Star SM-S201, SM-S202 Hardware Manual

Mobile Printer

SM-S200 SERIES

Models: SM-S201
SM-S202

Hardware Manual

Federal Communications Commission

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operated the equipment under
FCC rules.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it is
deemed to comply without testing of specic absorption ratio (SAR).

The above statement applies only to equipments marketed in U.S.A.

Trademark acknowledgments

SM-S200: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

Notice

• All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever, without
STAR’s express permission is forbidden.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of

going to press. However, should any errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciate being
informed of them.

• The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

©

Copyright 2010 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

Operating precautions

Please follow the precautions below to enjoy and maintain the full performance of the printer.

Using the Printer

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● Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the

printer “OFF”, before you connect or removed the cable on the rear side, in order to guard

the printer against the static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static electricity,

you should turn the printer “OFF”.

● Be careful not to drop or bump the printer on a hard surface.

● Do not install the printer in direct sunlight or such areas.

Suitable environment for the use of the printer is as follows:

Operating temperature :0 °C to 50 °C

Relative humidity : 30 % to 80 % (No condensation)

● Do not install the printer near devices that generate strong electromagnetic elds such as a

copy machine.

● Do not open the paper cover during printing .

● Do not remove or reinstall the communication cable during printing or transmission.

● Do not touch the connectors of the communication during printing.

● Switch the POWER OFF when not in use.

● Do not use alcohol or other solvent.

● The battery charger and the battery pack may become warm when in use. This is normal and

is not a malfunction.

● When the battery pack is used at low temperature, the length of time the printer can be used

may be shortened.

Thermal Paper Handling

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● Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry and dark place.

● Do not rub the paper with hard object.

● Do not leave the paper with hard object.

● Do not allow plastic lm, erasers, or adhesive tape to touch the paper for long periods.

● Do not stack the thermal paper with diazo copies immediately after copying or wet-type

copies.

● Do not use chemical glue.

● Always use the clean thermal paper.

Choosing a place for the printer

Before actually unpacking the printer, you should take a few minutes to think about
where you plan to use it. Remember the following points when doing this.

P Choose a firm, level surface where the printer will not be exposed to vibration.

P The power outlet you plan to connect to for power should be nearby and unobstructed.

P Make sure that the printer is close enough to your host computer for you to connect

the two.

P Make sure that the printer is not exposed to direct sunlight.

P Make sure that the printer is well away from heaters and other sources of extreme

heat.

P Make sure that the surrounding area is clean, dry, and free of dust.

P Make sure that the printer is connected to a reliable power outlet. It should not be on

the same electric circuit as copiers, refrigerators, or other appliances that cause power
spikes.

P Make sure that the room where you are using the printer is not too humid.

WARNING

P Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or unu-

sual noise. Immediately unplug the equipment and contact your dealer for advice.

P Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

P Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may result in

injury, fire, or electric shock.

Table of contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................5

2. Setting up the printer ..................................................................6

2.1. Printer & Accessories ................................................................................ 6

2.2. Printer Features ........................................................................................ 7

2.3. Replacing paper roll .................................................................................. 8

2.4. Power supply .......................................................................................... 10

2.4.1. Specied power supply ....................................................................................... 10

2.4.2. Installing the battery and the belt strap ................................................................ 10

2.4.3. Recharging the battery pack ................................................................................11

2.5. Memory switch settings .......................................................................... 12

3. Interface......................................................................................15

3.1. RS-232C ................................................................................................. 15

3.2. Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 16

4. Using the printer ........................................................................17

4.1. Control panel ........................................................................................... 17

4.2. The self test ............................................................................................. 18

4.3. Instruction for auto power down mode .................................................... 18

5. Consumable Parts .....................................................................19

5.1. Recommended paper.............................................................................. 19

5.2. Printing position....................................................................................... 19

6. Specications ............................................................................20

1. Introduction

This printer is the ideal solution for Mobile banking system , Retail,

point of sales, Credit card Transaction, other traveling and mobile computing etc.

