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MTP-1530II Modular Thermal Printer
User Manual
Telpar
800-872-4886
Fax: 603-742-9938
Website: www.telpar.com
E-mail: info@telpar.com
© 2012 Telpar (Rev.20120510)
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Warranty
Telpar — Printer Limited Warranty
.WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Products manufactured by Telpar are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment to the original user, provided the Product (a) remains unmodified, (b) is used only in the United States or Canada, (c) is operated under normal and proper conditions, as Telpar determines in its sole discretion, and (d) Customer provides prompt written notice Telpar of any defects as to parts and/or workmanship to. Telpar may provide an extended warranty on certain Products or components thereof for an additional price determined solely by Telpar and such extended warranty shall only be effective to the extent memorialized in writing by Telpar. Telpar’s sole obligation and Customer’s exclusive remedy for defective Telpar-manufactured Products is limited to repair or replacement, as Telpar determines in its sole discretion. The warranty described above does not include any labor or service costs for removing or replacing parts, or any shipping charges. Any repair performed by Telpar under this warranty does not extend the original warranty period of any Product. This warranty shall not apply to any Product which has: (i) been repaired or altered, except by Telpar; (ii) not been maintained in accordance with all of the operating or handling instructions supplied by Telpar, or (iii) been subjected to misuse, willful acts, abuse, tampering, negligence or accident, unusual physical or electrical stress, as Telpar determines in its sole discretion. Customer acknowledges that Telpar provides no warranty for any third party materials and Telpar is not responsible and will have no liability for any items or services provided to Customer by any person or entity other than Telpar. Telpar’s duty to perform under any warranty may be delayed, at Telpar’s sole option, until Telpar has been paid in full for all Products purchased by Customer. No such delay shall extend the warranty period. To obtain assistance under this limited warranty, Customer should contact the selling agency or write to: Telpar, Warranty Claims Department, 187 Crosby Road, Dover, NH, 03820, U.S.A. Telephone: 800-872-4886 or fax: 603-742-9938. No person (including, without limitation, any agent, salesman, dealer or distributor) has the authority to act on behalf of Telpar to expand Telpar’s obligation beyond the terms of this express warranty, or to state that the performance of the Product is other than published by Telpar. For Products not manufactured by Telpar, to the extent permitted Telpar assigns to Customer the benefits of any warranties provided to Telpar by the manufacturer(s) of the Product. THE FOREGOING IS A LIMITED WARRANTY AND IT IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY TELPAR. TELPAR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES OR INDEMNITIES FOR PATENT OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TELPAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, INCURRED BY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF TELPAR OR ANY OTHER PERSONS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TELPAR’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES HEREUNDER FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY TELPAR FROM THE CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCTS. TELPAR SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
Upon inspection, Telpar will make necessary repairs or replacement and return the merchandise, shipping prepaid.
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Table of Contents
1 General..................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Definitions ....................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Standard Mode versus Page Mode.........................................................................7
1.1.2 Hex Dump Mode .....................................................................................................7
1.1.3 Explanation of Terms used throughout this manual ................................................9
1.2 Applications..................................................................................................................9
1.3 Standard Features .....................................................................................................10
1.4 Specifications.............................................................................................................11
1.5 Power Supply Requirements.....................................................................................11
1.5.1 Voltage: 24 VDC ±10% ........................................................................................11
1.5.2 Power Supply Option from Telpar .........................................................................11
1.5.3 3-Pin Hosiden Connector on Printer for Power Supply Connection ......................12
1.6 Telpar Roll Paper for MTP-1530II Series ...................................................................12
1.7 Sensor Locations and Functions..............................................................................13
2 Operator Instructions ........................................................................................... 15
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.........................................................................................15
2.2 Paper Loading............................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Side-Loading Roll..................................................................................................15
2.2.2 Black Mark Sensors Load......................................................................................15
2.3 Paper Jam ..................................................................................................................17
2.3.1 Head Open Lever..................................................................................................17
3 Installation............................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Self Test Mode............................................................................................................18
4 Setup and Control of the Printer.......................................................................... 20
4.1 DIP Switch Settings and Memory Switch Settings...................................................20
4.2 LEDs and Error Indication.........................................................................................26
4.3 Control Codes and Control Sequences List.............................................................28
4.4 Control Codes and Control Sequences Definition...................................................31
4.4.1 General Usage Print Commands...........................................................................31
4.4.2 Status Commands.................................................................................................35
4.4.3 Bar Code Commands............................................................................................35
4.4.4 Counter Commands ..............................................................................................36
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4.4.5 Top of Form Commands .......................................................................................38
4.4.6 Page Mode Commands.........................................................................................38
4.4.7 NV Memory and Down Load Bit Images Commands ............................................41
4.4.8 Seldom Used Commands......................................................................................43
4.5 Descriptions of Commands.......................................................................................46
4.5.1 Set Print Mode.......................................................................................................46
4.5.2 Set Bit Image Mode...............................................................................................46
4.5.3 Set Raster Bit Image Mode ......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.5.4 Set and Process Graphics Data............................................................................49
4.5.5 Status Commands.................................................................................................54
4.5.6 Enable/Disable Auto Status Back (ASB) mode.....................................................55
4.5.7 Status Bytes Transmitted......................................................................................55
4.5.8 Bar Code Command..............................................................................................56
4.5.9 GS k +m +n +d1∼dn [1D 6B +m +n (DATA)] .........................................................57
4.6 Serial (RS232C) Interface ..........................................................................................59
4.6.1 Serial (RS232C) Interface Specification................................................................59
4.6.2 Serial I/O Connector..............................................................................................59
4.6.3 Flow Control..........................................................................................................60
4.7 Centronics Parallel (IEEE-1284) Interface ................................................................62
4.7.1 Parallel I/O Connector...........................................................................................62
4.8 USB 2.0 Interface .......................................................................................................63
4.9 Ethernet Interface ......................................................................................................64
5 Drivers for the Printer........................................................................................... 69
6 Specifications........................................................................................................ 70
6.1 General Specifications ..............................................................................................70
6.2 Character Sets ...........................................................................................................71
6.2.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................71
PC437 U.S.A., Standard Europe Character Set.................................................................72
Katakana Character Set.....................................................................................................73
PC850 (Multilingual) Character Set....................................................................................74
PC860 (Portuguese) Character Set ...................................................................................75
PC863 Canadian French Character Set.............................................................................76
PC865 Nordic Character Set..............................................................................................77
WPC 1252 Character Set ..................................................................................................78
PC866 Cyrillic #2 Character Set.........................................................................................79
PC852 Latin 2 Character Set .............................................................................................80
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PC858 Euro Character Set ................................................................................................81
6.3 Dimensional Drawings of the MTP-1530II (80 mm)..................................................82
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1 General
The MTP-1530II series of modular thermal printers is designed specifically for the high performance, size and durability requirements of cut and drop applications. The compact size and high performance characteristics, coupled with its rugged design also make it ideal for the kiosk environment.
Here are some common options for the MTP-1530II Printer. Please note that all the options listed below are for use with 80mm (3.15 inch) wide paper:
MTP-1530II Option Description Telpar Part Number
RS-232 Serial Communication, Full Cut Document 901033-0202 RS-232 Serial Communication, Partial Cut Document 901033-0212 Parallel Communication, Full Cut Document 901033-0203 Parallel Communication, Partial Document 901033-0213 USB Communication, Full Cut Document 901033-0201 USB Communication, Partial Cut Document 901033-0211 Ethernet (network) Communication, Full Cut Document 901033-0204 Ethernet (network) Communication, Partial Cut Document 901033-0214
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1.1 Definitions
1.1.1 Standard Mode versus Page Mode
The printer operates in two print modes: standard mode and page mode. In standard mode, the printer prints and feeds paper each time it receives print data or paper feed commands. In page mode, all the received print data and paper feed commands are processed in the specified memory, and the printer executes no operations. All the data in the memory is then printed collectively when an ESC FF or FF command is received.
For example, when the printer receives the data "ABCDEF" <LF> in standard mode, it prints "ABCDEF" and feeds the paper by one line. In page mode, "ABCDEF" is written to the specified printing area in memory, and the position in memory for the next print data is shifted by one line.
The ESC L command puts the printer into page mode, and all commands received thereafter are processed in page mode. Executing an ESC FF command prints the received data collectively, and executing an FF command restores the printer to standard mode after the received data is printed collectively. Executing an ESC S command restores the printer to standard mode without printing the received data in page mode; the received data is cleared from memory instead.
1.1.2 Hex Dump Mode
This function is sometimes useful for diagnosis of application programs when the printer does not perform as expected. In hex dump mode, the printer prints the hexadecimal code for each character received rather than processing the data as printable text and as control commands. The exception is that DLE EOT (real time STATUS request) and DLE ENQ (Real time request to printer) are executed as received even in hex dump mode. The hexadecimal notation is printed at 10 characters per line on the left side of the page and the printable characters (when possible) are printed on the right side of the page. Control codes print as periods on the right side section of the printout to help locate specific areas of the message to see what codes were actually received by the printer. After all data has been sent to the printer, pressing the paper feed button will flush the buffer and print the last line of data received.
Hex dump mode is initiated in any of three ways:
1) Open the platen, hold the paper feed button down, turn on power, then close the platen and release the paper feed button.
2) Set DIP switch DPSW2 position 5 ON and then turn on power.
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3) Send the appropriate GS ( A command. On entering hex dump mode, the printer prints a 4 line header “Hexadecimal Dump”, a blank line, “To terminate hexadecimal dump”, “press FEED three times.”
Hex dump mode is terminated by
1) pressing the paper feed button three times in quick succession or
2) by turning DIP switch DPSW2 position 5 OFF and turning power back on.
Print Sample
Hexadecimal Dump To terminate hexadecimal dump, Press Feed button three times.
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 1B 69 . ! . . & . @ @ . I 1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B 30 31 . % . . c 4 . . 0 1 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 4A A B C D E F G H I J
Hex Dump of Print Sample
*** COMPLETED ***
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1.1.3 Explanation of Terms used throughout this manual
Receive buffer – Receives data from the host and stores the data
temporarily until it can be processed to the print buffer or processed as otherwise required.
Print buffer – Stores the image data to be printed. Start of line – There is no print data in the print buffer and the print
position is not specified by ESC $ or ESC \. Many commands are effective only at the start of line.
Printable area – For both Standard Mode and Page Mode the length in
the horizontal direction is 72 mm (576 dots per line/8 dots per mm) for an overall 80 mm paper width.
In page mode the length in the vertical direction is 92 mm (738 dots per line/8 dots per mm) for an overall 80 mm paper width version.
Printing area – Printing range set by command. The printing area must
be less than or equal to the printable area.
MBS – Most Significant Bit of a byte of data. LBS – Least Significant Bit of a byte of data. OFF LINE – There is no switch for setting the printer On Line or Off Line.
The printer automatically goes Off Line in the following cases:
a. During power on (or reset through the I/O connector) until the
printer is ready to receive data. b. During self test. c. While feeding paper with the paper feed button. d. When out of paper. e. When the print platen is open. f. During a macro execution and in standby status. g. When an error occurs.
1.2 Applications for the MTP-1530II Printer
• Parking ticket dispensing
• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
• Gaming receipts
• Interactive media kiosks
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1.3 Standard Features
• Direct thermal printing
• Interfaces: ⇒ Serial (RS232), ⇒ Parallel (IEEE1284), ⇒ USB 2.0, ⇒ Ethernet (10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX )
• Paper widths -- 80 mm (3.15 in)
• Full or Partial Document Cutter – specified at time of order.
• All metal construction
• Paper low sensor
• Paper auto load function
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• ESC/POS
distribution industry.
• Print Speed – 250 mm/s
• DIP switches accessible without removing cover.
• Paper capacity: 152 mm (6 in) diameter roll with 50 mm diameter core
• Overall size including 152 mm (6 inch) diameter roll of paper:
169.8 mm x 150.3 mm x 243.4 mm (6.68 in H x 5.92 in W x 9.58 in D)
• Inverted print mode
• Character code tables: PC437 (USA, default), Katakana, PC850 (Multilingual),
PC860 (Portuguese), PC863 (Canadian-French), PC865 (Nordic), WPC1252, PC866 (Cyrillic2), PC852 (Latin2), PC858 (Euro), Space page.
The commands conform to ESC/POS, which is a standard in the
• International character set: Control Boards, have the following: U.S.A.,
France, Germany, England, Denmark (2 choices), Sweden, Italy, Spain (2 choices), Japan , Norway, Latin America, Korea.
• Barcode embedded symbologies: UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN(EAN) 13, JAN(EAN)8, 3 of 9, ITF, CODABAR, Code93, and Code128. Ladder Bar codes can be printed when using Page Mode.
• Bit image mode
• Reverse video mode
• Underline printing
• Continuous roll paper
• Page Mode
• Two character font sizes. Each can be printed from 1 to 8 times normal width
and/or 1 to 8 times normal height.
• “Smoothing” command (see GS b) – applies only in Page mode.
• Black Mark sensing.
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ESC/POS is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON Corp.
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1.4 Specifications
• Resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dots/in).
• Paper thickness: 0.056 µm to 0.15 µm maximum (0.0022 in to 0.0059 in).
• Operating temperature: -20oC to 70oC (-4oF to 158oF).
• Operating humidity: 10-80% RH (non-condensing, 34°C {93.2°F} is assumed at
80%).
• Peak current for head drive is 6.7A at the moment that all dots are energized.
• Weight: Approx. 3.6lbs (1.6Kg)
• Expected life of mechanism: 15 million lines.
• Expected life of cutter: 1 million cuts.
1.5 Power Supply Requirements
1.5.1 Voltage: 24 VDC ±10% Current Requirements
Peak Current (approximately)
Mean Current (approximately) 3.0 Amps Stand-by 0.1 Amps
Table 1 Current Requirements
If the number of dots that are energized at the same time is increased, a higher current will flow; therefore, the user should use power supplies with a current capacity adequate for the corresponding print duty.
