BIXOLON SRP-S200 User manual

User’s Manual
SRP-S200
LINERLESS PRINTER
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Introduction
SRP-S200 printers have been designed to be connected to various types of electronic
devices such as POS (Point Of Sales), and computer peripheral devices.
※The main features of the printer are as follows
1. LINERLESS PRINTER
2. direct thermal method printing
3. Maximum 150mm/s printing speed
4. 128 x 156 x 196 (W X D X H)
5. Interface: Serial, USB, Ethernet
6. Equipped with data buffer (receives print data even while printing)
7. Can print a range of barcodes
8. Range of printing density selectable
(controlled with virtual memory switch management)
It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer for
the first time.
※Use only authorized supplies that can be trusted!
- We are not responsible for quality and service for damage caused by the use of
unauthorized products (or recycled ones).

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Safety Information
Warning: Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious physical
harm.
Caution: Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries, equipment
damage, or data loss.
Symbol Information
DC (Direct current)
Error, Warning
Paper Feeding
Stand-By
USB
Ethernet

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Table of Contents
1. Installing Printer and Getting Started ....................................................................... 5
1-1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................5
1-2 Interface...............................................................................................................................................................6
1-2-1 USB Built-in ...........................................................................................................................................6
1-2-2 Ethernet Built-in ...................................................................................................................................7
1-2-3 Serial Interface (RS-232C) ...................................................................................................................8
1-3 Connecting Power ..............................................................................................................................................9
1-4 Reconfiguration of Printer...............................................................................................................................11
1-5 Installing & Replacing Paper...........................................................................................................................12
1-6 Recommended Papers.....................................................................................................................................15
1-7 Removing Paper Jam ........................................................................................................................................16
1-8 Using Printer Functions ...................................................................................................................................17
1-9 Mounting Partition(40mm) .............................................................................................................................18
2. Self-Test ....................................................................................................................... 19
3. Hexadecimal Dumping............................................................................................... 21
4. Cleaning Printer.......................................................................................................... 22
5. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 24

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1. Installing Printer and Getting Started
1-1 Unpacking
• Check the following contents list, and contact your dealer for assistance if any item is
missing or incorrect.
- Product
SRP-S200
- Standard Components
Power Cord
Installation Guide
Partition
USB A-B Cable
- Optional Components
Serial Cable
(9pin - 9pin)

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1-2 Interface
• Connect the printer to the host computer using the right interface cable that complies
with the specifications of the interface
1-2-1 USB Built-in
Pin No.
Signal Name
Designation (Color)
Function
Shell
Shield
Drain Cable
Frame Ground
1
VBUS
RED
Host Power
2
D-
WHITE
Data Line (D-)
3
D+
GREEN
Data Line (D+)
4
GND
BLACK
Signal Ground
Caution After turning off the power switch of printer, connect and disconnect
the communication cable.
USB Port

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1-2-2 Ethernet Built-in
Pin No.
Signal Name
Designation (Color)
Function
1
TD+
WHITE ORANGE
Transmit +
2
TD-
ORANGE
Transmit -
3
CT
WHITE GREEN
Center tap
4
NC
BLUE
-
5
NC
WHITE BLUE
-
6
NC
GREEN
-
7
RD+
WHITE BROWN
Receive +
8
RD-
BROWN
Receive -
Note
Refer to the utility and network connection manual for
Interface connection information.
Caution After turning off the power switch of printer, connect and disconnect
the communication cable.
Ethernet Port

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1-2-3 Serial Interface (RS-232C)
* Printer Side
Pin No.
Signal Name
Direction
Function
1
NC
-
-
2
TxD
Output
Transmit Data
3
RxD
Input
Receive Data
6,8
RTS
Output
Ready To Send
4,7
CTS
Input
Clear To Send
5
SG
-
Signal Ground
9
NC
-
-
Caution After turning off the power switch of printer, connect and disco
nnect the communication cable.
Serial Port

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1-3 Connecting Power
1) Make sure the product is turned off before connecting the power.
2) Connect the power cord with the flat side pointing to the outside of the printer, as
shown in the diagram below.
Power Port
Power cord

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Caution
- Only use a power supply provided by Bixolon. Bixolon shall
bear no responsibility for damage caused by using a third-party
power supply.
- Check the power supply’s label to check its electronic specs.
- When removing the power supply, make sure you have a firm
grasp of the plug terminal of the power cord and the printer
and pull horizontally.
- When connecting or disconnecting power, make sure to remove
the power supply from the power outlet before removing.
- Pay attention to the direction in which you insert the power
cord.
Warning Do not connect a voltage out of the specifications of the power
supply. It can cause damage to the product or a fire.
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1-4 Reconfiguration of Printer
• This product does not support Dip Switch. In order to change the product’s
configuration, use either the virtual memory switch utility or the virtual memory
switch management function when performing a self-diagnosis.
• Please refer to the Utility and Service Manual for more information.
Caution
Make sure to turn the printer off and on again after using
the virtual memory switch utility to adjust the settings of the
product.