The general features of this printer are as follows:

● Pocket size (80×112×46 mm)

● Light weight (300 g) for true mobility

● Very silent printing thru direct thermal printing method

● High speed (80 mm/sec, MAX)

● RS-232C, Bluetooth Ver2.1 interface

● Support Magnetic Stripe Reader

● Support Graphic LCD(128×32 dots) with Blue LED Backlight

● Support text and graphic printing

● Support bit-image(logo), rmware download

● Easier paper roll loading by CLAMSHELL design

● One touch paper cover

● Printer door open sensor & Paper-out sensor

● Flow control : Software (XON/XOFF)

Hardware ow control not supported in printer.

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2. Setting up the printer

2.1. Printer & accessories

Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer for assistance.

Printer

Communication cable

OPTIONAL

▼

Extra battery pack

Battery pack

Safety instruction sheet

Car charger

Paper

Battery charger

Carrying case

Battery holder

4 unit battery charger (Special battery charger + 4 unit holder)

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2.2. Printer features

Part Name

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Cover open lever

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2.3. Replacing paper roll

Cautions :

1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, data may be lost.

2. Open the paper cover by placing your nger under the cover open lever and pull
it up.

Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specications. Do not use paper

rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot

detect the paper end correctly.

Tear bar

Caution Symbol

This symbol is placed near the thermal head to indicate that it may be hot.

Never touch the thermal head immediately after the printer has been used.

Let the thermal head cool for a few minutes before touching it.

WARNING

1) Do not touch the tear bar.

• There is a tear bar inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put
your hand in the paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put
your hand into the outlet even when printing is not in progress.

• The paper cover can be opened when replacing the paper. However, since
the tear bar is on the inside of the paper cover, be careful not to place your
face or hands too close to the tear bar.

2) During and immediately after printing, the area around the thermal head is
very hot. Do not touch it, as you could be burned.

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3. Insert a new paper roll as shown.

4. Tear the excess paper off using the tear bar.

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2.4. Power supply

2.4.1. Specied power supply

The following specication is requested for Power supply or the .
Battery Charger : DC 8.4 V/0.8 A
Avoid using power supply which its power capacity of power current is extremely
high.

2.4.2. Installing the battery

Cautions :

1) Before installing or removing the battery pack, ensure the printer is OFF.

2) If the printer is not used for long period of time, remove the battery pack

from the printer.

1. To install battery pack, proceed as follows:

- Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

2. Reverse the order to remove the battery pack.

3. The battery pack install into the battery holder.

- Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

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2.4.3. Recharging the battery pack

For recharging the battery pack, install the battery pack in the printer or the battery
holder.
Insert the Battery Charger to the charge connector of the printer or the battery
holder.

Cautions :

1) While charging the printer, turn off the printer power.

2) Do not remove the battery during charging.

3) If the printer is not used for a long time, unplug the power cord from

the printer and outlet.

4) You must use the supplied or optional battery charger.

5) Red Lamp: charging the battery.

Green Lamp: charging is nished.

Notes :

1) The battery is consumable parts and the use hour is gradually de-

creases. (Warranty 6 month)

2) The recharging time depends on the voltage level and ambient temper-

ature of the battery. Normally, if takes about 4 to 5 hours to recharge

a battery pack.

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2.5. Memory switch settings

1. Change the Memory switch by this operation. (Refer to Table 1).
MODE button : changing Printer MODE status
FEED button : changing OPTION status.

2. [Example] The defaults of the printer are :
Bluetooth/57600 bps/8 Data bit/No Parity/1 stop bit/Density Medium
If a user wants to change the defaults with
RS-232C/9600 bps/7 Data bit/Even Parity/2 stop bit/Density High

After pressing the MODE Button simultaneously, if the ERROR lamp 5 turn

u

signals POWER button is converted with MODE functions

You will see present COMMUNICATION mode in the LCD.

g

Press the MODE Button one time.

g

(The interface mode has set to RS-232C mode.)
Bluetooth g RS-232C

Press FEED button one time.

u

You will see present BAUD RATE mode in the LCD.

g

Communication Port g Baud Rate

Press the MODE Button tw

g

(The baud rate has set to 9600 bps)
57600 bps g 115200 bps g 9600 bps

Press FEED button one time.

u

You will see present DATA BIT mode in the LCD.

g

Baud Rate g Data Bit

Press the MODE Button one time.

g

(The data bit has set to 7 data bit.)
8 Data Bit g 7 Data Bit

Press FEED button one time.

u

You will see present PARITY BIT mode in the LCD.

g

Data Bit g Parity Bit

Press the MODE Button tw

g

(The parity bit has set to even parity bit.)
No Parity gEven Parity

ice

ice

.

