Tally DT-230, DT-210 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions (English)

Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer.

• Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified service technician.

• Keep this Operator’s Manual in a place which is easily accessible at all times.

• Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall.

• Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.

• Ensure the printer is connected to a socket with the correct mains voltage.

• Always disconnect the printer from the mains before opening the device to perform maintenance work or
remedy errors.

• Do not expose the printer to high temperatures, direct sunlight or dust.

• Keep all liquids away from the printer.

• Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.

• Make sure that both of the printer and the computer are switched off before connecting the data cable.

• The print head will become very hot during printing; avoid contact with the print head after printing has
finished.

• Do not perform any operation or action in any way other than those provided in this manual. When in doubt,
contact your dealer or your customer support.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (German)

Lesen Sie bitte diese Sicherheitshinweise durch, bevor sie den Drucker in Betrieb nehmen.

 Führen Sie Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen keinesfalls selbst aus, sondern verständigen Sie immer

einen qualifizierten Servicetechniker.

 Bewahren Sie diese Dokumentation an einem jederzeit zugänglichen Ort auf.

 Den Drucker auf stabilem und ebenem Untergrund so aufstellen, dass er nicht zu Boden fallen kann.

 Stellen Sie den Drucker keinesfalls in der Nähe von leicht entzündlichen Gasen oder explosiven Stoffen

auf.

 Den Drucker nur an eine Steckdose mit der richtigen Spannung anschließen.

 Wenn Sie den Drucker vom Netz trennen wollen, den Drucker ausschalten und immer den Netzstecker

an der Steckdose ziehen.

 Den Drucker weder hohen Temperaturen noch direktem Sonnenlicht und Staub aussetzen.

 Keine Flüssigkeiten mit dem Drucker in Berührung bringen.

 Den Drucker keinen Erschütterungen, Stößen oder Vibrationen aussetzen.

 Sicherstellen, dass der Drucker und der Computer ausgeschaltet sind, bevor das Datenkabel

angeschlossen wird.

 Der Druckkopf wird während des Druckens heiß. Vor dem Berühren deshalb einige Zeit abkühlen

lassen.

 Weichen Sie bei der Bedienung des Druckers nicht von den Anweisungen in der Dokumentation ab. Bei

Unklarheiten wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Händler oder Ihren Kundendienst.

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Consignes importantes de sécurité (French)

Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes avant de mettre l’imprimante en service.

 Ne jamais effectuer soi-même les travaux d’entretien et de réparations. Contacter toujours un

dépanneur qualifié.

 Placer l’imprimante sur un support stable de façon à ce qu’elle ne puisse pas tomber.

 Ne jamais placer l’imprimante à proximité de sources de gaz aisément inflammables ou de substances

explosives.

 Ne connecter l’imprimante à une prise que lorsque la tension est correcte.

 Pour déconnecter l’imprimante de l’alimentation principale, mettre l’imprimante hors tension et toujours

débrancher le connecteur secteur de la prise murale.

 Ne pas exposer l’imprimante à des températures élevées, à la lumière directe du soleil ou à la

poussière.

 Ne pas mettre l’imprimante en contact avec des liquides.

 Ne pas exposer l’imprimante à des chocs, impacts ou vibrations.

 S’assurer que l’imprimante et l’ordinateur sont hors tension avant de connecter le câble de données.

 La tête d’impression est brûlante pendant l’impression. C’est pourquoi laissez-la refroidir quelques

instants avant d’y toucher.

 N'exécutez aucune opération ni action d'une autre manière que celle indiquée dans ce manuel. En cas

de doute, veuillez contacter votre distributeur ou service après-vente.

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Indicazioni di sicurezza importanti (Italian)

Prima di mettere in funzione la stampante, leggere attentamente le seguenti indicazioni.

Non eseguire mai da sé gli interventi di manutenzione e riparazione, ma rivolgersi sempre a un tecnico di
assistenza qualificato.

 Conservare le presenti istruzioni per l’uso in un luogo sempre accessibile.

 Collocare la stampante su una superficie stabile, per evitare che cada a terra.

 Non collocare la stampante in prossimità di gas facilmente infiammabili o di sostanze esplosive.