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1-5 Installing & Replacing Paper
1) Open the paper roll cover by pulling the Cover-Open Lever.
Caution Do not open the print cover while the printer is operating,
otherwise the printer may be damaged.

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2) Remove the empty paper roll and replace with a new one as shown in the image.
Caution
Check the orientation of the roll paper when inserting it into
the printer.
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3) Pull out a small amount of paper as shown in the picture, and close the cover.
Caution
- When closing the cover, hold down the center of printer cover
firmly so that paper roll is loaded correctly.
- Make sure to use the specified paper only.

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1-6 Recommended Papers
Sticky(Restick)
-Iconex Sticky Media(USA):
Classic: 9023-1823, 9023-1397(58mm), 9023-1233, 9023-1818(40mm)
Classic High Tack: 9023-1500(58mm), 9023-1258(40mm)
Ultralite: 9023-1410(58mm), 9023-1865(40mm)
- MAX International Converters, Inc. MAXStick Products Ltd(USA)
Caution
- Use of papers other than those recommended above may
damage Auto-Cutter, TPH or degrade the printing quality and
our company Is not responsible for the damage caused by non-
recommended papers.
- If you have to use other products, we recommend that you
use papers with a similar level of quality to the recommended
ones.

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1-7 Removing Paper Jam
1) When a paper jam occurs, turn the printer OFF and then back ON, open the cover,
and remove the jammed paper.
※In case of a minor jam, it may be possible that the operating blade returns to
the original position and cover can be opened simply by turning the printer OFF
and then back ON.
Follow the steps shown below if the cover does not open after power cycling.
2) Turn the printer OFF.
3) Lift the paper rollout part of the COVER-CUTTER to remove it.
4) Turn the knob and insert the blade that sticks out using a cross-head screwdriver as
shown below.
5) Lift the cover-open lever and remove the jammed paper. Put the COVER-CUTTER back
in place.
6) Turn the printer ON and use it.
Note
- Placing your hand above the printer outlet may cause a paper jam.
- In case of a minor jam, it may be possible that the operating
blade returns to the original position by turning the printer
OFF and then back ON.
COVER-CUTTER

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1-8 Using Printer Functions
• Power (Button)
- The POWER light is on whenever the printer is on.
• Error (Indicator Lamp)
- Red light will be on in various error conditions such as out of paper, cover open, etc.
• Feed (Button)
- Press this button to feed the paper out. Hold down this button to feed out the paper
continuously.

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1-9 Mounting Partition(40mm)
• Install the Partition in the direction of the arrow as shown below.
Caution
After using narrower papers (e.g. 40mm width) than the maximum
paper width of 58mm, please do not use any wider ones as it might
affect printing quality due to uneven platen roller abrasion.
Partition

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2. Self-Test
The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not
function
properly, contact your dealer. The self-test procedure is as follows:
1) Make sure paper roll has been installed properly.
2) Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button and the self-test begins.
3) The self-test prints the current status of the printer including control ROM version.
4) After printing the current printer status, the printer wait for the next step after
printing the following lines. (The error signal light keeps blinking.)
SELF-TEST PRINTING.
Select a button to run the following.
Continue test printing : Press the button briefly
Memory switch configuration mode : Press and hold down button
5) Press the Feed button to resume printing or hold down the button for at least one
second to change the VMSM settings.
• If “Continuous SELF-TEST” is selected
(1) Press the Feed button for less than one second to print the preset page.
(2) The self test ends automatically as it prints the following line and cuts the paper
*** COMPLETED ***
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• If “VMSM Selection” is selected
(1) The following lines will be printed when the VMSM opens.
** VMSM Selection **
0 : Exit and reboot printer
1 : Print current settings
2 : Set Print Density
3 : Set Print Speed
4 : Set Cutting mode
5 : Reserved
6 : Reserved
7 : Set Black Mark Cut Position
8 : Print Maintenance Counter
9 or more : None
(2) Press the Feed button to run the above function.
- Step 1(Select Options): press the button a number of times as shown by each menu.
- Step 2(Enter Options): hold down the button for at least one second to applyeach
item selected.
※Note
If you select any items not listed above, the list of “VMSM Selection” will be printed
again. Setting the mode will be canceled if no item is selected in Step 1.
(3) Hold down the Feed button for at least 1 second to save the changes.
The following line will be printed before cutting the paper.
If “0: Exit and reboot printer” is not executed, the new settings will not be saved.
*** COMPLETED ***
6) The new settings will be automatically applied when printer resets.
Note
If you select any items not listed above, the list of “VMSM Selection”
will be printed again. Setting the mode will be canceled if no item is
selected in Step 1.
Caution If the "0: Save settings and exit" function is not executed,
The setting information is not stored in the printer.