host computer.

5

SG

-

Signal ground.

1) DB-9P

Printer

Host

RD 2 3 SD

SD 3 2 RD

SG 5 5 SG

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4.4 STATUS3

This communication protocol returns the status corresponding to the request command from the host computer so that the host computer can control printer status. The status is returned immediately after receiving the request command. When this communication protocol is set, receive mode is set to multi item buffer.

When the print data (STX ESC+“A”~ ESC+“Z” ETX) has been sent from the host computer in the conditions below, the accuracy of received data will not be guaranteed.

1) When the printer is in offline state.

2) When an error has occurred in the printer.

4.4.1 Line Connection

(Important)

Depending on the host computer used, it may need to loop CS and RS (maintaining at “High” level) on the host computer side. For more details, refer to your host computer documentation.

4.4.2 Input and Output Signals

PIN No.

Signal

I/O

Description

2

RD

Input

Data from the host computer to the printer.

3

SD

Output

Data from the printer to the host computer.

5

SG

-

Signal ground

DB-9P

Printer

Host

RD 2 3 SD

SD 3 2 RD

SG 5 5 SG

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4.4.3 Timing Chart of Multi Item Buffer

1)Normal process

2) Cancel process

Printer side

RD

SD

Print(1)

Online CAN

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(2)

Print(2)

Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/Editing(1)

STX..ETX(1)

STX…ETX(2)

ENQ

ACK

ENQ

Status

ENQ

ACK

Status

ACK

Status

100ms

ENQ

Status

NOTE: To send the next data, wait more than 100ms as delay time after sending the cancel request. Press FEED/LINE

Printer side

Printer status

Power ON

RD

SD

Initial

Receiving/Analysis/Editing(2)

Print(1)

Online

Receive buffer near full

occurred

Receive buffer near full

release

Offline

Print(3)

Press FEED/LINE

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1) STX…ETX(3)

Receiving/Analysis/Editing(3)

ENQ

ACK

ENQ

Status ENQ

ACK

Status

ENQ

Status

ACK

Status

NOTE: Avoid ENQ transmission (Status request) while sending the print data (STX…ETX).

This may cause return status error or print error.

ENQ

Status STX…ETX(2)

Print(2)

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3) Error handling

4) Information acquisition command process

Online

Printer side

Printer status

RD

SD

Print(1)

Online

ENQ

Print(1)

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

ENQ

ACK

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Offline

Status

ENQ

Status

Paper end occurred

Head open

Head close

Press FEED/LINE

NOTE: (1) When the paper end has occurred, Open the print head assembly  Set the label  Close the print head assembly for feed operation.

(2) When the print head assembly is closed, the paper end will be released.

*

Printer side

RD

SD

STX…ETX(2)

Obtaining

printer operation

Print(1)

Online

Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(2)

Print(2)

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

Printer operation status

NOTE: Avoid executing the command to obtain the status (e.g. printer operation status) while printing.

ACK

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4.5 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4)

This communication protocol returns the status corresponding to the request command from the host computer so that the host computer can control printer status. The status is returned immediately after receiving the request command. When this communication protocol is set, receive mode is set to multi item buffer.

4.5.1 Line Connection

(Important)

Depending on the host computer used, it may need to loop CS and RS (maintaining at “High” level) on the host computer side. For more details, refer to your host computer documentation.

4.5.2 Input and Output Signals

PIN No.

Signal

I/O

Description

2

RD

Input

Data from the host computer to the printer

3

SD

Output

Data from the printer to the host computer

7

SG

-

Signal ground

DB-9P

Printer

Host

RD 2 3 SD

SD 3 2 RD

SG 5 5 SG

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4.5.3 Timing Chart of Multi Item Buffer

1) Normal process

2) Cancel process

Press FEED/LINE

Power ON Printer side

RD

SD

Initial

Print(1)

Online

Receive buffer near full occurred

Receive buffer near full release

STX…ETX(2)

Offline

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(2)

Print(2)

Printer status

Press FEED/LINE

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

STX…ETX(3)

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(3)

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

NOTE: Avoid ENQ transmission (Status request) while sending the print data (STX…ETX).

This may cause return status error or print error.

ENQ

Status

ACK

NOTE: To send the next data, wait more than 100ms as delay time after sending the cancel request. Printer side

RD

SD

Print(1)

Online

CAN

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(2)

Print(2)

Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

STX…ETX(2)

ENQ

Status

ENQ

ACK

Status

100ms

ENQ

Status

ACK

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3) Error handling

4) Pausing and resuming the printing process

Paper end occurred

Head open

Head close

Press FEED/LINE

Printer side

RD

SD

Print(1) Online

ENQ

Print(1) Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Offline

Status

ENQ

Status

Online

ACK

*1

NOTE: (1) When the paper end has occurred, Open the print head assembly  Set the label  Close the print head assembly for feed operation.

(2) When the print head assembly is closed, the paper end will be released.

Printer side

RD

SD

Print(1)

Online

DC1

Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

ENQ

Status

ACK

ENQ

CAN

Status

ACK

Status

DLE

Print(2)

ACK

STX…ETX(2)

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(2)

100ms

ACK

*2 DLE is for pausing the print job.

DC1 is for resuming the print job.

*2

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5) Information acquisition command process

Printer side

RD

SD

STX…ETX(2)

Obtaining

printer

operation

Print(1)

Online

Printer status

Receiving/Analysis/ Editing(1)

STX…ETX(1)

Receiving/Analysis/

Editing(2)

Print(2)

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

ENQ

Status

Printer operation status

NOTE: Avoid executing the command to obtain the status (e.g. printer operation status) while printing.

ACK

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4.6 Notes

Follow the procedures below when executing READY/BUSY flow control.

1) When the host computer sends the data for printing labels, make sure to leave the printer on.

2) Turning the printer on after requesting to print labels from the host computer may cause the lack of first print data (approximately 120 bytes). To avoid this error, it is necessary to attach dummy data of approximately 120 bytes by application software that enables the host computer to send the data for printing labels.

e.g.) When sending [STX+<A>+<V>20+<H>20+<P>2+<L>0202+<X20>,1234+<Q>2+<Z>+ETX],

transfer dummy data of approximate 120 bytes shown below.

[00H+00H+ ~ +00H+00H+00H+00H] + [STX ~ ETX]

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5 USB

This interface complies with the USB 2.0 standard, and the baud rate is compatible with 12.5 Mbits/second.

