Telpar MTP-600 Series, MTP-620-S, MTP-620-P, MTP-630-S, MTP-630-P User Manual

MTP-600 Series Modular Thermal Printers

User Manual

TELPAR

A MOORE WALLACE COMPANY

1550 Lakeville Drive, Suite 500

Lewisville, TX 75057

Toll Free: 800-872-4886 (from the U.S.A. and Canada only)

972- 420-4700

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Warranty

TELPAR — Printer Limited Warranty

For one (1) year after shipment of the printer product to Buyer, Telpar warrants the product against
defects in materials and workmanship provided the product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with manufacturer’s operating and maintenance specifications. This warranty specifically
excludes ribbons, paper and other consumable items.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
TELPAR MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY AND BUYER SPECIFICALLY WAIVES ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THOSE
DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Telpar’s liability hereunder is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts. This liability does
not extend to normal wear and tear. Telpar will, solely at its option, remedy all valid warranty claims
either by:

(a) Repairing or replacing the defective unit at Telpar’s factory; or
(b) Repairing or replacing the defective subassembly at Telpar’s factory.
If so directed by Telpar, Buyer shall return the defective unit or subassembly, transportation prepaid by

Buyer, to Telpar’s factory. After repair or replacement has been accomplished, Telpar will return the unit
or subassembly, transportation prepaid by Telpar, to Buyer.

As a precondition to any warranty service, prior to return of any units or subassemblies to Telpar by
Buyer, Buyer must contact Telpar’s Order Administration Services and receive authorization in the form
of a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Telpar reserves the right to refuse any goods it has
not previously authorized for return, or any goods shipped without transportation prepaid.

NO WARRANTY SHALL APPLY TO ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OR CAUSED BY BUYER, IF
BUYER SHALL MAKE ANY CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS OF
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE OR FIRMWARE IN THE PRINTER PRODUCTS SOLD HEREUNDER
WITHOUT TELPAR’S ADVANCE WRITTEN CONSENT.

Warranty service may be obtained by returning the merchandise, freight prepaid, with a copy of your
invoice to:

TELPAR
4181 Centurion Way
Dallas, Texas 75244-2312

ATTN.: Warranty Service Department.
Telephone: [phone]or 972-233-6631
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Upon inspection, Telpar will make necessary repairs or replacement and return the merchandise,
shipping prepaid.

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Table of Contents

1 General..................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Applications..................................................................................................................1

1.2 Standard Features .......................................................................................................1

1.3 Options for the MTP-600 Series..................................................................................2

1.4 Specifications...............................................................................................................2

1.5 Power Supply Requirements.......................................................................................2

1.5.1 Voltage: 24 VDC ±5%........................................................................................................2

1.5.2 No requirement for external 5 VDC power supply ............................................................... 3

1.5.3 3-Pin Hosiden Connector on Printer for Power Supply Connection .....................................3

1.5.4 4-Pin Molex Connector on Printer for Power Supply Connection......................................... 4

1.6 Telpar Roll Paper for MTP-600 Series ........................................................................4

2 Operator Instructions ............................................................................................. 5

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection...........................................................................................5

2.2 Paper Loading..............................................................................................................5

2.2.1 Side-Loading Roll ...............................................................................................................5

2.2.2 Drop In Roll........................................................................................................................5

2.2.3 Fan Fold Load....................................................................................................................5

2.3 Paper Jam ....................................................................................................................6

2.3.1 Head Up Lever...................................................................................................................6

3 Installation............................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Self Test Mode..............................................................................................................8

4 Interface Specifications........................................................................................ 10

4.1 General .......................................................................................................................10

4.1.1 Setting of DIP Switches....................................................................................................10

4.2 Control Codes and Control Sequences....................................................................11

4.2.1 General Usage Print Commands......................................................................................11

4.2.2 Status Commands............................................................................................................14

4.2.3 Bar Code Commands....................................................................................................... 15

4.2.4 Top of Form Commands................................................................................................... 15

4.2.5 Seldom Used Commands................................................................................................. 16

4.2.6 Commands Not Covered In This Manual..........................................................................17

4.2.7 Descriptions of Commands............................................................................................... 18

4.3 Serial (RS-232C) Interface.........................................................................................22

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4.3.1 Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification .......................................................................... 22

4.3.2 Serial I/O Connector.........................................................................................................23

4.3.3 Flow Control.....................................................................................................................23

4.4 Centronics Parallel Interface.....................................................................................23

4.4.1 Parallel I/O Connector...................................................................................................... 23

5 Specifications........................................................................................................ 26

5.1 Features......................................................................................................................26

5.2 General Specifications..............................................................................................26

5.3 Error Detection Function...........................................................................................27

5.4 Default Character Set ................................................................................................30

5.5 Overseas Character Set ............................................................................................30

5.6 International Character Set .......................................................................................31

5.7 MTP-620 Dimensional Drawings...............................................................................32

5.8 MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawings................................................................34

List of Figures

Figure 1 – 3-Pin Hosiden Power Supply Connector ................................................................................. 3

Figure 2 – 4-Pin Molex Power Supply Connector.....................................................................................4

Figure 3 Fan-fold Black Mark Specifications............................................................................................6

Figure 4 Side view of Fan Fold................................................................................................................ 6

Figure 5 - MTP-640 with Cutter Mechanism closed..................................................................................7

Figure 6 - MTP-640 with Cutter Mechanism open.................................................................................... 7

Figure 7 MTP-630 Self Test Printout ....................................................................................................... 9

Figure 8 - MTP-620 Self Test Printout .....................................................................................................9

Figure 9 - Serial I/O Connector.............................................................................................................. 23

Figure 10 - Parallel I/O Connector......................................................................................................... 24

Figure 11 MTP-620 Left Side View........................................................................................................ 32

Figure 12 MTP-620 Top View................................................................................................................ 32

Figure 13 MTP-620 Right Side View......................................................................................................33

Figure 14 - MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawing with Mounting Holes (Top View).........................34

Figure 15 - MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawing............................................................................ 34

Figure 16 - MTP-630/640 Isometric Drawing.......................................................................................... 35

List of Tables

Table 1 - Current (A) for Printer Head......................................................................................................3

Table 2 - Peak Current for Motor............................................................................................................. 3

Table 3 - DIP Switch 1 (DSW1) Settings ............................................................................................... 10

Table 4 - DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) Settings ............................................................................................... 11

Table 5 - General Usage Print Commands............................................................................................ 14

Table 6 - Status Commands.................................................................................................................. 14

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Table 7 - Bar Code Commands............................................................................................................. 15

Table 8 Top of Form Commands........................................................................................................... 15

Table 9 - Seldom Used Commands.......................................................................................................17

Table 10 - Bit Image Mode Settings.......................................................................................................18

Table 11 - Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification ............................................................................. 22

Table 12 - Serial (RS-232C) Interface Pin Assignments......................................................................... 23

Table 13 - Parallel Interface Pin Assignments .......................................................................................24

Table 14 - Selected Parallel Interface Functions.................................................................................... 25

Table 15 - General Specifications.......................................................................................................... 27

Table 16 - Error Detection Functions.....................................................................................................29

Table 17 - Default Character Set...........................................................................................................30

Table 18 - Overseas Character Set ....................................................................................................... 30

Table 19 - International Character Set................................................................................................... 31

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1 General

The MTP-600 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 makes it ideal for the
kiosk environment.

