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3-Year Limited Warranty POS-X Inc. provides this three (3)-Year Warranty for this product. For terms and conditions please go to: WWW.POS-X.COM All specifications are subject to change without notice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Parts Identifications 3 2. Setting up the printer 4 2.1 Unpacking 4 2.2 Connecting the cables 5 2.3 Loading the roll paper 9 2.4 Dip switch setting 11 3. Control panel and other functions 18 3.1 Control panel 18 3.2 Error Indicating 18 4. Self Test 19 5. Hexadecimal Dump 20 6. Specifications 21 6.1. General Specifications 21 6.2. Auto Cutter Specifications 23 6.3. Interface 23 6.4. Electrical Characteristics 23 6.5. Environment
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1. Parts Identifications 3
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2. Setting Up the Printer 2-1. Unpacking Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance. The Printer User's Manual Roll Paper Adaptor(Option) Interface Cable(optional) 4
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2-2. Connecting the Cables You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer. They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below : Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off. 5
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2-2-1. Interface Connector Serial Interface PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION 2 TXD Output Printer transmit data line RS-232C level 3 RXD Input Printer receive data line RS-232C level 4, 20 DTR Output Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level 6 DSR Input Data Send Ready 1, 7 GND - System Ground
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Centronics Parallel Interface PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE- Input Synchronize signal Data received 2~9 DATA0~7 Input/Output Data bit Transmitted 0~7 10 ACK- Output Data receiving completed. 11 BUSY Output Impossible to print of data receiving. 12 PE Output Paper empty 13 SELECT Output Printer status for ON/OFF line 14 AUTO FEED- Input Paper auto feed signal 15 GROUND - System ground 16 GROUND - System ground 17 NC - 18 LOGIC-H - +5V 19~30 GROUND - System ground 31 INIT- Input Initialize 3
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2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector. The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A/24VDC for 510ms or less when not printing. PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Signal GND - 2 Drawer kick-out drive signal 1 Output 3 Drawer open/close signal Input 4 +24V - 5 Drawer kick-out drive signal 2 Output 6 Signal GND - Caution : To avoid an overcurrent, the resistance of the drawer kick-out solenoid must be 24 Ω or more. 8
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2-3. Loading the Roll Paper Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly. (Turn off power switch) 1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; Otherwise, data may be lost. 2. Open the paper roll cover by pushing down the cover open button. 3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside. 4. Insert new paper roll as shown. 9
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5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover. 7. Tear off the paper as shown. 10
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2-4. Dip Switch Setting The printer is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. On the other hand, offers some more settings for users with special requirements. It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication setting, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density. Your printer has two sets of DIP switches. The functions of the switches are shown in the following tables. ♣Note : Power off. And open the cover of Dip Switch and change setting. 2-
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2-4-2. Parallel Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF 5 Bi-Parallel mode DISABLED ENABLED OFF Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power ON ON Normal OFF ON Normal ON OFF Dark OFF OFF 2-4-3. USB COMBO Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF COMBO Serial Option SW FUNCTION ON OFF 3 HANDSHAKING XON/XOFF DTR/DSR 4 DATA LENGHT 7BITS 8BITS 5 PARITY
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2-4-4. USB Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power ON ON Normal OFF ON Normal ON OFF Dark OFF OFF -------------------------------------------------old USB-------------------------------------------------------- DIP Switch Set 1 Functions SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 1 Data Receive Ignored Print “?” OFF 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF 3 Hand Shaking XON/XOFF DTR/DSR OFF 4
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2-4-5. Wi-fi Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power ON ON Normal OFF ON Normal ON OFF Dark OFF OFF 2-4-6. Ethernet Interface Specification DIP Switch Set 1 Function SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT 2 Hexadecimal HEXDUMP NORMAL OFF Print Density (DIP-SW2) Print Density SW-1 SW-2 Low Power ON ON Normal OFF ON Normal ON OFF Dark OFF OFF 14
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DIP Switch Set 2 Functions Cutter SW FUNCTION ON OFF Remarks 3 Cutter FULL CUT PARTIAL CUT Only Epson mode Emulation FUNCTION SW-4 SW-5 Epson (TM-88) OFF OFF Paper low detect (*1) SW FUNCTION ON OFF 6 Paper Low Detect Do not Detect (*1) The detecting function of [Paper Low] is an option. Please set Dip Switch (2-6) [OFF] if you don't need any option. If Dip Switch is [ON] without any special option purpose. Printer detects [Paper is Low] and it could cause error. 15
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♣CAUTION: Turn off the printer while removing the DIP switch cover to prevent an electric short, which can damage the printer. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Remove the screw from the DIP switch cover. Then, take off the DIP switch cover as shown in the illustration below. 3. Set the switches using a pointed tool, such as tweezers or a small screwdriver. 4. Replace the DIP switch cover. Then, secure it with the screw. The new settings take effect when you turn on the printer.
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♣CAUTION: When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power on and off several times. If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the papers from jamming. 1. Make sure the printer is turned off. 2. Take out cutter cover as shown. 3. Turn screw with drivers to a direction until paper is released from the cutter. 17
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3. Control panel and other functions. 3-1. Control panel You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control panel. The indicator lights help you to monitor the printer’s status. Control Panel Button The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command. Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED button to feed paper continuously. 3-2. Error indicators This section explains the different patterns signaled b
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4. Self Test The self-test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings. This test is independent of any other equipment or software. Running the self test 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly. 2. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the printer to begin the self-test. The Self Test prints t
