TVS electronics RP-35 User Manual

DOT MATRIX PRINTER

RP

RPRP

RP----35

3535

35

User's Manual

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter1

Chapter1Chapter1

Chapter1 ............................................................................................................................. 6

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter2

Chapter2Chapter2

Chapter2 ............................................................................................................................. 7

Names and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of PartsNames and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of Parts ........................................................................................... 7

Chapter3

Chapter3Chapter3

Chapter3 ........................................................................................................................... 11

Connecting the Power

Connecting the PowerConnecting the Power

Connecting the Power ...................................................................................................... 11

Chapter4

Chapter4Chapter4

Chapter4 ........................................................................................................................... 25

Maintenance mode

Maintenance modeMaintenance mode

Maintenance mode ........................................................................................................... 25

Chapter5

Chapter5Chapter5

Chapter5 ........................................................................................................................... 35

Appendixes

AppendixesAppendixes

Appendixes ....................................................................................................................... 35

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

which must be strictly observed !

which must be strictly observed !which must be strictly observed !

which must be strictly observed !

• To prevent personal injury or property

To prevent personal injury or property To prevent personal injury or property

To prevent personal injury or property damage, the following shall be

damage, the following shall bedamage, the following shall be

damage, the following shall be

strictly observed.

strictly observed.strictly observed.

strictly observed.

• The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or

The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use orThe degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or

The degree of possible injury and damage due to incorrect use or

improperly following instructions is described below.

improperly following instructions is described below.improperly following instructions is described below.

improperly following instructions is described below.

Indicates a situation which, if not observed

Indicates a situation which, if not observedIndicates a situation which, if not observed

Indicates a situation which, if not observed

Warning

WarningWarning

Warning

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

and handled pro

and handled proand handled pro

and handled properly, could result in death

perly, could result in deathperly, could result in death

perly, could result in death

or serious injury.

or serious injury.or serious injury.

or serious injury.

Indicates a situation which, if not observed

Indicates a situation which, if not observedIndicates a situation which, if not observed

Indicates a situation which, if not observed
and handled properly, could result in injury.

and handled properly, could result in injury.and handled properly, could result in injury.

and handled properly, could result in injury.

Meaning of symbols

Meaning of symbolsMeaning of symbols

Meaning of symbols

This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully.

This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully.This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully.

This symbol indicates that something must be handled carefully.

This symbol indicates som

This symbol indicates somThis symbol indicates som

This symbol indicates something that must not be done.

ething that must not be done.ething that must not be done.

ething that must not be done.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.This symbol indicates something that must be done.

This symbol indicates something that must be done.

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Warning

WarningWarning

Warning

Never perform the following. If not avoided, these may cause damage
or trouble to the printer or cause the printer to overheat and release

smoke and cause burns or an electrical shock. If the printer is damaged
or is malfunctioning, be sure to turn the printer off immediately and
remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service

personnel.

• Do not place the printer in a poorly ventilated area, or shut off the air vent of
the printer.

• Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in laboratories
or where air is mixed with salt or gas.

• Do not use a power voltage or frequency other than those specified.

• Do not plug/unplug the power cord or attach/detach the interface cable by

simply grabbing the power cord or interface cable. Do not pull or carry the
printer when the tension of the power cord or interface cable is increased.

• Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This
may cause problems.

• Do not plug the power cord into an outlet with many loads.

• Do not spill drinks such as tea, coffee and juice on the printer or spray

insecticide on the printer. If drink or water is spilled, first be sure to turn the
power off and remove the power cord from the outlet, then consult our service
personnel.

• Do not disassemble or modify the printer.

• Do not use this printer when any safety switch built into the product has been

cancelled without solving the problem that activated it. If you do, there is a danger
that the printer will malfunction, injuring, burning, or electrocuting you.

Discard or safely store the plastic packing bag. This bag should be
kept away from children. If the bag is pulled over a child’ s head, it may
cause suffocation.

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General Precautions

General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions

General Precautions

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

• Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.

• Do not drop or put foreign matter such as clips and pins into the printer. This

may cause problems.

• Be careful when moving or carrying the printer. Dropping the printer may
cause injury or property damage.

· If this printer is accidentally dropped, be sure to notify a service person; do
not try to repair it yourself.

• Do not open the printer during printing.

• When cleaning the surface of the printer case, do not use the cloth that is

soaked in thinner, trichloroethylene, benzine, ketone or similar chemicals.

• Do not use the printer where there is a lot of oil, iron particles, or dust.

• Do not spill liquids or spray insecticide on the printer.

• Do not jolt or impact to the printer by stepping on, dropping or hitting the

printer.

• Operate the control panel properly. A careless, rough handling may cause
problems or malfunction. Do not use such sharp-edged tool as a ballpoint

pen for operation.

• Be careful of the edges of the plates so injury or property damage is possible.

• If a problem occurs during printing, stop the printer immediately and unplug

the power cord from the outlet.

• When printer trouble occurs, do not try to dissemble it. Instead, consult our
service personnel.

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Precautions When Installing the Printer

Precautions When Installing the PrinterPrecautions When Installing the Printer

Precautions When Installing the Printer

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

• Prior to operation, read the safety instructions carefully and observe them.

• Do not use or store the printer near fire, excessive moisture, in direct sunlight,

near an air conditioner or heater or other source of unusually humidity or
excessive dust.

• Do not place the printer where chemical reactions occur, such as in a
laboratory.

• Do not place the printer where air is mixed with salt or gas.

• The printer must sit on a firm, level surface where there is ample ventilation.

Never allow the printer's air vent to be blocked by an object.

• Do not put anything on the top of printer.

• Do not place the printer near a radio or television, and do not use the same

wall outlet for the printer and radio or television. Radio or television reception
could be adversely affected.

• Do not put anything on the power cord or step on it.

• Do not drag or carry the printer with the power cord or interface cable.

• Avoid plugging the power cord into an outlet with many loads.

• Do not bundle the power cord when inserting the plug.

• Always grip the plug housing, not the cord, to plug/unplug the power cord.

• Make certain the power is turned off before connecting/disconnecting the

interface cable.

• Avoid lengthening the signal cable or connecting it to any noise-producing
device. If it is unavoidable, use the shielded cable or twisted pair for each
signal.

• Place the printer near the outlet where the power cord can be unplugged
easily to shut off power.

• Use the AC outlet that accepts a three-pronged plug. Otherwise, static
electricity may be generated and there will be danger of electric shock.

· Do not carry it holding the cover.
Doing this might break its mechanisms or cause it to malfunction.

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Chapter1

Chapter1Chapter1

Chapter1 Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TVSE Dot Matrix Printer RP-35.
This printer is a dot matrix printer developed for use with various kinds of data

communication terminals, POS terminals, and kitchen printers.
It can be used for a wide range of applications thanks to its rich selection of functions.

