Ithaca PcOS Series 80PLUS Manual

PCOS SERIES 80PLUS POS Thermal Printer
PROGRAMMER’S
GUIDE Rev B
PN: 100-01099

Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series 80PLUS Change History
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Change History
Rev. B
Clarified Table 1
Updated user defined memory commands
Fixed bar code width table
Rev. A Initial Release

Disclaimer PcOS Series 80PLUS Programmer’s Guide
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Disclaimer
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. However, as product improvements
become available, Ithaca Peripherals will make every effort to provide updated information for the
products described in this publication.
Ithaca Peripherals cannot guarantee that changes in software and equipment made by other
manufacturers, and referred to in this publication, do not affect the applicability of information in this
publication.
Copyright
© 1999 Ithaca Peripherals. All rights reserved.
Revision B, April 1999
Printed in the United States of America.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Ithaca Peripherals.
Trademarks
Ithaca PcOS is a registered trademark of Ithaca Peripherals. Ithaca Peripherals is a Transact Technologies
Incorporated Company. Epson and ESC/POS are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Axiohm is a registered trademark of Dardell Technologies. IBM is a registered trademark of the
International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
The Series 80PLUS Printer complies with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with
the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to minimize radio frequency interference
during installation; however, there is no guarantee that radio or television interference will not occur
during any particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on while the radio or television is
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient the radio or television receiving antenna;
•Relocate the printer with respect to the receiver;
•Plug the printer and receiver into different circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult their dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Ask for stock
number 004-000-00345-4.

Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series 80PLUS Canadian Statement
Rev B 4/13/99 Page iii
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
Statement
The Series 80PLUS Printer does not exceed Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
UL, CSA, VDE, CE Statement
Ithaca Peripherals’ printers are UL and CSA Listed, VDE Certified, and carry the CE Mark.
Declaration of Conformity
Product name: Thermal Printer
Type name: Series 80PLUS
These printers conform to the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 (1995) /A1 (1995)
EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2 (1991)
IEC 801-3 (1984)
IEC 801-4 (1991)
Directive 90/384/EEC
EN 45501: (1992)
EMI and Safety Standards Applied
The following standards are applied only to the printers that are so labeled. (EMC is tested using the
Ithaca Bestec BPA-601-24-1984).
Europe: CE marking
EN55022 (1995)
EN50082-1 (1992)
EN45501 (1992)
Safety standard: TÜV EN 60950 (1992)
North America: EMI: FFC Class A
Safety Standards: UL 1950, 3rd edition (1995)
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95, 3rd edition (1995)

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WARNING: Warnings must be carefully followed to avoid serious bodily injury.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid minor injury to yourself or damage to your equipment.
NOTES: Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your printer.

Programmer’s Guide PcOS Series 80PLUS Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
General Information..................................................................................................................................1
Warranty Information.........................................................................................................................1
Warranty Options........................................................................................................................1
Service Information.....................................................................................................................1
What is in this book?..........................................................................................................................1
Who should read this book?.........................................................................................................1
Where can you find more information?........................................................................................1
Contacting Ithaca Peripherals......................................................................................................1
General Description ...........................................................................................................................2
Features.......................................................................................................................................2
Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................................4
Serial...........................................................................................................................................4
Parallel........................................................................................................................................4
Cash Drawer ...............................................................................................................................4
Setting up the Printer................................................................................................................................5
Connecting the Printer and Computer ................................................................................................5
Connecting the Cash Drawer..............................................................................................................6
Connecting the Power Supply.............................................................................................................8
Self-test Mode...........................................................................................................................................9
Description.........................................................................................................................................9
Configuration Ticket..........................................................................................................................9
Print Tickets.......................................................................................................................................9
Configuration Mode................................................................................................................................10
Description.......................................................................................................................................10
Entering Configuration Mode...........................................................................................................10
Configuration Options......................................................................................................................11
Reference Information.............................................................................................................................13
Printing Specifications .....................................................................................................................13
Paper Specifications .........................................................................................................................14
Paper roll (single-ply)................................................................................................................14
Electrical Characteristics..................................................................................................................14
Reliability.........................................................................................................................................14
Environmental Conditions................................................................................................................14
Control Commands.................................................................................................................................15
Control Codes Overview...................................................................................................................15
Nomenclature...................................................................................................................................15
Emulation Modes and Available Commands ....................................................................................16
Standard Emulation...................................................................................................................16
ESC/POS...................................................................................................................................16
IPCL Codes......................................................................................................................................16
Printer Control Codes..............................................................................................................................17
Print/Paper Motion...........................................................................................................................17
Low-level Paper Motion Control................................................................................................17
Horizontal Motion Control...............................................................................................................18
Vertical Motion Control...................................................................................................................20
International Character Sets and Code Pages....................................................................................23
Character Print Control....................................................................................................................27
Character Pitch..........................................................................................................................27
Rotated Fonts ...................................................................................................................................29

