User's Manual: Control Board For Lt-286 BD2-2860

User’s Manual
CONTROL BOARD FOR LT-286

MODEL BD2-2860
Rev.1.01 Added notes Mar.19th,1999

BD2-2860 User’s Manual
<CAUTIONS>
1. Before using this equipment, be sure to read this User's manual thoroughly.
Please keep this with care so as to referred to any time at need.
2. Portions of the contents of this User's manual may be changed without prior notice.
3. The reproduction of parts or all of the contents of this User's manual without permission is
strictly forbidden.
4. Absolutely do not carry out maintenance, disassembly, or repair of parts that are not
specified in this User's manual.
5. Note that losses which may be attributed to the user's wrong operation method or operating
environment will be outside the responsibility of this company.
6. Do not carry out the operations other than those explained in this User's manual, since doing
do so may become a cause of accidents or breakdowns.
7. Because data is basically transient, long-period and permanent storage of data will not be
possible. Please note in advance that this company will not be responsible in any way for
losses or lost profits caused through the clearing of the data due to breakdowns, repairs,
investigations, etc.
8. If any questionable points, mistakes, omitted explanations, etc. are found in the contents of
this manual, please contact this company.
9. Please note that notwithstanding the conditions in above 8; this company will not be
responsible for the consequences of results obtained through operation of this equipment.
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CONTENT
<CAUTIONS> ......................................................................................................................................................2
1. OUTLINE ..........................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 PRECAUTION ...........................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE...................................................................................................................................6
2.BASIC SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................7

2.1 MODEL CLASSIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................8
3.CONNECTING CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................9

3.1 CN1 CONNECTOR FOR PRINTER MECHANISM (FOR PRINT HEAD)..............................................................................9
3.2 CN2 CONNECTOR FOR PRINT MECHANISM (FOR MOTOR & SENSOR) ...................................................................... 10
3.3 CN3 CONNECTOR FOR INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................... 11
3.4 CN4 CONNECTOR FOR PAPER CUTTER ................................................................................................................... 12
4.DIP SWITCH SETTING ......................................................................................................................... 13

5.POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.PARALLEL INTERFACE..................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 EXPLANATION OF INPUT /OUTPUT SIGNALS ............................................................................................................ 16
6.3 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................. 17
6.4 TIMING CHART ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5 DATA RECEIVING CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 18
6.6 BUFFERING ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
7. SERIAL INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................ 19

7.1 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 EXPLANATION OF INPUT / OUTPUT SIGNALS ........................................................................................................... 20
7.3 DATE CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 ERROR DETECTION ............................................................................................................................................... 22
7.5 DATA RECEIVING CONTROL .................................................................................................................................... 22
7.6 BUFFERING ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
7.7 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................. 23
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8. ERROR HANDLING ............................................................................................................................... 24

8.1 PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT ERRORS ............................................................................................................................... 24
8.2 OPERATION ERRORS .............................................................................................................................................. 25
8.3 ERROR INDICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 26
9. PRINTER MECHANISM CONTROL SYSTEM .................................................................. 27

9.1 THERMAL HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM (DIVISION DRIVING SYSTEM)........................................................................... 27
9.1.1 Fixed Division Number System ...................................................................................................................... 27
9.1.2 Variable Division Number System .................................................................................................................. 27
9.2 MOTOR DRIVE ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.2.1 Motor Drive Features .................................................................................................................................... 28
9.2.2 Maximum Motor Drive Speeds at Major Voltage ............................................................................................ 28
10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 29

10.1 COMMAND LIST .................................................................................................................................................. 29
10.2 COMMAND DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................ 30
10.2.1 Description of Items..................................................................................................................................... 30
10.2.2 Details......................................................................................................................................................... 31
11. CHARACTER CODE TABLE ........................................................................................................ 77

11.1 INTERNATIONAL .................................................................................................................................................. 77
11.2 JAPANESE ............................................................................................................................................................ 78
11.3 INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET ........................................................................................................................ 79
APPENDIX 1. BLOCK DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................ 80
APPENDIX 2. OUTER DIMENSION..................................................................................................................... 81
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1. OUTLINE
This control boards is designed to be used to control our thermal printer, "LT-286" series through the
computer etc.
As being provided with many abundant functions, it can be used widely in various applications.
Before you start using it, read this manual thoroughly and understand the content.
1.1 Features
(1) Ultra compact
(2) Both interface of Serial and Parallel can be selected by dip switch.
(3) Input buffer incorporated.
(4) Bar code printing is available.
(5) Auto paper cutter control incorporated.
(6) User-defined character registration function (94 characters)
1.2 Precaution
(1) Make sure to turn OFF the power supply in case of connecting / disconnecting the connectors.
(2) Absolutely do not make a short circuit between the terminals of connectors.
(3) Use power supply, LED, interface etc. following their sp ecifications.
(4) Use the recommended paper shown below.
• Thermal Paper TF50KS-E2(Nippon-Seishi)
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1.3 Maintenance and Service

For the information on maintenance and service, please contact our dealer or at the following address.
Northern America Other Areas

CBM America Corporation Japan CBM Corporation
Service Center Information Systems Division
365 Van Ness Way Suite 510 5-68-10, Nakano Nakano-ku,
Torrance, CA 90501, U.S.A Tokyo 164-0001 Japan
TEL 310-781-1460 TEL 03-5345-7540

FAX 310-781-9157 FAX 03-5345-7541
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2. BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Model classification
BD2-2860 U
Character Set
U : International model
Model Name of applied printer mechanism

2860: For LT-286
Model Name
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2.2 Basic Specifications
Items Contents
Print width 48 mm
Print Speed 400 dot line / sec (When 7.2V)
Number of columns Font A : 32 columns
Font B : 42 columns
Character dimensions Font A : 1.25 mm x 3.00 mm (10 + 2 dots space x 24 dots)
Font B : 0.88 mm x 2.13 mm ( 7 + 2 dots space x 24 dots)
Character types Alphanumeric, international characters
Bar code type UPC-A/E, JAN (EAN) 13 / 8 columns, ITF
CODE 39, CODE 128, CODABAR
Line pitch 4.23 mm (Can be changed by command)
Interface Parallel (Conforms to Centronics) or Serial (Conforms to RS-232C)
(Selectable by dip switch)
Input buffer 2 K bytes
Supply voltage 5V ± 5 % Approx. 180mA
4.2V ~ 8.5V Approx. 1.3A(Ave) Approx. 4.0A(Peak) When 7.2V
Ordinal voltage is to be 7.2V(Max)
8.5V is a voltage, which is right after charging.
Operating Environment 0 ~ 40°C (Print guaranteed at 5 ~ 40°C)
Storage Environment -20 ~ 60°C
Outer Dimension 75mm (W) x 80mm (D) (For height of component parts, see outer drawing.)
Weight Approx. 50 g
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3. CONNECTING CONNECTORS
3.1 CN1 Connector for Printer Mechanism (For Print Head)
Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function

1 VH – Power for print head
4 DO Output Head data output signal
5 LATCH Output Latch signal
6 CP Output Clock pulse
7 Vdd – Power for circuit
8 STRB1 Output Strobe 1
11 TH Input Thermistor
12 GND – Power GND
18 GND – Logic GND
19 NC – No connection
25 DI Input Print data serial input
Applicable Connector : 6216-28 000 808 (Kyocera Elco)
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3.2 CN2 Connector for Print Mechanism (For Motor & Sensor)

1 MOTOR A Output Operation signal for motor A
2 MOTOR B Output Operation signal for motor B
3 MOTOR A Output Operation signal for motor A
4 MOTOR B Output Operation signal for motor B
5 PE C – Photo-transistor collector (Paper sensor)
6 GND – Photo-transistor emitter (Paper sensor)
7 PE A – Photo-LED anode (Paper sensor)
8 GND – Photo-LED cathode (Paper sensor)
9 GND – Head-up sensor GND
10 H-UP Input Head-up signal
Using Connector : 53047-1010 (Molex)
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3.3 CN3 Connector for Interface

