VKP80 II

USER MANUAL

OEM
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PRINTER COMPONENTS

A. VKP80II - Front external view

1- Output paper mouth

2- Cutter
3- Serial connector RS232
4- USB connector
5- Power supply connector

6
3
4
5

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1- Paper input
2- Paper mouth cursors
3- Form Feed key
4- Line Feed key
5- Status led
6- Opening lever of head set + cutter

4
2
SX
1
3
2
DX

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
MANUAL CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1
EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................... 1
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER ........................................................................................................................... 2
PRINTER FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 3
PRINTER DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 3

1. INSTALLATION AND USE

1.1 CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 SELF-TEST .............................................................................................................................................1-2
1.3 CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................1-4
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ...........................................................................................................................1-5
1.5 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................1-5
1.5.1 Changing the paper roll ...................................................................................................................1-5
1.5.2 Paper loading specifications............................................................................................................1-6
1.5.3 Ticket specifications ........................................................................................................................1-6
1.5.4 Adjusting paper width ......................................................................................................................1-7
1.5.5 Periodic cleaning .............................................................................................................................1-8
1.5.6 Notes for installation and use of printer with retracting ................................................................. 1-11
1.5.7 Notes for installation and lower fastening of printer ......................................................................1-12

2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL ........................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 USB SERIAL INTERFACE .................................................................................................................2-3

3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINT DIRECTION .................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS..................................................................................................................3-1
3.2.1 ESC/POS Emulation .......................................................................................................................3-1

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................4-3

5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ................................................................................................................................5-1

APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

A.1 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 Power Supply ................................................................................................................................. A-1
A.1.2 CD Full driver ................................................................................................................................. A-2
A.1.3 Adjustable paper holder support ................................................................................................... A-2
Assembly instructions ............................................................................................................................. A-3
Paper width adjustment with roll holder support...................................................................................... A-7
Near paper end adjustment ..................................................................................................................... A-7
“Tie” for roll blocking ................................................................................................................................ A-7
A.2 SUPPLIES.............................................................................................................................................. A-8
A.3 NOTES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.............................................................................................. A-9
A.3.1 Replacing fuse ............................................................................................................................... A-9

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APPENDIX B - ALIGNMENT MANAGEMENT

B.1 TICKET ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................. B-1
B.1.1 Ticket alignment ............................................................................................................................. B-1
B.1.2 Enabling, calibrating and setting of parameters. ........................................................................... B-1
B.2 COMMANDS .......................................................................................................................................... B-3
B.2.1 Ticket Alignment. ............................................................................................................................ B-3
B.2.2 Setting the alignment distance. ...................................................................................................... B-3
B.2.3 Examples. ...................................................................................................................................... B-3
B.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PAPER. ................................................................................................. B-6
B.3.1 Dimensions and position of the notch. ........................................................................................... B-6
B.3.2 Position of sensors......................................................................................................................... B-8
B.3.3 Dimension of tickets ....................................................................................................................... B-9
B.4 METHODS OF USAGE........................................................................................................................ B-10
B.4.1 Command sequences ................................................................................................................ B-10
B.4.1.1 Alignment at the cut .................................................................................................................. B-10
B.4.1.2 Alignment at printing ..................................................................................................................B-11

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MANUAL CONTENTS

In addition to the Introduction which includes a description of the explanatory notes used in the manual, general
safety information, how to unpack the printer and a brief description of the printer including its basic features,
this manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Contains the information required for correct printer installation and its proper use
Chapter 2: Contains information on interface specifications
Chapter 3: Contains a description of the printer command set
Chapter 4: Contains Technical Specifications of the printer
Chapter 5: Contains the character sets (fonts) used by the printer

EXPLANATORY NOTES USED IN THIS MANUAL

N.B.
Gives important information or suggestions relative to the use of the printer.

WARNING
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against damaging the
printer.

DANGER
Information marked with this symbol must be carefully followed to guard against operator injury
or damage.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Read and keep the instructions which follow.

• Follow all warnings and instructions indicated on the printer.
• Before cleaning the printer, disconnect the power supply.
• Clean the printer with a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray products.
• Do not operate the printer near water.
• Do not use the printer on unstable surfaces that might cause it to fall and be seriously damaged.
• During the integration of the printer, we strongly warn to keep an adeguate paper loop outlet underneath
the presenter, in order to allow the receipt being properly printed out.
• Only use the printer on hard surfaces and in environments that guarantee proper ventilation.
• Make sure the printer is placed in such a way as to avoid damage to its wiring.
• Use the type of electrical power supply indicated on the printer label. If in doubt, contact your retailer.
• Do not block the ventilation openings.
• Do not introduce foreign objects of any kind into the printer as this could cause a short circuit or damage
parts that could jeopardize printer functioning.
• Do not spill liquids onto the printer.
• Do not carry out technical operations on the printer, with the exception of the scheduled maintenance
procedures specifically indicated in the user manual.

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• Disconnect the printer from the electricity supply and have it repaired by a specialized technician when:
A. The feed connector has been damaged.
B. Liquid has seeped inside the printer.
C. The printer has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The printer is not functioning normally despite the fact that all instructions in the users ma
nual have been followed.
E. The printer has been dropped and its outer casing damaged.
F. Printer performance is poor.
G. The printer is not functioning.

UNPACKING THE PRINTER

Remove the printer from its carton being careful not to damage the packing material so that it may be re-
used if the printer is to be transported in the future.
Make sure that all the components illustrated below are present and that there are no signs of damage. If
there are, contact Customer Service.

1. Installation instructions 1
2. Electrical supply cable
3. Paper roll
4. Printer 2
5. Foam packing shell
6. Box
3

5
4

(Fig.1)

• Open the printer packaging

• Remove the paper roll
• Remove the manual (or CD-Rom)
• Remove the cable of power supply
• Take out the foam packing shell
• Take out the printer and remove
it from its plastic covering.
• Keep the box, trays and packing
materials in the event the printer must
be transported/shipped in the future.

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PRINTER FEATURES

VKP80 is the latest generation of ATMs, Kiosks and Ticket Printers with high printing speed 220mm/sec and
a very small footprint; it’s equipped with a 204 dpi (8 dots/mm) thermal printing mechanism.
In addition to normal printing functions, the printer offers a wide array of special features:

• High speed printing:

High Quality 80 mm/sec

Normal 180 mm/sec
High speed 220 mm/sec

• Easy paper changing (automatic paper loading).

• Paper width 60/76/80/82.5mm, adjustable by the user.
• Bar code UPC-A. UPC-E, EAN13, EAN8, CODE39, ITF, CODABAR, CODE93, CODE128 and
CODE32.
• 3 standard and international character set fonts.
• Definition of function macros for automatic operation re-call.
• Graphic mode printing.
• Print density (-50% to +100%).
• Serial interfaces RS232: (from 1200 to 115200 bps)
• Interfaces: RS232-USB
• High reliability autocutter.
• Illuminated paper mouth.
• Paper pre-tensioner system for high capability paper roll.
• Double function ticket presentation: “ejecting” and “retracting”.
• Sensors: paper end, ticket present, black mark, head temperature, opening of printing unit (near paper
end on roll support is optional).

PRINTER DESCRIPTION

The printer (fig.2) is comprised of a metal frame, printing mechanism, a cutter and an ejector.
Located on the keypad are the following keys: LINE FEED (1), FORM FEED (2) and status LED (3).

• LINE FEED key. When the LINE FEED key is pressed, the printer advances the paper so that the paper may
be inserted in the printing mechanism. During power-up, if the LINE FEED key is held down, the printer enters
the SETUP routine.

• FORM FEED key. When the FORM FEED key is pressed, the printer advances the paper by a pre-set length.
During power-up, if the FORM FEED key is held down, the printer will perform the FONT TEST routine.

• STATUS LED displays printer hardware status. In case of malfunction, the colour and flash frequency chang-
ing as follows:

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STATUS LED COLOR DESCRIPTION

Turned on Green Printer on: no error
Communication status
Nr. Flashings Description
1 Receive data
Flashing Green Reception errors (parity, frame error, overrun
2
error)
3 Misinterpret command
4 Command reception time out
Recovering error
Nr. Flashings Description
2 Heading over temperature
Flashing Yellow 3 Paper end
4 Paper jam
5 Power supply voltage incorrect
6 Cover opened
Unrecovering error
Nr. Flashings Description
Flashing Red 3 RAM error
4 EEPROM error
5 Cutter error
(Tab.1)

3
1
2 (Fig.2)

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1.1 CONNECTIONS

(Fig.1.1)

Pin 1

1.1.1 Power Supply

The printer is equipped with a 2 pin male molex connector series 5569 (Vertical), for the power supply (see
Fig. 1.1). The connector pin configuration is as follows :

Model no. type: Header : 90° Molex series 5569 (no. 39-30-1020)
Housing: Molex series 5557 (no. 39-01-3022)

PIN SIGNAL
1 +24 V
2 GND (Tab.1.1)

WARNING:
Respect power supply polarity.

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This picture shows the power supply cable included in the printer packaging :

(Fig.1.2)

MOLEX FEMALE OPPOSITE VIEW SIDE

CONNETTOR 2 PIN OF CABLE INSERTION

The connector pin configuration of this cable is as follows:

Female
Cable color
connector
Pin 1 ROSSO
Pin 2 NERO

Note : The red cable is for +24 Vdc.

The black cable is for signal ground.

1.2 SELF-TEST

Printer operating status is indicated in the configuration print-out in which, next to the name of the compo-
nents displayed (see figure 1.3), the following information is given:

• Under INTERFACE is given the interface present (RS232).

• Under PROGRAM MEMORY TEST, DYNAMIC RAM TEST, EEPROM TEST and CUTTER TEST, the
message OK appears if functioning and NOT OK if faulty.
• Under HEAD VOLTAGE is given the voltage of the head.
• Under HEAD TEMPERATURE is given the temperature of the head.
• Under PAPER PRINTED is given the number of centimetres of paper printed.
• Under CUT COUNTER is given the number of cuts made.
• Under RETRACT COUNTER is given the number of retract made.
• Under POWER ON COUNTER is given the number of power-ups made.

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PRINTER SETUP
INTERFACE ...................................RS232
PROGRAM MEMORY TEST..........OK
DYNAMIC RAM TEST....................OK
EEPROM TEST..............................OK
CUTTER TEST...............................OK
HEAD VOLTAGE [V] = 23,37
HEAD TEMPERATURE [°C] = 25
PAPER PRINTED [cm] = 40
CUT COUNTER = 1
RETRAC COUNTER = 0
POWER ON COUNTER = 4

RS232 Baud Rate .....................: 19200 bps

RS232 Data Length ...................: 8 bits/chr
RS232 Parity .............................: None
RS232 Handshaking .................: Xon/Xoff
Busy Condition ..........................: RcFull
USB Address Number (1) ............: 0
USB Status Monitor (2) ...............: Disabled
Autofeed ....................................: CR Disabled
Print Mode .................................: Normal
Chars / inch ...............................: A=15 B=20 cpi
Speed / Quality..........................: Normal
Paper Retracting .......................: Disabled
Notch Alignment ........................: Disabled
(Fig.1.3) Notch Threshold (3).....................: 2.0V
Notch Distance [mm] (3)..............: 00
Current ......................................: Normal
Print Density..............................: 0%

[FF] key to enter setup

[LF] key to skip setup

(1)
N.B.: This parameter is displayed if the printer has an USB interface; it’s used to identify uni-
vocally the USB printer by a numerical address code, if on the PC are connected two printersS
that are the same models for example two VKP80-UE.

(2)
N.B.: This parameter is displayed if the printer has an USB interface. The Status Monitor is an
additional printing driver component that allows the printer status monitoring. It must be enabled
only if it was installed the Status Monitor specific driver.

(3)
N.B.: If the “Notch Alignment” parameter is “Disabled” this parameter doesn’t appear in the
“Printer Setup” ticket.

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1.3 CONFIGURATION

This printer permits the configuration of default parameters. The printer’s configurable parameters are:

RS232 Baud Rate: 115200, 57600, 38400, 19200D, 9600, 4800, 2400,1200.
RS232 Data length: 7, 8D bits/char.
RS232 Parity: NoneD, Even or Odd.
RS232 Handshaking: XON/XOFFD or Hardware.
Busy condition: RxFullD o OffLine/RxFull(4).
USB Address Number: 0D , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
USB Status Monitor: DisabledD or Enabled.
Autofeed: CR disabledD or CR enabled.
Print mode: NormalD or Reverse.
Characters per inch: A=11 B=15 cpi, A=15 B=20 cpiD, A=20 B=15 cpi.
Speed/Quality: High Quality, NormalD, High Speed.
Paper retract (5): DisabledD or Enabled.
Notch Alignment: DisabledD or Enabled.
Notch Threshold: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0D, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5.
Notch Distance [mm](6): From 00D to 32 mm.
Current: Low, High, NormalD.
Print density: -50%, -37%, -25%, -12%, 0%D, +12%, +25%, +37%, +50%.

Please note: the parameters marked with the symbol D represent the default values.

(4)
N.B.: parameter valid only wth serial interface; using this parameter, it is possible to select
whether the Busy signal is activated when the printer is both in Off Line status and the buffer is
full, or only if the reception buffer is full.

N.B.: If, at power-up, paper is present on the ejector and if this parameter has been activated,
(5)

the printer will retract the paper. Otherwise, if the parameter is deactivated, the printer will eject
the paper.

(6)
N.B.: During the setup phase it’s possible to set the notch distance using a values range from
0 to 39 mm. The maximum distance accepted is 32 mm, so even if values from 33 to 39 mm are
inserted, the distance remains 32 mm.

The settings made are stored in EEPROM (nonvolatile memory).

During power-up, if the LINE FEED key is held down, the printer enters the autotest routine and prints out the
setup report. The printer will remain in standby in Hexadecimal dump mode (see section 1.5) until another
key is pressed or characters are received through the printer communication port.
When the FORM FEED key is pressed, the printer enters parameter configuration.
When the LINE FEED key is pressed, the printer exits setup and terminates the Hexadecimal dump function.
When the receive buffer is full, if handshaking is set to XON/XOFF, the printer sends the XOFF ($13) on the
serial port.
When the receive buffer has cleared once again, if handshaking is set to XON/XOFF, the printer sends the
XON ($11) on the serial port.

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1.4 Hexadecimal dump

This function is used to display the characters received from the communications port; the printer prints out
both the hexadecimal code received as well as the corresponding ASCII code.
Once the autotest routine has finished, the printer enters Hexadecimal Dump mode. The printer remains in
standby until a key is pressed or characters are received from the communications port; for every 24 charac-
ters received it prints hexadecimal values and ASCII codes (if the characters appear underlined, it means the
receive buffer is full). Shown below is an example of a Hexadecimal Dump :

HEXADECIMAL DUMP ASCII DUMP

0x000000 48 65 78 61 64 65 63 69 6D 61 6C 20 64 75 6D 70 20 66 75 6E 63 74 69 6F Hexadecimal dump functio
0x000018 6E 20 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 20 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B n 0123456789 abcdefghijk
0x000030 6C 6D 6E 6F 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 2E lmnopqrstuvwxyz.