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Character Attribute Commands........................................................................................................30
Formatted Print Rotation Commands................................................................................................33
Graphics Mode.................................................................................................................................37
Standard APA Graphics ............................................................................................................37
Extended APA Graphics............................................................................................................38
Graphic Save....................................................................................................................................40
Programming considerations .....................................................................................................40
Bar codes .........................................................................................................................................42
Printer Control.................................................................................................................................44
M50 Compatibility Commands.........................................................................................................47
Printer Status Set/Inquire .................................................................................................................48
Serial Mode Inquire...................................................................................................................48
IEEE 1284 Mode Inquire...........................................................................................................48
Inquire Commands....................................................................................................................49
Dynamic Response Mode...........................................................................................................54
Extended Diagnostic Commands......................................................................................................55
Control Codes Summary by Code.....................................................................................................56
Epson/Axiohm Commands......................................................................................................................59
Emulation Modes.............................................................................................................................59
Supported Commands ......................................................................................................................60
Command Descriptions....................................................................................................................64
Print and Feed Commands.........................................................................................................64
Line Spacing Commands...........................................................................................................66
User Defined Memory Commands.............................................................................................67
Character Commands................................................................................................................73
Panel Button Commands ...........................................................................................................82
Paper Sensor Commands...........................................................................................................82
Print Position Commands..........................................................................................................83
Bit-Image Commands................................................................................................................88
Status Commands......................................................................................................................90
Bar code Commands ........................................................................................................................97
Macro Function Commands.....................................................................................................100
Mechanism Control Commands...............................................................................................102
Miscellaneous Commands .......................................................................................................103
Operator Panel Controls........................................................................................................................107
Cover Open Button.........................................................................................................................107
Paper Feed Button..........................................................................................................................107
Power/Error LED...........................................................................................................................107
Printer State Control Switches...............................................................................................................109
Paper Out Switch ...........................................................................................................................109
Cover Open Switch ........................................................................................................................109
Cutter Position Switch....................................................................................................................109
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................110
Hexadecimal Dump........................................................................................................................110
Appendix A ..........................................................................................................................................111
Communications ............................................................................................................................111
Overview.................................................................................................................................111
Interfaces.................................................................................................................................111
RS-232C Interface...................................................................................................................111
RTS/CTS Protocol...................................................................................................................111
DTR/DSR Protocol..................................................................................................................111
XON/XOFF Protocol...............................................................................................................112
RS-232C Technical Specification ............................................................................................112
Parallel Interface............................................................................................................................114

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Parallel Interface Specification (IEEE 1284)............................................................................114
Appendix B...........................................................................................................................................115
Error Code Diagnosis.....................................................................................................................115
Description..............................................................................................................................115
Appendix C...........................................................................................................................................116
ASCII Code Table..........................................................................................................................116
Appendix D ..........................................................................................................................................117
Language Table - Code Page Definitions........................................................................................117
Appendix E...........................................................................................................................................119
Upgrading/Changing Printer Firmware..........................................................................................119
Appendix F...........................................................................................................................................120
Ordering Paper...............................................................................................................................120
Qualified Suppliers for Thermal Paper.....................................................................................120
Ordering Cables.............................................................................................................................120

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