1 Vdd – Power supply for circuit (5V)
4 GND – GND
5 GND – GND
6 GND – GND
7 VH – Power supply for operation (4.2~8.5V)
13 P-GND – GND for operation
19 LF-SW Input LF Switch input
20 ERROR Output Error LED output (Can be connected directly)
21 PE OUT Output PE LED output (Can be connected directly)
22 DTR Output Serial Interface DTR
23 TXD Output Serial Interface TXD
24 RXD Input Serial Interface RXD
25 DSR Input Serial Interface DSR
26 STB Input Parallel Interface STB
27 BUSY Output Parallel Interface BUSY
28 ACK Output Parallel Interface ACK
29 DATA 0 Input Parallel Interface DATA 0
37 PE Output Parallel Interface PE
38 FAULT Output Parallel Interface FAULT
39 RESET Input Parallel Interface RESET
40 NC – No Connection
Using Connector : LY20-40P-DT1-P5 (JAE)
Applicable Connector : LY10-DC40 (JAE)
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CAUTION:
1. For LED of ERROR and PE, there is a resister of 330Ω on the circuit side to make current
value 10mA.
Please use LED which its voltage is approx. 2V. LED over 10mA may break a control board.
2. Control circuit requires power supply only for one pin of each VCC and GND.
However, Operation voltage is to be supplied to all of pin for safety use.
3. Serial interface equips a driver and receiver of RS-232C, make sure to use it at RS-232C
level.
4. RESET terminal is pulled up by 3.3KW. Make sure to make this terminal NC, when this
terminal is not used.
5. LF-SW input circuit is as below.
3.4 CN4 Connector for Paper Cutter

1 M+ Output Cutter motor operational signal M +
2 M– Output Cutter motor operational signal M –
3 GND – GND
4 SW Input Cutter switch input signal
Using Connector : 5207-0410A (Molex)
Note ) Use the specified Paper Cutter(Model Name : ACS-220-5V)
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4. DIP SWITCH SETTING

(1) DIP SWITCH
Pin No. Function ON OFF Factory Setting
DS1-1 Auto Cutter Enable Disable OFF
2 CR Selection LF Enable LF Disable ON
3 Print Density Combination with (2)-J6 (See below) OFF
4 DTR/XON-XOFF XON-XOFF DTR/DSR OFF
5 Baud Rate OFF
6 " See below (3) OFF
7 " OFF
8 " OFF
(2) JUMPER
No. Function Short Open Factory Setting
J1 International Character set Open (Short circuit)
J2 " See below (4) Open (Short circuit)
J3 " Open (Short circuit)
J4 Paper Auto Loading Enable Disable Short circuit
J5 Print Drive System Variable division Fixed division Short circuit
J6 Print Density Combination with DS1-3 Short circuit
(Supplementary) See below(5)
J7 Not Used Short circuit
J8 Not Used Short circuit
(3) INTERFACE & BAUD RATE

DS1-8 7 6 5 Input Method Parity Baud Rate
OFF OFF OFF OFF Parallel Input -- --
OFF OFF OFF ON Serial Input None 1200 bps
OFF OFF ON OFF " " 2400 bps
OFF OFF ON ON " " 4800 bps
OFF ON OFF OFF " " 9600 bps
OFF ON OFF ON " " 19200 bps
OFF ON ON OFF " Odd 1200 bps
OFF ON ON ON " " 2400 bps
ON OFF OFF OFF " " 4800 bps
ON OFF OFF ON " " 9600 bps
ON OFF ON OFF " " 19200 bps
ON OFF ON ON " Even 1200 bps
ON ON OFF OFF " " 2400 bps
ON ON OFF ON " " 4800 bps
ON ON ON OFF " " 9600 bps
ON ON ON ON " " 19200 bps
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(4) INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET

J-3 2 1 International
Character
Open Open Open Japan (JIS)
Open Open Short Japan (Shift-JIS)
Open Short Open Sweden
Open Short Short Denmark 1
Short Open Open U.K.
Short Open Short Germany
Short Short Open France
Short Short Short U.S.A
(5) PRINT DENSITY

DS1-3 J-6 Print Density Level Print Density Rate
OFF Open Light 0 80%
OFF Short Standard 1 100%
ON Open Slightly Dark 2 120%
ON Short Dark 3 150%
Note)
1. Input Buffer is 2k byte.(Fixed)
2. Serial data length is 8 bits.(Fixed)
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5. POWER SUPPLY
5.1 Specifications
VCC : 5V ± 5% 180 mA
VP : 4.2V ~ 8.5V 1.3A (Peak : Approx.4.0A)
Ordinal Voltage is to be 7.2V(Max). 8.5V is a voltage that is right after charging.
8.5V cannot be used for ordinal voltage.
5.2 Precautions
(1) Design the product to supply power to Vdd before VH When power is supplied to this control board.
(2) Design the product to turn off the power for Vdd after VH when power is turned off.
(3) Make sure to turn off the power in case of connecting / disconnecting connectors.
(4) Make sure to use Vdd and VH following their specifications.
(5) Make sure to use this control board connecting all of terminals between VH and P-GND.
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6. PARALLEL INTERFACE
6.1 Specifications
Data input method : 8 bit parallel signal (DATA0~7)
Control signals : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT, PE, RESET
6.2 Explanation of Input /Output Signals
DATA0~7 : 8 bit parallel signal (Positive logic)
STB : Strobe signal to read 8 bit data (Negative logic)
RESET : Signal to reset control board (Negative logic)
ACK : 8 bit data request signal. Pulse signal output at the end of the BUSY signal
(Negative logic)
BUSY : Signal to indicate BUSY state of the printer, Input new data for "LOW"
(Positive logic)
FAULT : Signal which is made "LOW" when printer is in alarm state.(Negative logic)
PE : Signal which is output when paper runs out.(Positive logic)
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6.3 Electrical characteristics

(1) Input Signal Level
"HIGH" level : 0.7Vdd MIN
"LOW" level : 0.3Vdd MAX
(2) Output Signal Level

"HIGH" level : Vdd – 0.1V MIN
"LOW" level : 0.1V MAX
(3) I/O Conditions

STB, RESET input signals are pulled up by 47KΩ .
Other input signals are pulled up by 50K Ω .
<Printer side> <Host side>
All the output signals are pulled up by 50KΩ .
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6.4 Timing chart

(1) Data Input and Printing Timing
Supply
T1, T2, T3 : 0.5 µs (MIN)

T4 : 270 ns (MAX)
T5 : 2.3 µs (TYP)
T6 : 500 ms (MIN) *On supplying power
6.5 Data receiving control

When BUSY signal is "LOW", data from the host can be received. When it being "HIGH", data
cannot be received.
6.6 Buffering
This control board incorporates 2K byte buffer.
Therefore, big data can be buffered in input buffer, and the host side can be released immediately.
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7. SERIAL INTERFACE
7.1 Specifications
(1) Data transfer system : Asynchronous
(2) Baud rates
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps (Selectable by user)
(3) Configuration of one word
Start bit : 1 bit
Data bit : 8 bits Fixed
Parity bit : Odd/Even or No parity (Selectable by user)
Stop bit : 1 bit or more
(4) Signal polarity
RS-232C
• Mark = logic " 1" (–3V ~ –12V)
• Space = logic " 0" (+3V ~ +12V)
(5) Receiving data (RD signal)
RS-232C
• Mark = 1
• Space = 0
(6) Receiving control (DTR signal)
RS-232C
• Mark : Data transfer is not available
• Space : Data transfer is available
(7) Transmission control (TD signal)
DC1 code (11H) X-ON : Data reception is available
DC3 code (13H) X-OFF : Data reception is not available
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7.2 Explanation of Input / Output signals
(1) RXD
Serial receiving data signal. On occurrence of framing error, overrun error, or parity error, the data is
printed as "?".
(2) DTR
When this signal is READY, write data or a command. When they are written in BUSY, overrun error is
occurred and data is ignored. Even during printing, data can be loaded in the input buffer. Further, BUSY
can take place on supply of power, during test printing, during on-line, or on resetting.
(3) TXD
When, while in data reception, the rest of input buffer on the printer side goes less than 256 bytes , DC3
(13H) data reception impossible signals are output, when the rest of input buffer goes more than 256 bytes,
DC1 (11H) data reception possible signals are output to the host.
When DTR/DSR control having been selected in status information transmission, it is first confirmed that
DSR is "space" and data is sent.
When DTR/DSR control has not been selected, DSR is ignored and data is transmitted.
(4) GND
Common GND on the circuit.
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7.3 Date configuration
Mark
b1,b2,b3 · · · ·
Space (1) (2) (3)
(1) Start bit