Six models make up the MTP-600 Series:

• MTP-620-S - 60 mm (2.36 in) paper width, RS-232C serial interface.

• MTP-620-P - 60 mm (2.36 in) paper width, Centronics parallel interface

• MTP-630-S - 85 mm (3.35 in) paper width, RS-232C serial interface.

• MTP-630-P - 85 mm (3.35 in) paper width, Centronics parallel interface.

• MTP-640-S - 114 mm (4.49 in) paper width, RS-232C serial interface.

• MTP-640-P - 114 mm (4.49 in) paper width, Centronics parallel interface.

1.1 Applications

• Parking ticket dispensing

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)

• Gaming receipts

• Interactive media kiosks

1.2 Standard Features

• Direct thermal printing

• Paper widths:

• Model MTP-620: 60 mm (2.36 in)

• Model MTP-630: 85 mm (3.35 in)

• Model MTP-640:114. mm (4.49 in)

• All metal construction

• Adjustable paper low sensor

• Paper auto load function (if enabled by ESC c 1 3 command)

• ESC/POS



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The commands conform to ESC/POS, which is a standard in the

distribution industry.

• Printer mechanism is UL recognized (File No. E171434)

• Print speed of up to 80 mm/sec (3.1 in/sec); 640 dot lines/second)

• 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:

MTP 620: 163 mm x 115 mm x 231 mm(6.4"H X 4.5"W X 9.1"D)
MTP 630/640: 163 mm x 170 mm x 231 mm(6.4"H X 6.7"W X 9.1"D)

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ESC/POS is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON Corp.

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• Inverted print mode

• International character set: Control Boards, Centronics parallel or serial, have the

following: U.S.A., France, Germany, England, Denmark (2 choices), Sweden, Italy,
Spain (2 choices), Japan (2 choices), Norway, Latin America.

• Barcode embedded symbologies: UPC-A, JAN(EAN) 13, JAN(EAN)8, 3 of 9, ITF,
and CODABAR.

• Bit image mode

• Reverse video mode

• Continuous roll paper

• Black dot sensing

1.3 Options for the MTP-600 Series

• Paper width:

• 60 mm (2.36 in) – MTP-620

• 85 mm (3.35 inch) – MTP-630

• 114 mm (4.49 in) – MTP-640

• Interfaces: Serial or parallel versions.

• Microsoft®Windows®driver.

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1.4 Specifications

• Resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dots/in).

• Paper thickness: 0.06 µm to 0.10 µm maximum (.0024 in to .0039 in).

• Operating temperature: 5oC to 40oC (41oF to 104oF).

• Storage temperature: -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to 140oF).

• Operating humidity: 20-85% RH (non condensing).

• Peak current for head drive is 2.9 A at 80 mm/second at 50% printing ratio

• Weight: Standard configuration without paper 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs.).

• Expected life of mechanism: 50 km @ 25% printing ratio.

• Expected life of cutter: 3 x 105cuts.

1.5 Power Supply Requirements

1.5.1 Voltage: 24 VDC ±5%

Current: See the following table. The current (A) for the typical models listed
below is shown.

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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Current (A) for Printer Head

Printing Speed

High Speed

80mm/sec.

Medium Speed

50mm/sec

Low Speed

30mm/sec

Printing
Rate

Printer
Model

Avg. Peak Avg. Peak Avg. Peak

MTP-620 0.44 0.58 0.32 0.58 0.29 0.29
MTP-630 0.56 0.73 0.41 0.73 0.38 0.44

12.5%

MTP-640 0.83 1.07 0.60 1.70 0.55 0.58
MTP-620 0.87 1.16 0.63 1.16 0.58 0.58
MTP-630 1.11 1.45 0.81 1.45 0.75 0.87

25.0%

MTP-640 1.61 2.03 1.17 2.03 1.08 1.16
MTP-620 1.73 2.32 1.26 2.32 1.16. 1.16
MTP-630 2.23 2.91 1.62 2.91 1.50 1.74

50.0%

MTP-640 3.23 4.07 2.35 4.07 2.17 2.32
MTP-620 3.47 4.65 2.53 4.65 2.32 2.32
MTP-630 4.46 5.81 3.25 5.81 3.01 3.49

100.0%

MTP-640 4.35 4.65

= Mode should not be used.

Table 1 - Current (A) for Printer Head

Peak Current (A) for Motor

Printer Model Peak Current

MTP-620 (60mm) 1.0 A (<0.1 A typical)
MTP-630 (85mm) 1.0 A (<0.1 A typical)
MTP-640 (114 mm) 1.0 A (<0.1 A typical)

Table 2 - Peak Current for Motor

1.5.2 No requirement for external 5 VDC power supply

The 5 VDC for logic is supplied from the 24 VDC, by a regulator internal to the
printer.

1.5.3 3-Pin Hosiden Connector on Printer for Power Supply
Connection

Figure 1 – 3-Pin Hosiden Power Supply Connector

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1.5.4 4-Pin Molex Connector on Printer for Power Supply
Connection

Figure 2 – 4-Pin Molex Power Supply Connector

1.6 Telpar Roll Paper for MTP-600 Series

Thermal sensitive coating is on the “outside” of the roll.

• For MTP-620:152 mm (6 in) outside diameter, 60 mm (2.36 in) wide, length
180 m (590 ft) P/N 251102-0601

• For MTP-630:152 mm (6 in) outside diameter, 85 mm (3.35 in) wide, length
180 m (590 ft) P/N 251102-0602

• For MTP-640:152 mm (6 in) outside diameter, 114 mm (4.49 in) wide, length
180 m (590 ft) - P/N 251102-0604

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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2 Operator Instructions

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Carefully unpack and inspect your MTP-600 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 for paper loading instructions.

2.2 Paper Loading

2.2.1 Side-Loading Roll

The MTP-600 series printer may be configured as a side-loading printer. Slide
roll of paper over spindle with paper fed over the top 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. 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.

If AUTOLOAD has been enabled by the ESC C 1 3 command, inserting paper
will result in the automatic loading of paper once it is fed into the paper guide.
See ESC EM +n command for amount of paper to be automatically fed.

2.2.2 Drop In Roll

The MTP-600 series printer may also be configured as a drop in loader. Load
the roll of paper by placing the spindle inside the roll of paper and place spindle
in slots with paper fed over the top toward the paper slot (front of unit).

To load paper, turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper 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.

If AUTOLOAD has been enabled by the ESC C 1 3 command, inserting paper
will result in the automatic loading of paper once it is fed into the paper guide.
See ESC EM +n command for amount of paper to be automatically fed.

