Star Micronics SCP700 User Manual

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COMBINATION PRINTER

SCP700 SERIES

Programmer’s Manual

Trademark acknowledgments

SCP700

: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.

ESC/POS, TM-295, TM-T85

: Seiko Epson Corporation

Notice

• 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 printing. However, should any errors be found, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Outline ........................................................................................1

Chapter 2: DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................2

Accessing the DIP switches ........................................................2

Available DIP switch settings .....................................................3

Chapter 3: Memory Switch Settings ...........................................................6

Chapter 4: Control Panel Operations ........................................................7

Indicator lights ............................................................................7

Buttons ........................................................................................8

Producing a test print ..................................................................8

Adjusting the slip printer’s dot alignment ..................................9

Hexadecimal dump ...................................................................11

Errors ........................................................................................11

Chapter 5: Standard Serial Interface .......................................................13

Standard serial interface pins and signal names .......................14

Interface connections ................................................................15

Data protocol .............................................................................16

Chapter 6: Optional Interface ...................................................................21

Optional serial interface ............................................................21

Optional serial interface pins and signal names ........................22

Interface connections ................................................................23

Data protocol .............................................................................23

Optional parallel interface ........................................................24

Optional parallel interface pins and signal names ....................25

Chapter 7: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ..............................................27

Modular plug .............................................................................27

Drive circuit ..............................................................................28

Chapter 8: Automatic Cutter ....................................................................29

Chapter 9: Control Codes ..........................................................................30

Chapter 10: ESC/POS Mode .......................................................................83

TM-T85 mode ...........................................................................83

TM-295 mode ...........................................................................85

TM-295 mode emulation cautionary items ...............................86

Appendix: Character Code Tables .............................................................88

Please access the following URL http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/sp_sup_e.htm for the lastest revision of the manual.

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Chapter 1: Outline

The SCP700 Series combines both a quick, quiet and highly reliable thermal receipt printer with an impact dot slip printer, enabling printing on single or multiple sheets of slip paper of an unspecified size.

The thermal printer enables receipt printing without a thermal ribbon and makes paper insertion extremely easy.

The biggest advantage of combining the two printer mechanisms into one unit is that less space, only one power supply and only one port are necessary, compared with using a slip printer which is separate from a thermal receipt printer, each requiring space and a power supply.

Thermal printing on receipt paper is quiet and fast.

Chapter 2: DIP Switch Settings

The printer’s DIP switches let you change communications parameters, thermal printing density, interface type, input buffer size, and emulation. This chapter explains the settings you can make and tells you how to actually change DIP switch settings.

Accessing the DIP switches

The DIP switches are located inside the printer, underneath the document table. Use the following procedure to remove the document table so you can operate the DIP switches.

Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its wall outlet.

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Open the printer cover.

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Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the

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document table in place.

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Carefully work the document table loose and slide it to the left of the printer out of the way. It is not necessary to remove the document table complete, just move it enough so you can get at the DIP switches inside.

OFF

After the document table is opened sufﬁciently, use a thin ﬂat-blade

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screwdriver or some other similar object to change DIP switch settings.

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Carefully return the document table to its original position and secure it in place with the two screws.

Available DIP switch settings

There are two DIP switches inside the printer, named DIP Switch 1 and DIP Switch 2. DIP Switch 1 controls data communication parameters, while DIP Switch 2 controls other settings.

DIP Switch 1

The following table shows all the possible settings for DIP Switch 1. This switch sets the transmission parameters of the Standard Serial Interface. All switch settings, except for 1-7 and 1-8, are ON when the printer is shipped from the factory.

Switch Parameter ON OFF

1-1 1-2 1-3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits 1-4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled 1-5 Parity Selection Odd Even

1-6 Handshake DTR/mode

1-7 Serial I/F Pin 6 Reset Signal Active Inactive 1-8 Serial I/F Pin8 Reset Signal Active Inactive

DIP Switch 2

The following table shows all the possible settings for DIP Switch 2. The factory default setting for this switch is all ON.

Baud Rate See table below

XON/XOFF

mode

Baud Rate Switch 1-1 Switch 1-2

2400BPS OFF OFF 4800BPS ON OFF 9600BPS ON ON

19200BPS OFF ON

Switch Parameter ON OFF

2-1 2-2 2-3 Input Buffer Size 4 KB 45 bytes

Thermal Print Density See table below

Switch Parameter ON OFF

2-4 Always ON 2-5 Interface Standard Option 2-6 Always ON 2-7 Not Used 2-8 Not Used

Thermal Print Density Switch 2-1 Switch 2-2

Light OFF OFF

Standard ON ON

Heavy ON OFF

Very Heavy OFF ON

Chapter 3: Memory Switch Settings

Each memory switch is a 16-bit word store in EEPROM. For details on the functions and settings of memory switches, refer to “Chapter 9”.

The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches.

Memory Switch Hexadecimal Code

0 0000 1 0000 2 0000 3 0000 4 0000 5 0000

Chapter 4: Control Panel Operations

The control panel gives you some push-button control over the printer’s receipt and slip printer operations. It also includes indicator lights, which tell you the current status of the printer at a glance.

RECEIPT SLIP POWER

Indicator lights

The following table describes the meaning of indicator lights when it is on, off, or flashing.

Indicator Light On Off Flashing (slow) Flashing (fast)

POWER

SLIP

RECEIPT

* All indicators flash to indicate a non-recoverable error.

RECEIPT

Power on Power off

Slip paper

released

Receipt printer

ready

Slip paper

engaged

Receipt printer

not ready

SLIP/RESUME

adjustment mode Receipt: Stand-by

Slip: Dot

TM-T85 macro

Request

slip paper

Out of receipt

paper/Near end

Automatic

recovery Error

Slip printer error

Receipt printer

error

Buttons

The following table describes the function of the two control buttons of the control panel.

Button Description

RECEIPT

SLIP/RESUME

Producing a test print

The following procedure can be used at any time to test the receipt printer and the slip printer.

Turn on the printer and insert a piece of paper into the slip printer. Also

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make sure that roll paper is loaded for the receipt printer.

Note:

If you want to produce a test print on the receipt printer only, simply don’t insert paper into the slip printer.

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Turn off printer power.

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While holding down the

RECEIPT

receipt printer test print starts. After the receipt test print is complete, the slip printer will produce a test

print on the paper you inserted in the first step of this procedure. The slip printer test will continue until it reaches the end of the paper.

depressed for a few moments until the printer beeps and the

Press to feed the thermal paper. Holding do wn this b utton f eeds paper at high speed.

1. Press this button to release or engage slip paper from the slip printer. (Switching from releasing to engaging is only possible if slip paper is inserted.)

2. Press this button to clear the errors of the slip printer and receipt printer.

RECEIPT

button, turn printer back on. Keep

Note:

The slip printer momentarily releases the slip paper when you turn printer power back on. If you are using a lar g e piece of paper, it may fall out of the slip printer when this happens, causing the slip printer test to be skipped. Because of this, it is a good idea to keep hold of the paper in the slip printer when you turn power back on.

Adjusting the slip printer’s dot alignment

You may never have to use the procedure described in this section, but after you have been using your printer for some time you may find that the dots of some graphics do not align correctly. For example, what should look like:

may come out looking like one of the following:

or like this

This is caused when mechanical parts of the printer get out of alignment. This happens only rarely and you may never experience it at all throughout the life of the printer. If you do have problems, use the following procedure to correct it.

Execute the test print

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When the slip printer produce the test print, hold down the control panel’s

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RECEIPT

Adjust Mode. The

Entering the Dot Alignment Adjust Mode causes seven blocks of characters to be printed as shown below. An asterisk to the left of the blocks indicates which setting is currently selected. Use the has the best aligned characters. Press twice to specify the second block, and so on up to seven times to specify the seventh block. Pressing the the seventh block, no matter how many times it is pressed.

and

SLIP/RESUME

POWER

buttons, to enter the Dot Alignment

indicator ﬂashes slowly to indicate this mode.

RECEIPT

button more than seven times specifies

button to specify which block

once to specify the first block,

Note:

To exit this mode, press the mode setting is stored in the memory, a pattern using the selected setting, followed by “Adjust Completed” is printed, and the printer ejects the slip paper.

If you press the after entering the Dot Alignment Adjust Mode, the printer assumes that you do not want make any settings, so it prints the message “Adjust Complete!” and exits the mode. If a paper feed error occurs during this mode, the printer ejects the paper and this mode is cancelled.

SLIP/RESUME

button without pressing the

button. The dot alignment adjust

RECEIPT

button

Hexadecimal dump

This procedure prints in hexadecimal format all codes (character codes and control codes) that are sent to the printer by the computer. The printer does not execute any control codes (such as 0A - linefeed), it just prints them out. The hexadecimal dump is useful when you are writing programs for printer control.

Make sure that roll paper is loaded in the receipt printer.

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Turn off the printer.

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While holding down the control panel’s

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printer back on to enter this mode. The printer beeps once to indicate in this mode.

The printer will now print out the hexadecimal values of any data that is

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subsequently sent to it from your computer. The last line buffer should be ﬂushed by pressing the

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To exit this mode, turn the printer off.

Errors

RECEIPT

SLIP/RESUME

button.

button, turn the

There are three types of errors: automatically after some condition is attained, some action by you before they clear, and servicing by an authorized dealer. If a slip printer error occurs, the indicator flashes quickly. If a receipt printer error occurs, the indicator flashes quickly.

Automatic Recovery Error

Error Name Cause

Head Temperature Error Abnormal thermal head

temperature

automatic recovery

non-recoverable

POWER

Flashing Pattern

Fast Recovery occurs automatically after

errors that clear

recoverable

errors that require errors that require

SLIP

RECEIPT

Recovery

head temperature returns to normal.

Receipt Printer Recoverable Errors

Error Name Cause

Paper Out Error No roll paper Slow Insert paper and press SLIP/RESUME. Head Up Error Raised receipt printer

head

Near End Roll paper near end Slow Press SLIP/RESUME to resume

Cutter Error Error during roll paper

cutting

RECEIPT

Flashing Pattern

Fast Lower head and press SLIP/RESUME.

printing.

Fast If the blade is in the home position,

press SLIP/RESUME to continue printing. If the blade is not in the home position, this is a non-recoverable error.

Recovery

Slip Printer Recoverable Errors

Error Name Cause

Slip printer mechanism error

• Carriage motor lock

• Timing signal defect

• Abnormal home position check

SLIP

Flashing Pattern

Fast Correct the problem and press SLIP/

RESUME.