(2) Data bit (+ Parity bit)
(3) Stop bit ( 1 or more )
(1) Start Bit

In 1/2 bit from the mark-to-space starting edge, state is read once again. When "space" state is confirmed, it
is recognized as the start bit. If it is "mark" state, it is not taken as the start bit.
Without taking it as an error, detection of a start bit is carried out once again.
(2) Data Bit + Parity Bit

Data bit and parity bit are sampled at 1/2 start bit for time length equal to 1 bit. The state thus sampled is
taken as the data for the bit concerned. Bits are named as Bit 0, Bit 1.…. Parity bit counted from the one
close to the start bit.
(3) Stop Bit

The stop bit is a mark level of 1 bit or more. With "space" having been detected on detection of a stop bit,
framing error takes place.
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7.4 Error Detection

Parity, framing, and overrun are detected. On detection of any error, the data are stored in the buffer as "?".
(1) Framing Error

With "space" state having been detected on detection of a stop bit, error takes place.
The data are stored in the buffer as "?".
(2) Parity Error

With an error having been detected under specifying parity check, the data is stored in the buffer as "?".
(3) Overrun Error

On detection of an overrun error, the data are stored in the buffer as "?".
7.5 Data receiving control

When DTR/DSR control having been selected, with BUSY signal at "LOW", data from the host side are
received. With the signal at "HIGH", they can not be received.
When DTR/DSR control not having been selected, after X-ON transmission, data is received from the host
side. No transmission of data can take place after X-OFF is transmitted.
7.6 Buffering
Data transfer to the input buffer include DTR signals and TD signals as the control signals concerned.
(1) DTR signals (See the page 20 – 7.2(2))
(2) TXD signals (See the page 20 – 7.2(3))
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7.7 Electrical characteristics

(1) RS-232C Circuit
Input (RXD, DSR)
Mark=(-8V): Stop bit

RXD
Space=(+8V): Start bit
Equivalent MAX232
Output (DTR, TXD)
Equivalent MAX232
Mark=(-8V): At Busy Mark=(-8V): 1
DTR TD
Space=(+8V): At Ready Space=(+8V): 0
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8. ERROR HANDLING
8.1 Peripheral Circuit Errors
These errors are detected at power-on or initialization just after a reset.
(1) Error Types

Error Description
Memory error The CPU made a self-diagnosis of the circuit and detected an error with the external
RAM.
Cutter error With the auto cutter enabled at the function selection terminal (DS1-1), the auto
cutter (ACS-220-5V) is not connected to the cutter connector (CN4).
(2) External signal outputs

Interface Connector (CN3)
Pin No. Signal Name Remarks
20 ERROR LED output. For a blinking pattern, see 8.3 Error Indication.
22 DTR Serial interface
27 BUSY Parallel interface
38 FAULT Parallel interface
(3) Resetting methods

Error Resetting Method
Memory error Unrecoverable
Cutter error After turning off the power, connect the auto cutter (ACS-220-5V) or turn off the
function selection terminal (DS1-1) and turn on the power again.
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8.2 Operation Errors

(1)Error types
Error Description
No paper The printing paper set is not set
Head –up The head-up lever is at its up position
VH voltage error A VH voltage is beyond its allowable range (4.2 to 8.5V)
Head temperature error A head temperature is less than 0°C or 65°C or higher.
Cutter lock When driving the cutter, the cutter is locked due to an external factor (Paper jam,
(ACS-220-5V) etc.).
Note 1) The 8.5V upper-limit voltage for VH voltage error is only an assumptive voltage just after charging the
battery when using the battery power. It cannot be normally used. A normal maximum voltage is 7.2V.
(2) External signal outputs

Interface Connector (CN3)
Pin No. Signal Name Remarks
20 ERROR LED output. For a blinking (Lighting) pattern, see 8.3 Error Indication.
21 PE OUT LED output. This is always o utput at the time of no paper.

22 DTR Serial interface
27 BUSY Parallel interface
37 PE Parallel interface
38 FAULT Parallel interface
(3) Resetting methods
Error Resetting Method
No paper Set the paper. See Note 1.
Head –up Bring down the head-up lever.
VH voltage error Set to a voltage within the allowable range (4.2 to 8.5V) and turn on the power
again. Alternatively, activate the Pin19 (LFSW) of the CN3(interface connector).
Head temperature error At the lower limit (less than 0°C), printing becomes operational at 0°C higher.
At the upper limit (65°C or higher), it become operational at 60°C or lower.
Cutter lock Eliminate paper jam and activate the Pin19(LFSW) of the CN3(Interface
(ACS-220-5V) Connector) or turn on the power again.
Note 1) When auto loading has not been selected with the function selection jumper(J4), set the paper manually.
When it has been selected, the auto loading function is enabled to facilitate replacement of the paper.
Note 2) The 8.5V upper-limit voltage for VH voltage error is only an assumptive voltage just after charging the
battery when using the battery power. It cannot be normally used. A normal maximum voltage is 7.2V.
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8.3 Error Indication

The errors other than no paper are indicated by a LED output (Illumination or blinking) of the
Pin20 (ERROR) of the CN3 (Interface connector).
Error Display Pattern Description
Memory error Blinking cycle of 200ms
Cutter lock (Cutter error) Blinking cycle of 150ms(6 times)

and 500ms(1 time).
Head –up Illuminated until reverted
VH voltage error Illuminated until reverted
Head temperature error Blinking cycle of 1 sec.
Macro execution wait Blinking cycle of 500ms.
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9. PRINTER MECHANISM CONTROL SYSTEM

9.1 Thermal Head Control System (Division Driving system)
The LT-286(Line thermal printer) is driven by this control board has a384 dots/line head divided into 6
block of 64 dots each. When actually driving the head, you can select either Fixed Division Number
system, which drives the head, always dividing it into 6 blocks or Variable Division Number system which
collectively drives several blocks at the time according to the number of activated head dots.
For selection by function selection, see 4. DIP SWITCH SETTING.
For selection by a command, see 10.2 Command Details.
9.1.1 Fixed Division Number System

This system always drives each block in the same sequence.
1st Block 2nd Block 3rd Block

64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots 4th Block 5th Block 6th Block
64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots
6.Dot Line
1st Step of Motor
2nd Step of Motor
Note) for a stepping motor driving method, see 9.2 Motor Drive.
9.1.2 Variable Division Number System

This system counts the number of printing dots for each block of the printing dot line and drives the blocks
collective in such a manner not to exceed the maximum number of driving dots (64 dots).
1st Block 2nd Block 3rd Block 4th Block 5th Block 6th Block
64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots 64 Dots
6.Dot Line
1st Step of Motor 2nd Step of Motor
Unlike the Fixed Division Number system, this system drives all the head in the head in the head in the 1st
step of the motor and simply feeds the paper in the 2nd step of the motor.
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9.2 Motor Drive

The LT-286 uses a 4-phase bipolar stepping motor. It feeds the 1 dot line worth of paper in two steps by 2-
to-2 phase excitation.
9.2.1 Motor Drive Features
1) Drive at an optimum drive speed by the VH voltage.
2) Prevents heat generation of the motor by PWM control to restrain current consumption.
3) Provides acceleration control at the time of start.
9.2.2 Maximum Motor Drive Speeds at Major Voltage
VH Voltage Motor Drive Speed

5V 300pps
6V 490pps
7.2V 800pps
Note ) The maximum drive speed depends on the VH voltage.