6.7 Amps
1.5.2 Power Supply Option from Telpar
(Telpar Part Number 103929-0200) Telpar offers a safety agency approved 100 to 240 VAC (50/60Hz) input to 24VDC output power supply suitable for most printing applications which use the MTP-1530II Printer. Please ask the Telpar Sales Team for more information.
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1.5.3 3-Pin Hosiden Connector on Printer for Power Supply Connection
3-Pin Hosiden Power Supply Connector
1.6 Telpar Roll Paper for the MTP-1530II Printer
Telpar Part Number 251103-8006. Thermal sensitive coating is on the “inside”
of the roll. 52 mm (6 in) outside diameter, 80 mm (3.15 in) wide, length 180 m (590 ft). For use with the standard 44.5mm diameter (1.75 in diameter) MTP­1530II printer spindles.
Specific to Thermal Printers: Telpar, does not warranty damages to the thermal print head as a result of printing with thermal paper not specified or approved by Telpar,
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1.7 Sensor Locations and Functions:
The MTP-1530II has six sensors that detect various changes in conditions relating to printer operation which may alter the course of action the printer will take depending upon the change detected. The six sensors are listed, described and shown below in this section:
1) Print-head Temperature Sensor: A thermistor sensor detects the temperature of the printhead. The printer stops printing operation if the print-head Temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher. The printer resumes normal operation after the print-head cools off to 70°C (158°F) or lower. (No photo is available for this sensor.)
2) Paper Present Sensor (also know as the Paper End Sensor): This sensor detects whether or not paper has been loaded into the printer. It triggers the automatic paper feeding operation when paper is initially fed into the printer mechanism. It also detects when paper has run out at which time the printer stops all printing operations until additional paper has been successfully fed into the printer.
3) Platen Open Sensor: A small micro-switch detects whether or not the printer’s platen (long, rubber roll) has been lowered away from the print-head mechanism (as shown in the photo below). Printing operation will not be allowed while this sensor detects that the platen is not locked in place against the print mechanism.
4) Paper Jam Sensor: This sensor, located near the platen (long, rubber roll) detects whether or not paper has started to wrap around the platen which would result in a paper jam. If this sensor detects that the paper is wrapping around the platen, all printing operation will stop until the jam is cleared and the paper path is returned to normal. If a paper jam does occur, turn the printer off, carefully remove the jammed paper, and then turn the printer on again.
5) Paper Low Sensor: A small micro-switch mounted on the side of the chassis (see photo below) detects the presence of a paper roll diameter that is approximately 2.8 to 2.9 inches (mm) or greater. If the roll falls below this diameter, then the PAPER OUT LED (middle LED on the printer’s control board – see section 4.1.1) lights to alert that the paper roll is getting low. If Escape Command ESC c 4 has been sent to the printer prior to the paper low condition and the paper level falls below the micro-switch sensor, then the printer will stop printing operation immediately.
6) Black Mark Sensor (please reference section 2.2.2 for more information on Black Mark detection): This sensor detects a black mark that has been pre-printed on the side of the paper. Usually the black mark denotes the top or starting point of each individual receipt contained in a continuous roll of pre-printed paper. If the paper you are using has black marks pre-printed on it and you wish to have the printer detect the presence of these black marks, you must have DIP Switch 1, position 1 set to the ON (or up) position (see section
4.1).
NOTE: Typically, the Black Mark sensor is located on the left-hand side of the printer as
looking from the front (see photo below). Therefore, this only detects the black mark on that side of the paper. If the black mark is located on the other side of the paper, the Black Mark sensor can be physically moved to its right-hand mounting position on the opposite side of the mechanism (one small screw must be removed to remove the sensor).
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Black Mark Sensor
location
(shown is the bottom
of the sensor)
Paper Present Sensor
location
(shown is the bottom of
the sensor encasement)
Alternate l(right-hand)
mounting location for the Black Mark Sensor on the opposite side of
the mechanism
Platen
(long, black
roll)
View of the Front of the printer mechanism with the platen in the down position
Platen Open Sensor
location
Photo shown with the
platen in the open
(down) position.
Paper Low Sensor
Location
Mounted just above the
paper roll spindle.
Paper Jam Sensor
location
(hidden under platen
roll)
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2 Operator Instructions
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your MTP-1530II for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Should any damage have occurred, notify Telpar, save the shipping carton and packing materials, and file a damage claim with the carrier. Specify the nature and the extent of the damage. Before installing or operating the printer, check the following:
• Printer mechanism and paper path are clear of all packing materials or other foreign matter.
• Paper is installed. DO NOT OPERATE the printer without paper. Refer to Section 2.2 - Paper Loading page 15 for paper loading instructions.
2.2 Paper Loading
2.2.1 Side-Loading Roll
The MTP-1530II series printer is configured as a side-loading printer. Slide roll of paper over spindle with paper fed under the bottom toward paper slot (front of unit).
To load paper, turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper into the paper guide. AUTOLOAD will automatic load paper once it is fed into the paper guide. Once paper has been initially loaded, the paper feed button may be used. Ensure that the paper is installed correctly and feeding properly with the thermal side facing up.
2.2.2 Black Mark Sensors Load
The MTP-1530II series printer may be used with the optional Black Mark Sensor. This requires the use of a pre-printed Top of Form (TOF) Mark or Black Mark on the form. Dip switch SW1 position 1 must be set to the ON position to enable black mark operation.
If DIP switch DSW1 position 1 is turned on to enable the Black Mark sensor when the printer is loaded with plain paper, at Power On the printer will feed about 17.5 inches of paper looking for a Black Mark and then go to an error mode since it did not find a Black Mark.
To load paper, turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper into the paper guide. Ensure that the paper is installed correctly and feeding properly with the thermal side facing up.
If using perforated paper, the perforation should be fed at least 1.27 mm (0.05 in) past the cut line to avoid a jam at the cutter.
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The BM is detected at the position which the top edge of the BM comes into approximately 0.02 to 0.08in (0.5 to 2 mm) from the center of the BM sensor.
After detecting the BM, the BM is not detected for approximately 0.79in (20mm).
Cutting Position
Print Starting Position
A
B
C
Paper
Feeding
Approx.0.8 Inch
Direction
(2cm)
Paper
The Figure above shows the BM Detection Position, Print Starting Position, and the Cutting Position
A: 1.32in (for straight paper-path model) 1.46in (for curled paper-path model)
33.6 mm (for straight paper-path model) 37.2 mm (for curled paper-path model)
B: 0.69in (for straight paper-path model) 0.83in (for curled paper-path model)
17.6 mm (for straight paper-path model) 21.2 mm (for curled paper-path model)
C: Approx. 0.02in to 0.08in
Approx. 0.5 to 2mm
Black Mark Print Starting Position and Cutting Position:
At the factory, the print starting position and the cutting position are set to the print head position and the cutter position respectively when the BM sensor detects the BM. The print starting position and the cutting position can be changed with the GS ( F command.
Acceptable Width and Interval of Black Mark:
The width and interval of BM for which the printer operation is guaranteed are as follows: BM width: 3 to 20 mm {0.12in} to {0.79in} BM interval: 50 to 300 mm {1.97in} to {11.81in}
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2.3 Paper Jam
In the event of a paper jam condition do not force paper into the unit, or try to pry the paper out of the unit, this may damage the thermal print mechanism. Caution should be exercised when working next to the cutter mechanism, the blades are sharp and may cause serious injury.
To release paper:
• Turn off power to the printer.
• Push the Head Open lever to the down position.
• Paper can be removed at this time. Once paper is cleared from the
mechanism, return the Head Open lever to the up position.
2.3.1 Head Open Lever
The Head Open lever (green) is located at the left front of the printer mechanism as shown in the two pictures below. The up position is ready to print. The down position lowers the platen roller away from the print­head for manually inserting paper or for clearing a paper jam. The down (open) position signals the microprocessor that the head is open so that no printing will occur.
Head Open Lever
(shown in its closed position)
position allows for jams near the
platen area to be cleared or for
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Head Open Lever
(shown in its open position)
Placing the lever in the down
loading paper manually.
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3 Installation
3.1 Self Test Mode
The MTP-1530II has a self-test mode that will print and cut a sample ticket. To place the unit into self-test mode, first turn power switch off, then press and
hold the FEED push button switch. Next, place the POWER switch in the ON position to apply power to the printer. Release the FEED Button after printing starts (within 5 seconds). See a sample of a Self Test Printout on the next page.
The first part of the self test message prints several fields showing how the printer is configured. Following the first part of the self test, you have the option of pressing the paper feed button once more to print a “barber pole” pattern print test of ASCII Characters, or turning power off and back on to terminate the self test The printer goes to the off-line (BUSY) state when self test starts and remains off-line until self test is finished due two either of these actions. All electrical/mechanical portions of the printer are exercised and checked by this action, except for the host-to-printer communication interface components.
The Power Switch is located at the
rear of the printer next to the power
inlet connector. Pressing the “1”
position on the power switch applies power to the printer, and pressing the “0” position on the switch switches off
power from the printer.
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The Paper Feed Button is located
on the top, side chassis of the
printer. This button will feed paper
through the printer while it is
pressed, and the button is also used
together with the power button to
print a Self Test printout.
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MTP-1530II Self Test Printout
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4 Setup and Control of the Printer:
4.1 DIP Switch Settings and Memory Switch Settings
DIP Switch Settings: The MTP-1530II Parallel and Ethernet printers each have a single DIP
Switch located on the main circuit board (Labeled “DSW1”), while the Serial (RS-232) printer has two DIP Switches located on the main circuit board (labeled “DSW1” and “DSW2”) The DIP Switch contains a bank of eight individual switches, each of which controls some aspect of the printer and are described in the tables below. The switches can slide up into the “ON” position or down into the “OFF” position. A small tip screwdriver or even a pen tip may be used to change the position of the switches.
The DIP Switch on each type of printer can be accessed through a cutout hole on the metal circuit board cover (see picture below) Therefore, DIP Switch changes can be made without removing the cover. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you make any changes to the DIP Switch settings, you must first cycle power to the printer or reset the printer in order for the changes to take place.
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DIP Switch Bank for a
Parallel Printer as looking
through the Chassis.
Note the numbering below
each switch position (1-8,
left to right), and “DSW1”
labeled on the board directly
below the switch. Each
individual switch is turned
“ON” by sliding it all the way
to its up position. Sliding a switch down turns it “OFF”.
DSW1
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DSW2 (RS-232 Serial Printer Only)
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DIP Switch 1 (DSW1) Settings
Switch
Position
No.
Switch Function Description Switch Position Result Shipping
Black Mark Sensor (BM Sensor)
If this switch is set to the “ON” position, you must use special black mark paper
or the printer will go into an error
mode! (see section 2.2.2)
Setting of Allowable Print Width
2
The MTP-1530II should always have this
switch set to the “ON” position.
Print Darkness Selection
3 and 4
To help achieve the maximum lifespan
of the print-head, it is recommended that
these switches be set to the lowest
intensity level available which still
adequately meets the desired print
darknessfor your printer application.
5 Operation Mode
6 Factory Setting
Fixed to “OFF”
7 Selection of Interface Class
Effective with the USB interface type
only. Reserved (fixed to
Off) with other interface types.
8 Reserved
Fixed to “OFF”
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Switch3Switch
4
ON ON
OFF OFF
ON OFF
OFF ON
OFF
ON
NA NA NA NA
OFF
ON
NA NA NA NA
No black
mark
detection1
Detects black
marks on
paper
640 dots / line
576 dots / line
Darkness
Setting
Slightly light
Medium
Slightly dark
Dark
Normal
Printing
Hexadecimal
Dumping
Vendor Class
Printer Class
Default
OFF
ON
Medium
(OFF and OFF)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
DIP Switch 1 (DSW1) Settings
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Switch
Position
No.
1
DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) Settings – For Serial (RS-232) Communications Only
Switch Function Description Switch Position Result Shipping
Default
RESERVED
Fixed to “OFF”
NA
NA
OFF
RESERVED
2
Fixed to “OFF”
DSR Reset
3
4 Handshaking
5 Parity Check
6 Parity ODD or EVEN
7
See
Table
Below
8
See
Table
Below
Transmission Speed (Baud Rate)
Switches 7 and 8 control the rate at which
the printer receives and transmits
information in bits per second (bps).
The default value for the RS-232 serial
printer is 19200 bits per second, 8 Data
Bits (fixed), 1 Stop Bit (fixed), No Parity
and Hardware Handshaking.
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
SEE THE TABLE BELOW TO
DETERMINE THE SWITCH
SETTINGS FOR POSITIONS 7 and
8 FOR THE VARIOUS BAUD
RATES AVAILABLE.
NA
Disabled
Enabled
HARDWARE:
DTR/DSR or
CTS/RTS
XON/XOFF
Disabled
Enabled
ODD
EVEN
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Transmission Speed (Baud Rate) in Bits per second (bps)
Pertains to DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) serial printer ONLY and relate
to the settings of switch positions 7 and 8.
Auto Detect
This setting automatically detects the transmission condition settings of the
serial interface (host). Available settings are 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, and 115200.
