Samsung Bixolon SRP-270 User manual

Operator’s Manual
All specifications are subjected to change without notice
SRP-270
SERIES
1 STATION PRINTER

Warning -U.S.
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 the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used according to the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice -Canada
This Apparatus complies with class “A”limits for radio interference as specified in the
Canadian department of communications radio interference regulations.
Get appareil est conforme aux normes class “A”d’interference radio tel que specifier par
ministre canadien des communications dans les reglements d’interference radio.
Caution
Some semiconductor devices are easily damaged by static electricity. You should turn the
printer “OFF”, before you connect or disconnect cables. This will help protect the printer
against static electricity. If the printer is damaged by the static electricity, you should turn
the printer OFF, and refer to your local service provider.
INTRODUCTION
The SRP-270 Roll Printersare designed for use with electronic instruments such as system
ECR, POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral equipment, etc.
The main features of the printer are as follows:
1. High speed printing : 4.6 lines per seconds.
2. 2 color dot-matrix printer.
3. RS-232C(SRP-270), RS-485 serial interface (SRP-270S),Parallel interface
(SRP-270P),USB interface(SRP-270U).
4. The data buffer allows the unit to receive print data even during printing.
5. Peripheral units drive circuit enables control of external devices such as
cash drawer.
Please be sure to read the instruction in this manual carefully before using your new
SRP-270 series.
NOTE : The power-outlet should be near the equipment and it
should be easy accessible.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. UNPACKING .............................................................3
1-1. CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE PRINTER BOX...................................3
1-2. LOCATING THE PRINTER .................................................................3
1-3. FUNCTIONS.................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2. CONNECTING THE CABLES.......................................5
2-1. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER TO THE PRINTER ..................................5
2-2. CONNECTING INTERFACE CABLE AND DRAWER.....................................6
CHAPTER 3. INSTALLING THE ROLL PAPER.................................7
3-1. RIBBON CASSETTE INSTALLATION.....................................................7
3-2. ROLL PAPER INSTALLATION.............................................................8
CHAPTER 4. SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES ............................... 12
CHAPTER 5. HEXADECIMAL DUMPING ..................................... 15
CHAPTER 6. THE SELF TEST ...................................................... 16
CHAPTER 7. CODE TABLE.......................................................... 17
CHAPTER 8. CONTROL COMMANDS LIST.................................. 24
APPENDIX A .............................................................................. 28
CONNECTORS...................................................................................28
Interface Connector....................................................................29
Drawer Connector ......................................................................31
APPENDIX B .............................................................................. 32
SPECIFICATION.................................................................................32
APPENDIX C .............................................................................. 33
REMOVING JAMMED PAPER ..................................................................33

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Chapter 1. Unpacking
1-1. Checking the Contents of the printer box
After unpacking the unit, check that all the necessary accessories are included in the
package.
1-2. Installing the printer
l Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject to excessive heat.
l Avoid using or storing the printer in places subject to excessive moisture.
l Do not use or store the printer in a dusty or dirty area. Avoid places subject to
intense vibration or shock.
l Choose a stable and flat place for proper use of the printer.
l Make sure that there is enough space around the printer so that it can be used
easily.

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1-3. Functions
l The power switch is used to turn the printer on and off.
l The FEED button is used to feed roll paper.
l The POWER light (green) is on when the printer is turned on and is off when the
printer is turned off.
l The ERROR light (red) is on when the printer is in error state.
l The Paper Out light(red) is on when the printer is in paper end.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the cables
2-
1. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer
1). Make sure that the printer is turned off.
2). CHECK the label on the AC adapter to make sure the voltage required by the AC
adapter matches that of your electrical outlet.
3). Plug the DC cord connector into the printer’s power connector.
4). Plug the AC adapter power cord into the wall outlet.

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2-2. Connecting Interface Cable and Drawer
Cable to the printer
Connect the Host Computer(POS/ECR) to the printer using an interface cable that matches
the specifications of the printer and the Host computer(POS/ECR). Be sure to use a drawer
that matches the printer's specification.
1). Turn off both the printer and the Host computer(POS/ECR).
2). Plug the serial interface cable connector into the printer’s interface connector,
then tighten the screws on both sides of the connector. In case of the parallel
interface, squeeze the wire clips on the printer together until they lock in place on
both sides of the connector.
3). Plug the drawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector on the back of the printer
next to the interface connector. Do not connect a telephone line to the drawer
kick-out connector; otherwise the printer and the telephone line may be damaged.
4). Turn on the Printer and Host computer(POS/ECR).

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Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper
3-1. Ribbon Cassette Installation
1). Before inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise to prevent
twisting the ribbon.
2). Insert the ribbon cassette as shown below and pay particular attention to the
placement of the ribbon behind the Print Head.
3). During inserting the ribbon cassette, turn the knob clockwise again to
make sure the ribbon moves freely in the cassette.
NOTE : Malfunctions and other problems may arise if other than pecified
ribbon cassettes are used in the printer. The Warranty may be voide
if other than specified ribbon cassettes are used. Contact your deale or
place of purchase for more information about proper ribbon cassettes.

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3-2. Roll Paper Installation
Be sure to use roll paper that matches the printer's specifications.
1). When possible, make sure that the printer has no un-printed data. This data may be
lost.
2). Open the printer cover and remove the used paper roll core if there is one.
"SRP-270 A/C : 1Ply Paper
#SRP-270 D : 2Ply Paper
3). To use a new roll paper, unroll the paper and tear off the end of the paper
correctly.

