POS-X EVO HiSpeed User manual

EVO HiSpeed
::: Receipt Printer User’s Manual :::
All specifications are subject to change without notice

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5-Year Limited Warranty
POS-X Inc. provides this five (5)-Year Warranty for this product.
For terms and conditions please go to:
WWW.POS-X.COM
All specifications are subject to change without notice

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Parts Identifications 3
2. Setting up the printer 4
2.1 Unpacking 4
2.2 Connecting the cables 5
2.3 Loading the roll paper 9
2.4 Dip switch setting 11
3. Control panel and other functions 14
4. Self Test 15
5. Hexadecimal Dump 16
6. Specifications 17
6.1. General Specifications 17
6.2. Auto Cutter Specifications 19
6.3. Interface 19
6.4. Electrical Characteristics 19
6.5. Environmental Requirements 20
6.6. Reliability 20
6.7. Certification 20
7. Command List 21

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1. Parts Identifications

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2. Setting Up the Printer
2-1. Unpacking
Your printer box should include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer for assistance.
The Printer User’s Manual Roll Paper
Adaptor (Option) Interface Cable (Option)

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2-2. Connecting the Cables
You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer. They all connect to the
connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below :
Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are
turned off.

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2-2-1. Interface Connector
- Serial interface
PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION
2
TxD
Output
Printer transmit data line RS-232C level
3
RxD
Input
Printer receive data line RS-232C level
4, 20 DTR Output Printer handshake to host line RS-232C level
6 DSR Input Data Send Ready
1, 7
GND
-
System Ground
- USB interface
PIN
SIGNAL
I/O
DESCRIPTION
1 +5V - +5V
2
DATA-
-
Printer transmit data line
3
DATA+
-
Printer transmit data line
4 GND - System Ground

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- Centronics Parallel interface
PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION
1
STROBE-
Input
Synchronize signal Data received
2~9
DATA0~7
Input/Output
Data bit Transmitted 0~7
10
ACK-
Output
Data receiving completed.
11
BUSY
Output
Impossible to print of data receiving.
12
PE
Output
Paper empty
13
SELECT
Output
Printer status for ON/OFF line
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AUTO FEED-
Input
Paper auto feed signal
15
GROUND
-
System ground
16
GROUND
-
System ground
17
NC
-
18
LOGIC-H
-
+3.3V
19~30
GROUND
-
System ground
31
INIT-
Input
Initialize
32
ERROR-
Output
Printer error
33
GROUND
-
System ground
34
NC
-
35
NC
-
36
SELLECT IN-
Input
Printer select signal
- Ethernet Interface
PIN
SIGNAL
I/O
1
Data Out +
Output Data +
2
Data Out -
Output Data -
3
GND
Ground
4
Data IN +
Input Data +
5
Data IN -
Input Data -
6
N.C
7
N.C
8
N.C

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2-2-2. Cash Drawer Connector
The printer can operate two cash drawers with a 6 pin RJ-11 modular connector.
The driver is capable of supplying a maximum current of 1.0A/24VDC for 510ms or less when
not printing.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Signal GND -
2 Drawer kick-out drive signal 1 Output
3 Drawer open/close signal Input
4 +24V -
5 Drawer kick-out drive signal 2 Output
6 Signal GND -
Caution: To avoid an over current, the resistance of the drawer kick-out solenoid must be 24 Ω or more.

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2-3. Loading the Roll Paper
Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that
have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly.
(Turn off power switch)
☞Turn off power switch.
1. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; Otherwise, data may be lost.
2. Open the paper roll cover by pulling down the cover-open lever.
3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside.
4. Insert new paper roll as shown.

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5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll.
6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover.
7. Tear off the paper as shown.

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☞CAUTION:
When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power
on and off several times.
If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the paper from jamming.
1. Make sure the printer is turned off.
2. Remove cutter cover as shown.
3. Turn screw with screwdrivers in a direction until paper is released from the cutter.

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3. Control panel and other functions.
3-1. Control panel
You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control
panel. The indicator lights help you to monitor the printer’sstatus.
Control Panel
Button
The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command.
Press the FEED button once to advance paper one line. You can also hold down the FEED
button to feed paper continuously.
3-2. Error indicating
This section explains the different patterns signaled by the two LED indicators located on the
top cover of the printer.
STATUS
PAPER
ERROR
POWER
REMARKS
RED
RED
GREEN
Power off
OFF
OFF
OFF
Normal power is not supplied to the printer
Power on
OFF
OFF
ON
Normal power is supplied to the printer
On line
OFF
OFF
ON
Normal error-free mode
Cover open
OFF
ON
ON
Close cover
Paper empty
OFF
ON
ON
Insert new paper roll
Paper near end
ON
OFF
ON
Paper is low
Test mode
OFF
OFF
ON
Ignored error led

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4. Self Test
The self-test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits,
printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings.
This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
Running the self test
1. Make sure the printer is turned off and the printer cover is closed properly.
2. While holding down the FEED button, turn on the printer using the switch on the front of the
printer to begin the self-test. The Self Test prints the printer settings and then prints the following,
Cuts the paper, and pauses. (Error LED On)
Self test Printing
Please press the PAPER FEED button.
3. Press the FEED button to continue printing. The printer prints a pattern using the built-in
character set.
4. The self test automatically ends and cuts the paper after printing the following:
*** Completed ***
The printer is ready to receive data as soon as it completes the self-test.
5. Hexadecimal Dump
This feature allows experienced users to see exactly what data is coming to the printer. This can
be useful in finding software problems.
When you turn on the hex dump function, the printer prints all commands and other data in
hexadecimal format along with a guide section to help you find specific commands.
To use the hex dump feature, follow these steps:
1. After you make sure that the printer is off and Dip s/w 1-2 is ON, turn on the printer.
2. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer prints “Hexadecimal
Dump” and then all the codes it receives in a two-column format. The first column contains the
hexadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCⅡcharacters that correspond to the
codes.
Hexadecimal Dump
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
□A period (.) is printed for each code that has no ASCⅡequivalent.
3. Turn off the printer, and make sure that Dip sw 1-2 off.
4. Turn on the printer.

