FEC FEC-150 User manual

User Manual
FEC-150
Thermal Printer
Rev. 1.00
http://www.Firich.com.tw

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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 Prohibit
Prohibit
Socket Prohibit
No disassembling
PRINTER
PRINTER
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Copyright FIRICH
(C) Copyright CIRICH 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.
FIRICH LOGO is the registered trademark of FIRICH.
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 FIRICH 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
- P ARALLEL/SERIAL
(9) CASH DRAWER (RJ-11)
(10)USBCOMMUNICATION
Rear
FEC-150P/R,FEC-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(FEC-150R), IEEE1284 parallel interface(FEC-150P),
USB2.0 interface(FEC-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 FEC-150P/R, FEC-150U.
※Note
The socket is required near the machine for use.
FEC-150P/R FEC-150U
Rear
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(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
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■ Table of Contents
1. Installation and basic operations ·················································································7
1-1 Unpacking ·····················································································································7
1-2 Installation Site ··············································································································7
1-3 Operation Panel ············································································································8
2. Connection ·····················································································································9
2-1 AC Adapter Connection ·································································································9
2-2 Interface Connection ···································································································10
2-2-1 FEC-150R Serial Interface ····················································································11
2-2-2 FEC-150P Parallel Interface··················································································12
2-2-3 FEC-150U USB Interface······················································································12
2-2-4 Cash Drawer Cable Connection (Option)······························································13
3. DIP Switch Setting ·······································································································14
3-1 Setting the DIP Switches·····························································································15
3-1-1 Setting the DIP switch (RS-232C Serial Interface) ················································15
3-1-2 Setting the DIP switch (IEEE1284 Parallel, USB2.0 Interface)······························15
3-2 Setting the Memory Switches······················································································15
4. Paper Loading··············································································································18
5. Sample Test··················································································································19
6. Hexadecimal Dumping ································································································20
7. Specification ················································································································21
8. WINDOWS Driver Setting ····························································································22
8-1 Serial (RS-232C) Interface Model Windows Driver Setting ·········································22
8-2 Parallel (IEEE1284) Interface Windows Driver Setting················································23
8-3 USB2.0 Interface Model Windows Driver Setting ························································23
9. Control Command List ································································································24
10. Summary of Control Command················································································25

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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.
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
Power cord
CD
Cable interface
USB, 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 FEC-150R 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 FEC-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 FEC-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 OFF
1-4 Baud Rate Refer to Table 1 OFF
• Table 1 – Baud rate (bps) Selection
Transmission Speed 1-3 1-4 Default
9600 OFF OFF
19200 OFF ON
38400 ON OFF
115200 ON ON
9600
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 -
1-3 -
1-4
Reserved
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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
1~2 Reserved - Fixed to OFF
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.

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6. Hexadecimal Dumping
This function is designed for advanced user to send and receive the data accurately and
identify the software problems. The Hexadecimal Dumping function is helpful for searching
special terms because all data and command statements are printed in hexadecimal form.
Please follow the steps below to use the hexadecimal dumping function.
1. Open the paper cover after the printer powers off.
2. With the FEED button pressed and held, power off the printer, then close the cover
3. Go to the Hexadecimal Dumping mode.
4. Please execute the item where the printer sends data.
Printer prints all data in two separate rows.
The hexadecimal code appears in the first row, and the ASCII code corresponding to the
hexadecimal code in the second row.
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 . ! . . & . @ @
1B 25 01 1B 63 34 00 1B . % . . c4 . .
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ABCDEFGH
- If there is no corresponding ASCII code, the period (.) is printed.
- In the Hexadecimal Dumping mode, do not use other commands than
DEL EOT and DLE ENQ.
5. Upon the hexadecimal dumping is finished, power off the printer.
6. The Hexadecimal Dumping mode will be removed when the printer powers on next time.