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Code page 863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Code page 865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Character fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Thermal printing font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Impact printing fonts (Models TI1,...

Set error recovery function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Define document wait time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Status sent to system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Select character for reprinted lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Re-initialize the printer...

Asynchronous (real-time) commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Real-time requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Data buffer management and batch printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Reset line count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Disable line count . . ...

Appendix I. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement . . . . . . . . 205 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . . . . 205Industry Canada Clas...

Figures 1. IBM SureMark printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32. SureMark printer dimensions (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TG3, and TG4) . . . . . . . . . . 11 3. SureMark printer dimensions (Models TI8, TI9, TG8, TG9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4. SureMark printer ...

52. Scanned image organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Updated April 2, 2009 xii SureMark Printers User’s Guide

Tables 1. Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52. J2 connector pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123. Troubleshooting (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9). . . . . . . . 674. Troubleshooting (Mode...

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Preface This manual assists you with installation, testing, and problem determination ofIBM ® SureMark ™ printers. Who should read this manual This manual is intended for use by persons who are installing, testing, orprogramming an IBM SureMark printer. The manual should also be used forproblem dete...

v Appendix H, “Safety information” provides important safety warnings in severallanguages. v Appendix I, “Notices” provides information about trademarks and electronicemission notices. v For California: provides information about perchlorate material. Related publications and diskettes v IBM SureMar...

Summary of changes This section summarizes the changes included in the latest editions of this manual. GA27-4151-07 (April, 2009) This update provides changes to the MICR reader read head cleaning procedures,expandable supplies, and product care procedures. Changes or additions to the text are indic...

Web-only update for Model TI8, GA27-4151-05 (April, 2003) This update adds the new Model TI8 to this User’s Guide . This model provides document-scanning capability and a powered flipper. Web-only update for GA27-4151-04 (March, 2002) This update contains changes to the paper loading procedure for M...

v Information about uploading electronic journal data while the printer is emulatinga Model 4 printer has been added. See Appendix E, “Uploading electronic journaldata,” on page 187. v The following commands have been added: Note: These commands are not supported for Models TI1 and TI2. Currentlyins...

GA27-4151-02 This edition includes information about two new models of the SureMark printer:Model TI3 and Model TI4. Because Model TI3 is a new version of Model TI1, andModel TI4 is a new version of Model TI2, in some cases only the new modelnumber was added to the existing text. Information that wa...

Chapter 1. Introduction Printer overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Description of models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features used with the SureMark printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Comparison of the SureMark models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7...

checks and to print multipart forms through the document insert station. (ModelsTI1 and TI2 are older versions of Models TI3 and TI4, respectively. Production ofthe older models has ceased.) v Models TI8, TI9, TG8, and TG9 provide a document scanner and a poweredflipper, in addition to all the featu...

Models TI1 and TI3 Standard models that support receipt and document printing. (Model TI1can no longer be ordered.) Models T12 and TI4 High-function models that feature improved check handling. Check handlinguses the magnetic character ink recognition (MICR) reader and checkflipper that are included...

Table 1. Warranty information (continued) Machine type Description Warrantyservice Warrantyupgrade 4610-TM7(DBCS, AP only) EIA-232, RS-485, USB (Pearl white covers) IOR 24x7 none 4610-TF6 TM6 with iron gray covers Depotrepair IOR 24x7,9x5 4610-TF7 TM7 with iron gray covers Depotrepair IOR 24x7,9x5 4...

v Short EIA-232 Communications Cable, 2 m (about 6.6 ft), P/N 40N4780 v Long EIA-232 Communications Cable, 4 m (about 13.1 ft), P/N 40N4781 v Power Supply (EIA-232 and USB), P/N 40N5051 v Power Cords (country-specific) v EIA-232/RS-485 Interface Card Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, TG9, TM...

v Memory allocated to store incoming commands and data is 16 KB for ModelsTI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9, but only 4 KB for Models TI1 andTI2. v Models TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9 operate at higher speedsthan Models TI1 and TI2. v Code page 858, which contains the euro cha...

The single-insert check handling feature of SureMark Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TI9,TG4, TG8, and TG9 is provided as an added convenience when customer serviceis a priority. Checks in good condition will feed reliably; damaged checks may not. Communication interfaces All SureMark printers can support the...