Features

FeaturesFeatures

Features

Compact design

Compact designCompact design

Compact design
A paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loading

A paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loadingA paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loading

A paper drop in mechanism that simplifies paper loading

High speed printing to a maximum of 240cps

High speed printing to a maximum of 240cpsHigh speed printing to a maximum of 240cps

High speed printing to a maximum of 240cps

Multiple copy print

Multiple copy printMultiple copy print

Multiple copy printing (original form + 2 copies)

ing (original form + 2 copies)ing (original form + 2 copies)

ing (original form + 2 copies)

Input buffer available

Input buffer availableInput buffer available

Input buffer available

Black mark sensor mechanism

Black mark sensor mechanismBlack mark sensor mechanism

Black mark sensor mechanism

Versatile printing layout using the page mode

Versatile printing layout using the page modeVersatile printing layout using the page mode

Versatile printing layout using the page mode

Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in its user

Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in its userLogo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in its user

Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in its user
memory

memorymemory

memory
Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in drawer kick

in drawer kickin drawer kick

in drawer kick----out interface

out interfaceout interface

out interface

Optional auto

Optional autoOptional auto

Optional auto----cu

cucu

cutter (full cut/partial cut)

tter (full cut/partial cut)tter (full cut/partial cut)

tter (full cut/partial cut)

Capacity for paper with widths of 76.2/69.5/57.5mm

Capacity for paper with widths of 76.2/69.5/57.5mmCapacity for paper with widths of 76.2/69.5/57.5mm

Capacity for paper with widths of 76.2/69.5/57.5mm

Parallel (IEEE and Centronics compliant) interface

Parallel (IEEE and Centronics compliant) interfaceParallel (IEEE and Centronics compliant) interface

Parallel (IEEE and Centronics compliant) interface
is available as a factory option

is available as a factory optionis available as a factory option

is available as a factory option
Selection of functions diversified by its operation panel (Soft SW setting

Selection of functions diversified by its operation panel (Soft SW settingSelection of functions diversified by its operation panel (Soft SW setting

Selection of functions diversified by its operation panel (Soft SW setting
mode)

mode)mode)

mode)
Can be wall

Can be wall Can be wall

Can be wall mounted (optional)

mounted (optional)mounted (optional)

mounted (optional)

Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in buzzer

in buzzerin buzzer

in buzzer

Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in or external AC adapter types available

in or external AC adapter types availablein or external AC adapter types available

in or external AC adapter types available

Dual color printing (red/black)

Dual color printing (red/black)Dual color printing (red/black)

Dual color printing (red/black)

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Chapter2

Chapter2Chapter2

Chapter2

Names and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of PartsNames and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of Parts

Exterior

ExteriorExterior

Exterior

AC adapter type

AC adapter typeAC adapter type

AC adapter type

Standard and auto cutter e

Standard and auto cutter eStandard and auto cutter e

Standard and auto cutter equipped

quippedquipped

quipped

models

modelsmodels

models

2
3
4

6

Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in AC adapter type

in AC adapter typein AC adapter type

in AC adapter type

5

Operation panel
(Refer Operational Section)

Rear connectors
(Refer Rear Connectors
Section)

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1 Paper check window

It can be used to check the amount of
paper left on the roll.

2 Rear cover

It can be opened to set or to replace a
paper roll.

3 Rear cover open lever

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped

Auto cutter and rewinder equippedAuto cutter and rewinder equipped

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped
model

modelmodel

model 1

2

It is a lever used to open the rear cover.
Pull the lever towards you to open the rear
cover.

6

5

3
4

Operation panel
(Refer Operational
Section)

Rear connectors

(Refer Rear
Connectors

Section)

4 Front cover

It can be opened to set or replace the
ribbon cassette.

5 Power switch

It turns the printer power on and off.

6 Cutter lock clearing screw hole

When the rear cover cannot be opened
because the blade of the auto cutter
protrudes after a malfunction or as a result
of a paper jam, turn this screw with a
Phillips head screw driver to return the
blade.

7 AC adapter case

This is installed only for the built-in AC adapter
type.

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IIIInterior

nteriornterior

nterior

AC adapter type

AC adapter typeAC adapter type

AC adapter type

Standard and auto cutter equipped

Standard and auto cutter equippedStandard and auto cutter equipped

Standard and auto cutter equipped
model

modelmodel

model

1 Platen unit

In the standard and auto cutter equipped
models, it is combined with 8 the auto
cutter.

2 Paper cut bar

It is used to cut the paper manually.

3 Platen open lever

It is a lever used to open the platen unit
on the rewinder equipped model. Open
the platen unit by pulling it towards you.

4 Print head cover

5 Ribbon cassette drive shaft

6 Print head

7 Rewinder shaft

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped

Auto cutter and rewinder equippedAuto cutter and rewinder equipped

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped
model

modelmodel

model

It rewinds the copy side of the copy roll
paper.

8

1
2
3

4

8 Auto cutter unit

It automatically cuts the paper after
printing is completed. The cut action is
set by a command in Soft SW Setting
Mode.

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7

6

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Chapter2Chapter2

Chapter2 Names and Functions of Parts

Operation Panel

Operation PanelOperation Panel

Operation Panel

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1

2

3

4

1 POWER LED (Green)

It is lit when the power is supplied. When
maintenance mode is set or there is an
error indication, it is either lit or flashing.

2 PAPER OUT LED (Orange)

It is lit in paper out status. When
maintenance mode is set or there is an
error indication, it is either lit or flashing.

3 ERROR LED (Orange)

It is lit when the rear cover or front cover
is open. When maintenance mode is set
or there is an error indication, it is either

4 FEED Switch

When this switch is pressed once, paper
feeds (1 line). If it is held down, paper
feeds continuously until it is released.
And when there is a printer error, pressing
this switch can cancel the error status.

5 LED NAME SHEET

This sheet is used reversed according to
the printer installation method. See
Vertical Installation and Wall Mounted
Installation (page 23).

Display when installed horizontally

lit or flashing.

Display when installed vertically or
wall mounted

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Rear Connectors

Rear ConnectorsRear Connectors

Rear Connectors

AC adapter type

AC adapter typeAC adapter type

AC adapter type

Parallel (IEEE1284) interface

Serial (RS232C) interface

Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in AC adapter type

in AC adapter typein AC adapter type

in AC adapter type

1

2

3

4

1 Interface connector

It is connected to either a serial (RS232C) or parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable.
* A USB interface replaced by a serial or parallel interface will be available as a factory

option.

2 Drawer kick connector

It is connected to a cable from the drawer.

3 Power source connector

It is connected to a cable from the AC adapter.

4 Power source inlet

It is connected to the power cord.

Others

OthersOthers

Others

Built

BuiltBuilt

Built----in Buzzer

in Buzzerin Buzzer

in Buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the FEED switch is operated and when there is an error.
The buzzer can be switched between enabled and disabled in Soft SW setting mode.

User Memory

User MemoryUser Memory

User Memory

Logo data or text data prepared by the user can be stored in memory.
This stored data remains in memory even after the power is turned off.

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Preparing the Printer

Connections

ConnectionsConnections

Connections

Connecting the Interface Cable

Connecting the Interface CableConnecting the Interface Cable

Connecting the Interface Cable

Turn off the power to the printer and insert the connectors being careful about their
orientation.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Always hold the connector when pulling out a cable.
Install the interface cable so that it will not be caught on your shoes etc.

Connecting the serial (RS232C) interface cable

Connecting the serial (RS232C) interface cableConnecting the serial (RS232C) interface cable

Connecting the serial (RS232C) interface cable

Make sure that you insert it firmly and fix it in place by tightening the screw.

Serial (RS232C) interface cable

Connecting the

Connecting theConnecting the

Connecting the parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable

parallel (IEEE1284) interface cableparallel (IEEE1284) interface cable

parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable

Make sure that you insert it firmly and fix it in place by turning the attachment screws in
the direction shown by the arrow.

Parallel (IEEE1284) interface cable

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Connecting the Drawer

Connecting the DrawerConnecting the Drawer

Connecting the Drawer

Match the top and bottom of the drawer kick connector with the cable terminal and insert
it firmly until you hear a click.

Drawer kick cable

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Connect only a specialized drawer. (Do not connect a telephone line.)

(Do not connect a telephone line.)(Do not connect a telephone line.)

(Do not connect a telephone line.)
Output is impossible during printing.
Drawer 1 and drawer 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.
Use a drawer use solenoid that is at least 24&. Make sure that the output current

is not higher than 1A. This may cause a malfunction or burn damage.
Install the drawer kick cable so that it will not be caught on your shoes etc.

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Connecting the Power

Connecting the PowerConnecting the Power

Connecting the Power

1. Make sure that the printer power

switch is set to OFF.

2. If your printer is an AC adapter type,

insert the AC adapter cable connector
with its flat side upwards into the
power connector on the rear surface
of the printer.

If your printer is a built-in AC adapter
type, insert the plug on the power
cord into the AC inlet on the back
surface of the printer.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

AC adapter cable

Flat side of the cable is up.

Do not use an AC
adapter other than
the stipulated product

DC 24V
51 AD

ONLY

AC adapter type

(Model 51AD).
Always hold the connector when
inserting or removing the cable
connector of the AC adapter.
Stretching the power cord by pulling
it will damage it, causing fire, electric
shocks, or a break in the conductor.
When lightening is striking nearby,
remove the plug of the power cord
from the outlet. Lightening will cause
fire or electric shock.
Do not place the power cord near a
heating device. The cover of the power
cord will melt, causing fire or electric
shock.
When the printer will not be used for
a long period, be sure to remove the

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plug of the power cord from the outlet
to guarantee safety.
Isolate the AC power source from
other devices that generate noise.

AC inlet

Built-in AC adapter type

Horizontal

HorizontalHorizontal

Horizontal Vertical

VerticalVertical

Vertical Wall Mount

Wall MountWall Mount

Wall Mount

Standard model (AC adapter type) Yes No

2

Yes*

Standard model (Built-in AC adapter type)

Yes

1

Yes*

2

Yes*

Auto cutter equipped model (AC adapter type) Yes No

2

Yes*

Auto cutter equipped model (Built-in AC adapter type)

Yes

1

Yes*

2

Yes*

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model

(AC adapter type)

Yes No No

Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model

(Built-in

AC adapter type)

Yes No No

Installation

InstallationInstallation

Installation

This printer can be installed horizontally or vertically and can be wall mounted.
But according to the model you are using, there may be restrictions on how it is installed.
Refer to the following table.

*1: Accessory rubber feet must be used to prevent slipping.
*2: The optional specialized wall mount unit is necessary to mount it on the wall.

Vertical installation and wall m

Vertical installation and wall mVertical installation and wall m

Vertical installation and wall mounted installation

ounted installationounted installation

ounted installation

To install the printer vertically or wall mounted, remove the Chassis Platen L Spring used

to
open the rear cover. And reverse the LED name sheet on the operation panel to use it with

the vertically installed and wall mounted display.

RRRRemoving the Chassis Platen L Spring

emoving the Chassis Platen L Springemoving the Chassis Platen L Spring

emoving the Chassis Platen L Spring

1

. Open the rear cover. Do this carefully, because

the cover snaps open vigorously.

2

. Lift part A with the fingers of your right hand.

3

. Switch the Chassis Platen L Spring that you have

raised from your right thumb to your left thumb
to hook the protrusion on the end of the Chassis
Platen L Spring inside part B of the printer.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Chassis Platen L Spring with strong
repulsive force is used. Be very careful

that it does not slip off your finger
causing an injury.

Chassis Platen
L Spring

Part A

Protrusion

Part B

LED Name Sheet

LED Name SheetLED Name Sheet

LED Name Sheet

Remove and reverse the sheet then reinsert the
protruding part of the center of the sheet in the
printer and push in both ends.

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Remaining roll
paper (mm)

Sensor location

Horizontal

Approx. 22

1

Approx. 24

2

Approx. 27

3

Vertical

(wall mounted)

Approx. 27 4
Approx. 24 5
Approx. 22

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Setting t

Setting tSetting t

Setting the Paper Near End Sensor

he Paper Near End Sensorhe Paper Near End Sensor

he Paper Near End Sensor

Change the sensor location according to the way the printer is installed and the interior
diameter of the roll paper you are using. Referring to the following table, set it at a

location suited to the usage environment by moving it to the left and right while pushing
the concave part of the center of the sensor with your finger. (When shipped from the

factory, it is set at 24mm.)

Paper near end sensor

When installed
vertically and

wall hung

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5

4

3 2

1

When installed horizontally

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

The remaining roll paper (external diameter of the roll paper) differs greatly
according to the type of roll paper used. Use these values only as guidelines.

When the sensor has detected the remaining roll paper during printing, the printer
stops printing after it has printed all the data that it had received.
If you are using a model with parallel (IEEE1284) interface specifications, you can
select sensor enabled/disabled in Soft SW Setting Mode.
If you are using a model with serial (RS232C) interface specifications, it is always
enabled.

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1515

15

Installation
method

Remaining roll
paper (mm)

Sensor location

Horizontal

Approx. 22

1

Approx. 24

2

Approx. 27

3

Vertical

Approx. 27 4
Approx. 24 5

Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number

Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column NumberSetting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number

Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number

The printing dot line columns are changed as follows by setting the “ Paper Width” of the
roll paper used, the “ Number of col.” and the “ Font Select” in Soft SW Setting Mode.

For details about setting, see Soft SW Setting Mode (page 35).

