SII DPU-S445 SERIES Use and care manual

DPU-S445 SERIES
THERMAL PRINTER
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
U00110811309

DPU-S445 SERIES THERMAL PRINTER TECHNICAL REFERENCE
U00110811300 May 2008
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PREFACE-1
PREFACE
This technical reference describes the DPU-S445 series thermal printer.
(hereinafter referred to as “printer”)
Read the User’s Guide supplied with the printer for details regarding basic operation and maintenance
procedures.
DPU-S445 series have the following models.
･DPU-S445-00A-E
(Standard model)
･DPU-S445-01A-E
(Bluetooth supporting model)
The printer complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)

PREFACE-2
【Manual Configuration】
CHAPTER 1: TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
･This chapter describes the basic terms that are frequently used in this technical reference.
CHAPTER 2: SPECIFICATIONS
･This chapter describes the printer main body and thermal paper specifications.
CHAPTER 3: INTERFACE
･This chapter describes 4 types of the interface specifications which are required to connect the host
device with the printer.
CHAPTER 4: FUNCTION SETTINGS
･This chapter describes the function settings, test print and hex dump mode.
CHAPTER 5: LAMP DISPLAYAND SWITCH FUNCTION
･This chapter describes the printer status by lamp display and functions of switches.
CHAPTER 6: COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
･This chapter describes the function of commands supported by the printer.
APPENDIX A: CHARACTER SETS (CHARACTER CODE TABLE)

TOC-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
CHAPTER 1
TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 SPECIFIED THERMAL PAPER SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Timing Mark for the Cut Paper Dimensions.................................................................. 2-4
2.2.2 Thermal Label Paper Dimensions................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 SPECIFIED BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 2-8
2.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE................................................................................................. 2-9
CHAPTER 3
INTERFACE
3.1 SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS (RS-232C CONFORMITY) .............................. 3-1
3.2 USB INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................ 3-4
3.3 INFRARED INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 3-5
3.3.1 Physical Specifications.................................................................................................. 3-5
3.3.2 IrDA Specifications........................................................................................................ 3-5
3.3.3 BHT-Ir Specifications.....................................................................................................3-8
3.4 BLUETOOTH INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................. 3-9
CHAPTER 4
FUNCTION SETTINGS
4.1 FUNCTION SETTING ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Function Settings(SWDIP1) .......................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Function Settings(SWDIP2) .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.1.3 Function Settings(SWDIP3) .......................................................................................... 4-6
4.1.4 Function Settings(SWDIP4) .......................................................................................... 4-8
4.1.5 Function Settings by Switch Operation....................................................................... 4-10
4.1.6 Function Settings by Commands ................................................................................ 4-13
4.2 TEST PRINT..................................................................................................................... 4-14
4.3 HEX DUMP MODE........................................................................................................... 4-15
CHAPTER 5
LAMP DISPLAY AND SWITCH FUNCTION
5.1 PRINTER STATE LAMP DISPLAY.................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 ERROR RECOVERY PROCEDURE................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 POWER SWITCH............................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 FEED SWITCH................................................................................................................... 5-3
CHAPTER 6
COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
6.1 THE SUMMARY OF COMMAND FUNCTION................................................................... 6-1
6.2 FUNCTION CODES........................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3 CHARACTER CODES ....................................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.1 JIS Code System...........................................................................................................6-5
6.3.2 Shift JIS Code System .................................................................................................. 6-7
6.4 MEMORY............................................................................................................................ 6-9
6.4.1 RAM............................................................................................................................. 6-10
6.4.2 FLASH Memory........................................................................................................... 6-17
6.5 COMMAND DESCRIPTION............................................................................................. 6-19
6.5.1 Command Format ....................................................................................................... 6-19
6.5.2 Formatting Commands................................................................................................ 6-20

