TVS electronics MINI THERMAL RP-3180 User manual

RP-3180
MINI Thermal
Printer
USER'S MANUAL
MANUAL REVISION V8.1 TVS Electronics Limited

Youmust use thesupplied adapter only. It is
dangerous to useother adapters.
Make sure theprinter power isoff before
plug or unplugthe cable.
Please don t place theprinter in
humidity or dustyspace, excessive
humidity and dustmay damage it.
Do not putfoods or drinkson the
printer,in case thatsplash into
the printer.
The print headhas a hightemperature
after work. Pleasedon t touch the
print head ortouch the motorshell
in case scalded.
NOTICE
Avoid external impact when
operating, do notfall the printer
down and avoidvigorously impact.
Do not plugor unplug withyour hands
wet. You can beelectrocuted.
Avoid magnetic objects near the printer.
Don t use tweezers, knife,
screwdriver or otherhard objects
touch the heatingpiece; for the
heating piece willbe hurt eternally.
Do not putprinter on unstable surface.

INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Some semiconductor devicesare easily damaged by static
electricity. You should turn the printer"OFF", before you connect or
remove the cableson the rear side, in order to guard the printer
against the staticelectricity. If the printeris damaged by the static
electricity,you should turn the printer"OFF".
The RP-3180 Thermal Printer is designed for use with electronicinstruments
such as systemECR, POS, banking equipment, computer peripheral
equipment, etc.
NOTE: The socket-outlet shall benear the equipment and it shall be
easy accessible.
The main features of theprinter are as follows:
1. High speedprinting: 180mm per second max.
2. Low noisethermal printing.
3. RS-232, Parallel, USB interfaceSelectable.
4. The databuffer allows the unit to receive print data evenduring printing.
5. Peripheral units drive circuit enables control ofexternal devices suchas
cash drawer.
6. Bar codeprinting is possible by using a bar code command.
7. Support autoStore Logo or Hello Logo printing.
8. Enable tochange some functions by DIP Switch.
Please be sureto read the instruction in this manual carefully before
using your newRP-3180.
All specifications aresubjected to change without notice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Setting up the Printer ...............................................
1-1. Unpacking ............................................................................
1-2. Installing theprinter ...............................................................
1-3. Using thePrinter ....................................................................
Chapter 2. Connecting the cables .............................................
2-1. Connecting theAC Cable .......................................................
2-2. Connecting theAC adapter to the printer ................................
2-3. Connecting InterfaceCable and Drawer Cable to theprinter .....
Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper ............................................
3-1. Installing orReplacing the Paper Roll ......................................
3-2. Removing JammedPaper .......................................................
3-3. Cleaning thePrint Head ..........................................................
Chapter 4. The self test ..............................................................
Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping ..............................................
Chapter 6. DIP Switch Functions.................................................
Chapter 7. Interface ....................................................................
Chapter 8. Specification .............................................................
Chapter 9. PRINT CONTROL COMMAND ....................................
9-1 Command List........................................................................
9-2 Descriptions ofEach Item ........................................................
9-3 Control Commands.................................................................
Chapter 10. Printer Driver .........................................................
10-1 How touse Logo Download Tool ............................................
10-2 Setting PrinterProperties .....................................................
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Chapter 1. Setting up the Printer
Your printer box shouldinclude these items. If any items are damaged or
missing, please contactyour dealer for assistance.
1-1. Unpacking
RP-3180
Operator s Manual
Or
Power cord
Roll paper
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AC Adapter
Cable
1-2. Installing the printer
Avoid locations in direct sunlight or subject toexcessive heat.
Avoid using or storing the printer in placessubject to excessivemoisture.
Do not useor store the printer in a dusty or dirtyarea. Avoid places subject
to intense vibrationor shock.
Choose a stableand flat place for proper use of the printer.
Make sure thatthere is enough space around the printer so thatit can be
used easily.
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1-3. Using the Printer
BUTTON
Press the FEEDbutton once to advance paper one line. You can alsohold
down the FEEDbutton to feed paper continuously.
Panel lights
POWER
The POWER light(green)is on whenever the printer is on.
ON LINE
This light(green)is onwhen the printer is on line.
POWER
FEED
ON LINE
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Chapter 2. Connecting the cables
2-1. Connecting the AC Cable
NOTE:To remove theDC cable connector, make sure that the power
supply s power cord is unplugged; thengrasp the connectorat the
arrow and pullit straight out.
2-2. Connecting the AC adapter to the printer
Youcan connect upthe three cables to the printer. They all connect to the
connector panel onthe back of the printer, which isshown below:
Power Connector Cable
NOTE:Before connecting anyof the cables, make sure that both the
printer and thehost are turned off.
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WARNING
When connecting ordisconnecting the power supply from the
printer, make sure thatthe power supplyis not plugged into an
electrical outlet. Otherwise you maydamage the power supply or
the printer.
If the powersupply`s rated voltage and youroutlet`s voltage do not
match, contact yourdealer for assistance. Do not plug in the power
cord. Otherwise, youmay damage the power supply or the printer.
2-3. Connecting Interface Cable and Drawer Cable to the printer
Interface Connector CableDrawer kick-out Cable
Connect the HostComputer (POS/ECR) to the printer using an interface cable
that matches thespecifications of the printer and the Host computer
(POS/ECR). Be sureto use a drawer that matches the printer s specification.