Recovery

Non-recoverable Errors

First try turning the printer off and then on again. If the error persists or if a nonrecoverable error is indicated by all indicators flashing, contact your nearest authorized dealer.

Chapter 5: Standard Serial Interface

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This chapter provides detailed speciﬁcations for the printer’ s standard serial interface (Connector Type: D-sub 9-pin). Set the transmission parameters with DIP Switch 1.

Transmission type............Asynchronous serial interface

Baud rate (bps).................2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200

(Selected by DIP switch)

Word format

Start bit:................1

Data bits: ..............7 or 8 (Selected by DIP switch)

Parity:...................Odd, Even, or None

(Selected by DIP switch)

Stop bit:................1

Signal polarities

RS-232C...............Mark = Logic “1” (–3V to –15V)

Space = Logic “0” (+3V to +15V)

Handshaking ....................DTR or XON/XOFF mode (Selected by DIP switch)

Mark [1]

b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 (b7)

Space [0]

ABCD

A: Start bit B: Data bits C: Vertical parity bit D: Stop bit

Input (RXD, DSR, INIT)

Printer Host computer

Output (DTR, TXD, RTS)

Printer Host computer

75188 or equivalent

Standard serial interface pins and signal names

Signal

No.

1 FG — Frame Ground 2 RXD IN Receive data 3 TXD OUT Transmission data 4 DTR OUT Data terminal ready signal. This signal changes to SPACE when the printer is ready to

5 SG — Signal ground 6 DSR IN Signal line that indicates if the host computer can receive data.

7 RTS OUT Same as DTR (Pin 4). 8 INIT IN This signal can be speciﬁed as an internal reset signal using Switch 8 of DIP Switch 1

Direction Function

Name

receive data.

SPACE: host can receive MARK: host cannot receive The status of this signal is not conﬁrmed. This signal can be speciﬁed as an internal reset signal using Switch 7 of DIP Switch 1 (page 4). MARK of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

(page 4). SPACE of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

9 N/C — Not connected

Interface connections

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Refer to the interface specifications for the host computer for details on connecting to its interface connector. The following illustration shows a typical connection configuration.

RS-232C

Printer side

(D-sub 9 pin)

IBM PC side

(D-sub 25 pin)

F-GND RXD TXD DTR S-GND

RTS INIT N/C

F-GND RXD TXD DTR S-GND

RTS INIT N/C

1 2 3 4 5 6DSR 7 8 9

Printer side

(D-sub 9 pin)

1 2 3 4 5 6DSR 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

IBM PC side

(D-sub 9 pin)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

F-GND TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR S-GND DCD DTR

DCD RXD TXD DTR S-GND DSR RTS CTS RI

Data protocol

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DTR/DSR Mode

Set when dip switch #1-6 is ON. Communication is carried out while handshake is performed with the DTR and DSR signals. Control is executed by selecting the DTR signal for the busy signal when data is downloaded to the printer data. “SPACE” indicates the printer can receive data, and oppositely “MARK” indicates that data cannot be received.

In the ESC/POS mode, control is executed by selecting the DTR signal for the host computer’s busy signal when data is uploaded from the printer. “SPACE” indicates the host can receive data, and oppositely “MARK” indicates that data cannot be received.

RXD

DTR

Printing

Power ON

Data Data Data

Buffer full Buffer empty

If no error occurs for the printer after turning the power on, the DTR signal line is set to “SPACE.” After the host computer recognizes that the DTR signal line is “SPACE,” data text is sent to the RXD signal line. When the printer’s available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer; see 3-2 for details), the DTR signal line is set to “MARK.” After the host computer recognizes that the DTR signal line is “MARK,” data text transmission is interrupted, but the printer can receive data up until the data buffer becomes full. Available space in the data buffer increases as printing is executed, and when the printer’s available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer), the DTR signal line is set to “SPACE.”

In the ESC/POS mode, printer status transmission can be received by the host in the DTR/DSR communication mode (status is set after the DSR signal is confirmed as being “SPACE,” with the exception of some status transmission commands).

Buffer full cancellation in DTR mode (the following is an example in the Combination mode).

A) Buffer set to “big size” (4K-bytes) (set with dip switch 2-3)

Data buffer Full

Remainder 256 bytes

DTR “MARK” DTR “SPACE”

Near Full

Near Empty Empty

256 bytes

When available space drops below 256 bytes, DTR is set to “MARK.” When data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, DTR is set to “SPACE.”

B) Buffer set to “small size” (45-bytes) (set with dip switch 2-3)

Data buffer Full

Remainder

16 bytes

DTR “MARK” DTR “SPACE”

Near Full

Near Empty Empty

16 bytes

When available space drops below 16 bytes, DTR is set to “MARK.” When data in the buffer drops below 16 bytes, DTR is set to “SPACE.”

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X-ON / X-OFF Mode

Set when dip switch #1-6 is OFF. Mode whereby the host is informed by TXD signal of X-ON (DC1) when data can be received or X-OFF (DC3) when data cannot be received. In the Star mode, X-ON / X-OFF output timing conditions are set by memory switch 4-C.

In the Combination mode, when memory switch 4-C is set to “0” (factory setting), exactly one byte is output for X-ON when the printer switches from offline (printer busy) to online (printer ready), and exactly one byte is output for X-OFF when the printer switches from online (printer ready) to offline (printer busy). The same goes for the ESC/POS mode (Dual mode), regardless of the setting of memory switch C-4. When memory switch C-4 is set to “1,” the XON signal is output is every three seconds.

X–ON X–OFF X–ON X–OFF X–ON

TXD

RXD

Printing

Paper out

signal

ON LINE

lamp

OFF

Power ON Load paper and press

Data Data Data

Paper out

the ON LINE switch.

If no error occurs for the printer after turning the power on, the X-ON signal (“DC1” by control code name, “11H” by hexadecimal data) is output by the TXD signal line. X-FF (DC3, 13H) is output when available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer). If memory switch 4C is set to “1,” an X-OFF signal is output each time one byte of data is received. The host computer receiving the X-0FF signals interrupts data text transmission, but the printer can receive data up until the data buffer becomes full. If the amount of data sent exceeds the amount of available buffer space, the excess data is discarded. Available space in the data buffer increases as printing is executed, and the X-ON signal is output when the printer's available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer).

Buffer full cancellation in X-ON / X-OFF mode (the following is an example in the Combination mode).

A) Buffer set to “big size” (4K-bytes) (set with sip switch 2-3)

Data buffer Full

Remainder

256 bytes

X-OFF X-ON

Near Full

Near Empty Empty

Printer setting conditions Description of operation

• When in Star mode and memory switch is set to “0”

• ESC/POS emulation

When available buffer space drops below 256 bytes, exactly one byte is output for X-OFF. When data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, exactly one byte is output for X-ON.

• When in Star mode and memory switch is set to “1”

When available buffer space drops below 256 bytes, an X-OFF signal is output for each byte of data received. When data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, and XON signal is output.

256 bytes

B) Buffer set to “big size” (45-bytes) (set with sip switch 2-3)

Data buffer Full

Remainder

16 bytes

X-OFF X-ON

Near Full

Near Empty Empty

16 bytes

Printer setting conditions Description of operation

• When in Star mode and memory switch is set to “0”

• ESC/POS emulation

• When in Star mode and memory switch is set to “1”

3-6) X-ON / X-OFF Signal Transmission Timing

An X-OFF signal is sent when the printer switches from online to offline. An X-ON signal is sent when the printer switches from offline to online. In the Star mode, an X-ON signal is sent every three seconds if memory switch 4-C is set to “1.”

4) Suggestions when memory switch 4-4 is ON [only when using interface specially designed for for ESC/POS (Dual mode)]

(1) Printing is interrupted in the event of an error, the cover is open, there is no paper,

or paper is advanced by the paper advance switch, but the printer does not switch to busy status.

(2) When handshake with the printer is executed by this setting, be sure to monitor

the status of the printer using the “GS a” command and its automatic data transmission function. With this setting, the “GS a” command becomes initial value setting n = 2, and status is automatically transmitted when online/offline status changes.

(3) If using DLE EOT or DLE ENQ, do not allow the reception buffer to become full.

• Suggestions when the printer is busy and the host cannot transmit data DLE EOT or DLE ENQ cannot be used if an error occurs when the printer becomes busy because the reception buffer is full.

• Suggestions when the printer is busy and the host can transmit data When the reception buffer becomes full during transmission of bit image data, if a DLE EOT or DLE ENQ command is used in the bit image data, DLE EOT or DLE ENQ is processed as bit image data. Data sent when the reception buffer is full may be discarded.

Usage Example: With a 4K-byte reception buffer, status is checked by “ESC v” or “ESC u” each time a printing line is sent. The amount of data per printing line is the amount whereby the reception buffer does not become full.

When available buffer space drops below 256 bytes, exactly one byte is output for X-OFF. When data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, exactly one byte is output for X-ON.

When available buffer space drops below 256 bytes, an X-OFF signal is output for each byte of data received. When data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, and XON signal is output.

Chapter 6: Optional Interface

Optional serial interface

Use a thin flat-blade screwdriver or some other similar object to change DIP switch settings on the optional serial interface board.

OFF

12345678

The following table shows all the possible settings for the DIP switches. All switch settings, except for 1-7 and 1-8, are ON when the printer is shipped from the factory.

Switch Parameter ON OFF

1 2 3 Data Length 8 bits 7 bits 4 Parity Check Disabled Enabled 5 Parity Selection Odd Even 6 Handshake DTR/DSR XON/XOFF 7 Serial I/F Pin 6 Reset Signal Active Inactive 8 Serial I/F Pin 25 Reset Signal Active Inactive

Baud Rate Switch 1 Switch 2

Baud Rate See table below

2400BPS OFF OFF 4800BPS ON OFF 9600BPS ON ON

19200BPS OFF ON

Optional serial interface pins and signal names

Signal

No.

1 FG — Frame Ground 2 TXD OUT Transmission data 3 RXD IN Receive data 4 RTS OUT Data terminal ready signal. This signal changes to SPACE when the printer is ready to

6 DSR IN Signal line that indicates if the host computer can receive data.

7 SG — Signal ground 20 DTR OUT Same as RTS (Pin 4). 25 INIT IN This signal can be speciﬁed as an internal reset signal using of DIP Switch 8 (page 21).

Direction Function

Name

receive data.

SPACE: host can receive MARK: host cannot receive The status of this signal is not conﬁrmed. This signal can be speciﬁed as an internal reset signal using of DIP Switch 7 (page 21). MARK of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

SPACE of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

Interface connections

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Refer to the interface speciﬁcations for the host computer for details on connecting to is its interface connector. The following illustration shows a typical connection conﬁguration.

