OmniPrint OM9500 User manual

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OM9500II-S
User’s Manual
Revision 1.0
March 1, 2013
All specifications are subject to change without notice
Revision: 2.04
November 13, 2017
OMNIPrint Inc.
1923 East Deere Ave. Santa Ana, California, 92705, U.S.A.
T: 949-833-0080 :: F: 949-833-0040
www.omniprintinc.com

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1. Printer Appearance
Power Switch
1.1 Switch and LED Functions
1. FEED Button
Press to feed paper manually; release to stop feeding.
2. Paper Status
When both Error and Paper LEDs are on, printer is out of paper.
When both Error and Paper LEDs are off, printer has paper.
When only the Paper LED is on, paper is low.
3. Power Condition
When Power LED is on, printer is turned on.
When Power LED is off, printer is turned off.
4. Error Indicator
The LED blinks when there is a paper out, cutter error, or print head overheat condition.
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2. Printer Set Up
2.1 Unpacking
The items illustrated below are included in the printer package. If any
items are damaged or missing, please contact your supplier for
assistance:
POWER ADAPTER POWER CORD INTERFACE CABLE
MANUAL PAPER ROLL
RS-232
USB

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2.2 Connecting the Cables
Before connecting the cables, please make sure that both the printer and host
are turned off.
2.2.1 Connecting the Power Adapter
An approved Class 2 external switching power supply is required for the
operation of this product which is enclosed. A detachable power cord with an
appropriate plug type is also provided.
1. Make sure the printer power switch is turned off.
2. Attach the power cord to power supply unit.
3. Insert the 3-pin connector of the power adapter into the printer DC jack.
4. Plug the power cord to a wall outlet.
5. Use only the power supply provided with the printer.
Input: 110~240VAC 50/60Hz Output: 24VDC 2.5A
Please replace with one of the following part numbers:
OMPS9500-2402-NA North America, Japan, Taiwan
-VDE Europe except Italy & Switzerland, Brazil, India
-BSI UK, HK, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia
-CCC China, Australia, New Zealand
2.2.2 Connecting the Interface Cable
Properly shielded serial interface cable must be used to connect your computer
to the printer. Observe the following precautions when connecting the printer to
the host computer.
1. Power to the host must be off.
2. The printer power switch must be turned off.
3. Use only the supplied serial cable, Part No. CBL9500-IF-ASP
4. Make sure connectors are inserted correctly on both ends.
5. Use the two thumbscrews to secure the DB-9 connectors together.

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3. Paper Loading
Use a paper roll that meets the specifications below. Do not use paper rolls that
are glued to the core. Make sure data is not being transmitted to the printer while
loading paper.
1. To open the paper cover press the latch located below the Paper Feed button, as indicat
ed in illustration “a”.
2. Remove the old paper roll core.
3. Lift the paper cover. Please make sure no objects are dropped inside and avoid touching
any internal parts of the printer including the rubber roller with any sharp object.
4. Make sure the paper roll is curling up.
5. Pull the paper so that the leading edge of the roll goes at least two inches beyond the pri
nter tear bar.
6. Gently lower the printer paper cover and make sure it is closed tightly.
7. Press the FEED button to make sure the roll is properly loaded. If you notice any wrinkles
or creases on the edges of the paper try loading the paper again.
8. Tear the excess paper against the serrated edge.
9. To reorder paper please use part number: TP-80-230.
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4. Dip Switch
4.1 Setting the Dip Switch
An 8 position DIP switch is located on the bottom of the printer unit. Gently turn the printer over
and use a small Philips screw driver to remove the cover. By changing the switch positions you
can modify the default setting for various functions such as cutter mode, character set, beeper,
printer speed etc.
NOTES: 1. To change the dip switch setting please make sure the power is turned off.
2. When changing the baud rate, make sure the host and printer baud rates match.

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5.0Self Test
You can perform a self test to determine the default settings and
obtain the printer revision number. First, make sure the printer is
turned off and then while pressing the Paper Feed button turn the
printer on. The printer starts printing its factory setting.
5.1 Code Page Setting
Refer to the Self Test page code details, for example:
For English: Select Page 0
For Russian: PC868
Chinese: Two Byte Character Code, SW-4 must be OFF
Example Only

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5.2 Control command summary
No
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Command
Function
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HT
Horizontal tab
2
LF
Print and line feed
3
CR
Print and carriage return
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FF
Print end position label to start printing
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CAN
Cancel print data in page mode
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DLE EOT
Real-time status transmission
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DLE ENQ
Real-time request to printer
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DLE DC4
Generate pulse at real-time
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ESC FF
Print data in page mode
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ESC SP
Set character right-side spacing
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ESC !
Set print mode
12
ESC $
Select/cancel user-defined character set
13
ESC %
Define user-defined characters
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ESC &
Turn underline mode on/off
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ESC *
Set bit image mode
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ESC -
Turn underline mode on/off
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ESC 2
Set 1/6 inch line spacing
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ESC 3
Set line spacing using minimum units
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ESC =
Select peripheral device
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ESC ?
Cancel user-defined characters
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ESC @
Initialize printer
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ESC D
Set horizontal tab positions
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ESC E
Select emphasized mode
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ESC G
Select double-strike mode
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ESC J
Print end feed paper using minimum units
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ESC L
Select page mode
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ESC M
Select character font
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ESC R
Select international character set
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ESC S
Select standard mode
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ESC T
Select print direction in page mode
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ESC V
Set/cancel 90°cw rotated character
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ESC W
Set printing area in page mode
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ESC \
Set relative position
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ESC a
Align position
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ESC c 3
Select paper sensor(s) to output paper-end
signals
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ESC c 4
Select paper sensor(s) to stop printing
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ESC c 5
Enable/disable panel buttons

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ESC d
Print and feed paper n lines
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ESC p
General pulse
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ESC t
Select character code table
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ESC {
Set/cancel upside-down character printing
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GS !
Select character size
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GS $
Set absolute vertical print position in page
mode
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GS *
Define downloaded bit image
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GS /
Print down-loaded bit image
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GS :
Start/end macro definition
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GS B
Turn white/black reverse printing mode on/off
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GS H
Select printing position of HRI characters
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GS I
Transmit printer ID
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GS L
Set left margin
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GS P
Set horizontal and vertical motion units
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GS V
Cut paper
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GS W
Set printing area width
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GS \
Set relative vertical print position in page
mode
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GS ^
Execute macro
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GS a
Enable/disable Automatic Status Back(ASB)
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GS b
Turn smoothing mode on/off
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GS f
Select font for HRI characters
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GS h
Set bar code height
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GS k
Print bar code
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GS r
Transmit status
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GS v 0
Print raster bit image
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GS w
Set bar code width
< Add >
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ESC I
Full cut
2
ESC m
Partial cut
5.3 Please see OMNIPrint Printer Control Command Set
document for detailed explanation of the command codes.

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ELECTRONIC EMISSION NOTICES
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
§Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
§Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
§Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connect
ed.
§Consult your authorized reseller or service representative for help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet
FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from OMNIPRINT INC.
authorized dealers.
INDUSTRY CANADA CLASS A EMISSION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION – EMISSION DIRECTIVE
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/ECC on the
approximation of the laws of the member states of the EEC Commission.
OMNIPRINT INC. cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection
requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information
Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN 55022. In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures