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COMBINATION PRINTER

SCP700 SERIES
Programmer’s Manual

Trademark acknowledgments
SCP700: Star Micronics Co. Ltd.
ESC/POS, TM-295, TM-T85: Seiko Epson Corporation

Notice
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The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at the time of printing. However,
should any errors be found, STAR would greatly appreciate being informed of them.

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The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.
© Copyright 1996, 1998 Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 4:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 6:

Chapter 7:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Chapter 10:

Appendix:

Outline ........................................................................................1
DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................2
Accessing the DIP switches ........................................................2
Available DIP switch settings .....................................................3
Memory Switch Settings ...........................................................6
Control Panel Operations ........................................................7
Indicator lights ............................................................................7
Buttons ........................................................................................8
Producing a test print ..................................................................8
Adjusting the slip printer’s dot alignment ..................................9
Hexadecimal dump ...................................................................11
Errors ........................................................................................11
Standard Serial Interface .......................................................13
Standard serial interface pins and signal names .......................14
Interface connections ................................................................15
Data protocol .............................................................................16
Optional Interface ...................................................................21
Optional serial interface ............................................................21
Optional serial interface pins and signal names ........................22
Interface connections ................................................................23
Data protocol .............................................................................23
Optional parallel interface ........................................................24
Optional parallel interface pins and signal names ....................25
Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit ..............................................27
Modular plug .............................................................................27
Drive circuit ..............................................................................28
Automatic Cutter ....................................................................29
Control Codes ..........................................................................30
ESC/POS Mode .......................................................................83
TM-T85 mode ...........................................................................83
TM-295 mode ...........................................................................85
TM-295 mode emulation cautionary items ...............................86
Character Code Tables .............................................................88

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Chapter 1: Outline
The SCP700 Series combines both a quick, quiet and highly reliable thermal
receipt printer with an impact dot slip printer, enabling printing on single or
multiple sheets of slip paper of an unspecified size.
The thermal printer enables receipt printing without a thermal ribbon and makes
paper insertion extremely easy.
The biggest advantage of combining the two printer mechanisms into one unit
is that less space, only one power supply and only one port are necessary,
compared with using a slip printer which is separate from a thermal receipt
printer, each requiring space and a power supply.
Thermal printing on receipt paper is quiet and fast.

Chapter 2: DIP Switch Settings
The printer’s DIP switches let you change communications parameters, thermal
printing density, interface type, input buffer size, and emulation. This chapter
explains the settings you can make and tells you how to actually change DIP
switch settings.

Accessing the DIP switches
The DIP switches are located inside the printer, underneath the document table.
Use the following procedure to remove the document table so you can operate
the DIP switches.

❏ Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its wall outlet.
❏ Open the printer cover.
❏ Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the
document table in place.

❏ Carefully work the document table loose and slide it to the left of the
printer out of the way. It is not necessary to remove the document table
complete, just move it enough so you can get at the DIP switches inside.

OFF
ON

OFF

❏ After the document table is opened sufficiently, use a thin flat-blade
❏

screwdriver or some other similar object to change DIP switch settings.
Carefully return the document table to its original position and secure it in
place with the two screws.

Available DIP switch settings
There are two DIP switches inside the printer, named DIP Switch 1 and DIP
Switch 2. DIP Switch 1 controls data communication parameters, while DIP
Switch 2 controls other settings.

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DIP Switch 1
The following table shows all the possible settings for DIP Switch 1. This
switch sets the transmission parameters of the Standard Serial Interface. All
switch settings, except for 1-7 and 1-8, are ON when the printer is shipped from
the factory.
Switch

Parameter

OFF

1-1
Baud Rate

See table below

1-2
1-3

Data Length

8 bits

7 bits

1-4

Parity Check

Disabled

Enabled

1-5

Parity Selection

Odd

Even

1-6

Handshake

DTR/mode

XON/XOFF
mode

1-7

Serial I/F Pin 6 Reset Signal

Active

Inactive

1-8

Serial I/F Pin8 Reset Signal

Active

Inactive

Baud Rate

Switch 1-1

Switch 1-2

2400BPS

OFF

4800BPS

OFF

9600BPS

19200BPS

OFF

DIP Switch 2
The following table shows all the possible settings for DIP Switch 2. The
factory default setting for this switch is all ON.
Switch

Parameter

OFF

2-1
Thermal Print Density

See table below

2-2
2-3

Input Buffer Size

4 KB

45 bytes

Switch

Parameter

2-4

Always ON

2-5

Interface

2-6

Always ON

2-7

Not Used

2-8

Not Used

OFF

Standard

Option

Thermal Print Density

Switch 2-1

Switch 2-2

Light

OFF

Standard

Heavy

OFF

Very Heavy

OFF

Chapter 3: Memory Switch Settings
Each memory switch is a 16-bit word store in EEPROM. For details on the
functions and settings of memory switches, refer to “Chapter 9”.
The table below shows the factory settings for the memory switches.
Memory Switch

Hexadecimal Code

0000

Chapter 4: Control Panel Operations
The control panel gives you some push-button control over the printer’s receipt
and slip printer operations. It also includes indicator lights, which tell you the
current status of the printer at a glance.

RECEIPT

SLIP

POWER

SLIP/RESUME

Indicator lights
The following table describes the meaning of indicator lights when it is on, off,
or flashing.
Indicator Light

Off

Flashing (slow)
Slip: Dot
adjustment mode

POWER

Power on

Power off
Receipt: Stand-by
TM-T85 macro

Flashing (fast)

Automatic
recovery Error

SLIP

Slip paper
released

Slip paper
engaged

Request
slip paper

Slip printer error

RECEIPT

Receipt printer
ready

Receipt printer
not ready

Out of receipt
paper/Near end

Receipt printer
error

* All indicators flash to indicate a non-recoverable error.

Buttons
The following table describes the function of the two control buttons of the
control panel.
Button

Description

RECEIPT

Press to feed the thermal paper. Holding down this button feeds paper
at high speed.

SLIP/RESUME

1. Press this button to release or engage slip paper from the slip
printer. (Switching from releasing to engaging is only possible if
slip paper is inserted.)
2. Press this button to clear the errors of the slip printer and receipt
printer.

Producing a test print
The following procedure can be used at any time to test the receipt printer and
the slip printer.

❏ Turn on the printer and insert a piece of paper into the slip printer. Also
make sure that roll paper is loaded for the receipt printer.

Note:
If you want to produce a test print on the receipt printer only, simply don’t
insert paper into the slip printer.

❏ Turn off printer power.
❏ While holding down the RECEIPT button, turn printer back on. Keep
RECEIPT depressed for a few moments until the printer beeps and the
receipt printer test print starts.
After the receipt test print is complete, the slip printer will produce a test
print on the paper you inserted in the first step of this procedure. The slip
printer test will continue until it reaches the end of the paper.
Note:
The slip printer momentarily releases the slip paper when you turn printer
power back on. If you are using a large piece of paper, it may fall out of the slip
printer when this happens, causing the slip printer test to be skipped. Because
of this, it is a good idea to keep hold of the paper in the slip printer when you
turn power back on.

Adjusting the slip printer’s dot alignment
You may never have to use the procedure described in this section, but after you
have been using your printer for some time you may find that the dots of some
graphics do not align correctly. For example, what should look like:

may come out looking like one of the following:
or like this

This is caused when mechanical parts of the printer get out of alignment. This
happens only rarely and you may never experience it at all throughout the life
of the printer. If you do have problems, use the following procedure to correct it.

❏ Execute the test print
❏ When the slip printer produce the test print, hold down the control panel’s
RECEIPT and SLIP/RESUME buttons, to enter the Dot Alignment
Adjust Mode. The POWER indicator flashes slowly to indicate this mode.
Entering the Dot Alignment Adjust Mode causes seven blocks of characters to
be printed as shown below. An asterisk to the left of the blocks indicates which
setting is currently selected. Use the RECEIPT button to specify which block
has the best aligned characters. Press RECEIPT once to specify the first block,
twice to specify the second block, and so on up to seven times to specify the
seventh block. Pressing the RECEIPT button more than seven times specifies
the seventh block, no matter how many times it is pressed.

To exit this mode, press the SLIP/RESUME button. The dot alignment adjust
mode setting is stored in the memory, a pattern using the selected setting,
followed by “Adjust Completed” is printed, and the printer ejects the slip paper.

Note:
If you press the SLIP/RESUME button without pressing the RECEIPT button
after entering the Dot Alignment Adjust Mode, the printer assumes that you do
not want make any settings, so it prints the message “Adjust Complete!” and
exits the mode.
If a paper feed error occurs during this mode, the printer ejects the paper and
this mode is cancelled.

Hexadecimal dump
This procedure prints in hexadecimal format all codes (character codes and
control codes) that are sent to the printer by the computer. The printer does not
execute any control codes (such as 0A - linefeed), it just prints them out. The
hexadecimal dump is useful when you are writing programs for printer control.

❏ Make sure that roll paper is loaded in the receipt printer.
❏ Turn off the printer.
❏ While holding down the control panel’s SLIP/RESUME button, turn the
❏

printer back on to enter this mode. The printer beeps once to indicate in this
mode.
The printer will now print out the hexadecimal values of any data that is
subsequently sent to it from your computer. The last line buffer should be
flushed by pressing the RECEIPT button.

❏ To exit this mode, turn the printer off.

Errors
There are three types of errors: automatic recovery errors that clear
automatically after some condition is attained, recoverable errors that require
some action by you before they clear, and non-recoverable errors that require
servicing by an authorized dealer. If a slip printer error occurs, the SLIP
indicator flashes quickly. If a receipt printer error occurs, the RECEIPT
indicator flashes quickly.
Automatic Recovery Error

Error Name

Cause

Head Temperature Error Abnormal thermal head
temperature

POWER
Flashing Pattern
Fast

Recovery
Recovery occurs automatically after
head temperature returns to normal.

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Receipt Printer Recoverable Errors

Error Name

Cause

RECEIPT
Flashing Pattern

Recovery

Paper Out Error

No roll paper

Slow

Insert paper and press SLIP/RESUME.

Head Up Error

Raised receipt printer
head

Fast

Lower head and press SLIP/RESUME.

Near End

Roll paper near end

Slow

Press SLIP/RESUME to resume
printing.

Cutter Error

Error during roll paper
cutting

Fast

If the blade is in the home position,
press SLIP/RESUME to continue
printing. If the blade is not in the home
position, this is a non-recoverable error.

Slip Printer Recoverable Errors

Error Name
Slip printer mechanism
error

Cause
• Carriage motor lock
• Timing signal defect
• Abnormal home
position check

SLIP
Flashing Pattern
Fast

Recovery
Correct the problem and press SLIP/
RESUME.

Non-recoverable Errors
First try turning the printer off and then on again. If the error persists or if a nonrecoverable error is indicated by all indicators flashing, contact your nearest
authorized dealer.