(Fig.1.4)

1.5 MAINTENANCE

1.5.1 Changing the paper roll

To change the roll of paper, proceed as follows:

1) Position the paper roll (1) so that it unrolls in the direction shown in fig. 1.11;
2) Insert the paper into the paper infeed opening and wait for it to load automatically (see fig. 1.5);

(Fig.1.5)

WARNING
Before inserting the paper, make sure the cut is straight.

WARNING
Follow loading specifications (fig.1.5)

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1.5.2 Paper loading specifications

Fig. 1.6 gives alignment specifications for correct paper loading if no roll holder support is present:
(Fig.1.6)

90°

OK

OK

90°

1.5.3 Ticket specifications

Paper with alignment notches may be used; referred to Appendix B on this manual to see the ticket specifica-
tions and management of notch alignment.

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1.5.4 Adjusting paper width

Paper width may be adjusted from 60mm to 82.5mm using the right (Dx) and Left (Sx) slides located at the
paper infeed opening.

Move the right and left slides to adjust the paper width (see fig. 1.7).

(Fig.1.9)

(Fig.1.7 )

Below the right slide there are four point of reference for paper width (60, 70, 80 and 82.5mm).
Move the slides to align the internal side of the fin (A) with the point of reference.

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1.5.5 Periodic cleaning

The printer inside needs a periodic cleaning. Check the inside of the printer
While pushing the opening lever down, lift the head/cutter unit (see figs. 1.8 and 1.9) until it locks into posi-
tion.

90° max

(Fig.1.8) (Fig.1.9)

Check that there are no scraps of paper at the points indicated in fig. 1.10 (a) on the paper infeed and out-
feed openings, on the cutter opening or the ejector roller. If there are, remove the scraps before proceeding
with any other operation.

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a
b c
(Fig.1.10)

WARNING
Periodically remove accumulated paper dust from the upper plastic slide and the area around
the paper outfeed sensor (see fig. 1.11). To clean, do not use harsh chemical solvents; the use
of a soft, alcohol-moistened cloth and pneumatics air is recommended. Clean carefully the pa-
per sensor, notch sesnor and paper outfeed sensor.

a = Upper plastic slide

b = Paper presence sensor
c = Notch sensor
d = Paper outfeed sensor
a d

(Fig.1.11)

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WARNING
To close the head/cutter unit:
1) push the opening lever down (see fig. 1.12);

(Fig.1.12)

2) lower the head/ cutter unit and press hard in the position shown in fig. 1.13.

(Fig.1.13)

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1.5.6 Notes for installation and use of printer with retracting

+0.5 +0.5
85.5 -0.5 9.5 -0.5

+0.5
100 -0.5
80 (82,5)

M4; n°3 filetti

90° max

121.2
8.1
70.5
52.9
45.5

38.5 11
125.5
149.5
(Fig.1.14)

N.B. “Ejector outfeed”: When assembling the printer on the machine, be sure to leave ad-
equate space for the paper loop below. If this is not done, the ticket could crease at the cutting
area, causing the ticket to jam in the paper outfeed opening.

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In the following table are reported the length recommended for the tickets using of the retracting function:

TICKET LENGTH TICKET PRESENTATION (MAX)

70 mm 10 mm
80 mm 10mm ÷ 30mm
80mm ÷ 220mm 10mm ÷ 30mm

1.5.7 Notes for installation and lower fastening of printer

3 FIXING POINT (BOTTOM) (Fig.1.15)

M4; n°3 filetti

+0.5
100 -0.5

+0.5 +0.5
85.5 -0.5 9.5 -0.5

ATTENTION
It’s very important to considere the screws length to not damage the internal sensor board near
the lower fixing holes (see fig. 1.16).

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On the basis of panel thickness calculate the screws length as follows :

Lv ≤ Pn + Sp
where

Lv : indicates screw length

Pn : 8 mm
Sp : panel thickness

For example if panel thickness is 10mm ( Sp = 10mm ) the max screw length will be 18mm.

(Fig.1.16)

1 2

8 mm
8 mm
Sp

Sp

1 2

N.B.: The reference (1) indicates the screws that must located in the two external holes in front
of the printer; the reference (2) indicates the screw that must located in the center hole of the
rear side of the printer.

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(Fig.2.1)

5 4 3 2 1 2 1

9 8 7 6 3 4

2.1 RS232 SERIAL

The printer has an RS232 interface with 9-pin female connector. Refer to the table below for the connector
pin signals:

(Tab.2.1)
PIN SIGNAL IN/OUT HOST DESCRIPTION
Individuation Data Carrier.
1 DCD OUT DCD
Printer on (active with RS232 level high)
2 TXD OUT RXD Transmit data. Serial output (from the host)
3 RXD IN TXD Receive data. Serial data input (to the host)
4 N.C. - N.C. Not connected
5 GND - GND Signal Ground
Ready to send.
6 DTR OUT DSR
Printer on and operational (active with RS232 level high)
7 N.C. - N.C. Not connected
Ready to send.
8 RTS OUT CTS
Ready to receive data (active with RS232 level high)
9 N.C. - N.C. Not connected

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The diagrams below illustrate a sample connection between the printer and PC using a 25- or 9-pin female
connector.

(Fig.2.2)

VKP80II PC

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2.2 USB SERIAL INTERFACE

Printers with USB serial interface conform to USB 1.1 standards and have the following specifications:

• Communication speed 12 Mbit/sec

• “Receptacle series B” - type connector.

Refer to the table below for the connector pin signals and connection to a device:

(Tab.2.2)
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VBUS N.C.
2 D- Data -
3 D+ Data +
4 GND Segnale di massa

Fig. 2.3 illustrates USB interface connector pin layout:

2 1

3 4
(Fig.2.3)

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3.1 PRINT DIRECTION

The printer has two printing directions which can be selected by means of the control characters: normal and
reverse.

NORMAL MODE REVERSE MODE

PAPER (Fig.3.1)
OUTFEED
DIRECTION

3.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS

The table 3.1 shows the commands list, ordered by their hexadecimal value.

LEGEND :
Symbol Function
$ indicates the representation of the command hexadecimal value (for example $40 means
HEX 40).
{} indicates an ASCII character not performable.
n, m, t, x, y are optional parameters that can have different values.

3.2.1 ESC/POS Emulation

The following table lists all the commands for function management in ESC/POS Emulation of the printer.
The commands can be transmitted to the printer at any moment, but they will only be carried out when the
commands ahead of them have been executed. The commands are carried out when the circular buffer is
free to do so.
(Tab.3.1)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION TABLE
Com. HEX Com. ASCII Description Note
$08 BS Back space
$09 HT Horizontal tab
$0A LF Print and line feed
$0C FF Form feed
$0D CR Print and carriage return
$10 $04 n DLE EOT n Real-time status transmission
$18 CAN Cancel current line transmitted
$1B $0C ESC FF Print in page mode
$1B $20 n ESC SP n Set character right-side spacing
$1B $21 n ESC ! n Set print mode
$1B $24 nL nH ESC $ nL nH Set absolute position
$1B $25 n ESC % n Select/cancel user-defined character set

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$1B $26 y c1 c2 ESC & y c1 c2 Define user-defined characters

$1B $28 $76 nL nH ESC ( v nL nH Set relative vertical print position
$1B $2A m nL nH ESC * m nL nH
Select image print mode
d1...dk d1...dk
$1B $2D n ESC - n Turn underline mode on/off
$1B $30 ESC 0 Select 1/8-inch line spacing
$1B $32 ESC 2 Select 1/6-inch line spacing
$1B $33 n ESC 3 n Set line spacing using minimum units
$1B $34 n ESC 4 n Set/reset script mode
$1B $3D n ESC = n Select device
$1B $3F n ESC ? n Cancel user-defined characters
$1B $40 ESC @ Initialize printer
ESC D n1...nk
$1B $44 n1...nk $00 Set horizontal tab positions
NUL
$1B $45 n ESC E n Select emphasized mode
$1B $47 n ESC G n Select double-strike mode
$1B $4A n ESC J n Print and feed paper
$1B $4C ESC L Select page mode
$1B $4D n ESC M n Select character font
$1B $52 n ESC R n Select international character set
$1B $53 ESC S Select standard mode
$1B $54 n ESC T n Select print direction in page mode
$1B $56 n ESC V n Select print mode 90° turned
ESC W xL xH yL
$1B $57 xL xH yL yH
yH dxL dxH dyL Set printing area in page mode
dxL dxH dyL dyH
dyH
$1B $5C nL nH ESC \ nL nH Set relative print position
$1B $61 n ESC a n Select justification
$1B $63 $35 n ESC c 5 n Enable/disable front panel buttons
$1B $64 n ESC d n Print and feed paper n lines
$1B $69 ESC i Total cut
$1B $74 n ESC t n Select character code table
$1B $76 ESC v Transmit printer status
$1B $7E n ESC { } n Set/cancel upside-down character printing
$1B $C1 ESC { } n Set/cancel cpi mode
$1B $FA n xH xL yH ESC { } n xH xL
Print graphic
yL yH yL
ONLY FOR
SERIAL
For this com-
Receive graphic page from
$1B $FF n nL nH ESC { } n nL nH mand set the
communication port
comunication
protocol as
“”Hardware””
FS { } xH xL yH yL
$1C $C0 xH xL yH yL
dxH dxL dyH dyL Select logo share and print it in any graphic
dxH dxL dyH dyL xLH
xLH xLL yLH yLL page point
xLL yLH yLL num
num

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$1D $21 n GS ! n Select character size

Set absolute vertical print position in page
$1D $24 nL nH GS $ nL nH
mode
$1D $2A x y d1...d(x GS * x y d1...d(x x
Define downloaded bit image
x y x 8) y x 8)
$1D $2F m GS / m Print downloaded bit image
$1D $3A GS : Set start/end of macro definition
$1D $42 n GS B n Turn white/black reverse printing mode on/off
$1D $43 $30 n m GS C 0 n m Select counter print mode
$1D $43 $31 aL aH GS C 1 aL aH bL
Select count mode (A)
bL bH n r bH n r
$1D $43 $32 nL nH GS C 2 nL nH Select counter
$1D $43 $3B sa $3B
GS C ; sa ; sb ; sn
sb $3B sn $3B sr $3B Select count mode (B)
; sr ; sc ;
sc $3B
$1D $48 n GS H n Select printing position of HRI characters
$1D $49 n GS I n Transmit printer ID
$1D $4C nL nH GS L nL nH Set left margin
Set horizontal and vertical motion units
$1D $50 x y GS P x y
(mode 1)
$1D $56 m GS V m Select cut mode
$1D $57 nL nH GS W nL nH Set printing area width
$1D $5C nL nH GS \ nL nH Set relative print position
$1D $5E r t m GS ^ r t m Execute macro
$1D $63 GS c Print counter
$1D $65 n [m] GS e n [m] Ejector commands
$1D $66 n GS f n Select font for HRI characters
$1D $68 n GS h n Select height of bar code
$1D $6B m $00 GS k m NUL Print bar code
$1D $72 n GS r n Transmit status
$1D $76 $30 m xL xH GS v 0 m xL xH yL
Print raster image
yL yH d1...dk yH d1...dk
Select horizontal size (enlargement) of bar
$1D $77 n GS w n
code
$1D $7C n GS { } n Set printing density
$1D $7E GS { } n Set superscript / subscript
Set horizontal and vertical motion units
$1D $D0 xH xL yH yL GS { } xH xL yH yL
(mode 2)
Enable / disable automatic FULL STATUS
$1D $E0 n GS { } n
back
Reading of length paper (cm) available before
$1D $E1 GS { }
virtual paper end
Reading number of cuts performed from the
$1D $E2 GS { }
printer
$1D $E3 GS { } Reading of length (cm) of printed paper
$1D $E4 GS { } Reading number of retracting
$1D $E5 GS { } Reading number of power up
$1D $E6 nH nL GS { } nH nL Virtual paper end limit

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$1D $E7 nH nL GS { } nH nL Set notch distance

$1D $F0 n GS { } n Set printing speed
$1D $F6 GS { } Ticket align at print
$1D $F8 GS { } Ticket align at cut

Given below are more detailed descriptions of each command.

$08

[Name] Back space

[Format] ASCII BS
Hex 08
Decimal 8
[Description] Moves print position to previous character.
[Notes] Can be used to put two characters at the same position.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$09

[Name] Horizontal tab

[Format] ASCII HT
Hex 09
Decimal 9
[Description] Moves the print position to the next horizontal tab position.
[Notes] • Ignored unless the next horizontal tab position has been set.
• If the command is received when the printing position is at the right margin, the printer
executes print buffer full printing and horizontal tab processing from the beginning of the
next line.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

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$0A

[Name] Print and line feed

[Format] ASCII LF
Hex 0A
Decimal 10
[Description] Prints the data in the buffer and feeds one line based on the current line spacing.
[Notes] • Sets the print position to the beginning of the line.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$0C

[Name] Form Feed

[Format] ASCII FF
Hex 0C
Decimal 12
[Description] Prints the data in the buffer, cuts the paper and presents the ticket.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$0D

[Name] Print and carriage return

[Format] ASCII CR
Hex 0D
Decimal 13
[Description] When autofeed is “CR enabled”, this command functions in the same way as $0A, otherwise
it is disregarded.
[Notes] • Sets the print position to the beginning of the line.
[Default] See “Autofeed in setup” parameter.
[Reference] $0A
[Example]

$10 $04 n

[Name] Real-time status transmission

[Format] ASCII DLE EOT n
Hex 10 04 n
Decimal 16 4 n
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 4; n=17, n=20
[Description] Transmits the selected printer status specified by n in real time according to the following
parameters:
n = 1 transmit printer status
n = 2 transmit off-line status
n = 3 transmit error status
n = 4 transmit paper roll sensor status
n = 17 transmit print status
n = 20 transmit FULL STATUS
[Notes] • This command is executed when the data buffer is full.
• This status is transmitted whenever data sequence $10 $04 n is received.
[Default]

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[Reference] See tables below.

[Example]
n=1: Printer status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 - - - RESERVED
1 - - - RESERVED
2 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 On-line.
3
On 08 8 Off-line.
4 - - - RESERVED
5 - - - Not defined
6 - - - Not defined
7 - - - RESERVED

n=2: Off-line status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 - - - RESERVED
1 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Cover closed.
2
On 04 4 Cover opened.
Paper isn’t feeded by LINE FEED
Off 00 0
button.
3
Paper is feeded by LINE FEED but-
On 08 8
ton.
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper present.
5
On 20 32 Printing stop due to paper end.
Off 00 0 No error.
6
On 40 64 Error.
7 - - - RESERVED

n=3: Error status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 - - - RESERVED
1 - - - RESERVED
2 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Cutter ok.
3
On 08 8 Cutter error.
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 No unrecoverable error.
5
On 20 32 Unrecoverable error.
Off 00 0 No auto-recoverable error.
6
On 40 64 Auto-recoverable error.
7 - - - RESERVED

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n=4: Paper roll sensor status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 - - - RESERVED
1 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper present in abundance.
2,3
On 0C 12 Near paper end.
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper present.
5, 6
On 60 96 Paper not present.
7 - - - RESERVED

n=17: Print status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 - - - RESERVED
1 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper drag motor off.
2
On 04 4 Paper drag motor on.
3 - - - RESERVED
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper present.
5
On 20 32 Paper absent.
6 - - - RESERVED
7 - - - RESERVED

n=20: FULL status (6 bytes)

1° byte = $10 (DLE); 2° byte = $0F; 3° byte = Paper status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 Off 00 0 Paper present.
On 01 1 Paper not present.
1 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Paper present in abundance.
2
On 04 4 Near paper end.
3 - - - RESERVED
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Ticket not present in output.
5
On 20 32 Ticket present in output.
Off 00 0 Not virtual paper end (*).
6
On 40 64 Virtual paper end (*).
7 - - - RESERVED

(*) Virtual paper end is set when the paper length available, readed by $1D $E1, is 0.