1). Turn off both the printer andthe Host computer (POS/ECR).
2). Plug theinterface cable connector into the printer s interface connector,
then tighten thescrews on both sides of the connector. In case ofthe
parallel interface, squeezethe wire dips on the printer together until they
lock in placeon both sides of the connector.
3). Plug thedrawer cable into the drawer kick-out connector onthe back of the
printer next tothe interface connector. Do not connect a telephone line to
the drawer kick-out connector; otherwisethe printer andthe telephone line
may be damaged.
4). Turn on the Printer and Hostcomputer (POS/ECR).
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Chapter 3. Installing the roll paper
3-1. Installing or Replacing the PaperRoll
1. Make surethat the printer is not receiving data; otherwise, datamay be lost.
2. Open thepaper roll cover by pressing the cover-open button.
3. Remove theused paper roll core if there is one.
4. Insert thepaper roll as shown.
5. Be sureto note the correct direction that the paper comesoff the roll.
6. Pull outa small amountof paper, as shown.Then close the cover.
NOTE:Be sure touse paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do
not use paperrolls that have the paper glued to the corebecause
the printer cannot detect the paper endcorrectly.
NOTE:Do not openthe print cover while the printer is operating.
This may damagethe printer.
NOTE:When closing thecover, press the centerof printer cover
firmly to preventpaper miss-loading
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Incorrect Correct
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3-2. Removing Jammed Paper
1. Turn the printer off and pressthe cover open button.
2. Remove jammedpaper, reinstall the roll, and close the cover.
3. If paperis caught in the cutter and you cannot openthe printer cover, open
the cutter coveras shown in A.
4. Open thecutter cover.
5. Turn the knob (as shown inB). Until the cutter blade to the normal position.
6. Close thecutter cover.
7. Open theprinter cover and remove the jammed paper.
3-3. Cleaning the Print Head
Turn off theprinter, open the paperroll cover, and cleanthe thermal elements
of the printhead with a cotton swab moistened with an alcoholsolvent
(ethanol, methanol, orIPA).
Recommends cleaning thethermal head periodically (generally every 3
months) to maintainreceipt print quality.
NOTE:Do not touchthe print head because it can be very hot after
printing.
NOTE:After printing, theprint head canbe very hot. Be careful not to
touch it andto let it cool before you clean it. Do not damage theprint
head by touchingit with your fingers or any hard object.
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Chapter 4. The self test
The self-test checks whether the printer has anyproblems. If theprinter does
not function properly, contact your dealer.
1. Make surepaper roll has been installed properly.
2. Turn on the power while holdingdown the FEEDbutton. The self-test begins.
3. The printeris ready to receive data when it completes theself-test.
Chapter 6. DIP Switch Functions
Chapter 5. Hexadecimal Dumping
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There is aDIP Switch on the bottom of printer. It is easyto change some
functions of theprinter through setting DIP pins to [On] or [Off].
The default settingfor all DIP pins are [ON] Position.
Note: Changes inDIP switch settings are recognized only when the printer
power is turnedon or when the printer is reset by usingthe interface. If the
DIP switch settingis changed after the printer power is turned on,the change
does not effectuntil the printer is turned on again or isreset.
This feature allowsexperienced users to see exactly what data is comingto
the printer.This can beuseful in findingsoftware problems. When you turn on
the hexadecimal dumpfunction, the printer prints all commands and data in
hexadecimal format alongwith a guide section to help you find specific
commands.
To use the hexadecimal dump function,follow these steps:
1. Make surethat there is a roll paper inthe printer.
2. After youmake sure that the printer is off.
3. Turn on the power while holdingdown the on line button,the printer enters
the hexadecimal dumpmode.
4. Run anysoftware program that sends data to the printer. The printerwill
print all thecodes it receives in a two-column format. The firstcolumn
contains the hexadecimalcodes and the second column gives the ASCII
characters that correspondto the codes.