Models TF6 and TM6 Width 145 mm (5.7 in.) Depth 177 mm (7.0 in.) Height Front: 95 mm (3.7 in.), Rear: 121 mm (4.8 in.) Weight 1.4 kg (3.0 lb) without paper Power requirements SureMark printers do not contain a power supply. When the printer is operating inEIA-232 mode, an external power supply must ...

When the SureMark has the USB feature installed and is using a 4-wire cable witha Type B connector, an external power brick (+24 V dc) must be used. Hardware requirements SureMark printers work with the following systems: v IBM 4614 SureOne ® POS terminal (EIA-232 connection only) v IBM 4683 systems...

v Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT 4.0 with POSS for Windows, OPOSand JavaPOS support from POS Suite V1.0 or later When using the RS-485 interface, attach single-station SureMark printers tosystems that are running one of these operating systems: v IBM PC DOS 2000 with POSS for DOS V2.10 or l...

Chapter 2. Installation instructions Unpacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing a SureMark printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing for EIA-232/RS-485 communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Installing SureMark for USB communication . . . ....

Unpacking the printer Note: Save all packing material and shipping containers. 1. Remove the SureMark printer from the shipping container and place it on a flat surface. 2. Open any shipping containers of additional options and accessories to install with the SureMark printer. 3. Carefully remove an...

11. For thermal/impact SureMark printers, locate the ribbon cartridge and install it in the printer. (See “Ribbon loading” on page 51.) Be sure that the ribbon isrouted through the print head correctly. 12. Load the paper roll into the printer. See “Paper loading” on page 53 for thermal/impact SureM...

3. For single-station printers, route any power cord and cables as shown in Figure 11. 4. Connect the USB communication cable to the correct port. 5. Connect any other signal cables for I/O devices to the correct ports. Power supply port Powered USB port Standard USB port Cash drawer connector Figur...

6. Check that all signal cables are installed and seated in the correct ports. 7. If you are installing the printer on an integrated SurePOS 700 Series system: a. For single-station printers, place the printer in the square-shaped filler panel. b. Route all cables attached to the printer through a r...

4. Connect the cables to the printer. 5. Place the SureMark printer on the two bracket posts. Slide the printer down until a click sounds. Installing the fillers Installing fillers for EIA-232/RS-485 printers Notes: 1. On an integrated unit, pull out on the locking lever at the left side of system u...

4. If you have a short keyboard, place the keyboard filler beside the keyboard. See Figure 13 on page 25. 5. Place the printer filler beside the display filler. Make sure you route the printer cable to the side, as shown in Figure 13 on page 25 . Installing fillers for USB printers 1. Disconnect the...

EIA-232 communication mode selections (all models except TI8, TI9,TG8, TG9) Switch settings described in this section apply only when the printer is connected tothe system with the EIA-232 cable. The switch is accessible without removing theprinter covers. (See Figure 5 on page 18 to see how to acce...

disabled, X'10', X'11', or X'13' can occur within messages. However, because suchvalues are actual count bytes or data bytes and are not XON or XOFF characters(DLE, XON, and XOFF characters do not occur within messages), no transformtakes place. The values are not bit-exclusive-ORed with X'21' becau...

XON and XOFF signals are always transmitted independently and are not insideany part of the message, including the byte count, status bytes, or user data. Whena message includes optional user data, the byte count (bytes 1 and 2) can includeX'10', X'11', or X'13'. When X'10', X'11', or X'13' occur in...

4610 fonts and logos utilities There are utilities available on the Retail Store Solutions Web site. Depending onyour model, you may either use the utility diskette or use the IBM Diagnostics forPOS Systems and Peripherals package. The utility program allows you to perform the following functions: v...

v POSS for Windows 4610 Printer Firmware Update Program v Alternative 4610 firmware update method via EIA-232 attachment cable Use the appropriate procedure that follows to update the SureMark firmware, afterdownloading the latest level software from the Retail Store Solutions Web site (see“Resource...

Using POSS for Windows to update SureMark printer firmware (RS-485and USB only) Windows users with SureMark printers can use the POSS for Windows 4610 PrinterFirmware Update program (AIPFLD46.EXE) to update SureMark firmware. Foradditional information, refer to the POSS Programming Reference and Use...

v For Linux, go to the directory /opt/ibm/javapos/flash on the target system andcreate an rs485 directory. This is done as shown in the following example: % cd /opt/ibm/javapos/flash % mkdir rs485 v For Windows, go to the directory root install directory \IBMJPOS\res\ flash on the target system and ...

