SPRT SP-RMD11A User manual

SPRT®
SP-RMD11A
MINI THERMAL PRINTER
User Manual
VER 1.03
Beijing Spirit Technology Development Co., Ltd
www.sprt-printer.com

Contents
Instruction.......................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Characteristics and performance................................................................................2
1.1 Main Features.................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Print Performance..............................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Install Instruction.........................................................................................................4
2.1 Outer Appearance............................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Outer Dimension................................................................................................................4
2.3 Installation Instruction....................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Paper install........................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
3.1 Interface connection..........................................................................................................7
3.1.1 Serial connection....................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Parallel interface connection................................................................................ 9
3.1.3 USB Interface........................................................................................................11
3.1.4 The Printer Parameter Setting........................................................................... 11
3.1.5 Power supply connection....................................................................................14
3.2 Light and button operation............................................................................................. 14
3.3 Self-test and HEX............................................................................................................15
3.4 Printer initialization.......................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 Printing commands..................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Summary...........................................................................................................................19
4.2 Commands Description..................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Paper Feeding Commands................................................................................ 19
4.2.2 Format Setting Commands................................................................................ 20
4.2.3 Character Setting Commands........................................................................... 25
4.2.4 User-defined Character Setting Commands................................................... 30
4.2.5 Graphics Printing and Codepage Choosing Commands.............................. 32
4.2.6 Initialization Commands......................................................................................36
4.2.7 Data Control Commands.................................................................................... 36
4.2.8 Chinese Character Print Commands................................................................36
4.2.9 Real-time Commands......................................................................................... 40
4.2.10 Bar Code Printing Commands.........................................................................42
Chapter 5 Using and Maintenance............................................................................................. 47
5.1 Printing Head Maintenance........................................................................................... 47
5.2 Other..................................................................................................................................47
Chapter 6Printer Using under Windows.....................................................................................48
Appendix1 Valid Codes Form under ANK printing....................................................................48
Appendix2 Valid Codes Form under Chinese printing.............................................................51
Appendix3 Printing Commands Form.........................................................................................52
Appendix4 ................................................................................... 54
4.1 128YDS Review...............................................................................................................54
4.2 Character Set................................................................................................................... 54
4.2 Character Set.....................................................................................................................55

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Instruction
RMD11A series mini printer is a intelligent dot printer toward the 21th
century belong to SPRT. The machine adopt new machine with single chip
computer, with small volume, light weight, fully functional, high speed,
high-definition, beautiful appearance, simple operation, convenient connection.
RMD11A series mini printer with full product line, standard installation size, it is
the best product to match with medical equipment, fire control station,
industrial control and other instruments and for upgrading.
RMD11A thermal printer is mode with the same character set 1 and set 2
RMDIII, according to the characters in the Chinese manner of lattice can print
24 different lattice high 12 * 24 half-width characters, 8 16 * 16 dot high
half-width characters, Chinese characters have 24 * 24, 16 * 16dots,
secondary character selection, as well as a large number of mathematical
symbols, special symbols, graphics, curve. Can change through the command
to print and character spacing characters, you can customize the size of the
part code has since detection function.
RMD11A printers have Windows driver, able to directly under PC for
printing all kinds of characters, Chinese characters and graphics.