(D-sub 25 pin)

F-GND TXD RXD RTS

DSR S-GND DTR INIT

(D-sub 25 pin)

F-GND TXD RXD RTS

DSR S-GND DTR INIT

Printer side

1 2 3 4

6 7

20 25

Printer side

1 2 3 4

6 7

20 25

IBM PC side

(D-sub 25 pin)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

IBM PC side (D-sub 9 pin)

3 2 7 8 6 5 1 4

F-GND TXD RXD RTS CTS DSR S-GND DCD DTR

Data protocol

The speciﬁcations for the DTR and X-ON/X-OFF modes are the same as

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for the Standard Serial Interface.

Optional parallel interface

Interface: Conforms with Centronics parallel interface standard Data transfer speed: 1000 ~ 5000 CPS Synchronization: External strobe pulse Handshaking: Using ACK and BUSY Logic level: TTL-level compatible

A C K

DATA

STROBE

Approx. 9µs

BUSY

TTT

T: At least 0.5µs

Signal Name Sample Circuit

DATA 1

4.7kΩ

DATA 8

Input

STR

OBE

1kΩ

100Ω

1000pF

1.8kΩ

BUSY

Output

ACK

Optional parallel interface pins and signal names

(18) (1)

74LS-equivalent

(36) (19)

No.

Signal Name Direction Function

1 STR

2 - 9 DATA 1 - 8 IN

10 A 11 BUSY OUT Printer is ready to receive data when LOW. HIGH indicates one of the following

12 PAPER OUT OUT Normally LOW, this signal goes HIGH when the printer is out of paper. 13 SELECTED OUT HIGH when the printer is on line 14 — IN This signal is not checked by printer. 15 N/C — Not connected 16 SIGNAL GND — Signal ground 17 CHASSIS GND — Chassis ground (isolated from logic ground) 18 +5VDC — +5V DC (max. 50mA)

19 - 30 GND — Twisted pair return signal ground level

31 RESET

OBE IN

CK OUT 9

Signals when data is ready to be read. Signal goes from HIGH to LOW (for at least 0.5

s) when data is available.

Information on the ﬁrst eight bits of parallel data. Each signal is HIGH for logical 1 and LOW for logical 0.

s LOW pulse to acknowledge receipt of data

conditions.

• Data being entered

• Printer off line

• Error condition

IN LOW when printer is reset to power-on defaults

33 EXT GND — External ground

34 - 35 N/C — Not connected

36 — IN This signal is not checked by printer.

ERROR

OUT Normally HIGH, this signal goes LOW to signal that printing is disabled due to an

error condition.

Chapter 7: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit

The main logic board of this printer includes a circuit for driving peripheral units, such as cash drawers. A modular connector for connection of the peripheral unit is located on the back of the printer. To connect to the drive circuit, connect the peripheral unit to the modular connector using a cable supplied by you that meets the following specifications.

• Use a cable with a modular plug like that one shown in the ﬁgure below.

Important!

Never connect any other type of plug to the peripheral unit connector.

Modular plug

Modular plug: MOLEX 90075-0007, AMP641337, or JAPAN BURNDY B-66-4

Shield

Wire lead

Ferrite core

1 loop

Drive circuit

The recommended drive unit is shown below.

[Drive output 24V, max. 1.0A]

F.G

M-GND

TR3

TR1

TR2

+5V

+24V

7824

Printer side User side

1 2

3 4

With shield

Peripheral unit 2

Frame ground

Peripheral unit 1

4.7kΩ 1/4W

Compulsion switch

Notes

• Peripheral Units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.

• For continuous driving, do not use drive duty above 20%.

• Compulsion switch status is available as status data.

• Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24Ω.

• Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Average Rectiﬁed Current Io = 1A Maximum forward surge current (60Hz, 1-cycle sine wave) I

FSM

= 40A

• Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25°C) are: Collector current Ic = 2A

Chapter 8: Automatic Cutter

The cutter operates in response to data commands. To enable cutter operation, set Memory Switch #2-8 to indicate that the cutter is installed.

NEVER place fingers or metal objects in the cutter area.

If a jam occurs in the cutter area, switch off the power, use tweezers to remove the jammed paper, then switch the power back on. The printer will return the blade to the home position.

Never clean the cutter blade with alcohol or any other solvent, as this may remove the blade’s lubrication and shorten the blade life.

Chapter 9: Control Codes

Important!

Please access the following URL http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/sp_sup_e.htm for the lastest revision of the manual.

This printer has two command modes: Star mode and ESC/POS mode. The Star mode emulates thermal receipt printers such as the TSP200 series and

other previous models. The ESC/POS mode emulates the Epson TM-T85 receipt printer and the Epson TM-295 slip printer.

The Star mode commands are as follows.

Print Station Selection (Combo mode only)

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function <ESC> “+” “A” 0

<ESC> “+” “A” <0> <ESC> “+” “A” 3

1B 2B 41 30 1B 2B 41 00

1B 2B 41 33 1B 2B 41 03

Select receipt printer 36

Select slip printer 36

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Character Selection

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> “R” <ESC> “/” “1”

<ESC> “/” <1> <ESC> “/” “0”

<ESC> “/” <0> <ESC> “b”

... <RS>

<ESC> “M” 1B 4D

<ESC> “p” 1B 70 Select 14-dot pitch printing 41

<ESC> “P” 1B 50

n1 n2 n3 n4

1B 52

1B 2F 31 1B 2F 01

1B 2F 30 1B 2F 00

1B 62

n1 n2 n3 n4

d1 ...

Select international character set

Select slash zero 36

Select normal zero 36

Select bar code printing 37

Select 12-dot pitch printing 41 Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font 41

Select 15-dot pitch printing 41 Select 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot)

font

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

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Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

Select 16-dot pitch printing 41

<ESC> “:” 1B 3A

<SO> 0E

<DC4> 14

<ESC> “W”

<ESC> <SO> 1B 0E

<ESC> <DC4> 1B 14

<ESC> “h”

<ESC> “i” n1 n2 1B 69 n1 n2 <ESC> “–” “1”

<ESC> “–” <1> <ESC> “–” “0”

<ESC> “–” <0> <ESC> “_” “1”

<ESC> “_” <1> <ESC> “_” “0”

<ESC> “_” <0> <ESC> “4” 1B 34 Select highlight printing 44

<ESC> “5” 1B 35 Cancel highlight printing 44 <SI> 0F Inverted printing 44 <DC2> 12 Cancel inverted printing 44 <ESC> “E” 1B 45 Select emphasized printing 45 <ESC> “F” 1B 46 Cancel emphasized printing 45

n 1B 68 n

1B 20

1B 57

1B 2D 31 1B 2D 01

1B 2D 30 1B 2D 00

1B 5F 31 1B 5F 01

1B 5F 30 1B 5F 00

1B 55 31 1B 55 01

1B 55 30 1B 55 00

Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font

Set character spacing 41 Set the printing magniﬁed

double in character width. Resets the printing magniﬁed

in character width. Set the magniﬁcation rate in

character width. Sets the printing magniﬁed

double in character width. Resets the printing magniﬁed

in character width. Sets the magniﬁcation rate in

character height. Sets the magniﬁcation rates

in character width and height. Select underlining 43

Cancel underlining 43

Select upperlining 44

Cancel upperlining 44

Select uni-directional printing

Select bi-directional printing 45

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Page

Page Formatting

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> “C” n 1B 43 n Set page length in lines 46 <ESC> “C” <0> n 1B 43 00 n Set page length in inches 46 <ESC> “N” n 1B 4E n Set bottom margin 46 <ESC> “O” 1B 4F Cancel bottom margin 46 <ESC> “1” n 1B 6C n Set left margin 47 <ESC> “Q” n 1B 51 n Set right margin 47

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Print Position Control

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<LF> 0A Line feed 48 <CR> 0D Carriage Return 48 <ESC> “a” n 1B 61 n Feed paper n lines 48 <FF> 0C Form feed 48 <HT> 09 Horizontal tab 48 <VT> 0B Vertical tab 49 <ESC> “A” n 1B 41 n Deﬁne n/72-inch line spacing 49 <ESC> “2” 1B 32 Set line spacing to n/72-inch 49

<ESC> “0” 1B 30

<ESC> “1” 1B 31 Set line spacing to 7/72-inch 50

<ESC> “J” n 1B 4A n

<ESC> “j” n 1B 6A n

<ESC> “3” n 1B 33 n Set line spacing to n/216-inch 51 <ESC> “y” n 1B 79 n Set line spacing to n/144-inch 51 <ESC> “I” n 1B 49 n One time n/8-mm feed 51 <ESC> “B” n1 n2 ... <0> 1B 42 n1 n2 ... 00 Set vertical tab stops 52

1B 7A 31 1B 7A 01

1B 44 n1 n2 ... 00 Set horizontal tab stops 52

Set line spacing to 4 mm 49 Set line spacing to 1/6-inch 49 Set line spacing to 3 mm 50 Set line spacing to 1/8-inch 50

One time n/4 mm feed 50 One time n/72-inch feed 50 One time n/4 mm backfeed 51 One time n/72-inch backfeed 51

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

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Dot Graphics Printing

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function <ESC> “K” n <0>

m1 m2 ... <ESC> “L” n1 n2

m1 m2 ... <ESC> “k” n <0> m1 ... 1B 6B n 00 m1 ... Print ﬁne density graphics 58 <ESC> “X” n1n2 m1 ... 1B 58 n1n2 m1... Print ﬁne density graphics 61

1B 4B n 00 m1 m2

... 1B 4C n1 n2 m1 m2

...