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4° byte = USER STATUS

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

Off 00 0 Cover closed.
0
On 01 1 Cover opened.
Off 00 0 Cover closed.
1
On 02 2 Cover opened.
Off 00 0 No spooling
2
On 04 4 Spooling
Off 00 0 Drag paper motor off.
3
On 08 8 Drag paper motor on.
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 LF key released.
5
On 20 32 LF key pressed.
Off 00 0 FF key released.
6
On 40 64 FF key pressed.
7 - - - RESERVED

5° byte = Recoverable error Status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

Off 00 0 Head temperature ok.
0
On 01 1 Head temperature error.
Off 00 0 No COM error.
1
On 02 2 RS232 COM error.
2 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Power supply voltage ok.
3
On 08 8 Power supply voltage error.
4 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Acknowledge command.
5
On 20 32 Not acknowledge command error.
Off 00 0 Free paper path.
6
On 40 64 Paper jam.
7 - - - RESERVED

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6° byte = Unrecoverable error Status

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

Off 00 0 Cutter ok.
0
On 01 1 Cutter error
1 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 RAM ok.
2
On 04 4 RAM error.
Off 00 0 EEPROM ok.
3
On 08 8 EEPROM error.
4 - - - RESERVED
5 - - - RESERVED
Off 00 0 Flask ok.
6
On 40 64 Flash error.
7 - - - RESERVED

$18

[Name] Cancel current line transmitted

[Format] ASCII CAN
Hex 18
Decimal 24
[Description] Deletes current line transmitted.
[Notes] • Sets the print position to the beginning of the line.
• However, this command does not clear the receive buffer.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $0C

[Name] Print data in page mode

[Format] ASCII ESC FF
Hex 1B 0C
Decimal 27 12
[Description] In page mode, prints all buffered data in the printing area collectively.
[Notes] • This command is enabled only in page mode.
• After printing, the printer does not clear the buffered data, setting values for $1B $54 and
$1B $57, and the position for buffering character data.
[Reference] $0C, $1B $4C, $1B 53
[Example]

$1B $20 n

[Name] Set right-side character spacing

[Format] ASCII ESC SP n
Hex 1B 20 n
Decimal 27 32 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the character spacing for the right side of the character to [n x horizontal or vertical
motion units].

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[Notes] • The right character spacing for double-width mode is twice the normal value.
When the characters are enlarged, the right side character spacing is m (2 or 4) times the
normal value.
• The horizontal and vertical motion units are specified by $1D $50. Changing the horizontal
or vertical motion units does not affect the current right side spacing.
• The $1D $50 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount.
• In standard mode, the horizontal motion unit is used.
• The maximum right side spacing is 255/200 inches.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1D $50 or $1D $D0
[Example]

$1B $21 n

[Name] Select print modes

[Format] ASCII ESC ! n
Hex 1B 21 n
Decimal 27 33 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Selects print modes using n (see table below):

Deci-
Bit Off/On Hex Function 11/15 cpi 15/20 cpi
mal
Off 00 0 Character font A selected. 18 x 24 14 x 24
0
On 01 1 Character font B selected. 14 x 24 10 x 24
1 - - - Undefined.
2 - - - Undefined.
Off 00 0 Expanded mode not selected.
3
On 08 8 Expanded mode selected.
Off 00 0 Double-height mode not selected.
4
On 10 16 Double-height mode selected.
Off 00 0 Double-width mode not selected.
5
On 20 32 Double-width mode selected.
Off 00 0 Italic mode not selected.
6
On 40 64 Italic mode selected.
Off 00 0 Underline mode not selected.
7
On 80 128 Underline mode selected.

[Notes] • The printer can underline all characters, but cannot underline the spaces set by $09, $1B
$24, $1B $5C and 90°/270° rotated characters.
• When characters are enlarged to different heights on one line, the characters are aligned at
the baseline or topline (see $1D $7E).
• This command resets the left and right margin at default value (see $1D $4C, $1D $57).
• $1B $45 can also be used to turn the emphasized mode on/off. However, the last-received
setting command is the effective one.
• $1B $2D can also be used to turn the underlining mode on/off. However, the last-received
setting command is the effective one.
• $1B $34 can also be used to turn the italic mode on/off. However, the last-received setting
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• $1D $21 can also be used to select character height/width. However, the last-received
setting command is the effective one.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $2D, $1B $45, $1B $34, $1D $21
[Example]

$1B $24 nL nH

[Name] Set absolute print position

[Format] ASCII ESC $ nL nH
Hex 1B 24 nL nH
Decimal 27 36 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255
0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the distance from the beginning of the line to the position at which subsequent cha
racters are to be printed.
The distance from the beginning of the line to the print position is [(nL + nH ´ 256) ´ (vertical
or horizontal motion unit)] inches.
[Notes] • Settings outside the specified printable area are ignored.
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0.
• $1D $50 or $1D $D0 can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit.
However, the value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount.
• In standard mode, the horizontal motion unit (x) is used.
• If the setting is outside the printing area width, it sets the absolute print position, but the left
or right margin is set at default value.
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $5C, $1D $50, $1D $D0
[Example]

$1B $25 n

[Name] Select/cancel user-defined characters

[Format] ASCII ESC % n
Hex 1B 25 n
Decimal 27 37 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Selects or cancels the user-defined character set.
When the Least Significant Bit (LSB) of n is 0, the user-defined character set is cancelled.
When the LSB of n is 1, the user-defined character set is selected.
[Notes] • Only the LSB of n is applicable.
• When the user-defined character set is cancelled, the internal character set is automatically
selected.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $26, $1B $3F
[Example]

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$1B $26 y c1 c2 [x1 d1...d (y x x1)]...[xkd1...d (y x xk)]

[Name] Defines user-defined characters

[Format] ASCII ESC & y c1 c2
Hex 1B 26 y c1 c2
Decimal 27 37 y c1 c2
[Range] y=3
32 ≤ c1 ≤ c2 £ 126
0 ≤ x ≤ 16 (Font ( 18 * 24))
0 ≤ x ≤ 13 (Font 14 * 24)
0 ≤ x ≤ 10 (Font 10 * 24)
0 ≤ d1 … d (y * xk) ≤ 255
k = c2 – c1 + 1
[Description] Defines user-defined characters.
Y specifies the number of bytes in the vertical direction.
C1 specifies the beginning character code for the definition, and C2 specifies the final code.
X specifies the number of dots in the horizontal direction.
[Notes] • The allowable character code range is from ASCII $20 (32) to $7E (126) (95 characters).
• It is possible to define multiple characters for consecutive character codes. If only one cha
racter is desired, use c1 = c2.

• If c2 < c1, the command is not executed.

• d is the dot data for the characters. The dot pattern is in the horizontal direction starting
from the left. Any remaining dots on the right remain blank.
• The data to define a user-defined character is ( x x y) bytes.
• To print a dot, set the corresponding bit to 1; to not have it print, set to 0.
• This command can define different user-defined character patterns for each font. To select
the font, use $1B $21, $1B $C1.
• The user-defined character definitions are cleared when:
$1B $40 or $1D $2A or $1B $3F are executed or the printer is reset or the power shut off.
[Default] Internal character set.
[Reference] $1B $25, $1B $3F
[Example]

18 dots (11 cpi)

14 dots (15 cpi)

p1
MSB

LSB
p2

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$1B $2A m nL nH d1...dk

[Name] Select bit image mode

[Format] ASCII ESC * m nL nH d1...dk
Hex 1B 2A m nL nH d1...dk
Decimal 27 42 m nL nH d1...dk
[Range] m = 0, 1, 32, 33
0 ≤ nL ≤ 255
0 ≤ nH ≤ 3
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
[Description] Selects a bit image mode using m for the number of dots specified by nL and nH, as follows:

m Mode Vertical direction Horizontal direction

N° dots DPI DPI N. of data (k)
0 8 dot single density 8 67 100 nL + nH x 256
1 8 dot double density 8 67 200 nL + nH x 256
32 24 dot single density 24 200 100 (nL + nH x 256) x 3
33 24 dot double density 24 200 200 (nL + nH x 256) x 3

[Notes] • The nL and nH commands indicate the number of dots of the bit image in the horizontal
direction. The number of dots is calculated using: nL + nH x 256.
• If the bit image data input exceeds the number of dots to be printed on a line, the excess
data is ignored.
• d indicates the bit image data. Set a corresponding bit to 1 to print a dot, or to 0 to not print
the dot.
• If the value of m is outside the specified range, nL and data following it are processed as
normal data.
• If the width of the printing area set by $1D $4C and $1D $57 is less than the width required
by the data set using $1B $2A, the excess data are ignored.
• To print the bit image use $0A, $0D, $1B $4A or $1B $64.
• After printing a bit image, the printer returns to normal data processing mode.
• This command is not affected by the emphasized, double-strike, underline (etc.) print mo
des, except for the upside-down mode.
• The relationship between the image data and the dots to be printed is as follows:

8-dot bit image 24-dot bit image

d1 d4 d7
MSB MSB

Bit- Bit-
d1 d2 d3 image d2 d5 d8 image
data data

LSB LSB
d3 d6 d9

Print data Print data

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[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $2D n

[Name] Turn underline mode on/off

[Format] ASCII ESC - n
Hex 1B 2D n
Decimal 27 45 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50
[Description] Turns underline mode on or off, based on the following values of n:
n = 0, 48 Turns off underline mode
n = 1, 49 Turns on underline mode (1-dot thick)
n = 2, 50 Turns on underline mode (2-dot thick)
[Notes] • The printer can underline all characters, but cannot underline the space set by $09 and
right-side character spacing.
• The printer cannot underline 90°/270° rotated characters and white/black inverted cha
racters.
• When underline mode is turned off by setting the value of n to 0 or 48, the data which fol
lows is not underlined.
• Underline mode can also be turned on or off by using $1B $21. Note, however, that the last
received command is the effective one.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21
[Example]

$1B $30

[Name] Select 1/8-inch line spacing

[Format] ASCII ESC 0
Hex 1B 30
Decimal 27 48
[Description] Selects 1/8-inch line spacing
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $32, $1B $33
[Example]

$1B $32

[Name] Select 1/6-inch line spacing

[Format] ASCII ESC 2
Hex 1B 32
Decimal 27 50
[Description] Selects 1/6-inch line spacing.
[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $30, $1B $33
[Example]

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$1B $33 n

[Name] Set line spacing

[Format] ASCII ESC 3 n
Hex 1B 33 n
Decimal 27 51 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Sets line spacing to [ n * (vertical or horizontal motion unit)] inches.
[Notes] • The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0. Changing the
horizontal or vertical motion unit does not affect the current line spacing.
• The $1D $50 or $1D $D0 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit.
However, the value cannot be less than the minimum vertical movement amount.
• In standard mode, the vertical motion unit is used.
[Default] n = 64 (1/6 inch)
[Reference] $1B $30, $1B $32, $1D $50 or $1D $D0
[Example]

$1B $34 n

[Name] Set/reset italic mode

[Format] ASCII ESC 4 n
Hex 1B 34 n
Decimal 27 52 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 1, 48 ≤ n ≤ 49
[Description] Turns italic mode on or off, based on the following values of n:

n Function
0,48 Turns off italic mode
1,49 Turns on italic mode

[Notes] • The printer can print any character in italic mode.

• When italic mode is turned off by setting the value of n to 0 or 48, the data which follows is
printed in normal mode.
• Italic mode can also be turned on or off using $1B $21. Note, however, that the last recei
ved command is the effective one.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21
[Example]

$1B $3D n

[Name] Select peripheral device

[Format] ASCII ESC = n
Hex 1B 3D n
Decimal 27 61 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255

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[Description] Select the device to which the host computer sends data, using n as follows:

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

Off 00 0 Printer disabled.
0
On 01 1 Printer enabled.
1 - - - Undefined.
2 - - - Undefined.
3 - - - Undefined.
4 - - - Undefined.
5 - - - Undefined.
6 - - - Undefined.
Off 00 0 Pass-trough function disabled
7
On 80 128 Pass-trough function enabeld

[Notes] • When the printer is disabled, it ignores all transmitted data until the printer is enabled throu
gh this command.
• When the Pass-trough function is enabled, all transmitted data are sent on the 2nd serial.
[Default] n=1
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $3F n

[Name] Cancel user-defined characters

[Format] ASCII ESC ? n
Hex 1B 3F n
Decimal 27 63 n
[Range] 32 ≤ n ≤ 126
[Description] Cancels user-defined characters.
[Notes] • This command cancels the pattern defined for the character code specified by n. After the
user-defined character is cancelled, the corresponding pattern for the internal character is
printed.
• This command deletes the pattern defined for the specified character code in the font se
lected by $1B $21.
• If the user-defined character has not been defined for the specified character code, the
printer ignores this command.
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $26, $1B $25
[Example]

$1B $40

[Name] Initialize printer

[Format] ASCII ESC @
Hex 1B 40
Decimal 27 64
[Description] Clears the data in the print buffer and resets the printer mode to that in effect when power
was turned on.
[Notes] • The data in the receiver buffer is not cleared.
• The macro definitions are not cleared.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

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$1B $44 [n1...nk] $00

[Name] Set horizontal tab positions

[Format] ASCII ESC D n1...nk NUL
Hex 1B 44 n1...nk $00
Decimal 27 68 n1...nk 0
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255
0 ≤ k ≤ 32
[Description] Sets horizontal tab positions
• n specifies the column number for setting a horizontal tab position calculated from the be
ginning of the line.
• k indicates the total number of horizontal tab positions to be set.
[Notes] • The horizontal tab position is stored as a value of [character width x n] measured from the
beginning of the line. The character width includes the right-side character spacing and dou
ble-width characters are set with twice the width of normal characters.
• This command cancels previous tab settings.
• When setting n = 8, the print position is moved to column 9, by sending $09.
• Up to 32 tab positions ( k = 32) can be set. Data exceeding 32 tab positions is processed
as normal data.
• Send [ n ] k in ascending order and place a 0 NUL code at the end. When [ n ] k is less
than or equal to the preceding value [ n ] k-1, the setting is complete and the data
which follows is processed as normal data.
• $1B $44 $00 cancels all horizontal tab positions.
• The previously specified horizontal tab position does not change, even if the character
width is modified.
[Default] Default tab positions are set at intervals of 8 characters (columns 9, 17, 25, …) for Font A
when the right-side character spacing is 0.
[Reference] $09
[Example]

$1B $45 n

[Name] Turn emphasized mode on/off

[Format] ASCII ESC E n
Hex 1B 45 n
Decimal 27 69 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Turns emphasized mode on/off.
• When the LSB of n is 0, the emphasized mode is off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, the emphasized mode is on.
[Notes] • Only the LSB of n is effective.
• $1B $21 also turns on and off the emphasized mode. However, the last received command
is the effective one.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21
[Example]

$1B $47 n

[Name] Turn double-strike mode on/off

[Format] ASCII ESC G n
Hex 1B 47 n
Decimal 27 71 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Turns double-strike mode on or off.