Chapter 5: Standard Serial Interface
❏ This chapter provides detailed specifications for the printer’s standard serial
interface (Connector Type: D-sub 9-pin).
Set the transmission parameters with DIP Switch 1.
Transmission type ............Asynchronous serial interface
Baud rate (bps).................2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200
(Selected by DIP switch)
Word format
Start bit: ................1
Data bits: ..............7 or 8 (Selected by DIP switch)
Parity: ...................Odd, Even, or None
(Selected by DIP switch)
Stop bit: ................1
Signal polarities
RS-232C ...............Mark = Logic “1” (–3V to –15V)
Space = Logic “0” (+3V to +15V)
Handshaking ....................DTR or XON/XOFF mode (Selected by DIP switch)
Mark [1]
b0

Space [0]

(b7)

A: Start bit
B: Data bits
C: Vertical parity bit
D: Stop bit

Input (RXD, DSR, INIT)
Printer

Host computer

Output (DTR, TXD, RTS)
Printer

75188 or equivalent

Host computer

Standard serial interface pins and signal names

1
9

Pin Signal
Direction
No. Name

Function

—

Frame Ground

RXD

Receive data

TXD

OUT

Transmission data

DTR

OUT

Data terminal ready signal. This signal changes to SPACE when the printer is ready to
receive data.

—

Signal ground

DSR

Signal line that indicates if the host computer can receive data.
SPACE: host can receive
MARK: host cannot receive
The status of this signal is not confirmed.
This signal can be specified as an internal reset signal using Switch 7 of DIP Switch 1
(page 4). MARK of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

RTS

OUT

INIT

This signal can be specified as an internal reset signal using Switch 8 of DIP Switch 1
(page 4). SPACE of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

N/C

—

Not connected

Same as DTR (Pin 4).

Interface connections
❏ Refer to the interface specifications for the host computer for details on
connecting to its interface connector. The following illustration shows a
typical connection configuration.
RS-232C
Printer side
(D-sub 9 pin)

IBM PC side
(D-sub 25 pin)

F-GND

RXD

TXD

RXD

DTR

RTS

S-GND

CTS

DSR

RTS

S-GND

INIT

DCD

N/C

DTR

Printer side
(D-sub 9 pin)

IBM PC side
(D-sub 9 pin)

F-GND

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

S-GND

DSR

RTS

INIT

CTS

N/C

Data protocol
❏ DTR/DSR Mode
Set when dip switch #1-6 is ON. Communication is carried out while handshake
is performed with the DTR and DSR signals. Control is executed by selecting
the DTR signal for the busy signal when data is downloaded to the printer data.
“SPACE” indicates the printer can receive data, and oppositely “MARK”
indicates that data cannot be received.
In the ESC/POS mode, control is executed by selecting the DTR signal for the
host computer’s busy signal when data is uploaded from the printer. “SPACE”
indicates the host can receive data, and oppositely “MARK” indicates that data
cannot be received.
Data

RXD

Buffer full

Data

Buffer empty

DTR

Printing
Power ON

If no error occurs for the printer after turning the power on, the DTR signal line
is set to “SPACE.” After the host computer recognizes that the DTR signal line
is “SPACE,” data text is sent to the RXD signal line. When the printer’s
available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if
using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer; see
3-2 for details), the DTR signal line is set to “MARK.” After the host computer
recognizes that the DTR signal line is “MARK,” data text transmission is
interrupted, but the printer can receive data up until the data buffer becomes full.
Available space in the data buffer increases as printing is executed, and when
the printer’s available buffer space drops below the specified number of bytes
(256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte
reception buffer), the DTR signal line is set to “SPACE.”
In the ESC/POS mode, printer status transmission can be received by the host
in the DTR/DSR communication mode (status is set after the DSR signal is
confirmed as being “SPACE,” with the exception of some status transmission
commands).

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Buffer full cancellation in DTR mode (the following is an example in the
Combination mode).
A) Buffer set to “big size” (4K-bytes) (set with dip switch 2-3)
Data buffer
Full

Near Full

Remainder
256 bytes

Near Empty

Empty

256 bytes

DTR “MARK”

DTR “SPACE”

When available space drops below 256 bytes, DTR is set to “MARK.” When
data in the buffer drops below 256 bytes, DTR is set to “SPACE.”
B) Buffer set to “small size” (45-bytes) (set with dip switch 2-3)
Data buffer
Full
Remainder
16 bytes
DTR “MARK”

Near Full

Near Empty

Empty

16 bytes
DTR “SPACE”

When available space drops below 16 bytes, DTR is set to “MARK.” When data
in the buffer drops below 16 bytes, DTR is set to “SPACE.”

❏ X-ON / X-OFF Mode
Set when dip switch #1-6 is OFF. Mode whereby the host is informed by TXD
signal of X-ON (DC1) when data can be received or X-OFF (DC3) when data
cannot be received. In the Star mode, X-ON / X-OFF output timing conditions
are set by memory switch 4-C.
In the Combination mode, when memory switch 4-C is set to “0” (factory
setting), exactly one byte is output for X-ON when the printer switches from
offline (printer busy) to online (printer ready), and exactly one byte is output for
X-OFF when the printer switches from online (printer ready) to offline (printer
busy). The same goes for the ESC/POS mode (Dual mode), regardless of the
setting of memory switch C-4. When memory switch C-4 is set to “1,” the XON signal is output is every three seconds.
X–ON

X–OFF

X–ON

X–OFF

X–ON

TXD

RXD

Data

Printing

Paper out
signal
ON

ON LINE
lamp

OFF

Power ON

Paper out

Load paper and press
the ON LINE switch.

If no error occurs for the printer after turning the power on, the X-ON signal
(“DC1” by control code name, “11H” by hexadecimal data) is output by the
TXD signal line. X-FF (DC3, 13H) is output when available buffer space drops
below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception
buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer). If memory switch 4C is set
to “1,” an X-OFF signal is output each time one byte of data is received. The
host computer receiving the X-0FF signals interrupts data text transmission, but
the printer can receive data up until the data buffer becomes full. If the amount
of data sent exceeds the amount of available buffer space, the excess data is
discarded. Available space in the data buffer increases as printing is executed,
and the X-ON signal is output when the printer's available buffer space drops
below the specified number of bytes (256 bytes if using 4K-byte reception
buffer, 16 bytes if using a 45-byte reception buffer).

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Buffer full cancellation in X-ON / X-OFF mode (the following is an example in
the Combination mode).
A) Buffer set to “big size” (4K-bytes) (set with sip switch 2-3)
Data buffer
Full

Near Full

Remainder
256 bytes

Near Empty

Empty

256 bytes

X-OFF

X-ON

Printer setting conditions
• When in Star mode and memory switch
is set to “0”
• ESC/POS emulation

• When in Star mode and memory switch
is set to “1”

Description of operation
When available buffer space drops below
256 bytes, exactly one byte is output for
X-OFF. When data in the buffer drops
below 256 bytes, exactly one byte is
output for X-ON.
When available buffer space drops below
256 bytes, an X-OFF signal is output for
each byte of data received. When data in
the buffer drops below 256 bytes, and XON signal is output.

B) Buffer set to “big size” (45-bytes) (set with sip switch 2-3)
Data buffer
Full
Remainder
16 bytes
X-OFF

Near Full

Near Empty

Empty

16 bytes
X-ON

Printer setting conditions
• When in Star mode and memory switch
is set to “0”
• ESC/POS emulation

• When in Star mode and memory switch
is set to “1”

3-6) X-ON / X-OFF Signal Transmission Timing
An X-OFF signal is sent when the printer switches from online to offline.
An X-ON signal is sent when the printer switches from offline to online.
In the Star mode, an X-ON signal is sent every three seconds if memory switch
4-C is set to “1.”
4) Suggestions when memory switch 4-4 is ON [only when using interface specially
designed for for ESC/POS (Dual mode)]
(1) Printing is interrupted in the event of an error, the cover is open, there is no paper,
or paper is advanced by the paper advance switch, but the printer does not switch
to busy status.
(2) When handshake with the printer is executed by this setting, be sure to monitor
the status of the printer using the “GS a” command and its automatic data
transmission function. With this setting, the “GS a” command becomes initial
value setting n = 2, and status is automatically transmitted when online/offline
status changes.
(3) If using DLE EOT or DLE ENQ, do not allow the reception buffer to become full.
• Suggestions when the printer is busy and the host cannot transmit data DLE
EOT or DLE ENQ cannot be used if an error occurs when the printer becomes
busy because the reception buffer is full.
• Suggestions when the printer is busy and the host can transmit data
When the reception buffer becomes full during transmission of bit image data,
if a DLE EOT or DLE ENQ command is used in the bit image data, DLE EOT
or DLE ENQ is processed as bit image data. Data sent when the reception
buffer is full may be discarded.
Usage Example: With a 4K-byte reception buffer, status is checked by “ESC v”
or “ESC u” each time a printing line is sent. The amount of data per printing line
is the amount whereby the reception buffer does not become full.

Chapter 6: Optional Interface

Optional serial interface
Use a thin flat-blade screwdriver or some other similar object to change DIP
switch settings on the optional serial interface board.
ON

OFF

The following table shows all the possible settings for the DIP switches. All
switch settings, except for 1-7 and 1-8, are ON when the printer is shipped from
the factory.
Switch

Parameter

OFF

1
Baud Rate

See table below

2
3

Data Length

8 bits

7 bits

Parity Check

Disabled

Enabled

Parity Selection

Odd

Even

Handshake

DTR/DSR

XON/XOFF

Serial I/F Pin 6 Reset Signal

Active

Inactive

Serial I/F Pin 25 Reset Signal

Active

Inactive

Baud Rate

Switch 1

Switch 2

2400BPS

OFF

4800BPS

OFF

9600BPS

19200BPS

OFF

Optional serial interface pins and signal names
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Pin Signal
Direction
No. Name

Function

—

Frame Ground

TXD

OUT

RXD

RTS

OUT

Data terminal ready signal. This signal changes to SPACE when the printer is ready to
receive data.

DSR

Signal line that indicates if the host computer can receive data.
SPACE: host can receive
MARK: host cannot receive
The status of this signal is not confirmed.
This signal can be specified as an internal reset signal using of DIP Switch 7 (page 21).
MARK of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

—

Signal ground

DTR

OUT

INIT

Transmission data
Receive data

Same as RTS (Pin 4).
This signal can be specified as an internal reset signal using of DIP Switch 8 (page 21).
SPACE of 1ms or longer activates the reset.