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DIP No
DIP1 & DIP2
Baud Rate select
DIP3
Beeper enable /disable
DIP4
Print Density
DIP5
Auto-cutter enable /disable
DIP6
Default font sizeselect
DIP7
DIP8
ON/OFF
On & On
On & Off
Off & On
Off & Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
Function
96000bps
19200bps
38400bps
115200bps
Beeper enable
Beeper disable
Print Density Light
Print Density Dark
Auto-cutter enable
Auto-cutter disable
Font: 12x24
Font: 9x17
Reserved
Reserved
DIP No
On Off
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Chapter 7.Interface
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Drawer Connector
RS-232C Cable Connection
Interface Connector
Serial Interface (RS-232)
(F.G)
(TXD)
(RXD)
(DSR)
(DTR)
(S.G)
PRINTER
SIDE(25P)
HOST
SIDE(9P)
Pin No
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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.Signal name
FG
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DTR
Direction
-
Output
Input
Output
Input
Input
-
Output
Function
Frame Ground
TransmitData
Receive Data
Ready To Send
Clear To Send
Date Set Ready
Signal Ground
Data Terminal Ready
Pin No
1
2
3
4
5
6
.Signal name
Frame ground
Drawer Kick-out drive signal 1
Drawer open/close signal
+24V
Drawer Kick-out drive signal
Signal ground
Direction
-
Output
Input
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Output
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16
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2
3
6
20
7
(F.G)
(TXD)
(RXD)
(RTS)
(CTS)
(DSR)
(DTR)
(S.G)
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Parallel Interface (IEEE-1284)
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Pin No
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2
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6
7
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Host
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Host/Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Printer
Host
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-
Printer
-
Host
Printer
-
Printer
Printer
Host
Compatibility Mode
nStrobe
Data0(LSB)
Data1
Data2
Data3
Data4
Data5
Data6
Data7(MSB)
nAck
Busy
Perror
Select
nAutoFd
NC
GND
FG
Logic-H
GND
nInit
nFault
GND
Dk_status
5V
nSelectIn
Nibble Mode
HostClk
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PtrClk
PtrBusy/Data3,7
AckDataReq/Data2,6
Xflag/Data1,5
HostBusy
NC
GND
FG
Logic-H
GND
nInit
nDataAvail/Data0,4
ND
ND
ND
1284-Active
Byte Mode
HostClk
Data0(LSB)
Data1
Data2
Data3
Data4
Data5
Data6
Data7(MSB)
PtrClk
PtrBusy
AckDataReq
Xflag
HostBusy
NC
GND
FG
Logic-H
GND
nInit
nDataAvail
ND
ND
ND
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Chapter 7.Specification
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Printing method
Dot density
Printing width
Characters per line
Character size
Number of characters
Print speed
Paper feed speed
Line spacing (default)
Character structure
Paper roll (single-ply)
Interface (compatible)
Receive buffer
Power supply
Life
MTBF
MCBF
Temperature
Humidity
Overall dimensions
Weight (mass)
Thermal line printing
203 dpi 203 dpi (8 8 dots/mm)
72 mm {2.83"},576 dot positions
48 (default) or72
1.25 3.00 mm
Alphanumeric characters: 95
Approx. 150 mm/s{5.9"/s} max.; 47.2 lps, max.
(3.18 mm {1/8"}feed); 35.5lps, max. (4.23 mm
{1/6"} feed, at24 V, 28 {82 }, density level 1).
Speed is adjustedautomatically depending on the
voltage applied andheadtemperature.
Approx. 180 mm/s
continuous paper feed
4.23 mm {1/6"}
12 x 24 o r 9 x 17
Size: Width: 79.5 mm 0.5 mm {3.13" 0.02"}
Maximum outside diameter:83 mm {3.26"}Paper
roll spool diameter:Inside: 12 mm {0.47"};
Outside: 18 mm{0.71"}
RS-232C/Bi-directional parallel / USB (OPTION)
28KB
+ 24 VDC 10%
Mechanism: 15,000,000 lines
Thermal head: 100million pulses, 100 km
Autocutter: 1,500,000 cuts
360,000 hours
52,000,000 lines
Operating: 5 ~ 45 {41 ~113 }
Storage: -10 ~ 50 {14 ~122 },
except for paper
Operating: 10 to90% RH
Storage: 10 to90% RH, except for paper
145(W) 192(D) 142(H)mm
Approximately:2kg
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Command
LF
CR
ESC !
ESC *
ESC 2
ESC 3
ESC 9
ESC @
ESC A
ESC D
ESC H
ESC I
ESC L
ESC V
ESC X
ESC I
ESC m
ESC p
ESC M
GS !
GS *
GS /
GS h
FS p
FS q
Description
Printing and paperfeed
Back to printing
Select print mode
Specifying the bitimage mode
Specifying 1/6-inch linefeed rate
Setting line feedrate of minimumpitch
Generating the specifiedpulses
Initializing the printer
Set line spacing
Select character Double-heightmode
Select character Double-heightmode
Select character Double-heightmode
Printing and feedingpaper in
minimum pitch
Selecting page mode
Printing bit image
Select character Double-widthmode
Printing and feedingthe paper by
n lines
Full cut
Printing and feedingpaper in
minimum pitch
Partial cut
Generating the specifiedpulses
Select character fonts
Select character size
Defining the downloadbit image
Printing the downloadedbit image
Specifying the heightof the barcode
Print NV bitimage
Define NV bitimage
Hexadecimal Code
<0A>
<0D>
<1B><21><n>
<1B><2A><m><n1><n2>d1...dk
<1B><32>
<1B><33><n>
<1B><39><m><n1><n2>
<1B><40>
<1B><41><n>
<1B><44>
<1B><48><n>
<1B><49>
<1B><4C>
<1B><56><n1><n2>d1...dk
<1B><57><xL><xH><yL><yH>
<dxL><dxH> <dyL><dyH>
<1B><58><n>
<1B><69>
<1B><6D>
<1B><70><m><n1><n2>
<1B><4D><n>
<1D><21><n>
<1D><2A><n1><n2>d1...dk
<1D><2F><m>
(1)<1D><56><m>
(2)<1D><56><m><n>
<1D><76><30><m><xL><xH>
<yL><yH>d1...dk
<1D><68><n>
(1)<1D><6B><m>d1...dk<NUL>
(2)<1D><6B><m><n>d1...dk
<1C><70><n>
<1C><71><n>
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ESC J
ESC W
ESC d
ESC j
GS V
GS v 0
GS k
<1B><4A><n>
<1B><64><n>
<1B><6A><n>
Defining the printarea in pagemode
Cutting the paper
Printing of rasterbit image
Printing the barcode
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8-1 Command List
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ESC ! N
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
Select print mode(s)
ASCII ESC ! n
Hex 1B 21 n
Decimal 27 33 n
0 n 255
8-2 Descriptions of Each Item
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[Default]
[Example]
The name ofthe command.