.

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Press FEED button one time.

u

You will see present STOP BIT mode in the LCD.

g

Parity Bit

Press the MODE Button one time.

g

g

Stop Bit

(The stop bit has set to 2 stop bit.)
1 Stop Bit g 2 Stop Bit

Press FEED button one time.

u

You will see present DENSITY mode in the LCD.

g

Stop Bit g Density

Press the MODE Button one time.

g

(The density has set to high.)
Density Medium g Density High

If all the mode have set, press the FEED Button and the MODE Button at the same
time after then release the buttons at the same time.

The printer will print out the mode status which has modied.
(RS-232C/9600 bps/7 Data bit/Even Parity/2 stop bit/Density High)

If the status is not correct, please try it again according to the procedure.

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Table 1

Printer Mode POWER Lamp

(Green)

Communication

Port
Baud Rate 2 1 9600 bp

Data Bit 3 1 7 Data bit

Parity Bit 4 1 No Parity *

Stop Bit 5 1 1 Stop bit *

Density 6 1 Density Low

Print Speed 7 1 Low (50 mm/s) *

Sensor 8 1 Low *

Power Down 9 1 No use *

1 1 RS-232C

ERROR Lamp

(Red)

2 Bluetooth *

2 19200 bps
3 38400 bps
4 57600 bps *
5 115200 bps

2 8 Data bit *

2 Odd Parity
3 Even Parity

2 2 Stop bit

2 Density Medium *
3 Density High

2 High (80 mm/s)

2 Medium 1
3 Medium 2
4 High

2 1 minute
3 2 minute
4 3 minute
5 4 minute
6 5 minute

Option

* : Default

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3. Interface

3.1. RS-232C

This printer has a RS-232C interface and is connected by means
of a 5 pin mini USB socket. In the following table, the signals present on the Mini­USB socket are listed:

Pin No. Name Direction Function
1 TxD Output Transmit Data
2 RxD Input Receive Data
3 CTS - ­4 NC. - ­5 GND - Ground

* Applicable connector: SUNG KYUNG (CM-720)

Caution :

When it removes the communication cable during receiving data, it loses a data.

Don’t connect USB mini B cable here.

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3.2. Bluetooth

Category Specication
Bluetooth Spec. Bluetooth V2.1 / Class 2 (10 m)
Frequency Range 2.4 GHz ISM BAND
Data Transmission Rate 57600 bps Fixed.
Data bit 8 Data bit Fixed.
Parity bit No parity Fixed.
Stop bit 1 Stop bit Fixed.

PIN code: 1234 as default

Device Name: Star SM-S201 (1st and 2nd Track MSR model)

Device Name: Star SM-S202 (2nd and 3rd Track MSR model)

Caution

1) If the quantity of data which is printed at once is more than 1M byte on Bluetooth

communication, it would cause the buffer to overow and the data to get damaged.

2) Concerning security purpose, we recommend to change PIN code by the original

tool

.

Please contact with our dealer to get it.

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4. Using the printer

4.1. Control panel

Mode status

Bluetooth Mode

Display data transmission

Battery capacity status

Bluetooth connection status

Button

u

ERROR

POWER

MODE

FEED

FEED Button :

When the printer is on, paper can be feed manually by pressing and holding the
FEED button for more than one second.

MODE Button :

When of 5 or more seconds presses and power comes to on or off.

1

After pressing the MODE button simultaneously, if the ERROR lamp 5 turn

2

signals MODE button is converted with MODE functions.
MODE functions are for use to change communication mode.
(Refer to 2.5. Memory switch settings for details about mode conversion)

Panel lamp

u

ERROR (Red) : Indicated a fault condition or a printer error.