5.1 Basic Specifications

Interface

Connectors

Series B plug Recommended Cable length Shorter than 1.5 m

Version

USB 2.0

5.2 Connector Pin Assignments

PIN No.

Description

1

VBus

2

-Data(D-)

3

+Data(D+)

4

GND

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6 LAN

6.1 Basic Specifications

Interface board

(Onboard LAN)

Connectors

Cable type 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Cable length 100m and under

Link/Status LED

Lighting up when establishing the link to Ethernet device by auto negotiation.

LED

Color

Description

LINK

Green

Lighting when establishing the link

SPEED

Orange

Lighting when recognizing the connection to 10BASE-T Lighting when recognizing the connection to 100BASE-TX

COLLISION

Red

Lighting when collision occurs

Maintenance function

Print of LAN settings Printing out the LAN settings on a label in user test print and factory test print. Initialization of LAN setting Initializing the LAN settings by [All Clear] in factory clear mode.

(Refer to the Operation Specifications for more details.)

Communication condition setting

The following settings can be set by the commands.

Item

Command

Setting range

LAN mode

<I3>

Protocol for driver (STATUS4) cyclic response mode *1 Protocol for driver (STATUS4) ENQ response mode *1 STATUS3 *2

IP address

<W1>

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

Subnet mask

<W2>

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

Gateway address

<W3>

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

IP address setting

<WI>

Manual setting Use of DHCP

* 2-port connection (Port1024 and Port1025) or 1 port connection (Port9100)

is available.

* 1 port connection (Port1024 or 9100).

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6.2 Software Specifications

The following are the corresponding software specifications.

* Notes

- Print data can be sent by LPR, and dedicated socket protocol (STATUS3, Protocol for driver (STATUS4)).

- Printer status is obtainable by various commands in dedicated socket protocol.

6.3 TCP/IP Specifications

In TCP/IP protocol environment, LPD is provided for printing. ARP and DHCP for the setup of IP address are available.

In socket connection, print operation and status monitoring will be executed. Note that multiple sessions cannot be established at the same time.

WindowsNT, Windows2000/XP/Server2003/Vista operating systems support LPD of TCP/IP that enables you to print; however, Windows98/Me are not configured with LPD. In order to print directly, off-the-shelf printing utility is required.

6.4 LPD Specifications

LPD protocol complies with RFC1179, and handles the list of logical printer name as queue name such as lp, sjis and euc.

Queue name

Kanji filter applied

Input Kanji code

lp

Not available

N/A

sjis

Available

Shift JIS

euc

Available

EUC

When sending a job by LPR, the transmission order of data file/control file within the job will not affect print operation.

* Notes

- Job deletion by LPR is not available.

- LPD specifications is available only in protocol for driver (STATUS4).

- Executing large quantity printing by LPD may result in data loss in the Windows specifications.

Corresponding protocol

TCP/IP

Network layer

ARP, IP, ICMP

Session layer

TCP, UDP

Application layer

LPR, DHCP, HTTP

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6.5 Setup/Display Item

Table shown below is the list of section that can be set up and referred to, and variables.

TCP/IP-related settings

Variable name

Setting range

Default(Factory setting)

IP address

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

192.168.1.1

Subnet mask

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

255.255.255.0

Gateway address

0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

DHCP protocol

ENABLE/DISABLE

ENABLE

Socket cancel

Normal

root password

Random alphanumeric character strings [16]*1

NULL(No password)

*1. The value inside of [ ] indicates the restriction of characters.

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6.6 Socket Connection

In the WS4 series, STATUS3 and protocol for driver (STATUS4) are available as dedicated protocols. The following are the specific LAN interface specifications when using these protocols. As for the common specifications for STATUS3 and protocol for driver (STATUS4), refer to [3.3 Return Status], [4.4 STATUS3] and [4.5 Protocol for Driver (STATUS4)].

6.6.1 Port Connection Method

In the WS4 series, STATUS3 and protocol for driver (STATUS4) are available as dedicated protocols. To use these protocols, there are two ways to specify the port for connection.

(1) 1 port connection

Port9100 (or 1024) is used for receiving the command and returning the status.

(2) 2-port connection

Port1024 is used for receiving the command, and Port1025 is used for returning the status.

STATUS3 supports 1 port connection only while protocol for driver (STATUS4) supports both 1 port connection and 2-port connection.

*Notes

- When Port9100 is in use, the return status will be sent to status request command (ENQ) and printer configuration request command (SOH+MG) only.

- 2-port connection and 1 port connection cannot be used at the same time.

- Each socket cannot establish multiple sessions at the same time.

- LPR can be used for sending the command other than socket connection. Socket connection cannot establish the connection to the command reception port (1024 or 9100) during LPR connection.

2) Protocol for driver (STATUS4) / 2-port connection

Command

1024

Host

Printer

Return data

3) Protocol for driver (STATUS4) / 1 port connection

Host

Printer

Command, Return data

9100

1) STATUS3 / 1 port connection

Host

Printer

Command, Return data

1024 or 9100

Printing by LPR

Command

LPR

Host

Printer

Return data

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6.6.2 Connection and Disconnection of Session

The following are the procedure for connection and disconnection of command reception port (Port1024), status return port (Port1025) and transmission/reception port (Port9100 or 1024).

1) 1 port connection (Command reception port / Status return port: 9100 or 1024)

Host

Printer

CONNECT (9100 or 1024)

CONNECTION Status request

(9100 or 1024)

Print data send (9100 or 1024)

Status request (9100 or 1024)

Print data send (9100 or 1024)

CLOSE (9100 or 1024)

DISCONNECTION

LISTEN ACCEPT

Printer status return (9100 or 1024)

Printing

Printer status return (9100 or 1024)

Printing

CLOSE LISTEN

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2) 2-port connection (Command reception port: 1024, Status return port: 1025)

Host

Printer

CONNECT (1024) (1025)

CONNECTED

Status request (1024)

Print data send (1024)

Status request (1024)

Print data send (1024)

CLOSE (1024) (1025)

DISCONNECTED

LISTEN

ACCEPT

Printer status

return (1025)

Printing

Printer status return (1025)

Printing

CLOSE LISTEN

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6.6.3 Status Return Method

In the WS4 series, STATUS3 and protocol for driver (STATUS4) are available as dedicated protocols. There is a following status return method when using these protocols.

ENQ response mode

When the printer received the request command (ENQ) from the host computer, the latest status is returned to the host computer.