The code sequence.
Gives the allowableranges for the arguments.
Describes the command'sfunction.
Describes the usageof the command in detail.
Gives the defaultvalues, if any, for thecommand parameters.
Gives examples ofhow to use the command.
Hex indicates thehexadecimal equivalents.
Decimal indicates thedecimal equivalents.
8-3 Control Commands
LF
Print and linefeed
ASCII LF
Hex 0A
Decimal 10
Prints the datain the print buffer and feedsone line based on the
current line spacing.
This command setsthe print position to the beginningof the line.
ESC 2, ESC3
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
CR
Print and carriagereturn
ASCII CR
Hex 0D
Decimal 13
When automatic linefeed is enabled, this command functions the
same as LF;
When automatic linefeed is disabled, this command isignored.
Sets the printstarting position to the beginning ofthe line.
The automatic linefeed is ignored with a serialinterface model.
LF
13
[Description]
[Details]
[Default]
[See Also]
Bit
0
1
2
3
6
7
Off/On
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-
-
Off
On
Off
On
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-
Hex
-
-
-
00
10
00
20
-
-
Decimal
-
-
-
0
16
0
32
-
-
Default font
Undefined
Undefined
Undefined
Double-height mode notselected
Double-height mode selected
Double-width mode notselected
Double-width mode selected
Undefined
Undefined
Function
4
5
Selects print mode(s)using n as follows:
When both double-heightand double-width modesare selected,
quadruple size charactersare printed.
The printer canunderline all characters.
When some charactersin a line are double or more height, allthe
characters on theline are aligned at the baseline.
GS ! can also selectcharacter size. However, the settingof the last
received command iseffective.
Emphasized mode iseffective for alphanumeric and Kanji. All print
modes except emphasizedmode is effectiveonly for alphanumeric.
N = 0
GS !
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
(1)ESC * m n1 n2 d1...dk
Select bit-image mode
ASCII ESC * m n1 n2 d1...dk
Hex 1B 2A m n1 n2 d1...dk
Decimal 27 42 m n1 n2 d1...dk
m = 0, 1, 3 2, 33 , 0 n1 255 , 0 n2 3, 0 d 255
Selects a bit-imagemode using mfor the number of dots specified
by (n1 +n2 x 256). Set a bitto 1 to print a dot, or set abit to 0 to not
print a dot.d indicates the bit image data.The modes selectable by
m are asfollows:
[dpi: dots per25.4 mm {1"}]
0
1
32
33
8-dot single-density
8-dot double-density
24-dot single-density
24-dot double-density
Number
of Dots
8
8
24
24
Dot Density
(dpi)
60
60
180
180
Dot Density
(dpi)
90
180
90
180
Number of Data
(K)
n1 + n2 x 2 56
n1 + n2 x 2 56
(n1 + n2x 256) x3
(n1 + n2x 256) x3
Horizontal DirectionVertical Direction
mMode
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[Details]
If the valuesof m is out of thespecified range, n1and data
following are processedas normal data.
The n1 andn2 indicate the number of dotsof the bitimage in the
horizontal direction.
The number ofdots is calculated by n1 +n2 x 256.
If the bit-image data inputexceeds the number of dots tobe
printed on aline, the excess data is ignored.
d indicates thebit-image data. Seta corresponding bit to 1 toprint
a dot orto 0 to not print adot.
After printing abit image, the printer returns tonormal data
processing mode.
This command isnot affected by print modes (emphasized,
double-strike, underline,character sizeor white/black reverse
printing), except upside-downprinting mode.
ESC 2
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
Select default linespacing
ASCII ESC 2
Hex 1B 32
Decimal 27 50
Selects approximately 4.23mm {1/6"}spacing.
The line spacingcan be set independently in standardmode and in
page mode.
ESC 3
ESC 3 n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[Default]
[See Also]
Set line spacing
ASCII ESC 3 n
Hex 1B 33 n
Decimal 27 51 n
0 n 255
Sets the linespacing to [n x vertical orhorizontal motion unit].
The line spacingcan be set independently in standardmode and in
page mode.
In standard mode,the vertical motion unit (y) isused.
The maximum paperfeed amount is 1016 mm {40"}.Even if apaper
feed amount of
more than 1016mm {40"}is set, the printer feedsthe paper only
1016 mm {40"}.
Approx 4.23mm {1/6"}.
ESC 2
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ESC 9 m n 1 n2
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
Generating the specifiedpulses
ASCII ESC 9 m n1 n2
Hex 1B 39 m n1 n2
Decimal 27 57 m n1 n2
m = 0, 0 n1 255 , 0 n2 255
The signals specifiedby n1 and n2 are outputto the connector
pin specified by m .
ESC @
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
Initialize printer
ASCII ESC @
Hex 1B 40
Decimal 27 64
Clears the datain the print buffer and resetsthe printer mode to the
mode that wasin effect when the power wasturned on.
The data inthe receive buffer is not cleared.
The macro definitionis not cleared.
The NV bitimage data is not cleared.
The data ofthe NV user memory is notcleared.
ESC A n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[Default]
[See Also]
Set line spacing
ASCII ESC A n
Hex 1B 41 n
Decimal 27 65 n
0 n 255
Sets the linespacing to [n x vertical orhorizontal motion unit].
The line spacingcan be set independently in standardmode and in
page mode.
In standard mode,the vertical motion unit (y) isused.
The maximum paperfeed amount is 1016 mm {40"}.Even if a
paper feed amountof more than 1016 mm {40"}isset, the printer
feeds the paperonly 1016 mm {40"}.
Approx 4.23mm {1/6"}.
ESC 2
ESC D
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
Select character Double-heightmode
ASCII ESC D
Hex 1B 44
Decimal 27 68
Select character Double-heightmode.
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ESC I
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
Select character Double-heightmode
ASCII ESC I
Hex 1B 49
Decimal 27 73
Select character Double-heightmode.
ESC J n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Print and feedpaper
ASCII ESC Jn
Hex 1B 4An
Decimal 27 74n
0 = n = 255
Prints the datain the print buffer and feed the paper [nx vertical or
horizontal motionunit].
After printing iscompleted, this command sets the print starting
position to thebeginning of the line.
The paper feedamount set by this command does not affect the
values set byESC 2 or ESC 3.
In standard mode,the printer uses the vertical motionunit (y).
The maximum linespacing is 1016mm {40"}. When thesetting
value exceeds themaximum, it is converted to themaximum
automatically.
ESC L
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
Select page mode
ASCII ESC L
Hex 1B 4C
Decimal 27 76
Switches from standardmode to page mode.
This command isenabled only when processed at thebeginning of
a line instandard mode.
This command hasno effect in page mode.
The following commandis not available in page mode,Print raster
bit image: GS v 0
The printer returnsto standard mode when power isturned on, the
printer is reset,or ESC @ is used.
ESC H n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
Select character Double-heightmode
ASCII ESC H n
Hex 1B 48 n
Decimal 27 72 n
1 n 8
Select character Double-heightmode.
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ESC W xL xH yL yHdxL dxH dyL dyH
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Defining the printarea in page mode
ASC II ESC W xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
Hex 1B 57 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
Decimal 27 87 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
0 = xL, xH, yL, yH, dxL, dxH, dyL, dyH= 255
except for dxL= dxH = 0 or dyL= dyH =0
Defines the locationand size of the print area.
Horizontal start point= [(xL + xH x 256)x basic calculation pitch]
inches
Vertical start point = [(yL + yH x256) x basic calculation pitch]
inches
Horizontal length =[(dxL + dxH x 256) xbasic calculation pitch]
inches
Vertical length = [(dyL + dyH x 56)x basic calculation pitch]
inches
When standard modeis selected, this command only executesthe
internal flagging ofthe printer without affecting the printingin
standard mode.
If the horizontalstart point or vertical start pointis out of the
printable area, thiscommand is canceled and the nextdata is
handled as normaldata.
ESC V n1 n2 d1...dk
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Printing bit image
ASCII ESC V n1 n2 d1...dk
Hex 1B 56 n1 n2 d1...dk
Decimal 27 86 n1 n2 d1...dk
0 n1,n2 65535
n1, n2: numberof dot lines in the vertical direction.
n1 represents theleast significant byte and n2 represents the most
significant byte.
Number of dotlines=n2 x 256+n1 Ignored when n1=n2=0.
Enter the imagedata following n1 and n2. The amount of image
data is asfollows:Amount of image data=(n2 x 256+n1) x 72 bytes
The data followingn1 and n2 is printed out entirely as imagedata.
Enter the datafrom the leftmost of the top dot line tothe bottom
dot line.
If you specifybit image without entering CR or LF after inputting
characters for arangenot exceeding one line, the characters of
that line andthe bit image are overlapped when printed out. Atthis
time, all modificationsto characters are valid. Note that the
characters are notnormally printed out when overlapped unless a
value more thanthe character height is specified by n2 x n1.You
can not overlapbit images with stamps or ruler lines. If youspecify
bit images, thestamp or the ruler line is suspended. After thebit
image is complete,the print-out of stamps or ruler line restarts.
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[Default]
If the horizontallength or vertical length is 0,this command is
canceled and thenext data is handled as normaldata.
If the horizontal start point+ horizontal length is greater than
the horizontal printablearea, the horizontal printable area -
horizontal start point is taken asthe horizontal length.
If the vertical start point+ vertical length is greater than the
vertical printable area,the ertical printable area vertical start
point is taken asthe vertical length.
Fractions resulting fromcalculations are correctedwith the
minimum pitch ofthe mechanism, and the remainder areomitted.
The horizontal startpoint and horizontal length are calculatedwith
the basic calculationpitch (x). The vertical start pointand vertical
length are calculatedwith the basic calculation pitch (y).
When the horizontalstarting position , vertical starting position,
printing area width,and printing area height are definedas X, Y,
Dx,and Dy respectively, the printing area is setas shown in the
figure below.
This printable areafor this printer is approximately 72.2mm
{512/180"}in the horizontaldirection and approximately 117.3 mm
{1662/360"} in thevertical direction.
XL = xH = y L = yH = 0
dxL = 0,dxH = 2, dyL = 126,dyH = 6
(X,Y)
Dx
Dy
(X+Dx-1,Y+Dy-1)
Paper FeedDirection
Print area
ESC X n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
Select character Double-widthmode
ASCII ESC X n
Hex 1B 58 n
Decimal 27 88 n
1 n 8
Select character Double-widthmode.
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ESC d n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
Print and feedn lines
ASCII ESC d n
Hex 1B 64 n
Decimal 27 100 n
0 n 255
Prints the datain the print buffer and feeds n lines.
This command setsthe print starting position to the beginning of
the line.
This command doesnot affect the line spacing set by ESC 2
or ESC 3.
The maximum paperfeed amount is 1016 mm {40"}.If the paper
feed amount (nx line spacing) of more than1016 mm {40"} is
specified, the printerfeeds the paper only 1016 mm{40"}.
ESC 2, ESC3
ESC I
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
Full cut
ASCII ESC i
Hex 1B 69
Decimal 27 105
Cut the paperfully.
During cutting, printingand paper feeding is stopped.
This command isvalid only when an auto-cutter isconnected.
ESC j n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Print and feedpaper
ASCII ESC j n
Hex 1B 6A n
Decimal 27 106 n
0 n 255
Prints the datain the print buffer and feed the paper [nx vertical or
horizontal motionunit].
After printing iscompleted, this command sets the print starting
position to thebeginning of the line.
The paper feedamount set by this command does not affect the
values set byESC 2 or ESC 3.
In standard mode,the printer uses the vertical motionunit (y).
The maximum linespacing is 1016mm {40"}. When thesetting
value exceeds themaximum, it is converted to themaximum
automatically.
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ESC m
[Name]
[Format]
[Description]
[Details]
Partial cut
ASCII ESC m
Hex 1B 6D
Decimal 27 109
Cut the paperpartially.
During cutting, printingand paper feeding is stopped.
This command isvalid only when an auto-cutter isconnected.
ESC p m n 1 n2
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
Generating the specifiedpulses
ASCII ESC p m n1 n2
Hex 1B 70 m n1 n2
Decimal 27 112 m n1 n2
m = 0, 0 n1 255 , 0 n2 255
The signals specifiedby n1 and n2 are output
to the connectorpin specified by m .
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GS ! N
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[Default]
[See Also]
Select character size
ASCII GS ! n
Hex 1D 21 n
Decimal 29 33 n
0 n 255
(1 vertical number of times 8, 1 horizontal number of
times 8)
Selects the characterheight using bits0 to 2 and selects the
character width usingbits 4 to 7, as follows:
If n isoutside of the defined range, this command is ignored.
In standard mode,the vertical directionis the paper feed direction,
and the horizontaldirection is perpendicularto the paper feed
direction. However, when character orientation changes in 90.
clockwise-rotation mode, therelationship between verticaland
horizontal directions arereversed.
In page mode,vertical and horizontal directions are based on the
character orientation.
When characters areenlarged with differentsizes on one line, all
the characters onthe line is aligned at the baseline.
The ESC !command can also turn double-width and double-height
modes on oroff.However, the setting of the last receivedcommand
is effective.
n = 0
ESC !
Hex
00
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Decimal
0
16
32
48
64
80
96
112
1 x (Standard)
2 x (Doublewidth)
3 x
4 x
5 x
6 x
7 x
8 x
Width
Table 1 Character Width Selection
Hex
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
Decimal
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 x (Standard)
2 x (Doubleheight)
3 x
4 x
5 x
6 x
7 x
8 x
Width
Table 2 Character Height Selection
Bit
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Function Hex Number Decimal Number
Character height selection.See Table 2
Character width selection.See Table 1
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ESC M n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Select character fonts
The ESC ! command can alsoselect the character fonts.
However,the setting of the last receivedcommand is effective.
ASCII ESC M n
Hex 1B 4D n
Decimal 27 77 n
n =0,1,48,49
Selects character fonts.
N
0,48
1,49
Function
Character font A(12 x 24) selected.
Character font B(9 x 17) selected.

GS / m
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
Print downloaded bitimage
ASCII GS / m
Hex 1D 2F m
Decimal 29 47 m
0 m 3, 48 m 51
Prints a downloadedbit image using the mode
specified by m.
Modes that canbe selected by m are shown below.
GS n1 n2 d1...d(n1 x n2 x 8)
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
Define downloaded bitimage
ASCII GS * n1 n2 d1...d(n1x n2 x8)
Hex 1D 2A n1 n2 d1...d(n1x n2 x 8)
Decimal 29 42 n1 n2 d1...d(n1x n2 x 8)
1 n1 255, 1 n2 48, n1 x n2 1536 , 0 d 255
Defines a downloadedbit image using the number of dots
specified by n1and n2
n1 specifies thenumber of dots in the horizontal direction.
n2 specifies thenumber of dots in the vertical direction.
The number ofdots in the horizontal direction is n1 x 8,in the
vertical direction itis n2 x 8.
If n1 xn2 is out of the specifiedrange, this commandis disabled.
The d indicatesbit-image data. Data(d) specifies a bit printed to1
and not printedto 0.
The downloaded bitimage definition is cleared when:
1. ESC @is executed.
2. Printer isreset or the power is turned off.
The following figureshows the relationship between the
downloaded bit imageand the printed data.
GS /
d1
d2
dn2
dn2 + 2
dn2 + 2
dn2 + 2 + 1
dn2 + 2 + 1
n2 x 8 dost
n1 x 8 dost
d 2 x n2 x 8
MSB
LSB
dn2 x 2
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[Details]
[See Also]
When data existin the print buffer,this command is ignored.