Interface connections
❏ Refer to the interface specifications for the host computer for details on
connecting to is its interface connector. The following illustration shows a
typical connection configuration.
Printer side
(D-sub 25 pin)

IBM PC side
(D-sub 25 pin)

F-GND

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

DSR

S-GND

DTR

DCD

INIT

DTR

Printer side
(D-sub 25 pin)

IBM PC side
(D-sub 9 pin)

F-GND

TXD

RXD

RTS

CTS

F-GND

DSR

S-GND

DTR

DCD

INIT

DTR

Data protocol
❏ The specifications for the DTR and X-ON/X-OFF modes are the same as
for the Standard Serial Interface.

Optional parallel interface
Interface:
Data transfer speed:
Synchronization:
Handshaking:
Logic level:

Conforms with Centronics parallel interface standard
1000 ~ 5000 CPS
External strobe pulse
Using ACK and BUSY
TTL-level compatible

ACK

Approx. 9µs
DATA
STROBE

BUSY

T: At least 0.5µs

25
Signal Name

Sample Circuit
4.7kΩ

DATA 1

74LS-equivalent

Input

DATA 8
1kΩ
100Ω

STROBE

74LS-equivalent

Output

1000pF

1.8kΩ

BUSY
ACK

74LS-equivalent

Optional parallel interface pins and signal names
(18)

(1)

(36)

(19)

Pin
No.

Signal Name

Direction

STROBE

Signals when data is ready to be read. Signal goes from HIGH to LOW (for at
least 0.5 µs) when data is available.

2-9

DATA 1 - 8

Information on the first eight bits of parallel data. Each signal is HIGH for logical
1 and LOW for logical 0.

ACK

OUT

9µs LOW pulse to acknowledge receipt of data

BUSY

OUT

Printer is ready to receive data when LOW. HIGH indicates one of the following
conditions.
• Data being entered
• Printer off line
• Error condition

PAPER OUT

OUT

Normally LOW, this signal goes HIGH when the printer is out of paper.

SELECTED

OUT

HIGH when the printer is on line

—

This signal is not checked by printer.

N/C

—

Not connected

SIGNAL GND

—

Signal ground

CHASSIS GND

—

Chassis ground (isolated from logic ground)

+5VDC

—

+5V DC (max. 50mA)

19 - 30

GND

—

Twisted pair return signal ground level

RESET

LOW when printer is reset to power-on defaults

ERROR

OUT

Function

Normally HIGH, this signal goes LOW to signal that printing is disabled due to an
error condition.

EXT GND

—

External ground

34 - 35

N/C

—

Not connected

—

This signal is not checked by printer.

Chapter 7: Peripheral Unit Driver Circuit
The main logic board of this printer includes a circuit for driving peripheral
units, such as cash drawers. A modular connector for connection of the
peripheral unit is located on the back of the printer. To connect to the drive
circuit, connect the peripheral unit to the modular connector using a cable
supplied by you that meets the following specifications.
• Use a cable with a modular plug like that one shown in the figure below.
Important!
Never connect any other type of plug to the peripheral unit connector.

Modular plug
Modular plug: MOLEX 90075-0007,
AMP641337, or JAPAN BURNDY B-66-4

Shield

Wire lead

1 loop

Ferrite core

Drive circuit
The recommended drive unit is shown below.
[Drive output 24V, max. 1.0A]
1

F.G

With shield

2
TR1

D1
7824

+24V

M-GND

Peripheral
unit 1

3
4

TR2

R3
4.7kΩ
1/4W

5
M-GND

Peripheral
unit 2
+5V
R1

Compulsion
switch

TR3
R2

Frame
ground
Printer side

User side

Notes
•
•
•
•
•

Peripheral Units 1 and 2 cannot be driven simultaneously.
For continuous driving, do not use drive duty above 20%.
Compulsion switch status is available as status data.
Minimum resistance for coils L1 and L2 is 24Ω.
Absolute maximum ratings for diodes D1 and D2 (Ta = 25°C) are:
Average Rectified Current Io = 1A
Maximum forward surge current (60Hz, 1-cycle sine wave) IFSM = 40A
• Absolute maximum rating for transistors TR1 and TR2 (Ta = 25°C) are:
Collector current Ic = 2A

Chapter 8: Automatic Cutter
1 The cutter operates in response to data commands. To enable cutter
operation, set Memory Switch #2-8 to indicate that the cutter is installed.
2 NEVER place fingers or metal objects in the cutter area.
3 If a jam occurs in the cutter area, switch off the power, use tweezers to
remove the jammed paper, then switch the power back on. The printer will
return the blade to the home position.
4 Never clean the cutter blade with alcohol or any other solvent, as this may
remove the blade’s lubrication and shorten the blade life.

Chapter 9: Control Codes
Important!
Please access the following URL
http://www.star-micronics.co.jp/service/sp_sup_e.htm
for the lastest revision of the manual.
This printer has two command modes: Star mode and ESC/POS mode.
The Star mode emulates thermal receipt printers such as the TSP200 series and
other previous models. The ESC/POS mode emulates the Epson TM-T85
receipt printer and the Epson TM-295 slip printer.
The Star mode commands are as follows.
Print Station Selection (Combo mode only)
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“+” “A” 0
“+” “A” <0>

1B 2B 41 30
1B 2B 41 00

Select receipt printer

“+” “A” 3
“+” “A” <3>

1B 2B 41 33
1B 2B 41 03

Select slip printer

Page

Character Selection
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“R” n

1B 52 n

Select international character
set

“/” “1”
“/” <1>

1B 2F 31
1B 2F 01

Select slash zero

“/” “0”
“/” <0>

1B 2F 30
1B 2F 00

Select normal zero

“b” n1 n2 n3 n4
d1 ...

1B 62 n1 n2 n3 n4
d1 ... 1E

Select bar code printing

“M”

1B 4D

“p”

1B 70

“P”

1B 50

Page

Select 12-dot pitch printing

Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font

Select 14-dot pitch printing

Select 15-dot pitch printing

Select 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot)
font

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

“:”

1B 3A

Function

Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Page

Select 16-dot pitch printing

Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot)
font

1B 20 n

Set character spacing

Set the printing magnified
double in character width.

Resets the printing magnified
in character width.

“W” n

1B 57 n

Set the magnification rate in
character width.

1B 0E

Sets the printing magnified
double in character width.

1B 14

Resets the printing magnified
in character width.

“h” n

1B 68 n

Sets the magnification rate in
character height.

“i” n1 n2

1B 69 n1 n2

Sets the magnification rates
in character width and height.

“–” “1”
“–” <1>

1B 2D 31
1B 2D 01

Select underlining

“–” “0”
“–” <0>

1B 2D 30
1B 2D 00

Cancel underlining

“_” “1”
“_” <1>

1B 5F 31
1B 5F 01

Select upperlining

“_” “0”
“_” <0>

1B 5F 30
1B 5F 00

Cancel upperlining

“4”

1B 34

Select highlight printing

“5”

1B 35

Cancel highlight printing

Inverted printing

Cancel inverted printing

“E”

1B 45

Select emphasized printing

“F”

1B 46

Cancel emphasized printing

“U” “1”
“U” <1>

1B 55 31
1B 55 01

Select uni-directional
printing

“U” “0”
“U” <0>

1B 55 30
1B 55 00

Select bi-directional printing

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Page Formatting
Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Page

“C” n

1B 43 n

Set page length in lines

“C” <0> n

1B 43 00 n

Set page length in inches

“N” n

1B 4E n

Set bottom margin

“O”

1B 4F

Cancel bottom margin

“1” n

1B 6C n

Set left margin

“Q” n

1B 51 n

Set right margin

Print Position Control
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

Line feed

Carriage Return

“a” n

1B 61 n

Feed paper n lines

Form feed

Horizontal tab

Vertical tab

“A” n

1B 41 n

Define n/72-inch line spacing

“2”

1B 32

Set line spacing to n/72-inch

“z” “1”
“z” <1>

1B 7A 31
1B 7A 01

Set line spacing to 4 mm

Set line spacing to 1/6-inch

Set line spacing to 3 mm

“0”

1B 30
Set line spacing to 1/8-inch

“1”
“J” n

1B 31

Page

Set line spacing to 7/72-inch

One time n/4 mm feed

One time n/72-inch feed

One time n/4 mm backfeed

1B 4A n

“j” n

1B 6A n
One time n/72-inch backfeed

“3” n

1B 33 n

Set line spacing to n/216-inch

“y” n

1B 79 n

Set line spacing to n/144-inch

“I” n

1B 49 n

One time n/8-mm feed

“B” n1 n2 ... <0> 1B 42 n1 n2 ... 00

Set vertical tab stops

“D” n1 n2 ...
<0>

Set horizontal tab stops

1B 44 n1 n2 ... 00

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Dot Graphics Printing
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“K” n <0>
m1 m2 ...

1B 4B n 00 m1 m2
...

Print normal density graphics

“L” n1 n2
m1 m2 ...

1B 4C n1 n2 m1 m2
...

Print high density graphics

“k” n <0> m1 ...

1B 6B n 00 m1 ...

Print fine density graphics

“X” n1n2 m1 ...

1B 58 n1n2 m1...

Print fine density graphics

Page

Download Graphics Printing
Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

“&” “1” “1”
n m1 m2 ... m48

1B 26 31 31 n
m1 m2 ... m48

“&” <1> <1>
n m1 m2 ... m48

1B 26 01 01
n m1 m2 ... m48

“&” <0> n1 n2

1B 26 00 n1 n2

Function

Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Page

Define download character
(12 × 24 dot font)

Define download character
(7 × 9, 5 × 9 dot font)

“&” “1” “0” n

1B 26 31 30 n

“&” <1> <0> n

1B 26 01 00 n

Delete a download character
(12 × 24 dot font)

“%” “1”
“%” <1>

1B 25 31
1B 25 01

Enable download character
set

“%” “0”
“%” <0>

1B 25 30
1B 25 00

Disable download character
set

Peripheral Device Control
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

n1 n2

1B 07 n1 n2

Define drive pulse width for
peripheral device #1

Control peripheral device #1

Control peripheral device #1
immediately

Control peripheral device #2
immediately

_{1A

Control peripheral device #2
immediately

Page

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Auto Cutter Control
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“d” “0”
“d” <0>

1B 64 30
1B 64 00

Full-cut command to the auto
cutter

“d” “1”
“d” <1>

1B 64 31
1B 64 01

Partial-cut command to the
auto cutter

Page

Slip Printer Control
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

1B 0F n

Setting slip sensor

1B 0C n

Slip function

m n

1B 0B m n

Set the paper eject direction/
length

Slip status enquiry

n m

1B 19 n m 0A 00

Set the wait time until the
automatic clamp is activated

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“n”

1B 6E

Select page mode

“!”

1B 21

Select line mode

“*” ...

1B 2A ...