1) STATUS3 / ENQ response mode

When the printer received the status request command (ENQ) from the host computer, the latest printer status is returned. Port9100 (or 1024) is used for receiving the command and returning the status at the time of 1 port connection.

Host

Printer

CONNECT 9100(or 1024)

CONNECTED

Status request(ENQ) 9100(or 1024)

CLOSE 9100(or 1024)

DISCONNECTED

LISTEN

ACCEPT

Latest printer status 9100(or 1024)

CLOSE LISTEN

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2) Protocol for driver (STATUS4) / ENQ response mode

When the printer received the status request command (ENQ) from the host computer, the latest printer status is returned. Port9100 is used for receiving the command and returning the status at the time of 1 port connection. Port 1024 is used for receiving the command, and Port1025 is used for returning the status at the time of 2-port connection.

6.7 Notes

1) When opening and closing the same port, wait for 150 to 200ms from the closing to the opening of the port to avoid establishing a double connection. Double connection means that the connection request (CONNECT) is sent to the port already connected (CONNECT (Socket OPEN)). In this case, this connection request will be rejected (Socket CLOSE).

2) Connecting and disconnecting LAN cable while the printer is on may result in communication failure. In case of communication failure, restart the printer.

Host

Printer

CONNECT 1 port connection: 9100 2-port connection: 1024, 1025

CONNECTED OK

Status request (ENQ) 1 port connection: 9100 2-port connection: 1024

CLOSE 1 port connection: 9100

2-port connection: 1024, 1025

DISCONNECTED

LISTEN

ACCEPT

Latest printer status 1 port connection: 9100 2-port connection: 1025

CLOSE LISTEN

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6.8 SNMP Specification (Simple Network Management Protocol)

SNMP is a function to disclose the printer information to the IP network. It is possible to monitor the printer status via network.

6.8.1 Supported MIB

The printer information is kept as a Management Information Base format called MIB. Each nodes on the tree have numbers, and SNMP manager send a node number to the printer acquire information of the node as information acquiring request. The printer returns the information of specified node number as response data. MIBs that the printer supports are as follows;

・system(1) ・interface(2) ・address translation(3) ・ip(4) ・icmp(5) ・tcp(6) ・udn(7) ・transmisson(10) ・snmp(11) ・host(25) ・printerMIB(43)

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6.8.2 Printer Error Information

Errors happening at the printer need to be disclosed because the printer supports MIB host and printerMIB. When the printer received a request of error information acquisition from SNMP manager, the printer return the response data by replacing the printer error number to the error code defined by MIB.

6.8.2.1 Error and warning MIB correspondence table

Printer MIB

Host Resources MIB

Description

prtAlertSeverity

Level

prtAlertTraining

Level

prtAlertGroup

prtAlertCode

hrPrinterDetected

ErrorState

hrDeviceStatus

hrPrinterStatus

Online

- - - - -

running(2) / *1 warning(3)

idle(3) / *2 printing(4)

Offline

critical(3)

untrained(3)

generalPrinter(5)

subunitOffline(22)

bit #6 (offline)

down(5)

other(1)

Print pause

- - -

-

running(2) / *3 warning(3)/down(5)

other(1) Flash ROM error

critical(3)

fieldService(5)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

EEPROM error

critical(3)

fieldService(5)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Head error

critical(3)

fieldService(5)

marker(10)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Head open

critical(3)

untrained(3)

marker(10)

subunitOpened(18)

bit #4 (doorOpen)

down(5)

other(1)

Paper end error

critical(3)

untrained(3)

input(8)

inputMediaSupplyEmpty(808)

bit #1 (noPaper)

down(5)

other(1)

Sensor error

critical(3)

trained(4)

mediaPath(13)

jam(8)

bit #5 (jammed)

down(5)

other(1)

Cutter error

critical(3)

trained(4)

finDevice(30)

separationCutterJam(31108)

bit #5 (jammed)

down(5)

other(1)

Ribbon end

critical(3)

untrained(3)

markerSupplies(11)

markerPrintRibbonEmpty(1103)

bit #3 (noToner)

down(5)

other(1)

Flaming error

critical(3)

other(1)

channel(14)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Low battery error

critical(3)

untrained(3)

other(1)

subunitAlmostEmpty(12)

-

down(5)

other(1)

USB error

critical(3)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

WLAN Module error

critical(3)

fieldService(5)

channel(14)

subunitUnrecoverableFailure(30)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Bluetooth module error

critical(3)

fieldService(5)

channel(14)

subunitUnrecoverableFailure(30)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Command error

critical(3)

other(1)

nterpreter(15)

other(1)

-

down(5)

other(1)

Print head overheat

critical(3)

other(1)

marker(10)

subnitOverTemperature(36)

-

down(5)

other(1)

*1 warning (3) is set at warning during online state. Other than that, running (2) is set. *2 printing (4) is set during printing. Other than that, idle (3) is set. *3 running (2) is set at online, warning (3) is set at warning during online state, and down (5) is set at offline.

6.8.2.2 Supplemental explanation

1) The last error has the priority when multiple error has happened.

2) If errors and warnings happened at the same time, Host Resources MIB and Printer MIB are notified as error.

3) If a multiple warning happened, printer MIB is notified multiply (prtAlert).

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7 Wireless LAN

7.1 Basic Specifications (Wireless LAN)

Protocol

Status 3, Status 4 Refer to 2 Communication protocol for details.

Setting of communication conditions

The following communication setting can be done in the communication setting mode of the printer.

Setting Items

Setting range

Protocol

Status 3 Return Status 4 (ENQ response mode)

IP Address

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Default Value: 192.168.1.1

Subnet Mask

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Default Value: 255.255.255.0

Gateway Address

0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 Default Value: 0.0.0.0

IP Address Settings

DISABLE (manual setting) ENABLE (Default Value)

Communication mode

Ad Hoc mode Infrastructure mode

SSID

SSID Default: SATO_PRINTER

Channel

1 - 13 Default Value: 11

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Wireless LAN specification

(1) Standard

IEEE802.1b/g/n

(2) Frequency band

2.4GHz

(3) Baud rate

Max. 11Mbps (Connected by IEEE802.11b) Max. 54Mbps (Connected by IEEE802.11g)

Max. MCS7(*1) (Connected by IEEE802.11n)

(4) Wireless LAN communication mode

Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc mode *In IEEE802.11n, only Infrastructure mode is available.

(5) Channel

1 - 13 (when connected with IEEE802.11b/g/n) *AP channel will be used in the Infrastructure mode.

*A channel of the other side will be used when the other side's status is waiting for

connection in the Ad Hoc mode.