Limitation on updating firmware The following limitation must be considered when updating firmware on theSureMark printer: v SureMark firmware update can not be performed if the printer currently hasModel 4 emulation enabled. If emulation is enabled, temporarily disable Model 4emulation, then start ...

Emulating an Epson single-station printer (single-station only) Emulation of an Epson single-station printer is supported on the single-stationSureMark printers. See Appendix G, “Emulation support for Epson single-stationprinter,” on page 193. Enabling Epson emulation To enable emulation of an Epson...

MICR data parser sample code (Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG4, TG8,and TG9 only) The MICR data parser download package includes: v Sample source code (in C) that contains algorithms for parsing MICR data from acheck. v An exception data file that is used with the parsing code. You can edit this file ...

Chapter 4. Operation Operating controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Ribbon loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Paper loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Clearing jams in the check flipper area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55...

Ribbon loading 1. Open the ribbon cover. As the cover is opened, the print head moves to a position where you can easily load a ribbon. 2. If there is already a ribbon cartridge installed, remove it by lifting it straight up. Note: You might need to grasp the body of the cartridge rather than the to...

Paper loading 1. Open the paper cover. 2. If there is any unused paper or if there is an empty paper roll core in the paper roll bucket inside the printer, remove it before inserting a new paper roll. Youcan throw the core in the trash can. Note: Refer to the label on the inside of the paper cover f...

Clearing jams in the check flipper area This procedure is for the SureMark printer Models TI2, TI4, TI8, and TI9 (MICRReader and Check Flipper features) only. If a check jams in the Check Flipper mechanism: 1. Lift up the left front corner of the lower document insert cover and pull the cover from t...

4. Reach inside the document insert station and carefully remove the jammed check. 5. Reinstall the check flipper cartridge and the lower DI cover. MICR reader read head cleaning The MICR reader read head should be cleaned after 10000 checks are processedor every 3 months, as required. 1. Open the r...

Thermal print head cleaning The thermal print head can be cleaned whenever print quality deteriorates. 1. Open the paper cover. 2. Using a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the print head several times on its print line and on the surrounding area. See Figure 33 onpage 58. MICR Re...

3. Wipe off any residual alcohol with a dry swab. If print quality does not improve after cleaning the thermal print head, call forservice. Thermal Print Line Detailed View of Thermal Printhead Paper Cover Figure 33. Print head and print line area (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8,...

Chapter 5. Testing and problem analysis DANGER To avoid a shock hazard, do not connect or disconnect any cablesor perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of thisproduct during an electrical storm. DANGER To avoid shock hazard: The power cord must be connected to a proper ly wired andea...

2. Check the status of the Printer Ready indicator: Printer ready indicator ON: The power-on self-test completed successfully. Printer ready indicator OFF or blinking: The POST failed. 3. If the POST fails or if you suspect problems with your system, see “Problem determination” on page 67. 4. See “O...

Document insert test 1. Insert a document in the document insert station. The document present indicator should come on. v If the document present indicator does not come on, realign the document. v If pressing the document feed button does not feed the document, go to“Problem determination” on page...

Test Pattern Notes: 1. The serial number that prints will be the actual serial number of your printer. 2. The microcode level will be the actual level of your printer’s microcode. 3. The serial interface will be specified as EIA-232 , RS-485 , or USB , depending on which interface is used to attach ...

MICR reader and check flipper test (Models TI2, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG4, TG8,and TG9 only) Attention: Failure to perform these steps in the sequence shown will cause the entire electronic journal to print on the CR station. Printing the electronic journalerases the information from flash storage. 1. Inse...

Problem determination Any problems that arise with a SureMark printer are either software errors orhardware failures. This section contains information to help you determine thecause of a problem and how to solve it. If the SureMark printer fails, use Table 3 to identify and report the problem. Foll...

Top cover Printer readyLED Customer receiptfeed button 2. Check the status of the Printer Ready indicator: Printer Ready indicator ON: The POST completed successfully. Printer Ready indicator OFF or blinking: The POST failed. 3. If the POST fails or if you suspect problems with your system, see “Pro...