A printing speed may slightly differ depending on a processing time o r voltage detection accuracy.
During the course of printing, a motor drive speed may be slower than the maximum drive speed,
depending on what is printed or the head divided drive system.
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10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS

10.1 Command List
Control Code Function Code Page
1 HT Horizontal tab command 09H 31
2 LF Printing and paper feed 0DH 32
3 CR Print command 0DH 33
4 ESC SP Setting the right space amount of the character 1BH 20H n 34
5 ESC ! Collective specifying printing mode 1BH 21H n 35
6 ESC % Specifying/canceling download character set 1BH 25Hn 37
7 ESC & Defining download characters 1BH 26H 5 n m[a p1 p2 ... psxa]m-n+1 38
8 ESC * Specifying the bit image mode 1BH 2AH mn1n2[d]k 40
9 ESC – Specifying/canceling underline 1BH 2DH n 42
10 ESC 2 Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate 1BH 32H 43
11 ESC 3 Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch 1BH 33H n 44
12 ESC = Data input control 1BH 3DH n 45
13 ESC @ Initializing the Printer 1BH 40H 46
14 ESC D Setting horizontal tab position 1BH 44H [n]k00H 47
15 ESC E Specifying/canceling highlighting 1BH 45H n 48
16 ESC G Specifying/canceling double printing 1BH 47H n 49
17 ESC J Printing and feeding paper n/203 inch 1BH 4AH n 50
18 ESC R Selecting the international character set 1BH 52H n 51
19 ESC V Specifying/Canceling 90°-right- turned Characters 1BH 56H n 52
20 ESC a Aligning the characters 1BH 61H n 53
21 ESC c3 NOP
22 ESC c4 NOP
23 ESC c5 Enabling/disabling the panel switches 1BH 63H 35H n 54
24 ESC d Printing and feeding the paper by n lines 1BH 64H n 55
25 ESC i Activating auto cutter (Full cut) 1BH 69H 56
26 ESC m Activating auto cutter (Partial cut) 1BH 6DH 57
27 ESC p NOP
28 ESC t Selecting the character code table 1BH 74H n 58
29 ESC u NOP
30 ESC v Transmitting the printer status (Serial type) 1BH 76H n 59
31 ESC { Specifying/canceling the inverted characters 1BH 7BH n 60
32 ESC $ Specifying the absolute positions 1BH 24H n1 n2 61
33 ESC \ Specifying the relative positions 1BH 5C n1 n2 62
34 GS k Printing the bar code 1DH 6BH n [“d”]k00H 63
35 GS w Selecting the horizontal size (scale factor) of bar code 1DH 77H n 67
36 GS h Selecting the height of the bar code 1DH 68H n 68
37 GS H Selecting of print position of HRI code 1DH 48H n 69
38 GS f Selecting the font of HRI code 1DH 66H n 70
39 GS * Defining the download, bit image 1DH2An1n2[d]n1xn2x8 71
40 GS / Printing the download, bit image 1DH 2FH m 73
41 GS : Starting/ending macro definition 1DH 3AH 74
42 GS ^ Executing the macro 1DH 5E n1n2 n3 75
43 DC2 A Selecting the Print drive system 12H 41H n 76
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10.2 Command Details

10.2.1 Description of Items
XXXX ALL
[Function] Command Function
[Code] A sequence of code constituting a command is represented in hexadecimal number for <
>H, binary number for < >B, and decimal number for < >, respectively; [ ]k represents a
repeat count of k-times.
[Range] Describes an argument value(setting range) for the command.
[Outline] Describes a command outline.
[Caution] Describes a caution as required.
[Default] Describes an initial value for the command when accompanied by an argument.
[See Also] Describes the associated commands for use.
[Sample Program] Describes a coding example in the Q-BASIC sample program.

* This example is only for your reference and differs depending on the language
used, version, and so on. For details, see the manual for the language used.
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10.2.2 Details
HT
[Function] Horizontal Tab Command
[Code] <09>H
[Outline] Shifts the printing position to the next horizontal tab position.
• Ignored when the next horizontal tab position has not been set.
[Caution] • The horizontal tab position is set by ESC D.

• Initial setting of the horizontal tab position is each 8 characters in 9th, 17th,
25th,columns.
[See Also] ESC D
[Sample Program]
LPRINT "0123456789012345678901”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "AAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "BBB”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "D”;
LPRINT CHR$ (3) + CHR$ (7) + CHR$ (14) + CHR$ (0 );
LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "AAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "BBB”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H9) + "CCC" + CHR$ (&HA);
[Print Results]
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LF
[Function] Printing and Paper Feed Command
[Code] <0A>H
[Outline] Prints data inside the input buffer and feeds lines based on the lin e feed amount having been set.
• The head of the line becomes the next print starting position.
[See Also] ESC 2, ESC 3
[Sample Program] [Print Results]

LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT "BBB" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT "CCC" + CHR$ (&HA);
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CR
[Function] Print Command
[Code] <0D>H
[Outline] 1) When DS 1-2 is OFF:

This command is ignored.
2) When DS 1- 2 is ON:
With data held inside the internal print buffer, printing and line feed are performed.
Without data inside the internal print buffer, however, no printing is performed.
[See Also] LF

LPRINT "AAA" + CHR$ (&HD);
LPRINT "BBB" + CHR$ (&HD);
LPRINT CHR$ (&HD);
LPRINT "CCC" + CHR$ (&HD);
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ESC SP n
[Function] Setting the right space amount of the character
[Code] <1B>H<20>H<n>
[Range] {0 =< n=< 20} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] The rightward space amount is set in dot unit (1/203 inch unit). In the initial value, it is n=0.
[Caution] The rightward space amount in doublewide mode is made double of the set volume.
[Default] n=0
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " " + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT "AAAAA" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " " + CHR$ (1);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " " + CHR$ (12);
[Print Results]
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ESC ! n
[Function] Collective Specifying Printing Mode
[Range] {0 =< n=< FF} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Printing mode is assigned. Each n bit indicates the following:
Value
Bit Function 0 1
0 Character Font Font A Font B
1 Undefined
2 Undefined
3 High-lighting Canceled Specified
4 Double height Canceled Specified
5 Double width Canceled Specified
6 Undefined
7 Underline Canceled Specified
[Caution] • With double height and double width being specified simultaneously, double wide and
double high characters are consisted.
• An underline is attached to the full character width, which, however, is not attached to
the part having been skipped by the horizontal tab.
Neither is it attached to 90°-right-turned characters.
• The underline width is as having been specified by <ESC ->.
(The default setting is 1 dot width. )
• Specification with this command is invalid to Kanji, except specification and cancellation
of highlighting
• In case that double wide character and normal character exist in same one line, the layout
of underline is consistent one.
[Default] n=0
[See Also] ESC E, ESC –
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[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " ! " + CHR$ (&H00) + "H" ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " ! " + CHR$ (&H01) + "H";
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " ! " + CHR$ (&HB9) + "H";
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
[Print Results]
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ESC % n
[Function] Specifying/Canceling Download Character Set
[Range] {0 =< n =< FF} data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Specifying/canceling download characters.

