Hwasung HMK-056 User manual

User Manual
HMK-056
HMV-056

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※Safety Caution!
Caution : Please follow the directions while using the product, or it may cause
malfunctions, serious injuries, or even death.
Do not disassemble or modify the product.
Remove jammed paper while switching off the power
Keep at the specified voltage.
Do not wash the product.
Avoid hitting or causing an impact to the product.
Prevent the product from the wet or humid environment.
Caution : Please follow the directions while using the product, or it may cause
malfunctions, serious injuries, or even death.
When you find any problem, contact us and take an action.
Please power off during cleaning of the device.
Please ventilate the space where the product works in often.
Please install the product away from the near interferences.
Please install the wiring in a safe place.
Please follow the directed terms of compliance in using the electrical product.

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Table of Contents
1. General Specifications 3
2. Compenent Overview and External Dimensions 4
2-1) Component Overview 4
2-2) External Dimensions 5
2-3) Model Number 7
3. Operation 8
3-1) Loading Paper 8
3-2) Paper Changing 9
3-2-1) Clamshell Method 9
3-2-2) Auto-Loading Method 10
3-3) Jam Removal 11
3-4) Self-Test 12
3-5) HEX Dump Print 13
3-6) Firmware Update 14
3-7) Firmware Restoration 15
3-8) Communication Setting 18
3-9) Memory Switch Program 21
4. Interface Specification 24
4-1) RS232C 24
4-2) USB 24
5. Commands 25
6. Windows Driver 57
6-1) Printer Function Configuration 57
6-2) Paper Supply Configuration 58
6-3) Making New Paper Format 59
7. Ticket Specification 61
7-1) Black Mark on the left 61
7-2) Black Mark on the right 62
8. Commands for Ticket Mode 63
8-1) Switch to Ticket Mode 63
8-2) Commands 64
9. USB Communication Settings 65
9-1) DLL Interface 65
9-2) Cautions 67
* Manual Update Records 68

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1. General Specifications
Printing Method
Direct Linear Thermal
Dot Density
203DPI (8dots/mm(W) x 8dots/mm(H))
Number of dots/line
448 dots
Paper Feeding Witdh(1 step)
0.125mm
Paper Thickness
50㎛ ~ 150㎛
Paper Roll Diameter (MAX)
Φ100 (OPTION Φ150, Φ200)
Paper Width
60mm
Printing Width
56mm
Numbers of
Characters
per Line
(Default
Value)
FontA(12x24)
36characters
FontB(9x16)
48characters
KoreanA(24x24)
18characters
KoreanB(16x16)
27characters
Printing Speed
Max 200mm/s
Font Size
FontA(12x24)
1.50 x 3.00mm
FontB(9x16)
1.13 x 2.00mm
KoreanA(24x24)
3.00 x 3.00mm
KoreanB(16x16)
2.00 x 2.00mm
Numbers of Characters
English 95
Extended Character(Code page) : 128 x 10
Barcode
1 Dimension
UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13, ITF, CODABAR, CODE39, CODE93,
CODE128
2 Dimension
PDF417, QR CODE
Auto Cutter
Guillotine Type (Full / Partial Cut)
Interface
Serial
RS232C
USB
USB2.0 Full Speed
Receiving Buffer Size
4Kbyte
SMPS Specifications
Input Voltage
100V ~ 24V(AC)
Output Voltage
24V(DC)
Output Current
2.5A
Life Span
(25oC, average humidity)
Thermal Head 100Km(100 Milion Pulses)
Auoto Cutter : 2Milion Cuts
Environment
Condition
Temperature
Operating 0°C ~ 45°C (32℉~ 113℉)
Storage -25°C ~ 60°C (-13℉~ 140℉)
Humidity
Operating 40 ~ 85% RH (Noncendensing only)
Storage 40 ~ 95% RH
Weight
Horizontal type : 481g
Vertical type : 514g
External Dimensions
Horizontal type : 99 x 138 x 92 (mm)
Vertical type : 99 x 150 x 93 (mm)

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Paper Roll Holder
[Image2-3]
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2. Names of Parts and External Dimensions
2-1) Component Overview
Frame
(Cntrol board installed)
Auto Cutter
Open Lever
[Image2-1]
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1. Power LED
2. Error LED
3. Feed Button
4. Power Switch
5. DC (24VDC)
6. Comm. Connector (USB, Type B)
7. Comm. Connector (Serial, Female 4 pin)
8. Near End Sensor Connector
[Image2-2]

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2-2) External Dimensions
2-2-1) HMK-056

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2-2-2) HMV-056

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2-3) Model Number
HM□-056
※ Frame Type
K : Kiosk(Fixture) Type
V : Vertical Type
C : Board Type

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3. Operation
3-1) Loading Papoer
2. Release the left lever and the
paper roll are loaded.
1. Push the left lever and move the paper roll down
in the direction of the arrow.
[Image3-1]
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1. Push the open lever to open the cover.
2. Insert the paper into the feeding entrance. Take care of the
side of the paper roll. [Image3-5]
Keep putting the paper in until it sticks out the auto cutter.
3. Close the cover in the direction of the arrow in [Image 3-6].
After changing the paper rolls, you can press the feed button
to check whether it works properly.
* If the paper does feed out well, open the cover and inserthe
the paper again.
3-2) Paper Changing
You can change the paper roll in two ways.
3-2-1) Clamshell Method
[Image3-3]
[Image3-4]
[Image3-5]
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3-2-2) Auto Loading Method
※ Push the paper deeply into the entrance.
※ The motor makes some noises, which are normal.
3. When the cover is closed, push the paper into the
feeding entrance and the printer will start the auto
loading. It will cut the paper after feeding it to a certain
point.
[Image3-7]
1. Turn on the power.
[Image3-8]
2. Cut the end of the paper like the [Image 3-8]

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3-3) Jam Removal
In case of paper jam, you can remove it following the below steps.
1. Turn off the power and check whether the paper path is blocked by the auto cutter’s
blade.
2. If the cutter’s blade is blocked, you can reboot the printer and it returns to the proper
place.
(When cutter’s blade is
properly secured)
(When cutter’s blade is
blocked)
[Image3-9]

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3-4) Self-Test
You can print the self-test by pressing the feed button twice or turning on the printer
while pressing the feed button. Self-test shows you the below information.
● Model Name
● Firmware Version and Created Date
● Interface Configuration
● Sample Print
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HMC-056 Control Board
Firmware :: VerX .XX
Create : 20XX/XX/XX
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Interface and Setting information
Interface : USB & RS-232C
Baud Rate : 19200
Data Bit : 8 Bit
Parity : None
Stop Bit : 1 or 2
Peripheral & Setting Information
USB Status : B
Auto Cutter :: BuiIt-in

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3-5) HEX Dump Print
Turn the power off and back on after the confirmation of HEX DUMP in Initial Setting Mode. After
printing as [HEX DUMP MODE], it will print all receiving data to 16 hexadecimal data for all
receiving data. This would be useful when developing an application because this notifies the
transmission status.
Prints when 12 digits are received.
Data under 12 digits will print when you press the feed button.
Control Code (Below 1F16) prints as “.”
Prints as “^” when 8016 or above.
[Print Sample]
16 hexadecimal indicator ASCII indicator
[HEX DUMP MODE]
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 47 49 A B C D E F G H I
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FF 1B 69 ^ . i

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3-6) Firmware Update
Printer program is easily updateable from PC with the Flash Memory equipped.
When updating, it is demanding to be acquainted with the following order before executing.
1) Turn the power off and back on. (Dip SW manipulation is unnecessary)
2) Check the connectivity of Printer and the communication cable.
(You can save time updating by using USB cable)
3) Run the update after configuring the model name and communication port through the provided
update program.
The ERROR LED will turn off and it will turn back on few seconds later, and the update will
start when the LED starts flashing rapidly.
Do not turn off the printer until the update is complete
4) Update Complete notification will display when the process is complete.
※If the ERROR LED flashes slowly during the update, then the process is in error, so you
need to terminate the update program, and repeat the process from the direction number 1)
after checking the abnormalities on the device.
5) The printer will reset automatically after the update and will return to the ready to use status.

