Datecs FP-2000 User Manual

Fiscal Printer DATECS FP-2000 Version 3.10
INTRODUCTION
DATECS FP-2000 is a compact thermal printer with fiscal memory, which prints cash receipts and daily reports on
one paper roll 78 mm (3 inch) wide. It is compatible to most European and World fiscal legislation systems.
The functions of the device are controlled with the help of buttons, located on its frontal part as well as commands,
sent via the serial interface. The couplings for the cable connections are conveniently located for fast access and easy
manipulations. The printing devices have low noise emission levels and high printing speeds - 220 mm/sec.
The printer has an automatic paper cutter. Optionally, it can support a display and a cash drawer.
Contemporary commercial activities and the demands of acting fiscal legislation systems demand a comparatively
good knowledge on the ways to operate fiscal devices of different kinds - cash registers, electronic scales, different
types of printing devices. It is for this reason, that the careful reading of this manual before starting work with the
printer may save you lots of time and trouble later on.
WORKING WITH THE FP-2000 FISCAL PRINTER
The over 50 different commands which the printer can execute may initially create the impression that learning to
work with it is a difficult job. Most of these commands, however, are related to the starting initialization, diagnostics
and the generating of reports thus decreasing greatly the number of commands directly engaged with the issuing of
receipts and other user's operations.
PROGRAM SUPPORT
To function normally the program for operating the fiscal printer must be able to control the execution of the
commands, which often fail mainly due to the lack of paper, the sending of invalid commands or simply because of
some minor cable problem. The current status of the printer is monitored by 6 bytes, returned by every command. Part
of the bits are informative (opened non-fiscal receipt for instance), others indicate error (no paper, invalid command,
etc.). The program must inform of existing errors or - if possible - react to these errors.
There are commands with the help of which the control program can acquire the whole needed information on the
current status of the printer. The printer saves this info in the memory as well as the accumulated sums (during the day
or only within the current receipt) even after it has been switched of from the power feed. If the device is in the
"document opened" mode it cannot close down automatically but only from the control program.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE FP-2000
The functional control of the printer is performed with the help of buttons, located on its frontal part and
commands, sent via the serial interface. The coupling of the cable connections are located in such a way as to make
them easily connectable and the whole device fast to set up for normal operation.
Prior to using this device please read these instructions and the descriptions of the application programs carefully
and make sure that you have really learned how to operate the FP-2000.
Upon delivery, the DATECS package will contain:
- Paper rolls - 1 pieces;
- AC-DC adapter;
- Serial cable for connecting to a PC;
- User's Manual;
- Instructions for the taxation authorities;
- Passport of the device.
Fiscal Printer
FP-2000
USER'S MANUAL