9600 only 19200 only 38400 only
DIP Switch 2 (DSW2)
Switch Position
7 8
ON ON
OFF ON
ON OFF
OFF OFF
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There are 8 MEMORY Switches, only four are currently used
Memory Switch 1
Position State Function Default
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
BUSY condition when buffer is full BUSY when buffer is full or when OFF-LINE Receive error is ignored (serial interface only) Receive error prints “?” (serial interface only) Auto line feed enabled (Parallel interface only) Auto line feed disabled
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
Memory Switch 5
Position State Function Default
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Near Paper End Sensor Installed Near Paper End Sensor NOT Installed Printer can recover from a recoverable error after a paper jam has
occurred Printer goes Offline after a paper jam has occurred
Enable Paper Jam Detection Disable Paper Jam Detection
Disable the USB Power Saving Function Enable the USB Power Saving Function
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
OFF (0)
ON (1)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
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Memory Switch 6
Position State Function Default
ON
1
OFF
ON
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON Disable selection of the operation by GS FF
OFF Enable selection of the operation by GS FF
Manual Load of paper (paper fed with platen open) AND
If Black Mark Sensor enabled
Auto load of paper AND If Black Mark Sensor enabled
Manual Load of paper (paper fed with platen open) AND
If Black Mark Sensor disabled Auto load of paper AND If Black Mark Sensor disabled
Manual Load of (paper fed with platen open) AND
If Black Mark Sensor enabled
Auto load of paper AND If Black Mark Sensor enabled
Manual Load of paper (paper fed with platen open) AND
If Black Mark Sensor disabled Auto load of paper AND If Black Mark Sensor disabled
Disable error signal output Enable error signal output Speed has priority over power consumption Power consumption has priority over speed Disable auto eject when a paper out is detected Enable auto eject when a paper out is detected
RESERVED
Enable if using thick type paper (paper which has excellent keeping quality)
Enable if using normal paper Detect near end of paper roll by using the Black Mark sensor Detect near end of paper roll by using the Near End sensor
After the platen is closed, the printer feeds the paper approx. 125mm (5 “) to the Black Mark position, and then cuts it.
After auto-loading the paper, printer feeds paper to the Black Mark position, and then cuts it.
After the platen is closed, printer does not feed or cut paper.
After auto-loading the paper, the printer feeds the paper approx. 125mm (5 “), and then cuts it.
After platen is closed, printer feeds paper to the Black Mark position, and then cuts it.
After auto-loading the paper, printer feeds paper to the Black Mark position, and then cuts it.
After the platen is closed, printer does not feed or cut the paper.
After auto-loading the paper, the printer does not cut the paper.
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
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Memory Switch 8
Position State Function Default
Non-divided energization mode
Two part energization mode
Four-part energization mode
Enable backwards paper feeding Disable backwards paper feeding Autocutter is NOT installed
Autocutter is installed
Discards receive data when printer is offline Keeps receive data when printer is offline Backwards paper feeding amount = 88 steps Backwards paper feeding amount = 108 steps Enable test print when paper is loaded Disable test print when paper is loaded
Does NOT initialize for Black Mark position when power is turned on Initializes for Black Mark position when power is turned on
Both
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
OFF (0)
1 and 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Both
OFF 1 = ON 2 = OFF 1 = ON or
OFF 2 = ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Note: Not all printer mechanisms allow reverse paper feeding. If reverse
feeding is allowed, after cutting the paper with a GS V command, paper feeds backwards. The print starting position adjustment with GS ( F can be set to the backward direction relative to the cutting position. In this case, the maximum backward feed length is 14 mm (112 * 0.125mm).
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4.2 LEDs and Error Indication
Three LEDs (LED1, LED2, and LED 3) are located below the cutout in the side chassis (above the DIPSWITCH and next to the on-board paper feed switch) as shown in the picture and figure below.
Location of
LED 1, LED2,
and LED 3
DIPSWITCH
Board Mounted
Paper Feed Switch
On-Board
Paper Feed
Switch
LED1 (power)
LED2 (paper out) LED 3 (Error)
LED 1 POWER LED: ON means power is stable and the printer is ready
for operation. OFF means power in not stable.
LED 2 is a PAPER OUT LED, OFF means paper is installed and the
printer is ready for operation. ON means there is no paper installed in the printer mechanism (or the paper low sensor if selected). The PAPER OUT LED blinks steadily to specify that self test has finished the first part of printing and that the user can press the PAPER FEED button to print the “barber pole” character print part of the self test. The PAPER OUT LED also blinks steadily to specify that a MACRO is waiting for the user to press the PAPER FEED button to continue it’s execution (macro stand-by mode).
LED 3 is an ERROR LED. OFF means there are no errors and the
printer is ready for operation. ON indicates the printer is OFF LINE (except during paper feeding using the FEED button, during self-test printing, and in the error state). The ERROR LED blinks a defined pattern every 5.12 seconds to notify the user of various error conditions. When the LED is normally OFF and blinks ON, an error is indicated which may be recoverable. . When the LED is normally ON and blinks OFF, an error is indicated which in not recoverable. For any error that is not recoverable, power should be turned off as soon as possible.
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ERROR LED Blink Rate and Recovery Method Table (below):
Blink Rate Error Description Recovery method
Continuous
(no pauses)
1 blink ON then a paused OFF
condition before the cycle starts
again (each cycle is approx. 5
seconds long).
1 blink OFF then a paused ON
condition before the cycle starts
again (each cycle is approx. 5
seconds long).
2 blinks ON then a paused OFF
condition followed by another blink
ON and a shorter paused OFF
before the cycle starts again (each
cycle is approx. 5 seconds long).
1 blink OFF then a paused ON
condition followed by another blink
OFF before the cycle starts again
(each cycle is approx. 5 seconds
long).
2 blinks OFF then a paused ON
condition followed by another blink
OFF before the cycle starts again
(each cycle is approx. 5 seconds
long).
3 blinks OFF then a paused ON
condition followed by another blink
OFF before the cycle starts again
(each cycle is approx. 5 seconds
long).
4 blinks OFF then a paused ON
condition followed by another blink
OFF before the cycle starts again
(each cycle is approx. 5 seconds
long). 6 blinks ON then a paused OFF condition beforethe cycle starts
again (each cycle is approx. 5
seconds long). 4 blinks ON then a paused OFF condition beforethe cycle starts
again (each cycle is approx. 5
seconds long).
Print head
Temperature
too high error
Cutter error
PCB
connection
error
Black Mark
sensor
detection
error
Read/Write
error
High voltage
Low voltage
CPU error
Platen open
Paper Jam
Error
Print head
Temperature is
75°C (167°F) or
higher.
The cutter has
failed to complete
a cut
The printer
mechanism is not
connected or the
internal wiring is
incorrect.
No Black Mark was
detected (even
though the roll of
paper may be
marked correctly)
The CPU has
detected a memory
Read/Write error
The power supply
voltage is too high
The power supply
voltage is too low.
The CPU executes
an incorrect
address or the I/F
board is not
connected. Print is not
performed due to
the platen being
open
A paper Jam has
occurred.
Automatic when the print head
cools off to 70°C (158°F) or
lower.
Recovers by DLE ENQ1 or DLE
ENQ2 after the cutter Jam has
been corrected.
NOT RECOVERABLE!Turn
power off and check
connections betweenthe printer
mechanism and the controller
board.
Recovers by DLE ENQ1 or DLE
ENQ2 when the paper with the
black mark is inserted correctly
again.
NOT RECOVERABLE!Cycle
power off and on to see if the
error goes away.
NOT RECOVERABLE!Turn
power OFF; correct the problem
before turning back on.
NOT RECOVERABLE!Turn
power OFF; correct the problem
before turning back on.
NOT RECOVERABLE!Cycle
power off and on to see if the
error goes away.
Recovers by DLE ENQ1 or DLE ENQ2 after the platen is closed.
Open the platen and remove
the jammed paper. Recovers
by DLE ENQ1 or DLE ENQ2.
Printer operation when an error occurs:
The printer executes the following operations when detecting an error.
• Stops all printer operations for the selected paper section.
• Goes BUSY (When memory switch 1-3 is set to off to go BUSY during printer offline.).
• Flashes the ERROR LED.
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4.3 Control Codes and Control Sequences List
Location of Definition
HT Horizontal tab General Execute Yes Yes LF Print and line feed General Execute Yes Yes
PAGE MODE, print and return to standard mode
Black Mark mode, print and feed to print starting
position (Black Mark) CR Print and carriage return General Execute Yes Yes CAN Cancel print data PAGE Execute Ignored Yes DLE
EOT DLE
ENQ ESC Escape sequence header --- --- --- --­FS FS sequence header --- --- --- --­GS GS sequence header --- --- --- --­ESC FF Print data PAGE Execute Ignored Yes ESC SP Set right side character
ESC ! Set print mode(s) General Setting Yes Yes ESC$ Set absolute print position General, PAGE Execute Yes Yes ESC % Select/cancel user-defined
ESC & Define user-defined
ESC * Select bit image mode General Execute Yes Yes ESC - Turn underline on/off General Setting Yes Yes ESC 2 Select default line spacing General Setting Yes Yes ESC 3 Set line spacing General Setting Yes Yes ESC ? Cancel user-defined
ESC @ Initialize printer General Execute, ESC D Set horizontal tabs General Setting Yes Yes
ESC E Turn emphasized on/off General Setting Yes Yes ESC G Turn double-strike on/off General Setting Yes Yes ESC J Print and feed paper General Execute Yes Yes ESC L Select PAGE MODE PAGE Execute Start line Ignore
ESC M Select character font General Setting Yes Yes ESC R Select international
ESC S Select standard mode PAGE Execute Ignored Yes ESC T Select print direction PAGE Setting Value Yes ESC V Turn rotated print on/off General Setting Yes Value ESC W Set printing area PAGE Setting Value Yes ESC \ Set relative print position General, PAGE Execute Yes Yes ESC a Select justification General Setting Start line Value ESC c 3 Select paper sensors to
Real time status request STATUS Execute Yes Yes
Real time request to printer General Execute Yes Yes
spacing
character set
characters
characters
character set
output paper out signal
PAGE Execute Ignored YesFF
General, Top of Form
General Setting Yes Yes
Seldom Setting Yes Yes Seldom Setting Yes Yes
Seldom Setting Yes Yes
General Setting Yes Yes
General Setting Yes Yes
Class Standard
mode
Execute Yes Disabl
Yes Yes
Setting
Page mode
ed
d
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ESC c 4 Select paper sensors to stop
printing ESC c 5 Enable/disable panel
buttons ESC d Print and feed n lines General Execute Yes Yes ESC t Select character code table General Setting Yes Yes ESC { Turn inverted print on/off General Setting Start line Value FS p Print NV bit image
OBSOLETE – Use
GS (L<Function 69>
instead FS q Define NV bit image
OBSOLETE – Use
GS (L<Function 67>
instead GS FF Feed paper to Black Mark Top of Form Execute Yes Yes GS ! Select character size General Setting Yes Yes GS $ Set absolute vertical print
position GS * Define download bit image NV & DL Setting Yes Yes GS ( A Execute test print General Execute Yes Ignore
GS ( E User setup commands Seldom Execute, GS ( F Set adjustment values Seldom Setting Yes Yes
GS ( M Customize printer control
values GS / Print download bit image NV & DL Execute Empty Yes GS : Start/end macro definition Seldom Execute,
GS B Set reverse video on/off General Setting Yes Yes GS C 0 Select counter print mode Counter Setting Yes Yes GS C 1 Select count mode (A) Counter Setting Yes Yes GS C 2 Set counter Counter Setting Yes Yes GS C ; Select count mode (B) Counter Setting Yes Yes GS E Select head control method Seldom Setting Yes Yes GS H Select printing position of
HRI characters GS I Transmit printer ID Status Execute Yes Yes GS L Set left margin General Setting Start line Value GS T Set print position to
beginning of line GS V Select cut mode and cut
paper GS W Set printing area width General Setting Start line Value GS \ Set relative vertical printing
position GS ^ Execute macro Seldom Execute Yes Yes GS a Enable/disable Auto Status
Back (ASB) GS b Turn smoothing mode on/off Setting Yes Yes GS c Print counter Counter Execute Yes Yes GS f Select font for HRI
characters GS h Set bar code height Bar Code Setting Yes Yes GS k Print bar code Bar Code Execute Empty Yes
General Setting Yes Yes General Setting Yes Yes
NV & DL Execute Yes Disabl
ed
NV & DL Setting Start line Disabl
ed
PAGE Execute Ignored Yes
d
Start line Disabl
Setting
Seldom Setting Start line Value
Yes Yes
Setting
Bar Code Setting Yes Yes
General Execute Yes Ignore
General Execute Start line Yes
PAGE Execute Ignored Yes
Status Execute,
Setting
Bar Code Setting Yes Yes
Yes Yes
ed
d
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GS r Transmit status Status Execute Yes Yes GS v 0 Print raster bit image
OBSOLETE – Useinstead
GS (L<Function 112 + 50>
GS w Set bar code width Bar Code Setting Yes Yes GS (L,
GS 8 L
Control Codes and Control Sequences
Specify graphic data Graphics Setting
General Execute Empty Disabl
ed
Yes Yes
and
execute
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List of Control Codes and Control Sequece Locations
Control Codes Control Sequences
Bar Code See 4.4.3 Bar Code Commands page 35 Counter See 4.4.4 Counter Commands page 36 General See 4.4.1 General Usage Print Commands page31 NV & DL See 4.4.7 NV Memory and Down Load Bit Images
Commands page 41 Page See 4.4.6 Page Mode Commands page 38 Seldom See 4.4.8 Seldom Used Commands page43 Status See4.4.2 Status Commands page 35 Top of Form See 4.4.5 Top of Form Commands page 38 Disabled Parameters will be processed as normal data. Empty Enabled only when at the beginning of a line. Ignored Command code and parameters are ignored. Start line Enabled only when there is no data in the print buffer Yes Function is enabled.
List of Control Codes and Control SequencesLocations
4.4 Control Codes and Control Sequences Definition
4.4.1 General Usage Print Commands General Usage Print Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Tab HT 09 Move the print position to the next
Line feed LF 0A Print data and feed paper. Default line
Form feed FF 0C See Top of Forms Commands. CR CR 0D If parallel interface is selected and
Real-time request to printer
ESC ESC 1B ESC SequenceHeader FS FS 1C FS SequenceHeader. GS GS 1D GS Sequence Header. Set right side
character spacing
DLE ENQ+n10 05 +n +n=01hex, Recover from error and
ESC (SP)+n1B 20 +n Set spacing to the right of each
Comman
d (hex)
+n = data byte[hex]
Description
horizontal tab position. Default is a TAB position every 8 columns. SeeESC D.
spacing = 3.75mm. See ESC 2 and ESC 3
See Page Mode Commands.
automatic line feed is is enabled (Memory Switch 1-5) then CR is treated as LF. SeeLF.
restart printing from the line where the error occurred. +n=02hex, Recover from an error after clearing the receive and print buffers.
character to n x 0.125 mm (n x 0.0049”). Doubled for Double Wide. Does not affect the Kanji character set. Set values independently in Page and Normal modes.
