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A714 Impact Printer:
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  • Page 1 A714 Impact Printer: Owner’s Guide A714-D100...
  • Page 3 A714 Impact Printer: Owner’s Guide A714-D100 AXIOHM Ithaca, New York...
  • Page 4 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Therefore, before using this document, consult your Axiohm sales representative for information that is applicable and current. Axiohm reserves the right to improve products as new technology, components, software, and firmware become available.
  • Page 5 Hz, output rated 25 Vdc at 2A, 9 Vdc at 700 mA; or 240 Vac, 60 Hz, output rated 25 Vdc at 2A, 9 Vdc at 700 mA. Use of this product with a power supply other than the Axiohm power supply will require you to test this power supply and Axiohm printer for FCC and CE mark certification.
  • Page 6 However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio communications will not occur in a particular commercial installation. If this equipment does cause interference, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to contact Axiohm immediately.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Preface vii vii Where to Get Additional Information................vii Chapter 1: About the A714 Printer Chapter 1: About the A714 Printer Features and Options......................2 Ordering Paper and Supplies..................... 2 Maintaining and Cleaning the Printer ................3 Chapter 2: Operating the Printer Chapter 2: Operating the Printer Using the Controls .......................
  • Page 8 Contents A714 Owner’s Guide Command Descriptions.....................31 Printer Function Commands..................31 Vertical Positioning Commands ................42 Horizontal Positioning Commands ................48 Print Characteristics Commands ................55 Graphics Commands ....................65 Printer Status Commands ..................69 Bar Code Commands......................77 Page Mode Commands....................83 Macro Commands.......................87 Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications 89 89 Printing Specifications .......................89...

  • Page 9: Where To Get Additional Information

    Where to Get Additional Information Where to Get Additional Information The following publications contain more information about the A714 printer. Contact your sales representative to obtain additional copies of this Owner’s Guide or any of the publications listed below.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: About The A714 Printer

    Status Power Switch The A714 printer is a fast, reliable, and flexible printer, designed to meet your immediate and long term needs. The industry standard RS-232C communication interface allows the A714 to be connected to any host computer PC or terminal system that uses RS-232C. In addition, the A714...

  • Page 11: Features And Options

    Chapter 1: About the A714 Printer A714 Owner’s Guide Features and Options Features and Options The A714 printer comes with a variety of standard features. It can also be configured with the optional components described below. Features Features • Standard pitch (host selectable): 12.8/16 characters per inch, 32/40 columns •...

  • Page 12: Maintaining And Cleaning The Printer

    Maintaining and Cleaning the Printer Maintaining and Cleaning the Printer There is no customer maintenance required for the A714 printer. However, you may occasionaly clean the cabinet as needed to remove finger marks and dust. Use any household cleaner designed for plastics, but test it first on a small, unseen area. The cabinet finish and materials are durable and resistant to the following: •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: About the A714 Printer A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Operating The Printer

    • Power switch used to turn the printer on and off. The A714 also includes a Slow Down mode which prevents damage to the printer by reducing print speed during long periods of continuous printing. The printed automatically returns to normal speed when usage returns to normal. Do not cycle or reset the printer while it is in Slow Down mode or damage may result.

  • Page 15: Changing Paper

    A714 Owner’s Guide Changing Paper Changing Paper The A714 features simple paper loading which is quick and efficient, saving both time and paper. Caution: Do not operate the printer if it runs out of paper. The printer will continue to operate, but data may be lost and the printhead may be damaged.
  • Page 16 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 2: Operating the Printer Loading the New Paper Roll Loading the New Paper Roll Feed Paper Roll Rollers Paper Feed Button 1. Place the new roll into the printer with the paper coming off the bottom of the roll.

  • Page 17: Changing The Ribbon Cassette

    Chapter 2: Operating the Printer A714 Owner’s Guide Changing the Ribbon Cassette Changing the Ribbon Cassette Change the ribbon cassette when the print is too light or the ribbon is frayed. Paper Cover Printhead Autto Ribbon Shield Cutter Cassette Ribbon...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Diagnostics

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 3: Diagnostics Chapter 3: Diagnostics Chapter 3: Diagnostics The following diagnostic tests are available for the A714 printer: • Level 0 Diagnostics: Performed during the startup cycle . • Diagnostic Print Tests: Performed using the Paper Feed button.

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Print Tests And Printer Setup Mode

    Configuration Report Configuration Report The A714 completes a test of internal RAM and a checksum test of internal program memory, and then produces a printout listing the current configuration settings. A sample printout is included on the following page. For more information about changing these settings, see “Printer Setup Mode”...
  • Page 20 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 3: Diagnostics April 1998...

  • Page 21: Printer Setup Mode

    Chapter 3: Diagnostics A714 Owner’s Guide Printer Setup Mode Printer Setup Mode Once the printer has completed the configuration report, you have the opportunity to use Printer Setup Mode to change the configuration parameters. The following table lists the parameters available for each option. Depending on the printer emulation you choose, some parameters may not be available.
  • Page 22 3. The A714 prints instructions for changing the configuration. Press the Paper Feed button again to begin choosing new settings. 4. The A714 prints the current parameters for the first set of options, Printer Configuration. See the sample printout on the following page.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Diagnostics A714 Owner’s Guide If the printer has reached the end of the options, it prints the configuration report again. To continue changing parameters, press the Paper Feed button. To accept the new parameters, wait ten seconds. The printer prints, “Press the Button Now to Enter Test.”...

  • Page 24: Extended Self-Test

    To perform the extended self-test, complete the following steps. 1. Complete the procedure in the section, “Configuration Report,” on page 10. After the A714 prints the configuration report, it prints, “Press Button Now to Change Setup.” 2. If you want to change the configuration, complete the procedure in the section, “Printer Setup Mode,”...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3: Diagnostics A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4: When Something Goes Wrong 17

    Chapter 4: When Something Goes Wrong Chapter 4: When Something Goes Wrong The A714 printer is a simple, generally trouble-free printer, but from time to time minor problems may occur. For example, the power supply may be interrupted or the paper may jam.

  • Page 27: Problems

    Chapter 4: When Something Goes Wrong A714 Owner’s Guide Problems Problems Printer Not Operating Printer Not Operating Cause Cause Action Action Power cable not connected Check all cable connections. Check that the host properly and power supply are both on. (The power supply is turned on by plugging it into an outlet.)
  • Page 28 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 4: When Something Goes Wrong Carriage and Paper Jams Carriage and Paper Jams Cause Cause Action Action Carriage or paper jam Turn the printer off. Open the cover. Push the printhead carriage away from the paper jam. Remove any jammed paper or other obstructions.

  • Page 29: Other Serious Problems

    For serious problems, such as the printer not printing or not communicating with the host computer, contact an Axiohm-authorized service representative to arrange a service call. For self-maintenance organizations, a service guide is available: A714 Impact Printer: Service Guide (A714-D200). Contact your sales representative to order the service guide. April 1998...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Communication

    In order for the printer to communicate with the host computer, a communication link must be set up. The A714 supports the industry standard RS-232C communication interface. This interface has a protocol associated with it that the host computer must understand and adhere to.

  • Page 31: Using Basic To Send Commands

    For DTR/DSR, changes in the DTR/DSR signal coordinate the information flow. The RS-232C version of the A714 offers the standard options which are selected in Printer Setup mode. For more information on these settings, see “Printer Setup Mode” on page...

  • Page 32: Dtr/Dsr Protocol

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 5: Communication DTR/DSR Protocol DTR/DSR Protocol The DTR signal is used to control data transmission to the printer. It is driven low when the printer is ready to receive data and driven high when it cannot accept any more data.

  • Page 33: Power Cable Connector Pin Assignments

    Chapter 5: Communication A714 Owner’s Guide Power Cable Connector Pin Assignments Power Cable Connector Pin Assignments The following illustration shows the power cable connector and pin assignments. The power cable connector is a 4-pin mini DIN plug and is located at the back of the printer.

  • Page 34: Printer Setup Mode

    The A714 prints instructions for changing the configuration. 4. Press the Paper Feed button again. 5. The A714 prints the current parameters for the first set of options, Printer Configuration. Wait ten seconds and the printer prints the next set of options.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Communication A714 Owner’s Guide 7. To change the current parameter, press the Paper Feed button. The printer prints each option one at a time. Press the Paper Feed button after each until you reach the option you want.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Commands

    Chapter 6: Commands Chapter 6: Commands Chapter 6: Commands You can use commands to control all operations of the A714 printer, from selecting the size and placement of characters and graphics on the receipt to feeding and cutting paper. ESC-POS Subset ESC-POS Subset This chapter lists all of the commands available to emulate the Epson TM-U200 printer.

  • Page 37: Command Operands

    ‘n’ and the remainder is ‘m.’ To derive the number from ‘n’ and ‘m’ use this formula: [(256 x n) + m]. List of A714 ESC POS Commands List of A714 ESC POS Commands This table lists the commands available to emulate the Epson TM-U200D printer. The commands are listed in numerical order according to their hexadecimal codes.
  • Page 38 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Page Page Hex Code Hex Code ASCII Code ASCII Code Command Command 1B 45 n or ESC E n or Select Bold or Double-Strike Character Print 1B 47 n ESC G n Select Printing Position of HRI Characters (Not...
  • Page 39 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Page Page Hex Code Hex Code ASCII Code ASCII Code Command Command …d …d 1D 2F n GS / n Print Downloaded Graphics Image (Not Implemented) 1D 3A GS : Specify Start of End Position of Macro Definition...

  • Page 40: Command Descriptions

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Command Descriptions Command Descriptions The commands are grouped in the following categories: • Printer Function Commands • Vertical Positioning Commands • Horizontal Positioning Commands • Print Characteristics Commands • Graphics Commands • Printer Status Commands •...
  • Page 41 Set Horizontal and Vertical Positions Set Horizontal and Vertical Positions Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the horizontal motion units to 1/h inches and the vertical motion units to 1/v inches truncated to the nearest dot.
  • Page 42 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Select Printer Select Printer Selects the peripheral device to receive data from the host. If n = 0, the printer is not selected and all received data is ignored. If n = 1, the printer is selected and will be active.
  • Page 43 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Select Media Type Select Media Type Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects the media type. Hexadecimal: 1B 63 30 n Hexadecimal: Decimal: Decimal: 27 99 48 n...
  • Page 44 Chapter 6: Commands Select Media Out Reporting Select Media Out Reporting Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects which media out is reported via the communications interface. Hexadecimal: 1B 63 33 n...
  • Page 45 Select Media Sensor to Detect Media Out Select Media Sensor to Detect Media Out Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. This command selects whether the media out or media low sensor is used to detect a media out condition.
  • Page 46 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Set Print Mode Set Print Mode Selects the print mode using each bit of n. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1B 21 n Decimal: Decimal: 27 33 n ESC ! n ASCII: ASCII: Value: Value: n = print mode...
  • Page 47 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Select Print Direction Select Print Direction Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects the print direction in page mode. Hexadecimal: 1B 54 n Hexadecimal: Decimal: Decimal:...
  • Page 48 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Enable or Disable Panel Switches Enable or Disable Panel Switches Selects whether panel switches are enabled. Enables the feed switch if n = 0. Disables the feed switch so media cannot be fed by the operator if n = 1.
  • Page 49 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Full Cut Full Cut Causes a full cut to occur if received at the beginning of a line. This command has the same effect as the ‘GS V 0’ command. Hexadecimal: 1B 69 Hexadecimal:...
  • Page 50 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Select Cut Mode and Cut Select Cut Mode and Cut Selects the paper cut mode and executes a cut. This command is effective only at the beginning of a line. Option 1 Option 1...

  • Page 51: Vertical Positioning Commands

    Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Vertical Positioning Commands Vertical Positioning Commands The commands listed in this section are: • Line Feed • Print And Carriage Return • Set Line Spacing To 1/6 Inches • Select Line Spacing • Print And Feed n x 1/144 Inches •...
  • Page 52 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Print and Carriage Return Print and Carriage Return Prints the data in the print buffer and moves the carriage to the start of the current line if communicating via the parallel interface and auto-line feed is enabled or if CR=CR+LF is selected during printer configuration.
  • Page 53 Print and Reverse Feed Minimum Units Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Prints the data in the print buffer then feeds the media [n x vertical or horizontal motion units], rounded to the nearest dot, in the reverse direction. The cursor moves to the beginning of the next line.
  • Page 54 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Print and Feed n n Lines Print and Feed Lines Prints the data in the print buffer, and then feeds the media n line feeds. The cursor moves to the beginning of the next line.
  • Page 55 Set Absolute Vertical Position in Page Mode Set Absolute Vertical Position in Page Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the absolute vertical starting position to [ ((n x 256) + m) x horizontal or vertical motion units] inches for the print buffer in page mode.
  • Page 56 Set Relative Vertical Position in Page Mode Set Relative Vertical Position in Page Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the relative vertical print starting position to [((n x 256) + m) x horizontal or vertical motion units] inches from the current position in page mode.