When a downloadedbit image has not been defined,this
command is ignored.
A portion ofa downloaded bit image exceeding oneline length is
not printed.
A downloaded characterand a downloaded bit image cannotbe
defined simultaneously.
GS *
0,48
1,49
2,50
3,51
NORMAL MODE
DOUBLE WIDTH MODE
DOUBLE HEIGHT MODE
QUADRUPLE SIZE MODE
Dot Density in
Vertical Direction
203 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
101 DPI
Dot Density in
Horizontal Direction
203 DPI
101 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
mMode Name
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
(1) G S V m
(2) G S V m n
Select cut modeand cut paper
(1) ASCII GS V m
Hex 1D 56 m
Decimal 29 86 m
(2) ASCII GS V m n
Hex 1D 56 m n
Decimal 29 86 m n
(1) m = 1 , 4 9
(2) m = 6 6, 0 n 255
Performs the specified paper cutting.
For (1) and (1) :
This command iseffective only processed at the beginningof a line.
For (1) :
Only the partialcut is available; there is nofull cut.
For (2) :
When n =0, the printer feeds the paperto the cuttingposition and
cuts it.
When n 0, the printer feeds the paperto (cutting position + [n x
vertical motion unit])and cuts it.
The paper feedamount is calculated using the verticalmotion
unit (y). However, the value cannot be lessthan the minimum
horizontal movement amount,and it must be in evenunits of the
minimum horizontal movementamount.
Partial cut (onepoint left uncut)
Feeds paper (cuttingposition + [nx (vertical motionunit)]),
and cuts thepaper partially (onepoint left uncut).
Print mode
m
1, 49
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GS v 0m xL xH yL yH d1...dk
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[Example]
Printing of rasterbit image
ASC II GS v 0 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk
Hex 1D 76 30 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk
Decimal 29 118 48 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk
0 m 3, 48 m 51, 0 xL 255, 0 xH 255,
0 yL 255, 0 yH 8, 0 d 255,
k=(xL+xH x 256)x (yL+yH x 256), however, k 0
Prints raster bitimages in mode m .
xL, xH specify the number ofdata in horizontaldirection of the bit
image to (xL+xHx 256) bytes.
yL, yH specify the number ofdata in verticaldirection of the bit
image to (yL+yHx 256) bytes.
In STANDARDMODE, this command is valid onlywhen there is no
print data inthe print buffer.
Any of theprint modes (Character size, emphasis, double strike,
inverting, underlining, back-to-white reversing, etc.) does not
affect the rasterbit image.
If the printarea specified by GS L and GS W isnarrower than a
minimum width, theprint area for that line only is extended tothe
minimum width. Theminimum width is one dot in NORMAL
MODE (m=0, 48)and DOUBLE HEIGHT MODE (m=2,50), and 2
dots in DOUBLEWIDTH MODE (m=1, 49) and QUADRUPLE SIZE
MODE (m=3, 51).
Any part ofdata that is out of the print area isonly read and
discarded in unitsof dot.
The setting ofESC a (Aligning characters) are also valid for the
raster bit image.
If this commandis executed during macro definition, the macro
definition is suspended,and the processing of the command
starts. The macrois left undefined.
d denotes defined data.Dots to be printed are specified as
1 and those notto be printed as 0 .
When xL+xH x256= 64:
0,48
1,49
2,50
3,51
NORMAL MODE
DOUBLE WIDTH MODE
DOUBLE HEIGHT MODE
QUADRUPLE SIZE MODE
Dot Density in
Vertical Direction
203 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
101 DPI
Dot Density in
Horizontal Direction
203 DPI
101 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
Mode Name
m
MSB LSB
(XL + xH x 256)x 8 dot=512 dot
YL + yH x 256 dot
12362 63 64
65 66 67 126 127 128
K-2 K-1 K
76504321
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GS h n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
[See Also]
Define downloaded bitimage
ASCII GS h n
Hex 1D 68 n
Decimal 29 104 n
1 n 255
Selects the heightof the bar code.
n specifies thenumber of dots in the verticaldirection.
N = 162
GS k
(1) GS k m d1...dk NUL
(2) GS k m n d1...dn
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Details]
Print the barcode
(1) ASCII GS V m d1...dk Nul
Hex 1D 6B m d1...dk 00
Decimal 29 107 m d1...dk 0
(2) ASCII GS k m n d1...dn
Hex 1D 6B m n d1...dn
Decimal 29 107 m n d1...dn
(1) 0 m 6 (k andd depends on the bar codesystem used)
(2) 65 m 73 (n andd depends on the bar codesystem used)
Selects a barcode system and prints the barcode. m selects a bar
code system asfollows:
For (1):
This command endswith a NUL code.
When the barcode system used is JAN13 (EAN13),the printer
prints the barcode after receiving 13 bytes barcode data and
processes the followingdata as normal data.
When the barcode system used is JAN8 (EAN8),the printer prints
the bar codeafter receiving 8 bytes bar codedata and processes
the following dataas normal data.