Print normal density graphics 53

Print high density graphics 56

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Download Graphics Printing

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function <ESC> “&” “1” “1”

n m1 m2 ... m48 <ESC> “&” <1> <1>

n m1 m2 ... m48 <ESC> “&” <0> n1 n2 1B 26 00 n1 n2 <ESC> “&” “1” “0” n 1B 26 31 30 n

<ESC> “&” <1> <0> n 1B 26 01 00 n <ESC> “%” “1”

<ESC> “%” <1> <ESC> “%” “0”

1B 26 31 31 n

m1 m2 ... m48

1B 26 01 01

n m1 m2 ... m48

1B 25 31 1B 25 01

1B 25 30 1B 25 00

Deﬁne download character (12 × 24 dot font)

Deﬁne download character (7 × 9, 5 × 9 dot font)

Delete a download character (12 × 24 dot font)

Enable download character set

Disable download character set

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

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Peripheral Device Control

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> <BEL> n1 n2 1B 07 n1 n2

<BEL> 07 Control peripheral device #1 66

<FS> 1C

19

1A

Deﬁne drive pulse width for peripheral device #1

Control peripheral device #1 immediately

Control peripheral device #2 immediately

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Page

Auto Cutter Control

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function <ESC> “d” “0”

<ESC> “d” <0> <ESC> “d” “1”

1B 64 30 1B 64 00

1B 64 31 1B 64 01

Full-cut command to the auto cutter

Partial-cut command to the auto cutter

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Slip Printer Control

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> <SI> n 1B 0F n Setting slip sensor 68 <ESC> <FF> n 1B 0C n Slip function 68

<ESC> <VT> m n 1B 0B m n

<EOT> 04 Slip status enquiry 69 <ESC> n m

1B 19 n m 0A 00

Set the paper eject direction/ length

Set the wait time until the automatic clamp is activated

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Page Mode

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> “n” 1B 6E Select page mode 70 <ESC> “!” 1B 21 Select line mode 71

<ESC> “*” ... 1B 2A ...

<ESC> “T” n 1B 54 n

<FF> 0C Print in page mode 74

Setting print area in page mode

Setting print direction in page mode

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Page

Customer Display Commands (Combo mode only)

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<ESC> “S” 1B 53 Start customer display 75 <ESC> “G” 1B 47 End customer display 75

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Slip printer

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Other Commands

Control codes Hexadecimal codes Function

<CAN> 18

<DC3> 13 Deselect printer 76 <DC1> 11 Set select mode 76 <RS> 1E Beep the buzzer 76

<ESC> “@” 1B 40 Initialize printer 80 <ENQ> 05 Enquiry 80

<ESC> “?” <LF> <NUL> 1B 3F 0A 00

1B 23 N 2C n1 n2 n3 n4 0A 00

Cancel printer buffer & Initialize printer

Set memory switch 77

Reset printer hardware and produce a test print.

Receiptprinter

Slip printer

Page

Printer Station Selection (Combo mode only)

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

Character Selection

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “+” “A” n

Print Station Selection n = 0, “0” : Selects the receipt printer

This command is only valid when it entered at the beginning of a line. If this command is not set at the beginning of a line, the printer will ignore the command and continue to print on previously selected print station.

<ESC> “R” n

Select international character set Selects an international character set according to the value of n, as

shown below: 0 n 12, “0” n “9”, “A” n “C” n = 0, “0” : U.S.A. 1, “1” : France 2, “2” : Germany

Although the international character set can also be selected using a memory switch, the control code setting is given priority.

1B 2B 41 n

3, “3” : Selects the slip printer

1B 52 n

≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤

3, “3” : England 4, “4” : Denmark 1 5, “5” : Sweden 6, “6” : Italy 7, “7” : Spain 1 8, “8” : Japan 9, “9” : Norway 10, “A” : Denmark 2 11, “B” : Spain 2 12, “C” : Latin America

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “/” n

1B 2F n Select zero style Causes subsequent zero characters to be printed with a slash when n

is 1, and without a slash when n is 0. The valve of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(0H) or “1”(31H).

The default may differ depending on the memory switch setting.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 62 n1 n2 n3 n4 d1 ... dk 1E Select bar code printing Prints bar code according to the value of n1, as shown below:

This command is only valid with the receipt printer. n1: Type of bar code

0 UPC-E 1 UPC-A 2 JAN/EAN-8 3 JAN/EAN-13 4 CODE 39 5 ITF 6 CODE 128 7 CODE 93 8 NW-7

The value of n1 can be set to 0(00H) or 8(08H) or “0”(30H) to “8”(38H).

n2: Printing character below bar code or line feed

1 Character below bar code is not printed, Line feed is

performed after execution of command.

2 Character below bar code is printed, Line feed is

performed after execution of command.

3 Character below bar code is not printed, Line feed is

not performed after execution of command.

4 Character below bar code is printed, Line feed is not

performed after execution of command.

The value of n2 can be set to 1(01H) to 4(04H) or “1”(31H) to “4”(34H).

n3: Mode of bar code

UPC-E, UPC-A, JAN/EAN-8, JAN/EAN-13, CODE 128, CODE 93

1 Minimum module 2 dots 2 Minimum module 3 dots 3 Minimum module 4 dots

CODE 39, NW-7, ITF

CODE 39, NW-7 ITF 1 Narrow : wide 2:6 dots 2:5 dots 2 Narrow : wide 3:9 dots 4:10 dots 3 Narrow : wide 4:12 dots 6:15 dots 4 Narrow : wide 2:5 dots 2:4 dots 5 Narrow : wide 3:8 dots 4:8 dots 6 Narrow : wide 4:10 dots 6:12 dots 7 Narrow : wide 2:4 dots 2:6 dots 8 Narrow : wide 3:6 dots 3:9 dots 9 Narrow : wide 4:8 dots 4:12 dots

When the value of n3 is UPC-E, UPC-A, JAN/EAN-8, JAN/EAN13, CODE 128 or CODE 93, 1(01H) to 3(03H) or “1”(31H) to “3”(33H) can be set. When the value of n3 is CODE39, NW-7 or ITF, 1(01H) to 9(09H) or “1”(31H) to “9”(39H) can be set.

n4: Height of bar code

Can be up to 255 dots (31.9 mm). If the bar code height is larger than the line feed amount, the line feed amount is automatically multiplied by an integer.

d1...dk: Bar code data

UPC-E/UPC-A: K = 11 (or 12)

The check digit at the 12th digit is automatically added, and ignored even if it is specified.

JAN/EAN-8: K = 7 (or 8)

The check digit at the 8th digit is automatically added, and ignored even if it is specified.

JAN/EAN-13: K = 12 (or 13)

The check digit at the 13th digit is automatically added, and ignored even if it is specified.

CODE39: The value of k is optional, and the maximum

value also differs according to the modes (21 digits maximum in mode 7). The start/stop code (“*”) is automatically added.

ITF The value of k is optional, and the maximum

value also differs according to the modes (40 digits maximum in mode 4). If the data is number of an odd digits, 0 is automatically added at the beginning of the data.

CODE 128: The value of k is optional, and the maximum

value also differs according to the modes and the types of character number (51 digits maximum in mode 1). The check character is automatically added.

CODE 93: The value of k is optional, and the maximum

value also differs according to the modes and the types of character (30 digits maximum in mode

1). The check characters (C and K) are automatically added.

NW-7: The value of k is optional, and the maximum

value also differs according to the modes and the types of character number (29 digits maximum in mode 7). The start/stop code is also contained in the data (it is not automatically added).

The bar code printing start position is at the upper end of the current line. If the bar code is positioned beyond the right margin, neither the bar code nor the character below the bar code will be printed.

Data of CODE 128 and CODE 93

When <LF> is used in a command, some kinds of control code cannot be sent by the host PC. The control code should be sent as the data as shown below:

• When sending the following data, express as a set of two characters. Express “% (25H)” as “%0 (25H30H)”. Add “40H-5FH” after “%” for the control codes (00H-1FH). Express the control code (7FH) as “%5(25H35H)”. Add “1 - 4 (31H - 34H)” after “%” for the function code. Add “6 - 8 (36H - 38H)” after “%” for the start code.

3) 2-character codes

Control codes

CODE FORMAT NUL 00H %@ 25H 40H SOH 01H %A 25H 41H STX 02H %B 25H 42H ETX 03H %C 25H 43H EOT 04H %D 25H 44H ENQ 05H %E 25H 45H ACK 06H %F 25H 46H BEL 07H %G 25H 47H BS 08H %H 25H 48H HT 09H %I 25H 49H LF 0AH %J 25H 4AH VT 0BH %K 25H 4BH FF 0CH %L 25H 4CH CR 0DH %M 25H 4DH SO 0EH %N 25H 4EH SI 0FH %O 25H 4FH DLE 10H %P 25H 50H DC1 11H %Q 25H 51H DC2 12H %R 25H 52H DC3 13H %S 25H 53H DC4 14H %T 25H 54H NAK 15H %U 25H 55H SYN 16H %V 25H 56H ETB 17H %W 25H 57H CAN 18H %X 25H 58H EM 19H %Y 25H 59H SUB 1AH %Z 25H 5AH ESC 1BH %[ 25H 5BH FC 1CH %¥ 25H 5CH GS 1DH %] 25H 5DH RS 1EH %^ 25H 5EH US 1FH %_ 25H 5FH DEL 7FH %5 25H 35H

Special code

CODE FORMAT

% 25H %0 25H 30H

Function codes

CODE FORMAT

FNC1 %1 25H 31H ✩ FNC2 %2 25H 32H ✩ FNC3 %3 25H 33H ✩ FNC4 %4 25H 34H ✩

Start codes

CODE FORMAT

ST AR T A %6 25H 36H ✩ START B %7 25H 37H ✩ START C %8 25H 38H ✩

✩ For CODE 128 only.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “M”

1B 4D

Receipt printer: Select 12-dot pitch printing

Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with no spacing between characters.

Slip printer : Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font <ESC> “p”

1B 70

Select 14-dot pitch printing Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 2-dot spacing between characters. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

<ESC> “P”

1B 50

Receipt printer: Select 15-dot pitch printing

Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 3-dot spacing between characters.

Slip printer : Select 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot) font <ESC> “:”

1B 3A

Receipt printer: Select 16-dot pitch printing

Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 4-dot spacing between characters.

Slip printer : Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> <SP> n

1B 20 n

Set character spacing Sets the spacing between characters according to the value of n. The value of n can be set from 0 through 15, or from “0” through “9” and “A” through “F”. The default value of n is 0.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<SO>

Sets the printing magnified double in character width. Prints the subsequent data including a character spacing set by <ESC><SP> n, magnified double in character width.

<DC4>

Resets the printing magnified in character width. Resets the printing magnified in character width set by <SO>, <ESC><SO>, <ESC> “W” n and <ESC> “i”n1n2.