Further, only the lowest bit (n0) is valid for n.
The lowest bit (n0) indicates the following.
n0 Function
0 Canceling download character set
1 Specifying download character set
[Caution] Download characters and download bit images cannot be defined simultaneously.
[Default] n=0
[See Also] ESC &
[Sample Program]
GOSUB SETCHR DATA 6
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "%" + CHR$ (0); DATA &HFF, &H80, &H00
LPRINT "@A" + CHR$ (&HA); DATA &H80, &H80, &H00
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "%" + CHR$ (1); DATA &H80, &H80, &H00
LPRINT "@A" + CHR$ (&HA); DATA &H80, &H80, &H00
END DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF
SETCHR: DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "&”; DATA 12
LPRINT CHR$ (3) + "@" + "A”; DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF
FOR J=1 TO 2 DATA &H80, &H07, &HF9
READ REP DATA &H80, &HFF, &HF9
LPRINT CHR$ (REP); DATA &H87, &HFE, &H01
FOR I=1 TO REP*3 DATA &H9F, &H06, &H01
READ D DATA &HF8, &H06, &H01
LPRINTCHR$ (D); DATA &HF8, &H06, &H01
NEXT I DATA &H9F, &H06, &H01
NEXT J DATA &H87, &HFE, &H01
RETURN DATA &H80, &HFF, &HF9
DATA &H80, &H07, &HF9
DATA &HFF, &HFF, &HFF
[Print Results]
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ESC & s n m [a [p] s × a] m – n +1

[Function] Defining Download Character
[Code] <1B>H<26>H<s><n><m> [<a><p1><p2><ps×a>]m-n+1
[Range] {s = 03}
{20 (Hex) =< n =< m =< 7E (Hex)}
{0 =< a =< 0C(Hex)} (Font A)
{0 =< a =< 0A(Hex)} (Font B)
[Outline] Defines the font of download characters of alphanumeric characters.

• "s" indicates the number of bytes in vertical direction.
• "n" indicates the start character code and m the end character code. To define only one character,
set n=m.
• Character codes definable includes 95 ASCII codes in total between <20>H ~<7E>H.
• "a" indicates the number of dots in horizontal direction for definition.
• "p" is the data to be defined, which indicate a pattern equal to "a" dot in horizontal direction from
the left end. The rest of the pattern on the right side is filled with space.
The rest of data to be defined is s x a.
• Download characters thus defined remain valid until redefinition, ESC @ execution,
GS * execution, or power OFF is practiced.
[Caution] Download characters and download bit images c an not be defined simultaneously.
Running this command clears the definition of the download bit image.
[Default] Same as the internal character set
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[Example]
Create each data bit by setting "1" for a printed dot and "0" for an unprinted dot.
See Sample Program and Print Results for ESC % on Page 37.
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ESC * m n1 n2 [ d ] k
[Function] Specifying the Bit Image Mode
[Code] <1B>H<2A>H<m><n1><n2> [ <d> ] k
[Range] {m= 0, 1, 32, 33 bit image mode (See the table below.)}
{0 =< n1 =< FF(Hex)}
{0 =< n2 =< 03(Hex)}
{0 =< d =< FF(Hex)}
{k = n1 + FF(Hex) × n2 (m = 0, 1)
{k = (n1+ FF(Hex) × n2) × 3} (m = 32, 33)
[Outline] According to the number of dots specified in n1, n2, specify the bit image of mode n.
• The No. of dots printed is divided by 256, whose quotient is taken as n2 and residual as n1.
• The total no. of dots printed in the bit image is equal to n1 + (256 x n2).
• When bit image data have been input in excess of dot position of one line (448 d ots) ,
the excess data are discarded.
• d is bit image data, the bits subject to printing are taken as "1" and those not as "0".
• The bit image modes specified by m are shown as follows:
m(Hex) Mode Vertical Direction Horizontal Direction

No. of Dots Dot Density Dot Density Max. No. of Dots
0 8-dot single density 8 67 DPI 101 DPI 192
1 8-dot double density 8 67 DPI 203 DPI 384
32 24-dot single density 24 203 DPI 101 DPI 192
33 24-dot double density 24 203 DPI 203 DPI 384
[Caution] • When the values set in m (bit image mode) are out of the above range, the data
following after n1 is processed as normal printing data.
• After completion of bit image printing, printer returns to normal data processing mode.
[Example]
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[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*”;
LPRINT CHR$ (0) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0); IMG1 :
GOSUB IMG1 LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA); FOR I=1 TO 18
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*”; LPRINT CHR$ (&H85) ;
LPRINT CHR$ (1) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0); NEXT I
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA); RETURN
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*”; IMG2 ;
LPRINT CHR$ (32) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0); LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA); LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "*”; FOR I=1 TO 18
LPRINT CHR$ (33) + CHR$ (20) + CHR$ (0); LPRINTCHR$ (&H80) ;
GOSUB IMG2 LPRINTCHR$ (&H00) ;
LPRINT CHR& (&HA); LPRINTCHR$ (&H05) ;
END NEXT I
LPRINT CHR$ (&HFF) ;
RETURN
[Print Results]
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ESC – n
[Function] Specifying/ Canceling Underline
[Code] <1B>H<2D>H<n>
[Range] {0 =< n =< 02} data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Specifying/canceling an underline.

• Types of underlines by n value are shown below:
n (Hex) Type
0 Canceling an underline.
1 Specifying an underline for 1-dot width.
2 Specifying an underline for 2-dots width.
[Caution] • An underline is attached to the full character width. It is, however, not attached to
the part having been skipped by horizontal tab command.
• An underline is not attached to a 90 °- right-turned characters.
• Specification/cancellation with this command is invalid to Kanji.
[See Also] ESC !, FS –
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " –" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT "AAAAA" ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " –" + CHR$ (1);
[Print Results]
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ESC 2
[Function] Specifying 1/6-inch line feed rate
[Code] <1B>H<32>H
[Outline] The line feed rate per line is specified by 1/6 inch.

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "3" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "3" + CHR$ (50);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "2”;
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "J" + CHR$ (100);
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ESC 3 n
[Function] Setting line feed rate of minimum pitch
[Range] {0 =< n =< FF} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] The line feed rate per line is specified by n/360 inch.
Since an actual mechanical pitch is 1/203 inch, it is internally converted approximate
to the value specified with this command.
[Default] • The initial value is n = 60 (1/6 inch) (18H), being 4.23 mm line feed rate.
See Sample Program and Print Results for ESC 2 on Page 43.
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ESC = n
[Function] Data Input Control
[Code] <1B>H<3D>H<n>
[Outline] Selecting equipment in which data input from the host is effective.
• Each bit of n indicates as follows:
Bit Equipment Value
0 1
0 Printer Invalid Valid
1 Not defined
2 Not defined
3 Not defined
4 Not defined
5 Not defined
6 Not defined
7 Not defined
• When the printer has not been selected, this printer abandons all the received data
until it is selected by this command.
[Caution] • Even when the printer has not been selected, it can become BUSY state through
printer operation.
• When the printer is deselected, this printer discards all the data until it is selected
with this command.
[Default] • The initial value of n is "1".
[Sample Program]
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "=" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT "aaaaa" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "=" + CHR$ (1);
[Print Results]
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ESC @
[Function] Initializing the Printer
[Code] <1B>H<40>H
[Range] Clears data stored in the print buffer and brings various settings to the initial state (Default state).
[Caution] • Data inside the internal input buffer are not cleared.
• Dip switches setting are red once again.

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + " ! " + CHR$ (&H30) ;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "V" + CHR$ (1);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "@”;
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ESC D [ n ] k NUL
[Function] Setting Horizontal Tab Position
[Code] <1B>H<44>H [ <n> ] k<00>H
[Range] {0 =< n =< FFH} Data is described in Hex code.

{0 =< k =< 20H} Data is described in Hex code .
[Outline] Specifying a horizontal tab position.

• "n" indicates the no. of columns from the beginning to the horizontal tab position.
At this time, n= set position – 1 is to be specified. For example, to set the position at 9th
column, n=8 is to be specified.
• k denotes the number of horizontal tab positions you want to set.
• The tab position is set at position where it is "character width x n" from the line beginning.
The character width, at this time, includes the rightward space amount.
In double wide characters, it is made double of the ordinary case.
• Tab positions can be specified are maximum 32. Specifying exceeding this is ignored.
• <n> k, which denotes a setting position, is input in the increasing order and ends at <00> H.
• ESC D NUL clears all the set tab positions. Following clearing, horizontal tab command is
ignored.
[Caution] When the data, <n> k, is equal to or smaller than its preceding data, <n> k-1, it is assumed
that tab setting is finished. If this is the case, the next data onward will be processed as normal
data.
When the data, <n> k, exceeds a 1-line print area, set the horizontal tab position, assuming
"Set digit position = Maximum print digits + 1." The horizontal tab position does not
change even if the character width is altered after setting the horizontal tab position.
[Default] • Initial value is specified for each eight characters(9th.17th.25th column) of ANK characters .
[See Also] HT
See Sample Program and Print Results for HT on Page 31.
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ESC E n
[Function] Specifying/canceling highlighting
[Range] {0 =< n =<FF} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Specifying/canceling the highlighting characters.