  • Page 57: Horizontal Positioning Commands

    Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Horizontal Positioning Commands Horizontal Positioning Commands The commands listed in this section are: • Horizontal Tab • Set Character Right-Side Spacing • Set Absolute Print Position • Return Home • Set Horizontal Tab Positions •...
  • Page 58 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Set Character Right-Side Spacing Set Character Right-Side Spacing Sets the character right-side spacing [n x 1/450] inches, rounded to the nearest dot. If the double width mode is selected, then the right-side spacing becomes twice the normal value, rounded to the nearest dot.
  • Page 59 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Return Home Return Home Moves the print head to the standby position. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1B 3C 27 60 Decimal: Decimal: ASCII: ASCII: ESC < Set Horizontal Tab Positions Set Horizontal Tab Positions Sets the horizontal tab positions, where each t equals the column number for the tab minus 1.
  • Page 60 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Set Unidirectional Printing Set Unidirectional Printing Selects unidirectional printing. This command will select bi-directional printing if n = 0 and unidirectional printing if n = 1. In unidirectional printing, the printer prints from right to left. Use unidirectional printing to minimize horizontal line-to-line misalignment.
  • Page 61 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Select Justification Select Justification Aligns all of the data using the specified justification. This command is valid only when entered at the start of a line. The specified justification remains active until a new justification is selected or printer defaults are restored.
  • Page 62 Set Left Margin Set Left Margin Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the left margin to [((n x 256) + m) x horizontal or vertical motion units] inches. This command is valid only when entered at the start of a line and is only active in standard mode.
  • Page 63 Set Printing Area Width Set Printing Area Width Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the printing area width to [((n x 256) + m) x horizontal motion units] inches. This command is valid only when entered at the start of a line in standard mode.

  • Page 64: Print Characteristics Commands

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Print Characteristics Commands Print Characteristics Commands The commands listed in this section are: • Select Underline Mode • Select Bold or Double-Strike Character Print • Select Red Character Print • Select Print Contrast Level •...
  • Page 65 Select Print Contrast Level Select Print Contrast Level Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Extended command. Selects print contrast level. Adjusts the head energy for optimal print on different media. If n = 0, the head energy will be at its minimal setting, which provides maximum head life.
  • Page 66 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Select International Character Set Select International Character Set Selects the international character set defined in the International Character Code table that follows. Hexadecimal: 1B 52 n Hexadecimal: Decimal: Decimal: 27 82 n ASCII: ASCII:...
  • Page 67 Set or Cancel Rotated Print Set or Cancel Rotated Print Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Cancels 90° character rotation if n = 0 or 48 and enables 90° character rotation if n = 1 or 49.
  • Page 68 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Select Character Code Table Select Character Code Table Selects international character code page n. The code pages are illustrated in Appendix B. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1B 74 n Decimal: Decimal: 27 116 n ESC t n...
  • Page 69 Default: Default: n = 0 Select Character Size in Page Mode Select Character Size in Page Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects the character expansion. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1D 21 n...
  • Page 70 Select Black and White Reverse Printing Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Enables black on white printing if n = 0 and enables white on black printing if n = 1.
  • Page 71 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Download User-Defined Characters Download User-Defined Characters Downloads font definitions for characters in both fonts. Only one font at a time may be downloaded with this command, so A Font characters may not be downloaded at the same time B Font characters are downloaded.
  • Page 72 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands The following tables illustrate the location of each data byte that is downloaded and the position of each bit within the data byte. The shaded area to the character’s right indicates the default inter-character space. The shaded area on the character’s bottom indicates the unavailable portion of the downloaded character’s font matrix, which is ignored by the...
  • Page 73 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide B Font Download Example B Font Download Example = 22h = 00h = 88h = 80h = 00h = 88h = 80h = 45h = 51h = 80h = 88h = 00h Delete User-Defined Characters Delete User-Defined Characters Deletes the selected user-defined character.