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Chapter 1 Characteristics and performance
1.1 Main Features
◇Thermal line printing.
◇Integrating the print head and circuit with one body, easy to installed.
◇Comes with a single chip processor, with standard parallel interface and
serial interface, facilitate with various computer or online using intelligent
instruments.
◇With the command of real-time print for Chinese characters, characters
and graphics, Instruction set is compatible with the traditional printer.
◇Support multiple international code page and pre-store bitmap print
◇With self-test function, print all code, high HD characters and beautiful
font.
◇SP-RMD11A S/T/Q/P/VS/VT/VQ/VPH models have enough receive
buffer 3 k.
SP-RMD11A U/VUH have enough receive buffer 15k.
◇Thermal paper width: 57.5±0.5mm.
◇Paper type: 57.5×Ø30mm(MAX)
◇Power supply:
RMD11A S/T/Q/P/UH: DC5V～8.5V Current: 3A.
RMD11A VS/VT/VQ/VP/VUH: DC9V～24V Current: 3A.
◇Operating Temp/Humidity: 0～50℃.
◇Can be used under POS and Windows desktop.
◇8dots/mm, 384 dots/line.
◇Print speed: 30mm／s.
◇TPH: 50KM
◇Installation size: 76.5mm×57.5mm(W×H) depth:34mm
◇Dimension(mm): width x high X deep Refer to picture 2-2 of chapter 2.
1.2 Print Performance
◇Printing methods: Thermal type printing.
◇Interface: Parallel interface (CENTRONICS compatible) or serial interface
(RS - 232 or TTL) or USB interface.
◇interface connector :
Serial: IDC10 pin socket and PDK5 Socket.
Parallel: IDC26 pin socket.
USB :Mini USB B.

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◇Control code general ESC, FS, GS control code.
◇Button LF is for self-test and on-line control, LF LED is for error alarm and
power indicator. Different flicker frequency has different meaning. The
details can refer to 3.2 of chapter 3.
◇Printing paper:thermal paper, width 57.5±0.5mm.
◇MCBF: MCBF (Mean Cycles Between Failure)(5～15)× 106.
◇Working Temp: 0～50℃，Humidity 10～80%.
◇Storage Temp: -20～60℃，Humidity 10～90%.

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Chapter 2 Install Instruction
2.1 Outer Appearance
D11A thermal panel printer can hold not over 30mm diameter paper roll,
outer appearance as figure 2-1:
1. LF button & status indicator
2. Door handle
Figure 2-1
Picture 2－1
2.2 Outer Dimension
Please find below picture 2-2 about outer appearance of SP-RMD11A
model:

5
80
61
34
36
76
57
76
+0.5
0
57
+0.5
0
开口尺寸
Picture 2－2 Installation Port Size
2.3 Installation Instruction
Step one: embedding the printer into panel
用户面板
打印机
开门手柄
Step two: Open the paper cover, then use a screwdriver clockwise to
tighten the mounting screws ear until tight.
For user panel thickness:0.5<t<6.0 (mm)
User Panel
Printer
Open-door
Handle

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2.4 Paper install
Press button to open the door. After loading the paper roll and then close
the door.
Clockwise to tighten the
screws (torque is not
greater than2kgf·cm)
Paper Roll

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Chapter 3 Operating Instructions
3.1 Interface connection
3.1.1 Serial connection
RMD11A Serial interface of RS - 232 serial interface and 485 serial
interface.
1. RS-232
RS232 interface levels for both EIA and TTL, RMD11A S/VSH is EIA and
RMD11A T/VTH is TTL. Support RTS/CTS and XON/XOFF handshaking
protocol, the interface type is IDC10 PIN socket and PDK-5, each types of
socket cords number are defined as follows:
PDK-5 shown as figure 3--1:
Figure 3－1
IDC10 pin number definition shown as figure 3--2:
1 9
21 0
Figure 3－2
Serial interface each pin number definition shown as figure 3-3:

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Signal
Name
IDC10
socket
cords
number
5PIN socket
cords
number
Source
Instruction
RXD
3
3
PCB board
Printer receive data from
computer
TXD
2
2
printer
Printer send data to
computer，when use
X-ON/X-OFF handshaking
protocol agreement, the
printer will send control code
X-ON/X-OFF to computer
CTS
8
4
printer
When the signal show
“MARK”, it is means the
printer is busy and can not
receive data, when the signal
show “ SPACE”, it is mean the
printer get ready and can
receive data.
DSR
6
1
Printer
when the signal show
“ SPACE” it is mean the
printer online
GND
5
5
－
Signal ground
DCD
1
Printer
Same as CTS
3-3 Serial interface pin number definition
Mark: ①”Source” mean the source for the signal.
②The signal logic is divided into EIA and TTL level due to insert
different sockets; Under the serial interface connect, the baud rate and data
structure can be set with button or software, Before out of factory the product
has been set to 9600bps, 8 data bits, no calibration and one stop bit; two types
of handshaking protocol agreement can be chosen. One is mark control way,
other is X-ON/X-OFF agreement, two kinds of handshaking protocol