 Collegare la stampante a una presa di corrente con tensione adeguata.

 Per scollegare la stampante dalla rete di alimentazione, spegnere la stampante e disinserire sempre il

connettore di rete dalla presa.

 Non esporre la stampante ad elevate temperature né alla luce solare diretta e alla polvere.

 Evitare il contatto della stampante con liquidi.

 Non esporre la stampante a colpi, scosse o vibrazioni.

 Verificare che la stampante e il computer siano spenti prima di collegare il cavo di trasmissione dati.

 Durante la stampa, la testina si surriscal-da notevolmente. Prima di toccarla, se necessario opportuno

quindi lasciarla raffreddare qualche istante.

 Non eseguire alcuna operazione o azione se non nella maniera descritta nel presente manuale. In caso

di dubbio, contattare il rivenditore o dalla società incaricata dell’assistenza.

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Instrucciones de seguridad importantes (Spanish)

Lea las siguientes instrucciones con esmero antes de poner la impresora en servicio.

Nunca lleve a cabo trabajos de mantenimiento o reparación Ud. mismo, sino consulte a un técnico de servicio
calificado.

 Guarde las presentes instrucciones de servicio en un lugar de fácil acceso en cualquier momento.

 Ponga la impresora sobre un base estable de manera que no pueda caer al suelo.

 Nunca coloque la impresora en la vecindad de gases de fácil inflamabilidad o sunstancias explosivas.

 Asegure conectar la impresora sólo a un enchufe con un voltaje correcto.

 Cuando quiera desconectar la impresora de la red, apague la impresora y siempre tire la clavija de

alimentación del enchufe.

 No exponga la impresora a temperaturas altas, a la luz solar directa y al polvo.

 No ponga la impresora en contacto con fluidos.

 Nunca exponga la impresora a sacudidas, choques o vibraciones.

 Asegúrese de que la impresora y el ordenador estén apagdos antes de conectar el cable de datos.

 La cabeza de impresión se pone muy caliente durante la impresión. Por lo tanto, deje enfriarlo algún

tiempo antes de tocarla.

 No permita que se realice cualquier operación o acción de una forma diferente a lo que se señala en el

manual. En caso de duda, póngase en contacto con su comerciante o con su servicio post-venta.

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Правила по технике безопасности. (Russian)

Прочитайте, пожалуйста, инструкцию по технике безопасности перед включением в работу принтера.

 Не выполняйте технические работы и ремонт техники самостоятельно, но сообщайте о

неисправностях квалифицированным сервисным техникам.

 Данная инструкция должна быть всегда доступна каждому пользователю.

 Установите принтер на ровном и стабильном месте так, чтобы он не смог упасть на пол.

 Ни в коем случае не ставьте принтер вблизи легко воспламеняющихся газов и взрывчатых

веществ.

 Включайте принтер в розетку только с соответствующим напряжением.

 Если Вы хотите отключить принтер от напряжения, сначала выключите принтер сам и затем

выньте штекер из розетки.

 Берегите принтер от нагревания, от попадания на него прямых солнечных лучей и пыли.

 Не допускайте попадания жидкости на принтер.

 Нельзя подвергать принтер тряске, ударам и вибрации.

 Убедитесь, что принтер и компьютер выключены, только после этого соедините принтер с

компьютером.

 Печатающая головка нагревается во время работы принтера. Поэтому подождите какое-то время,

прежде чем дотронуться до нее.

 Пользуйтесь принтером так, как это написано в документации. Если у Вас возникают неясности,

обращайтесь с вопросами к Вашим продавцам или в сервисный центр.

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Instruções Importantes sobre Segurança (Portuguese)

Leia as instruções de segurança antes de usar a impressora.

 Consulte sempre um técnico qualificado para executar uma reparação .

 Coloque a impressora sobre uma base sólida e nivelada, para que ela não sofra quedas.

 Jamais instale a impressora nas proximidades de lugares onde haja gás inflamável ou substâncias

explosivas.

 Assegure-se de conectar a impressora à tomada elétrica com a voltagem apro-priada.

 Quando desligar a impressora da rede, desligue sempre a impressora e retire o cabo da tomada.