  • Page 74: Graphics Commands

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Graphics Commands Graphics Commands The commands listed in this section are: • Download and Print Bit Imaged Graphics • Download Bit Imaged Graphics • Print Downloaded Graphics Image Download and Print Bit Imaged Graphics Download and Print Bit Imaged Graphics Downloads and prints the bit imaged graphics.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...
  • Page 76 Download Bit Imaged Graphics Download Bit Imaged Graphics Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Downloads the bit imaged graphics for print later using the Print Downloaded Graphics Image (1D 2F n) command.
  • Page 77 Print Downloaded Graphics Image Print Downloaded Graphics Image Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Prints a previously downloaded graphics image using the mode specified by the operand. This command is ignored if any data is present in the print buffer, if a downloaded graphics image has not been downloaded, or if the downloaded graphics image exceeds one line.

  • Page 78: Printer Status Commands

    A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Printer Status Commands Printer Status Commands The commands listed in this section are: • Real Time Status Transmission • Return Cash Drawer Status • Transmit Paper Sensor Status • Transmit Printer ID • Select Automatic Status •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide RETURNED STATUS DEFINITION RETURNED STATUS DEFINITION n n = 2: OFF LINE STATUS = 2: OFF LINE STATUS Value Value Bit Bit Function Function Fixed Always 0 Fixed Always 1 Cover Position Closed Open...
  • Page 80 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Return Cash Drawer Status Return Cash Drawer Status Returns the status of the cash drawer. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1B 75 n Decimal: Decimal: 27 117 n ASCII: ASCII: ESC u n n = cash drawer select...
  • Page 81 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Transmit Paper Sensor Status Transmit Paper Sensor Status Returns the printer paper sensor status when this command is processed as normal printer data in a single byte, as defined below. Hexadecimal: 1B 76 Hexadecimal:...
  • Page 82 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Transmit Printer ID Transmit Printer ID Transmits the printer model, type, or version as defined below. This command is processed as normal printer data. Hexadecimal: 1D 49 n Hexadecimal: Decimal: Decimal: 29 73 n...
  • Page 83 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Select Automatic Status Select Automatic Status Selects whether the printer automatically returns status whenever the selected status changes. All four bytes of status are transmitted even if only one status has been selected. This command is processed as normal printer data.
  • Page 84 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands RETURNED STATUS DEFINITION RETURNED STATUS DEFINITION BYTE 2: ERROR INFORMATION BYTE 2: ERROR INFORMATION Value Value Bit Bit Function Function Undefined Undefined Mechanical Error No Failure Failure Cutter Status No Failure Failure Fixed Always 0...
  • Page 85 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide Transmit Selected Status Transmit Selected Status Returns selected printer status. This command is processed as normal printer data. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1D 72 n Decimal: Decimal: 29 114 GS r n ASCII: ASCII: Value: Value:...

  • Page 86: Bar Code Commands

    Select Printing Position of HRI Characters Select Printing Position of HRI Characters Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects the location of the HRI (Human Readable Interpretation) characters when printing a bar code.
  • Page 87 Select Bar Code Check Character Select Bar Code Check Character Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Extended command. Selects bar code check character. This command generates and prints the bar code check character when n = 1. If n = 0, the check character is not generated and must be sent with the command string for those bar codes that require a check character.
  • Page 88 Select Bar Code Ratio Select Bar Code Ratio Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Extended command. Selects bar code ratio. Selects the bar code wide, narrow bar, and space ratio for those bar codes whose size is not explicitly specified.
  • Page 89 Print Selected Bar Code Print Selected Bar Code Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Prints data using the selected bar code. The media feeding is the required amount for the bar code, regardless of the current line spacing.
  • Page 90 A714 Owner’s Guide Chapter 6: Commands Bar Code Data Range Bar Code Data Range Bar Code Bar Code m m (Dec) (Dec) m m (Hex) (Hex) Option Option Max. # of Max. # of Decimal Decimal Characters Characters UPC-A 11 ≤ n ≤ 12 48 ≤...
  • Page 91 A714 Owner’s Guide Select Bar Code Horizontal Expansion Select Bar Code Horizontal Expansion Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Selects the horizontal size of the bar code. Hexadecimal: 1D 77 n Hexadecimal:...

  • Page 92: Page Mode Commands

    Print Then Return to Standard Mode Print Then Return to Standard Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. First prints, then deletes the data in the print buffer. The printer returns to standard mode at the start of the next line.
  • Page 93 Print Data in Print Buffer Print Data in Print Buffer Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Prints the data in the print buffer. The data in the print buffer is not cleared as a result of this command.
  • Page 94 Chapter 6: Commands Set Print Area in Page Mode Set Print Area in Page Mode Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Sets the printing area in page mode. Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal: 1B 57 x...
  • Page 95 Chapter 6: Commands A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...

  • Page 96: Macro Commands

    Specify Start of End Position of Macro Definition Definition Specify Start of End Position of Macro Definition Definition Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Starts a macro definition. The macro definition ends when this command is received again.
  • Page 97 A714 Owner’s Guide Execute Macro Execute Macro Note: This command is not supported by the Axiohm A714 printer and is ignored. Executes a previously defined macro. If a macro is not defined, nothing is executed. Hexadecimal: 1D 5E n t m...

  • Page 98: Appendix A: Specifications

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Specifications Speed and Print Modes Speed and Print Modes Receipt Receipt Speed Speed 4 Lines per Second (40 Columns per Line) Printhead Printhead Friction Feed 9 Wire Impact...

  • Page 99: Character And Line Specifications

    The following illustration shows the printable area for the receipt printer. The illustration is not to scale. Power Requirements Power Requirements The A714 printer can receive power from a remote power supply. The power requirements are listed below. Voltage Voltage...

  • Page 100: Environmental Requirements

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix A: Specifications Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Following are the environmental requirements for the A714 printer. Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Operating Humidity Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Condensation may occur when equipment is transferred from cold to warm areas after shipment.
  • Page 101 Appendix A: Specifications A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...

  • Page 102: Appendix B: Character Sets

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix B: Character Sets Appendix B: Character Sets Appendix B: Character Sets Code Page 254 (Space Page) Code Page 254 (Space Page) Code Page 254 April 1998...

  • Page 103: Code Page 255 (Space Page)

    Appendix B: Character Sets A714 Owner’s Guide Code Page 255 (Space Page) Code Page 255 (Space Page) Code Page 255 April 1998...

  • Page 104: Code Page 437 (Pc Us)

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix B: Character Sets Code Page 437 (PC US) Code Page 437 (PC US) XOFF Code Page 437 April 1998...

  • Page 105: Code Page 737 (Greek)

    Appendix B: Character Sets A714 Owner’s Guide Code Page 737 (Greek) Code Page 737 (Greek) April 1998...
  • Page 106 A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix B: Character Sets Code Page 850 (PC Multilingual) XOFF Code Page 850 April 1998...

  • Page 107: Code Page 860 (Pc Portuguese)

    Appendix B: Character Sets A714 Owner’s Guide Code Page 860 (PC Portuguese) Code Page 860 (PC Portuguese) April 1998...

  • Page 108: Code Page 863 (Pc Canadian-French)

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix B: Character Sets Code Page 863 (PC Canadian-French) Code Page 863 (PC Canadian-French) Code Page 863 April 1998...

  • Page 109: Code Page 865 (Nordic Languages)

    Appendix B: Character Sets A714 Owner’s Guide Code Page 865 (Nordic Languages) Code Page 865 (Nordic Languages) XOFF Code Page 865 April 1998...

  • Page 110: Katakana

    A714 Owner’s Guide Appendix B: Character Sets Katakana Katakana April 1998...

  • Page 111: April

    Appendix B: Character Sets A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...
  • Page 112 A714 Owner’s Guide Index Index Index horizontal positioning commands, 48 horizontal tab, 48 —A— immediate error recovery request, 32 A714 printer line feed, 42 communication, 21 list of ESC POS commands, 28 controls, 5 macro commands, 87 environmental requirements, 91...
  • Page 113 Index A714 Owner’s Guide set absolute vertical position in page mode, 46 —E— set character right side spacing, 49 Environmental requirements, 91 set horizontal and vertical positions, 32 Extended self-test, 15 set horizontal tab positions, 50 set left margin, 53 set line spacing to 1/6 inches, 43 —F—...
  • Page 114 A714 Owner’s Guide Index Print characteristics commands, 55 Specifications, 89 Print zone, 90 character and line, 90 Printer paper, 89 doesn’t operate, 18 print zone, 90 Printer function commands, 31 speed and print modes, 89 Printer setup mode, 12 Supplies...
  • Page 115 Index A714 Owner’s Guide April 1998...
  • Page 117 A714-D100 220193F00 0498 AXIOHM is the name and mark of AXIOHM © 1998 AXIOHM Printed in U.S.A.

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