Star FuturePRNT TSP100 Software Manual

Software Manual

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1. Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Installation / Uninstallation

1.1. Installation

NOTE: Driver installation should be completed prior to connecting the printer.

In order to use the TSP100 futurePRNT with a Windows computer, it is necessary to first install the printer driver. To install this printer driver, click “Installation” from the CD's auto run menu or run the setup file located in the directory of the CD. (D:\Win2K_XP\setup.exe – where D is your CD-ROM drive)

When the installation program begins the window above will be shown.

Click “Next” to continue

Choose the user and then click “Next” to continue.

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Choose the “Complete” installation option to be sure that all of the TSP100 futurePRNT's options are installed and then click “Next” to continue.

Click “Install” to begin the installation process.

The files and programs are now being installed on the computer.

At this point, all drivers and programs have been installed. Click “Finish” to close the wizard.

Refer to the Quick Iinstall manual included in the original printer box for further instructions on proper connection of the printer to the computer.

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1.2. Uninstallation

1. Turn the Printer off.

2. Click ‘Start Menu’.

3. Select ‘All Programs’ -> ‘StarMicronics’ -> ‘Star TSP100’ -> ‘Uninstall’.

4. The Uninstaller will appear and delete all software of TSP100.

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2. Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Generic Information

2.1. Windows Printer Driver

The Windows Printer Driver offers compatibility with any software package that supports printing to a Windows printer. This driver is also well-suited for applications printing mainly graphical content such as web pages or documents containing large amounts of TrueType fonts and bitmaps.

It is important to note the added functionality of this driver afforded by the advanced features of the TSP100 futurePRNT printer and its software.

Using the Windows Printer Driver also allows for the use of device fonts for the ultimate consistency and efficiency in printing ASCII test. Additionally, the Windows Printer Driver offers support for barcode printing using natively generated barcodes rather than graphically generated barcodes or barcode fonts.

Supported Device Fonts

7 CPI* 8.5 CPI 16 CPI ESC_Font 7 CPI (RED)** 8.5 CPI (RED) 16 CPI (RED) ControlFont 7 CPI Tall*** 8.5 CPI Tall 16 CPI Tall 7 CPI Tall (RED) 8.5 CPI Tall (RED) 16 CPI Tall (RED) 8 CPI 14 CPI 17 CPI 8 CPI (RED) 14 CPI (RED) 17 CPI (RED) 8 CPI Tall 14 CPI Tall 17 CPI Tall 8 CPI Tall (RED) 14 CPI Tall (Red) 17 CPI

* CPI = Characters Per (Horizontal) Inch ** Characters will be printed in red when using red/black two-color thermal paper and two-color printing mode. *** Characters will be printed in double-high (2x normal height) mode

Supported Barcode Symbologies

CODE39 JAN/EAN 8 CODE93 JAN/EAN 13 CODE128 UPC-A Interleaved Two of Five (ITF) NW-7

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2.2. OPOS Driver

OLE for Retail Point of Sale (OPOS) was created by industry leaders as a device standard for POS hardware. OPOS is a Win32-based architecture for POS device access. The benefits of this standard are realized in the ease of access to hardware in not only outputting data to devices, but also reading back the status of the device.

This OPOS driver can be used with any existing OPOS compliant application. Star also recommends use of the OPOS standard to any developer creating a Win32-based retail software application.

Star’s OPOS driver offers full compliance with the OPOS standard version 1.8.

2.3. JavaPOS Driver

JavaPOS takes the existing advantages of the OPOS standard and adds to them the ability for applications to be platform independent. Also, being based on the Java Virtual Machine, the minimum system requirements are lowered, thus reducing overall system costs as well.

Star’s JavaPOS driver offers full compliance with the JavaPOS standard version 1.4. The JavaPOS driver can be used with any existing JavaPOS application and is additionally highly recommended for developers creating new applications where platform independence and/or simple hardware are valued features.