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Set Print mode
Set absolute print position
Select Bit Image mode
Turn underline mode on/off
Set default line spacing
Set Line feed pitch
Printer reset ESC @ 1B 40 Resets the printer to the mode it was in
Set Horizontal Tab positions
Turn emphasized mode on/off
Turn double­strike mode on/off
ESC ! +n 1B 21 +n
ESC $ +n+m1B 24 n m Current print position is set to (n + m x
ESC +m +n1 +n2 +d1∼dn
ESC - +n 1B 2D +n n=0 (00 or 30 hex) Turn underline off.
ESC 2 1B 32 Set 3.75 mm line spacing (30 dot lines).
ESC 3 +n 1B 33 +n
ESC D +d1∼dn NUL
ESC E +n 1b 45 +n LSB = 0 Turn emphasized mode off.
ESC G +n 1B 47 +n LSB = 0 Turn double strike mode off.
1B 2A +m +n1 +n2 (data)
1B 44 (DATA) 00
Set Print mode. See Section 4.5.1 - Set Print Mode. See ESC M, ESC E, ESC -, GS!.
256) x 0.125 mm from the beginning of the line. SeeESC \, GS $, GS\. See Page mode.
Set Bit Image mode. See 4.5.2. - Set Bit Image Mode
n=1 (01 or 31 hex) Turn on 1 dot line high underline. n=2 (02 or 32 hex) Turn on 2 dot line high underline. See ESC !.
See ESC 3. Set single line spacing to n dot lines (n x
0.125mm). Set independently in Page and Normal mode. Default = 30. See ESC 2.
when power was turned on. Clears the data in the print buffer but does not the data in the receive buffer. The DIP switches and MEMORY switches are not rechecked. The MACRO definition is not cleared.
Set from 1 to 32 tab positions. Data values range from 1 to 255 in ascending order. If a data value is less than the previous data value, this command is terminated. NUL terminates this command when less than 32 TAB positions are being set. ESC D NUL clears all tab positions. Default is every 8 columns.
LSB = 1 Turn emphasized mode on. See ESC !.
LSB = 1 Turn double strike mode on. Printout is the same as emphasized. See ESC E.
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Name Command
ASCII
Forward paper feed for n dot lines
Select character font
Select International character set
Rotate print
Set relative print position
Select justification
Select paper sensors to output paper end status
Select paper sensor to stop printing
Panel buttons enable/disab le
Forward line feed for n character lines
Select Character code table
Set/Reset Inverted print
Select GS ! +n 1D 21 +n Characters can be printed in sizes from
ESC J +n 1B 4A +n
ESC M +n 1B 4D +n n=0 (00 or 30 hex) selects FontA
ESC R +n 1B 52 +n
ESC V +n 1B 56 +n n = 1 (01 or 31 hex) Rotate the print 90
ESC \ +n +m 1B 5C n
ESC a +n 1B 61 n n=0 (0 or 30 hex) Left justify. n=1 (01
ESC c 3 +n 1B 63 33+nBit 1 enables or disables the paper low
ESC c 4 +n 1B 63 34+nSetting bit 0 or bit 1 high causes the
ESC c 5 +n 1B 63 35+nLSB = 0 Paper feed button is enabled.
ESC d +n 1B 64 +n
ESC t +n 1B 74 +n
ESC {+n
Command
+n = data
byte[hex]
Print if needed then feed paper n dot lines. Range = 0 to 255dec. If BM is enabled, this command can feed paper past the mark.
(12x24). n=1 (01 or 31 hex) selects FontB (9x17). See ESC !
Select international character set. See Section Error! Reference source not
found. – Error! Reference source not found. +++ reprint section
degrees clockwise. n = 0 (00 or 30 hex) Cancel the rotation. Rotated characters do not get underlined. Double wide becomes double high and double high becomes double wide. Not Page mode. See ESC ! and ESC -.
Set printing to current print position +
m
1B 7B +n LSB = 1, upside-down printing. LSB =
(n+(m*256)). Ignored if specified setting exceeds the printable area. See Page mode.
or 31 hex) Center justify. n=2 (02 or 32 hex) Right justify. Normal mode only, must be received at the start of a line. See HT, ESC $, and ESC \.
sensor. Bit 3 enables or disables the paper out sensor. A value of 1 enables and a value of 0 disables. Applies to the parallel interface ONLY.
Paper Low sensor to be used as a Paper Out sensor.
LSB = 1 Paper feed button is disabled. During a macro instruction standby the feed button is always enabled but will not feed paper.
Print if needed then feed paper n character lines. Range= 0 to 255dec. Maximum amount of paper fed = 1016 mm (40”). Can feed past marks in BM mode.
See section 6.2 - Character Sets
0, normal printing. This command must be received at the start of a line to be in effect for that line. Does not apply in page mode.
Description
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character size
Test print GS ( A 02hex
00hex +n +m
Reverse video
Set left margin
Set print position to the beginning of print line
Cut command
Set Right Margin
Print raster bit image
General Usage Print Commands
GS B +n 1D 42 +n Bit 0 = 0 (default) turns off and bit 0 = 1
GS L +n +m 1D 4C +n+mSet the left margin to dot position m x
GS T +n 1G 54 +n n=0 (either 00 or 30hex) sets the print
GS V m 1D 56 +m+nIf m = 1 (either 01hex or 31hex) a cut is
GS W +n +m
GS v 0 +m +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 +data
1 to 8 times normal in either width or height. Bits 0, 1, and 2 set the character width multiplier. Bits 4, 5, and 6 set the character height multiplier. A value of 0 = Normal size. Does not apply to HRI characters when printing bar codes. See ESC !.
1D 28 41 02 00 +n +m
10 57 +n+mSets the print width to m x 256 + n
1D 76 30 m x1 x2 y1 y2 data
n = 0 or 1 or 2 (00, 01, 02, 30, 31, or 32 hex). m=1 (01 or 31 hex) causes a Hexadecimal dump print pattern. ). m=2 (02 or 32 hex) causes a Printer Status print pattern. m=3 (03 or 33 hex) causes a “barber pole” print pattern. Must be received at the start of a line. A cut is performed following the print test. The printer is reset following the print test, even download characters or bit image are erased.
turns on reversevideo printing. Does not apply to bit image, user-defined bit image, bar codes and the HRI part of bar codes, or spaces skipped by HT, ESC $, or ESC \ commands. Does not affect the space between character lines. Underline does not apply while reversevideo is enabled.
256+n. Must bereceived at the start of a line. Does not apply in Pase mode. See GS W.
position to the start of the print line after deleting data in the print buffer. n=1 (either 01 or 31hex) sets the print position to the start of the print line after printing data in the print buffer.
performed and the +n byte must not be sent. If m is a capital B (42hex) then paper is fed for n dot lines and then a cut is performed.
relative to the left margin. Must be received at the start of a line. See GS L.
Error! Reference source not found. OBSOLETE – Use GS (L,<Function 112 + 50> instead
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4.4.2 Status Commands
Because some of the bits in the status responses are fixed, the user can confirm the command to which the status belongs and differentiate the status responses from XON/XOF as shown:
Response to Status Commands
Response to Bit Pattern
GS r 0 x x 0 x x x x XON 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 XOF 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 DLE EOT 0 x x 1 x x 1 0 ASB (1stbyte) 0 x x 1 x x 0 0
ASB 2nd-4
Response to Status Commands
th
The transmit buffer is 99 bytes long. If more than 99 bytes are stored up without being transmitted, the status bytes that have no place to be stored will be thrown away.
Status Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Real-time STATUS request
Transmit printer ID GS I +n 1D 49 +n See section 4.4.5 Enable/disable
Automatic Status Back (ASB)
Status Commands
DLE EOT+n10 04 +n See section 4.4.5
GS a +n 1D 61 +n See section 4.4.5
Command+n = data byte[hex]
0 x x 0 x x x x
Description
4.4.3 Bar Code Commands
Bar Code Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Select print position for HRI characters
Select font for HRI GS f +n 1D 66 +n n = 0 (either 00hexor 30hex),
Set Bar code
GS H n 1D 48 +n n = 0 (either 00hex or 30hex),
GS h +n 1D 68 +n
Command
+n = data byte[hex]
Description
no HRI printed. n = 1 (either 01hex or 31hex), HRI printed above the bar code. . n = 2 (either 02hex or 32hex), HRI printed below the bar code. n = 3 (either 03hex or 33hex), HRI printed both above and below the bar code. The font used is specified by GS f. Default = 0.
print the HRI using FontA (12x24). n = 1 (either 01hexor 31hex), print the HRI using FontB (9x17). Default = 0.
Set the bar code height in
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height dots. Default = 162. Range= 1 Print bar code GS k +n
(data+ NUL
Set bar code width GS w +n 1D 77 +n n defines the width of lines
Bar Code Commands
1D 6B +n (data)00Selects the bar codetype and
4.4.4 Counter Commands
Counter Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Select counter print mode
Select count mode (A)
Set counter GS C 2 +n1
GS C 0 +n +m
GS C 1 +n1 +n2 +m1 +m2 +n +r
+n2
Command
+n = data byte[hex]
1D 43 30 +n+mn = 00 hex, prints the actual digits
indicated by the number value. n = 01 hex through 05 hex sets the number of digits to be printed. m=0 (either 00 hex or 30 hex), align right with leading spaces. m=1 (either 01 hex or 31 hex), align right with leading zero. m=2 (either 02 hex or 32 hex), align left with trailing spaces. If n = 0 then m has no meaning. Default is n=m=0.
1D 43 32 +n1 +n2 +m1 +m2 +n +r
1D 43 32 +n1 +n2
n1+n2*256 = start count. m1+m2*256 = end count. n = step amount. r = the repetition number when the counter value is fixed. Count up mode is set when n1+n2*256 < m1+m2*256 and n and r are not =0. Count down mode is set when n1+n2*256 > m1+m2*256 and n and r are not =0. Counting stops when n1+n2*256 = m1+m2*256 and n and r are not =0. n = the amount to increment the count by. R = the repetition number when counter value is fixed.
n1+n2*256 sets the value of the serial number counter. In count-up mode; if the counter value goes outside the counter operation range set by GS C 1 or GS C ;, it is forced to convert to the minimum value set by GS c. In count-down mode; if the counter value goes outside the counter operation range set by GS C
to 255dec. prints. See Section 4.5.8 - Bar
Code Command. used for printing bar codes in
mm. For codes Code39, ITF, and CODABAR: n=2, 0.250 &
0.625. n=3, 0.375 & 1.000. n=4, 0.500 & 1.250. n=5,
0.625 & 1.625. n=6, 0.750 &
2.000. For codes UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13, JAN8, Code93, and CODE128; the smaller number listed above = the Modulo Width. Default = 3.
Description
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1 or GS C ;, it is forced to convert to the maximum value set by GS c.
Select count mode (B)
Print counter GS c 1D 63 Sets the serial counter value in the
Counter Commands
GS C ; s1 ; s2 ; s3 ; s4 ; s5 ;
1D 43 3B s1 3B s2 3B s3 3B s4 3B s5
s1 through s5 are all character strings made up of the ASCII characters 0 through 9. s1 and s2 range from 0 to 65535 and s3 through s5 range from 0 to 255. s1 and s2 specify the counter range. s3 = the amount to increment the count by. S4 = the repetition number when the counter value is fixed. s5 = the counter value. Count-up mode is selected by s1 < s2 and s3 and s4 are not =0. . Count-down mode is selected by s1 > s2 and s3 and s4 are not =0. Counting stops when s1 = s2 or s3 = 0 or s4 = 0.
print buffer and increments or decrements the counter value based on the count mode selected by GS C 0 and either GS C 1 or GS C ;. In count up mode the counter value is set to the minimum value if it goes out of the range set by GS C 1 or GS C ;. In count down mode the counter value is set to the maximum value if it goes out of the range set by GS C 1 or GS C ;.
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4.4.5 Top of Form Commands
Top of Form Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Form feed FF 0C Print if needed then feed paper to the
Feedto Black Mark
Top of Form Commands
GS FF 1D 0C Feed paper to the next Black Mark
Command +n = data byte[hex]
Description
next Black Mark if the BM sensor is enabled. See GS ( F, GS FF, and DSW1 position 1).
position. Ignored unless enabled by Dip SW 1 position 1. See GS ( F, FF) and Dip Switch settings.
For additional information black mark sensing, see Section 2.2.2 Black Mark Sensors Load.
4.4.6 Page Mode Commands
Bar Code Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Form feed FF 0C Print and return to standard mode.
CAN CAN 18 Cancel print data in page mode. See
Print data in Page mode
Set absolute print position
Select Page mode
ESC FF 1B 0C Prints all buffered data in the printing
ESC $ +n +m 1B 24 n m In Page mode with the starting
ESC L 1B 4C Must be received at the start of a
Command +n = data byte[hex]
Description
Printed data is cleared from the data buffer. The printing area set by ESC W is reset to the default setting. See ESC FF, ESC L, and ESC S
ESC L and ESC W.
area. Printed data is not cleared from the data buffer. ESC T and ESC W values are not cleared. See FF, ESC L, and ESC S.
position (See ESC T) set to the top left corner or the bottom right corner this is a horizontal position but with the starting position set to the top right corner or the bottom left corner this is a vertical position. See ESC \, GS $, GS\.
line. Settings of ESC SP, ESC 2, ESC 3 have independent values in page mode and standard mode. ESC V, ESC a, ESC {, GS L, and GS W while in page mode makes the settings for standard mode but have no affect while in page mode. The printer returns to standard mode at power on, reset, or ESC @ received. See FF, CAN, ESC FF, ESC S, ESC T, ESC W, GS$, GS \.