To exit, power OFF or reset the printer. Resetting the printer - offline To reset the printer: 1. Open the top cover. 2. Power off the printer using the power ON/OFF switch that is located in the right front corner of the printer. 3. Power on the printer. Problem determination Any problems that aris...

Appendix A. Consumable supplies Paper specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Thermal paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Document insert forms (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, and TG9 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Important Printer reliability and performance are directly related to the quality of thesupplies used by the customer. The published parameters for printerperformance are established using supplies that meet the specifications listedabove. Thermal paper with post-processing, such as (but not limited...

Print ribbons (Models TI1, TI2, TI3, TI4, TI8, TI9, TG3, TG4, TG8, andTG9 only) The ribbon is an Epson ERC-35 or equivalent. In addition to the Epson ERC-35, theInfotech RE35P ribbon was tested and approved for use in the SureMark printer. The Infotech ribbon, order number RE35P, Black, is available...

Appendix B. Printer maintenance procedures Note: Power OFF all system components and unplug all power cables prior tocleaning. Product care procedures Owners and users should periodically inspect their system unit and its componentsfor cleanliness and perform the following procedures based on usage ...

Appendix C. Technical information General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Memory units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Immediate commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89...

Table 5. Station characteristics Characteristic Customer Receipt Station Document Insert Station Speed (seenote followingtable) Models TI1 and TI2: 19.6 lps at 6 lpi, 26 lps at 8 lpi Models TI3/TI4/TI8/TI9/TG3/TG4/TG8/TG9:39.2 lps at 6 lpi, 52 lps at 8 lpi; Models TF6 and TM6: 39.2 lps at 6 lpi, 52 ...

Memory units Random access memory (RAM) is used for storing the image data for the thermal print head and program code. It is also used for storing incoming data from thecommunication port. Flash memory is used for many purposes, including: v Character set storage (80 KB) v Personalized message stor...

In each case, a single dc-to-dc converter converts voltage to +24 V dc and +5 V dc.An auto-switch circuit on the interface card senses the operating mode (RS-485,EIA-232, powered USB, or standard USB with power brick) and routes inputvoltages appropriately. v When operating in RS-485 mode, the +38 V...

Note: The drawer sensor should switch pin 6 to pin 3 when the drawer is open. EIA-232 connector pin assignments SureMark printers contain a 9-pin D-shell connector port for EIA-232communication. This port is on the interface card, accessible under the printerwithout removing printer covers. The conn...

USB connector pin assignments SureMark printers contain a USB port, if the USB feature is installed. This port is onthe interface card, accessible under the printer without removing printer covers.Connection to the port can be with either the standard USB Type B connector,which requires a 24 V power...

Generic code page § ¥ Pt ° Hex1st 2nd C tm sm R Figure 44. Printer’s resident character set - generic code page Updated April 2, 2009 Appendix C. Technical information 93

EIA-232 commands summary by function The commands listed in Table 14 are described in detail in following sections of thisappendix. Table 14. EIA-232 commands organized by function Description Command Page System Commands Exercise Program ESC x or X'1B78' 111 Status request ESC v or X'1B76' 112 Exte...

Alphabetized EIA-232 commands summary Table 15. EIA-232 commands in alphabetical order Description Command Page Align positions ESC a n or X'1B61;n' 139 Clear print data in page mode CAN or X'18' 181 Disable line count ESC 8 n or X'1B;38'n 176 Define document wait time ESC f x y or X'1B66;x;y' 141 D...

Table 15. EIA-232 commands in alphabetical order (continued) Description Command Page Set print mode ESC ! n or X'1B21;n' 129 Set print station parameters ESC c 1 n or X'1B63;31;n' 136 Set print station ESC c 0 n or X'1B63;30;n' 134 Set printing position GS ] x y or X'1D;5D;x;y' 180 Set relative hor...

Remarks: The printer status is returned in status bytes 1–8. Status byte 5, bit 1 is setafter this request has been executed. See “Status summary” on page 184for more information. Error Conditions: None. Status request EIA-232 Syntax: ESC v or X'1B;76' Purpose: The printer status is sent to the syst...

Preset or Onetime-Set commands All models The SureMark printer has commands to specialize and tune each printer to improveits usability, performance, and uniqueness. This flexibility is provided through theuse of flash erasable programmable read-only memory (flash EPROM) and anelectrically erasable ...