When setting Paper Width of 76.2mm

When setting Paper Width of 76.2mmWhen setting Paper Width of 76.2mm

When setting Paper Width of 76.2mm

Paper width: 76.2mm

When Number of col. 40/33 are selected: 400 dots

Paper feed

When Number of col. 42/35 are selected: 386 dots

direction

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Installation
method

Remaining roll
paper (mm)

Sensor location

Horizontal

Approx. 22

1

Approx. 24

2

Approx. 27

3

Vertical

Approx. 27 4
Approx. 24 5

Installation
method

Remaining roll
paper (mm)

Sensor location

Horizontal

Approx. 22

1

Approx. 24

2

Approx. 27

3

Vertical

Approx. 27 4
Approx. 24 5

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Setting Paper Width and Printing Line Columns

Setting Paper Width and Printing Line ColumnsSetting Paper Width and Printing Line Columns

Setting Paper Width and Printing Line Columns

When setting Paper Width of 69.5mm

When setting Paper Width of 69.5mmWhen setting Paper Width of 69.5mm

When setting Paper Width of 69.5mm

Paper width: 76.2mm

Paper width: 69.5mm

When Number of col. 40/33 are selected: 360 dots

When Number of col. 42/35 are selected: 360 dots

Paper feed

direction

Right offset: 40 dots

When setting Paper Width of 57.5mm

When setting Paper Width of 57.5mmWhen setting Paper Width of 57.5mm

When setting Paper Width of 57.5mm

Paper width: 76.2mm

Paper width: 57.5mm

When Number of col. 40/33 are
selected: 300 dots

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1717

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When Number of col. 42/35 are
selected: 298 dots

Right offset: 100 dots

Paper feed
direction

Installing the R

Installing the RInstalling the R

Installing the Ribbon Cassette

ibbon Cassetteibbon Cassette

ibbon Cassette

1. Open the front cover of the printer.

Insert your fingers into the dents at
opposite ends of the front cover to
open it with both hands.

2. Turn the ribbon cassette knob in the

direction shown by the arrow to fully
stretch the ribbon.

3. Insert the cassette into the printer

until a click is heard so that the ribbon

Paper cut bar

Front cover

Print head cover

is between the paper cut bar and the
print head cover. If it difficult to insert,
turn the ribbon cassette knob again.

4. Close the front cover.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Be very careful not to let your hands
touch the print head cover when
replacing the ribbon cassette. When the
print head has become
heated, there is a danger of
it burning your hand.

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Core diameter: Interior diameter



10

– 0

mm, exterior diameter



27mm or less

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Installing Roll Paper

Installing Roll PaperInstalling Roll Paper

Installing Roll Paper

The following are the types of roll paper that can be used by this printer.
Types: 1P roll paper

2P copy roll paper (1 original + 1 copy)
3P copy roll paper (1 original + 2 copies)
(2P and 3P copy roll paper are only usable on models equipped with auto
cutter and rewinder.)

Paper widths: 76.2 (±0.7)/69.5 (±0.6)/57.5 (±0.5)mm
Roll diameter: 30mm to 83mm

+2

Paper thickness: 1P 0.06 to 0.085mm

Copy paper 0.05 to 0.20mm (total thickness)
But the total thickness that can be cut is from 0.05 to 0.14mm.

Standard and Auto Cutter Equipped Models

Standard and Auto Cutter Equipped ModelsStandard and Auto Cutter Equipped Models

Standard and Auto Cutter Equipped Models

Inst

InstInst

Installation method

allation methodallation method

allation method

1. Pull the rear cover open lever towards

you to open the rear cover.

2. Set the attached partition in place if

Rear cover open lever

Partition

the roll paper you are using is 69.5mm
wide or 57.5mm wide.
Change the paper width by changing
the value set as the width using the
Soft SW Setting Mode.
(See page 35)

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

When setting the roll paper, be
careful not to cut your

hand on the edge of
the paper.

Location set for width of 57.5mm

Location set for width of 69.5mm

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3. Place the roll paper and pull the end

of the roll paper directly towards you
as shown in the figure.
Hold the center of the roll paper to pull
it as straight as possible so that one of
the sides of the paper does not slacken.

4. Maintaining tension in the roll paper,

firmly close the rear cover until you
hear a click.
Paper feeds automatically and stops

Rear cover

1P roll paper

Roll paper that is
gently pulled taut.

at the print start position.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Be very careful not to let
the rear cover catch your
hands when closing the rear
cover.

5. Tear off surplus paper by holding one

side of the end of the roll paper and
pulling it towards you.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Do not insert any foreign
objects such as a paper clip

into the cutter unit.

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Preparing the Printer

Installing Roll Paper

Installing Roll PaperInstalling Roll Paper

Installing Roll Paper

Auto Cutter and Rewinder Equipped Model

Auto Cutter and Rewinder Equipped ModelAuto Cutter and Rewinder Equipped Model

Auto Cutter and Rewinder Equipped Model

Installation Method

Installation MethodInstallation Method

Installation Method

1. Pull the rear cover open lever towards

you to open the rear cover.

2. Then pull the platen open lever

Rear cover open lever

Platen open lever

towards you to open the platen unit.

Platen unit

3. Set the attached partition in place if

Partition

the copy roll paper you are using is

69.5mm wide or 57.5mm wide.
Change the paper width by changing
the value set as the width using the
Soft SW Setting Mode.
(See page 35)

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

When setting the roll paper, be
careful not to cut your
hand on the edge of
the paper.

Location set for width of 57.5mm

Location set for width of 69.5mm

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4. After removing the rewinder shaft,

install the copy roll paper and pull the
end of the roll paper straight towards
you for about 30cm as shown in the
figure.
Hold the center of the roll paper to pull it
as straight as possible so that one of the
sides of the paper does not slacken.

5. Maintaining light tension in the copy

roll paper, firmly close the platen unit
until you hear a click.

Rewinder shaft

2P or 3P copy roll paper

About 30cm

Roll paper that is

gently pulled taut.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Be very careful not to let
your hands touch the blade
on the paper cutter bar.

6

. Set one side of the copy roll paper

(copy side) on the rewinder shaft as
shown in the figure, and tightly wind
it about 2 rotations in the direction
shown by the arrow.
Check to make sure that the copy roll
paper rotates with the rewinder shaft.

Platen unit

Be careful of the paper cut bar.

Copy roll paper
(copy side)

Rewinder shaft

Protrudes
about 5cm

Wind it about twice

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Installing roll paper

Installing roll paperInstalling roll paper

Installing roll paper

7. Being careful not to let the copy roll

paper set on the rewinder shaft
slacken, place the roll paper in the
grooves on both sides.
Turn the flange on the rewinder shaft
in the direction shown by the arrow
and make sure that the copy roll
paper rotates with the rewinder shaft.

Taking up slack while checking that
the copy roll paper winds.

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8. With the other side of the copy roll

paper (original side) pulled lightly
taut, close the rear cover firmly until
you hear a click.
Hold the center of the roll paper to pull
it as straight as possible so that one of
the sides of the paper does not slacken.

Paper feeds automatically and stops
at the print start position.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Be very careful not to let
the rear cover catch your
hands when closing the rear
cover.

9. Tear off surplus paper by holding one

side of the end of the roll paper and
pulling it towards you.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Do not insert any foreign
objects such as a paper clip
into the cutter unit.

Rear cover

Roll paper that is
gently pulled taut.