2.2.3 Fan Fold Load

Alternately, the MTP-600 series printer may be configured as a printer for fan­fold forms. This requires the use of a pre-printed Top of Form (TOF) Mark or
Black Mark on the form

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To load paper, turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper 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.

If AUTOLOAD has been enabled by the ESC C 1 1 command, inserting paper
will result in the automatic loading of paper to the next black mark once it is fed
into the paper guide. See ESC EM +n command for amount of paper to be
automatically fed.

If using fan fold paper, the perforation or fold should be fed at least 1.27 mm
(0.05 in) past the cut line to avoid a jam at the cutter. The black mark may
extend across the full width of the paper.

Figure 3 Fan-fold Black Mark
Specifications

Figure 4 Side view of Fan Fold

See 4.2.4Top of Form Commands for additional information.

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:

• Move Head Up lever to right of Advance wheel to top position.

• Lift cutter mechanism to “Open position (See Figure 6 - MTP-640 with Cutter

Mechanism open) Paper can be removed at this time. Once paper is cleared from the
mechanism, return the cutter assembly to its home position. Models MTP-620, MTP­630 and MTP-640 all operated similarly.

• Move Head Up lever to right of Advance wheel to the bottom position to return to
printing position.

2.3.1 Head Up Lever

The Head Up lever is located by the Paper Feed knob. The down position is
ready to print. The middle position reduces pressure between the printhead and
the print paten roller for easier manual feeding. The up position lifts the
printhead off of the platen roller for manually inserting paper or for clearing a

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paper jam. Both the middle and up positions signal the microprocessor that the
head is up so that no printing will occur.

Figure 5 - MTP-640 with Cutter Mechanism closed

Figure 6 - MTP-640 with Cutter Mechanism open

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3 Installation

3.1 Self Test Mode

The MTP-600 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 and place the POWER switch in the ON position.. Release the
switch after printing starts. Self-test samples will be printed and cut continuously until
power is cut off Figure 7 MTP-630 Self Test Printout and (Figure 8 - MTP-620 Self Test.)
All electrical/mechanical portions of the printer are exercised and checked by this action,
except for the serial interface or parallel interface components.

The self-test printout is similar for both the serial and parallel interfaces. If the DIP
switches that select the printer mechanism are set correctly, the first character on the line
following the checker board pattern will be a “2”, “3” or “4” indicating a 2-inch, 3-inch or 4­inch printer mechanism is connected to the controller board.

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Figure 7 MTP-630 Self Test Printout

Figure 8 - MTP-620 Self Test Printout

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4 Interface Specifications

4.1 General

The MTP-600 Series may be factory configured to be a Serial RS-232 interface or a
Centronics Parallel.

4.1.1 Setting of DIP Switches

4.1.1.1 DSW1 – DIP Switch

Populated only on Serial Interface printers.

DIP Switch 1 (DSW1) Settings

Setup statusItem Bit

No

Bit 1 Bit 2

Setup state Setup

before

shipping

OFF OFF 19200 bps

ON OFF 9600 bps

OFF ON 4800 bps

Serial-interface­communication
baud rate setting

1,2

ON ON 1200bps

19200

OFF DTR/DSR

control

Communication
mode setting

3

ON Xon/Xoff

control

DTR

OFF 4,096 byteReceive buffer

size selection

4

ON 45 byte

4096

OFF Odd parityEven/odd parity

selection

5

ON Even

parity

ODD

OFF Use of

parity

Parity use
selection

6

ON No use of

parity

No

Parity

OFF 7 bitData length

selection

7

ON 8bit

8

OFF Centronics

interface

Interface
Selection

8

ON Serial

interface

Serial

Table 3 - DIP Switch 1 (DSW1) Settings

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4.1.1.2 DSW2 – DIP Switch 2
DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) Settings

Setup StatusItem Bit

No.

Bit 1 Bit 2

Setup State Setup

before
shipping

OFF OFF MTP-620
OFF ON MTP-630

Printer
mechanism
setting

1, 2

ON OFF MTP-640

As
required
for mech

OFF Memory not

installed

Registration
memory
installation

3

ON Memory

Installed

OFF ­Not
installed

OFF No paper

cutting at
test printing

Paper cutting
selection

4

ON Paper

cutting at
test printing

ON ­Paper
cutting

Table 4 - DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) Settings

4.2 Control Codes and Control Sequences

4.2.1 General Usage Print Commands
General Usage Print Commands

Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Tab HT [09] Move the print position to the next

horizontal tab position. Default is a
TAB position every 8 columns. See
ESC D.

Line feed LF [0A] Print data and feed paper. Default

line spacing = 1/8 inch.

Form feed FF [0C] Print if needed then feed paper to

the top of the next page. Default
page length is 44 lines. See ESC C.

When CUT SHEET is selected as
the paper type and the page length is
set to 0 (See ESC C) then the paper
is ejected until paper is not seen by
the paper out sensor.

When LABELS is selected as the
paper type, data in the print buffer is
printed and paper is advanced to the
next label using the MARK detector.

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Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

ESC ESC [1B] ESC Sequence Header.
FS FS [1C] FS Sequence Header.
GS GS [1D] GS Sequence Header.
Set

Reverse
video print
mode

ESC RS [1B 1E] Start reverse video printing. Reverse

and normal print can occur on the
same line. Line spacing between
character lines, spacing due to the
FF command, and spacing due to
the HT command do not print
reverse video. See ESC US.

Reset
Reverse
video print
mode

ESC US [1B 1F] End reverse video field.

See ESC RS.

Set Print
mode

ESC ! +n [1B 21

+n]

Set Print mode. See Section 4.2.7.1

- Set Print Mode.

Set Bit
Image
mode

ESC

+m +n1
+n2

+d1∼dn

[1B 2A

+m +n1
+n2

(data)]

Set Bit Image mode. 4.2.7.2. - Set
Bit Image Mode

Set 1/6”
line
spacing

ESC 2 [1B 32] Set 1/6 inch line spacing.

Set Line
feed pitch

ESC 3 +n [1B 33

+n]

Set single line spacing to n dot lines.

Printer
reset

ESC @ [1B 40] Initialize. See Section 4.2.7.3 -

Printer Reset

Set line
spacing

ESC A

+n

[1B 41
+n]

Set line spacing to n dot lines.

Set Page
length

ESC C

+n

[1B 43
+n]

Set the page length to n character
lines. Range = 0 to 63dec. Default is
44 lines. ESC C 00hex resets the
page length and a FF command will
cause paper to be ejected, this
command should be used ONLY if
CUT SHEETS is selected as the
paper type.

Set
Horizontal
Tab
positions

ESC D
+d1∼dn
NUL

[1B 44
(DATA)
00]

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. ESC D
NUL clears all tab positions. Default
is every 8 columns.

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Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Forward
paper feed
for n dot
lines

ESC J +n [1B 4A +n] Print if needed then feed paper n

dot lines. Range = 0 to 255dec.

