BIXOLON SRP-150 User manual

User Manual
SRP-150
Thermal Printer
Rev. 1.07
http://www.bixolon.com

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■Safety Warning
Proper use of this product can prevent hazardous or physical harm. Make sure all
following instructions are followed when using this product.
Warning
Violation of following instructions may cause serious injure or risk of life.
Keep it in plastic bag and keep out of reach
of children.
• Plastic bag capped on the children’s heads may
cause hazard.
Please use the adapter provided.
•Other adapter may cause a danger.
Do not bend the power cord or put heavy things on i
t, ensuring no damage to the cord.
• May cause a fire.
Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
•May case electric shock.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging.
• Power cord may cause a fire or malfunction resulting in
harms.
Do not connect several plugs into a socket.
•High temperature or fire may cause a danger.
•Use the plug before wiping it in case of contamination of
foreign material or water.
•Do not insert the plug into a socket with loosened slots.
•Use approved multi-slots socket.
Prohibit
Prohibit
Prohibit
Prohibit
Prohibit
Prohibit
ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTER

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Caution
Violation of following instructions may cause slight injure or damage to
the product.
Do not use a malfunctioned product that may cause
a fire or electric shock.
• Power off the printer, remove the plug from the socket and co
ntact the distributor.
Note that no water or foreign material is allowed in
the printer body.
•Power off the printer, unplug from the socket and contact the
distributor in case that there is water or foreign material in
the body.
Use the approved product. Do not disassemble,
repair or alter the product.
•Consult the distributor for damage to the product.
•Do not touch the sharp blade on the auto cutter.
Install the product in a stable place.
•Falling down may cause damage to the product or
injure.
Keep the drier out of reach of children.
Eating the drier may result in serious harm to health.
Power off and take following actions immediately in
case of the product producing smoke, or strange
smell or sound.
• Power off the printer and remove the plug from the socket
immediately in case of exceptional situation.
• Make sure whether there is smoke, and take it to distributor f
or repair.
Prohibit
Plug Prohibit
프
Prohibit
ED
Prohibit
Socket Prohibit
No disassembling
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
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■Warning - U.S.A
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
■Notice - Canada
This Apparatus complies with class “A” limits for radio interference as specified in the
Canadian department of communications radio interference regulations.
Get appareil est conforme aux normes class “A” d’interference radio tel que specifier par
ministre canadien des communications dans les reglements d’interference radio.

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Copyright BIXOLON
(C) Copyright BIXOLON Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved
Partial or total duplication, reproduction or translation of the User Manual and product or
convert to any electronic media or readable form without prior written permission is
prohibited. The errors related to printing or technology in the User Manual and product are
subject to change without prior notice.
BIXOLON LOGO is the registered trademark of BIXOLON.
For the distributor and user’s attention, this machine has the same model as the one
commercially registered EMI (electromagnetic interference). If you sell or purchase by
mistake, please change back into the household type.
We at BIXOLON maintain ongoing efforts to enhance and upgrade the functions and
quality of all our products. In following, product specifications and/or user manual content
may be changed without prior notice.
■WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electric Equipment)
The product marked with this symbol or relevant text indicates that the product
cannot be discarded with other family wastes at the end of its life. Please
separately dispose of it from other wastes to avoid any harm to the environment
and human being. Observe the Recycling Policy to make full use of the limited
resource. The household user can contact the distributor or local service office
for any information about proper disposal methods and premises. The commercial user
can contact the supplier or dispose as per the terms provided in the Purchase Contract.
This product cannot be disposed with other commercial wastes.
■Symbol material: PET

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■Introduction
Assembly Name
(1) COVER PAPER
(2) ROLLER ASS’Y
(3) PAPER
(4) COVER CUTTER
(5) COVER FUCNTION
(6) CASE MAIN
(7) CASE LOWER
(8) COMMUNICATION PORT
- PARALLEL/SERIAL
(9) CASH DRAWER (RJ-11)
(10) USB COMMUNICATION
Rear
SRP-150P/S,SRP-150U The printer is a banking peripheral device and can be used with
ECR, POS etc.
Its main features are shown as follows:
1. High speed printing;
2. Thermal printing with low noise;
3. RS-232 series interface(SRP-150), IEEE1284 parallel interface(SRP-150P),
USB2.0 interface(SRP-150U).
4. Reception of data is possible via Data buffer, even in printing process.
5. The Document Image Processing button enables selection of different printing density.
Please read this User Manual carefully before using SRP-150P/S, SRP-150U.
※Note
The socket is required near the machine for use.
SRP-150P/S
SRP-150U
Rear
(8)
(9)
(10)
(9)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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■Table of Contents
1. Installation and basic operations ·················································································8
1-1 Unpacking····················································································································8
1-2 Installation Site·············································································································8
1-3 Operation Panel···········································································································9
2. Connection···················································································································10
2-1 AC Adapter Connection······························································································10
2-2 Interface Connection··································································································11
2-2-1 SRP-150S Serial Interface···············································································12
2-2-2 SRP-150P Parallel Interface ············································································13
2-2-3 SRP-150U USB Interface·················································································13
2-2-4 Cash Drawer Cable Connection (Option)·························································14
3. DIP Switch Setting·······································································································15
3-1 Setting the DIP Switches ···························································································16
3-1-1 Setting the DIP switch (RS-232C Serial Interface)···········································16
3-1-2 Setting the DIP switch (IEEE1284 Parallel, USB2.0 Interface)·························16
3-2 Setting the Memory Switches ····················································································16
4. Paper Loading··············································································································19
5. Sample Test··················································································································20
6. Hexadecimal Dumping ································································································21
7. Specification·················································································································22
8. WINDOWS Driver Setting ····························································································23
8-1 Serial (RS-232C) Interface Model Windows Driver Setting········································23
8-2 Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface Windows Driver Setting ··············································24
8-3 USB2.0 Interface Model Windows Driver Setting·······················································24
9. Control Command List ································································································25
10. Summary of Control Command················································································26

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1. Installation and basic operations
1-1 Unpacking
Make sure all following items are available. Please contact the distributor immediately in
case of loss or damage.
- Only one of the following cable interfaces is provided according to the model you
purchase, USB, parallel or serial interface.
1-2 Installation Site
Keep the product away from the high temperature or direct sunlight.
Do not place it at the place full of moisture.
Keep it at a stable place and away from shock.
Leave enough space for the printer for convenient use.
Printer
Paper
User Manual
Cable interface
USB
Power cord
Cable interface
Serial, parallel cable

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1-3 Operation Panel
The Panel consists of one button and two indicators.
Button
FEED
To print one paper, press the FEED button.
To continuously print, press and hold the FEED button.
Indicator
The indicator indicates the state of the printer.
POWER (green)
The indicator lights when the printer powers on.
ERROR (red)
The indicator lights when the paper is used out, or the printer is in idle,
or the cover opens.

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2. Connection
2-1 AC Adapter Connection
It is required to used the power cord and adapter accompanied with the printer.
※Warning
Improper power unit may cause a fire or hazard.
※Note
1. Operate the product in the following orders for safety and durability after power on.
1) Connect power cord to the printer.
2) Identify the power switch of the printer.
- The product is delivered in the “OFF”state. It is necessary to switch to “ON”.
- The printer power switch OFF
3) Connect the power cord with the power unit.
4) Place the power switch to “ON”
2. When the printer is "ON”, the repeated switch of power supply will affect the service life
and performance of the printer.
Cable power connection
ON
OFF
Power Unit

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2-2 Interface Connection
USB, serial or parallel interface cable is required for connecting the printer to the computer.
- Make sure the power of the printer and computer is switched on, then connect the
cable interface to the printer.
- In the case of serial and parallel cable, assemble as the following picture shown.
- Connect the computer to the other end.
Make sure the power unit is removed from the plug of the device when the printer powers
on or off, otherwise damage may be caused to the printer and power unit.
1. Make sure the printer has been switched off and the power unit removed from the plug
of the device.
2. Check the label on the power unit to make sure the power plug is compatible with the
required voltage.
3. Connect the DC cable connector of the power unit to the power connector of the printer
as the following instruction.
25 Pin Female Type