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Select standard mode
Select print direction
In page mode, set printing area
Set relative print position
Page mode, Set absolute vertical print position
Page mode, set relative vertical print position
ESC S 1B 53 Data buffered in page mode is
cleared. The printing area set by ESC W is initialized. Settings of ESC SP, ESC 2, ESC 3 are switched to the standard mode values. See FF, ESC FF, ESC L.
ESC T +n 1B 54 +n Sets the position where data is
buffered within the printing area set by ESC W. n=0 (either 00 hexor 30 hex) sets the starting position to the upper left corner and printing goes from left to right. n=1 (either 01 hex or 31 hex) sets the starting position to the lower left corner and printing goes from bottom to top. n=2 (either 02 hex or 32 hex) sets the starting position to the lower right corner and printing goes from right to left. n=3 (either 03 hex or 33 hex) sets the starting position to the upper right corner and printing goes from top to bottom.
ESC W +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 +dx1 +dx2 +dy1 +dy2
ESC \ +n +m 1B 5C +n +m Set printing position to current
GS $ +n +m 1D 24 +n +m Sets the absolute vertical starting
GS \ +n +m 1D 5C +n +m Set printing position to current
1B 57 +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 +dx1 +dx2 +dy1 +dy2
x1+x2*256 = horizontal starting position. y1+y2*256 = vertical starting position. dx1+dx2*256 = printing area width. dy1+dy2*256 = printing area height Defaults are x1=x2=y1=y2=0, dx1=128 for 82.5 mm printer or 64 for 80 mm printer, dx2=2, dy1=152 for 82.5 mm printer or 226 for 80 mm printer, dy2=2.
position plus (n+m*256)*0.125 mm. If the starting position is set (by ESC T) to the upper left or lower right of the printing area then the offset is in the horizontal direction but if the starting position is set to the upper right or lower left of the printing area then the offset is in the vertical direction.
position to buffer character data to (n+m*256)*0.125 mm referenced to the starting posotopn defined by ESC T. If the starting position is set (by ESC T) to the upper left or lower right of the printing area thenthe position is in the vertical direction but if the starting position is set to the upper right or lower left of the printing area then the position is in the horizontal direction.
position plus (n+m*256)*0.125 mm positive (down the page) or 65536­(n+m*256)*0.125 mm negative (up the page). If the starting position is set (by ESC T) to the upper left or lower right of the printing area then the offset is in the vertical direction
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but if the starting position is set to the upper right or lower left of the printing area then the offset is in the horizontal direction.
Turn smoothing mode on/off
Page Mode Commands
Here is an example of using page mode:
A typical procedure for transmitting commands in page mode is asfollows: (1) Transmit ESC L to enter page mode.
(2) Specify the printable area using ESC W. (3) Specify the printing direction using ESC T. (4) Transmit the print data. (5) Collectively print the data by sending an FF. (6) After printing, the printer automatically returns to standard mode.
Example: Sample program in BASIC (assumes transmission to the printer is already possible with file #1 open)
GS b +n 1D 62 +n LSB = 0 turns smoothing off. LSB =
1 turns smoothing on. Smoothing applies to built-in or user defined characters when printed at any size larger than the normal. See ESC !, GS !.
100 PRINT #1,CHR$(&H1B);"L"; 110 PRINT #1,CHR$(&H1B);"W";CHR$(0);CHR$(0);CHR$(0);CHR$(0); 120 PRINT #1,CHR$(200);CHR$(0);CHR$(144);CHR$(1); 130 PRINT #1,CHR$(&H1B);"T";CHR$(0); 140 PRINT #1,"Page mode lesson TEST 1" 150 PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC);
In the program, a printable area of 200 X 400 dots starting at (0,0) is set, and characters are printed on the first line of the area as shown in the figure below. Note that a line feed was inserted between "lesson" and "TEST 1". This line feed was inserted automatically because there was no room for the blank " " following the word "lesson" within the horizontal range of the 200 ⋅ 400 printable area. The feed amount here is that specified by ESC 3. Any number of printable areas can be specified before the FF is executed. If any printable areas overlap, however, the logical sum of the data written to the overlapping portions is used for the final printing.
(0,0)
200
Page mode lesson TEST 1
Paper
400
Printable area
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4.4.7 NV Memory and Down Load Bit Images Commands
A download bit image is stored in RAM and is cleared by a power cycle or by the commands ESC @ or ESC &. A download bit image (GS *) and user defined characters (ESC &) can not be defined simultaneously, defining either will cancel the other. An NV bit image is stored in non­volatile memory and is cleared only by redefining the NV bit image message. Frequent writes may damage the NV memory. Maximum recommended usage is 10 times per day.
Bar Code Commands
Name Command
Print NV image
Define NV image –
FS p +n +m 1C 70 +n +m Print the NV message +n defined by
FS q +n +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 (data) 01 hex through +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 (data) n hex
ASCII
Command
+n = data
byte[hex]
1C 71 +n +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 (data) 01 hex through +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 (data) n hex
Description
FS q in the resolution specified by +m. m = 0 (either 00 hexor 30 hex = 203 by 203 density. m = 1 (either 01 hex or 31 hex = 203 V by 102 H density. m = 2 (either 02 hex or 32hex = 102 V by 203 H density. m = 3 (either 03 hex or 33 hex = 102 V by 102 H density. Must be received when the print buffer is empty. Is not affected by print modes (emphasized, double strike, underline, character size, reverse video. rotated, etc) but is affected by upside-down printing mode. Data which exceeds the allowable print width of the printer is ignored. This command is ignored in Page mode.
+n (1 through 255) defines the number of NV bit images to be stored in memory. For each NV bit image (x1+x2*256)*8 = number of dots being defined in the horizontal direction and (y1+y2*256)*8 = number of dots being defined in the vertical direction. Each NV bit image is terminated with a sequential number n. x1 and y1 can range from 0 through 255, x2 can range from 1 through 3, y2 can range from 0 through 1, but x1+x2*256 can not be less than 1 or greater than 1023 and y1+y2*256 can not be less than 1 or greater than 288. The amount of data needed to complete this command is (x1+x2*256)*(y1+y2*256)*8 bytes. Each bit image stored requires an additional 4 bytes for header information. A total of 192 Kbytes is available for storage of all NV bit images. This command clears all previously stored NV bit images so to write a new NV bit image requires
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reloading all NV bit images which are to be stored. When this command is completed, the printer performs a hardware reset so all user-defined characters, downloaded bit images, and macros are cleared and all functions are the same as if power was turned off then back on. In standard mode this command must be received at the start of a line. This command does nothing in page mode.
Define download bit image
Print downloaded bit image
NV Memory Commands
GS * +x +y (data)
GS /+m 1D 2F +m Print the downloaded bit image
1D 2A +x +y (data)
+x (1 to 255dec) defines the horizontal size as x times 8 dots. +y (1 to 48dec) defines the vertical size as y times 8 dots. x times y cannot exceed 1536. The download bit image is cleared by a power on reset, ESC @, or ESC &, (a download bit image (GS *) and user defined characters (ESC &) can not be defined simultaneously, defining either will cancel the other).
defined by GS * in the resolution specified by +m. m = 0 (either 00hex or 30hex = 203 by 203 density. m = 1 (either 01hex or 31hex = 203 V by 102 H density. m = 2 (either 02hex or 32hex = 102 V by 203 H density. m = 3 (either 03hex or 33hex = 102 V by 102 H density. Must be received when the print buffer is empty. Is not affected by print modes (emphasized, double strike, underline, character size, reverse video. rotated, etc) but is affected by upside-down printing mode. If the downloaded bit image exceeds the printable area, the excess data is not printed. If the margins have been set by the GS L and/or GS W commands, this command will readjust the margins as required to print as much of the data as possible for the printer mechanism being used. In Page mode, the terms horizontal and vertical depend on the print starting position defined by ESC T.
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4.4.8 Seldom Used Commands
Seldom Used Commands
Name Command
ASCII
Set/cancel user-defined character set
Define User­defined characters
Cancel user­defined characters
User-defined commands
ESC % +n 1B 25 n LSB of n = 0 (default) selects ROM
ESC & +y +c1 +c2 (+x +data)
ESC ? +n 1B 3F +n The previous user defined character
GS ( E +p1 +p2 +m (data)
Command +n = data byte[hex]
1B 26 03 +c1 +c2 (data)
1D 28 45 +p1 +p2 +m (data)
Description
character generator. LSB of n = 1 selects User Defined character generator. See ESC & and ESC ?.
+y specifies 3 bytes per character in the vertical direction. +c1 specifies the first character to be downloaded and +c2 specifies the last character to be downloaded. +x specifies the number of dots in the horizontal direction. The value of +x is 12dec for FontA or 09dec for FontB ). FontA or FontB are selected by ESC ! or ESC M. A download bit image (GS *) and user defined characters (ESC &) can not be defined simultaneously, defining either will cancel the other.
pattern for character +n (20 hex through 7E hex in either font selected by ESC !) is cleared and the internal character generator is used to print the character n. See ESC & and ESC %.
p1+p2*256 = the number of data bytes to follow +m plus 1. Function 1 enters the user defined mode. +m=01 hex, p1=03 hex, p2=00 hex, d1=49 hex, d2=4E hex. The printer transmits 37 hex 20 hex, 00 hex. Function 2 ends the user defined mode. +m=02 hex, p1=04 hex, p2=00 hex, d1=4F hex, d2=55 hex, d3=54 hex. The printer performs a software reset, m=2 is only effective in the user defined mode. Function 3 allows setting of the memory switches. +m=03 hex, p1+p2*256 can vary from 10 dec to 65530 dec. The data structure is a 1 followed by b8 through b1. a1 (01 hex through 08 hex) specifies the memory switch to be changed. b8 represents position 8 of that memory switch and so on through b1 represents position 1 of that memory switch then another a followed by b8 through b1 can follow as specified by
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the values of p1 and p2. The values for each b are 30 hex to set a switch OFF, 31 hex to set a switch ON, or 32 hex to leave a switch unchanged. 32 hex should be sent for the “reserved” switches. The switch changes made become effective after a reset or power cycle. Running a self-test printout can check the switch settings. Frequent writes may damage the NV memory. Maximum recommended usage is 10 times per day. Function 4 causes the printer to transmit the settings of a memory switch. +m=04 hex, p1=02 hex, p2=00 hex. The data byte value is from )1 hex through 08 hex to specify which memory switch is being checked. The eleven data bytes transmitted are 37 hex, 21 hex, 8 data bytes representing the 8 switch positions, and 00 hex. The 8 data bytes are transmitted in the order of switch position 8 through switch position 1. For each switch position, the data sent will be 30 hex (an ASCII 0) if the switch is OFF or 31 hex (an ASCII 1) if the switch is ON.
Set adjustment values
GS ( F +p1 +p2 +a +m +n1 +n2
1D 28 46 04 00 +a +m +n1 +n2
Effective only when the BM sensor is enabled. +a = 01 hex selects the function for the position to start printing when used by FF or GS FF commands. +a = 02 hex selects the function for the position to start cutting when used by the GS V command. +m = 0 (either 00 hex of 30 hex) specifies a forward paper feed. +m = 1 (either 01 hex of 31 hex) specifies a reverse paper feed. (n1+n2*256)*0.125 mm specifies how much to feed. The default of all adjustment values is 0.
Save or load adjustment values in NV memory
GS ( M +p1 +p2 +n +m
1D 28 4D +p1 +p2 +n +m
Function 1 saves the settings made by GS ( F in NV memory. +n = 1 (either 01 hex or 31 hex), +m = 1 (either 01 hex or 31 hex), +p1=02 hex, +p2=00 hex. Function 2. +n = 2 (either 02 hexor 32 hex), +m = 0 (either 00 hex or 30 hex), setting made by GS ( F is set as the default value or +m = any value except either 00 hexor 30 hex, setting values are stored in area m of memory, +p1=02 hex, +p2=00 hex. Must be processed at the beginning of a line. No effect in page mode. Function 3 set whether or not the value saved in NV memory is the
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default to be used at power on. +n = 3 (either 03 hex or 33 hex). +m = 0 (either 00 hex or 30 hex), the printer does not load the value from NV memory at initialization. +m = any value except either 00 hex or 30 hex, the printer loads the value from NV memory at initialization. Frequent writes may damage the NV memory. Maximum recommended usage is 10 times per day.
Start/end macro definition
Select head control method
Execute macro
Seldom Used Commands
GS : 1D 3A Macro definition starts when this
command is received during normal operation and ends when this command is received during macro definition. ESC @ does not clear the contents of the macro definition so ESC @ can be included in the macro definition. The contents of the macro can not exceed 2048 bytes.
GS E +n 1D 45 +n +n=00 hex, Print speed 1 (150
mm/second). +n=10 hex, Print speed 2 (100 mm/second). +n=20 hex, Print speed 3 (80 mm/second). +n=30 hex, Print speed 4 (50 mm/second). When Memory switch 8 position 1 is set to divided energy, the maximum speed is 120 mm/second. Default is speed 1.
GS ^ +n +m+o1D 5E +n +m+o+n (0 through 255) specifies the
number of times to execute the macro. +m (0 through 255) specifies how long to wait between executions of the macro (m*100 milliseconds) When the LSB on +o is 0, the macro executes n times at the interval of m*100 msec. When the LSB on +o is 1, the macro executes then after an interval of m*100 msec the Paper Out LED flashes and the printer waits for the Paper Feed button to be pressed as a signal to execute the next sequence until the macro has executed +n times
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4.5 Descriptions of Commands
4.5.1 Set Print Mode ESC ! +n [1B 21 +n]
+n is defined as:
Print Mode Settings
Bit 7 0 = Underline OFF
1 = Underline ON. Bit 6 Not used. Bit 5 0 = Double wide print OFF.
1 = Double wide print ON. Bit 4 0 = Double high print OFF.
1 = Double high print ON. Bit 3 0 = Emphasized print OFF.
1 = Emphasized print ON. Bit 2 Not used. Bit 1 Not used. Bit 0 0 = FontA (12x24).
1 = FontB (9x17).
Print Mode Settings
Both double wide and double high can be selected for any of the type faces. When a printed line contains characters with different heights, the characters are arranged so that bottoms of all characters line up. All characters printed can be underlined except 90 degree-rotated characters. The space caused by the tab command HT is not underlined. The thickness of the underline is defined by ESC – regardless of the character size. Default = 0hex (12 x 24 matrix)..
4.5.2 Set Bit Image Mode
ESC +m +n1 +n2 +d1∼dn [1B 2A +m +n1 +n2 (data)]
Specifies and prints bit image graphics.
+m Mode Vertical dot
00 hex 8 Single density 67.7 dpi 101.6 dpi n1+n2*256 01 hex 8 Double
density
20 hex 24 Single
density
21 hex 24 Double
density
Set Bit Image Mode
If +m is not one of the specified values, the rest of the ESC sequence is ignored and all information starting with +n1 is treated as normal data.
In single density mode (+m=00 or 20), for each bit of data received the printer prints two dots horizontally so the horizontal resolution is 101.6 dpi.
Set Bit Image Mode
Horizontal
density
67.7 dpi 203.2 dpi n1*n2*256
203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi (n1+n2*256)*3
203.2 dpi 203.2 dpi (n1+n2*256)
dot density
Number of data bytes
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In double density mode (+m=01 or 21), for each bit of data received the printer prints one dot horizontally so the horizontal resolution is 203.2 dpi.
In 8 dot mode (+m=00 or 01), for each data bit received the printer prints three dots vertically so the vertical resolution is 67.7 dpi.
In 24 dot mode (+m=20 or 21), for each data bit received the printer prints one dot vertically so the vertical resolution is 203.2 dpi.
+n1 and +n2 define the number of dots per line to be printed in the horizontal direction. +n1 and +n2 cannot both have a value of 0. The range of +n1 = 0 to 255 dec and the range of +n2 is 0 to 3 dec so a total number of horizontal dot position which can be printed with one ESC sequence can vary from 1 to 1023.. If +n1 or +n2 is outside this range, the ESC sequence is ignored and all data following is treated as normal data.
If the bit image data specified is more than what will fit on a line, the excess data is ignored.
If the width of the printing area set by GS L and GS W is less than the width required by the data sent with the ESC * command, the margins are re-adjusted to print as much of the graphics data as possible. The right margin is extended first and then if the data still will not fit then the left margin is readjusted up to the point where the full width of the print head is used for printing the graphics image.
When 8 dot bit image is selected, each byte of data represents 8 vertical dots to be printed. The MSB is the top dot to be printed and the LSB is the bottom dot to be printed. For each of the 8 bits within each data byte, a “1” represents a dot position to be printed and a “0” represents a dot position not to be printed.
When 24 dot bit image is selected, each series of three bytes of data represent 24 vertical dots to be printed. The first byte represents the top 8 dots to be printed, the second byte represents the 8 dots to be printed in the middle, and the trird byte represents the bottom 8 dots to be printed. The MSB of each byte is the top dot to be printed and the LSB is the bottom dot to be printed. For each of the 24 bits within each series of three data bytes, a “1” represents a dot position to be printed and a “0” represents a dot position not to be printed.
After printing a bit image, the printer returns to normal mode. The graphics mode is not affected by print modes (emphasized, double­strike, underline, character size, or reverse video) but is affected by the inverted print mode.
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4.5.3 Set Raster Bit Image Mode
NOTE: Commands GS v 0, FS p and FS q pertaining to raster
graphics are now defined as obsolete commands in the ESC/POS command system. This printer supports both upward-compatible commands and obsolete commands. However, the upward-compatible commands are recommended to use because the obsolete commands will not be supported in future products. Please use the supported GS (L and GS 8 L commands instead to perform graphics instead (described in Section 4.4.4).
GS v 0 +m +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 +d1∼dk [1D 76 30 +m +x1 +x2 +y1 +y2 (data)]
Specifies and prints RASTER bit image graphics.
Set Raster Bit Image Mode
+m Mode Vertical dot
density
0 (00 or 30 hex) Normal 203.2 dpi 203.2 dpi 1 (01 or 31 hex) Double Wide 203.2 dpi 101.6 dpi 2 (01 or 32 hex) Double high 101.6 dpi 203.2 dpi 3 (03 or 33 hex) Quadruple 203.2 dpi 203.2 dpi
Table 2 Set Raster Bit Image Mode
The number of data bytes which must be sent to complete this command = (x1+x2*256)*(y1+y2*256).
If +m is not one of the specified values, the rest of the ESC sequence is ignored and all information starting with +n1 is treated as normal data.
The values of x1 and x2 select the number of data bytes (x1+x2*256) in the horizontal direction. The value of x1 can be from 1 to 128 and the value of x2 must be 00hex so the maximum number of dots which can be specified is 1024 (128 bytes times 8 bits per byte). Any data specified and received which exceeds the printing width of the printer is read in and then discarded.
In standard mode, this command is effective only when there is no data in the print buffer. The starting point of the printed image can be set by the HT (Horizontal Tab), ESC $ (Set absolute print position), ESC \ (Set relative print position), or GS L (Set left margin) command if that position is a multiple of 8.
This command is not affected by print modes (character size, emphasized print, double strike, inverted print, underline, reverse video, etc.). ESC a (Select justification) is effective on raster bit images. If the width of the printing area set by GS L and GS W is less than the minimum width, the printing area is extended to the minimum width only on the line in question. This minimum width is 1 dot in normal or double high mode and is 2 in double wide or quadruple mode.
Each data byte represents 8 horizontal dots to be printed with the MSB being to the left and the LSB being to the right. . For each of the 8 bits
Horizontal dot density
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within each data byte, a “1” represents a dot position to be printed and a “0” represents a dot position not to be printed. The first x1+x2*256 data bytes are printed as the first raster line. The next x1+x2*256 data bytes are printed as the second raster line. This sequence continues until all y1+y2*256 dot lines defined have been printed. After printing the raster bit image, the printer returns to normal mode.
4.5.4 Set and Process Graphics Data
GS (L pL pH m fn [parameter]
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn [parameters] GS 8 L p1 p2 p3 p4 m fn [parameter]
1D 38 4C p1 p2 p3 p4 m fn [parameters]
In the description below, only the GS (L command is used for explanation. Please note that GS (L and GS 8 L have the same function, however, if the [parameters] in the Format column in the table below exceed 65,533 bytes, then the GS 8 L command must be used.
Command Parameters Structure Maximum Value
GS (L pL, pH 2 bytes 65,535 GS 8 L P1, p2, p3, p4 4 bytes 4,294,967,295
Definitions:
• pL and pH specify (pL + pH X 256) as the number of bytes after pH (m, fn, and [parameters])
• fn specifies the function
• [parameters] specify the process of each function
fn Format
0, 48 GS (L pL pH m fn 48 2, 50 GS (L pL pH m fn 50 3, 51 GS (L pL pH m fn 51
64 GS (L pL pH m fn d1 d2 64 65 GS (L pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3 65 66 GS (L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 66 67 GS (L pL pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b
xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b
69 GS (L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y 69
112 GS (L pL pH m fn a bx by c
xL xH yL yH d1…dk
Function
No.
67
112
Function Name
Transmit the NV graphics memory capacity
Print graphics data in the print buffer
Transmit the remaining capacity of the NV graphics memory
Transmit the key code list for defined NV graphics
Delete all NV graphics data
Delete the specified NV graphics data
Define the NV graphics data (raster format)
Print the specified NV graphics data
Store the graphics data in the print buffer (raster format)
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Notes pertaining to GS (L and GS 8 L:
• Frequent write command executions by an NV memory write command may damage the NV memory. Therefore, it is recommended to limit writing of the commands into the NV memory to 10 times or less a day.
• If the power is turned off or the printer is reset via an interface while this command is being executed, the printer may go into an abnormal condition. Be careful not to turn the power off or let the printer be reset via an interface while this command is being executed.
• While processing this command, the printer is BUSY while writing the data to the NV memory and stops receiving data. Therefore, be sure not to transmit data from the host PC while the printer is BUSY.
When <Function 48, 51, or 64> is transmitted, do not transmit the subsequent data until the status is received. ESC/POS Handshaking Protocol procedures is required when using <Function 64>.
<Function 48> GS (L pL pH m fn (fn = 0, 48)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn Description: Transmits the entire capacity of the NV graphics area (number of bytes in the NV graphics
area).
Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 2, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 0, 48
<Function 50> GS (L pL pH m fn (fn = 2, 50)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn
Description: Prints the graphics data stored in the print buffer (by using GS (L<Function 112>) Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 2, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 2, 50
<Function 51> GS (L pL pH m fn (fn = 3, 51)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn Description: Transmit the number of bytes of remaining memory (unusedarea) in the NV graphics
area.
Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 2, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 3, 51
<Function 64> GS (L pL pH m fn d1 d2 (fn = 64)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn d1 d2
Description: Transmits the key code list for defined NV graphics. Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 4, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 64
• d1 = 75
• d2 = 67
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<Function 65> GS (L pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3 (fn = 65)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn d1 d2 d3
Description: Deletes all NV graphics data. Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 5, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 65
• d1 = 67
• d2 = 76
• d3 = 82
<Function 66> GS (L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 (fn = 66)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn kc1 kc2
Description: Deletes the NV graphics data defined by key codes (kc1 and kc2). Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 2 (pL = 4, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 66
• 32<=kc1<=126
• 32<=kc2<=126
<Function 67> GS (L pL pH m fn a kc1 kc2 b xL xH yL yH [c d1…dk]1…[c d1…dk]b (fn = 67)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 Description: Defines the NV graphics data (raster format) as a record specified by the key codes (kc1,
kc2) in the NV graphics area.
• b specifies the number of the color of the defined data.
• xL, xH specify the number of dots in the horizontal direction as (xL + xH X 256).
• yL, yH specify the number of dots in the vertical direction as (yL + yH X 256).
• c specifies the color of the defined data (color1 = 49).
• d specifies the defined data (raster format).
Range:
• For GS (L: 12<=(pL + pH X 256)<=65535; (0<=pL<=255, 0<=pH<=255) For GS 8 L: 12<=(p1 + p2 X 256 + p3 X 65,536 + p4 X 16,777,216)<=4,294,967,295 (0<=p1<=255, 0<=p2<=255, 0<=p3<=255, 0<=p4<=255)
• m = 48
• fn = 67
• a = 48
• 32<=kc1<=126
• 32<=kc2<=126
• b = 1
• 1<=(xL + xH X 256)<=8192 (0<=xL<-255, 0<=xH<=32)
• 1<=(yL + yH X 256)<=2304 (0<=yL<-255, 0<=yH<=9)
• c = 49
• 0<=d<=255
• k = (int((xL + xH X 256) + 7)/8) X (yL + yH X 256); Maximum capacity size = 256KB.
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NOTES regarding <Function 67>:
• In cases where there is sufficient capacity is not available for storing NV graphics data specified by (xL + xH ⋅ 256) and (yL + yH ⋅ 256), this function is ignored.
• The number of items of NV graphics registered should be within 50 to shorten the execution time of this function. The execution time is 60 seconds or less when the number of items registeredis within 50. The execution time for 100 items is 120 seconds or less.
• The [data value (k) + control information data value (24 bytes)] area of the NV graphics data domain is used when this function is executed.
• NV graphics and NV bit image (FS q) cannot be defined simultaneously. When this function is executed, all NV bit images are deleted.
<Function 69> GS (L pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y (fn = 69)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn kc1 kc2 x y
Description: Prints the NV graphics data defined by key codes (kc1 and kc2). Range:
• (pL + pH X 256) = 6 (pL = 6, pH = 0)
• m = 48
• fn = 69
• 32<=kc1<=126
• 32<=kc2<=126
• x = 1, 2
• y = 1, 2
x, y Vertical direction Horizontal direction
1 203 dpi 203 dpi 2 101 dpi 101 dpi
<Function 112> GS (L pL pH m fn a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk (fn = 112)
1D 28 4C pL pH m fn a bx by c xL xH yL yH d1…dk Description: Stores the graphics data (raster format) in the print buffer.
• b specifies the number of the color of the defined data.
• xL, xH specify the number of dots in the horizontal direction as (xL + xH X 256).
• yL, yH specify the number of dots in the vertical direction as (yL + yH X 256).
• c specifies the color of the defined data (color1 = 49).
• d specifies the defined data (raster format).
Range:
• For GS (L: 11<=(pL + pH X 256)<=65535; (0<=pL<=255, 0<=pH<=255) For GS 8 L: 11<=(p1 + p2 X 256 + p3 X 65,536 + p4 X 16,777,216)<=4,294,967,295 (0<=p1<=255, 0<=p2<=255, 0<=p3<=255, 0<=p4<=255)
• m = 48
• fn = 112
• a = 48
• bx = 1, 2 (enlarges graphics data in the horizontal direction; 1 = 203dpi, 2 = 101 dpi)
• by = 1, 2 (enlarges graphics data in the vertical direction; 1 = 203dpi, 2 = 101 dpi)
• c = 49
• 1<=(xL + xH X 256)<=2047 (0<=xL<-255, 0<=xH<=7)
• 1<=(yL + yH X 256)<=1662 (0<=yL<-255, 0<=yH<=6) [when by = 1]
• 1<=(yL + yH X 256)<=831 (0<=yL<-255, 0<=yH<=3) [when by = 2]
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• 0<=d<=255
• k = (int((xL + xH X 256) + 7)/8) X (yL + yH X 256).
• xL, xH specify the number of dots in the horizontal direction as (xL + xH X 256).
• yL, yH specify the number of dots in the vertical direction as (yL + yH X 256).
EXAMPLE: xL + xH X 256 = 64
(xL + xH X 256) X 8 dots = 512
1 2 3 …………. 62 63 64
65 66 67
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
…………. …………. ………….
126 127 128
k-2 k-1 k
yL+yH X 256 dots
MSB
LSB
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4.5.5 Status Commands
Three commands pertain to status transmission: DLE EOT +n, GS I +n, and GS a +n.