Setting print area in page
mode

“T” n

1B 54 n

Setting print direction in page
mode

Print in page mode

Page

Page Mode
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Page

Customer Display Commands (Combo mode only)
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

“S”

1B 53

Start customer display

“G”

1B 47

End customer display

Page

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Other Commands
Receipt- Slip
printer
printer

Control codes

Hexadecimal codes

Function

Cancel printer buffer &
Initialize printer

Deselect printer

Set select mode

Beep the buzzer

Page

“#N, n1 n2 n3 n4” 1B 23 N 2C n1 n2 n3 n4
Set memory switch
0A 00

“@”

1B 40

Initialize printer

Enquiry

Reset printer hardware and
produce a test print.

“?” 1B 3F 0A 00

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Printer Station Selection (Combo mode only)
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“+”

“A”

Print Station Selection
n = 0, “0” : Selects the receipt printer
3, “3” : Selects the slip printer
This command is only valid when it entered at the beginning of a
line. If this command is not set at the beginning of a line, the printer
will ignore the command and continue to print on previously selected
print station.

Character Selection
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“R”

Select international character set
Selects an international character set according to the value of n, as
shown below:
0 ≤ n ≤ 12, “0” ≤ n ≤ “9”, “A” ≤ n ≤ “C”
n = 0, “0” : U.S.A.
1, “1” : France
3, “3” : England
4, “4” : Denmark 1
6, “6” : Italy
7, “7” : Spain 1
9, “9” : Norway 10, “A” : Denmark 2
12, “C” : Latin America

2, “2” : Germany
5, “5” : Sweden
8, “8” : Japan
11, “B” : Spain 2

Although the international character set can also be selected using a
memory switch, the control code setting is given priority.
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“/”

Select zero style
Causes subsequent zero characters to be printed with a slash when n
is 1, and without a slash when n is 0.
The valve of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(0H) or
“1”(31H).
The default may differ depending on the memory switch setting.

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“b”

... dk

... dk 1E

Select bar code printing
Prints bar code according to the value of n1, as shown below:
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.
n1: Type of bar code
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

UPC-E
UPC-A
JAN/EAN-8
JAN/EAN-13
CODE 39
ITF
CODE 128
CODE 93
NW-7

The value of n1 can be set to 0(00H) or 8(08H) or “0”(30H) to
“8”(38H).
n2: Printing character below bar code or line feed
1
2
3
4

Character below bar code is not printed, Line feed is
performed after execution of command.
Character below bar code is printed, Line feed is
performed after execution of command.
Character below bar code is not printed, Line feed is
not performed after execution of command.
Character below bar code is printed, Line feed is not
performed after execution of command.

The value of n2 can be set to 1(01H) to 4(04H) or “1”(31H) to
“4”(34H).
n3: Mode of bar code
UPC-E, UPC-A, JAN/EAN-8, JAN/EAN-13, CODE 128,
CODE 93
1
2
3

Minimum module 2 dots
Minimum module 3 dots
Minimum module 4 dots

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CODE 39, NW-7, ITF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide
Narrow : wide

CODE 39, NW-7
2:6 dots
3:9 dots
4:12 dots
2:5 dots
3:8 dots
4:10 dots
2:4 dots
3:6 dots
4:8 dots

ITF
2:5 dots
4:10 dots
6:15 dots
2:4 dots
4:8 dots
6:12 dots
2:6 dots
3:9 dots
4:12 dots

When the value of n3 is UPC-E, UPC-A, JAN/EAN-8, JAN/EAN13, CODE 128 or CODE 93, 1(01H) to 3(03H) or “1”(31H) to
“3”(33H) can be set. When the value of n3 is CODE39, NW-7 or
ITF, 1(01H) to 9(09H) or “1”(31H) to “9”(39H) can be set.
n4: Height of bar code
Can be up to 255 dots (31.9 mm).
If the bar code height is larger than the line feed amount, the line
feed amount is automatically multiplied by an integer.
d1...dk: Bar code data
UPC-E/UPC-A: K = 11 (or 12)
The check digit at the 12th digit is automatically added,
and ignored even if it is specified.
JAN/EAN-8: K = 7 (or 8)
The check digit at the 8th digit is automatically added, and
ignored even if it is specified.
JAN/EAN-13: K = 12 (or 13)
The check digit at the 13th digit is automatically added,
and ignored even if it is specified.
CODE39:

The value of k is optional, and the maximum
value also differs according to the modes (21
digits maximum in mode 7).
The start/stop code (“*”) is automatically added.

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ITF

The value of k is optional, and the maximum
value also differs according to the modes (40
digits maximum in mode 4).
If the data is number of an odd digits, 0 is
automatically added at the beginning of the data.

CODE 128:

The value of k is optional, and the maximum
value also differs according to the modes and the
types of character number (51 digits maximum
in mode 1).
The check character is automatically added.

CODE 93:

The value of k is optional, and the maximum
value also differs according to the modes and the
types of character (30 digits maximum in mode
1).
The check characters (C and K) are
automatically added.

NW-7:

The value of k is optional, and the maximum
value also differs according to the modes and the
types of character number (29 digits maximum
in mode 7).
The start/stop code is also contained in the data
(it is not automatically added).

The bar code printing start position is at the upper end of the
current line.
If the bar code is positioned beyond the right margin, neither the
bar code nor the character below the bar code will be printed.
Data of CODE 128 and CODE 93
When is used in a command, some kinds of control code
cannot be sent by the host PC. The control code should be sent
as the data as shown below:
• When sending the following data, express as a set of two
characters.
Express “% (25H)” as “%0 (25H30H)”.
Add “40H-5FH” after “%” for the control codes (00H-1FH).
Express the control code (7FH) as “%5(25H35H)”.
Add “1 - 4 (31H - 34H)” after “%” for the function code.
Add “6 - 8 (36H - 38H)” after “%” for the start code.

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3) 2-character codes
Control codes
CODE
NUL
00H
SOH
01H
STX
02H
ETX
03H
EOT
04H
ENQ
05H
ACK
06H
BEL
07H
BS
08H
HT
09H
LF
0AH
VT
0BH
FF
0CH
CR
0DH
SO
0EH
SI
0FH
DLE
10H
DC1
11H
DC2
12H
DC3
13H
DC4
14H
NAK
15H
SYN
16H
ETB
17H
CAN
18H
EM
19H
SUB
1AH
ESC
1BH
FC
1CH
GS
1DH
RS
1EH
US
1FH
DEL
7FH

%@
%A
%B
%C
%D
%E
%F
%G
%H
%I
%J
%K
%L
%M
%N
%O
%P
%Q
%R
%S
%T
%U
%V
%W
%X
%Y
%Z
%[
%¥
%]
%^
%_
%5

FORMAT
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H
25H

40H
41H
42H
43H
44H
45H
46H
47H
48H
49H
4AH
4BH
4CH
4DH
4EH
4FH
50H
51H
52H
53H
54H
55H
56H
57H
58H
59H
5AH
5BH
5CH
5DH
5EH
5FH
35H

Special code
CODE
%
25H

FORMAT
25H
30H

Function codes
CODE
FNC1
FNC2
FNC3
FNC4

%1
%2
%3
%4

FORMAT
25H
25H
25H
25H

31H
32H
33H
34H

✩
✩
✩
✩

Start codes
CODE
START A
START B
START C

%6
%7
%8

FORMAT
25H
36H
25H
37H
25H
38H

✩
✩
✩

✩ For CODE 128 only.

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CODE
HEX

“M”

FUNCTION

Receipt printer: Select 12-dot pitch printing
Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with no spacing between
characters.
Slip printer
: Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font

CODE

“p”

HEX
FUNCTION

Select 14-dot pitch printing
Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 2-dot spacing between characters.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“P”

HEX
FUNCTION

Receipt printer: Select 15-dot pitch printing
Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 3-dot spacing
between characters.
Slip printer
: Select 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot) font

CODE

“:”

HEX
FUNCTION

Receipt printer: Select 16-dot pitch printing
Prints in a 12 × 24 dot font with 4-dot spacing
between characters.
Slip printer
: Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

Set character spacing
Sets the spacing between characters according to the value of n.
The value of n can be set from 0 through 15, or from “0” through “9”
and “A” through “F”.
The default value of n is 0.

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CODE
HEX

FUNCTION

Sets the printing magnified double in character width.
Prints the subsequent data including a character spacing set by
n, magnified double in character width.

CODE

HEX

FUNCTION

Resets the printing magnified in character width.
Resets the printing magnified in character width set by ,
, “W” n and “i”n1n2.

CODE

“W”

HEX
FUNCTION

Set the magnification rate in character width
Prints the subsequent data with a character width magnified by a rate
specified by the value of n.
Receipt printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as )
1, “1”: Double magnification (same as )
2, “2”: Triple magnification
3, “3”: Quadruple magnification
4, “4”: Quintuple magnification
5, “5”: Sextuple magnification
Slip printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as )
1, “1”: Double magnification (same as )

CODE
HEX

FUNCTION

Sets the printing magnified double in character width.
Prints the subsequent data magnified double in character width.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

Resets the printing magnified in character width set by
, “h”n and “i” n1n2.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“h”

Set the magnification rate in character height
Prints the subsequent data with a character height magnified by a rate
specified by the value of n.
Receipt printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as
)
1, “1”: Double magnification (same as
)
2, “2”: Triple magnification
3, “3”: Quadruple magnification
4, “4”: Quintuple magnification
5, “5”: Sextuple magnification
Slip printer: n= 0, “0”: Reset magnification (same as )
1, “1”: Double magnification (same as )

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“i”

n1 n2

n 1 n2

Sets the magnification rates in character width and height
Prints the subsequent data in the size specified by n1 and n2. The
value of n1 indicates the height magnification and the value of n2
indicates the width magnification.
Receipt printer: n1 (n2)= 0, “0”: Normal height (or width) size
1, “1”: Double height (or width) size
2, “2”: Triple height (or width) size
3, “3”: Quadruple height (or width) size
4, “4”: Quintuple height (or width) size
5, “5”: Sextuple height (or width) size
The value of n is between 0(00H) and 5(05H) or “0” (30H) and “5”
(35H). This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“–”

Underlining
When the value of n is 1, underlines the subsequent data including a
character spacing set by n.
The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting and the block
graphic characters are not underlined.
Resets the underline mode when the value of n is 0.
The value of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(01H) or
“1”(31H).

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CODE
HEX

“_”

FUNCTION

Upperlining
When the value of n is 1, over lines the subsequent data including a
character spacing set by n.
The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting and the block
graphic characters are not upper lined.
Resets the upper line mode when the value of n is 0.
The value of n can be set to 0(00H) or “0”(30H), or 1(01H) or
“1”(31H).

CODE

“4”

HEX
FUNCTION

Select highlight printing
Prints the subsequent data including a character spacing set by
n reversed.
The part to be skipped by the horizontal tab setting is not reversed.