*Setting range will be different depending on the regional setting.

Region

Setting range

USA/Canada

1 - 11

Europe/Malaysia/Singapore/Korea/China

1 - 13

*Regardless of the regional setting, when the band width of the IEEE802.11n is 40MHz, the

setting range will be 3 to 11 channel.

(6) SSID

Up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols (from 20H to 7EH) can be set.

(7) Authentication

Open System Shared Key WPA/WPA2 IEEE802.1x (EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP, EAP-FAST are selectable.

Hereafter written as "EAP".) .

(8) Encryption scheme

None WEP

TKIP

AES

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[Security Type]

Security

Structure

Encryption

scheme

Authentication

WEP

-

Dynamic WEP

WEP

-

WPA-PSK

TKIP

PSK

WPA-EAP

TKIP

EAP-TLS

EAP-PEAP

AP-TTLS

LEAP

EAP-FAST

WPA2-EAP

AES

EAP-TLS

EAP-PEAP

EAP-TTLS

LEAP

EAP-FAST

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(9) Security (combination of authentication and encryption scheme)

Ad Hoc mode

Authentication

Encryption

scheme

Open System

None

*Ad Hoc mode is not supported with IEEE802.11n. *Selection at the Shared Key will be disabled and operates with Open System.

Infrastructure mode

Authentication

Encryption

scheme

Shared Key

None

Open System

None

WEP

WPA + PSK

TKIP

WPA + EAP

TKIP

WPA2 + EAP

AES

*Note

When using this printer around medical equipments/facilities, please consult with the system administrator to confirm there is no influence to the equipments/facilities.

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7.2 Software Specifications

Available protocol: TCP/IP

Network layer: ARP, IP and ICMP Session layer: TCP and UDP Application layer: LPD, DHCP, HTTP

1) LPR and dedicated socket protocol of TCP/IP are available for sending print data.

2) Dedicated socket protocol is available to obtain printer status.

7.3 TCP/IP

TCP/IP protocol environment has LPD for printing. You can use DHCP for setting each address.

7.4 LPD

Protocol of LPD complies with RFC1179, and handles the list of logical printer name as a cue name.

Order of sending of data file and control file doesn’t affect print operation when sending job with LPR.

* Deleting job with LPR is not available. * LPD specification is only available in Status 4/ENQ response. * When conducting large quantity printing with LPR, some data may be skipped because of the specification of

Windows. * Banner page printing is not available. * Note that establishing multiple session at the same time is not available.

7.5 HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)

HTTP sets setting items of LAN, wireless LAN.

7.5.1 Setting Items

Refer to "7.6.1 Setting item list".

7.5.2 Password Setting (for Web log in)

No.

Item

Contents

Attribute

Default Value

1

Log in name

(Maximum 16 characters)

R/W

"admin"

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7.6 Wireless LAN settings

7.6.1 Setting Item List

7.6.1.1 Setting Tool

Classificati on

Item

Setting Range

Default Values

IPv4

IP Address

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

192.168.1.1

Subnet Mask

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

255.255.255.0

Gateway

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

Current

IPv4

Current IP Address

-

Current Subnet Mask

-

Current Gateway

-

Informatio

n

RSSI

-

Protocol

Network Type

Adhoc/Infra

Infra

Channel

1-13

11

SSID

1-32 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 30-39H, 2DH, 41-5AH, 5FH, 61 -7AH

SATO_PRINTER Socket Port Number

0 or 1024-65534

9100

Current

Protocol

Current Channel

1-13 - Current SSID

1-32 characters

-

Initializatio

n

Module Restore Default

When you click the check box, the all settings will be default value.

-

Server

DHCP

Disable/Enable/Auto

AUTO

Host Name

1-32 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH （except 22H）

MAC address xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

Authentica

tion

Network Authentication

Open/WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal/802.1X/WPAEnterprise/WPA2-Enterprise

Open

WEP

ON/OFF

OFF

WEP Key Index

1/2/3/4

1

WEP Input Type

ASCII/HEX

ASCII

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Classific ation

Item

Setting Range

Default Values

WEP

WEP Key1

ASCII 13 characters / Hex 26 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH Usable Character Range (HEX): 20-FFH

NULL

WEP Key2

WEP Key3

WEP Key4

WPA

WPA Encryption

AUTO/TKIP/AES * When TKIP is selected, the module will work with Legacy (11g) * When Auto mode is selected, the device linked with TKIP uses Legacy and the device linked with AES uses 11n.

WPA: AUTO/TKIP WPA2: AES

WPA Preshared Key

8-63 characters

00000000

EAP

EAP Method

LEAP/EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP/EAP-FAST *When EAP-TLS is set, client certification needs to be updated by web browser.

EAP-TTLS

EAP User Name

1-63 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20～7EH

anonymous

EAP Password

1-32 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20～7EH * If all characters are *, that cannot be set.

anonymous

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7.6.1.2 Web Confgiguration

Classification 1

Classification 2

Setting Items

Setting Range

Default Values

System

TCP/IP Information

IP Address

-

－

Subnet Mask

-

－

Default Gateway

-

－

DHCP Server

-

－

Wireless LAN Information

Current SSID

- － Current SSID

-

－

General

General Setting

System Name

ASCII 32 characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH If a space is input as first characeter, that is not guranteed.

MAC address xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

System Description

ASCII 64 characeters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH If a space is input as first characeter, that is not guranteed.

Wireless LAN

System Contact

ASCII 63 Characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH If a space is input as first characeter, that is not guranteed.

" " (NULL character)

System Location

ASCII 63 Characters Usable Character Range (ASCII): 20-7EH If a space is input as first characeter, that is not guranteed.