2.4. Star Port Emulator

The Star Port Emulator allows the TSP100 futurePRNT printer to act as a serial port printer. This is especially helpful in legacy applications with no support for USB printing. USB support is still required on the host device, but the application itself need only support serial (COM port) printing.

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3. Windows 2000/XP Printer Driver Usage

3.1. Printer Driver Configuration

3.1.1. Paper Type

You can choose the length of each printed page. Setting values are as follows;

Paper Type Default Details Receipt * Each page can be printed with various lengths until the last line.

Ticket Each page can be printed with the same length.

Window of setting Paper Type

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3.1.2. Page Cut Type (TSP143 only)

You can choose the cut type that is performed at the end of all pages except the last page. Setting values are as follows;

Cut Type Default Details

No Cut *

Partial Cut

Window of setting Page Cut type

All pages except the last page are fed to the cutter and partially

All pages except the last page are not fed to the cutter and are not cut.

cut.

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3.1.3. Document Cut Type

You can choose the Cut action for the last page. Setting values are as follows;

< TSP143 >

Cut Type Default Details No Cut The last page is not fed to the cutter and is not cut.

Partial Cut * The last page is fed to the cutter and partially cut.

< TSP113>

Cut Type Default Details No Cut The last page is not fed to the tear bar.

Tear Bar * The last page is fed to the tear bar.

Window of setting Document Cut Type

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3.1.4. Cash Drawer 1 Puls e width

You can choose the length of the open drawer signal that is sent from the printer to the cash drawer 1. Setting values are as follows;

Value Default Details 10 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.01sec.

100 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.1sec. 200 milliseconds * Pulse width is set as 0.2sec. 300 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.3sec. 400 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.4sec. 500 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.5sec. 600 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.6sec. 700 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.7sec. 800 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.8sec. 900 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 0.9sec. 1000 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.0sec. 1100 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.1sec. 1200 milliseconds Pulse width is set as 1.2sec.

Window of setting Cash Drawer 1 Pulse width

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3.1.5. Cash Drawer 1

You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 1. Setting values are as follows;

Mode Default Details Do Not Open * Not open Cash Drawer1.

Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer1 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer1 after printing

Window of setting Cash Drawer 1

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3.1.6. Cash Drawer 2

You can choose either open or not open Cash Drawer 2. Setting values are as follows;

Mode Default Details Do Not Open * Not open Cash Drawer2.

Open Before Printing Open Cash Drawer2 before printing. Open After Printing Open Cash Drawer2 after printing

Window of setting Cash Drawer 2

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3.2. Paper Sizes

This driver set defines two standard paper sizes (Built-in paper size) - A4, Letter, four custom paper sizes, and also supports user defined paper sizes. The following table is the list of the custom paper sizes supported by this printer driver.

Built-in paper sizes Width Length 72mm x 200mm 72mm 200mm

72mm x Receipt 72mm 3,000mm 51mm x 200mm 51mm 200mm 51mm x Receipt 51mm 3,000mm A4 210mm(Printable area is 72mm) 297mm Letter 8.5inch(Printable area is 72mm) 11inch

The paper width is set as printable area. For example, if you use 80mm width roll paper, set paper size to 72mm.

For journal printing (without form feed), set the paper size to ‘72mm x Receipt’ or ‘51mm x Receipt’, and set Paper Type to Receipt.

User defined paper sizes are created through the Server Properties form accessible from the Windows Printer Folder. The procedure for creating a user defined paper size is as follows:

1. Open the Windows Printer Folder.

2. Enter the File menu and choose Server Properties.

3. Enter the Forms property sheet page

4. Check the ‘Create a new form’ checkbox.

5. Type the name of your new form in the ‘Form Name’ field.

6. Choose the units of measurement for specified values (either Metric or English).

7. Enter the width into the Paper Size Width field.

8. Enter the height into the Paper Size Height field.

9. Enter 0 into all of the Printer area margin fields.

10. Click the ‘Save Form’ button to save your new form

The following table is the list of the maximum paper size which user defines.

