POS-X EVO-RP1-U User manual

EVO-RP1
::: Receipt Printer User’s Manual :::
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 paper 8
2.4 Dip switch setting 10
3. Control panel and other functions 14
3.1 Control panel 14
3.2 Error Indicator 14
4. Self Test 15
5. Hexadecimal Dump 15
6. Specifications 16
6.1. General Specifications 18
6.2. Auto Cutter Specifications 18
6.3. Interface 18
6.4. Electrical Characteristics 18
6.5. Environmental Requirements 19
6.6. Reliability 19
6.7. Certification 19
7. Command List 20

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1. Parts Identifications
POWER SWITCH
Used to turn on/off
power to the printer.
PRINTER COVER
Open this cover to
load or replace paper.
CONTROL PANEL
Features LED indicators
to indicate printer status
and switches to operate
the printer.
COVER OPEN PUSH
BUTTON
Push down this button to
open the printer cover.

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INTERFACE CONNECTOR
INTERFACE CONNECTOR (USB)
PERIPHERAL DRIVE CONNECTOR POWER CONNECTOR
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

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PowerAdaptor InterfaceCable
2-2. Connecting the Cables
All cables connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer which is shown below:

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For connection to a
host computer. For connection to a
host computer. Connects to peripheral units such
as cash drawer, etc.
Do not connect this to a telephone.
For connection of the AC adap ter.
Never unplug the AC adapter while
the printer is on.
INTERFACE CONNECTOR
INTERFACE CONNECTOR (USB)
PERIPHERAL DRIVE CONNECTOR
POWER CONNECTOR
Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are
turned off.
2-2-1. Interface Connector

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- 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
- 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
- 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
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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
14 AUTO FEED- Input Paper auto feed signal
15 GROUND - System ground
16 GROUND - System ground
17 NC -
18 LOGIC-H - +5V
19~30 GROUND - System ground
31 INIT- Input Initialize
32 ERROR- Output Printer error
33 GROUND - System ground
34 NC -
35 +5V - +5V
36 SELLECT IN- Input Printer select signal
- Ethernet Interface
PIN SIGNAL I/O
1Data Out + Output Data +
2Data Out - Output Data -
3GND Ground
4Data IN + Input Data +
5Data IN - Input Data -
6N.C
7N.C
8N.C
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 for 510ms or less when not printing.

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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 -
2-3. Loading the Paper Roll
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.
1. Turn off power switch.
2. Make sure that the printer is not receiving data; Otherwise, data may be lost.
3. Open the paper roll cover by pushing down the cover-open push button.
3. Remove the used paper roll core if there is one inside.
4. Insert new paper roll as shown.