 Não exponha a impressora a temperaturas altas ou luz solar direta.

 Não aproxime substâncias líquidas da impressora.

 Proteja a impressora de choques, impactos e vibrações.

 Desligue a impressora e o computador antes de conectar o cabo da rede.

 A cabeça da impressora pode ficar muito quente . Portanto, espere algum tempo antes de tocá-la.

 Não faça nenhuma operação ou ação além das recomendadas neste manual. Em caso de dúvida,

contate seu revendedor ou companhia de serviço.

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Önemli Güvenlik Talimatları (Turkish)

Lütfen, yazıcıyı işletime geçirmeden önce bu güvenlik talimatlarını bütünüyle dikkatle okuyun.

 Bakım ve tamir çalışmalarını kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kendi başınıza yapmayın; her zaman kalifiye bir

uzman servis-teknisyenine haber verin.

 Yazıcıyı, üzerinden yere düşmesi mümkün olmayacak sabit ve düz bir zemine yerleştirin.

 Yazıcıyı kesinlikle ve hiçbir surette kolayca yanabilecek gaz veya patlayıcı maddeler içeren nesnelerin

yakınına koymayın.

 Yazıcı akım kablosunu sadece doğru gerilime sahip bir prize takın.

 Yazıcıyı şebeke ağından ayırmak istediğinizde, yazıcıyı kapatın ve ağ-fişini her zaman prizden çıkartın.

 Yazıcıyı ne yüksek ısılı ne de doğrudan güneş ışığına ve toza mâruz kalan mekânlarda bulundurun.

 Yazıcı hiçbir sıvı maddeyle temasta olmamalıdır.

 Yazıcı hiçbir sarsıntıya, darbeye veya titreşime mâruz kalmamalıdır.

 Veri kablosu bağlanmadan önce hem yazıcının hem de bilgisayarın kapalı olduklarından emin

olmalısınız.

 Yazıcının başı basma esnasında yüksek ısıya ulaşıyor. Bu yüzden lütfen dokunmadan önce kısa süre

soğumasını bekleyin.

 Yazıcının işletimi ve kullanımında bu dokümantasyondaki talimatların hiç dışına çıkmayın. Sorunlu

görünen hususlarda lütfen imâlatçınıza veya müşteri hizmetleri servisinize başvurun.

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

“EPSON” is a trademark of Epson America Incorporated.

“Centronics” is a trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation.

“DOS” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

“Windows”, “Windows 7”, and “Windows XP” are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other product names and company names appearing in this manual are the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the individual companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ I

1 PRINTER INSTALLATION GUIDE ........................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Unpacking the printer .................................................................1

1.2 Placing the printer ....................................................................2

1.3 Printer components ...................................................................3

1.4 Connecting the interface cable .........................................................4

1.5 Connecting the mains power ...........................................................5

1.6 Adjusting the near end sensor .........................................................6

1.7 Installing Roll Paper ..................................................................7

1.7.1 Installing 80mm Roll Paper ..........................................................7

1.7.2 Installing 58mm Roll Paper ..........................................................8

1.8 Installing the interfaces ................................................................9

1.9 Installing the standard option and optional kits ...........................................11

1.10 Installing the printer driver ............................................................12

2 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 20

3 SETTING DIP SWITCHES ..................................................................................................................... 21

4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 24

4.1 Troubleshooting .....................................................................24

4.2 Removing Jammed Paper ............................................................25

4.3 Cleaning Thermal Print Head .........................................................26

4.4 Logo Storage and NVRAM ...........................................................26

5 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................ 27

5.1 Printer specification..................................................................27

5.2 Interfaces ..........................................................................29

5.2.1 Power Supply interface ............................................................29

5.2.2 USB interface .....................................................................29

5.2.3 Cash Drawer interface .............................................................30

5.2.4 Serial interface ....................................................................30

5.2.5 Parallel interface ..................................................................31

5.2.6 Ethernet interface .................................................................32

5.2.7 Wi-Fi interface ....................................................................32

5.3 Paper specification ..................................................................33

6 CHARACTER CODE PAGES ................................................................................................................ 35

7 PRINTING CONTROL COMMAND SETS ............................................................................................ 50

FCC STATEMENT..................................................................................................................................... 54

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1 Printer installation guide

1.1 Unpacking the printer

Open the packaging, lift the printer out of the cardboard box and remove the remaining packaging material.
Check the printer for any visible transport damage and missing items. If you find any transport damage or
any accessories are missing, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Note:
Please keep the packaging material for future transportation.
The shipping list varies with different customized order requirements.