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2-2-1 SRP-150S Serial Interface
Printer
Case Main
1
-
1
-
2
TXD
---------------------
2
RXD
3
RXD
---------------------
3
TXD
4
DSR
---------------------
4
DTR
5
GND
---------------------
5
GND
6
DTR
---------------------
6
DSF
7
CTS
---------------------
7
RTS
8
RTS
---------------------
8
CTS
9
-
9
-
Shield
---------------------
Shield
9PIN MALE
9 PIN FEMALE

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2-2-2 SRP-150P Parallel Interface
Printer
Case Main
1
nStrobe
----------------
1
nStrobe
2
Data 0 (LSB)
----------------
2
Data 0 (LSB)
3
Data 1
----------------
3
Data 1
4
Data 2
----------------
4
Data 2
5
Data 3
----------------
5
Data 3
6
Data 4
----------------
6
Data 4
7
Data 5
----------------
7
Data 5
8
Data 6
----------------
8
Data 6
9
Data 7 (MSB)
----------------
9
Data 7 (MSB)
10
nAck
----------------
10
nAck
11
Busy
----------------
11
Busy
12
Perror
----------------
12
Perror
13
Select
----------------
13
Select
14
nAutoFeed
----------------
14
nAutoFeed
15
nFault
----------------
15
nFault
16
nInit
----------------
16
nInit
17
nSelsctIn
----------------
17
nSelsctIn
18~25
GND
----------------
18~25
GND
FGND
----------------
FGND
25 PINE MALE
25 PINE MALE
2-2-3 SRP-150U USB Interface
Printer
Case Main
1
VBUS
-----------------------------------
1
VBUS
2
D-
-----------------------------------
2
D-
3
D+
-----------------------------------
3
D+
4
GND
-----------------------------------
4
GND
Shield
-----------------------------------
Shield
B type
A type

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2-2-4 Cash Drawer Cable Connection (Option)
Pin No.
Description
Direction
1
Frame GND
-
2
Drawer Kick-Out Driver Signal #1
Output
3
Drawer Open / Close Signal
Input
4
+12V
-
5
Drawer Kick-Out Driver Signal #2
Output
6
Signal GND
-

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3. DIP Switch Setting
※Note
It is required to turn off the printer when setting the DIP switch to prevent electrical
rejection and damage to the printer.
Replacement of the contact device or the printing density can be set on the DIP switch.
1. Make sure the printer powers off.
2. Release the tray by removing 3 screws. The PCB on the tray is exposed.
3. Note that when the switch turns to “ON”, use the tweezer or sharp tool to unscrew the
switch.

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Refer to the following settings of the DIP switch.
3-1 Setting the DIP Switches
3-1-1 Setting the DIP switch (RS-232C Serial Interface)
• DIP Switch
SW
Function
ON
OFF
Default
1-1
Auto Cutter
Disable
Enable
OFF
1-2
Reserved
-
1-3
Baud Rate
Refer to Table 1
OFF
1-4
OFF
• Table 1 – Baud rate (bps) Selection
Transmission Speed
1-3
1-4
Default
9600
OFF
OFF
9600
19200
OFF
ON
38400
ON
OFF
115200
ON
ON
3-1-2 Setting the DIP switch (IEEE1284 Parallel, USB2.0 Interface)
• DIP Switch
SW
Function
ON
OFF
Default
1-1
Auto Cutter
Disable
Enable
OFF
1-2
Reserved
-
1-3
-
1-4
-
3-2 Setting the Memory Switches
This printer has “Memory Switch” set which is software switches. Memory Switch set has
“MSW1”, “MSW2”, “MSW8”, “MSW9” “Customize value”, “Serial communication condition”.
“Memory Switch setting utility” can change the Memory Switch set to ON or OFF as shown
in the table below. (default : all OFF)
※NOTE
- The Memory Switch is available to be changed by three methods.
- Memory Switch setting utility.
- Control from BXL/POS command.
Settings of the Memory Switch are stored in the NV memory : therefore, even if the printer
is turned off, the settings are maintained.