Reverse
paper feed
for n dot
lines

ESC K

+n

[1B 4B +n] Print if needed then reverse feed

paper n dot lines. Range = 0 to
255dec.

Select
International
character
set

ESC R

+n

[1B 52 +n] Select international character

set.
See Section 5.6 - International

Character Set

Rotate print ESC V

+n

[1B 56 +n] n = 1 = Rotate the print 90

degreesclockwise. n = 0 =
Cancel the rotation. Inverted
print can also be in effect to
cause 270 degrees rotation. This
is NOT a PAGE MODE. Does
NOT apply to bar codes, Bit
image, or registered image
printing. Normal print and rotated
print can occur on the same line.
Double wide becomes double
high and double high becomes
double wide. Requires careful
formatting.

Forward line
feed for n
character
lines

ESC d +n [1B 64 +n] Print if needed then feed paper n

character lines. Range = 0 to
255dec.

Reverse line
feed for n
character
lines

ESC e +n [1B 65 +n] Print if needed then reverse feed

paper n character lines. Range =
0 to 255dec.

Select
Character
code table

ESC t +n [1B 74 +n] Bit 0 of n=0 => Japan. Bit 0 of

n=1 => Overseas (Code page

437). Default is 0.

Set/Reset
Inverted
print

ESC {+n

[1B 7B +n] Bit 0 of n=1 => upside-down

printing. Bit 0 of n=0 => normal
printing. This command must be
received at the start of a line to
be in effect for that line.

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Name

Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Set Left
Margin

GS L
+ n1 + n2

[1D 46 + n1
+ n2]

Print if needed and then sets the
left margin to dot position n2 x
256+n1. In text mode, the
margin is set module 4, n1 = 0
through 3 gives a left margin of
0, n1 = 4 through 7 gives a left
margin of 4 dots, etc. In bit
image mode, the margin is set
modulo 8. The minimum
allowable distance from the right
margin is 80 dots. Bar Code
commands are ignored if left
margin and right margins are set
too close for the barcode to be
printed.

Paper cut GS V +n+m[1D 56 +n

+m]

If n = 0 (either 00hex or 30hex) a
full cut is performed and the +m
byte must not be sent. If n = 1
(either 01hex or 31hex) a partial
cut is performed and the +m
byte must not be sent. If n is a
capital A (41hex) then paper is
fed for m dot lines and then a full
cut is performed. If n is a capital
B (42hex) then paper is fed for
m dot lines and then a partial cut
is performed.

Set Right
Margin

GS W +
n1 + n2

[10 57 + n1
+ n2]

Same rules as GS L +n Set Left
Margin listed above.

Table 5 - General Usage Print Commands

4.2.2 Status Commands

Status Commands

Name Comman

d

ASCII

Command+n

= data

byte[hex]

Description

Set Error
Detection
parameters

FS 9 +n [1C 39 +n] Sets the detection functions. See

Section 4.2.7.5 - Status
Commands for warning.

Set value of
Status byte
number 4 to n

FS r +n [1C 72 +n] Set value of STATUS byte

number 4 to n. See Section

4.2.7.5 - Status Commands.

Set /Reset
Auto status
notification

GS a +n [1D 61 +n] Notify the printer status. See

Section 4.2.7.5 - Status
Commands.

Table 6 - Status Commands

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4.2.3 Bar Code Commands

Bar Code Commands

Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Set Bar
width

GS e +n m [1D 65 +n +m] Set width of the bars used

for bar code printing. n=
width of a narrow bar. m =
width of a wide bar. Defaults
are n = 2 and m = 6. Range
= 1 to 255dec. If a bar code
does not consist of wide bars
and narrow bars, n is set to
the minimum width.

Set Bar
code
height

GS h +n [1D 68 +n] Set the bar code height in

dots. Default = 60. Range - 1
to 255dec.

Bar code
printing

GS k +m
+n +d1∼dn

[1D 6B +m +n
(DATA)]

Selects the bar code type
and prints. See Section

4.2.7.7 - Bar Code
Command.

Set Bar
code
width
magnifica
tion

GS w +n [1D 77 +n] Set the bar code width. Both

the narrow bar width and the
wide bar width are multiplied
by n. Default = 1. Range = 1
to 255dec.

Table 7 - Bar Code Commands

4.2.4 Top of Form Commands

Top of Form Commands

Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Mark
detection

(See

note
below)

GS < [1D 3C] Line feed to the next mark.

Set Line
feed
length
after
mark
detection

GS A +m

+n

[1D 41 +m
+n]

Sets the line feed length after
mark detection. m = 0. n = head
detection distance in dot lines.
Range = 0 to 63. Default = 16.

Table 8 Top of Form Commands

Minimum Form Length

The firmware included on the controller board will cause a TopOfForm error if
the printer receives a SeekTopOfForm command (GS <) but a TopOfForm

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Mark is not found within a specified distance starting from the print position at
the time the SeekTopOfForm command is received.

The default setting is 44 lines of text print which equates to about 143 mm or

5.6 inches. The largest setting possible is 63 lines of text print which equates to
about 205 mm or 8 inches. The command to change the form length is
ESCAPE C +n with the Maximum value of +n defined as 63 decimal.

The TopOfForm version of the Windows Driver available for this printer sends
the ESCAPE C +63dec command as part of the Initialize Sequence which is
sent at the start of each document.

For additional information on fan-fold and black mark sensing, see Section

2.2.3 Fan Fold Load.

4.2.5 Seldom Used Commands

Seldom Used Commands

Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Set
Auto
Feed
amount

ESC EM +n [1B 19

+n]

Set amount of paper to feed during an
AUTO LOAD cycle to n dot lines.
Range = 0 to 255dec. Default = 10
mm. n = 0 disables AUTOLOAD.
AUTOLOAD is disabled by default but
can be enabled by the ESC c 1 3
command.

Motor
speed
control

ESC X +n

+m

[1B 58

+n +m]

Set amount of time after paper
feeding stops until the motor is turned
off in 0.5 second intervals. n =
excitation time after the motor stops.
m = time from the motor stops until
the motor is turned off. Range is 0 to
20 but n must be <= m. Default is n =
10, m = 20.

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Name Command

ASCII

Command

+n = data

byte[hex]

Description

Select
paper
type

ESC c 1 +n [1B 63 31

+n]

See Section 4.2.7.4 - Select Paper
Type.

Set
printing
speed

ESC s +n [1B 73 +n] Print if needed then set the printing

speed. 60hex = High speed..
61hex or 62hex = medium speed
(The print time is longer so the
print is a little darker). 63hex = low
speedprinting (the peak current
required is about half of what is
needed for the other speeds).

Print
Pulse
width

FS E +n [1C 45 +n] Set the PRINT PULSE time.

Default = 57. Range = 0 to 255
dec. Larger values of n cause
darker print, smaller values of n
cause lighter print. THE LIFE OF
THE PRINT HEAD IS
SHORTENED WHEN THE PULSE
WIDTH IS INCREASED. NEVER
exceed a value of n=128dec.

Set Print
quality

GS E + n [1D 45 +n] Sets the printing quality

conforming to the paper used. The
low order 4 bits change the print
darknesswith x0hex being the
lightest and xFhex being the
darkest. The default is 3.

Table 9 - Seldom Used Commands

4.2.6 Commands Not Covered In This Manual

Several commands require additional memory chips to be present on the
controller board and are not covered in this manual. These commands pertain
to printing KANJI characters, allowing for storing and printing download
character sets, download of bit image patterns, etc.

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4.2.7 Descriptions of Commands

4.2.7.1 Set Print Mode
ESC ! +n [1B 21 +n]

+n is defined as:
Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- Not used.
Bit 5 --- 0 = Double high print OFF.

1 = Double high print ON.

Bit 4 --- 0 = Double wide print OFF.

1 = Double wide print ON.
Bit 3 --- Not used.
Bit 2 --- Not used.
Bit 1 --- 1 1 0 0
Bit 0 --- 1 0 1 0

= 8 x 16 character typeface
= 12 x 24 character typeface
= 16 x 16 character typeface
= 24 x 24 character typeface

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.
Default = 01hex (12 x 24 matrix)..

4.2.7.2 Set Bit Image Mode

ESC +m +n1 +n2 +d1∼dn [1B 2A +m +n1 +n2 (data)]

Specifies and prints bit image graphics.

m=97dec (61hex = a) defines each dot received is printed

double wide.

m=98dec (62hex = b). defines each dot is printed as received.
n1 and n2 define the number of dot lines to be printed. n1 and n2

cannot both have a value of 0, it is an invalid expression. The range of
n1 = 0 to 255dec. The range of n2 is 0 to 3dec.

The number of dot lines to be printed is (n1+256*n2).

Bit Image Mode Settings

Data bytes
required
per dot line
if m = 97

Data bytes
required per
dot line if m =
98

Printer Mechanism Dots

per
line

28 56 MTP-620 2” mechanism 448
36 72 MTP-630 3” mechanism 576
52 104 MTP-640 4” mechanism 832

Table 10 - Bit Image Mode Settings

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The number of data bytes required per dot line may be reduced if the
margins are changed by command GS L + m and/or GS W + m.

With BR defined as the number of data bytes required per dot line, the
number of data bytes required to complete this sequence =
(n1+256*n2)*BR).

Data format for Bit Image Printing. Each byte is printed with the bit 7 to
the left side and bit 0 to the right side.

Data byte 1 is printed at the left side of the paper; byte 2 is printed
immediately to the right of byte 1; and so on until the last byte of a dot
line is printed at the right side of the paper (total number of bytes per
line varies with the mechanism width as shown above). The next byte
becomes data byte 1 of the next dot line and this process continues
until all data specified by the values of n1 and n2 have been processed.

To print one dot line (or raster scan) the command sequence (all hex
value) is:

for an MTP-630: 1B 2A 98 01 00 followed by 72 bytes of data.
or 1B 2A 97 01 00 followed by 36 bytes of data.
The MAXIMUM size bit image that can be defined by one ESC *

command sequence is the width of the page X 5.03 inches down the
page. This is derived by 3*256+255 = 1023 dot lines. 1023 dot lines @
8 dot lines per mm = 127.875 mm = 5.034 inches.

For the MTP-620 printer this maximum size is 448 dots wide X 1023
dots high. Since the dot size is 8 dots/mm, the printed size is 56 mm
wide by 127.875mm high (2.2 inches wide by 5.034 inches high).

The number of data bytes required to print this maximum size is
1023*56 = 57288 when using m=98 for maximum resolution.

For the MTP-640 printer this maximum size is 832 dots wide X 1023
dots high. Since the dot size is 8 dots/mm, the printed size is 56 mm
wide by 127.875mm high (2.2 inches wide by 5.034 inches high).

The number of data bytes required to print this maximum size is
1023*104 = 106,392 when using m=98 for maximum resolution.

4.2.7.3 Printer Reset
ESC @ [1B 40]

Initializes the printer.
The print buffer is cleared, the receive buffer is retained
The character code set and the international character set are set to

Japan. The character typeface is set to the 12x24 dots per character.
The line pitch is set to 26 dot lines. Double wide and double high print
modes are cleared. Reverse video and Inverted printing are disabled.
Horizontal tab positions at set at every 8 columns. The page length is
set to 44 lines.

Error detection is enabled for paper out, head up, thermal error, and
voltage error. The paper low detection is disabled. The paper feed
function is enabled.

Print quality is set to standard paper. Printing speed is set to high speed
mode. The paper type is set to continuous roll.

Label head detection is set to mark detection. The mark head detection
distance is set to 2 mm in the forward direction.

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4.2.7.4 Select Paper Type
ESC c 1 +n [1B 63 31 +n]

+n is defined as:
Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- Not used.
Bit 5 --- 0 = Forward detection of marks.

1 = Reverse detection of marks.
Bit 4 --- Not used.
Bit 3 --- Not used.
Bit 2 --- Not used.
Bit 1 --- 0 0 1 1
Bit 0 --- 0 1 0 1

= Continuous roll, auto load

enabled.
= Cut sheets.
= Labels, auto load to block,

mark enabled
= Continuous roll (default).

Default is 0. If there is data in the print buffer when this code is
received, the data is printed and then this command takes affect.
When cut sheets is selected, the cut sheets are automatically fed when
they are loaded into the printer (auto load). When the selection changes
from cut sheets to any other paper, an existing form will automatically
be ejected.

4.2.7.5 Status Commands

TRANSMISSION OF STATUS applies ONLY to the SERIAL
INTERFACE.

Three commands pertain to status transmission: FS 9 +n, FS r +n, and
GS a +n.

GS a +n [1D 61 +n}

Causesthe printer to transmit four status bytes on the XD line and also
sets the functions which will cause the printer to automatically transmit
the status bytes whenever an event occurs except that GS a NUL [1D
61 00] does not cause status to be transmitted. The default state on +n
is 0 so that status is not automatically sent when an event occurs.

To POLL for status rather than have status sent requires a six character
sequence to be sent to the printer: GS a +n>NUL GS a NUL [1D 61 7F
1D 61 00]. The [1D 61 7F] causes status to be transmitted and the [1D
61 00] disables the automatic status transmission.

+n is defined as:
Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- Not used.
Bit 5 --- Not used.
Bit 4 --- 1 enable AUTO STATUS when the AUTO PAPER

LOAD function is used.

Bit 3 --- Not used.

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Bit 2 ---1 enable AUTO STATUS when a specified error occurs

(See FS 9 +n).
Bit 1 --- 1 enable AUTO STATUS when the printer is OFF LINE.
Bit 0 --- Not used.

FS 9 +n [1C 39 +n]
WARNING: Use this command with care. If Paper Out sensor is

disabled, the printer will continue to print even if it

runs out of paper. This may cause damage to the

thermal print head.