DLE EOT +n 10 04 +n
Real-time STATUS request
Status is transmitted immediately when this command is received without verifying that the host is ready to receive data. This command is executed even if the printer is off-line, the receive buffer is full, or there is an error status with a serial interface controller. With a parallel interface controller, this command cannot be executed when the printer is BUSY but is executed when the printer is OFF-LINE or in an error state if MEMORY switch 1-3 is on. Status will be transmitted even if a valid command string is received while receiving data as part of another command sequence (such a part of a bit image pattern).
This command must not be sent to the printer in the middle of any other multi-byte command sequence or this command will be interpreted as the remaining part of the multi byte command.
Status Commands
n = Action
01 hex Transmit Printer status. 02 hex Transmit Offline status. 03 hex Transmit Error status. 04 hex Transmit Paper roll status.
Status Commands
See section 0 - . Status Bytes Transmitted
GS I +n 1D 49 +n
Transmit printer ID +n=1 (01 or 31 hex) causes 24hex to be transmitted. +n=2 (02 or 32 hex) causes Type ID to be transmitted.
Bit 2 = 1, BM sensor is enabled. Bit 1 = 1, Autocutter is installed. Bit 0 = 1, two-byte character code is supported. Bit 0 = 0, two-byte character code is not supported.
+n=3 (03 or 33 hex) causes “Firmware Version” to be transmitted.
GS a +n [1D 61 +n}
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4.5.6 Enable/Disable Auto Status Back (ASB) mode
Causes the printer to transmit four status bytes on the XD line when this command is processed out of the receive buffer and also sets the conditions which will cause the printer to automatically transmit the status bytes. If all conditions are disabled then the ASB function is also disabled. The status bytes are transmitted without checking to see if the host is ready to receive the data.
+n is defined as:
Enable/Disable Auto Status Back (ASB) mode
Bit Function
Bit 7 Not used. Bit 6 Not used. Bit 5 Not used. Bit 4 Not used. Bit 3 1 = enable ASB for paper out status Bit 2 1 = enable ASB for an error condition Bit 1 1 = enable ASB for Online/Offline. Bit 0 Not used – set to 0.
Enable/Disable Auto Status Back (ASB) mode
See section 0 - . Status Bytes Transmitted.
4.5.7 Status Bytes Transmitted
First Status Byte Transmitted The first byte sent due to ASB status= printer information:
Bit 7 Not used – always OFF Not used – always OFF. Bit 6 1 = PAPER FEED button. Not used Bit 5 1 = Platen is open. Not used. Bit 4 Not used – always ON. Not used – always ON. Bit 3 1=OFF LINE, 0 = ON LINE. 1 = off-line, 0 = on-line. Bit 2 Not used - always ON. Not used – always ON.
Bit 1 Not used - always OFF Not used – always ON Bit 0 Not used - always OFF. Not used – always OFF
First Status Byte Transmitted
Second Status Byte Transmitted The second byte sent due to ASB status = printer information:
Bit 7 Not used - always OFF Not used – always OFF Bit 6 1 = An automatically recoverable
error has occurred (Print head temperature or Platen open).
Bit 5 1 = An unrecoverable error has
occurred.
Bit 4 Not used - always OFF. Not used – always ON. Bit 3 1 = CUTTER error. 1 = paper is being fed by the paper
Bit 2 Not used Bit 1 Not used. 1 = Platen is open. Bit 0 Not used. Not used – always ON.
Status byte sent when DLE EOT 01hex is received
Status byte sent when DLE EOT 02 hex is received
1 = an error occurred, 0 = no errors.
1 = Printing is halted, 0 = not out of paper.
feed button.
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Second Status Byte Transmitted
Third Status Byte Transmitted The third byte sent due to ASB status = paper sensor information:
Bit 7 Not used - always OFF Not used – always OFF Bit 6 Not used. 1 = an auto recoverable error has
Bit 5 Not used. 1 = an un recoverable error has Bit 4 Not used - always OFF. Not used – always ON.
Bit 3 1 = PAPER OUT 1 = a cutter error has occurred. Bit 2 1 = PAPER OUT 1 = a mechanical error has occurred. Bit 1 1 = PAPER LOW. Not used – always ON. Bit 0 1 = PAPER LOW Not used – always OFF
Third Status Byte Transmitted
Fourth Status Byte Transmitted The fourth byte sent due to ASB status = paper sensor information:
Bit 7 Not used – always OFF Not used – always OFF Bit 6 Not used. Bits 6 & 5 both 1 = paper out. Bit 5 Not used. Bits 6 & 5 both 1 = paper out. Bit 4 Not used – always OFF Not used – always ON. Bit 3 Not used Bits 3 & 2 both 1 = Paper low. Bit 2 Not used. Bits 3 & 2 both 1 = Paper low. Bit 1 1 = MEMORY switch 1-3 is
ON
Bit 0 Not used. Not used – always OFF
Fourth Status Byte Transmitted
Status byte sent when DLE EOT 03 hex is received
occurred (print head temperature or platen open).
occurred.
Status byte sent when DLE EOT 04 hex is received
Not used – always ON.
4.5.8 Bar Code Command
GS k +m +d1∼dn NUL [1D 6B +m (DATA) 00]
For +m = 00hex through 06hex, +m selects the bar code type
Bar Code Commands
+m Bar Code No. of data
bytes
00 hex UPC-A 11 or 12 0 - 9 01 hex UPC-E 11 or 12 0 - 9 02 hex JAN(EAN)13 12 or 13 0 - 9 03 hex JAN(EAN)8 7 or 8 0 - 9 04 hex CODE39 variable 0 - 9, A-Z,
05 hex I 2 of 5 even number 0 - 9 06 hex CODABAR variable 0 – 9, A,B,C,D,
Bar Code Commands
Notes:
Valid data (ASCII)
space, $ % + - . /
$ + - . / :
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1. For UPC-A or UPC-E, Printing starts after 12 data bytes are received.
2. For JAN13 (EAN13), Printing starts after 13 data bytes are received.
3. For JAN8 (EAN8), Printing starts after 8 data bytes are received.
4. For ITF, the number of data bytes must be an even number.
4.5.9 GS k +m +n +d1∼dn [1D 6B +m +n (DATA)]
For +m = 41hex through 49hex, +m selects the bar code type, +n = number of data bytes to follow.
Bar Code Command Values
+m Bar Code +n(dec) = Valid data 41 hex UPC-A 11 or 12 0 - 9
42 hex UPC-E 11 or 12 0 – 9 43 hex JAN(EAN)13 12 or 13 0 - 9 44 hex JAN(EAN)8 7 or 8 0 - 9 45 hex CODE39 1 thru 255 0 - 9, A-Z,
space, $ % + -
. / 46hex I 2 of 5 even 1 thru 255 0 - 9 47hex CODABAR 1 thru 255 0 – 9, A,B,C,D,
$ + - . / : 48hex Code93 1 thru 255 00hex thru
7Fhex 49hex Code128 2 thru 255 00hex thru
7Fhex
Bar Code Command Values
Notes:
1. +n indicates the number of data bytes which follow.
2. If +n is outside the allowable range, the command aborts and following data is treated as normal data.
Notes when CODE93 (+m=48hex) is used:
1. In the HRI fields, a small square is printed as the start character and as the
stop character before and after the HRI character string.
2. In the HRI field, a small solid block followed by alphabetic character is
printed when a control code is printed. The character printed after the block for each control code is (nn in hex,alphe character): 00,U 01,A 02,B 03,C 04,D 05,E 06,F 07,G 08,H 09,I 0A,J 0B,K 0C,L 0D,M 0E,N 0F,O 10,P 11,Q 12,R 13,S 14,T 15,U 16,V 17,W 18,X 19,Y 1A,Z 1B,A 1C,B 1D,C 1E,D 1F,E 7F,T..
Notes when CODE128 (+m=49 hex) is used:
1. The first character of the bar code data string must be the code set
selection character (CodeA, CodeB, or CodeC) which selects the first code set to use. Code setcharacters are specified by sending a two character sequence, the first character is { (7B hex) and the second is a printable ASCII character. CodeA = {A, CodeB = {B, CodeC = {C.
a. Code set A consists of the ASCII characters 00 hex through 5F hex,
FNC1 through FNC4, SHIFT, CodeB, and CodeC.
b. Code set B consists of the ASCII characters 20 hex through 7F hex,
FNC1 through FNC4, SHIFT, CodeA, and CodeC.
c. Code set C consists of 2-digit numeral characters using one character
(100 numerals from 00 dec through 99 dec or 00 hex through 63 hex), FNC1, CodeA, and CodeB.
2. Special characters are specified by sending a two character sequence, the
first character is { (7B hex) and the second is a printable ASCII character.
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The special characters are SHIFT and the FUNCTION characters. SHIFT = {S, FNC1 = {1, FNC2 = {2, FNC3 = {3, and FNC4 = {4. To specify the character { send {{. The usage of FUNCTION characters depends on the application program.
3. In code set A the character just after SHIFT is processed as a character for
code set B. In code set the character just after SHIFT is processed as a character for code set C. In code set C the SHIFT is invalid.
4. HRI characters are not printed for the SHIFT characters or CODE SET
selection characters.
5. HRI for a Function character is a space.
6. HRI for a control code (00hex through 1Fhex, and 7Fhex) is a space.
7. Errors in the data cause the bar code processing to abort, data following is
treated as normal data. a. The top of the data field is not a code set selection character. b. If a sequence {+n is invalid. c. Characters that can not be used in special code set.
Notes in standard Mode:
1. If any invalid data is received, the printer only feeds paper and the following data is treated as normal data.
2. If the horizontal size exceeds the printing area, the printer only feeds paper.
3. This command only feeds enough paper to print the bar code regardless of ESC 2 and ESC 3 settings.
4. This command is valid only when there is no data in the print buffer. When there is data in the print buffer, the data following +m is treated as normal data.
5. This command is not affected by print modes (emphasized, double-strike, underline, character size, reverse video, or rotated print) but is affected by the inverted print mode.
Notes in Page mode:
1. This command develops the bar code data in the print buffer. The print position moves to the right side dot of the bar code.
2. If any invalid data is received, the printer stops command processing and the following data is treated as normal data. The data buffer position does not change.
3. If the bar code width exceeds the printing area, the bar code is not printed but the data buffer position moves to the left side of the printing area.
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4.6 Serial (RS232C) Interface
4.6.1 Serial (RS232C) Interface Specification
Serial (RS232C) Interface Specification
Item Specification
Data receive speed
Synchronizing method
Hand shake CTS/RTS ,DTR/DSR signal or XON/XOFF (set by DIP switch) Input output
level Signal level
Data Bit Length
Stop Bits Fixed to 1 on the printer side Parity Setting Odd, Even, or None (set by DIP switch) Connector on
Printer
4.6.2 Serial I/O Connector on the Serial (RS-232) Printer Option (see diagram below) shows the connector pin­out of the male D-Sub connector located on the printer.
115200, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800 bps (set by DIP switch) Asynchronous, Full duplex
RS232C
Space (logic=0) +3 V ∼ +15 V Mark (logic=1) -3 V ∼ -15 V 8 Data bits (fixed)
Male D-Sub 9 Pin (See Connector pin-out below)
Serial (RS232C) Interface Pin Assignments Pin Name Direction Function
2 RD I RS232 received data. 3 XD O RS232 transmitted data. 4 DTR O Hardware handshake line. 5 GND - Logic ground. 6 DSR I High (“space”) = OK for the printer to
transmit data when requested. The state of DSR is IGNORED for XON/XOF handshaking if selected. Dip Switch SW2 position 7 ON reconnects this signal to be a hardware RESET input signal (normal connection to the DTR line from a computer will hold the printer always reset).
7 RTS O Same as DTR.
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Printer Side Signal Path (for a cable) Host Side
Printer Pin#
on D-Sub
Connector
Signal
Name
Signal
Name 1 (NC) DCD 1 2 RxD RxD 2 3 TxD TxD 3 4 DTR DTR 4 5 Ground Ground 5 6 DSR DSR 6 7 RTS RTS 7 8 CTS CTS 8 9 (NC) RI 9
Pin-out
specifically for a
Computer 9-Pin
D-Sub Connector
4.6.3 Flow Control
MEMORY switch 1 position 3 ON sets the BUSY condition when the receive buffer is full. OFF sets the BUSY condition when the receive buffer is full or when Off Line.
The MTP-1530II employs a 4 K byte data buffer to allow the host computer to rapidly transfer data. Under some circumstances it may be possible to completely fill the buffer. When the Receive Buffer is within 128 bytes of being full, the MTP-1530II signals the host computer to pause until the receive buffer has room 256 bytes. The flow control information is sent to the host using hardware or software protocols as determined by the DIP switch settings.
The hardware protocol uses the DTR line of the serial interface. This pin are asserted or negated as necessary to turn off and turn on the flow of data. The software protocol uses the XON (11hex) and XOFF (13hex) ASCII control codes which are sent back to the host to start and stop the data stream. When XON/XOF handshaking is enabled, the XON and XOF are transmitted without checking the state of the DSR line of the I/O connector. Some host systems may not support one or both of these protocols.
If memory switch 1 position 3 is set to OFF and DTR handshaking is enabled, then the DTR line goes to the BUSY state whenever the printer is OFF LINE (see section 1.1.3 add bookmark) or when the receive buffer is full. If memory switch 1 position 3 is set to ON and DTR handshaking is enabled, then the DTR line goes to the BUSY state from the time power is turned on until the printer is ready to receive data,
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during self test, or when the receive buffer is full. If XON/XOF is enabled then the DTR line goes to the BUSY state from the time power is turned on until the printer is ready to receive data or during self test.
If XON/XOF handshaking is enabled the printer sends XON when the printer goes On Line after a power on, when the receive buffer becomes available following a buffer full condition, when the printer switches from Off Line to On Line, or when the printer recovers from an error using DLE ENQ 1 or DLE ENQ 2. The printer sends XOF when the receive buffer becomes full or when the printer switches from On Line to Off Line.