Width Length 72mm 3,276mm

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3.3. Device Font Usage

The printer driver in this set does contain device fonts which are designed according to the characteristics of the printer. These will give a clearer print than printing with TrueType fonts. Moreover, because device fonts are compatible with the TSP600/TSP700/TSP800/TSP1000 Series of Star printers, the same print result as these printers can be obtained. When you use these device fonts, be sure to select the correct font height. The following is the list of supported device fonts.

Digit number 72mm (576dots)

Details

Font name

Width (Pixels)

Height (Pixels)

Printer 17cpi 12 24 48 Thermal Printer Font Printer 8.5cpi 24 24 24 Printer 17cpi Tall 12 48 48 Printer 8.5cpi Tall 24 48 24 Printer 16cpi 13 24 24 Printer 8cpi 26 24 22 Printer 16cpi Tall 13 48 44 Printer 8cpi Tall 26 48 22 Printer 14cpi 15 24 38 Printer 7cpi 30 24 19 Printer 14cpi Tall 15 48 38 Printer 7cpi Tall 30 48 19 Printer 17cpi (RED) 12 24 48 Printer 8.5cpi (RED) 24 24 24 Printer 17cpi Tall (RED) 12 48 48 Printer 8.5cpi Tall (RED) 24 48 24 Printer 16cpi (RED) 13 24 24 Printer 8cpi (RED) 26 24 22 Printer 16cpi Tall (RED) 13 48 44 Printer 8cpi Tall (RED) 26 48 22 Printer 14cpi (RED) 15 24 38 Printer 7cpi (RED) 30 24 19 Printer 14cpi Tall (RED) 15 48 38

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Printer 7cpi Tall (RED) 30 48 19 Control 12 24 48 Device control font ESC-FONT 12 24 48 UPC-E 12 24 48 Barcode device font UPC-A 12 24 48 JAN/EAN-8 12 24 48 JAN/EAN-13 12 24 48 CODE39 12 24 48 ITF 12 24 48 NW-7(Codaber) 12 24 48

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3.4. Control Font Usage

The Control device font is used to provide for control within the span of a single document. This font is not used for character printing.

3.4.1. Control Font list

The following table is the list of the supported control device fonts.

Character Function A Open cash drawer 1 for 50mSec

B Open cash drawer 1 for 100mSec C Open cash drawer 1 for 150mSec D Open cash drawer 1 for 200mSec E Open cash drawer 1 for 250mSec d Open cash drawer 2 for 200mSec 6 LF 7 CR F Full Cut P Partial Cut G Print NV Logo No. 1 H Print NV Logo No. 2 I Print NV Logo No. 3 J Print NV Logo No. 4 K Print NV Logo No. 5 Q Print NV Logo No. 1 - Double Wide R Print NV Logo No. 2 - Double Wide S Print NV Logo No. 3 - Double Wide T Print NV Logo No. 4 - Double Wide U Print NV Logo No. 5 - Double Wide V Print NV Logo No. 1 - Tall W Print NV Logo No. 2 - Tall X Print NV Logo No. 3 - Tall Y Print NV Logo No. 4 - Tall Z Print NV Logo No. 5 - Tall

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[ Print NV Logo No. 1 - Double Wide / High ] Print NV Logo No. 2 - Double Wide / High ^ Print NV Logo No. 3 - Double Wide / High _ Print NV Logo No. 4 - Double Wide / High ` Print NV Logo No. 5 - Double Wide / High a Set Left Alignment b Set Center Alignment c Set Right Alignment e Set 3mm line feed spacing(1/8inch) f Set 4mm line feed spacing (1/6inch) g Select USA international character set h Select France international character set i Select Germany international character set j Select England international character set k Select Denmark I international character set l Select Sweden international character set m Select Italy international character set n Select Spain I international character set o Select Japan international character set p Select Norway international character set q Select Denmark II international character set r Select Spain II international character set s Select Latin America international character set t Select turn over printing u Cancel turn over printing v Select the customer display w Deselect the customer display x Clear the customer display