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4). Put the roll paper on the paper holder and insert the paper in the printer.
"SRP-270 A/C : 1Ply Paper
#SRP-270 D : 2Ply Paper

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5)Insert the end of the roll paper straight into the paper inlet. The printer feeds
the paper automatically and then the printer will cut the paper
automatically(SRP-270C type series and SRP-270D type series).
Refer to the attached label inside the cover.
6). Tear off the paper as shown, if necessary.

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7). Insert the end of the roll paper into the groove on the Roller-Pulley, warp the paper
around it two or three times and load the Roller-Pulley onto the groove of the Case.
8). Push the auto-cutter cover as shown below and close the printer cover.
9). When the ERROR light is on and PAPER OUT light blinks, please press the FEED
button. After that, the printer is ready for printing.
NOTE : Push upper face of the auto cutter cover for completely locking of it.

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Chapter 4. Setting the DIP switches
The DIP switches are located on the bottom of the printer. The DIP switches are used to
set the printer to perform various functions. Follow these steps when changing DIP switch
settings :
1. Turn the printer power switch off.
2. Turn the printer over and remove the dip switch cover.
3. Move the DIP switches using tweezers or another narrow-ended tool.
Switches are on when up and off when down in the figure below.
4. The new setting takes effect when you turn on the printer.
NOTE : Always change DIP switch settings when the printer is turned off.
Changes made with the power on have no effect until you turn the
printer off and then on again.

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Serial Interface (RS-232C/RS-485) Specification
DIP Switch 1Setting
Emulation mode selection
Dip Switch 2 Setting
Baud rate selection
NOTE : When the word length is 7 bits, you can not parity check OFF status.
SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT
1OFF
2
Emulation
Selection Refer to the following table OFF
3Auto-Cutter Enable Disable OFF
4FONT SPACE 23OFF
5-
6-
7
Function for
service
Engineer OFF
8RESERVED OFF
SW –1 SW –2 MODE
OFF OFF Epson
OFF ONCitizen
ONOFF Star
SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT
1Data Receive Error Print ”?”Ignore OFF
2Hexadecimal dump YES NO OFF
3Hand Shaking XON/OFF DTR/DSR OFF
4Word length 7 bits 8 bits OFF
5Parity check Enable Disable OFF
6Parity selection EVEN ODD OFF
7OFF
8
Baud Rate
selection Refer to the following table OFF
Transmission speed SW –7SW –8
1200 baud ON ON
2400 baud OFF ON
4800 baud ON OFF
9600 baud OFF OFF

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Parallel/USB Interface Specification
DIP Switch 1Setting
Emulation mode selection
Dip Switch 2 Setting
SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT
1Reserved --OFF
2Hex Dump YES NO OFF
3Reserved --OFF
4Reserved --OFF
5Reserved --OFF
6Reserved --OFF
7Reserved --OFF
8Reserved --OFF
SW FUNCTION ON OFF DEFAULT
1OFF
2
Emulation
Selection Refer to the following table OFF
3Auto-Cutter Enable Disable OFF
4FONT SPACE 23OFF
5-
6-
7
Function for
service
Engineer OFF
8RESERVED OFF
SW –1 SW –2 MODE
OFF OFF Epson
OFF ONCitizen
ONOFF Star

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Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping
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 hexadecimal dump
function, the printer prints all commands and data in hexadecimal format along with a
guide section to help you find specific commands.
To use the hexadecimal dump function, follow these steps:
1. After you make sure that the printer is off.
2. Set DIP switch 2-2On.
3. Turn on the printer, then the printer enters the hexadecimal dump mode.
4. Run any software program that sends data to the printer. The printer will print
all the codes it receives in a two-column format. The first column contains the
hexadecimal codes and the second column gives the ASCII characters that
correspond to the codes.
1B 21 00 1B 26 02 40 40 . ! . . & . @ @
02 0D 1B 44 0A 14 1E 28 . . . D . . . . (
00 01 0A 41 0D 42 0A 43 . . . A . B . C
l A period(.) is printed for each code that no ASCII equivalent.
l During the hex dump, all commands except DLE EOT and DLE ENQ are
disabled.
l Insufficient print data to fill the last line can be printed by pressing the feed
button.
5. When the printing finishes, turn off the printer, and then change DIP switch 2-2
OFF.
6. Turn on the printer and then the hexadecimal mode is off.

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Chapter 6. The self test
The self-test checks whether the printer has any problems. If the printer does not function
properly, contact your dealer.
1. Make sure paper roll has been installed properly.
2. Turn on the power while holding down the FEED button. The self-test
begins.
3. The self-test prints the current printer status, which provides the control
ROM version and the DIP switch setting.
4. After printing the current printer status, self-test printing will print the
following, and pause (The PAPER LED light blinks).
Self-test printing.
Please press the FEED button
5. Press the FEED button to continue printing. The printer prints a pattern
using the built-in character set.
6. The self-test automatically ends after printing the following.
** Character Test Completed **
The printer is ready to receive data when it completes the self-test.

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Chapter 7. Code Table
The following pages show the character code tables. To find the character corresponding to
a hexadecimal number, count across the top of the table for the left digit and count down
the left column of the table for the right digit. For example, 4A = J.
Page 0 ( PC437 : USA, Standard Europe)
( International Character Set : USA )

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Page 2 ( PC 850 :Multilingual )

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Page 3 ( PC 860 : Portuguese )