Enables/disables the detection functions which can cause an
AUTOMATIC STATUS TRANSMISSION (if Automatic Status is
enabled). A “1” at the specified bit location enables that detection
function. A “0” at the specified bit location disables that detection
function. The default state is all functions enabled except for PAPER
LOW. Disabling a detection function causesthe Status Bytes
transmitted by the printer to report the function as OK even if it is in an
ERROR state.

+n is defined as:

Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- PAPER OUT.
Bit 5 --- PAPER LOW.
Bit 4 --- Not used
Bit 3 --- HEAD UP.
Bit 2 --- VOLTAGE ERROR.
Bit 1 --- PRINT HEAD THERMAL error.
Bit 0 --- PAPER FEED button is pressed.

For the parallel interface, if the Paper Low function is enabled, a Paper
Low condition is treated as Paper Out.

FS r tn [1c 72 tn]

+n = the fourth byte to be transmitted whenever a STATUS BYTE
SEQUENCE is transmitted.

4.2.7.6 Four Status Bytes Transmitted

The four Status Bytes transmitted are defined as:
The first byte:

Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- 1 = PAPER FEED button.
Bit 5 --- Not used.
Bit 4 --- 1 = AUTO LOAD.
Bit 3 --- 1=OFF LINE, 0 = ON LINE.
Bit 2 --- Not used.
Bit 1 --- Not used.
Bit 0 --- Not used.

The second byte:

Bit 7 --- 1 = POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE is abnormal.
Bit 6 --- 1 = PRINT HEAD TEMPERATURE is abnormal.
Bit 5 --- 1 = Hardware error.

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Bit 4 --- 1 = MARK CHECK failed.
Bit 3 --- 1 = CUTTER error.
Bit 2 --- 1 = HEAD UP sensor.
Bit 1 --- Not used.
Bit 0 --- Not used.

The third byte:

Bit 7 --- Not used.
Bit 6 --- Not used.
Bit 5 --- Not used.
Bit 4 --- Not used.
Bit 3 --- Not used.
Bit 2 --- 1 = PAPER OUT.
Bit 1 --- Not used.
Bit 0 --- 1 = PAPER LOW.

The fourth byte is the parameter (+n) from command sequence FS r +n
[1C 72 +n] which was last processed out of the FIFO buffer.

4.2.7.7 Bar Code Command

GS k +m +n +d1∼dn [1D 6B +m +n (DATA)]

+m selects the bar code type. +n defines the number of data bytes
which follow.

m = 41hex = UPC-A n = 11 or 12
m = 43hex = JAN(EAN)13 n = 12
m = 44hex = JAN(EAN)8 n = 7 or 8
m = 45hex = CODE39 n is variable.
m = 46hex = ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) n is variable.
m = 47hex = CODABAR. n is variable.
If more data is sent than can fit on the printer being used, the print will

start left justified and run off the sheet to the right. Any data exceeding
the page width will be lost.

4.3 Serial (RS-232C) Interface

4.3.1 Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification
Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification

Item Specification
Data receive speed 19200, 9600, 4800,1200 bps (set by DIP switch)
Synchronizing method Asynchronous, Full duplex
Hand shake DTR/DSR signal or XON/XOFF (set by DIP

switch)
Input output level RS-232C
Signal level

Space (logic=0) +3 V ∼ +12 V

Mark (logic=1) -3 V ∼ -12 V

Table 11 - Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification

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4.3.2 Serial I/O Connector

Figure 9 - Serial I/O Connector

Serial (RS-232C) 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.

Table 12 - Serial (RS-232C) Interface Pin Assignments

4.3.3 Flow Control

The MTP-600 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 buffer is within 50 bytes of being full, the
MTP-600 signals the host computer to pause until a line of data is printed, or
until the buffer is under the 50-byte limit. The flow control information is sent to
the host using hardware or software protocols as determined by the DIP Switch
setting.

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 and XOFF ASCII characters (^Q and ^S) which
are sent back to the host to start and stop the data stream. Some host systems
may not support one or both of these protocols.

4.4 Centronics Parallel Interface

4.4.1 Parallel I/O Connector

DB 25S, PC Pinout

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Figure 10 - Parallel I/O Connector

Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

Pin Name Direction Function
1 /STB I Active Low Pulse to send data tp printer
2 DO I ASCII data bit 0 (LCB)
3 D1 I ASCII data bit 1
4 D2 I ASCII data bit 2
5 D3 I ASCII data bit 3
6 D4 I ASCII data bit 4
7 D5 I ASCII data bit 5
8 D6 I ASCII data bit 6
9 D7 I ASCII data bit 7
10 /ACK O Active low pulse when data is accepted
11 BUSY O High level when printer cannot accept data.
12 PE O High level when printer is out of paper
13 SLCT O *1
14 - n/c.
15 /ERR O *1
16 /INIT I Low level = system reset.
17 - n/c.
18

thr
u
25

- Logic ground.

Table 13 - Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

*1. Pins SLCT and /ERR are connected together. The function of pins PE,

SLCT, and /ERR vary depending on the control sequence FS 9 + n.

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Selected Parallel Interface Functions

PE SLCT &

/ERR

Condition

Low Low Head up or Top of Form error.
Low High Normal – Ready to print (or PH temperature

error).
High Low Paper out or paper low (if enabled by FS 9 + n)
High High PH voltage or Hardware error.

Table 14 - Selected Parallel Interface Functions

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5 Specifications

5.1 Features

The MTP-600 series uses an ultra high-speed line thermal printer driven by 24 VDC,
printing on 60 mm (2.36 in), 85 mm (3.35 in) or 114 mm (4.40 in) width paper.

• This printer is suitable for variety of application, such as POS terminals, ticket
machines, coupon machines, label printers, medical instruments, and so on.

• High speed printing: It can print at 80 mm/s (640 dot line/s) max. Low power
consumption: the peak current for head drive is only 2.9 A (at 80 mm/s printing
speed, 50% printing ratio ) for the MTP-620 only 2.9 A (at 80 mm/s printing speed,
50% printing ratio ) for the MTP-630 and 4.1 A for the MTP-640.

• Paper auto loading function: Thermal paper can be set without head-up lever
operation by auto loading function if enabled by ESC c 1 3..

• ESC/POS®*¹ Commands: These commands conform to ESC/POS™, which is a
standard in the distribution industry.

• Auto Cutter: Printer with auto cutter (full cut/partial cut under software control) is
standard.