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3.4.2. Control Font Usage

Usage of the Control font must be done as follows:

- Select Control Font

1. Choose the control font from your editor’s font menu.

- Input Control Font

2. Enter the characters for the printer actions which you want to use. The specified function is performed by printing.

Example; Enter ‘A’: Open cash drawer 1 for 50mSec. Enter ‘P’: Partial Cut

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3.5. Barcode Font

After printing Barcode, small characters are printed under barcode. But the barcode image data is not displayed. This action is only available when Print mode option is set to Line mode. On Raster Mode, this setting is not available.

3.5.1. Barcode Font List

The following table is the lists of the supported barcode device fonts and usable characters.

Barcode Type Number of Characters Character Set UPC-E 12 0 - 9

UPC-A 12 0 - 9 JAN/EAN-8 8 0 - 9 JAN/EAN-13 13 0 - 9 CODE39 1 or more 0 - 9

-, ., <SP>, $, /, +, % A - Z Start / Stop: * ITF 1 or more(even) 0 - 9 NW-7(Codabar) 1 or more 0 - 9

-, $, :, /, ., + A - D

It is unnecessary to input Start and stop code since they are entered automatically.

3.5.2. Enter the Barcode f ont

Enter the barcode font character ‘z’ to terminate the barcode.

Example: Using the CODE39 device font, enter as follows; ap01234ABCz a p 01234ABC z Input data Terminate Barcode

Barcode Data

Single letter height code

Single letter width parameter

Each parameter refers to the list of Barcode font parameter on the next page.

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Barcode Device Font Parameter

Function

Character for Barcode printing

UPC-E, UPCA,

JAN/EAN-8,

CODE39 NW-7

Details

ITF

JAN/EAN-13 a 2 dot 2 dot (6) 2 dot (5) Minimum module width b 3 dot 3 dot (9) 4 dot (10) Minimum module width c 4 dot 4 dot (12) 6 dot (15) Minimum module width d N/A 2 dot (5) 2 dot (4) Minimum module width e N/A 3 dot (8) 4 dot (8) Minimum module width f N/A 4 dot (10) 6 dot (12) Minimum module width g N/A 2 dot (4) 2 dot (6) Minimum module width h N/A 3 dot (6) 3 dot (9) Minimum module width i N/A 4 dot (8) 4 dot (12) Minimum module width

o heght:32 dot (4mm) p heght:64 dot (8mm) q heght:96 dot (12mm) r heght:128 dot (16mm) s heght:160 dot (20mm) t heght:192 dot (24mm) u heght:224 dot (28mm) v heght:255 dot (31.9mm)

z Terminate Code(1Eh)

N/A = Not available

() numeral is dots for wide width.

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3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage

Usage of the Barcode device font must be done as follows:

- Select Barcode Font

1. Choose the barcode device font from your editor’s menu

- Input Barcode font

2. Input code.

The specified function is performed by printing.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1. Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Installation / Uninstallation

1.1. Installation

1.2. Uninstallation

2. Windows™ 2000/XP Driver Generic Information

2.1. Windows Printer Driver

2.2. OPOS Driver

2.3. JavaPOS Driver

2.4. Star Port Emulator

3. Windows 2000/XP Printer Driver Usage

3.1. Printer Driver Configuration

3.1.1. Paper Type

3.1.3. Document Cut Type

3.1.4. Cash Drawer 1 Puls e width

3.1.5. Cash Drawer 1

3.1.6. Cash Drawer 2

3.2. Paper Sizes

3.3. Device Font Usage

3.4. Control Font Usage

3.4.1. Control Font list

3.4.2. Control Font Usage

3.5. Barcode Font

3.5.1. Barcode Font List

3.5.3. Barcode Font Usage