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• When the LSB of n is 0, the double-strike mode is off.

• When the LSB of n is 1, the double-strike mode is on.
[Notes] • Only the LSB of n is effective.
• Printer output is the same in double-strike and emphasized mode.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $45
[Example]

$1B $4A n

[Name] Print and paper feed

[Format] ASCII ESC J n
Hex 1B 4A n
Decimal 27 74 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper [ n * (vertical or horizontal motion unit)]
inches.
[Notes] • After printing has been completed, this command sets the print starting position to the be
ginning of the line.
• The paper feed amount set by this command does not affect the values set by $1B $32 or
$1B $33.
• The horizontal and vertical motion units are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0.
• $1D $50 or $1D $D0 can change the vertical (and horizontal) motion unit. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum vertical movement amount.
• In standard mode, the vertical motion unit is used.
• The maximum paper feed amount is 4095 mm (161 inches).
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $50 or $1D $D0
[Example]

$1B $4C

[Name] Select page mode

[Format] ASCII ESC L
Hex 1B 4C
Decimal 27 76
[Description] Switches from standard mode to page mode.
[Notes] • This command is enabled only when processed at the beginning of a line in standard
mode.
• This command has no effect in page mode
• After printing by $0C is completed or by using $1B $53, the printer returns to standard
mode.
• This command sets the position where data is buffered to the position specified by $1B $54
within the printing area defined by $1B $57.
• This command switches the settings for the following commands (in which the values can
be set independently in standard mode and page mode) to those for page mode:
1) Set right-side character spacing: $1B $20
2) Select default line spacing: $1B $32, $1B $33
• Only value settings is possible for the following commands in page mode; these commands
are not executed.
1) Turn 90° clockwise rotation mode on/off: $1B $56
2) Select justification: $1B $61
3) Turn upside-down printing mode on/off: $1B $7B
4) Set left margin: $1D $4C
5) Set printable area width: $1D $57

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• The following command is not available in page mode:

1) Print raster bit image: $1D $76 $30
• The printer returns to standard mode when power is turned on, the printer is reset, or $1B
$40 is used.
[Reference] $0C, $1B $53, $1B $54, $1B $57, $1D $24, $1D $5C
[Example]

$1B $4D n

[Name] Select character font

[Format] ASCII ESC M n
Hex 1B 4D n
Decimal 27 77 n
[Range] n = 0, 1, 48, 49
[Description] Selects characters font depending of cpi value set (Char/Inch) as follows :

Char /Inch n Function

A=11cpi 0,48 Font 11 cpi (18x24)
B=15cpi 1,49 Font 15 cpi (14x24)
A=15cpi 0,48 Font 15 cpi (14x24)
B=20cpi 1,49 Font 20 cpi (10x24)
A=20cpi 0,48 Font 20 cpi (10x24)
B=15cpi 1,49 Font 15 cpi (14x24)

[Notes]
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $C1
[Example]

$1B $52 n

[Name] Select an international character set

[Format] ASCII ESC R n
Hex 1B 52 n
Decimal 27 82 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 10
[Description] Selects the international character set n according to the table below:

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Hex 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E
n Character set
0 U.S.A. # $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~
1 France # $ à ° ç § ^ ` é ù è “
2 Germany # $ § Ä Ö Ü ^ ` ä ö ü b
3 United Kingdom £ $ @ [ \ ] ^ ` { | } ~
4 Denmark I # $ @ Æ Æ Å ^ ` æ f å ~
5 Sweden # ¤ É Ä Ö Å Ü é ä ö å ü
6 Italy # $ @ ° \ é ^ ù à ò è ì
7 Spain 1 Pt $ @ i Ñ ¿ ^ ` “ ñ } ~
8 Japan # $ @ [ ¥ ] ^ ` { | } ~
9 Norway # ¤ É Æ Æ Å Ü é æ f å ü
10 Denmark II # $ É Æ Æ Å Ü é æ f å ü

[Default] n=0
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $53

[Name] Select standard mode.

[Format] ASCII ESC S
Hex 1B 53
Decimal 27 83
[Description] Switches from page mode to standard mode.
[Notes] • This command is effective only in page mode.
• Data buffered in page mode are cleared.
• This command sets the print position to the beginning of the line.
• The printing area set by $1B $57 are initialized.
• This command switches the settings for the following commands (in which the values can
be set independently in standard mode and page mode) to those for standard mode:
1) Set right-side character spacing: $1B $20
2) Select default line spacing: $1B $32, $1B $33
• The following commands are enabled only to set in standard mode.
1) Set printing area in page mode: $1B $57
2) Select print direction in page mode: $1B $54
• The following commands are ignored in standard mode.
1) Set absolute vertical print position in page mode: $1D $24
2) Set relative vertical print position in page mode: $1D $5C
• Standard mode is selected automatically when power is turned on, the printer is reset, or
command $1B $40 is used.
[Reference] $0C, $1B $4C
[Example]

$1B $54 n

[Name] Select print direction in page mode.

[Format] ASCII ESC T n
Hex 1B 54 n
Decimal 27 84 n

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[Range] 0≤n≤3
48 ≤ n ≤ 51
[Description] Select the print direction and starting position in page mode. n specifies the print direction
and starting position as follows :

n Print direction Starting position

0,48 Left to right Upper left
1,49 Bottom to top Lower left
2,50 Right to left Lower right
3,51 Top to bottom Upper right

[Notes] • When the command is input in standard mode, the printer executes only internal flag ope
ration. This command does not affect printing in standard mode.
• This command sets the position where data is buffered within the printing area set by $1B
$57.
• Parameters for horizontal or vertical motion units ( x or y) differ as follows, depending on
the starting position of the printing area:
1) If the starting position is the upper left or lower right of the printing area, data is buffered in
the direction perpendicular to the paper feed direction:
Commands using horizontal motion units: $1B $20, $1B $24,$1B $5C
Commands using vertical motion units: $1B $33, $1B $4A, $1D $24, $1D $5C.
2) If the starting position is the upper right or lower left of the printing area, data is buffered in
the paper feed direction:
Commands using horizontal motion units: $1B $33, $1B $4A, $1D $24, $1D $5C.
Commands using vertical motion units: $1B $20, $1B $24,$1B $5C.
Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $24, $1B $4C, $1B $57, $1B $5C, $1D $24, $1D $50, $1D $5C
[Example]

$1B $56 n

[Name] Set 90° rotated print mode.

[Format] ASCII ESC V n
Hex 1B 56 n
Decimal 27 86 n
[Range] 0≤n≤1
48 ≤ n ≤ 49
[Description] Turns 90° rotation mode on/off. n is used as follows :

n Function
0,48 Turns off 90° rotation mode
1,49 Turns on 90° rotation mode

[Notes] • When underlined mode is turned on, the printer does not underline 90° rotated characters.
All the same it’s possible select the underline mode.
• Double-width and double-height commands in 90° rotation mode enlarge characters in the
opposite directions from double-height and double-width commands in normal mode.
• This command is not available in Page mode.
• If this command is entered in Page mode, the printer all the same save the setting.

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Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21, $1B $2D
[Example]

$1B $57 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH

[Name] Set printing area in page mode.

[Format] ASCII ESC W xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
Hex 1B 57 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
Dec. 27 87 xL xH yL yH dxL dxH dyL dyH
[Range] 0 ≤ xL, xH, yL, yH, dxL, dxH, dyL, dyHn ≤ 255 (except dxL= dxH = 0 or dyL = dyHn = 0)
[Description] The horizontal starting position, vertical starting position, printing area width, and printing
area height are defined as x0, y0, dx (inch), dy (inch), respectively.
Each setting for the printing area is calculated as follows:
x0 = [( xL + xH x 256) x (horizontal motion unit)]
y0 = [( yL + yH x 256) x (vertical motion unit)]
dx = [ dxL + dxH x 256) x (horizontal motion unit)]
dy = [ dyL + dyH x 256) x (vertical motion unit)]
The printing area is set as shown in the figure below.
[Notes] • If this command is input in standard mode, the printer executes only internal flag operation.
This command does not affect printing in standard mode.
• If the horizontal or vertical starting position is set outside the printable area, the printer
stops command processing and processes the following data as normal data.
• If the printing area width or height is set to 0, the printer stops command processing and
processes the following data as normal data.
• This command sets the position where data is buffered to the position specified by $1B $54
within the printing area.
• If (horizontal starting position + printing area width) exceeds the printable area, the printing
area width is automatically set to (horizontal printable area -horizontal starting position).
• If (vertical starting position + printing area height) exceeds the printable area, the printing
area height is automatically set to (vertical printable area - vertical starting position).
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50. Changing the horizontal
or vertical motion unit does not affect the current printing area.
• The $1D $50 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount, and it must be in even
units of minimum horizontal movement amount.
• Use the horizontal motion unit ( x) for setting the horizontal starting position and printing
area width, and use the vertical motion unit ( y) for setting the vertical starting position and
printing area height.
• When the horizontal starting position , vertical starting position, printing area width, and
printing area height are defined as X, Y, Dx, and Dy respectively, the printing area is set.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $5C nL nH

[Name] Set relative print position

[Format] ASCII ESC \ nL nH
Hex 1B 5C nL nH
Decimal 27 92 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255
0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the print starting position based on the current position by using the horizontal or
vertical motion unit.
Sets the distance from the current position to [(nL+ nH ´ 256) ´ (horizontal or vertical motion unit)].

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[Notes] • Any setting that exceeds the printable area is ignored.

• When the starting position is specified by n motion units to the right:
nL + nH * 256 = n
When the starting position is specified by n motion units to the left (negative direction), use
the complement of 65536:
nL + nH * 256 = 65536 – n
• If setting exceeds the printing area width, the left or right margin is set to the default value.
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0.
• $1D $50 or $1D $D0 can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion units. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount.
• In standard mode, the horizontal motion unit is used.
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $24, $1D $50 or $1D $D0
[Example]

$1B $61 n

[Name] Select justification

[Format] ASCII ESC a n
Hex 1B 61 n
Decimal 27 97 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50
[Description] Aligns all data in one line to the specified position. n selects the type of justification as
follows:
n Justification
0, 48 Flush left
1, 49 Centered
2, 50 Flush right
[Notes] • This command is only enabled when inserted at the beginning of a line.
• Lines are justified within the specified printing area.
• Spaces set by HT, ESC $ and ESC \ will be justified according to the previously-entered
mode.
[Default] n=0
[Reference]
[Example]
Flush left Centered Flush right
ABC ABC ABC
ABCD ABCD ABCD
ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE

$1B $64 n

[Name] Print and feed paper n rows

[Format] ASCII ESC d n
Hex 1B 64 n
Decimal 27 100 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Prints the data in the print buffer and feeds the paper n rows.
[Notes] • Sets the print starting position at the beginning of the line.
• This command does not affect the line spacing set by $1B $32 or $1B $33.
• The maximum paper feed amount is 254 rows. Even if a paper feed amount of more than
254 rows is set, the printer feeds the paper only 254 rows.
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $32, $1B $33
[Example]

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$1B $69

[Name] Total cut

[Format] ASCII ESC i
Hex 1B 69
Decimal 27 105
[Description] This command prints the data in the buffer and enables cutter operation. If there is no cutter,
a disabling flag is set and any subsequent cut commands will be ignored.
[Notes] • The printer waits to complete all paper movement commands before it executes a total cut.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1B $74 n

[Name] Select character code table

[Format] ASCII ESC t n
Hex 1B 74 n
Decimal 27 116 n
[Range] n = 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 255
[Description] Selects a page n from the character code table, as follows:

n Page
0 0 (PC437 [U.S.A., Standard Europe])
2 2 (PC850 [Multilingual])
3 3 (PC860 [Portuguesel])
4 4 (PC863 [Canadian-French])
5 5 (PC865 [Nordic])
19 19 (PC858 for Euro symbol at position 213))
255 Space page

[Notes]
[Default] n=0
[Reference] See character code tables
[Example] For printing Euro symbol (€), the command sequence is:
$1B, $74, $13, $D5

$1B $76

[Name] Transmit paper sensor status

[Format] ASCII ESC v
Hex 1B 76
Decimal 27 118
[Description] When this command is received, transmit the current status of the paper sensor. The status
to be transmitted is shown in the table below:

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Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

Near paper-end sensor:
Off 00 0
Paper present
0,1
Near paper-end sensor:
On 03 3
Paper not present
Paper-end sensor:
Off 00 0
Paper present
2,3
Paper-end sensor:
On (0C) (12)
Paper not present
4 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed to Off.
5 - - - Undefined
6 - - - Undefined
7 Off 00 0 Not used. Fixed to Off.

[Notes] • This command is executed immediately, even when the data buffer is full (Busy ).
• After the paper autoload all buffers (receive and print) are cleared.
[Default]
[Reference] $10 $04
[Example]

$1B $7B n

[Name] Turn upside-down printing mode on/off

[Format] ASCII ESC { n
Hex 1B 7B n
Decimal 27 123 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Turns upside-down printing mode on or off.
• When the LSB of n is 0, the upside-down printing mode is off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, the upside-down printing mode is on.
[Notes] • Only the LSB of n is effective.
• This command is valid only if entered at the beginning of a line.
• In upside-down printing mode, the printer rotates the line to be printed 180° and then prints it.
[Default] n=0
[Reference]
[Example] Upside-down printing Off Upside-down printing On
123456
ABCDEFG ABCDEFG
123456

↑
Printing direction

$1B $C1 n

[Name] Set/cancel cpi mode

[Format] ASCII ESC {} n
Hex 1B C1 n
Decimal 27 193 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 2, 48 ≤ n ≤ 50

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[Description] Sets cpi mode based on the following values of n:

n Function
Font A= 11 cpi
0,48
Font B= 15 cpi
Font A= 15 cpi
1,49
Font B= 20 cpi
Font A= 20 cp
2,50
Font B= 15 cp

[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21
[Example]

$1B $FA n xH xL yH yL

[Name] Print graphic bank (608 x 862 dots).

[Format] ASCII ESC {} n xH xL yH yL
Hex 1B FA n xH xL yH yL
Decimal 27 250 n xH xL yH yL
[Range] 1≤n≤2
0 ≤ xH, xL, yH, yL ≤ 255
[Description] Prints graphic logo from flash or from ram. n selects the graphic source as follows:
n Function
1 Print logo 1 from flash bank
2 Print logo 2 from flash bank

xL + xH * 256 specifies the starting dotline ( 1 ÷ 862).

yL + yH * 256 specifies the number of lines to print.
[Notes] • If (xL + (xH * 256)) > 862 the printer does not execute the command.
• If ( xL + ( xH * 256 ) + yL +( yH * 256 ))> 862 the printer prints only 862 - xL + ( xH * 256 )
+1 dotline.
• If the logo has been previously saved in the flash bank it will be printed correctly. If not a
“NAK” ($15) will be returned.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example] To print from ram bank dotline 100 to dotline 299, send:
$1B $FA $00 $00 $64 $00 $C7

$1B $FF n nL nH

[Name] Riceive the graphic page from the comunication port.