5.2 General Specifications

Specifications MTP-620 MTP-630. MTP-640.
Printing method Thermal-sensitive line dot method
Dot Structure 448 dots/line 576 dots/line 832 dots/line
Dot pitch (horizontal) 0.125 mm (8 dot/mm)-Dot density
Dot pitch (vertical) 0.125 mm (8 dot/mm)-Line feed pitch
Effective printing area 56 mm 72 mm 104 mm
Paper width 60 mm 85 mm 114 mm
Paper thickness 60~100 µm *¹
Cutting type Full or partial (Software control)
Number of columns

(default)

37 columns/line
(12x24 dot font)

48 columns/line
(12x24 dot font)

69 columns/line
(12x24 dot font)

Maximum printing speed 640 dot line/s (80 mm/s)
Character composition,

dimensions (WxH), No. of
characters

12x24 dots, (1.5x3.0

mm), 37 columns

24x24 dots, (3.0x3.0

mm), 18 columns

8x16 dots, (1.0x2.0

mm), 56 columns

16x16 dots, (2.0x2.0

mm), 28 columns

12x24 dots,

(1.5x3.0 mm),
48 columns

24x24 dots,

(3.0x3.0 mm),
24 columns

8x16 dots,

(1.0x2.0 mm),
72 columns

16x16 dots,

(2.0x2.0 mm),
36 columns

12x24 dots,

(1.5x3.0 mm),
69 columns

24x24 dots,

(3.0x3.0 mm),
34 columns

8x16 dots,

(1.0x2.0 mm),
104 columns

16x16 dots,

(2.0x2.0 mm),
52 columns

Interface Centronics, RS-232C

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Specifications MTP-620 MTP-630. MTP-640.

For head See Section 1.5 - Power Supply Requirements.
For motor DC 24V± 5%, 1.0 A max., <0.1A typical

Power
Supply

For cutter DC 24V± 5%, 1.0 A max.
Mechanism Pulse durability: 1x108pulse/dot (standard driving

method)

Wear resistance: 50 km (at 25% printing ratio)

Expected
Life

Cutter 3 x 105cuts
Operating temperature 0 to +50°C*³
Operating humidity 20 to 85% RH (No condensation)
Storage temperature -20 to +60°C

Environ-

mental

condition

Storage humidity 5 to 95% RH (No condensation)
Head temperature By thermistor (applied energy control, abnormal

temperature detection)

Detection

Paper out/Mark detect By photointerrupter

Paper Thermal Sensitive paper

Table 15 - General Specifications

*1: There may be exceptions
*2: 24 VDC, minimum head resistance
*3: Guarantee: +5°C~+40°C.

5.3 Error Detection Function

Error Detection Functions

Error

Condition

Explanation

Paper Out

1) When the PAPER OUT SENSOR detects no paper for 6 mm
continuously during printing or paper feed, the PAPER OUT
state is assumed. For the SERAIL INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow
control is selected, Xoff is transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow control
is selected, the DTR signal goes to the “mark” (BUSY) state.

2) If the PAPER OUT state is detected when data is being printed,
one line is printed after which the printer is automatically set to
the off line state (busy state).

3) When paper is replaced, one line is fed after approximately 1
second then printing resumes. For the SERAIL INTERFACE: If
Xon/Xoff flow control is selected, Xon is transmitted. If
DTR/DSR flow control is selected, the DTR signal goes to the
“space” (READY) state.

4) When the paper-out detection is disabled by the FS 9 +n
command, the PAPER OUT function is not executed.

5) When there is no paper in the printer, paper cannot be fed with
a command but can be fed with the PAPER FEED button.

6) If the paper-out state is detected, the printer stops the paper
motion and printing functions.

If the paper out sensor is not connected the paper-out state is
assumed.

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Paper Low

1) When a PAPER LOW state is detected, the data receive and
printing continue to function.

2) The PAPER LOW function is disabled when the power is turned
on or the printer is initialized. It can be enabled with the FS 9
+n command.

3) If the PARALLEL interface is used and the PAPER LOW
detector is enabled, a PAPER LOW condition is treated as a
PAPER OUT condition.

When the detection connector is open, the PAPER LOW state is
assumed.

Head Up

1) When the HEAD UP lever is raised during printing, the head
drive and motor drive operations are stopped. For the SERIAL
INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow control is selected, Xoff is
transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow control is selected, the DTR
signal goes to “mark” (BUSY) state.

2) When the print head is lowered, one line is fed after
approximately 1 second then printing resumes.

3) When the HEAD UP function is disabled by the FS 9 +n
command or the *SLTIN signal, the HEAD UP function is not
executed. . For the SERIAL INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow
control is selected then Xon is transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow
control is selected, then the DTR signal goes to “space”
(READY) state.

4) When the HEAD UP function is enabled, paper cannot be fed
with a command but can be fed with the Paper Feed push
button.

Print Head
Thermal
Error

1) The temperature of the thermal head is detected by the
thermistor built into the thermal head to prevent the thermal
head from overheating.

2) If an abnormal temperature (excessively high temperature) is
detected, the thermal head is set to the busy state. The busy
state is maintained until the temperature is reduced to the
specified temperature.

3) When the PRINT HEAD TEMRERATURE is disabled by the FS
9 +n command, the temperature fault function is not executed.

4) If the PRINT HEAD TEMRERATURE is abnormal and the
function is enabled, paper cannot be fed with a command but
can be fed with the Paper Feed push button.

5) If the temperature of the thermal head falls to the printing
enable level, the printer immediately returns to the normal state
when there are no other errors.

Blown
Fuse
Detection
Function

1) When the system detects that the fuse for motor protection has
blown, . For the SERIAL INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow control is
selected then Xoff is transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow control is
selected the DTR signal goes to the “mark” (BUSY) state.

2) Turn off the power and replace the fuse state.

When the fuse is blown, data cannot be received or paper cannot be
fed with the Paper Feed push button.

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Print Head
Voltage
Error

1) If the voltage is not 24 V ±15%, a head voltage error is assumed
and the printer is automatically set to offline mode. For the
SERIAL INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow control is selected then
Xoff is transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow control is selected, the
DTR signal goes to “mark” (BUSY) state.

2) When the power voltage is set to the above normal value, the
printer becomes usable.

3) When the head voltage error detection is disabled by the FS 9
+n command, the head voltage error detection function is not
executed.

Cutter
Error

1) If a cut operation does not terminate within approx. 4 seconds, a
cutter error is assumed as a hardware error. The printer is
automatically set to offline mode. . For the SERIAL
INTERFACE: If Xon/Xoff flow control is selected then Xoff is
transmitted. If DTR/DSR flow control is selected the DTR signal
goes to “mark” (BUSY) state.

2) When the power is turned on again or the hardware is reset, the
printer becomes usable.

3) If the cutter blade is not located at the home position when the
printer is initialized, the cutter is automatically positioned.

4) This detection function is valid only when the cutter use mode is
selected with the DIP switch.

5) If a paper cutting command is received when the cutter is being
disconnected, a hardware error is assumed after approx. 4
seconds.

Motor
Power
Saving
Function

1) After the motor operation stops, an electric current is made to
flow for one phase only to maintain the pulse motor phase for
approx. 10 seconds.

2) When the electric current is off at the start of motor operation,
an electric current is made to flow at the same phase for up to
dozens of milliseconds to fix the pulse motor phase. Then the
motor operation starts.