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MSW2
Switch
Function
ON
OFF
1
Reserved
-
Fixed to OFF
2
Auto Cutter Function
Full Cutting
Partial Cutting
3~8
Code Page Selection
Refer to following Table
MSW2-8
MSW2-7
MSW2-6
MSW2-5
MSW2-4
MSW2-3
Character Table
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 0 437 (USA,standard Europe)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 1 Katakana
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 2 850 (Multilingual)
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Page 3 860 (Portuguese)
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 4 863 (Canadian-French)
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 5 865 (Nordic)
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 16 1252 (Latin I)
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Page 17 866 (Cyrillic #2)
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 18 852 (Latin 2)
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 19 858 (Euro)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 21 862 (Hebrew DOS code)
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Page 22 864 (Arabic)
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 23 Thai42
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 24 1253 (Greek)
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 25 1254 (Turkish)
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Page 26 1257 (Baltic)
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 27 Farsi
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 28 1251 (Cyrillic)
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 29 737 (Greek)
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Page 30 775 (Baltic)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 31 Thai14
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 32 Hebrew Old code
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 33 1255 (Hebrew Newcode)
ON
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Page 34 Thai11
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 35 Thai18
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Page 36 855 (Cyrillic)
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
Page 37 857 (Turkish)
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
Page 38 928 (Greek)
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Page 39 Thai16
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Reserved
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Reserved
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Reserved
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
Page 43 (PC852e)
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
Page 44 (PC864e)
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Page 45 (PC865/PC1252e)
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Reserved
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Page 47 ISO 8859-1(Latin I)

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MSW9
Switch
Function
ON
OFF
1
Language Selection
Korean/Chinese
ENG
2~4
Reserved
-
Fixed to OFF
5~8
International Character Set
Selection
Refer to following Table
MSW9-8
MSW9-7
MSW9-6
MSW9-5
International Character Set
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
0. USA
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
1. France
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
2. Germany
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
3. UK
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
4. Denmark
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
5. Sweden
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
6. Italy
OFF
ON
ON
ON
7. Spain
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
8. Japan
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
9. Norway
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
10. Denmark II
ON
OFF
ON
ON
11. Spain II
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
12. Latin America
ON
ON
OFF
ON
13. Korea
MSW10
Switch
Function
ON
OFF
1
Reserved
-
Fixed to OFF
2
Font Size Selection
Font C(9x24)
Font A(12x24)
3
Print Density
Dark
Normal
4~5
Reserved
-
Fixed to OFF
6~8
Partial Cut Step Selection
Refer to following Table
MSW10-8
MSW10-7
MSW10-6
Step
OFF
OFF
OFF
85 Steps (Default)
OFF
OFF
ON
82 Steps
OFF
ON
OFF
83 Steps
OFF
ON
ON
84 Steps
ON
OFF
OFF
86 Steps
ON
OFF
ON
87 Steps
ON
ON
OFF
88 Steps
ON
ON
ON
89 Steps

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4. Paper Loading
Please use the standard paper.
※Note
It is important to power off the printer in the process of paper loading.
1. Open the paper cover and take out all used paper.
2. Load the paper in the proper direction as the following shown in case of paper jam.
3. Place the paper to the extent that it can be exposed from the printer. Additionally, close
the cover.
4. Power on the printer.

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5. Sample Test
1. Sample Printing Test
* Sample Test Start-up
After loading paper and close the cover and the PAPER FEED button pressed and held,
the sample test will start upon power on. The self-test will conduct printing according to the
existing setting of the following information available.
- Software version control
- DIP switch state
* Preparation State
The printer will print the message “Please press the FEED BUTTON”after printing the
existing setting state. LED flickering indicates the printer is in the preparation state for
printing test.
2. Self-test Completion
Upon the printing test completion, the printer will print " ** TEST COMPLETED **”,
indicating the test is finished.
It is necessary to restart printing if the self-test is not over yet.