There are twenty-two 64 KB sectors, for a total of 1.4 MB of flash memory availablefor allocation. The MCT value represents the number of 64 KB sectors assigned tothe respective function. The amount of memory allocated to each function isspecified by the value stored in its respective MCT location. ...

For Thermal Graphics - Defined as: X'1D2A010202AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA55555555555555555555555555555555' For Impact Graphics - Defined as: X'1D2A020202FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF0000FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF00FF' Error Conditions: Flash EPROM load error - Verify the sector was erased bef...

v “Print predefined graphics (logo) command” on page 159 can be includedin this command. Select and print a graphics command can not be used.See “Print graphic messages” on page 157. v “Print predefined messages” on page 159 can be included in thiscommand, but can only be nested one message deep. Ex...

Purpose: To define a matrix pattern for user-definable code pages stored in flashEPROM. Remarks: v After characters are downloaded to the printer, they remain valid until youredefine them. This is true even if power to the printer is removed. v Before the characters are defined, the sector of the fl...

Example: 10 wide × 20 high Defined as: X'1B26014848 C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0FFC0FFC0FC0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0C0' The above statement defines character X'48' as an ’H’. Note: The number of data bytes = 2 × dot height (20) = 40 bytes. Proportional font This command is supported only for ...

bytes that define the character. If, as in this case, the character is definedbefore all 64 bytes have been used, the rest of the bytes are filled with X'0'(see Figure 50). Note: If wb were set to 03, then the total number of data bytes would be 98 (3×32+2) Impact code page You define the character ...

When defining wire patterns, the same wire does not fire in consecutive, primary (P) and secondary (S) positions. (The printer does not check for errors in defining thecharacter.) If the character is defined with dots in consecutive positions only one ofthe dots is fired.) Example: 11 half-dots wide...

where: n 01 downloaded graphics 02 predefined messages 03 user-defined impact character set 04 user-defined thermal character sets 05 flash storage 06 - 07 Reserved 08 Scanned image storage area 09 - FF Reserved Purpose: To erase the flash EPROM before downloading the data into the printer. Remarks:...

Table 19. Fonts for Models TI1 and TI2 Bit 0 Bit 1 User-Defined ThermalCode Page User-Defined Impact CodePage @ Density ResidentThermal ResidentImpact 0 0 Code Page 1 Code Page 1 @ 150 half-dotsper inch Font A Font A 1 0 Code Page 2 Code Page 1 @ 120 half-dotsper inch Font B Font B 0 1 Code Page 3 C...

n=01 Set Invert Mode Default: n = 00 Remarks: This is valid in the customer receipt station only. Set or cancel emphasized printing EIA-232 Syntax: ESC G n or X'1B;47;n' where: n=00 Cancel Emphasized Mode n=01 Set Emphasized Mode Default: n = 00 Remarks: This must be at the beginning of a print-line...

Set or cancel unidirectional printing EIA-232 Syntax: ESC U n or X'1B55;n' where: n=00 Cancels unidirectional printing n=01 Sets unidirectional printing Default: n = 00 Remarks: This is valid in the document station in portrait mode only, when there mustbe two passes of the print head to print one p...

(676 dots) / (10 = dots per character) = 67 characters per line v for 120 DPI [(motor steps - 75) * 2.5] - 10 = dots per line v or for a 6-inch document (540 dots) / (10 = dots per character) = 54 characters per line or Attention: It is recommended that you set the document length a few steps shorte...

Set print station parameters EIA-232 Syntax: ESC c 1 n or X'1B6331;n' where: n Specifies the print station. Bit # ↓ Station LSB 0 Reserved 1 Customer Receipt Station2 Document Station - Portrait Mode3 Document Station - Landscape Mode4 Reserved5 Reserved6 Reserved7 Reserved Purpose: This command is ...

In the document portrait station, 1 inch = 51 steps and 1 mm = 2steps. In the document landscape station, 1 inch = 127 steps and 1 mm =5 steps. This command should be sent after “Set print station parameters”on page 136. Set sheet eject length EIA-232 Syntax: ESC C n or X'1B43;n' where: n Specifies ...

where: n1 The high-order byte of the dot offset from the beginning of the printline. n2 The low-order byte of the dot offset from the beginning of the printline. Default: n1 = 0, n2 = 0 Remarks: In the customer receipt station, 1 mm = 8 dots. In the document station, 1 inch = 150 half-dots (75 dots)...

where: n = 00 Align Left n = 01 Align Center n = 02 Align Right n = 04 Align Column Right Default: n = 00 Remarks: v Values 00, 01, and 02 are only valid at the beginning of a line. v Tabs are only valid when printing is aligned to the left. If tabs are usedwhen left alignment is not used, results c...

