Kashino Technology CSN-A1K User manual

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CSN-A1K Micro panel printer's
User Manual
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Content
CAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................3
1 General Specifications................................................................................................................4
2. Features.........................................................................................................................................4
3 Printer outline pictures and dimension...................................................................................5
3.1 Outline pictures................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 Dimension..........................................................................................................................5
4 How to use.................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Printing test....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Panel LED Indicators......................................................................................................8
5 Connector...................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Serial (RS232, TTL)........................................................................................................9
5.1.1 Power supply connector......................................................................................9
5.1.2 RS232 connector.................................................................................................. 9
5.1.3 TTL connector.....................................................................................................10
5.2 USB port.......................................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 J2 Power supply connector.............................................................................. 10
5.2.2 CN1 USB /MINID connector..........................................................................10
6 printer functions.........................................................................................................................11
7 Using attention........................................................................................................................... 11
8 ESC/POS Printing Command Set..........................................................................................12
8.1 Command list..................................................................................................................12
8.2 Command Detail............................................................................................................ 14
8.2.1 Print Commands................................................................................................. 14
8.2.2 Line spacing setting commands......................................................................17
8.2.3 Character Setting Commands..........................................................................19
8.2.4 Bit Image Command......................................................................................... 30
8.2.5 Init command...................................................................................................... 40
8.2.6 Status Command................................................................................................ 40
8.2.7 Bar Code Command.......................................................................................... 42
8.2.8 Miscellaneous Function Command................................................................47
8.2.9 New commands.................................................................................................. 49
Appendix 1 Code page................................................................................................................ 54
Appendix 2 International character set:...................................................................................69

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CAUTIONS
1. This document shall apply only to the product(s) identified herein.
2. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Kashino Technology Limited.
3. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Please contact us
for the latest information.
4. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Kashino
Technology Limited assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
5. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.
6. Kashino Technology Limited shall be not liable to the purchaser of this product or third
parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties
as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications,
repairs, or alterations to this product, or failure to strictly comply with Kashino Technology
Limited 's operating and maintenance instructions.
7. Kashino Technology Limited shall not be liable against any damages or problems
arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those
designated as Original Kashino Products or Kashino Approved Products by Kashino
Technology Limited.

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1 General Specifications
2. Features
Low-noise direct thermal printing method
Fast printing speed, low noise
Can support Max.40MM (diameter) paper roll, around 16-20 meter.
Optional serial interface (RS-232C, TTL) / USB port
Rich of graphics / curves / characters print function
Easy paper loading structure
Support 5V-9V wide power voltage, or 12V DC
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Print method thermal direct line printing
Paper loading method easy paper loading
Paper width 57mm
Print width 48mm
Resolution ration 8dots/mm(384dots/line)
Life of printing head 50km
Printing speed 50mm/sec.; Max.:80MM/sec.(voltage 8.5V）
Character size ANK: 9x17,12×24; GBK: 24×24
Chinese character fonts GB18030: 12x24 or 24x24dots
Outline dimension 76.8 W x 77.4 D x 47.6H mm
Installation: 72.8W x 73.4D
Embedded depth 34.65MM
Paper roll specification (width:58mm,Max. diameter:40mm)
Interface Serial(RS232C,TTL)/ USB
Input power DC5-9V or 12V
Operating temperature 0°C~55°C
Storage temperature -25°C~70°C
Operating humidity 10°C~80°C
Storage humidity 10°C~90°C

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3 Printer outline pictures and dimension
3.1 Outline pictures
Outline dimension: 76.8 W x 77.4 D x 47.6H mm
Embeded dimension: 72.8W x 73.4D x 34.65H mm
Front panel Size: 76.8 W x 77.4D mm
Embedded depth: 34.65 mm
Max diameter of paper roll: 40 mm
3.2 Dimension
Outline is as follows:

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The installation method as below picture：
4 How to use
4.1 Printing test
After power up, press K1 button, or connect J1 and disconnect on the controller board,
one test page will be printed.
Note: The name of short-circuit point is different from each board.
4.2 Panel LED Indicators
There is one LED on board to indicate the status of the board. The indicator is as follows:
Blink one times: Work well
Blink two times: No printer is detected
Blink three times: No paper is detected
Blink five times: Printer mechanism is overheating.
Blink ten times: No Chinese word stock IC is detected
4.3 Integrated keyboard functions.
The two push buttons and LED functions are described in the following table:

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J6 User side matching connector
Molex, 53047 Series 4 contacts（male）
Molex 51021 Series（female）
Contacts: 50079/50058
Pin number Signal name
1 GND
2 On line
3 FEED
4 LED
Note: The A1-K micro panel printer with keyboard as optional as below picture:
Printer
Statu → OFF OFF Line ON Line
End of Paper
Over/Under
Voltage or
Temperature
Push Button
#1
Execute
self-test if
pressed
during
Power-on
Feed Paper
Feed Paper if
not already
printing
N/A
Push Button
#2 Switch On
the printer
ON Line Off Line N/A
Switch OFF the printer if pressed more than 2.5 seconds
LED OFF 1 Flash ”ON” Always ”ON” 3 Flash “ON” 5 Flash “ON”

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5 Connector
Please refer to chart printing control board size and interface definition.
You can choose to use RS232, RS232 with TTL level or USB port before leaving factory.
RS232 with TTL level can get less cost.
5.1 Serial (RS232, TTL)
5.1.1 Power supply connector
J5 User side matching connector
Molex, 53047 Series 9 contacts（male）
Molex 51021 Series（female）
Contacts: 50079/50058
Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name
1 GND 6 V bat
2 GND 7 V bat
3 GND 8 V bat
4 GND 9 V bat
5 GND
5.1.2 RS232 connector
J4 User side matching connector
Molex, 53047 Series 5 contacts（male）
Molex 51021 Series（female）
Contacts: 50079/50058
Pin number Signal name
1 GND