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6.5.3 Line Spacing Commands............................................................................................ 6-24
6.5.4 Tab Setting Commands............................................................................................... 6-26
6.5.5 Print and Paper Feed Commands............................................................................... 6-28
6.5.6 Print Position Commands............................................................................................ 6-30
6.5.7 1-byte Character Set Selection Commands................................................................ 6-32
6.5.8 1-byte Characters Definition Commands.................................................................... 6-35
6.5.9 Character Decoration Commands............................................................................... 6-37
6.5.10 Character Pitch Adjustment Command....................................................................... 6-41
6.5.11 Kanji Character Set Selection Commands.................................................................. 6-44
6.5.12 Kanji Character Definition Commands........................................................................ 6-46
6.5.13 Kanji Character Decoration Commands ..................................................................... 6-48
6.5.14 Kanji Character Pitch Adjustment Command.............................................................. 6-51
6.5.15 Image Command......................................................................................................... 6-54
6.5.16 Stamp.......................................................................................................................... 6-58
6.5.17 Other Commands........................................................................................................ 6-62
6.5.18 Ruler Line Commands................................................................................................. 6-63
6.5.19 Optional Font Commands ........................................................................................... 6-67
6.5.20 Bar Code Commands.................................................................................................. 6-70
6.5.21 Routine Commands..................................................................................................... 6-84
6.5.22 Page Mode.................................................................................................................. 6-89
6.5.23 Status Commands.......................................................................................................6-94
6.5.24 Character Set Command............................................................................................. 6-98
6.5.25 Auxiliary Function Commands .................................................................................. 6-100
6.5.26 Download Mode ........................................................................................................ 6-113
6.6 DEFAULTS..................................................................................................................... 6-118
6.7 INITIAL AUTOMATIC STATUS TRANSMISSION ......................................................... 6-120
6.8 COMMAND INDEX......................................................................................................... 6-121
APPENDIX A
CHARACTER SETS (CHARACTER CODE TABLE)
A.1 CHARACTER CODE TABLE.............................................................................................A-1
A.2 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SETS.............................................................................A-3
A.3 KANJI CODE TABLE..........................................................................................................A-4
A.4 KANJI QUARTER SIZE CHARACTER SET......................................................................A-5

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Table Page
TABLES
Table 1-1 Character Types and Relationship between 1-byte and 2-byte Characters................ 1-1
Table 2-1 General Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-1
Table 2-2 Thermal Paper Provided by SII.................................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-3 Specified Thermal Paper Specifications ...................................................................... 2-3
Table 4-1 Function Settings (SWDIP1) ........................................................................................ 4-2
Table 4-2 Function Settings (SWDIP2) ........................................................................................ 4-4
Table 4-3 Function Settings (SWDIP3) ........................................................................................ 4-6
Table 4-4 Function Settings (SWDIP4) ........................................................................................ 4-8
Table 5-1 Printer Status Signals................................................................................................... 5-1
Table 5-2 Error Recovery Procedure ........................................................................................... 5-2
Table 6-1 Command Summary .................................................................................................... 6-1
Table 6-2 Functions Which Use the FLASH Memory and the RAM ............................................ 6-9
Table 6-3 Commands Which Use the FLASH Memory................................................................ 6-9
Table 6-4 Commands Which Use the RAM ................................................................................. 6-9
Table 6-5 Difference in Behavior Between the FLASH Memory and the RAM.......................... 6-10
Table 6-6 Capacity of Each Function ......................................................................................... 6-10
Table 6-7 The Number of Bytes for Memory Control Information of Each Function.................. 6-11
Table 6-8 Commands Which Allocate or Release the User Area of RAM................................. 6-11
Table 6-9 GS 'p' 0 PDF417 Print Command Necessary Capacity............................................. 6-12
Table 6-10 GS 'p' 1 QR Code Print Command Necessary Capacity ......................................... 6-13
Table 6-11 GS 'p' 2 Data Matrix Print Necessary Capacity........................................................ 6-14
Table 6-12 Data Matrix Symbol Sizes........................................................................................ 6-15
Table 6-13 GS 'p' 3 MaxiCode Print Necessary Capacity.......................................................... 6-16
Table 6-14 Default Settings...................................................................................................... 6-118