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1.2 Placing the printer

Place the printer on a solid, flat, stable surface; ensuring that the printer is positioned in such a way that it
cannot move, and that there is easy access to the control panel and paper input devices. Also ensure that
there is enough space for sufficient ventilation and for the printed output.

When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:

 Never place the printer near to any flammable gas or explosive substances.

 Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the printer near a window,

protect it from the sunlight with a curtain.

 When connecting a computer to the printer, make sure the maximum recommended cable length

is not exceeded.

 Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices or radiators.
 Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations. Avoid exposure to

dusty environments.

 It is recommended the printer is installed in a position which reduces noise exposure to the work

place during printing.

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1.3 Printer components

Printer components and functions are shown as below:

Component Function

Printer Cover Open the cover when loading or reloading roll paper.

Control panel Shows printer status for printer function setup.

Power switch Powers printer ON or OFF.

Cutter Cover Protect the auto-cutter and open it when paper jam occurs.

Cover Open Button Open the Printer Cover.

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1.4 Connecting the interface cable

The USB, Cash Drawer, Serial/Parallel/Ethernet/Wi-Fi interface ports are located at the rear of the
printer. Choose the interface which suits your system.

Note:

Make sure the printer and the computer are switched off before connecting or disconnecting the
interface cable to prevent electrical damage to the interface ports.

Component Function

Power supply Interface Connects power cord to the printer.

Cash Drawer Interface Connects Cash Drawer interface cable from the cash drawer.

USB Interface Connects USB interface cable from the host.

Flexible Interface Board Connects serial I/F, Parallel I/F, Ethernet I/F or Wi-Fi I/F from the host.

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1.5 Connecting the mains power

 Checking the printer voltage

Make sure that the device has been set according to your country’s power supply voltage. To do this, check
the rating plate at the rear of the printer. Contact your dealer if the setting is incorrect.

Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is incorrect; this may result in electrical
damage to the printer.

1. Make sure the printer and the computer are powered off①.

2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter②, and connect the power adapter to the power supply

interface at the rear of the printer③. Ensure the power cord is securely connected. Connect the power
cord plug to a mains socket on the wall④.

 Power on and power off

1. Press the power switch to the “I” position to turn on the printer.

Upon power-on, the Power LED indicator light up.

2. Press the power switch to the “O” position to turn off the printer.

Note:

1. After switching off the printer, wait at least 5 seconds before powering on again. Otherwise, it may cause

damage to the printer.

2. Please disconnect the power cord if the printer will not be used for a long time.

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1.6 Adjusting the near end sensor

Open the printer cover you will see a black lever inside as shown below.

The DT-230 has a paper near-end sensor that provides notice that the paper roll is nearly exhausted. When
the paper is running low, the paper LED is lit red.

If you find that there is not enough paper remaining on the roll when the near-end sensor is triggered, you
can change the near-end sensor setting.Rotate the near-end lever at front or rear position.

The paper near end lever is continuously adjustable from “1”to”6”.

1.Minimum paper remains until paper end,paper roll diameter about 25.9mm.

2. Paper remains until paper end, paper roll diameter about 26.9mm.

3. Paper remains until paper end, paper roll diameter about 28.3mm.

4. Paper remains until paper end, paper roll diameter about 29.7mm.

5 .Paper remains until paper end, paper roll diameter about 31.8mm.

6.Maximun paper remains until paper end,paper roll diameter about 32.6mm.

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1.7 Installing Roll Paper

1.7.1 Installing 80mm Roll Paper

1. Press the cover open button to open the cover.

2. The correct installing direction of the roll paper.

3. Remove any used roll paper core, and load the new roll paper.

4. Pull out some paper over cutter cover as shown on the left below①, then close the cover② and tear off the

paper as shown on the right below③.