CODE

“5”

HEX
FUNCTION
CODE
HEX

Cancel highlight printing
Cancels highlight printing

FUNCTION

Inverted printing
Causes subsequent characters to be inverted.
Enter this command at the beginning of the line. If this code is
entered at any other position, it will be invalid. Therefore, it is not
possible to mix correct and inverted printing in one line.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

12
Cancel inverted printing
Cancels inverted printing
Enter this code at the beginning of the line.

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CODE
HEX

“E”

FUNCTION

Select emphasized printing
Causes subsequent characters to be emphasized.

CODE

“F”

HEX
FUNCTION

Cancel emphasized printing
Cancels emphasized printing.

CODE

“U”

“1”

HEX

“U”
1B

<1>
01

FUNCTION

Select uni-directional printing
After printing the data in the line buffer, the printer enters the unidirectional mode.
The subsequent data is printed when the print head moves from left
to right.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE

“U”

“0”

HEX
FUNCTION

“U”
1B

<0>
00

Select bi-directional printing
After printing the data in the line buffer, the printer enters the bidirectional mode.
In this mode, the data is printed faster than the uni-directional mode.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

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Page Formatting (Line Mode)
CODE
HEX

“C”

FUNCTION

Set page length in lines
Sets the page length using the current line spacing, where n is
between 1 and 127.
Changing the line spacing later does not alter the physical page
length.
The current line becomes the top of the page.
Resets the bottom margin.
Default page length is 42 lines.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“C”

<0>

HEX
FUNCTION

Set page length in inches
Sets the page length to n × 24 mm, where n is between 1 and 22.
The current line becomes the top of the page.
Resets the bottom margin
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“N”

HEX
FUNCTION

Set bottom margin
Sets the bottom margin to n lines at the current line spacing, where n
is between 0 and 255.
Bottom margin is reset when you change the page length.
Setting is invalid if the printing area on one page is 36 mm or less.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“O”

HEX
FUNCTION

Cancel bottom margin
Cancels the bottom margin.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

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CODE
HEX

“1”

FUNCTION

Set left margin at column n at the current character pitch.
The left margin does not move if the character pitch is changed later.
If this function is set in the middle of a line, it will become valid
starting with the following line. When the power is turned on, the left
edge is set as the left margin.
Receipt printer : The setting is invalid if the print area for one line
would be 36 mm or less.
The value of n is between 0 and 255.
Slip printer
: The left margin must be at least 18 dots to the left of
the right margin and within the limits below. If the
size of one character and its spacing is larger than
the print area defined by the margins, printing is not
possible and “?” is printed, instead of the character.
The value of n is between 0 and the value of the
right margin - 2.

CODE

“Q”

HEX
FUNCTION

Set right margin
Set right margin at column n at the current character pitch.
The right margin does not move if the character pitch is changed
later.
If this function is set in the middle of a line, it will become valid
starting with the following line. When the power is turned on, the
right edge is set as the right margin.
Receipt printer : The setting is invalid if the print area for one line
would be 36 mm or less. The value of n is between
0 and 255.
Slip printer
: The right margin must be within the limits below
and set so that the allowable print area is more than
18 dots. If the size of one character and its spacing
is larger than the print area defined by the margins,
printing is not possible and “?” is printed, instead of
the character.
The value of n is between 2 and the value of the
maximum number of print columns.

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Print Position Control
CODE
HEX

FUNCTION

Line feed
Prints the current line and feeds the paper to the next line.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

0D
Carriage return
The code is valid for both the receipt and slip printers only if
memory switch 3-1 is set to 1. (The factory setting is 0.)
If the code is valid:
Receipt printer : Functions in the same way as an code.
Slip printer
: The function of the code changes according to
the setting of memory switch 5-8.
When memory switch 5-8 is set to 0 (factory
setting): Functions in the same way as an
code (CRLF).
When memory switch 5-8 is set to 1: Executed only
when printing. The paper is not fed (CR).

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

CODE
HEX

“a”

Feed paper n lines
Prints the current line and feeds the paper n lines (where n is between
1 and 127).

FUNCTION

From feed
Feeds the paper to the top of the next page, according to the page
length set by “C”n or ”C”<0>n.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

09
Horizontal tab
Moves the print position to the next horizontal tab stop. Ignored if
there is no next horizontal tab stop on the current line.

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CODE
HEX

FUNCTION

Vertical tab
Prints the current line and feeds the paper to the next vertical tab stop
and moves the print position to the left margin.
Performs paper feed if no vertical tabs are set or if the current line is
at or below the last vertical tab stop.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“A”

HEX
FUNCTION

Define n/72-inch line spacing
Defines the distance that the paper advances in subsequent line feed.
The line spacing defined here is set by “2”.
0 ≤ n ≤ 85
The default value of n is 12 (1/6-inch feed)
This command is only valid with the slip printer

CODE

“2”

HEX
FUNCTION

Set line spacing to n/72-inch
Set the line spacing to n/72-inch which is defined by “A” n.
This command is only valid with the slip printer

CODE

“z”

“0”

HEX
FUNCTION

<0>
00

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feed to 3 mm.
Slip printer

CODE

“z”

: Set line spacing to 1/12 inch
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feeds to 1/12 inch.

“z”

“1”

“z”
1B

<1>
01

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 4 mm
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feed to 4 mm.
Slip printer

: Set line spacing to 1/6 inch
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feeds to 1/6 inch.

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“0”

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feed to 3 mm.
Slip printer

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“1”

Receipt printer: Set line spacing to 3 mm
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feed to 3 mm.
Slip printer

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

: Set line spacing to 1/8 inch
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feeds to 1/8 inch.

: Set line spacing to 7/72-inch
Sets the distance that the paper advances in
subsequent line feeds to 7/72-inch.

“J”

Receipt printer: One time n/4-mm feed
Performs a line feed of n/4 mm only once after
printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting
for lines does not change. The value of n is between
1 and 255.
Slip printer

: One time n/72-inch feed
Performs a line feed of n/72-inch only once after
printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting
for lines does not change. The value of n is between
1 and 255.

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“j”

Receipt printer: One time n/4-mm backfeed
Feeds the paper back n/4 mm only once after
printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting
for lines do not change. This command can also
feed the paper back to a previous page; however,
the position in the line on the previous page is
determined by the page length control.
The value of n is between 1 and 255.
Slip printer

CODE
HEX

: One time n/72-inch backfeed
Performs a line feed of n/72-inch only once after
printing the data in the line buffer. The space setting
for lines do not change. The value of n is between 1
and 255.

“3”

FUNCTION

Set line spacing to n/216-inch
Sets the subsequent line spacing to n/216-inch.
The value of n is between 1 and 255.
Since the min. pitch of the slip paper feed mechanism is 1/144-inch,
the set value is approximated by the following formula
INT (n × 2/3 + 0.5)/144 inch
This command is only valid with the slip printer

CODE

“y”

HEX
FUNCTION

Set line spacing to n/144-inch
Sets the subsequent line spacing to n/144-inch.
The value of n is between 1 and 255.
This command is only valid with the slip printer

CODE

“I”

HEX
FUNCTION

One time n/8 mm feed
Performs a line feed of n/8 mm only once after printing the data in
the line bufrer.
The space setting for lines does not change.
The value of n is between 1 and 255.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

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CODE
HEX

“B”

...

<0>

...

FUNCTION

Set vertical tab stops
Cancels all current vertical tab stops and sets new vertical tab stops
at lines n1, n2, etc., where n1, n2, etc. are numbers between 0 and
255. A maximum of 16 vertical tab stops can be set.
The tab stops must be specified in ascending order; any violation of
ascending order terminates the tab stop list. Standard termination is
by the <0> control code.
The vertical tab stops are set in terms of the current line spacing and
do not move if the line spacing is changed later.
With “B” <0>, all vertical tab stops are cancelled. This
command is only valid with the receipt printer. When the power is
turned on, no vertical tabs are set.

CODE

“D”

...

<0>

...

HEX
FUNCTION

Set horizontal tab stops
Cancels all current horizontal tab stops and sets new tab stops at
columns n1, n2, etc. at the current character pitch, where n1, n2, etc.
are numbers between 1 and 255. A maximum of 16 horizontal tab
stops can be set.
The tab stops must be specified in ascending order; any violation of
ascending order terminates the tab stop list. Standard termination is
by the <0> control code.
With “D” <0>, all horizontal tab stops are cancelled. The left
edge of the paper is always the reference point for the horizontal tab
positions, regardless of the left margin setting. When the power is
turned on, no horizontal tabs are set.

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Dot Graphics Printing
CODE

“K”

<0>

...

HEX

Print normal density graphics
Receipt printer: Prints a 3 (horizontal) × 3 (vertical) dot bit image for
each dot of entered data. Data extending beyond the
right margin is ignored. The relationship between
the entered data and the actual printing is shown
below. The value of n is between 1 and 192.

FUNCTION

MSB
DOT Position
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Image data
D7

LSB
D4

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Slip printer: Prints a bit image of the number of dots specified by n. After printing the bit
image, the printer automatically returns to the character mode. The
relationship between the pins on the print head and the data is shown below.

Image

MSB
D8

Dot Position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

data
D4

LSB
D2

(Not Used)

The value of n is between 1 and 210.
A maximum of 210 data bytes can printed in one line. Any data exceeding
210 bytes is ignored. Only uni-directional printing is possible.

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EXAMPLE

We will create the design below using a bit image.

First, since the volume of data is 30, n1 = (1E)H. If the data m1 ~ m30
is converted to hexadecimal, it appears as shown below.

Printing Sample

Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

m1
m2
m3
m4
m5
m6
m7
m8
m9
m10

00000001
00011110
00111110
01011111
00011111
01011110
00011110
00111111
00101111
00111110

01
1E
3E
5F
1F
5E
1E
3F
2F
3E

m11
m12
m13
m14
m15
m16
m17
m18
m19
m20

00111110
00000010
00000010
00111110
00111110
00101111
00101111
00111110
00101110
00101110

3E
02
02
3E
3E
2F
2F
3E
2E
2E

m21
m22
m23
m24
m25
m26
m27
m28
m29
m30

00111110
00101110
00101110
00111110
00101111
00101111
00111110
00111110
00000010
00000010

3E
2E
2E
3E
2F
2F
3E
3E
02
02

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CODE
HEX

“L”

...

Print high density graphics
Receipt printer: Prints a 1 (horizontal) × 3 (vertical) dot bit image
for each dot of entered data. Data extending beyond
the right margin is ignored. The relationship
between the entered data and the actual printing is
shown below. The value of n1 + n2 × 256 is
between 1 and 576.