• "n" is valid only for the lowest bit (n0).
• Control by the lowest bit (n0) is shown as follows:
n0 Type
0 Canceling highlighting.
1 Specifying highlighting.
• This is effective to all characters.
• Dot configuration of a highlighted character includes one extra dot added at its side.
[Caution] • The print result of Double printing and highlight character printing is completely same.
[See Also] ESC !
[Example]
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "E" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT "AAABBB" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "E" + CHR$ (1);
[Print Results]
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ESC G n
[Function] Specifying/canceling Double Printing (ESC G n)
[Outline] Specifying/canceling the double printing.

• Control by n is shown as follows.
n0 Type
0 Canceling double printing.
1 Specifying double printing.
• This is effective to all characters.
[Caution] • The print result of Double printing and highlight character printing is completely same.
[See Also] ESC E
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "G" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "G" + CHR$ (1);
[Print Results]
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ESC J n
[Function] Printing and feeding paper n/203 inch
[Code] <1B>H<4A>H<n>
[Outline] Prints data inside the print buffer and feeds paper by n/360 inch. Since an actual mechanical
pitch is 1/203 inch, it is internally converted approximate to the value specified with this
command.
• Specified volume does not remain.
• The beginning of the line is to be considered as the next printing start position.
• Initial value is not defined.
See Sample Program and Print Results for ESC 2 on Page 43.
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ESC R n
[Function] Selecting the International Character set
[Range] {0 =< n =< 0A) Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Depending on the value of n, following character sets are specified.

n(Hex) Character Set
0 U.S.A.
1 France
2 Germany
3 U.K.
4 DenmarkI
5 Sweden
6 Italy
7 Spain
8 Japan
9 Norway
A DenmarkII
[Default] • The initial value of n indicates the character set specified by Jumper (J1~J3).
[See Also] Character Code Table (International Character Set)

FOR I=0 TO 10
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "R" + CHR$ (I);
LPRINT " #$@[¥]^”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H60) + "{¥} ˜";
LPRINT "n=" + STR$ (I);
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
NEXT I
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ESC V n
[Function] Specifying/Canceling 90°-right- turned Characters
[Range] {0 =< n =< 1} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Specifying/canceling characters 90°-right- turned character.

• "n" means the followings.
n (Hex) Condition
0 Canceling 90°-right- turned Characters
1 Specifying 90°-right- turned Characters
[Caution] • No underlines are attached to 90°-right- turned characters.

LPRINT "AAAAA”;
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ESC a n
[Function] Aligning the characters
[Outline] All the printed data within one line are aligned in the specified position.
• Depending on n value, positional alignment is carried out as in the table below:
n (Hex) Position
0 Left end alignment
1 Centering
2 Right end alignment
[Caution] • This is valid only when n is inputted at the beginning of line.

• The initial value of n is "0".
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "a" + CHR$ (0);
[Print Results]
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ESC c5 n
[Function] Enabling/Disabling Panel Switches
[Code] <1B>H<63>H<35>H<n>
[Outline] Selecting the LF switch valid/invalid.

• "n" is valid only in the lowest bit (n0).
• "n" bit means the followings.
n0 Condition
0 LFSW valid.
1 LFSW invalid.
[Caution] When the panel switch is disabled with this command, the LF switch is disabled. Therefore,
the paper cannot be fed by operating the LF switch.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "c5" + CHR$ (0); ………When enabling the LF switch
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "c5" + CHR$ (1); ………When disabling the LF switch
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ESC d n
[Function] Printing and Feeding the paper by n lines
[Range] * {0 =< n =< FF} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Prints data inside the buffer and feeds paper by n lines.
• Specified line does not remain.
• The beginning of the line is to be considered as the next printing start position.
[Default] • The initial value is not defined.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT "AAAAA"
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "d" + CHR$ (2);
[Print Results]
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ESC i (When Using Auto Paper Cutter)

[Function] Full Cut
[Code] <1B>H<69>H
[Outline] Activating auto cutter unit (Full cut)

• Prior to cutting the paper, feed the paper from the printing position to beyond the
paper cutting position of the cutter. Otherwise, the character just after print will
remain on this side of the cutter.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "J”;
LPRINT CHR$ (150);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "i”;
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (150);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "i”;
[Print Results]
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ESC m (When Using Auto Paper Cutter)

[Function] Partial Cut
[Code] <1B>H<6D>H
[Outline] Activating auto cutter unit (Partial cut)

• Prior to cutting the paper, feed the paper from the printing position to beyond the paper
cutting position of the cutter. Otherwise, the character just after print will remain on th is side
of the cutter.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (150);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "m”;
LPRINT "AAAAA”;
LPRINT CHR$ (150);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "m”;
[Print Results]
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ESC t n
[Function] Selecting Character Code Table
[Outline] Selecting Page n on the character code table:

The character code table is selected depending on the value of n.
"n" means the followings.
n (Hex) Condition
0 Page0(IBM Character #2)
1 Page1(Domestic Character)
[Default] The initial value of n is subject to the character set for the country specified
by the Jumper(J1~J3).
• When Japan is selected: Domestic characters
• When non-Japan is selected: IBM characters #2
[See Also] Character Code Table
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "t" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT " n=0 “;
FOR C=&HB1 TO &HB5
LPRINT CHR$ (C);
NEXT C
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "t" + CHR$ (1);
LPRINT " n=1 “;
FOR C=&HB1 TO &HB5
LPRINT CHR$ (C);
NEXT C
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
[Print Results]
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ESC v (Serial Interface Only)

[Function] Transmitting the printer status (Serial Type)
[Code] <1B>H<76>H
[Outline] Current printer status is transmitted.
[Caution] • Status sent out consists of 1 byte whose content is as in the table below.
• In DTR/DSR control, after revertible state of the host (DSR signal being in SPACE
state) is confirmed, only 1 byte is transmitted. In XON/XOFF control, DSR signal state
not being confirmed, only 1 byte is transmitted.
• In DTR/DSR control, when the host is in unrespectable state (DSR signal being in
MARK state), it waits until receptacle state is created.
• In paper end (paper near end) status, this command may be unrespectable state due to
BUSY state.
Remarks. This command is valid only for serial interface model.
Bit Function Value
0 1
0 Not defined
1 Not defined
2 Paper end With paper Without paper
3 Not defined
4 Not used Fixed to 0 –
5 Not defined
6 Not defined
7 Not defined
[Sample Program]
OPEN "COM1: N81NN" AS #1;
PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H1B) + "v”;
A$ = INPUT$ (1, #1);
CLOSE #1
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ESC { n
[Function] Specifying/Canceling the Inverted Characters
[Code] <1B>H<7B>H<n>
[Outline] Specifying/canceling inverted characters.

• Bit n (n0) means the followings.
n0 Condition
0 Canceling inverted characters.
1 Specifying inverted characters.
[Caution] • Inverted-printing means printing the line at 180°turned.