Operation when the cover is opened and closed

Operation when the cover is opened and closedOperation when the cover is opened and closed

Operation when the cover is opened and closed

Operation when the front cover is opened and closed

Operation when the front cover is opened and closedOperation when the front cover is opened and closed

Operation when the front cover is opened and closed

Opening: During printing, the printing stops and if it is in red printing status, the ribbon

is switched to the black ribbon status, moves to the centering location, and
becomes the condition you can replace the ribbon cassette.

Closing: If it was red printing status when it was opened, the ribbon returns to red status

and if there is printing data, printing restarts.

Operation when the rear cover is opened and closed

Operation when the rear cover is opened and closedOperation when the rear cover is opened and closed

Operation when the rear cover is opened and closed

Opening: During printing, the printing stops and the ribbon moves to the centering

location and remains in stand by. On models equipped with a rewinder, if the
cover is opened with paper set, the paper is fed forward about 1 inch then
returns to the centering position.

Closing: After print operation and cut operation have been initialized, it performs paper

feed check, and if there is printing data, printing restarts.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

If a cutter problem is caused by a paper jam etc., the printer may stop with the
cutter blade protruding so that the rear cover cannot be opened. In this case,
press the FEED switch to eliminate the cutter problem without trying to force it
open. If the problem is not eliminated by pressing the switch, insert a screw driver
in the hole on the left side surface of the rear cover and rotate it to manually
restore the cutter blade, then open the cover. (The blade will be restored by turning
it to either the left or the right.)
Be careful of the manual paper cut bar in particular, to make sure that your fingers
are not caught when opening and closing the cover.
Opening the rear cover during printing causes malfunctions of the printer head or
cutter unit. Make sure that printing has stopped before you open the rear cover.
To close the rear cover, close it while holding the end of the paper so that the
paper is not slack or bent inside the printer.

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Maintenance Mode

Maintenance Mode

Maintenance ModeMaintenance Mode

Maintenance Mode

The settings of the printer can be changed according to its usage environment in
maintenance mode. And it is also possible to change their settings back to the initial
factory shipping setting or to adjust the cut position after printing in this mode.
And the content of the settings can be confirmed in demonstration printing mode.
To change the settings in maintenance mode, print and check the present settings.

Demonstration printing mode

Demonstration printing modeDemonstration printing mode

Demonstration printing mode

Setting the mode

Setting the modeSetting the mode

Setting the mode

Turning the power on while pressing the FEED switch with the front cover and the rear
cover both closed starts demonstration printing mode and the “ demonstration printing
and the present printing settings” are printed.

Setting maintenance mode

Setting maintenance modeSetting maintenance mode

Setting maintenance mode

1

. Set maintenance mode by turning on

the power while pressing the FEED
switch with the front cover open and
the rear cover closed, then releasing

the FEED switch.

2

. The POWER LED flashes as the printer

enters maintenance mode.

Power switch

Front cover open

FEED switch

Close the front cover in this status.

Flashing

Types of maintenance mode

Types of maintenance modeTypes of maintenance mode

Types of maintenance mode

There are the following four types of maintenance mode.
Each mode is selected according to the number of times the FEED switch is pressed from
maintenance mode.

HEX Dump Mode: Press the FEED switch 0 times and reopen and close the front cover.
Soft SW Setting Mode: Press the FEED switch 1 time and reopen and close the front cover.
Initial Factory Shipping Mode: Press the FEED switch 2 times and reopen and close
the front cover.
Cut Position Adjustment Mode: Press the FEED switch 3 times and reopen and close
the front cover.

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HEX Dump Mode

HEX Dump ModeHEX Dump Mode

HEX Dump Mode

Setting the mode

Setting the modeSetting the mode

Setting the mode

If the front cover is reopened and closed
in maintenance mode (POWER LED is
flashing), the POWER LED stops flashing
and remains lit, and the printer enters
HEX Dump Mode.
After printing the title, it stands by to
receive data.

To leave HEX Dump Mode, turn off the
printer power then turn the power on again
with the front and rear covers both closed.

Soft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting ModeSoft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting Mode

Setting the mode

Setting the modeSetting the mode

Setting the mode

1. If the FEED switch is pressed once in

maintenance mode (POWER LED is
flashing), the POWER LED and PAPER
OUT LED start flashing.

2. If the front cover is reopened and

closed in this status, the POWER LED
and PAPER OUT LED stop flashing to
and remain lit, and after the title and
top items have printed, it enters Soft
SW Setting Mode.

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Soft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting ModeSoft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting Mode

Operating method

Operating methodOperating method

Operating method

Press the FEED switch (less than 2 seconds):
The setting changes.
The present set value is changed and the
same item is reprinted. (Press the FEED
switch, and when the buzzer sounds once,
release it.)

Pressing the FEED switch continuously (2
seconds or more):

Moves to the next item.
It prints the present set value of the next
item. (Press the FEED switch, and when the
buzzer sounds three times, release it.)

Opening/closing the front cover:
After saving the set values, it reprints all

items from the top and returns to normal
power on status.

<Soft-Swit ch Setting>
Press Feed

Change PA RM.

Press Feed For 2S

Next Item

F.Cover Open/Close

Save & Ex it

<Soft Con trol-SW>----- ---------------

Command Type –EPS ON
Number o f Col. –40/33

Font Sel ect –7 ⋅ 9
Paper Plies –OFF
Paper End –ENB
Paper Ne ar-End –ENB
Slashed Ze ro – OFF
Print Direc t. –BI-DIR
Auto LF –OFF
Code Page –437
Buffer Size –4K
Init Signal –ENB
Buzzer –ON
<Interface -SW>-------- ----------------
Baud Ra te –9600
Data Lengt h –8bit
Parity Bi t –NONE
Stop Bit –1bit
Protocol –DTR
<Mechanica l-SW>------ --------------
Paper Wid th –76.2
Auto-Cutt er –PAR.
Color Ribb on –O N
Take-Up Device –ON
Black Mark –DIS

* If the power is turned off without opening

and closing the front cover, the setting
change is invalid.

* If the paper runs out during the change,

Operations

Press the
FEED Switch

Command Type

Command Type

–EPSO N

–STAR

set the paper and close the rear cover to
continue the process.

Press and

hold the FEED

Switch

Press and
hold the FEED
Switch

Press the
FEED Switch

Number o f Col.

Font Sel ect

Font Sel ect

–40/33

–7 ⋅ 9

–9 ⋅ 9

Example of a change of the Command Type to
STAR and the Font Select to 9⋅9.

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Setting Mode Table

Setting Mode TableSetting Mode Table

Setting Mode Table

Soft Control

Soft ControlSoft Control

Soft Control----SW

SWSW

SW

Set item

Command Type

Initial value

EPSON

Setting value

EPSON

STAR

Remarks

The emulation is selected from EPSON/STAR/

CBM1/CBM2.
CBM1
CBM2

Number of Col. 40/33 40/33

42/35

Number of full dot in full column is 200 dots. For the

number of line columns based on the paper width, see

“ Setting the Paper Width and Printing Line Column Number” .

