Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RP-300 Epson
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RP - 300 / 310 ::: Receipt Printer User’ s manual ::: All specifications are subjected to change without notice.
Page - 1 - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Parts Identifications 2 2. Setting up the printer 3 2.1 Unpacking 3 2.2 Connecting the cables 4 2.3 Loading the roll paper 7 2.4 Dip switch setting 9 3. Control panel and other functions 13 3.1 Control panel 13 3.2 Error Indicating 13 4.
Page - 2 - 1. Parts Identifications.
Page - 3 - 2. Setting Up the Printer 2 - 1. Unpacking Your printer box shou ld include these items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance.
Page - 4 - 2 - 2. Connecting the Cables You can connect up the cables required for printing to the printer. They all connect to the connector panel on the back of the printer, which is shown below : Before connecting any of the cables, make sure that both the printer and the computer are turned off.
Page - 5 - 2 - 2 - 1. Interface Connector <D - SUB 25 Female Serial Port> <D - SUB Centronics Parallel Port> <4Pin “ B ” Type USB Port> - Serial interface PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPT.
Page - 6 - - Centronics Parallel interface PIN SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION 1 STROB E- Input Synchronize signal Data received 2 ~ 9 DATA0 ~ 7 Input/Output Data bit Transmitted 0 ~ 7 10 ACK - Output Data receiving completed.
Page - 7 - 2 - 3. Loading the Roll Paper Notes: Be sure to use paper rolls that meet the specifications. Do not use paper rolls that have the paper glued to the core because the printer cannot detect the paper end correctly. (Turn off power switch) ? Turn off power switch.
Page - 8 - 5. Be sure to note the correct direction that the paper comes off the roll. 6. Pull out a small amount of paper, as shown. Then, close the cover.
Page - 9 - 2 - 4. DIP SWITCH SETTING The RP - 300 is set up at the factory to be appropriate for almost all users. It does, however, offer some settings for users with special requirements . It has DIP switches that allow you to change communication setting, such as handshaking and parity check, as well as print density.
Page - 10 - Paper low detect ( ? 1) SW FUNCTIONS ON OFF 6 Paper Low Detect Do not Detect ( ? 1) The detecting function of [Paper Low] is an option. Please set Dip Switch (2 - 6) [OFF] if you do n ’ t need any option. If Dip Switch is [ON] without any special option pur pose.
Page - 11 - Emulation FUNCTIONS SW - 4 SW - 5 Epson (TM - 88) OFF OFF Paper low detect ( ? 1) SW FUNCTIONS ON OF F 6 Paper Low Detect Do not Detect ( ? 1) The detecting function of [Paper Low] is an option. Please set Dip Switch (2 - 6) [OFF] if you do n ’ t need any option.
Page - 12 - The new settings take e ffect when you turn on the printer. ? CAUTION: When the paper is jammed with cutter, the top cover might be stuck. In this case, repeat power on and off several times. If the top cover is still stuck, please follow the steps to release the papers from jamming.
Page - 13 - 3. Control panel and other functions . 3 - 1. Control panel You can control the basic paper feeding operations of the printer with the button on the control panel. The indicator lights help you to monitor the printe r ’ s status. Control Panel Button The button can be disabled by the ESC c 5 command.
Page - 14 - 4. Self Test The self - test lets you know if your printer is operating properly. It checks the control circuits, printer mechanisms, print quality, ROM version and DIP switch settings. This test is independent of any other equipment or software.
Page - 15 - 6. Specifications Important! When using a printer power supply other than optional AC adaptor (HT - U1135, LSE 9901B2460), be sure that the following cautions are observ ed . Use a power supply of DC 24V ± 10% and more than 1.5A. Be careful about installing the printer in an area where there is noise.
Page - 16 - 7. Comma nd List No. Command Functions REMARKS 1 HT Horizontal tab 2 LF Print and line feed 3 CR Print and carriage return 4 FF Print end position label to start printing 5 CAN Cancel prin.
Page - 17 - 49 GS H Select printing position of HRI characters 50 GS I Transmit printer ID 51 GS L Set left margin 52 GS P Set horizontal and vertical motion units 53 GS V Cut paper 54 GS W Set printi.
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