Remarks: When set to not automatically release the print buffer after error correction (bit #2), the printer does not execute commands until it receives a“Real-time requests” on page 175 command to cancel or release the printbuffer. When automatic retry on a home error is selected, the printer will ...

3 Top Document Sensor Change Yes No 4 After status byte 6 is incremented or status byte 3, bit 7, is set Yes No 5 Cash Draw Sensor Change Yes No 6 Key In Use Yes No 7 Cover Open Yes No Remarks: Bit 4 can be used in place of the Command Complete. When the buffer isempty, the system can assume that ev...

Bits 0–3 The note. Bit 0 is the LSB. Bits 4–5 The octave. Bit 6 Reserved. Bit 7 Volume. 0 = loud, 1 = soft. Value (Bits 0–3) Note Value (Bits 0–3) Note Value (Bits 4–5) Octave 0000–0 C 1000–8 G# 00–0 1 0001–1 C# 1001–9 A 01–1 2 0010–2 D 1010–A A# 10–2 3 0011–3 D# 1011–B B 11–3 4 0100–4 E 1100–C Rest...

Therefore, the print data appears upside down when data is printednormally. This command allows the data to be right-side up as it comes outof the printer. Remarks: v When upside-down printing is enabled, the last line of data must be sentto the print first. v This command is valid only at the begin...

Print bar code examples Table 22. Print bar code examples Command n = Data UPC-A X'1D 68' X'00' X'30 33 31 33 32 3331 32 30 37 38' UPC-E X'1D 68' X'01' X'34 39 30 36 39 3000' JAN 13 (EAN-130 X'1D 68' X'02' X'34 39 31 32 33 3435 36 37 38 39 3000' JAN8 (EAN-8) X'1D 68' X'03' 34 39 31 32 33 34 3536 00 ...

n = the print position n = X'00' Not Printed n = X'01' Above the bar code n = X'02' Below the bar code n = X'03' Both above and below the bar code. Default: n = X'00' Remarks: Human readable information is normal text associated with the bar code. Note: The last valid value is kept when an invalid v...

Error Conditions: If an image can not be printed, status byte 7, bit 2 will be set. This mayhappen when the image is too big to print. Try decreasing the ECC level. Print PDF417 bar code using binary mode EIA-232 Syntax: GS U datalength data or X'1D;55;datalength;data;00' where: datalength The numbe...

1 2 2 6 3 14 4 30 5 62 6 126 7 254 8 510 For 9 ≤ n1n2 ≤ 400, the ECC level is assumed as a percentage of the codewords in the bar code. Select aspect ratio PDF417 bar code EIA-232 Syntax: GS S r;c or X'1D;53;r;c' where: r The height dimension for the ratio; 1 ≤ r ≤ 9. c The width dimension for the r...

Print character commands These commands should be sent after ASCII data is sent to the printer and is beingheld in the print buffer. Any of these commands will increment the line count by 1.(See “Status byte 6” on page 186 and “Reset line count” on page 176.) Print and line feed EIA-232 Syntax: LF o...

In the document landscape station: 1 in. = 127 steps (1 mm = 5steps). Note: Line spacing dimension is approximate. For the impact printer inportrait mode, the actual line spacing must be calculated using 51steps per inch. Purpose: Prints data in the print buffer and feeds the paper by the amount spe...

Print predefined graphics (logo) command EIA-232 Syntax: GS / m logo# or X'1D2F;m;logo#' where: m The dot-density: 00 Normal Print - 200 dpi in the receipt station, 150 dpi in thedocument station. Note: In the document station, this takes three passes ofthe print head for a logo that is 8 dots high....

Purpose: To move the print head to the desired location. Remarks: Valid at the beginning of the line only. Valid in impact print stations only. Paper cut/DI eject EIA-232 Syntax: ESC i or ESC m or X'1B69 or 1B;6D' Purpose: To cut the paper in the customer receipt station, or eject the document inthe...

Retrieve size of user flash storage EIA-232 Syntax: ESC 4 x ’08 FF FF FF’ or X'1B;34;08;FF;FF;FF' Purpose: Retrieve the size of the user flash storage in the printer. Remarks: The size of the user flash storage will be returned in 8 bytes after theprinter status bytes. The data will be in the form o...

Table 24. Retrievable usage data (continued) Hex Value Usage Data Being Tracked Factor D3 Number of checks scanned - Tx8, Tx9 only 16 D4 Check Quality Count: the number of times a scanned checkfails quality measurement - Tx8, Tx9 only (see Note 2) None D5 Tone Sounded Count: single station printers ...

MICR read EIA-232 Syntax: ESC I or X'1B49' Purpose: To read account information from the magnetic ink character line oncustomers’ checks. Remarks: v Checks should be inserted upside-down from the front and against theright wall of the printer. The check can be, but does not have to be,registered in ...

Character Description ASCII Representation hex value returned Special character 3 c 63 Special character 4 d 64 Special character 5 e 65 Error Conditions: Document feed error (status byte 7). This bit is set if the inserted check istoo long. The maximum check length is 10 inches. The error is also s...

v Document image is retained in RAM until another scan command isreceived, or the printer is reset. v Set the dots per inch (DPI) and file compression type prior to scanning.The printer begins to compress immediately after scanning. There,changing the compression type after scanning would make the c...

4. The transaction information (MIRC, amount, and so on) is sent to the host for approval. The rest of flow is based on successful approval. 5. Back of the check is franked. 6. Flip and scan the back of the check. Select landscape print station, flip, and scan. (1B 63 30 08 1B 35 1B 3E 02) 7. An ima...

Remarks Image location ( n1 ) of 0 prints the most recently scanned image to the thermal station. The top-left corner of the scanned document is used as the point ofreference. All x, dx, y, and dy, values are based on 0.01 inch. The papermovement path is the y axis, and the scan head dot row is the ...

An image 2.75 in. by 5.5 in. that begins 0.25 in. from the left side, and 0.5in. from the top of the document is stored with the tag data: 03/04/02001.34 Example 2: Method 3: X'1B 41 03 00 AF 01 DB 00 28 00 64 00 B4 00 64 00 64 00 9600 96 00 64 00 19 01 13 FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 00' Three separate ...

tag data. In this case, only the Compression, Size1, and Size2 fieldscontain data. The header has the following format: v Status; 1 byte – Bit 7, Image read; 1 = image has been read, 0 = image has not been read – Bit 6, 1= IQD (Image Quality Detection) Error – Bits 5–0; Reserved v Compression; 1 byt...

Retrieve next image location EIA-232 syntax: GS N SOH NULL or X'1D 4E 01 00' Remarks: Returns the table position where the next image is stored. Command is Extend MCT Request command (2-byte address). Status byte 5, bit 3 is set to indicate data is attached. Retrieve first unread image location EIA-...

Table 26. Average size for a personal check with little background data (continued) Compression type Size 11 - JPEG compression - 100 DPI 15K Bytes 12, 14 no compression 100 DPI 170K Bytes Asynchronous (real-time) commands These commands are processed as soon as they are received. They do not go int...

m n Description A 41 Enable unsolicited status. Note: A status message is returned immediately after execution of this command. To enable these statusmessages, the Status Sent to System setup command must be enabled. See “Status sent to system” on page141. B 42 Disable unsolicited status C 43 Disabl...

Hold printing until buffer is released EIA-232 Syntax: ESC 7 or X'1B37' Purpose: If the system can not send data to the printer at a speed needed to keepthe printer in constant motion, it can hold the printer queue until it sends alldata lines for a transaction. Remarks: The printer must be printing...

Select printable area EIA-232 Syntax: ESC X or X'1B;58;x;y;dx;dy' where: v x, y – Two-byte horizontal and vertical starting position (in dots) v dx, dy – Two-byte horizontal and vertical printing area (in dots) Remarks: v When sent in standard mode, this command sets the printable area forpage mode,...

v Moves the printing position to the specified dot position perpendicular tothe printing direction specified by the Select printing direction command. If printing direction is bottom-to-top, or top-to-bottom, this commandadjusts the printing position in the horizontal direction. v If the value of y ...