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agreement’s instructions shown as figure 3--4:
3－4 Tow types of handshaking protocol agreement
2. 485 Serial interface
485 interface is IDC10 pin socket, each pin definition is different with
interface RS-232. 485 interface’s effective socket is IDC10 pin socket which
next to power supply, the pin definition is as below:
Signal
IDC10 pin socket cords
number
A
7
B
9
485 interface pin definition
3.1.2 Parallel interface connection
RMD11A printer’s parallel interface is compatible with CENIRONICS,
whose interface socket is 26 lines flat cable or replace model. Parallel interface
pin number shown as below:
Type of
handshaking
protocol
agreement
Data direction
RS-232C interface signal
Mark control
Data allowable
Signal line 1 and 8 are show
Space
Data disallowed
Signal line 1 and 8 are show
Mark
X-ON/
X-OFF control
Data allowable
Send X-ON code 11H on signal
line 2
Data disallowed
Send X-ON code 13H on signal
line 2

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12 5
2 6
2
3-5 Parallel interface pin number
Parallel interface pin number definition shown as below:
Cords No.
Signal
Directi
on
Instruction
1
/STB
input
Gate trigger, rising along the read
data.
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
DATA1
DATA2
DATA3
DATA4
DATA5
DATA6
DATA7
DATA8
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
input
Those signals represent the
message from 1 to 8, when the logic
is “1” of each signal,it is high level,
logic show”0”mean low level.
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/ACK
output
Pulse reply,” low” level mean the
date has been received and printer
already to receive next date.
21
BUSY
output
“high” level mean printer is “ busy”
can not receive data
23
/PE
output
Via resistance drop down to “ low”
level mean have paper
25
SEL
---
Via resistance pull up to “ high” level
mean printer online
4
/ERR
output
Via resistance pull up to “ high” level

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3－6 Parallel interface cords define
Mark: ①”input” mean enter into printer，”output” mean output from printer.
②The signal’s logic level is TTL level.
3.1.3 USB Interface
Mini USB Connector pin definitions:
PIN
Signal
1
NC
2
D-
3
D+
4
NC
5
GND
3.1.4 The Printer Parameter Setting
Printer parameter can be set via two ways:
1. Via software to set
You can download the software set tool, instruction refer to setting tool.
2. Via SET (Ob back side of printer) and LF Combination set
Enter the parameter setting: press on 【LF】button and connect the
power. At this time, red indicator will flash once one second. Release 【LF】
button within three flashes. The printer enters into setting status and print
related message. Choose the setting item through 【SET】button. Press
【SET】
button once, the setting item will go to the next and print out the setting
value of this item. Choose the setting value of item through 【LF】 button. Press
mean no trouble
2、6、8
NC
---
Not connected
10、12、14、
16、18、20、
22、24
GND
---
Ground connect, logic”0” level

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【LF】button once, the setting item will go to the next.
Exit the parameter Settings: press【SET】button, it will print out “Exit
Set Mode” notice message. Now the set parameters have been saved. Exit the
setting mode and enter into normal working. If you close the power supply of
printer directly, the setting parameter will lose.
Summary setting(when Parallel interface there is no baud rate and Serial
interface format setting items) :
1. Baud Rate:
2. Data bit / Handshaking / Parity:
Instructions:
Data Bit: 8bit or 7
Handshaking: RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF
Parity: None or Odd or Even
3. Language Status:
4. Description:
1) GB12345 with national standard secondary character GB2312 corresponding

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traditional character.
2) The standard model 24 models only support interface secondary character GB2312 a
pattern, 16 point models sup interface BIG5 and traditional GB12345 choice.
5. Printing Font:
Description: characters font is only effective in Chinese character mode, English mode
only 6 * 8.
6. Printing Density:
7. Paper Sensor Setting:
8. Power Level:
9. Printing Direction:
10. Command System:
11. Dot Matrix Printer Compatible:

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This setting can be used for dot matrix printer models alternatively:
1. After selecting this setting, power consumption level still can be chosen.
2. After selecting this setting, the function of selecting font size for characters and
Chinese characters will be not supported.
3.1.5 Power supply connection
RMD11A S/T/Q/P/UH Wide Input Range:DC5V～9V Electricity: 3A
RMD11A C VS/VT/VQ/VP/VUH Wide Input Range: DC9V～24V Electricity:
3A
3.2 Light and button operation
The function of each button is different according to the different working
mode. Refer the detailed to 3.1.4. The normal working mode is as below,
SET
[SET] button is in the back of the printer, electrical outlet diagonal holes.
Press and hold on [SET] button to enter into setup mode. After normal power,
this key is invalid.
LF
Press[ LF ]button to feed paper. Press again to stop paper feeding.
Power and Error status indicator LED share one green light
Light status
Instruction
Stay lighting
Normal working
Blink once, off 1
second
Lack of paper, waiting for has
returned to normal after the paper
work.
Blink twice, off 1
second
Printer head is overheat, it will be
back to normal work automatically
after cool down.
Flashing 3 times, off
1 second
The heating plate of printer head is
damaged, irreversible error, need to
repair.

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Note: When the printer is in a state of busy, green light will turn off.
3.3 Self-test and HEX
Self-test can test whether the printer is working properly or not. If the
self-test receipt can be printed correctly, it means the printer is normal except
the interface with the host. Otherwise, the printer will need to be repaired.
Self-test receipt and analysis
In self-test receipt, software version, interface forms, characters and other
configuration information are printed. Self-test receipt shown in the figure
below:
self-test receipt
The figure is self-test receipt for serial interface model and USB model
(For parallel interface model, the interface information on self-test receipt is
different ). The printing sequence is from the bottom to top, as the parameters
on above pictures were shown as English language, below is main parameters
information in English and Chinese for reference.

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序号
No.
自检项目英文内容
Contents on Self-test receipt in
English
自检项目中文说明
Contents on Self-test
receipt in Chinese
1
Version:R-708 1.10L01
版本号:R-708 1.10L01
2
Model:RM
机型:RM
3
Interface:RS232(EIA ，TTL)(Serial
Interface model)
接 口 类 型:RS232串 口 (EIA，
TTL)
Interface:RS232(EIA，TTL),USB(USB
Interface model)
接口类型:RS232串口和USB
口共存
4
Baud Rate:9600(No this parameter for
parallel interface model)
波特率:9600
5
Data bit/Handshaking/Parity:8 bit /
RTS/CTS / None(No this parameter
for parallel interface model)
串口数据位/握手方式/校验方
式:
8位/标志控制/无校验
6
Language Status:Chiese-GB2312
语言:简体中文(国标一二级字
库)
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Printing Font:12*24
字符字体:12*24
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Printing Density:Medium
打印浓度:中
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Paper Sensor Setting:Medium
测纸传感器灵敏度:中
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Power Level:3
功耗级别:3
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Printing Direction:Reverse
打印方向:反向
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Command System:SPMP
指令集:SPRT微打指令集
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Needle Type Printer Compatible:off
针打兼容:关闭
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Default Codepage:No
默认代码页:无
Self-test method:
Press "LF" button and power on, release the button within 3 seconds
(within the indicator light flickers 3 times), the printer will print out the self-test
list.
Hex printing method
Hold the [LF] button and connect the power. At this time, the red indicator

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light will flash once per second. After three flashes of indicator, loosen 【LF】
button. The red indicator will continue to flash. After flashing three times again,
the flashing stops. The printer will print out “Hexadecimal Dump”. Now the
printer enters into the hex printing mode.
3.4 Printer initialization
There are two methods for the printer initialization. First is to use the
control code ESC @, by the host sends a command to the printer, through
which using software initialization. The second is to restart the printer.

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