Page 2 - Caution; INTRODUCTION
Warning - U.S. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thi...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. UNPACKING .............................................................3 1-1. C HECKING THE C ONTENTS OF THE PRINTER BOX ...................................3 1-2. L OCATING THE PRINTER .................................................................3 1-3. F UNCTIONS ....
Page 4 - Chapter 1. Unpacking; -1. Checking the Contents of the printer box
3 Chapter 1. Unpacking 1-1. Checking the Contents of the printer box After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the package. 1-2. Installing the printer Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat. Avoid using or storing the printer in plac...
Page 6 - Chapter 2. Connecting the cables; -1. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer
5 Chapter 2. Connecting the cables 2-1. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer 1) . Make sure that the printer is turned off. 2) . CHECK the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC adapter matches that of your electrical outlet. 3) . Plug the DC cord connector into the ...
Page 8 - Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper
7 Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper 3-1. Ribbon Cassette Installation 1) . Before inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise to prevent twisting the ribbon. 2) . Insert the ribbon cassette as shown below and pay particular attention to the placement of the ribbon behind the Print Head...
Page 13 - Chapter 4. Setting the DIP switches
12 Chapter 4. Setting the DIP switches The DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to set the printer to perform various functions. Follow these steps when changing DIP switch settings : 1. Turn the printer power switch off. 2. Turn the printer over and remov...
Page 15 - Parallel/USB Interface Specification
14 Parallel/USB Interface Specification DIP Switch 1 Setting Emulation mode selection Dip Switch 2 Setting SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 1 Reserved - - OFF 2 Hex Dump YES NO OFF 3 Reserved - - OFF 4 Reserved - - OFF 5 Reserved - - OFF 6 Reserved - - OFF 7 Reserved - - OFF 8 Reserved - - OFF SW FUNCTION...
Page 16 - Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping
15 Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can be useful in finding software problems. When you turn on the hexadecimal dump function, the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a guid...
Page 17 - Chapter 6. The self test
16 Chapter 6. The self test The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function properly, contact your dealer. 1. Make sure paper roll has been installed properly. 2. Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test begins. 3. The self-test ...
Page 18 - Chapter 7. Code Table
17 Chapter 7. Code Table The following pages show the character code tables. To find the character corresponding to a hexadecimal number, count across the top of the table for the left digit and count down the left column of the table for the right digit. For example, 4A = J. Page 0 ( PC437 : USA, S...
Page 25 - Chapter 8. Control Commands List
24 Chapter 8. Control Commands List EPSON mode Control code Hexadecimal code Function <HT> 09 Horizontal tab <LF> 0A Print and line feed <CR> 0D Print and carriage return <DLE> <EOT> n 10 04 n Real-time status transmission <DLE> <ENQ> n 10 05 n Real-time req...
Page 29 - Appendix A; Connectors
Page 30 - Interface Connector
29 Interface Connector Serial Interface (RS-232C) Pin No. Signal name Direction Function 1 FG - Frame Ground 2 TXD Output Transmit Data 3 RXD Input Receive Data 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready 7 SG - Signal Ground 20 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready Serial Communication Interface (Example) Printer Host(DTE...
Page 32 - Drawer Connector
31 USB Interface Pin No. Signal Name Assignment (Color) Function Shell Shield Drain Wire Frame Ground 1 VBUS Red Host Power 2 D- White Data Line(D-) 3 D+ Green Data Line(D+) 4 GND Black Signal Ground Drawer Connector Pin No. Signal name Direction 1 Frame ground - 2 Drawer kick-out drive signal 1 Out...
Page 33 - Appendix B; Specification
32 Appendix B Specification Printing method Serial impact dot matrix Number of head pin 9 wires Printing direction Bi-directional Lines per second Approx. 4.6 LPS Printer Characters per line 40 (9*7), 33(9*9) Ribbon type Cartridge type (ERC-38 Black/Red) Color Black & Red Ribbon Ribbon life Appr...
Page 34 - Appendix C; Removing Jammed Paper
33 Appendix C Removing Jammed Paper 1) Open the printer cover 2) Raise the auto cutter unit by lifting the knob lock. 3) Remove the ribbon cassette. 4) Loosen the manual screw. 5) Remove the head cover. CAUTION : The printer head becomes very hot during printing. Allow it to be cool before you reach...