• This is valid only when this is specified at the beginning of a line.
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "{" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT "BBBBB" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "{" + CHR$ (1);
LPRINT "BBBBB" + CHR$ (&HA);
[Print Results]
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ESC $ n1 n2
[Function] Specifying the Absolute Positions
[Code] <1B>H<24>H<n1><n2>
[Range] {0 =< n1 =< FF}

{0 =< n2 =< 1} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] The printing start position is specified in the number of dots (1/203 inch unit) from
the beginning of line.
• The number of dots is divided by 256, whose quotient is taken as n2 and the residual as n1.
• Therefore, the printing start position is equal to n1+n2 x 256 from the beginning of line.
[Caution] • Specifying beyond the line end is ignored.
[Default] • The initial value is not specified.
[See Also] ESC \
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "$”;
LPRINT CHR$ (0) + CHR$ (0) + "A”;
LPRINT CHR$ (50) + CHR$ (0) + "B”;
LPRINT CHR$ (0) + CHR$ (1) + "C”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (100) + CHR$ (0) + "A”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "¥”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HC2) + CHR$ (&HFF) + "B”;
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
[Print Results]
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ESC ¥ n1 n2
[Function] Specifying the Relative Positions
[Code] <1B>H<5C>H<n1>< n2>
[Range] {0 =< n1 =< FF}

{0 =< n2 =< FF} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] The printing start position is specified in the number of dots(1/203 inch unit) from
the current position.
• Rightward direction is taken as plus and leftward direction as minus.
• To specify N dot in minus (left) direction, use a complement of N for assignment.
–N dots = 65536 – N
• The number of dots is divided by 256, whose quotient is taken as n2 and the residual as n1.
[Caution] • Specifying exceeding the top of line or the end of line is ignored.
[See Also] ESC $
See Sample Program and Print Results for ESC $ on Page 61.
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GS k n [ d ] k NUL
[Function] Printing the Bar Code
[Code] <1D>H<6B>H<n> [ < d> ] k <00>H
[Range] {0 =< n =< 7} Data are described in Hex code.
[Outline] Specifying a type of bar code and printing bar codes.

• The beginning of line is considered as the next printing start position.
• Depending on the value of n, the following bar code can be selected.
d indicates a character code to be printed and k indicates the number of character to be
printed.
n (Hex) Bar Code System Maximum Columns
0 UPC-A ---
1 UPC-E ---
2 JAN13 (EAN) ---
3 JAN 8 (EAN) ---
4 CODE 39 13
5 ITF 22
6 CODABAR (NW-7) 17
7 CODE 128 15
[Caution] • When data being held in the print buffer, this command is ignored.
• Regardless of the specified feed pitch, this command feeds the paper to be required to
print a bar code.
• If the character code d cannot be printed in the respective bar code system, the bar
code so far will be printed, processing the subsequent data as normal data.
• When a bar code whose number of characters to be printed is fixed has been selected,
the number of characters k have to be always made equal to the number of characters
to be printed. (The bar code is not printed when not matching.)
• When the horizontal direction exceeds one line length, the excess part is not printed.
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[Description of Bar Codes] <For print examples, see Page 66. >
UPC-A This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a fixed length of 12 column; a 11-columns
number entered from the host or application software plus a check column(12th column)
automatically calculated inside the printer. If the 12th-column numeral is sent from the host,
the entire bar code will be printed as it is.
UPC-E This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a fixed length of 8 column; the first
number system character is "0" stationary. A 12-column numeral entered from the host or
application software is compressed to 8 columns with a check column and printed. The 12th-
column check column is automatically calculated inside the printer and sent from the host, the
entire bar code will be printed, compressed to 8 columns.
JAN-13(EAN) This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a fixed length of 13 column; a 12-column
number entered from the host or application software plus a check column(13th column)
automatically calculated inside the printer. If the 13th-column numeral is sent from the host,
the entire bar code will be printed as it is.
JAN-8(EAN) This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a fixed length of 8 column; a 7-column number
entered from the host or application software plus a check column(8th column) automatically
calculated inside the printer. If the 8th-column numeral is sent from the host, the entire bar
code will be printed as it is.
CODE39 This bar code, consisting of uppercase alphabets and numerals, has a variable length of column.
A start/stop code "*" is automatically added by the printer. Available characters include a
space and "$, %, +, -, · , /, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9," and uppercase alphabets.
ITF This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a variable length of even column. If an odd-
column code is transferred, nothing will be printed.
CODABAR (NW-7)
This bar code, consisting of alpha numerals, has a variable length of column. Available
characters include "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, D, D, $, +, -,., /, :." A start/stop code is
required; any one of A, B, C, and D is used.
CODE128 • This bar code consists of all of 128 ASCII code characters and has a variable length of
column. This printer supports the code subsets A, B, and C. By prefixing a transfer
code with any one character of A, B, and C, you can select the cod e subset to start from.
If not prefixed with A, B, or C, the code subset B will be selected.
• The code subset A is the bar code consisting of standard uppercase alphabets, numerals,
symbols, and special codes.
• The code subset B is the bar code consisting of standard uppercase/lowercase alphabets,
numerals, symbols, control codes, and special codes.
• The code subset C is the bar code consisting of special characters and 100 kinds of
numbers ranging from 00 to 99.
• The check column automatically calculated inside the printer is added to the end of the
entered column to be printed.
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• Processing of the special characters

The characters above the ASCII code number 96 are considered special characters. The
following lists the converted characters for entering these characters.
ASCII Code Converted Character Subset Code Subset Code B Subset Code C
96 80h FNC 3 FNC 3 -N/A-
97 81h FNC 2 FNC 2 -N/A-
98 82h SHIFT SHIFT -N/A-
99 83h CODE C CODE C -N/A-
100 84h CODE B FNC 4 CODE B
101 85h FNC 4 CODE A CODE A
102 86h FNC 1 FNC 1 FNC 1
The following exemplifies a selection of the code subset as a method to utilize the special
characters.
<Selection of Code Subset>

• Initial selection: Enter any one character of A, B, and C.
• Conversion on the way: Enter any one character of 82h through 85h
Example) When initially testing with the code subset B, and then, printing the bar code,
"123," with the code subset A
• Input code : B TEST <85> 123
• Bar code data : <CODE B>TEST<CODE A>123
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "H" + CHR$ (2);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "k”;
LPRINT CHR$ (4);
LPRINT "123" + CHR$ (0);
[Print Results]
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[Description of Bar Codes]

UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN-13 (EAN), JAN-8 (EAN), CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE128
Type Print Sample Outline of Symbol Max. column

12-column fixed-length bar code consisting
UPC-A of numerals only –

UPC-E of numerals only. Abbreviated version of –
UPC-A
JAN-13 of numerals only –

JAN-8 of numerals only –
Variable-length bar code consisting of

CODE39 alphabets and numerals. The start/stopcode 13
"*" is automatically added.
Even-column variable-length bar code
ITF consisting of numerals only 22
Variable-length bar code consisting of

CODABAR
alpha numerals. Any one of A, B, C, and D 17
(NW-7)
is required as the start/stop code.
Variable-length bar code consisting of all
CODE128 128 ASCII code characters. 15
Printing is done depending on bar code specification type, number of print column, bar code
height, width (Magnification), visible code presence, and bar code data specification.
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GS w n
[Function] Selecting the horizontal size (Scale factor) of the Bar Code
[Code] <1D>H <77>H<n>
[Outline] Selecting bar code width.

n denotes the number of dots in fine element width.
[Default] • The initial value of this width is "3".
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "h" + CHR$ (30);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "w" + CHR$ (2);
GOSUB BC
GOSUB BC
GOSUB BC
END
BC:
LPRINT CHR$ (4);
LPRINT "12" + CHR$ (0);
RETURN
[Print Results]
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GS h n
[Function] Selecting the height of the Bar Code
[Code] <1D>H<68>H<n>
[Outline] Selecting bar code height.

n denotes the number of dots in the vertical direction.
See Sample Program and Print Results for GS w on page 67.
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GS H n
[Function] Selecting of Printing Position of HRI Code
[Range] {0 =< n =< 3} Data is desc ribed in Hex code.
[Outline] Selecting printing position of HRI code in printing bar codes.

• "n" means the followings.
n (Hex) Printing Position
0 No printing
1 Above the bar code
2 Below the bar code
3 Both above and below the bar code
The HRI code refers to the bar code-turned characters so that you can read them.
[Caution] The HRI code is printed in the font selected with GS f. Specify before the GS k command.
[See Also] GS f

LPRINT CHR$ (&H1B) + "3" + CHR$ (5);
GOSUB BC
GOSUB BC
GOSUB BC
GOSUB BC
END
BC:
LPRINT CHR$ (4);
LPRINT "12" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
RETURN
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GS f n
[Function] Selecting the font of HRI code
[Range] n = 0, 1
[Outline] Selecting the font of HRI code in printing bar code.