(i.e : no paper, paper cover opened. etc.)

POWER (Green) : Printer is ON and ready to receive data.

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4.2. The self test

The self test procedure will check most of the printer functions.
For self test, turn on the power while holding down the FEED Button.
The Self-Test checks the following :

1) Make sure paper roll has been installed properly.

2) The Self-Test prints the current printer status, which provides the control

ROM version and the communication method setting.

3) After printing the current printer status, Self-Test will print a pattern using the

built-in character set.

4) The Self-Test automatically ends.

The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completed the self test.

4.3. Instruction for auto power down mode

The printer in the Power Down Mode will recover to the Print Ready Mode when
receiving commands or button operations.
However, print data received while shifting from the Power Down Mode to the print
Ready Mode (for approx. 1 sec.) is discarded and cannot be printed.
Therefore, if the printer is in the Power Down Mode, please be sure to recover it to
the Print Ready Mode before sending print data.

[ How to Recover to Print Ready Mode & How to Check ]

1) Send the Status command (DLE EOT EOT), and Try to re-send it until receiving
the transmission value which is from 30H to 37H.

Or

2) Press the FEED Button or the MODE Button (the Power Button for SM-S200
series) and conrm that the Power lamp (Green LED) is turned on.

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5. Consumable parts

5.1. Recommended paper

Type : Thermal Paper
Paper width : 57.5±0.5 mm
Paper thickness : 65±5
Outer diameter : Ø39 mm or less
Recording side : Outside of roll

Cautions :

1) Do not paste the paper to the core. And the roll paper which has Near

end mark printing on its near end is recommended.

2) Chemicals or oil may change the color of paper, or printed Characters

may fade.

3) Change of paper color starts from approx 70 °C.

Pay attention to heat, humidity and sun light.

µm

4) Color of paper may be changed by being scratched by nail or hard metal,

etc.

5.2. Printing position

5 mm

58 mm Paper Width

48 mm Printing Area

5 mm

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6. Specications

Item Specications

Print method Direct thermal line printing
Characters per line 42 cpl (MAX)
Character size Eng. : 9×24 dots, 12×24 dots, 8×16 dots

Kor. : 16×24 dots (24×24 dots)

Optional Characters Simplied/Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Russian, Tukish,

Greek, Japanese, Persian, Latin9 and Others upon request.
Resolution 203 dpi, 8 dots/mm
Print width 2-inch (48 mm, 384 dots)
Print speed 80 mm / sec (Max) : 50 mm / sec (Default)
Dimension 80×112×46 mm
Weight 300 g (Including battery & roll paper)
Interface RS-232C, Bluetooth Ver 2.1
Paper roll Thermal roll paper (58 mm wide, ø39)
Barcodes 1-dimension : Code128, Code39, Interleaved 2/5, Code93,

UPC, EAN, KAN, JAN, CODABAR

2-dimension : PDF417, QR Code, DATA Matrix
H/W Spec. MCU : 32bits RISC, FLASH : 4Mbytes, RAM : 8Mbytes
Receive buffer size 1M bytes
MSR SM-S201 ISO 7810 / 7811 / 7812 1st and 2nd Track Reading

SM-S202 ISO 7810 / 7811 / 7812 2nd and 3rd Track Reading
LCD 128×32 Dots FSTN (Blue LED Backlight)
Battery Rechargeable 7.4V DC
Battery duration 6 hour printing (12 receipts per hour)
Battery charger Input (100~250 V AC, 50~60 Hz)

Output(8.4 VDC/0.8 A), 4 hours full charge time
Environment
conditions

Temperature *1) 0 °C ~ 50 °C (operating)

-20 °C ~ 60 °C (storage)

Humidity 30 % - 80 % (operating)

10 % - 90 % (storage)

TPH Life Approximately 50 Km

*1) Under 10°C, please change Density mode and Quality mode of the memory switch

settings to both “High”.

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Dimensions

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STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.

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Please access the following URL

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for the latest revision of the manual.

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2010.02.25

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