Print and form feed and cut the paper EIA-232 Syntax: FF or X'0C' Epson compatibility syntax: FF or X'0C' Remarks: v In standard mode, the data in the print buffer feeds the paper in the CRstation or DI station by a preset amount, until the document exits thefeed rollers. If a cutter is available (C...

y Delay from the time the document is detected until it is grabbed by the printer (the start of document printing): v Side insertion - closes the document throat. v Front insertion - pulls the document into the printer and feeds itto the Top of Form. 2. ESC c 0 X'04': Select document station - norma...

v When landscape mode is used without the check flipper, the document should beinserted so that the right edge is at the top of the printer, and the bottom edge isagainst the printer’s right wall. v To position the printing in landscape mode to the correct position, the systemmust send line feeds. T...

Note: The document station stays selected. The printer will wait foranother document until the station is changed. Status summary Status is sent to the system for: v Cash receipt print error. The cover is open or out of paper. v Printer buffer empty. If enabled, see “Status sent to system” on page 1...

Bit Description 3 Document right home position. Set to 1 when the print head is in the documentright home position. 4 Reserved. Always 0. 5 Ribbon cover open. Set to 1 when the ribbon cover is open. 6 Cash receipt print error. Paper cover is open, the customer receipt station isout of paper, or the ...

Status byte 5 Bit Description 0 (LSB) Printer ID Request/Extended Address command. Set to 1 when responding to aPrinter ID request. 1 EC Level. Set to 1 when responding to an EC level request. 2 MICR Read. Set to 1 when responding to a MICR read command. 3 MCT Read. Set to 1 when responding to an MC...

Appendix E. Uploading electronic journal data Enable the upload of EJ data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Disable the upload of EJ data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Upload the EJ data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Request the size of the EJ space . . . . . . ...

Upload the EJ data Command Syntax: X'0117' Remarks: In response to this command, the printer will send four status bytes, then43 bytes of print data, followed by the line number. The line number will be sent as decimal ASCII numbers. Request the size of the EJ space Command Syntax: X'0101xxxxxx'^EJS...

Appendix F. Proportional fonts Preparing the fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Implementing proportional fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Layout using align commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Layout using set tab position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Layout using align commands A common requirement for receipt layout includes aligning item prices. This iscommonly accomplished using fixed field lengths for item descriptions or countingcharacters. Using proportional fonts makes this method of alignment practicallyimpossible. The simplest method to...

Layout using set tab position There are situations where the customer might not want the price right aligned, orrequires an additional column (for example, a column for quantity). In such a case,using tabs is the best method to guarantee alignment. Tab positions that you defineduring the setup opera...

Appendix G. Emulation support for Epson single-stationprinter Commands supported in emulation mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193Commands with limited support in emulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 195Commands not supported in emulation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Connectivity differences ....

Commands with limited support in emulation mode The commands listed in Table 29 are supported in a limited manner in Epsonemulation mode. The table describes the limitation on each command. Table 29. Commands with limited support in Epson emulation mode Command Description of Limitation 10 04 n Real...

Commands not supported in emulation mode In Epson emulation mode, the SureMark printer supports all Epson commandsexcept the page mode commands and smoothing. Table 30 lists the commands thatare not supported. Table 30. Commands not supported in Epson emulation mode Hex Command ASCII Command Descrip...

Appendix H. Safety information Danger Before you begin to install this product, read the safety information in IBM Safety Information—Read This First , GA27-4004. This booklet describes safe procedures for cabling and plugging in electrical equipment. Gevaar Voordat u begint met de installatie van d...

Peligro Antes de empezar a instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad en Información de Seguridad—Lea Esto Primero, GA27-4004. Este documento describe los procedimientos de sequridad para cablear y enchufarequipos eléctricos. Varning—livsfara Innan du börjar installera den här produkten...

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Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Adigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference w...

Industry Canada Class A Emission Compliance statement This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 duCanada. Germany Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Ge...

Chinese Class A warning statement Attention: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequatemeasures. Japanese power line harmonics compliance statement Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Inter...

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ESD Damage Prevention Anytime a service action involves physical contact with logic cards, modules,back-panel pins, or other ESD sensitive (ESDS) parts, the service person must beconnected to an ESD common ground point on the product through the ESD wriststrap and cord. The ESD ground clip can be at...

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