Font Select

Paper Plies

Paper End

7x9

OFF

ENB

7Ω 9
9Ω 9

OFF

2P
3P

ENB

DIS

The initial font size is selected immediately after the

power is turned on.

Copy mode is selected.

OFF/2P/3P can be selected. But when 3P is set, the

printing speed is low.

The PE signal enabled/disabled is set at paper end when

only the centro-interface is set as enabled. During

enabled status, BUSY, PE, FAULT are output and printing

stops at paper out. During disabled status, only BUSY is

output and printing stops at paper out.

Paper Near-End

ENB ENB

DIS

The PE signal enabled/disabled is set at paper near end

when only the centro-interface is set as enabled. During

enabled status, PE, FAULT are output and printing

continues. During disabled status, nothing is output and

printing continues.

Slashed Zero

Print Direct.

OFF

BI-DIR

OFF

ON

BI-DIR

UNI-DIR

It sets whether or not slash is used with the numeral 0

(zero).

Designates printing direction. When BI-DIR is selected,

printing starts from the closer of the left and right ends

of the next printing line from the print stop location.

During UNI-DIR printing is usually done from the left end.

Auto LF OFF OFF

ON

The LF operation during CR code reception is selected.

When ON, LF does not operate; when OFF, LF operates.

CR: Carriage Return LF: Line Feed

Code Page 437 437,

The code page is selected.

KATAKANA,

850, 860
863, 865
852, 866
857, 858

WPC1252

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Soft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting ModeSoft SW Setting Mode

Soft SW Setting Mode

Set item
Buffer Size

Initial value

4k

Setting value

40byte

Remarks

The receiving buffer size is selected.

4Kbyte

Init Signal ENB ENB

DIS

Selects enabled (ENB)/disabled (DIS) of the printer
initialized signal (PRIME) during centro-interface.

Selects enabled (ENB)/disabled (DIS) of the 25pin reset
signal during serial interface.

Buzzer ON ON

OFF

Selects buzzer sound when an abnormality occurs as
enabled (ON)/disabled (OFF).

Interface

InterfaceInterface

Interface----SW (Displayed only when the serial board is mounted)

SW (Displayed only when the serial board is mounted)SW (Displayed only when the serial board is mounted)

SW (Displayed only when the serial board is mounted)

Set item

Baud Rate

Initial value

9600

Setting value

19200

Remarks

Sets the baud rate of the serial interface.

9600
4800
2400
1200

Data Length 8 bit

8 bit Sets the character length of the serial interface.
7 bit

Parity Bit NONE

NONE Sets the communication parity of the serial interface.

EVEN

ODD

Stop Bit 1 bit

1 bit Sets the stop bit of the serial interface.
2 bit

Protocol DTR

DTR

X-ON-OFF

Mechanical

MechanicalMechanical

Mechanical----SW

SWSW

SW

Set item

Paper Width

Initial value

76.2

Setting value

76.2

Selects the paper size.

Remarks

69.5

57.5

Auto-Cutter PAR. OFF

FREE
FULL

PAR.

Selects the cutter operation.
When it is OFF, the FULL/PAR. commands do not start
cutting.
In FREE status, cutting is done according to the

FULL/PAR. commands.
In FULL status, full cut is always done by both the
FULL/PAR. commands.
In PAR status, partial cutting is always done by both the
FULL/PAR. commands.

Color Ribbon ON ON

OFF

Selects the color function.
During OFF, the change color command is ignored.

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Set item

Take-Up Device

Black Mark

Initial value

ON

DIS

Setting value

ON

OFF

DIS

TYPE1
TYPE2

Remarks

Selects the rewinder function.
During OFF, the rewinder motor does not operate.

Selects enabled (TYPE1, TYPE2)/disabled (DIS) of the
black mark control function.

In TYPE1 status, auto paper length measuring operation

is done and the black mark is fed to the paper cut
position when the power is turned on.
GS FF

GS FFGS FF

GS FF/FF

FFFF

FF

commands are available in the status.
It is used for formatting the black mark at the edge of
the page.
In TYPE2 status, measuring operation is not done when
the power is turned on.
The auto paper length paper measuring, initial paper
positioning and paper cutting operations are controlled
by the command from a host PC.
FS(L

FS(LFS(L

FS(L

command only is available in the status.
It is used for formatting the black mark in the middle of
the page. (TYPE2 status is not available in STAR and
CBM1/2 modes.)

Concerning Mechanical

Concerning MechanicalConcerning Mechanical

Concerning Mechanical----SW operation

SW operationSW operation

SW operation
Functions that are not supported by the specifications at time of shipping have no
impact on printer operation even when the settings are changed.
Examples

ExamplesExamples

Examples)Items set for the Auto-Cutter in models that are not equipped with an

Auto-Cutter.
Change of the setting of the Take-Up Device in models to which rewinder
specifications do not apply.

Concerning Auto

Concerning AutoConcerning Auto

Concerning Auto----Cutter operation

Cutter operationCutter operation

Cutter operation
The minimum cutting interval is 1/2 inch (3 lines with 6LPI).
Once a cut command has been executed, even if a command is sent before the paper
has fed at least 1/2 inch, the cut command is ignored so the cut action cannot be
executed.

Initial Factory Shipping Mode

Initial Factory Shipping ModeInitial Factory Shipping Mode

Initial Factory Shipping Mode

Setting t

Setting tSetting t

Setting the mode

he modehe mode

he mode

1. Pressing the FEED switch twice in

maintenance mode (POWER LED is
flashing) causes the POWER LED, PAPER
OUT LED, and the ERROR LED to begin
to flash.

Flashing

Press twice

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Initial Factory Shipping MoInitial Factory Shipping Mo

Initial Factory Shipping Mode

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2. Reopening and closing the front cover in

this status switches the POWER LED,
PAPER OUT LED, and the ERROR LED
from flashing to continuously lit status.

3

. Pressing the FEED switch for 3 seconds or

more restores settings to the factory
shipping (initialized) status.

Cut Position Adjustment Mode

Cut Position Adjustment ModeCut Position Adjustment Mode

Cut Position Adjustment Mode

Setting the mode

Setting the modeSetting the mode

Setting the mode

1. Pressing the FEED switch 3 times in

maintenance mode (POWER LED is
flashing) causes the POWER LED and
the ERROR LED to begin to flash.

2. Reopening and closing the front cover

in this status switches the POWER LED
and the ERROR LED from flashing to
continuously lit status and enters Cut
Position Adjustment Mode.

Operating Method

Operating MethodOperating Method

Operating Method

Pressing the FEED switch (less than 2
seconds):
The present value is changed in units of
±1/144.

Opening and closing the front cover:
The ± of the adjustment direction changes.

Immediately after entering adjustment
mode, the value is changed in the +

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direction. Opening then closing the front
cover changes the ± of the adjusted value.

Error Indicators

Error IndicatorsError Indicators

Error Indicators

When this printer malfunctions or jams etc., the type of problem is indicated by a buzzer
and by lit or flashing LED on the operating panel.
In error status, the error indication can be cancelled by pressing the FEED switch.