[Format] ASCII ESC {} n nL nH
Hex 1B FF n nL nH
Decimal 27 255 n nL nH
[Range] 1≤n≤2
0 ≤ nL, nH ≤ 255
[Description] Riceive [nL + (nH * 256)] word from the comunication port and save them in the flash bank
specified by n as shown in the following table:

n Function
1 Save logo in the flash bank 1
2 Save logo in the flash bank 2

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[Notes] • Set the comunication protocol on “Hardware” for this command.

• The number of received data bytes is [nL + (nH * 256)] * 2.
• Every word is received first as MSByte and then as LSByte.
• If [nL + (nH * 256)] is more than 32756, the following data are processed as normal data.
• In the horizontal dotline there are 38 words.
• The flash bank for graphic print dimensions are: 608 horizontal dots (76 bytes/line) * 862
vertical dots (65512 bytes).
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1C $C0 xH xL yH yL dxH dxL dyH dyL xlH xlL ylH ylL num

[Name] Prints graphic logo in the graphic page.

[Format] ASCII FS { } xH xL yH yL dxH dxL dyH dyL xlH xlL ylH ylL num
Hex 1C C0 xH xL yH yL dxH dxL dyH dyL xlH xlL ylH ylL num
Decimal 28 192 xH xL yH yL dxH dxL dyH dyL xlH xlL ylH ylL num
[Range] dx + xl ≤ 608
dx + x ≤ 608
dy + yl ≤ 862
0 ≤ num ≤ 1
[Description] Allow graphic logo parts selection and coordinates of the graphic page point input for the
graphic logo part printing.
(xl,yl) = graphic logo point coordinates;
xl = xlL + (xlH * 256) ; yl = ylL + (ylH * 256)
dx = horizontal dimension of the graphic logo part which must be printed:
dx = dxL + (dxH * 256)
dy = vertical dimension of the graphic logo part which must be printed:
dy = dyL + (dyH * 256)
(x,y) = coordinates of the graphic page point where must be printed the graphic logo part:
x = xL + (xH * 256) ; y = yL + (yH * 256)
num = parameter for the graphic logo selection between the two logos available.
[Note]
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]
LOGO GRAPHIC PAGE

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$1D $21 n

[Name] Select character size

[Format] ASCII GS ! n
Hex 1D 21 n
Decimal 29 33 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Selects character height and width, as follows:
• Bits 0 to 3: to select character height (see table 2).
• Bits 4 to 7: to select character width (see table 1).

Table 1 Select Character Width Table 1 Select Character Height

Hex Decimal Width Hex Decimal Altezza
00 0 1 (normal) 00 0 1 (normal)
10 16 2 (width = 2x) 01 1 2 (height = 2x)
20 32 3 (width = 3x) 02 2 3 (height = 3x)
30 48 4 (width = 4x) 03 3 4 (height = 4x)
40 64 5 (width = 5x) 04 4 5 (height = 5x)
50 80 6 (width = 6x) 05 5 6 (height = 6x)
60 96 7 (width = 7x) 06 6 7 (height = 7x)
70 112 8 (width = 8x) 07 7 8 (height = 8x)

[Notes] • This command is effective for all characters (except HRI characters).
• If n falls outside the defined range, this command is ignored.
• Characters enlarged to different heights on the same line are aligned at the baseline or
topline (see $1D $7E).
• $1B $21 can also be used to select character size. However, the setting of the last recei
ved command is the effective one.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21
[Example]

$1D $24 nL nH

[Name] Set absolute vertical print position in page mode

[Format] ASCII GS $ nL nH
Hex 1D 24 nL nH
Decimal 29 36 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
[Description] • Set the absolute vertical print starting position for buffer character data in page mode.
• This command sets the absolute print position to [( nL + nH x 256) x (vertical or horizontal
motion unit)] inches.
[Notes] • This command is effective only in page mode.
• If the [( nL + nH x 256) x (vertical or horizontal motion unit)] exceeds the specified printing
area, this command is ignored.
• The horizontal starting buffer position does not move.
• The reference starting position is that specified by $1B $54.
• This command operates as follows, depending on the starting position of the printing area
specified by $1B $54:
1) When the starting position is set to the upper left or lower right, this command sets the
absolute position in the vertical direction.

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2) When the starting position is set to the upper right or lower left, this command sets the
absolute position in the horizontal direction.
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50.
• The $1D $50 command can change the horizontal and vertical motion unit. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount, and it must be in even
units of the minimum horizontal movement amount.
[Reference] $1B $24, $1B $54, $1B $57, $1B $5C, $1D $50, $1D $5C
[Example]

$1D $2A x y d1...d (x x y x 8)

[Name] Define dowloaded bit image

[Format] ASCII GS * x y d1...d(x x y x 8)
Hex 1D 2A x y d1...d(x x y x 8)
Decimal 29 42 x y d1...d(x x y x 8)
[Range] 1 ≤ x ≤ 255
1 ≤ y ≤ 48
x x y ≤ 1536
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
[Description] Defines a downloaded bit image using the number of dots specified by x and y.
• x specifies the number of dots in the horizontal direction.
• y specifies the number of dots in the vertical direction.
[Notes] • The number of dots in the horizontal direction is x x 8, in the vertical direction it is y x 8.
• If x x y is out of the specified range, this command is disabled.
• The d indicates bit-image data. Data ( d) specifies a bit printed to 1 and not printed to 0.
• The downloaded bit image definition is cleared when:
1) $1B $40 is executed.
2) $1B $26 is executed.
Printer is reset or the power is turned off.
• The following figure shows the relationship between the downloaded bit image and the
printed data.

x * 8 dots

d1
dy+1
MSB
dy*2+1

d2
y * 8 dots

LSB

dy
dy*2
dx*y*8

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[Reference] $1D $5C

[Example]

$1D $2F m

[Name] Print dowloaded bit image

[Format] ASCII GS / m
Hex 1D 2F m
Decimal 29 47 m
[Description] Prints a downloaded bit image using the mode specified by m. m selects a mode from the
table below :

m Mode
0,48 Normal
1,49 Double-width
2,50 Double-height
3,51 Quadruple

[Notes] • This command is ignored if a downloaded bit image has not been defined.
• In standard mode, this command is effective only when there is no data in the print buffer.
• This command has no effect in the print modes (emphasized, underline, character size, or
white/black reverse printing), except for upside-down printing mode.
• If the downloaded bit-image to be printed exceeds the printable area, the excess data is
not printed
• If the printing area width set by $1D $4C and $1D $57 is less than one line in vertical, the
following processing is performed only on the line in question:
1) The printing area width is extended to the right up to one line in vertical. In this case, prin
ting does not exceed the printable area.
2) If the printing area width cannot be extended by one line in vertical, the left margin is
reduced to accommodate one line in vertical.
[Reference] $1D $2A
[Example]

$1D $3A

[Name] Start/end macro definition

[Format] ASCII GS :
Hex 1D 3A
Decimal 29 58
[Description] Starts or ends macro definition.
[Notes] • Macro definition starts when this command is received during normal operation.
• When $1D $5E is received during macro definition, the printer ends macro definition and
clears all definitions.
• Macros are not defined when power is turned on to the machine.
• Macro content is not cancelled by the $1B $40 command. Therefore, $1B $40 may be
included in the content of macro definitions.
• If the printer receives $1D $3A a second time after previously receiving $1D $3A, the prin
ter remains in macro undefined status.
• The contents of the macro can be defined up to 1024 bytes. If the macro definition exceeds
1024 bytes, excess data is not stored.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $5E
[Example]

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$1D $42 n

[Name] Turn white/black reverse printing mode on/off

[Format] ASCII GS B n
Hex 1D 42 n
Decimal 29 66 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Turns white/black reverse printing mode on or off.
• When the LSB of n is 0, white/black reverse printing is turned off.
• When the LSB of n is 1, white/black reverse printing is turned on.
[Notes] • Only the LSB di n is effective.
• This command is available for both built-in and user-defined characters.
• This command does not affect bit image, downloaded bit image, bar code, HRI characters
and spacing skipped by $09, $1B $24 and $1B $5C.
• This command does not affect white space between lines.
• White/black reverse mode has a higher priority than underline mode. Even if underline
mode is on, it will be disabled (but not cancelled) when white/black reverse mode is se
lected.
[Default] n=0
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $43 $30 n m

[Name] Select counter print mode
[Format] ASCII GS C 0 n m
Hex 1D 43 30 n m
Decimal 29 67 48 n m
[Range] 0≤n≤5
m = 0, 1, 2, 48, 49, 50
[Description] Selects a print mode for the serial number counter.
• n specifies the number of digits to be printed as follows:
when n = 0, the printer prints the actual digits indicated by the numeric value.
when n = 1 to 5, the command sets the number of digits to be printed.
• m specifies the printing position within the entire range of printed digits as follows:

m Printing position Processing of digits less than those specified

0,48 Flush right Adds spaces to the left
1,49 Flush right Adds a ‘0’ to the left
2,50 Flush left Adds spaces to the right

[Notes] • If n or m is out of the defined range, the previously set print mode is not changed.
• If n = 0, m is not applicable.
[Default] n = 0, m = 0
[Reference] $1D $43 $31, $1D $43 $32, $1D $43 $3B, $1D $63
[Example] n = 3,m = 0 n = 3, m = 1 n = 3, m=2
□□1 001 1□□

□ indicates a space

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$1D $43 $31 aL aH bL bH n r

[Name] Select count mode (A).

[Format] ASCII GS C 1 aL aH bL bH n r
Hex 1D 43 31 aL aH bL bH n r
Decimal 29 67 49 aL aH bL bH n r
[Range] 0 ≤ aL, aH ≤ 255
0 ≤ bL, bH ≤ 255
0 ≤ n, r ≤ 255
[Description] Selects a count mode for the serial number counter.
• aL, aH or bL, bH specify the counter range.
• n indicates the unit amount when counting up or down.
• r indicates the repetition number when the counter value is fixed.
[Notes] • Count-up mode is specified when:
[aL + (aH * 256)] < [bL + (bH * 256)] and n ≠ 0 and r ≠ 0
• Count-down mode is specified when:
[aL + (aH * 256)] > [bL + (bH * 256)] and n ≠ 0 and r ≠ 0
• Counting stops when:
[aL + (aH * 256)] = [bL + (bH * 256)] or n = 0 or r = 0
• Setting the count-up mode, the minimum counter value is [aL + (aH * 256)] and the
maximum value is [bL + (bH * 256)]. If the counting up reaches a value that exceeds the
maximum, it resets to the minimum value.
• Setting the count-down mode, the maximum counter value is [aL + (aH * 256)] and the
minimum value is [bL + (bH * 256)]. If the counting down reaches a value less than
the minimum, it resets to the maximum value.
• When this command is executed, the internal count that indicates the repetition number
specified by r is cleared.
[Default] aL = 1, aH = 0, bL = 255, bH = 255, n = 1, r = 1
[Reference] $1D $43 $30, $1D $43 $32, $1D $43 $3B, $1D $63
[Example]

$1D $43 $32 nL nH

[Name] Set counter

[Format] ASCII GS C 2 nL nH
Hex 1D 43 32 nL nH
Decimal 29 67 50 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL, nH ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the serial number counter value.
• nL and nH determine the value of the serial number counter set by [nL + (nH * 256)].
[Notes] • In count-up mode, if the counter value specified by this command goes out of the counter
operation range specified by $1D $43 $31 or $1D $43 $3B it is forced to convert to the mini
mum value through $1D $63.
• In count-down mode, if the counter value specified by this command goes out of the coun
ter operation range specified by $1D $43 $31 or $1D $43 $3B it is forced to convert to the
maximum value through $1D $63.
[Default] nL = 1, nH = 0
[Reference] $1D $43 $30, $1D $43 $31, $1D $43 $3B, $1D $63
[Example]

$1D $43 $3B sa ; sb ; sn ; sr ; sc ;

[Name] Select count mode (B)

[Format] ASCII GS C ; sa ; sb ; sn ; sr ; sc ;
Hex 1D 43 3B sa 3B sb 3B sn 3B sr 3B sc 3B
Dec. 29 67 59 sa 59 sb 59 sn 59 sr 59 sc 59

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[Range] 0 ≤ sa, sb, sc ≤ 65535

0 ≤ sn, sr ≤ 255
These values are all character strings.
[Description] Selects a count mode for the serial number counter and specifies the value of the counter.
• sa, sb, sn, sr and sc are all displayed as ASCII characters using codes from ‘0’ to ‘9’.
• sa and sb specify the counter range.
• sn indicates the unit amount for counting up or down.
• sr indicates the repetition number when the counter value is fixed.
• sc indicates the counter value.
[Notes] • Count-up mode is specified when: sa < sb and sn ≠ 0 and sr ≠ 0
• Count-down mode is specified when: sa > sb and sn ≠ 0 and sr ≠ 0
• Counting stops when:
sa = sb or sn = 0 or sr = 0
• In setting count-up mode, the minimum value of the counter is sa and the maximum value
is sb. If counting up reaches a value exceeding the maximum, it resets to the minimum va
lue. If the counter value set by sc is outside the counter operation range, the counter value
is forced to convert to the minimum value by executing $1D $63.
• In setting count-down mode, the maximum value of the counter is sa and the minimum
value is sb. If counting down reaches a value less than the minimum, it resets to the
maximum value. If the counter value set by sc is outside the counter operation range, the
counter value is forced to convert to the maximum value by executing $1D $63.
• Parameters sa to sc can be omitted. If omitted, they remain unchanged.
• Parameters sa to sc cannot contain characters other than ‘0’ to ‘9’.
[Default] sa = 1, sb = 65535, sn = 1, sr = 1, sc = 1
[Reference] $1D $43 $30, $1D $43 $32, $1D $43 $31, $1D $63
[Example]

$1D $48 n

[Name] Select printing position of Human Readable Interpretation ( HRI ) characters

[Format] ASCII GS H n
Hex 1D 48 n
Decimal 29 72 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 3, 48 ≤ n ≤ 51
[Description] Selects the printing position of HRI characters when printing bar codes. n selects the printing
positions as follows:

n Function
0,48 Not printed
1,49 Above the bar code
2,50 Below the bar code
3,51 Both above the below the bar code

[Notes] • HRI characters are printed using the font specified by $1D $66.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1D $66, $1D $6B
[Example]

$1D $49 n

[Name] Transmit printer ID

[Format] ASCII GS I n
Hex 1D 49 n
Decimal 29 73 n

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[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, 49 ≤ n ≤ 51
[Description] Transmits the printer ID specified by n follows:

n Printer ID Specification
1, 49 Printer model ID $5D (VKP80 200 dpi)
2, 50 Type ID Undefined
3, 51 ROM version ID Depends on ROM version (4 character)

[Notes] • The printer only transmits 1 byte (printer ID) without confirmation that the host is ready to
receive data.
• This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer. Therefore, there
could be a time lag between command reception and data transmission, depending on data
buffer status.
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $4C nL nH

[Name] Set left margin

[Format] ASCII GS L nL nH
Hex 1D 4C nL nH
Decimal 29 76 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL, nH ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the left margin.
• The left margin is set to [(nL + nH * 256) * (horizontal motion unit)] inches.