<ESC> “W” n

1B 57 n

Set the magnification rate in character width Prints the subsequent data with a character width magnified by a rate specified by the value of n. Receipt printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as <DC4>)

1, “1”: Double magnification (same as <SO>) 2, “2”: Triple magnification 3, “3”: Quadruple magnification 4, “4”: Quintuple magnification 5, “5”: Sextuple magnification

Slip printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as <DC4>)

1, “1”: Double magnification (same as <SO>)

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 0E

Sets the printing magnified double in character width. Prints the subsequent data magnified double in character width. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

1B 14

Resets the printing magnified in character width set by <ESC><SO>, <ESC>“h”n and <ESC> “i” n1n2. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “h” n

1B 68 n

Set the magnification rate in character height Prints the subsequent data with a character height magnified by a rate specified by the value of n. Receipt printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as

<ESC><DC4>)

1, “1”: Double magnification (same as

<ESC><SO>) 2, “2”: Triple magnification 3, “3”: Quadruple magnification 4, “4”: Quintuple magnification 5, “5”: Sextuple magnification

Slip printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as <DC4>)

1, “1”: Double magnification (same as <SO>)

<ESC> “i” n1 n2

1B 69 n 1 n2

Sets the magnification rates in character width and height Prints the subsequent data in the size specified by n1 and n2. The value of n1 indicates the height magnification and the value of n2 indicates the width magnification. Receipt printer: n1 (n2)= 0, “0”: Normal height (or width) size

1, “1”: Double height (or width) size 2, “2”: Triple height (or width) size 3, “3”: Quadruple height (or width) size 4, “4”: Quintuple height (or width) size 5, “5”: Sextuple height (or width) size

The value of n is between 0(00H) and 5(05H) or “0” (30H) and “5” (35H). This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “–” n

1B 2D n

Underlining When the value of n is 1, underlines the subsequent data including a character spacing set by <ESC><SP> n. The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting and the block graphic characters are not underlined. Resets the underline mode when the value of n is 0. The value of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(01H) or “1”(31H).

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “_” n

1B 5F n

Upperlining When the value of n is 1, over lines the subsequent data including a character spacing set by <ESC><SP> n. The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting and the block graphic characters are not upper lined. Resets the upper line mode when the value of n is 0. The value of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(01H) or “1”(31H).

<ESC> “4”

1B 34

Select highlight printing Prints the subsequent data including a character spacing set by <ESC><SP> n reversed. The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting is not reversed.

<ESC> “5”

1B 35

Cancel highlight printing Cancels highlight printing

<SI>

Inverted printing Causes subsequent characters to be inverted. Enter this command at the beginning of the line. If this code is entered at any other position, it will be invalid. Therefore, it is not possible to mix correct and inverted printing in one line.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<DC2>

Cancel inverted printing Cancels inverted printing Enter this code at the beginning of the line.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “E”

1B 45

Select emphasized printing Causes subsequent characters to be emphasized.

<ESC> “F”

1B 46

Cancel emphasized printing Cancels emphasized printing.

1B 55 31 1B 55 01

Select uni-directional printing After printing the data in the line buffer, the printer enters the unidirectional mode. The subsequent data is printed when the print head moves from left to right. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

1B 55 30 1B 55 00

Select bi-directional printing After printing the data in the line buffer, the printer enters the bidirectional mode. In this mode, the data is printed faster than the uni-directional mode. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

Page Formatting (Line Mode)

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “C” n

1B 43 n

Set page length in lines Sets the page length using the current line spacing, where n is between 1 and 127. Changing the line spacing later does not alter the physical page length. The current line becomes the top of the page. Resets the bottom margin. Default page length is 42 lines. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

<ESC> “C” <0> n

1B 43 00 n

Set page length in inches Sets the page length to n × 24 mm, where n is between 1 and 22. The current line becomes the top of the page. Resets the bottom margin This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

<ESC> “N” n

1B 4E n

Set bottom margin Sets the bottom margin to n lines at the current line spacing, where n is between 0 and 255. Bottom margin is reset when you change the page length. Setting is invalid if the printing area on one page is 36 mm or less. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “O”

1B 4F

Cancel bottom margin Cancels the bottom margin. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “1” n

1B 6C n

Set left margin at column n at the current character pitch. The left margin does not move if the character pitch is changed later. If this function is set in the middle of a line, it will become valid starting with the following line. When the power is turned on, the left edge is set as the left margin. Receipt printer: The setting is invalid if the print area for one line

would be 36 mm or less. The value of n is between 0 and 255.

Slip printer : The left margin must be at least 18 dots to the left of

the right margin and within the limits below. If the size of one character and its spacing is larger than the print area defined by the margins, printing is not possible and “?” is printed, instead of the character. The value of n is between 0 and the value of the right margin - 2.

<ESC> “Q” n

1B 51 n

Set right margin Set right margin at column n at the current character pitch. The right margin does not move if the character pitch is changed later. If this function is set in the middle of a line, it will become valid starting with the following line. When the power is turned on, the right edge is set as the right margin. Receipt printer: The setting is invalid if the print area for one line

would be 36 mm or less. The value of n is between 0 and 255.

Slip printer : The right margin must be within the limits below

and set so that the allowable print area is more than 18 dots. If the size of one character and its spacing is larger than the print area defined by the margins, printing is not possible and “?” is printed, instead of the character. The value of n is between 2 and the value of the maximum number of print columns.

Print Position Control

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<LF>

Line feed Prints the current line and feeds the paper to the next line.

<CR>

Carriage return The <CR> code is valid for both the receipt and slip printers only if memory switch 3-1 is set to 1. (The factory setting is 0.) If the <CR> code is valid: Receipt printer : Functions in the same way as an <LF> code. Slip printer : The function of the <CR> code changes according to

the setting of memory switch 5-8. When memory switch 5-8 is set to 0 (factory

setting): Functions in the same way as an <LF> code (CRLF). When memory switch 5-8 is set to 1: Executed only when printing. The paper is not fed (CR).

<ESC> “a” n

1B 61 n

Feed paper n lines Prints the current line and feeds the paper n lines (where n is between 1 and 127).

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<FF>

From feed Feeds the paper to the top of the next page, according to the page length set by <ESC> “C”n or <ESC>”C”<0>n. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

<HT>

Horizontal tab Moves the print position to the next horizontal tab stop. Ignored if there is no next horizontal tab stop on the current line.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<VT>

Vertical tab Prints the current line and feeds the paper to the next vertical tab stop and moves the print position to the left margin. Performs paper feed if no vertical tabs are set or if the current line is at or below the last vertical tab stop. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

<ESC> “A” n

1B 41 n

Define n/72-inch line spacing Defines the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed. The line spacing defined here is set by <ESC> “2”.

≤ ≤

0 n 85 The default value of n is 12 (1/6-inch feed) This command is only valid with the slip printer

<ESC> “2”

1B 32

Set line spacing to n/72-inch Set the line spacing to n/72-inch which is defined by <ESC> “A” n. This command is only valid with the slip printer

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 7A 30 or 1B 7A 00

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed to 3 mm.

Slip printer : Set line spacing to 1/12 inch

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feeds to 1/12 inch.

1B 7A 31 or 1B 7A 01

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 4 mm

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed to 4 mm.

Slip printer : Set line spacing to 1/6 inch

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feeds to 1/6 inch.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “0”

1B 30

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed to 3 mm.

Slip printer : Set line spacing to 1/8 inch

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feeds to 1/8 inch.

<ESC> “1”

1B 31

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed to 3 mm.

Slip printer : Set line spacing to 7/72-inch

Sets the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feeds to 7/72-inch.

<ESC> “J” n

1B 4A n

Receipt printer: One time n/4-mm feed

Performs a line feed of n/4 mm only once after printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting for lines does not change. The value of n is between 1 and 255.

Slip printer : One time n/72-inch feed

Performs a line feed of n/72-inch only once after printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting for lines does not change. The value of n is between 1 and 255.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “j” n

1B 6A n

Receipt printer: One time n/4-mm backfeed

Feeds the paper back n/4 mm only once after printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting for lines do not change. This command can also feed the paper back to a previous page; however, the position in the line on the previous page is determined by the page length control. The value of n is between 1 and 255.

Slip printer : One time n/72-inch backfeed

Performs a line feed of n/72-inch only once after printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting for lines do not change. The value of n is between 1 and 255.

<ESC> “3” n

1B 33 n

Set line spacing to n/216-inch Sets the subsequent line spacing to n/216-inch. The value of n is between 1 and 255. Since the min. pitch of the slip paper feed mechanism is 1/144-inch, the set value is approximated by the following formula INT (n × 2/3 + 0.5)/144 inch This command is only valid with the slip printer

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FUNCTION

<ESC> “y” n

1B 79 n

Set line spacing to n/144-inch Sets the subsequent line spacing to n/144-inch. The value of n is between 1 and 255. This command is only valid with the slip printer

<ESC> “I” n

1B 49 n

One time n/8 mm feed Performs a line feed of n/8 mm only once after printing the data in the line bufrer. The space setting for lines does not change. The value of n is between 1 and 255. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

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FUNCTION

1B 42 n1 n2 ... 00

Set vertical tab stops Cancels all current vertical tab stops and sets new vertical tab stops at lines n1, n2, etc., where n1, n2, etc. are numbers between 0 and

255. A maximum of 16 vertical tab stops can be set. The tab stops must be specified in ascending order; any violation of ascending order terminates the tab stop list. Standard termination is by the <0> control code. The vertical tab stops are set in terms of the current line spacing and do not move if the line spacing is changed later. With <ESC> “B” <0>, all vertical tab stops are cancelled. This command is only valid with the receipt printer. When the power is turned on, no vertical tabs are set.

1B 44 n1 n2 ... 00

Set horizontal tab stops Cancels all current horizontal tab stops and sets new tab stops at columns n1, n2, etc. at the current character pitch, where n1, n2, etc. are numbers between 1 and 255. A maximum of 16 horizontal tab stops can be set. The tab stops must be specified in ascending order; any violation of ascending order terminates the tab stop list. Standard termination is by the <0> control code. With <ESC> “D” <0>, all horizontal tab stops are cancelled. The left edge of the paper is always the reference point for the horizontal tab positions, regardless of the left margin setting. When the power is turned on, no horizontal tabs are set.

Dot Graphics Printing

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “K” n <0> m1 m2 ...

1B 4B n 00 m1 m2 ...

Print normal density graphics Receipt printer: Prints a 3 (horizontal) × 3 (vertical) dot bit image for

each dot of entered data. Data extending beyond the right margin is ignored. The relationship between the entered data and the actual printing is shown below. The value of n is between 1 and 192.

DOT Position

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

MSB

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

Image data LSB

Slip printer: Prints a bit image of the number of dots specified by n. After printing the bit

image, the printer automatically returns to the character mode. The relationship between the pins on the print head and the data is shown below.

Image data

Dot Position

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(Not Used)

MSB LSB

8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

The value of n is between 1 and 210. A maximum of 210 data bytes can printed in one line. Any data exceeding 210 bytes is ignored. Only uni-directional printing is possible.

EXAMPLE

We will create the design below using a bit image.

First, since the volume of data is 30, n1 = (1E)

H. If the data m1 ~ m30

is converted to hexadecimal, it appears as shown below.

Data Binary

m1 00000001 01 m11 00111110 3E m21 00111110 3E m2 00011110 1E m12 00000010 02 m22 00101110 2E m3 00111110 3E m13 00000010 02 m23 00101110 2E m4 01011111 5F m14 00111110 3E m24 00111110 3E m5 00011111 1F m15 00111110 3E m25 00101111 2F m6 01011110 5E m16 00101111 2F m26 00101111 2F m7 00011110 1E m17 00101111 2F m27 00111110 3E m8 00111111 3F m18 00111110 3E m28 00111110 3E m9 00101111 2F m19 00101110 2E m29 00000010 02

m10 00111110 3E m20 00101110 2E m30 00000010 02

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decimal

Data Binary

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decimal

Data Binary

decimal

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Printing Sample

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “L” n1 n2 m1 m2 ...

1B 4C n1 n2 m1 m2 ...

Print high density graphics Receipt printer: Prints a 1 (horizontal) × 3 (vertical) dot bit image

for each dot of entered data. Data extending beyond the right margin is ignored. The relationship between the entered data and the actual printing is shown below. The value of n1 + n2 × 256 is between 1 and 576.

DOT Position

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

MSB

D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

Image data LSB

Slip printer: Prints a high density bit image of the number of dots specified by n1 and n2.

The value of n1 + 256 × n2 is between 1 and 420. A maximum of 420 data bytes can printed in one line. Any data exceeding 420 bytes is ignored. After printing the bit image, the printer automatically returns to the character mode. The relationship between the pins on the print head and the data is the same as those shown for the previous bit image code <ESC> “K”. While printing a high density bit image, the horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed.

EXAMPLE

We will create the design below using a bit image.

Printing Sample

First, since the volume of data is 30, n1 = (1E)

H. If the data m1 ~ m30

is converted to hexadecimal, it appears as shown below.

Data Binary

m10 00111110 3E m20 00101110 2E m30 00000010 02

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decimal

Data Binary

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decimal

Data Binary

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decimal

Horizontal density is three times that of the bit image for <ESC>“k”. (Compare the print samples.)

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “k” n <0> m1 m2 ...

1B 6B n 00 m1 m2 ...

Print fine density graphics Prints a 1 (horizontal) × 1 (vertical) dot bit image for each dot of entered data. Data extending beyond the right margin is ignored. The relationship between the entered data and the actual printing is shown below. The value of n is between 1 and 72.

This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

Relationship between image data and print dots

Dot position

Image data

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

EXAMPLE Printing Sample

Data Binary

d1 00000000 00 d2 00000000 00 d3 00011111 1F d4 11111000 F8 d5 00111111 3F d6 11111100 FC d7 01110111 77 d8 01110111 EE d9 11111000 F8 d10 00011111 1F d11 11111000 F8 d12 00011111 1F d13 11111000 F8 d14 00011111 1F d15 00001111 0F d16 11110000 F0 d17 00011111 1F d18 11111000 F8 d19 00011111 1F d20 11111000 F8 d21 00111110 3E d22 01111100 7C d23 00111000 38 d24 00011100 1C d25 01111001 79 d26 10011110 9E d27 01110011 73 d28 11001110 CE d29 01110011 73 d30 11001110 CE d31 11111001 F9 d32 10011111 9F d33 11111000 F8 d34 00011111 1F d35 11111110 FE d36 01111111 7F d37 11111111 FF d38 11111111 FF d39 11111111 FF d40 11111111 FF d41 00000000 00 d42 00000000 00 d43 00000000 00 d44 00000000 00 d45 00000000 00 d46 00000000 00 d47 00000000 00 d48 00000000 00

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Data Binary

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FUNCTION

MSB

Dot Position

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

<ESC> “X” n1 n2 m1 m2 ...

1B 5 n1 n2 m1 m2 ...

Print fine density graphics Prints a bit image of the input data using horizontal and vertical resolutions of 8 dots/mm. Data extending past the right margin is ignored. The relationship between the input data and the actual printing is shown below.

≤ ≤

1 n1 + n2 × 256 576

d1•••

LSB

MSB LSB

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

d2•••

MSB LSB

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

d3•••

Download Graphics Printing

CODE

HEX

FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

<ESC> “&” <1> <1> nm1m2... m48 <ESC> “&” “1” “1” nm1m2... m48

1B 26 01 01 nm1m2... m48 1B 26 31 31 nm1m2... m48

Define download character Defines one new character and stores it in RAM for later use. n is the character code of the character defined and must be between 21H and 7F4. If the maximum of 32 external characters have already been stored, the oldest stored external character are deleted so that new external character can be stored. The character matrix is 12 dots wide and 24 dots high. Relationship between the character pattern and the character data is shown below. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

Data Binary

m1 00011000 18 m2 00000000 00 m3 00111000 38 m4 00000000 00 m5 01111000 78 m6 00000000 00 m7 00011000 18 m8 00000000 00 m9 00011000 18 m10 00000000 00 m11 00011000 18 m12 01100000 60 m13 00011000 18 m14 11000000 C0 m15 00011001 19 m16 10000000 80 m17 00011011 1B m18 00000000 00 m19 00000110 06 m20 00000000 00 m21 00001100 0C m22 00000000 00 m23 00011011 1B m24 11000000 C0 m25 00110111 37 m26 11100000 E0 m27 01100110 66 m28 01100000 60 m29 00000000 00 m30 01100000 60 m31 00000000 00 m32 11000000 C0 m33 00000001 01 m34 10000000 80 m35 00000011 03 m36 00000000 00 m37 00000111 07 m38 11100000 E0 m39 00000111 07 m40 11100000 E0 m41 00000000 00 m42 00000000 00 m43 00000000 00 m44 00000000 00 m45 00000000 00 m46 00000000 00 m47 00000000 00 m48 00000000 00

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decimal

When the 7 × 9 (half dot) character size (default setting) is set:

CODE

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<ESC> “&” <0> n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7]

n2 – n1 + 1

(1B)H (26)H (00)H n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7] n2 – n1 + 1 When the 5 × 9 dot character size is set:

<ESC> “&” <0> n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5] n2 – n1 + 1 (1B)H (26)H (00)H n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5] n2 – n1 + 1

FUNCTION

Pin No.

(Not used) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

EXAMPLE

Define download character (7 × 9 (half dot) font or 5 × 9 dot font) Defines download characters Up to 10 download characters can be defined and the defined character patterns can be stored in the printer’s RAM. The values of n1 and n2 are between (21)

H and (7F)H with n1 less

than or equal to n2 and the value of m0 is either (00)H or (80)H. Defining of download characters begins with character code n1 and completes with n2. When only one character is defined, n1 = n2. m0 indicates the relationship between the character pattern and print head.

m1 m2.... Indicate the character pattern

This command is only valid with the slip printer.

When m0=(00)H MSB

8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

LSB

Pin No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(Not used)

When m0=(80)H MSB

8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

When the 7 × 9 (half dot) character size (default setting) is set, the horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed.

LSB

Printing possible Printing not possible

D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

m2 m4 m6

m3 m5 m7

D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

m2 m4 m6

m3 m5 m7

Over lapping horizontally

CODE

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FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “&” <1> <0> n <ESC> “&” “1” “0” n

1B 26 01 00 n 1B 26 31 30 n

Delete a download character (12 × 24 dot font) Deletes the download character which was assigned the value n. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

1B 25 31 or 1B 25 01

Enable download character set Enables the download character set.

1B 25 30 or 1B 25 00

Disable download character set Disables the selected download character set and returns to the builtin ROM character set.

Peripheral Device Control

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FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> <BEL> n1 n2

1B 07 n1 n2

Define drive pulse width for peripheral device #1 Defines the drive pulse width for peripheral devices requiring other than standard 200 ms pulse time and delay time. n1 indicates the energizing time and n2 indicates the delay time, using 10ms units.

<BEL>

Control peripheral device #1 Executes drive pulse for peripheral device #1.

<FS>

Control peripheral device #1 immediately Executes drive pulse for peripheral device #1 immediately.

Control peripheral device #2 immediately Drives peripheral device #2. The drive pulse width and delay time are fixed at 200 ms.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

Control peripheral device #2 immediately Drives peripheral device #2. The drive pulse width and delay time are fixed at 200 ms.

Auto Cutter Control

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 64 30 or 1B 64 00

Full-cut command to the auto cutter Cuts the receipt paper fully. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

1B 64 31 or 1B 64 01

Partial-cut command to the auto cutter Cuts the receipt paper partially. This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

Slip Printer Control

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> <SI> n

1B 0F n

Setting slip sensor Sets the slip printer TOF/BOF sensor according to the value of n.

TOF Sensor BOF Sensor

n = 00, “0” : Valid Valid

01, “1” : Valid Invalid 02, “2” : Invalid Valid 03, “3” : Invalid Invalid

Default values are: n = 0 when memory switch 5-2 = 0 (factory setting) n = 3 when memory switch 5-2 = 1

<ESC> <FF> n

1B 0C n

Slip function After printing the data in the line buffer, operates the slip printer according to the value of n.

n = 00, “0” : Operates the clamp

01, “1” : Releases the paper 02, “2” : Releases the paper and waits until it is removed 03, “3” : Feeds the paper backward (backfeed) until it

moves past the TOF sensor, then releases the paper. (See NOTE below.)

04, “4” : Feeds the paper into the printer (operational feed)

until it moves past the BOF sensor, then releases the paper.

05, “5” : Feeds the paper according to the direction and

length set by <ESC> <VT> m n (the paper is not released)

(NOTE) When the slip paper is attached to duplicates, a paper jam

may occur if the paper is always fed backward. Therefore, the paper should not be ejected with n=3. To feed slip paper attached to duplicates backward, use <ESC> <VT> to set the eject length to about half of the paper length, then eject the paper using <ESC> <FF> 5.

This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> <VT> mn

1B 0B mn

Set the paper eject direction/length Sets the length of the ejection operation performed using <ESC> <FF> 5 in line mode.

The value of m determines the ejection direction. When m= “+”: the ejection direction is into the printer (operational

feed), and the ejection length is n lines (at the current carriage return)

When m= “-”: the ejection direction is backward (backfeed), and

the ejection length is n lines (at the current carriage return)

When m= 0 : the ejection direction is backward (backfeed), and

the ejection length is n inches

The default value of n is 0. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

<EOT>

Slip status enquiry Sends slip printer status information to the host computer.

