BIXOLON STP-103II Release note

Windows Driver Manual
STP-103II
Thermal Printer
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■Table of Contents
1. Manual Information........................................................................................................3
2. Operating System (OS) Environment...........................................................................3
3. Windows Driver Preparation.........................................................................................3
4. Windows Driver Installation..........................................................................................4
4-1 Installing on Windows XP / Server 2003.....................................................................4
4-1-1 Via Serial Port or Parallel Port..............................................................................4
4-1-2 Via USB Port ........................................................................................................8
4-2 Installing on Windows VISTA / Server 2008 / 7 / 8....................................................13
4-2-1 Via Serial Port or Parallel Port............................................................................13
4-2-2 Via USB Port ......................................................................................................17
5. Windows Driver Settings.............................................................................................20
5-1 Paper........................................................................................................................20
5-1-1 Paper Size..........................................................................................................21
5-1-2 Paper Type.........................................................................................................22
5-1-3 Copies................................................................................................................22
5-2 Document Settings ...................................................................................................23
5-2-1 Send Commands................................................................................................23
5-2-2 Cash Drawer.......................................................................................................24
5-2-3 Line Feed ...........................................................................................................24
6. Windows Driver Specifications...................................................................................25
6-1 Fonts.........................................................................................................................25
6-2 Special Functions......................................................................................................27
6-3 Barcodes ..................................................................................................................29
6-4 Two-Dimensional Barcodes......................................................................................29
7. Use of Windows Driver................................................................................................30
7-1 Use of Visual Basic...................................................................................................30
7-1-1 Windows Driver Selection...................................................................................30
7-1-2 Test Printing........................................................................................................30
7-1-4 Two-Dimensional Barcode Printing.....................................................................31
7-2 Use of WordPad .......................................................................................................32
7-2-1 WordPad Environment Settings..........................................................................32
7-2-2 Text Printing........................................................................................................32
7-2-3 Barcode Printing.................................................................................................33
7-2-4 Two-Dimensional Barcode Printing.....................................................................34

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1. Manual Information
This Windows Driver Installation Manual provides information on installation, detailed
specifications, and usage of the printer’s Windows Driver according to PC operating
system (OS).
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.
2. Operating System (OS) Environment
The following operating systems are supported for usage.
Microsoft Windows XP (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows VISTA (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2 (64bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Microsoft Windows 8 (32bit/64bit)
3. Windows Driver Preparation
The Windows Driver is included in the enclosed CD, and Latest file versions can be
downloaded from the Bixolon website. (www.bixolon.com)

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4. Windows Driver Installation
4-1 Installing on Windows XP / Server 2003
4-1-1 Via Serial Port or Parallel Port
1) Double-click the Windows Driver installation file.
2) Click “Next”.

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3) Select a COM port or LPT port to be used and then click “Next”
4) When the following message box appears, click “Continue Anyway”.

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5) Click “Yes” to reboot the PC.
6) Open the printer properties window in the Windows OS.
※Control Panel –Printers and Faxes.
7) In the “Ports” tab, click “Configure Port…”
※Pass this step if you are using a parallel port.
8) Match the communication settings to those of the printer. The communication settings of
the printer can be performed by conducting a self-test.
※Pass this step if you are using a parallel port.

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9) Click “Print Test Page” and check printing status. Proper installation of the driver is
indicated if the test page is printed normally.

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4-1-2 Via USB Port
1) Double-click the Windows Driver installation file.
2) Click “Next”.
3) Select “USB”and then click “Next”.

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4) When the following message box appears, click “Continue Anyway”.
5) Click “OK”.
6) Turn off the printer and then turn it on.

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7) When the New Hardware Wizard appears for the installation of the Windows Driver,
select the option as shown below and click “Next”.
8) Click “Next”.

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9) When the following message box appears, click “Continue Anyway”.
10) Click “Finish”.

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11) Open the printer properties window in the Windows OS.
※Control Panel –Printers and Faxes.
12) Click “Print Test Page” and check printing status. Proper installation of the driver is
indicated if the test page is printed normally.

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4-2 Installing on Windows VISTA / Server 2008 / 7 / 8
4-2-1 Via Serial Port or Parallel Port
1) Double-click the Windows Driver installation file.
2) Click “Next”.

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3) Select a COM port or LPT port to be used and then click “Next”.
4) When the following message box appears, click “Install”.

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5) Click “Yes” to reboot the PC.
6) Open the printer properties window in the Windows OS.
※Control Panel –Hardware and Sound –Device and Printers.
7) In the “Ports” tab, click “Configure Port…”
※Pass this step if you are using a parallel port.
8) Match the communication settings to those of the printer. The communication settings of
the printer can be performed by conducting a self-test.
※Pass this step if you are using a parallel port.

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9) Click “Print Test Page” and check printing status. Proper installation of the driver is
indicated if the test page is printed normally

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4-2-2 Via USB Port
1) Double-click the Windows Driver installation file.
2) Click “Next”.
3) Select “USB”and then click “Next”.

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4) When the following message box appears, click “Install”.
5) Click the “OK”.
6) Turn off the printer and then turn it on. The printer driver will be installed automatically.

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7) Open the printer properties window in the Windows OS.
※Control Panel –Hardware and Sound –Device and Printers.
8) Click “Print Test Page” and check printing status. Proper installation of the driver is
indicated if the test page is printed normally.

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5. Windows Driver Settings
The following functions can be configured after installing the Windows driver.
5-1 Paper
1) Open the Printer Properties window for the corresponding OS.
2) Click the “Preferences” button in the “General” tab.
3) Click “Paper” Tab.