Printable area

Left margin Printing area width

[Notes] • This command is enabled only if set at the beginning of the line.
• If the setting exceeds the printable area, the maximum value of the printable area is used.
• If the left margin + printing area width is greater than the printable area, the printing area
width is set at maximum value.
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0. Changing the
horizontal or vertical motion unit does not affect the current left margin.
• The $1D $50 or $1D $D0 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit.
• However, the value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount and it
must be in even units of the minimum horizontal movement amount.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $50 or $1D $D0, $1D $57
[Example]

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$1D $50 x y (modo 1)

[Name] Set horizontal and vertical motion units

[Format] ASCII GS P x y
Hex 1D 50 x y
Decimal 29 80 x y
[Range] 0 ≤ x, y ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the horizontal and vertical motion units to 1/x inch and
1/y inch respectively.
When x is set to 0, the default setting value is used.
When y is set to 0, the default setting value is used.
[Notes] • The horizontal direction is perpendicular to the paper feed direction.
• In standard mode, the following commands use x or y, regardless of character rotation
(upside-down or 90° clockwise rotation):
Commands using x : $1D $4C, $1D $57.
Commands using y : $1B $4A.
• This command does not affect the previously specified values.
• The calculated result from combining this command with others is truncated to the mini
mum value of the mechanical pitch or an exact multiple of that value.
[Default] x = 204, y = 408(for the 204 dpi model)
[Reference] $1B $4A, $1D $4C, $1D $57, $1D $D0

$1D $56 m, $1D $56 m n

[Name] Select cut mode

[Format] ASCII GS V m
Hex 1D 56 m
Decimal 29 86 m
ASCII GS V m n
Hex 1D 56 m n
Decimal 29 86 m n
[Range] m = 0, 48
m = 65, 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Selects cut mode and executes the cut command. m selects cut mode as follows:

m Function
0, 48 Total cut.
65 Form feed (cut position + [ n x vertical motion unit])
and total cut

[Notes] • This command is only enabled if set at the beginning of the line.
• The horizontal and vertical motion units are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0.
[Default]
[Reference] $1B $69
[Example]

$1D $57 nL nH

[Name] Set printing area width

[Format] ASCII GS W nL nH
Hex 1D 57 nL nH
Decimal 29 87 nL nH

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[Range] 0 ≤ nL, nH ≤ 255

0 ≤ nL + nH x 256) ≤ nMAX
[Description] Sets the printing area width to the area specified by nL and nH.
The nMAX value is 576.
• The left margin is set to [(nL + nH * 256) ´ (horizontal motion unit)] inches.
Printable area

Left margin Printing area width

[Notes] • This command is only enabled if set at the beginning of the line.
• If the right margin is greater than the printable area, the printing area width is set at maxi
mum value.
• If the printing area width = 0, it is set at the maximum value.
• The horizontal and vertical motion units are specified by $1D $50 or $1D $D0. Changing
the horizontal or vertical motion unit does not affect the current left margin.
• The $1D $50 or $1D $D0 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit.
• However, the value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount and it
must be in even units of the minimum horizontal movement amount.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $4C, $1D $50, $1D $D0
[Example]

$1D $5C nL nH

[Name] Set relative vertical print position in page mode

[Format] ASCII GS \ nL nH
Hex 1D 5C nL nH
Decimal 29 92 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nL ≤ 255, 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
[Description] • Sets the relative vertical print starting position from the current position in page mode.
• This command sets the distance from the current position to [(nL + nH x 256) x vertical or
horizontal motion unit] inches.
Notes] • This command is ignored unless page mode is selected.
• When N is specified to the movement downward:
nL + nH x 256 = N
• When N is specified to the movement upward (the negative direction), use the complement
of 65536.
• When N is specified to the movement upward:
nL + nH x 256 = 65536 - N
• Any setting that exceeds the specified printing area is ignored.
• This command function as follows, depending on the print starting position set by $1B $54:
1) When the starting position is set to the upper left or lower right of the printing, the vertical
motion unit (y) is used.
2) When the starting position is set to the upper right or lower left of the printing area, the
horizontal motion unit (x) is used.
• The horizontal and vertical motion unit are specified by $1D $50.
• The $1D $50 command can change the horizontal (and vertical) motion unit. However, the
value cannot be less than the minimum horizontal movement amount, and it must be in even
units of the minimum horizontal movement amount.

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[Reference] $1B $24, $1B $54, $1B $57, $1B $5C, GS $, $1D $50
[Example]

$1D $5E r t m

[Name] Execute macro

[Format] ASCII GS ^ r t m
Hex 1D 5E r t m
Decimal 29 94 r t m
[Range] 0 ≤ r, t ≤ 255
0≤m≤1
[Description] Executes a macro.
• r specifies the number of times to execute the macro.
• t specifies the waiting time for executing the macro.
The waiting time is t * 100 msec. for each macro execution.
• m specifies macro executing mode:
When the LSB of m = 0, the macro is executed r times continuously at the interval specified
by t.
When the LSB of m = 1, after waiting for the period specified by t, the LED indicator blinks
and the printer waits for the FEED button to be pressed. After the button is pressed, the prin
ter executes the macro once. The printer repeats the operation r times.
[Notes] • This command has an interval of (t * 100 msec.) after a macro is executed by t.
• If this command is received while a macro is being defined, the macro definition is aborted
and the definition is cleared.
• If the macro is not defined or if r is 0, nothing is executed.
• When the macro is executed by pressing the FEED button (m=1), the paper cannot be fed
using the FEED button.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $3A
[Example]

$1D $63

[Name] Print counter

[Format] ASCII GS c
Hex 1D 63
Decimal 29 99
[Description] Sets the serial counter value in the print buffer and increments or decrements the counter
value.
[Notes] • After setting the current counter value in the print buffer as print data (a character string),
the printer counts up or down based on the count mode set. The counter value in the print
buffer is printed when the printer receives a print command or the buffer is full.
• The counter print mode is set using $1D $43 $30.
• The counter mode is set using $1D $43 $31 or $1D $43 $3B.
• In count-up mode, if the counter value set by this command goes out of the counter opera
tion range set by $1D $43 $31 or $1D $43 $3B it is forced to revert to the minimum value.
• In count-down mode, if the counter value set by this command goes out of the counter
operation range set by $1D $43 $31 or $1D $43 $3B it is forced to revert to the maximum
value.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $43 $30, $1D $43 $31, $1D $43 $32, $1D $43 $3B
[Example]

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$1D $65 n [m]

[Name] Ejector commands

[Format] ASCII GS e n m t
Hex 1D 65 n m t
Decimal 29 101 n m t
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 3, n = 8, n = 18, n = 20, n = 32 0 ≤ t ≤ 255
[Description] This command handles tickets ejector:
n=1
n = 2 Execute a ticket retract (only if Paper retracting is enabled)
n = 3 Produce a ticket with m steps (1 step = 7.3 mm)
n = 5 Eject ticket
n = 6 Transmit the status byte of the ejector

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 Off 00 0 Paper present in abundance.
On 01 1 Near paper end.
1 Off 00 0 RESERVED
2 Off 00 0 Paper end sensor (paper not present).
On 04 4 Paper end sensor (paper present).
3 Off 00 0 Ticket not present on the output.
On 08 8 Ticket present on the output.
4 Off 00 0 Printer’s stepper motor off.
On 10 16 Printer’s stepper motor on.
5 Off 00 0 Emitter motor off.
On 20 32 Emitter motor on.
6 Off 00 0 No error.
On 40 64 Error
7 Off 00 0 Free paper route.
On 80 128 Paper jam.

n = 8 sets the length of thicket dispense.

n = 18 Disable the dispenser continuous mode, sets the normal functioning: when printing
the ticket remaines in the outlet paper mouth, unitl a cut command or eject command will be
sent .
n = 20 Enable the dispenser continuous mode: when printing the ticket doesn’t remain in the
outlet paper mouth, but continuously presented it .
n = 32 Produce a ticket with m steps (1 step = 7.3 mm) and a timeout t
(t= 1 z1 sec; t = 2 z2 sec).

[Notes] m must be sent with n = 3, n = 8 and n = 32;

• with n = 3, 8, 32 the printer execute a check of the ticket produced length: if the m input
has a too high value automatically the ticket produced is ejected with the maximum length
allowed.
• with n = 3, 32 if the ticket is not yet cutted, before to perform the command, the printer
made a total cut.
• with n = 32 it’s necessary set a timeout that indicate how long th ticket remain presented;
if send a now print before the timeout it’s execute a ticket retract or ticket eject in according
to printer setup setting, when timeout occurs the printer executes a ticket retract or ticket
eject in according to printer setup settings.
[Reference]

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[Example] The correct commands sequence to print a ticket is:

1. Clear dispenser Ejection ($1D $65 $05) or Retraction ($1D $65 $02)
2. Prints ticket
3. Cuts paper Total cut ($1B $69)
4. Dispense Presents ticket with @ 87 mm ($1D $65 $03 $0C)

$1D $66 n

[Name] Select font for HRI characters

[Format] ASCII GS f n
Hex 1D 66 n
Decimal 29 102 n
[Range] n = 0, 1, 48, 49
[Description] Selects a font for the HRI characters used when printing a bar code. n selects a font from
the following table:

n Function
0, 48 Font A
1,49 Font B

[Notes] HRI characters are printed at the position specified by $1D $48.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1D $48, $1D $6B
[Example]

$1D $68 n

[Name] Set bar code height

[Format] ASCII GS h n
Hex 1D 68 n
Decimal 29 104 n
[Range] 1 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Sets the height of the bar code. n specifies the number of vertical dots.
[Notes]
[Default] n = 162 ( 20.25 mm )
[Reference] $1D $6B
[Example]

$1D $6B m [d1...dk] $00, $1D $6B m [d1...dn]

[Name] Print bar code

[Format] ASCII GS k m NUL
Hex 1D 6B m 00
Decimal 29 107 m 0
ASCII GS k m n
Hex 1D 6B m n
Decimal 29 107 m n
[Range] 0 ≤ m ≤ 20
‚ 65 ≤ m ≤ 90

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[Description] Selects a bar code system and prints the bar code. m selects a bar code system as follows:

m Barcode system No. of characters Remarks

0 UPC-A 11 ≤ k ≤ 12 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
1 UPC-E 11 ≤ k ≤ 12 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
2 EAN13 (JAN) 12 ≤ k ≤ 13 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
3 EAN8 (JAN) 7≤k≤8 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d ≤ 90,
4 CODE39 1≤k
32, 36, 37, 43, 45, 46, 47
5 ITF 1 ≤ k (even number) 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d1 ≤ 68,
6 CODABAR 1≤k
36, 43, 45, 46, 47, 58
7 CODE93 1 ≤ k ≤ 255 1 ≤ d ≤ 127
8 CODE128 2 ≤ k ≤ 255 1 ≤ d ≤ 127
20 CODE32 8≤k≤9 48 ≤ d ≤ 57

65 UPC-A 11 ≤ n ≤ 12 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
66 UPC-E 11 ≤ n ≤ 12 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
67 EAN13 (JAN) 12 ≤ n ≤ 13 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
68 EAN8 (JAN) 7≤n≤8 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d ≤ 90,
69 CODE39 1 ≤ n ≤ 255
32, 36, 37, 43, 45, 46, 47
70 ITF 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 48 ≤ d ≤ 57
48 ≤ d ≤ 57, 65 ≤ d1 ≤ 68,
71 CODABAR 1 ≤ n ≤ 255
36, 43, 45, 46, 47, 58
72 CODE93 1 ≤ n ≤ 255 1 ≤ d ≤ 127
73 CODE128 2 ≤ n ≤ 255 1 ≤ d ≤ 127
90 CODE32 8≤n≤9 48 ≤ d ≤ 57

[Notes] • If d is outside of the specified range, the printer prints the following message: “BAR
CODE GENERATOR IS NOT OK!” and processes the data which follows as normal data.
• If the horizontal size exceeds the printing area, the printer only feeds the paper.
• This command feeds as much paper as is required to print the bar code, regardless of
the line spacing.
• After printing the bar code, this command sets the print position to the beginning of the
line.
• This command is not affected by print modes (emphasized, double-strike, underline or
character size), except for upside-down and justification mode.
[Notes per ] • This command ends with a NUL code.
• When the bar code system used is UPC-A or UPC-E, the printer prints the bar code
data after receiving 11 (without check digit) or 12 (with check digit) bytes bar code data.
• When the bar code system used is EAN13, the printer prints the bar code data after
receiving 12 (without check digit) or 13 (with check digit) bytes bar code data.
• When the bar code system used is EAN8, the printer prints the bar code data after
receiving 7 (without check digit) or 8 (with check digit) bytes bar code data.
• The number of data for ITF bar code must be even numbers. When an odd number of
data is input, the printer ignores the last received data.

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[Notes per ] • If n is outside of the specified range, the printer stops command processing and
processes the following data as normal data.

When CODE93
is used: • The printer prints an HRI character ( o ) as a start character at the beginning of the HRI
character string.
• The printer prints an HRI character ( o ) as a stop character at the end of the HRI character
string.
• The printer prints an HRI character ( n ) as a control character ( $00 to $1F and $7F).

When CODE128
is used: • When using CODE128 in this printer, please note the following regarding data transmis
sion:
• The top part of the bar code data string must be a code set selection character (CODE A,
CODE B or CODE C) which selects the first code set.
• Special characters are defined by combining two characters “{“ and one character. ASCII
character “{” is defined by transmitting “{“ twice, consecutively.

Data transmission
Specific character
ASCII Hex Decimal
SHIFT {S 7B, 53 123, 83
CODE A {A 7B, 41 123, 65
CODE B {B 7B, 42 123, 66
CODE C {C 7B, 43 123, 67
FNC1 {1 7B, 31 123, 49
FNC2 {2 7B, 32 123, 50
FNC3 {3 7B, 33 123, 51
FNC4 {4 7B, 34 123, 52
‘{‘ {{ 7B, 7B 123, 123

[Default]
[Reference] $1D $48, $1D $66, $1D $68, $1D $77
[Example]

$1D $72 n

[Name] Transmit status

[Format] ASCII GS r n
Hex 1D 72 n
Decimal 29 114 n
[Range] n = 1, 49
[Description] Transmits the status specified by n as follows:

n Function
1, 49 Transmits paper sensor sta-
tus (as for $1B $76).

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Paper sensor status (n = 1, 49)

Bit Off/On Hex Decimale Function

Off 00 0 Near paper-end sensor: Paper present
0,1
On 03 3 Near paper-end sensor: Paper not present
Off 00 0 Paper-end sensor: Paper present
2,3
On (0C) (12) Paper-end sensor: Paper not present
4 - - - RESERVED
5 - - - Undefined
6 - - - Undefined
7 - - - RESERVED

[Notes] • This command is executed when the data is processed in the data buffer. Therefore, there
may be a time lag between receiving the command and transmitting the status, depending
on data buffer status.
[Default]
[Reference] $10 $04, $1B $76
[Example]

$1D $76 $30 m xL xH yL yH d1...dk

[Name] Print raster bit image.