The type of font can be printed by selecting n is as follows.
The HRI code refers to the bar code-turned characters so that you can read them.
n Font
0 Font A
1 Font B
[Caution] The HRI code is printed at the position specified with GS h on page 63.
[Default] The initial value of n is “0”.
[See Also] GS H
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "f" + CHR$ (0);
GOSUB BC
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "f" + CHR$ (1);
GOSUB BC
END
BC:
LPRINT CHR$ (4);
LPRINT "123" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT CHR$ (&HA);
RETURN
[Print Results]
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GS * n1 n2 [ d ] n1 × n2 × 8
[Function] Defining the Download Bit Image
[Code] <1D>H<2A>H<n1><n2> [ < d > ] n1 × n2 × 8
[Range] {1 =< n1 =< FF}

{1 =< n2 =< 30}
{n1 × n2 =< 51F} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Defines downloading bit images of the number of dots specified by n1/n2.
• The numbers of dots are n1 x 8 in horizontal direction and n2 x 8 in vertical direction.
• d indicates bit image data.
• The download bit image thus defined remains effective until redefinition,
ESC @ execution, ESC &, or power OFF takes place.
[Caution] • A download character and a download bit image can not be defined simultaneously.
With this command executed, defined content of a download character is cleared.
• Relations between the bit image data and the dot defined are shown below:
• If a download bit image is defined with this command while it is being printed (GS /),
printing operation may become unstable (fluctuating print pitch).
[See Also] GS /
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[Sample Program]
GOSUB IMG
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "/" + CHR$ (0);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "/" + CHR$ (1);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "/" + CHR$ (2);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "/" + CHR$ (3);
END
IMG:
n 1 = 10 : n 2= 5
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + "*”;
LPRINT CHR$ (n1) + CHR$ (n2);
FOR J=1 TO n1*8
FOR I=1 TO n2
LPRINT CHR$ (J);
NEXT I
NEXT J
RETURN
[Print Results]
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GS / m
[Function] Printing the Download, Bit Image
[Code] <1D>H<2F>H<m>
[Range] {0 =< m =< 03} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Prints download bit image in a mode specified by m.

• Modes can be selected by m are shown below.
m Mode Name Dot Density in Dot Density in
Vertical Direction Horizontal Direction
0 Normal mode 203 DPI 203 DPI
1 Double wide mode 203 DPI 101 DPI
2 Double high mode 101 DPI 203 DPI
3 Double wide/double high mode 101 DPI 101 DPI
[Caution] • When data exist inside the print buffer, this command is ignored.
• When a download bit image has not been defined, this command is ignored.
• A portion of a download bit image exceeding one line length is not printed.
• A download character and a download bit image cannot be defined simultaneously.
• If a download bit image data is defined while it is being printed with this command, printing
operation may become unstable (fluctuating print pitch).
[See Also] GS *
See Sample Program and Print Results for GS * on Page 71.
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GS :
[Function] Starting / Ending Macro Definition
[Code] <1D>H<3A>H
[Outline] Specifying starting / ending macro definition.

Means termination when received while defining a macro.
[Caution] Maximum content available for macro definition is 2048 bytes.

A portion exceeding 2048 bytes is not defined.
• Even with ESC @ (initialization of the printer) having been executed, defined content is not
cleared. Therefore, it is possible to include ESC @ into the content of macro definition.
• Normal printing operation is carried out even while in macro definition
[Default] • Initially, Macro is not specified.
[See Also] GS ^
[Sample Program]
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + “: " ;
LPRINT "+–––+" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT " | | " + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT "+–––+" + CHR$ (&HA);
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + “: “;
LPRINT CHR$ (&H1D) + " ^ “;
LPRINT CHR$ (2) + CHR$ (10);
LPRINT CHR$ (0);
[Print Results]
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GS ^ n1 n2 n3
[Function] Executing the Macro
[Code] <1D>H<5E>H<n1><n2><n3>
[Range] {0 =< n1 =< FF}
{0 =< n2 =< FF}

{0 =< 3 =< 1} Data is described in Hex code.
[Outline] Executing contents defined in macro.

• "n1~ n3" indicate as follows:
n1 : The number of times of macro execution
n2 : Waiting time on macro execution
Waiting time of n2 x 100msec is given for every execution.
n3 : Macro execution mode
n3 Mode
0 Continuous execution
1 Execution by LFSW
Continuous execution: The Macro is executed n1 times continuously at the time

intervals specified by n2.
Execution by FEED S: After waiting for lapse of time specified by n2, the ALAME
LED flickers and the LF switch is waited to be pressed. When
it is pressed, the macro is executed once.
This action is repeated n1 times.
[Caution] • When this command is received while in macro definition, suspension of macro definition is
indicated. At this time, the defined content is cleared.
• No execution takes place when macro is held undefined or n1=0.
• While in macro execution with n3=1, paper feed with the LF SW is not available.
[Default] • Initially, this command is not specified.
[See Also] GS :
See Sample Program and Print Results for GS : on Page 74.
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DC2 A n
[Function] Selecting the Print drive system
[Code] <12>H<41>H<n>
[Range] {0 =< n =< FF}
[Outline] Selecting the Fixed division system or the Variable division system.
n0 Print Drive System
0 Fixed division number system
1 Variable division number system
[Default] The initial value of n is specified by Jumper (J5).
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11. CHARACTER CODE TABLE

11.1 International
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11.2 Japanese
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11.3 International Character Set
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APPENDIX 1. Block Diagram
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APPENDIX 2. Outer Dimension
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CONTROL BOARD FOR LT-286

Rev.1.01 Added notes Mar.19th,1999

2.BASIC SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................7

3.CONNECTING CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................9

4.DIP SWITCH SETTING ......................................................................................................................... 13

7. SERIAL INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................ 19

8. ERROR HANDLING ............................................................................................................................... 24

9. PRINTER MECHANISM CONTROL SYSTEM .................................................................. 27

10. PRINT CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 29

11. CHARACTER CODE TABLE ........................................................................................................ 77

1.3 Maintenance and Service

Northern America Other Areas

TEL 310-781-1460 TEL 03-5345-7540

Model Name of applied printer mechanism

2.2 Basic Specifications

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function

Applicable Connector : 6216-28 000 808 (Kyocera Elco)

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function

Using Connector : 53047-1010 (Molex)

3.3 CN3 Connector for Interface

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function

3.4 CN4 Connector for Paper Cutter

Pin No. Signal Name I/O Function

4. DIP SWITCH SETTING

(3) INTERFACE & BAUD RATE

(4) INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER SET

(5) PRINT DENSITY

Data input method : 8 bit parallel signal (DATA0~7)

Control signals : ACK, BUSY, STB, FAULT, PE, RESET

6.2 Explanation of Input /Output Signals

DATA0~7 : 8 bit parallel signal (Positive logic)

STB : Strobe signal to read 8 bit data (Negative logic)

RESET : Signal to reset control board (Negative logic)

PE : Signal which is output when paper runs out.(Positive logic)

6.3 Electrical characteristics

(2) Output Signal Level

(3) I/O Conditions

<Printer side> <Host side>

All the output signals are pulled up by 50KΩ .

<Printer side> <Host side>

6.4 Timing chart

T1, T2, T3 : 0.5 µs (MIN)

6.5 Data receiving control

7.2 Explanation of Input / Output signals

7.3 Date configuration

Space (1) (2) (3)

(1) Start bit

(1) Start Bit

(2) Data Bit + Parity Bit

(3) Stop Bit

7.4 Error Detection

(1) Framing Error

(2) Parity Error

(3) Overrun Error

7.5 Data receiving control

(1) DTR signals (See the page 20 – 7.2(2))

(2) TXD signals (See the page 20 – 7.2(3))