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Figure Page
FIGURES
Figure 1-1 Relationship between Input Buffer and Line Buffer .................................................... 1-1
Figure 1-2 Line Spacing ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-3 Character Spacing ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 2-1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 2-2 Timing Mark for the Cut Paper (back surface)............................................................ 2-4
Figure 2-3 Example for the Cut Paper.......................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-4 Example for Thermal Label Paper Dimensions.......................................................... 2-6
Figure 6-1 Program Sample 1.................................................................................................... 6-23
Figure 6-2 Print Sample 1........................................................................................................... 6-23
Figure 6-3 Program Sample 2.................................................................................................... 6-25
Figure 6-4 Print Sample 2........................................................................................................... 6-25
Figure 6-5 Program Sample 3.................................................................................................... 6-31
Figure 6-6 Print Sample 3........................................................................................................... 6-31
Figure 6-7 Program Sample 4.................................................................................................... 6-34
Figure 6-8 Print Sample 4........................................................................................................... 6-34
Figure 6-9 Program Sample 5.................................................................................................... 6-42
Figure 6-10 Print Sample 5......................................................................................................... 6-43
Figure 6-11 Program Sample 6..................................................................................................6-52
Figure 6-12 Print Sample 6......................................................................................................... 6-53
Figure 6-13 Program Sample 7..................................................................................................6-57
Figure 6-14 Print Sample 7......................................................................................................... 6-57
Figure 6-15 Program Sample 8..................................................................................................6-61
Figure 6-16 Print Sample 8......................................................................................................... 6-61
Figure 6-17 Program Sample 9..................................................................................................6-62
Figure 6-18 Print Sample 9......................................................................................................... 6-62
Figure 6-19 Program Sample 10................................................................................................ 6-66
Figure 6-20 Print Sample 10....................................................................................................... 6-66
Figure 6-21 Program Sample 11................................................................................................ 6-69
Figure 6-22 Print Sample 11....................................................................................................... 6-69
Figure 6-23 Program Sample 12................................................................................................ 6-78
Figure
6-24 Print Sample 12....................................................................................................... 6-79
Figure 6-25 Program Sample 13................................................................................................ 6-80
Figure 6-26 Print Sample 13....................................................................................................... 6-81
Figure 6-27 Program Sample 14................................................................................................ 6-82
Figure 6-28 Print Sample 14....................................................................................................... 6-83
Figure 6-29 Program Sample 15................................................................................................ 6-88
Figure 6-30 Print Sample 15....................................................................................................... 6-88
Figure 6-31 Program Sample 16................................................................................................ 6-93
Figure 6-32 Print Sample 16....................................................................................................... 6-93
Figure 6-33 Program Sample 17................................................................................................ 6-97
Figure 6-34 Print Sample 17....................................................................................................... 6-97
Figure 6-35 Program Sample 18................................................................................................ 6-99
Figure 6-36 Print Sample 18....................................................................................................... 6-99
Figure 6-37 Program Sample 19.............................................................................................. 6-108
Figure 6-38 Print Sample 19..................................................................................................... 6-108

CHAPTER 1
TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
This chapter describes the terms used in this manual.
INPUT BUFFER AND LINE BUFFER
When the DPU-S445 (hereinafter it is referred to as “printer”) receives data (character codes and
commands) from the host devices, it stores the data in the printer input buffer. The input buffer has
a capacity of 4K bytes (4096 bytes). Then, the printer retrieves data from the input buffer. If data is
character code, data is stored into the line buffer. If data is command, data is executed as
command immediately.
The printer inputs character codes to the line buffer until the amount of character codes reaches
the amount to be printed on one line, then prints the characters. The printer repeats this operation
to print all the character data.
The relationship between the input buffer and line buffer is illustrated in Figure 1-1.
Host Device
Input Buffer Line Buffer Print Operation
One Line of Characters
is Printed.
Figure 1-1 Relationship between Input Buffer and Line Buffer
1-byte characters and 2-byte characters
The printer can print two-size characters; 1-byte characters and 2-byte characters.
Table 1-1 lists the character types which can be printed by 1-byte and 2-byte characters.
Table 1-1 Character Types and Relationship between 1-byte and 2-byte Characters
Character Types
1-byte characters Katakana character (ANK)
Extended graphics character (IBM Compatible)
Codepage 1252
2-byte characters Kanji, user-defined character
*1 The size of a character to be printed differs depending on the font specified. (See 2.1 Printer Specifications.)
1-1

Line Spacing
Line spacing is the space between the lines of printed characters (See Figure 1-2).
ABC
ABC Line Spacing
Figure 1-2 Line Spacing
This printer use a line thermal print mechanism, therefore, a paper feed step is necessary before
printing characters or bit images.
The line feed command with printing feeds the paper for height of characters or bit images.
Therefore, a paper feed amount which is smaller than character or bit image height is ignored.
Printing with underline feeds the paper 4 dot lines in addition to the character height.
Line feeding without printing feeds the paper for specified line feed amount.
Character Spacing
Character spacing is the space between each character in the horizontal direction (See Figure
1-3).
A
B
Character Spacing
Figure 1-3 Character Spacing
Line
The word “line” in this manual indicates a line of characters. For example, the sentence “the printer
feeds paper one line” indicates that the printer feeds paper a line of characters.
Dot Line
The words “dot line” in this manual indicate a line of dots in the vertical direction. For example, the
sentence “the printer feeds paper by one dot line” indicates that the printer feeds paper by the
space of 1 dot.
Paper Auto-loading
The paper auto-loading function which can loads the cut paper from the paper slot automatically by
using the paper feed motor.
Notation in the Technical Reference
Hexadecimal
Hexadecimal is showing as follows;
Example: 0AH (a hexadecimal unit 'H' is added behind a hexadecimal number.)
Character string
A character string is showing as follows;
Example: 'G' (a character string 'G' is enclosed with a single quotation mark.)
1-2

CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-1 General Specifications
Item Specification
Total number of dots 832 dots/line
Effective dot number 832 dots/line
Resolution W 8 dots/mm x H 8 dots/mm
Printing width / paper width 104 / 112 mm
Printing speed 90 mm/s max.
1*
Number of character per line
24 dots 1-byte characters: 52 characters
(right character space is 4 dots)
24 dots 2-byte characters: 26 characters
(left character space is 0 dot, right character space is 8 dots)
Character size
(H x W)
24 dots 1-byte characters: 24 x 12 dots
16 dots 1-byte characters: 16 x 8 dots
24 dots 2-byte characters: 24 x 24 dots
16 dots 2-byte characters: 16 x 16 dots
Character set
Katakana character set
Extended graphics character set
Codepage 1252 character set
JIS 1st and 2nd level of Kanji
2*
2*
Interface
Serial (RS-232C conformity)
USB (Ver.2.0 conformity)
Infrared (IrDAVer.1.2 / BHT-Ir protocol conformity)
Bluetooth (Ver.2.0+EDR conformity)
3*
Input buffer size 4K bytes
Dimensions (W x D x H) 145 mm x 135mm x 8mm
Mass Approx. 490 g (including the battery pack, excluding paper)
Operating temperature and humidity
range Temperature: 0 to 50°C Humidity: 30%RH to 80%RH (Non condensing)
Storage temperature and humidity
range Temperature: -25 to 60°C Humidity: 5%RH to 90%RH (Non condensing)
EMC VCCI Class B, FCC Class B, Industry Canada Class B,
CE (EMC), CCC , KC
4*
The wireless telegraph
law regulation
conformity
3* FCC, IC, CE (R&TTE), Radio Law of Japan, ANATEL
Regulations
Safety CB, CE (LVD), CCC
4*
Countries under the regulations Japan, USA, Canada, EU, EFTA,Australia, New Zealand,
China, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil
2-1

*1: Using AC adapter, printing ratio is 7.5% or lower, thermal head temperature is 25°C.
*2: SII Japanese font set installed (at shipping).
*3: Only for DPU-S445-01A-E.
*4: Only for DPU-S445-00A-E.
Dimensions
Pa
p
er Inlet
Pa
p
er Outlet
Unit : mm
Figure 2-1 Dimensions
2-2

2.2 SPECIFIED THERMAL PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2-2 Thermal Paper Provided by SII
Item Specifications
Model TP-341L-1
Type Normal paper roll
Paper width 112 0-1.0 mm
Outside diameter 48mm max.
Paper thickness 59 ±5 μm
Printing surface of Paper roll Outside
Table 2-3 Specified Thermal Paper Specifications
Item Specifications
PD160R-N Oji Paper Co., Ltd.
TF50KS-E2D Nippon Paper Industries Co.
P350 Kanzaki Specialty Papers
Paper roll
KT55F20 Papierfabrik August Koehler AG
TC98KS-LH Nippon Paper Industries Co.
Cut paper TF8067 Mitsubishi Hi-Tech Paper
Paper mode
1*
Label paper TL69KS-HW76B Nippon Paper Industries Co.
Paper width 112 0-1.0 mm
Outside diameter 50 mm max.
Inside diameter 8 mm min. (Label paper: Outside diameter of paper core should be
25.4 mm min.)
Spectral reflectivity Black, near-infrared reflectance should be 6% and below.
Printing surface of Paper roll Outside
*1 Use each specified thermal paper in an applicable thermal paper mode.
2-3

2.2.1 Timing Mark for the Cut Paper Dimensions
2-4
112 0-1.0
9 min.
5
3 max.
16
Insertion direction of paper
Unit : mm
Figure 2-2 Timing Mark for the Cut Paper (back surface)

(1) Example of use of the cut paper
An example of use of the cut paper is shown Figure 2-2.
(a) Set the function setting of Paper Mode to “Cut paper”.
(b) Set the paper length as page length.
(c) Insert the cut paper.
(d) Print data within the printable area shown in Figure 2-3. (The position of print end must be at the
position of 15mm or longer from the bottom edge of the paper.)
(e) The cut paper is ejected by sending Form Feed command at the end of printing.
Repeat steps (c) to (e).
2-5
Figure 2-3 Example for the Cut Paper
Page length Paper
length
A B C D E F
0 1 2 3 4 5
a b c d e f
Form Feed command
Printable area
15mm or longer
6mm
Paper length
(
90 to297mm
)
Paper ejection

2.2.2 Thermal Label Paper Dimensions
Non-printing area
A B C D E F
0 1 2 3 4 5
a b c d e f
Form Feed command
Page length
A B C D E F
0 1 2 3 4 5
a b c d e f
110
b. Paper cut position
20 to 250
6
8
Printing area
3 To the beginning of the next label
a. Print start position
3 max. 9 min.
5
12
112 0-1.0
Thermal label paper (surface)
Backing (back surface)
Label length
Unit : mm
Figure 2-4 Example for Thermal Label Paper Dimensions
2-6

2-7
(1) Example of use of thermal label paper
An example of use of the thermal label paper is shown Figure 2-4.
(a) Set the function setting of Paper Mode to “Mark Roll Paper”.
(b) Insert the thermal label paper.
(c) Set the page length as the length from the beginning of the current label to the beginning of the
next label.
(d) Set the skip amount (non-printing area) between labels.
(e) Print data within the printable area.
(f) Use Form Feed command to find the beginning of the next label. The mark on the next label is
detected and the beginning of the next label is located by sending Form Feed command.
The print start position after the beginning of the next label is placed at position 'a', and the paper
cut position is 'b' as shown in Figure 2-4.
Repeat steps (e) to (f).
(NOTE) When Mark Position Correct of SWDIP 4-5 is set as Enable, the printer operates
paper feeding to backward 5 mm just before printing process after placing print
start position.
If this function set as Enable, use the thermal label paper 40mm or longer length to
prevent paper jamming from feeding paper backward.

2.3 SPECIFIED BATTERY PACK SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
Model BP-L0725-A1
Available printing lines
1* 10000 lines min.
Battery Cycle Life
2* 300 cycles
*1: 25C, character spacing is 4 dots, line spacing is 34 dots, TF50KS-E2D selection, print density is 100%, continuous printing
with 'H' 1-byte characters, serial communication, fully charged with 8.4 V by specified battery charger.
*2: 25C, charged in the printer with specified AC adapter, print ratio is 12.5%, charged with 70%* or more of fully charged.
* The rate in environment of 0 to 50C becomes 40% or more.
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2.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Always print the two-dimensional bar code and ladder bar code (its bar is to be printed verticality to
the printer) within 0 to 40°C to ensure the bar code's reading accuracy.
The two-dimensional bar code and ladder bar code printing always requires the low speed mode to
ensure its reading accuracy. Set the print speed to the low speed mode by using Motor Speed
Select (GS 'E') command.
The height of the ladder bar code requires over 10 mm to ensure its reading accuracy.
To print data at a temperature of 15°C or lower, be sure to set data for black printing to 78 mm or
less (see figure below).
At a low temperature, the total number of black printing areas (w1 + w2 in the figure above, for example)
should not exceed 78mm for parts having high printed ratios* (including the ladder bar code part).
Be aware, in particular, that reverse printing and ruled line tend to increase the ratio.
* Parts where many black dots are used when viewed in the direction vertical to the paper feed direction.
Use of the battery pack at low temperature will run out of power in a shorter time.
When printing ruled lines, a 2-dot configuration is needed. In case of a 1-dot configuration, the
printed lines may be invisible.
Always use the printer within the shadowed range depicted in figure below Relationship between
Temperature and Humidity.
90
0
2-9
[% RH]
0 10 20 30 40 50
840°C, 80%RH
70
Humidity
60
50°C, 47%RH
[°C]
Temperature
10
5
04
03
0
20

2-10
When using a Bluetooth interface, the radio environment around the printer may cause a failure in
communications. This is due to the specifications of Bluetooth, which is a radio communications
standard.
When handling this product, be aware of static electricity. If the static electricity is discharged, this
could case communication failure. When this problem occurs, disconnect the USB connector that
is connected to the host device and wait few seconds before connect it again.
When the printer is left unused for a long period of time, a white powder appears to the surface of
platen. (This is the powder by which an ingredient of a thermal paper was recrystallized.)
If the powder appears to the platen, wipe the platen with ethanol and use the printer after ethanol
has dried completely.
Also, make sure not to adhere ethanol except the platen area. If ethanol adheres except the platen
area, wipe it off immediately.
(NOTE) Refer to "SAFETY PRECAUTIONS" and "OPERATING PRECAUTIONS" on DPU-
S445 SERIES USER'S GUIDE which be included with the printer for other
precautions.