Status b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

Constantly set at “1”

Constantly set at “0”

TOF sensor 1: No paper BOF sensor 1: No paper

Slip printer mechanical error 1: Error Slip release/clamp 1: Clamp

0: Release

Status b1 and b5 is variable. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

Page Mode

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 19 nm0A 00

Set the wait time until the automatic clamp is activated Set the wait time between paper insertion (TOF/BOF sensor senses the paper) and automatic clamp activation by n × 0.1 sec. The default value of n is 7 (wait time is 0.7 sec.) The value of m is fixed to 0. This command is only valid with the slip printer, besides memory switch 5-1 is set to 0.

<ESC> “n”

1B 6E

Select page mode Switches from line mode (default) to page mode. This code is only valid when it is entered at the beginning of the line. The page mode is suitable even though data is printed in the rotational direction specified by <ESC> “T” n and in the page coordinate range specified by <ESC> “*” •••, and though paper with a horizontal length of a check, etc. is rotated 90 or 270 and printing is carried out in all modes. In page mode, since OR is applied to the data in the print area, characters and bit images can be printed overlapping each other and each character can be rotated and oriented independently. In page mode, if printing data and a command such as <CR> or <LF> are sent in the same way as in line mode, there is an automatic rotation to the printer side. All printing of data in the print area is performed according to <LF>. After printing according to <FF>, the printer returns to line mode. In addition, if <ESC> “!”, <ESC> “@” or <CAN> are specified, printing is not performed and the printer leaves page mode and returns to line mode. While returning to line mode, the data in the printer buffer, the area coordinates and the rotation directions are all cleared. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

The following restrictions exist in page mode.

1) In page mode, half-dot characters cannot be printed since printing is carried out in normal dot units. When entering page mode, the ANK font is automatically set to a 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot) font. Since the 7 × 9 font and 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font commands cannot be executed in page mode, they are executed after the

printer returns to line mode. High density printing of graphics is ignored.

2) Paper feed command In paper mode, the paper feed command and carriage return are executed in units of dots. A 1/72-inch (0.353-mm) paper feed is considered 1 dot. Since a 1-dot pitch in the horizontal direction is 0.30 mm and a 1-dot pitch in the vertical direction is 0.353 mm, the paper amount that is fed while printing using a 90 or 270 rotation is less when compared with a 0 or 150 rotation. As a result, when printing using a 90 or 270 rotation, execute a test print, check the horizontal and vertical dot alignment, then adjust the alignment as necessary.

3) The following commands are not executed in page mode, but are stored and executed when the printer returns to line mode.

Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font <ESC> “M” Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font <ESC> “:” Inverted printing/Cancel inverted

printing Select highlight printing/Cancel

highlight printing Underlining <ESC> “-” n Upperlining <ESC> “_” n Select print direction <ESC> “U” n Select emphasized printing/Cancel

emphasized printing Select left margin <ESC> “1” n Select right margn <ESC> “Q” n

<ESC> “4”/<ESC> “5”

<ESC> “E”/<ESC> “F”

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

4) The following commands are ignored in page mode.

One time backfeed <ESC> “j” n Print high density graphics <ESC> “L” ••• Slip function <ESC> <FF> n Select print station <ESC> “+” “A” n STX-ETX mode <STX> ••• <ETX>

<ESC> “!”

1B 21

Select line mode (default) If this command is specified while in page mode, printing is not carried out and the printer returns to line mode. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “*” X

L XH YL YH dXL dXH dYL dYH

1B 2A XL XH YL YH dXL dXH dYL dYH

Setting print area in page mode The coordinates of the current position at the moment that page mode is entered are (0,0). The starting point of the print area is defined by XL, XH, YL and YH. In addition, the length DX in the X direction is specified by dXL and dXH, and the length DY in the Y direction is specified by dYL and dYH.

Current position (0,0)

(X0,Y0)

Paper feed direction

Print areaDY

Starting point X

0 = XL + (XH × 256) dots

Starting point Y0 = YL + (YH × 256) dots Length in horizontal direction DX = dXL + (dXH × 256) dots Length in vertical direction DY = dYL + (dYH × 256) dots

The values of XL, YL, dXL and dYL are between 0 and 255, and the values of XH, YH, dXH and dYH are between 0 and 1. However, dXL = dXH = 0 and dYL = dYH = 0 are not included. In addition, since the maximum range in the X direction (XO + DX) is 210 dots and the maximum range in the Y direction (YO + DY) is 720 dots, each parameter should be specified to satisfy these ranges. When the power is turned on, XL = XH = YL = YH = 0 (XO,YO = 0,0)

dXL = 210, dXH = 0 (DX = 210) and dYL = 64, dYH = 2 (DY = 576).

This command is stored, even in line mode, and the position at the time that page mode is entered is used as the standard point (0,0). Since the bottom of the character is used as the baseline, a minimum print area of 8 dots are necessary in the character height direction to print data in the page. (When printing a magnified character height, the paper must be fed before printing.)

This command is only valid with the slip printer.

When n = 4, “4,” special mode page mode functions as check high-speed printing mode.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “T” n

1B 54 n

Setting print direction in page mode Sets the direction in which the printing will be executed in page mode according to the value of n. This command is only valid in line mode.

Value of n Mode 0 or “0” 0 rotation mode (uni-directional printing) 1 or “1” 270 rotation mode (uni-directional printing) 2 or “2” 180 rotation mode (uni-directional printing) 3 or “3” 90 rotation mode (uni-directional printing) 4 or “4” 270 rotation mode (bi-directional printing)

The default value of n is 0.

<Rotation direction examples> n = 0 n = 1 or 4 n = 2 n = 3

0° rotation 270° rotation 180° rotation 90° rotation

12345••• ABCDE•••

12345•••

ABCDE•••

12345•••

ABCDE•••

12345•••

<N=4,“4”: Check high-speed printing mode> This parameter is only valid when no character data is expanded into the page area, and this command is added immediately after <ESC>“n”. Also, once the check high-speed printing mode has been entered with <ESC>“T”4, it is not possible to move across to a different rotation mode (<ESC>“T”0-3) until the page mode has been exited. The check high-speed printing mode provides high-speed printing with the check at a 270 degree rotation angle and bi-directional printing, and a wide range of limitations have been included to enable bi-directional printing.

This mode can only be used with printing data that uses a 5 X 9 (2P-

1) font without decorations. The limitations are listed below. The quality of the printed product cannot be guaranteed if these limitations are removed and the unit used. [Limitations on the check high-speed printing mode]

• The only characters that can be printed are the 5 X 9 (2P-1) font ANK characters.

• The double-sized width command cannot be used (the doublesized height command may be used.)

• The bit image command cannot be used.

• Horizontal tabs cannot be used.

• The space setting command for the space between characters cannot be used.

• The following limitations apply for the Y direction in the printing area (value set with <ESC> “*”...)

1 As To=0 has been fixed as the starting point for the printing

area, the printing area command set with <ESC> “*” ....

Must be specified with Yo=YL=YH=0. (It will forcibly set at 0 if it is at any other setting.)

2 The value of Dy must be a six-fold value.

As bi-directional printing in 6-pin units will be performed in this mode, there are cases where the characters that have been entered in a misaligned state will be printed in a wave-like style and will not be able to be distinguished when the value of Dy is anything other than a six-fold value as a joint will be established within a single character for return printing. Consequently, setting anything other than the six-fold value must not be carried out. However, the printer will discard any remainders from dividing by six and automatically correct it into six-fold when any value other than six -fold has been set.

This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<FF>

Print in page mode (only valid when in page mode) This command can only activate the slip printer. In page mode, all page data in the page area is printed, then the printer returns to line mode. After all the page data is printed, the data in the page, the page print area and the print direction are all initialized. In addition, this command has no function in line mode.

Customer display commands (Combo mode only)

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “S”

1B 53

Start customer display Subsequent data is sent through the customer display. Customer display data is sent as follows. This command is saved in the print buffer and retrieved from the print buffer and executed in the same way as the other print data.

<ESC> “S” Customer display data <ESC> “G”

Through the customer display

This command is only effective in the combination mode and when memory switch 0-8 = 0. When the customer display is being used, the option RS232C I/F communication conditions must be baud rate = 9699BPS, data length = 8 bits, no parity, so set the dip switches accordingly.

<ESC> “G”

1B 47

End customer display This command is regarded as the customer display data end code and subsequent data is processed as print data. This command is saved in the print buffer and retrieved from the print buffer and executed in the same way as the other print data. This command is only effective in the combination mode and when memory switch 0-8 = 0. This command is only valid with the slip printer.

Other Commands

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CODE HEX

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FUNCTION

<CAN>

Cancel printer buffer & Initialize printer Clears the line buffer, and initializes the commands set already. Does not affect the external equipment drive conditions set by the code <ESC> <BEL> n1 n2. (This is the same during a mechanical error.) (Line buffer means the print data expansion area.) If <CAN> is specified in page mode while printing using the slip printer, printing is not carried out and the printer returns to line mode from page mode. In addition, <CAN> initializes the print station selection. If the slip printer was selected, the receipt printer will be re-selected. This command cannot recover from errors or return to the on-line status from off-line.

<DC3>

Deselect printer Deselects the printer. The printer disregards all subsequent characters and commands except <DC1>, which activates the printer.

<DC1>

Set select mode When the printer receives a <DC1> code, the deselect mode is canceled and data following this code is input to the buffer.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<RS>

Beep the buzzer Sounds a brief beep tone.

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

1B 23 N 2C n1n2n3n4 0A 00

Set the memory switch. In order to enable changed memory switch setting, turn the printer OFF and ON again or send printer reset command (<ESC> “?”<LF><NUL>”) to the printer. Changed memory switch settings are stored in EEPROM and these setting will be stored as long as the time when they are changed again. N :Memory switch number (“0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”) n1n2n3n4 :Mode settings (For details see below)

1) N=0 (Star mode only)

n1 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1”

n2 Customer display commands Valid Invalid

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” to “3” “4” to “7” “8” to “A” “B” to “F”

Receipt FF command Form Feed Paper Feed,

FF cut mode — Full-cut — Partial-cut

Cut & Back

Form Feed Paper Feed,

Cut & Back

2) N=1 (Star mode only)

n1 :Always “0” n2 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1”

n3 Zero style Normal zero Slashed zero n4 International character

set

See below

n4 Country n4 Country n4 Country n4 Country “0” USA “3” UK “6” Italy “9” Norway “1” France “4” Denmark #1 “7” Spain #1 “A” Denmark #2 “2” Germany “5” Sweden “8” Japan “B” Spain #2

n4 Country

“C” Latin America

3) N=2 n3 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1” Remark

n1 Receipt printer ESC d

command Receipt printer

n2 Receipt printer cutter Valid Invalid Star and

n4 Receipt printer paper

near end

Cut Paper feed,

& Cut

Invalid Valid Star mode

Star mode only

ESC/POS

only

4) N=3 (Star mode only) n1 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1” “2” “3”

n2 Character table (Code

page)

n3 Receipt printer printer

column

n4 CR code Invalid Invalid Valid Valid

Receipt printer line feed (mm)

48 38 – –

4343

See belows

n2 Code page n2 Code page n2 Code page n2 Code page “0” Normal “3” 437 “6” 860 “9” 865 “1” katakana “4” 850 “7” 861 “A” 866 “2” 437 “5” 852 “8” 863

5) N=4 (Star mode) n2 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0” n4 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1” “2” “3”

n1 X on/X off Timing When

Toggled

RTS Signal Condition Save as

DTR

every 3 sec

Save as DTR

When Toggled

always SPACE

every 3 sec

always SPACE

N=4 (ESC/POS mode)

n1 :Always “0” n2 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0”’ “1” “2” “3”

n3 DTR signal during

setting status transmission

n4 Data receipt error “?”

printed

See belows

Ignored “?”

printed

Ignored

Parameter :n3

Setting (DTR signal) “0”, “1” “2”, “3”

1. From when the power is turned on or I/F reset until communication possible

2. Test printing BUSY BUSY

3. Paper feed by paper feed switch — BUSY

4. Stop due to no paper — BUSY

5. During waiting for switch input in macro execution

6. Other error — BUSY

7. Receiving buffer full BUSY BUSY

BUSY BUSY

— BUSY

6) N=5 (Star mode) n1 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1” “2” “3”

n2 When slip printer <CR>

code is valid

n4 Initial status of the TOF/

BOF sensor Slip printer automatic

clamp Slip printer automatic

starting print positioning

Parameter Setting “4” “5” “6” “7”

n2 When slip printer <CR>

code is valid

n4 Initial status of the TOF/

BOF sensor Slip printer automatic

clamp Slip printer automatic

starting print positioning

Print + line feed (CRLF)

Valid Valid Valid Valid

Valid Valid Invalid Invalid

Valid Invalid Valid Invalid

Print + line feed (CRLF)

Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid

Valid Valid Invalid Invalid

Valid Invalid Valid Invalid

print (CR)

Print + line feed (CRLF)

print (CR)

N=5 (ESC/POS mode)

n1 :Always “0” n2 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1” “2” “3”

n4 Slip printer automatic

clamp Slip printer automatic

starting print positioning

Valid Valid Invalid Invalid

Valid Invalid Valid Invalid

N=A

n1 :Always “0” n2 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0”

(Default)

Parameter Setting “0” “1”

n4 Receipt adherence-

prevention control

Valid Invalid

N=D

n1 :Always “0” n2 :Always “0” n3 :Always “0”

Parameter Setting “0” “1” “2” “3”

n2 Thermal head rank A B C C

Rank Average resistance value

A 1215 ± 67 Ω B 1350 ± 67 Ω C 1485 ± 67 Ω

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

CODE HEX

FUNCTION

<ESC> “@”

1B 40

Initialize printer Reinitializes the printer. Clears the print buffer and returns settings to their power-up values. Does not clear the input buffer, downloaded characters, or conditions for peripheral devices. If this command is specified in page mode while printing using the slip printer, printing is not carried out and the printer returns to line mode from page mode. This command cannot recover from errors or return to the on-line status from off-line.

<ENQ>

Enquiry Causes the printer to transmit a status byte.

Status byte

Status

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

Constantly set at 0

Vertical parity error 1: Error

Framing error 1: Error

Receipt printer head-up error Receipt printer auto cutter error Receipt printer thermistor error Cover open error Slip printer mechanical error 1: Error

Receipt paper empty 1: Empty

Buffer empty 1: Empty

Buffer overflow 1: Overflow

Compulsion switch 1: High level (Switch is set to ON.)

CODE

HEX

FUNCTION

Status b3 is variable.

1B 3F 0A 00

Reset the printer hardware. Resets the printer hardware and produces a test print

Chapter 10: ESC/POS Mode

TM-T85 mode

Code Function

HT Horizontal tab LF Print line feed FF Page mode print and return DLE EOT Real time transmission of status DLE ENQ Real time request to printer CAN Cancel print data in page mode ESC FF Print page mode data ESC SP Set right space amount of character ESC ! Universal print mode designation ESC $ Designate absolute printing ESC % Designate/cancel download characters set ESC & Deﬁne download characters ESC * Designate bit image mode ESC - Designate/cancel underline ESC 2 Set 1/6 inch line feed amount ESC 3 Set line feed amount ESC = Select peripheral equipment ESC ? Delete download characters ESC @ Initialize printer ESC D Set horizontal tab position ESC E Designate/cancel emphasized print ESC G Designate/cancel double print ESC J Print and paper feed ESC L Select page mode ESC R Select international characters ESC S Select standard mode ESC T Select character print direction in print mode ESC V Designate/cancel 90° character rotation ESC W Set print range in page mode ESC \ Designate relative position ESC a Align position ESC c4 Select no effective paper detector at print stop ESC c5 Enable/disable panel switch

Code Function

ESC d Print and paper feed “n” lines ESC i Partial cut (one section remaining) ESC p Designate pulse generation ESC t Select character code table ESC u Transmission of peripheral equipment status ESC v Transmission of paper detection status ESC { Designate/cancel inverted printing GS ! Designate character size GS $ Designate absolute position of vertical direction of characters in page mode GS * Deﬁne download bit image GS / Print download bit image GS : Start/ﬁnish macro deﬁnition GS B Designate/cancel reverse printing GS H Select print position of HRI characters GS I Printer ID transmission GS L Set left margin GS P Set basic calculated pitch GS V Paper cut GS W Set print range

GS \ GS ^ Execute macro

GS a Enable/disable automatic status transmission GS b Designate/cancel smoothing GS f Select HRI character font GS h Set bar code height GS k Printing of bar code GS r Transmission of status GS w Set lateral size of bar code

Designate the relative position of vertical characters when printing in the page mode

TM-295 mode

Code Function

HT Horizontal tab LF Print line feed FF Page mode print and return DLE EOT Real time transmission of status CAN Cancel print data in page mode ESC SP Set right space amount of character ESC ! Universal print mode designation ESC % Designate/cancel download characters set ESC & Deﬁne download characters ESC * Designate bit image mode ESC 2 Set 1/6 inch line feed amount ESC 3 Set line feed amount ESC = Select peripheral equipment ESC @ Initialize printer ESC C Single sheet paper eject length setting ESC D Set horizontal tab position ESC F Designation/cancel single sheet paper reverse direction ejection ESC J Print and feed ESC K Print and reverse direction feed ESC L Select page mode ESC R Select international characters ESC T Select character print direction in print mode ESC W Set print range in page mode ESC c4 Select no effective paper detector at print stop ESC c5 Enable/disable panel switch ESC d Print and paper feed “n” lines ESC e Print and reverse direction feed “n” lines ESC f Single sheet paper hold time setting ESC p Designate pulse generation ESC q Release ESC t Select character code table ESC u Transmission of peripheral equipment status ESC v Transmission of paper detection status ESC { Designate/cancel inverted printing GS I Printer ID transmission GS a Enable/disable automatic status transmission GS r Transmission of status

TM-295 mode emulation cautionary items

Since, as shown below, the paper feed pitch, dot pitch and the installation distances between the TOF/BOF sensors and the print head differ depending on the mechanism of the SCP700 slip and TM-295, the printing results may not be the same because of the differences in the mechanism. Also, even though, since the TM-295 is a shuttle printer, the paper feed set values and actual paper feed amount are different.

Difference SCP700 slip TM-295

Difference in the paper feed motor pitch

Difference in the vertical direction dot pitch

Difference in the horizontal direction dot pitch

Difference in the distance from the top of the paper to the top of the print head

Difference in the distance from the TOF sensor to the top of the print head

Difference in the distance from the BOF sensor to the bottom of the print head

1/144 inch units 1/60 inch units

0.353mm 0.423mm

0.30mm 0.315mm

26.5mm (When automatically feeding)

26.0mm

38.1mm 27.3mm

26.5mm ~ 36.5mm Variable with mechanical stopper

3.0mm ~ 13.0mm Variable with mechanical stopper

<Influence and command differences due to differences in paper feed motor pitch and horizontal/vertical dot pitch> Since the pitches are different, the printing results are reduced in the vertical/ horizontal direction compared to the TM-295. Especially in the page mode, since the coordinates are controlled in dots, the printing results are reduced. (There is a difference of n/60” dots - n/72” dots in the Y direction.) In the case of the line mode, since the difference in the paper feed pitch is absorbed as much as possible, the commands which are connected with the n/ 60 inch unit paper feed (<ESC> “3” n, <ESC> “J” n, <ESC> “K” n) use INT((6n/5)+0.5). However, since even in this case, depending on the value of n, the paper feed amount may not be exactly the same, the vertical direction printing position may be different.

<Influence due to the difference in the TOF and BOF sensor positions> The paper position when the condition of the TOF or BOF sensor changes due to the status is different to that of the TM-295. Since the position of the BOF sensor is especially different, whereas the BOF sensor reports “no paper” at 27.3mm from the bottom of the paper with the TM295, the BOF sensor reports “no paper” at approximately 38mm from the bottom of the paper with the SCP700. Therefore, when the BOF “no paper” sensor is effective, the BOF sensor “no paper” is reported quicker than with the TM-295 and it may not be possible to print in the same position at the bottom of the same form. For this reason, by controlling the printing so that it does not stop until approximately 27.3mm from the bottom of the paper even if the paper has passed the BOF sensor at the 38.1mm position, this difference is compensated. However, due to the differences in the paper feed pitch (star = n/72”, TM-295 = n/60”), the emulation is not perfect.

<Influence due to mechanical stopper position> With the TM-295, by adjusting the mechanical stopper position, the paper top position can be changed between 0 to 10mm. However, since the mechanical stopper position is fixed with the SCP700, if the TM-295 mechanical stopper position is changed and the printing results are compared, they may be different.