FUNCTION

MSB
DOT Position
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

Image data
D7

LSB
D4

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Slip printer: Prints a high density bit image of the number of dots specified by n1 and n2.
The value of n1 + 256 × n2 is between 1 and 420.
A maximum of 420 data bytes can printed in one line. Any data exceeding
420 bytes is ignored.
After printing the bit image, the printer automatically returns to the character
mode. The relationship between the pins on the print head and the data is the
same as those shown for the previous bit image code “K”.
While printing a high density bit image, the horizontally adjacent dots
cannot be printed.
EXAMPLE

We will create the design below using a bit image.

First, since the volume of data is 30, n1 = (1E)H. If the data m1 ~ m30
is converted to hexadecimal, it appears as shown below.
Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

Data

Binary

Hexadecimal

m1
m2
m3
m4
m5
m6
m7
m8
m9
m10

00000001
00011110
00111110
01011111
00011111
01011110
00011110
00111111
00101111
00111110

01
1E
3E
5F
1F
5E
1E
3F
2F
3E

m11
m12
m13
m14
m15
m16
m17
m18
m19
m20

00111110
00000010
00000010
00111110
00111110
00101111
00101111
00111110
00101110
00101110

3E
02
02
3E
3E
2F
2F
3E
2E
2E

m21
m22
m23
m24
m25
m26
m27
m28
m29
m30

00111110
00101110
00101110
00111110
00101111
00101111
00111110
00111110
00000010
00000010

3E
2E
2E
3E
2F
2F
3E
3E
02
02

Horizontal density is three times that of the bit image for “k”.
(Compare the print samples.)
Printing Sample

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“k”

<0>

...

Print fine density graphics
Prints a 1 (horizontal) × 1 (vertical) dot bit image for each dot of
entered data. Data extending beyond the right margin is ignored. The
relationship between the entered data and the actual printing is
shown below. The value of n is between 1 and 72.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

59
Relationship between image data and print dots
Image data
b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

Dot position

60
EXAMPLE

Data
d1
d3
d5
d7
d9
d11
d13
d15
d17
d19
d21
d23
d25
d27
d29
d31
d33
d35
d37
d39
d41
d43
d45
d47

Binary
00000000
00011111
00111111
01110111
11111000
11111000
11111000
00001111
00011111
00011111
00111110
00111000
01111001
01110011
01110011
11111001
11111000
11111110
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000

Printing Sample

Hexadecimal
00
1F
3F
77
F8
F8
F8
0F
1F
1F
3E
38
79
73
73
F9
F8
FE
FF
FF
00
00
00
00

Data
d2
d4
d6
d8
d10
d12
d14
d16
d18
d20
d22
d24
d26
d28
d30
d32
d34
d36
d38
d40
d42
d44
d46
d48

Binary
00000000
11111000
11111100
01110111
00011111
00011111
00011111
11110000
11111000
11111000
01111100
00011100
10011110
11001110
11001110
10011111
00011111
01111111
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000

Hexadecimal
00
F8
FC
EE
1F
1F
1F
F0
F8
F8
7C
1C
9E
CE
CE
9F
1F
7F
FF
FF
00
00
00
00

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“X”

...

Print fine density graphics
Prints a bit image of the input data using horizontal and vertical
resolutions of 8 dots/mm.
Data extending past the right margin is ignored.
The relationship between the input data and the actual printing is
shown below.
1 ≤ n1 + n2 × 256 ≤ 576

d1•••
MSB
LSB
Dot
Position b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

d2•••
MSB

d3•••
LSB

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

MSB

LSB

b7 b6 b5 b4 b3 b2 b1 b0

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Download Graphics Printing
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

EXAMPLE

“&”

<1>

...

m48

“&”

“1”

...

m48

...

m48

...

m48

Define download character
Defines one new character and stores it in RAM for later use.
n is the character code of the character defined and must be between
21H and 7F4.
If the maximum of 32 external characters have already been stored,
the oldest stored external character are deleted so that new external
character can be stored.
The character matrix is 12 dots wide and 24 dots high.
Relationship between the character pattern and the character data is
shown below.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

Data
m1
m3
m5
m7
m9
m11
m13
m15
m17
m19
m21
m23
m25
m27
m29
m31
m33
m35
m37
m39
m41
m43
m45
m47

Binary
00011000
00111000
01111000
00011000
00011000
00011000
00011000
00011001
00011011
00000110
00001100
00011011
00110111
01100110
00000000
00000000
00000001
00000011
00000111
00000111
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000

Hexadecimal
18
38
78
18
18
18
18
19
1B
06
0C
1B
37
66
00
00
01
03
07
07
00
00
00
00

Data
m2
m4
m6
m8
m10
m12
m14
m16
m18
m20
m22
m24
m26
m28
m30
m32
m34
m36
m38
m40
m42
m44
m46
m48

Binary
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
01100000
11000000
10000000
00000000
00000000
00000000
11000000
11100000
01100000
01100000
11000000
10000000
00000000
11100000
11100000
00000000
00000000
00000000
00000000

Hexadecimal
00
00
00
00
00
60
C0
80
00
00
00
C0
E0
60
60
C0
80
00
E0
E0
00
00
00
00

When the 7 × 9 (half dot) character size (default setting) is set:
CODE

“&” <0> n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7] n2 – n1 + 1

HEX

(1B)H (26)H (00)H n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7] n2 – n1 + 1
When the 5 × 9 dot character size is set:

CODE

“&” <0> n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5] n2 – n1 + 1

HEX

(1B)H (26)H (00)H n1 n2 [m0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5] n2 – n1 + 1

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FUNCTION

Define download character (7 × 9 (half dot) font or 5 × 9 dot font)
Defines download characters
Up to 10 download characters can be defined and the defined
character patterns can be stored in the printer’s RAM.
The values of n1 and n2 are between (21)H and (7F)H with n1 less
than or equal to n2 and the value of m0 is either (00)H or (80)H.
Defining of download characters begins with character code n1 and
completes with n2. When only one character is defined, n1 = n2.
m0 indicates the relationship between the character pattern and print
head.
m1 m2.... Indicate the character pattern
This command is only valid with the slip printer.
When m0=(00)H
MSB

When m0=(80)H
MSB

LSB

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1
(Not used)

EXAMPLE

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

LSB

D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1

(Not used)

When the 7 × 9 (half dot) character size (default setting) is set, the
horizontally adjacent dots cannot be printed.
Printing possible

D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1

Printing not possible

m2 m4 m6

m1 m3 m5 m7

D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1

Over lapping
horizontally

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CODE
HEX

“&”

<1>

<0>

“&”

“1”

“0”

FUNCTION

Delete a download character (12 × 24 dot font)
Deletes the download character which was assigned the value n.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“%”

“1”

HEX

“%”
1B

FUNCTION

Enable download character set
Enables the download character set.

CODE

“%”

“0”

HEX
FUNCTION

“%”
1B

<1>
01

<0>
00

Disable download character set
Disables the selected download character set and returns to the builtin ROM character set.

66
Peripheral Device Control
CODE
HEX

n1
07

n2
n2

FUNCTION

Define drive pulse width for peripheral device #1
Defines the drive pulse width for peripheral devices requiring other
than standard 200 ms pulse time and delay time.
n1 indicates the energizing time and n2 indicates the delay time,
using 10ms units.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION
CODE
HEX

07
Control peripheral device #1
Executes drive pulse for peripheral device #1.

FUNCTION

Control peripheral device #1 immediately
Executes drive pulse for peripheral device #1 immediately.

CODE

HEX

FUNCTION

Control peripheral device #2 immediately
Drives peripheral device #2. The drive pulse width and delay time
are fixed at 200 ms.

CODE

_{HEX
FUNCTION

1A
Control peripheral device #2 immediately
Drives peripheral device #2. The drive pulse width and delay time
are fixed at 200 ms.

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Auto Cutter Control
CODE
HEX

“d”

“0”

“d”
1B

<0>
00

FUNCTION

Full-cut command to the auto cutter
Cuts the receipt paper fully.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

CODE

“d”

“1”

HEX
FUNCTION

“d”
1B

<1>
01

Partial-cut command to the auto cutter
Cuts the receipt paper partially.
This command is only valid with the receipt printer.

68
Slip Printer Control
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

Setting slip sensor
Sets the slip printer TOF/BOF sensor according to the value of n.

n = 00, “0” :
01, “1” :
02, “2” :
03, “3” :

TOF Sensor

BOF Sensor

Valid
Valid
Invalid
Invalid

Valid
Invalid
Valid
Invalid

Default values are:
n = 0 when memory switch 5-2 = 0 (factory setting)
n = 3 when memory switch 5-2 = 1
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

Slip function
After printing the data in the line buffer, operates the slip printer
according to the value of n.
n = 00, “0” :
01, “1” :
02, “2” :
03, “3” :
04, “4” :
05, “5” :

Operates the clamp
Releases the paper
Releases the paper and waits until it is removed
Feeds the paper backward (backfeed) until it
moves past the TOF sensor, then releases the
paper. (See NOTE below.)
Feeds the paper into the printer (operational feed)
until it moves past the BOF sensor, then releases
the paper.
Feeds the paper according to the direction and
length set by m n (the paper is not
released)

(NOTE) When the slip paper is attached to duplicates, a paper jam
may occur if the paper is always fed backward. Therefore,
the paper should not be ejected with n=3. To feed slip paper
attached to duplicates backward, use to set
the eject length to about half of the paper length, then eject
the paper using 5.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

69
CODE
HEX

Set the paper eject direction/length
Sets the length of the ejection operation performed using
5 in line mode.

FUNCTION

The value of m determines the ejection direction.
When m= “+”: the ejection direction is into the printer (operational
feed), and the ejection length is n lines (at the current
carriage return)
When m= “-”: the ejection direction is backward (backfeed), and
the ejection length is n lines (at the current carriage
return)
When m= 0 : the ejection direction is backward (backfeed), and
the ejection length is n inches
The default value of n is 0.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

CODE

HEX

Slip status enquiry
Sends slip printer status information to the host computer.

FUNCTION

Status

1
Constantly
set at “1”

b0
0

Constantly
set at “0”
TOF sensor 1: No paper
BOF sensor

1: No paper

Slip printer mechanical error 1: Error
Slip release/clamp 1: Clamp
0: Release

Status b1 and b5 is variable.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

70
CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

Set the wait time until the automatic clamp is activated
Set the wait time between paper insertion (TOF/BOF sensor senses
the paper) and automatic clamp activation by n × 0.1 sec.
The default value of n is 7 (wait time is 0.7 sec.)
The value of m is fixed to 0.
This command is only valid with the slip printer, besides memory
switch 5-1 is set to 0.