CODE39
m
2
3
Bar Code System
JAN13 (EAN13)
JAN 8 (EAN8)
Number of Characters
12 k 13
7 k 8
Remarks
48 d 57
48 d 57
48 d 57, 65 d 90,
32, 36, 37,43, 45, 46,47
41 k
For (1) :
For (2) :
m
67
68
73
Bar Code System
JAN13 (EAN13)
JAN 8 (EAN8)
CODE128
Number of Characters
12 k 13
7 k 8
2 k 255
Remarks
48 d 57
48 d 57
48 d 57, 65 d 90,
32, 36, 37,43, 45, 46,47
0 d 127
69 CODE39 1 k 255
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For (2):
n indicates thenumber of bar code data, andthe printer processes
n bytes fromthe next character data as barcode data.
If n isoutside of the specified range, theprinter stops command
processing and processesthe following data as normal data.
In standard mode:
If d isoutside of the specified range, theprinter only feeds paper
and processes thefollowing data as normal data.
If the horizontalsize exceeds printing area, the printeronly feeds
the paper.
This command feedsas much paper as is requiredto print the bar
code, regardless ofthe line spacing specified by ESC 2 or ESC 3.
This command isenabled only when no data existsin the print
buffer.When data exists in the printbuffer, the printer processes
the data followingm as normal data.
After printing barcode, this command sets the printposition to the
beginning of theline.
In page mode:
This command developsbar code data in the printbuffer, but does
not print it.After processing bar code data, thiscommand moves
the print positionto the right side dot ofthe bar code.
If d isout of the specified range, theprinter stops command
processing and processesthe following data as normal data.In
this case thedata buffer position does not change.
If bar codewidth exceeds the printing area, theprinter does not
print the barcode but moves the data bufferposition to the left side
out of theprinting area.
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FS p n m
FS q n[xL xH yL yH d1...dk]1...[xL xH yL yH d1...dk]n
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Name]
[Format]
[Range]
[Description]
[Example]
Print NV bitimage
ASC I I FS p n m
Hex 1C 70 n m
Decimal 28 112 n m
1 n 4
0 m 3, 48 m 51 ,
Prints a NVbit image n using the modespecified by m.
N is thenumber of the NV bit image.
M specifies thebit image mode.
Define NV bitimage
ASC II FS q n [xLxH yL yDd1...dk]1
Hex 1C 71 n [xL xHyL yD d1...dk]1
Decimal 28 113 n [xL xHyL yD d1...dk]1
1 n 4
0 xL 72
xH=0
0 yL 255
0 yL 1(when 1 (yL+yH x 256) 288)
0 d 255
k=(xL + xHx 256) x (yL+yH x 256)x8
Total defined data area = 2Mbits (256K bytes)
Define the NVbit image specified by n..
N specifies thenumber of the defined NV bit image .
XL, xH specifies (xL+xH x 256)x8 dots in the horizontal direction
for the NVbit image you are defining.
YL, yH specifices (yL+yH x 256)x 8 dots in the verticaldirection
for the NVbit image you are defining.
When xL = 64, xH = 0, yL = 96, yH = 0
0,48
1,49
2,50
3,51
Normal
Double-width
Double-heigh
Quadruple
Vertical
Dot Density
203 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
101 DPI
Horizontal
Dot Density
203 DPI
101 DPI
203 DPI
101 DPI
Mode
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Chapter 10. Printer Driver
10-1.How to use Logo Download Tool
RP-3180receipt printer supports Store Logo printing.Youcan download
max four imagesinto printer and select which oneto print onreceipt.
1) Install thedriver for LogoDownload Tool on Computer.
2) Run [LogoDownload Tool].
3) Select thecorrect connected portof printer. The default port is LTP1.
4) Click [Openfile] to selecta image.
NOTE: *The image mustbe Monochrome BMP file.
* The Size ofMonochrome BMP file must be lessthan 576x2304
dots.
* The height shouldbe in multiple of 8 dots in Monochrome BMP
file.
* Herewith, strongly recommendto use Microsoft Paint Tool to
edit image file.Otherwise, the printer will be failedto download orprint.
5) Click [downloadbmp], and waitthe printer to save the data.
6) After theprinter download theimage successfully, you canpreview
the image onthe frame and the bmp fileinformation as well.
7) Click [PrintBmp] button tocheck the printing effect.
There are fourPrinting Mode options: Normal, Double-width, Double-
height and Quadruple.The default mode is Normal printing.
8) Select [1]to download thefirst image.
Select [2] to download the secondimage.
Select [3] to download the thirdimage.
Select [4] to download the fourthimage.
Note: The imageswill be saved into the flashmemory of printer.
Any new downloadoperation will overwrite the former image.
Please use RP-3180 printer driverto set theimage printing mode.

2) After installthe software successfully, open [PrintingPreferences...].
3) Open [PrintingPreferences...]and [Advance] togo to AdvancedOptions.
Now, you can reset the Document Optionsby select theright items.
See Pic 10.2-4.
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10-2.Setting Printer Properties
The printer driversoftware can be found from CD disk packaged with
printer.
1) Install theprinter driver software.
The printer drivershould be installed according to following steps:
Go to [Printersand Faxes] folder, click [Add aprinter];
Click [next] accordingto the directionof installation;
Click [have disk...], to find& open *.inf file of printerdriver.
See Pic 10.2-1
And then startto install the printer software. See Pic 10.2-2
Pic 10.2-1
Pic 10.2-2
Pic 10.2-4
Pic 10.2-3