" " (NULL character)

SNMP Get Community Name

ASCII 16 characters Usable Input Range （ASCII）: 30- 39H, 41-5AH, 61 -7AH

" " (NULL character)

SNMP Set Community Name

ASCII 16 characters Usable Input Range （ASCII）：

30-39H, 41-5AH, 61 -7AH

" " (NULL character)

TCP/IP

TCP/IP Configuration

DHCP

AUTO/DHCP/STATIC

AUTO IP Address

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

192.168.1.1

Subnet Mask

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

DNS Server (Primary)

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

DNS Server (Secondary)

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

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Classification 1

Classification 2

Setting Items

Setting Range

Default Values

TCP/IP

IP Protocol Configuration

TCP/IP

ON/OFF

ON

Telnet(23)

ON/OFF

ON

HTTP(80)

ON/OFF

ON

TFTP(69)

ON/OFF

ON

SNMP(161)

ON/OFF

ON

NTP(123)

ON/OFF

ON

TCP Port(9100)

ON/OFF

ON

DHCP Server Configuration

DHCP Server

ON/OFF

OFF

Start IP Address

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

End IP Address

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

Default Gateway

000.000.000.000-255.255.255.255

0.0.0.0

Lease Time

0 day 0 hour 0 minute-99 days 23 hour 59 minutes

10 days 0 hour 0 minute

Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN Basic Configuration

Operating Mode

Adhoc/Infra/AccessPoint

Infra

SSID

1-32 characters Usable Character Range

（ASCII）: 30-39H, 2DH, 41-5AH, 5FH, 61 -7AH

SATO_PRINTER

Channel

1-13

11

Network Authentication

Open WPA-Personal WPA2-Personal

802.1X WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise

Open

WEP Configuration

WEP

ON/OFF

OFF

Key Index

1/2/3/4

1

WEP Key1

HEX 26 characters Usable Character Range （HEX）: 20-FFH

" " (NULL character)

WEP Key2

WEP Key3

WEP Key4

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Classification 1

Classification 2

Setting Items

Setting Range

Default Values

Wireless LAN

WPA/WPA2 Configuration

Encription Mode

AUTO/TKIP/AES

WPA: AUTO/TKIP WPA2: AES

Pre-Shared Key

ASCHII 8-63 characters or HEX 64 characters Usable Character Range

（ASCII/HEX）: 30-39H, 41-5AH, 61 -7AH

00000000

IEEE802.1X Configuration

EAP Authentication Mode

LEAP EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP EAP-FAST

EAP-TTLS

EAP User Name

1-63 characters Usable Character Range

（ASCII）: 20～7EH

anonymous

EAP Password

ASCII 1-32 characters Usable Character Range

（ASCII）：20～7EH * If all characters are *, that cannot

be set.

anonymous

CA Certificate (Optional)

Current Setting

－

Certificate File

X509 file encoded by PEM format

" " (NULL character)

Client Certificate

Current Setting

－－ Certificate File

X509 file encoded by PEM format

" " (NULL character)

Client Certificate Secret Key File

Current Setting

－

Certificate File

RSA or PKCS8 encoded by PEM format

" " (NULL character)

Password

8-63 alphanumeric characters

Smart Wireless Setup

PIN Code

－

Smart Wireless Setup Execute

Push Button

－

PIN Code

－

Password

Password Configuration

New Password

0-16 characters

access

IP Filter

Add New Range

Starting Address

IP Address

0.0.0.0 Ending Address

Manage Configure Ranges

－－－

Restart

－

－－－

Firmware Update

Reference

－－－

Update

－－－

Logout

－

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*Note

1) Smart Wireless LAN Setup

-Smart Wireless Setup function easily set wireless settings with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). The smart wireless setup corresponds to WPS 2.0.

-Each wireless mode can support following functions.

Station (Ad-Hoc/Infrastructure): Enrollee function Access Point: AP/Register function

(1) Supported Authentication

Smart wireless setup function supports a certain combination of authentication/encryption. Please refer to

the list below. After the communication with smart wireless setup succeeds, the printer works with the setting set by smart wireless setup and the settings are kept after the printer reboot. When SSID / Authentication / Encryption / Pre-Shared Key is manually changed, the settings by smart wireless setup are released and the manual settings are applied.

Authentication

Encryption

Manual Setting

Smart Wireless Setup

Open None

○

WEP(128bit)

○

×

WPA-Personal TKIP

○

AES

×

○

AUTO

○

WPA2-Personal TKIP

×

○

AES

○

AUTO

×

○

802.1x

WEP(128bit)

○

×

WPA-Enterprise TKIP

○

×

AES

×

AUTO

○

×

WPA2-Enterprise TKIP

×

AES

○

×

AUTO

×

(2) PIN Code Method / Push Button Method

Enrollee function can be used on smart wireless setup. The printer will connect to the access points by the

enrollee function.

PIN Code Method: When PIN Code is generated by the Generate PIN button, wireless connection is set.

Time out period is 120 seconds.

Push Button Method: Wireless connection is set by the Execute button in the web page after WPS button

on AP is executed. Timeout period is 120 seconds.

2) Internal Authentication Protocol

Authentication Protocols for Authentication Modes are as follows.

EAP Authentication Mode

Authentication Protocol

LEAP

Challenge Response Authentication by MD5

EAP-TLS

Server Authentication by LS Certification and Client Authentication

EAP-TTLS

MS CHAPv2 Fixed

PEAP

MS CHAPv2 Fixed

EAP-FAST

PAC Common Key

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7.6.1.3 Combination of Wireless Setting and Necessary Items

WLAN Basic Configuration

WEP Configuration

WPA/WPA2

Configuration

802.1X Configuration

Certificate File Configuration

(*1)

Operating Mode

SSID

Channel

Network

Authentication

WEP

Key Index

WEP Key1

WEP Key2

WEP Key3

WEP Key4

Encryption

Mode

Pre-

Shared

Key

EAP

Authentication

Mode

EAP User

Name

EAP

Password

Inner

Authentication

CA

Certificate

Client

Certificate

Client

Certificate

Secret

Key file

Adhoc

Enable

1～11(US) 1～13(EU)

Open

Disable

Infra.

Enable

Disable

Open

OFF

Disable

ON

1～4

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

WPA-Personal

Disable

TKIP/AUTO

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

WPA2Personal

Disable

AES

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

802.1X

ON

1～4

Enable

Disable

LEAP

Enable

Disable

EAP-TLS

Enable

Disable

Enable

EAP-TTLS

Enable

PAP/MSCHAPv2

Enable

Disable

PEAP

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

EAP-FAST

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

WPAEnterprise

Disable

TKIP/AUTO

Disable

LEAP

Enable

Disable

EAP-TLS

Enable

Disable

Enable

EAP-TTLS

Enable

PAP/MSCHAPv2

Enable

Disable

PEAP

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

EAP-FAST

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

WPA2Enterprise

Disable

AES

Disable

LEAP

Enable

Disable

EAP-TLS

Enable

Disable

Enable

EAP-TTLS

Enable

PAP/MSCHAPv2

Enable

Disable

PEAP

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

EAP-FAST

Enable

Disable

Enable

Disable

*1 Certificate File Configuration can be set by Web Configuration.