Page Mode
CODE

“n”

HEX
FUNCTION

Select page mode
Switches from line mode (default) to page mode.
This code is only valid when it is entered at the beginning of the line.
The page mode is suitable even though data is printed in the
rotational direction specified by “T” n and in the page
coordinate range specified by “*” •••, and though paper with
a horizontal length of a check, etc. is rotated 90 or 270 and printing
is carried out in all modes.
In page mode, since OR is applied to the data in the print area,
characters and bit images can be printed overlapping each other and
each character can be rotated and oriented independently.
In page mode, if printing data and a command such as or
are sent in the same way as in line mode, there is an automatic
rotation to the printer side.
All printing of data in the print area is performed according to .
After printing according to , the printer returns to line mode. In
addition, if “!”, “@” or are specified,
printing is not performed and the printer leaves page mode and
returns to line mode.
While returning to line mode, the data in the printer buffer, the area
coordinates and the rotation directions are all cleared.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.
The following restrictions exist in page mode.
1)

In page mode, half-dot characters cannot be printed since
printing is carried out in normal dot units.
When entering page mode, the ANK font is automatically set to
a 5 × 9 (2 pulses = 1 dot) font.
Since the 7 × 9 font and 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font commands
cannot be executed in page mode, they are executed after the

printer returns to line mode.
High density printing of graphics is ignored.
Paper feed command
In paper mode, the paper feed command and carriage return are
executed in units of dots. A 1/72-inch (0.353-mm) paper feed is
considered 1 dot. Since a 1-dot pitch in the horizontal direction
is 0.30 mm and a 1-dot pitch in the vertical direction is 0.353
mm, the paper amount that is fed while printing using a 90 or
270 rotation is less when compared with a 0 or 150 rotation.
As a result, when printing using a 90 or 270 rotation, execute a
test print, check the horizontal and vertical dot alignment, then
adjust the alignment as necessary.
The following commands are not executed in page mode, but
are stored and executed when the printer returns to line mode.
Select 7 × 9 (half dot) font
Select 5 × 9 (3 pulses = 1 dot) font
Inverted printing/Cancel inverted
printing
Select highlight printing/Cancel
highlight printing
Underlining
Upperlining
Select print direction
Select emphasized printing/Cancel
emphasized printing
Select left margin
Select right margn

HEX
FUNCTION

“4”/ “5”
“-” n
“_” n
“U” n
“E”/ “F”
“1” n
“Q” n

The following commands are ignored in page mode.
One time backfeed
Print high density graphics
Slip function
Select print station
STX-ETX mode

CODE

“M”
“:”
/

“!”

“j” n
“L” •••
n
“+” “A” n
•••

Select line mode (default)
If this command is specified while in page mode, printing is not
carried out and the printer returns to line mode.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

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CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“*”

YH dXL dXH dYL dYH

Setting print area in page mode
The coordinates of the current position at the moment that page
mode is entered are (0,0). The starting point of the print area is
defined by XL, XH, YL and YH. In addition, the length DX in the X
direction is specified by dXL and dXH, and the length DY in the Y
direction is specified by dYL and dYH.
Current position (0,0)
DX
(X0,Y0)
Paper feed direction
DY

Print area

Starting point X0 = XL + (XH × 256) dots
Starting point Y0 = YL + (YH × 256) dots
Length in horizontal direction DX = dXL + (dXH × 256) dots
Length in vertical direction DY = dYL + (dYH × 256) dots
The values of XL, YL, dXL and dYL are between 0 and 255, and the
values of XH, YH, dXH and dYH are between 0 and 1.
However, dXL = dXH = 0 and dYL = dYH = 0 are not included.
In addition, since the maximum range in the X direction (XO + DX)
is 210 dots and the maximum range in the Y direction (YO + DY) is
720 dots, each parameter should be specified to satisfy these ranges.
When the power is turned on, XL = XH = YL = YH = 0 (XO,YO =
0,0)
dXL = 210, dXH = 0 (DX = 210) and
dYL = 64, dYH = 2 (DY = 576).
This command is stored, even in line mode, and the position at the
time that page mode is entered is used as the standard point (0,0).
Since the bottom of the character is used as the baseline, a minimum
print area of 8 dots are necessary in the character height direction to
print data in the page. (When printing a magnified character height,
the paper must be fed before printing.)
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

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When n = 4, “4,” special mode page mode functions as check high-speed printing mode.

FUNCTION

“T”

Setting print direction in page mode
Sets the direction in which the printing will be executed in page
mode according to the value of n.
This command is only valid in line mode.
Value of n
0 or “0”
1 or “1”
2 or “2”
3 or “3”
4 or “4”

Mode
0 rotation mode (uni-directional printing)
270 rotation mode (uni-directional printing)
180 rotation mode (uni-directional printing)
90 rotation mode (uni-directional printing)
270 rotation mode (bi-directional printing)

The default value of n is 0.

n=0
0° rotation

n = 1 or 4

n=2

n=3

270° rotation

180° rotation

90° rotation
12345•••
ABCDE•••

12345•••
ABCDE•••
12345•••
ABCDE•••

HEX

12345•••
ABCDE•••

CODE

This parameter is only valid when no character data is expanded
into the page area, and this command is added immediately after
“n”.
Also, once the check high-speed printing mode has been entered
with “T”4, it is not possible to move across to a different
rotation mode (“T”0-3) until the page mode has been exited.
The check high-speed printing mode provides high-speed printing
with the check at a 270 degree rotation angle and bi-directional
printing, and a wide range of limitations have been included to
enable bi-directional printing.

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This mode can only be used with printing data that uses a 5 X 9 (2P1) font without decorations.
The limitations are listed below. The quality of the printed product
cannot be guaranteed if these limitations are removed and the unit
used.
[Limitations on the check high-speed printing mode]
• The only characters that can be printed are the 5 X 9 (2P-1) font
ANK characters.
• The double-sized width command cannot be used (the doublesized height command may be used.)
• The bit image command cannot be used.
• Horizontal tabs cannot be used.
• The space setting command for the space between characters
cannot be used.
• The following limitations apply for the Y direction in the printing
area (value set with “*”...)
1 As To=0 has been fixed as the starting point for the printing
area, the printing area command set with “*” ....
Must be specified with Yo=YL=YH=0. (It will forcibly set
at 0 if it is at any other setting.)
2 The value of Dy must be a six-fold value.
As bi-directional printing in 6-pin units will be performed in this
mode, there are cases where the characters that have been
entered in a misaligned state will be printed in a wave-like style
and will not be able to be distinguished when the value of Dy is
anything other than a six-fold value as a joint will be
established within a single character for return printing.
Consequently, setting anything other than the six-fold value
must not be carried out. However, the printer will discard any
remainders from dividing by six and automatically correct it
into six-fold when any value other than six -fold has been set.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

0C
Print in page mode (only valid when in page mode)
This command can only activate the slip printer. In page mode, all
page data in the page area is printed, then the printer returns to line
mode. After all the page data is printed, the data in the page, the page
print area and the print direction are all initialized.
In addition, this command has no function in line mode.

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Customer display commands (Combo mode only)
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“S”

Start customer display
Subsequent data is sent through the customer display. Customer
display data is sent as follows.
This command is saved in the print buffer and retrieved from the
print buffer and executed in the same way as the other print data.
“S” Customer display data

“G”

Through the customer display
This command is only effective in the combination mode and when
memory switch 0-8 = 0.
When the customer display is being used, the option RS232C I/F
communication conditions must be baud rate = 9699BPS, data
length = 8 bits, no parity, so set the dip switches accordingly.
CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“G”

End customer display
This command is regarded as the customer display data end code and
subsequent data is processed as print data. This command is saved in
the print buffer and retrieved from the print buffer and executed in
the same way as the other print data. This command is only effective
in the combination mode and when memory switch 0-8 = 0.
This command is only valid with the slip printer.

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Other Commands
CODE
HEX

FUNCTION

Cancel printer buffer & Initialize printer
Clears the line buffer, and initializes the commands set already.
Does not affect the external equipment drive conditions set by the
code n1 n2. (This is the same during a mechanical
error.)
(Line buffer means the print data expansion area.)
If is specified in page mode while printing using the slip
printer, printing is not carried out and the printer returns to line mode
from page mode.
In addition, initializes the print station selection. If the slip
printer was selected, the receipt printer will be re-selected.
This command cannot recover from errors or return to the on-line
status from off-line.

CODE

HEX

FUNCTION

Deselect printer
Deselects the printer. The printer disregards all subsequent
characters and commands except , which activates the
printer.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

11
Set select mode
When the printer receives a code, the deselect mode is
canceled and data following this code is input to the buffer.

1E
Beep the buzzer
Sounds a brief beep tone.

77
CODE

“#

n1n2n3n4”

n1n2n3n4

HEX
FUNCTION

Set the memory switch. In order to enable changed memory switch
setting, turn the printer OFF and ON again or send printer reset
command ( “?””) to the printer. Changed
memory switch settings are stored in EEPROM and these setting will
be stored as long as the time when they are changed again.
N
:Memory switch number (“0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”)
n1n2n3n4 :Mode settings (For details see below)
1)

N=0 (Star mode only)
n1 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
n2
Customer display commands

“0”
Valid

“1”
Invalid

(Default)
Parameter
n4

Setting
“0” to “3” “4” to “7” “8” to “A” “B” to “F”
Receipt FF command Form Feed Paper Feed, Form Feed Paper Feed,
Cut & Back
Cut & Back
FF cut mode
—
Full-cut
—
Partial-cut

N=1 (Star mode only)
n1 :Always “0”
n2 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
n3
Zero style
n4
International character
set
n4
“0”
“1”
“2”

Country
USA
France
Germany

n4 Country
“C” Latin America

n4
“3”
“4”
“5”

Country
UK
Denmark #1
Sweden

“0”
“1”
Normal zero Slashed zero
See below

n4
“6”
“7”
“8”

Country
Italy
Spain #1
Japan

n4
“9”
“A”
“B”

Country
Norway
Denmark #2
Spain #2

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3)

N=2
n3 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
n1
Receipt printer ESC d
command
Receipt printer
n2
Receipt printer cutter
n4

Receipt printer paper
near end

Cut

“0”

“1”
Paper feed,
& Cut

Remark
Star mode
only

Valid

Invalid

Valid

Star and
ESC/POS
Star mode
only

N=3 (Star mode only)
n1 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
“0”
n2
Character table (Code
page)
n3
Receipt printer printer
48
column
n4
CR code
Invalid
Receipt printer line feed 4
(mm)

n2
“0”
“1”
“2”

Code page
Normal
katakana
437

n2
“3”
“4”
“5”

Code page
437
850
852

n2
“6”
“7”
“8”

“1”

“2”

“3”

See belows
38

–

Invalid
3

Valid
4

Valid
3

Code page
860
861
863

n2 Code page
“9” 865
“A” 866

N=4 (Star mode)
n2 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
n4 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
n1
X on/X off Timing
RTS Signal Condition