[Format] ASCII 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
[Range] 0 ≤ m ≤ 3, 48 ≤ m ≤ 51
0 ≤ xL ≤ 255
0 ≤ xH ≤ 255 (1 £ xL + xH x 256 £ 65535)
0 ≤ yL ≤ 255
0 ≤ yH ≤ 8 (1 £ yL + yH x 256 £ 2047)
0 ≤ d ≤ 255
k = (xL + xH x 256) + (yL + yH x 256)
(except for k = 0)
[Description] Selects raster bit image mode. The value of m selects the mode as follows:

m Mode
0,48 Normal
1, 49 Double-width
2, 50 Double-height
3, 51 Quadruple

• xL, xH selects the number of data bits (xL+xH x 256) in the horizontal direction for the bit image.
• yL, yH selects the number of data bits (yL+yH x 256) in the vertical direction for the bit image.
k indicates no. of the image data. k is an explanation parameter; it is not necessary to be tran
smitted.
• d indicates the image data.
[Notes] • In standard mode for receipt paper, this command is effective only when there is no data in
the print buffer.
• (d) indicates the bit image data. Set a corresponding bit to 1 to print a dot, or to 0 to not
print the dot.

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If the bit image data exceeds the number of dots to be printed on a line, the excess data is
ignored.
• This command has no effect in all print modes (character size, emphasized,double-strike,
upside-down, underline, white/black reverse printing, etc.) for raster bit image.
• This command feed the the paper as much as necessary to print the bit image without
using spacing set by $1B $32 or $1B $33.
• Do not use this command during a macro executing because this command should not be
included in a macro.
• After printing has been completed, this command sets the print starting position to the be
ginning of the line.
• The following figure shows the relationship between the downloaded bit image and the
printed data:

d1 d2 ... dx
dX+1 dX+2 ... dX x 2
: : ... :
... dk-2 dk-1 dk

[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $77 n

[Name] Set bar code width

[Format] ASCII GS w n
Hex 1D 77 n
Decimal 29 119 n
[Range] 1≤n≤6
[Description] Sets the horizontal size of the bar code. n specifies the bar code width as follows:

n Module width ( mm )
1 0.125
2 0.25
3 0.375
4 0.5
5 0.625
6 0.75

[Notes]
[Default] n=3
[Reference] $1D $6B
[Example]

$1D $7C n

[Name] Set printing density

[Format] ASCII GS {} n
Hex 1D 7C n
Decimal 29 124 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 8, 48 ≤ n ≤ 56

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[Description] Sets printing density. n specifies printing density as follows:

n Printing density
0, 48 - 50%
1, 49 - 37.5%
2, 50 - 25%
3, 51 - 12.5%
4, 52 0%
5, 53 + 12.5%
6, 54 + 25%
7, 55 + 37.5%
8,56 + 50%

[Notes] • Printing density reverts to the default value when the printer is reset or turned off.
[Default] n=4
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $7E n

[Name] Set superscript/subscript

[Format] ASCII GS {} n
Hex 1D 7E n
Decimal 29 126 n
[Range] n = 0, 1, 48, 49
[Description] Sets superscript or subscript character position. n specifies the position as follows:

n Function
0, 48 Subscript character position
1, 49 Superscript character position

[Notes] • This command is executed if there are characters of different height on the same line.
[Default] n=0
[Reference] $1B $21, $1D $21
[Example]

$1D $D0 xH xL yH yL (mode 2)

[Name] Set horizontal and vertical motion units

[Format] ASCII GS {} xH xL yH yL
Hex 1D D0 xH xL yH yL
Decimal 29 208 xH xL yH yL
[Range] 0 ≤ ((xH * 256) + xL) ≤ 2040
0 ≤ ((yH * 256) + yL) ≤ 4080
[Description] Sets the horizontal and vertical motion units to 1/((xH * 256) + xL) inch and 1/((yH * 256) +
yL) inch respectively.
When x is set to 0, the default setting value is used.
When y is set to 0, the default setting value is used.

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[Notes] • The horizontal direction is perpendicular to the paper feed direction.

• In standard mode, the following commands use x or y, regardless of character rotation
(upside-down or 90° clockwise rotation):
Commands using x : $1D $4C, $1D 57.
Commands using y : $1B $4A, $1B $33.
• This command does not affect the previously specified values.
• The calculated result from combining this command with others is truncated to the mini
mum value of the mechanical pitch or an exact multiple of that value.
[Default] x = 204, y = 408
[Reference] $1B $4A, $1D $4C, $1D $57, $1D $50
[Example]

$1D $E0 n

[Name] Enable / disable automatic FULL STATUS back

[Format] ASCII GS {} n
Hex 1D E0 n
Decimal 29 224 n
[Range] 0 ≤ n ≤ 255
[Description] Enable / disable automatic full status back.
n specifies the composition of FULL STATUS as follows:

Bit Off/On Hex Decimal Function

0 Off 00 0 Disable Paper status.
On 01 1 Enable Paper status.
1 Off 00 0 Disable User status.
On 02 2 Enable User status.
2 Off 00 0 Disable Recoverable Error Status.
On 04 4 Enable Recoverable Error Status.
3 Off 00 0 Disable Unrecoverable Error Status.
On 08 8 Enable Unrecoverable Error Status.
4 - - - Undefined.
5 - - - Undefined.
6 - - - Undefined.
7 - - - Undefined.

[Notes] • Once enable at least one byte of the FULL STATUS, for each change of at least one of
the bits which compose the required status, the status sent in automatic from the printer will
be so composed as follows:
1° byte = $10 (DLE)
2° byte = n
Next byte (depends how many bits are active in n)
[Reference] $10 $04 n
[Example]

$1D $E1

[Name] Reading of length paper (cm) available before virtual paper-end

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D E1
Decimal 29 225

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[Description] Reading of length (cm) paper available before virtual paper-end.

The command return a string pointing out how much paper is available, for example if there
are 5.1 m before the paper end, it will be: ‘510cm’
[Notes] • The lenght of residual paper reported is just as an indication
because tolerances and other factors are not taken into consideration (paper thickness, roll
core diameter, roll core thickness). The virtual paper-end limit is set by the command $1D
$E6.
• To set virtual paper-end limit, measure the length of the paper from near paper end to the
end of the roll, using several of them.
[Default]
[Reference] $1D $E6
[Example]

$1D $E2

[Name] Reading number of cuts performed from the printer

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D E2
Decimal 29 226
[Description] Reading the number of cuts performed from the printer.
[Notes] The command return a string that points out how many cuts are performed by the printer, for
example if there are performed 2376 cuts, it will be: ‘2376 cuts’
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $E3

[Name] Reading of length (cm) of printed paper

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D E3
Decimal 29 227
[Description] Reading of length (cm) of printed paper.
[Notes] The command return a string pointing out how much paper is printed, for example if the prin
ter has print about 2515,5 m, it will be: ‘251550cm’
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $E4

[Name] Reading number of retracting

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D E4
Decimal 29 228
[Description] Reading number of retracting of the printer.
[Notes] • The command return a string pointing out the number of retracting of the printer, for exam
ple if the printer has retracted the paper 512 times, it will be: ‘512ret’
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

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$1D $E5

[Name] Reading number of power up

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D E5
Decimal 29 229
[Description] Reading number of power up of the printer.
[Notes] • The command return a string pointing out the number of turning on of the printer, for exam
ple if the printer is turned on 512 times, it will be: ‘512on’
[Default]
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $E6 nH nL

[Name] Virtual paper-end limit

[Format] ASCII GS {} nH nL
Hex 1D E6 nH nL
Decimal 29 230 nH nL
[Range] 0 ≤ nH, nL ≤ 255
[Description] This command sets the limit after which is pointed out the virtual paper-end.
[Notes] • The calculation limit of the near paper-end is in centimetres.
• This value is expressed as [(nH x 256)+nL]
[Default] nH = $00
nL = $F0
[Reference]
[Example] If you want that the virtual paper-end is pointed out after 15 metres from first near paper-end
data acquisition, you have to convert 15 metres in 1500 centimetres, and after you have to
calculate nH and nL as it follows:
nH = 1500 / 256 = 5
nL = 1500 - (nH x 256) = 1500 - (5 x 256) = 220
And which the command will be:
Hex: $1D $E6 $05 $DC
Decimal: 29 230 5 220

$1D $E7 nH nL

[Name] Set notch distance

[Format] ASCII GS {} nL nH
Hex 1D E7 nL nH
Decimal 29 231 nL nH
[Range] 0 ≤ nH ≤ 255
0 ≤ nL ≤ 255
[Description] Sets notch distance in mm from the beginning of the document (see appendix B).
[Notes] • This value is expressed as [(nH x 256)+nL]
• It’s possible to put in the notch distance maximum limit during the setup phase. The notch
distance value range goes from 0 to 32 mm.
The setting are saved in the EEPROM to keep the value when the printer is turned off.
[Default] nH = $00
nL = $00
[Reference]
[Example]

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$1D $F0 n

[Name] Set printing speed

[Format] ASCII GS {} n
Hex 1D F0 n
Decimal 29 240 n
[Range] 0≤n≤2
[Description] Sets printing speed. n specifies the printing speed as follows:

n Printing speed
0 High quality
1 Normal
2 High speed

[Notes] • Printing speed reverts to the default value when the printer is reset or turned off.
[Default] n=1
[Reference]
[Example]

$1D $F6

[Name] Align the print head with the notch

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D F6
Decimal 29 246
[Description] Set the print head notch alignment. With the $1D $E7 command it’s possible to program the
printing start distance from the notch.
[Notes] • The distances range goes from 0 to 32 mm.
[Default] 0
[Reference] $1D $E7, $1D $F8
[Example]

$1D $F8

[Name] Align the autocutter with the notch

[Format] ASCII GS {}
Hex 1D F8
Decimal 29 248
[Range]
[Description] Set the autocutter notch alignment. With the $1D $E7 command it’s possible to program the
paper cut start distance from the notch.
[Notes] • The distances range goes from 0 to 32 mm.
[Default] 0
[Reference] $1D $E7, $1D $F6
[Example]

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4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 4.1 gives the main technical specifications for the 204 dpi printer model.

(Tab.4.1)
Print method Thermal, fixed head (8 dot/mm)
Resolution 204 DPI (8 dot/mm)
Paper specifications
Type of paper Thermal rolls
Heat-sensitive side on outside of roll
Recommended types of paper da 55 g/m2 a 110(1) g/m2 (KANZAN)
Width from 60(2) to 82,5 mm
Internal roll core diameter 25mm
max Ø180 mm (3)(4)

External roll diameter OPTIONAL Upper attachment max Ø170 mm (5)

OPTIONAL Rear attachment max Ø180 mm (5)
OPTIONAL Lower attachment max Ø180 mm (5)
Core type Cardboard or plastic
Sensors Head temperature, black mark, paper end, ticket presence on
output, opening of printing unit, (near paper end on roll support is
optional)
Printing mode Straight, 90°, 180°, 270°
Printing format Height/Width from 1 to 8, bold, reverse, underlined, italic
Character fonts PC437, PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858.
Available interfaces RS232-USB
Baud rate Da 1200 a 115200 bps
Receive buffer 16 Kbytes
Flash memory 384 Kbytes
Graphics memory 2 logos of 608 x 862 dots (for 80/82,5mm paper width )
Printing Driver WindowsTM 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2K, XP, Linux
Dimensions W=115mm H=115mm L=115mm
(1)
Weight 2117 gr.
Printing speed
High quality 90 mm/sec
Normal 120 mm/sec
High speed 140 mm/sec

(1)
NOTE: For paper from 90 to 110 g/m2 enable the dispenser continuous mode:
$1D $65 n [m]
(2)
For ticket width = 60 mm do not exceed a max length of 250 mm.
(3)
Referred to model without paper holder support.
(4)
It’s better to use an external shock absorber for rolls with a diameter higher than or
equal to 100 mm.
(5)
Referred to model without paper holder support.

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Power supply 24 Vdc ± 10%

(optional external power supply)
Absorption (current setting = Normal)
Stand-by 0,1 A
Medium (50% dot ON) 2,2 A
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature 0°C - 50°C
Relative humidity 10% - 80% w/o condensation
Storage temperature / Humidity -20°C - 70°C / 10% - 90%
OPTIONS Roll holder support
Emulation ESC/POSTM
Character density 11 cpi 15 cpi 20 cpi
Number of columns 88 123 160
Chars / sec 1760 2460 3200
Lines / sec 20 20 20
Characters
Normal 2,25x3 1,625 x 3 1,25 x 3
Retracting function
Ticket length Ticket presentation
70 mm 10 mm
80 mm 10 mm - 30 mm
80 mm - 220 mm 10 mm - 30 mm
Ejecting function
Ticket length Ticket presentation
70 mm 10 mm
> 80 mm 10 mm - 30 mm
350 mm (6) 10 mm - 30 mm

NOTE: (6) Maximum length recommended to guarantee the printer efficiency.

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4.2 DIMENSIONS

In the following figures shows the dimensions of the printer.

3 FIXING POINT (BOTTOM)

Bottom view
(Fig. 4.1)
M4; n°3 filetti

+0.5
100 -0.5
+0.5 +0.5
85.5 -0.5 9.5 -0.5

Top view
(Fig. 4.2)
83 max usable

110
95

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Front view
(Fig. 4.3)

123.5

Left side view (SX)

(Fig. 4.4)

121.2
8.1
70.5
52.9
45.5

125.5
149.5

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5.1 CHARACTER SETS

The printer has 3 fonts of varying width (11, 15 and 20 cpi) which may be accessed through programming
(section 1.2) or control characters (section 3.2). Each of these fonts offers the following code tables: PC437,
PC850, PC860, PC863, PC865, PC858.
Shown below in figures 5.1 are examples of the 11 cpi character set.

(Fig.5.1)

PC437
(Usa,Standard,Europe)

PC850
(Multilingual)

PC860
(Portuguese)

PC863
(Canadian-French)

PC865
(Nordic)

PC858
(Euro symbol)

To print the Euro (€) symbol, the command sequence is: $1B, $74, $13, $D5 (see Chapter 3).

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A.1 ACCESSORIES

A.1.1 Power Supply

The figure below illustrates the power supply provided by Custom to be used for printer operation.

(Fig.A.1)

5 193.0
5

3
CN1

3
L

6.5
N
FG
-V

95.0
95.0

-V
+V
+V
9.0

4.5
5.5

4 - M3 - P 0.5
62.0 120.0

198.0
RANGE TOLERANCE
6.5 13.5 158.0 20.0
3.4 HOLE B
<8 0.1
7.0
10.0
9.5 9.0

8 25 0.15
25 80 0.25
3 - M3 - P 0.5
3.5

80 250 0.4
18.0
38

250 800 0.8

800 2600 1.5
ANGULAR 0.3°
10

Note : Dimensioni in mm

(Tab.A.1)
PPSPS-100-24V Switching power supply 24V 100W
Input specification Input voltage 85V ÷ 264V
Current 0A ÷ 4.5A
Input frequency 47Hz ÷ 63Hz
Output specification Output voltage 24V
Output current 0A ÷ 4,5A
Efficiency 80%
Environmental condition Operating temperature 0°C ÷ 70°C
Humidity 20% ÷ 85% Rh (w/o condensation)
Storage temperature / Humidity -10°C ÷ 75°C/
10% ÷ 95% (w/o condensation)

Protection devices: Shortcircuit, overload and overvoltage.

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A.1.2 CD Full driver

FULL DRV
DOCD-VKP80II CD-ROM Full driver for VKP80II

A.1.3 Adjustable paper holder support

An adjustable paper holder support kit (see fig. A.2) is available for the printer to make it possible to use
larger-width rolls of paper (130mm max.).