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7.6.2 802.1x Authentication and Certification

Depending on the format, certification is necessary or not necessary in 802.1x authentication. When the certification is necessary, it needs to be imported from the WEB setting screen. Type of certification and secret key, necessity of certification, ID, and password are explained below.

- Items need to be imported from the WEB setting screen

No.

Imported item

Description

1

Route certification

File: select files of route certification

2

Client certification

Password: input the secret password for the client certificate File: files of client certification

3

Secret key

Password: input password for the secret key File: select secret files

- Necessity of ID/password and each certification in the 802.1x authentication.

EAP format

Necessity (○:necessary, ×: not necessary, △: others)

User name

Password

Certification

Password

Route

certification

Client

certification

Secret key

EAP-TLS

○ × ○ ○ ○

○

EAP-PEAP

○

○ × ○

×

EAP-LEAP

○ ○ × × ×

×

EAP-TTLS

○

○ × ○

×

EAP-FAST

○

○ × ○

×

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7.7Socket Communication

2 types of connection can be used in the socket server function of TCP/IP; 2 port connection that uses Port 1024 for receiving print data and Port 1025 for printer status return, and 1 port connection that uses Port 9100 for print data receiving and printer status return. When using Port 9100, the printer returns only status return data and the printer operation setting request data . Using both 2 port connection and 1 port connection at the same time is not available. Each socket cannot connect to multiple sessions at the same time. LPR is available for sending print data in addition to socket. During connecting LPR, connecting to print data port (Port 1024 or Port 9100) with socket communication is not available. 2 ports connection with Port 1025 and Port 9100 is not available. Please use them as 1 port connection.

1) Printing with 2 ports connection/Socket (Status 4)

Host

Printer

Print data Port 1024

Return data Port 1025

2) Printing with 1 port connection/Socket (Status 4)

Host

Printer

Print data, return data

Port 9100

3) Printing with 1 port connection/Socket (Status 3 return)

Host

Printer

Print data, return data

Port 1024 or Port 9100

4) Printing with LPR

Print Data LPR

Return data

Port1025

Host

Printer

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7.7.1 Port Number

(1) Overlapping of the port number with the printer server function

It is possible to change the port number of the Port 1024/Port 1025/Port 9100 in the range of “00001 – 65535” from the LCD, however, the following will happen when the port number is overlapped with the port number used for printer server function (HTTP/LPD).

No.

Server function

Port number

Note

1

HTTP

80

Can not be used as the print port

2

LPD

515

Can not be used as the print port

Over 1024 is recommended for the port number.

(2) Socket error occurring

The port for Socket connection will be selected from the port numbers specified at Port 1024/Port 1025/Port 9100depending on the communication protocol (see “6.12 Socket communication”). If an error occurs during the socket creation process, the socket communication cannot be used.

No.

Port 1024

Port 1025

Port 9100

Available port

1 × ○

○

Port 9100 2 ○ × ○

Port 1024, Port 9100

3 ○ ○

×

Port 1024

4 × ○

×

None 5 ○ × ×

Port 1024

6 × ×

○

Port 9100 7 ○ ○ ○

Port 1024, Port 9100

[○: Success, ×: Error]

* Port 1025 is not used. Even if port 1025 has an error, it doesn’t affect other valid port.

No.

Port 1024

Port 1025

Port 9100

Available port

1 × ○

○

Port 9100

2 ○ ×

○

Port 9100 3 ○ ○ ×

Port 1024, Port 1025

4 × ○

×

None 5 ○ × ×

None 6 × × ○

Port 9100 7 ○ ○ ○

Port 1024, Port 1025, Port 9100

[○: Success, ×: Error]

* Port 1024 and port 1025 are used in pair. If either of port has an error, you cannot use both

ports.

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7.8 Connection and Disconnection of Session

The socket server function connects and disconnects the print data port (Port 1024), the status reply port (Port 1025) and the sending and receiving port (Port 9100 or Port 1024) in the following manner.

1) print data port (Port 1024), status return port (Port 1025)

Host

Printer

Print data (Port1024)

CONNECT

(Port1024､Port1025)

ACCEPT

LISTEN

CLOSE

LISTEN

Print data (Port1024)

Print

Status request

(Port1024)

CLOSE

(Port1024､Port1025)

CONNECT END

Printer status （Port1025）

CONNECT success

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2）send/receive port (Port9100 or Port1024)

Host

Printer

connect

CONNECT

(Port1024 or Port9100)

ACCEPT

LISTEN

CLOSE

LISTEN

Print

Status request

(Port1024 or Port9100)

CLOSE

(Port1024 or Port9100)

CONNECT END

Printer status （Port1024 or Port9100）

Print data

(Port1024 or Port9100)

CONNECT success

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7.9 Printer status

1) Status mode There are 3 modes of status return when using LAN interface.

(1) Status 4/ENQ response mode (2 port connection or 1 port connection)

The printer uses port 1024 for print data port, port 1025 for status return, and port 9100 for both print data port and

status return.

The printer returns the printer status by receiving the status request command sent from the host.

(2) Status 3, Status 5/ENQ response mode (1 port connection)

The printer uses port 1024 for print data port and status return, or uses port 9100 for both print data port and

status return.

The printer returns ACK by receiving the print request command sent from the host, and returns the printer status by receiving the status request command sent from the host.

Printer driver cannot be used for label printing while using Status 3. Also, the printer setting tool cannot be used.

The switching status mode is available by changing the setting of the communication protocol and the printer status reply timing in the interface mode of the printer. Type of status mode and the setting items in the interface setting mode is as follows.

Type of status mode

Setting items in the interface setting mode

Communication Protocol

(PROTOCOL)

Printer status reply timing

(REPLY TIMING)

1 port or 2 port connection

ENQ response mode

Status 4 (STATUS4)

ENQ

1 port connection

ENQ response mode

Status 3 (STATUS3)

-

2) Status return data format (1) 2 port connection (Status 4 return)

Please refer to the "2.2.3 Return status of Status 4" for the status contents.

(2) 1 port connection (Status 5 return)

STX

1 byte

02H

Specified item No.

5 bytes

Specified item

Status

2 bytes

Currently processed

item

5 bytes

Currently processed

item Status 2 bytes

Currently processed

item Number of

print

6 bytes

ETX

03H

1 byte

Please refer to the "2.2.4 Return status of Status 5" for the status contents.

(3) 1 port connection (Status 3 return)

Please refer to the "2.2.2 Return status of Status 3" for the status contents.