“0”
When
Toggled
Save as
DTR

“1”
every 3
sec
Save as
DTR

“2”
When
Toggled
always
SPACE

“3”
every 3
sec
always
SPACE

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N=4 (ESC/POS mode)
n1 :Always “0”
n2 :Always “0”
(Default)
Parameter
Setting
n3
DTR signal during
setting status
transmission
n4
Data receipt error

“0”’

“1”

“2”

“3”

See belows
“?”
printed

Ignored

“?”
printed

Parameter :n3
Setting (DTR signal)
1. From when the power is turned on or
I/F reset until communication possible
2. Test printing
3. Paper feed by paper feed switch
4. Stop due to no paper
5. During waiting for switch input in
macro execution
6. Other error
7. Receiving buffer full

“0”, “1”

“2”, “3”

BUSY

BUSY
—
—

BUSY
BUSY
BUSY

—

BUSY

—
BUSY

BUSY
BUSY

Ignored

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6)

N=5 (Star mode)
n1 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
(Default)

Parameter
Setting
“0”
n2
When slip printer Print +
code is valid
line feed
(CRLF)
n4
Initial status of the TOF/ Valid
BOF sensor
Slip printer automatic
Valid
clamp
Slip printer automatic
Valid
starting print positioning

“1”
print
(CR)
Valid

“2”
“3”
Print +
print
line feed (CR)
(CRLF)
Valid
Valid

Valid

Invalid

Valid

Invalid

Parameter
Setting
“4”
n2
When slip printer Print +
code is valid
line feed
(CRLF)
n4
Initial status of the TOF/ Invalid
BOF sensor
Slip printer automatic
Valid
clamp
Slip printer automatic
Valid
starting print positioning

“5”
print
(CR)
Invalid

“6”
“7”
Print +
print
line feed (CR)
(CRLF)
Invalid
Invalid

Valid

Invalid

Valid

Invalid

“1”
Valid

“2”
Invalid

“3”
Invalid

Invalid

Valid

Invalid

N=5 (ESC/POS mode)
n1 :Always “0”
n2 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
(Default)
Parameter
Setting
“0”
n4
Slip printer automatic
Valid
clamp
Slip printer automatic
Valid
starting print positioning

N=A
n1 :Always “0”
n2 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
(Default)
Parameter
Setting
n4
Receipt adherenceprevention control

“0”
Valid

“1”
Invalid

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N=D
n1 :Always “0”
n2 :Always “0”
n3 :Always “0”
Parameter
Setting
n2
Thermal head rank
Rank
A
B
C

CODE
HEX

“0”
A

“1”
B

“2”
C

“3”
C

Average resistance value
1215 ± 67 Ω
1350 ± 67 Ω
1485 ± 67 Ω

“@”

FUNCTION

Initialize printer
Reinitializes the printer. Clears the print buffer and returns settings
to their power-up values.
Does not clear the input buffer, downloaded characters, or conditions
for peripheral devices.
If this command is specified in page mode while printing using the
slip printer, printing is not carried out and the printer returns to line
mode from page mode.
This command cannot recover from errors or return to the on-line
status from off-line.

CODE

HEX
FUNCTION

05
Enquiry
Causes the printer to transmit a status byte.

82
Status byte
Status
b7

0
Constantly
set at 0

Vertical parity error
1: Error
Framing error
1: Error
Receipt printer head-up error
Receipt printer auto cutter error
Receipt printer thermistor error
Cover open error
Slip printer mechanical error
1: Error
Receipt paper empty
1: Empty
Buffer empty
1: Empty
Buffer overflow
1: Overflow
Compulsion switch
1: High level (Switch is set to ON.)

Status b3 is variable.

CODE
HEX
FUNCTION

“?”

Reset the printer hardware.
Resets the printer hardware and produces a test print

Chapter 10: ESC/POS Mode

TM-T85 mode
Code
HT
LF
FF
DLE EOT
DLE ENQ
CAN
ESC FF
ESC SP
ESC !
ESC $
ESC %
ESC &
ESC *
ESC ESC 2
ESC 3
ESC =
ESC ?
ESC @
ESC D
ESC E
ESC G
ESC J
ESC L
ESC R
ESC S
ESC T
ESC V
ESC W
ESC \
ESC a
ESC c4
ESC c5

Function
Horizontal tab
Print line feed
Page mode print and return
Real time transmission of status
Real time request to printer
Cancel print data in page mode
Print page mode data
Set right space amount of character
Universal print mode designation
Designate absolute printing
Designate/cancel download characters set
Define download characters
Designate bit image mode
Designate/cancel underline
Set 1/6 inch line feed amount
Set line feed amount
Select peripheral equipment
Delete download characters
Initialize printer
Set horizontal tab position
Designate/cancel emphasized print
Designate/cancel double print
Print and paper feed
Select page mode
Select international characters
Select standard mode
Select character print direction in print mode
Designate/cancel 90° character rotation
Set print range in page mode
Designate relative position
Align position
Select no effective paper detector at print stop
Enable/disable panel switch

Code
ESC d
ESC i
ESC p
ESC t
ESC u
ESC v
ESC {
GS !
GS $
GS *
GS /
GS :
GS B
GS H
GS I
GS L
GS P
GS V
GS W
GS \
GS ^
GS a
GS b
GS f
GS h
GS k
GS r
GS w

Function
Print and paper feed “n” lines
Partial cut (one section remaining)
Designate pulse generation
Select character code table
Transmission of peripheral equipment status
Transmission of paper detection status
Designate/cancel inverted printing
Designate character size
Designate absolute position of vertical direction of characters in page mode
Define download bit image
Print download bit image
Start/finish macro definition
Designate/cancel reverse printing
Select print position of HRI characters
Printer ID transmission
Set left margin
Set basic calculated pitch
Paper cut
Set print range
Designate the relative position of vertical characters when printing in the page
mode
Execute macro
Enable/disable automatic status transmission
Designate/cancel smoothing
Select HRI character font
Set bar code height
Printing of bar code
Transmission of status
Set lateral size of bar code

TM-295 mode
Code
HT
LF
FF
DLE EOT
CAN
ESC SP
ESC !
ESC %
ESC &
ESC *
ESC 2
ESC 3
ESC =
ESC @
ESC C
ESC D
ESC F
ESC J
ESC K
ESC L
ESC R
ESC T
ESC W
ESC c4
ESC c5
ESC d
ESC e
ESC f
ESC p
ESC q
ESC t
ESC u
ESC v
ESC {
GS I
GS a
GS r

Function
Horizontal tab
Print line feed
Page mode print and return
Real time transmission of status
Cancel print data in page mode
Set right space amount of character
Universal print mode designation
Designate/cancel download characters set
Define download characters
Designate bit image mode
Set 1/6 inch line feed amount
Set line feed amount
Select peripheral equipment
Initialize printer
Single sheet paper eject length setting
Set horizontal tab position
Designation/cancel single sheet paper reverse direction ejection
Print and feed
Print and reverse direction feed
Select page mode
Select international characters
Select character print direction in print mode
Set print range in page mode
Select no effective paper detector at print stop
Enable/disable panel switch
Print and paper feed “n” lines
Print and reverse direction feed “n” lines
Single sheet paper hold time setting
Designate pulse generation
Release
Select character code table
Transmission of peripheral equipment status
Transmission of paper detection status
Designate/cancel inverted printing
Printer ID transmission
Enable/disable automatic status transmission
Transmission of status

TM-295 mode emulation cautionary items
Since, as shown below, the paper feed pitch, dot pitch and the installation
distances between the TOF/BOF sensors and the print head differ depending on
the mechanism of the SCP700 slip and TM-295, the printing results may not be
the same because of the differences in the mechanism. Also, even though, since
the TM-295 is a shuttle printer, the paper feed set values and actual paper feed
amount are different.
Difference
Difference in the paper feed motor
pitch
Difference in the vertical direction
dot pitch
Difference in the horizontal
direction dot pitch
Difference in the distance from the
top of the paper to the top of the
print head
Difference in the distance from the
TOF sensor to the top of the print
head
Difference in the distance from the
BOF sensor to the bottom of the
print head

SCP700 slip

TM-295

1/144 inch units

1/60 inch units

0.353mm

0.423mm

0.30mm

0.315mm

26.5mm ~ 36.5mm
26.5mm
Variable with mechanical
(When automatically feeding)
stopper
3.0mm ~ 13.0mm
26.0mm
Variable with mechanical
stopper
38.1mm

27.3mm

Since the pitches are different, the printing results are reduced in the vertical/
horizontal direction compared to the TM-295. Especially in the page mode,
since the coordinates are controlled in dots, the printing results are reduced.
(There is a difference of n/60” dots - n/72” dots in the Y direction.)
In the case of the line mode, since the difference in the paper feed pitch is
absorbed as much as possible, the commands which are connected with the n/
60 inch unit paper feed ( “3” n, “J” n, “K” n) use
INT((6n/5)+0.5).
However, since even in this case, depending on the value of n, the paper feed
amount may not be exactly the same, the vertical direction printing position may
be different.

The paper position when the condition of the TOF or BOF sensor changes due
to the status is different to that of the TM-295.
Since the position of the BOF sensor is especially different, whereas the BOF
sensor reports “no paper” at 27.3mm from the bottom of the paper with the TM295, the BOF sensor reports “no paper” at approximately 38mm from the
bottom of the paper with the SCP700. Therefore, when the BOF “no paper”
sensor is effective, the BOF sensor “no paper” is reported quicker than with the
TM-295 and it may not be possible to print in the same position at the bottom
of the same form.
For this reason, by controlling the printing so that it does not stop until
approximately 27.3mm from the bottom of the paper even if the paper has
passed the BOF sensor at the 38.1mm position, this difference is compensated.
However, due to the differences in the paper feed pitch (star = n/72”, TM-295 =
n/60”), the emulation is not perfect.

With the TM-295, by adjusting the mechanical stopper position, the paper top
position can be changed between 0 to 10mm. However, since the mechanical
stopper position is fixed with the SCP700, if the TM-295 mechanical stopper
position is changed and the printing results are compared, they may be different.

Appendix : Character Code Tables
Star Mode
(Character table: Normal)

Note: The (7F)H code is a space when neither normal nor katakana.

Star Mode
(Character table: Normal)

Star Mode
(Character table: katakana)

Note: Other characters are the same as those for Character table: Normal.

Star Mode
(Character table: IBM (Code page 437))

Note: Other characters are the same as those for Character table: Normal.

Star Mode
Code Page #850
Multi-lingual

Code Page #852
Latin-2

Code Page #860
Portuguese

Code Page #861
Icelandic

Note: Other characters are the same as those for Character table: Normal

Code Page #863
Canadian French

Code Page #865
Nordic

Code Page #866
Russian

Note: Other characters are the same as those for Character table: Normal

Star Mode
International Character Set

ESC/POS Mode
Page 0 (PC437)

ESC/POS Mode
Page 1 (Katakana)