Error indicator table

Error indicator tableError indicator table

Error indicator table

· There are no RS232C communication error or front cover opened/closed detection
indicators.

· If the buzzer setting is OFF in Soft SW Setting Mode, the buzzer does not sound.

: Lit, : Off

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Clearing a Paper Jam

Clearing a Paper JamClearing a Paper Jam

Clearing a Paper Jam

Clearing method

Clearing methodClearing method

Clearing method

1. Turn off the power and open the rear

cover.

If the rear cover cannot be opened

When there is a cutter problem, the
printer may stop with the cutter blade
protruding so that pressing the FEED
switch fails to clear the error. When this
happens, restore the cutter blade
manually by inserting a screwdriver into
the hole on the left side surface of the
rear cover and rotating it, then open
the cover (the blade will be restored
whether you turn it to the left or right).
Turn the screw driver so that the
projections on both ends of the blade
of the cutter are returned to the back
of the printer (direction shown by the
arrow).

End of the blade of the cutter

Rear cover

Front cover

Paper cut bar

2

. Remove

all the jammed paper
(temporarily remove the roll paper
that is installed in the printer).

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3. Close the rear cover and turn on the

power. The auto cutter operation will
be initialized and the error cleared.

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

When removing the jammed paper, be
careful not to touch the area around the
print head nor the cutter blade. If you
do you will be burned or cut.

Cutter lock clearing screw hole

Symptom Check Action

1 Paper jam

Check for a jam at the paper
ejection opening. If you cannot
open the rear cover, do check
number 2.

Remove all the jammed paper.
Remove the roll paper from the printer and put it
back again.

2 Rear cover

does not open

Check to see if the blade of the
auto cutter is protruding.

Insert a Phillips screwdriver (+) into the cutter
lock cancel use feed hole on the printer and turn

it clockwise or counter clockwise. (Use a #1
screwdriver.)
Rotate the screwdriver while watching the paper
ejection opening and stop turning it when both
ends of the blade are fully retracted)

Caution

CautionCaution

Caution

Do not try to force the rear cover to open. If
you do, the printer will be damaged and you
will be cut by the blade.

3 Ribbon does

not feed
correctly

Turn the knob on the ribbon
cassette.

After turning the knob until the ribbon feeds
smoothly, reset the ribbon cassette.

If you cannot turn the knob, the ribbon may be
jammed inside the cassette. If the situation does
not improve, replace it with a new ribbon
cassette.

4 The paper is

not cut

Check to make sure that the
rear cover and front cover are

closed.

If one of the covers is open, close it. If the paper
still cannot be cut after you have closed the

cover, notify the dealer where you purchased the
printer or service personnel.

Trouble Shooti

Trouble ShootiTrouble Shooti

Trouble Shooting

ngng

ng

When there is trouble with this printer, take action to clear up the trouble according
to the following table.

If this action does not clear up the trouble, notify the dealer where you purchased
the printer or service personnel.

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Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Printing mode

Printing direction

Head pins

Printing line columns

Font configuration

Character types

Panel/switches

Printing speed

Paper feed

Serial impact dot matrix

Bi-directional

9 pins (: 0.3mm, Pin interval; 1/72inch)

Paper width of 76.2mm 40/42 or 33/35 columns
Paper width of 69.5mm 36/40 or 30/32 columns

Paper width of 57.5mm 30/33 or 25/27 columns
200/400 dots (full dot/including half dot)

7Ω 9 or 9Ω 9 dots

ASCII (96 characters), International characters, Katakana
Code pages:

437, KATAKANA, 850, 860, 863, 865, 852, 866, 857, 858, WPC1252

1 switch (FEED), 3 LED (POWER/PAPER OUT/ERROR), 1 buzzer

Printing: 240CPS (3P paper 200CPS)
Through-put: 76.2mm wide, 40 columns (7Ω 9+3sp, 6LPI) 5.0LPS

69.5mm wide, 36 columns (7Ω 9+3sp, 6LPI) 5.4LPS

57.5mm wide, 30 columns (7Ω 9+3sp, 6LPI) 6.0LPS

Friction feed
Minimum pitch: 1/144 inch

Paper feed speed: 40LPS (6LPI)

Paper Types: 1P roll paper

2P copy roll paper (1 original + 1 copy)
3P copy roll paper (1 original + 2 copies)
* When 3P, printing speed falls 16%

Paper widths: 76.2 / 69.5 / 57.5 (±0.5)mm
Roll diameter: 30mm to 83mm
Core diameter: Interior diameter 10

+2– 0

mm, exterior diameter 27mm or less

Paper thickness: 1P 0.06 to 0.085mm

Copy paper 0.05 to 0.20mm (total thickness)
But the total thickness that can be cut is from 0.05 to 0.14mm.

* No glue on the core or end of the paper.

Ribbon

Interface

Emulation

Method: special ribbon cassette
Colors: Single color (purple, black), 2 color (black and red)

Life: Purple, approx. 4 million characters (continuous printing at 25°C)

Black, approx. 3 million characters (continuous printing at 25°C)
Red/black, black 1.5 million characters, Red 750,000 characters

Standard model: 2 models, either RS232C or IEEE1284

ESC/POS (Page mode)
CBM mode, STAR mode

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Data buffer

Features

Power

External dimensions

Receiving buffer: 40 or 4K bytes
NV bit image: 128K bytes
User NV memory: 8K

Paper-drop-in style
Auto cutter function (full cut/partial cut)

Rewinder function
Black mark sheet compatible
Copy (2P/3P) paper compatible
DKD (Drawer Kick Driver) function
ASB (Auto Status Back) function

Input: AC100V– 240V, 0.55A– 0.35A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 24W

Standard model: 156(W) x 247.7(D) Ω 132(H) mm

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SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

Printer weight

Environmental
conditions

Standard model: 2.20kg
Auto cutter equipped model: 2.30kg
Auto cutter and rewinder equipped model: 2.45kg
But these exclude the AC adapter, AC case, ribbon, and paper.

During operation: Temperature 0 to 50°C

Humidity 10 to 90%RH (no condensation)

During storage : Temperature – 20 to 70°C

Humidity 5 to 90%RH (no condensation)

90

50

10

0

35

50

Environmental temperature (°C)

Durability

Applicable standard

7.5 million lines (MCBF)
Head lifetime 150 million characters
Cutter lifetime 1 million cuts

UL, C-UL, FCC Class A, TÜV-GS, CE Marking, CCC

Ribbon

RibbonRibbon

Ribbon Cassette

CassetteCassette

Cassette

Cassette shape

Lifetime

Single color specification, color (purple) : IR-31P

color (black) : IR-31B

Two color specifi cation, colors (red/black) : IR-31RB

Single color specification, color (purple) : approx. 4 million characters

color (black) : approx. 3 million characters

Two color specifi cation, colors (red/black):

red approx. 750,000 characters/black approx. 1.5 million characters

Be sure to use a recommended ribbon cassette in order to maintain printing quality and
stabilize printer operation.