(Total: 11 bytes)

STX

1 byte

02H

ID

numb

Status

1 byte

Remaining

print

ETX

1 byte

03H

Number of send

bytes

ENQ

1 byte

05H

STX

1 bytes

02H

ID

numbe

Status

1 byte

Remaining

print

JOB

name

ETX

1 byte

03H

(Total: 32 bytes)

(Total: 22 bytes)

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3) Sequence

(1) Status 4/ENQ response mode (2 ports connection or 1 port connection)

After receiving a status request command (ENQ: 05H) from the host, the printer returns the latest printer status.

LISTEN CONNECT (Port1024, Port1025, ACCEPT or Port9100) CONNECT SUCCESS Connection

Status request (Port1024, Port9100) The latest printer status

(ENQ "05H") Printer status

(Port1025、Port9100)

CLOSE (Port1024, Port1025 , CLOSE

or Port9100) CONNECT END LISTEN

Host

Printer

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(2) Status 3 response mode (1 port connection)

The printer returns ACK by receiving the print request command sent from the host, and returns the printer status by receiving the status request command (ENQ:05H)

LISTEN

CONNECT

(Port1024 or Port9100) ACCEPT CONNECT SUCCESS Connection

Status request (Port 1024 or Port 9100) The latest printer status (ENQ "05H") Printer status (Port 1024 or Port 9100) CLOSE (Port1024 or Port9100） CLOSE CONNECT END

LISTEN

Host

Printer

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7.10 Setting of IP Address

There are several ways to set the IP address such as obtaining from DHCP server, SBPL command or network setting tool. The printer acquires an IP address as shown in following flow below according to the acquisition method set in the printer at power on. * Obtaining IP address via "ARP-s" and ping is not available.

Printer power up

DHCP ENABLE?

DHCP process

DHCP success

The printer operates with the IP address, netmask, and gateway acquired by DHCP.

The printer operates with the IP address, netmask and gateway set at the printer.

Finish

YES

NO

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7.11 Note

7.11.1 Common to LAN/Wireless LAN interface

1) When opening or closing the print data port (Port 1024) or the status port (Port 1025) or the sending and receiving port (Port 9100), 150 msec to 200 msec interval is necessary between closing the port and opening the port again. If the time interval after closing the port is too short, it may cause double connection. Double connection means that the connection request "CONNECT" is sent to the port (Port 1024, Port 1025 or Port 9100) already connected (CONNECT (Socket OPEN)). In this case, this connection request will be rejected "Socket CLOSE". When receiving request of double connection, the printer responds to the request for disconnection (Socket CLOSE).

7.11.2 Wireless LAN Interface

1) Communication distance and transmission speed between the host and the printer(wireless LAN board) varies

depending on the wireless LAN operation at the used environment.

2) It is recommended to use the printer while the field intensity is more than "Middle" when using with the

Infrastructure mode.

3) Communication data may be lost when wireless LAN environment is not adequate due to mobile use of the

printer or ambient conditions.

4) Please set the frequency of channels in each group are different for more than "5 channels" when multiple

wireless LAN network groups are neighboring.

Example) When the channel of the group 1 is "1", set the channel of the group 2 for "6" or later.

7.11.3 LAN Interface

1) Connecting and disconnecting LAN cable while the printer is connecting to the PC may result in communication

failure. Please avoid connecting or disconnecting the cable while the printer is ON. In case of communication failure, restart the printer.

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8 Bluetooth

Bluetooth interface of the printer complies with Bluetooth Ver.2.0 standard.

8.1 Basic Specifications

Item

Description

Standards

Bluetooth Ver. 2.1+EDR Power Class 2

Communication distance

5m (at the standard measurement environment)

Used profile

Serial Port Profile(SPP) *1

Operation mode

Slave mode

Service function (Enabled when connected to

Bluetooth interface)

Bluetooth setting information print

Prints the Bluetooth setting information on the test printing.

Bluetooth setting information default

The Bluetooth setting information is defaulted by setting tool

PIN code

1 to 16 ASCII code specification (20H, 21H, 23H - 7EH) Default Value: 0000

Power Save Mode

sniff

Code

ASCII (7 Bits), Graphic (8 Bits)

SR mode value

R1

Pairing

Save the link key for 1 devices

Supervision timeout

Default = 20 seconds (configurable at the host)

*1 A method that connects 2 Bluetooth supported devices by establishing virtual serial port is defined.

[Supplemental explanation]

(1) The printer operates with the slave mode. Connect the printer by specifying printer's Bluetooth Device Address (BD

address) from the master.

(2) Connection may be failed when the PIN code of the master is different from the above settings. When the

connection is failed, check PIN code by test print, match the setting of the master and reconnect. (3) When the link with Bluetooth is lost (out of area), disconnected from the printer after the supervision timeout time. (4) The printer will be buffer over when the receive buffer is full. Please send print data while checking the receive buffer

status by sending ENQ.

8.2 Bluetooth Settings

The followings are Bluetooth setting items. These are configurable by the commands. Refer to the "Command

Specification" for more details. (1) PIN code (alphanumeric characters and symbols (20H, 21H, 23H-7EH) 1-16 digits)

PIN code (Personal Identification Number, pass key)is an authentication password in 1-16 digits used for printer identification. Link key will be generated automatically after PIN code authentication and pairing start in the printer. Once the link key is generated, there is no need for PIN code authentication. The printer can be connected without checking the PIN code during the pairing.

(2) Device name (alphanumeric characters and symbols (20H, 21H, 23H-7EH) 1-16 digits)

By setting device name, the name can be displayed at the connected device and the printer can be identified.

Note) Only the first start-up after setting this command will process the new settings for Wireless LAN

interface. Do not power off the printer when the printer is rebooted until the printer starts up normally.

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8.3 Transmission Sequence

8.3.1 Normal End

8.3.1.1 Status 4

Receive/Analysis/Edit

Receive/Analysis/Edit Print operation

Print the 1st label

Print the 2nd label Print the 3rd label

Paper end error

Print the 3rd label

Error release (press the LINE key)

Print the 100th label

Print the 1st label

~

Connected (CONNECT)

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ACK

(Printer status: no error)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ACK

(Printer status: no error)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ID number = [05] Print number = 100 Job name = [SATO]

ID number = [06] Print number = 50 Job name = [SATO]

Status

ID Number = [Space] Status = "Waiting for receive" Remaining print number = [000000] Job name = [Space]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Editing" Remaining print number = [000000] Job name = [SATO]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000100] Job name = [SATO]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = Paper end Remaining print number = [000098] Job name = [SATO]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000098] Job name = [SATO]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000001] Job name = [SATO]

ID number = [06] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000050] Job name = [SATO]

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8.3.1.2 Status 3

ACK

(Printer status: no error)

Host

ENQ

(Status request command)

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000001]

Receive/Analysis/Edit Print the 1st label

Print the 2nd label

Print the 3rd label

Receive/Analysis/Edit Paper end error

Print the 3rd label

Error release (press the LINE key)

Print the 100th label

Print the 1st label

Connected (CONNECT)

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

~

ID number = [06] Print number = 50

Print command (STX-ETX )

ID number = [05] Print number = 100

Print command (STX-ETX )

Status

ID number = [06] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000050]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000098]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = Paper end Remaining print number = [000098]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Printing" Remaining print number = [000100]

Status

ID number = [05] Status = "Editing" Remaining print number = [000000]

Status

ID Number = [Space] Status = "Waiting for receive" Remaining print number = [000000]

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ACK

(Printer status: no error)

ENQ

(Status request command)

ENQ

(Status request command)

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8.3.2 Disconnection during Print Data Sending

8.3.2.1 Common to Status 3 and 4

8.3.3 Disconnection during Status Sending after Print Data Reception

8.3.3.1 Common to status 3 and 4

ID number = [12] Print number = 50 Job name = [SATO]

Connected (CONNECT)

Print command (STX-ETX)

[Note]

1. The print data may be lost when Bluetooth communication is disconnected during the print data sending. Please resend the data after printer power off and on.

Disconnected or communication failure

ID number = [12] Print number = 50 Job name = [SATO]

Connected (CONNECT)

Print operation

[Note]

1. When there is no ACK returned, stop the transmission as it appears that some sort of communication interference is occurring.

2. ACK return may be lost when Bluetooth is disconnected before the printer returning ACK.

ACK

Disconnected or communication

[Note]

1. The print data may be lost when Bluetooth communication is disconnected during the print data sending.

Please resend the data after printer power off and on or resend the data after the print data is canceled.

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8.3.4 State transition diagram matrix (at host)

8.3.4.1 Status 3

Event

Status

A Connect response (CONNECT)

B Disconnect response (DISCONNECT)

c Print request

D Return status receive

E ACK/NAK receive

F Timeout

G Send connect request (CONNECT)

H Send disconnect request (DISCONNECT)

(1)

Neutral - - - - - -

(1) Timer register (2) Connect request

(CONNECT)

-> (2)

-

(2)

Waiting for connection

Connection complete

-> (3)

Disconnected

-> (1)

- - -

Abnormal end

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(3)

Connecting

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

(1) Timer registration (2) Status request

command send

-> (4)

- - Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(4)

Return status Waiting for response

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

-

(1) Timer release/Timer

reregistration (2) Normal printer status Send the print data

-> (5)

(3) Normal printer status

-> (3)

-

(1) When not up to retry

times

Send status request command

-> (4)

(2) Retried until the retry

times

-

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(5)

Waiting for ACK response

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

- ACK/NAK receive Timer release

-> (3)

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

[Note]

1. The same timer is used for waiting for connection, waiting for status return, and waiting for ACK response to be able to simplify the above matrix.

2. The printer cannot disconnect (send DISCONNECT) at the power off. Please set up time out process at the host.

3. Make sure to check the printer status by sending status request command (ENQ) before sending any print data because the printer cannot print during printer error.

4. When (5) Time out for ACK response occurred, assuming that the LINK has been disconnected, power off and on the printer and reconnect.

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8.3.4.2 Status 4

Event

Status

A Connect response (CONNECT)

B Disconnect response (DISCONNECT)

c Print request

D Return status receive

E ACK/NAK receive

F Timeout

G Send connect request (CONNECT)

H Send disconnect request (DISCONNECT)

(1)

Neutral - - - - - -

(1) Timer registration (2) Connect request

(CONNECT)

-> (2)

-

(2)

Waiting for connection

Connection complete

-> (3)

Disconnected

-> (1)

- - -

Abnormal end

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(3)

Connecting

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

(1) Timer registration (2) Status request command send

-> (4)

- - Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(4)

Return status Waiting for response

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

-

(1) Timer release/Timer reregistration (2) Normal printer status

Send the print data

-> (5)

(3) Normal printer status

-> (3)

-

(1) When not up to retry

times

Send status request command

-> (4)

(2) Retried until the retry

times

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

(5)

Waiting for ACK response

-

Disconnected

-> (1)

- ACK/NAK receive Timer release

-> (3)

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

-

Disconnected (DISCONNECT)

-> (1)

[Note]

1. The same timer is used for waiting for connection, and waiting for status return, to be able to simplify the above matrix.

2. The printer cannot disconnect (send DISCONNECT) at the power off. Please set up time out process at the host.

3. Make sure to check the printer status by sending status request command (ENQ) before sending any print data because the printer cannot print during printer error.

4. When (5) Time out for ACK response occurred, assuming that the LINK has been disconnected, power off and on the printer and reconnect.

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8.3.4.3 State transition diagram matrix (at printer)

Event

Status

A Connect request (CONNECT)

B Disconnect request (DISCONNECT)

C Print Data receiving

D Print complete

E Error F Error release

G Power off

(1)

Waiting for connect request

Receive connect request (CONNECT)

-> (2)

Ignore

Ignore - Ignore - Power off

(2)

Connecting

Ignore

Disconnect process (DISCONNECT)

Normal data receive ACK/NAK send

-> (3)

Abnormal data receive

-> (2) Communication time out Clear the received data *1

-> (2)

Ignore

-> (4)

-

Power off

(3)

Printing

Ignore

Disconnect process (DISCONNECT)

Ignore

-> (2) -> (4)

-

Power off

(4)

Error

Ignore

Disconnect process (DISCONNECT)

Ignore

Other than printing

-> (2)

Printing

-> (3)

Power off

[Note]

1. When the link with Bluetooth is lost (out of area), disconnect from the printer after the supervision timeout time. When the link between the host is lost, the printer request disconnection (DISCONNECT) after the supervision timeout time (default=20 sec (changeable from the host))

has passed.

2. It takes about 5 sec from the printer power on, installed Bluetooth module starting up to be the status of (1). Before the status of (1), it may not be connected.

3. Make sure to check the printer status by sending status request command (ENQ) before sending any print data because the printer cannot print during printer error.

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