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6. Specifications
Important!
When connecting or disconnecting the power supply from the printer, be sure that the following
cautions are observed.
Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 2.5A.
Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
Take the appropriate measure to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.
6-1. General Specifications
(1) Printing Method Direct line thermal printing.
(2) Print speed 300mm/sec. (Approx 35.4LPS)
(3) Dot density
180 DPI (Hor / Ver) 180 / 180 (0.141mm / 0.141mm dot)
(4) Printing Width
180 DPI Max 72mm (512 dots)
(5) Number of print columns.
No. of columns
Font “A” Font “B”
180 DPI 42 56
(6) Roll paper Refer to chapter 2 for details on the recommended roll Paper.
Paper width : 50mm~82.5mm
Roll diameter : Max. Ø80mm
(7) Weight 1.7Kg

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(8) Overall dimension

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6-2. Auto Cutter Specifications
(1) Cutting Frequency Max. 30 cuts per minute
(2) Thickness of paper 0.065 ~ 009mm
(3) Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings
(if the paper thickness is between 65 and90µm)
6-3. Interface
RS232C Serial Interface, Centronics Parallel Interface(IEEE1284), USB Interface
USB COMBO Interface, Ethernet Interface(100Mbps)
6-4. Electrical Characteristics
(1) Input Voltage DC 24V ± 10%
(2) Current Consumption Operating: Approx. 1.5 A (at ASC∥printing)
Peak : Approx. 10 A
(at print duty 100%, For 10 seconds or less)
Stand-by : Approx. 0.15 A
(3) Power Connector

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♣Important!
When using a printer power supply other than optional AC adaptor, be sure that the following
cautions are observed.
1. Use a power supply (Limited Power Supply) of DC 24V±10% and more than 2.5A.
2. Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
3. Take the appropriate measure to protect against electrostatic AC line noise, etc.
6-5. Environmental Requirements
(1)Operating
Temperature 5°C to 40°C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)
(2)Transport/Storage (except paper)
Temperature -20°C to 60°C
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (without condensation)
6-6. Reliability
(1)MCBF 60 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with paper
thickness in the range 65µm to 75µm)
35 million lines (based on an average printing rate of 12.5% with paper
thickness in the range 76µm to 150µm)
(2)Head Life 160Km
(3)Cutter Life 1.5 million cuttings (if the paper thickness is between 65 and 90µm)
6-7. Certification
(1)FCC PART15 CLASS A
(2)CE EMCD/LVD
(3)UL/cUL

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7. Command List
No. Command Function REMARKS
1
HT
Horizontal tab
2
LF
Print and line feed
3
CR
Print and carriage return
4
FF
Print and return to standard mode(in page mode)
5
CAN
Cancel print data in page mode
6
DLE EOT
Real-time status transmission
7
DLE ENQ
Real-time request to printer
8
DLE DC4
Generate pulse at real-time
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ESC FF
Print data in page mode
10
ESC SP
Set right-side character spacing
11
ESC !
Select print mode(s)
12
ESC $
Set absolute print position
13
ESC %
Select/cancel user-defined character set
14
ESC &
Define user-defined characters
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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
Select default line spacing
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ESC 3
Set line spacing
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ESC =
Select peripheral device
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ESC ?
Cancel user-defined characters
21
ESC @
Initialize printer
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ESC D
Set horizontal tab positions
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ESC E
Turn emphasized mode on/off
24
ESC G
Turn double-strike mode on/off
25
ESC J
Print and feed paper using minimum units
26
ESC L
Select page mode
27
ESC M
Select character font
28
ESC R
Select an international character set
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ESC S
Select standard mode
30
ESC T
Select print direction in page mode
31
ESC V
Turn 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off
32
ESC W
Set printing area in page mode
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ESC
＼
Set relative print position
34
ESC a
Select justification
35
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 nlines
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ESC p
General pulse
40
ESC t
Select character code table
41
ESC {
Turn upside-down printing mode on/off
42
FS p
Print NV bit image
43
FS q
Define NV bit image
44
GS !
Select character size

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No. Command Function REMARKS
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GS $
Set absolute vertical print position in page mode
46
GS *
Define downloaded bit image
47
GS /
Print downloaded bit image
48
GS B
Turn white/black reverse printing mode on/off
49
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
52
GS P
Set horizontal and vertical motion units
53
GS V
Select cut mode and cut paper
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GS W
Set printing area width
55
GS
＼
Set relative vertical print position in page mode
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GS a
Enable/disable Automatic Status Back(ASB)
57
GS f
Select font for HRI characters
58
GS h
Set bar code height
59
GS k
Print bar code
60
GS r
Transmit status
61
GS v 0
Print raster bit image
62
GS w
Set bar code width
< Add >
1
ESC i
Full cut
2
ESC m
Partial cut
3
FS !
Set print mode(s) for Kanji characters
4
FS &
Select Kanji character mode
5
FS -
Turn underline mode on/off for Kanji character
6
FS .
Cancel Kanji character mode
7
FS 2 c1 d1…dk
Define user-defined Kanji characters
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FS C
Select Kanji character code system
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FS S 1 2
Set Kanji character spacing
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FS W
Turn quadruple-size mode on/off for Kanji character