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Paper

PaperPaper

Paper

Use the following printing paper in order to maintain printing quality and stabilize paper
feeding.

Roll paper

Pressure sensitive
paper

Paper width: 76.2±0.7mm (3±1/36 i nch)

69.5±0.6mm (3±1/36 i nch)

57.5±0.5mm (2.26±0.02inch)

Roll diameter:



30mm to 83mm

Core diameter: Interior diameter 10

+2– 0

mm, exterior diameter 27mm or less

Paper thickness: 0.06 to 0.085mm
Weight: 52.3 to 64.0 g/m2 (JIS P8124)

(45 to 55kg/1,000 sheets/788mm x 1,091mm)

Recommended paper: Register paper (Oji Paper Co., Ltd.) or equivalent

Non-carbon 2P/3P paper, 1 original + 1 copy /2 copies
Paper width: 76.2±0.7mm (3±1/36 i nch)

69.5±0.6mm (3±1/36 i nch)

57.5±0.5mm (2.26±0.02 inch)

Roll diameter:



30mm to 83mm

Core diameter: Interior diameter 10

+2– 0

mm, exterior diameter 27mm or less

Paper thickness: 0.05 to 0.20mm

But the total thickness that can be cut is from 0.05 to 0.14mm.

Recommended paper: 2P NCR Super (Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited) (prints in blue)

or equivalent

Cautions concerning the roll paper
Starting to wind the roll paper (interior end) processing (with center core)

It must not be folded and its internal diameter must be even.
It must not be rolled back.
There must be no glue on its center core.
It must be wound with its printing side facing outwards.
When it is 2P paper, there must be no glue between the top and bottom sheets.
In the case of 3P paper, there must be no glue on the top, middle, or bottom papers.
Use pressure sensitive paper with total thickness no greater than 0.20mm and remember
that the printer will not cut paper with total thickness greater than 0.14mm.
If you use pressure sensitive paper with total thickness greater than 0.14mm, either do
not use the cutter or else rewind the bottom paper with the rewinder to reduce the
total thickness (top paper + middle paper) to 0.14mm or less.

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Signal Name Direction Function

1

FG –

Frame ground

2 TXD Output Data transmission

3 RX D Input Data reception

4 RTS Output Same as DTR (20pin)

6 DS R Input Host reception enabled status HIGH-READY/LOW-NOT READY

[During DTR/RTS control]
The printer transmits data after it is confirmed that DSR is high.
(But transmission by DLE EOT, GS a)
[During XON/XOFF control]
Printer does not confirm DSR.

7 SG

–

Signal ground

20 DTR Output Printer READY/BUSY status HIGH-READY/LOW-BUSY

[During DTR/RTS control]
When the printer is in recepti on enabled status, it is READY, when it is
reception disabled, it is BUSY.

Printer status

1) BUSY until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on

2) BUSY in normal OFFLINE status

3) BUSY in OFFLINE status during PE

4) BUSY in OFFLINE status when other errors occur

5) BUSY when the reception buffer is full

6) BUSY during Self-Print

[During XON/XOFF control]
Always HIGH-READY except under the following conditions

1) Until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on

2) During Self-Print

25 INIT Input Printer RESET (1ms or more is higher)

PIN No.

Signal Name

1

FG

2

TXD

3

RXD

4

RTS

6

DSR

PIN No.

Signal Name

1

2

3

4

6

Chapter5

Chapter5Chapter5

Chapter5 Appendixes

Interface

InterfaceInterface

Interface

Serial (RS232C) interface

Serial (RS232C) interfaceSerial (RS232C) interface

Serial (RS232C) interface

Pin assignment

Pin assignmentPin assignment

Pin assignment

Buffer Full Control

Buffer Full ControlBuffer Full Control

Buffer Full Control

Connection with HOST

Connection with HOSTConnection with HOST

Connection with HOST

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Reception buffer 40/4K

8/1536 bytes

16/512 bytes

XON

XOFF

Overrun/Buffer size: 16/512 bytes
XOFF cancel size: 8/1536 bytes

Printer D-Sub25P

Host D-Sub9P

PIN No. Signal Name Direction Function

1

FG –

Frame ground

2 TXD Output Data transmission

3 RX D Input Data reception

4 RTS Output Same as DTR (20pin)

6 DS R Input Host reception enabled status HIGH-READY/LOW-NOT READY

[During DTR/RTS control]
The printer transmits data after it is confirmed that DSR is high.
(But transmission by DLE EOT, GS a)
[During XON/XOFF control]
Printer does not confirm DSR.

7 SG

–

Signal ground

20 DTR Output Printer READY/BUSY status HIGH-READY/LOW -BUSY

[During DTR/RTS control]
When the printer is in recepti on enabled status, it is READY, when it is
reception disabled, it is BUSY.

Printer status

1) BUSY until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on

2) BUSY in normal OFFLINE status

3) BUSY in OFFLINE status during PE

4) BUSY in OFFLINE status when other errors occur

5) BUSY when the reception buffer is full

6) BUSY during Self-Print

[During XON/XOFF control]
Always HIGH-READY except under the following conditions

1) Until completion of initial settings when the power is turned on

2) During Self

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Print

Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Parallel (IEEE1284) InterfaceParallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Pin assignment

Pin assignmentPin assignment

Pin assignment

(*: Active Low)

Data Reception Timing

Data Reception TimingData Reception Timing

Data Reception Timing

Data 1– 8

STROBE

BUSY

A

B

D

C

E

F

A : MIN. 1∝s

B : MIN. 1∝s

C : MIN. 1∝s

D : MAX. 1∝s

E : Approx. 3.2∝s

F : Approx. 3.2∝s

ACK

44440000

PIN No. Signal Name Direction Function

1

FG –

Frame ground

2 TXD Output Data transmission

3 RX D Input Data reception

4 RTS Output Same as DTR (20pin)

6 DS R Input Host reception enabled status HIGH-READY/LOW

-

[During DTR/RTS control]

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Chapter5 Appendixes

Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Parallel (IEEE1284) InterfaceParallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface

Timing when power is on

Timing when power is onTiming when power is on

Timing when power is on

INIT

INITINIT

INIT signal timing

signal timingsignal timing

signal timing

A

A : More than 16∝s



RESET



INT

BUSY



ACK

SEL ECT

BUSY



ACK



FAULT

B

B : Less than 200∝s

Drawer Kick

Drawer KickDrawer Kick

Drawer Kick----Out Interface

Out InterfaceOut Interface

Out Interface

Pin assignment

Pin assignmentPin assignment

Pin assignment

6

1

The ESC pm t1 t2 commands select either Drawer Kick-out Signal 1 or 2 to set the
pulse time.

T1 x 2ms

When ON

T2 x 2ms

When OFF

Note:

Note:Note:

Note:

· T2 (when OFF) ε T1 (when ON) &4 is satisfied.

· The maximum amperage at +24V is up to 1A. When connected to one that exceeds

1A, the printer and connected equipment may be damaged.

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