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4.7 Centronics Parallel (IEEE-1284) Interface
Pin 18
(upper left corner)
4.7.1 Parallel I/O Connector
Pin 1
(upper right corner)
Pin 36
(lower left corner)
Pin 19
(lower right corner)
Parallel Interface Pin Assignments
Pin Name Nibble & Byte
mode
1 /STB HostClk I Active Low Pulse to send data tp 2 DO DO I/O ASCII data bit 0 (LCB)
3 D1 D1 I/O ASCII data bit 1 4 D2 D2 I/O ASCII data bit 2 5 D3 D3 I/O ASCII data bit 3 6 D4 D4 I/O ASCII data bit 4 7 D5 D5 I/O ASCII data bit 5 8 D6 D6 I/O ASCII data bit 6 9 D7 D7 I/O ASCII data bit 7 10 /ACK PtrClk O Active low pulse when data is
11 BUSY PtrBusy O High level when printer cannot
12 PE AckDataReq O High level when printer is out of 13 SLCT Xflag O
14 /AFXT HostBusy I . 15 n/c ND ­16 GND GND I Logic ground. 17 Fgnd FG - . 18 Logic-H Logic-H O 19
thru 30
31 /INIT /INIT I 32 /ERROR/DataAvail O
GND GND - Logic ground.
Direction Function
printer
accepted accept data.
paper
33 GND ND ­34 DKSTATND O
35 +5V ND O 36 /SLCTIN1284-Active I
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4.8 USB 2.0 Interface
General specifications:
§ Complies with USB 2.0.
§ Transmission speed: USB Full-speed mode (12 Mbps).
§ Communication method: USB bulk transfer
§ Power: USB self-powered function device
§ USB bus current consumption: 0 mA (All power is supplied from the BA-T500II.)
§ HUB: None
§ USB packet size: (in full-speed connection)
§ USB bulk OUT (TM) 64 bytes
§ USB bulk IN (TM) 64 bytes USB device class
§ USB device class: USB vendor-defined class and USB printer class
The setting value of DIP switch 1-7 specifies the class at power-on.
USB Descriptor Table:
Vendor ID Product ID String Descriptor Manufacturer Product Serial Number
USB Vendor-defined class USB printer class
04B8h 04B8h 0202h 0E02h
EPSON BA-T500II Character string based on the product serial number.
EPSON BA-T500II Character string based on the product serial number
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4.8 Ethernet Interface
General Features:
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet communication, full/half duplex (Auto-negotiation or manual setting)
• Complies with TCP/IP protocol (LP, LPR and socket communications)
• IP address setting with arp + ping
• Support to DHCP
• Support to APIPA
• Ping response
• Status printing function
• Setting initialization of this module with a push button
• Status monitoring with ENPC
• Status monitoring with SNMP
Circuit Board Push Button:
Setting Factory Defaults: Holding down the push button while turning on the printer power and continuing to hold it on for five seconds or more causes all of the internal setting parameters to return to their factory default values.
Status sheet printing: Holding down the push button for three seconds or more while the printer is
ready to print causes the module internal setting parameters to be printed out.
LED Communication Indicators:
The on-board green LED lights when a link to the Ethernet is established, while the yellow on-board
LED lights when the printer receives print data.
Basic Communications Protocols:
IP, ARP, ICMP, UDP, TCP
Printing Communications Protocols:
LP and LPR (transfers printing data):
• Name of remote printer: aux
• Printers simultaneously connectable: 10 maximum
• Number of connected printers that can print: 1 (other users must wait until the printing is
done.)
• Time out: 5 minutes
• Job deletion: Not supported
• Banner printing: Not supported
TCP Socket Port (Transfers printing data and printer status with direct socket communications):
• Port Type: TCP communications port for direct printing
• Port number: 9100
• Port communication direction: bi-directional
• Time out: 5 minutes
Protocols for obtaining and setting status (HTTP, SNMP, ENPC): HTTP (Displays module status and makes setting with the web browser.):
• Port Number: 80
• User Name: Epson (Default)
• Password: “” (no password)
• Printers simultaneously connectable: 1 maximum
• HTTP version: HTTP/1.1
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SNMP (MIB = “Management Information Base”, PDU = “Protocol Data Unit”):
• SNMP Version: SNMP v1 (RFC1157) compliant (SNMP v2 not supported)
• Transport Protocol: UDP/IP
• Community (each item may be up to 16 ASCII characters):
Community Object Attribute Default
#1 Read only “public”
#2 Read/Write None Trap #1 Read/Write None Trap #2 Read/Write None
• Trap Destination: Up to two settable IP Addresses
• MIB Support: Part of MIB-II (RFC1213)
Part of Printer MIB Part of Host Resource MIB Part of Print Server MIB Part of Printer MIB
• PDU Support: Get Request Get Next Request Set Response Trap
• Server Port Number: 161
• Trap Sending Port Number: 162
ENCP:
• Protocol: UDP/IP
• UDP Port Number: 3289
• Compatible packet types: Probe, Initialize, Query, Setup, Notify
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Automatic IP Address Protocols:
Automatic IP addressing is executed in the order shown in the table below. If DHCP is disabled or IP addressing for DHCP fails, then IP addressing for the next protocol is executed. If APIPA is disabled or IP address cannot be obtained, use the internal setting parameters.
Protocol Order Application
DHCP 1 Obtains IP address
APIPA 2 Assigns IP address
Manual setting 3 Uses the internal set parameters
IP Address obtainment with DHCP:
When a DHCP client boots up, it searches a DHCP server for an IP address, subnet mask, and other possible DHCP options configured on the server, and they are temporarily assigned.
• Items to obtain: IP address, subnet mask, gateway address
• Number of DHCP Discover retry retries: 4 times
• DHCP Discover retry intervals: First try: 4 seconds after receiving the order for IP
address obtainment.
Second try: 7 seconds from the first try Third try: 15 seconds from the first try Fourth try: 32 secondsfrom the first try
• Number of DHCP request retries: 10 times
• DHCP Request retry interval: 15 seconds
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IP Address obtainment with APIPA:
• Items to obtain IP address
• IP address range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255
If the DHCP client is unable to find the information, it usesAPIPA to automatically configure itself with an IP addressfrom above range. If an IP address is assigned by APIPA, it is not possible to communicate through a router.
Manual Setting:
The BA-T500II operates in accordance with the IP address in the internal parameter settings (reference the table on the next page).
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Internal Ethernet Parameter Settings:
Utility BrowserArticles Parameters Initial Values
Status
Sheet
Ref. Setting Ref. Setting
IP Address 192.168.192.168 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DHCP Enable/Disable Disable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes APIPA Enable/Disable Disable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ARP+Ping Enable/Disable Enable Yes Yes Yes Yes No Community name 1
(read only) Community name 2
(read-write) IP Trap 1 Enable Enable/Disable Disable Yes Yes Yes Yes No IP Trap 2 Enable Enable/Disable Disable Yes Yes Yes Yes No Community name
(IP Trap #1) Community name
(IP Trap #2) IP Trap #1 Address None Yes Yes Yes Yes No IP Trap #2 Address None Yes Yes Yes Yes No Password None No Yes Yes No No Physical Layer Setting Auto Negotiation
Hardware Version --- --- Yes No Yes No Yes Firmware Version --- --- Yes No Yes No Yes MAC Address --- --- Yes No Yes No Yes
Max. 16 Chars. “public” Yes No Yes No Yes
Max. 16 Chars None Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Max. 16 Chars. None Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Max. 16 Chars. None Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Auto Negotiation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
/ 10Base-T Half
/ 10Base-T Full /100Base-TX Half /100Base-TX Full
Printing
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Notes pertaining to Ethernet Settings:
Changing internal parameter settings:
Internal parameter settings can be changed with the following methods:
• ENPC protocol
• HTTP browser
• arp and ping commands (Only IP address is settable.)
Setting with a dedicated utility:
Epson provides a dedicated utility that makes miscellaneous settings with the ENPC protocol.
Setting with a browser:
An HTTP browser can make setting when connected to the module. The new IP addresstakes effect when the printer power is turned off and back on.
Setting the IP Address with arp + ping:
This function is available only when it has been enabled. The setting can be made only from a host PC that supports both arp and ping commands and is in the same segment as the module. The new IP address takes effect when the BA-T500IIE responds to the ping command.
Example1: When using Sun OS arp –s 123.456.789.123 00:00:85:06:00:01 temp ping 123.456.789.123
Example2: When using Windows OS arp –s 123.456.789.123 00-00-85-06-00-01 ping 123.456.789.123
How to check the Mac Address:
The Mac address of the BA-T500IIE can be confirmed with the following methods:
• Printing the status sheet
• Label attached to the BA-T500IIE
• Using HTTP browser
• Printer self-test
Start up period:
To initialize the BA-T500IIE and network connection, there is start up period after the power of printer is turned on or reset. The start up period depends on the IP address setting as follows:
When setting IP address manually: approximately 6 seconds When setting IP address automatically: approximately 13 seconds (It may take some more time, depending on the DHCP server response time.) During this period, no network function works.
Setting the TM printer:
A Start up period is required after turning the printer power on (as described above). To run a printer self-test, hold the FEED button down during this period.
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5 Drivers for the Printer
Printer drivers for the MTP-1530II may be downloaded through the Telpar website at
www.telpar.com under the “Drivers and Support” tab.
First select “Printer Drivers” from the “Drivers and Support” drop-down list. Next, select the “MTP-1500 Printer Drivers” option. Finally, select the “Windows Drivers for the MTP-1500…” zip file and download it to your
computer.
Note, the zip file includes driver installation instructions. Also, it is important to note that the MTP-1530II uses the BA-T500II Control board. Therefore, you will be installing the driver for the EPSON BA-T500II Receipt Printer in order to successfully operate your MTP-1530II printer through the driver.
The downloaded zip file will contain two executable files(.exe files), a text file (.txt file) and a pdf file:
• Double clicking on the pdf file contained in the downloaded zip file will open the driver installation manual.
• The file that starts with “APD_” is the print driver installation program. By double clicking this file, you will start the driver installation setup program. Follow the prompts and the manual instructions to properly install the printer driver.
• By double clicking on the file that starts with “APDMAN” opens a program which allows you to modify the current printer driver installation configuration.
• Double clicking the .txt file will open the “read me” text file which will provide technical details about the printer driver software.
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6 Specifications
6.1 General Specifications
Specifications MTP-1530 Printing method Thermal-sensitive line dot method
Dot Structure 576 dots/line Dot Density 0.125 mm (8 dot/mm)-Dot density
Effective printing area 72 mm Paper type Thermal Sensitive paper Paper width 79.5 +/- 0.5 mm Paper thickness 56~150 µm (0.0022 – 0.0059”) Cutting type Full or partial (Depends on printer mechanism) Number of columns
(default) Printing speed Approx. 9.84 in/s (250 mm/second)
Character composition, Number of characters per line
CHARACTER SIZE (mm): 12x24 – 9x17 (normal size)
ReceiveBuffer 4 KB Interface options: IEEE-1284(Centronics) Parallel
Dimensions of printer: See Section 6.3 for detailed dimension information. Weight of printer (no paper roll): Approx. 3.6 lbs (1.6 Kg) Power
Supply Expected
Life
Environ­mental condition
Detection
General Specifications
203dpi X 203 dpi (dpi = Dots per Inch)
48 columns/line (12x24 dot font)
Approx. 66 lines per second --
--(Font A printing, line spacing = 30 dots) Approx. 177 mm/s (4.61 in/s) for barcodes NOTE: Print speed may beslower depending on data transmission rate, control commands used, environmental conditions, supply voltage, and print density selected.
FontA = 12x24 dots
48 columns
FontB = 9x17 dots
64 columns
1.25 W by 3.0 H
0.88 W by 2.13 H
RS232C Serial USB 2.0 Ethernet (10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX)
For head See Section 1.5 – Power Supply Requirements. For motor DC 24V± 5%, 1 A typical while feeding paper For cutter DC 24V± 5%, 0.9 A max. 0.11A typical
Mechanism 15 million lines (except print head & cutter)
Print head: 100 million pulses
Cutter 1 million cuts (750,000 when 30 degrees C or
above and 60% RH or above)
Operating temperature -20 to +60°C (-4F to 140F) Operating humidity 10 to 85% RH (No condensation) Storage temperature -25 to +70°C Storage humidity 10 to 90% RH (No condensation) except for paper Head temperature By thermistor (applied energy control, abnormal
temperature detection)
Paper present/out By photointerrupter Platen open/ Paper low Micro switch Black Mark (optional) Reflective photosensor
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6.2 Character Sets
6.2.1 Overview
Select character code table with command ESC t n
n
0 PC437 U.S.A., Standard Europe 72 1 Katakana 73
2 PC850 (Multilingual) 74 3 PC860 (Portuguese) 75 4 PC863 Canadian French 76
5 PC865 Nordic 77 16 WPC 1252 78 17 PC866 Cyrillic #2 79 18 PC852 Latin 2 80 19 PC858 Euro 81
Character Set Description
Overview of Character Sets
Page number to see sample
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PC437 U.S.A., Standard Europe Character Set, n = 0
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Katakana Character Set, n = 1
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PC850 (Multilingual) Character Set, n = 2
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PC860 (Portuguese) Character Set, n = 3
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PC863 Canadian French Character Set, n = 4
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PC865 Nordic Character Set, n = 5
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WPC 1252 Character Set, n = 16
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PC866 Cyrillic #2 Character Set, n = 17
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PC852 Latin 2 Character Set, n = 18
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PC858 Euro Character Set, n = 19
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6.3 Dimensional Drawings of MTP-1530II (80 mm)
Side view of Printer
(Paper Roll Loading
Side)
Side View of Printer
(printer is shown upside down, resting on its top.
The cutout in the side
chassis, which allow
access to the
DIPSWITCH and
Diagnostic LEDs, is
shown)
Bottom view of
Printer
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Dimensional Drawings of MTP-1532 (82.5 mm) Version
Back View of Printer
(Printer resting on
its side with Paper
spindle pointing up)
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