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3-7) Firmware Restoration
You can restore the printer following the below when it does not boot up due to the firmware
damage or update errors.
1) Find the location of the jumpers in the bottom of the printer.
2) Connect both of JP2 pins with 2.5mm pin header or something.
3) Connect the data cable and turn on the power
4) Set the port on the provided booting program and then select “at91sam4e16-ek” at ‘Select
your board’ prompt and click on ‘Connect’ button.
(Either of RS-232 or USB is available for data cable.)(USB can save your time on loading.)
5) It is demanding to release the jumper short after running the booting program.
If you miss this process, the data will disappear after the firmware restoration.
6) Click on “File open” icon next to ‘Send File Name’, to select the target model’s firmware
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and click on ‘Send File’ Button.
(※Caution Do not modify other parameter’s value.)
7) There will be a prompt after the file transmit is complete, click “YES(Y)” button on the
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8) Under Scripts filed, set the value to ‘Boot from Flash(GPNVM1)’ and then click on
“Execute”.
9) Restart the printer by turning the power off and back on.

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3-8) Communication Setting
Set the printer configuration and the communication condition to the host with the
Memroy switch untility program.
※Caution
All information on memory switch will be deleted during the configuration and please reconfigure
the list of Code Page and Print Option.
3-8-1) Manual Configuration
1) Run the printer in initial configuration mode.
※How to run in Initial Configuration Mode
When you turn the printer’s power on while pressing the FEED button for more than 2
seconds, the PE LED and ERROR LED will simultaneously turn on / flash and run the initial
configuration mode. (9600 BPS, PARITY NONE, HARDWARE HANDSHAKE)
2) After you run the initial configuration mode, it is printed as follows
[Menu]
1.Baud rate
2.Parity
3.Flow control
4.Hex Dump Mode
5.Print Density
6.Auto Melody
7.Cut Mode
8.Auto Buzzer
9.Print Speed
Select and then Enter...
Enter : Press the feed button once for
more than 1second.
Select: Press the feed button many times
less than 1second as menu number.
Exit : Turn power off then on.
Press feed button for more than 1 second to 'Enter', press less than 1 second to select item.
For example, if you’d like to change the Auto Melody option in the list number 6, press the FEED
button less than 1 seconds 6 times, and more than 1 seconds 1 time. When terminating the
configuration, just turn off and back on.
3) Continuing from the previous, you can confirm after selecting the category on the printed list.
Ex) [Baud rate]
-> 1.9600
2.19200
3.38400
4.115200
-> : Indicate current set status
Select and then Enter...
Meaning, ‘(->)’ indicates the current setting. When changing the settings, select from the list and if you
want to move to the next menu without making any changes, then just confirm without selecting
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4) Subsquently, you can then learn the results of the change in the printing paper.
It was changed successfully!
Indicates that the changes get applied without a problem.
The value is invalid, try again!
Displayed when the selected item is invalid or moved to another menu without changing the item.
5) You may find the configuration results by checking the position of the arrow character (->), after
printing the test page or entering preferences mode, by selecting one of the list
3-8-2) Setting by the memroy switch program
You can set the printer’s fucntions and conditions with the host with the memroy switch utility
program.
※Caution : All information stored in memory switch will be deleted during the setting and please
reconfigure Code Page and Print Option as well.
1) Start the printer in initial settings mode
※Operation Methods for starting the initial settings mode
[If you turn on the printer while pressing down on FEED button for 2 seconds or more, the PE
LED and the ERROR LED will light/flash in interchangeably and boot in initial settings mode
(9600 BPS, PARITY NONE, HARDWARE HANDSHAKE)]
-> Skip this step when using the USB interface for settings.
2) Run the utility program and after selecting the communication port in use, set the Baudrate to
9600, and click on the Communication Test button.
When succeeding in communication, the Start transmit button will activate.
-> When configuring with USB interface, set the Port to USB.
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