PCXSP-VKP80II Paper roll holder kit with sensor for VKP80II

The kit includes (see fig. A.2) :

1 Instruction sheet
2 Tie for roll blocking
3 N°4 fastening screws
4 Paper holder support assembled
complete of: (Fig.A.2)
- Near paper end sensor
1 2
- paper width regulating system
IN
ST
RU
CT
IO
N

3 x4
4

N.B.: Mounting the paper holder support using the instruction sheet enclosed with the kit.

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Assembly instructions

The position of the roll holder support is not fixed and its rear, lower and upper position may be adjusted. The
support is attached to the printer frame at fout points, as shown in figure A.3.

(Fig.A.3)

UPPER ATTACHMENT

REAR ATTACHMENT

LOWER ATTACHMENT

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Rear attachment

(Fig.A.3)

Ø MAX = 180mm

(Fig.A.5)

7
6 5
3
2

1. Put the paper holder support near the printer body. Insert the point of reference (2) (paper holder sup
port) into the hole (7) (printer body) (see fig. A.5).
2. Attach the paper holder support (4) to the printer body (1) using four M4x8 screws (5) supplied with the
kit (see fig. A.5).
3. Insert the near paper end sensor connector (3) of the paper holder support into the connector of the sen
sor card located on the printer (6) (see fig. A.5).

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Lower attachment

Ø MAX = 180mm

(Fig.A.6)

7
1
2

4
5

(Fig.A.7)

6
3

1. Have the near paper end sensor connector (3)

pass through the slit on the paper holder suport (See fig. A7).
2. Insert the near paper end sensor connector (3) of the paper
holder support into the connector of the sensor card located on
the printer (6).
3. Put the paper holder support near the printer body. Insert the point
of reference (2) (paper holder support) into the hole (7) (printer body) (see fig. A.7).
4. Attach the paper holder support (4) to the printer body (1) using four M4x8 screws (5)
supplied with the kit (see fig. A.7).

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Upper attachment

Ø MAX = 170mm

(Fig.A.8)

7 1

4
5

(Fig.A.9)

1. Put the paper holder support near the printer body.

3
Insert the point of reference (2) (paper holder
support) into the hole (7) (printer body) (see fig. A.9).
2. Attach the paper holder support (4) to the printer body (1) using 2
four M4x8 screws (5) supplied with the kit (see fig. A.9).
3. Insert the near paper end sensor connector (3) of the paper
holder support into the connector of the sensor card located on the printer (6)
(see fig. A.9).

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Paper width adjustment with roll holder support

Paper width may be set from 60mm to 82.5mm max. Rotate the knob (1) to adjust the width of the housing
for paper roll (see fig. A.10).

(Fig.A.10)

Near paper end adjustment

Rotate the lever (1) to adjust the sensor position for nearly paper end. Move the lever up to in-crease the
reserve of paper, move the lever down to decrease the reserve of paper (see fig. A.11).

(Fig.A.11)

“Tie” for roll blocking

Insert the “tie” (1) as shown in figure A.12 to avoid the paper roll come out accidentally from the pin.

(Fig.A.12)

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Printer dimensions with roll holder support

+0.5 +0.3
85.5 -0.5 9.5 -0.3

100
(Fig.A.13)

M4; no. 3 holes

70
Ø1

61.8 71
292.1

Ø18
0
189.4

121.2
8.1

70.5
52.9
45.5
192

Ø1
80

306.2 17.3

A.2 SUPPLIES

RCT80X48-25MM-RS 80mm thermal paper roll back side pre-printed

Paper roll with paper holder support

RCT80X130-25MM Thermal paper roll 80mm

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A.3 NOTES FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

ATTENTION: The operations here described are exclusively aimed to the personnel handling
the technical assistance of the printer.

A.3.1 Replacing fuse

ATTENTION: Before replacing the fuse, it’s important to check up that the supply cable of the
printer is out.

The fuse is on the control board of the printer, near the supply connector (fig. A.18), proceed as follows :

• unscrew the two fixing

screw for the back
closing. Move back
closing down and
then remove as
shown in fig. A. 14;

(Fig.A.14)

• Unscrew the two screws

that fixing control board
to the chassis as shown
in fig. A.15.

(Fig.A.15)

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• Unlock the control board position

pushing in the direction indicated
by the arrow as shown in fig. A.16.

(Fig.A.16)

• Extract the control board from its

seating in the direction indicated
by the arrow as shown in fig. A.17.

(Fig.A.17)

• The fuse is on the control board of the printer, near the supply connector (fig A.18). Unsolder the fuse at his
end, paying attention to not heat excessively the closed components, to not take any risk to damage it.
• Replace the fuse with a new one with same specifications (4A, 125V) and place it again in its seating.
• Reassemble the printer.

FUSE

(Fig.A.18)

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B.1 TICKET ALIGNMENT

B.1.1 Ticket alignment

Paper with an alignment notch can be used in order to handle tickets with pre-printed fields and a fixed len-
gth.
To guarantee the alignment it is necessary that the “Notch Alignment” parameter is enabled from the key
setup (see setting configuration parameters), that the alignment sensor is calibrated and that the parameters
are set.
The calibration of the sensor occurs automatically within the printer setup.

B.1.2 Enabling, calibrating and setting of parameters.

The notch sensor is a reflection sensor that emits a band of light and detects the quantity of light reflected to
it.
The presence of the notch is therefore detected by the amount of light that returns to the sensor, taking into
account that the light is reflected by the white paper and absorbed by the black.

Calibration of the sensor occurs automatically and consists in adjusting the quantity of light emitted to adapt
it to the degree of whiteness of the paper used.

To start self-calibration, the “Notch Alignment” parameter will have to be enabled from the printer setup (see
setting configuration parameters):

Notch Alignment : Enabled

The printer will perform some paper FEEDS, at the end of which it will print the value settings, for example:

Autosetting Notch : OK
Threshold White : 1.9V [39%]

The “Autosetting Notch” parameter indicates the operating condition of the self-calibration process; OK will
appear if it has been successful, but if it has failed the words NOT OK will appear.
In this case the default parameters concerning the “Threshold White” parameter will be set.

The “Threshold White” parameter indicates the power-up level of the sensor emitting side; its value ranges
from 0V to 5V with the corresponding value appearing as a percentage (from 0% to 100%).

Another parameter that needs to be set is the threshold:

Notch Threshold.. : 3.0V

It is used to detect the presence of the notch: if the voltage value read by the sensor exceeds the threshold
value set the notch is identified, otherwise the white paper is considered.
In order to better identify the optimum threshold for the paper being used, a paper characterisation function is
also available in setup.

Characterize Paper. :Yes

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By activating this parameter the outgoing voltage of the sensor will be presented in a graphic form as shown
in figure B.1 below:
PAPER CHARACTERIZATION
(Fig.B.1)

The graphic shows the references in Volts (from 0 to 5V) and the threshold value previously set. It is clear
that by adjusting the threshold value it is possible to find the best position that takes into account the signal
peak and the small oscillations around zero.

The ALIGNMENT POINT is defined as the position inside the ticket that is the desired alignment point.
The ALIGNMENT POINT can be defined over the notch or near this one; for this reason, the final param-
eters to be set in setup are:
Notch Dist. [mm x 10] . : 1
Notch Dist. [mm x 1] . : 5

These parameters define the “Notch Distance” that represents the distance from the notch to alignent; in the
above example the notch distance is 15 mm.

(Fig.B.2)
Alignment
pint

Notch
Distance

NON HEAT HEAT

SENSITIVE Side SENSITIVE Side

Direction of
paper feed

Figure B2 shows how the “Notch Distance” parameter represents the distance that exists between the notch
and the desired alignment point. This parameter can have a minimum value of 0mm (in this case the align-
ments occur in proximity of the beginning of the notch) and a maximum of 32 mm. In reality the maximum
distance corresponds to the mechanical distance between the notch sensor and the head, and it is for this
reason that higher values are not permitted, and negative values are not envisaged.

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B.2 COMMANDS

B.2.1 Ticket Alignment.

Two alignment commands are available: $1D $F6 and $1D $F8.
The command $1D $F6 performs an alignment to the print head: the paper is fed through until the print head
is at the first available alignment point.
The command $1D $F8 on the other hand refers to the cutter: the paper is fed through until the cutter is at
the set alignment point, so that a subsequent cut will occur precisely at the alignment point.
Further explanations can be found in chapter 3 of this manual for command documentation.

B.2.2 Setting the alignment distance.

The “Notch Distance” parameter can be changed via the printer setup or by using the command $1D $E7 nH
nL. For further information refer to the command itself.

B.2.3 Examples.

N.B.: To a better comprehension, in the following figures, the Notch is indicated on the same
side of the printing text.

Example 1.

To print a ticket’s sequence witch the cut is made over the notch it’s necessary set the notch distance to zero
as follows (this setting have effect after the ticket already in the printer):

{Set Notch Distance}

$1D,$E7,$00,$00,

{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut alligment} TICKET N
$1D, $F8, FIRST LINE
{Cut} SECOND LINE
ESC,’i’,
...

{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut alligment}
$1D,$F8,
{Cut}
ESC,’i’,
... TICKET (N+1)
FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE

(Fig.B.3)

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Example 2

To cut 10 mm before the notch the command sequence is (this setting have effect after the ticket already in
the printer):

$1D, $E7, $00, $0A,

10
{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
TICKET N
{Cut alligment}
FIRST LINE
$1D, $F8,
{Cut} SECOND LINE
ESC,’i’,
...

{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut alligment}
$1D,$F8,

10
{Cut}
ESC,’i’, TICKET (N+1)
... FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE

(Fig.B.4)
Example 3.

To print over the notch the command sequence is (this setting have effect after the ticket already in the
printer):

{Set Notch Distance}

$1D,$E7,$00,$00,
{Print text}
TICKET N
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut}
FIRST LINE
ESC,’i’ SECOND LINE
...

{Set Notch Distance}

$1D,$E7,$00,$00,
{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut}
ESC,’i’,
...
TICKET (N+1)
FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE

(Fig.B.5)

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Example 4.

To print 15 mm before the notch the command sequence is (this setting have effect after the ticket already in
the printer):

{Set Notch Distance} TICKET N

$1D,$E7,$00,$00,

15
FIRST LINE
SECOND LINE
{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut alligment}
$1D, $F8,
{Cut}
ESC,’i’,
...

{Print text}
‘TICKET 1’,$0A,’FIRST LINE’,$0A,’SECOND LINE’,$0A
{Cut alligment} TICKET (N+1)

15
$1D,$F8, FIRST LINE
{Cut} SECOND LINE
ESC,’i’,

(Fig.B.6)

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B.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PAPER.

B.3.1 Dimensions and position of the notch.

The notch must be positioned on the non-heat sensitive side of the paper as shown in figures B.3, B.4, B.5
and B.6, showing some fac-similes of paper with alignment notch depending on the width of the paper used.

60
+0,5
26 -0,5

(Fig.B.7)

Notch on 60mm paper

NON HEAT
SENSITIVE Side
+1
9 0
+1
50

Direction
Black notch of paper
Notch sensor axis feed

75
+0,5
26 -0,5

(Fig.B.8)

Notch on 76 mm paper

NON HEAT
SENSITIVE Side
+1
16,5 0
+1
50

Black notch Direction

Notch sensor axis of paper
feed

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80
+0,5
26 -0,5

(Fig.B.9)

Notch on 80 mm paper

NON HEAT
SENSITIVE Side
+1
19
+1
50 0

Black notch
Direction
Notch sensor axis of paper
feed

82,5
+0,5
26 -0,5

(Fig.B.10)

Notch on 82,5 mm paper

NON HEAT
SENSITIVE Side
+1
20,25 0
+1
50

Direction
Black notch of paper
Notch sensor axis feed

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B.3.2 Position of sensors

Figure B.11 shows a section of the printer and the distances between the head, the cutter and the notch sen-
sor.

(Fig.B.11)

59 Paper in
11,9 13

28,5
Notch sensor
Print head
Cutter

Figure B.11 clearly shows why the alignment distance (Notch Distance) cannot exceed the notch sensor-
head distance. The moment that the notch sensor detects a notch, the head is already mechanically posi-
tioned 32 mm upstream of the of the notch in order therefore for it to align itself with this notch, as a refer-
ence the paper can only be fed forward, and so reduce the distance already there.

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B.3.3 Dimension of tickets

It is very important to well calibrate the height of the printer area, according to the distance between the two
edges of the notch.
In order not to miss a notch (a ticket must therefore contain only one notch) the following equation must be
used:

INTER-NOTCH DISTANCE>PRINTED AREA HEIGHT + NON-PRINTABLE AREA

where

INTER-NOTCH DISTANCE = the distance between two notch edges

NON-PRINTABLE AREA = cutter-head distance

The picture in figure B.12 shows a sequence of printed tickets aligning each one at the cut. It can be noted
that increasing the printed area will result in superimposing what is to be printed at the subsequent notch.
The size of the print area can be enlarged until it renders the alignment feed void, but not beyond. It is very
important never to forget about the non-printable area that corresponds to the cutter-head distance and is the
result of every cut.

LEGEND:
A = Alignment feed
H = Printing area height
B = Non printable area (CUTTER - PRINT HEAD)

PAPER IN TICKET
THE PRINTER PRODUCED

Direction of paper

Printing area
PRINT HEAD

A H A
CUTTER

(Fig.B.12)

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B.4 METHODS OF USAGE

B.4.1 Command sequences

It is possible, when printing sequences of tickets, to primarily identify two different methods of operation that
involve the alignment: ticket aligned at the cut and ticket aligned at printing.
Another very important aspect to bear in mind is the condition from which printing commences. In figure
B.12, that shows a ticket aligned at the cut, it can be seen how every time a ticket printing begins this origi-
nates from an alignment at the cut, and therefore the distance between the start of the print area and the
alignment line is equal to the head-cutter distance. The same situation applies to an alignment at printing.

B.4.1.1 Alignment at the cut

The sequence of commands to be entered when wanting to align a ticket at the cut is as follows:

1. Ticket general setting; formatting of characters, print density, margins etc.

2. Print ticket: Printing of text, logos or any other graphics.
3. Alignment at the cut command: $1D $F8
4. Cut command

The result is shown in figure B.13.

CUTTER

PRINT HEAD
Notch distance

PAPER IN
THE PRINTER Printed area
Alignment
feed

(Fig.B.13)

It is possible to see how the start of the ticket print area is not aligned, but the print starts in the rest position
that the head took up at the moment the previous ticket was cut. At the end of the print area the printer has
fed the paper through to align itself and perform the cut at the desired position.

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B.4.1.2 Alignment at printing

Alignment at printing requires the following sequence of commands:

1. Ticket general setting; formatting of characters, print density, margins etc.
2. Print alignment commands: $1D $F6
3. Print ticket: Printing of text, logos or any other graphics.
4. Cut commands

The result is shown in figure B.14.

Unlike the previous case, the alignment feed takes place before the start of printing, so as to align the print
area in the position required.

Alignment
feed
CUTTER

PRINT HEAD

PAPER IN
THE PRINTER

Notch distance
Printed area

(Fig.B.14)

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