MCU
Operation
Error
Detection
Function

1) The watchdog timer detects MPU operation errors to prevent the

printer from being damaged by an abnormal operation.

Table 16 - Error Detection Functions

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5.4 Default Character Set

Table 17 - Default Character Set

5.5 Overseas Character Set

Table 18 - Overseas Character Set

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5.6 International Character Set

Table 19 - International Character Set

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5.7 MTP-620 Dimensional Drawings

Figure 11 MTP-620 Left Side View

Figure 12 MTP-620 Top View

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Figure 13 MTP-620 Right Side View

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5.8 MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawings

Figure 14 - MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawing with Mounting Holes (Top View)

Figure 15 - MTP-630/MTP-640 Dimensional Drawing

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Figure 16 - MTP-630/640 Isometric Drawing

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INDEX

3 of 9................................................................2

5 VDC power supply.........................................3

Advance wheel.................................................6

ASCII characters............................................23

Auto Cutter.....................................................26

Auto load..........................................................1

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) .................1

Bar Code Command.......................................22

Bar code printing............................................15

Bit image mode..........................................2, 12

Bit Image Printing...........................................19

Black dot sensing.............................................2

Blown Fuse Detection function .......................28

Buffer.............................................................23

BUSY signal...................................................23

Centronics interface .......................................10

Centronics parallel............................1, 2, 10, 23

Character composition, dimensions................26

CODABAR.......................................................2

Commands not covered In this manual ..........17

Communication mode setting.........................10

Continuous roll paper.......................................2

Cutter assembly...............................................6

Cutter error.....................................................29

Cutter mechanism............................................6

Cutting type....................................................26

Data length selection......................................10

DB 25S, PC Pinout.........................................24

Default character set......................................30

Dimensional drawings....................................34

DIP switches ..................................................10

DIPswitches.....................................................1

Direct thermal printhead...................................1

Dot pitch (horizontal)......................................26

Dot pitch (vertical)..........................................26

Dot structure...................................................26

Dots per line...................................................18

Drop in loader...................................................5

DSW1 – DIP switch........................................10

Effective printing area....................................26

Environmental condition.................................27

Error Detection Functions.........................27, 29

ESC/POS...................................................1, 26

Even parity ....................................................10

Even/odd parity selection...............................10

Expected life.................................................... 2

Factory configured......................................... 10

Fan Fold Load .................................................5

Form feed...................................................... 11

Forward line feed for n character lines...........13

Forward paper feed for n dot lines.................. 13

Gaming receipts ..............................................1

Hardware protocol.......................................... 23

Head temperature..........................................27

Head up.........................................................28

Head Up lever..................................................6

High speed printing........................................26

Hosiden Connector ..........................................3

Host computer............................................... 23

Interactive media kiosks .................................. 1

Interface .......................................10, 22, 23, 27

International character set.................... 2, 13, 31

Inverted print mode..........................................2

Isometric drawing of MTP-600 ....................... 35

ITF...................................................................2

JAN(EAN)........................................................ 2

JAN(EAN)8...................................................... 2

Line feed.......................................11, 12, 15, 26

Load paper..................................................5, 6

Logic........................................................ 23, 24

Mark detection............................................... 15

Maximum printing speed................................26

MCU Operation Error Detection function........ 29

Mechanism specifications..............................26

Molex Connector..............................................4

Motor power saving function .......................... 29

Motor speed control .......................................16

MTP-620i, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 32, 33
MTP-6301, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 34, 35

MTP-640.....i, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 18, 19, 26, 27, 34

MTP-640 with cutter mechanism closed...........7

MTP-640 with cutter mechanism open.............7

No Parity........................................................ 10

Number of columns........................................26

Odd parity...................................................... 10

Operating humidity .................................... 2, 27

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Operating temperature ...............................2, 27

Options ............................................................2

Overseas character set ..................................30

Packing materials.............................................5

Paper auto loading function............................26

Paper capacity .................................................1

Paper cut........................................................14

Paper cutting selection...................................11

Paper feed ...................................................5, 6

Paper Feed knob..............................................6

Paper for MTP-600 Series................................4

Paper jam ........................................................6

Paper loading...................................................5

Paper low.......................................................28

Paper low sensor..............................................1

Paper out ...................................................6, 27

Paper out/Mark detect....................................27

Paper path .......................................................5

Paper thickness..........................................2, 26

Paper width................................................1, 26

Parallel I/O Connector....................................23

Parity use selection........................................10

Parking ticket dispensing..................................1

Peak current.....................................................2

Peak Current....................................................3

Power supply connector ...................................3

Print head thermal error .................................28

Print head voltage error..................................29

Print mechanism ..............................................6

Print Pulse width ............................................17

Print speed.......................................................1

Printer mechanism .................................1, 5, 11

Printer reset ...................................................12

Printer Reset.................................................19

Printing method..............................................26

Printing Rate ....................................................3

Printing speed..................................................3

Receive buffer size selection..........................10

Registration memory installation.....................11

Repairs.............................................................ii

Reset Reverse video print mode ....................12

Resolution........................................................2

Reverse line feed for n character lines ...........13

Reverse paper feed for n dot lines..................13

Reverse video mode........................................2

Roll of paper................................................1, 5

Rotate print.................................................... 13

RS-232C serial ................................................ 1

Select Character code table........................... 13

Select International character set................... 13

Select paper type..................................... 17, 20

Selected Parallel Interface Functions.........25

Self test example.............................................9

Self-test mode................................................8

Serial (RS-232C) Interface Pin Assignments23

Serial (RS-232C) Interface Specification.. 22, 23

Serial I/O Connector...................................... 23

Serial interface ..............................................10

Serial or parallel versions.................................2

Serial-interface-communication baud rate

setting .......................................................10

Set /Reset Auto status notification ................. 14

Set 1/6” line spacing ......................................12

Set Auto Feed amount................................... 16

Set Bar code height .......................................15

Set Bar code width magnification................... 15

Set Bar width................................................. 15

Set Bit Image Mode.......................................18

Set Bit imMage mode .................................... 12

Set Error Detection parameters...................... 14

Set Horizontal Tab.........................................12

Set Left Margin .............................................. 14

Set Line feed................................................. 15

Set line spacing ............................................. 12

Set Page length.............................................12

Set Print mode............................................... 12

Set Print Mode............................................... 18

Set Print quality ............................................. 17

Set printing speed..........................................17

Set Reverse video print mode........................ 12

Set Right Margin............................................ 14

Set value of Status byte number 4 to n.......... 14

Set/Reset Inverted print .................................13

Setting of DIP switches..................................10

Side-loading printer..........................................5

Status bytes................................................... 21

Status Commands................................... 14, 20

Storage humidity............................................27

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Storage temperature ..................................2, 27

Tab ..........................................................11, 12

Thermal paper..................................................4

Thermal sensitive coating.................................4

UL recognized..................................................1

UPC-A............................................................. 2

Voltage............................................................2

Warranty...................................................... ii, 4

Weight............................................................. 2

XON and XOFF ............................................. 23

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